A friend of mine during high school days in the late 50"s had a Sunbeam
Rapier. It was something akin to the U.S. so-called "2 door hardtops" of
that era. It was indeed a coupe' with a 4-speed and dual downdraft carbs
(Solex type I think). The little sucker ran pretty well compared to some
other Brit imports of that time.
Jack Brashear
Little Rock, Arkansas
-----Original Message-----
From Brad Fornal [mailto:toyman at digitex.net]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 7:27 PM
To: kate & gary
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: LBC Content, just not Spridgets.
I had a person over looking at the house since I am changing insurers and
they were stumped by the bugeye in the back yard (didn't know what it was)
They told me their father has a restored Rapier in the garage that has not
seen the light of day in several years but it would never be for sale
either................. it is so sad to hear of these cars wasting away for
the want of a nice sunny drive.............
kate & gary wrote:
> Unless my ancient memory fails me, it is the equivalent of the Hillman
> Minx. Not too many Rootes Group cars left in this area, unless you count
> Alpines and Tigers.
> Kate
>
> Brad Fornal wrote:
>
> > What the h~!! is a Sunbeam Rapier?? Photos anyone??
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