1964 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam Tiger is an English iconic two-seater roadster, built during the 1960s by the Rootes Group of Britain to capture the American muscle car market.

Car Of The Day: 1964 Sunbeam Tiger
1964 Sunbeam Tiger | © Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

At first glance, the vehicle may appear to be a docile English roadster -but looks can be deceiving. Under the hood lies an American 289 cubic inch Ford V8, producing approximately 200 horsepower, and a rumble of a classic American muscle car.

Car Of The Day: 1964 Sunbeam Tiger
1964 Sunbeam Tiger | © Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

Put the foot down in a Mk I Tiger, and it’s capable to accelerate from 0-60mph in about 9 seconds, with a top speed of 120 mph.