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The ex-works, Peter Jopp/Les Leston,1959 Sunbeam Rapier Series III Rally Car Registration no. YWK 1 Chassis no. B30014500DHHO Engine no. to be advised
United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2011
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AI Listing Summary
This is an ex-works 1959 Sunbeam Rapier Series III Rally Car, registration 'YWK 1', with a rich history including the 1960 Monte Carlo Rally. It retains originality with its green paint and Monte Carlo Rally plates, while featuring upgrades like a Series IIIA engine and roll cage for modern rallies.
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The car retains its original green paint, matching interior trim, and plates from the 1960 Monte Carlo Rally. It has been improved for modern classic rallies with a Series IIIA 1,592cc engine, full roll cage, and Britax full harness safety belts. The roof-mounted Lucas spot-lamp is authentic, and the registration number's position is correct. A rare cable-driven Halda Speed Pilot is fitted. Restored in the 1990s and mechanically restored over the last nine months, it is back on the road.
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B30014500DHHO
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YWK 1
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RHD
The Sunbeam Rapier offered here is one of five Series IIIs - registered 'YWK 1' to 'YWK 5' respectively - commissioned for use by the works team.
Although they invariably ran in 'standard' FIA Group 1 configuration, the works team cars were not only stronger but handled better and produced significantly more power than the showroom variety.
Overdrive was always fitted and, depending on the regulations for a particular event, was sometimes arranged to operate on all forward gears.
Along with its four sister cars, 'YWK 1' was built at Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry late in 1959 in preparation for the 1960 Monte Carlo Rally where it was driven by Peter Jopp and Les Leston but had to retire with a broken half-shaft.
With the same crew the Rapier then tackled the Greek Acropolis Rally but again had to retire.
'YWK 1' was then sold by the works team and bought by Oakham-based Rootes dealer Julian Easten.
Along with co-driver Graham Robson, Easten then contested many British events, their ...
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£8,748
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£11,100
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£13,452
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