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1965 Commer Cob Van with Brabham 1725cc Alpine Engine

United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2011 • Lot 214

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AI Listing Summary

This 1965 Commer Cob is no ordinary van; it features a period-correct upgrade by Jack Brabham, including a 1725cc Sunbeam Alpine engine and four-speed overdrive gearbox. It has had some bodywork attention, a stainless steel exhaust, and comes with a history file, making it an interesting proposition for historic motorsport enthusiasts or those seeking a unique classic van.

Condition

6

The vehicle has been upgraded with a Sunbeam Alpine engine and other performance enhancements. Bodywork has been attended to with replacement panels. Includes history file and recent MoT. However, the description mentions minor repairs were required and carried out, suggesting some level of wear and tear.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

63301430LHV0

Odometer:

56,430 miles

Reg Number:

CTA404C

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The company was formed as the Commercial Car Company based in small premises in Lavender Hill, South London.

In order to go into volume production, a site was bought at Biscot Road, Biscot, Luton, where production of the first truck, the 3 tonne RC type started in 1907.

In 1909, the first bus was made.

With the outbreak of First World War, the factory turned to the manufacture of military vehicles for the British Army and by 1919, over 3000 had been made.

In 1926, after being in receivership several times, Commer was taken over by Humber.

By 1931, both marques had been absorbed by the Rootes Group, which also swallowed up Hillman, Singer, Sunbeam, Talbot and Karrier Lorrie.

The Commer Cob was a panel van based on the Hillman Husky Estate Car, which itself was derived from the Hillman Minx Saloon.

The first Cob appeared in the mid `50s.

It was powered by a 1265cc side-valve engine mated to a floor-change, four-speed manual gearbox and had two passenger doors plus a large side-hi...