LOT 326

1955 Sun 197cc Challenger Registration no. ROJ 884 Frame no. VMC5348A Engine no. to be advised

Sold for £2,530 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 326

1955 Sun 197cc Challenger
Registration no. ROJ 884 Frame no. VMC5348A Engine no. to be advised

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|15 October 2022, 16:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1955 Sun 197cc Challenger
Registration no. ROJ 884
Frame no. VMC5348A
Engine no. to be advised

Birmingham-based Sun started life as a cycle manufacturer and built its first motorcycle prior to WWI. Motorcycle production ceased at the end of 1933, resumed briefly in 1940 and then recommenced properly in 1946 with an autocycle. The firm concentrated on Villiers-powered lightweights and first introduced the 197cc 6E-powered Challenger in 1951. This handsome model was well specified, coming as standard with telescopic front fork, plunger rear suspension, lights, battery and a proper electrical system. A swinging-arm frame was new for 1954, by which time the Villiers 8E had been adopted, and in this form the Challenger lasted until 1958. Sun ceased motorcycle production the following year. This example of one of the rarer Villiers-engine lightweights is offered from the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior. Sold strictly as viewed, accompanying paperwork consists of an expired MoT (2008) and old/current V5C documents.
Offered without key

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is 046B 46661F.

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