Common Problems with the
1992 Sunbeam Alpine

Buying Tips for 1992 Sunbeam Alpine

• Test door alignment with the car parked on level ground and check door gaps; if doors bind or the gap closes at the top rear, the sills and cruciform structure are folding.
• Ask the seller to jack the car at the rear jacking points; refusal or creaking metal indicates rotten spring hangers and structural box section failure.
• Examine the alloy cylinder head for signs of external coolant weeping, white mayonnaise under the oil cap, or cooling system pressurisation after a spirited drive.
• Verify whether the hardtop is aluminium (Series I and II) or steel (Series III to V), checking steel versions thoroughly for roof gutter and rear window frame rot.