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1966' Sunbeam Alpine
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£8,000Published 8 September 2025ID: ZXpweC
- Derbyshire
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Information from the owner
Body: Sports Car
Age: 59 years
Exterior color: Green
Electronics: Parking Assist Rear
Seller's comments about 1966' Sunbeam Alpine
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 14th October from 12pm
Auction: Wed 15th October from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1966 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
Estimate
£8, 000 - £10, 000
Registration No: TRX 76D
Chassis No: Bthe details below
MOT: Exempt
Subject to a complete engine refresh in current ownership
Originally exported to California before being repatriated in 1991, where it was converted to right hand drive as part of a total restoration
Winner of the Best Sports car and Best Sunbeam Alpine in the Scottish Rootes Show in 2006 and 2008 respectively
Repainted in 2004 to a tasteful British Racing Green over a Black leather interior
Comes with a large history file including several invoices for previous work done, and a current Swansea V5C
"In the Alpine the needs of the sporting motorist with a young family are met. It is attractive, safe and unquestionably fast in spite of the emphasis put on long distance comfort. The world's markets are overdue such a car". (Autocar 1959)
Introduced in 1959, the Sunbeam Alpine was a natural rival to cars such as the MGA and Triumph TR3. Built around a steel monocoque, it featured independent coil-sprung front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and disc/ drum brakes. An attractive design, its lines were predominantly the responsibility of Kenneth Howes. Swindon born, this former employee of Ford' Detroit Styling Centre had also been schooled under Raymond Loewy. As such, the Alpine's 'micro Thunderbird' profile was perhaps little coincidence. Unveiled in 1965, the final MKV variant was equipped with the Rootes Group's latest four-cylinder engine - a five-bearing crankshaft 1725cc unit rated at 92. 5bhp - which proved notably more powerful and refined than its predecessors. Further benefiting from the adoption of negative earth electrics and an alternator, the newcomer was reputedly capable of over 100mph. Treated to some subtle internal / external cosmetic tweaking as well, it emerged boasting a crisper more modern look. Only produced for three years, the Alpine MKV was quietly dropped from the Sunbeam range in 1968.More information to follow.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
Viewing: Tues 14th October from 12pm
Auction: Wed 15th October from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1966 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
Estimate
£8, 000 - £10, 000
Registration No: TRX 76D
Chassis No: Bthe details below
MOT: Exempt
Subject to a complete engine refresh in current ownership
Originally exported to California before being repatriated in 1991, where it was converted to right hand drive as part of a total restoration
Winner of the Best Sports car and Best Sunbeam Alpine in the Scottish Rootes Show in 2006 and 2008 respectively
Repainted in 2004 to a tasteful British Racing Green over a Black leather interior
Comes with a large history file including several invoices for previous work done, and a current Swansea V5C
"In the Alpine the needs of the sporting motorist with a young family are met. It is attractive, safe and unquestionably fast in spite of the emphasis put on long distance comfort. The world's markets are overdue such a car". (Autocar 1959)
Introduced in 1959, the Sunbeam Alpine was a natural rival to cars such as the MGA and Triumph TR3. Built around a steel monocoque, it featured independent coil-sprung front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and disc/ drum brakes. An attractive design, its lines were predominantly the responsibility of Kenneth Howes. Swindon born, this former employee of Ford' Detroit Styling Centre had also been schooled under Raymond Loewy. As such, the Alpine's 'micro Thunderbird' profile was perhaps little coincidence. Unveiled in 1965, the final MKV variant was equipped with the Rootes Group's latest four-cylinder engine - a five-bearing crankshaft 1725cc unit rated at 92. 5bhp - which proved notably more powerful and refined than its predecessors. Further benefiting from the adoption of negative earth electrics and an alternator, the newcomer was reputedly capable of over 100mph. Treated to some subtle internal / external cosmetic tweaking as well, it emerged boasting a crisper more modern look. Only produced for three years, the Alpine MKV was quietly dropped from the Sunbeam range in 1968.More information to follow.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
