1955 Sunbeam S8
Owned by the vendor since 1972

Registration No: DHG 661
Frame No: 7818
Engine No: 12847
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

• An older restoration owned and ridden by the vendor for over 50 years
• Used on a trip to the IoM TT in 1975 still with its 'Tank Pumped Out' sticker
• Matching numbers to the original buff log book and supplied with a V5C

Sunbeam Cycles was founded in 1837 and from 1912 began producing motorcycles, initially being taken over by AMC in 1937 and eventually passing into BSAs hands in 1943. Intended as a deluxe alternative to other 500s of the day the unusual inline twin shaft drive S7 model appeared in 1946 distinguished by its balloon tyres, but unfortunately was not without its teething troubles. The more traditional-looking S8 was launched in 1949 incorporating a few engine and chassis modifications to address earlier problems.

This S8 was bought by the vendor in 1972 as its sixth owner having spent all of its life in the Lancashire/Cheshire area. In his 50 years of ownership he has covered about 10,000 miles including a trip to the IOM TT in 1975, with the bike still sporting its 'Tank Pumped Out' sticker on the rear light bracket! The bike started and ran whilst being photographed but will need a light recommissioning before use. There is some cosmetic damage to the gearbox housing but a spare one is included in the sale as well as its original buff log book and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189