LOT 131

1932 BSA 499cc Blue Star Registration no. 864 UXB (see text) Frame no. A5.1465 (see text) Engine no. A7.221.

Sold for £5,520 inc. premium

Lot 131

1932 BSA 499cc Blue Star

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2024, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1932 BSA 499cc Blue Star
Registration no. 864 UXB (see text)
Frame no. A5.1465 (see text)
Engine no. A7.221.

Among BSA's range for 1932 were three new 500s: one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves. 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.

This lovely BSA Blue Star was previously registered overseas and restored in New Zealand as a project for a gentleman who had had a stroke. A vast quantity of related invoices may be found in the history file. The family acquired the BSA in 2004 and is its first registered keeper in the UK. It should be noted that the registration 'UXD 864' is incorrectly displayed on the machine (the actual registration is '864 UXB'). It should also be noted that both the HPI check sheet and V5C documents incorrectly record the frame number as 'A51485'. Kept on static display, the machine will require recommissioning before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.

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