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£29,674 (Est: £56,475 - £71,535)

1955 Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine MkIII Roadster

United States • 15 Aug 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1955 Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine MkIII Roadster is a rare, expertly restored example with matching numbers and a desirable factory left-hand drive configuration. It has a rich history, including Concours d'Elegance wins and significant mechanical refurbishment, making it suitable for shows or weekend touring.

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The car has been expertly restored and has won awards at Concours d'Elegance events. Receipts indicate extensive service and refurbishment work, including brakes, transmission, coolant system, suspension, and engine. This suggests it is in very well-maintained condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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A3501351/ODLRX

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LHD

2,267cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Stromberg Down-draft Carburetor 92bhp at 4,200 rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Expertly restored and with over $36,000 in service receipts since 2021 *Winner at many prominent Concours d'Elegance *Rare and desirable factory left hand drive, Mk III example *Retains matching numbers engine and body work THE SUNBEAM-TALBOT ALPINE Hand-built by the old London firm of Thrupp and Maberly - coachbuilders by appointment to Queen Victoria - the Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine was produced in limited numbers.

Unveiled in early 1953, its model name was chosen to celebrate the company's successes in the difficult winter-time Alpine Rallies of the early 1950s.

This design achieved immediate success, winning a Coupe des Alpes trophy in the 1953 event with London theater director Shiela van Damm and navigator Anne Hall, the duo completing the event without any penalties.

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