Motor Cycle tested a Rocket Gold Star in November 1962, summing up the new BSA as a ‘scintillating high-performance road burner: good brakes, excellent rider comfort and docile traffic manners.’. A top speed of 105mph was achieved. Around 1,500 Rocket Gold Stars were made over a two-year period and today genuine examples are highly sought. A top speed of 105mph was also recorded, an outstanding feat for a road bike of the time. Only in production until 1963, just 1,584 Rocket Gold Stars were made (272 of them off-road scramblers) and survivors are highly sought after today, a situation which has led to many fakes being created using Super Rocket parts. Auction Lot F124, Las Vegas, NV 2017. A Don Harrell Restoration. This is genuine Rocket Gold Star, one of only 1700 believed to be made. Seller has owned for years. At time of purchase bike was 95% complete but needed restoration. Was totally dismantled, and rebuilt to be new. Restoration included new chrome, paint, plating, chains, etc. Engine work was done by Mikey.