1970 Sunbeam Rapier fastback SOLD

Owned for some years and only run less than 200 miles in the last year. I sold her in May to the first person to see and took a large deposit which the buyer insisted held the car for six months. I’ve now returned the deposit and am free to sell again but I want a hassle free sale please which involves someone with the ability to pay straight away!
Inspection is recommended as opinions and standards differ. Having said that this must be one of the prettiest cars still in existence. New everything that matters. Before painting very little welding was needed, mainly small holes in the floor by the outriggers and one small patch on drivers sill. All welded repairs are invisible i. e. shaped steel let in and not patched. All box sections under the car have been heavily waxed then filled with fireproof expanding foam to prevent sweating, the complete underside has been heavily waxoiled. All mechanical components rebuilt. Rebuilt Holbay engine with new pistons and lead free modified head. I bought a 30k mile Hunter GLS from a guy breaking it for the engine and fitted the velour interior which is a mod I carried out many times in the 70’s. Works well I think but you be the judge.
To all the ‘experts’ who no doubt will comment on social media, I don’t care that it’s not original and the new owner won’t either, they will just enjoy the wolf whistles when you go out! Price is OVNO

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