Few Anglo-American hybrids have the personality of a Sunbeam Tiger, and this 1967 Tiger Mk I (identified as a Mk1A by the seller) brings together British roadster styling with Ford V8 performance in a way that still feels special nearly six decades later. Listed on eBay with a clean title and 92,000 miles showing, this example is described as an original car that has been restored, documented, and actively enjoyed. Thanks for the tip, Curvette!
Under the hood sits the original 260 cubic-inch V8, paired with its original transmission. According to the seller, both components are original to the car, and it also retains original numbered valve covers and the original hood. That kind of continuity matters with Tigers, as authenticity is a key part of their appeal. Adding to that credibility, the car comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Sunbeam Tiger Owners Association.
This Tiger underwent an extensive restoration in 2010. Since then, it hasn’t been tucked away as a static showpiece. The seller notes that it has been maintained, driven regularly, and enjoyed. It’s described as powerful, great-sounding, and attention-grabbing—qualities that have long defined the Tiger experience. With rear-wheel drive, a manual transmission, and a lightweight roadster platform, the formula is simple and engaging.
Finished in green, the car presents as a classic late-1960s sports car with the added muscle-car edge that only a factory V8 can provide. Both the soft top and hard top are said to be in good shape, giving the next owner flexibility for open-air cruising or a more enclosed driving experience.
Documentation appears to be a strong point here. The seller mentions extensive paperwork dating back to the 1990s, along with photos from the restoration. That historical trail can be especially valuable for collectors who want to understand a car’s journey and verify the work performed over time.
The Sunbeam Tiger has always occupied a unique niche, rarer than many of its contemporaries and distinct in character. With its original drivetrain, documented restoration, certificate of authenticity, and included original components, this 1967 example offers both credibility and drivability.
Offered at $45,000 OBO, it presents as a well-sorted, documented Tiger ready for continued enjoyment. Would you keep driving and enjoying it as intended, or tuck it away as a collectible piece of Anglo-American performance history?
That’s a lot of money, but it’s hard to resist a Tiger that hasn’t been messed with by over-enthusiastic owners.
It’s another one of those “feels faster than it really is” machines, probably thanks to the sound of that 260 Ford V8. The later cars with their 289 engines were a bit quicker, and offered more scope for horsepower beef-ups.
But who needs that? They’re fun, were nicely built, and this particular example looks like a real jewel. I love unmodified British sports cars, and for once wish I could write a check for this.
And, to answer Elizabeth’s question, I’d drive the daylights out of it!
I’ve never seen a 1967 Tiger with a 260 .All I’ve seen , and I owned a1967 Tiger is a 289 and the 67’s had alternators not generators .
The model year for an import car back then depends on how the state handled the title/registration. In some states the model year on the title was based on when the car was first sold and registered as there was no model year in the VIN. The 260 Tigers were produced into September of ’66. So if one of those late production cars wasn’t sold until early ’67 it was titled as a ’67. If you go on Hagerty’s valuation tool you will find there are separate listings for ’67 Mk1As with the 260 and ’67 MkIIs with the 289.
Mk1A is correct — don’t know why the seller called it a Mk1 in the headline and Mk1A in the text.
Needs more photos, especially of the underbody, tops, etc.
It “comes with” as opposed to “retains” its original hood and numbered valve covers — they apparently are not currently installed on the car. Not a big deal.
Desirable mods appear to include a dual circuit brake setup and a 4-barrel intake and carb. The STOA cert is another plus. $45k could be a good price if it checks out and there is also a “make offer” option. These cars had a big runup in price a few years back but have come down since for driver-quality examples like this one.
Great little cars! Always wanted one in my early days and it’s nice to see a good example. $45K is a bit, bit too much for me. Maybe it’s worth it, however it is not an investment for me. I’d pay to drive it for 20 minutes. That’s enough for me in my later years!!
