MAIN CHARACTERISTICS:Single cylinder side valve engine, three speed gearbox, all khaki colour scheme with final drive by belt which was a French Government stipulation. HISTORY:This machine was found in France in a derelict state and brought back to the UK. During restoration, the original brass plate bearing the French despatch rider?s regiment and number and village of origin was exposed; contact has since been made with the Mayor of the village. An important example of Sunbeams WW1 effort and one of only a handful still in existence.
FRAME NO: 7779 ENGINE NO: 134/7804 GS REG. NO: 9797DB COLOUR: Khaki Green SPECIFICATION: 4hp (550cc) French Military Model
| Reference: | 565 |
| Keywords: | 1910s 2000c French Military Sunbeam |
| Archive Ref: | Ref: BC6 |
| Updated: | 25/2/2002 14:41:07 |