Beschreibung
H & H Classics Auction on 29th Mar, 2023 10:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Extensive restoration
Estimate
£4, 000 - £5, 000
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Lot details
Registration No: OSU 568
Frame No: S8 3098
Engine No: S8 83767
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt
This Sunbeam S8 was restored to a high standard in 2019-20
Used sparingly since completion by the vendor
Converted to Beam-Spark ignition and with an assisted clutch
Current V5C present and some receipts on file
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.
