Hey Gang,
So, the list had the the "top ten" thread going for awhile and it generated
tons of sugggestions as to how--exactly how!--one might determine if one were
driving a genuine Sunbeam Tiger. So, I took all the suggestions, shook 'em
up, and poured 'em outa the bit box. Forgive me if the bit box took liberties
with your gem or--even worse--omitted your entry(ies) entirely. Once a
editor, always a....
Here's the result....
TOP 15 WAYS TO TELL YOU HAVE A SUNBEAM TIGER
by The Tiger List
15. Enough Sunbeam spares squirreled away to put two, maybe three Alpines
back
on road.
14. Vanity plate reads GRRRRRR.
13. Seriously discuss 6 bladed fans and their modifications for hours on
end.
12. People study car and say,"Don't they make mixers and stuff like that?"
11. No air bags, rubber bumpers, collapsible steering column or pollution
controls... car is a death trap!"
10. No cupholders.
9. Ford dipstick.
8. Countless cans of Go Joe in garage.
7. Norm's Book on coffee table.
6. Entire wardrobe orange & black.
5. Permanent handbrake scab on knuckles of left hand.
4. Wife buys Picabo Street helmet.
3. Favorite literary character: Tigger!
2. Tonneau cover has exactly thirteen "lift-the-dots."
And the number 1 way to tell if you have an original Sunbeam Tiger is:
1. "ORIGINAL RIVETS!"
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