1961 BSA 499cc DBD34 Gold Star Frame no. CB.32.110291 (restamped, see text) Engine no. DBD.34....

1961 BSA 499cc 'DBD34' Gold Star Registration no. 730 KYB Frame no. CB.32.110291 (restamped, see text) Engine no. DBD.34.GS.5911 This Gold Star has belonged to the same owner since 1975 when it was bought for £250 (bill of sale on file). The Goldie would have left the factory in Clubman's trim, and there is a copy of the engine brake test sheet on file annotated to the effect that the machine was despatched to J Difazio in Frome, Somerset on 3rd January 1961, 'J (Jack) Difazio' being the pioneering advocate of hub-centre steering. At some point the frame was changed and restamped (using a non-factory font) with the original number but with an additional '1' ahead of the actual number, which should read 'CB.32.10291' as recorded in the V5C. It should also be noted that the engine has a correct factory stamp but gearbox stamping is non-factory. The numbers on the documents (frame, engine and registration) all tie up. Kept as part of a private museum collection, and beautifully presented, the machine displays a tax disc that expired in September 1986 and will require recommissioning before returning to the road. It comes with a most extensive file of documentation to include an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1975); photocopies of previous V5s; a current V5C; restoration photographs; and a substantial quantity of bills for parts and services. Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com