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Sunbeam Alpine MK1 Special 2.3 — 1954

Very unusual Swedish sold car, it’s an exclusive 1950s convertible in fine condition. Very rare one of only 90 cars produced in this version

Ted Gryth
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"Rare English Sunbeam Special which was renovated in the 1980's and then carefully driven as a summer car. Drives well and has some age related bruises, only needs a service and an overview since it’s not been driven in a while.
I confirm that the car is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine Special . Rootes produced 93 examples in 1953/4 of which 50 were Left Hand Drive and 43 Right Hand Drive. Our Register records 33 RHD cars remaining and 9 LHD cars remaining. There are probably more survivors in the USA that have not come to our attention"

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Ted Gryth
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"Rare English Sunbeam Special which was renovated in the 1980's and then carefully driven as a summer car. Drives well and has some age related bruises, only needs a service and an overview since it’s not been driven in a while.
I confirm that the car is a 1953 Sunbeam Alpine Special . Rootes produced 93 examples in 1953/4 of which 50 were Left Hand Drive and 43 Right Hand Drive. Our Register records 33 RHD cars remaining and 9 LHD cars remaining. There are probably more survivors in the USA that have not come to our attention"

Description

Probably the only ready-to-drive Alpine MK 1 Special in Sweden as very few cars were produced. Its upgraded engine HP with a height compression and double Solex carburetors, 97.5 HP instead of standard Alpine 83 HP
According to reports, only 90 Alpine MK 1 Special was built in 1953 and 1954 and since most were used as racing cars, there are not many left.
The last owner of this car bought it 1984-03-30, and the car underwent an extensive renovation. It’s since only driven during the summer months, the owner died and now being sold on behalf of this estate

Technical data

  • Year
    1954/1954 
  • Registration date
    1954-01-01 
  • Mileage
    95123 km 
  • Kw / hp
    72 / 97 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Red 
  • Colour
    Beige 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Runs well but needs a service and an overview, first gear jumps out when it's not loaded.

  • Interior condition:

    Reupholstered interior in a good condition

  • Exterior condition:

    Older repaints that has fared nicely only a few small dents and blister can be found occurs. Good chrome works with some pitting, Original windows are included, and cabriolet roof is nice.

  • General condition:

    An English 1950's beautiful representative, perfect car for a collectors looking for something unique.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 1995-05-15 (Konvert)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1954-01-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1954-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2016-06-23
Besiktigad tom: Besiktningsbefriad
Årsskatt: Skattebefriad
Antal ägare:

Facts about the model

Alpine Mk I - II (1953-55)
Alpinen härstammar från Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Saloon och har blivit allmänt känd som "Talbot" Alpine. Det var en tvåsitsig sport roadster som ursprungligen utvecklades som tävlingsbil av Sunbeam-Talbot-återförsäljare George Hartnell. Vid sin första tävling, juli 1953 Coupe des Alpes , vann den nya bilen stort.
Bilen har en fyrcylindrig 2,267 cc (138,3 cu) motor med ett höjt kompressionsförhållande. .
Alpine Mark I och Mark III (ingen Mark II gjordes) handbyggdes - liksom 90 drophead coupé - på Thrupp & Maberly coachbuilders från 1953 till 1955 och förblev i produktion i bara två år. Av de 1582 producerade bilarna exporterades 961 till USA och Kanada, 445 stannade i Storbritannien och 175 gick till andra världsmarknader. År 2000 uppskattades att kanske var så få som 200 hade överlevt.

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Ted Gryth
phone: +46 705 65 67 27
email: ted.gryth@bilwebauctions.se

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Mail: ted.gryth@bilwebauctions.se

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Auction information

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