Wow! Classic Sunbeam Alpine ROTARY? Yes Please! DRIVEN.co VIDEO Two Tops
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| Condition: | Used |
| Year: | 1960 |
| Make: | Sunbeam |
| Model: | Alpine |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Mileage: | 57000 |
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Vehicle description
Thanks for taking a look at our 1959 / 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series 1. This is a super early production vehicle and one of the first to reach US shores in 1959. Sporting vehicle ID number 9000839, it was the 839th built. The first 500 or so units were for the home UK market so this one surely introduced buyers to a new car.
59 or 60? The very early VIN tells us it’s probably a 59 but the title says 60. It was a common practice “back in the day” to define the year model “of those foreign cars and motorcycles” as the year it was first sold.
She is a hoot to drive and runs like a dream. Nimble top down motoring at the tap of the key.
But what is that wild tune? Why that’s a RX-7 Rotary 12A breathing through a sweet Weber 45 DCOE carb. Boasting about double the HP and mated to a smooth 5 speed, it served as a daily driver for years.
Exterior. The paint is newer but not perfect. Some touch ups, nicks etc can be seen. Good panel fit. Nice chrome and trim. The white convertible top tucks away nicely. It’s serviceable but the plastic back windows aren’t great. See the pictures.
Wheels, Tires 15 inch wire wheels. The inner splines are in nice shape.
Engine Mazda Rotary 12A, Weber 45DCOE with a fresh rebuild
Transmission Smooth shifting Mazda manual transmission
Braking working as designed.
Battery New
Service Fresh tune up, spark plugs, oil change, filter.
Trim The trim is in nice shape. Some rubber moldings may want to be renewed eventually.
Glass Good condition. Side door glass is not installed but is included
Interior New supple black seat upholstery with Sunbeam logos embroidered on each. Console with armrest. Nice door panels
Odometer The odometer shows 56925 miles.
Documentation Clear title.
Extras We have a correct 1592 cc engine for this car. It is complete, carbs to pan and includes a stand if you want it. We consider this a core engine. If you plan to take this car back to stock, you may want this engine. $650 with the car. Free, and we keep the 12A. Aluminum Hardtop, black in color, needs refurbishment. includes a new uninstalled headliner. It is included with the car. Box of smalls. Passed along with the car.
Please come inspect this great Sunbeam Alpine before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. Please keep in mind that this is a used car. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car.
Please enjoy this short video. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series 1 Rotary by DRIVEN.co Video will open in a new window
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Inspection Please come inspect this great Sunbeam before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please keep in mind that this is a 60+ year old used car. It will need periodic attention just as any classic does. It is not new and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car so please move on to something boring. Like a Prius.
Financing You can get excellent collector car financing through LightStream, a division of Suntrust Bank. Click the banner, get great financing fast and get out for a cool drive in this one by the weekend! 24 hour funding to your bank account AND YOU KEEP THE TITLE!
Please, no after auction games. Please have your permissions and funds in order before bidding.
Many of our auctions end early as vehicles are advertised elsewhere or offers are made for cash or trade. If something strikes your fancy, give us a call or email before it"s too late. Dale ext 207, [email protected], Tomo ext 201, [email protected] Thanks!
Always looking for pre 1986 Muscle cars, MGA MG MGB, Alfa Romeo, Porsche 911, 914 240Z 280Z, older Cadillac, Camaro, Mustang, Vintage race cars, older Jaguars, British sports cars, kit cars, project cars, 1948-1986 interesting cars. Please ignore these key words: ALFA DUETTO ROMEO SPIDER VELOCE GTV - ANGLIA
- ALVIS - ASTON MARTIN - AUSTIN HEALEY - AUSTIN BUG EYE SPRITE - AVANTI -
BARRACUDA - BUICK RIVIERA - BUG EYE SPRITE - CADILLAC - CAMARO - CAPRI -
CHARGER - CHALLENGER - CHEVELLE - CHEVY - CHEVROLET - COBRA JET - CORONET
- CORVETTE - COUGAR - CUDA - DODGE - DROP HEAD - ELDORADO - FALCON -
FASTBACK - FERRARI - FIREBIRD - FORD - FLEETWOOD - GM - GMC - GTO - GTX -
OLDSMOBILE - HEMI - IMPALA - LANCIA - LINCOLN - LOTUS - JAGUAR - MG - MGA - MGB
- MG TD - MGTD - MG TC - MGTC - MG TF - MGTF - MUSTANG - MERCEDES BENZ 190SL
190 SL 230 SL 230SL 250SL 250 SL 280SL 280 SL 220S 220 300SEL 560SL 300SL - MINI
COOPER - NOVA - PORSCHE - PONTIAC - ROADRUNNER - SHELBY - SUNBEAM TIGER
- TORINO - TRANS AM - TRIUMPH - TR2 - TR 2 - TR3 - TR 3 - TR4 - TR 4 - TR6 - TR 6 -
TR250 - TR 250 - VOLVO - XKE - E TYPE - P1800 - P1800ES - 280Z - 240Z - DATSUN - 510 -
RANCHERO - GTO
59 or 60? The very early VIN tells us it’s probably a 59 but the title says 60. It was a common practice “back in the day” to define the year model “of those foreign cars and motorcycles” as the year it was first sold.
