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£7,425
1938 Sunbeam-Talbot Ten Drophead Coupe
UK • 19 Oct 2011
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Sunbeam-Talbot Ten Drophead Coupe, with coachwork by Abbots of Farnham, is one of approximately thirty known survivors. It features a 1141cc engine, manual gearbox, and green leather upholstery, and is reported to be in 'good overall' condition.
Condition
6
The vendor condition ratings are consistently 'Good' across all aspects of the vehicle, including bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, gearbox, and interior trim. This indicates a well-maintained vehicle with moderate wear but no significant issues.
/ 10
70,820 miles (via 2012 MOT)
40030
1938
Auction
Manual
GUB 667
United Kingdom
Description
Price Analysis vs Other Tens
£1,610
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,180
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Rare Sale
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Previous Ten Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th Jan 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
70,820 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 28th Jan 2012, 70,820 miles
Failed
On 4th Nov 2011, 70,820 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Fail:
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
- Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
- play in both front king pins
- fuel smell under vehicle but no leak visible
MOT Mileage Trend
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