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SAOCA Forum

  1. Join and/or Donate to the SAOCA

    Learn how to become a member of the SAOCA and how to donate to keep the club humming along.

  2. From Our SAOC Cousins in Britain

    Information provided by our British club cousins and the Rootes Archive Centre Trust

    1. Newsletter of the Rootes Archive Centre Trust

      This link brings you information from our British cousins of the Rootes Archive Centre Trust. Note that clicking the link will take you to a page outside the Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club of America website.

  3. Rootes Group Vehicles

    All forums with topics relating to the 59 - 68 Sunbeam Alpine, 64 - 68 Sunbeam Tiger and other Rootes vehicles.

    1. "Stock" Alpine

      For those striving to preserve the period look & feel of their car (but don't mind improvements in carb, brake, wiring, etc.)
      Discussions:
      7,159
      Posts:
      63,713
      Latest: Gear Reduction Starter phyrman, Dec 2, 2021 at 1:02 PM
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    2. Modified Alpine

      Because there's always room for improvement (such as non-Rootes engine swaps and significant component changes)
      Discussions:
      3,521
      Posts:
      42,850
      Latest: Am I Correct ? headlight bezel PROCRAFT, Dec 1, 2021 at 9:31 PM
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    3. Sunbeam Tiger

      An Alpine with a Ford V8
      Discussions:
      598
      Posts:
      4,659
      Latest: New Tiger all copper radiator ? DanR, Nov 17, 2021
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    4. Factory Original Alpines & Tigers

      How did it originally come from the factory? What dealer options were available? (Discussions for the purists)
      Discussions:
      540
      Posts:
      5,832
      Latest: Alpine Judging Guide Alpine 1789, Oct 26, 2021
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    5. Harrington Alpine

      Learn More About These Beautiful Coachbuilt Alpines
      Discussions:
      219
      Posts:
      2,748
      Latest: Prittie HLM SOLD - SOLD - SOLD junkman, Dec 1, 2021 at 9:33 PM
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    6. Huskies, Imps, Rapiers, Fastbacks, etc.

      Discover There's More Than Just Series Alpines In The Rootes World
      Discussions:
      285
      Posts:
      1,554
      Latest: Replacing CD 150 in '69 Alpine Bill Blue, Dec 2, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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    7. Rootes Racing

      Vintage Racing, Building A Vintage Racer; For Those Living In The Fast Lane
      Discussions:
      396
      Posts:
      2,963
      Latest: Alpine engine power limitations Jay Laifman, Dec 2, 2021 at 12:29 PM
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    8. Featured Articles & How To's

      Discussions of Featured Articles from main site.
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      127
      Posts:
      521
      Latest: Sunbeam Alpine Series III-V: Excessive play at the steering wheel Tim R, Nov 23, 2021
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  4. Buying & Selling

    All forums with topics related to buying and selling Rootes cars and parts

    1. Alpine Cars and Parts For Sale

      Reserved for Sunbeam Alpine related cars and parts only. All other material will be deleted.
      Discussions:
      2,545
      Posts:
      13,392
      Latest: Lot of parts Jay Laifman, Dec 2, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    2. Alpine Cars and Parts Wanted

      Reserved for Sunbeam Alpine related cars and parts only. All other material will be deleted.
      Discussions:
      2,464
      Posts:
      13,119
      Latest: Battery box twautomotive, Dec 2, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    3. Ebay / Craigslist / Other Discoveries

      Post your Rootes-related discoveries here for all to see.
      Discussions:
      1,828
      Posts:
      9,310
      Latest: 1970 Alpine GT in Delaware Warren, Nov 26, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    4. Free to a Good Home

      When you're cleaning out your garage, why send to scrap those parts someone else can use?
      Discussions:
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      49
      Latest: free spares in Florida fonz, Nov 24, 2021
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  5. SAOCA Club & Site Discussions

    Forums containing topics relating to SAOCA club business.

    1. General SAOCA Discussions

      What is the SAOCA and how can I get involved?
      Discussions:
      696
      Posts:
      4,872
      Latest: 2022 SAOCA membership support bing, Nov 30, 2021 at 5:17 PM
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    2. Invasions & Other Events

      Information on National and Regional Shows and Stuff (Thread Title Should be: Location – Show – Date(s))
      Discussions:
      222
      Posts:
      2,112
      Latest: April 1st-3rd 2022 Sunbeam Invasion/SOS Columbia, South Carolina 65sunbeam, Nov 18, 2021
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    3. SAOCA Regional Chapter News

      Find out what's happening in your area.
      Discussions:
      428
      Posts:
      2,365
      Sub-Forums: 7

      SAOCA Regional Chapter News

      Sub-Forums

      1. Southern Ohio Chapter

      2. Northeast Tri-State Chapter

      3. Colorado Chapter

      4. Pacific Coast Chapter

      5. Upper Midwest Chapter

      6. Dallas / Ft. Worth Chapter

      7. Greater Atlanta Chapter

      Latest: Help finding a friend Charles Myers, Aug 23, 2021
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    4. SAOCA Members and Discussion Forum

      Discussions, voting for Elections, rules, polling on issues regarding the SAOCA.
      Discussions:
      115
      Posts:
      936
      Latest: Moe is looking for Members and Clubs in his area Depcons, Oct 1, 2021
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    5. Questions About/Issues With the Site

      Technical issues relating to this forum or the club web site.
      Discussions:
      216
      Posts:
      1,195
      Latest: Trophy Points nsbluenose, Oct 7, 2021
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    6. General Chit-Chat

      For first-timers this is a great place to introduce yourself. For all of us, please refrain from discussing politics, religion, and using inappropriate language. Thank you!
      Discussions:
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      Posts:
      17,597
      Latest: Think it's as easy as easy as riding a bike? Barry, Dec 2, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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