CLASSICS CHATTER AUCTION UPDATES: 1980 TALBOT SUNBEAM Ti CTCRC GROUP 1 RACER - H&H AUCTIONS Motorsport Hall of Fame Auction Tuesday 5th June 2018 Woodcote Park, Wilmerhatch Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EW

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Motorsport Hall of Fame Auction

Tuesday 5th June 2018

Woodcote Park, Wilmerhatch Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EW

1980 TALBOT SUNBEAM Ti CTCRC GROUP 1 RACER

Registration No: NYC124V

Chassis No:R4DCXAL203906

- Raced successfully in the CTCRC's pre-83 Group 1 series and Classic Thunder during the 1990s / 2000s

- Potentially eligible for Historic Touring Car Challenge's Tony Dron Trophy and Goodwood Members Meeting

- Alan Jackson refreshed Holbay 1598cc engine, close-ratio Sunbeam gearbox and period correct fittings

Introduced in April 1979, the Talbot Sunbeam Ti was powered by the same twin Weber carburettor-fed 1600cc four-cylinder engine as its Avenger Tiger big brother. With some 100bhp and 96lbft of torque on tap and a kerb weight of just 920kg, the newcomer was found capable of 0-60mph in 9.9 seconds and 111mph. Equipped with MacPherson strut independent suspension, a coil-sprung live rear axle, slick four-speed manual gearbox and disc/drum brakes, the Ti proved eminently tuneable. Running in both Group A rallying and Group 1 circuit racing forms, it recorded more victories and podiums than its more famous Lotus-engined sibling.

Raced successfully during the 1990s and 2000s in both the Classic Touring Car Racing Club's pre-83 Group 1 Series and Classic Thunder, this particular example is potentially eligible for the Historic Touring Car Challenge's Tony Dron Trophy and the Goodwood Members' Meeting. Often running in the top ten of a thirty-car strong (Classes A to E) Group 1 grid, the Talbot Sunbeam could provide its new owner with a competitive yet inexpensive entry to some of the UK's most prestigious historic race meetings. Reportedly fitted with `a low hours Holbay 1598cc motor refreshed by F1 hot rod and touring car builder Alan Jackson', the Ti also boasts `a close-ratio Sunbeam gearbox and period correct fittings and presentation'. The safety equipment, race seat and harness will all require updating for racing but the present Evo 2 seat and Willans harness should suffice for track days. Staring readily upon inspection and showing high 50s oil pressure from cold when idling, this old warhorse seems to have plenty of life in it still!

Original Source:
https://online.handh.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/86/lot/40971/?url=%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F86%2F

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