A gorgeous little convertible with super rare alloy hardtop. The first Bond car, featured in Dr No. Regretful sale after 10 years of ownership and a lot of great drives. Body and interior mostly period correct, including sourced original steering wheel, nave plates and wheels. Soft top as new (although stiff due to lack of use… needs to be used!). Full original tonneau cover is also included. Includes full suite of hard-to-find manuals, including Series II workshop manual (for body and electrics) and 1725cc workshop manual (for engine). Also includes many notes (printed and handwritten) covering most of the work on the car. Currently on conditional/historic registration (member of Sunbeam Owners Club of NSW Inc); will blue slip with no trouble for new owner on conditional or full registration. Major Components: - Hillman Hunter HC (or GT) 1725cc engine - Alpine series III aluminium cylinder head - Hillman Hunter 4-speed all-synchro gearbox - Electronic ignition Recent major work: - New clutch and master cylinder (2016) - Engine rebuilt (2016) - about 5,000km ago - New starter motor (2017) - Carbs replaced with single Weber 32/36 DGV + Alpine series IV inlet manifold (2018) - New coil (2021) - Rear brakes rebuilt + brake fluid change (2022) - Front suspension rebuilt (2023) - Lighting circuit rewired and relay fitted (2023) - Entire ignition circuit rebuilt with new components and wiring (2023) - Oil and filter change (2024) - Steering fluid changed to semi-fluid grease (2024) - New distributor fitted (2024) - New battery (2025) - Many electrical components rewired and reterminated The car drives like a modern car, with no work to be done. A nippy little car and a fun drive, with the top down or up!
