1957 Sunbeam MkIII Saloon

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 9000 - 11000 Registration No: TYL 843 Chassis No: A3504982/HS0 Mot Expiry: Exempt Subject to an older restoration with several concours wins to its nameDisplaying 32,299 milesDry stored for 10 years then being used sparinglyOffered for sale for the first time in 10 years Introduced in 1954, the Sunbeam MkIII utilised the same independent front suspension, gutsy 2267cc four-cylinder engine and four-speed column-change gearbox as its Sunbeam-Talbot 90 MkII predecessor. The �Talbot� was dropped from the name in 1954 for the MkIII and badged as a Sunbeam Supreme.The newcomer was visually distinguished by three 'portholes' just below the bonnet line on each flank with the Saloon body retaining suicide doors for the rear passengers. The MkIII was notable for being the outright winner of the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally and was the first car driven competitively by Jim Clark in driving tests and sprints around the Scottish Borders where he lived. More information to follow.