1950 Sunbeam S8

1950 Sunbeam S8

  • 90,253 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 500cc
  • 1950
  • VMH269
  • Black
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Description

Authentic S8 presented as all 'original' and in good working order and good condition. Pillion seat, nice new top box (ideal for helmet/ gloves), original Craven rack. Regularly used (VMCC runs etc) and starts and runs well. Has 600 AMAL carb. Has thicker more sturdy rocker cover box. 6V electrics as original and all labelled and working correctly. Handles well and is a pleasure to ride. Comes with lots of paperwork, documents inc V5 and original RF60 Registration aswell as Sunbeam books and data/ workshop manuals even
145+ On The Beam magazines from the Sunbeam Owners Fellowship from 1994 to 2025 but mostly 2000’s.
Included in sale are the original Sunbeam Instruction Manual, Sunbeam Motor Cycles (the bible) by Munro and the infamous Sunbeam Owners official 'Bedside Book' by Chines Stewart. See photo. Various spare keys and fobs and some spare gaskets and a spare rider seat.
Also SAE 150 engine oil and SAE 50 shaft oil included. New wing mirror!
Rocker cover has new gasket from adjusting tappets Aug 2025.
Frame No S81793 Engine No S83172
Lovely example of a 'proper' S8 and priced to sell at £3, 500. Impending licence issue cause of sale, sadly. Happy to answer any questions inc poss delivery etc. A genuine S8 presented as original. Starts well and runs well and is regularly ridden. Personal licence issue cause of sale, hence priced to sell. Enjoyed many happy hours on board this classic bike.

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