Vehicle Description
1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II Convertible� One of 19,956 Series II
examples made 6L inline four-cylinder engine Four-speed manual
transmission Moonstone exterior (code 19) with black, aluminum
hardtop and Scarlet interior Newer tires, new exhaust system More
than $9,600 worth of maintenance and service receipts, some dating
back 15 years Sunbeam auto parts guides, photos, articles, parts
guides and other, assorted documentation� British drophead coupes
are rare finds but here at MotoeXotica Classic Cars, we have a
jolly good find in this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II Convertible,
which U.S. sales literature termed "Sleek - Swift - Spectacular."
This example was made in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire, England
on March 2, 1962. An airman out of Fort Riley in Wichita, Kansas
originally owned this example and it spent a long time stored in
the Kansas City region.�Ownership records show the car time spent
in California, Illinois, Ohio and Iowa, and it is now located in
Saint Louis, Missouri. Finished in Moonstone over Scarlet from the
factory, this example is reportedly largely unrestored cosmetically
and shows a wonderful patina. The Moonstone paint (code 19) is in
overall very good order and claimed to be original aside from
several touch-ups and repair spots. No body filler is believed to
be present and no accidents are known, though multiple places in
the finish have been buffed through. Both the front and rear
bumpers are present along with their factory over-riders and some
exterior�chrome shows minor pitting. The car's glass is in overall
good order, the windows are said to function well, though the
windshield has pitting present from age. The vehicle's lights are
in similar overall good shape. An original black soft top has a
small tear and a matching tonneau cover is included. The car rides
on steel wheels, which have been fitted with�wide whitewall Coker
tires, size 6.50-13. The car's body panels are straight and solid
overall. The trunk with its full-size spare tire is in good shape
and the engine bay is in good order. Power comes from a 1.6L
inline-four with three main bearings and originally had two Zenith
downdraft carburetors. Notable work performed during the past
decade include a radiator rebuild, new radiator hoses, a Weber
two-barrel/manifold conversion (original dual carbs/manifold are
included), new engine gaskets, a valve adjustment, a new�flywheel
ring gear, a rebuilt fuel pump, new starter, and electronic
ignition upgrade. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual
transmission. A new battery was fitted in 2016, the car has a newer
stainless steel exhaust (~2013) and a new water pump is included.
Within the past decade, underside work included new tie rod ends,
repacked front wheel bearings, a replacement rear axle bearing and
seals, new brake shoes, pads, lines, master cylinder, rebuilt front
brake calipers and rear wheel cylinders and a replacement U-joint.
The Scarlet interior is believed to be largely original, with some
creasing and looseness visible on the front seat bottoms. The
bucket seats evidence some sun fade as well. The carpet is in fair
condition and appears original. The instrument panel, with its full
set of gauges, is in good order, as is the original two-spoke
steering wheel. The inner door panels and center console are in
fair order while the mirror glass and shift lever look good. The
rear seat and rear deck upholstery were recently recovered and are
said to match the rest of the interior well. Original tarpaper
interior insulation under the snap-in rubber factory floor covering
is present. The car has no radio. More than $9,600 worth of
maintenance and service receipts, some dating back 15 years, are
present, including Sunbeam auto parts guides, photos, articles,
parts guides and other, assorted documentation. The Series
II�featured an enlarged 1,592cc engine and a revised rear
suspension but there were few other changes. When it was replaced
in 1963, 19,956 had been made. A Series II with hardtop and
overdrive was tested by�The Motor�magazine in 1960, which recorded
a top speed of 98.6�mph, acceleration from 0-60�mph in 13.6 seconds
and 25.8�mpg. Competition to this Sunbeam in 1962 included Alfa
Romeo's Giulia 1600 Spider, British Leyland's MGB, Chevrolet's
Corvair Convertible, Fiat's 1600S Convertible, Lancia's Flavia
Convertible, Lotus' Elan S2 and Triumph's TR3. This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 54,566 miles. It is sold as is, where
is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND
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