Sunbeam
Harrington Le Mans

Why it matters

The Sunbeam Harrington Le Mans was named after the Index of Thermal Efficiency win at Le Mans in April 1961 by a Harrington-bodied Alpine. Rootes sold it as its own product rather than as an official conversion, and targeted American buyers.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

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Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The Le Mans was introduced at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1961 with new coachwork that removed the Alpine's rear fins. Production was 250 cars, of which as much as half went to the United States. Unlike the Harrington Alpine, which was ordered individually, it had more standardised production.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

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Sources

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1. 1
   Hagerty UK – Cars That Time Forgot: Sunbeam Alpine by Harrington Level C

   • 250 Le Mans models sold

   Accessed 2026-11-12