Hi Frank,
>> Well I just thought if we could talk about the *REAL* >Alpines, I
>>could contribute some wisdom! ;-) (GD&R)
>>
>>Robert A. C. Hamilton, Waverley, N.S., Canada
>>E-mail: rhamilto(at)fox.nstn.ns.ca
>>Date: 02/03/95 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine MK I (the *REAL* Alpine)
>>Time: 00:36:30 | 1954 Sunbeam Talbot 90 MK IIA, D.H.Coupe
>
>Please do. I would like to hear about these cars. I know some of you others
>have these as well (Ramon!).
>
>Frank Marrone at fmarrone(at)aol.com
>
I just dropped this "bait" to see what kind of reaction I would get
and you are the first one to bite!
Yes, Ramon and I have been in contact frequently over our Alpines. I
just bought the video of "To Catch a Thief" with Cary Grant and Grace Kelly
to see her wheel an Alpine ('50's version) through what looks like the Monaco
area, being chased by a Citroen. I've determined that my Alpine *was*
originally the same colour (Alpine Mist) as the one in the film, and because
it has old badges of Monaco and Cote d'Asure on the badge bar, I like to say
it was *the* car used in the film. Ha! Ha!
I posted a GIF image of my Alpine in the archives of the British Cars
group if anyone wants to see an *early* Alpine. The engine wasn't in the best
of shape when I bought it last year and recently found out it is actually out
of a 48-50 Sunbeam-Talbot "80". I have located another engine of the right
vintage and size in NM and arranging delivery to NS. The body is in excellent
shape and hopefully I can get this engine rebuilt before summer is over and
get some enjoyment out of it.
I've also recently located a '54 saloon which can also make a parts
car if it is too far gone. Before I "pass on", I hope to have one of each
body style to pass on to my siblings. Two out of three is not bad!
Regards,
Bob
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Name: Bob Hamilton, Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada
E-mail: Bob Hamilton <rhamilto(at)fox.nstn.ns.ca>
Date: 02/14/95 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine MK I
Time: 15:44:35 | 1954 Sunbeam Talbot MK IIA, D.H. Coupe
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