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SUNBEAM RAPIER Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 722 SUNBEAM RAPIERs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 724 in 2026 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (0.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (722 in the latest data).
Rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the RAPIER
The Sunbeam Rapier is an automobile produced by Rootes Group from 1955 until 1976, in two different generations, the "Series" cars (which underwent several revisions) and the later (1967–76) fastback shape, part of the "Arrow" range. The first generation Rapier was the first of the "Audax" range of light cars produced by the Rootes Group, in this instance as part of their Sunbeam marque. Announced at the London Motor Show in October 1955, it preceded its Hillman Minx and Singer Gazelle counterparts which were not introduced until 1956. A four-seat, two-door hardtop coupé – designated Series I with...
SUNBEAM RAPIER — questions & answers
How many SUNBEAM RAPIER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 722 SUNBEAM RAPIER were still registered in the UK — 492 licensed and on the road, plus 230 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SUNBEAM RAPIER rare?
The SUNBEAM RAPIER is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (722), making it rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the SUNBEAM RAPIER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SUNBEAM RAPIER on UK roads rose by 2 (0.3%).
What fuel do most SUNBEAM RAPIER use?
Most SUNBEAM RAPIER run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SUNBEAM RAPIER peak?
The SUNBEAM RAPIER peaked at 724 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.