LOT 305

The Clive Wood, MBE Collection 1932 BSA 499cc Blue Star W32-7 Registration no. RV 2167 Frame no. Z7.747 Engine no. Z12.1854

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Lot 305

The Clive Wood, MBE Collection, 1932 BSA 499cc Blue Star W32-7

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|21 April 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Clive Wood, MBE Collection
1932 BSA 499cc Blue Star W32-7
Registration no. RV 2167
Frame no. Z7.747
Engine no. Z12.1854

The Depression of the early 1930s forced a reduction in the number of BSA's models, just ten being offered for 1932. Among these, though, were three new 500s: one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves, all sharing a common bottom end and the 85x88mm bore/stroke dimensions that would characterise all BSA's 500cc singles, including the legendary Gold Star, up to the beginning of the unitary construction era in the 1960s. The overhead-valve sports 500 was given the name 'Blue Star', a title also applied to the equivalent 250 and 350 models. All featured engines with vertical cylinders and magneto ignition carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder forks. The Blue Stars came with a tuned engine incorporating a high-compression piston; 'hotter' cams; a twin-port cylinder head; and a four-speed foot-change gearbox. Originally an optional extra, a full electric lighting system became standard equipment for 1934.

Displaying a tax disc that expired on 30th September 1953, this Blue Star '500' was acquired by the late owner in October 2006. Possibly unrestored, the machine is offered for recommissioning, or possibly more extensive renovation, and is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Accompanying paperwork includes the original and two continuation logbooks; a quantity of useful transfers; and old V5/V5C registration documents.

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