Sunbeam Rapier IV

Overview
Produced: 1963-1965, 9700 produced.
Types: Saloon,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.

Sunbeam continued to develop and improve the Rapier and introduced a Mk IV version in 1963 which had a revised gearbox, larger valves, lightened flywheel and a new twin-choke carburettor. Other improvements included servo assistance for the brakes, an all-synchromesh gearbox and restyled headlamp rings (a minor detail which gave the car a younger appearance!).

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1592ccS4 OHVHillman S4 OHV81.5mm x 76.2mm
Auction Sales History
Lot
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Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
583 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV Saloon Bonhams 14 Nov 2012 £1800.00 £2070.00
008 Sunbeam Rapier Series Iva Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 18 Jul 2012 £3100.00 -
071 Sunbeam Rapier IV (1965) BCA 12 Apr 1999 Not sold
095 Sunbeam Rapier (1964) ADT 24 Jul 1995 Not sold
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Article Clash of The Coupe
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Publication Classics Monthly October 2009
Clash of The Coupe - Stylish, practical and affordable, the Rapier and Capri go head to head.
Article Worth the wait
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Publication Classics Monthly July 2009
Worth the wait- Martin Rhode spent years looking for a Sunbeam Rapier - then spent a few more restoring it..
Article Buying Power - Sunbeam Rapier
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 27 January 2005
Buying Power - Sunbeam Rapier - The Sunbeam Rapier was Rootes badge-engineering at its best, a definite step upwards from the Hillman Minx and Singer Gazelle.  RICHARD GUNN guides you through buying one of the most affordable rally legends.
Article Straight Through The Heart! - Sunbeam Rapier Series IV
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Publication Classic Car Mart January 2005
Straight Through The Heart! -  Sunbeam Rapier Series IV - Steve Wilson gets behind the wheel of a rapid and reliable sports saloon, a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV and fulfils a teenage dream...
Article Run to the Hills - Sunbeam Rapier
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Publication Classics May 2004
Run to the Hills - Sunbeam Rapier - Surrey is a county packed with history and charm.  What better way to explore it than in a convertible Sunbeam Rapier? Carlin Gerbich is your guide.
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