Sunbeam cars and Sunbeam motorcycles started out as the same company, but
each was hived off by the parent John Marston Ltd. By the 1920's there was
no connection between the two.
Incidentally, the motorcycle division's final fling was a motor scooter
shared with Triumph. Yes, Sunbeams badge engineered as Triumphs!
Russ Maddock
-----Original Message-----
From: Jay Laifman <Jay_Laifman(at)countrywide.com>
To: alpines(at)autox.team.net <alpines(at)autox.team.net>; tigers(at)autox.team.net
<tigers(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, 27 July 1999 7:34
Subject: Sunbeam Motorcycle
>I forget if the Sunbeam motorcycle is in any way related to our cars. But,
>there is a 1956 "Sunbeam" English Shaft-Drive Motorcycle listed for sale on
>ebay. The picture is at:
>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=134544096
>
>Even if it is not connected, it sure is an intense looking motorcycle. If
>I did not know that I would kill myself on a motorcycle, knowing how fast I
>ride my bicycles and drive my cars, I'd be looking for just such another
>Sunbeam to add to my garage.
>
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