Monthly Archives: February 2013

Motorsport

1914 TT Sunbeams

1914 Tourist Trophy Sunbeams: (4 cylinders, 3.3 litres, 4 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, 94bhp@3000rpm). The only one with its original colour is the purple one, as this was the British racing colour for the 1914 TT. Photos: Mark Ballard

Motorsport, Museums

National Motor Museum – the Land Speed Record Sunbeams

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Sunbeam Tiger, driven by Sir Henry Segrave in 1926.
Sunbeam Tiger, driven by Sir Henry Segrave in 1926.
Sunbeam 1000hp - The first car to attain a speed of 200mph, driven by Sir Henry Segrave in 1927.
Sunbeam 1000hp – The first car to attain a speed of 200mph, driven by Sir Henry Segrave in 1927.

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Sunbeam 350hp Bluebird - This car was originally driven by Kennelm Lee Guiness who set the World Land Speed Record at 133.75 mph in 1922. Malcolm Campbell then had it rebodied, renamed it Bluebird and raised the record twice, ultimately achieving 150mph.
Sunbeam 350hp Bluebird – This car was originally driven by Kennelm Lee Guiness who set the World Land Speed Record at 133.75 mph in 1922. Malcolm Campbell then had it rebodied, renamed it Bluebird and raised the record twice, ultimately achieving 150mph.

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The fourth car on display here is Parry Thomas' Babs. Thomas tragically died at the wheel of this car during an heroic record attempt. Just out of shot is Segrave's Golden Arrow.
The fourth car on display here is Parry Thomas’ Babs. Thomas tragically died at the wheel of this car during an heroic record attempt. Just out of shot is Segrave’s Golden Arrow.
Motorsport, Museums

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

Sunbeam 16
Sunbeam 16
Hillman Imp - This Imp is also reputed to be the first production Imp. See Glasgow Museum of Transport.
Hillman Imp – This Imp is also reputed to be the first production Imp. See Glasgow Museum of Transport.
Sunbeam-Talbot 90
Sunbeam-Talbot 90
The 1924 GP Sunbeam which went on to be known as the Sunbeam Cub when driven by Kaye Don
The 1924 GP Sunbeam which went on to be known as the Sunbeam Cub when driven by Kaye Don
Talbot - I'm not sure which model
Talbot – I’m not sure which model
The 1924 GP Sunbeam which went on to be known as the Sunbeam Cub when driven by Kaye Don
The 1924 GP Sunbeam which went on to be known as the Sunbeam Cub when driven by Kaye Don