1966 Sunbeam Alpine

This 1966 Sunbeam Alpine Series V was refurbished around 2020 and is powered by a modified Ford 302ci V8 mated to a T5 five-speed manual transmission and a Dana 44 rear end with an Auburn limited-slip differential. Finished in yellow with black stripes over black vinyl upholstery, the car is equipped with a black soft top, VTO 15″ wheels, front disc brakes, a BMW steering rack, Air Flow Research cylinder heads, a Holley carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, fog lights, modified chrome bumpers, Tiger badging, dual side pipes, a hidden audio system, power locks, keyless entry, and carbon-fiber-style dashboard trim. The selling dealer acquired the car in 2023. This V8-powered Alpine is now offered at no reserve with build photos, a tonneau cover, and a California title. The car has been refinished in yellow with black vinyl over-the-top stripes. The chrome bumpers have been shaved and fitted, and dual side exhaust pipes with heat shields are tucked into the rocker panels. Additional features include a replacement Robbins black canvas soft top, Tiger badging and trim, Sunbeam 302 emblems, dual side mirrors, yellow H4 headlights, yellow fog lights, and reverse lights. Exterior blemishes including touched-up paint can be seen up close in the photo gallery below. VTO 15×7″ wheels are mounted with 195/50 front and 205/50 rear Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 tires showing 2022 date codes. A BMW Z3–sourced manual steering rack has been installed along with custom traction bars and KYB shocks. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums. The interior features bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl accompanied by matching door panels and rear trim. Appointments include a Hurst shifter, seatbelts, an open glove compartment, and a center armrest with storage. A hidden audio system controlled via Bluetooth smartphone connection is said to encompass two 6.5” door speakers, two 8” dual-coil rear subwoofers, and a 300-watt Alpine amplifier. The car is also equipped with power locks, an alarm, and remote keyless entry with two fobs. A Springalex steering wheel sits ahead of carbon-fiber-style dashboard trim as well as Jaeger instrumentation consisting of a 7k-rpm tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 40k miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the selling dealer. Total mileage is unknown. The carpeted trunk compartment has custom trim panels and houses the battery. The Ford 302ci V8 bears a C80E-6015-A casting number and was installed under prior ownership. The car is said to feature the following components: Sealed Power 9.7:1 forged pistons Comp Cams Xtreme Energy roller camshaft Comp Cams Xtreme Energy roller lifters Ford Racing roller rocker arms Air Flow Research aluminum cylinder heads Edelbrock intake manifold Holley 600-cfm carburetor Holley electric fuel pump 100-amp alternator Aluminum radiator w/custom fan shroud MSD 6A ignition box MSD Blaster coil Re-curved Ford electronic distributor High-pressure oil pump Remote oil filter Remote oil cooler High-volume water pump 16″ flex fan Hooker headers Dual coated fuel tanks Custom stainless-steel hood-release rod 2½” stainless-steel exhaust system with glasspack mufflers The battery was replaced and the oil was changed in preparation for the sale. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Ford T5 five-speed manual transmission with a 0.63:1 top gear, a Dana 44 rear end with a 3.08:1 final-drive ratio, and an Auburn Gear limited-slip differential. Several build photos are viewable in the gallery. The California-issued Assigned Identification Number tag shown above bears a sequence that matches the VIN cited on the California title, which lists the car as a 1966 Roots.