HIGHLIGHTS
- Genuine and desirable DBD 34 500
- Professionally restored
- Immaculate show winning condition
- Only 53 miles since engine rebuild
- Original frame and engine numbers
THE APPEAL
The final BSA model and ultimate road-going 500, the DBD 34 Clubman appeared in 1956 and dominated the Clubman TT that year and numerous other competitions - nothing else on the street, track or dirt could touch it.
Arguably the most desirable ‘Goldie’, this genuine classic speed machine is cosmetically stunning and has had a considerable amount of money spent on mechanical work carried out by well known BSA experts.
A performance Café racer or collection showpiece, this distinctive, and indeed award-winning bike, is definitely not to be missed.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered on the 1st March 1959
- V5 (in previous owner’s name)
- Gold star Owners Club BSA specification letter
- Agreed value Insurance Certificate from 2019
- Parts and specialist engine work invoices
- Four Bristol Motorcycle Show rosettes including a 1st in 2018
- Two MOT’s from 2011 and 2012
- No current MOT (exempt)
- Untaxed (exempt)
According to a confirmation letter from the BSA Owners Club in 1991, this BSA was consigned from the factory to Michael’s Garage, Howden, Yorkshire, on the 12th February 1959 and the original registration number issued from East Riding.
The first owner purchased it on the 25th March 1959 and obviously loved it, having kept it until, we believe, 2011. During his ownership he entrusted Gold star specialist John Gleed to overhaul the mechanicals in 1997 at a cost of £4,382 (see photos).
The second owner engaged John Edwards to supply and fit a long list of replacement items in 2013 including a starter kit and clutch, for example. The gearbox was also overhauled.
From 2016 to 2017 it appears that further new parts were supplied by John Edwards and the frame and ancillaries were powder coated. At the same time, Gold Star expert, Phil Pearson Engineering, stripped and rebuilt the engine at a cost of £2,938 (see photo of invoice).
THE CONDITION
- Excellent glossy black paintwork
- Gleaming chrome work
- Spotless Smiths and Lucas instrumentation
- Polished alloy competition fuel tank
- All electrics said to function well
- Exquisite leather-grain saddle with Gold Star emblem
- Rubber grips and components in good order
- Clean engine and polished alloy parts
- Period number plates
- Shiny 19” British made chrome wheels
- Great looking Avon Roadrider tyres
- Dry stored
THE MECHANICS
- Immaculately clean and detailed
- 500 cc all-aluminium OHV single
- Around 38-42 bhp @ 7,000 rpm with a top speed of 110 mph
- Engine overhaul work carried out in 1997 and 2013 - 2017
- Clip-on racing handlebars
- RRTS 4-speed close-ratio gearbox
- Large 1 1/2” Amal GP carburettor and ram pipe
- Negative earth dynamo
- BTH Magneto
- 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 assures us that this rare and beautiful BSA starts, runs and handles well with no known faults.
SUMMARY
Restored to a very high professional standard, this BSA is definitely one to be proud of and appears to be mechanically sorted and ready to ride.
The pinnacle of Gold Star development, it is truly something special and defines the spirit of motorcycle racing in all forms from the 1950’s and ’60’s.
So add a little Castrol R, blip the throttle and go have some fun with this motorcycling legend.
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