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Sunbeam (motorcycle)

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British bicycle and motorcycle manufacturer

Sunbeam Cycles made by John Marston Limited of Wolverhampton was a British brand of bicycles and, from 1912 to 1956, motorcycles. On John Marston's death after the First World War it was bought by Nobel Industries, Nobel became ICI. Associated Motor Cycles bought it in 1937; then, BSA bought Sunbeam in 1943.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1887Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersWolverhampton1
  • Legal formprivately held company1

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Photo: Gordon Griffiths, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Sunbeam Cycles made by John Marston Limited of Wolverhampton was a British brand of bicycles and, from 1912 to 1956, motorcycles. On John Marston's death after the First World War it was bought by Nobel Industries, Nobel became ICI. Associated Motor Cycles bought it in 1937; then, BSA bought Sunbeam in 1943.2

The story

Founded by John Marston in 1887.1

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Timeline

  1. 1956Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1887Founded Founded1

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