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1938 Sunbeam-Talbot Ten Drophead Coupe Stylish pre-war classic
United Kingdom • 26 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Sunbeam-Talbot Ten Drophead Coupe, believed to be the second oldest in the UK, presents a stylish pre-war design with a Rootes Group Hillman Minx foundation. It features a 4-cylinder engine, manual gearbox, and comes with some historical documentation, including ownership by Mrs. Olympia Letitia Honeyball.

Condition
6
The car is described as being in good running condition but has been in storage, suggesting it needs recommissioning. There's mention of a body-off restoration in 1987, but no current evidence is available. Overall, it is a charming classic but requires some work.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
40030
Odometer:
71,516 miles
Reg Number:
GUB 667
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Coming from a deceased estate, we have been informed this fine looking classic is thought to be the second oldest Sunbeam-Talbot in the UK, having been built in the Summer of 1938 and delivered in September of that year.
Essentially a stylish rebodied version of the Rootes Group Hillman Minx, it is fitted with a 4-cylinder side valve engine mated with a 4-speed manual gearbox.
There is some limited history including the original buff logbook, updated V5C and a summary of previous ownership plus some assorted bills and invoices for work carried out over the years.
One of the owners was the magnificently named Mrs Olympia Letitia Honeyball who bought the car in 1949! It is noted that the aforementioned summary makes reference to a body off restoration undertaken in c.1987 when a new ash frame and hood were fitted and the car was rewired - although we have no evidence of this.
There is also an invoice on file from an auction in 2016 when it was purchased by the latest owner for £10,50...
Points of note
£1,610
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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