8000 mile Sunbeam Lotus

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This super low mileage car is in amazing condition and if the estimate of 50-60K is anything to go by, should make a record price for one of these.
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1983-talbot-sun...
Also at the same auction is another lovely DAC registered car, 30Y which has covered a few more miles but still in great shape, estimated at 20-25K
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1983-talbot-sun...

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texaxile said:

Wasn't there a member here who did and epic resto on one of these, even so far as getting the panels unstiched, sprayed and replaced?. The whole car was literally pulled apart, but I don't ever recall seeing the final result.

That will be this one I think

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Julian Thompson said:

I have wanted one since I was 16 and used to hang around with a mate who was lucky enough to have one. He was only about 19 but back then insurance wasn’t such a difficulty. His car was DAC10Y. I was lucky enough to pick this little lovely up earlier in the year:

DAC 10Y is still around having had a restoration a couple of years ago and is looking pretty nice now.
There's a picture of it here: https://flic.kr/p/N7ZCPR
No wonder your pleased with your Series 1,its a super example.

Edited by 2172cc on Thursday 18th October 17:53

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DAC53Y was bid up to £43K but did not sell.
Also on display at the NEC but not for sale was the recently fully restored DAC99Y

A stunning car that reputably cost a whole lot more to restore than the estimate on 53Y

Edited by 2172cc on Sunday 11th November 11:09

Edited by 2172cc on Sunday 11th November 11:10

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Sold yesterday.

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£51.750 was the hammer price. Apparently, by the time you've added the auction fees and VAT it works out at around £60k. So definitely a record road car price.

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Touring442 said:

I saw DAC40Y on the road last week.

DAC 40Y originally blue but now black with silver stripe.