c1931 Sunbeam 350cc 'Twin Port' Solo Motorcycle

Description

The history of Sunbeam can be traced back to one person, John Marston, who by the late 1870s was involved in the manufacture of all manner of household items, eventually branching out into bicycles made under the "Sunbeam" trademark. As with so many similar concerns, Sunbeam experimented with motorised versions of the bicycles and, from 1912 onwards, released their first motorcycle . Marketed as the "Gentleman's Machine", Sunbeam became part of the Associated Motor Cycles Ltd in 1937. The Standard Model 10 was released in late 1930 as a completely new model and was well received by the public. Virtually hand built to the highest standards, the Sunbeams lasted until 1956 before production ceased altogether. Today, these legendary bikes hold a special place in motorcycling history and remain highly collectable.