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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:
      7,471
      Posts:
      66,636
      Latest: Q: For those using Valvoline VR1 20w-50 Scotty, Dec 2, 2022 at 1:06 AM
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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:
      3,618
      Posts:
      44,146
      Latest: v6 conversion tranny question hartmandm, Nov 29, 2022 at 10:50 PM
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    3. Sunbeam Tiger

      An Alpine with a Ford V8
      Discussions:
      618
      Posts:
      4,756
      Latest: SF Bay area recommendations for gearbox replacement RobfzTiger, Nov 28, 2022 at 11:09 PM
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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:
      555
      Posts:
      5,969
      Latest: What Jay Leno said jdoclogan, Nov 30, 2022 at 1:17 PM
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    5. Harrington Alpine

      Learn More About These Beautiful Coachbuilt Alpines
      Discussions:
      231
      Posts:
      2,876
      Latest: Anyone visiting the U.K. For The National in July 2023? Tim R, Nov 13, 2022
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    6. Huskies, Imps, Rapiers, Fastbacks, etc.

      Discover There's More Than Just Series Alpines In The Rootes World
      Discussions:
      306
      Posts:
      1,849
      Latest: 1959 Rapier electrical harness husky drvr, Nov 21, 2022
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    7. Rootes Racing

      Vintage Racing, Building A Vintage Racer; For Those Living In The Fast Lane
      Discussions:
      413
      Posts:
      3,329
      Latest: Weber 40 DCOE mods for more flow jdoclogan, Dec 1, 2022 at 3:24 PM
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    8. Featured Articles & How To's

      Discussions of Featured Articles from main site.
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      151
      Posts:
      629
      Latest: The gas tank cleanup and recondition tale ... boss-tiger, Nov 30, 2022 at 10:11 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:
      2,657
      Posts:
      14,156
      Latest: A rather odd "BOLT" will be available shortly Gordon Holsinger, Dec 1, 2022 at 7:07 PM
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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:
      2,581
      Posts:
      13,843
      Latest: Conv. top base screws DanR, Nov 30, 2022 at 4:10 PM
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    3. Ebay / Craigslist / Other Discoveries

      Post your Rootes-related discoveries here for all to see.
      Discussions:
      1,931
      Posts:
      9,821
      Latest: 1967 Series V Alpine Project on BaT tylerite3124, Nov 30, 2022 at 7:23 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:
      15
      Posts:
      70
      Latest: Four Free Wire Wheels Chicago Area 60462 twautomotive, Nov 15, 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:
      732
      Posts:
      5,187
      Latest: So what do you get for becoming a Diamond member? john.hemsath, Dec 1, 2022 at 1:02 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:
      238
      Posts:
      2,240
      Latest: Save the date! Sunbeam Invasion/BASH Columbia, SC Mar 31-Apr 2 2023 DanR, Nov 20, 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.
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      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:
      222
      Posts:
      1,251
      Latest: Still hidden photos? puff4, Oct 4, 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:
      2,973
      Posts:
      18,077
      Latest: Fun Alpine Pictures ernestovumbles, Nov 30, 2022 at 7:01 PM
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