1966 Sunbeam Alpine V8 260 MKI (Tiger) with Hard Top - Lot 10

1966 Sunbeam Alpine V8 260 MKI (Tiger) with Hard Top French classic car registration certificate Chassis No.: B9473593LRO 4-speed manual transmission Mileage: 8,477 km (not guaranteed) The original 302 CI 260 engine is supplied on a pallet. Passed technical inspection The Sunbeam 260 (Tiger), as it is known in France, features elegant styling combined with a powerful engine. To create it, Carroll Shelby applied the same formula he used for the AC Cobra, with the help of his friend Ken Miles, by installing a 260 ci (4.2-liter) Ford V8 in the Sunbeam Alpine. The example shown here is one of only a handful of units built to continental European specifications, sold new in Paris, France, through the SIMCA network. This Tiger underwent a complete body restoration carried out by L’Atelier Classique in Beaune after the vehicle was completely stripped down; the process was documented with a photographic record detailing the various stages of the work. The quality of this restoration has restored it to its factory-new condition. The mechanical components have also been upgraded with the installation of a Ford V8 302 ci engine producing approximately 300 chevaux, offering this lightweight sports car even more performance and character. The original 260 ci engine block has been retained, however, and will be included with the vehicle on a pallet, preserving the car’s historical authenticity. It also features its original hardtop, original steel wheels, and three boxes of original parts, which are included. The addition of a stainless steel exhaust system enhances the V8’s characteristic sound, revealing an unexpected mechanical personality behind its elegant British silhouette. Presented today with its charm intact, this Sunbeam Tiger offers a rare experience: that of a small British roadster powered by American mechanics, delivering sensations reminiscent of the AC Cobra in a more exclusive and accessible format. Mechanical Report: Please note that a detailed condition report has been prepared by a professional and is available upon request. Private viewings can be arranged for interested customers. Information regarding each vehicle is provided to us by the sellers, and we verify its accuracy. Logistical and administrative support is available.