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£61,776 (Est: £47,000 - £54,000)
1938 British-Salmson 20/90 Sports by Wittingham & Mitchel
United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 251
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AI Listing Summary
This exceptionally rare 1938 British Salmson 20/90 Sports by Wittingham & Mitchel is one of only three known examples with this body style, representing a significant piece of British motoring history. Having been in the same family's ownership since 1960 and subjected to a comprehensive restoration including engine rebuild, repaint, and interior retrim, it presents an outstanding opportunity for collectors.
Condition
8
The car was purchased in 1960 and has been meticulously maintained by its owner for 64 years. It has undergone an engine rebuild, a bare-metal repaint, and a full interior retrim. While it has been used extensively for touring and club events, there is no mention of any dents, scratches, or curb marks, suggesting it is in excellent condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
A6ZS105
Odometer:
60,000 miles
Reg Number:
ANT 310
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1938 Make: British Salmson Model: 20/90 Sports by Wittingham & Mitchel Registration: ANT 310 Chassis No: A6ZS105 Odometer: 60,000 The British Salmson 20/90 Sports is one of the rarest and most technically fascinating British sporting cars of the pre-war era.
Introduced at the 1935 Olympia Motor Show, the 20/90 represented the pinnacle of British Salmson engineering, combining advanced mechanical specification with understated sporting elegance.
At its heart lies a sophisticated 2.6-litre twin overhead camshaft straight-six engine with triple SU carburettors, producing a claimed 90bhp.
Independent front suspension, Lockheed hydraulic brakes and a four-speed gearbox, with synchromesh on third and fourth ensured performance and road manners well ahead of many of its contemporaries, with a quoted top speed of 90mph.
Such engineering excellence came at a price.
Costing £645 when new, more than the legendary Jaguar SS100 at just £375, the 20/90 was one of Britain's most expensive ...
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£56,000
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£58,888
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£61,776
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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