1958 Other Sunbeam Rapier Series II

Asking price: $12,000

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1958 Other Sunbeam Rapier Series II

76,000km

Coupe

Petrol

1600cc

Manual

Number plate: PJ6366

Year: 1958

Exterior colour: Red and White

Doors: 2 door

Cylinders: 4 cylinder

Import history: NZ New

Registration expires: Nov 2026

WoF expires: Nov 2026

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This vehicle has been de-registered in the past and then registered again. The registration may have expired because the licence was not kept current or it may have been in an accident and written off by an insurance company.

Description

Sunbeam Rapier Series II 1958 - a classic British coupe with distinctive 1950s styling

The Rapier is in good condition , apart from some body rust. It was restored and reregistered in 1990.
Has had alternator and electronic ignition fitted.

Features:

Classic 1950s British coupe styling
1600cc engine
Manual transmission
NZ new
Good mechanical condition
Wire wheels fitted
Tow bar
Radio

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Hi, how much rust is in it and where is the rust. Any mechanical issues? brunner8 (10) • 5:01 pm, Tue, 27 Jan
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Rust in left front lower guard, left rear guard wheel arch, right rear guard wheel arch, inside right hand door above the sill and rust bubbles in lower right hand door and front of left hand door. There are no mechanical issues. veeva (104) • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
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hi is it the original engine, thanks pb75 (388) • 6:56 pm, Tue, 27 Jan
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No it has a 1600cc Hillman Super Minx motor, gearbox and diff (no modifications) and has two SU carburettors fitted. veeva (104) • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
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Could you please take photos of the rust for us distant viewers. Any recent engine work receipts etc. Looks stunning on wires, did you fit them? When does wof expire thankyou juliet52 (182) • 9:17 pm, Tue, 27 Jan
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the\ The WOF and registration both expire in November of this year. No recent work on engine. My late father, who was en engineer, fitted the wire wheels. veeva (104) • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
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Hi, nice presentation, please post photos of the engine bay area, does it have overdrive also, cheers bantyo (740) • 7:11 am, Wed, 28 Jan
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No overdrive fitted but I have an overdrive unit, with some other spares, that would go with the car. veeva (104) • Wednesday, 28 January 2026
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Years ago I tested this car for the otago daily times. It was one of the nicest Rapiers I have ever driven. With the 14" wires it won't need overdrive as it's quite high geared. It a real engineers car. Tasteful sensible mods Twin SUs. I think the manifold came from south Africa. Probably a once in a lifetime opportunity sarthe (788) • 7:23 pm, Wed, 28 Jan
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do you think it would be in good condition to drive to the top of the south island, cheers pb75 (388) • 7:50 pm, Wed, 28 Jan
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Yes it should get there ok. veeva (104) • Wednesday, 28 January 2026
buckles61
what a special car just looks beautiful buckles61 (2) • 9:43 pm, Fri, 30 Jan