OT: Somebody Slap Me Before It's Too Late!, What do you know about the Sunbeam Tiger ? Options

[Flat VW]

I have come across a 65 Sunbeam Tiger I and I am smitten. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

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Help--- before it is too late.

I look foward to reading your opinions, especially you old guys--- YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE--


John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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P.S.Tiger Beat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif)

[Flat VW]

British. Little, if any, foot room. 260 CID Ford, stuffed in there, and a bit too far foreward, at that. Feet get REALLY hot after a few miles. Goes nicely in a straight line, but it may suffer from less-than-optimal handling. Fairly collectible. The Cap'n, old enough to remember them well.

Thanks Cap'n-- I admire your experience.

Make sure it's real! Many an Alpine has been converted. There's a registry somewhere, and there must be a web page on what to look for to spot a real one. The only one I can think of is that the originals had the exhaust routed through the frame. (possible to duplicate, but not easy)

Nope this is the real deal, all the correct paper, I believe.

Exhaust thru the frame, I thought it did not get worse than heat exchangers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ( Adolph's revenge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) )

John

P.S. It appeals to me as it is of similar weight, size, and power as my smashed car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

P.P.S. Maybe even less of a nod toward safety too...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

P.P.P.S. It has the hood scoop too (not the exact car as pictured above). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)