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1927 A very fine vintage touring Sunbeam For Sale

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To put it quite simply - Sunbeam made lovely motor cars and I think that this overhead valved 3 litre 6 cylinder engine four seat tourer is a very good example of what they could do as it is well engineered, has elegant looks and performs well in a suitably refined manner.
Its registration documents record it as being a two door saloon which is possible though old car papers are not always reliable. Regardless of whenever it was fitted or whoever built it, this lovely four seat touring body is a fine example of the coachbuilder’s craft which will stand with the best at any rally or show you take it to.
The paintwork is virtually blemish free and the upholstery, trim, carpets plus the chrome and nickel brightwork is good. The car is solid and clean underneath and the tyres, wheel rims and spokes are all in good condition – in short it looks like a car which has been properly looked after!
The underbonnet area is clean and presentable, the engine starts readily and runs quietly maintaining good water temperature and oil pressure. Once learned the four forward and reverse gearbox is easy to use but the engine has such good low down torque that you will spend most of your time in top gear! The transmission is quiet, the steering is surprisingly light and the car drives well even on bumpy roads plus the brakes are as good as you might reasonably expect on a 1927 car. All in all it is a vehicle which inspires confidence and gives the impression that it, if properly maintained, it will continue to give good service to whoever owns it 
I have often thought that vintage Sunbeams are undervalued by the market. Their build quality is indisputable, their performance and reliability is up with the best and their looks are beyond reproach yet they are still available at lower prices than comparable (and sometimes even lesser) quality cars – I guess the point is that now might be a good time to buy a Sunbeam before the wider market finally wakes up to them which one day it most certainly will!

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