Cars I didn't know existed - Sunbeam Alpine!

"Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif" (lumpy44) 05/06/2014 at 13:55 • Filed to: None

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This just hit the local Kijiji for $2500 bucks and I really had no idea this automaker existed! So here is a quick history lesson.

Car was made by Rootes Group in Warwickshire, England from 1953 to 1975. The Sunbeam name came from the group who was bought out by Rootes Group (and not your mom's mixer). The original cars had a 2267cc, 4 cylinder engine that was modified over the years to a max horsepower of 97. The original version of the car was even used in Alfred Hitchcock's "To Catch a Thief"!

The car went through 4 redesigns until 1968 when Rootes Group was bought out by Chrysler and production was stopped. This car won several rally races from 1955 to 1965 and even won a SCCA Championship driven by Don Sessler.

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505Turbeaux > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 05/06/2014 at 13:57

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My Aunt used to have a Tiger. take an Alpine, add V8

lonestranger > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 05/06/2014 at 14:13

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I've seen one at the local car show here in Kamloops a few times. The dude stuffed a 4.0L Cologne V6 from a Ranger in to it, I'm guessing it's this guy .

EDIT: Yep, this is the only pic of his particular car that I could find.

Jonee > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 05/06/2014 at 14:43

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I guess you're too young to have seen the original Get Smart t.v. show. I had a Sunbeam briefly years ago and it's a terrific, fun car. The best looking British sports car of that era, IMO.