Sunbeam Alpine III

Overview
Produced: 1963-1964, 5863 produced.
Types: Sports,2 doors,2 seats
Coupe,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 III, produced from 1963 to 1964, gained further improvements and the addition of a hardtop model. Both the Roadster and GT (hardtop model) had a single Solex carburettor and revised suspension. Twin fuel tanks were added along with improved front seats, the GT also having a small rear seat. Other minor detail changes included a walnut dashboard and 1/4 lights in the front doors.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1592ccS4 OHVHillman S4 OHV81.5mm x 76.2mm
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
98 mph14.9 s19.8 s25 mpg
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
93 Sunbeam Alpine Series III Anglia Car Auctions 21 Jan 2012 - £6090.00
284 Sunbeam Alpine Series III Roadster Bonhams 15 Aug 2010 Not sold
624 Sunbeam Alpine Saloon Lambert & Foster 27 May 2004 Not sold
047 Sunbeam Alpine MKIV (1964) Barons 13 Nov 2001 Not sold
021 Sunbeam Alpine Series IV (1964) Barons 17 Apr 2001 £4000.00 -
269 Sunbeam Alpine Sports (1964) RTS Auctions Ltd 11 Jul 1999 £3500.00 -
756 Sunbeam Alpine III (1963) Brooks 2 Dec 1998 - £2300.00
Unknown Sunbeam Alpine Series IV (1964) Parkes 15 Mar 1998 Not sold
304 Sunbeam Alpine Sports (1964) Sothebys 5 Sep 1994 Not sold
Books
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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 Buying Power - Sunbeam Alpine
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 28 August 2008
Buying Power - Sunbeam Alpine - Rootes' only attempt at a sportscar was a surprising success.  IAN SEABROOK tells you why you should consider this refined and sporty roadster.
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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