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Not Sold (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1966 Sunbeam Rapier - Sold
United Kingdom • 10 Aug 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Sunbeam Rapier is a well-preserved classic, boasting a manual transmission with overdrive and a 1725cc engine. Restored some time ago, it comes with trophies, a detailed history, and recent maintenance, making it an appealing choice for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car has been restored, has trophies, magazine articles, and a detailed history. Recent work includes new tires, battery, clutch, brake pads and shoes, and spark plugs. The car had a bare-metal respray (except roof). The car has some wear and tear. Therefore, the condition rating is very good.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
325002437 ODHHO
Odometer:
46,130 miles
Reg Number:
ACR 999B
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Sunbeam Rapier 1966 manual with overdrive 1725cc offered for sale.
Restored many years ago with trophies and rosettes to show how well this car was finished.
Registration number was a private plate by a previous owner with the said initials, and worked as an Ambulance driver hence the 999.
This is a very good example of this Marque; it was restored many years ago to a high standard and comes with the trophies to prove this.
The first owner had the private plate put on the car of ACR 999B as ACR were his initials and he was an ambulance driver.
The car comes with an MOT with no advisories to show it is roadworthy and with a handwritten 1500-word letter from its owner of 38 years detailing its history who was a Rootes group trained mechanic and restoration company CEO.
The history also has a number of articles in three major car Magazines 1990x2 and 1996.
He personally undertook a Full Engine ‘Strip and Rebuild’ Overhaul.
This is probably the most molly-coddled Rapier in the coun...
Points of note
£1,400
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,683
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,439
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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