Ep 6. Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

In season 7 episode 6 of Car SOS, the team sets their sights on restoring a classic Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. This treasure of a car was hot off the production line back in the 1980s and immediately scooped up by car enthusiasts for its racing potential. Today, it's a rare site on the roads and a piece of automotive history that the Car SOS team is eager to bring back to life.

The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus was a collaboration between Talbot and Lotus, resulting in a car that was sleek, powerful, and top-of-the-line. The car boasted a 2.2-liter engine capable of producing 150 horsepower and could go from 0 to 60 in just over 8 seconds. With its unique body style and smooth handling, the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus quickly became a favorite among car rally drivers and enthusiasts alike.

The version of the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus that the Car SOS team is working on has seen better days. It's been sitting in a garage for decades and is in desperate need of some TLC. The car's owner, John, inherited the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus from his late brother, who was an avid car collector. However, John never had the means or the expertise to restore the car, and it's been sitting neglected for years.

The Car SOS team steps in to bring John's prized possession back to life. They start by assessing the damage, seeing what parts are salvageable and what needs to be replaced. They find that the car has been ill-used over the years and is in much worse condition than they anticipated. The restoration project looks to be a massive undertaking, but the Car SOS team is up for the challenge.

As they work on the car, the team is amazed at the craftsmanship and detail that went into designing the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. They marvel at everything from the engine to the steering wheel, and note the many unique features that differentiate it from other cars of its era. The team is impressed by the passion and skill that it took to create such a beautiful vehicle, and vow to do it justice.

The restoration of the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus takes the Car SOS team on a journey back to the early days of automotive racing. They learn about the history of the car, its significance to collectors and enthusiasts, and the impact it had on the racing world. They speak to experts in the field, poring over manuals and diagrams to ensure that no detail goes overlooked. The team is determined to make the car as authentic and true to the original as possible, while still making it safe and roadworthy.

As the restoration progresses, the team encounters several obstacles. They face difficulties finding parts that are no longer made and need to fabricate certain pieces themselves. They also run into unexpected complications with the car's inner workings, which require more extensive repairs. However, the Car SOS team perseveres, determined to restore the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus to its former glory.

In the end, the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus is transformed from a neglected and forgotten relic to a stunning masterpiece. The Car SOS team successfully brings the car back to life, giving it a new lease on life and doing justice to its significant automotive history. John is thrilled to have his beloved Talbot Sunbeam Lotus restored to its former glory, and the Car SOS team is proud to have brought another beautiful car back to the road.