old hp 260 Mark Pebler MI. (55 posts) Registered: 01/24/2009 10:11PM Main British Car: 66 MK1a Tiger, my first tiger!! Ford 260 c.i. |
engine color?
anybody know what the factory engine color was for the 66 tiger? thanks, mark...
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Simon Austin Simon Austin Surrey, British Columbia (107 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 01:44AM Main British Car: 1977 MGB V8 / 1970 MGB GT V8 project Rover 3.5 / Rover 3.5 |
Re: engine color?
I've got a friend with one of those. I'll check with him and let you know.
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old hp 260 Mark Pebler MI. (55 posts) Registered: 01/24/2009 10:11PM Main British Car: 66 MK1a Tiger, my first tiger!! Ford 260 c.i. |
Re: engine color?
thanks simon!!
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Simon Austin Simon Austin Surrey, British Columbia (107 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 01:44AM Main British Car: 1977 MGB V8 / 1970 MGB GT V8 project Rover 3.5 / Rover 3.5 |
Re: engine color?
Here you go, Mark. My friend said this info comes from the "Book of Norman". For those not in the know (myself included), this is the all-time best resource book for Sunbeam Tigers. Cars are judged based on the contents of this book.
Mark 1 cars: VIN B9470001 to (approx) B382000600: semi-gloss or gloss black Mark 1A cars: VIN B382000601 to end of production: Old Ford Dark Blue Mark 2 cars: Original 289 cars (only about 500 built): Old Ford Dark Blue Hope this helps. My friend asked me to pass along to you that if you have any questions regarding the Tigers, he'd be more than happy to answer them. Cheers Simon |
old hp 260 Mark Pebler MI. (55 posts) Registered: 01/24/2009 10:11PM Main British Car: 66 MK1a Tiger, my first tiger!! Ford 260 c.i. |
Re: engine color?
thanks so much simon!! my vin number is B382000219 so mine would be black, where can i get the book of norman?
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Simon Austin Simon Austin Surrey, British Columbia (107 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 01:44AM Main British Car: 1977 MGB V8 / 1970 MGB GT V8 project Rover 3.5 / Rover 3.5 |
Re: engine color?
Ahh...the $64,0000 question. According to my friend, it's been out of print for some time and copies have been known to go for up to $900 on Ebay. I've never seen it. I think my friend keeps it under lock-and-key.
I'll PM you his email address and you two can talk Tigers. Cheers Simon |
old hp 260 Mark Pebler MI. (55 posts) Registered: 01/24/2009 10:11PM Main British Car: 66 MK1a Tiger, my first tiger!! Ford 260 c.i. |
Re: engine color?
$900.00 for a book? ouch :(
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