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Solved - MJW #387 - Birsay Triumph 250cc 1956
« on: May 01, 2011, 03:59:05 PM »
What is the name of this small racing car and what engine powered it?
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2011, 04:19:41 AM »
I wonder if an expert knows what this rather small racing machine is?
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 03:43:17 PM »
Also promoting this one to the PAFW section
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2011, 09:29:58 AM »
Moving it to the Pros for hopefully some action
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2011, 11:29:08 AM »
Spanish and Bultaco engined?
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2011, 12:46:12 PM »
Not Spanish but powered by a well-known motorcycle engine
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2011, 12:03:04 PM »
Time for a clue. It is British, name is six letters but don't forget I need the engine make also for a point.
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2011, 07:01:01 AM »
The Birsay , 250cc Triumph engine , built and driven of Leeds England , 1956
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Re: MJW #387
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2011, 10:36:21 PM »
Quote from: shamrock on July 08, 2011, 07:01:01 AM
The Birsay , 250cc Triumph engine , built and driven of Leeds England , 1956
Congratulations!
That's exactly what this small single seater is.
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Re: Solved - MJW #387 - Birsay Triumph 250cc 1956
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2014, 02:39:20 PM »
Can anyone explain which one is a Birsay?
The puzzle car or one of these:
1st pic came from Motor Sport Magazine
2nd pic from Bonhams
They are all Triumph-powered built by McArdell (according to MSM) or McCardell (according to Bonhams).
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Re: Solved - MJW #387 - Birsay Triumph 250cc 1956
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2017, 12:01:36 PM »
I found this image of an early Birsay. The narrative suggested that aboiut 12 cars were built, of which 4 survive. The yellow car sold by Bonhams was thought to be one of the later-built cars.
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I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia
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