1923 Vauxhall OD 23-60 Kington Tourer Probably the best available; ground-up restoration of a well-known and highly original example; powerful 4-litre touring car; most impressive! At the turn of the last century, Vauxhall’s reputation as a builder of cars for the top echelons of society was well understood, the Vauxhall being considered somewhat more sporting in nature than its competitors.

Indeed, Vauxhall are often credited with producing Britain’s first sportscar – the Prince Henry, or C-type model.

The Prince Henry’s spiritual successor, the 30-98 made its debut as early as 1913, although very few left the factory before war broke out.

Vauxhall’s popular 25hp model became the transport of choice for staff officers during the War and when hostilities ceased, Vauxhall soon introduced their new models, the D-type 23-60 which was an updated 25hp and the E-type which was a mildly revamped pre-war 30-98 model.

Both shared many features, the D-type having a longer and heavier chassis...