Description
This motorcycle is Lot 175 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 175
1970 BSA 500cc A50 Royal Star
Registration no. VUK 941H
Frame no. CD06419 A50R
Engine no. CD06419 A50R
Following Triumph's lead, BSA turned to unitary construction for its range of twins as the 1960s dawned, launching the all-new 500cc A50 and 650cc A65 'Star' models in January 1962. The basic architecture of the preceding A7/ A10 models was retained, so the new engine remained an air-cooled parallel twin with 360-degree crankshaft and single camshaft mounted at the rear of the cylinder block. The cycle parts remained much as before. When the range was revised for 1965, the touring twins were renamed 'Royal Star' (A50) and 'Thunderbolt' (A65) respectively and, together with the 'Lightning' and 'Spitfire' sports roadsters, received the superior two-way damped front fork from the off-road Victor model. The Siamesed exhaust systems used previously were dropped.
Previously restored in 2006/ 7, our vendor purchased this Royal Star in 2023: other than fitting a new rear tyre and tube in April 2024 he has not done any work on it. The vendor has decided to start reducing the size of his collection to focus on the bikes that he wants to keep long term, hence the sale. Last run in May 2024, the machine is kept dry stored in the vendor's garage. Documents include a V5C Registration Certificate and various bills/ invoices.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
