LOT 219

The Bob Howard Collection 1932 Sunbeam 599cc Model 9A Registration no. XXG 107 Frame no. D13101 Engine no. 9C.519.0.3155

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The Bob Howard Collection, 1932 Sunbeam 599cc Model 9A

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Bob Howard Collection
1932 Sunbeam 599cc Model 9A
Registration no. XXG 107
Frame no. D13101
Engine no. 9C.519.0.3155

Sunbeam had begun experimenting with overhead valves on their factory racers in the early 1920s, and these duly appeared on production models in 1924. Known as the Model 9, the John Greenwood-designed '500' roadster was advanced for its day, boasting a specification that included a crankshaft supported by three ball-bearings, dry-sump lubrication, and a primary drive enclosed in a cast-alloy chain case. Power was transmitted by chain to a three-speed, 'cross-over-drive' gearbox with offside power take-off. The 'box gained four speeds as part of an extensive redesign for 1932, at which time an over-bored, 599cc version of the Model 9 - the 9A - became available.

Bob Howard acquired this Sunbeam 9A on 8th March 2019 from Mr Jack Williamson of Skendleby, Lincolnshire. The accompanying V5C states that the Sunbeam 'was registered and/or used overseas', while the date of first UK registration is recorded as 25th September 1975. Notable features include a Lucas magdyno, and an Ariel clock and Eureka oil pressure gauge mounted in the tank top. A total of 26.1 miles is displayed on the 'trip' odometer, with 0 miles on the main odometer; whether or not the trip reading is from last restoration/recommissioning is not known. Accompanying paperwork consists of an HPI report; sundry invoices; tax reminders; some interesting DVLA correspondence; and the aforementioned V5C.
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