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Sunbeam Rapier convertible 
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Car(s): Hillman (Bellett ancestor), Rallied a Bellett in the 1970s, Owned a Gemini, Bellett GTR 1:43
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A bloke I know in Cootamundra (not far from you Farmer :) ) has his Sunbeam Rapier Convertible up for sale. He has spent heaps getting it into this condition. This is a rare model especially in Australia, I doubt there would be more than 10 in the country. This is, of course, a sporty cousin to the Hillman Minx, on which the Isuzu Minx PH200 was based.

Cheers, Vic


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Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:45 pm
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Location: Adelaide
Car(s): 1967 GT Bellett
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I had a Series 2 rapier as my first car before i got my 68 sedan. I twas a great car but the bellett was 10 yrs younger, I couldn't help myself


Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:04 pm
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Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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10 years younger - And a world of difference! Yet much in common.
I know that car I think - in the Coota club. I've seen a few tin tops over the years, but this would be the only foldy-roof one. Pretty cool looking I reckon. Love those understated clip-on Studebaker-esk fins - about as flashy as the Brits got!
Did they have go-fast options under the bonnet?
Next question, It it coming to Vic's house??
Cheers, Matt.

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