A superb and rare photo of the Bean 14 hp SUNDOWNER with Francis Birtles in 1928.  He had just completed the London to Sydney long distant attempt with his partner, P.E. Stollery. They are shown outside the Dunlop Rubber shop in Sydney, Australia.


Bean Cars was a brand of motor vehicles made in England by A Harper Sons & Bean, Ltd at factories in Dudley, Worcestershire, and Coseley, Staffordshire. The company began making cars in 1919 and diversified into light commercial vehicles in 1924. For a few years in the early 1920s Bean outsold Austin and Morris.


Bean suffered financial difficulties and the steel-maker Hadfields Limited took it over in 1926. The launch of an under-developed new model in 1928 worsened sales, and the company stopped making cars in 1929. Hadfields continued Bean commercial vehicle production as "Bean New Era" until June 1931. In 1933 Hadfield re-launched the company as Beans Industries, making components for other motor vehicle manufacturers.


This is a very nice and very rare non period photo that reflects a wonderful era of Bean‘s automotive history in a wonderful way.  This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm).  It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.







Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!


 (Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for ebay purposes only)


No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.


All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files and board backed envelopes.


 


We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.


 


After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!


 


First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the auction ends.