LOT 423

From the estate of the late David Atkinson 1961 BSA 499cc DBD34 Gold Star Registration no. BCD 712B Frame no. CB32.9359 Engine no. DBD.43.GS.5498

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Lot 423

From the estate of the late David Atkinson, 1961 BSA 499cc DBD34 Gold Star
Registration no. BCD 712B Frame no. CB32.9359 Engine no. DBD.43.GS.5498

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

From the estate of the late David Atkinson
1961 BSA 499cc DBD34 Gold Star
Registration no. BCD 712B
Frame no. CB32.9359
Engine no. DBD.43.GS.5498

While its trials and scrambles derivatives demonstrated the design's versatility by chalking up an equally impressive record in off-road competition, for the majority of enthusiasts the 499cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. 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.

This Gold Star has a correct engine number and a believed-correct frame number, though these two major components did not start life together, while the gearbox number has been re-stamped. The tank has been repainted - possibly replaced - but otherwise the machine has an air or originality about it. Its late owner purchased the Goldie in 2010, since when it has been stored. Re-commissioning will be required before the machine returns to the road. The machine comes with an old-style V5 document, and the registration 'BCD 712B' is recorded in the HPI database. Nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the VRN's validity prior to bidding.
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Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is: DBD.34.GS.5498.

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