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£5,060 (Est: £4,800 - £6,000)
1939 SUNBEAM TALBOT TEN DROPHEAD COUPÉ
UK • 26 Oct 2026 • Lot 2
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 Sunbeam-Talbot Ten Drophead Coupé is a charming example of pre-war motoring, featuring elegant open coachwork and a recently attended-to interior and exterior. It starts and runs well, making it an appealing acquisition for enthusiasts seeking a characterful and well-presented classic for events or touring.
Condition
8
The car has been previously restored and presents very smartly with an attractive re-sprayed exterior and beautiful interior. The hood has benefited from replacement, and the underside is notably clean. The Sunbeam-Talbot starts and runs well, indicating it has been comprehensively attended to both mechanically and aesthetically. It's described as a fine testament to the engineering and craftsmanship of the period with pleasing presentation and history of dedicated ownership, fitting the 'Excellent' criteria.
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2,251 miles (via 2008 MOT)
41741
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
FUU 190
1939
Auction
Description
1939 SUNBEAM TALBOT TEN DROPHEAD COUPÉ Registration number: FUU 190 A charming and particularly attractive example of pre-war British motoring, this 1939 Sunbeam-Talbot Ten Drophead Coupé is a fine testament to the engineering and craftsmanship of the period. Combining elegant open coachwork with understated sporting character, the Ten was one of the more refined offerings from the Rootes Group, manufactured at the Clément-Talbot works in North Kensington, London. Powered by a 1,185cc four-cylinder side-valve engine with an alloy cylinder head, producing approximately 40bhp, the Ten features a four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on second, third and fourth gears. Its Hillman Aero Minx-derived chassis and traditional suspension provide an authentic pre-war driving experience, with a period-correct top speed of approximately 68mph. Prior to joining the present collection in 2008, this particular car had been cherished by a single owner for more than 20 years, that owner being a me...
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£1,610
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,180
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,000
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 4th Jan 2009
Latest MOT mileage:
2,251 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Jan 2008, 2,251 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- very very old car.small inbalance on all brakes.slight play in steering system
Passed
On 21st Feb 2007, 2,033 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Humbert & Ellis
Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Humbert & Ellis is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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