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£20,000 - £25,000

1979 TALBOT SUNBEAM LOTUS

United Kingdom • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 884

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 TALBOT SUNBEAM LOTUS was purchased in 1984 and taken off the road after a mishap. It features optional Chrysler 180 rear disc brakes and a limited-slip differential but has been in storage for over 40 years, requiring reconditioning.

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Condition 

4

Repaired but stored for 40 years.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

[Chassis No]

Chassis No:

Odometer:

36,000 miles

NIJ 9909

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Make: TALBOT SUNBEAM LOTUS Registration: NIJ 9909Engine Size (cc): 2172Year of Manufacture: 1979Date First Registered: 14/09/1979Location: DUE ON SITEYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026We are currently processing this entry.

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The vendor has provided the following:

I purchased the car in 1984 with 36k miles as the 2nd owner (purchase receipt on file)
After 3 months of fun and, shall I say, a mishap, it was taken off the road for repair
After a few months, it was returned fully painted, new wings, door skins, etc., but it remained in the corner of the shed for just over 40 years
Until last year, when the engine was reinstalled after having the head off, valves checked, and shimmed, etc
The standard Lotus had rear drum brakes; this one has optional Chrysler 180 rear disc brakes, complete with a limited-slip differential

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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