SA 1885
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Current owner: John Crighton, Qld.
Information: Construction was competed 21st June 1937 as a 4-door saloon intended as one of 23 exported to Australia, arriving on the 29th October 1037. Sold in Sydney by P&R Williams, believed the original colour was blue. The sales blurb read “Out of the hard learned lessons of racing emerges this car – embodying the experience and knowledge gained on the track and road, with Luxury, Elegance and Refinement.”
History:
Early history unknown, first appeared on the register owned by Ed Ison, NSW., in run-down condition. Don Cairns owned it for a short time after E.I., it was then bought by H.H. in 2005. Harry rebuilt the car in the style of a Charlesworth Tourer with a body constructed by Robinson Brothers Carrozzeria, Bungendore, NSW.
The car was prepared to participate in long distance rallies such as the Peking to Paris.
- Listing ID: 1648
- SVW: SA
- Chassis Number: 1885
- Year of Production: 1937
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Previous Owners:
Ed Ison, Don Cairns?-2005
Harry Hickling 2005-2022 - Current Owner: John Crighton
- Original Engine Number: 2147
- Current Engine Number: 2147
- Date Acquired: 2005