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How many Alpines with Holbay engines are there in the US? Alpines with high performance Holbay-designed engines represent the most developed variant of the stock 1725 engine. Cars with Holbay engines are valued much higher in the UK. This survey is the first of its kind to document how many “proper Holbay’s” are in the (more…)
After two years of hard work the Sunbeam Alpine Stock Class Judging Guide is finally done. It has been researched and validated for all Series Alpines (I thru V). Including more than 300 pictures plus descriptions in this 130-page guide, the parts and pieces of the Alpines have been documented and verified by a team (more…)
Rootes and Chrysler U.K. Passenger Cars Chassis Code numbers with explanation of codesUp to and including Light Car Range of VehiclesLast updated November 22, 1995 View 12 page PDF
Few people know purpose/meaning of SUNI. SUNI is an every-five-year event designed to gather Sunbeam owners from around the country and the world! Think foundation for Rootes America started by Andria Hellings and Tiger Tom Ehrhart. Sunbeam United National International. Now you know. Original pronunciation was SUNNY: Like the weather we hope to have! It’s (more…)
This is the every-five-year event designed to gather Sunbeam owners from around the country and the world! September 13-17 Independence, MO The website sunbeamsunited.com has (and will have) all the information as we have it. Early registration lasts ONLY UNTIL JUNE 1. Not much time to save a bunch of money! The event will have (more…)
In early 2021, TEAE completed an update of the rules and judging practices for Concours d’Elegans participation. This version, dated August 1, 2021, replaces all other versions. It includes the new Preservation Class for original cars that have not been “subject to any ‘significant’ restoration efforts.” Or read it below
Video Conference Meeting was called to order by President Jim Lindner on February 21, 2021 at 1:05 pm Following Board Members were present: Tom Calvert, Tom Ehrhart, Joe McConlogue, Eric Gibeaut, Dave Reina, Sy Block. Barb Geschke came late Also present: President Jim Linder, Vice President Gary Holman, Treasurer Rob Harter, and Secretary Kerch McConlogue (more…)
If you own an original, near original, or correctly restored Alpine we need your help, especially if you have Series I, II or 3 cars, and ST cars. If your car has been modified but still retains original parts or features, we might need photographs. Find the list of photos we’re looking for here but (more…)
This is totally unscientific. And we’re curious.