First time out the garage in seven years.
sunbeam, talbot, 1955, 90, starSTAR National 2009 Rally - part 2
STAR, National, Rally, 2009, chatham, dock, sunbeam, talbot, alpine, 90, 10, ten, coupe, touter, dickie, seat, josepheine, henrietta, sunroof, hood, dropheadAfter a light mechanical restoration taking several months, we finally get our Sunbeam Talbot 90 out for its first run.
sunbeam, talbot, 90, classic, car, restoration, vintage, test, driveA quick view around the engine bay as it is of the now running Sunbeam Mk3
Sunbeam Mk3, Sunbeam Mkiii, Sunbeam Talbot, Sunbeam Talbot 90, Sunbeam Talbot 80, Sunbeam, Talbot, Tynny, Rootes, Rootes Group, Classic Car, Classic Car Restoration, Car RestorationAfter being left outside for nearly twenty years and with only a new coil, plugs and some fresh juice we see if she will start...
Sunbeam Mk3, Sunbeam Mkiii, Sunbeam Talbot, Sunbeam Talbot 90, Sunbeam Talbot 80, Sunbeam, Talbot, Tynny, Rootes, Rootes Group, Classic Car, Classic Car Restoration, Car RestorationAfter a careful bit of manoeuvring Tynny finally escapes the garden and moves to the security of the newly cleared garage. Next job give her some brakes back ready for the big move
Sunbeam Mk3, Sunbeam Mkiii, Sunbeam Talbot, Sunbeam Talbot 90, Sunbeam Talbot 80, Sunbeam, Talbot, Tynny, Rootes, Rootes Group, Classic Car, Classic Car Restoration, Car RestorationThe next job after getting her running was to make sure we have a cooling system, so that when 'THE BIG MOVE' happens we don't cook the engine. I am pleased to report after a good good deal of fettling we have a good working cooling system.
Sunbeam Mk3, Sunbeam Mkiii, Sunbeam Talbot, Sunbeam Talbot 90, Sunbeam Talbot 80, Sunbeam, Talbot, Tynny, Rootes, Rootes Group, Classic Car, Classic Car Restoration, Car RestorationAfter a little run, we have success so best turn her off before she gets to hot! A well deserved 'thumbs up' I think.
Sunbeam Mk3, Sunbeam Mkiii, Sunbeam Talbot, Sunbeam Talbot 90, Sunbeam Talbot 80, Sunbeam, Talbot, Tynny, Rootes, Rootes Group, Classic Car, Classic Car Restoration, Car Restoration