1964 Sunbeam Alpine Mk IV
A 1964 Sunbeam Alpine MkIV prepared as a club-level racing car, built up from a sound, rust-free bodyshell to a high specification. The car has competed in both AMOC Intermarque and HSCC road-going sports car events, and has previously taken an outright victory in the AMOC Anglo-American Challenge. Specification includes a straight-cut gearbox, limited-slip differential, double-adjustable Koni dampers, a bespoke fuel tank, and a plumbed-in fire suppression system. A full engine rebuild was carried out in 2016.
Ownership
- 2018-02-23Auction saleSold £19,000 (≈ $24K)
Competition
- 2016HSCC Road-Going Sports Car ChampionshipHSCC Road-Going Sports Car Championship
Raced with the Historic Sports Car Club in 2016; this was the last year the car was campaigned according to the catalogue.
- —AMOC Anglo-American ChallengeAMOC Anglo-American Challenge1st overall
The car previously claimed an outright win in this AMOC-run event; exact date not stated.
- —AMOC IntermarqueAMOC Intermarque
Competed in the Aston Martin Owners Club Intermarque series; precise season(s) not specified.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2016Engine rebuildMass Racing Developments
A complete engine rebuild was undertaken at a cost of £7,500.
Work carried out in 2016, the same year the car last competed.
- —Restoration
The car was built up from a rust-free shell to a high standard of race preparation, incorporating numerous performance and safety components.
Preparation included fitting a straight-cut gearbox, limited-slip differential, bespoke fuel tank, double-adjustable aluminium-bodied Koni dampers, and a fully plumbed fire extinguisher system.
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