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- 1980 Talbot Lotus Sunbeam ex-Works Rally Car
1980 Talbot Lotus Sunbeam ex-Works Rally Car
Lot Number: 393
1980 Talbot Lotus Sunbeam ex-Works Rally Car
The very last car driven competitively by the late, great Russell Brookes...
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 31st July, 2020 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
KKV 394V
SUMMARY
The very last car driven competitively by the late, great Russell Brookes...
DESCRIPTION
- One of four cars entered by Talbot to win the 1981 World Rally Championship
- Driven by Russell Brookes and Mike Broad in the 1981 Lombard RAC
- Used regularly since 2007 by Russell in many Historic events since he retired in 1992 and in his last ever competitive appearance, the Halloween Historic Stages Rally 2010
- Regularly seen at Demo Events; Raceretro, Rally Show, Goodwood FOS, Rally Day, Rallylegends San Marino, Deju Vu Killarney and Ulster
- Driven competitively during the last 15 years by various upcoming drivers as well as Russell and Louise Aitken-Walker during feature events
- Original running gear, engine, gearbox and axle. Shocks and brakes are all period, with some original parts. All maintained on a regular basis with no expense spared.
- Currently, the car is in full Rally Specification, all in date, and has an MSA Passport. Many of the original parts have been kept and are available with the car
Sadly, British Rally legend Russell Brookes passed away late in 2019 at the age of 74. Russell, the Double British Rally Champion, 1974 Welsh Rally Champion and 1989 Irish Tarmac Rally Champion driver will forever be associated with his
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 393
- Make
- TALBOT
- Model
- LOTUS SUNBEAM
- Registration Number
- KKV 394V
- Chassis Number
- R4DCN9L172417
- Body Colour
- White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
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