311 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 (Mark IIA) Drophead Coupe (1954) RPO 733 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Sunbeam Talbot 90 Mk IIA (1952-54) Engine 2267cc S4 OHV Production 10,888 Registration Number RPO 733 (West Sussex) SUNBEAM-TALBOT SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623722681741... The Sunbeam-Talbot 90and built by Sunbeam-Talbot from 1948 to 1954 and continued as the Sunbeam Mk III from 1954 to 1957.The 90 was launched in 1948 along with the smaller-engined Sunbeam-Talbot 80 but many features dated back to the pre war Sunbeam-Talbot 2 Litre. The body, available as a 4-door 4-light sports saloon or 2-door drophead coupe, appeared completely new though it continued some major pressings. The saloon featured the original Aero-Minx pillar-less join between the glass on the rear door and the rear quarter window with its distinctive Sunbeam-Talbot reverse slope. went through three versions were produced before the name was changed to Sunbeam Mk III (without the Talbot) in 1954 Launched originally in 1948 with a 1,944 cc four-cylinder engine, a redesign of the earlier Sunbeam Talbot 2 litre The car was updated as the Mark II for the September 1950 Earls Court Motorshow. The engine was enlarged to 2267cc with an ouput of 70 bhp and with a higher rear axle ratio for for more comfortable cruising. The existing chassis was fitted with independent front suspension using coil springs mounted on a specially shaped new cross-member. The front of the 90's body was modified; the headlights were raised to meet international regulations and the fog and driving lights were moved and remounted to leave air inlet grilles on either side of the radiator. The Mk IIA had a higher compression engine raising output to 77 bhp, in order to cope with the higher speeds, the brakes were enlarged and to improve brake cooling the wheels were pierced. The rear wheel spats were no longer fitted to the Mark. IIA, It was still offered as a Sports Saloon or as a Drophead Coupe, which was the rarest of the Sunbeam-Talbots. Diolch am 97,599,066 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,599,066 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-311
