Tiger for Sale on BAT.

jdoclogan · Dec 3, 2023

Longtime friends Roger and Kim Burrill have another completely restored Tiger listed for sale around 8am this morning on BAT (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-sunbeam-tiger-48/) NO RESERVE. This is over the fifteenth Tiger restoration they have completed. I heard the fresh engine after Roger just reached over the driver's door, turned the key, and it started right up. I'm pleased with the new painter he got about six (6) projects ago. Check it out. Already bid to $31,000.

alpine_64 · Dec 3, 2023

jdoclogan said:
This is over the fifteenth Tiger restoration they have completed.

But still hasn't worked out which the factory orientation of the dash switches.... Or body colour scuttle braces ..

jdoclogan · Dec 4, 2023

alpine_64 said:
But still hasn't worked out which the factory orientation of the dash switches.... Or body colour scuttle braces ..

Roger has always taken the liberty to personalize his restorations. If one is looking for concours de elegance this would not be the one. But as a great driver with wonderful presentation this is very good.

Warren · Dec 7, 2023

Roger bought Paul Scofield's roller that me Dan W. and Peter another local Tiger guy made roll and boxed up. Also sold on 2 sets of Pie wheels and some , 7" Libra's. I suppose when any of us do that many cars they can do the Frank Sinatra. The fuel filter is a senior moment. We usually take the gloves off for car dealer sales but there's not much that can't be undone. Paul's car had the original 260 with almost everything correct and a 325 HP built motor as well . Be nice to see how it comes out. At some time things become production work. I can think of a MK2 with Phillips head screws holding on the wheel arches....
Done by a pro who shall remain nameless

I gave the owner the old Cheech and Chong joke. Wow man nice wheel arches. Where do you park .... I mean roughly what block....

jdoclogan · Dec 10, 2023

Sold for $59,500

alpine_64 · Dec 11, 2023

jdoclogan said:
Sold for $59,500

That's a strong price these days ...and I'd say he did well.will.be interesting to see if the buyer is an owner or will sort a bunch of the details and it appears again for sale.

Warren · Dec 11, 2023

I think the comments on BaT are questionable. One had the same problem as a no longer a Tiger fan and constant detractor who bought a car on BaT and sold it there in like 6 months at a loss. Jim M. car sold there and it got a flag by me as being not constructive.
Apparently it's like Craigslist and it takes more than one person to flag a comment. Unfortunately BaT is like eBay... If a buyer shows up and balks and walks your only remedy is to go after the next bidder....

jdoclogan · Dec 11, 2023

Good news the buyers are a Husband and Wife. They are delighted to get the Tiger and will be excellent care takers. He use to have one in his younger years and wants to have the thrill again. This will be a very good match. They both signed up for the bidding under different names. She actually put in the final winning bid.

I agree Warren. Also, I'm looking forward to Roger and Kim finishing the Las Vegas Tiger (great bones). I offered to drive down with my truck and trailer to pick it up. The U-haul process worked out just fine. Of course with a lot of help from the Sunbeam community - particularly You and DW - Roger and Kim were grateful for all the help.