Post Listing Update: This Goldie did not meet reserve despite 30 bids up to $13,750 on eBay.
Introduced in 1956, the DBD34 variant of the Gold Star is probably the most famous BSA ever built – MCN called it one of the 60 greatest bikes from 1955-2015. The “34” signified a 500cc motor (compared to the 350cc motor of other “32” Goldies), and the DBD was the ultimate expression of the name. This example further stands out as it was owned by a BSA employee who raced it at Daytona back when it was still run on the beach.
It was only available with the big motor, and it was paired with a large (38mm) Amal GP carb and a special exhaust. This bike also got a chrome plated tank, clipons, and a 110 mph top speed. It was an instant success on the racetrack and on the sales floor. For more on the overall Gold Star line, check out Classic British Motorcycles.
This example (VIN: CB326303) has got quite an interesting history. The BSA employee mentioned above was named Spencer Theodore “Ted” Hubbard, and he was incredibly passionate about motorcycles. The Goldie moved on through a series of owners, and the seller seems to have a good amount of the history. The 4th owner performed a mechanical and cosmetic restoration, then went through several more owners before the current seller acquired it in 2016. He had the GP carb removed and replaced with a 32mm Amal Premier (GP carb included) to make the bike “easy to start and a pleasure to ride.” It’s spent the last 12 months in storage.
Find this Goldstar for sale in Asheville, North Carolina with bidding up to $12,378 and the reserve not yet met