Sold for £8,740
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: 5811 HX
Frame No: CB32 9391
Engine No: DBD34GS 3598
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt
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 and the rare Rocket Gold Star 650cc twin of the late 50s early 60s.
This DBD34 is presented in Clubmans trim including a GP carb, RRT2 stamped gearbox, 190mm front brake, clip-on handlebars, rear-sets, a Taylor Dow top yoke and an alloy fuel tank, with an unpainted steel tank included in the sale. There is also a fascinating modified oil tank fitted with extra pipes added on, presumably to aid cooling. The green log book included in the sale documents an engine change from DBD34GS 4967 to its current engine number DBD34GS 3598 in about 1968. Part of a deceased estate the bike has been stood for a number of years but will make a relatively simple restoration with all the key parts in place. It comes supplied with a continuation green logbook and a current V5C.
For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum, 20th Jul, 2022
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