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1965 Sunbeam Tiger

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998 Tail Ends Road, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
$17,000
Make: Sunbeam
Model: Sunbeam Tiger
Year: 1965

This 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk I was acquired new by the seller in April 1965 from Sheppard Motors of Eugene, Oregon, and was subsequently modified over the next six decades of ownership. The factory 260ci Ford V8 was replaced with a 289ci unit in 1975 prior to a repaint in Forest Green in 1989, and a Borg-Warner T5 five-speed manual transmission was installed in place of the removed Ford toploader four-speed gearbox in 2010. A coilover front suspension with adjustable lower control arms was added in 2012, while an electrically assisted power steering system was fitted in 2019. The low-back bucket seats were reupholstered in black leather in 2022 and are accompanied by a black soft top as well as a removable black hardtop. Further equipment includes a 650-CFM Proform carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, aluminum cylinder heads, and stainless-steel long-tube headers along with 15″ Panasport wheels, Wilwood front disc brakes, Koni rear shocks, and a custom rear differential support. This Tiger Mk I is now offered in Bakersfield, California, with a certificate of authenticity from the Sunbeam Tiger Owners Association, an owner’s manual, service records, spare and removed parts, car and tonneau covers, and a clean California title in the name of the seller’s family trust. The car left the factory finished in Forest Green (86) and was repainted in 1989. It is fitted with a black soft top, and a removable black hardtop is included in the sale. “Powered by Ford 289” badging has been added, and further details include a bullet-style driver-side mirror, sealed beam halogen headlights, and chrome bumpers with overriders. Black-finished 15″ Panasport wheels are mounted with 195/50 Toyo front and 205/50 Yokohama rear tires. A coilover front suspension with adjustable lower control arms has been added up front along with an electrically assisted power steering system and Wilwood disc brakes. A dual brake master cylinder has also been installed, and Koni shocks are paired with leaf springs out back. The low-back bucket seats have been reupholstered in black leather and are accompanied by lap belts with Sunbeam-branded buckles. Further amenities include a passenger-side glove compartment, an ashtray, and a center armrest with storage. A flat-bottom Grant GT steering wheel is paired with a reverse–lockout shifter and fronts a wood dash. Jaeger instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The dash is cracked, and the clock and ammeter do not work. The digital odometer was installed in 2024 and shows 5 miles. The removed odometer can be viewed in the gallery and shows 98k miles. True mileage is unknown. The 289ci Ford V8 was reportedly rebuilt prior to installation in 1975. It is fitted with a 650-CFM Proform carburetor, an Edelbrock Torker intake manifold, a PerTronix ignition, and aluminum cylinder heads as well as “Tiger Powered by Ford” finned valve covers. A Fluidyne aluminum radiator has been added up front, and the dual exhaust system is fed by stainless-steel long-tube headers. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Borg-Warner T5 five-speed manual transmission, and the differential housing is secured by custom support rods. The transmission and differential are said to have been recently resealed. The Sunbeam Tiger Owners Association certificate of authenticity was issued in June 2008 and lists the factory color code, engine number, JAL number, and chassis serial number. A collection of spare and removed parts including the removed wood-rimmed steering wheel, front subframe, valve covers, and Ford toploader gearbox will also accompany the car.

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