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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1954 BSA BB34 Gold Star Trials 499cc
1954 BSA BB34 Gold Star Trials 499cc
1954 BSA BB34 Gold Star Trials 499cc
Trials-spec BSA BB34 Gold Star 500.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £5,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
104 UB
SUMMARY
Trials-spec BSA BB34 Gold Star 500.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in the late 1930s as a 350cc or 500cc quick road bike and became the quintessential 'Café Racer'
- Developed throughout its life until production ceased in 1963
- This BB34 Gold Star model is presented in trials trim and in running order
- Registered on a V5C as a 1959 but factory records state both frame number and engine are dated 1954, albeit not matching
- Recently running and in mostly original and unrestored condition
- Fitted with coil ignition and lights
- Registration number is transferable
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- BSA
- Model
- BB34 GOLD STAR TRIALS
- Registration Number
- 104 UB
- Frame Number
- CB32 394
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- BB34 GS 1236
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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