LOT 457
Property of the late Alan Windsor 1955 BSA 500cc 'Gold Star' Replica Registration no. YPG 447 Frame no. CB32 4055 (see text) Engine no. DB34 GS 517 (see text)
Sold for £6,900 inc. premium
Lot 457
Property of the late Alan Windsor, 1955 BSA 500cc 'Gold Star' ReplicaRegistration no. YPG 447 Frame no. CB32 4055 (see text) Engine no. DB34 GS 517 (see text)
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of the late Alan Windsor
1955 BSA 500cc 'Gold Star' Replica
Registration no. YPG 447
Frame no. CB32 4055 (see text)
Engine no. DB34 GS 517 (see text)
1955 BSA 500cc 'Gold Star' Replica
Registration no. YPG 447
Frame no. CB32 4055 (see text)
Engine no. DB34 GS 517 (see text)
On Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the 'Gold Star' that would give BSA's new super sports model its evocative name. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.
The restored example offered here has matching frame and engine numbers but neither of them is a correct BSA factory stamping. We are advised that the engine incorporates a Jawa crankshaft and a Bob Newby belt drive and clutch, and that it has been converted to 12-volt electrics and electronic ignition. Alan Windsor purchased the BSA from previous owner John Reyland in May 1983. The purchase receipt is on file and the machine also comes with an old-style logbook (issued 1961); sundry bills; some MoTs (most recent expired 2009); a V5C Registration Certificate; and several pages of notes describing work done and modifications made over the years (perusal recommended). Two editions of BSA Service Sheets are included in the sale. Not used for some time, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use.
Offered without key
The restored example offered here has matching frame and engine numbers but neither of them is a correct BSA factory stamping. We are advised that the engine incorporates a Jawa crankshaft and a Bob Newby belt drive and clutch, and that it has been converted to 12-volt electrics and electronic ignition. Alan Windsor purchased the BSA from previous owner John Reyland in May 1983. The purchase receipt is on file and the machine also comes with an old-style logbook (issued 1961); sundry bills; some MoTs (most recent expired 2009); a V5C Registration Certificate; and several pages of notes describing work done and modifications made over the years (perusal recommended). Two editions of BSA Service Sheets are included in the sale. Not used for some time, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use.
Offered without key
Footnotes
All lots are 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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