Hey, I’d also pay to drive it for 20 minutes. Same with a Donzi 18ft. Classic – well for that one I’d at least want it for half an hour, and hopefully with the owner distracted elsewhere..
“Did you ever wonder”,,,another mentor of mine, Andy Rooney had a car just like this, only a ’66. His daughter found it in a garage in poor shape, and had it restored in 2010 also. He never drove it again and died in 2011. One of his many famous quotes:
Gratification is the death of desire, once you get something you usually don’t want it anymore. ( hint,,$75K Mustangs?)Tigers, for me, were a waste of a good Alpine, and never had the urge to have one.
1968 a bunch of us SCCA guys were working on cars and spending all our money on racing. 2 of the guys were running Alpines and I had a Healey. We hung around a Sunbeam dealership in Lakewood, Wa. where the owner, George Stancifer, would kindly allow us use of his shop area. He sold a few Tigers to some of the SCCA crowd for their street rides. The Alpine was always an odd duck in the British sports car realm, with a nice folding top, roll up windows , a reasonable engine and modern styling it seemed to have all that you could want, but it never had that appeal of the Healeys , Triumphs and MG’s. Same with the Tiger, one would think that with all those creature comforts and the V8 engine it would be a better choice than a Cobra, but it lacked that raw hard hitting feel.
Not usually a green fan but it looks good on this car. Neat cars then, neat cars now.
So, An “Original” car that has been restored? Is no longer an “Original Car”? And wheels?
I don’t know anything about the market value of these, and I agree with Vance that it would be nice to see pics of the underside, and it might be worth $45k given the condition and rarity of these. I’d love to have this, and I imagine if I drove this like I would have 59 years ago I would likely hurt myself and it, but at this age, if I could get in it, I could still enjoy it the way it was intended to be enjoyed.
In the world of Tigers 45k is a steal for a well- sorted MK 1A. Try restoring one and you will find out very quickly which kid doesn’t go to college.
it is me or does the front end sit a bit high?
Always liked these and almost bought one about 45 years ago out of Las Vegas. The prices were still a little high then. A very good friend decided we wanted one recently and we both did some educating ourselves before going to look at it. Luckily we decided that it was a,fake Tiger. But it really didn’t matter anyway as he didn’t fit in the driver’s seat. ( legs too long) It fit me. But the price for a fake one was just too high. A former brother British car club member had a V6 installed in his Alpine and it was a very good car. I should have bought that one instead of my MGB.
I bought a beat-up Alpine when I was 17. Almost died several times assuming I knew how to drive a real sports car!! The Tiger was always my ultimate “Dream Car”. Unfortunately, I’d have to sell the Miata to make room for it! Not ready to do that quite yet!!
I owned a virtual twin to this green model from 1968 to1972. It was a 260 and was a lot of fun!
The only problem was rushing the raising of the top in sudden downpours. The good result of that, however, was to improve my weather forecasting.
I absolutely LOVE the color of this car! British Racing Green is the greatest paint color ever applied to an automobile in my opinion. However, I would prefer that this car had steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps. I don’t like alloys on classic cars.
I’m dating myself however can anyone help me? Didn’t Maxwell Smart drive a 260 Tiger in the beginning of the the TV show, ‘ Get Smart’? I though it might be a 67 also!!
Max drove a ’65 Mk1 Tiger in the opening credits the first two seasons. Then a VW Karmann Ghia in the opening for two seasons followed by an Opel GT in the last season. The Tiger was used for the driving scenes within the show itself in the first four seasons, replaced by the Opel GT in the last season (the VW was used only in the opening).
The “Tiger” with the pop-up under-hood machine gun in the show was a rebadged Alpine (the V8 car did not have enough room under the hood for the prop). This led to the rumor that the Tiger in the opening was really an Alpine but that was not the case.
In the pilot episode Max drove a Ferrari 250. The “Tiger” in the 2008 “Get Smart” movie with Steve Carell was a rebadged Alpine.