Jersey is only nine miles long, which explains why despite being in regular use for nearly 30 years this delightful Sunbeam has covered less than 20,000 miles since it left the Rootes Piccadilly showroom.
It was owned and kept by the same family from 1956, obviously a much loved member of the family as it was passed from the original owner to her daughter, who then passed it on to her daughter.
The Sunbeam 90 was produced between 1948 and 1956 in three versions, this example being the final MkIII saloon style body with a ‘pillarless’ join between the glass on the rear door and the rear quarter window. Despite its “home counties” looks the Sunbeam MkIII was a highly competitive sports saloon in period with great success in International rallying, winning the Monte Carlo Rally outright in 1955.
RXK 97 must be one of the best preserved, lowest mileage examples of these desirable, under-rated and under-valued sports saloons. Re-commissioned upon arrival back in the UK in 2019 it is offered in excellent mechanical health, with a beautifully aged but entirely intact and comfortable interior.
“It’s only original once”. A phrase that we think sums up this delightful Sunbeam perfectly. Having led a charmed life in the ownership of one family for 63 years it has been well cared for, and must have been a regular sight on the lanes of Jersey. It was treated to a sympathetic re-commissioning when it arrived back in the UK and remains in mostly original condition, with a little renovation and sensible upgrades. Now offered due to a change in circumstances we hope it is purchased by someone who appreciates its condition and rarity.
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