Series II Alpine GT?

[tylerite3124]

Were Series II Alpines ever offered as a GT model, ie hardtop only, no soft top? Thanks for your expertise.

Rick

 

[sunalp]

I believe this started with the Series 3. Continued on to SIV & V Alpines, but not many on these shores.

 

[jdoclogan]

Only Series III GT had the hardtop only/no soft top configuration.
https://www.sunbeamalpineowners.club/seriesIII.html

 

[DanR]

I have a SIV GT BW35 early serial last four 0766 that had all of the GT trim and other options with out the soft top.

 

[alpine_64]

Only Series III GT had the hardtop only/no soft top configuration.
https://www.sunbeamalpineowners.club/seriesIII.html

Jerry.. the GT was introduced in the S3.. no GT ever had a soft top... The GT always has the rear seat area.

 

[alpine_64]

I have a SIV GT BW35 early serial last four 0766 that had all of the GT trim and other options with out the soft top.

Dan no GT had a soft top from factory. They have the rear seat instead.

Also..
pleated doors with door top rolls
Deeper 1/4 light to match doortop roll.
Interior light above mirror operated by special plunger screws on the door hinge screw
Full carpets
On S3 and SIvGT larger air filter and a under bonnet padding.
Wooden wheel and dash.
On S3 a detuned engine as they had the cast manifold instead of headers.

 

[alpine_64]

Were Series II Alpines ever offered as a GT model, ie hardtop only, no soft top? Thanks for your expertise.

Rick

There was no GT in series I/ II just the option of a hardtop.

 

[husky drvr]

On S3 a detuned engine as they had the cast manifold instead of headers.

Michael,

The s3GT was a single outlet cast manifold, did that manifold continue with the later series GT models?

Just curious,

 

[alpine_64]

Michael,

The s3GT was a single outlet cast manifold, did that manifold continue with the later series GT models?

Just curious,

No the later GT uses the standard cast with 2 down pipes.

 

[DanR]

I either mis typed or I have been misunderstood in POST 4. Here is what I wrote: "I have a SIV GT BW35 early serial last four 0766 that had all of the GT trim and other options with out the soft top."

Meaning my Early Series IV is a Factory GT with all of the options (it did not and still does not have a Soft Top, it does have the rear sear area) including all of the GT trim.

Michael, If you remember, I purchased a door switch for the interior light from you many years ago because an original had been lost.

Below are a few PIC's that may be of interest

 

[jdoclogan]

Michael, I knew you would bring clarity to the question. Well done. Dan, what a unicorn GT you have. Do we have the number of GTs made for each model?
I purchased my Series III GT from the original owner. And other than the new paint work I did it sports all original components except the carb system. Had a single downdraft solex carb with single batwing air intake. It runs significantly better with my replacement downdraft Weber configuration.

 

[DanR]

I have a later GT standard cast with 2 down pipes, if anyone is interested (BO)

 

[alpine_64]

I have a later GT standard cast with 2 down pipes, if anyone is interested (BO)

Dan to clarify you don't have all the GT options... They are all the standard GT parts ...
I actually don't remember seeing the GT switches...but doesnt mean I haven't forgotten.. I'm getting older too

 

[DanR]

My Series IV Gran Turismo GT BW35 Colour Code 39 had/has these following: Padded rear seat; full length pleated door panels; padded arm rail at the top; Padded top rail Covers around the rear passenger area; Full carpeting; Adjustable seats (Now the Miata Style); wood steering wheel which I am restoring; burled walnut wood veneered dash that was badly in need of restoration; a hard top that was also in need of restoration and in my opinion the item that saved the frame from being destroyed by the metal worms; Sound deadening under the hood; Interior light; Door switches for interior light; Wire Wheels (Converted to 4 bolt Mags); Sunvisors; Heater (Now single unit Heat and A/C); Electric Power Steering (EPS); Rear Disc Brakes.

With the Original 4 cyl (a factory replacement engine removed and saved, it now has the FORD V6 and an overdrive transmission (A4LD). The BW35 was gone when I came into possession of this Alpine.

A rather badly rusted vehicle that almost went to the Salvage Yard, being saved because it being a Saturday and they were closed. Stored for more than twenty years, you should see it now. Still working on it. All new beautiful RED Paint; New Chrome such as bumpers, door handles, Trunk hinges, Gas Cap, etc., everywhere; Fully replaced/repaired all of the rusty metal; Prepped with POR15, Dynamat & Lizard Skin for a full sound/heat treatment which makes for a nice ride. I even have a new windshield saved. As many of you know the SV have floor vents that is/was not available for the early Series, well I have also modified the RED GT with vents salvaged from a salvaged SV.

Hope this is an encouragement to anyone that has a rare Rootes vehicle that appears to be too rusty to salvage. Keep'em-on-the-ROAD,

DanR