Not Sold | Formerly the property of Henry Williamson, author of 'Tarka the Otter' 1938 Aston Martin 15/98 2/4 Seater Tourer

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Not Sold (Est: £160,000 - £220,000)

Formerly the property of Henry Williamson, author of 'Tarka the Otter' 1938 Aston Martin 15/98 2/4 Seater Tourer

United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 143

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1938 Aston Martin 15/98 2/4 Seater Tourer, one of only 125 built, with coachwork by Abbey Coachworks. It has a rich history, including being owned by Henry Williamson, author of 'Tarka the Otter', and competing at Brooklands in 1938, and has been restored by Ecurie Bertelli in 2014-2015.

Condition

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The car is described as being restored between 2014 and 2015, with further improvements made subsequently. It was also described as incredibly well fettled. However, the listing mentions the car had 'trials and tribulations', including diary entries from a previous owner expressing sadness in getting rid of the car due to the troubles it caused. This suggests that while it has been restored, it may have had some mechanical issues in the past and would likely require some reconditioning to be in top condition. Therefore, a 'Good' condition rating seems appropriate.

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Transmission:

H7/808/SO

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Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

DYY 764

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RHD

• Owned by Henry Williamson from 1946 to 1955 • One of only 125 built • Brooklands competitor in 1938 • Present family ownership since 2012 • Restored by Ecurie Bertellli 2014-2015 Come 1933 and racing was still at the forefront of Aston Martin policy under the stewardship of new owner Robert Gordon Sutherland, and the 1936 Le Mans race was chosen for the new 2-Litre model's public debut.

Basically the same as the existing 1½-Litre, two works cars were produced, only for the '36 Le Mans to be cancelled as a result of strikes in France.

However, Speed Models did subsequently compete at Le Mans, the Ulster TT, Spa Francorchamps, the Mille Miglia, Brooklands and Donington Park, as well as speed events and hill climbs all over Europe, proving to be fast, reliable and competitive.

Known as the 'Type C', the last examples were bodied immediately prior to WW2 by Enrico Bertelli and given aerodynamic coachwork.

Although sold in strictly limited numbers, the Speed Model did provide the basi...