1938

Although Valentine Page left BSA during this year, his legacy remained. This year BSA presented 16 models. The most famous new model was the M24 Gold Star, following Wal Handley's 100mph lap at Brooklands on a 1937 M23 Empire Star ran on methanol. This year also saw the mid season introduction of the model C10. A model that was to last for a long time. The first C10 however, was a mixture of old and new models. It was introduced in a separate catalogue and a separate parts book was made for this model.

BSA 1938 models
Model	Description	Remarks
250 c.c. S .V. Tourer B20	B20 or 250 c.c. S.V. Tourer. The basic 249cc SV model with hand gear change.	black frame, green petrol tank.
250 c.c. S .V. C10	C10 or 250 c.c. S.V. The new basic 249cc SV model with hand gear change, but with coil ignition. Petrol tank with oil compartment. Dry sump engine.	black frame, green petrol tank.
250 c.c. O.H.V. Sports B21	B21 or 250 c.c. O.H.V. Sports. In spite of its name the basic 249cc OHV model with hand gear change.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panels.
250 c.c. O.H.V. Empire Star B22	B22 or 250 c.c. O.H.V. Empire Star, The 249cc OHV Empire Star model with foot gear change.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with Empire Star green or red panels. Chrome plated wheel rims with green or red centres. Low level exhaust system. Upswept exhaust pipe optional.
350c.c. S.V. Tourer B23	B23 or 350 c.c. S.V. Tourer. The 350cc SV model on offer with hand gear change.	black frame, green petrol tank. Optional chrome plated petrol tank with green panels.
350 c.c . O.H.V. Sports B26	B26 or 350 c.c. O.H.V. Sports. In spite of its name the basic 348cc OHV model with hand gear change.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panels.
350 c.c . O.H.V. Empire Star B24	B24 or 350 c.c. O.H.V. Empire Star. Sports model 348 cc OHV with air hardened cylinder optionally fitted with one or two upswept exhaust pipes.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with Empire Star green or red panels. Chrome plated wheel rims with green or red centres. Standard with low level exhaust system. Optionally fitted with upswept exhaust system. Two port head with upswept exhaust pipes extra.
350 c.c . O.H.V. Competition B25	B25 or 350 c.c. O.H.V. Competition. The 348cc OHV competition model based on the B24. with narrow round section mudguards, upswept exhaust pipe, 18" rear wheel and 21" front wheel and sump protection plate. Also optionally fitted with two upswept exhaust pipes.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green or red panels, chrome plated mudguards, chainguard, chaincase, high level exhaust system, 18" rear wheel and 21" front wheel fitted with Dunlop competition tyres, chrome plate wheels with green or red centres. Two port head with upswept exhaust pipes extra.
350 c.c . O.H.V. de Luxe M19	M19 or 350 cc. O.H.V. de Luxe. Low capacity model for the M-group models, a 350cc OHV in very heavy cycle parts. "A medium-powered machine with a really good performance" according to BSA.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panels and instrument panel in petrol tank. Quickly detachable rear wheel. Chrome plated wheel with black centres.
500 c.c . S.V. Tourer M20	M20 or 500 c.c. S.V. Tourer. The last year of the 8 bolt straight fin cylinder head.	black frame, green petrol tank with instrument panel. Quickly detachable rear wheel. Chrome plated wheel with black centres.
500 c.c . O.H.V. Empire Star M23	M23 or 500 c.c. O.H.V. Empire Star. The new sporting 496cc OHV type with a familiar name although totally redesigned, with air hardened cylinder optionally fitted with one or two upswept exhaust pipes.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with Empire Star green or red panels. Chrome plated wheel rims with Empire Star green or red centres. Standard with low level exhaust system. Optionally fitted with upswept exhaust system. Two port head with upswept exhaust pipes extra. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
500 c.c . O.H.V. Gold Star M24	M24 or 500 c.c. O.H.V. Gold Star. The new top of the line sporting 496cc OHV type with an alloy cylinder and head. Amal TT carburettor. Available in standard, competition or track racing set up. Engines were individually built and bench tested.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels.Chrome plated oil tank with black panel. Front wheel 3.00 x 20" rear wheel 3.25 x 19". Competition front wheel 2.75 x 21" rear wheel 4.00 x 19". Chrome plated wheel rims with black centres. Standard with low level exhaust system. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
600 c.c. S.V. Tourer M21	M21 or 600 c.c. S.V. Tourer. The first year with a bore and stroke of 82 x 112 but still with the straight fin 8 bolt cyclinder head.	black frame, green petrol tank with instrument panel. Chrome plated wheel rims with black centres. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
500 c.c. O.H.V. Sports M22	M22 or 500 c.c. O.H.V. Sports. The 496cc OHV model for either solo riding or sidecar duty.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panels and instrument panel in petrol tank. Two port head with upswept exhaust pipes extra. Chrome plated wheel rims with black centres. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
750 c.c . O.H.V. Vee-Twin Y13	Y13 or 750 c.c. O.H.V. Vee-Twin. This spectacular 750 cc OHV V-twin soldiered on for the last year. Almost identical to the 1937 version.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panels, instrument panel in tank. Quickly detachable and interchangeable wheels.
9.86 h.p. Vee-Twin G14	G14 or 1,000 c.c. Vee-twin. The 986cc sidevalve V-twin still with total loss lubrication now looking seriously obsolete compared to the dry sump Val Page models.	black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panels, instrument panel in tank. Quickly detachable and interchangeable wheels but still with hand change.