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1915 VAUXHALL 25hp D TYPE STAFF CAR
Christies • United States • 3 Jun 2007
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1915 Vauxhall 25hp D Type Staff Car boasts a rich history, including military service and royal appearances. Having undergone a sympathetic restoration, it presents in good order, enhanced by its unique ownership history and inclusion in prominent collections and events.
Condition
7
The car has been restored and well-maintained, with a sympathetic rebuild of the engine and attention to detail in matching the upholstery and repainting the coachwork. While it carries a 'charming patina of age,' it is ready for the road and suitable for various events, indicating that any wear is appropriate for its age and does not detract from its overall condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
D 471
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
NO 2353
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1915 VAUXHALL 25hp D TYPE STAFF CAR
Registration No.
NO 2353
Chassis No.
D 471
Engine No.
D 889
Khaki with brown leather interior
Engine: Four Cylinder in line, L-head sidevalve, 3964 cc; Gearbox: four speed right hand change; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear; Brakes: hand brake to rear wheels, foot operated transmission brake.
Right hand drive.
Introduced in 1912, the 25hp D-Type was the touring version of the sporting Prince Henry Vauxhall, it had a larger, 4 litre engine, than its successful sporting counterparts and predecessors and was produced to cater for the luxury market, offering a strong chassis that was capable of carrying the best coachwork.
When war broke out in 1914, it was these sturdy characteristics that made the model so suitable for military use.
The 25hp provided a versatile Staff car, and the company would build 8 cars a week at the order of the War Office throughout the conflict.
In their advertising Vauxhall were keen to...
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£45,881
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£45,881
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