Not Sold
68 — One of only 4 built 1952 CUNNINGHAM C4R CONTINUATION
Bonhams • US • 14 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold
68 — One of only 4 built 1952 CUNNINGHAM C4R CONTINUATION
US • 14 Aug 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1952 Cunningham C4R Continuation, one of only four built under the Cunningham family's auspices. It has only 130 miles and is in immaculate condition, offering a rare opportunity to own a tribute to Briggs Cunningham's racing legacy.
Condition
9
The car is described as virtually new with only 130 miles on the odometer. It is in immaculate 'out of the box' order. The car has been upgraded with a synchromesh gearbox and disc brakes.
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Manual
RHD
United States
R5220
1952
Auction
Not Sold
68 — One of only 4 built 1952 CUNNINGHAM C4R CONTINUATION
Bonhams • US • 14 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
331ci, OHV Hemi V8
Engine 4 Dual Throat Downdraft Weber 48IDA Carburetors 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension by Coil Spring, Live Axle Rear Suspension, by Coil Spring 4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes *One of only 4 continuation C4Rs built *Virtually as new with only 130 miles on the odometer *Exhilarating performance and iconic design *Extremely rare collector opportunity *Potentially eligible for a host of historic events THE C4R In automotive circles, Briggs S.
Cunningham Jr. was the quintessential American sportsman of the 1950s – as such, was the subject of a Time magazine cover story in 1954 "The example [Briggs] set played a major role in promoting and expanding road racing.
This, in turn, advanced the technology of the automobile itself, particularly in the areas of chassis design, handling and braking.
He was a great athlete who pursued his ideal: to make America tops in sports-car racing" Richard Harman, Author Cunningham - The Passion The Cars The Lega...
Price Analysis vs Other C4Rs
£145,432
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£151,198
Median Price (Since 2020)
£156,963
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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