Highlights

In current ownership for approximately 40 years
Competed in the Gordon Bennett rally annually for 40 years, winning several prizes
Features servo-assisted brakes, unusual for its era

The Appeal

The Sunbeam 20.9 was among the most advanced British cars of its era. Boasting a 2.9-litre overhead-valve straight-six, four-speed manual gearbox, and even servo-assisted brakes, this was a seriously capable chassis.

The vendor of this example tells us:

"The car has been in our possession for approximately 40 years, it was brought into Ireland in 1933. It has competed in the famous Gordon Bennett car rally every year for the last 40 years and has won a number of prizes there. The car is in perfect running order and has been well maintained and serviced regularly."

History and Paperwork

UK home market RHD car first registered in 1928
Imported to Ireland in 1933
Has been in current ownership for approximately 40 years
Has competed in the famous Gordon Bennett car rally every year for the last 40 years
Has won a number of prizes at the Gordon Bennett rally
All original parts, we are told
1 mile currently indicated on the odometer
Period 'Buff' logbook present

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The Condition

Sporting four-seater open tourer
The vendor states that the car is in pristine condition throughout
Handsome coachwork with gentle patina as befits its age
The chassis presents very well
Painted wire wheels in very smart order
Period St Christopher bonnet mascot fitted
1920s/'30s Pratts fuel can affixed to the running board
Folding roof reportedly in good order
Smart upholstery, dashboard and controls

The Mechanics

2.9-litre overhead-valve straight-six
Four-speed manual gearbox
Starts first time and is in good mechanical order, we are told
Received a new radiator from Sunbeam approximately 20 years ago
Several spares included, see photographs in the gallery below

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