CLASSIC 1961 SUNBEAM RAPIER SERIES 3 CONVERTIBLE, FULL MOT, RETIREMENT SALE.

KEN PEARSON CAR CONSULTANT OFFERS THIS VERY COLLECTABLE RAPIER SERIES 3 CONVERTIBLE ON BEHALF OF THE PRIVATE COLLECTOR WHO IS THE REGISTERED KEEPER ON THE V5C CERTIFICATE. THE OWNER IS GRADUALLY REDUCING HIS COLLECTION OF CLASSIC CARS OF WHICH I HAVE SOLD SEVERAL. AS A YOUNG SALESMAN AT A ROOTES DEALERSHIP I WAS DRIVING AND SELLING THESE CARS WHEN THEY WERE CURRENT AND WERE VERY WELL REGARDED BY THE ENTHUSIAST.
SPECIFICATION
TWO DOOR CONVERTIBLE WITH 4 SEATS. DISAPPEARING HOOD. FRONT AND REAR WIND UP WINDOWS. PAINTED IN MOONSTONE WITH BLUE FLASH AND BLUE TRIM. CHASSIS NUMBER B 3015076/OD/HCO.
1494 cc 4 CYLINDER PETROL ENGINE. TWIN ZENITH CARBS. 78 BHP. 93 MPH (AUTOCAR). ENGINE NUMBER B 3015076/OD/HCO. FOUR SPEED GEARBOX WITH LAYCOCK OVERDRIVE ON THIRD AND 4TH GEARS.
CONDITION GUIDE
ACCORDING TO THE FIRST MOT CERTIFICATE IN THE HISTORY FILE THE RAPIER HAS ONLY TRAVELLED 200 MILES IN THE LAST 20 YEARS. THE OVERALL CONDITION  OF THE CAR INDICATES THAT FULL RESTORATION HAS NEVER BEEN CARRIED OUT. REMAINING ORIGINAL AND NICELY PATINATED. THE NEXT OWNER MAY WISH TO CARRY OUT PAINT WORK OR RUN AS IS. (OILY RAG?)
PRIOR TO SALE THE RAPIER WAS MOT TESTED AND RE-COMMISSIONED BY WELL KNOWN RESTORER SHAKESPEARE GARAGE OF BUXTON. IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS THE CLUTCH. EXHAUST SYSTEM. HOSES AND FUEL PUMP HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PARTS INVOICES ON FILE. THIS MONTH THE CARBURETTORS HAVE BEEN OVERHAULED BY SPECIALISTS. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN 20 MILES TO ME BY THE GARAGE WITH NO FAULTS REPORTED.
I HAVE CARRIED OUT A FURTHER ROAD TEST AND WAS VERY IMPRESSED BY THE STRONG PERFORMANCE. EASE OF DRIVING AND ROAD MANNERS. CERTAINLY A VERY USEABLE CAR AND QUICK ENOUGH FOR MODERN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND AMMETER SHOW CORRECT READINGS.
BODYUNDER THE BONNET THE FRONT WING FLANGES ARE UNTIDY. THE PASSENGER DOOR LOWER TRAILING EDGE IS NOT A PERFECT FIT TO THE REAR WING BUT NOT OBTRUSIVE. THE MAGNET TEST ON ALL PANELS DOES NOT SHOW ANY OBVIOUS FILLER. THERE ARE NO BODY ISSUES ON THE MOT TEST ADVISORIES.
PAINT HAS HAD LOCAL REPAIRS AND WHILST BEING TIDY WOULD BENEFIT FROM A QUALITY REPAINT. THE CHROME IS ONLY IN AVERAGE CONDITION BUT SERVICEABLE.
SEATS. HOOD AND TRIM ARE TIDY BUT PATINATED. A NEW. BOXED HOOD IS INCLUDED WITH THE CAR.
THE RADIAL TYRES SHOW 8MM FRONT AND 7MM REAR TREAD REMAINING. SPARE IS AN OLD CINTURATO. JACK AND WHEEL BRACE PRESENT.
ORIGINAL OWNERS HANDBOOK AND ALPINE LTD. PARTS CATALOGUE. SEVERAL OWNERS CLUB MAGAZINES INCLUDED.
SEVERAL OLD MOT CERTIFICATES. RECENT INVOICES AND CURRENT OWNERS SALE INVOICE FOR £8500 INCLUDED.
CONDITIONS OF SALE-PLEASE READ.
THIS CAR IS OFFERED FOR AUCTION ON BEHALF OF THE PRIVATE OWNER. A SALE INVOICE WILL BE ISSUED IN HIS NAME AND ALL PROCEEDS FORWARDED TO HIM.
THE RAPIER HAS BEEN FRESHLY MOT TESTED WITH NO STRUCTURAL ISSUES REPORTED. BIDDERS SHOULD VIEW THE CAR AND CHECK THAT IT MEETS THEIR REQUIREMENTS. I DO NOT DO HAGGLING OR SURPRISES ON COLLECTION. PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK.
OVERSEAS BUYERS ARE WELCOME. IF YOU CANNOT VIEW PLEASE CALL ME BEFORE BIDDING TO CONFIRM THE DESCRIPTION.  I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE EXPORT PROCESS. (44 1335 350499). OR 07716 123788 MOBILE.
FOR EASE OF VIEWING AND COLLECTION THE SUNBEAM IS WITH ME NEAR ASHBOURNE DERBYSHIRE. DE6. PLEASE CALL ME ON 01335 350499 OR 07716 123788 MOBILE. I HAVE TRIED TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION BUT WELCOME CALLS BETWEEN 9AM AND 9PM. NO TEXTS). VIEWING IS NOT POSSIBLE BEFORE 5PM THIS SATURDAY MARCH 1ST.
THE BUYER SHOULD COLLECT AND PAY FOR THE CAR WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BY CASH. BANKERS DRAFT/BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE ON COLLECTION OR BANK TRANSFER TO THE OWNER BEFORE OR ON COLLECTION USING A LOCAL BRANCH OF YOU BANK.
I CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS.
THE ROAD TAX HAS JUST EXPIRED. THE CAR CAN BE TAXED LOCALLY ON YOUR CERTIFICATE OR MY TRADE POLICY ON COLLECTIONOR I CAN DELIVER BY TRAILER AT THE BUYERS EXPENSE.
THE RAPIER IS OFFERED FOR AUCTION WITH A MODEST RESERVE. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO END THE LISTING EARLY. THERE IS NO BUY IT NOW PRICE AS IT IS DIFFICULT TO FORECAST THE FINAL VALUE OF THIS CLASSIC ICON OF THE SIXTIES. YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE. THE OWNER HAS CANCELLED HIS INSURANCE SO THE CAR MUST BE SOLD.
GOOD LUCK WITH THE BIDDING.
KEN PEARSON-CONNECTING PEOPLE AND MOTORCARS FOR OVER 50 YEARS. SPECIALIST IN MANAGED PRIVATE SALES.

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