
£2,000 - £3,000
1971 SUNBEAM STILETTO
United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2026 • Lot 599
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto is an ongoing project with a 998 engine and modifications like adjustable suspension and front disc brake conversion. It includes spare parts, glass, and custom leather seating, but requires fitting and further work.

Condition
4
Ongoing project needing reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
XKL 563J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: SUNBEAM Model: STILETTORegistration: XKL 563JEngine Size (cc): 875Year of Manufacture: 1971Date First Registered: 06/04/1971Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026Current V5 present.
No other paperwork.
The vendor has provided the following:
Sunbeam Stilleto 1971
Has a 998 engine, which was bought by the previous owner and is unused as far as I know
Has had an adjustable suspension and front disc brake conversion fitted again by the previous owner
The front seats are leather and from an Audi TT, but will require fitting
The rear seating is in black leather, custom-made
At some point, the car had been fitted with a Kawasaki motorcycle engine with a front readiator hence the bonnet air intakes
The body is fairly solid, with any welding done by previous owners
I bought this a few years ago as an ongoing project, but have done little work on it, and have since lost interest
All the spare glass is in the car with twin St...
Points of note
£6,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,244
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 17 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
50,813 miles
Registration Date
1971-04-06
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 11 2017 with 50,813 miles
Passed
On Apr 18 2016 with 50,751 miles
Failed
On Apr 05 2016 with 50,741 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill closing panel holed and inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

