Registration: UT 3027
Frame: Z17040
Odometer: N/A
MOT: Exempt

• 349cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke
• Fully restored
• Original number plate
• HPI clear
• V5

The BSA L28 (Model L) is a vintage 350cc (3.49 hp) motorcycle produced by the Birmingham Small Arms Company in 1928. It represents a significant era for BSA, being the last year the company utilised ‘flat tank’ styling before transitioning to saddle tanks. Designed by Harold Briggs, a former Daimler engineer, the L28's engine was a scaled-down version of the Hotchkiss unit used in BSA light cars. The model's reliability was notably proven during the 1927 International Six Days Trial, where an L28 combination with a sidecar secured the only gold medal for its class.

This example has been lovingly restored by the owner to what can only be described as absolutely stunning (see file for pre-restoration photos). The bike is full of charm with the original oil feed and sight glass still in place, plus the original brass dealer badge. Many hours could be spent gazing at the bike or even better a Banbury Run or two.

The vendor has kindly supplied the following history on the bike:

“I purchased the motorcycle in 2011 in a "barn fresh" condition from a gentleman who lives locally to me. I was informed he had it in his possession for 50 years and used to ride it as a teenager across fields when it belonged to his grandfather. I was informed the grandfather used the motorcycle for despatch riding during the second world war. I am assuming it was during this period the motorcycle was converted to electric lighting as the mag dyno fitted is dated 1943, although electric lights were available in 1928 as an optional extra.

The motorcycle was originally sold by T. Mather of Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire. The motorcycle is recorded in the Leicestershire Archives giving the name of the previous owner and the fact the registration number was deregistered in the 1950s. I was able to confirm the engine and frame numbers were as those on the motorcycle when despatched by BSA to T Mather with the VMCC (Vintage Motor Cycle Club) Library along with its registration number ‘UT 3027’. As such once restored I was able to re-register the motorcycle with DVLA and keep the original registration number.”