1960 Sunbeam Alpine

I was looking for a stylish and eye catching car to satisfy my desire to own my first British classic car. The beautiful, sleek design with those nostalgic tail fins made it an easy decision - and I've never regretted choosing this one! Generally the paintwork is sound. It has been resprayed at some point during its life. The engine bay shows the original shade of Moonstone White. There's some slight cracking near the off side head light, there's a chip on off side rear wheel hub, and there are superficial scratches by the door handle. The exterior is in good condition, with no obvious dings or dents. The shutlines are great and there are no signs of rust in the sills or doors - probably due to its previous life in California. The dashboard is in good condition. All instruments work perfectly and are easy to see. All instruments are nicely laid out and clear. This car is lovely and smooth to drive. It starts first time and runs really well. Ticks over at 1k rpm. It can even keep up with modern traffic! The glass in the car is original with no chips or issues. The car is fitted with steel wheels and whitewall tyres, which enhances the aesthetic considerably. They are all in a good state but will require repainting at some point. All tyres are in a good condition, and a spare tyre is included in the boot. The trim is red vinyl with a black dash board. The vinyl seats will require some attention due to some tearing of the fabric. It's not too visible, but will probably want addressing. There is also a small piece of vinyl missing on the drivers seat at the back. The carpets are also red and I believe are original with no major issues. The car has a hard top which will need a respray, but the headlining is in good condition. The engine has been upgraded to a 1.6l, which has been well maintained in my ownership. Lots of components have been replaced in the last year, including spark plugs, coil, lead set, distributor cap, water pump, new battery, and new battery cables. The engine has been stripped down and rebuilt to fit new head gaskets. I had a new exhaust pipe fitted a few months ago. All the electrics work on the car with no issues. I had the points replaced with an electronic starter, which has improved the car. It is also fitted with a refurbished 1960s radio, which looks the part.

There are old MOT certificates from 2010, and it's been serviced annually by my enthusiastic classic car engineer.

There is a folder of invoices and receipts from 2014, but none retained for the older restoration. The car has also been professionally scanned as part of a project to identify a Sunbeam Harrington, which is a barn find. The computerised scan is included in the sale.

The car has a soft top fitted, which was new when I purchased the car. The hard top is included in the sale.

--------------------------------------------- From Trade Classics: This is a Market Auction listing, meaning we have not visited and photographed the car - instead the seller has supplied the images and written the description. However we’ve done all our usual seller checks, including photo ID that matches the V5, and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPi that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check. Viewings are welcomed, so please get in touch with us via the 'contact us' page - we just need to speak to you first on the phone, have you register on the site, and also send in valid photo ID before confirming a suitable time to visit. Like all our auctions, if there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bids, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - the Buyer's Premium is not refundable in any instance, just like a traditional auction house. Work completed in my ownership comprises new brake cylinders and shoes on both sides, with handbrake adjustments. The steering wheel is also in black and original, with the Rootes motif in the centre. The gearstick is also original.