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Prototype with period rally history 1951 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 MkII 'Hartwell' Roadster
United Kingdom • 19 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 MkII 'Hartwell' Roadster is a significant prototype, being the first of three built by George Reginald Hartwell and a precursor to the Sunbeam Alpine. It boasts in-period competition history in rallies like the Coupe des Alpes and RAC Rally, and underwent a substantial 12-year restoration completed in 2020.
Condition
8
The car underwent a comprehensive restoration between 2009 and 2020, indicating it has been brought back to excellent condition. While historical competition use is mentioned, the restoration implies that major issues would have been addressed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
A3000325HXO
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
LEL 333
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• The first of Hartwell's three prototypes • Forerunner of the Sunbeam Alpine • In-period Coupe des Alpes and RAC Rally competition history • Completely restored between 2009 and 2020 George Reginald Hartwell was a Bournemouth-based motor dealer and part-time rally driver for the Rootes Group.
During the 1950 season he had been driving their current Sunbeam-Talbot 80 and 90 models.
Unsatisfied with the understeer-then-oversteer handling of the saloon models, he set about, with Rootes' blessing, to develop a roadster version of the Sunbeam-Talbot 90.
As the basis he used the newly introduced Sunbeam-Talbot 90 MkII, which featured a completely redesigned chassis and running gear together with independent front suspension; a more powerful 2,267cc engine; and better brakes.
The MkII also had a redesigned front end, which Hartwell incorporated into his car.
Chassis number 'A3000325HXO' left the Rootes Group's factory on 1st December 1950, and over that winter Hartwell's built it as Car...
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£170
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,872
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,217
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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