Sunbeam Tiger II
Overview
| Produced: |
1967-1968, 571 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
Sunbeam launched its new, exciting, hybrid sports model the Tiger in 1964. This "wolf in sheep's clothing" model blended the Alpine bodyshell with an American Ford V8 engine normally found in the AC Cobra! In 1967 a Tiger II arrived which had a Mustang 289 (4727cc) V8. This 289 unit provided 200bhp and could propel the Tiger II to 125mph.
Rack and pinion steering ensured precise handling, an all-synchromesh four speed gearbox was standard which could be coupled to an optional limited slip differential. Improvements to the Tiger II included a new gearbox, an alternator, side stripes and a new front grille.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4727cc | V8 OHV | Ford 289 | 101.6mm x 72.9mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 mph | 7.5 s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | Sunbeam Tiger | Barons | 15 Mar 2011 | Not sold | |
| 142 | Sunbeam Tiger | Barons | 6 Dec 2010 | Not sold | |
| 082 | Sunbeam Tiger Evocation | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 22 Sep 2010 | £9000.00 | - |
| 42 | Sunbeam Tiger Evocation | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Jul 2010 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Sunbeam Tiger (1967) | AMA | 12 Jul 1999 | Not sold | |
| 057 | Sunbeam Tiger (1967) | Poulain LeFur | 14 Dec 1998 | FF115000.00 | - |
| 465 | Sunbeam Tiger Sports (1967) | Sothebys | 11 Apr 1994 | £7900.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger (1959-1968) |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2005 | |||
| Buying Guide - Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger (1959-1968) - The Alpine and Tiger may look similar, but they offer a fascinating choice between MGB alternative or cut-price Shelby Cobra. Here's all you need to know to choose the right one. | ||||
| Article |
Me and my classis - With all that power, the noise and the wind in the hair, the Tiger's an unbelievably good stress buster |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2003 | |||
| Me and my classis - With all that power, the noise and the wind in the hair, the Tiger's an unbelievably good stress buster - A chance meeting with a mystery sports car changed Martin Pester's outlook on cars for ever - out went a string of bangers, in came an array of Sunbeams. This one was featured in the very first issue of Classic Cars magazine. | ||||
| Article |
Tiger's Tale |
48 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2011 | |||
| Tiger's Tale - Dave Puzey's Sunbeam Tiger was restored from a fire-damaged rolling shell into the car he always wanted. | ||||
| Article |
From Humber road to the Acropolis |
116 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2010 | |||
| From Humber road to the Acropolis - Julian Balme tells the story of the Sunbeam Tiger's ill-fated foray on to the special stage and is smitten with this freshly restored ex-works car. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Sunbeam Tiger |
184 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2009 | |||
| Buyers guide - Sunbeam Tiger - Rootes' Cobra-inspired hot-rot Alpine has much he recommend it, as Malcolm McKay explains. | ||||
| Article |
Modifying Alpines & Tigers |
82 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2005 | |||
| Modifying Alpines & Tigers - Want a classic sports car to tune up that is just a bit different? Greg Whitaker suggests you try a Sunbeam. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Sunbeam Alpine/Tiger |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 4 November 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Sunbeam Alpine/Tiger - RICHARD GUNN is your guide to buying Rootes’ sporting convertibles of the Sixties, the Alpine and its rarer but more potent V8 sibling, the Tiger. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car April 2003 pg 101 |
101 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2003 | |||
| 10 Great £10k Sports Cars. What we'd buy with the money - and what top motor people would take home as personal choices. Sunbeam Tiger MkI. | ||||
| Article |
The wild bunch |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2001 | |||
| The wild bunch - Richard Heseltine tames a trio of Shelby-sanctioned tearaways: AC 289 MkIII, Mustang GT350 and Sunbeam Tiger Mk2. | ||||
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