To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The
Elkhart Collection event, 23 - 24 October 2020.
Estimate:
$80,000 - $100,000
- Beautiful overall condition and presentation
- 260 cu. in. Ford V-8 and four-speed manual transmission
- Features L.A. Tiger aluminum bolt-on mag wheels
- Accompanied with a set of restored original wheels with tires,
hubcaps, and trim rings
- Includes tool roll, spare, jack, top boot, and owner's
manual
The Cobra was not the only pioneering American-powered British
roadster "hybrid" created by Carroll Shelby. At the behest of
British automaker Sunbeam, Shelby created the Tiger based on their
gorgeous slab-sided Alpine roadster, noted for offering more
comfort than other British sports cars of its era and having a high
measure of style. Shelby solved the underpowered Sunbeam's problems
with the installation of a small-block Ford V-8 and a four-speed
manual transmission, rack-and-pinion steering, and stiffened
springs. The results were performance that no sporting driver could
possibly complain about: 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds and a top speed of
124 mph.
The Tiger was produced through 1967, at which point the Rootes
Group was sold to Chrysler, forcing the discontinuation of this
Ford-powered model. A total of 7,083 Tigers had been produced, and
the restored survivors remain as much fun to drive today as they
were when new.
Offered here is a Mark IA Tiger, a late first-generation model
equipped with its original 260 cu. in. V-8, the number of which
matches the stamping on the data plate. It is properly and
beautifully restored in Forest Green with a black interior, which
remains in outstanding condition. Features include period
Talbot-style mirrors and L.A. aluminum bolt-on mag wheels, popular
accessories for Tiger owners. Accompanying the car is a full-size
spare, jack, top boot, tool roll, owner's manual, and unrestored
factory hardtop.
A beautifully finished companion to one's Cobra or a thrilling road
car in its own right, this superb Tiger, restored to a high
standard, would be a benefit to any collection. It completes the
Shelby story and in truly fine style, with all the best options and
accessories.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20.