These days, if you attach the name Carroll Shelby to almost anything with four wheels, you can expect to pay a premium price. The exception being the cheap and cheerful Mopar products of the 1980s, of course. But if… more»
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Garage-Kept Gem: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1
Every so often, a real classic surfaces after years of quiet storage, and this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1, listed on eBay, is exactly that kind of find. According to the seller, it’s the first time in more than 25… more»
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V8 British Bruiser: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
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,… more»
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37k Certified Miles: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
Carroll Shelby developed a reputation for creating high-performance vehicles, and his ability to shoehorn V8s into small and light British sports cars cemented his standing. This approach gave the world the Shelby Cobra in 1962, and the Sunbeam Tiger… more»
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Ford V8 Power: 1968 Sunbeam Tiger
Ah, the treacherous landscape of Sunbeam Tiger acquisition. This car is represented by a seller who acquired it in the belief that it was a real Tiger. But a check with the Tiger Authentication Committee (TAC) revealed that it… more»
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Tiger Set Up for Touring: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
One of the more pleasant, and somewhat expensive, experiences in the classic car world is multi-day touring. While many of the major clubs have long offered tours through the most scenic parts of the country, there are now many… more»
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Stash of Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers!
Some auto collectors migrate to a specific kind of vehicle, such as pony cars. Others to a specific type of automobile, like muscle cars. And there are the ones who want as many of a specific make of car… more»
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One-Owner 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam has a fascinating history as a car, featuring a whole host of famous car guys – Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles and Jack Brabham amongst others. This is why they command such high prices – a simple formula… more»
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Morgan Alternative: 1980 Tiger Convertible
Kit cars seem to be coming out of the woodwork these days. While there is undoubtedly a limited market for such vehicles, the variety of different types and makers has been entertaining, to say the least. Take this one… more»
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Easy Project: 1955 Triumph Tiger 200
I have always wanted a simple bike to potter around the country in. Something simple and easy to work on. Back in the 1950s, they were plentiful and reasonably affordable, and one of the more popular manufacturers was the… more»
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Big Power, Small Package: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
It’s a simple idea: take a light sports car and swap its original engine for a big American V8. And while it might not be the textbook example, this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger illustrates the point beautifully. This diamond in… more»
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289-Equipped: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
It seems that Britain’s Lord Rootes was no stranger to odd business decisions. He famously turned down the opportunity to take over Volkswagen at no cost following World War II. He could see no benefits in manufacturing the Beetle… more»
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Almost A Driver: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project!
It seems like the majority of Sunbeam Tiger projects we post are long-dead projects, with a scant few appearing as well-preserved survivors that carry a big-time price tag. Finally, we have one that is pleasingly in the middle, a… more»
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347 Stroker: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II
Classic British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s generally weren’t blessed with vast amounts of horsepower, but there were a few notable exceptions. When the decision was made to shoehorn a Ford V8 into a modified Sunbeam Alpine,… more»
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Big Motor, Little Car: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger is one of the most iconic recipes for dropping a big, powerful V8 in a small, lightweight roadster and seeing what sort of fun ensues. While it’s certainly a formula that has been imitated for eons,… more»
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Spotless And Original: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
One characteristic of British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s that is often criticized is the lack of engine power. Thanks to some inter-continental cooperation, the Sunbeam Tiger managed to address that issue in no uncertain terms. This… more»
