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Sunbeam Alpine Series I to V From 1956 Rootes worked on the next generation of Sunbeam Alpine based on a shortened Hillman Husky floorpan. The body was designed by Ken Howes who may have been inspired to give the Rootes car Ford Thunderbird looks from his time at Ford. Production started in 1959 and ended in 1968. The Series I car was built by Armstrong Siddeley and had a Sunbeam Rapier 1494cc engine. Series II Alpines gained a 1592cc engine and eventually floor space at the Rootes Ryton plant. The Series III in 1960 was split into the touring GT model with hardtop, and the tuned Sports model with convertible hood and optional hardtop. Series IV cars were 'anglicised' with trimmed rear fins and revised grille. Finally the Rootes 1725cc engine was given to the Series V Alpine in 1965. From late 1964 a v8-engined Alpine was available as the Sunbeam Tiger. |
Thomas Harrington Coachbuilders
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Designer: Ken Howes
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Sunbeam Tiger 1964-68
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Sunbeam Alpine 1953-55.
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Armstrong-Siddeley Car
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