1950 Sunbeam S8 -- 500cc British Twin S7

1950 SUNBEAM S8

Very original bike. Repainted in gunmetal grey at some point. V good mechanically. New front rim. New gel battery (6v).

Taxed til February 2015. Mileage 8315.

MOT exempt (tho?ˆ™ several old ones included ?ˆ“ starting 1988 with mileage at 6535. latest 2013 with 8315 miles. which suggest mileage may well be genuine).

Unrestored but regularly maintained ?ˆ“ evidenced by invoices from 1988 onwards.

Some paint touch-up required on front left fork slider & rear shocks but otherwise v presentable.

Lots of paperwork: MOT?ˆ™s. tax discs. invoices. green & buff registration docs

UK bids only please. no overseas bidders. Collection from West Cumbria (or can recommend J&M Motorcycle Collection tel 07951541477 as good bike courier). £100 deposit via Paypal upon sale. remainder via bank transfer or cash upon collection.

Classified ad at £4000.

 Also have Sunbeam 1954 S7 ?ˆ?project?ˆ™ ?ˆ“ an S7 in bits: good engine & gearbox; good bevel-drive complete; all tin-ware eg mudguards. tool/battery/electrics boxes. spark plug cover; wheels & front brake plate; headlight & speedo; number plate holder & rear light; complete frame & forks and green registration document; rear suspension; seat; foot-rests & levers; battery?ˆ¦and cables and etc. I have collected parts for this project over a couple of years but find I have no time to start on it. All expensive parts are there. and more-or-less just need assembling. V good spares service at http://www. stewartengineering. co. uk and a v good owners club at http://www. onthebeam. co. uk . Appreciating classic. £3k firm. Assemble it and double your investment ! Contact thru Ebay. other details as above.

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