VINTAGE 1961 SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIES II Convertible/Hardtop Great For Restoration

  I was not going to relist this car again but a few of the "make offers" were VERY close to the "accepting" price. I have lowered the BIN price so that maybe the car does not get stripped and parted.

  It would not take a small fortune to bring this 1961 Sunbeam back to life from sports car history. It was previously owned for decades by a Sunbeam lover whom then sold it and then it was put into storage.
  I personally wasn't too familiar with these rare cars and did my own research about this type of car and its history and found out that this car was built in 1961. Have even found the correct week and plant it was built in. according to a reputable website and the VIN is stamped into the body panel on the right side up until February of 1962. On this car. it is stamped where it's supposed to be. This car also has an aluminum plate with the VIN also stamped in it on the driver side and it is also where it is supposed to be. It matches the number stamped on the right side and it also has the export codes to America. as well as paint code #19 which is called "Moonstone". This color appears to be an off white color because when I patiently wire brushed the paint off the panel area looking for the VIN. even though the car is white now. there is a different color of white under it. There is a small oval plate as well. known as the body number plate. I have been questioned about the plates and there are two original plates where they belong. I would also like to point out this car is not a butcher shop special with various parts from more than one year model Alpine or Series. This is an original whole car with a couple of parts missing. Before I bought this car. I had the VIN searched by a title company I have used over ten years researching vintage cars I have purchased for my salvage yard. This car is not on some stolen vehicle list or ancient claims list. given up in a search years ago by an insurance company. This is a legal legit car with proper documentation. Because of  scammers. I reserve the right to withhold the full VIN until the car is sold. If you are skeptical. don't bid.
   There is a fairly new top on the car. meaning no wear. However. as one knows. a convertible should NEVER be stored with the top down for a long time. A critter got to the "new" top so that was a waste of time and money by its previous owner.
  When I picked up the car. it had the aluminum hard top on it. There is also a lexan rear glass. It is not in the roof shell but it is in the car. along with the stainless trim and the correct and desired weatherstrip. The roof top has no headliner. but the bows for it are there. The top has two mounting pins that fit into guides on the body and two latches with good chrome that fit two latches on the windshield. All of this is intact and working. The convertible top was in the storage area behind the front seats and I emptied the loose parts and lifted it up and out. It secures as the hardtop does with all the original latches as well. There are some folding panels behind the seat the hide the convertible top and all three of them are attached and working. There is some new rubber weatherstripping. some new black carpet and other pieces of the interior. Also included are a NICE pair of metal cantrails the convertible top attaches to. above the roll up door windows. One of the vinyl  pads looks like the old floor pad under the folded top and looks like the original. From what I can tell. all of the interior is there. The front floor pans(which have been decently replaced) around the seats. in the trunk. and including where the battery goes. all look good and no rotted area.   There is a console included which is loose in the car.
  I listed this car originally in error of some items but after further research. including the hood prop location. and the vertical frames on the front edges of the doors. have corrected this description. I have learned a GREAT deal since listing this car and have went to extremes to make sure it is accurate.  
 Looking at the dash. the key is in the ignition. as are all the dash components. An aftermarket gauge is on the left side of the steering wheel. The floor shifter is intact as the engine and transmission are in the car. The front grille is not in the front of the car attached to the body. but it IS included and in the front seat area. The grille is good and straight and certainly re-chromeable.
  These cars were built with a "3 main" engine but this car has what's known as a "5 main" engine from a later model car. I have not looked for any numbers on it but I will. if anybody asks. The motor has two carbs that look intact with air cleaners. The engine appears complete. It does not run but it is not stuck or locked up either. I said the car was 99% complete because the one thing for sure missing is the radiator. which was stolen years ago. The transmission IS a confirmed O-Drive according to further research. I know nothing more than that about the drive train but would be happy to try to answer any questions on the running gear. The shocks have been upgraded to tubular type but I have the original swinging type.
 The car has the optional wire wheels including the spare. All four ground tires are aired up with dependable tire condition for transport and making it an easy roller to load. Under the spare. the gas tank area. including the tank is very clean and the tank tank appears to be useable. The gas cap is ORIGINAL. not a re-pop. The bumpers are intact and are certainly re-chromeable. The windshield and trim are intact and the actual glass itself is good. Both doors have the glass in them. They roll up and down as well. There is some damage on the right front fender and one headlight door that appears recent. The metal under the paint was not rusted. This is minor damage as shown and an easy fix. The two doors are pretty solid with the left door having some minor damage. another easy fix. Under the door glasses. the bottom seams of the doors are very solid with just minor repair of surface rust needed. The hood and trunk lid both are very good for their age as well. I have looked under the body at the pans and the typical surface rust was undercoated. The biggest task for a proper restoration is going to be to clean that mess off. but there are no huge holes or panels that need replacing. Over all. the body and structure of the car. I would rate VERY good and certainly in acceptable and restorable condition. This car is TOO good to consider parting out. however. after personally being decades in the used parts business. I know the parts on this car are WELL worth the bid price. There are a lot parts the "Tiger" people would love to have.
  This car deserves to be restored by a true Sunbeam lover as I do not have the time or facility to do so. I hope some one does just that with this car that is priced very reasonable for its condition. The future cost to restore this car has also been considered this would be a well investment into sports car history.    Transportation and shipping is the responsibly of the buyer. However. I will certainly assist in loading of the seller's prearranged transportation. I will also deliver within a reasonable distance. even to a shipping port. for a very reasonable fee to cover fuel and expenses. I did this for a Swedish buyer of a Ford Sunliner and he was very happy with the transaction. as stated so on my feedback. The vehicle must be paid for in full before leaving and this includes any transportation arrangements. Thanks for looking.
I have re-listed this vehicle but if it doesn't sell. and I really hate to do it. I will do as I did with over a thousand other vehicles from my vintage salvage yard since 1998. Take some parts off of it and crush it. and that WOULD be a sin.
  A $500. 00 DEPOSIT MUST BE MADE IMMEDIATELY UPON PURCHASE. AT AUCTION'S END OR IF PURCHASED ON A BUY IT NOW. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS. PAY PAL IS ACCEPTED FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT AS WELL AS FULL PURCHASE PRICE. CASH IN PERSON OKAY OF FINAL PAYMENT IF THE BUYER CHOOSES TO PICK IT UP. CERTIFIED CHECKS MUST BE CLEARED FIRST. NO PERSONAL CHECKS.

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