Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1954 BSA Daytona Gold Star
Extremely rare and genuine
Estimate
£12, 500 - £13, 500
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: BB32R135
MOT: Exempt
One of just 300 Daytona Gold Stars produced
Restored by the current owner to a good standard
Used sparingly since completion and displayed at shows
A BSAOC Dating Certificate is on file
The Daytona specification included a rigid frame, which saved around 50lbs over the swinging-arm model and engine modifications included using a 350cc head which had a better down draught angle, machined to 500cc dimensions and was fitted with a larger inlet valve, producing approximately 44bhp. About 300 Daytona Gold Stars were built in the next few years, with a swinging arm version known by the factory as 'USA Short Circuit' being available in 1956 and 1957. This genuine and very rare example of a rigid-frame Daytona has resided in a collection for the last few years and is in good all round condition, having been run regularly and still remains in good mechanical order.
Built c. 12th October 1954, this BSA Daytona Gold Star has been restored to a good standard by the current owner. It has been confirmed by the BSA Owner's Club, referencing the works record cards, that this is a genuine and rare Daytona that was despatched to BSA Inc, USA. Since completion, the vendor has used it sparingly, taking it to many shows where it gets lots of attention. The BSA is offered with a Dating Certificate from the BSA Owner's Club.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
