1964 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1
Chassis No. B9470432 LRX FE
Body No. JAL 550443
L Left hand drive export
R Roadster
X Non-standard
FE Ford Engine
Authentic Sunbeam Tiger
1 of 3,763 Example Produced from 1964-65
Finished in Appropriate British Racing Green over Black
Complete with Both Hard & Soft Tops
Retains Original Firewall ID Plates & Valve Cover Tag
Documented on Classic Tiger
The Ideal Candidate for a Rolling Restoration
Accompanied by a Surplus of Parts & Equipment
Carroll Shelby's other pioneer "hybrid," the Tiger, was created at
the behest of British automaker Rootes Group. At the time, the
Sunbeam Alpine offered more comfort than other British sports cars
of its era and a high measure of style, although power was lacking
for gaining more success in the worldwide market. The Alpine's
anemic powerplant made way for a small-block Ford V-8, four-speed
transmission, rack-and-pinion steering, and stiffened springs. The
results were figures that no sporting driver could resist, and for
two years it was the American Hot Rod Association's national record
holder over a quarter-mile drag strip.
B9470432 LRX FE : An early production Tiger, likely manufactured in
the second month, was completed in classic British Racing Green
over Black upholstery, Black convertible top and complimenting
Black hardtop. Fitted options include (LAT5) Traction Master Bars,
(LAT7) Scatter shield, (LAT72) Motorola Radio Kit, (LAT60) Ford 289
HiPO Clutch Kit, (LAT74) 2' exhaust, (LAT3) 4 Barrel Carb Kit,
(LAT1) Superinduction Kit, intake and 4-barrel.
Presented as an ideal candidate for rolling restoration, the
Sunbeam comes from several years of garage storage, in running
order and complete, retaining a considerable amount of original
equipment and finishes. The exterior's paint was applied many
decades ago, while the original lacquer is found in many places
throughout the vehicle. The current 289 HiPo motor was fitted in
1975, in place of the original 260, which also accompanies the
sale.
Ford 260ci Engine, 5-Bolt Bell Housing
Casting No. C4OE-6015B
Casting Date: 4B21 : February 21, 1964
A number of original corresponding engine pieces are included with
the Tiger, as well as a host of extra Sunbeam parts and accessories
(see photos). The car displays an usually solid frame and body,
with just a few noted spots on the left rear wheel arch and rails
running next to the rear exhaust. Importantly, it retains all
factory firewall plates / plaques, as well as its matching valve
cover tag, in addition to its original Rootes key with Sunbeam
Tiger Key Chain (option LAT10) and several early records /
invoices, including the engine service. An exciting find, now
available for worldwide purchase and delivery from our Houston,
Texas showroom.
$32,500.00 FIRM
To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales
department at (281) 497-1000 or
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