Description
1950 Sunbeam-Talbot 80
Current ownership since 2009
One of just c. 3, 500 80’s manufactured
An older restoration with a large quantity of photographs accompanying
Fitted with a SU pump and carburettor conversion
Very nice engine bay and immaculate underside
Introduced in June 1948, the Sunbeam-Talbot 80 was Rootes’ first new post-war design and the first Rootes car to be fitted with an overhead valve engine. Utilising an OHV version of Minx 1185cc engine (producing 47bhp), the separate chassis was derived from the 2-Litre and featured beam front axle and semi-elliptic springs. The ‘Streamstyle’ full-width body featured enclosed headlights, enclosed door hinges, ‘Opticurve’ curved windscreen and teardrop-shaped rear wheel spats. The four-speed gearbox was operated by fashionable ‘Synchromatic’ column gear change. The 80 was available as a four-door Sports Saloon and two-door Sports Convertible Coupe. Production ceased in 1950 after approximately 3500 had been built.
* 1/ 3500 produced vehicles*
This Sunbeam-Talbot 80 Saloon was manufactured in 1950 (the final production year) and was supplied new to the home market. Powered by the aforementioned 1185cc four-cylinder engine mated to the four-speed column change transmission. Finished in the attractive colour combination of Green with Brown leather interior trim upholstery. Entering into current ownership in 2009 and taking some 3 years to restore.
* 71 years old*
An older restoration, ‘AXG 992’ is ready for a new owner to use and enjoy. Offered with a history file including an owners handbook, club member literature, large quantity of restoration images and V5C document with also a few spares
* Historic vehicle, MOT/ Tax exempt*
Reason to buy from us-
All our vehicles are hand selected
We are a family run business with many years knowledge of classic vehicles
We class ourselves as classic car enthusiasts and not car dealers
We can arrange delivery at a competitive rate
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