Support
The Sunbeam, Talbot Darracq Register has membership with about 250 Sunbeams, there are probably another 200+ outside the register. A comprehensive forum contains archive copies of all STD Register journals published since 1950 and Newsletters since 2003. It also provided access to experts who o answer technical questions and help those doing their own maintenance and restoration.
A printed maintenance manual is available along with digital copies of period owner's manuals, spare parts lists, sales catalogues, road tests and engineering drawings.
The register funds cooperative production of limited batches of critical spares from time to time, specialist restorers occasionally manufacture parts on their own initiative. This means that most parts needed in general running are available. The excellent materials used mean that re-manufacture or repair is generally possible on failed components. Enthusiasts today build cars from bare chassis, gathering parts from wherever they can, with some success.
The register runs local monthly meeting across the UK and a limited number of events each year.
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