Some experts consider the Gold Star to be the best bike ever built by BSA. There are several rarer versions of the Goldstar, but for most people the definitive Goldie is the DBD34 in Clubman trim with its gleaming chrome, twin clocks and terrific ’twitter’ on the overrun.

’The Goldie could be said to offer a total sensory experience. The noise, the smell, the feel of the power delivery, in conjunction with good brakes - these explain the enduring appeal of the Gold Star, which was arguably also the best bike from the greatest British factory.