Highlights
- Exceptional condition throughout
- Only five registered keepers
- Fully serviced and ready to drive
The Appeal
The Sunbeam Alpine might just be one of the most underappreciated British classic cars there is. Whilst the Alpine has a dedicated owners club and values are now rising, for many years the Alpine sat in the shadow of the then mighty MG’s. However the Alpine has sharp good looks, reliable and very tunable engines and combines this with a surprisingly refined interior that puts its rivals to shame.
This Alpine is the final MK V version and benefits from having the 1,725cc engine, which is much improved over its predecessors. Finished in white with a black hood the Alpine looks fantastic from every angle and the condition is superb throughout. The red interior feels very much of its time and with the hood down and the sun shining we can think of few better cars to take to a classics show on a lazy Sunday.
The History and Paperwork
- V5 Present and correct
- 5 former keepers
- Tax and MOT exempt
The Interior
- Finished in red with white piping
- Black carpeting presents superbly throughout
- Wood and chrome Moto-Lita steering wheel gives it that classic sportscar feel
- Polished burr dashboard looks fantastic and is in excellent condition
- Both door cards and the associated handles are all in very good condition
- The switches, dials and controls all present excellently
- The inside of the boot is in excellent condition appearing all but unused
The Exterior
- Looks fantastic finished in white with the black hood
- Superb refined 60’s styling
- All five Minilite wheels present superbly
- The brightwork is in excellent condition
- All of the light lenses, badges, windows and trim are in excellent condition
- The black hood is in brilliant condition inside and out, providing a nice tight fit
The Mechanics
- The 1,725cc engine is regarded as being the best of the units fitted to the Alpine
- All synchromesh five-speed gearbox
- Engine and engine bay present excellently
- Many components appear new
- Underside presents extremely well and has been undersealed
- As can be seen in the images the car has been fitted with a new exhaust and suspension springs
- The vendor reports that it drives exactly as it should, accelerating well, shifting smoothly and braking quick and straight
Summary
The Sunbeam Alpine was a fantastic British sports car that was eclipsed by the MG’s of the time, however they have now found a following and good examples are steadily appreciating and they don’t come much better than this. Whilst we don’t have extensive history for this Alpine it’s clear from the condition of the car that it has both been restored to a very high standard and exceptionally well cared for.
It’s in superb condition throughout, from the engine to the paintwork it looks like it could have just rolled out of the factory. Perfect for easy going driving in the sun, it's a fantastic looking British classic that's sure to bring a smile to your face.
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