1929 Scott Flying Squirrel Racer

Although recognizably derived from Alfred Angas Scott’s earliest designs, the Scott motorcycle of the 1920s gained steadily in both complexity and weight, a particularly significant development being the introduction of a three-speed countershaft gearbox for 1923. Like its major rivals, Scott was well aware of racing’s publicity value and the allure of models with a TT connection, so the adoption of an optional full-frame tank, like that of the works racers, for the new Flying Squirrel was not surprising. Launched at the Olympia Show in 1925, the ‘Flyer’ came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter the most expensive machine in the range. Subsequent models further benefited from racing, gaining the duplex frame and bigger brakes (first seen on the 1926 works bikes) and the magneto-platform Pilgrim oil pump adopted for the ’27 TT machines.

The motorbike offered

This 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel is offered in “Special” racebike specification. Little is know of its nearly 100-year history until purchased by Robb Talbott for the MotoTalbott Museum in Carmel, California, where it has remained on static display for some time. As such, the bike has been re-commissioned to ready it for sale, but further fettling may be necessary before returning it to regular use.