The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1949 BSA 123cc Bantam D1 Registration no. JAS 718 Frame no. YD1 1969 Engine no. 6316 YD

123cc bantam tony purchased aboard 1948 seller updated remains craven registration early engine 1949 available original east used originally suspension 1950 having remained 1963 machines telegram classic grew motorcycle collection motorcyclist's two-wheeled experience gained rt125 announced excess half million leaving birmingham factory production 148cc 172cc optional plunger rear battery electrics direct lighting hitherto came went plunger-suspended form foremost users general post office royal mail's forerunner red-liveried deliveries familiar sight currently displays total consists document instruction manual model photograph presenter john pictured 1969 now-mature pre-war ceased versions city firm 2003 restored miles paperwork 6316 developed 1971 larger-engined streets favourite machine odometer accompanying anthony frame