Facebook
Twitter
Description
The current owner searched for a long time for a Sunbeam Tiger, drawn to its "wolf in sheep's clothing" image! The Ford 260 V8 was also a big attraction—it's the same engine that Carroll Shelby put in his early Cobras. The car is very well-built, spacious, and comfortable, and there’s certainly no complaint about its performance. The owner has used the car regularly during the summer, taking it on pleasure drives and to various meetings and car events. This Tiger was built on July 9, 1965 (according to the Certificate), but was registered in Sweden on April 26, 1967, as a 1966 model. The car has had few owners since 1967. Originally, it was red, but in 1977 it was repainted in Electric Blue. The paint has aged well but shows its age. The engine was rebuilt by Primoto in Skövde in 1997, and the Tiger has been fitted with a stainless steel exhaust system and received a new clutch in 2005.
Free history (18)
Technical data
Year
1966/1966
Registration date
1967-05-25
Mileage
97104 miles
Kw / hp
121 / 165
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Vinyl
Colour
Blue
Condition
-
Mechanical condition
The engine and drivetrain run well. The engine is strong and responsive. The brakes function as they should. The odometer has most likely rolled over at least once.
-
Interior condition
The interior is in a used condition with signs of some wear. The seats are in good condition. The door seals have been overpainted.
-
Exterior condition
Older repaint, showing signs of its age (from 1977), but still acceptable for such an old paint job. There are spray filler blisters, mainly on the top of the right front fender, and the paint has cracked near the grille—see pictures. The soft top appears to be in okay condition but is a bit "tight" due to infrequent use. The chrome work has a slightly patinated finish.
-
General condition
A nice Tiger in typical used condition for its age.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2020-04-24
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1967-05-25 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1967-05-25
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-07-26
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 5
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1967-05-25 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1967-05-25
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-07-26
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 5
Facts about the model
Sunbeam Tiger is a performance model of the Sunbeam Alpine roadster, partially developed by American car designer and racer Carroll Shelby. These were produced from 1964 to 1967 and followed Shelby’s similar V8 conversion of the AC Cobra. Shelby aimed to manufacture the Tiger at his facility in the U.S., but instead, Jensen was contracted to assemble the cars in West Bromwich, England. Two modified Mark I prototypes competed in the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans but did not finish the race.
Two main versions of the Tiger were produced: the Mark I with a 260 cui (4.3 L) Ford V8 engine, and the Mark II, which featured a larger 289 cui (4.7 L) engine.
Production ceased in 1967 after the Rootes Group was acquired by Chrysler, which did not have a suitable engine to replace Ford’s V8.
Two main versions of the Tiger were produced: the Mark I with a 260 cui (4.3 L) Ford V8 engine, and the Mark II, which featured a larger 289 cui (4.7 L) engine.
Production ceased in 1967 after the Rootes Group was acquired by Chrysler, which did not have a suitable engine to replace Ford’s V8.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Rimbo
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2024-10-03.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
- During the auction days information about a vehicle may be updated up to the day before the auction ends. When you bid at the end of the auction period - and also if you have made an earlier bid - we therefore ask you to read the descriptions carefully, in case something has been changed due to new information.
Important to know before placing your bids!
- Once you have called in an item and the reservation price is reached we want you to deposit the entire purchase amount into our client funds account before retrieval can take place.
- When you need to retrieve a called in object we want you to examine it carefully. If you consider that the item does not match our description you do not need to complete the purchase. In this case the deposited purchase sum and the entry fee are refunded.
- If you do not examine the item on the spot the call charge will be debited, but you do not have to complete the deal.
- If you make the entire purchase exclusively at a distance you have 14 days to cancel, but must return the item at your own expense.
- Your shipping costs and other costs are not reimbursed when the right of withdrawal is exercised. Swedish court applies.
- For items that have not been collected within 14 days storage costs may be charged.