Bo Cheadle did not hold back with any of his restorations...he believed in
doing it right, and had the resources to make sure it happened!
One thing, the drivetrain is not original. The original 260 was long gone
when Bo bought the prototype, having been replaced with a stout 289. Gil did
find another 260 for the resto.
Mike Wood
In a message dated 5/7/2005 3:26:26 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
mjsutter@cox.net writes:
#SP18-1965 Sunbeam Tiger Prototype convertible. S/N B9109464, Deep Red/black
vinyl. Odo: 19,385 miles. 260-ci V8, Ford 2-sp auto; said to be original
powertrain. Vendor states this was Tiger Prototype #1 commissioned by Ian
Garrad and built by Ken Miles to test the Ford V8-powered Alpine/Tiger
concept. Show quality paint and chrome, excellent fit and finish. Interior is
easily nicer than new, no flaws found. Claimed $100,000 nut-and-bolt
restoration, and looks it. Must be among the top restored Sunbeams in the
world. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $50,825.
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