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1939 Brough Superior 3.5-Litre Dual Purpose DHC

United Kingdom • 9 Oct 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare opportunity to own chassis no. 100, the last Brough manufactured. The car has a rich history, including time spent in the US, and has undergone a prolonged restoration. While it's described as being in good order, the seller recommends a check-over and service before use, making it a potentially rewarding project for a classic car enthusiast.

Condition

6

The car is reported to be in 'good order throughout' and has been the subject of a prolonged restoration, suggesting it is in better than average condition. However, the vendor advises a ‘recommissioning’ check-over and service before use, and there's no mention of specific flaws or recent repairs.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

8125696100

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BUH 665

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Brough name is better known in relation to motorcycles than cars, as the company produced over 3,000 two-wheelers between 1919 and 1940.

Dubbed the `Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles', they were prestige machines that attracted a discerning clientele.

Three models were designed, however, only two made it into series production - the 4-litre straight-eight manufactured in 1935/36 and the ensuing 3.5-litre straight six which produced 107bhp offering 0-60mph in 12 seconds and a top speed of 90mph.

Most Broughs sported striking Drophead Coupé bodies produced by W C Atcherley of Birmingham.

Chassis no.

100 is reputed to be the very last car Brough manufactured.

The Drophead Coupé coachwork, by Atcherley, is finished in Deep Blue, complemented by Smoke Blue hide interior trim.

Known to have spent its early life in the Cardiff area, the Brough has spent some time in the United States, probably in the late sixties or early seventies, we are not certain of the dates, however, it seems to ha...