Sunbeam Rapier

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Sunbeam Rapier (series III) 1960

Sunbeam Rapier (series III) 1960 Sunbeam Rapier for sale

1960 Sunbeam Rapier - Beautiful series III convertible
Two tone bodywork - moonstone, with powder blue side flashes
Note that there a four horizontal bars on the two side-grilles; another feature first exhibited on the mkIII
Recessed number plate with chrome surround
A feature of the mkIII Rapier was the single colour vinyl seats with contrasting piping - light blue / dark blue in this case
Rapier logo on the tailfin
1960 Sunbeam Rapier - Beautiful series III convertible
Two tone bodywork - moonstone, with powder blue side flashes
Note that there a four horizontal bars on the two side-grilles; another feature first exhibited on the mkIII

Sunbeam Rapier (series III) 1960

Brand: Sunbeam
Model: Rapier mkIII
Date of manufacture: 1960
Plate: XRK793
Colour: blue
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

The Rootes Sunbeam Rapier was in production from 1955 up until 1976, with 15,368 series III models manufactured between September 1959 and April 1961. Fitted with a 1494cc engine, the convertible had a top speed of 92mph, and a list price of £1042 7s 6d. This lovely example in two tone Moonstone blue, with Powder blue side flashes. This is the two door convertible, though a saloon model was also available.

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