I recently covered how Sunbeam customers in the 1960s had a choice between the Rapier coupé and the Alpine roadster. Towards the end of the decade, the Rapier and the Alpine lines were unified in a single fastback bodyshell based on the Hillman Hunter ‘Arrow’ platform. The Rapier was introduced in 1968. The Alpine, which had a bit less power and simpler trim, followed shortly after. I saw this Rapier at Classics on the Common at Harpenden this summer.

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