
LOT 327
1962 BSA 646cc Rocket Gold Star Replica (see text) Registration no. WSK 923 Frame no. GA10 692 (see text) Engine no. DA10R 8305
Sold for £6,785 inc. premium
Lot 327
1962 BSA 646cc Rocket Gold Star Replica (see text)Registration no. WSK 923 Frame no. GA10 692 (see text) Engine no. DA10R 8305
1962 BSA 646cc Rocket Gold Star Replica (see text)
Registration no. WSK 923
Frame no. GA10 692 (see text)
Engine no. DA10R 8305
Registration no. WSK 923
Frame no. GA10 692 (see text)
Engine no. DA10R 8305
Widely recognised as one of the most desirable of all factory built 'café racers', the Rocket Gold Star arrived in 1962 along with the first of BSA's new unitary construction range. A combination of - mainly - Gold Star cycle parts and the A10 Super Rocket twin-cylinder engine, the newcomer represented the last of the old pre-unit line rather than a new departure, and thus was destined for a relatively short life. The model was offered in a number of different forms and with a host of options relating to controls and equipment. Around 1,800 were made over a two-year period. Today genuine examples are highly sought after, their relative scarcity leading to the construction of numerous replicas.
Bob Gardiner bought this machine from Bol d'Or Classics in July 1986 (sales invoice on file). It should be noted that the engine is not a match for this frame; furthermore, it has not proved possible to establish whether or not the frame number is a genuine factory stamping. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality and correctness prior to bidding. The machine is offered with (copy) old V5, current V5C document, and a history file.
Bob Gardiner bought this machine from Bol d'Or Classics in July 1986 (sales invoice on file). It should be noted that the engine is not a match for this frame; furthermore, it has not proved possible to establish whether or not the frame number is a genuine factory stamping. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality and correctness prior to bidding. The machine is offered with (copy) old V5, current V5C document, and a history file.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.


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