Sunbeam Alpine 1725 (1968) anyone have one

andyj22

Hi all I'm thinking of another classic to buy and thinking of the above model , anyone here on this forum have one and what can you tell me about them.

Adam

MercMad

The only things I can tell you about them, is they are far nicer when they have the 289c.u Ford V8 inside, and the Tiger badge on the outside !!

andyj22

MercMad wrote:

The only things I can tell you about them, is they are far nicer when they have the 289c.u Ford V8 inside, and the Tiger badge on the outside !!

the one I'm getting does have the Tiger badges on the outside but not a V8 engine. totally original and looks fabulous

Adam

Blue850

Did you sell the Stag? I saw a really nice green one towed behind a dark 4x4 betwwen Gort and Ennis on Sunday afternoon

andyj22

Blue850 wrote:

Did you sell the Stag? I saw a really nice green one towed behind a dark 4x4 between Gort and Ennis on Sunday afternoon

Yes i sold my Stag to a really nice guy called by the name of Mike from Kerry so yes it probably was my X Stag as he came and collected it Sunday at 11am , but he had a Mercedes Car not a 4x4 . didn't you take a picture:eek:

Adam

Gerry

How come you sold it? Was there a lot wrong with the ignition in the end?

andyj22

Gerry wrote:

How come you sold it? Was there a lot wrong with the ignition in the end?

I Sold the Stag as so i can get another classic , the lumenition kit needed to be renewed as it was burnt out . it was sad to see it go as i done a lot of hard work to it , and it was such a good looking stag with that BRG colour everyone loved it . the guy Mike will get the Stag up and running this week and it will be in the Kerry area so keep yours eyes out and take a picture for me just for old time sack:( i miss it and was looking forward in showing it at this summer shows but this is life , i am now getting a Alpine Sunbeam this week i will take some pictures when i have collected it. does anyone know of a club for the sunbeam alpine any links would be very much appreciated

Adam

Revelation Joe

andyj22 wrote:

the one I'm getting does have the Tiger badges on the outside but not a V8 engine. totally original and looks fabulous

Adam

If it hasn't got a V8, it's either not an original Tiger or the badges have been stuck on to an Alpine to make it look like something it's not.
I know a guy who's got one (in Scotland, mind). Would you like me to see if he'd be able to give you some pointers?

andyj22

Revelation Joe wrote:

If it hasn't got a V8, it's either not an original Tiger or the badges have been stuck on to an Alpine to make it look like something it's not.
I know a guy who's got one (in Scotland, mind). Would you like me to see if he'd be able to give you some pointers?

Yes please
Maybe I'm wrong on the Tiger bit i think it is a alpine sunbeam and on the wings~the badges are alpine not tiger SORRY i'm new to the alpine sunbeam and still learning
here is a pic of the car in mind i am buying

Adam

MercMad

Nice looking car, a bit underwhelming to drive, there are a few in Dublin, I've seent them at the various shows !

Were they ever assembled here does anyone know ?

I do know a guy who has one, I've never seen it, but he was able to get parts easily enough from somewhere though I dont think it will be as easy as the Stag !

andyj22

MercMad wrote:

Nice looking car, a bit underwhelming to drive, there are a few in Dublin, I've seen them at the various shows !

Were they ever assembled here does anyone know ?

I do know a guy who has one, I've never seen it, but he was able to get parts easily enough from somewhere though I don't think it will be as easy as the Stag !

Hi Mercmad

sorry for this silly question but you say a bit underwhelming to drive, is that a good thing or bad thing

Adam

Gerry

Its a bad thing, means it was less than you expected, failed to impress, etc. That might be avoided if you get a v8 though You are already used to the v8 in the stag, it will be a step down

BMWE21

They were assembled here, as far as I know, by Buckleys in Whitehall (later Chrysler of Santry!). There was an original Irish car, possibly an only survivor, for sale on Carzone.ie a while back.

andyj22

BMWE21 wrote:

They were assembled here, as far as I know, by Buckleys in Whitehall (later Chrysler of Santry!). There was an original Irish car, possibly an only survivor, for sale on Carzone.ie a while back.

http://www.saoca.org/technical/Video/bond2.mpg

Adam

MercMad

Buckleys of Santry ??

The guy I know, who has an Alpine, used to work at McKairns (sp.?) up in Santry. they were vehicle asemblers also, laterly trucks. Were they connected I wonder ?

I met an owner of an orginal Irish one at the show in Cathal Brugha Barracks about 5 years ago. It was a grey metallic one which Paul from Classic Cars Ireland had on display !

The body changed very slightly during its production run, the rear fins were reduced somewhat. The car in the Bond video is an early car I think !

The Tigers race up in the Phoenix Park, and usually win, beating the 911's on the straight. Great stuff and wonderful sound too !