1927 Sunbeam Model 9, 493 cc. Registration number TU 6846. F...

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£17,000

1927 Sunbeam Model 9, 493 cc. Registration number TU 6846. Frame number D1274. Engine number L1284.
The Model 9 had a long and illustrious history beginning in 1924 and finishing in 1938, during this time it underwent many changes, from a flat tank 3 speed to a saddle tank 4 speed machine in the mid 30's. The engine was under constant development, changes were made to the lubrication and the valve mechanism to name but two.
The introduction of the Parallel Model 9 so called because of the top frame tubes was introduced in 1924. It featured overhead valves, a 3 speed gear box and flat tank. Sunbeam introduced the model as a sports roadster complete with toolkit mounted below the chain guard. There was no kick start so being fairly adept at a running start was a necessity.
In 1926 saw the provision of a kick start as standard. The 1927 M9 was now a much more user-friendly machine with a kick start, a balanced front mudguard, and a rear carrier as standard. The front fork was strengthened, and adjustable damping provided. A larger front brake was fitted, but the single spring clutch was retained. A Best & Lloyd pump supplied oil for the total loss lubrication system, and the familiar end-plate type rocker box was introduced.
The 1927 catalogue description mentions: "This model has been improved in many ways since last season. The engine lubrication has been simplified, the overhead rocking gear has been redesigned, giving greatly increased bearing surfaces. A luggage carrier has been added and shock absorbers incorporated in the front forks." In 1928 the cost was 75 guineas.
In April 1959 Harry Whitehouse of West Ealing applied to Cheshire C.C. for a duplicate registration book, in June of the same he received a letter from Middlesex C.C. saying the original owner was Jack Walker of Macclesfield. It was still with him in 1969. In October 1985 it was acquired by Brian Thornton of Brighouse and sold to our vendor in June 1998, he restored it and exhibited at the 1999 Wakefield Historical Commercial Vehicle Show with the entry details "This motorcycle was last taxed in 1940, left dismantled in a garage, purchased and rebuilt by the present owner in 1997". He rode it for a few years; it was last taxed in 2000.
Sold with the R.F.60, V5 and some other paperwork.