Vehicle Description
1965 Sunbeam Tiger For Sale - Factory British Racing Green, Ford
260 with 4-Speed LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1965
Sunbeam Tiger. When the small British sports car called the AC Ace
was outfitted with American V8 power and called the Shelby Cobra,
many people were watching, employees of the Rootes Group, another
British car manufacturer included. Inspired by the outcome of the
Cobra, they took one of their Series III Alpine Roadsters,
originally powered by a 1.7L 4-cylinder engine, and sent it right
to the source, Carroll Shelby, to see if something similar could be
developed. Shelby and another California based racer named Ken
Miles set about fitting a small V8 into the little Alpine, in both
cases the new, lightweight Ford Motor was chosen and successfully
put together. Both cars were then sent back to Britain for testing.
The Shelby design, with its engine set far back for good balance
was chosen and the Sunbeam Tiger was set to be produced by Jensen
Motors Ltd. based out of Staffordshire England. British sports cars
have always held a special place in the hearts of automotive
enthusiasts, with their lightweight designs and good looks they are
often the darlings of classic car shows -- with the Carroll Shelby
association, the Tiger is often referred to as the "poor man's
Cobra". This 1965 Sunbeam Tiger has been restored to its former
glory, being complete with the almost requisite British Racing
Green paint and the Black interior. It is powered by a Ford 260
engine and 4 speed manual transmission, has the retractable soft
top. Combining the racing pedigree that comes with Shelby
engineering and design, with the power of a Ford V8 and the
attractive British roadster styling has been proven to be a winning
combination. This beautiful Sunbeam Tiger provides a great
opportunity for someone looking to have the performance and fun
driving experience of a Cobra, without the high dollar investment.
This Sunbeam Tiger, like all others, is very collectible and
desirable in the collector car market. The combo of the British
sports car and the Ford powered V8 that the Tiger and the Shelby
Cobra both share is one of the automotive industries most
successful and iconic combination. This vehicle is offered by
Legendary Motorcar Company on consignment.� Additional Details:
1965 SUNBEAM TIGER MARK 1 -
