LOT 525

Property of a deceased's estate 1930 Sunbeam 347cc Model 8 Registration no. OG 3898 Frame no. D5743 Engine no. K3343

Sold for £6,900 inc. premium

Lot 525

Property of a deceased's estate, 1930 Sunbeam 347cc Model 8

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1930 Sunbeam 347cc Model 8
Registration no. OG 3898
Frame no. D5743
Engine no. K3343

This Vintage-era overhead-valve Sunbeam belonged to the current vendor's late father, who acquired it in 2020. The father was a Detective Lieutenant in the Scottish police service and a keen motorcycle enthusiast, spending his spare time tinkering with bikes in the garage and going on various organised motorcycle rides. The Sunbeam has been kept dry stored in the garage since he passed away two years ago. The machine was previously on loan to the Marston Wolverhampton Heritage Trust between 1996 and 2007 (letter on file). 'OG 3898' previously belonged to a Robert Webley of Wolverhampton (from 1991) and was then inherited by a Thomas Henry Webley of Leicester in 1997 (the aforementioned Robert was his uncle). Then, presumably, ownership was transferred to a Richard Sidney Webley of Burntwood following the death of his brother Thomas Webley in 2017 (DVLA letters on file). A 2019 letter on file from the aforementioned Richard Webley states the machine was in his possession since 2013, but he actually inherited upon his brother's death.

Following a period of inactivity, 'OG 3898' will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Accompanying documentation includes a current V5C; copy of old V5s; DVLA correspondence; various invoices; and the aforementioned correspondence.

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.

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