Even though for most of the last twenty years I have been dealing with my Sebring Alpine, in 2009 I bought two Tigers ( Great Recession prices ), a Mark 1 and a Mark 1A. Both cars were suggested to me by my mechanic Dan W. I bought the 1A from CAT member Gary Y. Gary owned it for a few years and decided it was too much of a project. Gary bought it from the late-great Bud W., the host of CAT swapmeets and our election meetings, back in the day. Rumor has it he bought it for his son, but the son had no interest in the project. So it ended up on a pallet outside one of Bud's buildings in Anaheim. (Maybe some of you saw it.) By project I mean this is one of the worst, most abused Tigers I have ever come across. Not a straight panel on or in the car. It is a real Tiger (been TAC-ed) and the tub came down the Jensen line, but that's about it. Alpine Series II front clip (did not wont to waste an Series V front clip on this pile of crap), Alpine doors and rockers, trunk floor, and hood. Had to replace the left front frame rail. SAD CAR. Anyway, I would like to thank everyone who has helped me over the years in getting this old dog back on the road. Special thanks to my mechanic of 40 years, Dan W., Rick F. here at the shop, Jere T., Travis C., Mike M out in the valley, and Rick at SS, and DMV guru Warren. I also want to thank everyone on the CAT forum for all the helpful information. And of course, my wife Jane for putting up with this nightmare. (Me not the Tiger.)
Photo of the Pink, last registered owner, Tiger at Buds shop in Anaheim, and what was derived to me in 2009 . ($3800. plus free delivery, seemed fair.)
If you want to see the Tiger please support your club CAT and attend Tigers United Santa Maria.
Steven Alcala
Photo of the Pink, last registered owner, Tiger at Buds shop in Anaheim, and what was derived to me in 2009 . ($3800. plus free delivery, seemed fair.)
If you want to see the Tiger please support your club CAT and attend Tigers United Santa Maria.
Steven Alcala
