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1951 JAGUAR XK120 ROADSTER

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The Sunbeam Motor Car Company dates back to 1905, even though the first Sunbeam car built dates back to 1902. The British company soon developed a reputation for building good quality sporting cars. Sunbeam dabbled in motor racing and built a number of successful racing cars and land speed record cars.
Unfortunately the advent of the first World War was the beginning of the end for Sunbeam. The company was taken over by Darracq in 1920 and whilst they kept building Sunbeam motor cars the end was imminent. Sunbeam was placed into receivership in 1934 and sold to the Rootes Group.
Rootes started building cars under the Sunbeam-Talbot brand in 1936, producing a number of different models through until 1954. It was in 1953 that Rootes decided to brand their new open sports car the Alpine as a Sunbeam rather than a Sunbeam-Talbot. In 1959 Sunbeam introduced a new smaller sports car that was also called an Alpine. This car was a great success and in excess of 67,000 examples were built spanning five series through until 1968. The Alpine was a well regarded sports car, but it was quintessentially a small engined British sports car that had more show than go.
Rootes believed their car could be a world beater if it had a bigger, high performance engine. Negotiations with Ferrari for them to build a special engine for the Alpine failed and a deal was ultimately done with none other than Carroll Shelby to fit a Ford V8 into the Alpine. The Sunbeam Tiger was born. Shelby completed the development of the car and he was planning to build them, like he did with Cobras, but that wasnt to be. The Sunbeam Tigers were built by Jensen in the UK with Shelby receiving a royalty for every car built. The Tiger entered production in 1964 and it was very well received in period. In total just over 7,000 Tigers were built spanning 4 years of production through until 1967. The Sunbeam Tiger Mk1 was powered by a Ford 260 cu in V8 engine and this model accounted for the majority of Tiger production. In an attempt to further improve the performance of the car, Sunbeam introduced a Tiger Mk2 in 1967 which was powered by a Ford 289 cu in V8. Rootes was taken over by Chrylser in1967 who would not allow the Tiger to be built with a competitors engine. Production was ceased after only 633 Mk2s had been built. The majority of the Sunbeam Tigers that were built were delivered into the USA.
Perhaps the best known Tiger of them all belongs to Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the spy comedy series Get Smart.
Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale a 1964 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1. This early Tiger was a North American delivered car from new that found its way to Australia in 2016. There is an import approval on file dated 19th July 2016.
The cars early history is not known, however, there is a file with many old receipts and other documentation on file dating back to 1990. There is a Washington state title from 2012 (in the same name as the owner in 1990) and a Californian state title from 2016 that is signed over to the current owner. At the time of sale on the 6th July 2016 the odometer was at 54,879 miles.
There is documentation on file from the previous California based owner stating that the car was a long term keeper for him and it was only sold due to his ill health. Prior to sale it is noted the cars cooling system was upgraded, which included fitting a new high volume water pump, new radiator hoses, the original 4 blade fan was replaced with a 5 blade fan and the radiator cleaned and checked. At this time new tie rod ends were fitted, the steering rack refilled, the generator & voltage regulator replaced and a new slave cylinder installed.
The car received a rolling restoration from 2005 through until 2014 and as a result the car presents beautifully today. According to the data tag in the engine bay this Tiger was originally finished in carnival red, the colour of the car today. The paintwork is in excellent condition, retaining a high gloss and strong depth of colour.
There is the odd minor blemish evident, but you have to look hard! All of the exterior trim, including the chrome, lenses, badges and the glass are in very good condition, though there is some very slight tarnishing on some of the chrome. The wheels are also in very good condition and a real feature on a Tiger! They are shod with Toyo tyres all round.
Inside the cabin, the contrasting black interior is in excellent condition. All of the upholstery is unmarked and there are no rips or tears. The dash is also very good and all of the Jaeger instruments and the controls are crisp and clean. The soft top is also in excellent condition. The engine bay and boot are also extremely clean and very well presented.
So whats it like to drive? Its a blast! You turn the key and the growl from under the bonnet is totally unexpected, even though you know its a Tiger. This car is kind of like a Morgan Plus 8 in this regard. The big V8 soon settles into a smooth idle and after letting things warm up it is good to go. Your immediate impressions are really positive. You can certainly feel the weight in the front of the car, but in saying that it is well balanced. After a few miles you realise that this is a very well sorted car that is ready to be used. It is surprisingly tight on the road and with that big V8 up front you just want to give it the beans! The engine pulls strongly, the gearbox is good (though shifting requires a firm hand until it warms up) and the car handles and stops as you would expect. The rawness of this car is quite intoxicating.
The car looks really good with the hard top fitted, and whilst it is a two person job, it is light and easy to remove/refit. Similarly, the soft top is easy to raise and lower, once you know how!
The car is listed on the Australian and New Zealand Tiger Register and the previous owner(s) were members of the California Association of Tiger Owners.
Accompanying the car is a rare factory hard top, all the original parts (including the steering wheel, cam covers and exhaust manifold), a history file and a Sunbeam owners handbook. There is a spare wheel, jack and a wheel brace in the boot.
Today the odometer reads 55,233 miles.
Not surprisingly Shelby got it right and these junior Cobras are good news and offer great value for money. Now heres an opportunity to join Agent 86 behind the wheel of a very cool car!

