
LOT 318
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1956 Sun 197cc Challenger Registration no. UMN-453 (Isle of Man) Frame no. overpainted (see text) Engine no. 046B 66703
Sold for £2,300 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 318
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1956 Sun 197cc Challenger
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1956 Sun 197cc Challenger
Registration no. UMN-453 (Isle of Man)
Frame no. overpainted (see text)
Engine no. 046B 66703
1956 Sun 197cc Challenger
Registration no. UMN-453 (Isle of Man)
Frame no. overpainted (see text)
Engine no. 046B 66703
Sun concentrated on Villiers-engined 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.
This example of one of the rarer Villiers-engined lightweights is offered with its old Isle of Man logbook (issued 1969), which records the frame number as 'WMC/871/SA' and engine number as '046B 66073'. The Sun also comes with a partial IoM registration certificate (not in Tony's name) recording a Mr Korkill as keeper in 2008 (also the registered keeper in 1986 in the old-style logbook). Restored throughout, the machine is offered with restoration invoices recording a engine rebuild costing £2,146; an original spare parts list; and a copy of Pitman's The Book of the Villiers Engine.
This example of one of the rarer Villiers-engined lightweights is offered with its old Isle of Man logbook (issued 1969), which records the frame number as 'WMC/871/SA' and engine number as '046B 66073'. The Sun also comes with a partial IoM registration certificate (not in Tony's name) recording a Mr Korkill as keeper in 2008 (also the registered keeper in 1986 in the old-style logbook). Restored throughout, the machine is offered with restoration invoices recording a engine rebuild costing £2,146; an original spare parts list; and a copy of Pitman's The Book of the Villiers Engine.
Footnotes
If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.
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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