Despatched to C Clarke of Retford in March 1929, this particular 9/28 Saloon was treated to a full restoration between August 2005 and October 2008 at a cost of over £12,000. This included a full interior retrim in navy blue hide, bodywork refurbishment and respray, replacement of all the glass, a rewire and a thorough mechanical overhaul – all ..
The Light Sports Tourer is the "holy grail" as far as Sunbeam 24hp cars are concerned. In their book The Vintage Motor Car, British authors Clutton and Stanford have this to say: "It must be accounted as one of the prettiest and also one of the best Vintage touring cars. Long, slim and sleek, the 24/60 was immensely refined, and fast for its day, a..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RMs Automobiles of Amelia Island event, March 13, 2010. Chassis No. 675 Estimate:$140,000 - $180,000 US 88 bhp, 260 cu. in. eight cylinder engine with overhead camshafts, three-speed transmission, beam axle front suspension, live axle rear suspension, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic brak..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RMs Automobiles of Amelia Island event, March 13, 2010. Chassis No. 2305 Estimate:$1,200,000 - $1,500,000 US 265 bhp, 420 cu. in. four valves per cylinder twin overhead camshaft inline eight-cylinder engine, three-speed transmission, leaf spring and beam axle front suspension, leaf spring and live axle rear suspension, v..
Dating from 1921, this Calthorpe 10hp was supplied new by Christian & Shaw Automobile Engineers of Douglas, Isle of Man, to a Dr G Hampton Dr Hampton was the official medic for the Isle of Man TT races and he used the car to carry out his duties during the competition. A letter from one of his daughters vividly recalls how he would rush off to ..
Georgano's invaluable Encyclopaedia tells us that Amilcar was one of the most successful French manufacturers of sporting voiturettes and a quick look at this car will soon tell you why they were (and still are) so popular with enthusiastic motorists. Apart from being very pretty it is well designed and nicely made. It has a four cylinder engine of..
Real 3Litre Speed Model. With 'A' Type gearbox & 3.785 Diff. The car has a patina, correct & original instruments, hardened valve seats & a period brake booster have been fitted. Performance is excellent.
The first production sports car featuring a twin cam engine. Dry sump lubrication. A very agile car with a weight of just around 1200 kg. Well documented history. Proven reliability. FIVA papers.