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£7,088

1964 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV

United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1964 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV, formerly owned by Practical Classics' John Simpson, presents in Silver with a Pippin Red roof and a red vinyl interior. It has a recorded mileage of 62,503 and has undergone over £2,200 of improvements in 2021, including new suspension bushes and brake lines. The car comes with a large history file.

Condition

6

While the car has benefitted from expenditure and improvements, the listing mentions 'bodywork repairs and paintwork', suggesting it isn't in pristine condition. Also, 'moderate wear' is mentioned, which impacts the overall rating.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

3303866HH0

Odometer:

62,503 miles

Reg Number:

DBV 157B

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Late in 1963, Rootes were set to discontinue the Rapier.

It was no longer the mainstay of the competitions department because Rootes had directed its competitive effort towards the Hillman Imp and the Sunbeam Tiger.

A totally new Series IV Rapier had already been designed, prototypes built and testing completed, but luckily the Rootes Group changed its mind! The new Series IV Rapier was deemed as a touring saloon rather than a sports coupé (as previously) to give it a new lease of life.

The most obvious difference was the change to 13-inch (330 mm) road wheels in common with the rest of Rootes' light car range.

This meant that the stainless-steel wheel trims of earlier Rapiers were replaced by Rootes corporate hub caps and rim finishers.

At the front, the car was redesigned to modernise the appearance, with a new bonnet making the front look lower and flatter and the front wings modified to accept extensions housing alloy side grilles and sidelights with amber turn indicators.

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