£9,464
1925 Star 14/30 Tourer
United Kingdom • 14 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1925 Star 14/30 Columba Fixed Head Coupe, rebodied as a tourer, boasts a rich history with extensive documentation. Restored in the 1980s and maintained since, it features a replacement Star engine and a striking color scheme, making it a unique and attractive vintage machine.
Condition
6
While restored in the 1980s and carefully used since, the car's condition reflects its age and use. The description notes that the side-screens need refurbishment, and while the car has been recently serviced, it is being sold from a deceased estate, suggesting it may need some attention from its new owner.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
LB41923
Chassis No:
Odometer:
3,000 miles
PM7369
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description From a deceased estate; current owner 35 years; a rare and top-quality late-Edwardian car; expertly restored in the 1980s and carefully used since; large and interesting history file Founded by the Lisle family of Wolverhampton in 1898, the Star Motor Company is largely forgotten today but was a major force in the British car industry before the First World War with more than 30 different models on offer with engines ranging from 6hp to 40hp.
By 1914 Star was the sixth largest car manufacturer in the UK, producing 1,000 cars per year plus numerous commercial vehicles, virtually every component being made in-house using only the highest-grade materials.
In 1922 a pair of 11.9hp Stars came first and second in the Scottish Six Days’ Light Car Trials, earning glowing reviews in the press.
‘No praise too high is there for the two Stars, which seemed to face every obstacle sturdily and surmount it surely every day of the trial,’ said The Motor .
‘Both created a sound and last...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 24 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
5,505 miles
Registration Date
1925-02-17
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 19 2012 with 5,505 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Passed
On Jun 02 2011 with 5,461 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2010 with 5,433 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2009 with 5,404 miles
Failed
On Mar 18 2008 with 5,345 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Mar 18 2008 with 5,345 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Mar 21 2007 with 5,286 miles
Passed
On Mar 16 2006 with 5,261 miles
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