Continuing the story.. it picks up in December 2024.
Likely something like this that brought Willie to the decision
E had discussed with her company the possibility of using their shipping channels to get the bike from Kirkintilloch to Ilderton and the Owner of Armstrong was pleased to assist with her mission.
I felt that to ship the bike through customs some form of paperwork would be required to assure clearing through customs and in order to eventually register the bike on this side of the ocean. I reached out to the BSA Owners club in the UK and made contact with Phil who was super helpful on the journey. I had the original Registration.
Without boring everyone with the gory details I had long discussions with Phil over the best process forward and of course in the end all the decisions were mine and E, but they were great at giving good advice. Shipping these bikes from Scotland to Canada is no longer a common experience. I believe after the war is when many of the military models made their way back home with the soldiers.
Jan 12, 2025 – Sent paperwork package via post to the BSA UK Owners Club
Jan 13, 2025 – PayPal payment confirmed by the club.
Feb 10, 2025 – E’s mum confirmed the DVLA had sent her the modern registration for the bike based on the clubs submission.
- Eleanor then arranged for pickup of the bike at her Mum’s place by the shippers.
April 24, 2025 – Bike picked up at E’s mums house in Kirkintilloch to be brought for crating and shipment.
April 28, 2025 – Shipment details were provided and a separate post with details will be provided.
Vessel: MSC BHAVYA / V: 07W17
ETS: 05-MAY-25 / Liverpool
ETA: 16-MAY-25 / Toronto
- Actual ship 7th May and arrived Mtl 05/23 and transferred to Toronto 05/24
June 26, 2025 – Received confirmation customs had been cleared
June 30, 2025 – Pickup at warehouse in Vaughan, Ontario