Peter Henshaw has been an enthusiast for anything with wheels since he was a child – everything from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was Editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole raft of transport magazines and websites, including The Vintagent (motorcycles), A to B (cycling) and Tractor (as it says …) as well as editing Vintage & Classic Motorcycle. But this petrolhead is becoming increasingly green – now doesn't fly, doesn't own a car, rides the most economical motorcycle on the market, and for local journeys uses a bicycle or pedelec.

• Introduction & Foreword Contents 1.Is a BSA 350 or 500 single right for you? 2.Cost considerations 3.Living with a BSA 350 or 500 single 4.Relative values 5.Before you view 6.Inspection equipment 7.Fifteen minute evaluation 8.Key points 9.Serious evaluation 10.Auctions 11.Paperwork 12.What's it worth? 13.Do you really want to restore? 14.Paint problems 15.Lack of use problems 16.The bevel BSA community 17.Vital statistics Index

If you've thought it over very carefully and you still must have that classic BSA single cylinder powered bike, then this is a book you really ought to get first. UltimateMotorcycling.com The book is definitely recommended to those of us considering purchasing a BSA unit single and also a good read for those who aren't but may be in the future, and is good value for money ... Overall it gets the thumbs up from me! The Star (BSA Owners Club UK)