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£74,958
1955 Swallow Doretti
United States • 21 Jun 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Swallow Doretti, one of 276 produced, was sold for $88,980 in June 2023. It features a replacement 1,991cc inline-four, a four-speed manual gearbox, and a Shoal Green exterior with black upholstery and red piping. Having spent time in Idaho, the car was refurbished in the 1980s and is now located in Dallas, Texas.
Highlights include its British origin, convertible body style, and details like twin SU carburetors and 15" wire wheels. Noteworthy is the Texas title mentioning 'Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits.'
Condition
6
While the car has undergone a refurbishment and presents well, there are documented imperfections such as those on the grille bars. The listing mentions the mileage exceeding mechanical limits, suggesting potential wear or inaccuracies. Overall, the car appears to be in good condition for its age, but not without noticeable flaws.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1110
Odometer:
49,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU Replacement 1,991cc Inline-Four Twin SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Gearbox w/OD Shoal Green Paint Black Upholstery w/Red Piping 15" Wire Wheels Chrome Bumpers Red Soft Top Heater
This 1955 Swallow Doretti is one of 276 examples produced between 1954 and 1955.
Chassis 1110 spent time in Idaho and is said to have undergone a refurbishment in the 1980s before it was purchased by the seller in 2020.
The car is finished in green over black upholstery with red piping, and power comes from a replacement 1,991cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive.
Features include twin SU carburetors, a finned Doretti-branded valve cover, 15″ wire wheels, chrome bumpers, a red soft top, and a heater.
This Swallow is now offered with refurbishment notes, literature, and a Texas title in the seller’s name.
The Frank Rainbow-designed Doretti was built by a subsidiary of the Tube Investments Group of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and was envisioned for the American sports car m...
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£6,496
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£64,112
Median Price (Since 2020)
£97,808
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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