La Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, c’est un peu l’OVNI génial de la fin des années 70 : une petite caisse très simple à la base, transformée en vraie arme grâce à Lotus, et devenue… championne du monde des constructeurs en rallye en 1981.
Notre exemplaire sort de la collection d’un amateur particulièrement méticuleux, qui, durant dix ans, n’a eu de cesse de l’entretenir et de l’améliorer. Cette Talbot est accompagnée d’un dossier complet (53 factures, 98 pages) ainsi que de toute sa littérature de bord d’origine.
Elle est prête à prendre la route l’esprit tranquille (que l'esprit) en répondant aux attentes du plus pointu des amateurs. Son châssis parfait, sa ligne d’échappement inox, sa suspension, ses radiateurs huile et eau racing alu, son allumage neuf, son pont autobloquant, ses pneus neufs etc. y contribuent. Il n’y a absolument aucune intervention à prévoir, à son volant votre condition physique sera entretenue.
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27-09-2010 66,126 km: technical inspection
11-10-2011: timing belt steering tie-rod ends: €145
05-12-2011 67,023 km: technical inspection
23-01-2012: complete clutch: €377.78
27-01-2012: front & rear brake discs set: €223.27
30-01-2012: wheel bearings (4): €108.60
02-02-2012: engine mount Dellorto diaphragm needle valve: €303.15
15-02-2012: limited-slip differential: €1,274.13
16-02-2012: master cylinder: €166.02
23-02-2012: racing brake pads (front & rear): €372.66
27-02-2012: ultrasonic cleaning of twin-choke carburettors: €59.80
27-02-2012: Talbot Lotus suspension kit (gas adjustment): €1,583.16
29-02-2012: 5L 15W40 oil: €59.96
01-03-2012: rear & front axle bearings steering flex coupling: €182.43
05-03-2012: gaskets: €2.27
15-03-2012: Talbot Sunbeam Lotus suspension kit: €422.59
07-06-2012: exhaust manifold stainless-steel exhaust system: €1,500
11-06-2012: 4 Compomotive wheels (Talbot Sunbeam Lotus): €1,387.34
31-12-2012: pistons rings con-rod bearings timing kit: €2,073.90
21-01-2013: racing aluminium radiator (Talbot Sunbeam Lotus): €783.39
01-02-2013: thermostat cylinder head skim valve guides: €289.95
21-02-2013: connecting rods water pump: €961.15
10-05-2013: fuse box fuses: €426.60
Total: €12,778.12 in parts (excluding labour)20-11-2013 71,663 km: technical inspection
19-05-2015 73,103 km: technical inspection
30-10-2015: filters and switch: €49.09
12-12-2015: windscreen: €705.27
28-06-2016: Compomotive wheel + 1 tyre: €394.40
16-12-2016: timing belt: €33.48
18-12-2016: Motul Competition 15W50 (5L): €121.80
15-05-2017 73,894 km: timing belt service plugs brake fluid filters: €386.71
17-05-2017 73,907 km: technical inspection
18-12-2017: rally fire extinguisher: €36
13-01-2018 73,980 km: differential oil change + Dinitrol: €300
24-05-2019 74,990 km: oil service filters brake fluid flush spark plugs: €439.69
25-05-2019 74,993 km: technical inspection
06-06-2019: rear badges refurbished: €480
17-06-2019 75,075 km: carburettor synchronization: €78
25-07-2019 75,161 km: vehicle appraisal/inspection: €180
24-10-2019: oil cap rocker cover gasket timing belt cover: €152.80
04-12-2019 75,200 km: replacement cam cover gaskets: €136.50
15-06-2020 75,208 km: distributor removal, caps and contacts: €241.61
11-10-2020: 14Ah TPPL AGM battery: €107.92
14-05-2021 75,325 km: technical inspection
13-12-2021 75,350 km: Body treatment: €360
05-01-2021: filters, timing belt, auxiliary belt
05-05-2022 75,428 km: timing belt, oil service, filters, coolant: €689.53
19-05-2023 75,508 km: technical inspection
06-07-2023: water pump: €263.14
29-08-2023 75,925 km: water pump replacement: €225.01
01-07-2024: battery: €283.02
18-08-2025 75,578 km: technical inspection
23-09-2025 75,600 km: service, rear bearings: €810.59
The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus is a bit of a brilliant UFO from the late ’70s: a small, simple car at its core, transformed into a true weapon thanks to Lotusand crowned 1981 World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ Champion.
Our example comes from the collection of a particularly meticulous enthusiast who, over the past ten years, has continuously maintained and upgraded the car. It is accompanied by a complete file (53 invoices, 98 pages) as well as all of its original onboard literature. The total amount of invoicesmostly parts excluding labourcomes to
€19,225.
It’s ready to hit the road with complete peace of mind and will meet the expectations of even the most discerning enthusiasts. Its flawless chassis, stainless-steel exhaust system, suspension, racing aluminium oil and water radiators, fresh ignition, limited-slip differential, brand-new tyres, and more all contribute to that. Absolutely nothing needs doingbehind the wheel, it’s your fitness that will get the workout.
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