1972 BSA Lightning A65L for sale
€8,500
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.
Brummen, Netherlands
- Mileage
- 25,133 km
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Model year
- 1972
1972 BSA Lightning A65L for Sale in the Netherlands
This 1972 BSA Lightning A65L is a used car showing 25,133 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Firebird Red.
BSA, founded in 1861 as an arms maker and later a bicycle builder, showed its first true motorcycle in London in 1910. The Lightning was its all-round sporting twin, aimed mainly at the American market, and this one is a late example, which brings updates such as the balanced exhaust and the better front brake.
It comes from Colorado and has never been restored, so its light signs of use are part of its charm. The red paint is probably original and good without being perfect, and the chrome is the same. The engine starts and runs, but the bike has stood unused lately and will want some attention first.
The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.
The BSA A65L Lightning uses the 654 cc overhead-valve parallel twin with twin carburettors, rated at a claimed 52 bhp (39 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 180 km/h (112 mph), with a four-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
Technical Information
This unit
- Exterior
- Firebird Red
- Mileage
- 25,133 km
- Condition
- Used
- Location
- Brummen, Netherlands
Powertrain
- Transmission
- Manual
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Further details
- VAT
- VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.
Manufacturer figures
- Engine capacity
- 654 cm3
- Power quoted by the manufacturer
- 53 PS
Equipment
Equipment 4
- Balanced exhaust pipes
- Improved front drum brake
- Chrome mudguards
- Rear luggage rack
Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.
FAQ
This BSA Lightning in the European market
Can this BSA be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?
The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.
How much did this BSA Lightning cost new?
The manufacturer's base list price was €1,266 in the United States, excluding options. This car is advertised at €8,500, 571% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1971 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.
Which other BSA are priced closest to this one?
a 1956 car in the Netherlands at €19,500. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.
Who is selling this BSA Lightning, and how does a purchase work?
Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.
Can this BSA Lightning be inspected before purchase?
The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.
Is this BSA Lightning still available?
LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Gallery Aaldering before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.
What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in the Netherlands?
A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.
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