LOT 660

c.1956 BSA 350cc B32/B34 'Gold Star' Scrambler Registration no. not registered Frame no. CB34.4172 (see text) Engine no. DB.32.GS616

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Lot 660

c.1956 BSA 350cc B32/B34 'Gold Star' Scrambler
Registration no. not registered Frame no. CB34.4172 (see text) Engine no. DB.32.GS616

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

c.1956 BSA 350cc B32/B34 'Gold Star' Scrambler
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. CB34.4172 (see text)
Engine no. DB.32.GS616

The machine offered here consists of a B32 or B34 Competition (trials) model frame dating from circa 1956 and the engine from a 1955 Gold Star, both of these models being descended from the B31. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 was joined in January 1946 by a Competition variant, the B32. An alloy cylinder barrel and head, broadly similar to those used on the contemporary Gold Star but retaining a separate pushrod tunnel, became available as B32 options from 1949 onwards, as did plunger rear suspension in common with the rest of the 'B' singles range. Although far from competitive initially, the B32 was successfully developed over the next few years as it metamorphosed into the Gold Star scrambler and trials iron. This motorcycle was purchased by the current vendor on 9th June 2004 from a regional UK auction house described by them as a 'DB32 Gold Star' ridden by works rider Andy Lee. However, it should be noted that the frame number has been re-stamped and has one too many digits (there should be no more than three after 'CB34'). It seems unlikely that this would have been done by BSA. However, further research by the next owner may throw some light on this motorcycle's origins. Offered without documents, the machine is sold strictly as viewed.

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