Jim wrote:
>
>I recently discovered a *rear engine* rear wheel drive Sunbeam at a
>local auto wrecker. It had a VIN number but I couldn't get the numbers
>(where were my glasses when I needed them?) I'm gonna say it is a mid
>60's car. It seemed in pretty reasonable condition, but I would
>classify it as a parts car. The 4 cylinder engine seemed pretty dinky,
>but it looks like it is all there!
>
>I am just dying of curiousity. Can anyone help me ID this car and tell
>me the rarity/value as a parts car? Thanks in advance!
>
This must have been a Sunbeam Imp (or Hillman Imp, or Sunbeam Chamois or
whatever, whatsay badge engineering??) Actually, this was the car with which
the London-Sydney Marathon in 1969 was won.
I have driven many examples but have never owned one myself.
Hope this is of some interest to you.
Bert
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