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Description

1963 Sunbeam Rapier Series 3a Convertible.
Vin Number: B3066458HC0
Chassis Number: OFX810
A very very rare survivor with just 50,000 miles covered from new. This car is in impeccable condition & is an example of Rootes Group at its finest.
The paintwork is pearl grey with a pipin red side stripe & red convertible top. To the interior is red trim piped in grey & a lovely full walnut dash board. On the road it drives beautifuly as one would expect from such low mileage & benefits from overdrive on third & 4th gears which is useful in third for overtaking & makes the car very long legged in top gear.
Being a series 3a it has the upgraded rootes engine with bigger main bearings & assorted other up grades. The car is very versatile in that it may be used fully closed, half open in the sedanca position or fully convertible with the hood neatly tucked under a hood cover. There is also a full sized split tonneau cover also in red that snas into place.
This is a very very solid rot free example & has been in collections for many years. Viewings are in Dorset by appointment. The car comes with old & new V5c documents and also assorted recent paper work & workshop manuals.

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Sunbeam
Model series: Rapier
Model name: Rapier Mk IIIA
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1963
Mileage (read)
Chassis number: B3066458HC0
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Convertible
Power (kW/hp): 59/80
Cubic capacity (cm³): 1592
Cylinders: 4
Doors: Not provided
Steering: Right (RHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Not provided
Rear brakes: Not provided
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Others
Manufacturer color name: -

Interior color: Others
Interior material: Others

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1963 | Sunbeam Rapier Mk IIIA