Sunbeam: Tiger
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| Condition: | Used |
| Year: | 1964 |
| Mileage: | 74,448 |
| Manufacturer: | Sunbeam |
| Drive Type: | RWD |
| Model: | Tiger |
| Exterior Color: | British Racing Green |
| Engine: | 260 ci |
| Interior Color: | Tan |
| Price: | C $25,100.00 |
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BODY CONDITIONThe body and sheet metal panels on this Sunbeam presentsitself exceptionally well. Every aspect and component is in great shape. Somebody work has been completed in order to retain its original shape. Every panelis true and accurate. Both front fenders are in very solid condition and theyhave the correct shape. The rear fenders are free are any defects and they alsohave nicely retained the proper form and inner braces. All four fenders line upperfectly to the main structure. All fenders and their fender brackets fit verywell plus the front and rear fender wheel well arches are very tidy. The topsection of the rear deck, between the convertible opening and the trunk openingwhere it meets both rear fender panels are in superb shape. The cowl piece withthe sets of louvers which sit directly in front of the windshield are marvelous.Both doors fit well plus they open and close without any difficulty. The innerstructure is absolutely tidy. The outer door skins are very accurate and cleanplus the panels fit nicely. The door jam openings and the condensation drainholes are perfectly clean and free of any restrictions. The door pins, hinges,check straps, hardware and locks are very good and there is no unwantedmovement to be detected. The seam where the outer door skin meets and foldsinto the support panel are completely tidy. The trunk lid and lower rear valancehave the proper curvature and they are in fine condition both inside and out.The hood, its hinges, scoop, latches and lock are in wonderful condition. Theinside is as clean as the outside. All crown and swage lines match up verywell. The hood, both doors, the trunk lid and all fenders line up exceedinglywell with each other and to the main structure. All gaps are clean and veryaccurate. Both rocker panels, front and rear valances are finished off verynicely. The body and paint showsexceedingly well. PAINT CONDITIONThe resprayed brilliant Green paint on this Sunbeam haveexceptional depth, gloss and reflection. There are no runs, sags, cracks,crowsfeet, orangepeel, fisheye or motley to be noticed. GLASS CONDITION The new laminated safety AS1 windshield, both vent windows,the door Triplex Toughened glass plus new plastic AS6 M3 rear convertiblewindow are all free of any major defects. There are no signs of wiper marks orchips. The headlamps, amber clear parking signal lamps, rear licence platelens and tail lamps were found to be in very tidy condition. The aged standard interior rear view mirrorand the internal gauge glass are exceedingly tidy. The new front windshieldrubber weather stripping, both door weather stripping, the trunk weatherstripping, all under hood rubbers, wiper blades, fuel filler grommet, trunkrubber plus the many grommets are free of water leakage or stains. BRIGHT CONDITIONThe complete windshield frame, the door vent window chromepieces, hardware, external trunk handle and external hinges, door handles andlocks, the convertible tie down handles, both wiper arms and their bases,washer nozzles, right rear fuel cap, parking lamp bezels, tail lamp bezels, thechromed front and rear bumpers, bumperettes plus protective rubber, theirretaining carriage bolts and spacers, the grille and its surround trim piecesare problem free. All decorative Sunbeam Tiger emblems are correct for thisvehicle and they are in exceptional condition.INTERIOR TRIM CONDITIONThe manual black convertible top, its grey top bows andhinges, header pieces, bright latches, the interior black cloth, the inserttie-downs, caps, plastic rear window plus the tonneau cover are new. The innerwindshield trim, convertible opening trim pieces, the panels which pulls downfor the rear compartment, all fasteners, flooring, the door check straps, tandoor panel inserts, piping, chrome door handles and black escutcheons, both tanpleated bucket seats with trim piping, the bases and their mechanisms, theirrear section, black seat belts and anchors, the complete tan floor carpet,inserts plus its trim pieces are new. The matching coloured carpet kick panelsand piping, twin black Pioneer speakers, the steering column and telescope typeblack steering wheel with decorative Sunbeam emblem horn button, foot pedals,their brackets, the hand brake controls and transmission shifter lever aregreat. The black metal padded dash board, dash board facing with bright gaugebezels are extra clean. The dash houses the 140 mph speedometer, odometer,tripmeter, Jaegar 5000 rpm tachometer, fuel, engine oil pressure, watertemperature, Lucas amp gauges. The gauge facings are black with white figuresand stainless trim. CD-stereo {CDX1300 has been installed. The centerconsole, arm rest and storage compartment plus all of the under dash wiring andfuse junction are new. As can bedetermined by the pictures supplied the trunk flooring is as tidy as theexternal body parts. The trunk floor is perfectly solid, has new blackcarpet, jack, proper tool kit, cover for the Optima {Yellow 34/78 750CCA /serial#: 11405 00045} battery plus spare tire and rim.TIRE RIM CONDITIONA very good set of black walled, Uniroyal Tiger Paw 185/70R13 {85S} radial tires are mounted on special four-bolt Panasport JJ13 alloyrims with small hub caps and bright acorn lug nuts topping off the assembly.All components are in wonderful condition. UNDERCHASSIS SUSPENSION The pressed steel, unitized frame, members, sub-framing,mounting points, bushings and supports on this vehicle appear to be in superbshape. It appears that the unit has never had any structural damage or rustouts. The swaged flooring is solid and has been coated. There is no evidence ofdamage or leakage from the fuel tank, fittings or its lines. The brake lines,master cylinder, wheel cylinders, linings and flex lines for this front discand rear drum brake system appear to be good. The rocker panels are finishedoff nicely. The front independent coil springs with unequal length A-arms andanti roll bar plus the rear semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension shows no signsof cracking or sagging. The rack and pinion steering and front end is wellmaintained. The exhaust is twin pipe muffler system. MECHANICAL CONDITION The overhead valve, 5-main bolt, eight cylinder block, 260cid, engine starts, idles and runs exceptionally well. The engine and all itsparts are perfectly tidy and maintained. two-barrel, single feed, carburetorssits on the stock intake manifold plus all new fuel lines appear to be free ofany defects. All linkages, fittings and tubing are free of any problems. Theengine block, cylinder head, ribbed aluminum rocker covers and enginecomponents are perfectly clean. All fluid levels and pressures checked out verywell. There are no signs of coolant leakage in the multi-core radiator, waterpump or any of its hoses. The fan belt and pulleys are in great shape. Thefirewall and inner splash fenders are in fresh body colour. The wiring, bothhigh tension and standard, cables, distributor, connections, starter and twelve-volt battery and regulatorare good. The transmission is four-speedmanual shift and all linkages are in good shape. The hypoid differential {probably 2.88:1ratio} unit, universal joints and driveshaft appear to be in very good order.SUMMARY The mid-sixties Sunbeam roadster is in amazingly solidcondition. It is an excellent example of mid-sixties, British performance,minimum produced automobile which is very complete condition and is soughtafter by collectors of that era. The previous owner has spent an extensiveamount of time and money in refurbishing this vehicle.
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