1956 BSA Clipper 500cc (Gold Star) SOLD

1956 BSA B34 Alloy Clipper (Gold Star) 500 c. c.

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1956 BSA B34 Clipper Gold Star 500cc (B31 B32, B33)

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The B34 Alloy Clipper is one of BSA's rarest bikes from the 1950's with only c800 manufactured between 1956 and 1957.

Primarily for off road competition use, most went to the USA/ Australia although a few (including this one) remained in the UK. As can be seen, the engine, frame and cycle parts are heavily influenced by the BB34 Gold Star.

The Clipper was designed by BSA to use up spare parts left over when they stopped making the BB34 GS model and introduced the CB34 GS. This bike has undergone a ground up restoration over several years and has covered less than 1 mile. The bike will be made available empty of oil so as not to wet sump (as almost all pre unit BSA singles are prone to do). It will require to be filled with oil, commissioned and properly run in.

Engine: BB34A xxx (500cc - full rebuild by BSA engine builder Rob Wardle)
Frame: CB34 xxx
Gearbox: Competition Torrington bearing box with scrambles ratios (rebuilt by Rob Wardle)
Clutch: Period Norton 3 spring (rebuilt) - better than the original 4 spring BSA...
Magneto: Lucas KNR1 Competition (fully rebuilt)
Tanks: Both painted by Bike Paints (Cupar). The petrol tank is ethanol proof and sealed. Wheels: Stainless rims and spokes by CWC
Speedometer: Smiths Chronometric (rebuilt by David Woods )

The bike was campaigned off road in Scotland during the 1950's and 1960's. I registered it for the road in 2017 and have the V5c (in my name - reg number 527 UYV)

I have dating certificates for the engine and frame from the BSA Owners Club (non matching numbers).

Additional photos the bike can be made available on request

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