Gary Flinn Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 BTW -I believe that the $210K high water mark Mark II Tiger has been up for sale recently with a much lower asking price (I want to say 180K and it sat). Tiger market has softened (although many owners/sellers don't see it that way) as many came out of the woodworks when prices jumped. Mark II's get all the interest because there are so few and collectors always go for the rarest of the rare. At the end of the day, the cars are not the next Cobra (Carrol Shelby connection aside) and their driving characteristics are fun at first, but I believe wear thin on most after a short while. Interesting comments, whilst I've been looking for a Tiger the values seem to have stalled, although it's very hard to suss out for sure with so few being for sale. A couple of cars I've been watching for sale at dealers have been reduced in price. Lets hope some of the Private sellers will do the same and not expect too much. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ur1328 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 When I was searching for a 5 I'd seen many a lovely picture of BUP 4F and thought ' now that would be the perfect 5 for me' what with it being a UP registration and the area where I'm from and still live.Lovely lovely car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sapphire72 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Here are recent Sunbeam Tiger sales & prices in US Dollars in USA. Scroll down to cars photos. If you click on the individual car pics, it shows details of auction. https://bringatrailer.com/sunbeam/tiger/ Edited March 18, 2018 by Sapphire72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Here are recent Sunbeam Tiger sales & prices in US Dollars in USA. Scroll down to cars photos. If you click on the individual car pics, it shows details of auction. https://bringatrailer.com/sunbeam/tiger/ Thanks for posting the link, some useful information/Photo's on the Originality items to check on Tigers with the 10k & 27K mileage ones at Auction? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Well I'm now the proud owner of a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1 Some Photo's attached All the best to you TR Owners and I may well still see some of you at the International at Lincoln, look out for the Tiger? Cheers Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Looks good Gary,they are a bit of a beast ! Knowing how long you looked for your TR5, how long will this car last ????? All the best, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Fine touring car, the Rootes equivalent of an MGC or V8, with the extra grunt the BMC Big Six lacked . . . . . But it's still just an Alpine with balls, chopped Hillman Minx if you prefer, a mass production sportster built down to a price, hardly something you'd wish to pay loadsamoney for. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Your Mk 1 is a lovely car but, to my mind, overvaled due to the rarity. Particularly the V8 version, but they rusted even more than a TR (hence the rarity), and I don't like to think of the handling with a V8 engine. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Nice car - well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) Your Mk 1 is a lovely car but, to my mind, overvaled due to the rarity. Particularly the V8 version, but they rusted even more than a TR (hence the rarity), and I don't like to think of the handling with a V8 engine. AlanR Alan Weight distribution is surprisingly good, about 52% Front, 48% rear The Engine is crammed in though to say the least and set well back, with access to the Nearside rear Spark plug via an access hatch inside the front foot well! The majority of Tigers, much like TR's were exported to the USA There are some similarities with the Tr, the interior in particular is similar to the Tr range, with good quality trim and a Wood dash. I have been given M.o.T's going back to 1985 and the car as now done 46,000 miles which I believe may be genuine, but you never know with old cars looking forward to nice summer hopefully? Gary Edited March 28, 2018 by Gary Flinn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Morning Gary, That was me behind you in Southwell yesterday, flashing you but to no avail. Your Tiger looks good and sounded well. Cheers, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hi Conrad Was you in a 3 Series BMW? I thought I saw someone flash there lights, I was probably watching the Fuel & Temperature Gauges!! We had called in to show Charles at Sherwood my new Purchase? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Yes mate...that's me...call for a cuppa sometime. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Conrad I keep meaning too, Honest! Still getting used to the Tiger, love the exhaust note and the Torquey Engine, it doesn't rev like the 5 though. See you soon Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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