Sir Jack appeared in many Rootes ads of the period and was a guest road
tester for Rootes' in-house magazine, Modern Motoring & Travel. I
believe he owned a number of Sunbeams over the years, not to mention
racing a few. If it hasn't been done before, this subject would make for
an interesting article in the classic car press.
Bob Douglas wrote:
>
> Thanks to T.J. for loading the Series II Jack Brabham ad to the Alpine site. I
> found it interesting as the only Rootes photo I've seen of an early Alpine with
> driving lights and badge bar. The location is:
>
> http://www.team.net/www/rootes/sunbeam/alpine/mk1-5/images/brabham.gif
>
> Anybody have any background on Brabham or his relationship with Rootes and/or
> experience with the Alpine? He was also used in a Rapier ad of the same period
> with a "for pleasure, (he) drives a Sunbeam Rapier" reference.
>
> Regards, Bob Douglas S.II
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