BSA 1939 models
Model
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Description
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Remarks
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250
c.c. S.V. Model C10 de Luxe |
C10 de Luxe or 250 c.c. S.V. The basic 250cc SV model with 3 speed foot gear
change and with coil ignition. Petrol tank with oil compartment. Dry sump engine. |
Black frame, silver petrol tank with maroon lining. |
250
c.c. S.V. Model C11 |
C10 de Luxe or 250 c.c. O.H.V. The basic 250cc OHV model with 3 speed foot gear
change and with coil ignition. Petrol tank with oil compartment. Dry sump engine. |
Black frame, silver petrol tank with maroon lining. |
250
c.c. O.H.V. Model B21 Standard |
B21 or 250 c.c. O.H.V. Standard. The basic 250cc OHV model with hand gear
change. Basically a 1938 model with 1939 colour scheme. |
Black frame, chrome petrol tank with matt silver panels. |
250
c.c. O.H.V. Model B21 de Luxe |
B21 or 250 c.c. O.H.V. de Luxe. Upgraded version of the B21 with foot change gearbox with redesigned frame and oil tank. |
Black frame, chrome petrol tank with matt silver panels. |
250
c.c. S.V. Model B23 Standard |
B23 or 350 c.c. S.V. Standard. The basic 350cc OHV model with hand gear
change. Basically a 1938 model with 1939 colour scheme. |
Black frame, matt silver petrol tank with red and black lining. |
350
c.c. S.V. Model B23 de Luxe |
B21 or 350 c.c. S.V. de Luxe. Upgraded version of the B23 with foot change gearbox with redesigned frame and oil tank. |
Black frame, matt silver petrol tank with red and black lining. |
350
c.c. O.H.V. Silver Star Model B24 |
B24 or 250 c.c. O.H.V. Silver Star. The 350cc OHV Silver Star model was the successor of the Empire Star. The Silver Star name was more in line with the top of line model Gold Star |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels. Chrome plated wheels with matt silver centres.
Low level exhaust system.
optional. |
350
c.c. O.H.V. Silver Star Model B24 Two-port |
B24 or 250 c.c. O.H.V. Silver Star Two-port. The 350cc OHV Silver Star model with twin port cylinder head and upswept exhaust pipes, The Silver Star was the successor of the Empire Star. The Silver Star name was more in line with the top of line model Gold Star |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels. Chrome plated wheels with matt silver centres.
Two upswept exhaust pipes.
optional. |
350
c.c . O.H.V. Competition Model B25 |
B25 or 350 c.c. O.H.V. Competition. The 350cc OHV competition model
based on the B24. With narrow round section chrome plated mudguards, upswept exhaust pipe,
19" rear wheel and 21" front wheel and sump protection plate. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels, chrome plated
mudguards, high level exhaust system, 19" rear wheel
and 21" front wheel fitted with Dunlop competition tyres, chrome plated wheels with matt silver centres. |
350
c.c . O.H.V. Model B26 |
B26 or 350 c.c. O.H.V. In spite of its name the basic 350cc OHV model with foot gear change. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels. Black wheels. |
350
c.c . O.H.V. Model B26 Two-port |
B26 or 350 c.c. O.H.V. Two-port. Upgraded version of the B26 with twin port cylinder head and upswept exhaust. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels. Black wheels. |
500
c.c . S.V. Model M20 Standard |
M20 Standard or 500 c.c. S.V. This year saw the introduction of the 10 bolt cylinder head, the improved timing gear with support plate and the improved tappet chest. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels. Matt silver wheels with black lines. Quickly detachable
rear wheel. |
500
c.c . S.V. Model M20 de Luxe |
M20 de Luxe or 500 c.c. S.V. De luxe version of the improved M20 with 10 bolt cylinder head, the improved timing gear with support plate and the improved tappet chest. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels and instrument panel. Chrome plated wheels with matt silver centres. Quickly detachable
rear wheel. |
600
c.c . S.V. Model M21. |
M20 or 600 c.c. S.V. The 600cc version of the M20 with 10 bolt cylinder head, the improved timing gear with support plate and the improved tappet chest. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels and instrument panel. Chrome plated wheels with matt silver centres. Quickly detachable
rear wheel. |
500
c.c . O.H.V. Model M22 |
M22 or 500 c.c. O.H.V. The standard 500 cc OHV type with the 1938 frame and oil tank, with a single low exhaust system. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels. Chrome plated wheel rims with matt silver centres. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
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500
c.c . O.H.V. Model M22 Two-port |
M22 Two-port or 500 c.c. O.H.V. The upgraded M22 500 cc OHV type with twin port head and upswept exhaust pipes. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels. Chrome plated wheel rims with matt silver centres. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
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500
c.c . O.H.V. Silver Star Model M23 |
M23 Silver Star or 500 c.c. O.H.V. The sporting 500cc OHV type with
a new name. It was redesigned, with the improved timing gear with support plate and specially tuned and fitted with low
level exhaust system. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels and with instrument panel.
Chrome plated wheel rims with matt silver centres. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
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500
c.c . O.H.V. Silver Star Model M23 Two-port |
M23 Silver Star or 500 c.c. O.H.V. Two-port. The sporting 500cc OHV type with a new name. It was redesigned, with the improved timing gear with support plate and specially tuned and fitted with twin port cylinder head and upswept exhausts. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels and with instrument panel.
Chrome plated wheel rims with matt silver centres. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
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500
c.c . O.H.V. Gold Star Model M24 |
M24 or 500 c.c. O.H.V. Gold Star. The redesigned top of the line sporting 500cc OHV type with
an alloy cylinder and head with redisnged push rod tunnel. Amal TT carburettor. Available in standard and competition set up. Engines were individually built and bench tested. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels and instrument panel.Front wheel 3.00 x 20" rear wheel 3.50 x 19".
Chrome plated wheel rims with matt silver centres. Quickly detachable rear wheel.
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9.86
h.p. Vee-Twin Model G14 |
G14 or 1,000 c.c. Vee-twin. The 986cc sidevalve V-twin with total
loss lubrication still soldiering on although looking seriously obsolete. |
Black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with matt silver panels, instrument
panel in tank. Quickly detachable and interchangeable wheels but still with
hand change. Chrome plated wheel with matt silver centres. |