I'd recommend buying Norm Miller's " Book of Norman". It's a VERY
valuable resource on what to look for in a Tiger. Call Sunbeam
Specialties in Ls Gatos CA for a copy at: 408-371-1642. You don't
indicate what your geographical location is, but my second tip is to
join a local Alpine/Tiger club. Nothing like having folks who know check
out the prospects that you'll be looking at. If you find a car in
another part of the country or world, the fine folks on this list can
refer you to people in that area to help you. Good luck & Happy
Tigerring!!
Ted_Moncure@notes.toyota.com wrote:
>
> I'm new to the list, and am thinking about buying a tiger. Can someone
> give me a quick rundown of the merits of various years? Also, what does a
> decent driver cost? I don't care about originality at all, I just want a
> fun car to drive. I'd prefer to find something straight that needs
> mechanical work, but I don't have a total aversion to body & paint. I've
> seen Tigers on the internet advertised from between $2500 and $25,000, so I
> thought I'd go to the experts. I've restored several American and Japanese
> cars, but other than working on my buddy's '68 E-Type, this will be my
> first experience with something from the other side of the Atlantic. Any
> tips on what to look for (chronic rust spots, mechanical or electrical
> problems, etc.) would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ted
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Ken Tisdale Sr. Sales Engineer
Pulsecom 303-403-1968
ktisdale@ix.netcom.com FAX: 303-432-8967
ken.tisdale@pulse.com
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