£58,500 • £40,000 - £50,000
1983 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Series 2
United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Talbot Sunbeam Lotus has undergone a full restoration by Fully Loaded Cars of London, including an 'Open Seam' rebuild, ensuring factory tolerances and beyond. The matching numbers engine was rebuilt by Toovey Race Engines of Cannock, and it's accompanied by a comprehensive history in five lever-arch files.
Condition
9
This Talbot Sunbeam Lotus has undergone a full 'Open Seam' rebuild by Fully Loaded Cars of London, with attention to detail evident in every aspect, including the body, interior, mechanical components, and accompanying documentation. The rebuild process has addressed every nut, bolt, washer, and screw. In preparation for sale, the car has been treated to a full service and timing belt.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
T4DCYDL424966
Chassis No:
Odometer:
74,571 miles
DAC 109Y
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus was one of the most exciting hot-hatches to emerge from the 1970s.
Chrysler commissioned Lotus to produce an effective entrant for international 'Group 4' rallying - to beat the dominant Ford Escort RSs at their own game.
Lotus took a 1.6 GLS shell and installed a 2.2-litre (Type 911 and closely related to the Type 912 found in the S2 and S3 Esprits) version of their 16-valve four-cylinder engine and a 5-speed ZF gearbox.
The new Sunbeam Lotus certainly looked the part - initially offered only in Black and Silver, with Marchal spotlights and tailored 'double four-spoke' cast-alloy wheels.
Launched in 1979, the high-compression 2,174cc Twin-Cam engine breathed through two twin-choke Dell'Orto carburettors, developed 150bhp and delivered excellent performance, being rear-wheel drive and weighing only 960kgs, giving a 0-60mph time of just 6.6 seconds.
Lotus wasn't just an engine supplier, it was also involved in designing the suspension and exhaust system.
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Points of note
£8,439
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£58,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 05 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
74,348 miles
Registration Date
1983-05-06
Recall Status
Unknown
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 06 2022 with 74,348 miles
Passed
On Aug 13 2020 with 74,331 miles
Passed
On Feb 27 2019 with 74,249 miles
Passed
On Mar 19 2018 with 74,199 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Jul 24 2014 with 73,513 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jul 20 2013 with 70,619 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jan 07 2010 with 68,875 miles
Failed
On Jan 07 2010 with 68,873 miles
There were 1 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Passed
On Jan 15 2009 with 66,543 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2007 with 66,072 miles
Failed
On Oct 31 2007 with 66,072 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
User Entered:
- Offside front flexy hose slightly twisted
- Oil leak oil low
- Slight exhaust blows at various sections
Failed
On Jun 10 2006 with 65,128 miles
There were 1 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Passed
On Jun 10 2006 with 65,128 miles
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