Scott 1929 Sports Squirrel 500 cc water-cooled Twin

Frame Nr.: 2963   Engine Nr.: 6845R
Year: 1929            cc: 500

Documents: British V5C before brexit into EU imported

The Scott Sports Squirrel was a motorcycle made by The Scott Motorcycle Company between 1921 and 1950- Scott motorcycles were always unorthodox and has a water-cooled, two-cylinder, two-stroke engine. Scott’s were noted for their acceleration, the two-stroke engines developing more power at lower speeds than their four-stroke rivals.

Albert Scott’s first production bikes of 1908 featured not only the distinctive water-cooled two-stroke engine and triangulated frame but also a kick-starter and foot gear change, both advanced features for the time. Over the years Scott motorcycles developed an almost cult following among enthusiasts. Scott publicity boasted of “silence, performance, simplicity and smoothness”.

The unique water-cooled circulation used a convection method known as the thermosyphon system. The bottom end block was painted red for racing or road respectively and featured a centrally positioned flywheel, twin inboard main bearings, overhung crankpins and doors to enable ease of access to the engine. In 1929 Scott achieved third place in the Isle of Man TT and launched a road going TT Replica Flying Squirrel.

This nice restored and slightly patinated Sports Squirrel was used by the previous owner in the last five years on several events and rallys.