£5,292 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1963 SUNBEAM RAPIER SERIES IV
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 418
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1963 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV, finished in Goodwood Green with a Fawn interior, features a 1.6-litre engine, Laycock overdrive, and period radio. Showing 37,050 miles (unverified), it comes with a history certificate, receipts, and club event participation, suggesting a well-maintained classic in good running condition.
Condition
6
The car shows wear but is accompanied by paperwork indicating maintenance and history. The vendor states it "runs well," suggesting it's mechanically functional. However, the need for some reconditioning is implied by the general wear and tear expected for a vehicle of its age and mileage.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
B33002760DHH0
Chassis No:
Odometer:
37,050 miles
BBM 407A
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Sunbeam Rapier Series IV is finished in Goodwood Green with a Fawn interior with green carpets.
It's equipped with a 1.6-litre engine, and its original options include Laycock overdrive, rev counter and a period radio.
The odometer shows 37,050 miles, and although this figure can not be verified, it is supported by MoT certificates.
Among the paperwork is a certificate from the Roots Archive Centre Trust which confirms that BBM 407A was first registered on 21st November 1963 in Bedfordshire, in the same colours we see today.
We're told it has been shown at events with the Sunbeam Rapier Club, and in the vendor's words it "runs well." The car is accompanied by a workshop manual, handbook, sales leaflets, spare key and a good collection of receipts from the last decade or so.
There is also a printed list of works completed between 2013 and 2015, and a previous owner has provided a detailed summary of the car's ownership history up to 2012.
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Points of note
£5,292
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,232
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 27 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
37,059 miles
Registration Date
1963-11-21
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 28 2026 with 37,059 miles
Failed
On Feb 27 2026 with 37,051 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 29 2020 with 36,246 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2019 with 36,071 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- o/s/f track rod end gaiter deteriorated
- slight oil leak from rear hub seals
Passed
On Jan 09 2018 with 35,163 miles
Passed
On Jan 11 2017 with 33,940 miles
Passed
On Jan 26 2016 with 31,794 miles
Passed
On Jan 20 2015 with 30,420 miles
Passed
On Jan 22 2014 with 30,304 miles
Passed
On Feb 01 2013 with 29,600 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2012 with 28,583 miles
Failed
On Apr 03 2012 with 28,582 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Mar 02 2011 with 28,496 miles
Failed
On Feb 25 2011 with 28,495 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.
- NSR TYRE ON 1.6 TO 2MM IN PARTS.
- OSF TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.
Passed
On Dec 06 2008 with 28,327 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- bodywork coroded
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