Sold | 1950 TALBOT SUNBEAM 80 DROPHEAD COUPE MKI - WITH TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION 'PPA 78'

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£1,380 (Est: £2,500 - £3,500)

1950 TALBOT SUNBEAM 80 DROPHEAD COUPE MKI - WITH TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION 'PPA 78' - FOR RESTORATION

United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2026 • Lot 3

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A rare 1950 Talbot Sunbeam 80 Drophead Coupe Mk1, a desirable post-war classic with a transferable registration, is offered for restoration. While the body is largely solid and the interior mostly present, the car is missing its engine and has a deficient convertible hood, requiring significant work.

Condition

3

The car is described as being 'for restoration', with a 'deficient' hood, and importantly, 'no engine with this car'. While it's noted as 'largely solid throughout' and the interior is 'mostly present', the lack of an engine and the condition of the hood indicate substantial reconditioning is required. It is also stated to 'not start or run'.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

7HS0

Chassis No:

Odometer:

79,224 miles

PPA 78

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1950 TALBOT SUNBEAM 80 DROPHEAD COUPE MKI - WITH TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION 'PPA 78' - FOR RESTORATION
The 1950 Sunbeam-Talbot represents a pivotal transitional year for one of post-war Britain's most elegant sports saloons and convertibles.

Manufactured by the Rootes Group at their Ryton plant, 1950 marked the final evolution of the Mark I (Mk 1) and the introduction of the significantly upgraded Mark II (Mk 2).

These cars are highly regarded for their beautiful 'streamlined' styling, aerodynamic teardrop front wings, pillarless side glass, and rear wheel spats.
In late 1950 (for the Earls Court Motor Show), the Rootes Group transitioned production from the Mark I to the Mark II, bringing major mechanical updates:
2-Door Drophead Coupé (DHC): Coachbuilt by the prestigious firm Thrupp & Maberly, featuring a high-quality folding fabric roof and a deeply luxurious, leather-trimmed interior.
Today, the 1950 Sunbeam-Talbot is celebrated as a highly usable post-war classic.

It gained mo...