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AHP 294B
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:39 am
by gvickery
'EX-WORKS' RALLY TIGER AHP 294B NOT SOLD BY BRIGHTWELLS
A provisional hammer price of £76,000 (US$120,000) wasn't the right one for the vendor so this Tiger remains unsold. Presently at any rate.
Having seen the estimate rightly lifted late on from £50,000 - 70,000 to £80,000 - £100,000, I would side with the vendor in having a reasonable expectation of obtaining close to £100K (US$155,000) if not a tad more.
Graham
STOC Editor
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:55 am
by martin172
I just had a look at this Chinese Tiger.
It's probably the only rally car I've seen with an ashtray.
It was obviously a more leisurely sport back then.
Also, am I terribly confused or is the throttle pedal on the wrong side?
As for the price......
I need to find some racing history for mine I think.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:31 pm
by Tomaselli
Any "works" car supporting that sort of history should be with one of the bigger auction houses
martin172 wrote:Also, am I terribly confused or is the throttle pedal on the wrong side?
Foot rest of some description, also note the longer custom fit seat base.....

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:10 pm
by martin172
Tomaselli wrote:Foot rest of some description, also note the longer custom fit seat base.....
Ah, I see now, thanks.
I've just realised that it must be an absolute nightmare getting to "that" sparkplug on a left hooker.
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:42 pm
by gtsmrt
Hi,
What a fantastic example. I wouldn't budge on the price either. Anyone who knows the car and its history will realise it has great value. If I only had the money

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Regards, Robin.
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:48 pm
by gtsmrt
martin172 wrote:I've just realised that it must be an absolute nightmare getting to "that" sparkplug on a left hooker.
Hi Martin,
It shouldn't be any more difficult than yours or mine just everything on the wrong side. It's tight, but still can be done.
Regards, Robin.
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:59 am
by dpuzey
Looks like it did not sell yesterday, the clone, 'evocation', sold for £9k. Lots of cars not sold at this auction.
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:32 am
by gtsmrt
dpuzey wrote:Looks like it did not sell yesterday, the clone, 'evocation', sold for £9k. Lots of cars not sold at this auction.
That Alger was on Ebay for a while as well before going to the Brightwells auction. It didn't look as good on Ebay, but at least it sold and for a very respectable price. Probably not good for the poor owner of the Works 'REAL' Tiger that didn't sell.
Regards, Robin.
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:41 pm
by Tomaselli
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:01 am
by gtsmrt
Thanks for posting the additional pictures. They're great, never seen any that close before.
Regards, Robin.
Chinese Tiger???????????
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:25 pm
by rootes1
martin172 wrote:I just had a look at this Chinese Tiger.
It's probably the only rally car I've seen with an ashtray.
It was obviously a more leisurely sport back then.
Also, am I terribly confused or is the throttle pedal on the wrong side?
As for the price......
I need to find some racing history for mine I think.

Care to enlighten me on the meaning, or use of the term "Chinese Tiger"?
Re: Chinese Tiger???????????
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:20 pm
by martin172
rootes1 wrote:martin172 wrote:I just had a look at this Chinese Tiger.
It's probably the only rally car I've seen with an ashtray.
It was obviously a more leisurely sport back then.
Also, am I terribly confused or is the throttle pedal on the wrong side?
As for the price......
I need to find some racing history for mine I think.

Care to enlighten me on the meaning, or use of the term "Chinese Tiger"?
Hi Norman. I was messing about.
In the first post Graham wrote "EX WOKS". I'll get my coat lol.
Cheers, Martin.
Re: Chinese Tiger???????????
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:02 pm
by rootes1
martin172 wrote:rootes1 wrote:martin172 wrote:I just had a look at this Chinese Tiger.
It's probably the only rally car I've seen with an ashtray.
It was obviously a more leisurely sport back then.
Also, am I terribly confused or is the throttle pedal on the wrong side?
As for the price......
I need to find some racing history for mine I think.

Care to enlighten me on the meaning, or use of the term "Chinese Tiger"?
Hi Norman. I was messing about.
In the first post Graham wrote "EX WOKS". I'll get my coat lol.
Cheers, Martin.
Whew - I thought you might be talking about that rare slant-six Tiger - FOO 24T.
AHP 294B
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:19 pm
by gvickery
Martin
Think I need to bring you on board as my sub-editor!
The Seasons Greetings
Graham
STOC Editor
Re: AHP 294B
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:43 pm
by martin172
gvickery wrote:Martin
Think I need to bring you on board as my sub-editor!
The Seasons Greetings
Graham
STOC Editor
LOL.