Unmolested original vehicle

Rare 1954 Sunbeam  Alpine MK1 with only 13. 00 original miles!

Sunbean – Talbot commissioned industrial designer Raymond Lower. credited with the design of the coke bottle. Shell Oil logo. and the Studebaker Avanti. to design a new rally car.

In 1953 Sunbean – Talbot introduced the sporty Alpine roadster to complement its existing model 90 saloon and drop head coupes.   Utilizing the same reliable 2. 67 cc inline four-cylinder power plant with greater compression and horsepower. the British Alpine's design was simple beautiful;  featuring a louvered hood. doors without outside handles. and a leather interior with bucket seats that removed for comfortable seating at picnics. and other outdoor events.   All of these stylish components imparted and obvious grand touring. downright sporty character.

The Alpines were hand built by Thrupp & Maberly coach builders. established in 1760. whom produced a range of superb bodies for up-market British and European marques. including Rolls Royce. Bentley and Daimler.   Alpines were only in production for 3 years.

from 1953 to 1955. with only 3000 Alpines produced.   It is estimated that less than 200 remain in existence today.

I purchased this Sunbeam Alpine in October 1988 from the original owner's family.   The car has remained in the same city since new.   The original owner passed away in 1965 and the car was stored in a dry garage for over 20 years.   When I purchased the vehicle it had only 10. 00 original miles on it which was documented and notarized by the original owner's granddaughter.   The vehicle is one of the most unmolested. original vehicles on the market.   Rubber has been replaced ( tires. I still have the original tires and battery ). hoses. newer happich cloth convertible top. brake shoes relined and brake master and wheel cylinders have new seals.

The vehicle needs new leather interior and paint job. minor re-chroming.   It has a small amount of rust below the driver's door.   As it was in the Wright Patterson Rally Team it has minor bumps on the bumpers. paint touch up and minor scratches.   Runs and drives GREAT!  It comes with the original set of Whitworth tools. jack. toneau cover and side curtains.   The original spare tire looks new.   It has one minor mechanical flaw; a click in reverse and granny gear which I was told was a chipped tooth in the transmission.   Although I am reluctant to sell “my baby” I have only driven it 3800 miles in the 26 years I have owned the car.   Car remains garaged and I need the space. so I must part with “my baby”.   Questions or concerns you may contact me at 937-925-0366     local pickup only. paypal

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