Lotus TALBOT SUNBEAM RACE RALLY READY ROAD LEGAL MSA RWD

Item Features Lotus TALBOT:

Reg. Mark:	*** ***V Get the Vehicle Status Report	Manufacturer:	TALBOT
Reg. Date:	19/09/1979	Model:	SUNBEAM LOTUS
Engine Size:	1998 cc	Type:	Standard Car
Fuel:	PETROL	Colour:	BLACK
Previous Owners:	8	Year:	1979

vehicle description:

The amazing 1979 TALBOT Sunbeam Lotus, finished in iconic Embassy Black with Silver trim. The only colour combination to entertain.
This is a full rally spec car, with rear wheel drive fun. Full MSA competition car logbook. Photos of build are available. Has competed rallys previously, very quick and reliable car.
Engine/Mechanical
The good news is that it is fitted with the bullet proof 2.0 litre C20XE Redtop Vauxhall lump. 
·         Strong coscast cylinder head
·         Steel rods
·         Competition pistons
·         ARP bolts
·         Motorsport Powercap
·         K&N air filter
·         Swirlpot and injection pump
·         Custom alloy box housing fuel pumps
·         Custom 4-2-1 manifold
Gearbox
·         Engine is coupled with a 4 speed rocket (jacknight) straight cut box
·         Competition clutch
·         Quick release bell housing
·         Single piece propshaft sunbeam axle with dural plate 4.4 Limited Slip Diff.
No more reliability issues with the original underpowered engine.  This thing sounds amazing. 
Suspension
·         Billstein shockers all round
·         Fixed form platform fronts
·         Comp bushes all round
·         2.2 ratio quick rack
Brakes
·         Bias Pedal box with internal bias adjustment
·         Vented front discs (new), with P16 callipers
·         Cosworth rear discs conversion and callipers (new).
·         Competition pads
·         Hydraulic handbrake with high level leaver for some cheeky handbrake turns.
Stops on a six pence!!!
Exterior
·         Best original colour with subtle rally livery.  Extremely straight and solid car, no rust.  Many have commented that this is far too clean to be a rally car
·         Sump and tank guards
·         Perspex windows all round, front two have sliding windows
·         Ignition cut-off switches
·         Standard lights all round
·         Bonnet and boot catches
·         Strengthened shell, very good welding to engine bay, suspension tops.  Very solid and well engineered car.
Interior
·         Customdash with Terratrip timer
·         MotorDrive Cobra front buckets (in date)
·         TRS 4 point quick release harnesses (in date)
·         Coventry fire and safety fire exitinguisher which is plumbed in
·         Momo suede steering wheel with 2.2 quickrack
·         Safety Devices 6 point roll cage with strengthening plates
·         Internal battery box mounted in boot
·         All fuel/brakelines are inside of the vehicle
·         Ignition cut-off switches, oil and temperature warning lights
·         Map and internal reading lights
·         Stainless steel checker-plate foot rests/mats
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Wheels·         13 x 6 superlights with hankook semi slick tyres.  These are ready for replacement.
·         4 x Genuine Lotus alloys with gravel tyres (see below)
Spares
Comes with a set of Genuine Lotus alloys with gravel/forest tyres all good tread. 
Spare original axle, prop, bottom arms, and some other bits and bats.
Summary
Last MOTED in 2012 with no advisories, covered only 1000 or so miles since then. No current MOT.
Extremely good car, will be missed.  Buy summer fun for fast road or motorsport fun.  Turns heads everywhere.  Very fast and capable car in the right hands, will only appreciate in value.
HPI clear.
Car is located in Sheffield, Call Matt 07872330628 or Jon on 07912642757
Please do not click BIN if you have no intention of buying the car. Can possibly ship out of the UK at the organisation and expense of the buyer.

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