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1962 BSA A10 Rocket Gold Star 646cc

On offer from long-term ownership, this West Coast export BSA A10 Rocket Gold Star was despatched to Hap Alzina in California in September 1962. Correct numbers and verified by the BSA Gold Star Owners Club.

ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £10,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

REG NUMBER
706 YUC

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

The BSA Rocket Gold Star was built between 1962 and 1964 with around 1,800 produced in total
It was a combination of the Gold Star and the 650cc A10 engine with higher compression
The model became the ultimate "café racer" in the 1960s
This example was originally exported to the US West Coast importer, Hap Alzina, in September 1962
Bought back to the UK in 2003 and restored
Correct numbers and presented in good overall condition
Forming part of a large private collection
Current owner for last 11 years
Small history file included containing a BSA Gold Star Owners Club dating certificate
Not used for some time so will require some recommissioning before use
UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Make: BSA
Model: A10 ROCKET GOLD STAR
Registration Number: 706 YUC
Frame Number: GA 10337
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: DA10R7994

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