Chris Richards Automotive

Chris Richards Automotive Classic and Antique Restorations specializing in Sunbeam Tiger and Vintage Ford.

Time is really flying by.  This Tiger was finished earlier this year.  It showed up at Monterey for a Tiger Club event i...
10/19/2025

Time is really flying by. This Tiger was finished earlier this year. It showed up at Monterey for a Tiger Club event in June and was awarded 3rd amongst a large group of attendees.

The Coolidge Midnight Blue Tiger won Best of Show over the weekend.  It is nice to see my work getting some appreciation...
02/25/2024

The Coolidge Midnight Blue Tiger won Best of Show over the weekend. It is nice to see my work getting some appreciation. What a great restoration. Such a Beauty!

Not sure how many times this Tiger I built has been flipped but here it is again:
01/31/2022

Not sure how many times this Tiger I built has been flipped but here it is again:

Bid for the chance to own a 302-Powered 1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mk 1A at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #65,089.

My Old Ranchero from many moons ago.  1936 Ford Truck had just recently arrived at the Shop.
11/19/2021

My Old Ranchero from many moons ago. 1936 Ford Truck had just recently arrived at the Shop.

1964 Sunbeam Tiger in Wedgewood Blue.
10/16/2021

1964 Sunbeam Tiger in Wedgewood Blue.

Arctic White Sunbeam Tiger Dash.
12/20/2020

Arctic White Sunbeam Tiger Dash.

Dash of the Arctic White 66 Sunbeam Tiger.

Early Wedgewood Blue Tiger with reworked LAT hood.    Sports an authentic 1965 289 HiPo.  Customer opted for the "fresh"...
12/20/2020

Early Wedgewood Blue Tiger with reworked LAT hood. Sports an authentic 1965 289 HiPo. Customer opted for the "fresh" air venting upgrade and wide ratio Toploader 4-speed transmission. This Tiger enjoyed the full rotisserie restoration treatment.

Setting the '29 Model A body back on the chassis for fitting of steering column, exhaust and small bits.  Chassis is a T...
11/17/2020

Setting the '29 Model A body back on the chassis for fitting of steering column, exhaust and small bits. Chassis is a TCI with added power brake booster and x-member for extra strength. 36 Ford Dually 4x4 Super Duty F-350 photo op in the background.

Worked over the LAT hood and doors for a better fit.
10/19/2020

Worked over the LAT hood and doors for a better fit.

Artsy photo opportunity with the Wedgewood Blue Sunbeam Tiger.  I have grown quite fond of this project.
12/04/2019

Artsy photo opportunity with the Wedgewood Blue Sunbeam Tiger. I have grown quite fond of this project.

1966 Sunbeam Tiger finished and on the way to Sunny Florida.
10/18/2018

1966 Sunbeam Tiger finished and on the way to Sunny Florida.

Address

1188 13th Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17078222010

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