Registration No: GSK 308
Frame No: GA10 497
Engine No: DA10R 8835*
CC: 650
MOT: Exempt

• Full width 190mm front brake with F/R alloy rims
• Fitted with a 120mph speedo and a 8K tachometer
• On Manx registration number but supplied with a V5 for 'GSK 30

The Birmingham Small Arms factory was established in the Small Heath area of Birmingham 1861 and as the name suggests manufactured weapons. Around the turn of the century they started making bicycles and progressed onto motorcycles a few years later. BSA went on to be one of the world's largest producers of motorcycles up until its demise in the early 1970s. Probably the most sought after models produced by BSA are the Gold Star range of 350 and 500cc singles of the late '50s early '60s and the rare Rocket Gold Star 650 twin.

This BSA has spent the last 12 years on the Isle of Man in a small private collection, only being sold to make room for other projects. It is currently on a Manx reg. no. 'KMN 828W' but will be supplied with a V5 registration document showing its original UK number of 'GSK 308' which still shows up on DVLAs website. Presented in Clubmans trim including 190mm full width front brake, clip ons, rear set footrest and alloy rims front and rear. Restored in the early 1990s by marque expert John Gleed Vintage and Classic Motorcycles, it has not been run for a number of years so will need recommissioning before use. It comes supplied with a few old MOTs and both the Isle of Man MVR6 Registration Certificate for 'KMN 828W' and the UK V5 Document showing 'GSK 308'.

*Please Note: Whilst this lot appears to be a genuine Rocket Gold Star in terms of its frame number and other checks, its ‘matching’ engine number has been stamped into the crankcases using a method and style that are not factory correct. As such, it seems probable that the BSA features, at the very least, replacement crankcases if not a substitute powerplant.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189

Condition Report

This BSA has spent the last 12 years on the Isle of Man in a small private collection, only being sold to make room for other projects. It is currently on a Manx reg. no. 'KMN 828W' but will be supplied with a V5 registration document showing its original UK number of 'GSK 308' which still shows up on DVLAs website. Presented in Clubmans trim including 190mm full width front brake, clip-ons, rear set footrest and alloy rims front and rear. Restored in the early 1990s by marque expert John Gleed Vintage and Classic Motorcycles, it has not been run for a number of years so will need recommissioning before use. It comes supplied with a few old MOTs and both the Isle of Man MVR6 Registration Certificate for 'KMN 828W' and the UK V5 Document showing 'GSK 308'.

*Please note :- Whilst the chassis number and all the normal checks suggest this is a genuine RGS, the engine number appears to have been restamped with the correct number for the frame at some stage in its life. This could be down to simply needing some replacement cases after an engine problem. Please be aware of this before bidding.