As It Should – Repairs on the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
July 20, 2022
The 1969 Sunbeam Rapier Fastback has been on the ramp at Bridge Classic Cars to have the last few jobs finished on the car before
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In Place – New Universal Joint & Gearbox/Crossmember Bushes on the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
July 19, 2022
The 1969 Sunbeam Rapier has been up on the ramp at the Bridge Classic Cars for its final inspection and to have the final jobs
Behind the Scenes – Shooting the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
July 7, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars Competitions team have just launched this! Our 1969 Sunbeam Rapier. The team took the fully inspected Rapier fastback to our filming
Remove and Repair – Repairing the Dash and Centre Console of the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
March 25, 2022
The dashboard and centre console of the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier have been removed from the car and taken up the Bridge Classic Cars trim shop
As It Should – Repairs on the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
July 20, 2022
The 1969 Sunbeam Rapier Fastback has been on the ramp at Bridge Classic Cars to have the last few jobs finished on the car before it heads off to its new owner.
The workshop have been working through the car to rescue one of the seat mounts on the interior which is now fixed down firmly in place before moving on to the handbrake.
The workshop have fitted new handbrake cables to the underside of the classic Sunbeam as well as replacing all the rubber joints in the front suspension of the car.
In Place – New Universal Joint & Gearbox/Crossmember Bushes on the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
July 19, 2022
The 1969 Sunbeam Rapier has been up on the ramp at the Bridge Classic Cars for its final inspection and to have the final jobs finished on the car.
On inspection, the team have replaced the universal joint to the front of the driveshaft on the classic Sunbeam Fastback. Jon replaced the joint before refitting it back into the car ready for its new owner.
Whilst the driveshaft was out of the car, the workshop took the opportunity to renew the gearbox and cross-member bushes/mounts with brand new replacements for the car.
With the final bits of work done on the car, it will soon be heading off to its new home.
Behind the Scenes – Shooting the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
July 7, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars Competitions team have just launched this! Our 1969 Sunbeam Rapier.
The team took the fully inspected Rapier fastback to our filming location to begin getting the necessary photos and videos to bring you the latest competition car.
The bright red coupe looked incredible in the summer sun. Its paintwork is only complemented further by the exceptional black interior and black/silver wheels.
The 1.7-litre 4-cylinder engine pulled strong as it made its way across the ex-airfield. The twin Weber carburettors gave their signature snarl with every blip of the throttle much to the delight of the team. It was a perfect machine for the best time of year. A low-slung and sleek fastback. A micro-muscle car with strong, chiselled looks but on a delicate and nimble scale.
And now, all of this could be yours. Bridge Classic Cars Competitions wants you to win this 1969 Sunbeam Rapier! Head over to the website and get your tickets now!
Or, to check out the official gallery and video, see below:
Remove and Repair – Repairing the Dash and Centre Console of the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
March 25, 2022
The dashboard and centre console of the 1969 Sunbeam Rapier have been removed from the car and taken up the Bridge Classic Cars trim shop for repairs to begin on the pieces.
Brian carefully dismantled the pieces to perform the repairs needed. A lot of these issues were to do with the fitment and finish of the panels or inserts so mostly small adjustments or retrimming was needed but in other places, entire panels had to be remade and then retrimmed.
He entirely remade the centre console to take into the newly fitted USB socket for the classic Sunbeam. This was retrimmed in matching black vinyl to match the rest of the car.
