"COMING TO AUCTION"
LOT OF THE DAY
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We continue our look at Historics lot list for this weekends sale at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands Rd, Weybridge.
I'm expecting great things for today's choice as it was chosen by my wife Sian and she seems to pick a winner every time.
1971 TRIDENT VENTURA to 289 CLIPPER SPEC
| Registration | 120PPH |
| Chassis Number | TBL/144/7012 |
| Engine Number | CM24 |
| Odometer reading | 8,254 miles |
| Estimate | £20,000 - £24,000 |
The 1971 Trident offered today was found derelict, minus engine and gearbox, by the vendor in a garage in 2013. Although the UK registration V5 states that this is a Trident Coupe, the V5 does not state the model. Although it is believed that this Trident started life as a Ventura, the vendor decided that this would be an ideal opportunity to restore the car as the more powerful Clipper. When stripped, the bodywork and TR6 extended chassis were found to be in very good order. Unfortunately the bonnet had suffered so as to keep as much of it as possible the damaged areas were removed and replaced by a bonnet bulge and vents. This resulted in an attractive and original look due to the high standard of workmanship. Mechanically the car has had much spent on it including a sourced rebuilt Ford 289 engine as well as a Borg Warner T10 gearbox, all as would have been fitted to a Clipper. Even the gear lever is correct and we are informed was hard to find. A mild steel bespoke exhaust system was made with the twin pipes exiting the rear. The coachwork is resplendent in red with contrasting tan trim and the package is further complimented by a new set of chrome wire wheels sporting new tyres. The seats are re-trimmed Vauxhall Astra items and surprisingly look the part. We are assured that the original 'Contour' seats, albeit in poor condition will arrive at the sale with the car.
With an MoT test certificate valid until May 2015 this Trident represents an opportunity to acquire a usable and handsome example of this rare marque.
Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Please contact Edward
Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin,
Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins, John Williams in the South West or
Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
UK Freephone: 
0800 988 3838
0800 988 3838
Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
+44 (0) 1753 639170Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
Website: HISTORICS
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Not Above Vehicle
Specs Copyright 2014 Classic & Performance Car
1968-1977 TRIDENT CLIPPER
Overview
The
Trident Clipper is one of those fascinating British nearly-cars that
could have conquered the world. It started life as a TVR prototype, but
when the Blackpool company was declared bankrupt, the Fissore-styled
Clipper was picked up by Suffolk company Trident. With Detroit muscle
under the bonnet, it was blindingly quick, but sales were notably
elusive. A late attempt to make it more appealing resulted in Ford V6
power and a new name Venturer – that also failed to find popularity. In
the end, the fuel crisis killed it, with less than 150 of all types
built.
under the bonnet, it was blindingly quick, but sales were notably
elusive. A late attempt to make it more appealing resulted in Ford V6
power and a new name Venturer – that also failed to find popularity. In
the end, the fuel crisis killed it, with less than 150 of all types
built.
135
£2400
£25,000
£15,000
£8000
£5000
Performance
5.0secs
145mph
270bhp
312lb/ft
Engine
V8
normal
petrol
carburettor
Chassis
front-engine RWD
rack and pinion
chassis and glassfibre body
Four-speed manual
Dimensions
4191mm
2362mm
1727mm
1245mm
1200kgs
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