Sunbeam Rapier fastback rescue pt3 Will It Run? laid up since 1984

Glen drained oil, removed carbs as they were in a poor state, drained rad and got rid of cobwebs and general dirt in engine bay. I picked it up and go through the basics to see if it will run and become a prospect for recommission

[@MegaReddevil71]

Sounds healthy

[@jackiron4785]

Well done, another 1725 survives!

[@mikekay9616]

great collection ,, brings back fond memories of driveing a rapier same year and colour. i put the webbers on it and bananna exhausts, all ways caught peoples eye. it wouldbeat 3L capris up to 70mph. ps i have an mx5 in the same colours and 6 speed gearbox. log book say it is an euno but they never made them in gold. can you shed light on my mazdas roots

[@paulbennell3313]

Sounds pretty good apart from the exhaust.

[@cnoshoes7049]

Old cars i grew up with look weird now,but that one i had at 17 looked weird then, doesn't now,how weird is that,vidio doesn't show its pillar less !!? X 10 k in england,mine £200 then,59

[@robertshiel3624]

have you got a 1725 block to sell