£11,205 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series 2 A cherished and highly original example with remarkable provenance and touring history
Barons Manor Park • UK • 18 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£11,205 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series 2 A cherished and highly original example with remarkable provenance and touring history
UK • 18 Apr 2026 • Lot 121
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series 2 is a cherished example with a rich history, including European tours and show appearances. It features a striking Carnival Red exterior, black vinyl interior, and a 4-cylinder engine, accompanied by an extensive collection of spare parts and documentation.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent overall condition, with the 1998 paintwork presenting very well for its age. The interior is also said to be in very good condition, although there is a small tear in the headlining. Mechanically, the engine starts well and was driven to the auction facility without problems. This aligns with a rating of 'Excellent' - very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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94,175 miles
B91150690DHRO
1962
Auction
Manual
PRR 555
United Kingdom
£11,205 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series 2 A cherished and highly original example with remarkable provenance and touring history
Barons Manor Park • UK • 18 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
In current ownership for nearly 30 years, and since February 1997, originally registered as ‘347 VKK’, in 1962, the Alpine was initially purchased by a Mrs. Moore of Kent.
The Alpine was then bought by the current owner’s father in 1966, who used the car as his everyday transport until his children outgrew the space available in the back seat! The ‘PRR 555’ registration was transferred at the time of this purchase.
In 1967, the second owner drove the Alpine to the Le Mans 24 Hours, the car also being infrequently used to tow a small sailing dinghy, hence the tow bar! Around 1970, he bought a Bedford van, and the Alpine was parked in the garage at home where it stayed for some 25 years, only being started occasionally.
As he had no need for the vehicle anymore, his daughter became the most recent owner.
With the initial aim to get an MOT back on the car, the daughter set about the task.
The engine had been out on a trolley with some of the parts lovingly labelled, it presented a hu...
Price Analysis vs Other Alpine (1959 - 1968)s
£1,484
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,673
Median Price (Since 2020)
£88,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Alpine (1959 - 1968) Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Oct 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
94,135 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Oct 2025, 94,135 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Un-able to fully inspect condition of brakes through wheels
Passed
On 14th Oct 2024, 94,083 miles
Failed
On 9th Oct 2024, 94,012 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On 20th Oct 2023, 93,924 miles
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