Poor man's Bentley ?

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David Porter reports about his restored car: "I purchased this Sunbeam 20/9 some 12 years ago. The car was on the road and went well. But was tired, the chassis was fractured near the gearbox, it would easily oil up the plugs, and was generally in need of a complete rebuild the majority of which was doen in my workshop. Over a period of 18 months a new aluminium over ash body was constructed, the engine was rebuilt, and the rear axle was overhauled with a 3.54 range rover crown wheel & pinion conversion. The car had previously been fitted with twin SU carbs, and close ratio gears. My Beam has made trouble free trips to Le Mans and Angouleme, cruises at 70 mph pulling 2900 rpm, it is extremely comfortable with its bucket seats,and can comfortably cope with 400mls of motorway cruising per day at 70 mph,the only downside is the petrol consumption which is a consistant 18 mpg, I call it my Poor Mans Bentley! 

(editor: well David, we think you do short to yourselves. You have a highly, desirable, powerfull and refined vintage sports tourer in superior condition. We woudn't be surprised if some Bentley owners deeply envy your position!)            
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