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£4,750 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)

1963 Sunbeam Rapier

United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Sunbeam Rapier 3A features an all-synchro gearbox with overdrive, and has been owned by a Rapier Club member. Recent work includes electrical, suspension, and tyre replacements, making it ready for summer enjoyment, though some reconditioning is likely given its history.

Condition

6

The car has moderate wear with some restoration work in 1985. Recent expenditure of £2,000 suggests ongoing maintenance. The presence of history files going back to 1982/1984 also suggests that it is not in pristine condition, but is in a condition where it has been used over the years and has had some work done to it.

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Manual

Transmission:

B3057453

Chassis No:

Odometer:

3,000 miles

267COO

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Great history and provenance; featured in a film called Breaking the Waves; formerly owned by a leading member of the Rapier Club; much recent expenditure; overdrive all-synchro gearbox This lovely Rapier 3A is fitted with an all-Synchromesh gearbox from a Series 5 Rapier and has overdrive on 3rd and top gear.

It is fitted with the correct rev counter, a reversing light and clock as per special accessories from your Rootes dealership.

This car is also fitted with an integral radiator blind that pulls up Infront of the chrome grill, remember the winter of[Email] was one of the harshest on record and this Rapier was registered soon afterwards.

There are 2 sets of keys, an original set, SR 433 for the doors and ignition and FP 733 for the boot and glove box, the spare set are aftermarket ones.

An original handbook comes with the car, accompanied with a Rootes Archive Trust Certificate that was issued to the present owner.

In about 1996 the car had a cameo appearance in th...