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c.1933 Sunbeam 250cc Model 14 'Longstroke' Frame no. 9038 Engine no. HH 5015
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c.1933 Sunbeam 250cc Model 14 'Longstroke' Registration no. ALO 815 Frame no. 9038 Engine no. HH 5015 Combining the Model 8's bottom-end and 90mm-stroke crankshaft with a 59mm-bore cylinder barrel resulted in a spin-off 'Long Stroke' 250: the Model 14. For the 1935 season the latter was superseded by an all-new 'high camshaft' design, the Model 16, only to return in 1936 in improved form following the 16's disappointing failure. To reduce costs, Burman gearboxes were fitted to many models, the revamped '14' included, but Sunbeam had built its reputation on superlative quality of construction and finish and was unable to drop its standards sufficiently to match its rivals for price. By this time the writing was on the wall for the Wolverhampton concern and in 1937 new owners Associated Motor Cycles took over. Production shifted to Plumstead where the existing range, including the Model 14, continued for a couple of years before new models were phased in. One of the last Sunbeam motorcycles to be built at the Sunbeamland factory in Wolverhampton, this Model 14 'Longstroke' was purchased by the vendor in 2010 and used at local rallies in Scotland and throughout the UK. Dry stored and cared for by the vendor, the machine is offered with a V5C document. Please note that the HPI and V5C record the engine number as '445015', a typographical error. Key not required Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS Please see the Auction Information and Guide for Buyers at the top of the main sale page (Motorcycles Online - The Summer Sale) for all pertinent information regarding bidder's obligations, viewing, bidding, payment, post-sale collection & transportation. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE To request a UK or European Motorcycle shipping quote visit Moving Motorcycles. To request an International Motorcycle shipping quote visit Shippio. To request a Memorabilia and Spares shipping quote visit Mail Boxes Etc - Milton Keynes or Alban Shipping. BUYER'S PREMIUM The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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c.1933 Sunbeam 250cc Model 14 'Longstroke' Registration no. ALO 815 Frame no. 9038 Engine no. HH 5015 Combining the Model 8's bottom-end and 90mm-stroke crankshaft with a 59mm-bore cylinder barrel resulted in a spin-off 'Long Stroke' 250: the Model 14. For the 1935 season the latter was superseded by an all-new 'high camshaft' design, the Model 16, only to return in 1936 in improved form following the 16's disappointing failure. To reduce costs, Burman gearboxes were fitted to many models, the revamped '14' included, but Sunbeam had built its reputation on superlative quality of construction and finish and was unable to drop its standards sufficiently to match its rivals for price. By this time the writing was on the wall for the Wolverhampton concern and in 1937 new owners Associated Motor Cycles took over. Production shifted to Plumstead where the existing range, including the Model 14, continued for a couple of years before new models were phased in. One of the last Sunbeam motorcycles to be built at the Sunbeamland factory in Wolverhampton, this Model 14 'Longstroke' was purchased by the vendor in 2010 and used at local rallies in Scotland and throughout the UK. Dry stored and cared for by the vendor, the machine is offered with a V5C document. Please note that the HPI and V5C record the engine number as '445015', a typographical error. Key not required Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS Please see the Auction Information and Guide for Buyers at the top of the main sale page (Motorcycles Online - The Summer Sale) for all pertinent information regarding bidder's obligations, viewing, bidding, payment, post-sale collection & transportation. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE To request a UK or European Motorcycle shipping quote visit Moving Motorcycles. To request an International Motorcycle shipping quote visit Shippio. To request a Memorabilia and Spares shipping quote visit Mail Boxes Etc - Milton Keynes or Alban Shipping. BUYER'S PREMIUM The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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