The BSA Gold Star was most successful in the US, where it was surprisingly competitive in off-road racing and the beaches of Daytona. This example spent plenty of time in a collection and is now ready for someone to get it back on the road.
The DBD34 featured a 499cc air-cooled single that produced 40 horsepower and had a top speed of 110 miles per hour. Older models like this one had a tall first gear, which allowed you to hit 60 miles per hour even before you had to shift to second. Dry weight was 380 pounds, and the bike was very successful in TT racing in its day. For more on the DBD34 Gold Star and how America fell in love with it, check out this article from Motorcycle Classics.
This specific BSA Gold Star DBD34 (VIN: DBD 34 GS 6327) is a numbers matching example that started in the UK, spent some time in Australia, and was then imported into the US in the 80s and fell into the collection of Walter Worsch. The current owner bought it from the collection and restored it to a high standard, however it has not been started since. It’s claimed that every part is either refinishe doriginal or NOS, and that there are no reproduction parts on this bike.
Find this BSA Gold Star DBD34 for sale in Santa Cruz, California with bidding up to $15,700 and the reserve not yet met