The Sunbeam Tiger remains one of the most intriguing Anglo-American hybrids, and this 1966 MK1A example is a beauty. Painted in two-stage urethane British Racing Green and powered by a 5-bolt 289ci V8 paired with a 4-speed Toploader manual, it offers the best of both worlds, refined roadster style with serious V8 muscle. Located with a private seller, it shows 74,948 miles and comes with both a soft top and an unrestored factory hardtop. Recent restoration work over the last eight years includes fresh chrome bumpers, new stainless trim, interior reupholstery in correct pebble grain vinyl, and mechanical sorting from brakes to cooling system. This Tiger is offered here on eBay, and with its limited-slip differential, ceramic-coated headers, and Minilite-style wheels, it’s ready to prowl.
The British Racing Green finish suits the Tiger perfectly, with the seller noting it’s a quality two-stage urethane job. The rechromed bumpers and new stainless trim add sparkle, while the Minilite-style Rota wheels (15×6 front, 15×7 rear) wrapped in Dunlop tires give it an aggressive stance.
Inside, the correct pebble grain interior from Martha Wheat looks period-correct but fresh, complete with new foam, bladders, and matching panels. The Prestige Autowood burled walnut dash with fixed cubby is a standout, paired with a LeCarra steering wheel, though the original wood-rimmed wheel is included.
Under the hood, the 289ci V8 has been inspected, re-sealed, and painted. The setup features an Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 600cfm carburetor, and ceramic-coated headers feeding dual exhaust with turbo mufflers. A rebuilt radiator and heater core, along with a new clutch assembly and rebuilt brakes (with DOT-5 fluid), ensure this Tiger is road-ready.
The MK1A retains the clean, purposeful lines that helped the Tiger stand out from its Alpine sibling. The unrestored factory hardtop adds versatility, while the new Robbins soft top ensures all-weather usability.
Owned and maintained by a passionate enthusiast for over 20 years, this Tiger blends tasteful upgrades with authenticity. For collectors, its combination of careful restoration, mechanical health, and classic British Racing Green appeal makes it especially tempting. Would you keep enjoying it as a driver, or chase a concours-level restoration?
Quick little cars. 🐅 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🏁
Neat little car.
I’m a bit confused, though. If memory serves, there was a “Mark I” version, which used the Ford 260 V8, and a “Mark II”, which got the 289 powerplant. I’ve never heard of a “Mark IA” Tiger, though I freely admit I could be mistaken.
Just detail differences between Mk I and Mk IA cars as the latter used the Series V Alpine body instead of the Series IV. Mk IA is an enthusiast designation as the factory never made the distinction. All Tigers except the Mk II had the 260 though engine swaps to the 289, 302, etc. in the earlier cars are a common upgrade.
“Did you ever wonder why”,,, my mentor, Andy Rooney had a green Tiger he drove regularly. He always wanted a sports car with lots of power, and found it in the Sunbeam Tiger. It weakened his theories about gratification and desire, but made an exception with the Sunbeam Tiger. Naturally, only a fool would not like this car, but I still say, it stole all the thunder away from the Alpine, an equally nice car. Up to $41,300,,wow, I bet even Andy would be astonished for what he paid $3600 for in 1966.
“Did you ever wonder why the world is so out of whacccck today?”
I would think this is probably one of the best examples of a Sunbeam Tiger, if not the best. You have to pay for that and it is worth it.
I must say, this is darn nice looking car. I would think it zips around with authority. Unfortunately $50k plus is out of my league. Perhaps a lottery ticket is in order,
Re DOT 5 brake fluid, that is not a wise choice for an everyday driver. DOT 4 yes.
I can’t even imagine attempting to shoehorn my body into that car… but it does look like fun!
Tigers/Alpines are pretty roomy for someone of normal proportions and not taller than 6’2′.
I’ve always liked the Tiger. Mighty tight in that engine bay, though and I assume quite a challenge to work on. A friend in High School had one………..all souped up. It would eat GTO’s, 396 Chevelles, Corvettes, etc. for lunch.
Had a (scary) ride in one; preferred the ride in an Alpine better.
Unsafe at any speed these are.
Wrong. I had a ’65 w/260. They are small, quite quick and entirely predictable when “having fun”. I have great memories of clicking along at 110-120 on rural Mississippi & Alabama deserted highways at 3 AM – coming home to the Miss. Gulf Coast from distant band gigs. The Ford making a healthy burble. I’ve had a lot of cars – including Panteras, but the Tiger is the one I’m sorry I sold.
This is a beautiful Tiger.
A ridiculous statement that is.
up to 50,000 and reserve not even met. I like it but not that much. Beautiful car though.
This is one extremely nice example of a Mark II Tiger, but I question whether it ois 50K nice.
Ended at $51,100.
Reserve Not Met.