1955 SUNBEAM Mk III SPORTS CONVERTIBLE -WEST END CLASSICS
1955 SUNBEAM MK III SPORTS 4 SEATER Convertible Showroom Condition
FOR SALE You have to take the wheel to experience the flight of
speed and manoeuvrability that this exciting rally-bred sporty car can
really offer. Outright winner of the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally and powered
by a lusty 2267cc engine delivering 80b.h.p, with a top speed of around
100mph assured the car outstripped all the competition both here and
overseas
The car was purchased new 12/2/1955 and was owned by a real die-hard
Sunbeam enthusiast, it served as the family car for many years and was finally taken off the road when the current owner embarked on a total chassis up restoration. Work progressed very slowly with all mechanical components checked and refurbished where necessary using new parts acquired over many years. Sadly the owner died before the work
was finished, and it was his son who entrusted the final stages of work
to be completed by a professional restorer in 2006
Finished in what must be the best colour scheme of gunmetal grey with
deep red all new leather upholstery and black mohair hood, the culmination of the restoration saw the body all painted to a very high
standard most of the chrome has been re-plated, sporting a stainless
steel exhaust system and radial tyres all round
Period and desirable upgrades have been applied to the car as were offered when it was new, these include overdrive gearbox, proper floor speed change, revolution counter, press-button radio, Sunbeam heater unit, elec aerial and bumper overrides. The car has now covered around
3500 trouble free miles both here and overseas and been awarded many 1st
trophies at shows and rallies with a previous owner. Must be one of the
very best of examples on the market truly outstanding and much-admired
car, fantastic value, requiring no work and ready for immediate and enjoyable use. Owners handbook, Full years Mot, Debit/Credit/Cards/Taken
(Delivery Service Available)
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