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dwasson
04-14-2006, 07:55 PM
Why was the Sunbeam Tiger discontinued?
BlackHole
04-14-2006, 08:00 PM
because Chrysler bought them and having a Ford V8 was just wrong.
dwasson
04-14-2006, 08:01 PM
Very good.
BlackHole
04-14-2006, 08:03 PM
I think it had the 260 in it hence the 4.0 liter badges it had.
fastblackmerc
04-14-2006, 08:05 PM
Because Get Smart went off the air? I think Chrysler borught the Roots Group that made the Sunbeam cars in '67 or '68. They decided not to continue production.
dwasson
04-14-2006, 08:06 PM
I think it had the 260 in it hence the 4.0 liter badges it had.

I think that they used the 289 in the last year of production.
Breadfan
04-14-2006, 09:21 PM
I think that they used the 289 in the last year of production.

Yep, I have a coworker restoring one to factory specs, its nearly done, I'll see if I can get some pics. Has a 2bbl 289.
Bluerauder
08-06-2006, 05:51 AM
Why was the Sunbeam Tiger discontinued?
A Sunbeam Tiger showed up at the Manassas, VA BK cruise yesterday. Thought that I'd post a pic for Dan !! Enjoy !! :D


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/SunbeamTiger.jpg
dwasson
08-06-2006, 05:32 PM
A Sunbeam Tiger showed up at the Manassas, VA BK cruise yesterday. Thought that I'd post a pic for Dan !! Enjoy !! :D


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/SunbeamTiger.jpg

That is cool! Thanks. I like the period wheels too.
Glenn
08-06-2006, 06:00 PM
A special run of Tigers were made in LA during the last year with 289 hipos.

What was the name of this special edition Tiger in its final year???

Glenn
Ken
08-06-2006, 07:43 PM
There has been one most Sundays at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sheffield Village, OH. License Plate is some variation of BAD KITTY.

Ken