HIGHLIGHTS
- Genuine and desirable DBD 34 500
- Fantastic restored condition
- Electric start
- Just 13 recorded miles
- Original frame, engine number and registration
THE APPEAL
Regarded by many as the ultimate British single, the awesome DBD 34 Gold Star Clubman appeared in 1956 and dominated the Clubman TT and numerous other competitions. Highly sought-after by café racers and collectors alike, this machine really is the pinnacle of BSA design.
This genuine speed machine is in fantastic condition and benefits from a considerable amount of money spent on mechanical improvements in recent years, including a rebore in 2020, an upgrade to the desirable RRT2 gear set, and the addition of an electric starter kit.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered on the 21st July 1960
- Original ‘buff’ continuation log book
- V5 (in previous owner’s name)
- Retains it’s original registration number
- BSA Owners Club Dating Certificate
- Gold Star Owners Club BSA Despatch Book entry
- Engine and frame number notes
- Invoices from specialist John Edwards Engineering (2020/21)
- Numerous parts invoices from 2014 to 2020
- No current MOT (exempt)
- Untaxed (exempt)
The accompanying BSA Owners Club Dating Certificate and Gold Star Owners Club letter confirms that this stunning ‘Goldie’ was despatched to Matthews, Stockwell, London on the 10th June 1960 and is fitted with an engine from a 1959 500 cc B34 scrambles bike (see photos).
Parts invoices suggest that plenty of maintenance and a degree of restoration work was carried out between 2014 through to 2021, although we don’t have the finite details. Recently passed on to the vendor, the previous owner acquired this bike in March 2019.
THE CONDITION
- Excellent looking frame and black paintwork
- Gleaming chrome work
- Original Smiths and Lucas instrumentation
- Undamaged fuel tank
- Good front and rear Lucas lighting
- All electrics said to function as they should
- Perfect looking saddle
- Rubber grips and components in good order
- Clean engine and polished alloy parts
- Period number plates
- Great chrome mudguards and exhaust
- Shiny 19” wheels
- Decent Avon Roadrunner tyre up front and Dunlop rear
THE MECHANICS
- Very clean and presentable
- 500 cc all-aluminium OHV single
- Around 39 bhp @ 7,000 rpm with a top speed of 110 mph
- Rebore by R.W.H. Motorcycles Limited in August 2020
- RRT2 gear set fitted to standard 4-speed gearbox by John Edwards in 2020
- Electric starter kit installed in 2021 (£1,425.00)
- Clip-on racing handlebars
- 1 1/2” GP carburettor
- Telescopic forks and swing-arm suspension with twin shocks
- 190mm front brake with twin-leading shoe conversion
- Good spares availability and specialist support
The vendor informs us that this wonderful BSA starts easily and handles well.
SUMMARY
The peak of Gold Star development, this great British competition-derived BSA is definitely not one to miss.
Clearly restored and maintained to a very high standard, it has it all going on - awesome looks, an amazing soundtrack and classic performance to match.
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