
LOT 571
1953/58 BSA 500cc Gold Star Registration no. VYD 77 Frame no. BB32A 141 Engine no. DBD34GS 3542
Sold for £7,130 inc. premium
Lot 571
1953/58 BSA 500cc Gold StarRegistration no. VYD 77 Frame no. BB32A 141 Engine no. DBD34GS 3542
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1953/58 BSA 500cc Gold Star
Registration no. VYD 77
Frame no. BB32A 141
Engine no. DBD34GS 3542
Registration no. VYD 77
Frame no. BB32A 141
Engine no. DBD34GS 3542
Carrying the 1956 registration 'VYD 77', this BSA Gold Star consists of a frame dating from circa 1953 and an engine dating from circa 1958. The frame is of the swinging-arm type, with rear-set loops and folding footrests. The front forks are externally standard but have been upgraded with Eddie Dow longer bushes and internal two-way damping rods with standard top nuts. The wheels have alloy rims shod with Avon tyres: Speedmaster Mk2 at the front, Roadrunner at the rear. Lubricated by Castrol R40, the DBD engine features an Amal 1½" GP carburettor; Lucas mag-dyno; chromed swept-back exhaust pipe; and a chromed silencer that emits that classic Gold Star twitter. The gearbox is the standard (STD) type.
'VYD 77' was last MoT'd in September 1998 and is currently SORN'd. The Goldie was last ridden to a classic vehicle show some 10-20 years ago and then placed in a modern dry garage. The vendor advises us that it was running well when last ridden. Not used for many years, the machine will require careful re-commissioning before returning to the road (the engine turns over). Offered with sundry bills; expired MoTs; BMS workshop manual; Eddie Dow catalogue; and old/current V5/V5C documents.
Offered without key
'VYD 77' was last MoT'd in September 1998 and is currently SORN'd. The Goldie was last ridden to a classic vehicle show some 10-20 years ago and then placed in a modern dry garage. The vendor advises us that it was running well when last ridden. Not used for many years, the machine will require careful re-commissioning before returning to the road (the engine turns over). Offered with sundry bills; expired MoTs; BMS workshop manual; Eddie Dow catalogue; and old/current V5/V5C documents.
Offered without key
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