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Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Gr. 2 - 1978
France • 1 Dec 2024
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This 1978 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Gr. 2 boasts a rich rally history, including participation in the European Rally Championship and notable finishes in the Cyprus Rally. Restored with attention to its original specifications, it features a Lotus 2.2-liter engine, upgraded mechanical components, and comes with an extensive history file and valid HTP.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a complete restoration, with some mechanical work done to the engine and braking system. The car also has its original registration and an extensive history file, but some reconditioning was done in accordance with its Gr. 2 homologation sheet. It appears to be in very good condition overall, with slight wear.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
R4DCA8L173305
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
ATT 790T
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Gr.
2 - 1978 Chassis n° R4DCA8L173305 English registration UK registration title "European Rally Championship results "European Rally Championship results Our example was built by Talbot's Coventry department of Talbot in Coventry from factory cars to the specifications of Toivonen's car.
specifications of Toivonen's car, and is equipped with the same same parts as the Gr.
2 factory version; Cypriot driver driver Dimi Mavropoulos made a name for himself at its wheel in the early 1980s, including 2 second-place finishes at the European Championship Rally Cyprus in the European Championship in 1981 and 1982.
with his initials is still in the car! In 1985, it was acquired by the Silverstone-based Rally School Silverstone-based Rally School for promotion and a few 4 years later, a Swiss enthusiast took possession of the car and orchestrated a complete restoration of the car, opting for a white livery to match that of the factory team.
"In the early 2010s, the...
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£8,439
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£24,475
Median Price (Since 2020)
£58,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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