A Timeless Ride: 1927 Scott Flying Squirrel

Richard Backus of Motorcycle Classics actually was asked to ride an 82 year old motorcycle at the Barber Vintage Festival. The owner of the 1927 Scott Flying Squirrel, Mark Scott (yes, it is his real name), ran into the writer at the Barber event and asked if he would want to take a ride. The 498cc 2-stroke water-cooled twin was a very good ride - much smoother than expected for a 8 decade old machine. It was as if it had just rolled of the assembly line...that lucky Backus!

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P.S. There is even a video...

1927 Scott 486cc Squirrel Goes Up for Auction in Ireland

The very rare machine will be auctioned off in Ireland next Saturday. As they are so extremely sought after, they expect it to sell - in 'barn-find' condition - for some 3500 Euro!

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