Lot details Registration No: JZC 177 Chassis No: 9150033 Mot Expiry: None
"In the Alpine the needs of the sporting motorist with a young family are met. It is attractive, safe and unquestionably fast in spite of the emphasis put on long distance comfort. The world's markets are overdue such a car". (Autocar 1959)
Introduced in 1959, the Sunbeam Alpine was a natural rival to cars such as the MGA and Triumph TR3. Built around a steel monocoque, it featured independent coil-sprung front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and disc / drum brakes. An attractive design, its lines were predominantly the responsibility of Kenneth Howes. Swindon born, this former employee of Ford' Detroit Styling Centre had also been schooled under Raymond Loewy. As such, the Alpine's 'micro Thunderbird' profile was perhaps little coincidence.
Finished in green with black upholstery, this particular example is variously rated by the vendor as being in fair (paintwork, bodywork and interior), good (chassis, electrical equipment and wheels/tyres) or very good (engine and gearbox) condition. Currently fitted with a Holbay 1725cc engine fed by twin Weber carburetors (in place of the more anemic standard 1600cc unit), it is said to have been "perfectly reliable finishing four Circuit of Ireland retro rallies". Benefiting from overdrive on its four-speed manual gearbox, this 'hotted-up' Alpine is offered for sale complete with hardtop.
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