Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
c. 1930 Sunbeam Track Special
Estimate
£2, 000 - £4, 000
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
A machine with a history yet to be uncovered
Believed to be a 350 machine
A sprint or grass track special
'Retrun to the road or track' project
Sunbeam Cycles made by John Marston Limited of Wolverhampton, made motorcycles from 1912 to 1956. Many John Marston Sunbeam motorcycle models were produced. The first was a 350cc in 1912 followed by a range of 500 cc singles and some V-twins. In 1924, a new model numbering system was introduced; Sunbeam Models 1 through 11. Other higher-numbered models were produced in later years. The majority had single-cylinder engines developing relatively low power, though winning the TT races often, the last time in 1929.
A Sunbeam machine with a history yet to be uncovered – nothing is known by the vendor other than he thinks it is a 350 and there is nothing in the way of paperwork that may be helpful to the motorcycle enthusiast detective! The engine number is visible and indicates a late 1920s manufacture, although at the time of consignment a frame number could not be found. The gearbox appears to be a later and non-original component and potentially stripped of most of its internals for track purposes. An intriguing opportunity to acquire a machine with great potential as a track machine or even a restoration project ultimately to be returned to the road!
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
