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1954 SUNBEAM TALBOT CUTAWAY DISPLAY CAR
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Green with brown interior - cutaway.
Engine: 2267cc, four cylinder, overhead valves; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: independent front, semi-elliptic leaf springs to the rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Right hand drive.
The two famous British car manufacturers, Sunbeam and Talbot, first had links in 1920 when they became involved in the STD Group. The two names were combined on a car in 1938 under the aegis of the Rootes Brothers, and carried on until 1954. Traditional styling gave way in 1948 to the handsome 80 and 90 sports saloons and tourers. The 90 started with a 2 litre engine, but in Mark II form it was increased to 2.3 litres with an overhead valve derivative of the Humber Hawk engine. This new engine layout, which gave them greater performance and therefore rally potential, resulted in the now famous Monte Carlo Rally win of 1955. The Mark II also had the benefit of independent front suspension rather than the outdated leaf sprung, beam axle. The last model to bear the Sunbeam Talbot name was the slightly re-stlyled Mark II A of 1952, for in 1953 "Talbot" was deleted and all subsequent models were named "Sunbeam", including the 2¼ litre models announced as the Mark III in 1954.
The car on offer today was originally a motor show exhibit in the early 1950's and as such the bodywork, engine, transmission etc. had been cut away to show the internal engineering. The components are connected to an electric motor which powers their movement to provide further demonstration.
This vehicle has for many years been in the possession of the Staffordshire Police Motor Training Centre who have used it for practical workshop training; however, due to advances in technology the usefulness of such a vehicle as a training aid has decreased.
It is a fascinating display to look at and would be a welcome museum exhibit. It is offered Without Reserve.
Registration No. Not applicable
Chassis No. tba
Engine No. tba
Green with brown interior - cutaway.
Engine: 2267cc, four cylinder, overhead valves; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: independent front, semi-elliptic leaf springs to the rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Right hand drive.
The two famous British car manufacturers, Sunbeam and Talbot, first had links in 1920 when they became involved in the STD Group. The two names were combined on a car in 1938 under the aegis of the Rootes Brothers, and carried on until 1954. Traditional styling gave way in 1948 to the handsome 80 and 90 sports saloons and tourers. The 90 started with a 2 litre engine, but in Mark II form it was increased to 2.3 litres with an overhead valve derivative of the Humber Hawk engine. This new engine layout, which gave them greater performance and therefore rally potential, resulted in the now famous Monte Carlo Rally win of 1955. The Mark II also had the benefit of independent front suspension rather than the outdated leaf sprung, beam axle. The last model to bear the Sunbeam Talbot name was the slightly re-stlyled Mark II A of 1952, for in 1953 "Talbot" was deleted and all subsequent models were named "Sunbeam", including the 2¼ litre models announced as the Mark III in 1954.
The car on offer today was originally a motor show exhibit in the early 1950's and as such the bodywork, engine, transmission etc. had been cut away to show the internal engineering. The components are connected to an electric motor which powers their movement to provide further demonstration.
This vehicle has for many years been in the possession of the Staffordshire Police Motor Training Centre who have used it for practical workshop training; however, due to advances in technology the usefulness of such a vehicle as a training aid has decreased.
It is a fascinating display to look at and would be a welcome museum exhibit. It is offered Without Reserve.
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