Lot 009: 1966 BSA CHENEY GOLDSTAR

Eric Cheney had a successful career as a rider from 1946 until 1961 before applying his talents to the manufacture of beautifully prepared scramblers utilising his own frames. Many of these housed heavyweight singles produced by Matchless and BSA although from the mid to late '60s unit Beeza singles and Triumph twins became more significant. During 1966 Eric Cheney produced a batch of oil in frame Gold Star powered scramblers, one of which was purchased by the vendor of this example. Another was supplied to Keith Hickman for use in that years European Championship during which he secured a victory at the Mogens Rasmussen round. Although the vendor of this machine sold his original example during 1967/68 he harboured a desire to acquire another which was fulfilled in 2006 with the purchase of the one offered. The machine had originally been built during 1966 and supplied to Richard Brough who kept the bike for the subsequent forty years. During that time it was maintained by Jack Smith of Birmingham. Following its acquisition by the vendor the machine underwent a restoration executed by the vendor and Mac Taylor. The engine is described as being in very good working order as is the transmission system, frame and suspension and electrical system. The cycle parts are the original items described as being in "perfect condition" and the paintwork and brightwork are described as being in excellent condition. The front mudguard mounting corresponds to that of the vendors original machine shown in a photograph.