First in Class at the 2024 Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally
Historic Vehicle with MOT Exemption
Many new parts sourced from Stewart Engineering
The Appeal
It's often said that the Sunbeam S7s were just about the world's most over-engineered motorcycle. Rock solid, loaded with innovation and carrying an engine assembly that was close to those fitted to a motor car than a bike, these remarkable pieces of kit have become highly prized - but did have trouble on the market. Innovation wasn't cheap.
That means that the S7 is immensely prized by the modern market. They were, after all, like no other mount from the era, and continue to act as a gold standard for mid-century biking.
What makes this motorcycle truly special is its comprehensive nut and bolt restoration, with many new parts sourced from Stewart Engineering and an impressive history file accompanying it. The results speak for themselves - this remarkable bike won First in Class at the 2024 Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally, and is now ready and waiting for its new owner.
History and Paperwork
Built 31st Dec 1947
First registered in the UK on 9th Feb 1948
Shipped to G E Tunbridge of London Road, Tunbridge Wells
The bike has had 5 registered keepers, including the current owner
Previously owned by Stewart Engineering and dry stored in a dismantled condition until bought as a restoration project
The bike was bought as a collection of parts from Stewart Engineering, with its Buff Log book RF60A
Many new parts were bought from Stewart Engineering, and all invoices are kept and filed
The bike is registered as a Historic Vehicle with an MOT Exemption declaration in place
Receipts for goods and services for all the work and parts are available
Won First in Class at the 2024 Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally
Proof of ownership includes a Bill of Sale from the previous owner and a V5 in the owner's name
Currently indicates 2,413 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
All the tinware, wheels, and frame have been cleaned and powder-coated/painted
The frame, wheels, and all tinware have been repainted
The paint looks in very good order
Original rear lamp, modified to take a brake light
Clean handlebar with control cables concealed within
80mph speedometer
Seat is free of rips and tears
The Mechanics
487cc parallel twin OHC four-stroke engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
The bike has been kept as close as possible to 'stock'
The petrol tank has been re-lined
Still carries 6v positive earth electrics
The CVC has been replaced by a modern solid-state regulator
The engine casing was vapour cleaned
Engine work was done by a specialist machine shop
Engine work included re-bored cylinders, skimmed block and head, new valves and guides, and new pistons
New/reconditioned short dynamo
276 carburettor
New distributor
New wiring harness
Short dynamo
We understand the bike to be in excellent working order with no reported issues
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