In the world of early 20th-century racing, the 1914 Sunbeam Tourist Trophy (TT) stands as a testament to innovation and engineering prowess. The Sunbeam Motor Car Company had already catapulted into the forefront of automotive racing under the brilliant and ambitious chief designer, Louis Coatalen. The Sunbeam racing team achieved remarkable success at venues like Brooklands and, in 1912, the marque secured the first three positions in the Coupe de l’Auto. At the 1912 French Grand Prix, Sunbeam claimed 3rd, 4th, and 5th places, competing against cars with significantly larger engine capacities. These victories marked the first continental triumph for a British manufacturer in a decade, solidifying Sunbeam’s status as the premier British motor racing team.
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