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Alger sold on eBay
- Thread starter Rsgwynn1
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Looked like a fair deal to me. Who cares about the paint. A perfect black paint job would result in a trailer queen. This car would be a great driver and with all of the flaws in that paint job, you wouldn't even have to worry about parking in the South 40 at the mall. Besides, at 70 mph, the flaws disappear.
V8 Alpine, Tiger clone, Alger. Again, who cares. Way too many people worry about "Original". The cars are as much fun to drive today as they were 40 years ago and there is no such thing as too much horsepower.
There used to be about three or four Tigers in the Tidewater Virginia area that would convoy to various events with a lone Alpine. The Alpine owner would hold his own most of the time but confessed that he needed an "I could have had a V8" bumper sticker.
It's going to be in the low 70s here today. I think I'll go for a ride.
V8 Alpine, Tiger clone, Alger. Again, who cares. Way too many people worry about "Original". The cars are as much fun to drive today as they were 40 years ago and there is no such thing as too much horsepower.
There used to be about three or four Tigers in the Tidewater Virginia area that would convoy to various events with a lone Alpine. The Alpine owner would hold his own most of the time but confessed that he needed an "I could have had a V8" bumper sticker.
It's going to be in the low 70s here today. I think I'll go for a ride.
Chuck Ingram
Donation Time
For that price it is a good deal.So it needs paint.If I was wanting I would have bid on it even with the hassle of getting it here.
I think maybe 2 months till we can go for a drive.16 F and 4 inches of snow this AM.
I think maybe 2 months till we can go for a drive.16 F and 4 inches of snow this AM.
This car has some serious identity issues. Not sure if anyone else noticed that this is actually a Series IV with a Series V VIN that's badged as a Tiger. I'm not a purist but I would at least want a VIN that could match the body.
But maybe I'm alone in my thinkin'?
Mark
But maybe I'm alone in my thinkin'?
Mark
RootesRacer
Donation Time
Why do you believe its an SIV?
S
Steve Kirk
Looking at the pictures this car still has the round doors and metal hood storage covers used on the aerlier series 4 cars.
I believe the SAL number is the original and that only the data tag was changed.
I believe the SAL number is the original and that only the data tag was changed.
Instead of calling them Algers, I think Series 8 Alpine would work.
Again, driving this car at speed should eliminate any identity concerns.
One of the great things about the V8 (And V6) cars is the torque. I used to have a MKII Tiger and a MK1A with a worked-over 302. My wife could care less about the Hot Rod status of the MK1A. The thing she liked most about the MK1A was that she didn't have to shift unless she wanted to. If she had a brain fart and forgot to shift out of third at a light, she could still beat most cars away from the light.
Every Sunbeam (Even the Arrow sedan I owned for a while) is a unique driving experience. Pedigree means nothing when you are behind the wheel. Whenever we are going for more than a short drive, I ask my wife if she is ready for an adventure.
One of the greatest Sunbeams I ever saw was Tiger Tom's Roto Rooter. Talk about an identity crisis. A way cool identity crisis.
Again, driving this car at speed should eliminate any identity concerns.
One of the great things about the V8 (And V6) cars is the torque. I used to have a MKII Tiger and a MK1A with a worked-over 302. My wife could care less about the Hot Rod status of the MK1A. The thing she liked most about the MK1A was that she didn't have to shift unless she wanted to. If she had a brain fart and forgot to shift out of third at a light, she could still beat most cars away from the light.
Every Sunbeam (Even the Arrow sedan I owned for a while) is a unique driving experience. Pedigree means nothing when you are behind the wheel. Whenever we are going for more than a short drive, I ask my wife if she is ready for an adventure.
One of the greatest Sunbeams I ever saw was Tiger Tom's Roto Rooter. Talk about an identity crisis. A way cool identity crisis.
J
jhtrevey
Orange Alger - I'm the Buyer
OK - I'm the guy. Not all that sophisticated when it comes to Sunbeams, but do enjoy tinkering with old cars. THis seemed like a good deal to me and my wife, who prefers the automatic.
Questions:
1) Do you really believe that it's had its data tag replaced? Or are there any "transition cars" that would share parts from both a Series IV and Series V? If not, is that a problem?
2) What number indicates that it was originally black? What else can be gleaned from the ID numbers?
3) What would be the first things to do to it? (Yes, I plan to change all the fluids) It runs a little hot, does not leak fluids, and lunges to the right when I apply the brakes.
Thanks!
John in Austin
OK - I'm the guy. Not all that sophisticated when it comes to Sunbeams, but do enjoy tinkering with old cars. THis seemed like a good deal to me and my wife, who prefers the automatic.
Questions:
1) Do you really believe that it's had its data tag replaced? Or are there any "transition cars" that would share parts from both a Series IV and Series V? If not, is that a problem?
2) What number indicates that it was originally black? What else can be gleaned from the ID numbers?
3) What would be the first things to do to it? (Yes, I plan to change all the fluids) It runs a little hot, does not leak fluids, and lunges to the right when I apply the brakes.
Thanks!
John in Austin
J
jhtrevey
Oops.
OK. I figured out where to find the color code. It can only get better from here on out...
OK. I figured out where to find the color code. It can only get better from here on out...
oldflotsam
Donation Time
The first thing to check on the brakes are the flexible lines.They can cause strange things to happen to the brakes.
Wayne
Wayne
alpine_64
Donation Time
john,
congratualtions on the purchase, as for the body, it probably has been retagged. There were SIVa cars, they had the square cornered bonnet and doors and a round boot, but this does nto fit those. ultimately the things you should worry about are:
how straight and rust free it is, how it drives and how much fun you will have in it. Y ou didnt buy it as an original tiger.. so originality doesnt matter. What you should do is check all lines and hoses, check for leaks.. and enjoy.
congratualtions on the purchase, as for the body, it probably has been retagged. There were SIVa cars, they had the square cornered bonnet and doors and a round boot, but this does nto fit those. ultimately the things you should worry about are:
how straight and rust free it is, how it drives and how much fun you will have in it. Y ou didnt buy it as an original tiger.. so originality doesnt matter. What you should do is check all lines and hoses, check for leaks.. and enjoy.
Tullamore
Donation Time
That is the way tigers are and you might not be able to drive it on really hot summer days, which in Texas might be often.
husky drvr
Platinum Level Sponsor
John,
You should check out this article. It might give you some ideas.
http://www.teae.org/cooling/cooling_article.html
http://www.tigersunited.com/
Lots of good info on this site. It is mostly about Tigers but most of the info should apply to an Alger. It also includes a digital copy of the shop manual.
Lots of good info on this site. It is mostly about Tigers but most of the info should apply to an Alger. It also includes a digital copy of the shop manual.