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1926 Clyno 10.8 Royal Tourer

United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 15

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This 1926 Clyno 10.8 Royal Tourer, a rare vintage car from a deceased estate, boasts a rich history with only two owners in the last 64 years. Restored in the late 1980s and lightly used since, it features a rebuilt engine, new ash frame, and full interior retrim, though it has been on static display for the past 13 years.

Condition

7

The car was restored in the late 1980s and has been lightly used since. It's described as being in 'fantastic shape for a 100-year-old' with evidence of regular starting and running. It has also won a concours award. However, it has been on static display for the last 13 years and requires a caring new owner to preserve it, suggesting minor reconditioning may be required.

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15823

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Odometer:

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YB6674

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Description From a deceased estate; just two owners in the last 64 years; restored to show-winning condition in the the late-1980s and lightly used since; rare Vintage Tourer from a renowned collection of Wolverhampton-made machines Founded by cousins Frank and Ailwyn Smith in 1909, The Clyno Engineering Company of Wolverhampton initially made its mark with high-quality motorcycles and sidecars, providing rugged outfits for the British Army during World War I.

In 1922 they switched to making cars, the first model being the 10.8hp with a remarkably stiff and strong chassis compared to many of its rivals which soon earned it a reputation for being unburstable.

Powered by a 1,368cc four-cylinder side-valve Coventry-Climax engine mated to a Moss three-speed gearbox, it was notably tractable and could pull away smoothly from 5mph in top gear on its way to a top speed of 50mph, with plenty of low-down torque for climbing hills.

From 1926 it also gained four-wheel brakes and an electric st...