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LOT 327

The Barry Winter Collection c.1955 BSA 604cc Gold Star Replica Registration no. 107 YUK Frame no. CB31.13169 Engine no. DB34.GS.1667

Sold for £4,600 inc. premium
Lot 327

The Barry Winter Collection, c.1955 BSA 604cc Gold Star Replica

The Barry Winter Collection
c.1955 BSA 604cc Gold Star Replica
Registration no. 107 YUK
Frame no. CB31.13169
Engine no. DB34.GS.1667

The BSA Owners' Club Dating Certificate confirms that frame 'CB31.13169' was originally part of a B33 dispatched to Millars Motors in Mitcham, Surrey, 9/7/1955. It was later returned and sent to Taylor Matterson in Balham later that month. Although the despatch book entry for the Gold Star engine number 'DB34.GS.1667' is blank, it is estimated to date from around 1956. The UK registration date, with an 'age related number,' is recorded as 1st April 2012 (see DVLA Authorisation on file).
In June 2002, Gold Star specialist Phil Pearson built the 604cc engine, using parts such as a Jawa speedway con-rod, an INA needle roller big-end bearing, a new cylinder head with DBD valves, and a new 1½" Amal GP3 carburettor (supplied later). In December 2003, Pearson created a new 8" twin-leading-shoe front brake and, in October 2004, converted a four-speed gearbox to five-speed using Nova gears. Initially, both the engine and gearbox were fitted into a different frame. A Bob Newby clutch and belt drive have also been added.
From 2002 to 2011, the engine saw use in Manx GP rallies, Isle of Man TT track parades, and track days at Mallory Park and Castle Combe, with minimal road use. In 2011/2012, the engine and gearbox were mounted in a new frame (see rebuild costs on file), receiving new alloy wheels, stainless spokes, a racing seat, and a 12V regulator. A new 12V battery was installed in February 2025.
This Gold Star special was tested by Steve Wilson for The Classic MotorCycle's August 2018 edition. It has been in storage since then, requiring recommissioning before returning to the road. The machine is offered with a BSA Instruction Book, V5C document, and a file of receipts. See running video online – a well sorted and fast Goldie Replica!

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 27 April, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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