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1967 Sunbeam Rapier Series V

1967 Sunbeam Rapier Series V-Sold
1967 Sunbeam Rapier Series V-Sold
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Lot Number: 805

1967 Sunbeam Rapier Series V

A late-production Series V benefitting from an older restoration and a recent mechanical refresh.

There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid

  • Sold for: £12,375

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Olive Green Metallic

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    GJL 432E

SALE ROOM NOTICE

Please note - the clutch was not included in the major mechanical overhaul that is stated in the description

SUMMARY

A late-production Series V benefitting from an older restoration and a recent mechanical refresh.

DESCRIPTION

  • The first generation Rapier, with its distinctive Audax bodywork, was created by the design firm of Raymond Loewy Associates in America
  • Produced in five series, getting ever more powerful over time, the last of the line Series V used the bullet-proof 1,725cc engine which had proven itself in the Sunbeam Alpine
  • First registered in 1967, the final year of production, this coupé must be one of the last built
  • Attractively finished in an Olive Green Metallic with a beige leather interior
  • The bodywork has been restored in the past using genuine new/old stock front wings, sills, bumpers and the over-riders were re-chromed.
  • Subject to recent major mechanical overhaul in the last 12 months including an engine rebuild, new Weber carburettor, water pump, clutch, brake servo and more (detailed in condition report)
  • Supplied with its original Sunbeam Rapier owners handbook and invoices for recent work
  • With its wind-down rear quarter windows, Walnut dashboard, wide array of instruments, overdrive gearbox and genuine 100mph performance, the Rapier pillarless coupé was undoubtedly the most stylish way to travel in 1967

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
805
Make
SUNBEAM
Model
RAPIER
Variant
Series V
Registration Number
GJL 432E
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
3250028460DHH0
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Olive Green Metallic

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SCORE:

105 / 135

Exterior

Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Believed to have repsrayed at some point though unsure when

Interior

Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Engine

Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

engine stripped down and reassembled, with new pistons and rings. Refaced rocker arms, reconditioned conrods, big end bearings, main bearings, rocker shafts, timing chain, cam followers, oil pump, strainer and pipe. August- Sept 2023 so will need running in Electronic ignition fitted 2022

Transmission

Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

Clutch slave cylinder replaced. Master cylinder seals cleaned and fluids replaced 2022, working overdrive on 3rd and top gear.

Running Gear

Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

Bearings detailed above, brake servo replaced, all wheels removed amd brakes bleed and cleaned 2022

Electrics

Minor:

Major:

Remarks

Electronic ignition

Vehicle History

Remarks

Spark plugs replaced, full service 2023/22

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 2nd therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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