For some time, historic racing and rallying have been growing faster in popularity than any other sectors of UK motorsport, and there are some wonderful national and international events for enthusiasts to choose from; not least the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique in which this Series III Rapier has apparently taken part.

Finished in red over white, ‘XSJ 229’ is a fully-equipped competition car that rides on Michelin-shod KN Minilite-style alloy wheels.

Its comprehensive specification includes: Holbay-tuned 1725cc engine breathing through a pair of Weber carburettors, roll cage, Corbeau seats, Luke harnesses, hydraulic handbrake, Brantz 2 tripmeter and Cibié spot lights.

The Sunbeam’s last service was apparently caried out in June this year at a cost of £2,600.

The vendor now grades the four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission as ‘good’, and the bodywork, paintwork and internal trim as ‘average’.

The car is accompanied by a degree of service history.

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