Est: £25,000 - £30,000
1954 Sunbeam Alpine MkI
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 43
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
A3013844HRO
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
LSG588
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Fully restored between 2006 and 2012 and carefully used since; floor-change gearbox; servo brakes; displayed at the NEC in 2014 and used for film work; original number plate; one of only 1,192 made and perhaps 200 surviving; a wonderful example of this elegant open tourer that was driven 80 miles to the auction 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...
Points of note
£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 Nov 14 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
757 miles
Registration Date
1954-06-15
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 18 2019 with 757 miles
Passed
On May 15 2018 with 600 miles
Failed
On May 15 2018 with 600 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Oct 27 2016 with 600 miles
Failed
On Oct 27 2016 with 600 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Oct 27 2015 with 600 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Slight oil leak from near side rear hub
- Slight engine oil leak
Passed
On Oct 24 2014 with 497 miles
Failed
On Oct 24 2014 with 497 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Nov 15 2013 with 36,172 miles
Failed
On Nov 14 2013 with 26,171 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Oct 24 2012 with 25,897 miles
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