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by Chris Hine
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Where is it now ? What was it then?
Topic: Bike history sought!
Replies: 13
Views: 5708

Re: Bike history sought!

Fantastic. Many thanks Keith and Dave

I also asked the question to the Kent archives overnight and she also says it reads Boyers of Bromley. Seems they were a well known dealer by the sound of it. I will now contact Bennet 👍 Thanks again gents. Cheers. Chris.
by Chris Hine
Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Where is it now ? What was it then?
Topic: Bike history sought!
Replies: 13
Views: 5708

Re: Bike history sought!

Many thanks Keith

Form what I can find on line, it seems SB was the 1951 prefix for the 500 twin "Plunger" model (so they had relative comfort!).

However I will certainly take expert advice and actual records over my googling!

Regards. Chris
by Chris Hine
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: Where is it now ? What was it then?
Topic: Bike history sought!
Replies: 13
Views: 5708

Re: Bike history sought!

Hi Roger/all Thanks again for the advice to obtain my father's bike registration records. The document arrived today (last entry in pic) and although it doesn't include the exact model details, it does record the chasis (frame) number SB 857. It also limits the bike year to early 1951 or older. Any ...
by Chris Hine
Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Where is it now ? What was it then?
Topic: Bike history sought!
Replies: 13
Views: 5708

Re: Bike history sought!

Thanks Roger. Yes it was a long way from home!

I was scratching my head over the car on the left but then identified it as a Singer Nine Saloon. We don't see many of them in Aus!

Another pic - A F Hine (my grandfather) who had the garage.
by Chris Hine
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:13 am
Forum: Where is it now ? What was it then?
Topic: Bike history sought!
Replies: 13
Views: 5708

Re: Bike history sought!

You were right Roger. I just got back the higher res image I was having done and the SA of BSA is clear :)
by Chris Hine
Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: Where is it now ? What was it then?
Topic: Bike history sought!
Replies: 13
Views: 5708

Re: Bike history sought!

Hi Keith and Roger Thank you so much for your information. A special thank you to Simon also for his offer to post my message! I wrote to the Kent History and Library Centre and they have already replied and confirmed they have all original details and verified it was registered to my late Father, P...