£11,396
1961 Frisky Prince
Barons • UK • 12 Dec 2017
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£11,396
1961 Frisky Prince
UK • 12 Dec 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Frisky Prince is one of only two known to exist, making it an exceptionally rare find. The car has been meticulously renovated, boasting a rebuilt engine and gearbox, new components, and a well-documented history within a single family since new.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car has undergone a total engine and gearbox rebuild, new petrol tank, glass, tires, wiring loom, and nuts and bolts. The vendor's father bought the car new in 1961 and it has been kept within the family since. It has a full year's M.O.T. and comes with original handbook and some paperwork. Although specific information about the exterior and interior condition is not provided, the extensive refurbishment suggests a condition between 'Very Good' and 'Excellent'. The scarcity of the vehicle also suggests that the current owner has invested in its upkeep to a high degree.
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1961
Auction
United Kingdom
£11,396
1961 Frisky Prince
Barons • UK • 12 Dec 2017
Market Position:
Rare Sale
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
In October 1960, the Frisky Prince was shown at the Earls Court Motor Show.
This was basically a re-bodied Family Three with front hung doors.
Around the same time, a deal was done with a company called Middlesbrough Motorcraft and kits to build your own Frisky became available from them.
Anthony Brindle, who had become joint managing director of Frisky Cars took part in a publicity run attempting to visit five European capitals, Paris, Luxembourg, Brussels, Amsterdam and London not spending more than £5 on fuel.
A four wheel version of the Prince was announced for 1961 but never reached production.
When Petbow, the builders, shut their doors, all the body shells and most parts were broken up or scraped, however some parts went to the Frisky Register.
This Frisky Prince is one of only 2 known to exist, one in the USA and this one in the UK, and should not to be mixed up with the Frisky Family 3.
The engine is an Excelsior Talisman twin of 328 cc, and with four speed gearbox with...
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Auction House Headquarters
Barons
Cracknore Industrial Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4AF
Located in Southampton, Hampshire, Barons is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and valuation services.

