This new version was also fitted with an oil cooler and wider ratio gearbox and benefitted from improvements to the suspension. Content © 2020, Car And Classic Ltd. All Rights Reserved Shelby obliged by shoehorning a Ford 4261 cc V8 into the engine bay. This car had a larger 4737cc V8 engine producing 200bhp. 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Model:Tiger MK1
Shelby obliged by shoehorning a Ford 4261 cc V8 into the engine bay. Never welded - chassis still retains original underseal.
OVER £60K SPENT. Chrysler who had already invested in the Rootes Group took over the company in 1967 and production ended after only 536 MK II cars had been produced, of which only a few were for the British market.Although Rootes UK had anticipated building this car for the American market, and after all export was very important to the company finances, a good number of right hand drive cars were purchased by discerning British buyers who demanded more performance that any contemporary Triumph of MG could offer, but perhaps did could not justify the expense of an E Type Jaguar or AC cobra.All steel semi-unitary construction, 2 door sports This car has been dry stored for over 40 years with ...Rare opportunity! all original panels. Drive technology & Steering . Minor changes followed later in 1965 which included improved hood storage and featured the body styling of the series V Alpine. PAS.
Please see Events page for details of any events affected by Corona virus outbreak. Very well known vehicle - ...The Sunbeam Motor Car Company dates back to 1905, even though the first Sunbeam car built dates back to 1902. Model name. LHD Californian Import now UK registered. After the 64 season the race driver and ...1965 Sunbeam Tiger MK1 By changing the engine from the Alpine by the Ford small block V8 260Ci, they created quite a spectacular sportscar. Cylinders. Complete and fully documented thorough restoration carried out between 2007 and 2011. It was no coincidence that it was the same V8 that was used in the Cobra, albeit in a milder state of tune and in this instance the engine was producing 164 bhp rather than the 260 bhp of the Cobra.After the initial prototype was built, development was moved to the UK at the Jensen factory In West Bromwich where ultimately it went on to be built as the Sunbeam Tiger.Launched in 1964 at the Earls Court Motor Show with a price tag of £1445 (approximately £500 less than an E-Type Jaguar) these first cars are now known as the MK I and shared the same styling as its smaller brother the then current series IV Alpine. Vintage and Prestige are proud to offer this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger MK 1 Convertible Race Spec For Sale. UK RHD For Sale. Power (hp) Fuel. The Sunbeam Tiger was a high-performance version of the Rootes Group's Sunbeam Alpine. THIS IS A PRIVATE SALE OF MY OWN CAR.
This example maintains its 260ci Ford powerplant and backed by a close ratio top loader gearbox. 1965 Sunbeam Tiger MkI Roadster(~)Coupe with HardTop = US-specs....Restored Green(~)Black Initially the Tiger was only available in the USA and Britain had to wait until the summer of 1965 before anyone could actually take delivery of one. Trans: ...Possibly the most original and genuine tiger in the uk - owned for 20 years by owners club member and enthusiast.
Known ...Sunbeam tiger Mark one runs and drives needs work has been of road long time in barn stored red with hardtopSunbeam Tiger Mk1 1965 ,Forest green,Black interior, Matching numbers car,Known to the owners club. THE OFFICIAL UK SUNBEAM TIGER CLUB. Blaupunkt radio, 15“ original Minilite wheels Year of manufacture. Body style. Having owned this … Sunbeam dabbled in motor racing and built a number of successful racing cars and land speed record cars. STUNNING CAR.
This is an excellent car for restoration, on the whole it is solid and pretty much complete. - Price: $120,000...USD dollars... Car well known on club circuit. Make:Sunbeam B382100605LRX JAL700510
Most of the Tigers went to the USA, but it remained quite rare with ...Fantastic opportunity to buy a Sunbeam Tiger Project LHD 1965 Chassis number B9470924LRXFE Engine number 7481 B19KC $79,500...USD dollars.... Make Model. five speed gear ...Matching numbers rare UK RHD Tiger, presented in superb condition Transmission. Body:Convertible Freshly Rebuild 289 engine, 5 speed gearbox, rare Koni's shocks , rare Koni traction bars, original radio console with recon. ...LHD I purchased this awesome car just over a year ago and I have done 1500 trouble free miles in it. In 1964 Sunbeam built three special aluminum bodied Tigers to take part at the 24h of LeMans. Sunbeam aficionado‘s refer to models after these changes as the MK IA.The Mk II version was introduced in December 1966. The car is matching numbers with all ...1965 Sunbeam Tiger MK1, finished in Wedgewood Blue paintwork with black vinyl interior and black hardtop. Although the Rootes Group Sunbeam Tiger is of course a British classic car, the idea of the Tiger was formed in the USA by Rootes American Motors Ltd who asked the now legendary Carroll Shelby of AC Cobra fame to build a prototype V8 sports car based on the Sunbeam Alpine.