RobinRob
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My longing for a beautiful convertible started as a little girl with my Little Kiddle dolls who had a sporty yellow convertible. Over the years I refined my desire to the beautiful lines of the Sunbeam Alpine 1960-63 (love the curved window hardtop and those tail fins).... and then it happened.
My husband announced that for my 60th birthday it was time we find the car of my dreams. I think he was tired of my endless phone internet searches every time we drove anywhere.
We watched auctions. I bid on a beauty and lost. We contacted owners in states far away. Then... I joined the SAOCA and things started happening. Thanks to all who sent me links.
Early on I connected with Jerry Logan who, from what I understand, along with many others in this group was long time friend of Max Pahmeier (RIP). Jerry came into possession of Max's 1960 Series I Alpine... and through our conversations, Jerry thought that the car may be a good fit for me.
He shared with me the history of how Max bought this car new and he and his new wife drove off for their honeymoon. Over the years this Honeymoon Sunbeam was loved and restored by Max.
I fell in love with the car and her story. To honor her past (and that Maxwell Smart had a sunbeam too), her name is Maxine the Honeymoon Sunbeam and I'm honored that she is now part of my family. Thanks to Jerry for doing a beautiful job in refinishing a hard top for her.
She is in absolutely beautiful condition and I'm thankful that I'm married to a guy who understands old cars (he's had his 1969 Porsche 912 for longer than he's had me!) and we've begun my car mechanic lessons as we get Maxine into purring condition.
Thanks everyone who helped guide us along our journey to -finally- owning my dream Sunbeam.
I look forward to getting to know you in this club, our British car, and we will have plenty of questions coming your way!
~Robin
My husband announced that for my 60th birthday it was time we find the car of my dreams. I think he was tired of my endless phone internet searches every time we drove anywhere.
We watched auctions. I bid on a beauty and lost. We contacted owners in states far away. Then... I joined the SAOCA and things started happening. Thanks to all who sent me links.
Early on I connected with Jerry Logan who, from what I understand, along with many others in this group was long time friend of Max Pahmeier (RIP). Jerry came into possession of Max's 1960 Series I Alpine... and through our conversations, Jerry thought that the car may be a good fit for me.
He shared with me the history of how Max bought this car new and he and his new wife drove off for their honeymoon. Over the years this Honeymoon Sunbeam was loved and restored by Max.
I fell in love with the car and her story. To honor her past (and that Maxwell Smart had a sunbeam too), her name is Maxine the Honeymoon Sunbeam and I'm honored that she is now part of my family. Thanks to Jerry for doing a beautiful job in refinishing a hard top for her.
She is in absolutely beautiful condition and I'm thankful that I'm married to a guy who understands old cars (he's had his 1969 Porsche 912 for longer than he's had me!) and we've begun my car mechanic lessons as we get Maxine into purring condition.
Thanks everyone who helped guide us along our journey to -finally- owning my dream Sunbeam.
I look forward to getting to know you in this club, our British car, and we will have plenty of questions coming your way!
~Robin