History of Sunbeam

This month’s featured Web site is devoted to the long and rich history of the Sunbeam marque. Founded as early as 1899, Sunbeam racecars have enjoyed numerous racing, Land Speed Record and commerical successes.

This Australian site is one of the most comprehensive we’ve seen and provides a wealth of history and information on this historic marque. Features of this site include: an extensive, detailed history of Sunbeam from 1899 to 1981; a complete list of all Sunbeam models with brief descriptions and photos/drawings; a list of Rootes-related clubs and organizations from around the globe with contact information; a calendar of upcoming Rootes and Sunbeam events; links with other Sunbeam-oriented sites; a fascinating photo tour of over half a dozen Sunbeam factories dating back to the turn of the century; and a photo gallery featuring period and modern photos of selected race and street models. Definitly a well made and informative site for the Sunbeam enthusiast.