Vehicle Details
- Year: 1966
- Make: Sunbeam
- Model: Tiger Mk 1A
- VIN: B382001353LRXFE
- Mileage Shown: 11,107mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Oxford Blue
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Toronto, ON M6G 1Z6
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0045201
The Sunbeam Tiger is a high-performance variant of the Sunbeam Alpine featuring a V8 engine, developed collaboratively by Carroll Shelby and the Rootes Group in England. Shelby skillfully integrated the V8 engine into the Alpine body and upgraded the suspension, transmission, and rear to handle the increased power. The model became famous as the spy car in the 1960s TV series Get Smart. This 1966 example has received an array of updates and refurbishments including full engine-out service in 2019. Affectionally referred to as the “Baby A/C Cobra'', this iconic Sunbeam Tiger was previously listed on PCARMARKET and is now being offered for auction out of Ontario accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
This Tiger is said to have been refinished in the current shade of Oxford Blue during the late 1990s. It features a newer retractable soft top and tonneau cover in black as well as a painted removable hardtop. Additional images are provided in the photo gallery. This example has been equipped with a set of 15” VTO alloy wheels dressed in Sailun Atrezzo tires. The seller notes the door sills and passenger’s side front fender tip have been replaced. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The driver is positioned in a reupholstered black leather interior with new seat covers, door panels, carpeting, and weatherstripping installed under previous ownership. This setup is complemented by a burl-wood dashboard and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Equipment includes a proper LearJet AM/FM radio and a full suite of Smiths instrumentation. The seller notes that the boot cover has tears, the sun visors are missing, and the factory Smiths clock is inoperable.
This Tiger is powered by a 260ci Windsor V8 engine with upgraded 302-cylinder heads and a stainless steel exhaust system. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Ford Toploader 4-speed manual transmission. The engine features a four-barrel Holley carburetor on an Offenhauser intake manifold and retains the original chrome Sunbeam valve covers. The car is equipped with Traction Master rear traction bars and retains an original AC Cars England air cleaner and fan shroud. A comprehensive engine-out service in 2019 included a new intake manifold, valve cover gasket, and oil pan gasket.
This sale will include a clean title and a Sunbeam Tiger Owners Association certificate of authenticity.
Comments (4)
Bid in the amount of $11,966
These cars are so under valued!! They are fun to drive and always draw a crowd. This one looks amazing !GLWS
that is one rusty covered by heavy undercoating Tiger
Bid in the amount of $5,000