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Not Sold (Est: £29,000 - £36,000)
1913 Vermorel 12/16 Model L Torpedo Tourer
United Kingdom • 9 Mar 2013 • Lot 288
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1913 Vermorel 12/16 Model L is a rare Edwardian car, believed to be the only early model in the United Kingdom. It's in complete and running condition, with a well-maintained engine and various original features, but the listing suggests that it would benefit from some cosmetic restoration to bring it to its full potential.
Condition
7
While the car is in running condition and has been well-maintained, the listing mentions that it "would benefit from cosmetic restoration." This suggests that while mechanically sound, the exterior finish and possibly the interior show some signs of age or wear, preventing it from being rated as Excellent or higher.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
L1414
Odometer:
13,000 miles
Reg Number:
6395D
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Etablissements Vermorel, based in Rhône region in France, was an engineering company established in 1850 as manufacturers of woodworking and agricultural machinery.
In 1898 the company employed François Pilain to produce a car design that could be built at the Villefranche-sur-Saône factory; only a handful of experimental cars were built and Pilain returned to Lyons in 1901.
Vermorel did not make another car until 1908 when it launched a 1.8 litre, four cylinder motor car which sold very well, and by 1911, the company employed 800 people.
By 1914 the range consisted of three models, all with four cylinder engines - the 1505cc 10/12hp, 2064cc 12/16hp and 2298cc 15/18hp.
Light commercial vehicles were made on all three chassis; the largest was a base for fire engines.
Motor car production ceased in 1930 with the other divisions of agricultural machinery manufacturing closing in 1965.
Vermorel had a reputation for building reliable and solid cars; an English catalogue of 1913 claime...
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£19,837
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£19,837
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£19,837
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