LOT 54 1908 ROYAL SUNBEAM FOR GENTLEMEN ‘MODEL A6’ SIX-SPEED

Starting bid: £3,000.00

1908 Royal Sunbeam Six Speed

‘Model A6’ (Genuine Six Speed)

Sunbeam 3 speed hub gear + 2 speed epicyclic gear

Brooks ‘Model B49’ saddle

with seat post mounted oiler, exclusively made for the Royal Sunbeam.

24″ Frame

28″ Wheels

Frame No 90127

Item condition: Used

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Auction ends: January 26, 2025 7:46 pm
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The rare Six-Speed Sunbeam is in good all round condition, with both of its gears fully functional. Though its transfer (decal) on the steering head identifies it as a Royal, it has the handlebar grips and steering head lock that we usually associate with a Golden; this occurred in some years of production.

The paintwork is unrestored in very good original condition. The grip cap on the left side of the handlebar is damaged. But it has a very rare oiler that fits into the front end of the seat post, under the saddle; these were standard fittings on a Royal Sunbeam though very few have survived..

The saddle is a rare Brooks Model B49 which was supplied exclusively for Sunbeams, and the pedals are the usual ‘four-bar’ rubber type that are standard on an early Sunbeam. The Six-Speed was serviced earlier this year and is ready to ride.

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BICYCLE COLLECTORS CURATED ONLINE AUCTION, CHRISTMAS 2024 – JANUARY 2025

This Timed Auction is live from 20th of December 2024 to 26th of January, 2025. Highest bid wins.

NO BUYERS or SELLERS PREMIUM.

THE RESERVE IS THE START PRICE + BUY-IT-NOW OPTION.

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY: NO PACKING FEES.

BIDDING INCREMENTS: Up to £1000 = £10. Over £1000 = £50. Over £2000 = £100

IT’S A CURATED AUCTION – Colin is the auctioneer and is available to chat to you personally during the auction (or before) by email, text message, phonecall,  Facebook Messenger or Whatsapp.

Auction History

December 20, 2024 12:00 pmAuction started
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