This is a rare mostly original 1936 Sunbeam Model 9 500cc sport touring pre war motorcycle, it was owned for many years by motorcycle author Harry V Sucher - Harry wrote The Iron Redskin, Milwaukee Marvel, History of American Motorcycling and more, shown below is the bill of sale from Harry Sucher to his friend Frank in 2001.
I brought it from
Frank who owned it for 15 years, both of them rode this machine quite a lot on club runs and other events, I was told Harry loved this bike and wrote about it in his History of American Motorcycling book but I do not have the book so can not confirm this, Harry owned this bike from the late 1970's to 2001.
Used 1936 9,208 miles
Selling my 1978 Z1R.
The original tins on this bike were matched to original color and professionally repainted about a year ago. Frame and engine paint are original. This Z1R runs like new, shifts like new, stops and handles like new. No disappointments here. I truly believe you will look long and hard to find another in this amazing condition. Everything on the bike works as it should. It has a clear title. The bike is ready to ride anywhere.
Used 1978 Kawasaki Z 13,728 miles
1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport with 36,244 miles.
The build date is Dec 1972, its a Series 2 with "4" stamped on transmission. The gear shift lever is on the right side and the front brake is twin shoe drum, so it is a very early V7 Sport. VIN # VK32365. The paint on the tank, tool boxes, and frame is original. Rubber grips, foot rests and
chrome plating are original. Also comes with original cloth bag tool kit with tools and owners manual. The only non original parts are recovered seat, Valeo starter, horns, electronic ignition and KN filters replacing the filter box. There is small weld on the frame. The bike has always been garaged and it shows in the appearance.
Used 1973 1,973 miles