1948 Sunbeam Talbot 90

Inspired by this post to go hunting my local CL for “barn” (as in “barn find,” if that doesn’t go without saying). And up came this gem:

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It’s a cool looking car that has some 50's cues, sweeping curved fenders which I always like, and then, upon closer inspection:

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Yep, suicide doors. Also, what is that little thing sticking out of the B pillar there? Turn indicator?

Anyway, it looks to be dripping with character and P A T I N A and also fits in with my desire to have something rare-but-not-expensive-rare.

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What do you think, $5,000 for this thing? If it’s not all rust underneath, I’d call that a good price. I’d love to get this thing back into functioning condition. It looks pretty complete, for such a thing. It even has a parts catalog! Because I’m sure you can order those on sunbeamtalbot.com!

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But that sunroof will never work right again. Or it will never *not* leak. Or both.

A quick search leads me to believe these are pretty good cars: