It seems that Britain’s Lord Rootes was no stranger to odd business decisions. He famously turned down the opportunity to take over Volkswagen at no cost following World War II. He could see no benefits in manufacturing the Beetle… more»
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Jan 12, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Super Clean Roadster! 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was a 2-seat British sports car produced by the Rootes Group from 1953-55 and again in 1959-68. The seller’s car is either a Series II or Series III model depending on when it was built in… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Two for One: 1966 and 1964 Sunbeam Alpines
Two cars for one price! These Sunbeam Alpines, one a 1966 and the other a 1964, are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Craigslist. $5,500 takes the pair home. Many thanks to Chuck Foster for the tip!
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Finishing Touches Required: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
Some people hesitate to take on an unfinished restoration project. This attitude is easy to understand because sometimes such projects will house some nasty hidden secrets. That doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. The… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Montana Fastback: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
UPDATE: this one was previously posted by Barn Finds writer extraordinaire, Todd Fitch, as shown here. The seller’s listing teases us with an opening photo showing a beautiful car in perfect condition and it sure looks like that’s very… more»
Oct 1, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Fastback! 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
With a mere 4000 or so exported to America (according to the seller), the Sunbeam Alpine GT makes a rare site indeed. This 1969 specimen in West Bloomfield, Michigan is presented as having “no rust,” and would certainly make… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
Finding a classic car that has been parked for an extended period due to ill health can be heartbreaking. When the vehicle is an iconic British sports car that is structurally sound and presents well, that is doubly so…. more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mini Competitor? 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I
Between a Mini and this 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I, there’s no question which one I’d want. This one, no really! I like my vehicles on the quirky side whenever possible and a rear-engine rear-drive car with the name… more»
Sep 12, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Finds Exclusive: 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
So you’d like a British sports car, but it’s 1960 and you’re American, so it has to have tail fins. Well, problem solved, my friend: take a look at this Barn Finds Exclusive! This 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is located… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two For One Sale! 1960’s Vintage Sunbeam Alpines
It’s a BOGO (Buy One Get One!). My local supermarket does it all the time, car sellers? Not so much so. But that’s the case here, purchase a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine and a ’66 (or maybe it’s a ’67)… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Barn Find: 1950 Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Mk I
Now we’re talkin’, a for-real barn find in an actual barn – that’s a perfect image! Now the description is a bit confusing as this car is referred to as a Sunbeam Talbot Alpine and that’s close but not… more»
Apr 27, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Almost A Driver: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project!
It seems like the majority of Sunbeam Tiger projects we post are long-dead projects, with a scant few appearing as well-preserved survivors that carry a big-time price tag. Finally, we have one that is pleasingly in the middle, a… more»
Feb 7, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
347 Stroker: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II
Classic British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s generally weren’t blessed with vast amounts of horsepower, but there were a few notable exceptions. When the decision was made to shoehorn a Ford V8 into a modified Sunbeam Alpine,… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Cobra Alternative! 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
Jamming an American V8 in a nimble European sports car has been done numerous ways, most famously in the form of Carroll Shelby’s Cobra, based on the British AC Ace. This Sunbeam Tiger takes the same approach, right down… more»
Dec 5, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
25-Year Slumber! 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger deserved better. It wasn’t the design’s fault that Rootes (Sunbeam’s parent company) got taken over by Chrysler and the small Chrysler V-8 didn’t fit where the Ford 260/289 did. It also wasn’t the Tiger’s fault that… more»
Oct 23, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sunbeam-Powered: 1967 Commer 2500 Camper
This 1967 Commer Camper brings back some vivid childhood memories for me. At one point, the “Clan Clarke” was using an 8-seat version as our family car. As children, we soon learned that you could get away with all… more»
