Is this a modified Alpine?

[65beam]

 

[Jimjordan2]

Let's see, what can I say? I like Red. Probably has much more room in the Boot when they removed the false floor, nice paint job. Not real fond of this modification, a little overpowering to say the least. But, each to his own... It does give you a good place to put the license plate though.

 

[Warren]

Looks like a Continental kit on a third of a Lincoln. Wow I can't imagine having that much free time and that kind of a whim...

 

[65beam]

Looks like a Continental kit on a third of a Lincoln. Wow I can't imagine having that much free time and that kind of a whim...

Warren,
How about this one? It draws a lot of attention and crowds where ever it goes. Somewhere I have a photo of his other Tiger that has a continental kit. Just a couple cars that show that owners can and will do it their way. The date showing is wrong. This photo was taken at the Boyne, Michigan United a few years back.

 

[Fergusonic]

side vent.... never seen that on a Sunbeam.

 

[DanR]

I have seen both of those Sunbeams.....

The side vent on the Pink Tiger does a good job of bringing fresh air into the cabin.

 

[puff4]

On the upside, the continental kit doesn’t appear to modify the original car, so I see it as less offensive in terms of originality.

 

[65beam]

On the upside, the continental kit doesn’t appear to modify the original car, so I see it as less offensive in terms of originality.

I can tell you that neither owner is worried about originality. They're just doing their thing to their cars.

 

[rixter]

Here is a Tiger from a few years ago at Carlisle Import and Kit show. I've also seen a Continental kit on an Alpine in a junk collection. Certainly not a look I like for a Sunbeam.

Rick

 

[puff4]

Well, given the car's design was derived from the Ford Thunderbird, the addition of side vents and a Continental kit aren't really that far from the spirit of the original design (but certainly they're not to my liking either).

 

[65beam]

It would be a dull world if everyone thought the same. I can't believe nobody has mentioned the tail lights on the pink car.

 

[MikeH]

I saw the tail lights. Was wondering if they were Frenched.

 

[Thor 1211]

It would be a dull world if everyone thought the same. I can't believe nobody has mentioned the tail lights on the pink car.

Amen to that. If we all liked the same thing, we'd all drive Black Fords.

 

[rixter]

Speaking of tail lights and a dull world.... more photos from the Alpine junkyard near me. Check out the early series Alpine all the way to the right. I have not attempted to understand this one.

Rick

 

[Warren]

Bob I don't care if they put a BFn set of steer horns and six shooter door handles on their cars.
I guess that is why I don't have a red or green Tiger and prefer personalized.

 

[65beam]

I saw the tail lights. Was wondering if they were Frenched.

He cut the tail light section of the body of a big fin Alpine and the unit bolts in place of the original tail light.

 

[65beam]

Bob I don't care if they put a BFn set of steer horns and six shooter door handles on their cars.
I guess that is why I don't have a red or green Tiger and prefer personalized.

Do you own any drivable Alpines ?

 

[SoCal'beaming]

It's obvious to me that this is a post dedicated to controversy as it's a "modification" to the original, clear and present ... and!! .... reason?? ... opinions .. suggestions? .. stirring da' pot? .... Just wondering

........ David