The BSA Goldstar DBD34

1956 BSA DBD34
The most prized model of the Gold Star range was the 500 cc DBD34 introduced in 1956,which was very popular in the 50's for their high performance,with clip-on handlebars, finned alloy engine, polished tank, 36 mm bell-mouth Amal carburettor and swept-back exhaust. The DBD34 had a 110 mph top speed. The Gold Star blitzed the Isle of Man Clubmans TT that year. Later models had a very high first Gear, enabling 60 mph plus before changing up to second.
In 1963 saw the end of production for the Gold Star and was only offered in scrambles, or Clubmans trim. In 1963 Lucas ceased to produce the magneto used in the B series, and that line of singles was ended.A sporting single was not produced again till the BSA B50 models that were produced from 1971 through 1973. Some remaindered stock were marketed in 1974 as Triumphs.

Dave Burton
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