$12,995
Miami, Florida
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The Miami Auto Museum / Dezer Collection is pleased to offer this 1961 Sunbeam Alpine Convertible finished in Red over White. With only 73k original miles this vehicle will be ready to cruise after a good once over. Car is how we purchased it and has be stored indoors since. Otiginal Motor was replaced what looks to be from a late model Ford Cortina or Pinto 2.0. Casting number from the block reads 70HM6015BA. A similar Engine with transmission sold for $2000 by themselves! If you are interested in our Sunbeam Alpine Convertible with options including hard top (not pictured), Manual Windows, automatic transmission and more please feel free to contact Sales at 305-354-7680 or email us at [email protected] We have included a link to the Hagerty Price guide to show you the stable trend in value of this wonderful vehicle. We have set the reserve modestly and a encourage interested buyers to not wait till the end of the auction. We at no time during the auction disclose our reserve, you are invited to make a offer. Hagerty Price Guide 305-354-7680 Email [email protected] Trades Always Welcome We have taken 39 High Definition photos to show you how wonderful this convertible truly is. Don't hesitate to contact us if there something specific you would like to see.This fantastic Sunbeam is in good condition and ready to serve "you" it's next owner. We are offering this Sunbeam Alpine to it's next owner at a very competitive price and expect it to sell very quickly so call Sales at 305-354-7680 or email [email protected] today to schedule a appointment! All vehicles are sold "as is" interested parties are urged to inspect vehicle prior to bidding.History of the 1959-1968 Sunbeam AlpineIn the 1950s, the business plan of every British car manufacturer from Standard-Triumph to Daimler and Rootes seemed to consist solely of “make sports car, sell large numbers to Americans.” The Rootes Group (which consisted of Singer, Sunbeam, Hillman and Humber) was a bit late to the game with a true sports car, but nevertheless enjoyed some success, even if it was rather commensurate with their latecomer status.Sunbeam had produced a car called the Alpine in the early 1950s but it was more of a personal car than a sports car.Rootes’ approach was a bit different from MG, Austin-Healey, and Triumph in that none of the sports cars from the aforementioned came with roll-up windows while the new 1959 Alpine did. Based on the Hillman Husky platform and with a 1500-cc engine making under 80 hp, the Alpine (retrospectively known as the Series I) was no powerhouse. It did at least have a relatively plush interior, disc brakes, and a pleasant ride, though.Alpines of late have seen renewed interest by collectors, particularly the tall fin 1959-63 cars. Parts are far less easy to deal with than in the MG/Triumph/Austin-Healey world, but Alpines are also far less common and therefore stand out. Located at the Dezer Car Museum. Where we have over 1200 eye popping cars and counting! Real estate developer and collector Michael Dezer fulfilled a longtime dream when he opened his extraordinary automobile and memorabilia collection, Miami’s Auto Museum at The Dezer Collection Museum, to the public. Encompassing over 250,000-square-feet, the museum features more than 1,000 of the most unique and eclectic vehicles held in any private collection in the world. The museum’s nine exhibitions are positioned within lifelike dioramas that depict the historical period and origin of the automobiles on display. Guests can trace the evolution of the automobile through exhibits showcasing American classics from all eras, rare European classics, military cars, electric cars, micro-cars, bicycles, classic motorcycles, and more. Noting his passion for collecting began with his first vehicle — a Vespa given to him by his father at age 16 in his native Israel — Dezer today owns the largest collection of Vespas worldwide. An exhibit sure to fascinate both young and old, the museum’s Hollywood “Star” car exhibition showcases cars featured in some of Hollywood’s most celebrated movies, including the 1948 Ford “Greased Lightning” from Grease, 1959 Cadillac “Ecto-1” from Ghostbusters, 1981 Delorean “Time Machine” from Back to the Future, and the Mach 5 Speed Racer from Speed Racer Enterprises, among many others. The “Cars of the Stars” exhibition is complemented by the museum’s James Bond exhibition, which features a world-renowned collection of automobiles, submarines, airplanes, boats and memorabilia that appeared in one of Hollywood’s leading film franchises. One-of-a-kind concepts such as an indoor drive-in movie theatre and a wax figure museum further the Miami’s Auto Museum at The Dezer Collection Museum’s unique mix. In addition to its outstanding collection of vehicles and memorabilia, the museum offers a distinctive 75,000-square-foot event venue, the Dezer Showplace, perfect for hosting events of up to 1,500 guests.
