engine color?

[old hp 260]

anybody know what the factory engine color was for the 66 tiger? thanks, mark...

[Simon Austin]

I've got a friend with one of those. I'll check with him and let you know.

[old hp 260]

thanks simon!!

[Simon Austin]

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]

thanks so much simon!! my vin number is B382000219 so mine would be black, where can i get the book of norman?

[Simon Austin]

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]

$900.00 for a book? ouch