A few weeks ago I wrote a story on a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger, so it seems fitting that today I have the opportunity to write about the car that the Tiger is descended from. Located in Sarasota, Florida and… more»
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Aug 2, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Go Get ‘Em Tiger: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
Located in Gardena, Ca and for sale here on eBay is a little classic that beautifully combines my love of British marques with my love for the American Ford V8. Possessing a clear title and a BIN of $82,000… more»
Jun 8, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
20 Years Parked: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
While it’s no Tiger, the Sunbeam Alpine is an attainable classic that checks many boxes for a vintage roadster. Having had some seat time in one, I can attest they are not all that quick (buy a Tiger is… more»
May 15, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Baby Cobra: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
First off, yes, this is a real 1965 Sunbeam Tiger with documentation, not a converted Alpine. And while the original engine has been pulled from the car, it does come with it. It’s listed for auction here on eBay and already… more»
Apr 19, 2018 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Unbelievable Survivor: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
This 1967 Sunbeam Tiger is listed for $154,995. That’s not a misprint, but this is also one of the most original ones I can recall seeing in the last few years. In general, most of the Tigers we encounter… more»
Mar 25, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rear Engined by Rootes: 1965 Hillman Imp
A few years ago, I visited a Vermont junkyard being cleaned out, with a whole section full of $500 project vehicles. We wrote about it more than once, and here’s my recounting of the day. One of the cars… more»
Jan 13, 2018 • Exclusives • 26 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
SOLD – Who here hasn’t dreamed of owning a Shelby Cobra? They are incredible machines that will sadly cost you an arm and a leg. Which just so happens to be the main reason Sunbeam Tigers have also gone… more»
Jan 5, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Sunbeam Ambush: A Tiger & Three Alpines
As the resident Barn Finds British car nut, I often find myself looking over submitted Anglo-oriented finds and trying to figure out what I’d do if they were mine. That happened right away once I saw this Sunbeam collection… more»
Dec 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 37 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
It’s time to don your skeptic’s hat once again! It this find looks very much like the “Basement Tiger” that Josh wrote about a few years ago here on Barn Finds, but it’s not the same car. Could this… more»
Jul 25, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hold That Tiger: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
In discussing with a professor why the British had such a hard time waging war in North America during the 1700s, he remarked that they didn’t understand the distances. Everything in England and Europe was fairly close together in… more»
Jun 26, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 51 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1976 Sunbeam Imp Restomod
Update 6/22/2017 – After emailing the seller about his asking price, he decided to set an asking price of $15k. Considering he spent about $12k just on the engine, this seems like a great buy! Seller Description: Is any… more»
May 31, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project
A humble Sunbeam Alpine might not normally get your blood going, but this isn’t just any old Alpine. This is a V8-powered Tiger! Carroll Shelby had a hand in its creation and there’s a Ford engine under the hood…. more»
May 27, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 18 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Sunbeam Alpine V6 Swap
Seller Description: Very rust free car, most of the bodywork is done, new windshield, new convertible top, new seat covers, new wiring plus a hardtop. Registered in Massachusetts. It runs and drives very well. It’s equipped with a rebuilt… more»
Apr 4, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hold That Tiger: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
What a ray of sunshine this car is, which is fairly coincidental with it being a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. This Series II car is listed on Collector Car Ads in Olympia, Washington with an asking price of $7,995. Thanks to… more»
Mar 24, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Build an Alger: Sunbeam Tiger + Alpine Projects
When I first glanced at this Sunbeam Alpine / Tiger duo project, I thought for sure the blue car was the Tiger and the red one was the Alpine. Nope – turns out the blue coupe here is the… more»
Dec 8, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Two Sunbeams On The Wall!
Thanks to Mike F for this intriguing find. Normally a posting on craigslist with so little information or pictures would not be very interesting, but $3,000 for these 2 Apine bodies with a lot of parts could be have… more»
