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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Warbirds & Wheels
• Sale Date:
  30 Mar 2014 ~ 1pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  51
• Lot Description:
  1949 BSA 348cc B32 Competition Model Frame
  Engine No. ZB32GS 163. Frame No. ZB 32 S. 194. 1949 BSA 3484 B32 Competition Model Frame.
• Notes:
  True Grit The BSA Gold Star is a motorcycle made by BSA from 19381963. They were 350 cc and 500 cc single-cylinder four-stroke production motorcycle known for being amongst the fastest bikes of the 1940s and 50s. Being hand built and with many optional performance modifications available, each motorcycle came from the factory with documented dynamometer test results, allowing the new owner to see the horsepower produced. In 1937, Wal Handley lapped the Brooklands circuit at over 100 mph (160 km/h) on a BSA Empire Star , and was awarded one of the traditional Gold Star pins for the feat. That inspired BSA to produce the BSA Gold Star. The first Gold Star was an M24 model. It had an alloy 496 cc engine, an Electron alloy gearbox, and a light tube frame devoid of sidecar attachment lugs. This model continued up to the start of World War II. After the war, the all alloy 348 cc B32 Gold Star was released, with a very large list of optional components. Once ordered the bike was assembled by hand, and the engine bench tested. They were 20 lb (9.1 kg) lighter than the comparable cast iron barrel and head B series single. They were highly successful in the 350 class from 1949 to 1956. They could be specified in tourer, trials , scrambles, racing or Clubmans trim. The YB is taken from the beginning of the engine number YB is 1948, ZB is 1949. Offered in extremely good order the B32 has enjoyed lounge room storage for the last 20 years.
• Estimate:
  NZ$15,000 - 18,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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