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Offline BenelliSEI

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1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
« on: September 27, 2022, 05:29:13 AM »
Met an interesting gentleman recently. He has the above machine, superbly restored by a well known specialist. Not street ridden; shows and exhibitions only. He’s 86 years old, and not riding anymore.
Anyone know a serious BSA Collector? I can pass on contact info. Motorcycle is just outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Re: 1963 BSA RocketGold Star
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2022, 08:00:02 AM »
What a beauty!
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Re: 1963 BSA RocketGold Star
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2022, 02:40:09 PM »
Nice. The Goldstar was a 500 single. That looks like a Super Rocket.
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Re: 1963 BSA RocketGold Star
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2022, 02:42:09 PM »
That is a great bike. 8)
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Re: 1963 BSA RocketGold Star
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2022, 05:39:36 AM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on September 27, 2022, 02:40:09 PM
Nice. The Goldstar was a 500 single. That looks like a Super Rocket.

Correct! From memory, Gold Star frame and rolling gear with 750 twin motor. I’ll post the details when I get them.
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Re: 1963 BSA RocketGold Star
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2022, 07:17:20 AM »
These were produced with 650 Super Rocket motor in the Gold Star frame, I believe. A beautiful example of a very desirable BSA.
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Re: 1963 BSA RocketGold Star
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2022, 06:56:37 PM »
Quote from: emlupi on September 28, 2022, 07:17:20 AM
These were produced with 650 Super Rocket motor in the Gold Star frame, I believe. A beautiful example of a very desirable BSA.

All correct! This one was a “scrambler” and has the pipes and bars switched out......
Stunning restoration.
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Re: 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2022, 07:12:12 AM »
Hey John...do you have an asking price on the the bike?
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Re: 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2022, 08:09:09 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 30, 2022, 07:12:12 AM
Hey John...do you have an asking price on the the bike?

Steve..... heading off for a race weekend, I will speak to him next week. Will let you know. I’ve seen the bike and it is really a +100pt restoration.
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Re: 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2022, 01:31:34 PM »
Met with the owner yesterday. Asking Canadian $25,000. From his records, he spent much more. Restored by well known expert Fred Crawford (he builds bikes for the “Cannonball” rides). No expense spared and 17 miles since completion. It’s essentially a “Gold Star” with an A10 650 cc. twin, Super Rocket engine fitted. The Factory built 1,584 units in 1962-3. It’s registered here in Ontario, but has a US title (it came from there), so easy re-import!
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Re: 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2024, 01:10:07 PM »
Hi everyone...... I purchased this bike back in March last year.

Had to do a few minor things to get it running correctly. I had not driven a British Bike since about 1975 so my first ride bought back a ton of memories it took a while to get use to the brake and gear change  being the opposite way around!!!

It's no speed demon but for 1963 it's quite quick but the brakes are not good....again good for the day.

I managed to get 500 Miles on it this year up to the beginning of June then a Triple Bypass has got in the way so no more riding this season I'll have to wait for spring and the snow to go away.
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Re: 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2024, 01:35:56 PM »
Quote from: russell on September 15, 2024, 01:10:07 PM
Hi everyone...... I purchased this bike back in March last year.

Had to do a few minor things to get it running correctly. I had not driven a British Bike since about 1975 so my first ride bought back a ton of memories it took a while to get use to the brake and gear change  being the opposite way around!!!

It's no speed demon but for 1963 it's quite quick but the brakes are not good....again good for the day.

I managed to get 500 Miles on it this year up to the beginning of June then a Triple Bypass has got in the way so no more riding this season I'll have to wait for spring and the snow to go away.
Congratulations on getting the BSA.
Heal up.
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Re: 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2024, 06:04:36 AM »
Quote from: russell on September 15, 2024, 01:10:07 PM
Hi everyone...... I purchased this bike back in March last year.

Had to do a few minor things to get it running correctly. I had not driven a British Bike since about 1975 so my first ride bought back a ton of memories it took a while to get use to the brake and gear change  being the opposite way around!!!

It's no speed demon but for 1963 it's quite quick but the brakes are not good....again good for the day.

I managed to get 500 Miles on it this year up to the beginning of June then a Triple Bypass has got in the way so no more riding this season I'll have to wait for spring and the snow to go away.

Good to hear you are on the mend. Get well soon! John D.
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