Property of a deceased's estate 1937 Sunbeam 599cc Model 9 Series 2 Registration no. DUU 169 Frame no. 28/384 Engine no. 28/138

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Property of a deceased's estate,1937 Sunbeam 599cc Model 9 Series 2

Registration no. DUU 169 Frame no. 28/384 Engine no. 28/138

Collectors' Motor Cars and Motorcycles|12 November 2014, 13:00 GMT|Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1937 Sunbeam 599cc Model 9 Series 2
Registration no. DUU 169
Frame no. 28/384
Engine no. 28/138

Sunbeam had begun experimenting with overhead valves on their factory racers in the early 1920s, and these duly appeared on production models in 1924. Known as the Model 9, the John Greenwood-designed '500' roadster was advanced for its day, with a specification that included a crankshaft supported by three ball-bearings, dry-sump lubrication and primary drive enclosed in an cast-alloy chain case. Power was transmitted by single-row chain to a three-speed, 'cross-over drive' gearbox with offside power take-off. The latter gained four speeds as part of an extensive redesign for 1932, at which time an over-bored, 599cc version of the Model 9 - the 9A - became available for the first time, but by 1937 all Sunbeams were being built with a Burman gearbox. The Model 9A was last catalogued for 1938 (as the 'A28' or 'Series 2') by which time Sunbeams were being produced at Plumstead Road, Woolwich by new owners Associated Motor Cycles. This Model 9 Series 2 was purchased by its late owner in 1985 and was last taxed for the road in June 2004. An older restoration that still presents well, the machine will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. Offered with V5C registration document.

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Property of a deceased's estate1937 Sunbeam 599cc Model 9 Series 2Registration no. DUU 169Frame no. 28/384Engine no. 28/138