
LOT 205
The Ivan Kessell Collection 1921 Sun Villiers 293cc Lightweight Registration no. BP 5702 Frame no. 156 Engine no. 402
Sold for £3,680 inc. premium
Lot 205
The Ivan Kessell Collection, 1921 Sun Villiers 293cc Lightweight
The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
The Ivan Kessell Collection
1921 Sun Villiers 293cc Lightweight
Registration no. BP 5702
Frame no. 156
Engine no. 402
1921 Sun Villiers 293cc Lightweight
Registration no. BP 5702
Frame no. 156
Engine no. 402
Birmingham-based Sun started life in 1885 as a maker of incandescent lamps, adding cycle components to its portfolio in the 1890s. manufacturer and built its first motorcycle in 1911. The newcomer was powered by a Precision engine, and the firm would use power units from various outside suppliers until it ceased motorcycle production at the end of 1932. During WWI Sun had formed the VTS company to take over manufacture of the 'Valveless Two-stroke' concern, rebranding these engines as 'Vitesse' (there was also, briefly, a 'Vitesse' motorcycle). After WW2 Sun recommenced motorcycle production with an autocycle, and concentrated thereafter on Villiers-powered lightweights.
This rare Vintage-era Sun is powered by a 293cc Vitesse two-stroke engine and has a Sturmey Archer gearbox. An older restoration, the Sun has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5C documents and an old-style green continuation logbook listing Ivan Kessell as owner from May 1978.
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This rare Vintage-era Sun is powered by a 293cc Vitesse two-stroke engine and has a Sturmey Archer gearbox. An older restoration, the Sun has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5C documents and an old-style green continuation logbook listing Ivan Kessell as owner from May 1978.
Key not required
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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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.
Saleroom notices
The frame number is S156. The engine number is E402.









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