LOT 596

1926 Sunbeam 493cc Model 9 Parallel Sprint Registration no. BF 9788 Frame no. OP760 Engine no. 290/691

Sold for £13,800 inc. premium

Lot 596

1926 Sunbeam 493cc Model 9 Parallel Sprint
Registration no. BF 9788 Frame no. OP760 Engine no. 290/691

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1926 Sunbeam 493cc Model 9 Parallel Sprint
Registration no. BF 9788
Frame no. OP760
Engine no. 290/691

With victories in the Senior TT in 1920 and 1922, racing success created greater demand for Sunbeam's products, and they were soon lauded as producers of one of the 'quality' sporting machines of the day. BF 9788 was acquired by the vendor in 2016, when he was looking for a quality motorcycle suitable to enter events for vintage machines. When acquired, it was unregistered, and in need of attention. The vendor advises that the top end of the engine was stripped, checked and rebuilt, the clutch was refurbished, new mudguards fitted, front forks rebuilt, petrol tank was repainted, the gearbox regreased, and a new rear tyre was fitted. The magneto was checked, and the ignition re-timed. Following the work, the Sunbeam was used at the Curborough Sprint in 2021, then entered for the Montlhery Vintage Revival in May this year. At Montlhery, the Sunbeam completed four track sessions and is reported to have performed faultlessly throughout. The Sunbeam Owners Club provided a dating certificate listing the model as a 'Model 9 Parallel Sprint'. Papers in the history file suggest that whilst the frame number relates to a Model 9 Parallel, the frame may have been modified to Sprint specification, possibly by the factory. Also mentioned is that the rear wheel may be a works type, with the brake drum on the nearside. The DVLA have recorded the maker as John Marston Ltd on the V5C. Please note that the stand used for the catalogue photos is not included with the machine. Documentation comprises a current V5C, the aforementioned dating certificate, and miscellaneous papers.
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