Description
BSA 1935 R 35-5 “Blue Star” 348 cc OHV single frame # E5 2591 engine # E5 427
As the thirties progressed, BSA’s reputation as a maker of excellent machines blossomed.
Their range ran from economical ‘tiddlers’ to big V-twins.
The most renowned of their machines in the ’35 range were their middle-weight o.h.v. models, especially the favoured Blue Stars.
There was an even higher tuned “Special”, but that was a very costly machine.
The sporty Blue Stars were available in two versions, the 348 cc R35-5 and the 496 cc W35-8 .
Their specification included a high compression aluminium alloy piston, special cams, upswept exhaust pipes and an Amal pump carburettor. The 348 cc model has bore x stroke of 71 x 88 mm and the oil sump and crankcase are cast in one unit.
Other features are flexibly mounted handlebars and tank instrument panel with amp gauge, inspection light, switch and oil pressure gauge.
This fine BSA is a fresh concourse restoration job.