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Sunbeam was
one of the earliest British motor car manufacturers, the first
experimental Sunbeam 'voiturettes' were built around 1899. Sunbeam
produced conventional cars in the early years before WW1. The cars
proved to be very reliable and solid. Sunbeam cars were successful in
racing, the cars lacked some power against the competition but their
reliability built them an excellent reputation on the motor circuit! The
golden years of Sunbeam were the 1920'ies as the firm built impressive
models with 6 and even 8 cylinder in-line engines. Grand Prix successes
were celebrated and land speed records at Brooklands were broken by
Sunbeam cars. In 1920 Sunbeam combined their strength with Talbot and
Darracq. As an engineering company Sunbeam operated and innovated
a lot like Alvis. Overhead valves, special suspension findings and
vacuum servo brake systems found their way to Sunbeam models very early.
In ruggedness and reliability Sunbeam rivaled the Bentley. At the end of
1935 the Talbot-Sunbeam-Darracq combination went in receivership. The
makes were bought by the Rootes group and the Sunbeam cars were named Sunbeam-Talbot
from then. Six cylinder
in-line engine (OHV) Sunbeam 20hp 3-Litre tourer, year 1927. Chassis number 2221G. Engine number 2221G. Colour two tone red/black with a brown leather interior. Black hood and hood cover. This fantastic prewar Sunbeam is in concours condition! The car was delivered new with 2-door Fixed Head Coupe bodywork. In the 1960'ies the automobile was given a magnificent four seater 'sports' tourer body. A few years ago the automobile was extensively and perfectly restored by a specialist. A rare and beautiful prewar Sunbeam with a delightful and smooth running 3-Litre engine! This
classic car was sold to France by E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl |
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