In Brief:

A great example of a Series V Sunbeam Alpine
Finished in Commodore Blue with a Black soft top over a Black leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 10 years
2 former keepers - both from the same family
Masses of restorative and maintenance work as well as upgrades carried out
Accompanied by a great history file and tonneau cover

On the Surface:

A fine example of the final iteration of the Sunbeam Alpine roadster, this 1966 Series V is finished in Commodore Blue with a Black soft top over a Black leather interior while sitting on refurbished Minilite-style wheels. The overall presentation is enhanced by a new hood, a matching tonneau cover and subtle cosmetic restoration including a partial respray.

Maintenance & History:

With just two former keepers—both from the same family—and 10 years of careful ownership by The Vendor, this Alpine’s provenance is reassuringly strong. Accompanying the car is an extensive history file that includes numerous servicing and maintenance invoices, old MOT certificates, tax discs, former registration documents, Sunbeam Owner's Club magazines and even a parts brochure. Over the past decade, this Alpine has been thoroughly maintained with numerous mechanical and cosmetic updates. Key works include:

Stainless steel exhaust system (2018)
Starter motor (2021), alternator (2021), and battery (2019) replacements
Top ball joints, upper fulcrum bushes, speedo cable, and choke cable
Refurbished oil cooler and new pipes (2020)
New carpet set (April 2024)
New radiator, water pump, hoses, and coolant (April 2024 @ 59,844 miles)
New carburettor diaphragms (Feb 2025)
Full mechanical check and mild restoration (late 2022 into early 2023)
Refurbished wheels, new tyre (O/S rear), new hood, and interior updates
Plugs, points, condenser, and HT leads (Feb 2022 @ 58,785 miles)

It also benefits from an unleaded cylinder head conversion and a refurbished wiper motor.

The Model:

The Series V Alpine, produced from 1965 to 1968, represented the peak of Sunbeam’s development of the roadster variant. Powered by a 1,725cc five-bearing engine with twin Zenith-Stromberg carburettors, it delivered a spirited 93 bhp and crisp performance to match its sophisticated lines. Unlike earlier versions, the Series V dropped the automatic transmission option in favour of a more engaging manual driving experience. Just 19,122 examples were produced, making well-preserved cars like this increasingly sought-after.

Sale Insight:

This is a standout opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented and mechanically sorted Series V Alpine with excellent provenance. With thoughtful upgrades, recent restorative work and an extensive history file, it is equally suited to weekend touring, classic car events, or simply enjoying as a refined and useable classic British roadster. A rare combination of style, substance, and honest ownership.