Sold | 1912 Darracq Type L12 10hp Tourer Current family ownership for over 100 years

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£27,100

1912 Darracq Type L12 10hp Tourer Current family ownership for over 100 years

United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2022

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This 1912 Darracq Type L12 Tourer has been owned by the same family since 1917 and was sold for £27,100. One of only three surviving examples, it features a Torpedo body, acetylene lamps, and original tool-kit, with a restoration in the 1970s, a comprehensive history file, and spare engine parts, making it suited for V.C.C and V.S.C.C events.

Condition

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While restored in the 1970s and possessing a nice patina, it's seen farmyard storage, indicating potential wear. Described as benefiting from a comprehensive restoration in the 1970s and presenting today with a nice patina. The car's age and history suggest it's in good, but not perfect, condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

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Reg Number:

T.B.C

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Registration No: T.B.C Chassis No: L12 MOT: Exempt Alexandre Darracq made a fortune in the bicycle industry's boom years (the late 19th Century) before, like many of his contemporaries, turning his attention to motorised transport.

After two false starts, Darracq launched his first successful internal combustion-engined automobile in 1900.

That initial 6½hp single-cylinder voiturette was followed by a range of twins and fours, and the marque soon established a reputation for sporting prowess.

The 10hp Darracq was powered by a four-cylinder engine with a high-tension Bosch magneto.

With the French and British authorities having different horsepower ratings for a given engine size, the 10hp Darracq equates to circa 11.5hp in British R.A.C ratings.

A three-speed manual transmission is operated via a leather-faced cone design clutch with stopping provided by rear drum brakes.

Manufactured in 1912, the Type L12 Tourer offered was supplied new to a Richard R.

Black Esq.

of Peterborou...