Sunbeam Alpine on Top Gear in the UK - Page 2

socorob · #11 08-01-2010

It was kind of a sad bit about the demise of the British car industry. I hope Detroit is taking notes. They had a good shot of the tiger though.

vanhool1 · #12 08-02-2010

Programme viewed last night and first car to be seen was Alpine stood out really well made me feel quite proud at the effort me and my father had put in to make a really good example of an early Series car. Also good shots of Tiger so hopefully will raise some interest on the marque. It was only short sequence filmed in the factory but was a nice overview of all the cars present.
Can be viewed on http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode..._15_Episode_6/ filming is right near the end.

Richard

alpine_64 · #13 4 Weeks Ago

Watched the top gear S15 E06, the alpine got better screen time than the MKII Tiger, a really nice 3/4 sshot to start the factory scene. The tiger mainly got detail shots, wheels, SUNBEAM V8 badge... nice to see the cars on such a show.

64beam · #14 4 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by alpine_64

Watched the top gear S15 E06, the alpine got better screen time than the MKII Tiger, a really nice 3/4 sshot to start the factory scene. The tiger mainly got detail shots, wheels, SUNBEAM V8 badge... nice to see the cars on such a show.

Hi Michael,

How did you get to see it?. Didn't you say that episode was going to be on in OZ in six weeks? I can't access the UK site.

Thanks, Robin.

alpine_64 · #15 4 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by 64beam

Hi Michael,

How did you get to see it?. Didn't you say that episode was going to be on in OZ in six weeks? I can't access the UK site.

Thanks, Robin.

It should be on in 5 weeks from tonight in AU if they keep up with weekly episodes.

Watched the full epsiode last night.

vanhool1 · #16 4 Weeks Ago

Wasn't sure if link would work outside the UK but it was worth a try. I am really pleased with the filming as although brief with the entry shot of my Alpine it couldn't have been any better.

Was not sure what to expect as the filming was all done behind closed doors and we were ushered into a small room. A brief appearance from the presenters with Clarkson having a quick look over the cars then on to the filming. Shortly after filming I received an offer for the car and as our main purpose is to restore the cars back to former glory then pass on for others to enjoy, sadly we parted.

But now on with a MK1 Tiger, MK1A Tiger, 3 Series V Alpines and a Series IV folowing on from 6 Alpines and a MK1A Tiger previously restored by my father over the years. All to help keep the Rootes name alive and well!!

Richard

socorob · #17 4 Weeks Ago

If you find a uk proxy server address on the web you can access it or download it from torrent on finalgear website.