LOT 16

1959 Sunbeam Rapier Competition Coupé Registration no. 439 GOW Chassis no. A3812721

Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000

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Lot 16

1959 Sunbeam Rapier Competition Coupé
Registration no. 439 GOW Chassis no. A3812721

Bonhams MPH March Auction **Sealed Bids**|23 March 2020, 17:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1959 Sunbeam Rapier Competition Coupé
Registration no. 439 GOW
Chassis no. A3812721

Odometer Reading: TBC
MoT Expiry: 19/9/2020

*Rally car with notable success
*Recently restored
*Cost-effective route into historic rallying
*6 time Historic Monte Carlo Rally finisher

When new the Sunbeam Rapier, supported by the Rootes Competition Department, posted notable rallying results. And, more than half a century later, Rapiers are still notching up successful results in the ever-popular classic rallying movement. Here is a 1959 Coupé that was fully restored last year: bodywork and cream/turquoise paint is very good, the interior in good order. The engine is in very good order, starting and running well and the underbonnet area presents well. Running gear is very good and the electrical system is described as excellent. Supplied with a very good history file (complete with older FIA papers) this Rapier is ready to continue its rallying career and hopefully land a few more trophies in the process.

Saleroom notices

Please note this lot has finished the Historic Monte Carlo Rally 8 times as opposed to the 6 originally catalogued. Please note the odometer reading is 94,697.

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