CLASSICS CHATTER AUCTION UPDATES: December 2018

Wednesday, 5 December 2018

1960 AUSTIN PRINCESS VANDEN PLAS LANDAULET - BARONS AUCTIONS The Christmas Sale Tuesday 11th December 2018 Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher

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The Christmas Sale

Tuesday 11th December 2018

Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher

1960 AUSTIN PRINCESS VANDEN PLAS LANDAULET

Registration No: 6060 UG

Chassis No: VDM414544

Guide Price: £11,000 to £14,000

The Austin A135 Princess Long Wheelbase Saloon and Limousine were introduced in 1952. The automatic transmission and power steering from Princess IV were fitted from 1956. The marque name was changed from Austin to Princess in August 1957, and then to Vanden Plas from July 1960. The long wheelbase models continued to be built by hand in limited numbers as the Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre Limousine, until 1968. The limousine was luxuriously appointed with lots of polished wood, optional mohair rugs and radio with controls in the armrest. Among the long list of available extras were monograms and a flagstaff. The driving compartment was separated from the rear of the car by a division with an optional telephone for the passengers to communicate with the driver. The driving seat was finished in leather but the rear seats were trimmed in cloth, the usual arrangement on many luxury cars of the time. Though not as durable as leather, cloth was considered kinder to passengers' clothes. To increase seating capacity two occasional seats could be folded out of the floor. The car had independent coil suspension at the front with semi elliptic leaf springs and anti roll bar at the rear. The cam and peg type steering gear had optional power assistance.

A very rare 1960 Austin Princess Vanden Plas Landaulet Limousine described by the vendor to be in good condition all round and to drive very well. The car has been fitted with an alternator for reliability and has had P100 Headlights fitted. Regularly used for wedding car hire and very popular with the rare Landaulet option. The original handbook comes with the car. This car has taken part in the London to Brighton Run. A good opportunity to earn some income from your Classic Car.

Please note that the badges and badge rail shown in the photos will not be included in the sale.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.

SOURCE: http://www.barons-auctions.com/view-lot/2696/for-sale-at-barons-auctions-1960-austin-princess-vanden-plas-landaulet

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1952 HUMBER PULLMAN - BARONS AUCTIONS The Christmas Sale Tuesday 11th December 2018 Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher

FEATURED AUCTION

BARONS AUCTIONS

The Christmas Sale

Tuesday 11th December 2018

Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher

1952 HUMBER PULLMAN

Registration No: 607 UXT

Chassis No: A9001158H20

Guide Price: £12,000 to £15,000

The Humber Pullman is a four-door limousine which was introduced by the British Humber company in 1930 as a successor to the Humber 20/65 hp and long-wheelbase version of the Humber Snipe.

In 1939 an upgraded version was launched badged as the Humber Imperial, but postwar the car reverted to the Pullman name. Between 1948 and 1954 the car was offered with a central partition (for chauffeured use) as the Pullman, but without a partition was badged as the Humber Imperial for owner-drivers

The Pullman / Imperial was not offered for sale to the public during the Second World War, the factory's limited output were used as staff cars. It returned to the market in 1945 and remained in production till 1954. At the present time it is believed that only eight units of this vehicle are still extant.

The Humber Pullman Limousine offered here is described by the vendor to be in very good condition all round. The engine was fully rebuilt, the bodywork resprayed, and a new leather interior fiited in 2005. The car has been used for weddings and for Classic Car Shows, and it is running and driving extremely well. This is a rare and stunning car.

Please note that the badges and badge rail shown in the photos will not be included in the sale.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.

SOURCE: http://www.barons-auctions.com/view-lot/2694/for-sale-at-barons-auctions-1952-humber-pullman