1939 SUNBEAM TALBOT TEN DROPHEAD COUPÉRegistration number: FUU 190A 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 member ...