>Greetings fellow enthusiasts!
>
> I recently purchaced a 1961 Series II Alpine. At least, the
chassis
>number (B9100235 LRX) indicates 1961... I understand that the engine and
>chassis numbers should match, since mine don't, I assume the engine has
been
>replaced. My problem is, the engine number (B300/772 LHX) does not seem to
>match with any Alpine chassis number!... So where did this engine come
>from? What is it? The valve cover proclaims "SUNBEAM" and it has dual
>zenith carbs... Where can I get a manual for the engine,
>or...(shutter)...what engine/transmission/drivetrain will transplant into
my
>chassis??
>
>Thank You
>Joe DiPietro
Congratulations! I love to hear about another big fin Alpine on the road. As
far as the engine number goes, I will have to defer to the experts. Although
I do know that the series I and II engine did have Sunbeam on the valve
cover. I think they stopped that with the series III. I've only had mine for
about six months or so and I was lucky enough to find a series III GT with
the original engine. Much to my surprise as the owner told me that it was _
not_ the original engine. I of course didn't check. Why would you lie about
something like that?
Kurt Eckert
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1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II shaped pile of rust
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III GT Serial Number B9200934
1994 Nissan Pathfinder (Alpine chase vehicle)
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