[Tigers] thunderbird not sunbeam?

[Steve Laifman]

Got to admit, Michael, those were interesting observations.

It isn't any wonder that you might get T-Bird vibes from the car,  
Tiger/Alpine later designs indeed emulated the 1955+ T-Bird's.

There are many "Cobra-like" manifestations as well. 
The firewall has been moved back A LOT. The firewall mods to contain a 
larger block, the Cobra style oil cooler, the external pipes, etc.  Of 
course the Doane Spencer Tiger was raced under *his* number, #55,  and 
can be seen at http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z12466/Sunbeam-Tiger.aspx


Steve

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Steve Laifman
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michael king wrote:
> I saw this on flickr... i'm trying to work it out.
>
> They say : "Shelby Sunbeam Tiger".. and we all know the issues with that..
> but.
>
> Look at the firewall.. doesnt match alpine or tiger.. it looks like they
> have placed a V8 in without tucking it under the scuttle, but the scuttle
> also looks a little shallow.. have they cut it back to just give a straight
> engine compartment? It also seems to have a ford thunderbird grille and
> headlamp eyebrows and the rear wing shows ellements of 55 thunderbird panel
> pressing.. and the bonet is all wrong for a sunbeam too.
>
> have they taged this wrong and its actually a thunderbird hotrod? im leaning
> towards thinking this is a modified T-bird and not a sunbeam at all.
>
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/27587130@N02/3404959991/sizes/l/