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
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1592cc | S4 OHV | Hillman S4 OHV | 81.5mm x 76.2mm |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
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 | |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870642120 | Practical Classics on Sunbeam Rapier Restoration | Brooklands Books |
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| 1588500233 | Sunbeam Rapier,Alpine 1955-65 Owners Workshop Manual | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Clash of The Coupe |
94 |
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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 |
44 |
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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 |
24 |
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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 |
8 |
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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 |
16 |
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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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