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Not Sold (Est: £180,000 - £200,000)

1927 Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 206

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AI Listing Summary

This 1927 Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports, known as 'The Quick One,' boasts a rich history with original chassis and engine. It was actively raced in the 1970s and has been fitted with a new block, performance parts, and comes with a selection of spares.

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Condition 

7

The car has been actively campaigned and has a history of racing, indicating it has been used and potentially has some wear. However, it is described as being in good running order and ready to be used, suggesting it's well-maintained. The description mentions minor cosmetic imperfections may be present.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

4130F

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

WM 188

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Year: 1927 Make: Sunbeam Model: 3 Litre Super Sports Registration: WM 188 Chassis No: 4130F Engine No: 4139F Odometer: tba The 1926 Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports is a rare and historically significant British vintage sports car - one of the fastest and most advanced road cars of its era, built to rival the famed Bentley 3 Litre.

It stands as one of the standout British sports cars of the vintage era -showcasing early twin-cam technology, competitive spirit and refined engineering at a time when the sportscar concept was still developing This wonderful Sunbeam, known as “The Quick One “, was first registered on March 11 th 1927 and appeared in the November edition of Autocar in 1926.

It is presented in British Racing Green with black leather interior and has the very attractive ‘fish tail’ or Brooklands style rear, floor change gears and it also comes with split aero screens, located behind the more conventional screen (as seen in the photos).

This is the only three litre car that had...

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£115,000

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£115,000

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£115,000

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