Veloce books are pleased to announce the release of a step-by-step guide to buying a secondhand BSA Bantam, with everything the buyer needs to know. The book includes how to look into several tricky issues when buying a Bantam.
For example some of the sections will tell you how to assess the condution of key elements of the Bantam like the engine, transmission, frame, paintwork and chrome, tinwork, wheels and tyres, brakes, electrics, and an explanation of engine and frame numbers.
The book also includes a run-down of the various Bantam models and an assessment of which offers the best investment potential, plus advice on auctions, paperwork, lack of use problems and useful contacts. One hundred photos illustrate this practical, straightforward guide to buying a secondhand BSA Bantam.
Peter Henshaw has had an enthusiasism for anything with wheels from an early age – from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was Editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole range of transport magazines including MSL, TAG, A to B and Tractor, as well as The Telegraph. Peter has also written over 30 books, including 10 about bikes, and is an all-year-round motorcyclist who does not own a car.
The book contains many interesting and handy sections for Bantam owners including:
- No-nonsense, straightforward handbook to buying a Bantam
- Detailed, step-by-step guide to points to look for
- Restore, or pay more to start with?
- Spares prices
- Relative value when viewing each model
- Auction guide
- Problems that arise from lack of use
- Useful contacts – clubs, parts suppliers, restorers
- Facts & figures
- The reality of living with a Bantam
The book is released in May 2008 and should retail at £9.99
ISBN 978-1-84584-165-2 / UPC 6-36847-04165-6
Veloce books can be ordered from bookshops by quoting the correct ISBN number. They also take orders directly: telephone - 01305 260068 or you can e-mail - sales@veloce.co.uk
Books can also be ordered on their website - http://www.veloce.co.uk
