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£32,791

1983 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Avon

United Kingdom • 15 Oct 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This is a limited edition 1983 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Avon, a rare and highly sought-after classic rally car. It has been owned by the same enthusiast for the last 30 years and has been restored to a high standard. The car has also been uprated with fast road suspension, LSD back axle and uprated brakes.

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Condition 

7

The car has been restored to a high standard in 2005 and remains in lovely condition. There are a few minor imperfections in the paintwork, but overall the exterior and interior are in superb order. There are also some sensible upgrades, such as fast road uprated suspension, LSD back axle, and uprated brakes.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

T4DCYBL424967

Odometer:

73,060 miles

Reg Number:

FOD 602Y

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Although production ceased in 1981, the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus remains an iconic car in rally history and the Avon limited edition versions – this is a genuine one – with their distinctive styling and limited numbers, are highly sought after by collectors today.

This car has been owned and cherished by the same enthusiast for the last 30 years.

Despite being restored in 2005 the professional rebuild was done to a very high standard and the car remains in lovely condition to this day.

The enthusiast owner has cherished and molly coddled it throughout his ownership, and is only selling it because of health issues in his close family.

This is an uprated Lotus Sunbeam that’s been built to be enjoyed.

Extras include: Fast road uprated suspension LSD (limited slip differential) back axle Uprated brakes front and back Anti-roll bar on the back axle Roll cage Minilite type wheels Oil cooler Radtec radiator with Spal fan Electronic SU fuel pump Engine rebuilt with port and polished head prod...

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£8,439

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£24,475

Median Price (Since 2020)

£58,500

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