Highlights

Restored car in very good order
Recent £2,300 work to coolant system and brakes
Smart metallic pearl over red colour scheme
Strong alternative to more common post-war saloons
Huge history file and known to Register

The Appeal

‘Majestic’ is surely the first word that comes to mind when looking at this Sunbeam-Talbot 90. Rootes stylist Ted White cleverly incorporated some classic marque features like the pillarless rear windows and reverse slope rear window to create a very stylish alternative to more humdrum family fayre. These strong cars were also popular rally entrants, with 90s being driven by illustrious pilots like Haworth and Moss.

Lined up against common models from the BMC stable, this 90 would surely stand out at any show. It is a Mk1 with the robust 1,944cc 64bhp and is well known to the model register. It was restored around eight years ago and continues to look resplendent in metallic pearl with a red interior.

Inside and out it is factory standard and very well kept. The mechanicals are in similar order, recent work in 2024 to the cooling system and brakes - to the tune of £2,300 - means that it runs very well and reportedly without issues.

Distinctive and practical, the 90 is one of the most interesting cars of the immediate post-war years. This one looks ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 6th January 1950
Mk1 car with lower front headlights and 1,944cc engine
VIN number 3021840434
Only eight registered keepers
Thick history file including correspondence with spares club and register
Acquired by previous keeper in 2017 and subsequently restored
Lots of photographs of car prior to renovation and during it
AA handbook from 1938
1948 workshop and owners manual in good condition
Two CDs of workshop manual
Email correspondence
Old advertisements and marketing literature
Previous purchase invoice and old tax disc
Tyre repair in August 2024
Decoke set acquired in August 2023
Coolant and brake repairs totalling £2,313 in July 2024

The Condition

Metallic pearl paintwork in good order following older restoration
Paintwork presents well with only minor marks such as stone chips to note
Bodywork in good order with fair panel fit and generally well kept metalwork
There are some points to note on body including bubbling to doors but appears minor
Factory standard car with steel wheels with smart chrome hub caps
Chromework in good order with bright finish and includes badge bar
Lights are well kept with additional indicators added above bumper to front
Neat details such as rear hinged rear doors and pillarless glasswork
Lovely factory standard interior in good order with red seats and trim
Original oval and square dials with cream finish in good working order
Factory Bakelite steering wheel similarly well kept
Red carpets and headlining in good condition
Fitted with a standard factory steel sliding sunroof
Some minor points of wear to interior but none are unsightly

The Mechanics

1,944cc 64bhp engine
4spd manual gearbox with column shift
Wheel brace kit in boot
Some spares included as shown in photographs
No reported running or driving issues advised
Gearbox and engine reported to run well
Recent work to coolant system and brakes with invoices

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