Today’s cars are expected to be good right out of the box, with looks, performance, and reliability, all at a reasonable price. Years ago it wasn’t easy to get that combination, especially with sports cars. I don’t know about… more»
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Oct 27, 2014 • For Sale • 28 Comments
English Chrysler: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
Keeping track of all the various brands that the Big Three have sold cars under can be a rather difficult task, especially when you start including their European divisions. Of the three, Chrysler could be the least successful when… more»
Aug 14, 2014 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Truckloads of Parts: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
Buying someone else’s unfinished project can be a bit scary, but sometimes these stalled they can prove to be great buys. Obviously there are a lot of factors to consider, but this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine S2 might be one… more»
Mar 18, 2014 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Basement Cat: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
Update 3/19/2014 – Tom Cotter left a comment about this Tiger below and it seems this seller is trying to pull a fast one. Tom believes this was his car, which he sold this past summer, and as far… more»
Feb 20, 2014 • For Sale • 26 Comments
A Day Late: 1967 Sunbeam Arrow Wagon
After posting our comparison of three station wagons, Steve tipped us off to a wagon that would have fit in our comparo nicely. This 1967 Sunbeam Arrow Wagon checks off just about every box a wagon should, it’s practical,… more»
Dec 19, 2013 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Poor Man’s Superleggera: 1965 Sunbeam Venezia
What does this rare Sunbeam Venezia, a Maserati 3500 GT, and an Aston Martin DB4 all have in common? It certainly isn’t a high performance motor or overall straight line performance. The one thing they all share is the… more»
Sep 18, 2013 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Clean 1967 Sunbeam Alpine for $2k
When Robert J. sent us a link to this $2k Alpine, we assumed it was a scam. Then we read the description and decided that it might just be legit. The seller claims that the car is in daily… more»
Sep 3, 2013 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Triple Sunbeam Alpine Barn Find
The Sunbeam Alpine might not have the performance or desirability of its V8 powered sibling, but the Alpine’s lower weight makes it a fun and nimble car to drive. As more and more are turned into Tiger clones, untouched… more»
Jul 11, 2013 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Third Time Lucky: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project
If Memoirs of a Tiger Hunter wasn’t enough for you, here is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger that you can make your own. This is the real deal, but a previous owner thought it needed a refreshing so they took… more»
Jul 11, 2013 • Stories • 11 Comments
Memoirs of a Tiger Hunter
When BF reader Thomas G. sent us a link to a Venezia, we had no idea he was a Tiger hunter! In fact, he has excavated several Sunbeam Tigers around Europe and could very well be a modern day… more»
Jul 10, 2013 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Unsung Superleggera: 1964 Sunbeam Venezia
What does Ferrari and Aston Martin have in common with Sunbeam? Well, not much except for the fact that Touring of Italy built a lightweight version for each company. The other cars have become highly sought after collectibles while… more»
Jun 9, 2013 • Stories • 18 Comments
Stumbling upon an SCCA Champion
Steve Silverstein is a Sunbeam collector. Unlike most Sunbeam collectors, who seek out only the very desirable Ford V-8-powered Tigers, Silverstein truly appreciates the Tiger’s less-powerful sibling, the Alpine. Alpine Series IVs were powered by 1600-cc four-cylinder engines that… more»
Mar 14, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Beverly Hills Warehouse Find
Each day the mystery behind the warehouse that holds the Sunbeam Tiger and De Tomaso Pantera we recently featured is becoming clearer, but there are still plenty of questions to be answered. The seller has been slowly listing more… more»
Mar 13, 2013 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1972 De Tomaso Pantera Warehouse Find
This 1972 De Tomaso Pantera has been parked in what appears to be a warehouse and has obviously been there for a while. It is covered in a thick layer of dust and by the looks of it, it… more»
Mar 11, 2013 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cobra Alternative: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
If you like the idea of a British roadster with American V8 power, then a Tiger may be the car for you. As Cobras become more unattainable by the day, these Shelby designed Sunbeams still look like a bargain…. more»
Feb 7, 2013 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Vintage Race Car Project: 1966 Sunbeam Imp
This 1966 Sunbeam Imp started the process of becoming a race car, but the previous owners were never able to finish the task. A roll cage has already been fitted and it has been painted, but all the mechanicals… more»
