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LOT 533

1936 Sunbeam 493cc Model 8 / Model 9 Registration no. OXS 773 Frame no. 21.541.0.372 Engine no. 17.538.0.394

Sold for £7,475 inc. premium
Lot 533

1936 Sunbeam 493cc Model 8 / Model 9
Registration no. OXS 773 Frame no. 21.541.0.372 Engine no. 17.538.0.394

1936 Sunbeam 493cc Model 8 / Model 9
Registration no. OXS 773
Frame no. 21.541.0.372
Engine no. 17.538.0.394

The vendor advises that this lovely Sunbeam was restored in the early 2000s, but never subsequently used on the road. When the restorer passed away, other bikes were sold, but OXS 773 had been his favourite, and was kept by his family for some years after his death. As indicated by a dating certificate on file from the Marston Sunbeam Club, the majority of this machine is 1936 500 Sunbeam Model 9, although the front frame section number relates to a 1936 Model 8. How this came about is a matter of conjecture, but it may have left the factory like this. Another possibility is that the front frame was changed, either at the factory, or in the hands of a repairer. Whatever the reason, it represents excellent value as a restored 500 OHV Sunbeam, when compared to the price of a 'matching numbers' Model 9. The vendor informs us that the restoration included stripping and rebuilding the engine and gearbox (see photos on file), rebuilding the wheels with stainless spokes, fitting new tyres, renewing all paintwork, reconditioning the magneto and dynamo, fitting a K-Tec regulator, re-plating or replacing all chrome work, and fitting some stainless steel fasteners. Still unused on the road since restoration, the present owner has turned the engine over at regular intervals, and it was last started in March this year. It will require a degree of commissioning and safety checks prior to use on the road. Documentation comprises a current V5C, the aforementioned dating certificate, some restoration photographs, photocopy drawings, photocopy instruction book, and sundry papers. OXS 773 is on SORN.
Offered without key

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