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🔑 Key Details
- Model: Tiger Mk 1
- Year: 1965
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 97,000
- No. of Owners: 2
- Color: Wedgewood Blue
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Engine Size: 260ci V8
- Transmission: 4‑Speed Manual
- Seller Type: Personal
🧰 Description Overview
This 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk I is a classic British two‑seat roadster that pairs lightweight, elegant styling with a strong American V8 for the kind of spirited performance that made the Tiger an icon of 1960s sports cars. Powered by a 260ci Ford V8 and backed by a four‑speed manual transmission, it delivers the torquey, engaging driving experience that defines a proper Tiger, with added reliability from a PerTronix electronic ignition upgrade.
Finished in Wedgewood Blue, the car features both a black hardtop and a white convertible soft top, giving it versatility and a handsome period‑correct look in any configuration. It rides on LAT 70 13″ wheels and is equipped with front disc brakes for improved stopping performance. The interior is trimmed in black vinyl upholstery with blue piping, complemented by a wood‑rimmed steering wheel that adds to the classic British sports‑car ambiance.
A prior owner commissioned a refurbishment by Rootes Group Depot in Santa Clara, California. The work included a repaint in Wedgewood Blue, a re‑done black interior, fitment of Koni shocks and a reproduction exhaust system, and overhauls of the suspension, steering, brakes, carburetor, generator, distributor, and radiator. Notably, the original 260ci V8 and four‑speed manual transmission have not been rebuilt, preserving their originality while benefiting from refreshed supporting systems.
Documentation includes an STOA (Sunbeam Tiger Owners Association) certificate, further affirming the car’s authenticity as a genuine Tiger. With its attractive color combination, sorted chassis and ancillaries, and classic V8/4‑speed driveline, this Mk I Tiger offers a compelling mix of style, provenance, and driver‑focused performance.
⚙️ Features & Highlights
- 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk I
- 260ci Ford V8 engine
- PerTronix electronic ignition
- 4‑speed manual transmission
- Wedgewood Blue exterior
- Black hardtop
- White convertible soft top
- LAT 70 13″ wheels
- Front disc brakes
- Black vinyl upholstery with blue piping
- Wood‑rimmed steering wheel
- STOA certificate confirming Tiger authenticity
- Refurbishment by Rootes Group specialist included:
- Repaint in Wedgewood Blue
- Re‑done black interior
- Koni shock absorbers
- Reproduction exhaust system
- Overhauled suspension and steering
- Overhauled brakes
- Overhauled carburetor, generator, distributor, and radiator
- Original 260ci V8 and 4‑speed transmission not rebuilt but retained
🏁 Summary
A well‑refurbished, two‑owner 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk I finished in Wedgewood Blue with a 260ci V8, 4‑speed manual, LAT wheels, and both hard and soft tops. With documented STOA certification, thoughtful mechanical and cosmetic work, and classic Anglo‑American character, it represents a highly appealing example of one of the 1960s’ most charismatic V8 roadsters.
