PS I should have added I loved driving them! However the solid chassis was a problem. 2 outriggers carried the rear springs and these were very prone to rust and need checking.
The arm rests on the front doors are fitted incorrectly. They are back to front. The 2267cc four cylinder motor on these models, dervived from the Hillman 14 of the 1930's, is a very reliable motor fitted with Duralumin con rods. With an eye to detail and tuning, the speedometer needle can easily be made to bounce off the stop pin at 100 mph; Not that you would want to do that. the legal limit can be maintained in fourth overdrive at under 3000 rpm.
PS I should have added I loved driving them! However the solid chassis was a problem. 2 outriggers carried the rear springs and these were very prone to rust and need checking.
Looks more like cream over maroon than what you said!
This guy's camera work makes me sea-sick.
Start again with the paint I'd have thought. Lovely cars these though.
Nice car, but I fancy you move the camera too quickly! The presentation might be better if you took it a little s-l-o-w-e-r! 😉
that used to my grandads car but it was a beast. and we did everything to make the car brand new 😊
The arm rests on the front doors are fitted incorrectly. They are back to front. The 2267cc four cylinder motor on these models, dervived from the Hillman 14 of the 1930's, is a very reliable motor fitted with Duralumin con rods. With an eye to detail and tuning, the speedometer needle can easily be made to bounce off the stop pin at 100 mph; Not that you would want to do that. the legal limit can be maintained in fourth overdrive at under 3000 rpm.
Sunbeam 90 mk 3. No longer Talbot.