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Other Makes Tiger (1967)
for sale

Price: US $150,000.00

Description:

1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mark II, VIN # 382100341, underwent a complete nut and bolt restoration for then owner Bo Cheadle by mark specialist Todd Bumgardner. All work was completed under the watchful eye of the world’s leading Tiger expert, Mr. Norm Miller in the early 90’s. Mr. Miller is author of “The Book of Norman” is considered to be the definitive reference of Tiger history and a must have for every Tiger Club. Used copies can occasionally be found on eBay selling for over $2000.00.
After its restoration, for various reasons, this car went into storage for 20 years and was purchased by its current owner after resurfacing during an estate sale. Immediately after purchase it underwent a superb cosmetic and mechanical freshening by local restoration specialist Don Walters. The car is currently in a specialty shop to be sure that all is working properly. Among other things this service included pulling, cleaning with recoating the gas tank, a carburetor rebuild and general tune. Also, with the help of Mr. Miller the trunk was completed for concours competition with a complete tool roll, jack with appropriate stickers, and an original Dunlop RS5 white wall tire. The engine compartment has also been further detailed for accuracy. This is a numbers matching car. Once the car is back from the shop additional beauty photos will follow.
The Sunbeam Tiger was actually Carol Shelby’s original project car and preceded the Cobra. The first cars, the Mark I and Mark Ia’s, were fitted with Ford 260 engines. Only the fabled Mark II’s were fitted with the desirable Ford 289’s. Production numbers for the Mark I cars totaled 7085, but only 536 of the Mark II cars were ever made. Even fewer remain today. The project was killed by Chrysler, Sunbeam’s new owner at the time, understandably not willing to sell a car with a Ford engine. This makes the Mark II the rarest and most desirable of the Tigers. Mark IIs are identifiable by a unique grill, Shelby like side stripes, overall better amenities, the Ford 289 engine and a small Chrysler emblem on the front right fender. This car also was equipped with the removable hard top.
This Tiger was commissioned as the 250th of the 536, 289 equipped Tigers. A purchase of this car provides the next custodian pride of ownership, as well as ensuring faultless performance and operation. Treasure seldom comes at a bargain price, but with rare classic cars rapidly increasing in value (a similar car selling in Monterey last summer for $231, 000.00), that old axiom may be challenged here.
Feel free to call for information 541-404-6736, Charles

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