There was an article in the Sunbeam Rapier Owner's Club (SROC)newsletter,
"Cut and Thrust," about a 289-powered Fastback done by a gent in England
back in the late 60's. He actually ordered and received a bare Fastback
bodyshell from Rootes and bought a NOS Tiger II 289 engine and toploader
tranny from Rootes, too! However, the bodyshell required extensive
modifications; welding, cutting, and strengthening, as a Fastback suspension
is not strong enough (from the factory) for this conversion. I have owned
(4) Fastbacks in my life, and have always thought this would be great! I do
have a copy of the article about this. FYI.
Doug Ferrell,
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.A.
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From: <TIGEROOTES@aol.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: Alpine GT
> Robert,
> I think a high-powered Fastback Alpine would be the ultimate sleeper.
I
> have yet to see one...
> Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
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