1911 Sunbeam 12/16 HP in Christchurch Motor Workshop, New Zealand c.1913

A rare view inside an early Christchurch motor workshop, showing a 1911 Sunbeam 12/16 horsepower car undergoing service around 1913. Surrounded by mechanics, tools, and other early motor vehicles, the photograph captures the hands-on craftsmanship of the pioneering motoring era.

The Sunbeam, built by the British firm Sunbeam Motor Car Company, was known for its quality engineering and reliability. The workshop setting — with belt-driven machinery, timber beams, and brick walls — offers a vivid snapshot of how early automobiles were maintained before the rise of modern garages.

A strong historical image illustrating the transition to motor transport in early 20th-century New Zealand.

Digital download: Suitable for up to A5/A6 (7x5) printing 

Image reflects real-life scenes from the period.

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