SUNBEAM MKIII

Sold/number built 1954-’57/c2250

Construction steel chassis, steel body

Engine all-iron, ohv 2267cc ‘four’, single carb; 80bhp @ 4400rpm; 122lb ft @ 2400rpm

Transmission four-speed manual, RWD

Suspension: front independent, by double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

rear live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering recirculating ball

Brakes drums

Length 14ft (4267mm) Width

5ft 21/2in (1586mm)

Height 4ft 11in (1499mm)

Weight 2950lb (1338kg)

0-60mph 17.4 secs

Top speed 95mph

Price new £1127

Price now £7500