Help needed...

[speedking57]

Hello Everyone,

I need help identifying the car in the attach picture. I think it's a 1926 Sunbeam Saloon but I am not very familiar with British cars so any help would be much appreciated. Please forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong place for I am new to this site also. Thanks in advance..

Doug

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Hi, Doug, and welcome to the BCF!

Hopefully, someone more knowledgeable than I will pop in here, but in the meantime, here's a link to a bunch of Sunbeam Saloon images. Looks like most of that vintage have brightwork on the grille, and a brace across the front for headlamp mounting.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sun...h4APBz4Fg&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1143&bih=929#imgrc=

Mickey

 

[speedking57]

Hi Mickey,

Thank you for taking the time to reply and the pictures too. It does look like Sunbeam don't you think? I would of thought the hood ornament would give it away. Haven't found one quite like though...


Doug

 

[Mickey Richaud]

You're welcome!

The hood ornament, along with the medallion below it may be the key. Again, stand by, as I'm sure someone else will contribute.


Mickey

 

[speedking57]

Would anyone know a good website that would have pictures of 1920's Sunbeams? Thanks.

Doug

 

[LarryK]

Have you tried a European Sunbeam Club?

 

[aeronca65t]

Ther car below is a Sunbeam 14/40 from the 1920s.

The grill and oval shaped emblem seem similar. Also, it's hard to tell, but the radiator cap area may have similar "wings" atop it. T

he headlights are located differently, but fenders sedem at least somewhat similar.

Is this a car in your family?

 

[speedking57]

Thank you both for your replies. @LarryK I could find any trace of the EuropeanSunbeam club online.

The picture is of this car also includes my great Uncle William. I thought if I could date the car I would have a better idea what year this was taken. Comparing the 2 pictures I would say the the car in my pictures is a very early 1920's Sunbeam Saloon car while your picture aeronca65t, I think is later model 1920's sunbeam saloon car. I thank you very much for taking the time to post it.

Doug