Sunbeam Motor Car Company Limited, a British manufacturer, has left an indelible mark on automotive history with its innovative designs and sporting achievements. Founded in 1905, Sunbeam quickly gained recognition for its stylish and reliable vehicles. The company’s success was propelled by its triumphs in motorsport, including wins at prestigious events like the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy and the Monte Carlo Rally. Sunbeam cars were renowned for their advanced engineering and performance, with models like the Sunbeam Tiger and Sunbeam Alpine becoming iconic sports cars of their time. Despite facing financial challenges and changing market dynamics, Sunbeam’s legacy endures through its celebrated automobiles, cherished by enthusiasts for their classic design and racing pedigree.

 
 
 
 

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1965 Sunbeam Tiger Ad "Art Arfons, the fastest man on earth, ownes a Sunbeam Tiger."
1965 Sunbeam Tiger Ad “Art Arfons, the fastest man on earth, ownes a Sunbeam Tiger.”View1965print-ad
1965 Rootes Sunbeam Tiger, Down, Cats Here Comes The Real Tiger!
1965 Rootes Sunbeam Tiger, Down, Cats Here Comes The Real Tiger!View1965print-ad
1965 Rootes Sunbeam Tiger, “You don't just start it, you unleash it!”—says Carroll Shelby
1965 Rootes Sunbeam Tiger, “You don’t just start it, you unleash it!”—says Carroll ShelbyView1965print-ad
1966 Sunbeam Tiger Ad "World's fastest sports car priced under $3,600"
1966 Sunbeam Tiger Ad “World’s fastest sports car priced under $3,600”View1966print-ad
1964 Sunbeam Imp ad #2 "Champagne performance.."
1964 Sunbeam Imp ad #2 “Champagne performance..”View1964print-ad
1964 Rootes Range of cars "Humber spells luxury..."
1964 Rootes Range of cars “Humber spells luxury…”View1964print-ad
1964 Sunbeam Tiger Ad "Now we've got an automatic Tiger . . . "
1964 Sunbeam Tiger Ad “Now we’ve got an automatic Tiger . . . “View1964print-ad
1961 Rootes Sunbeam Alpine
1961 Rootes Sunbeam AlpineView1961print-ad
1964 Sunbeam Imp Ad "Read why we spent 80 million dollars. . . "
1964 Sunbeam Imp Ad “Read why we spent 80 million dollars. . . “View1964print-ad
HR January 1965 - TIGER-TIGER BURNING BRIGHT. SUNBEAM TIGER
HR January 1965 – TIGER-TIGER BURNING BRIGHT. SUNBEAM TIGERView1965road-test
SCI July 1958 - Sunbeam Rapier
SCI July 1958 – Sunbeam RapierView1958article
SCI July 1956 - Buyers' Guide to the Light Cars
SCI July 1956 – Buyers’ Guide to the Light CarsView1956metropolitan amccomparison-article
MT December 1955 - Sunbeam
MT December 1955 – SunbeamView1955article
ML July 1960 -Foreign Cars (Sunbeam Alpine)
ML July 1960 -Foreign Cars (Sunbeam Alpine)View1960article
MT February 1954 - Driving around with Walt Woron
MT February 1954 – Driving around with Walt WoronView1954article
CD September 1966 - Ken Miles - Road test Six Sports Roadsters
CD September 1966 – Ken Miles – Road test Six Sports RoadstersView1966road-test
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