LOT 381

1936 Sunbeam 500cc Model 9 Sports Project Registration no. CUF 126 Frame no. 17S539.1.875 Engine no. 17S.538.0.646.

Sold for £5,750 inc. premium

Lot 381

1936 Sunbeam 500cc Model 9 Sports Project

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|27 April 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1936 Sunbeam 500cc Model 9 Sports Project
Registration no. CUF 126
Frame no. 17S539.1.875
Engine no. 17S.538.0.646.

Although unfinished, this restoration project has had extensive works carried out by Alphamet Engineering of Hailsham. The engine and gearbox were rebuilt by Chris Odling in 2009 using original and newly manufactured parts at a cost of £3,509. The frame has a new front down-tube fitted and bronze-brazed into position (the old tube was corroded). The girder forks have been refurbished with new pivot pins, and a steering damper manufactured and fitted. Newly manufactured tool boxes and chain guard have been obtained, and the wheels rebuilt with new rims, spokes, tyres, and rear drive sprocket.

The fuel tank has been restored (internally cleaned abrasively) and fitted with new knee grips. The rare engine oil pressure 'tell-tale' has been rebuilt and tested. A new rider's seat cover and period Lucas battery box have been fitted, the carburettor refurbished, and the speedometer rebuilt and calibrated. We are advised that nearly £8,000 has been spent so far.

The late owner Chris Pile was a long-standing member of the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club and very knowledgeable on anything Sunbeam related. He acquired the Model 9 from a Mr David Comber of Brighton in 2008. Mr Comber had owned the machine since 1983. Accompanying documentation includes old/current V5C documents; a 1936 instruction book; spare parts list; Burman gearbox manual; various transfers; images 'as found' (dismantled); 1936 brochure; various diagrams; and sundry invoices and assorted correspondence. A potentially most rewarding project. Key not required.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 27 April, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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