Vehicle Description
Highly Sought-After 1965 Sunbeam Tiger MK I with 260 V8: Black
Plate California CarThis 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Green Mk I is a
beautiful example and excellent driver wearing an older
restoration. Green with black interior. A highly sought-after MK I
model with the 260 V8 engine. A clean and solid black-plate
California car with a rust free underside. Nice paint, chrome, and
interior. The car starts right up and runs strong. Inspired by
Carroll Shelby's success in shoehorning a Ford V8 into the AC Ace
to create the Cobra, Rootes asked Shelby to perform the same trick
with its Sunbeam Alpine sports car. The project was initiated by
the company's West Coast, USA distributor, Rootes American Motors
Inc, which was located not far from Shelby American. Ford's 260ci
V8 was chosen and the transplant radically transformed the
character of the car. Introduced in 1964, the Tiger kept the
Alpine's basic layout but featured a stronger gearbox and rear axle
plus rack-and-pinion steering. Vastly superior to its Alpine
progenitor in performance terms. Tigers would go on to enjoy
success in both racing and rallying over the years. Don't miss this
iconic British roadster with V8 power. Chassis no. B9471938
LRXFEPrice: $67,500
