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1956 BSA B34 Gold Star Cross 500

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Highlights

Purchased new by the vendor's father on 16 June 1956
Fully restored and engine rebuilt in October 2010
A very popular motorbike in a less common scrambler version

The Appeal

The single-cylinder BSA Gold Star is quite simply a legend in classic motorbike circles, and the surviving examples are coveted by those who remain nostalgic for the golden era of British motorbike manufacture. Favoured for its 'Café Racer' construction and much appreciated for its on-road performance, the Gold Star Scrambler version is particularly rare, and that's precisely what we're lucky enough to find here.

Purchased new by the seller's father on 16 June 1956, this BSA B34 has remained in the family and is still in off-road configuration. Fully restored in 2010, including a complete engine rebuild, this is a fabulous example that will appeal to classic motorbike collectors the world over.

The History and Paperwork

Accompanied by period photographs of the bike in action
Original purchase and registration papers included
Vintage BSA manuals
Colour photographs describing the 2010 restoration

The Condition

Impeccably restored in October 2010 to original scrambler specification
No signs of damage or corrosion to the repainted frame
Seemingly undented fuel tank features correct chrome sides with threads
Polished aluminium mudguards in immaculate condition
No noticeable wear to upholstery, grips or footrests
Competition number plates fitted
Chrome wheels fitted with off-road tyres
All chrome parts appear to be in excellent condition with no signs of pitting

The Mechanics

500cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine
Four-speed gearbox
The engine would have been rebuilt during restoration
We understand that this example is in perfect working and driving order.

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Vehicle specification

Year 1956
Make BSA
Model Gold Star
Colour Silver
Odometer
Engine size 500

Listing Details

Seller type Private
Town Île-de-France
Location International
Country France

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