Lot #746 - This 1966 Sunbeam Tiger convertible underwent a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration. It is powered by a 5.0-liter high-output V8 engine and is fitted with an Edelbrock carburetor, a roller camshaft, Sunbeam Specialties headers, a PerTronix Flamethrower distributor and coil, and an aluminum water pump. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TREMEC T5 5-speed manual transmission and a Dana 44 differential. A Ford Performance clutch kit and flywheel as well as a new driveshaft were fitted. Finished in red and features a black soft-top and boot cover, chrome bumpers and brightwork, a driver's-side mirror and dual polished exhaust outlets. The rear body panels, the inner and outer rocker panels, the front valance and floor panels were replaced and/or repaired during the refurbishment. The interior has been reupholstered using a Martha Wheat kit and features bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl with matching door panels and carpets. Work performed during the refurbishment included replacing the upper and lower dash pads, rebuilding the seat frames, installing sound and heat insulation, and fitting a new wood veneer dashboard fascia. As well as a wood-grain steering wheel. It features Jaeger instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature and fuel level. The voltage gauge was replaced, the oil and fuel gauges were refurbished, and the tachometer and speedometer were rebuilt during the refurbishment. An oversized front sway bar and heavy-duty springs have been installed, along with replacement upper and lower control arm bushings and a Tom Hall frame-strengthening kit. It is equipped with all-new fuel and brake lines. The car rolls on Rota 15-inch wheels finished in black with polished lips and are mounted with Yokohama S-drive tires. This Tiger is now offered with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Sunbeam Tiger Owner's Association (STOA). **TITLED AS 1966 ROOTE**