Sunbeam Rapier

(1967 - 1976)

Brand:

Sunbeam

Model:

Rapier

Related:

Rapier

Country:

United Kingdom

Car articles about Sunbeam Rapier by year

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Niche model seeks enthusiasts - Sunbeam Rapier in (historical) test

January 10, 2024 — Dr. Paul Simsa 16

The thinner the dealer network, the more difficult it is for foreign models on the German market - often unfairly. The Sunbeam Rapier was certainly not a perfect car. But it did offer a number of advantages such as an independent line, plenty of fresh air and the overdrive that never really arrived in continental Europe. This historical test report explains why the English coupé would have been well worth considering.

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Sunbeam Alpine GT - Rapier is patient

March 2, 2024 — Paul Krüger 42

As an extravagant hardtop coupé based on reliable mass-produced technology, the Sunbeam Rapier had what it took to be a sales success at the end of the sixties. But because parent company Chrysler neglected its Rootes stepchildren, the Arrow fastbacks were never really able to reveal their talents. Even the US model Alpine GT, which illustrates this article, could not prevent the end of the Sunbeam brand.

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Sunbeam (GB) Rapier Mk V (1965-1967)

2-Door Sedan, 86 PS, 1725 cm³

Sunbeam (GB) Rapier (1967-1976)

null, 86 PS, 1725 cm³

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Photos of Sunbeam Rapier (random selection)

Sunbeam Rapier Fastback Coupé (1972) - super rare today, elegant hatchback design - Albisgütli Classics - Cars & Bikes August 2021

Sunbeam Rapier H 120 (1971) - the sporty top model

Sunbeam Rapier (1968) - sporty-chic fastback coupé for four people

Sunbeam Rapier (1968) - there is a certain similarity to the Plymouth Barracuda

Sunbeam Rapier (1968) - similarities with the Plymouth Barracuda are purely coincidental

Sunbeam Rapier (1972) - Elegance with robust technology - 43rd British Car Meeting Mollis 2024

Sunbeam Rapier (1971) - hardtop coupé with fully retractable side windows without center pillars

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Auctioned vehicles of Sunbeam Rapier

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Sunbeam Rapier 1968 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 9, 2013)	Rapier	1968	Sold	Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 9, 2013)
Sunbeam Rapier Fastback 1973 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 21, 2016)	Rapier Fastback	1973	Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 21, 2016)
Sunbeam Rapier 1973 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 24, 2014)	Rapier	1973	Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 24, 2014)
Sunbeam Rapier 1971 Sold Brightwells The Stondon Museum Vehicle Auction (June 10, 2015)	Rapier	1971	Sold	Brightwells The Stondon Museum Vehicle Auction (June 10, 2015)

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