Lot 012: 1954 BSA GOLD STAR

BSA announced the Gold Star at the end of 1948 ready for the 1949 season. Intended as sporting machine capable of competing in virtually all disciplines it was supported by a range of options that enabled the owner to tailor it to their needs. According to correspondence offered with this machine from the BSA Gold Star Owners Club this example was despatched from Small Heath on the 7th March 1954 as a touring 500cc with a frame bearing a number in the CB32 400 series and was registered in Cornwall during 1954. The frame number that the machine now bears dates from June/July 1956 suggesting that a replacement was required at some point in the machines life. This is supported by the V5 which indicates the machine was "assembled from parts" although the registration and engine number have been "tied" together since 1954. Described as being in complete, unrestored condition by the vendor it is accompanied by previous tax discs, receipts for parts and work carried out, copies of previous registration documents and correspondence including a dating letter, from the BSA Gold Star Owners Club.