Jay and others,
I believe the name Alpine was used because of the success
Rootes had in the 1950's in the Monte Carlo Rallies with the
Sunbeam Talbot Saloons and the first Alpines in 1953. (I could
also be mistaken!).
Regards,
Bob
At 04:45 PM 3/6/97 -0800, you wrote:
>***** NOTES from Jay Laifman (JLAIFMAN (at) PNM) at 3/6/97 4:41p
>Now I realize that the Alpine was originally going to be called the
>"Sabre", and the word "Alpine" gives a connotation of wooded country side,
>and maybe even English hunting hats, but, I don't see the final connection
>to high powered bows and arrows. And, what's the rush? Got some deer
>bearing down on you?
>
>Jay
>
>
>
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Bob Hamilton, Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada - The "Proper" Sunbeam Man!
1953 Alpine MK I, 1954 Talbot 90 MK IIA DHC & Saloon & '73 + '79 Midgets
Sunbeams at: BATANS: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/BATANS/index.html
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