Thanks Jim.
My Tiger is Midnight blue 58 with azure blue interior. I'l send you some
pictures.
Denis.
B382000926LRXFE
> -----Message reC'u-----
> De: "Jim" <jimmc13@hughes.net>
> C: <michael@michaelshortt.com>, <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Date: 2012-04-06 10:25
> Objet: Re: [Tigers] New Guy Questions
>
> Michael,
> I have had 9 Sunbeams, only 2 of which were Tigers, so don't count this
> response too high in the response order. To me the most desirable Tiger is
> one in Midnight Blue (58), these cars are truly beautiful! The most
popular
> is Carnival Red (39). Then we can move on to Rootes version of BRG which
is
> Forest Green (86), an okay to very nice color depending upon mix used.
> There are some rare colors like Moonstone (19). The best color is the one
> you like and as I was wisely advised, keep the color the same as that VIN
> tag.
>
> If you watch and keep tabs on Tigers, you will find that original and low
> mileage cars are worth quite a bit of money, however the Mark II Tigers
from
> 1967 are the most valuable upon resale and perhaps appraisal. Note the
only
> cars higher are rare prototypes or Sebring/LeMans racers. Look for actual
> sale range between say $22,000 and 85,000, with excursions much, much
higher
> for reasons we all e-mail each other about. The most desirable Tiger is
one
> with little rust; this is the classic enemy of the car. Notice I did not
> say no rust. Tigers can still be found for much less, be ready to move on
> the purchase after viewing and verifying. Verify your proposed purchased
> using info from this blog and Norm Millers website, or any of the
> club/association links, these guys are of extremely valuable assistance!
>
> I do not comment on modifications as there are purists and folks who have
> updated their Tigers for many reasons, enough others will let you know.
> Respectfully,
> Jim McLaughlin
> B382000175 Forest Green LHD
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of michael@michaelshortt.com
> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 9:11 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] New Guy Questions
>
> I would like to ask some general questions to aid me in my search.
>
> 1. what are the most desirable Tigers?
>
> 2. What price could one expect to find this at in #2 & #3 condition.
> While a #1 is nice, I drive my cars.
>
> 3. Are modifications frowned upon ( in Pantera land, the true odd ball is
> the stock car, I know of 2 in existence).
> What are the most common mods?
>
> 4. Most popular colors? ( I think I want BRG with blk int and top)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael Shortt
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