I had one of these I bought it in 1965 for 169 pounds lost my licence for 6 months so I done it up like a gold star rode it for a few months then somebody stole it I am still bitter about it now I am 74.

My father bought a 1961 A7SS in Northern Ireland when he was 23 years old, having graduated from a B31 single. He told me the first thing he did was polish it all, including the black vinyl seat. This turned out to be a mistake when he opened the throttle and promptly slid backwards - he wasn't used to the acceleration! He loved the bike and rates it as the best bike he ever owned. He is now 82 and is in the process of restoring a (rare) 1956 TWN Contessa scooter. He still loves old British bikes and really enjoyed this video. He said; "Oh, that sound - like hearing an old lover's voice!"

@Ftch008

4 жыл бұрын

Well that's very nice to hear that this video brought back some good memories for your father!!...i also love this bike..it runs very well and feels sturdy! And i had the same issue of cleaning the seat too much that it became and ice rink! let see him ride the contessa when he is done with it!!!

@exb.r.buckeyeman845

3 жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience Gunther, after passing my test on a BSA C11g 250cc in 1966, i saved every penny i could and bought a 650cc Triumph Thunderbird in early 1967, well the grin on my face lasted all year, just being able to hang on when accelerating, will never forget simpler times.

@kneeslider47

3 жыл бұрын

@@exb.r.buckeyeman845 lovely! Thunderbirds are very beautiful bikes too in my opinion. Plus that great Triumph rumble of course

Good camera shot looking down at the gauges while riding, you captured the sound nicely, too.

Sounds beautiful. Great bikes the A7 and A10. Good performance, great roadholding and economy. The duplex frames of these bikes gave them roadholding similar to the featherbed Nortons.

What a beaut 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The a7 has to be one of the nicest bikes ever made.

Thanks so much for posting this fantastic video. My dad rode one to Spain and back in 1950's.

what a sound just what a sound

The timing cover (right side) is one of the most beautiful manufactured items I have ever seen.

@Ftch008

2 жыл бұрын

I agree it’s a piece of art!

Magnifique!

What a gorgeous sound. It takes me right back to my teens in the 60s when I wasn't quite old enough to ride one but could worship at the shrine.

I had one of these and rode it ALL over Europe, one of those you should have kept.

@Ftch008

2 жыл бұрын

I’m Def keeping this one;) matter of fact the engine is off the frame for a full rebuild!

Those were the days my friends!

Very nice bike Francois, scenery too. Your driveway up to the house looks just like mine.

i wish someday i got twin motorcycle...i got BSA C12 now....

Wonderful!

The bsa tickover is very distinctive, it should be dum-te-dum-te-dum-the-dum. Different to a triumph twin. I had one, I should have restored it after an idiot car driver did a u-turn on me. Nicely balanced and smooth engine 👍

@Ftch008

3 жыл бұрын

Love the sound these old bikes make, and you are right they are unique...currently I am fully rebuilding this bike, frame up, it was overdue!

I like the fireing impulses of a twin with a 360 crank

Glorious. Can't understand why so many "retro" twins have 270 degree cranks.

What a bike very good job but sorry to say that video was not focused on bikes detail but you have a

@quaisarsyed2775

4 жыл бұрын

Good bike

What you want to show...Bike or your Ride....?? Hopeless...!! Pack up....!!