1959 Sunbeam Rapier convertible Fabulous Condition For Sale

Best model Best specification Best colour Best condition.
My gorgeous Sunbeam in my opinion has it all. Fastidious elderly Dr owner selling only because of increasing disability. It’s in virtually immaculate condition . It’s
a 1959 series III the first year of disk brakes and wooden dash board. It had the updated sports engine fitted from new with the overdrive gearbox (that has been altered to operate on 2nd 3rd and 4th) rather than just top , this gives enormous flexibility , and with the SU carburettor Convertion and slightly wider radial tyres on compatible wheels. Provides an exhilarating drive. More than enough for modern traffic or long distances. The car has an indicated very low mileage, this cannot be verified and indeed “could “ be 1013445 but it’s in amazing condition with negligible visible ware, the original door cards are just fabulous in period quilted finish and the upholstery is substantially original The contrasting dark blue hood is as new and as well as going fully down, can remain in the coupe deville position and with the windows up allows fresh air with out being blown about! When the hood is fully down it is covered by a well fitting tonneau cover. The car runs beautifully and everything works as it should. Fulfilling it’s original design criteria as a compact four seater sports car with good luggage capacity. The paint and Chrome work are excellent with only the smallest of imperfections. This is a sixty year old car!! The underneath is as clean as the top. The unusual number is very valuable and is transferable should the car be sold abroad. Please note that badges and badge bar are NOT included in the sale. The price is set to sell as there are similar cars at more than twice this price. Please contact for more details.

Perhaps would take a small automatic classic in PART exchange

There is a set of original wheels , with trims and hub caps that are in good condition . With good serviceable tyres . That go with the car for shows or if the new owner doesn’t like the updated ones .

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