LOT 338
Property of a deceased estate 1956 BSA 350cc Gold Star Registration no. PWO 541 Frame no. CB32. 4376 Engine no. DB32. GS.810.
Sold for £7,820 inc. premium
Lot 338
Property of a deceased estate,1956 BSA 350cc Gold StarRegistration no. PWO 541 Frame no. CB32. 4376 Engine no. DB32. GS.810.
Property of a deceased estate
1956 BSA 350cc Gold Star
Registration no. PWO 541
Frame no. CB32. 4376
Engine no. DB32. GS.810.
1956 BSA 350cc Gold Star
Registration no. PWO 541
Frame no. CB32. 4376
Engine no. DB32. GS.810.
BSA's Gold Stars continued as the 'BB' models after the new swinging arm frame was introduced in 1953, changing to 'CB' designation for 1954. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in the autumn of 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much improved lubrication system and, in the case of the 350 only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350 equivalent of the final 'DBD' version.
Entries in the BSA dispatch book record that frame number 'CB32.4376' formed part of a Gold Star that left the factory in touring trim on 7th December 1955, while engine number 'DB32.GS.810' was dispatched in a 'CB32.4600'-sequence scrambles frame on 3rd February 1956. It should be noted that there appears to be a '1' stamped beneath 'CB32' on the frame. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's authenticity prior to bidding. It should also be noted that the frame number is recorded as 'CB324876' on the accompanying V5/V5C registration documents, presumably because of a clerical error.
'PWO 541' has belonged to the late owner for over 50 years. An older restoration possessing a lovely patina, the machine has not been used for over a year so will need recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over with compression). Key not required.
Entries in the BSA dispatch book record that frame number 'CB32.4376' formed part of a Gold Star that left the factory in touring trim on 7th December 1955, while engine number 'DB32.GS.810' was dispatched in a 'CB32.4600'-sequence scrambles frame on 3rd February 1956. It should be noted that there appears to be a '1' stamped beneath 'CB32' on the frame. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's authenticity prior to bidding. It should also be noted that the frame number is recorded as 'CB324876' on the accompanying V5/V5C registration documents, presumably because of a clerical error.
'PWO 541' has belonged to the late owner for over 50 years. An older restoration possessing a lovely patina, the machine has not been used for over a year so will need recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over with compression). Key not required.
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