BSA Gold Star 500 Clubman - Lot 176

Lot n° 176
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BSA Gold Star 500 Clubman - Lot 176
BSA Gold Star 500 Clubman Frame n°CB32526 Engine n°DBD 34 GS 6506 (28/8/57) High-quality restoration French registration Technical inspection valid as of May 2026 Our DBD34 was acquired by one of the greatest names in pre-war mechanics in France, who was also a motorcycle enthusiast. He bought this DBD34 in 2011. This was followed by a complete dismantling and restoration, including the addition of an Amal racing T3GP1 carburetor for the princely sum of 1,200 euros. The total parts bill was over 2,700 euros. There's no counting the hours of labor! The bike is electronically ignited, starts right up and is ready to take on the roads of the Isle of Man once again! A complete documentation package accompanies the bike (the gold star book, the gold star buyer's companion, workshop data, ...). If we had to sum up the essence of the British motorcycle of the 50s in a single name, this would be it. The DBD34, the ultimate evolution of the Gold Star line, is much more than just a machine: it's a piece of mechanical goldsmithery born of competition and designed for speed purists. The name "Gold Star" is no coincidence. It commemorates the feat of Wal Handley who, in 1937, won the Gold Star at Brooklands by exceeding 100 mph (160 km/h) on a lap of the circuit with a BSA. The DBD34, produced between 1956 and 1963, represents the pinnacle of this heritage. The BSA Gold Star was so dominant in "Clubman TT" racing on the Isle of Man that the category was eventually abolished for lack of competition. The strength of the DBD34 lies in its heart: a 500 cm³ all-aluminium single-cylinder engine, capable of performances that made the twin-cylinders of the day shudder. Aesthetically, the Gold Star is a model of balance. With its chromed tank with red fillets, clip-on handlebars and recessed controls, it looks as if it's at full speed, even when crutched in front of a café. Riding a DBD34 is a ritual. Between the demanding start-up procedure and the "RRT2" gearbox with its long ratios (the first one goes up to almost 100 km/h!), it's not easy to tame. It's a man's motorcycle, vibrant and characterful, but formidably efficient once you get going on winding roads. Today, the BSA Gold Star DBD34 is one of the most sought-after collectors' motorcycles in the world. It embodies an era when raw performance met mechanical elegance.
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