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- 1932 Sunbeam Model 90 491cc
1932 Sunbeam Model 90 491cc
Lot Number: 587
1932 Sunbeam Model 90 491cc
Glorious, all correct numbers Sunbeam Model 90 with the same owner since the 1960s and still on its original registration number. Fitted with an electric light kit, twin-float carburettor and 4-speed hand-change gearbox with foot-change mechanism included.
- Sold for: £7,475
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
JW 1288
SUMMARY
Glorious, all correct numbers Sunbeam Model 90 with the same owner since the 1960s and still on its original registration number. Fitted with an electric light kit, twin-float carburettor and 4-speed hand-change gearbox with foot-change mechanism included.
DESCRIPTION
- Sunbeam were known for quality and were often referred to as the 'Rolls-Royce of motorcycles', until Brough started using the same strapline
- Set up by John Marston, who previously was producing bicycles, and based in Wolverhampton from 1912 onwards
- This Model 90 is presented in remarkably original condition and presents well
- Fitted with an electric light kit and twin-float carburettor
- 4-speed hand-change gearbox with foot-change mechanism included
- Same owner since the 1960s and still on its original registration number
- Not used for the last 20 years, so will require some recommissioning before road use
- Engine turns with good compression
- Complete with a continuation RF60 logbook dated 1950 and an old V5
- Small file with some reprint manuals, Sunbeam book and some old transfers
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 587
- Make
- SUNBEAM
- Model
- MODEL 90
- Registration Number
- JW 1288
- Frame Number
- E12386
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- NN6073
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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