Registration - PHR 384F

Chassis No. - CA001C8608132

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - 30,450

This 1968 Sunbeam Alpine Series V, in baby blue with a black vinyl interior, presents a rare opportunity, reports the vendor, as it both has a low 30,450 odometer reading, and all its original body panels in rust-free condition. They acquired it two years ago, after it was imported from South Africa. It has had an extensive restoration, with “thousands spent, with receipts”. While the seats are original, the carpets are new, and there’s a fresh convertible top and steering wheel. The gearbox was removed and serviced by specialists, with new bearings and seals, clutch and master cylinder. There’s also a new brake master cylinder (and recent brake rebuild), flywheel, bushes, rubber mounts and oil seals. It has an upgraded electronic ignition system, new coil, HT leads and spark plugs, while all fluids have been replaced.

‘PHR384F’ is described as simply being in ‘excellent’ condition throughout, from engine, transmission and electrics, to bodywork, paintwork and interior. The underseal and chassis have been treated with Lanoguard rust protection treatment, and it has recently had an extensive tune-up including a carburettor rebuild. “Hundreds of man hours have gone into the car, and anything that needed doing has been done,” reports the vendor.

The Sunbeam Alpine name was first used on a 1953 roadster, which was built for two years. However, it is the ‘Series’ Alpine two-seater, introduced in 1959, that proved far more popular, with over 69,000 examples sold in its nine-year production run. Derived from existing Rootes Group, the components were packaged into a pretty sports car body primarily aimed at the US. This car is a Series V, introduced in 1965, which had a new five-bearing 1,725cc engine fitted with twin Zenith-Stromberg carburettors. The Series Alpines were replaced by the Sunbeam Alpine ‘Fastback’ in 1969.

In summary:

• 1968 Sunbeam Alpine imported from South Africa
• All-original bodywork
• Extensive restoration has expertly honed this highly original car