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1947 Lanchester LD 10

United Kingdom • 27 May 2022

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This 1947 Lanchester LD10, first owned by Mrs. Amy Hume, comes with its original registration book, maintenance records, and early MOT certificates. Stored for many years, it starts well but needs recommissioning, including attention to the gearbox, ignition light, and brakes.

Condition

5

The car has been in storage for many years and requires recommissioning. While it starts and sounds great, certain issues like the ignition light and gearbox adjustment need attention. The vendor describes the underside as being in 'fabulous condition'.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

L62297

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

PXS 554

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Lanchester has the distinction of having been the first car manufacturer, and what is more, an entirely practical one.

Merely to have been first does not necessarily prove merit, but it so happens that not only were the remarkable Lanchester brothers pioneers, they were also very prominent engineers.

Queen Elizabeth II made her first public appearance in a Lanchester.

This Lanchester LD10 was first registered on the 13th December 1947 to Mrs Amy Hume and was supplied and serviced by Wades of Worthing.

It has the original buff registration book and Wades maintenance record card with various invoices from them.

Also included in the file is the very first MOT, which is dated 8th October 1960, along with other MOTs.

This Lanchester has been in storage for many years and will require a certain amount of recommissioning.

The car starts well and sounds great, its pre-selector gearbox works well but will require some adjustment of the rods as the selector does not line up with the numbe...