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- The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025
- 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
Lot Number: 713
1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
An older restoration, this rare Series 3 lives in de-humidified storage and continues to present really well.
- ESTIMATE: £18,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
YHH 590B -
ODOMETER READING
59721 KM
SUMMARY
An older restoration, this rare Series 3 lives in de-humidified storage and continues to present really well.
DESCRIPTION
- Produced between March 1963 until January 1964, the Series 3 was a transitional model and not many right-hand drive examples of the 5,863 cars built have survived
- This example is understood to have been shipped to South Africa in 1964 as a CKD, right-hand drive export with SA and Series 3 stamped chassis numbers
- The history file evidences the UK-sourcing of parts for its 2017 restoration in its native South Africa. Subsequently imported and registered with the DVLA by our vendor on 05/07/2020
- It remains really well presented in gleaming Carnival Red with a black hardtop and chrome wire wheels
- Our vendor has always had a soft spot for the Sunbeam Alpine, a passion ignited by his first car, a Sunbeam Alpine!
- Stored in a de-humidified facility, the odometer reading of 59,721km or 37,100 miles, has appropriate ageing to the digits and other instruments
- The Sunbeam Alpine is often regard as the first 'Bond' car with Sean Connery behind the wheel in his debut as 007 in Dr.No
- Keenly estimated, we welcome close inspection of this handsome and well restored car
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 713
- Make
- SUNBEAM
- Model
- ALPINE
- Variant
- Series III
- Registration Number
- YHH 590B
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- RW0402420D/B925023
- Engine Number
- B9132900394
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Arwel Richards
- Car Specialist
- 07434 960868
- arwel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Arwel.
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SCORE:
107 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Restored in South Africa in 2017
Interior
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Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
The interior has been retrimmed where required and period patina retained.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
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Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
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Electrics
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Vehicle History
Remarks
History file includes South African receipts for parts shipped from UK specialists.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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