1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mk IA

B382002093 LRXFEroadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 260 cu in (4.3L) OHV Ford V8, 164 bhp

A 1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mark IA, built on 13 May 1966 to North American specification and dispatched through Rootes Motors Overseas in London for export to the United States. One of roughly 6,450 Mark I Tigers produced between 1964 and 1967, the model was created by Carroll Shelby's workshop at the instigation of Rootes' West Coast manager Ian Garrad, dropping a 260 cu.in. Ford V-8 into the compact Alpine bodyshell. This example underwent a comprehensive restoration by Classic Showcase of Oceanside, California, covering mechanical, cosmetic, and trim elements throughout.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$137,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1966-05-13 →Factory delivery
Rootes Motors Overseas
partial documentation
Vehicle dispatched to the London export division after assembly; intended for the North American market.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Unrecorded US dealer and first retail owner
none documentation
Prose acknowledges the original US dealer and first private owner are not documented.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Classic Showcase
partial documentation
Oceanside, California restorer that performed a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration including new suspension, soft-top, paint, interior panels, and exhaust.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Classic Showcase
Full vehicle restoration encompassing all mechanical systems, suspension components replaced throughout, brightwork refurbished as required, new soft-top fitted with restored bows, instruments overhauled, new rubber seals and a stainless steel exhaust system fitted, bodywork wet-sanded and repainted to a high finish, new carpets and fully re-upholstered boot panels installed.
Workshop located in Oceanside, California. Work included interior, exterior, and undercarriage detail.

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