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1914 Sunbeam 12 16 Sporting Model

Sale price: $91033 make an offer

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Date: 2017-09-04

TERRY COOK (from U.K) offered 30000 gbp

Car location: Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia

Seller's notes: Extremely rare Edwardian Sports car in stunning order

Sale type: Fixed price listing

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1914 Sunbeam 12 16 Sporting Model for sale

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1914 Sunbeam Sporting Model 12/16 hp  "Coupe de l'auto"
Car Number 8536
Engine Number 8528

This remarkable 12/16 Sunbeam is a very rare example of the highly desirable Sporting Model.   Known colloquially as the Coupe de l'Auto. being the fast production version inspired by the successful Sunbeam Coupe de l'auto racing entries. the  car has a  lightened and balanced engine. stronger crankshaft. drilled pistons and rods. nbsp; extra large valves and manifolds. oil supply and filtering equipment and other additional equipment supplied at the factory.  
The car has a known history back to 1920 and only three owners since then. all in New South Wales. Australia. It spent most of its life in the Coonamble district in western NSW. and has undergone a very thorough restoration over the past few years leaving it in brilliant driving condition. A very rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable Edwardian sporting tourers built.            
The car is still finished to factory specification for the 12/16 Sporting Model with the addition of a "Colonial" radiator  which was supplied to replace the competition version used on English market cars soon after the car was sent to Australia. The major body panels are original including the cowl and the rear tub. and other restoration has been completed to a very high standard using all the original components. Lamps and brightwork accessories are all original and 12 volt specification including the starter motor. The car originally had no hood. and none has been fitted during the restoration. A  folding hood was added and used on the car in the late 1920s and has since been discarded.
The special competition-type engine features significant factory improvements including drilled pistons and connecting rods. lightweight engine block. oil supply and filtering equipment. a stronger crankshaft than standard and extra large valves and manifolds. The wheels are 880 x 120 and the radiator is the larger type fitted to cars exported from England. The car has an electric starter and dynamo. The lights. horn. magneto and exhaust system are all original to this car. The interior is trimmed in leather as per the original pattern. and the major body panels and mudguards are original. Some minor cosmetic improvements would make this a strong competitor in concourse events.   Presentation is however very good and the scarcity of this important Edwardian sporting model will make it a welcome addition to Veteran Car Club events here or overseas.  
For sale at A$146. 00 (UK pounds 100. 00. US dollars $154. 00)  Enquiries to Antony Davies +61 2 4846 1395 or 0438 126 987

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Comments and questions to the seller:

from Antony Davies, dated 05 september 2017
Please note that this car is now sold (5th September 2017)

from antony, dated 05 september 2017
Checking to see how this advert came to be placed without my authorisation, leaving potential buyers annoyed at my lack of response, as I did not know it was there. If anyone should be interested in the Sunbeam, please contact me directly on [email protected], and not via this website.

from John Vause, dated 16 august 2015
Dear Anthony, I am interested in your car, do you have more history or photos please. Kind regards John

from Craig McWilliam, dated 31 october 2013
Hello Antony - I wondered whether your lovely car was still for sale and whether you had any other photos of it that you could send?

Many thanks,
Craig McWilliam (in London, UK)

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