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Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker makes Pebble Beach Post Restoration Debut

15th August 2026

The World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp is to make its post-restoration debut at Pebble Beach Concours d‘Elegance tomorrow (Sunday 16th August). The car will be on display and started up at the prestigious automotive gathering where it will headline the Special Curated Class at the 75th anniversary event. The legendary vehicle was restored by the workshop team of the National Motor … [Read more...]

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