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CHRYSLER SUNBEAM Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 170 CHRYSLER SUNBEAMs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 171 in 2022 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5 (3.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 68% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the CHRYSLER SUNBEAM is rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (170 in the latest data).
Rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the SUNBEAM
The Chrysler Sunbeam is a small supermini three-door hatchback manufactured by Chrysler Europe at the former Rootes Group factory in Linwood, Scotland, from 1977 to 1981. After the takeover of Chrysler's European operations by PSA, the model was renamed Talbot Sunbeam and continued in production until 1981. A Talbot Sunbeam Lotus version was successful in rallying and won the World Rally Championship manufacturers' title for Talbot in 1981.
CHRYSLER SUNBEAM — questions & answers
How many CHRYSLER SUNBEAM are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 170 CHRYSLER SUNBEAM were still registered in the UK — 55 licensed and on the road, plus 115 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CHRYSLER SUNBEAM rare?
The CHRYSLER SUNBEAM is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (170), making it rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the CHRYSLER SUNBEAM increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CHRYSLER SUNBEAM on UK roads rose by 5 (3.0%).
What fuel do most CHRYSLER SUNBEAM use?
Most CHRYSLER SUNBEAM run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the CHRYSLER SUNBEAM peak?
The CHRYSLER SUNBEAM peaked at 171 registered in 2022 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.