30th Oct, 2024 13:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 265
 

1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
Formally displayed in the Ken Bills Museum

Sold for £12,075

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: 9679 TF
Frame No:
GA10 1431
MOT:
Exempt

  • Authentically restored RGS in touring trim
  • RRT2 stamped gearbox,190mm f/brake
  • Includes a good paperwork file and a V5C

The Birmingham Small Arms factory was established in 1861 and as the name suggests manufactured weapons. Around 1900 they started making bicycles and progressed onto motorcycles a few years later. Their most sought models are the Gold Star range of singles and the rare Rocket Gold Star 650cc twin of the early 1960s.
This excellent Rocket Gold Star has formed part of the Brian Ditchfield Collection for the last ten years, Mr Ditchfield being a retired engineer and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast who has in the past run a very successful Sidecar GP team, finishing in the top six of the World Championship in 2002. According to the Gold Star Owners Club records, it was first sold by Bill Snape Motorcycles of Accrington in May 1963 and was restored to a very high standard during the 1990s before spending ten years or so as a star exhibit in Ken Bills’ Motorcycle Museum in Rochester. It is presented in touring trim with a RRT2 stamped gearbox, 190mm front brake, 120mph speedo and an 8k tacho. Nothing has been over-polished or chromed where it shouldn't be, a good authentic example of how the bike would have left the factory. Not run for a while, it will need the normal checks prior to use and comes supplied with a Haynes manual, original sales catalogue, sundry old MOTs and current V5C.

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

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 30th Oct, 2024

 

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