1966 SUNBEAM TIGER
1966 SUNBEAM TIGER
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Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
Seller:
Engine:
260ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
85,035 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
B382001942
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
29893297
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
Seller:
Engine:
260ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
85,035 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
B382001942
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
29893297
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
OVERVIEW
This 1966 Sunbeam Tiger convertible is powered by a Ford 260ci V8 backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a digital Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock aluminum manifold, rack-and-pinion steering, and front disc brakes. Finished in Carnival Red with a black vinyl top over a black vinyl interior, this Sunbeam Tiger is available now and comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
EXTERIOR - FEATURES
The Carnival Red body features chrome bumpers, a chrome grille, a forward-tilting hood, dual side mirrors, a fender-mounted antenna, bodyside trim with Tiger emblems, a folding black convertible top with a plastic rear window, and a Sunbeam trunk emblem.
EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES
A set of eight-spoke Panasport aluminum wheels with metallic silver centers and polished lips is wrapped in Dunlop radial tires.
INTERIOR – FEATURES
The bucket seats, center console, and door panels are upholstered in black vinyl. Features include manual windows, a floor-mounted manual shifter, manual steering and brakes, a digital Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo, and a three-spoke Moto-Lita steering wheel.
INTERIOR - GAUGES
A 140-mph speedometer, an 8K-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and amps are in a woodgrain panel ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 85,035 miles but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Power is provided by a Ford 260ci V8 and backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Underhood features include finned aluminum valve covers, an Edelbrock aluminum intake, a Holley air cleaner, and an Edelbrock air filter. A video of the engine starting and running can be seen below.
UNDERCARRIAGE
This Sunbeam was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and a solid rear drive axle. Manual front discs and rear drums provide braking. A full-length dual exhaust system exits at the rear. Additional photos of the undercarriage can be seen in the carousel to the right.
The selling dealer charges a $200 documentation fee in addition to the price of the car.
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@Nittany318 – Can you tell me if there is any past bodywork done to the car? Has the engine or transmission ever changed or rebuilt? ...
The transmission has been replaced with an earlier produced transmission #015735 and looks like the motor has been rebuilt since it has been redecked. We don't have information on when that was done.
@oneprw – Thank you. I assume the Coventry Transport Museum "certification" did not involve an actual inspection of this vehicle but history of the VIN # on the car? Please post photos of the numbers on the car as shown in the Coventry documents. Thanks so much, Happy Holidays! ...
The Coventry Authenticity letter indicates the numbers that they have in their records is recorded based on the VIN and is a true Tiger. We also can verify the extra bracing and battery relocation that we see from the underside. The motor appears to have been redecked so we can't verify the numbers, but the axle is the same number #C66-5972. The transmission is period correct, but the number #015735 is sequentially 80 before the original #015815.
@Nittany318 – Can you tell me if there is any past bodywork done to the car? Has the engine or transmission ever changed or rebuilt? ...
We just uploaded photos of the restoration. Professionally done by MotorCity Grind in Detroit, MI. Will confirm what we know about the motor and transmission shortly.
Can you tell me if there is any past bodywork done to the car? Has the engine or transmission ever changed or rebuilt?
Thank you. I assume the Coventry Transport Museum "certification" did not involve an actual inspection of this vehicle but history of the VIN # on the car? Please post photos of the numbers on the car as shown in the Coventry documents. Thanks so much, Happy Holidays!
@oneprw – Sorry, I just saw the small printed answers the previous questions. Still interested in the TAC # and status of the certification. ...
The car has been verified by Coventry Transport Museum, here are the authenticity documents. see attached
AUTOMATIC BID: $41,500