1930 Sunbeam 16.9 Sportsmans Coupe Delightfully original even down to the carpets; not run for a few years but engine turns; very straight and sound; preservation class rather than for restoration; huge history file; Olympia Motoshow Car Purchased new by Mr Isaiah Hall, a 62 year old gentlemen living in Westcliff-on-Sea, this Sportsmans Coupe was first registered on 31st October 1930 and used until the outbreak of war when it was laid up for the duration.

Mr Hall used it for various international trips, a file of International Driving Licences and Permits showing trips to Belgium and Switzerland in the early 1930s.

There is even a photograph of Mr Hall that was used in the International Driving Permit issued by the Automobile Association.

There are numerous bills on file, including a full engine rebuild in 1947 as well as some from Sunbeam themselves.

Mr Hall had passed away by 1948, ownership of the car passing to his son, also of Westcliffe-on -Sea.

He then sold it to Wing Comma...