Lot details Registration No: THX862F Chassis No: B395018990GTODHRO Mot Expiry: March 2007
"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 red with black vinyl upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its 1725cc four-cylinder engine, four-speed plus overdrive manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Theoretically capable of being enjoyed your round thanks to the provision of a "period hardtop" it rides on steel wheels shod with hubcaps. Said to benefit from "lots of history", this smart Alpine is offered for sale with "12 months" MOT certificate.
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