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Sunbeam Tiger MKII Roadster 1967

General description : Buoyed by the runaway success of the Cobra, Carroll Shelby set out to offer a follow-up act. AC’s lovely Ace roadster provided the basis for the Cobra, so Shelby again looked to England for the source of his next project. The Rootes Group had the ideal platform in their crisply styled Alpine Roadster. In the same spirit as the Cobra, Shelby and his team took a base Alpine, yanked out the somewhat anemic four-cylinder engine, and shoehorned in Ford’s new 260 cubic-inch small-block V8. While the Ford engine was remarkably compact, it still required some precision modifications to the engine bay – with a big hammer. The suspension and brakes were suitably updated to handle the extra power, and the car was given an appropriately flashy new name – Tiger.

The Sunbeam Tiger offered junior-Cobra performance in a more modern, civilized, and user-friendly package. It had a spacious and comfortable cabin, roll-up glass side windows, and generally felt more contemporary than the AC. After 6,450 cars, supplies of the 260 V8 dried up, so Sunbeam and Shelby turned to the more powerful 289 cubic-inch unit. The new engine and some minor improvements carried over from the Tiger Mk IA evolved into the Tiger Mk II. Visual changes were subtle, limited to an egg-crate grille and new “Tiger II” badging on the body. By this time, however, Rootes Group was under the full control of Chrysler Corporation, and the idea of their flagship sportscar flouting its Ford engines was an embarrassment. As a result, just 536 Mk II cars were produced – less than one-tenth of the first-series production – making them the most collectible and desirable of the Tiger family.

This 1967 Sunbeam Tiger is an incredibly well-preserved and well-documented Mk II, finished in its original shade of Mediterranean Blue (code 100) with white factory side stripes and period gold-faced Minilite wheels. According to the original invoice and window sticker on file, Mr. William Wohrlath purchased this car on July 23, 1967, from Peter Pan Motors of San Francisco, California. Including the optional tonneau cover and dealer fees, it totaled $3,923.25. Early service records show Mr. Wohrlath continually improved the car during his time with it. Aside from routine maintenance, receipts from Peter Pan Motors document the installation of traction bars, a high-performance cam kit, aluminum intake, and a fiberglass L.A.T. hood - all within the first year of ownership. As offered, it is in highly original, unrestored condition, coming to us via long term single-family ownership and retaining many of those performance parts fitted back in 1967. It is also accompanied by the STOA Certificate of Authenticity, owner’s manual, and has appeared in various publications and buyers guides as an exemplary original car.

The Mediterranean Blue paint is a rarely seen color, and it looks superb on the taut and compact lines. The finish displays some age-appropriate fading and few minor battle scars, which only enhance its refreshingly honest character. Brightwork is straight and shows a consistent patina, and the body is adorned with proper Mk II badging, egg-crate grille, and side stripes.

Climbing aboard reveals the wonderfully preserved original interior. Upholstery is the correct heavy-grain vinyl unique to Sunbeams of the period, and the car retains its banjo steering wheel, burl wood dash, Smiths dials, and Lucas switchgear. Like the exterior, the interior is in superb original condition, with a lightly careworn character that invites regular enjoyment.

Ford’s 289 cubic-inch V8 was originally rated at around 200 horsepower when new, but the period upgrades undoubtedly push that number significantly higher. Lifting the fiberglass L.A.T. hood reveals an orderly engine bay, appropriately detailed for an unrestored car. Many of the period aftermarket parts remain, including the aluminum intake manifold and chrome air cleaner, along with finned “Cobra” motif valve covers, believed to be a later addition. The taller intake, fitted in 1967, necessitated the replacement hood, which provides clearance for the carb and features additional scoops and vents to keep the engine fed and cool.

This marvelous Sunbeam Tiger has been in the care of one family since the late 1990s, who have taken great care to preserve its incredible originality. The Sunbeam Tiger Owner’s Association CoA, issued in 1994, is more than just a production record, as it required an in-person inspection from a trained specialist to ensure this is a genuine Tiger Mk II. With its marvelous patina and fascinating, well-documented history, this rare and desirable Sunbeam will be a welcome addition to any enthusiast’s stable.


Offers welcome and trades considered

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1967 Sunbeam Tiger MKII Roadster is listed sold on ClassicDigest in St. Louis by Mark Hyman for $79500.

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