STOA Upcoming Events

 Upcoming STOA and/or other notable events. Got an event? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.org

• September 14, 2026 - SUNI VIII Route 66 Week
  Hosted by the CAT club, more information is available on the CAT Forum.
  
  
• October 3, 2026 at 9:00 am sharp! - Tunbeam Tigers in the Gold Country
  This drive is going to start from SPD parking lot in the Target shopping center, 111 West McKnight Way, Grass Valley, CA.
  The Route: A surprise scenic cruise winding through the foothills, concluding at the Applequists' home around 1:00 PM for lunch and socializing.
  Final Destination: 13835 Country Heights Drive, Penn Valley, CA
  Weather Policy: This event will be canceled in the event of rain. If the forecast looks wet, we will send out a cancellation notice by the morning of Friday, October 2nd.
  RSVP Details: To help us coordinate group parking and ensure the Applequists have an accurate headcount for food, please reply by Friday, September 25, 2026. Please send an email to Deborah Phelps <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.> with your name and headcount.
  We look forward to seeing everyone there for a fantastic day on the road!
  
  

• October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am - The Trees to Seas Santa Cruz Mountains Drive & BBQ
  This drive is going to start in Saratoga and end in Santa Cruz with a BBQ at Dennis McKenna's after. Details to follow.

Vintage Wheel Catalogs

Explore Mr. Mike's Online Collection of Vintage Wheel Catalogs

Attention Sunbeam Tiger enthusiasts! We're happy to share a fantastic resource for those interested in the history and evolution of vintage wheels. Mr. Mike’s online collection of vintage wheel catalogs is a treasure trove of automotive history, featuring rare and iconic wheel designs that have graced cars like our beloved Sunbeam Tigers.

This extensive collection provides a detailed look at the wheels that helped define automotive styling and performance over the years. Whether you're restoring your Tiger or simply appreciate the craftsmanship of classic wheels, this catalog is a must-visit.

Click the link below to explore Mr. Mike's collection and dive into the fascinating world of vintage wheels.

Explore the Vintage Wheel Catalogs

Happy browsing, and may your wheels always roll true!

Tigers at SAAC 1992

Contribution by Terry Curry 

Entertaining video of SAAC in Portland 1992. A lot of Tiger footage (I think the Tiger on the single axel trailer behind the grandstands might be Peter Phelps Tiger with the chrome roll bar) https://youtu.be/s0PVk4r7OSw

Also shared below is a photo of a line of Tigers at Shelby American Automobile Club convention in 1992, Portland Oregon is shared with Terry's lament "Too bad we don't attend other events in force." 

Patrick says  "In those days we only had 4 TV stations and there was no such thing as Cars and Coffee. Driving to an event was no big deal as you probably drove the car daily and just threw a suitcase in the car and went. The car was not just a hobby it was a lifestyle!" 

Terry responds "In 1992 I was 32 and I had colored TV and cable, and the cars were almost 30 years old. I don’t think they were commuter cars anymore, it was a hobby by then."

"I thought that was a lot earlier than 1992" says Patrick

Road & Track 1965 Road Test Annual Sunbeam Tiger

Article from Road & Track 1965 Road Test Annual on the Sunbeam Tiger.

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