Ole,
On page 20 of Graham Robson's Sunbeam Alpine & Tiger, he says quote:
"The inspiration was certainly that of George hartwell's 'special', Thrupp
& Maberley (who produced the 90 Convertible and would have to build Alpines)
also had input, and it was certainly scrutinized at the Loewy studio's
headquarters in the USA."
This is where I got the impression they (T&M) manufactured all the
open
cars. Perhaps they only had input in the desigh stages. Only my saloons
have the
B.L.S.P. plate as well. I cannot help you any more on the "EF" plates. Mine
also
carry the anti-roll bar patent plate. I wonder if Chris McGovern is still on
line? He would have a definitive answer.
Merry Christmas to all from green and warm (+3C) Nova Scotia.
Regards,
Bob
At 02:51 PM 12/23/96 -0500, you wrote:
>Well, Bob, my '53 Alpine came with four scuttle plates. The large one with
>the chassis number and body number (1316) along with the lube data. The
>brass "EF" plate and a "Anti Roll Bar" patent number plate. The fourth is
>embossed "B.L.S.P. Ltd. Body No" and then stamped "STA1316". This indicates
>that British Light Steel Pressings did do the Alpine bodies. Or, maybe they
>just stamped out the metal and then passed that along for further work.
>
>My main curiosity is with the "EF" plate and its significance, if any.
>
>Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy
>Boxing Day.
>
>"Ole"
>
>
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Robert A. C. Hamilton, Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada
The "Proper" Sunbeam Man!
1953 Alpine & 1954 90 MK IIA Drophead Coupe and Saloon (+1973 & 1979 Midgets)
See Sunbeams (at) BATANS: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/BATANS/index.html
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