Sunbeam Rapier II
Overview
| Produced: |
1958-1959, 15151 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats |
Sunbeam first introduced its two door, Hillman Minx based Rapier in 1955. The new model looked modern and attractive and featured a pillar-less side window arrangement. Throughout the models development the Rapier found favour amongst "sporting motorists" and achieved some successes in rally events around Europe.
In 1958 a revised Rapier II replaced the original model and introduced a traditional Sunbeam radiator grille. A new two door convertible body joined the standard two door saloon model and handling was improved by introducing revised road springs. Other improvements included a more powerful engine, better brakes and a higher final drive ratio.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1494cc | S4 OHV | Hillman S4 OHV | 79mm x 76mm |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £700 | £1750 | £3750 | 26-Oct-06 |
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