LOT 37

1928 Sunbeam 25HP Four Seat Tourer Registration no. RM 6740 Chassis no. 1130LK

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Lot 37

1928 Sunbeam 25HP Four Seat Tourer
Registration no. RM 6740 Chassis no. 1130LK

Bonhams July Motoring Auction|25 July 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1928 Sunbeam 25HP Four Seat Tourer
Registration no. RM 6740
Chassis no. 1130LK

Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT: Exempt

*Believed restored many years ago
*Bought from the 1999 Brooks Goodwood Festival of Speed sale
*Little use in recent years but kept 'on the button'

Powered by a 3.6-litre engine the '25hp' Sunbeam was a car for the serious driver who appreciated the build quality and engineering integrity. Bonhams is pleased to offer this 25hp that carries sporting tourer bodywork and has been in long-term (21 years) ownership. Believed to have been restored many years ago its general external appearance is said to be between average and good, with the interior in very much the same order throughout. Mechanically the vendor says while there has not been much use in recent years, the engine, gearbox and running gear are reported to be between good and average condition and that the car has been kept 'on the button' by a local engineer.

An interesting, powerful pre-war tourer with many competition possibilities and said to be 'on the button.'

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Vendor Score Total: 60/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3/5

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1928 Sunbeam 25HP Four Seat Tourer Registration no. RM 6740 Chassis no. 1130LK

1928 Sunbeam 25HP Four Seat TourerRegistration no. RM 6740Chassis no. 1130LK

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1928 Sunbeam 25HP Four Seat Tourer
Registration no. RM 6740
Chassis no. 1130LK

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