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£19,222 (Est: £8,373 - £12,559)

1936 Lanchester Ten Minibus

Belgium • 11 Oct 2025

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This is a rare 1936 Lanchester Ten Minibus, modified post-war by Lawrence Mervyn Gibson, inventor of automatic ticket punch machines, with a custom aluminum body inspired by London Routemaster buses. The minibus, adorned in Relais & Châteaux colors, accommodates 7 passengers plus the driver, equipped with a 1.4l engine, Wilson preselector gearbox, and is reported to be in perfect working order after expert care.

Condition

8

The car is described as completely original and in perfect working order, having received expert care from a specialized workshop. It is presented in the colors of Relais & Châteaux, suggesting a well-maintained or restored appearance. The description emphasizes its uniqueness and invitation to leisurely travel, implying a high level of condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BDV 343

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Lanchester Ten Minibus – 1936

French historic registration title

NO-RESERVE
Lot sold by designation

This unique Minibus is one of the rare Lanchester Ten models modified after the war on the initiative of Lawrence Mervyn
Gibson, the inventor of automatic ticket punch machines for public transport.
Registered as “BDV 343”, he acquired it in 1941.

At the time, the car was fitted with a Mulliner Saloon body, which was finally
removed at the factory in 1947 to allow for a full chassis restoration.
A very light aluminum body was then crafted, freely inspired by the iconic London Routemaster LT buses.

The vehicle can
accommodate 7 passengers, some luggage, and its driver!
Equipped with a 1.4l engine producing 34 hp and a Wilson preselector gearbox, the car could reach 96 km/h (60 mph).

At
the time of our test drive, the vehicle had just received expert care from a specialized workshop to ensure proper operation.
Starting at the first turn of the key, this Minibus—now adorned in the co...