Winner of the R.W. Thomson Fellowship Award at the 54th Memorial Rally in Stonehaven 2023
Third in Class at the Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally 2023
Only 8 miles covered since restoration
The Appeal
The Sunbeam S8 was a reduced variant of the expensive and intensely over-engineered S7, which itself was known for its innovative design and top-notch build quality. The S8 was, by nature, substantially lighter, which enabled it to reach a respectable 85mph and led to the manufacturer dubbing it the 'Sports' model of the range. It was by far the most popular of the S7 line, selling around 8,300 units.
This particular 1951 Sunbeam S8 was restored between 2015 and 2022, and the results have been rightfully acclaimed - having won the R.W. Thomson Fellowship Award and securing third place in its class at the Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally in 2023.
Owned by the same family from new, the bike has clearly been cossetted before being passed on to the current owner, who completed its restoration. With only 8 miles covered since, it's still in excellent mechanical order and is ready to hit the road with the lucky new keeper.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1951
The vendor is only the second owner, with the first owner being a family friend
Bought on 25th June 2021
Fully restored over a period from 2015 to 2022
Garaged as long as the owner has been aware of the bike
Registered as a Historic Vehicle with an MOT Exemption declaration in place
SORN from February 2024
Winner of the R.W. Thomson Fellowship Award at the 54th Memorial Rally in Stonehaven 2023
Third in Class at the Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally 2023
Folder with receipts from Stewart Engineering and others, showing the parts that have been replaced
Proof of ownership with a Bill of Sale from the previous owner and a V5 in the current owner's name
Currently indicates 29,923 miles on a five-figure odometer
This is likely to be accurate, with less than 10 miles covered since restoration
The Condition
The frame and tinware have all been cleaned and repainted
The frame and all tinware have been repainted with a black gloss finish
The bike is 'stock standard'
Restoration has been focused on maintaining originality
The petrol tank has been cleaned and re-lined
All mechanical components look in fine order
Seat is in good condition
The Mechanics
487cc parallel twin OHC four stroke engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
The engine, gearbox, and rear drive have all been overhauled
New wiring harness and other electrical components have been repaired or replaced
The CVC regulator has been replaced with a modern solid-state device
The bike still has the original 6 Volt electrics and original carburettor
We understand it's driving well with no mechanical issues
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