Description Ex-New Zealand; major mechanical overhaul about 12 years ago including MkIII engine; floor-change gearbox; new tyres; runs beautifully; driven 50 miles to the sale; utterly charming in all respects The last car to bear the Sunbeam-Talbot name, the Sunbeam-Talbot 90 was unveiled in 1948 with dashing Trans-Atlantic looks to appeal to the vital export market.

The swooping bodywork had lashings of chrome and the luxurious interior was trimmed in top quality hide with lots of lovely white Bakelite fittings.

Available as a four-door saloon or two-door drophead coupé, the car went through three versions before production ended in 1954.

The MkII version came out in 1950 and gained a stiffer chassis with independent front suspension using coil springs, while the engine was enlarged from 1,944cc to 2,267cc with overhead valves.

With 70bhp on tap, it had a top speed of 85mph.

Only 5,493 were made in total before it was replaced by the MkIIA in late 1952.

Built in August 1951, th...