THE CLASSIC SALE 22nd & 23rd MARCH 2025

18 The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025 iconicauctioneers.com • The Sunbeam Talbot 90 was built by the Rootes Group in Ryton, Coventry under their Sunbeam Talbot brand. Launched in 1948, along with the smaller-engined Sunbeam Talbot 80, many features dated back to the successful pre-war Sunbeam Talbot 2-Litre. The streamlined body was completely new and available as a four-door saloon or two-door Drophead Coupé. • The Mk II got a new chassis with independent front suspension using coil springs. The cylinder head was changed to incorporate overhead valves and now offered 70bhp • First registered in 1951, the vehicle remained in the Sheffield area until moving to London in 1987 where it was purchased by the neighbour of our vendor who then purchased it in 2017 •We understand that the engine was rebuilt in 2003. Fitted with overdrive • Finished in grey/blue. The red leather interior with matching red carpets and door cards looks original •Supplied with the original buff logbook, original handbook, sales invoice from 1976, handwritten book of notes, photos, previous MOTs and a workshop manual This running and driving project Sunbeam Talbot 90 is offered without Reserve. Seller Rating: 71 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: OWA 52 Chassis No.: A3005492HS0 Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000 No Reserve Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 120 1951 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Mk II Saloon Project • The Mini Van was renamed as the Mini 95 in 1978, the number representing the gross vehicle weight of 0.95 tons • First registered in March 1979, this example was acquired in November 2001 by its current owner who has partially restored and upgraded it over the course of the past 24 years • It’s now powered by an upgraded Metro 1,275cc engine, rebored by MED Engineering to 1,310cc coupled with rebuilt 4-speed manual gearbox •As well as the repairs to its bodywork, the vehicle has been resprayed in Speedwell Blue and the interior retrimmed in black vinyl • It has also has benefited from a full mechanical overhaul as part of its restoration, supported by numerous invoices totalling over £6,000 • The restoration obviously stalled some time ago and we would urge your close inspection to establish how much work remains •When completed, the van could be pressed into service as a usable delivery vehicle for a local business, or would make a fun addition to any assembly of British Classics Partly completed but stalled Mini Van project from long term ownership and offered without Reserve. Seller Rating: 77 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: CTO 960T Chassis No.: XLV1594706A Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000 No Reserve Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 121 1979 Mini Van 95 (1,310cc) Project More Details Lot 120 Bid On Lot 120 More Details Lot 121 Bid On Lot 121