1961 Sunbeam Alpine Series 2 with factory headers and electric overdrive, purchased in 1992 when I was in college. Owned for 31 years. Repaired frame and floors in 1992, repaired other rust with new metal door skins, replacement "eyebrows" around headlamps. New stainless steel exhaust in 1992. Painted original Carnival red color code 39 in 1993 (car was green on the exterior when purchased. Switched wire wheels to Minator wheels. Replaced seats and all interior new and new top in 2006, by Her Majestys Service formerly in Swansea. Rebuilt radiator and fully repaired cooling system in 2022 by Brit Bits in Rye. A fun car has always started, runs strong, and is fun to drive. Has garage rash of a nearly 30-year-old paint job, needs a cosmetic refresh, or someone to enjoy driving more often than I can. Kept garaged always and never driven in winter or in the rain. Brand new top installed November 2023. Brand new tires October 2023. Has new trunk carpet (fall 2023), plus jack and wrench tools. Nice cover included. Installed March 2024 new manifold and new Weber Carburetor from Alpine Innovations to convert carburetor from original factory Zenith to Weber. March 2024 also new clutch master and slave, rebuilt ignition, new plugs, and wires, new fuel send unit, new fuel filter. March 2024 new header. Have repair manuals and other Alpine books to go with it. Have extra little parts, like bumperettes.
