• Sunbeam 12/14 Five-passenger side-entrance tonneau 1905
RM Auctions - Automobiles of London Oct 28 2009

Lot sold

USD 239 827 - 308 349

GBP 175 000 - 225 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 239 827 - 308 349

GBP 175 000 - 225 000 (listed)

 
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1905 Sunbeam 12/14

Five-passenger side-entrance tonneau
RM Auctions - Automobiles of London Oct 28 2009 |

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1905
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Black
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: Automobiles of London
October 28, 2009
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue available for £70. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom SW11 4NJ
SALE DATES:
October 28, 2009
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
(viewing starts at 10:00 AM)
PREVIEW DATES:
October 27, 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT
October 28, 2009
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM GMT
Chassis No.
260
Estimate:
£175,000-£225,000
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
12/14 hp, 2,660 cc four-cylinder T-head engine, four-speed gearbox with dual chain drive, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, gearbox brake and handbrake to rear wheels. Wheelbase: 94"
Like many early motor manufacturers, John Marston, Ltd. of Wolverhampton began his business with bicycles. “Sunbeam” was the cycle tra