1963 SUNBEAM ALPINE OTHER

Description for Other Makes Sunbeam Alpine 1963

Very solid 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. No indication of any rust anywhere. Looks like original upholstery in fair to poor condition. Still has top and tonneau cover in poor shape. Had car running and yard driving and then I got to screwing around with timing and have not got it back running .Most everything is here including operational windshield wipers, irectional signals and horn.Gauges allseem to work. I cleaned tank and replaced some lines and added an electric fuel pump for good measure(still have good mechanical pump).Clutch and gearbox shift perfectly. Brakes grabby but I have new wheel cylinders for rear. Wire rims and tires are great, lthough I don't know age of tires.

I once heard a guy describe his paint job as being done with a bucket of paint and a mop...this paint job fits in that category. Unless you want car to be kind of a rat rod, t will need new paint. Original color was red. There is some bondo on body, ut it seems to be for small dent repair, ot rust. Car needs all new rubber at windows,etc.

A lot of extra parts come with car: an extra transmission, set of 4 hubs to replace wire wheels if you want to use minalite rims or any standard rims and a box of distributors, tc.

As for the history of the car. According to the serial number it was bought in England and brought to states by private individual. The car has a clear Virginia title and it looks to be a replacement id plate on car. It was purchased last year from an estate of an elderly gentleman that had it in his garage and tinkered with it for 30 years.

This car can easily become a very cool weekend driver or a proper restoration. Don't pass this up for a rust bucket. Am selling this due to age and too many projects. Sold as is, here is. Buyer is responsible for shipping, ut I will help load (maybe if I have time, et it running).