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gresham flyer
Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:58 pm Post subject: Any Sunbeam Rapier Owners .? |
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Hello,
As a fan of Rootes cars I wondered if there were any Sunbeam Rapier owners on the forum.?
What great cars these are. I like the early Sunbeams.Humber Sceptre`s,1950`s Hillmans. Singer Gazelle`s etc.
I think they lost the plot when Chrysler took over..like a lot of car companies at the time.
I have a 1956 Hillman Californian....a convertible with a very nice roof on it. What a solid car these are.
The Humber Sceptre MK 1 is a go anywhere sort of car,200-300 miles a day no problem.
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh
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Journer
Joined: 28 May 2012 Posts: 115 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
I don't have a rapier but I'm in the process of restoring a 65 Singer Vogue and yes I believe it went south with chrysler. I do like the rapiers, more so the earlier ones as they oozed style. Cheers! |
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vintageman
Joined: 21 Mar 2011 Posts: 12
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a nice 1964 mark IV last week genuine 43K miles. Just having some seat belts made and a few minor jobs should see it ready for proper use although I've managed 400 miles already which is as much as its total annual mileage in some previous years.
Very pleased with its drivability; disk brakes,servo, and overdrive make for relaxed cruising
A bit sad today as I've sold my Mark VIII minx after 14 years |
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