1936 Sunbeam Model 9

Harry Sucher (RIP) was an early member of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America and one of the most knowledgeable men out there on classic motorcycles – he wrote impressive histories on both Indian and Harley-Davidson. As you might expect from such a guy, he also had a great personal collection of motorcycles, one of which was this Sunbeam Model 9.

The Model 9 was a 493cc street bike (the race variant was called the Model 90). It featured a over head valve single cylinder with an Amal carb and 4 speed transmission. There were two sets of transmission ratios – one for normal use and one if you wanted to slap on a sidecar. Extras include a Lucas lighting kit, electric horn, speedometer, passenger seat/footrests, and legshields.

This Sunbeam (VIN: 17539.1.502) was sold by Harry to a friend in 2001. That gentlemen owned the bike for 15 years and then sold it to the current owner. It’s sad to run “very well” and everything is claimed to work except for the battery which is “old and for show.” The Lucas magdyno is said to run the electrical system just fine, though the wiring is “a bit amateur and could be cleaned up a bit.” Find this Sunbeam for sale in Idyllwild, California with bidding up to $12,700