Vehicle Description
STK 3217 1966 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was introduced in 1953 and five versions of the
car were offered over the years. (In 1962, James Bond drove a
Sunbeam Alpine in the movie 'Dr. No'.) This stunning 1966 Sunbeam
Alpine roadster is a fully restored example of this classic British
sports car. The '66 model was the last version of the Alpine - a
Series V. The Series V was fitted with all of the enhancements of
previous models plus serious mechanical upgrades. Power was
provided by a 1725cc, 5 main bearing, inline 4-cylinder with a pair
of Stromberg carbs that was rated at 92bhp. The Alpine showed
nothing but taillights to MGs of the era with a 0-60 time of 11.5
seconds. The Alpine Series V was also the basis for the
much-heralded Sunbeam Tiger, a Ford V8 powered beast. The body of
this '66 Alpine was carefully prepped and professionally refinished
in Bright Red. All chrome is excellent. The interior was
meticulously reupholstered in black vinyl and is very impressive.
Analogue gauges including a tachometer perform well. A matching
manual black top and tonneau cover are virtually flawless. As for
the rest of the interior, look at the photos again - the passenger
area is stunning. The 1725cc motor resides in a spotless engine
compartment where all components have either been polished or
refinished. The OHV four was rebuilt in 2012 and carbs are tuned to
perfection. Series V motors were fitted with an oil cooler and a
12V alternator-based electrical system. The 4-speed manual gearbox
has the reputation as a strong transmission and its performance is
excellent. Brakes are manual disc/drum and steel road-wheels are
white powder coated with correct Coker 13" bias ply whitewall
tires. If you have wanted a Sunbeam Alpine, do not delay - this is
your roadster. Photos do not do it justice. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS
IS".