This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025 on Sunday the 20th of July, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP . The Sunbeam S8's engine is an all-aluminium, twin-cylinder, 487cc overhead-cam unit with a wet sump, car-like gearbox and shaft-drive to the rear wheel  Designed by Erling Poppe with rear plunger suspension and built in Redditch between 1949 and 1956 This original example is presented in good overall condition Correct numbers and on its original registration number Running recently but may require some basic recommissioning before road use Small history file included containing old MOTs, old V5s and original RF60 'buff' log book dated 1950 Sold originally by Derby dealers, Palins, in July 1950 UK-registered on a current V5C