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Originally Posted by Malcolm G
The 'sporty' version was the Sunbeam Rapier, particularly the drophead. - I cannot recall ever seeing one of those that was not riddled with metal moth, I have no idea how they stayed together without a roof.
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I had a Ford Zephyr Mk2 convertible and was amazed at the underside bracing and stiffening that went into these bodies, all done at Carbodies Ltd, Coventry. They did the same work on Rootes Group cars but it was easier as they were mostly coupes anyway.
My Zephyr was pretty rusty when I bought it but not where it mattered and not in any danger of folding in two with the doors open! A pair of new wings, modified rear arches, a bit of welding plus some fibreglass and a re-spray got it sorted. All the hydraulics for the hood were rotted out so manual top only.
JJ.