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Sunbeam Alpine (Mk1)

1953–1955

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  • Lowest price

    US$12,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$12,250

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$12,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Sunbeam Alpine

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

US$12,250

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Sunbeam Alpine Mk1 currently carries a median asking price of US$12,250 in the US market, though with only a single recorded transaction over the past year, price signals remain sparse and trend analysis is not yet possible.

Liquidity for this model is severely constrained, with just one sale tracked in our dataset and zero active listings at present. This thin market activity makes both price discovery and exit timing unpredictable for potential buyers or sellers.

The Alpine Mk1 occupies the appreciating classic tier, classified as genuinely collectible rather than mass-market nostalgia. Its modest desirability rating and limited production visibility suggest the model remains on the fringe of serious collector attention, likely due to obscurity relative to more celebrated British sports cars of the era.

The absence of mileage data from recorded sales and lack of condition benchmarks means prospective buyers cannot yet establish what represents typical wear or originality for this model in the current market. This absence of baseline metrics is typical of very thinly traded cars.

Without sufficient transaction history or forward guidance from dealers and auction houses, reliable price projections over the next three to five years cannot be established. Market development for the Alpine Mk1 will depend heavily on broader British small-car enthusiasm and the emergence of a more active collector base willing to pursue examples at current price levels.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$12,250
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$12,250
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$12,250 – US$12,250
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$12,250

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.