1964 Sunbeam Tiger for sale $79,995
| 1964 Sunbeam Tiger $79,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $79,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Concord, NC |
| Details: |
A first-year legend thats been restored the way you like itand#44; with bright blue paint and a rebuilt (believed to be) original V8 motor. If youre a true collector and enthusiastand#44; take a long look at this 1964 Sunbeam Tigerand#44; because one this nice is truly an endangered species. Blessed by racing legends like Ken Miles and Carroll Shelbyand#44; this first-year Sunbeam Tiger is a car that started the legend. It came with true sleeper looks that looked much like its Alpine brotherand#44; which is what makes these cars so great. Its arguably one of the best British roadster designs with the deeply diving hoodand#44; sleek profileand#44; and a hint of a tailfin at the rear. In factand#44; those cues make it truly destined to be an Anglo-American! You can see it best on this restored example where the great fit of the body panels give the side trim an uninterrupted lineand#44; and the large bumpers shine like mirrors. Plusand#44; the bright metallic blue paint will make every outing feel a bit like James Bonds first movie. The Tiger has Minilite wheels on it today as a tribute to the prototypeand#44; and besidesand#44; they just always look great. But on a car this authenticand#44; youll be happy to know the original wheels come with the saleand#44; too. Underneath the black folding roof is the restored black leather interior. The bucket seats have the kind of grip to keep you planted during any hijinks the Tiger was specifically created for. These are particularly well appointed for British roadstersand#44; including a comfortable center consoleand#44; AM radioand#44; working heaterand#44; and plenty of wood trim. Plusand#44; there are the functional pieces such as the grippy original steering wheeland#44; Ford stick shiftand#44; and a full set of Jaeger gaugesand#44; including tach. But the appeal of this convertible goes much further. The door panelsand#44; carpetingand#44; trunkand#44; and rear storage all have that crisp feeling that comes from money well spent. Today we all know the Tiger was no weak feline. The 260 V8 badges on the fender and rear are quite important. It reminds everyone that this featherweight British machine has a big American heart. The motor is believed to be original. It was rebuilt in 2001 and upgraded to an Offenhauser intake and Carter four-barrel carburetor. As you can see from the pictures that this Tiger has been keep in top shape since restorationand#44; and its this level of care that makes us easily believe the low 52and#44;855 miles on the odometer are actual. But more than just a treasured pieceand#44; these cars were made for driving. Thats why the four-speed manual transmission was rebuiltand#44; and a new clutch was installed at the same time the motor was done. Soand#44; the motor fires up readily and gives a ferocious growl out of the header-fed dual exhaust. Add in front disc brakes and the grip of modern Yokohama tires at all four cornersand#44; and soon you realize that this time capsule Tiger is begging for the open road. Complete with maintenance records and restoration photosand#44; this is a historic roadster that is turnkey ready for all the weekend fun and car shows you can handle. But rememberand#44; original Tigers in such exceptional condition are truly an endangered species. So dont wait too long on adopting this one. Call now!! |
| Analysis: | Poor Deal, 33.0% above market avg. What's this? |