1958 LEYLAND SUPER COMET - BONHAMS AUCTIONS MPH September Sale Bicester Heritage A4421, Launton, Bicester OX26 5HA Thursday 26th September 2019

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BONHAMS AUCTIONS

MPH September Sale

Bicester Heritage

A4421, Launton, Bicester OX26 5HA

 Thursday 26th September 2019

1958 LEYLAND SUPER COMET

Registration no. VUW839

Chassis no. 14SC/1R/23/587410

*Original period livery

*Recent Restoration

*UK Registered

*Desirable Series 3 model

MOT: Exempt

Mileage: /

The end of World War II saw Leyland poised to expand as they supplied vehicles during a period many enthusiasts consider to be a 'Golden Age' of road transport. Famous UK manufacturers of Scammel Lorries and Albion Motors were acquired and production of the new Comet truck and bus range came soon after and included the newly developed Vista Vue cab. The "Super Comet" was later introduced as the heavy-duty model and eventually supplanted the "regular" Comet. In 1958 the more powerful 375 engine, based on the preceding design and rated at 110 hp, became available with later engines redesigned with a power output of 115hp and 125hp respectively.

This 1958 Leyland Super Comet fuel tanker has recently been restored and finished in its original yellow livery with traditional hand-painted National Benzole signage. Commissioned in period to deliver petrol throughout London the tanker has more recently been used for corporate promotional purposes by the vendor. In very good order throughout the 'Super Comet' drives superbly and is a rare sight on the roads today. This must be one of the best examples available and would be a fantastic addition to any collection. Offered with a V5C registration document and photographs of the restoration process.

Footnotes

• Vendor Score Total: 61/100
  
  
  Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of a consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.
  
  
  Key for sellers' assessments:
  1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
  2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
  3/5 GOOD. Driveaway | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
  4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
  5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
  
  
  EXTERIOR TOTAL: 17/25
  Body Work: 4
  Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
  Glass: 3
  Paint: 4
  Wheels/Tyres: 3
  
  
  INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
  Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
  Headlining: 3
  Seats: 3
  Trim: 3
  
  
  ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
  Mechanical components: 3
  Running: 3
  Starting: 3
  Under Bonnet: 3
  
  
  RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
  Axles: 3
  Brakes: 3
  Gearbox/Clutch: 3
  Suspension: 3
  
  
  ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
  Ancillary components: 3
  Main components: 3
  
  
  Car History File: 2/5

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25824/lot/208/

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