BRAD JONES
Features
All 1971/1972 BSA and Triumph models described and pictured
Detailed study of the 350cc DOHC Fury and Bandit twins
Tells of fascinating prototype and development work, including the X-75 Hurricane
Over 200 photos, 125 colour, and 50 previously unpublished
BSAs impressive 1971 competition successes fully documented
A comprehensive look at the 50cc Ariel 3 trike
Small Heath and Umberslade Halls infrastructure and functions explained
BSAs finances detailed from 1969 to 1973, including investment expenditure
The re-organisation of personnel and operations in the USA
Information largely sourced from original documentation and eye witnesses
Description
A fresh, much needed appraisal of BSA and Triumph motorcycles designed for the 1971 model year, plus BSAs revolutionary Ariel 3 moped, and the 750cc Triumph Hurricane that was originally planned as a BSA model.
This book also presents a comprehensive study of the related promotional and racing events, as well as the US organisation, and an in-depth account of BSAs financial position before and after mid-1971s devastating trading loss announcement.
Synopsis
Presented for the first time in one book, the new-for-1971 range of BSA and Triumph motorcycles, including the 350cc DOHC twins, the innovative Ariel 3 moped, projected D18 Bantam, and the X-75 Hurricane, are all detailed in depth, along with related promotional and racing activities. Photoshoots, the lavish series of brochures and ads that emanated from them, and projected and actual colour schemes, are also presented with great accuracy.
By delving into the archives of several historical institutions, a comprehensive account of the hitherto largely ignored massive infrastructure investment that took place at BSAs Small Heath works during much of 1970 is revealed, along with its re-organised North American setup.
Also included is an equally fresh and detailed appraisal of BSAs financial situation, from the dawn of the 1970s, until its oblivion in 1973.
Besides the many new revelations, this book contains an impressive collection of extremely rare factory photographs, many of which have never been published before, and thought to be the only copies in existence.
Additional Information
Until now, a very misreported period of BSAs history that deserves to be recorded accurately
For the first time the 1971 BSA and Triumph models, racing achievements, promotion, prototypes, finance, politics, etc, appear in one book
Includes many very rare development photos, engine/frame numbers of 37 show or brochure bikes, and brochures, adverts, promotional items and extensive quotes
Covers the period 1969 - 1973, and the following models: BSA E35R Fury (Prototype)
BSA E35SS Fury (Prototype)
BSA D18 Bantam (Prototype)
BSA B25FS Fleet Star (1971)
BSA B25SS Gold Star (1970-71)
BSA B25T Victor Trail (1970-71)
BSA B50SS Gold Star (1971-72)
BSA B50T Victor Trail (1971-72)
BSA B50MX Victor (1971-73)
BSA A65FS Firebird Scrambler (1971)
BSA A65T Thunderbolt (1971-72)
BSA A65L Lightning (1971-72)
BSA A75R Rocket 3 (1971-72)
Triumph T35R Bandit (Prototype)
Triumph T35SS Bandit (Prototype)
Triumph T25SS Blazer SS (1970-71)
Triumph T25T Trail Blazer (1970-71)
Triumph T100R Daytona (1970-71)
Triumph T100C Trophy (1970-71)
Triumph TR6 Tiger (1971-72)
Triumph TR6C Trophy (1971-72)
Triumph T120R Bonneville (1971-72)
Triumph T150 Trident (1971-72)
Triumph TRX75 Hurricane (1972-73)
