The Alpine name was revived for the 1960 model year. It used many design and mechanical elements from the Hillman Minx-based Rapier. The assembly work was done by Armstrong-Siddeley initially, but later handled by Rootes. The drivetrains were from the Rapier. The design featured long sharp-pointed tailfins that housed the tail lamps. In front there was a curved windshield and a grille with curved upper bar and small horizontal bars.
Sport RoadsterPower initially came from a 91.2 cubic-inch four-cylinder overhead-valve engine capable of producing nearly 84 horsepower. The displacement later increased to 97.2 cubic-inches and developed 80 DIN. Standard equipment included roll-up windows and a tachometer. Disc brakes and a close-ratio four-speed gearbox were also standard. Options included a lighter, ammeter and a clock. From 1962 through 1963, Sunbeam produced a Le Mans edition. This fastback coupe was created by Harrington coachbuilders and had a fiberglass roof. Horsepower rating, depending on tune, ranged from the high 80s to 100 HP. In total, 250 examples of the LeMans edition were produced.
by Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
Sport Roadster
by Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
Related Reading : Sunbeam Alpine History
The Sunbeam Alpine was introduced in 1953 and its arrival was historic, as it was the first vehicle to bear the Sunbeam name alone since the 1920 merger of Sunbeam, Talbot, and Darracq. It was a derivative of the Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Saloon, and thus (in modern times), is often referred to as the Talbot Alpine. It was the work of Sunbeam-Talbot dealer George Hartwell in Bournemouth who was working on....
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