Mitchell Collection Bike 2

Mk1 1967 (Ted)

Make and Model: BSA B40 GB

Year of manufacture: 1967

Military Reg no: 67 ET 35

Dispatch date: 29/06/67 CVD Hilton

Military history:

11/03/68 22 LT AD Regt RA
08/12/69 CVD Hilton
10/04/72 OSU Burscough
08/01/73 CVD Hilton (Stock)
27/10/75 7 SQN RCT R/Pty
21/10/76 Disposal

Civilian History:

This GB came into our family ownership in 1983, unregistered direct from the forces, in running order but cosmetically very “scruffy”. It lay dormant in a number of sheds and garages, moving house several times untouched for 20 years.

January 2004 witnessed its transformation into a fully road going example of this model.

It retains the vast majority of the original WD specification equipment, with few exceptions, including the original equipment Hella indicators. The engine has remained untouched since purchase in 1983.

Pre-restoration