The Sunbeam Tiger presented is a 1966 example and is thus fitted with the 4.3-litre V8 engine. It is has recently been the subject of a total restoration and is in excellent condition overall. 

The Tiger on sale here is in overall good condition. The bodywork, presented in the typically British colour combination of dark green metallic is in excellent nick. The paint is still shiny, and it was clearly recently applied. The quality of the paintjob is good, and we could only make out a small scuff on the front right, below the headlamp. Please consult our picture gallery to get a better understanding of this damage. The same quality is evident in the car’s chrome work, which includes the front grille, logos and other smaller trim parts as well as the windscreen surround; all parts are nicely presented and not corroded. It also appears to us that all the original trim parts are still present and in their right place. The fit of the body panels looks good and well adjusted. 

During the photoshoot, the soft top was down, but the seller confirms it is in good condition. 

The silver wheels remain in good order with only minor scratches. All are fitted with Continental tires dating from 2010. Albeit having plenty of thread left on them, we would recommend replacing them given their age. Considering that this automobile is equipped with an engine that has considerable amounts of torque, a high-quality tire with good road adherence is recommended.

The interior of this Sunbeam Tiger is in largely original condition with normal signs of age and a charming patina. The seats appear to be the original ones, though they may have been re-upholstered at some point. It is difficult to confirm this, but what we can say is that they are in good shape with no tears or other damages visible and feature the correct seat pattern. The instruments are in good nick as well and the seller confirms they all work as they should. A second rev counter was added in the middle of the dashboard, where the clock usually sits. This appears to be the only non-original modification to the instrument panel. The wood inlets on the dashboard are slightly cracked in some spots. The new owner can decide whether to keep this patina, or to have the wood restored. The steering wheel is a sportier non-original aftermarket version, an easy fix if the new owner wishes to revert this item back to period-correct specifications. The gear lever has also been modified to the personal preferences of a previous owner.

The carpets, door cards and rear seats are in good shape, without a blemish that would be worth mentioning. 

Under the bonnet sits the real highlight of any Tiger. The massive Ford V8, which required redesigning the firewall by Shelby to fit in to the engine bay, is nicely presented in our example. As mentioned, this automobile was the subject of a recent nut-and-bolt restoration, and the mechanics are indeed in excellent working order. There is no sign of rust or leaks in the engine bay, and the works appear to be of good quality. The engine was fitted with some useful upgrades, such as an aluminium radiator (improves cooling in slow traffic or warm weather conditions) and what appears to be an electronic ignition by MSD (increases power output and reliability). 

The trunk offers ample room for luggage, and is in equally good condition, having benefitted from new interior fittings, confirming that no corners were cut during the restoration of the vehicle. The trunk is additionally equipped with a fire extinguisher and a spare wheel. 

No pictures from underneath the vehicle were provided, but the seller confirms that the car is rust free. 

Little is known about this car’s early history, but the speedometer in Km/h and the left-hand drive layout indicate this could have possibly been a European car from new. The seller reports that he purchased the vehicle approximately three years ago from the Dutch dealer Gallery Aaldering. The vehicle was completely restored previously to the seller’s purchase and is on the button. The restoration process was documented with pictures that are available upon request. Unfortunately, our seller has not been able to drive the car much due to health issues, and has now decided to sell in order for someone else to enjoy this pretty little sports car. 

The Sunbeam Tiger is what you could describe as a wolf in sheep’s clothing: light, nimble, but fitted with a ferocious American V8. These are very rare cars with an interesting British-American backstory. The vehicle on offer is in very nice condition overall, having benefitted from a recent restoration, and has not seen much use since the completion of these works. If you have been in the market for one of these special vehicles, this could be an example that merits close inspection and consideration. We estimate that it will sell for €65,000 - €75,000.

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