1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mark I 260

Name: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mark I 260
SKU: 53cbe39
Price: 31500 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

Sold for

£31,500

Ended 21 Mar 2026

Data from Iconic Auctioneers, updated on 10 Oct 2026

Specification

Fuel: GASOLINE
Steering: RHD
Auction house guide: £20,000 – £25,000
Sale: The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026

Designed in part by renowned American car designer and racer Carroll Shelby, in an attempt to raise the declining fortunes of the Rootes Group, the Tiger was penned around the popular Sunbeam Alpine bodyshell with V8 motivation in an attempt to compete successfully in world markets where larger capacity engines and sportscar styling were at the forefront of late 1960s motoring
Dating from 1965, this Mark I 260 is powered by Ford's 4,261cc (260ci) Windsor unit through a 4-speed gearbox driving the rear wheels
It presents really well in Calypso Red with a black vinyl interior and now sits on Minilite alloy wheels which suit its period competition-inspired look
Imported into the UK in 1997 and used regularly within a private collection since 2021, where it has benefitted from ongoing maintenance and care from the Collection's resident engineer
Supplied with a UK V5C registration document and history file relating to its time on British roads
A super example of the early 4.2-litre cars, offering distinctive 1960s character and enjoyable open-top motoring. Tigers are becoming increasingly popular and are notoriously tricky to find in good order, making this a great opportunity to own a patently well cared for car

Sold prices from every recorded auction. Prices in GBP.

Median sold price

£24,750

Sold range

£20,812.50 – £33,750

Sold lots

Price trend

Not enough sales yet

Sold 27% above the median for this model

Only 3 other sales recorded so far - the price chart appears at 5.