1955 BSA Gold Star replica, 350 cc. Registration number ASJ ...

Hammer

£4,000

1955 BSA Gold Star replica, 350 cc. Registration number ASJ 108. Frame number CB32.10059. Engine number ZB32.A.5121.
In 1937, Wal L. Handley lapped Brooklands at over 100 mph on a BSA Empire Star, and was awarded one of the traditional Gold Star pins for the feat. That inspired BSA to produce the BSA Gold Star.
At the 1948 Motorcycle Show, BSA announced their new ZB32 Goldstar ready for the 1949 season, Intended as sporting machine capable of competing in virtually all disciplines it was supported by a range of options that enabled the owner to tailor it to their needs. Special versions were offered in various compression ratios and states of tune, port sizes and cam lift for the appropriate competition needs of racing, scrambling and trials.
Little is known of the history of this example, the frame dates from 1955 and the competition spec engine from circa 1952. It has many correct Clubman parts including the clip-ons, a Dunlop front rim and Borrani rear. The engine is a non runner of unknown quality and the mag is not working.
Offered as a work in progress project it is sold with the V5C. It is currently on SORN.