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£4,370 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1954 SUNBEAM ALPINE DROPHEAD MKIII - FOR RESTORATION
United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2026 • Lot 2
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AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Sunbeam Alpine Mk III is a rare, hand-built British sports car, with only 88 UK-supplied RHD examples believed to exist. It is a complete project car, 95% complete, and ripe for restoration, featuring its original engine and gearbox.
Condition
2
The car is for restoration and is missing numerous significant parts (exhaust, radiator, brakes, etc.). It is stated that the vehicle does not start or run, and it's recommended to bring a winch for collection due to potentially flat or no tires. While it's described as 95% complete, the extensive list of missing parts and the need for substantial work place it in the 'Poor' category.
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Transmission:
DHRO
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Odometer:
63,000 miles
VPL 681
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1954 SUNBEAM ALPINE DROPHEAD MKIII - FOR RESTORATION
**** LIST OF MISSING PARTS ****Exhaust pipeMetal door pocketCentre Armrest ( substitute available)One door cardOne wiper bladeOne fresh air trunkingRear valanceCarpetRear centre light lensFront number plateFuel and brake pipes to rearRadiatorBrakes non-opSome small items such as bolts etc may also be missing
The 1954 Sunbeam Alpine Convertible Mk III (technically configured as an open 2-seater roadster) is an exceptionally rare, hand-built British sports car produced by the Rootes Group and coachbuilt by Thrupp & Maberly.
Introduced in late 1954 to succeed the original Mark I (there was no Mark II), the Mk III was highly exclusive, with only 300 examples manufactured before production ceased in 1955.
Powered by a 2,267cc (2.3L) inline-four OHV engine.
Performance: Developed 80 horsepower at 4,200 rpm, with a top speed of roughly 91–95 mph.
Transmission: 4-speed manual floor-change overdrive gearbox
Unlike the earliest versions, a La...
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£4,370
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£37,993
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£166,540
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