SUNBEAM TIGER

The legend that was to become Rolls-Royce was founded in May 1904 when a deal was struck between Frederick Henry Royce and Charles Stewart Rolls. Shortly after, the first Rolls-Royce motor car the Rolls-Royce 10 hp was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in December 1904. It was agreed that Rolls-Royce would initially manufacture four different models being a two cylinder 10hp model, a three cylinder 15hp model, a four cylinder 20hp model and a six cylinder 20hp model. It was immediately apparent that to manufacture their cars Rolls-Royce would require a larger factory and the decision was made to establish their headquarters and manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Derby in the East Midlands of England.
On the 15th March 1906 the company Rolls-Royce Limited was formed and during this year Royce had been developing an improved six-cylinder model with more power than the 30hp. Initially designated the 40/50hp, this was the companys first all-new model that was also to become known as the Silver Ghost.
Like all car manufacturers, Rolls-Royce was impacted by the First World War. Times were tough and post war the company made a strategic decision to manufacture a cheaper smaller car, enter the Rolls-Royce 20hp. This model was a success and produced alongside the Silver Ghost and its successor the Phantom ensuring the Rolls-Royce motor car company would survive and prosper.
In 1931 Rolls-Royce acquired the Bentley motor car company.
Post the Second World War a significant milestone in Roll Royce history was the introduction of the Silver Dawn, which was the first model to be built with a factory built body. In April 1955 Rolls-Royce introduced the Silver Cloud and for the next eleven years this model was at the cornerstone of Rolls-Royce production. The Cloud evolved through three major model iterations, being the Silver Cloud I, Silver Cloud II and Silver Cloud III until it was superseded by the Silver Shadow. The last of the Silver Clouds rolled off the Crewe production line in 1965 although specialist coachbuilders were still offering the Cloud III in early 1966. During this time some 7,372 cars were built.
One of the major changes to occur during Silver Cloud production was to the engine. The 4.9 litre 6 cylinder engine used in the Cloud I was replaced by a 6.2 litre V8 engine for the Cloud II. This change ensured the Cloud II had far greater performance all round.
With the arrival of the Cloud III in 1963 the car had now evolved both internally and externally, albeit subtly. The major visual difference was the introduction of the quad head light set up that was to be continued on the Silver Shadow and a lowered bonnet. The Cloud III also shed a few kilos further improving performance and handling.
We are delighted to offer an outstanding example of the final generation of Silver Clouds. This exquisite 1964 Silver Cloud III is a factory right hand drive, UK delivered car with an interesting history from new. This particular motor car, being chassis number SGT91, was sold new through Rolls-Royce agent Weybridge Automobiles Ltd in Weybridge, Surrey to its first owner an R Mountstephen from Oxshott, Surrey. The delivery date was 23rd June 1964. The car was ordered new in dawn blue (ICIM062-4144) with a blue interior (VM3244).
The cars subsequent early history is not known though it is understood to have been an American Embassy car in London and owned by a Col. R Milburn. The car then looks to have found its way to the USA before coming to Australia most likely in the early 1980s. The car has a known history in Australia having resided in Melbourne and for a short period of time Hobart during the last twenty years.
The car has been maintained for the majority of its life in Australia by a well-known and respected Rolls-Royce specialist in Melbourne.
As confirmed by the factory build sheets on file, this car retains its original matching numbers engine.
Today this Silver Cloud III is finished in the most resplendent colour scheme of blue/grey with a blue interior. In bright sunlight the car looks blue and yet in a softer light it looks almost gun metal grey. It is stunning! The body and paint are in very good condition with only the odd blemish evident in the paint work. There is a clear plastic film on the front of the car as well as the outer edge of each of the four doors. The paintwork is complemented by all of the chrome, trim and glass which are also in very good condition. The interior may well be original and its overall condition is very, very good. All of the upholstery and burl walnut woodwork are in excellent condition as are the gauges and switches which are fully functional, with the exception of the fuel gauge which is working intermittently. The leather seats and door cards have been extremely well cared for and present beautifully. The seats deserve special mention as the leather is incredibly soft and subtle. The carpets aregenerally in good condition, with the exception of a small patch on the panel under the left rear seat which has inexplicably worn. The car has inertia reel seat belts fitted in the front and there is also some wear to the lining on the drivers side B pillar where the seat belt buckle has rubbed.
The car starts easily and settles into that Rolls-Royce idle immediately. The cabin is a nice place to be to take in the ambience of the car as the engine warms. On a beautiful Brisbane afternoon the engine warms quickly and you are soon mobile. The car drives effortlessly and it is very smooth on the road. The gear change from the automatic transmission, the steering and the brakes perform as expected. At parking speed there is a small shudder evident from the steering which we understand may be as a result of an undersized hose fitted to the steering box. This is almost incidental but we have mentioned it. Everything looks to work on the car, including the electric windows. This car has air conditioning fitted which works well. We collected the car from the owner who lives in the Gold Coast hinterland and it performed faultlessly on its trip up to Brisbane.
This Silver Cloud III is a car well known to Oldtimer Australia. We sold the car to the current owner in August 2018 and it has been used sparingly since. At that time the odometer was 43,492 miles. As a result of a change in the current owners garaging arrangements this car is reluctantly offered for sale.
The car was serviced by a classic Rolls-Royce specialist in January 2020 at 44,068 miles on the odometer. In August 2018 new tyres were fitted, a bump stop replaced and a new muffler fitted to the exhaust.
In summary, it is a pleasure to be able to offer what is clearly a very well cared for and today a beautifully presented and driving Silver Cloud III. The colour scheme is a refreshing change from white, silver or black and it just suits the car down to a tee.
Accompanying this car is a copy of the original build sheets from Rolls Royce, an original owners manual as well as a jack, pump and torch which are stored in the spare wheel well.
The odometer reads 44,279 miles, which is understood to be 144,279 miles.
Highlights:
- A lovely example of Rolls-Royces iconic Silver Cloud III.
- Matching numbers chassis and engine.
- Finished in the most striking colour scheme.
- Recently serviced and ready to enjoy.
Price: AUD $89,950

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