1965 Sunbeam Tiger

UK-based team that built the Monster from a 1965 Tiger chassis, incorporating parts from Unett's Le Mans coupe; campaigned it domestically in 1966 before shipping it to the Canary Islands.

Drove the car in the Canary Islands through 1968 on behalf of or following transfer from the Alan Fraser team.

Spanish racing outfit that acquired the car after Harper's tenure and used it in competition for several years.

UK-based owner who acquired the Monster following its competition years in Spain and held it until selling in 1982.

Owned the car for roughly 38 years, returning it to racing trim and commissioning a blue and white Scottish-themed repaint in 1998; also had a larger engine installed in 2013.

Has maintained the car to a high standard since acquisition, addressing race wear and adding power-assisted steering; has entered it in track and competition events.

Unett supplied components from his Le Mans coupe for the Monster's construction and served as its driver during the 1966 UK club racing season.

The Lister-bodied Tiger coupe owned by Unett contested this race; its lightweight aluminum doors and rear suspension were later transplanted into the Monster chassis.

Part of the Monster's debut UK club racing season, driven by Unett.

Concurrent with the Autosport championship campaign in the same season.

Car was shipped to the Canary Islands for the 1967–1968 seasons, driven by Harper before passing to the Equipo HH team for further Spanish competition.

First historic event appearance following issuance of the FIA Historic Technical Passport that same year.

Multiple appearances at this historic racing event; specific years not stated in the catalogue.

Car was refinished in its current blue and white Scottish-themed livery, and period-correct aluminium wheels cast to the original Dunlop 15-inch pattern were fitted.

Work carried out by Steve Alcala and Dan Walters under the ownership of Chris Gruys.

FIA Historic Technical Passport issued, certifying the car's eligibility for historic competition.

Original 289 cu in Ford V-8 replaced with a race-prepared 347 cu in Ford V-8 fitted with four twin-choke Weber IDA carburettors; external dimensions match the original unit, preserving exhaust routing and ancillary positioning.

Engine built by Tony Oddo; paired with an existing four-speed manual gearbox.

Comprehensive maintenance programme undertaken to bring the car to optimal running condition for track use, including the addition of electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Incidental wear and damage from competition use repaired.

Extensive invoices on file; work carried out during the current consignor's ownership from 2020 onward.