SixasStandard Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Hello All, The Vitesse was collected by its new owner yesterday, so in the space of 3 days I've gone from owning 2 classics to owning no classics! I'm hoping to rectify that tomorrow when I drive down to London to view a project Series 5 Sunbeam Alpine. Anyway, as I'm no longer a Triumph owner I'll be bowing out of the TSSC Forum. I just wanted to say thank you to other Forum members for their support during my (albeit brief) Triumph ownership, and for sharing their knowledge and experience so generously. I really do think that this Forum stands out amongst its peers, and it was a pleasure to be part of it for a short time. I wish you all well for the future, with clear skies and open roads. Ian 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Ian - Good luck with the Alpine or whatever.....but I bet you end up with another Triumph, eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Indeed Au Revoir - I did have a ride in a Sunbeam Tiger (4.7V8) when I was about 17/18 - was very nice - and very quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted May 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Badwolf said: Ian - Good luck with the Alpine or whatever.....but I bet you end up with another Triumph, eventually. Well..........I could envisage a TR4A at some point in the future...........never say never! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Lewis Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 enjoy the journey into uncharted ownership cracking cars the Alpine I hate members who get their hands on an Alpine its what i ordered from the factory but 1st sprog put it in the cancelled file series 5 should have the adjustable pedal box great if you have long legs ....or short legs have fun you can still keep us up to date on here theres a few Alpine owners around this forum Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Good luck Ian, send a couple of pic's of the Alpine nice cars. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Thanks for your help, posts and humour over the past while, Ian, drop in from time to time - you never know what we'll need help with. As we say over here: don't be a stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted May 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments. I'll look in now and again to see what shenanigans you're all up to. Somehow I don't think that the Alpine Forum will be nearly as entertaining!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 now you need to get this for a good read The Rootes Story by Geoff Carverhill https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rootes-Story-Making-Global-Automotive/dp/1785004794/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+rootes+story&qid=1620551891&sr=8-1 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Ian, you really don’t need to go,. East Berks meet at the Shire Horse and the Sunbeam club started coming on the same evening. They are honorary members. Our 6s sound better than their Alpines, but the Tigers have no competition. You have to access the rear spark plugs on the Tiger through an access panel INSIDE the cabin. Not a lot of people know that. It’s very tight in that engine bay! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 21 hours ago, SixasStandard said: I drive down to London to view a project Series 5 Sunbeam Alpine. I was seriously considering buying an Alpine (also honed in on the series 5) so have a number of books and an original Rootes workshop manual which covers the engine. Can sort them out and give you a price if you're interested. Good luck with your project Alpine S5. Personally I would be very glad if you shared that and its subsequent restoration with us here. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Good luck with the Alpine, a lovely looking sixties car. Series 5 with the 1725cc engine and 5 main bearing crank is the one I would choose. Please let us know how you get on. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 I don't think any of us would mind a special sunbeam alpine thread. I don't think that anyone here is that precious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 car sos did one a while back useful to see where the rust/ holes were hiding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 I agree you can always have an alpine thread in the non triumph car restoration section. I don’t think you have to leave the forum, especially if you enjoy it! good luck whatever you decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted May 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 OK.....you've talked me into it........I'll continue to bore you all senseless with the Alpine restoration............... and you've only got yourselves to blame!! Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted May 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Bfg said: I was seriously considering buying an Alpine (also honed in on the series 5) so have a number of books and an original Rootes workshop manual which covers the engine. Can sort them out and give you a price if you're interested. Good luck with your project Alpine S5. Personally I would be very glad if you shared that and its subsequent restoration with us here. Pete. Thanks Pete, I've managed to acquire quite a library myself over the last 8 years, so I'm pretty well fixed for reference material. Thanks for thinking of me though. If you wanted to let them go you'll be surprised how much that sort of thing fetches on E-Bay..........would definitely pay for a few rounds down at the local! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 10 hours ago, SixasStandard said: OK.....you've talked me into it........I'll continue to bore you all senseless with the Alpine restoration............... and you've only got yourselves to blame!! Ian Yeah, we want to see the Alpine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 11 hours ago, SixasStandard said: it........I'll continue to bore you all senseless with the Alpine restoration It was a toss up between an Alpine and a Vitesse when I was looking. I like fins! Glad you're staying and look forward to being bored! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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