101 Sunbeam Alpine Touring Finish (1957-60)

101 Sunbeam Alpine Touring Finish (1957-60) was created by Richard

Hello everybody. One of my favorites ! Still missing 4 models .... at least !

width=20[/img] Very happy with the turquoise sunbeam that I never seen before ! Friendly yours. Richard

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by dinkyfan on topic 101 Sunbeam Alpine Touring Finish (1957-60)

I was just recently looking at my two examples of the Sunbeam Alpine (one is the competition finish, the other is the touring version), and for the first time noticed a distinct difference between the two: the louvers on the hood are much more pronounced on the touring model than the earlier competition version. After further examination, I also noticed a change on the front radiator grill...the touring model has the top part of the silver grill shortened, being replaced by a much larger painted area directly above it. I doubt that these were actual thought out design changes, but likely necessary due to die wear in those areas. They may have made a conscious effort to enhance those louvers, as they are barely discernable on my competition model. But to me at least, the touring model louvers are too prominent now, and detract some from the appearance.....I think something half way between the two would have resulted in a softer, better look. Has anyone else noticed this? I would be curious if others have the same findings. Best regards, Terry

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Richard on topic 101 Sunbeam Alpine Touring Finish (1957-60)

Here is a new photo with my 2 turquoise models and the light blue Richard

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by dinkyfan on topic 101 Sunbeam Alpine Touring Finish (1957-60)

Richard Here is a closeup photos of my single touring version...... Best regards, Terry

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by dinkycollect on topic 101 Sunbeam Alpine Touring Finish (1957-60)

700 455 Line up of a dozen of Sunbeam Alpine on July 11, 2010 for the annual meeting of the Sunbeam Owners Club.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by micromodels on topic 101 Sunbeam Alpine Touring Finish (1957-60)

Hi, Thought you might like to see my 101 Alpines with spun hubs. They are a bit rough but quite hard to locate. Ron F

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.