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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:
      7,351
      Posts:
      65,610
      Latest: Engine advice Tim R, Jul 3, 2022 at 3:10 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:
      3,588
      Posts:
      43,751
      Latest: Sourcing Bell Housing D4ZA-6394 CC with Clutch Fork Floor guy, Jul 2, 2022 at 2:56 PM
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    3. Sunbeam Tiger

      An Alpine with a Ford V8
      Discussions:
      613
      Posts:
      4,733
      Latest: Need Help Looking at a Tiger tylerite3124, Jun 22, 2022
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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:
      550
      Posts:
      5,902
      Latest: Series 3 Colour coded 61 interior... bernd_st, May 18, 2022
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    5. Harrington Alpine

      Learn More About These Beautiful Coachbuilt Alpines
      Discussions:
      226
      Posts:
      2,808
      Latest: New Sunbeam Harrington Website and Registry junkman, May 9, 2022
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    6. Huskies, Imps, Rapiers, Fastbacks, etc.

      Discover There's More Than Just Series Alpines In The Rootes World
      Discussions:
      299
      Posts:
      1,784
      Latest: 1959 Rapier steering box Chrisp Rapier, Jun 30, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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    7. Rootes Racing

      Vintage Racing, Building A Vintage Racer; For Those Living In The Fast Lane
      Discussions:
      402
      Posts:
      3,133
      Latest: New School Custom Pistons spmdr, Jul 3, 2022 at 2:19 PM
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    8. Featured Articles & How To's

      Discussions of Featured Articles from main site.
      Discussions:
      137
      Posts:
      558
      Latest: Oil pump gear wear measurements bernd_st, Jul 2, 2022 at 4:03 PM
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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:
      2,604
      Posts:
      13,821
      Latest: newly rebuilt 1725 / non syncro overdrive bulldurham, Jun 30, 2022 at 10:51 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:
      2,538
      Posts:
      13,573
      Latest: tie rods twautomotive, Jul 2, 2022 at 6:28 PM
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    3. Ebay / Craigslist / Other Discoveries

      Post your Rootes-related discoveries here for all to see.
      Discussions:
      1,887
      Posts:
      9,636
      Latest: 2 Early Series Alpines For $1850 on Craigslist bernd_st, Jul 1, 2022 at 3:33 AM
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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:
      14
      Posts:
      67
      Latest: Series V four-speed gearbox and driveshaft Acollin, Apr 29, 2022
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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:
      716
      Posts:
      5,046
      Latest: Freeze plugs RacerX, Jul 3, 2022 at 4:48 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:
      232
      Posts:
      2,210
      Latest: Tigers United Santa Maria CA, June 9th to12th 2022 Toyanvil, Jun 6, 2022
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    3. SAOCA Regional Chapter News

      Find out what's happening in your area.
      Discussions:
      431
      Posts:
      2,369
      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: British Classic car show Memorial Weekend Saturday, May 28th 2022. DanR, May 23, 2022
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    4. SAOCA Members and Discussion Forum

      Discussions, voting for Elections, rules, polling on issues regarding the SAOCA.
      Discussions:
      117
      Posts:
      947
      Latest: Current Term is up for the Board Alpine 1789, Feb 9, 2022
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    5. Questions About/Issues With the Site

      Technical issues relating to this forum or the club web site.
      Discussions:
      218
      Posts:
      1,204
      Latest: Adding an Album to my Albums in Gallery Warren, Feb 9, 2022
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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:
      2,951
      Posts:
      17,888
      Latest: Volvo transmission Bill Blue, Jul 2, 2022 at 8:31 AM
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