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£5,875
AUSTIN A135 PRINCESS VANDEN PLAS HEARSE
Christies • United Kingdom • 2 Dec 2003
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1964 Austin A135 Princess Vanden Plas Hearse, registration number BLE 704B, known for its use in Sir Winston Churchill's state funeral in 1965. While it runs, it requires recommissioning due to its current condition, and its historical significance is a major selling point.
Condition
3
The vehicle is described as 'sadly not in good order' and needing 're-commissioning prior to any use.' This suggests significant mechanical and possibly cosmetic issues, placing it in a lower condition category.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
V-DH3/15638
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
BLE 704B
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Used for the State Funeral of Sir Winston Churchill
AUSTIN A135 PRINCESS VANDEN PLAS HEARSE
Registration No.
BLE 704B
Chassis No.
V-DH3/15638
Engine No.
15667
Black with beige leather and wood interior
Engine: Straight six, 3,993cc, 150bhp at 4,100rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: independent front with coil springs, rear semi-elliptic live axle; Brakes: drums all round, servo-assisted to the rear.
Right hand drive
Austin had made a broad range of cars in the late 1930s including limousines of up to 28hp.
The post-war revivals on this theme were far grander vehicles known as the A125 Sheerline and A135 Princess.
The latter was a large luxury car comparable with the Mk VI Bentley, but costing £2,400 rather than £4,000.
Its engine was a well proven unit also utilised by Jensen.
Coachwork was by Vanden Plas, originally a Belgian firm that had established a London branch in 1912, eventually becoming independent.
Vanden Plas had built fine bodies on Bentley, Talbo...
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£1,800
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£3,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£39,053
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