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Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Gr. 2 - 1978
Chassis n° R4DCA8L173305
English registration
UK registration title
"European Rally Championship results
"European Rally Championship results
Our example was built by Talbot's Coventry
department of Talbot in Coventry from factory cars to the specifications of Toivonen's car.
specifications of Toivonen's car, and is equipped with the same
same parts as the Gr. 2 factory version| Cypriot driver
driver Dimi Mavropoulos made a name for himself at its wheel in the early
1980s, including 2 second-place finishes at the European Championship
Rally Cyprus in the European Championship in 1981 and 1982.
with his initials is still in the car!
In 1985, it was acquired by the Silverstone-based Rally School
Silverstone-based Rally School for promotion and a few
4 years later, a Swiss enthusiast took possession of the car
and orchestrated a complete restoration of the car, opting for a
white livery to match that of the factory team.
"In the early 2010s, the ATT 790T reappeared in the Rhône-Alpes region.
the Rhône-Alpes region, and its current owner again
the car again in accordance with its Gr. 2 homologation sheet, and it was also
also when the car switched to left-hand drive.
left-hand drive| from 2017, its second French owner undertook
undertakes extensive mechanical work, including a complete overhaul
engine and braking system.
Under the hood is the Lotus twin-shaft engine
2.2 l16-valve engine developing around 200 hp| dry sump
short ZF gearbox, reinforced Salisbury rear axle and twin
Dell'Orto 45 carburetors, this car leaves nothing to chance.
At the wheel, we discovered a highly efficient car,
healthy and playful, its handling is childlike and its 4-cylinder
roars with every acceleration, a pure delight!
Our Sunbeam Lotus still bears its original registration
(ATT 790T) and its period livery, and is accompanied by an
history file and its PTH valid until
2025 (currently being renewed)| an iconic model
World Rally Champion in 1981, this handsome, award-winning
your best ticket to the most prestigious historic rallies.
the most prestigious historic rallies.
Our example was built by Talbot's competition department in
Coventry from factory cars to the specifications of Toivonen's,
and is fitted with the same parts as the factory Gr. 2 version|
Cypriot driver Dimi Mavropoulos distinguished himself at the
wheel of this car in the early 1980s, including 2 second places
in the Cyprus Rally in the European Championship in 1981 and
1982: his steering wheel bearing his initials is still in the car!
In 1985, the car was acquired by the Silverstone-based Rally
School for promotional and rally purposes| 4 years later, a Swiss
enthusiast took possession of it and orchestrated a complete
restoration of the car, opting for a white livery in keeping with
that of the factory team.
In the early 2010s, ATT 790T reappeared in the Rhône-Alpes
region, where its current owner once again restored the car in
accordance with its Gr. 2 homologation sheet, and it was also
at this time that the car switched to left-hand drive| from 2017,
its second French owner undertook extensive mechanical work,
including a complete overhaul of the engine and braking system.
Under the bonnet is the Lotus 2.2-litre 16-valve twin-cylinder
engine developing around 200 hp| with its dry sump, short ZF
gearbox, reinforced Salisbury rear axle and twin Dell'Orto 45
carburettors, this car leaves nothing to chance. At the wheel
we discovered a highly efficient, healthy and playful car, with a
childlike grip and a 4-cylinder that roars with every acceleration
- a pure delight!
Our Sunbeam Lotus still bears its original registration (ATT 790T)
and its period livery, and is accompanied by an extensive history
file and its HTP valid until 2025 (currently being renewed)| an
emblematic model that won the World Rally Championship in
1981, this fine example with its record of achievements is your
best ticket to the most prestigious historic rallies.
Chassis n° R4DCA8L173305
English registration
UK registration title
"European Rally Championship results
"European Rally Championship results
Our example was built by Talbot's Coventry
department of Talbot in Coventry from factory cars to the specifications of Toivonen's car.
specifications of Toivonen's car, and is equipped with the same
same parts as the Gr. 2 factory version| Cypriot driver
driver Dimi Mavropoulos made a name for himself at its wheel in the early
1980s, including 2 second-place finishes at the European Championship
Rally Cyprus in the European Championship in 1981 and 1982.
with his initials is still in the car!
In 1985, it was acquired by the Silverstone-based Rally School
Silverstone-based Rally School for promotion and a few
4 years later, a Swiss enthusiast took possession of the car
and orchestrated a complete restoration of the car, opting for a
white livery to match that of the factory team.
"In the early 2010s, the ATT 790T reappeared in the Rhône-Alpes region.
the Rhône-Alpes region, and its current owner again
the car again in accordance with its Gr. 2 homologation sheet, and it was also
also when the car switched to left-hand drive.
left-hand drive| from 2017, its second French owner undertook
undertakes extensive mechanical work, including a complete overhaul
engine and braking system.
Under the hood is the Lotus twin-shaft engine
2.2 l16-valve engine developing around 200 hp| dry sump
short ZF gearbox, reinforced Salisbury rear axle and twin
Dell'Orto 45 carburetors, this car leaves nothing to chance.
At the wheel, we discovered a highly efficient car,
healthy and playful, its handling is childlike and its 4-cylinder
roars with every acceleration, a pure delight!
Our Sunbeam Lotus still bears its original registration
(ATT 790T) and its period livery, and is accompanied by an
history file and its PTH valid until
2025 (currently being renewed)| an iconic model
World Rally Champion in 1981, this handsome, award-winning
your best ticket to the most prestigious historic rallies.
the most prestigious historic rallies.
Our example was built by Talbot's competition department in
Coventry from factory cars to the specifications of Toivonen's,
and is fitted with the same parts as the factory Gr. 2 version|
Cypriot driver Dimi Mavropoulos distinguished himself at the
wheel of this car in the early 1980s, including 2 second places
in the Cyprus Rally in the European Championship in 1981 and
1982: his steering wheel bearing his initials is still in the car!
In 1985, the car was acquired by the Silverstone-based Rally
School for promotional and rally purposes| 4 years later, a Swiss
enthusiast took possession of it and orchestrated a complete
restoration of the car, opting for a white livery in keeping with
that of the factory team.
In the early 2010s, ATT 790T reappeared in the Rhône-Alpes
region, where its current owner once again restored the car in
accordance with its Gr. 2 homologation sheet, and it was also
at this time that the car switched to left-hand drive| from 2017,
its second French owner undertook extensive mechanical work,
including a complete overhaul of the engine and braking system.
Under the bonnet is the Lotus 2.2-litre 16-valve twin-cylinder
engine developing around 200 hp| with its dry sump, short ZF
gearbox, reinforced Salisbury rear axle and twin Dell'Orto 45
carburettors, this car leaves nothing to chance. At the wheel
we discovered a highly efficient, healthy and playful car, with a
childlike grip and a 4-cylinder that roars with every acceleration
- a pure delight!
Our Sunbeam Lotus still bears its original registration (ATT 790T)
and its period livery, and is accompanied by an extensive history
file and its HTP valid until 2025 (currently being renewed)| an
emblematic model that won the World Rally Championship in
1981, this fine example with its record of achievements is your
best ticket to the most prestigious historic rallies.