Beschreibung
Lot 1001
1968 Sunbeam Rapier Fastback
Reg. no. TGC 673F
Chassis no. B the details below
Engine no. BW HHO
Mileage: 83, 000
Transmission: Automatic
The Rapier Fastback was first introduced in 1967 as part of the Rootes Arrow range and ran up until 1976. Based on the Hillman Hunter estate platform, the car was fitted with a 4-cylinder 1, 725cc engine. This car was registered in 1968 and boasts the rare optional Borg-Warner automatic transmission.
With its current owners since 2015, this Rapier has been used by father and son to attend local shows and events but has also been reliable enough to use as a daily driver in the summer months. The fantastic factory colour was professionally re-applied around eight years ago and as a result, the paintwork is in very good condition. The black interior is also in good order with just some minor wear. The sale includes a folder of history including a parts manual, a receipt for the paint, a current V5, and even parts receipts from as early as 1968 amongst other paperwork. The car is said to run and drive well and cruises the local Cotswold lanes with ease.
The owner does report that upon putting the car into park mode the revs do rise a little more than they should and the window mechanism on the driver side is faulty. There is also a minor oil leak from one of the head side covers that should easily be solved with a fresh gasket.
Estimate: £4, 000 – 4, 500
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on October 15th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. A fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be left with the auctioneer, made online, by telephone or live in person. All lots are subject to commission.
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