LOT 341
Property of a deceased's estate 1952 Sunbeam 500cc S8 Registration no. JSL 570 Frame no. S8-6347 Engine no. S8 10199
Sold for £4,600 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 341
Property of a deceased's estate, 1952 Sunbeam 500cc S8Registration no. JSL 570 Frame no. S8-6347 Engine no. S8 10199
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of a deceased's estate
1952 Sunbeam 500cc S8
Registration no. JSL 570
Frame no. S8-6347
Engine no. S8 10199
1952 Sunbeam 500cc S8
Registration no. JSL 570
Frame no. S8-6347
Engine no. S8 10199
A wartime design, the Sunbeam inline twin was introduced by BSA, owners of Sunbeam Cycles Limited, in 1947. A luxury tourer inspired by the pre-war BMW, it was of advanced specification with overhead-camshaft engine, shaft drive and plunger rear suspension. The clutch housing and four-speed gearbox bolted directly to the back of the engine, which was rubber mounted in the duplex loop frame, an innovation that required a flexible joint in the exhaust system ahead of the silencer. The first S7 version was equipped with balloon tyres, a feature not carried over to the deliberately more conventional, and also lighter and cheaper, S8 introduced in 1949. The front fork and 7" brake were now standard BSA components, and there were numerous other changes made in the interests of rationalisation. Never as popular as BSA's more performance orientated models, the gentlemanly S7 and S8 remained in production until 1957.
Apparently, an older restoration, this S8 was purchased in July 2020 and currently displays a total of 3,143 miles on the odometer. Sadly, the owner never got the chance to ride the 'Beam before he passed away in August 2020, since when it has been dry stored. There is some pitting to the exhaust and the machine would respond well to detailing, though it should be noted that compression is weak. Following a period of inactivity and having not been used since acquisition, its mechanical condition is not known and thus is sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a V5C document.
Apparently, an older restoration, this S8 was purchased in July 2020 and currently displays a total of 3,143 miles on the odometer. Sadly, the owner never got the chance to ride the 'Beam before he passed away in August 2020, since when it has been dry stored. There is some pitting to the exhaust and the machine would respond well to detailing, though it should be noted that compression is weak. Following a period of inactivity and having not been used since acquisition, its mechanical condition is not known and thus is sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a V5C document.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.
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