29th Oct, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1937 BSA Empire Star
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000Registration No: EGY 454
Frame No: HB242174
MOT: Exempt
- Correctly restored example
- Ready to ride
- Lively performer
The Empire Star was a standard motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Small Heath, Birmingham. Named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and advertised as ‘The Masterpiece of the Industry’, the Empire Star range was produced between 1936 and 1939, when it was developed into the BSA Gold Star and World War II stopped production. Developed from the popular BSA Blue Star and designed by Val Page, the Empire Star range had the benefit of several ideas Page had been developing at his previous employers, Ariel and Triumph motorcycles. With a heavy frame and iron-barrelled pushrod valves the Empire Star still had the legacy of the earlier BSAs however, and Page continued to lighten it and introduce engine tuning ideas throughout production.
This beautifully presented, correctly restored machine is offered in ‘ready to ride’ order. The history file includes a current V5C registration document, old tax discs, MOTs and restoration invoices etc. Renowned for their build quality and reliability, BSA motorcycles remain popular amongst riders and with its sporting credentials this Empire Star represents a good opportunity to acquire a lively performer at the upper end of the pre war BSA line up.
For more information, please contact:
Stewart Parker
info@handh.co.uk
07836 346875
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Oct, 2025
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