1963 Sunbeam Rapier Manual

SA • Private
13
Odometer43,535km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

Comments from the seller

Standout condition. 4 speed manual with overdrive. Matching numbers. Standard front disc brakes. Goes and sounds as it should. Standard wheels and hub caps included. Original radio working. Historic registration not transferable.

Car details

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Vehicle description
Series IIIA Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 1.6 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1.6L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Registration plate
Registration expiry
3 months/February 2027
Build date
June 1963
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20950498
Rims
15" alloy wheels
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1592cc
Engine Size (L)
1.6L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9.1
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
55.9kW
Power rpm To
5100rpm
Torque
119Nm
Torque rpm To
3900rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
53.2kW/t
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45L
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Recirculating Ball
Rim Material
Steel
Length
4128mm
Width
1543mm
Height
1486mm
Wheelbase
2438mm
Track Front
1264mm
Track Rear
1232mm
Kerb Weight
1050kg
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launched
January 1963
Generation Name
Series IIIA
Series
Series IIIA
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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