Description
Sunbeam 1922 4 ¼ HP 596 cc side valve single frame#42839 engine# 166/19227
For 1922 Sunbeam introduced two new models, the “Longstroke “ in TT model form and a model which combined the Longstroke bottom half with a cylinder with many cooling fins.
The engine had bore x stroke measurements of 88×105.5 mm. This 4 ¼ HP machine, primarily intended for sidecar use, was named “Model 7” from the 1924 sales season and it stayed in production till the early thirties.
It was a splendid “slogger” which pulled great weights and lasted seemingly forever.
The machine has leaf sprung front forks, rear drum brake and interchangeable wheels.
This Gentleman’s motorcycle is fitted with Splitdorf magneto, Amac carburettor, P & H lighting set and Bluemel tyre pump.
She’s an older restoration