LOT 560

Formerly the property of Robbie Coltrane 1950 Sunbeam 489cc S7 Deluxe Registration no. HUK 642 Frame no. S7 40323 Engine no. S8 7518

Sold for £13,800 inc. premium

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Lot 560

Formerly the property of Robbie Coltrane, 1950 Sunbeam 489cc S7 Deluxe
Registration no. HUK 642 Frame no. S7 40323 Engine no. S8 7518

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Formerly the property of Robbie Coltrane
1950 Sunbeam 489cc S7 Deluxe
Registration no. HUK 642
Frame no. S7 40323
Engine no. S8 7518

• Owned by Robbie Coltrane from circa 1995 to 2003
• Present ownership since 2008
• Restored in 2013
• Well documented

This Sunbeam S7 De Luxe formerly belonged to the critically acclaimed and immensely popular actor Robbie Coltrane. Probably best known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, Robbie has enjoyed a stellar career that has included Tutti Frutti and Cracker on television, and countless other roles in films. Included in the sale is Robbie's signed letter (dated December 2003) in which he states: "Dear New Owner, just to say congratulations! The old Sunbeam is one of the last motorcycles made in England, and only a bad knee (the one you kick-start the bike with) is making me have to sell it. I hope you have as much fun with the old bike as I have."

The Sunbeam also comes with a signed photograph of Robbie as Hagrid, annotated "Please look after the Sunbeam!" together with other paperwork relating to his period of ownership, including some colour photographs of him with 'HUK 642'. This paperwork also includes a detailed bill from marque specialists Stewart Engineering for extensive works undertaken in 1995. The Sunbeam was purchased by the current vendor's father-in-law in 2003 through an agent acting for Robbie Coltrane, passing to the current vendor in October 2008. The Sunbeam was fully restored in 2013, the engine being rebuilt by British Classic Motorcycles; the frame and cycle parts stripped and re-sprayed; and a new wiring loom installed (bills on file). Electronic ignition is fitted for easier starting and better running (easily returned to original specification if required); the only other notified deviations from factory specification being a glassfibre air filter cover and chromed air filter.

Last run in August 2021, 'HUK 642' is offered with various spare parts including a correct pillion seat. The machine also comes with instruction manuals; copy parts list; Stewart engineering technical literature; expired MoTs; a set of three keys; and old/current V5C documents.
Offered with key

Footnotes

All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding

Saleroom notices

The frame number is S7-4032.

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