Sold for £5,060
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: OSU 568
Frame No: S8 3098
Engine No: S8 83767
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt
Sunbeam Cycles was founded in 1837 and from 1912 began producing motorcycles, initially being taken over by AMC in 1937 and eventually passing into BSAs hands in 1943. Intended as a deluxe alternative to other 500s of the day the unusual inline twin shaft drive S7 model appeared in 1946 distinguished by its balloon tyres, but unfortunately was not without its teething troubles. The more traditional-looking S8 was launched in 1949 incorporating a few engine and chassis modifications to address earlier problems.
This Sunbeam S8 was restored to a high standard over a period between 2019-20 and its appearance presents as such in its attractive Silver paintwork. Used sparingly since completion by the vendor, it has been converted to Beam-Spark ignition and has an assisted clutch. The current V5C is present along with some receipts on file.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Mar, 2023
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