Sunbeam Stiletto Special c/w 1600 CVH engine
Discussion
Thought that you might be interested in the Stiletto Special that I had for 4.1/2 years, but sold it to a guy in Southern Ireland who was going to strip it and use for historic rallying (Don't know if he ever did?!) I bought it from a retired automotive engineer who had converted it himself - using a 1600 CVH engine, beetle transaxle, Spax adjustables, front rad, alpina alloys(!) It was quick off the line, but somewhat under-geared, and the handling was on the interesting side of scary. Still I had alot of fun in it and had a memorable trip down to Le Mans, where the Hawaiian Tropic girls even posed on the bonnet, though I've lost the photos to prove it!!
The engine looks kind of odd sat bolt-upright for us (former) Imp owners, used to the little light alloy slant 4. It seems to protrude deep into the rear cabin. The high centre of gravity, extra weight and much higher power output would presumably explain the interesting handling.
NB: are they braided hoses/oil lines passing by the gear-stick?
NB: are they braided hoses/oil lines passing by the gear-stick?
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