1963 Sunbeam

A rare Series III example of the stylish Sunbeam Alpine, finished in a vibrant colour scheme. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 1,592cc inline-four, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. This example is currently unregistered, and is believed to be unmodified throughout. The Sunbeam Alpine was produced by the Rootes Group from 1953 to 1955 and then again from 1959 to 1968, and was initially developed for a one-off rally car by Bournemouth Sunbeam-Talbot dealer George Hartnell. This Series III example is finished in red with a white roof over a black cabin. It rides on a set of 13-inch wheels with a red rim, shod with whitewall tyres. The cabin is fitted with two wind-down windows, a set of Smiths gauges, and an aftermarket radio and CD player with auxiliary input. Accompanying the car is the owner’s book pack, various paperwork, and a spare wheel. The paintwork is reported to be in good condition, save for small chips and blemishes on the front end and around the car, flaking paint in a couple of the wheel arches, and a little fading on one of the right-hand side panels. Inside, there are blemishes on the driver’s seat outer bolster, and general aging and ‘wear and tear’ visible throughout. The leather around the instrument cluster appears to be coming away, and the plastic trim on the dashboard is cracked. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. This is a vibrant example of the lesser-seen Sunbeam Alpine, equipped with the larger 1,592cc engine as well as a desirable manual gearbox. Offered for sale in reportedly sound mechanical health and said by the seller to be unmodified throughout, it would make a natural addition to a wider collection of British classics as well as a characterful and eye-catching weekend steer or car show companion. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.