She is a hoot to drive and runs like a dream. Nimble top down motoring at the tap of the key.
But what is that wild tune? Why that’s a RX-7 Rotary 12A breathing through a sweet Weber 45 DCOE carb. Boasting about double the HP and mated to a smooth 5 speed, it served as a daily driver for years.
Exterior. The paint is newer but not perfect. Some touch ups, nicks etc can be seen. Good panel fit. Nice chrome and trim. The white convertible top tucks away nicely. It’s serviceable but the plastic back windows aren’t great. See the pictures.
Wheels, Tires 15 inch wire wheels. The inner splines are in nice shape.
Engine Mazda Rotary 12A, Weber 45DCOE with a fresh rebuild
Transmission Smooth shifting Mazda manual transmission
Braking working as designed.
Battery New
Service Fresh tune up, spark plugs, oil change, filter.
Trim The trim is in nice shape. Some rubber moldings may want to be renewed eventually.
Glass Good condition. Side door glass is not installed but is included
Interior New supple black seat upholstery with Sunbeam logos embroidered on each. Console with armrest. Nice door panels
Odometer The odometer shows 56925 miles.
Documentation Clear title.
Extras We have a correct 1592 cc engine for this car. It is complete, carbs to pan and includes a stand if you want it. We consider this a core engine. If you plan to take this car back to stock, you may want this engine. $650 with the car. Free, and we keep the 12A. Aluminum Hardtop, black in color, needs refurbishment. includes a new uninstalled headliner. It is included with the car. Box of smalls. Passed along with the car.
Please come inspect this great Sunbeam Alpine before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. Please keep in mind that this is a used car. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car.
Please enjoy this short video. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series 1 Rotary by DRIVEN.co Video will open in a new window
Using the App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo]
Inspection Please come inspect this great Sunbeam before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please keep in mind that this is a 60+ year old used car. It will need periodic attention just as any classic does. It is not new and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car so please move on to something boring. Like a Prius.
Financing You can get excellent collector car financing through LightStream, a division of Suntrust Bank. Click the banner, get great financing fast and get out for a cool drive in this one by the weekend! 24 hour funding to your bank account AND YOU KEEP THE TITLE!
Please, no after auction games. Please have your permissions and funds in order before bidding.
Many of our auctions end early as vehicles are advertised elsewhere or offers are made for cash or trade. If something strikes your fancy, give us a call or email before it"s too late. Dale ext 207, [email protected], Tomo ext 201, [email protected] Thanks!
Always looking for pre 1986 Muscle cars, MGA MG MGB, Alfa Romeo, Porsche 911, 914 240Z 280Z, older Cadillac, Camaro, Mustang, Vintage race cars, older Jaguars, British sports cars, kit cars, project cars, 1948-1986 interesting cars. Please ignore these key words: ALFA DUETTO ROMEO SPIDER VELOCE GTV - ANGLIA
- ALVIS - ASTON MARTIN - AUSTIN HEALEY - AUSTIN BUG EYE SPRITE - AVANTI -
BARRACUDA - BUICK RIVIERA - BUG EYE SPRITE - CADILLAC - CAMARO - CAPRI -
CHARGER - CHALLENGER - CHEVELLE - CHEVY - CHEVROLET - COBRA JET - CORONET
- CORVETTE - COUGAR - CUDA - DODGE - DROP HEAD - ELDORADO - FALCON -
FASTBACK - FERRARI - FIREBIRD - FORD - FLEETWOOD - GM - GMC - GTO - GTX -
OLDSMOBILE - HEMI - IMPALA - LANCIA - LINCOLN - LOTUS - JAGUAR - MG - MGA - MGB
- MG TD - MGTD - MG TC - MGTC - MG TF - MGTF - MUSTANG - MERCEDES BENZ 190SL
190 SL 230 SL 230SL 250SL 250 SL 280SL 280 SL 220S 220 300SEL 560SL 300SL - MINI
COOPER - NOVA - PORSCHE - PONTIAC - ROADRUNNER - SHELBY - SUNBEAM TIGER
- TORINO - TRANS AM - TRIUMPH - TR2 - TR 2 - TR3 - TR 3 - TR4 - TR 4 - TR6 - TR 6 -
TR250 - TR 250 - VOLVO - XKE - E TYPE - P1800 - P1800ES - 280Z - 240Z - DATSUN - 510 -
RANCHERO - GTO