Registration No: YHK 303
Frame No: BB32A/703
Engine No: BB34/GS/589
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

• One-family owned by 2 brothers
• Restored to a high standard in 2009
• Rare 1954 model
• Comes complete with a V5 and old RF60

The Birmingham Small Arms factory was established in the Small Heath area of Birmingham 1861 and as the name suggests manufactured weapons. Around the turn of the century they started making bicycles and progressed onto motorcycles a few years later. BSA went on to be one of the world's largest producers of motorcycles up until its demise in the early 1970s. Probably the most sought after models produced by BSA are the Gold Star range of 350 and 500cc singles of the late 50s, early 60s.

This rare 1954 BSA Gold Star 500cc machine was sold by Smith & Poudle LTD Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex on the 29th March, 1954, to Mr James Hunwick. It was used sparingly in his ownership and then the BSA was passed to his brother as he needed transport for work in 1970. It was subsequently used until the late 1980s and then stored in the garage. Late in 2008, the BSA was enlisted for a complete rebuild with additional indicators fitted for safety, as the machine was going to be used once again by the two brothers. Completed in mid-2009, once the restoration was finished the brothers had planned to use it once again, but sadly Roger Hunwick (the younger brother) passed away suddenly and Mr. Hunwick could not bear to ride it again. The BSA has been turned over regularly since completion but never started. The Gold Star comes complete with a V5 RF60 logbook and some old pictures. Recommissioning and running in will be required before use.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217