£28,560
1966 SUNBEAM TIGER MARK 1
United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Sunbeam Tiger, offered with no reserve, has been in the same family since 1969. It underwent a comprehensive restoration in 1992 and comes with a hard top, tonneau cover, and original logbook. While it requires some recommissioning and cosmetic improvements, it represents a true classic ready for some TLC.
Condition
6
The car has been restored but requires recommissioning, attention to the braking, and minor cosmetic improvement to the paintwork and trim. It has been garage-stored in recent years and has some wear visible in paint and interior. The description mentions a comprehensive restoration in 1992 and very little mileage since then, which suggests that the car is in good condition but not perfect.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
9472959HRDFE
Chassis No:
Odometer:
6,061 miles
SLG 882D
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Offered with No Reserve - In current family ownership since 1969 - Subject to older restoration, will now benefit recommissioning In part designed by sports car legend Carroll Shelby and racing supremo Ken Miles, the Cobra-killing Sunbeam Tiger was the real deal - a full-fat, high-performance version of the Rootes group’s popular Alpine sports car.
The Rootes Group had ambitions to move onto the global stage with their products, which, in the US at least, meant they needed bigger engines with more power to challenge the big boys.
Rootes initially approached Ferrari to redesign their standard 4-cylinder engine, hoping to trade on a ‘Powered by Ferrari’ moniker.
Ultimately discussions with Ferrari were fruitless, however an alternative presented itself when Grand Prix driver Jack Brabham suggested a Ford V8, inspired no doubt by the success that British company AC had with the Cobra.
Sunbeam asked Carroll Shelby to produce one functional prototype, which went to Great Britain for eva...
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£5,668
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£42,563
Median Price (Since 2020)
£114,296
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 20 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
6,061 miles
Registration Date
1966-07-21
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 21 2021 with 6,061 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 21 2014 with 6,037 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2013 with 5,879 miles
Failed
On Sep 17 2011 with 5,606 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Sep 17 2011 with 5,606 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Failed
On Jun 18 2011 with 5,591 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Passed
On May 24 2008 with 5,572 miles
Passed
On May 19 2007 with 5,398 miles
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