In 1952 the '350' Gold Star adopted the new die-cast engine top-end, with separate rocker box, first seen on the '500' and the pair continued as the 'BB' series after the swinging-arm frame was introduced in '53, changing to 'CB' for '54. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much improved lubrication system and, in the 350's case only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350cc equivalent of the final 'DBD' 500. A BSA dating letter on file (dated 22.2.74 and addressed to the current owner) states that this particular Gold Star was 'despatched in road racing trim' to Messrs W Rigg, Beck Garage, Gosforth, Cumberland on 29th May 1956. Believed last used in the 1970s, the machine comes with old-style logbook and is sold strictly as viewed.
In 1952 the '350' Gold Star adopted the new die-cast engine top-end, with separate rocker box, first seen on the '500' and the pair continued as the 'BB' series after the swinging-arm frame was introduced in '53, changing to 'CB' for '54. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much improved lubrication system and, in the 350's case only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350cc equivalent of the final 'DBD' 500. A BSA dating letter on file (dated 22.2.74 and addressed to the current owner) states that this particular Gold Star was 'despatched in road racing trim' to Messrs W Rigg, Beck Garage, Gosforth, Cumberland on 29th May 1956. Believed last used in the 1970s, the machine comes with old-style logbook and is sold strictly as viewed.
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