COME AND CELEBRATE THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
SUNBEAM TIGER IN 2004 IN
in this memorable event to celebrate the 40th anniversary
of the launch of the Sunbeam Tiger
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When: 22nd July
Where: Le
Mans, France & Shakespeare Country in
What: Events over 11 days in 3 parts. Select
to attend all, just some or customise your choice!
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The
unveiling on Stand 12 of the ‘Sunbeam Alpine 260’, soon to be renamed the ‘Sunbeam Tiger’. 40 years on its time to mark think will be a fitting event !! |
40 YEARS OF THE TIGER |
IN THE BEGINNING
Series manufacture of the Sunbeam Tiger began at Jensen's West Bromwich factory during the early days of June 1964. The first production Tiger, B9470011 - ADU 311B, was delivered to the Rootes Competition Department for Rally preparation soon after and the first export Tigers began to appear at the Rootes Ryton factory for pre-delivery inspections by mid month. Anyone familiar with the story will know that the British market had to wait until late '64 before two Tigers were exhibited at the October Earls Court Motor Show and these were LHD export specification. Almost 2000 export cars had been shipped by the time the Home market could begin to get their hands on a RHD spec Tiger in January '65 but It wasn't until March '65 before Tigers were seen in any numbers here. However, since it was at Le Mans in June '64 that a Tiger was first seen outside of an exhibition hall, we think the 2004 'Le Mans Classic' is the most appropriate point at which to start our 40th Anniversary celebrations !
PART
1 LE MANS CLASSIC
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CLASSIC. We will be
staying 4 nights at hotels with gourmet chefs, which are convenient to the
circuit.
Friday 23rd July -
Attend scrutineering
in Le Mans Town/Centre visit circuit.
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July- Watch practice. Drive the circuit! (extra charge) - join a grid of top notch
classic cars on a 'full chat' 8+ miles track lap and bring your video cam. Watch the racing - 4pm. Saturday to 4pm.
Sunday (you need not stay there all night). Sunday evening 'Finale Dinner - five courses with all wine (60 attending)
Monday 26th July - Return to Le Havre for late afternoon or
overnight Ferry- chance to recharge the batteries ready for Part 2.
PART 2: SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY AND THE
We have
chosen to base this event at the Arrow
Mill Hotel a hotel (previously an old mill) in the heart
of Shakespeare Country near Alcester and within 7
miles of Stratford Upon Avon and 15 miles of historic
Warwick, with the option for our guests to select a
more economical choice (a Travelodge Hotel) within
3 minutes drive of the main hotel. Arrangements for
the event, however, ensure that the full party dines
together from breakfast through to dinner either at
the Arrow Mill Hotel or at pre-arranged locations.
During these three days our itinerary provides for our
guests to enjoy the beautiful country-side, local
stately homes and visits to locations of specific
interest
to Tiger owners.
nights bed and break-fast and dinner, Road run -
treasure hunt, rally
plate, entry to museums etc.
Tuesday 27th July pm - Assemble at the hotel for welcome drinks and barbeque. (Le Mans Classic Tour
participants
drive direct to hotel from Portsmouth).
| Wednesday 28th July - Full English Breakfast at the Mill followed by scenic road run / treasure hunt including lunch at a country pub. In the evening, enjoy a feast of Tiger Videos and a buffet supper.
Thursday 29th July - Full English Breakfast at the Mill followed by day of leisure to visit Stately Homes & Castles and their gardens, see the countryside or go shopping in Stratford or Warwick. Or simply sit about in the sun! In the evening the option of an early buffet supper in the Mill before travelling by coach to Stratford Upon Avon to see a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (extra
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The climax of the 40th Anniversary of the Tiger continues to be based at the Mill. During this long weekend
members and our international guests will have the opportunity to meet the drivers and co-drivers of “Works” race
and rally Tigers for a re-union with their original cars and their current owners as well as participate in a little
competitive Tiger sport. The fun starts on Friday night with a visit to historic Warwick Castle to take part in a
Highwaymans Feast, followed by a Gala Dinner in the Mill on the Saturday night. The event concludes on the
Sunday with the “Great 40 Tiger Gathering” – the 40th Anniversary National Gathering and a Barbeque on
the lawn
of the Mill. We are aiming at having over 100 Tigers on display.
This package includes 2 nights accommodation and breakfast. Medieval Banquet (the Highwayman’s Feast),
Gaydon
Motoring Heritage Museum Admission, 'Spirited Driving', Gala Dinner, Sunday
BBQ and souvenir plaques.
There is an option
to arrive on Saturday which excludes Friday night’s accommodation and the
Highwayman’s Feast.
Friday 30th July, p.m. - “Weekenders” arrive. Coach(s) will take the full party to Warwick Castle to enjoy
the Highwayman’s Feast that includes a five-course dinner, as much ale and wine as you can drink and a full
evenings
entertainment!
