Legend has it that the Rocket Gold Star's origins can be found in a special built by Eddie Dow for a customer during 1959. That machine utilised a Goldie rolling chassis fitted with an A10 Rocket engine, a combination that worked so well Mr Dow passed the details to Small Heath. The machine that eventually emerged during 1962 met with universal praise at the time and is regarded today as one of the most desirable classic British motorcycles. The Gold Star rolling chassis offered fine handling and braking whilst the A10 engine fitted with a light alloy head, sports profile camshaft and 9.0:1 compression ratio produced a healthy 46bhp without the cantankerous low speed behaviour that characterised a GP equipped Gold Star single.
The lovely US touring specification example offered here was restored during 1997 by Roger Mason. The engine was fully rebuilt by BSA specialists SRM and a belt primary drive with suitable clutch was fitted. Dunlop rims are fitted to the machine which is described as being in excellent throughout by the vendor. It is offered with a Swansea V5C, a Gold Star Owners Club Certificate of Authentication, a Certificate of Authentication from the British Science Museum and an Mot valid until 2014.
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