Lot 536: 1952 Sun 98cc Motorcycle

Sun started life as a cycle manufacturer and built its first motorcycle prior to WWI. Motorcycle production ceased at the end of 1933, resumed briefly in 1940 and then recommenced properly in 1946 with an autocycle. The firm concentrated on Villiers-powered lightweights and first introduced its �Motorcycle� (there appears to have been no specific model name at this time) in 1949. Sun�s Motorcycle was powered by the Villiers 1F 98cc engine, which was housed in a rigid frame equipped with girder front forks. The 98cc model continued in production until 1958, latterly as the �Hornet� with 4F engine and link-type front fork. This smartly presented example once formed part of the Duke of Hamilton�s estate. Described as in good condition throughout, the machine recently completed the Eskdale Run and is offered with old-style logbook, current road fund licence, MoT to October 2008 and Swansea V5.