Can't be a series 1

[Knightowl61]

1961 Sunbeam Alpine | eBay

(Thought it said series 1, my mistake, can't edit title)Interesting photos, gas cap & Interior looks like a series 3 gt, dash from a '63 on. No photos of engine bay or inside trunk.

 

[Alpine Addict]

Strange car, The window guides are series 2. The hardtop is series 1 or 2. Gas tank cap is series 3, maybe a later fender fitted? Interior is GT no softop which was not available until series 3. Would be interesting to see some photos of the engine bay and trunk areas. Bumperettes are the later type, not correct for early series. I think this is a modified series 2. $40K is very expensive.

 

[Aladin Sane]

That is a nice looking alpine, but the price seems a bit optimistic.

 

[alpine_64]

I suspect a series 3gt with a pair of series II doors and screen.

The rear boot would confirm it.. But given the GT rear seat set up and rear guard... Safe bet

 

[Jay Laifman]

Are SI/II windshield and doors inter-changable onto a S3+? And would then a SI/II hardtop fit on a S3 with those mods?

Personally, I like SI/II hardtops better than S3 hardtops - in pictures. But in person, I tend to like the S3 better. But I definitely like the lightness of the SI/II hardtop.

 

[alpine_64]

Are SI/II windshield and doors inter-changable onto a S3+? And would then a SI/II hardtop fit on a S3 with those mods?

Jay. Yes.. They do fit.. You have to swap the B post caps too. As it's a GT the issue of soft top doesnt matter

 

[260Alpine]

If he wanted it to look like a Series 1 or 2, why did he use the later bumper guards? I do like the look of the Pinto black stripe slotted wheels though.

 

[Aladin Sane]

Anyone else find the mudflaps off putting?

 

[alpine_64]

If he wanted it to look like a Series 1 or 2, why did he use the later bumper guards? I do like the look of the Pinto black stripe slotted wheels though.

Not sure they wanted it to look like a i/ii .. The GT tops rust badly and are heavy... The early tops are lighter.. Dont rust and easily available... Some alsp feel they look better.

As for later over riders... I prefer them to the heavy ornate si/ii units.. Thats just me

 

[Jay Laifman]

And me

 

[Aladin Sane]

Same here. The old style overrides look to be a holdover from the 40's or maybe 50's.

 

[alpine_64]

Same here. The old style overrides look to be a holdover from the 40's or maybe 50's.

More 50s inspired than 40s. Given the clean lines of the design for the period i suspect they may not have been a howes design.. And the mockups had no over riders.

 

[Aladin Sane]

I would still lean toward the 40s. On US cars at least bumper overrides of the 50s were entering the jet age and were not as curvaceous, but more projectile.

 

[alpine_64]

I would still lean toward the 40s. On US cars at least bumper overrides of the 50s were entering the jet age and were not as curvaceous, but more projectile.

Im thinking more 50s british as the reference

 

[Aladin Sane]

And I may have late 50s in my head. Early 50s could easily look like S1 overriders.

 

[Mikeflbmer]

Anyone else find the mudflaps off putting?

Not if you live on a dirt road in an area that rains alot like I do

 

[Aladin Sane]

I get that they would be much needed in your case. I plan to keep mine on the pavement.