c.1966 BSA A50R Royal Star
No Reserve

Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: H916854A50R
MOT: Exempt

• Appears to be a very original example with a lovely patina
• No evidence of prior road use
• A wonderful 'oily rag' recommissioning opportunity

One of the first BSAs with coil ignition and unit construction, the A50 Star was a 500cc twin launched in 1962 with the American market very much in mind. Created under chief development engineer Bert Perrigo, it had four speeds and was said to produce 33bhp at 5,800rpm. New 8.5:1 pistons from 1964 gave it a top speed of around 90mph. Originally sold as just the Star in Britain, and the Royal Star in export markets, it became the Royal Star in all markets from 1966. Proving to be a robust machine, it remained in production until 1970.

With no known history, this c.1966 Royal Star appears to be a very original survivor and we cannot imagine it has had very much use in its life. In recent years, it has formed part of a private collection, and we understand some work was performed by a previous owner. Although it is not road-registered, it has been running and was last started in the autumn of 2025. Showing a really pleasant patina, this A50R has great potential to be restored or just enjoyed as it is. There is no documentation, but we do not see any difficulty in obtaining an age-related registration from the DVLA.

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