£4,725
1934 Hotchkiss 615 Monaco Saloon Rare RHD, UK-supplied example
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Hotchkiss 615 Monaco Saloon is a rare, right-hand-drive, UK-supplied example, retaining its original coachwork and boasting a 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine. Recently recommissioned after a period off the road, it features a professionally stitched engine block, full rewiring, and refurbished carburetors, though the vendor notes a slight gearbox noise.
Condition
6
The car is described as an older restored example that has been recommissioned. While it has undergone significant work, including engine block stitching and rewiring, there's a noted slight noise from the gearbox, indicating some wear. The description also mentions it resided in a private collection for many years, with a period off the road, suggesting it's not in pristine condition but has been maintained to a reasonable standard.
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Manual
Transmission:
32122
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
TXS 318
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
French luxury car manufacturer Hotchkiss underwent a restructuring of its model offerings following the AM models, which were replaced by a new range in 1933.
The 411 was an 11CV model with a four-cylinder engine, the 413 a 13CV four and the 615, 617, and 620 were similar six-cylinder types.
The 615 was offered in 2-door sports saloon, 4-door sports saloon, 2-seater fixed-head coupé, cabriolet, 7-seater saloon, and limousine guises, all displaying streamlined body designs.
Described by ‘Autocar’ as ‘outstandingly good’, they had a loyal following in period.
The sale car was manufactured new in 1934 and is a rare right-hand-drive example that was supplied new to the United Kingdom, being registered new in March 1934.
Pleasingly retaining its factory supplied coachwork, the four-door saloon has many similarities to Detroit offerings of the time, especially with the rear American influenced design.
Fitted with a 2.5-litre six-cylinder engine allied to a four-speed manual transmissio...
Points of note
£4,725
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,065
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,405
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 23 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
66,645 miles
Registration Date
1934-03-13
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 24 2023 with 66,645 miles
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