Beschreibung:

On Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the Gold Star that would give BSA’s new super sports model its evocative name. The M24 Gold Star was announced as part of the BSA range for 1938. The newcomer differed from its Empire Star progenitor in several respects, most obviously by its alloy cylinder barrel and ’head, cast-in pushrod tunnel, Amal TT carburettor and Elektron gearbox casing. The frame was subtly different too, being made of lighter tubing and devoid of sidecar lugs. BSA built approximately 280 Gold Stars in 1938 and made a further 190 in 1939. The M24 did not re-emerge post-WW2 and today is the rarest of all Goldies. It is believed that around 20-30 survive worldwide. We are advised that the previous owner bought this rare M24 Gold Star from a man who is believed to have been its original owner. The machine stood for many years in a dry garage before being restored around 12 years ago. Noteworthy features include a tank-top toolbox, a Mansfield saddle and the correct magnesium gearbox shell. Described as 100% original even down to the correct control levers and instruments, the Goldie has seen little use and thus will require re-commissioning and the customary safety checks before returning to the road. The machine is offered with old/current Swansea V5/V5C documents.