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1947 Vauxhall J-Type 14HP
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 28r
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AI Listing Summary
1947 Vauxhall J-Type, an 80% complete restoration project with notable provenance, once owned by King George VI's secretary. It requires finishing, including exhaust, wipers, and headlining, but boasts rust-free bodywork, original black paint, and brown leather seats.
Condition
5
80% complete restoration, needs finishing.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
J1B28334
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Odometer:
93,000 miles
HXT 490
Reg Number:
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[RHD/LHD]
Offered without reserve.
• First owner was the personal secretary of King George VI, Sir Alan Lascelles• 80% complete projectThe Vauxhall J-Type represents a distinctive chapter in Britain’s immediate post-war commercial vehicle history, reflecting a period defined by utility, resilience, and reconstruction.
Powered by Vauxhall’s proven four-cylinder engine and built on a simple, robust chassis, the J-Type earned a reputation for dependability and ease of maintenance.
Its compact dimensions and adaptable platform allowed for numerous body styles, including vans, pick-ups, and specialist conversions.
Today, the Vauxhall J-Type is valued for its historical presence and charm, increasingly sought-after for display, promotional use, or inclusion in period-correct collections, and stands as an evocative reminder of Britain’s early post-war motoring heritage.This example was manufactured in 1947 and first registered to Sir Alan Lascelles of Buckingham Palace, SW1.
Sir Alan Lascelles was...
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£5,292
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,562
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£5,832
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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