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330 Sunbeam Alpine (Series 1) (1960) 104 DDV by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Sunbeam Alpine Series I (1959-60) Engine 1494cc S4 OHV Production 69,251 (all Series) 11904 Series 1 Registration Number 104 DDV (Devon) SUNBEAM ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623847032276... The Sunbeam Alpine was designed by Kenneth Howes and Jeff Crompton tasked with a complete redesign of the Sunbeam Mark III (Alpine). The body was styled by Raymond Loewe at the Loewy Studios for the Rootes Group. The Alpine was produced in four subsequent revisions until 1968. Total production numbered around 70,000. Production stopped shortly after the Chrysler takeover of the Rootes Group. Produced from 1959-68 as five separate Series The Series I was launched in 1959 making extensive use of components from other Rootes Group vehicles and was built on a modified floorpan from the Hillman Husky estate car., with the running gear mainly from the Sunbeam Rapier, but with front disc brakes replacing the saloon car's drums. Powered by a 1494cc S4 with an overdrive unit and wire wheels were optional. The suspension was independent at the front using coil springs and at the rear had a live axle and semi-elliptic springing. The Girling-manufactured brakes used 9.5 in at the front and 9 inch drums on the rear. The Series 1 was replaced by the Series II for model years 1960-63, the Series III 1963-64, Series IV 1964-65, Series V 1965-68 A marine blue Sunbeam Alpine (Series 2) appeared in the James Bond film, Dr. No film, Ian Flemmings original book had Bond driving a Series 1 Alpine. Driven by Bond (Sean Connery) while on vacation in the Blue Mountains, the villains driving a hearse attempt to drive Bond over the cliffs, but Bonds evasive driving dodges them. Bond then spots a angledozer at work in the road ahead and takes advantage of the Alpine’s low profile to drive under the machine’s shovel-arm, which is reaching across the road. The bulkier hearse is forced to swerve, it crashes down the mountain side before erupting in flames. The owner of the Series II used in the film, Jennifer Jackson, received a £10-per-day fee for the use of her car, unaware that it would soon become a famous piece of movie history Diolch am 94,784,079 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 94,784,079 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 28.05.2022 at Smallwood Steam Rally. Cheshire REF 160-330

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331 Sunbeam Alpine (Series V) (1968) ONG 80 F by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Sunbeam Alpine Mk.V (1965-68) Engine 1725cc S4 OHV Production 19,122 Registration Number ONG 80 F (Norfolk) Sunbeam Set www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623847032276... Designed by Kenneth Howes and Jeff Compton and aimed primiryly at the lucrative US export market, the first Series 1 Alpine was launched in 1959, powered by a 1494cc engine and was styled by the Loewy Studios for the Rootes Group. The car made extensive use of components from other Rootes Group vehicles and was built on a modified floorpan from the Hillman Husky estate car, The Alpine went on to be produced in four subsequent revisions until 1968. The Series II of 1960 featured an enlarged 1,592 cc engine of 80bhp with revised rear suspension The Series III was produced between 1963-64 in open and removable hardtop versions with a slightly detuned engine. To provide more room in the boot, twin fuel tanks in the rear wings were fitted. and quarter lights were fitted to the windows. The Series IV of 1964-65, no longer had the less powerful engine, output rose to 82bhp with the engine fed by a single Solex carburettor new rear styling was introduced with the fins largely removed The Series V of 1965-68 was the Alpine final revision, now powered by a five bearing 1725cc engine with twin Zenith-Stromberg semi-downdraught carburettors producing 93 bhp Capable of up to 100mph. In some export markets output of 99bhp (100 PS) was claimed A white Series V Alpine appeared in the 1971 British gangster movie Get Carter. (Michael Caine) Jack Carter is recued by a woman in the white Alpine registration number. It is later featured in the films iconic car chase in a Gateshead multi story car park. The car is later shunted into a dock with the owner locked in the boot. Diolch am 94,784,079 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 94,784,079 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 28.05.2022 at Smallwood Steam Rally. Cheshire REF 160-331