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UNLEASHING CLASSIC ROAR

RESTORED 1965 SUNBEAM TIGER REVS UP aesthetic appeal is enhanced by its Spoke cast-alloy

FOR 2023 NEW ORLEANS AUCTION Minilite-styled aluminum wheels, which are adorned
with BFGoodrich TA radial tires, ensuring both style and
performance on the road.
Conceived by Ian Garrad, the West Coast manager in the
United States for Britain’s Rootes Motors, the Sunbeam The vehicle boasts an interior adorned with black
Tiger successfully carved out a niche in the fervent upholstery accented by elegant blue piping. Notably, the
American sports-car market of the 1960s. Capitalizing car comes equipped with a versatile black convertible top
on its accomplishments in competitions, Garrad saw and a removable hardtop.
potential in enhancing the performance by introducing As it prepares to find its new custodian at the inaugural
V8 power. Once Garrad’s proposal received the green auction, September 28-30 at the Ernest N. Morial
light, Ken Miles swiftly constructed a prototype using a Convention Center, this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger beckons
Ford 260ci engine in under a week to showcase the idea. enthusiasts and collectors alike to embrace its storied
The project received resounding approval from history and embrace the exhilaration it promises on the
company leadership and was introduced to the open road. Register to bid today for your chance to take
American market in 1964. The Tiger’s popularity this collectible home.
surged. Unfortunately, the Tiger’s trajectory was For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com
curtailed by Chrysler’s acquisition of Rootes, which
led to the discontinuation of Ford engine supplies,
ultimately marking the end of the Tiger’s dominion.
During the 2023 New Orleans Auction, a frame-on-
restored 1965 Sunbeam Tiger will be offered with No
Reserve. The vehicle boasts a robust powertrain: a 302ci
V8 engine generating 321 horsepower. Fuel is delivered
through a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, and the engine is
paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car’s

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