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The Sunbeam Alpine Fastback, introduced in October 1969, was essentially a Rapier with a simplified specification, developed to fill a gap in the Arrow range above the Singer Vogue. It used the same 1,725 cc (105.3 cu in) engine as the Hillman Hunter which, fitted with a single Stromberg 150CD carburettor, developed 74 hp (55 kW) at 5500 rpm.
The last Sunbeam produced was the "Rootes Arrow" series Alpine/Rapier fastback (1967–76), after which Chrysler, who had purchased Rootes, disbanded the marque. The Hillman (by now Chrysler) Hunter , on which they were based, soldiered on until 1978.
Circa 1969 Sunbeam Vogue 1974 Sunbeam Rapier fastback coupé in "Grasshopper" green. The single-carburettor Sunbeam Alpine and twin-carburettor Sunbeam Rapier were only sold as fastback coupés, and were marketed with a strong sporting image – although it was eventually the Hillman Hunter which was used in long-distance rallying. The ...
This list of fastback automobiles includes examples of a car body style whose roofline slopes continuously down at the back. [1] ... 1967–1976 Sunbeam Rapier Fastback;
Rootes introduced the "Arrow" range in 1966, and by 1968 the saloons and estates (such as the Hillman Hunter) had been joined by a Sunbeam Rapier Fastback coupé model. In 1969, a cheaper, slightly slower and more economical version of the Rapier (still sold as a sporty model) was badged as the new Sunbeam Alpine.
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Pages in category "Sunbeam vehicles" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. ... Sunbeam Rapier; Sunbeam Rapier fastback; S. Sunbeam Sceptre ...
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