£47,936
1954 Sunbeam Alpine MkIII
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare MkIII Alpine, one of only 300 made, that has been fully restored. The car was originally used as a Rootes press/publicity car, appearing in many publications in period.
Condition
8
The car was in a dilapidated state before being restored by Ken Sparkes. The restoration took five years to complete and cost over £54,000, so it's likely in excellent condition. The car now looks absolutely wonderful and is currently insured with an agreed value of £62,000.
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Manual
Transmission:
A3500572
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
PUW505
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Rare MkIII Alpine, one of only 300 made; fully restored by Alpine guru Ken Sparkes at a cost of over £50,000; interesting history; a gorgeous example of this refined and beautiful roadster Launched in March 1953, the Sunbeam Alpine two-seater sports roadster was inspired by a one-off open rally car built by Bournemouth Sunbeam-Talbot dealer, George Hartwell.
The production version was based on the existing Sunbeam-Talbot 90 saloon but with styling input from Raymond Loewy to add the sparkle needed to attract the all-important American market.
The 90’s chassis and running gear were retained, the former suitably stiffened to compensate for the reduced rigidity of the open-topped body, while the bodies were hand-made by Mulliners of Birmingham.
To enhance the Alpine’s sporting credentials, the 2,267cc four-cylinder ohv engine received a power boost to 80bhp courtesy of a revised cylinder head which gave it a top speed of 95mph with optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive....
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£8,694
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£43,680
Median Price (Since 2020)
£166,540
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 25 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
20,645 miles
Registration Date
1954-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 26 2023 with 20,645 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2017 with 70,097 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2016 with 69,999 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Jun 22 2015 with 69,852 miles
Passed
On Aug 19 2013 with 69,626 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 06 2012 with 69,378 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 15 2011 with 69,134 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 14 2010 with 68,977 miles
Passed
On Sep 15 2009 with 68,886 miles
Passed
On Sep 05 2008 with 68,781 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2007 with 68,649 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 15 2006 with 68,634 miles
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