1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series 3 Roadster

Description for Other Makes Alpine 1963

We are looking to find a new home for our lovely Series 3 Sunbeam thatwe have named Sophie. She was a present to my wife but too many projects got in the way. We almost never take her out and she has mostly remained in storage. After a long search we finally found a Series 3 car asit was the lowest production Alpine, ut has the tall fins of early cars, ith features of the newer cars such as better seats and a larger boot space. Sophie is an older restoration, aving been done several years ago. She looks great and is holding up very wellon the whole.

The following, e were told, as done previously as part of the restoration..

• New paint of good quality, ncluding engine removal to facilitate painting of the engine compartment. Doors, onnet, nd boot removed
• Conversion from the troublesome twin carburettor set up to a single carburettor.She gets better gas mileage, s much more reliable, asy to adjust, as more horsepower, nd runs and idles incredibly smoothly compared to the stock twin carbs.
• Engine was rebuilt
• New wood dash
• New Dash Pad
• Lots of electrics redone, ncluding wiring so as to make all gauges functional
• Complete brake system refurbishment including new hydraulics and adjustable brake proportioning system
• Mallory electronic distributor for smooth trouble free running/starting
• High performance ignition wires and electric fuel pump with fuel pressure regulator
• Complete radiator and cooling system refurbishment.
• New chrome wire wheels, ubs, nd knock offs
• New tires
• New carpet and door cards
• Rechromed Bumpers

Since we have owned her we have done the following:

• New convertible top
• Partial refurbishment of one of the seats including new foam and vinyl
• Replacement of some of the rubber and few pieces of bright work that were either missing or not of good enough condition.

Sophie runs like a dream, hifts quietly, nd does not smoke. All the gauges work. The body and paint still look great and have held up well save for a few bubbles here and there and a few chips as well. The under carriage looks to be detailed to a driver standard as well. The steering seems rather loose to us, ut were unsure if that is just the way these cars were originally. We purchased a steering box for her in case that is needed for stiffer steering, ut are leaving that to her new owner. The seats are in good condition, he passenger seat top is a little worn and has a couple of patches on the back side that are not that noticeable. Overall Sophie is a terrific looker that should provide a lot of driving pleasure. We have made every attempt at a careful description, lease note that this car is over 50 years old, nd is not perfect, o please be realistic as to expectations. Inspections are welcome but must be carried out prior to the end of the auction. Please read all the auction deadlines and terms before bidding. Thanks for looking!