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£30,800

1948 Lanchester LD10 Drop Head By ABBOTT

United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2017

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AI Listing Summary

This is a very rare 1948 Lanchester LD10 Drop Head Coupe, one of only two ever made. It was owned by the wife of the proprietor, Edward Abbott, and has been recently restored, with the vendor stating it is in superb condition and ready for a collector or museum.

Condition

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Based on the vendor's description, the car is in superb condition after restoration. The interior is described as exceptional, and both surviving cars are said to be in near concours condition. However, the description is 'Not Verified' and prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

UPJ371

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The LD10 was designed by Lanchester in 1939 but the production was delayed by the Second World War and only started in 1945, when Edward D Abbott took two chassis, complete with engines, from the Lanchester Works and had two Drop Head Coupes made by his coach builders in Farnham.

The first was registered in 1947 and this, the second built, was registered in 1948 and was the property of Mrs Margaret Abbott, wife or Edward Abbott the proprietor.

Only two were made and both survive and both are in near concours condition.

This car finished its restoration in April last year and is now described by the vendor to be in superb condition and ready for a collector or museum to purchase.

The car cruises well at 50 MPH on its 1287 cc engine and the pre select gearbox and fluid flywheel work very well.

The interior is in exceptional condition and it is a pleasure just to sit in the car.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons ...