This is a very cool opportunity for a Tiger enthusiast. The seller reports he is selling this 1964 Sunbeam Alpine “Tiger” clone after acquiring it following the passing of its previous owner. He also has a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine that he’s willing to throw in as part of a package deal. The Tiger clone is said to run and drive well and is equipped with a built 302 under the hood; the Alpine is a barn find with minimal rust. Find the two Sunbeams (or one Sunbeam and a Tiger) here on eBay with bids to just over $1,000 and the option to hit Buy-It-Now for $23,900.
After seeing this Tiger clone, I’m honestly surprised we don’t see them pop up more often. After all, there always seems to be an abundance of old Sunbeam Alpines languishing on Facebook Marketplace and craigslist, and a 302 isn’t exactly hard to find. This Tiger conversion appears to have been done cleanly, with attractive bucket seats and an aftermarket shifter. I’d rather see a manual gearbox, but for a hot rod, the automatic isn’t the biggest detraction. As you can see, it also sports air conditioning and has been retrofitted with an aftermarket cruise control set-up.
The 302 features a “…hydraulic flat tappet cam 290/300, lift .472/496,” and despite sitting idle since 2016, is said to run and drive well. There’s no denying that the combination of big power in a lightweight car is always in season, especially when it comes with a hefty discount versus buying a real-deal Tiger. Now, you’re still buying someone’s project, so there’s likely to be a few rough edges here and there and some improvements worth making. The overall presentation of the Tiger clone, however, suggests it was well done when it was originally built.
Here’s the Alpine that could be restored back to good health or immediately put up for sale after buying the Tiger to help recoup the purchase price. With the factory hard top and hubcaps still attached, there’s likely an Alpine enthusiast out there who’d want to snatch this barn find up. It’s also a manual car, so it has a few things going for it. The seller doesn’t break out separate pricing for one car versus the other, so that’s a phone call you’ll want to make if the package deal doesn’t appeal. Would you take one or both cars?
There is a lift on site yet no pictures of the underside of either car. The tribute car, sorry couldn’t resist, is interesting as seems was built to cruise along down the interstate. As the author mentioned clean up the Sunbeam and flip it.
About as nice a clone as I’ve ever seen. Clean up some of the engine room wiring and you’ve really got a nice car.
Its nice but to me not 23 nice.
It seems to be stuck between going clone or original.
I agree with other comment one needs to see engine and cross member supports.
I’m a big fan of these Sunbeams. One thing I know for sure is, a nice Tiger clone generally doesn’t command anywhere near an original. Many times I’ve seen much nicer cars than this go for under 20k. As far as the Alpine goes, if you can do all the work yourself, and it needs everything, you will spend over 15k just in parts. The good thing is it’s all available. The hardtop on the Alpine is an after market made in the 70s by Parrish and is fiberglass. If you can score the pair for around 20k I’d call that a fair deal for both seller and buyer. It’s not far from that on the Buy it Now, so good luck to all bidders.
It might be worth more as a Don Adams/Get Smart tribute car. My shoe phone size is 12 wide.
If I were in the market for something. This would be in my garage so fast it would make your head spin!
I’ve always liked a Tiger but never seemed to be “in the right place at the right time.” I looked pretty hard at the tribute car and came away with this on my mind; AN AUTOMATIC?!?!
Seriously?
Sorry, not me.
I think it’s not an easy swap to make an Alpine into a Tiger, though the difference in price is tempting.
In the US, it seems popular to fit a V6. That seems logical, you don’t see it often in Europe.
Steep for an autobox clone. Probably should have taken a good look at the left door prior to picture time. Without underside shots, nobody can really say if they are a buyer or not.
Alpine might be even rougher from underneath.
Both of these cars are Sunbeam Alpines, the V8 one isn’t a Tiger. I had a 66 Alpine I bought in Minneapolis and drove back to Indiana one summer, had to fix a brake line before the trip. I figured something else would break on the way but it made it fine, even with the crappy roads around Chicago. It does take a lot to make room for the V8, a very different firewall and tranny tunnel. As a senior citizen I think the automatic would be more comfortable than a 4 speed.
Two cars for 1/2 the vette? Sounds like a better deal all way around.
There is no Tiger in this ad or writeup, so why does the headline say “Tiger + Alpine”? A converted Alpine is not a Tiger.
I believe the ad says “Tribute”. I’m other words “clone.” What part did you miss?
Sold, Buy It Now, $23,900.