£3,500 - £4,500
1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90 Mk2
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 54
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90, a classic British sports saloon, features a 2,267cc engine with manual transmission. It has been repainted in blue/grey and comes with its original brochure and a MOT until May 2026, making it a potentially attractive acquisition for collectors or enthusiasts.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
A3003664HS0
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
NKT710
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
MOTd until May 2026 even though the vehicle is exempt; coming with original brochure and other aged document; two tone paint workThe 1951 Sunbeam Talbot 90 is an iconic post-war British sports saloon produced by the Rootes Group between 1948 and 1954.
Celebrated for its elegant styling, overhead-valve engine, and impressive rally heritage—including notable performances in the Monte Carlo Rally—perfectly blending post-war practicality with sporting flair.Later evolutions, such as the Sunbeam Mk III and Sunbeam Rapier were built on the Talbot 90’s reputation for performance and sophistication.
The Mk II and IIA models introduced independent front suspension and larger engines, further enhancing driving comfort and dynamics.This example has had just five former keepers.
It is powered by a 2,267cc petrol engine with a manual column change and is currently owned by its caretaker since October 2023.
Originally finished in green, it was tastefully repainted to its current blue/grey in Sep...
Points of note
£170
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,172
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,217
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
2,807 miles
Registration Date
1951-07-11
MOT History
Passed
On May 22 2025 with 2,807 miles
Passed
On Aug 01 2012 with 2,201 miles
Passed
On May 16 2011 with 2,100 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2010 with 1,958 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2009 with 1,718 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Dec 17 2007 with 1,193 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Failed
On Dec 05 2007 with 1,187 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
- Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
- Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
- Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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