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1954 Sunbeam Alpine MkI Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Aug. 16, 2025.

$220,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $200,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1954
Make and model
Sunbeam Alpine
Generation
Alpine (1953 to 1955)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
A3014363LRX
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 463% over its top.

Middle half of sales$20,875 to $35,500
Median$24,250
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Sunbeam Alpine (1953 to 1955) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,875 and $35,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1954 Sunbeam Alpine 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 21, 2025$17,500
1954 Sunbeam AlpineBring a Trailer, Dec. 31, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 31, 2024$46,750
1953 Sunbeam AlpineBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2025$24,250