Bob
Hold on a bit. Roland's is/was UK (Coventry even) registered, so wouldn't have
the Continental badging. Mine was UK registered (OK, slightly later,
cross-bodied car), and carries Sunbeam 260 badges on both wings. Boot badge is
missing. I'm sure Norman will put us right.
Colin Mills
B9473407
pamelam@connix.com wrote:
> Roland,
> It is my understanding that the cars sold in Europe were badged as
> Alpine 260.
> US Mk1 cars were Sunbeam 260. After Chrysler bought them, they did
> not want to give Ford any unnecessary credit, so the Mk1A's were rebadged
> as Sunbeam V8. The Tigers were sold in Chrysler showrooms with a Ford
> engine that they had to warranty! A marketing nightmare!
> You should have three Alpine 260 badges. One on the boot and one on
> each front wing.
> Good Luck!
>
> Bob Melusky
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