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1923 Horstman Four Seat Tourer
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 5
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, matching numbers 1914 Horstman tourer offered from the granddaughter of one of the company's founders. Having spent nearly 100 years in New Zealand, it will require light recommissioning before road use, but comes with a history file including a Horstman handbook and period photos.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, requires some reconditioning.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
2715
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
BF 5755
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
No Reserve - Offered from a Horstman founder descendant.
Registration No: BF 5755Chassis No: 2715MOT: Exempt
Originally exported to Christchurch, New Zealand by Horstman agent Ian Buchannon
Wearing it's original body and equipped with matching numbers 1496cc Anzani engine
Offered to sale from the Granddaughter of one of Horstman's founders, Captain John Wentworth Rooke
With history file including Horstman handbook, period photos, engineer's drawings, and current V5C
The Horstman Gear Company was formed in 1904 by Sidney Horstman whose father, Gustav, was a German immigrant clock maker.
They started work on a light car in 1912 and went into production two years later in Bath incorporating a bespoke 995cc four-cylinder engine.
Unfortunately, production ceased in 1929 but not before they had raced at Brooklands with some success.
Captain Rooke, Horstman's business partner, was instrumental in the company’s success and focused his engineering talent on a revolutionary 'slow motion ...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 22 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
43,144 miles
Registration Date
1923-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 23 2012 with 43,144 miles
Passed
On May 03 2011 with 43,144 miles
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