
LOT 540
1937 BSA 499cc M22 Sports Project Registration no. EKL 775 Frame no. HM19 5186 Engine no. HM22 1372
Sold for £4,600 inc. premium
Lot 540
1937 BSA 499cc M22 Sports ProjectRegistration no. EKL 775 Frame no. HM19 5186 Engine no. HM22 1372
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1937 BSA 499cc M22 Sports Project
Registration no. EKL 775
Frame no. HM19 5186
Engine no. HM22 1372
Registration no. EKL 775
Frame no. HM19 5186
Engine no. HM22 1372
BSA's single-cylinder range was re-designed by Val Page for 1937, the engines taking on many of the characteristics they would retain in the post-war era, most notably dry-sump lubrication, rear-mounted magneto and that distinctively shaped timing cover. The larger M series comprised two sidevalve-engined models - the 500cc M20 and 600cc M21 - and two overhead-valve 500s with foot-change gearboxes - the M22 Sports and M23 Empire Star. Bore/stroke dimensions of 82x94mm were used for the 500cc engine, which in mildly tuned form would power the first of a long line of BSA sports singles: the Gold Star. In June 1937 a specially prepared Empire Star ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory. 100mph laps of the Weybridge track were traditionally rewarded by the award of a gold star, thus giving BSA's forthcoming super sports model its evocative name.
Apparently substantially complete and ripe for restoration, this handsome Gold Star forebear represents an exciting prospect for the fortunate next owner. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate and an old-style RF.60 logbook issued in 1962.
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Apparently substantially complete and ripe for restoration, this handsome Gold Star forebear represents an exciting prospect for the fortunate next owner. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate and an old-style RF.60 logbook issued in 1962.
Key not required
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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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Please note the engine does not turn over.









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