As far as vintage two strokes are concerned, few are sweeter than those that were produced by the small English-based Scott company. This 1966 Scott Flying Squirrel bears the trademark Scott purple color, and is said to be a strong runner as shown in the video below. Find it here on eBay in San Diego, California.
Scott Squirrels really stand out from the crowd so far as classic British bikes, and indeed classic bikes anywhere, are concerned. From the very beginning, they were water-cooled two-stroke twins. This is especially noteworthy considering that the Scott design has its roots in the early 1900s.
The 500cc engine is said to run without hitch, and the video below is provided to show how well it rides.
We really dig the unique sound of that two stroke; it may just be the best of its kind. Visually, the motor looks as good as it sounds.
A video is also provided to show the state of the bike’s electrics. The headlight is functional, as is the Miller ammeter. However, the same cannot be said of the tail/brake light. The horn is not tested, and no mention is made as to how functional the Smiths speedometer is.
Having just had a complete restoration, this is a great looking model. It is definitely unique, and the whole package comes together terrifically. We don’t know which is more drool-worthy: the looks, or the engineering.
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Way too cool.
I like it too, but it is certainly a nightmare to the California Air Resources Board.
What a fun bike I just learned about!
That particular one is quite purple, and that’s coming from a guy with a metallic purple Mazda for a daily driver.
@blake Naah… It’s a ’66. they’d leave you alone.
I have read about these and seen a few pictures of Scott motorcycles i just don’t think of British when you say 2 cycle water cooled did not realize they were still making them mid 60′s what was the last year…Pretty cool i like it not a ringer dinger like normal 2 cycles…..
Never heard of Scott before. But I want it based on the name alone. Might make a good racing team moniker. We already have Flying Lizard, so why not Flying Squirrel Scuderia? The great looks, engine sounds, and fun factor are just gravy.
I had one in the more traditional black. Hard to get the parts but doable if you go to England.
Tend to overhead when out of cooler British climate.
Cost about 3 times than a Triumph Bonnie when new.
If one pound of steel would do the job they used 5 pounds. Still a great bike and I drew lots of curiosity seekers when I rode it.
One of my all time favorite bikes. Am partial to the style of the pre/post war versions.
Just about that time 4 strokes were equal on power and the Scotts were still about twice the price.
Take a look at the Squirrels of the 20′s. Now those had a unique look.
If you have every ridden a ’20s, ’30s, or ’40s bike try a Scott. The feel is very different.
I believe, but may be incorrect, that the first 2 stroke to survive the Isle of Mann was a Scott.
Man just found this:
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/1929-scott-flying-squirrel-tt-replica/1244160/
Want
I have read about the old, prewar Scotts for years but had never seen a postwar one. Wikipedia says Aerco bought the rights in 1950 and produced the Birmingham Scotts from 1956; doesn’t say when they quit. Interesting that in the postwar models they changed to a more conventional tank arrangement.
Nice video of Scott by Leno does he have too many bikes he needs to lend a few out Nice parting shot by Jay ……
“You need to stick it in” Oh Yeah …! …..nice one Jay
I had a rebuilt F.S. in the early ’70s. Wouldn’t go over 45mph for half a mile without starting to seize. I put Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas, cranked the oil injector pump wide open–nothing made any difference. Also the forks would stick down over a gentle bump. Sold it to someone in Chicago, still looking like new.
I grew up with these bikes and they are indeed special! My parents rode them all over Europe and the UK.
My Dad developed an oil scavenging system for them back in the early ’60′s that cured the notorious ‘Scott Smoking Syndrome’. Being 6ft 4, his nickname was ‘Lofty’ and the system known as the ‘Lofty Lube.’ His ’49 Flying Squirrel, known throughout the club as the ‘Lofty Flyer’ became a testbed for his developments in many areas of Scott design. He brought it to Canada when we emigrated, but the bike is now back in the UK and has undergone a complete restoration. Look wonderful albeit back closer to factory spec.
Wish he had kept his ’28 2-speeder!