Sunbeam Alpine II

Overview
Produced: 1960-1963, 19956 produced.
Types: Saloon,2 doors,2 seats

Sunbeam, now part of the Rootes organisation, first announced its Alpine sports model in 1959. The new model was a change of direction for Sunbeam, previous models were larger touring cars, this model was aimed at the younger MG/Triumph TR market. Throughout its production life the model was continuously developed and improved, production finally finished in 1968.

The Alpine II had an improved engine which produced more power thanks to its increased capacity of 1592cc. The suspension was also improved to give the Alpine an improved ride.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1592ccS4 OHVHillman S4 OHV81.5mm x 76.2mm
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
97 mph14.8 s19.7 s26 mpg80 bhp 5000
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
Unknown Sunbeam ALPINE SII Anglia Car Auctions 10 Oct 2010 £2800.00 -
163 Sunbeam Alpine Coys 2 Oct 2010 Not sold
163 Sunbeam Alpine Coys 2 Oct 2009 Not sold
249 Sunbeam Alpine Mk. II Coys 4 Apr 2009 Not sold
114 Sunbeam Alpine SII Barons 20 Sep 2005 £2700.00 -
020 1960 SUNBEAM ALPINE H&H Sales Limited 27 Jul 2005 £2100.00 -
023 Sunbeam Alpine Series II BCA 4 Oct 2004 Not sold
657 Sunbeam Alpine Series II Sports Cheffins 2 Oct 2004 £2200.00 -
225 Sunbeam Alpine GT (1963) RTS Auctions Ltd 29 Sep 2002 Not sold
024 Sunbeam Alpine MKIII (1963) Barons 23 Jul 2002 Not sold
870 Sunbeam Alpine SI (1960) Cheffins 6 Apr 2002 Not sold
542 Sunbeam Alpine SIII (1963) Bonhams 25 Feb 2002 Not sold
248 Sunbeam Alpine (1963) RTS Auctions Ltd 8 Jul 2001 £3500.00 -
072 Sunbeam Alpine SIII GT (1963) BCA 21 May 2001 Not sold
004 Sunbeam Alpine MKIII (1963) Barons 27 Jun 2000 - £1250.00
234 Sunbeam Alpine SI (1960) RTS Auctions Ltd 5 Mar 2000 Not sold
256 Sunbeam Alpine SIII (1963) RTS Auctions Ltd 5 Mar 2000 - -
041 Sunbeam Alpine SII (1962) BCA 11 Oct 1999 £5700.00 -
422 Sunbeam Alpine MKIII (1963) Brooks 12 Sep 1999 - £2185.00
014 Sunbeam Alpine SIII GT (1963) BCA 21 Jun 1999 £4800.00 -
244 Sunbeam Alpine Convertible (1961) Sothebys 29 Sep 1997 £3000.00 -
232 Sunbeam Alpine 111 (1963) RTS Auctions Ltd 17 Aug 1997 Not sold
102 Sunbeam Alpine Works (1962) Coys 26 Jul 1997 £20000.00 -
002 Sunbeam Alpine Roadster (1963) H&H Sales Limited 4 Jun 1997 £1500.00 -
023 Sunbeam Alpine SII (1962) Sandown 9 Mar 1997 Not sold
442 Sunbeam Alpine Harrington (1963) Brooks 22 Feb 1997 Not sold
009 Sunbeam Alpine SIII (1963) ADT 7 Oct 1996 £2850.00 -
374 Sunbeam Alpine Convertible (1963) Sothebys 23 Sep 1996 Not sold
012 Sunbeam Alpine Sports (1961) H&H Sales Limited 17 Nov 1994 £2000.00 -
633 Sunbeam Alpine SI (1961) Sothebys 18 Jul 1994 £4000.00 -
016 Sunbeam Alpine SIII (1963) ADT 6 Dec 1993 Not sold
097 Sunbeam Alpine (1961) ADT 15 Feb 1993 £8000.00 -
Books
Magazine Articles
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Article 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
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Publication Practical Classics October 2012
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series II - The perfect project for a man who likes a bit of a challenge.
Article Group Test - Go topless this summer - 1974 Jensen-Healey, 1971 Fiat 124 Spider, 1986 Alfa Romeo SPider, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine, 1971 Triumph Vitesse two-litre Mk II.
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Publication Practical Classics May 2006
Go topless this summer - There's nothing better than driving a soft-top especially if it costs £50k. 1974 Jensen-Healey, 1971 Fiat 124 Spider, 1986 Alfa Romeo SPider, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine, 1971 Triumph Vitesse two-litre Mk II.
Article Buying Guide - Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger (1959-1968)
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Publication Classic Cars October 2005
Buying Guide - Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger (1959-1968) - The Alpine and Tiger may look similar, but they offer a fascinating choice between MGB alternative or cut-price Shelby Cobra.  Here's all you need to know to choose the right one.
Article Buyer's Guide - Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger
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Publication Practical Classics November 1997
Buyer's Guide - Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger - Forget your MGBs - the Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger are better buys, says Mark Dixon.  But then, he owns one.
Article Buyers guide - Sunbeam Alpine
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Publication Classic Car Mart July 2007
Buyers guide - Sunbeam Alpine - Fancy something sporty but want to stand out from the crowd? The Sunbeam Alpine might be just the car for you.
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