Saturday 31st July - Full English Breakfast in the Mill followed by Tiger Convoy to Heritage Motoring Centre at
Gaydon
for the ‘works’ team drivers and employees and cars reunion.
the Sunbeam Tiger and we can confirm that Don Tarbun 'father of the Tiger' and Rootes Tiger Development
Engineer will attend the weekends events; that Tim Rootes will join us at Gaydon and Le Mans Tiger constructor
Brian Lister will be coming along to the Gala Dinner on the evening of 31st July and attending THE National Rally
the next day.
The Le Mans Classic entries will be on display at Gaydon along with: ADU 312B - 1964 Geneva Rally and many
others; FRW 668C -1966 Tulip Rally and
FRW 667C -1966 Monte
Carlo Rally.
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Left: ADU 312B - Rosemary Smith, Marcus Chambers, Peter Riley & Ian Hall Right: FRW 668C Below: ADU 311B - 1965 Ian & Rosemary |
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Whilst there, take the opportunity to look around the Centre (link) and take in the huge collection of classic, vintage and veteran British motor cars,the racing car exhibitions and the historic showcases to British car manufacturing before it all fell apart in the sixties. Club members will be sited within in our flagged area with many Tigers flanking the lawns in front of the main museum building. Members not wishing to participate in the Club offer can join the Tiger display (open to the public as well) for free. The Club is providing tickets to Members who wish to visit the Museum proper and do a little 'spirited' Tiger driving later in the day at the nearby Shenington track. |
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The 'spirited driving' and driving skill tests part of the day is ticket only for participants. Numbers are limited to 50 Tigers as our regs only allow one/two cars on track at a time. (two runs per Tiger). All drivers must hold a driving license and regular car insurance but a competition license is not needed. Crash helmets are not mandatory. Tickets must be booked in advance and regs will be sent out with booking notifications. Interest in this segment is high and early booking is recommended. (Volunteers marshals needed) |
A leisurely drive back to the hotel will be followed by the Gala Dinner at the Stratford Moat House hotel with many
V.I.P.
Tiger guests, Club Auction, and no doubt
some rousing
speeches - coaches to & from
Sunday 1st August - Full English Breakfast followed by the “40 Years of the Tiger” National Rally in the
grounds and car park of the Mill, when even more Tigers will flood through the gates. Show groups will include:
Works Rally & Competition cars; Historic Rally cars; Team Tiger competition cars; Police cars; Prototypes; HROFE
MKII’s;
Hartwell MKII’s; a Paint Code collection & many
other unusual Tigers.
Club Tigers can choose to join one of the show groupings but we would like to know members wishes in advance so
as to allow calm marshaling on the day! Concours show classifications will follow previous year’s formats and will be in
three groups: Standard, Personalised and Modified. The second 'Countdown' newsletter went out mid-June to all who
have booked in advance with a classification score card. Please advise which class you wish your Tiger to be in.
(Over the week = 105)
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National Programme Highlights
• Listen to the continuous commentary from Graham Robson, author of Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger and
our commentator for the day. Graham will take the opportunity to interview the VIPs and many of
our
members throughout the day as well as remind us of the many attractions available
to us.
• Take part in the Concours
• Visit the 40 years of the Tiger Exhibition inside the hotel and watch the
videos
• Browse the Trade and Regalia stands for useful items and souvenirs of the
day.
• Enter the 40 Years of the Tiger Quiz
• Bring your own “bits and pieces” and join in the “Swap-Meet”
• Take a helicopter ride over the site for a small charge
• Take part in the 40 Years of the Tiger Aerial photo call
• Have your car photographed with VIPs
• Take part in the grand raffle
• Have a go on the Tombola (how about bringing a bottle or a jar to help support
the club?)
• Watch the Parade of the Giants (“special / award winning” cars and VIPs)
• Either join in the Pig Roast or enjoy your own picnic.
• Meet old friends and make new friends.
• Gather round for the prize giving (concours, quiz and raffle)
PRICES
PER PERSON
(Based on two people sharing, supplements could apply for single occupancy.)
| Booking Ref |
Part |
Event/Hotel |
£ |
$ |
Euro |
| A |
1 |
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FULL | FULL | FULL |
| B |
1 |
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FULL | FULL | FULL |
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| C |
2 |
Arrow
Mill Hotel |
FULL |
FULL |
FULL |
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2 |
Travelodge |
200 |
320 |
270 |
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| E |
3 |
Arrow
Mill Hotel |
280 |
450 |
380 |
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| F |
3 |
Travelodge |
230 |
370 |
310 |
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| G |
Total Package (Parts 1, 2 & 3) |
Arrow Mill Hotel |
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| H |
Total Package (Parts 1, 2 & 3) |
Travelodge |
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| I |
Parts
2/3 only |
Arrow
Mill |
500 |
800 |
680 |
| J |
Parts
2/3 only |
Travelodge |
430 |
690 |
585 |
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| K |
Sat/Sun
only (31/7 – 1/8) |
Arrow
Mill |
150 |
240 |
200 |
| L |
Sat/Sun
only (31/7 – 1/8) |
Travelodge |
120 |
190 |
160 |
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| M | Sunday only (1/8) | Breakfast at Arrow Mill | 5 |
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