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£69,750
1954 Swallow Doretti Roadster
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2020
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1954 Doretti, one of only 276 ever made, that has undergone a high-quality restoration in Australia, featuring a striking Royal Blue metallic finish and luxurious red leather interior. With its unique history and excellent condition, this Doretti represents a significant opportunity for collectors seeking a beautifully presented and historically important British sports car.
Condition
8
The car has been superbly restored by The Classic Factory in Australia, with interior restoration by Moore Style in Sydney. It features a Royal Blue metallic finish, Royal Blue-piped Red leather, red carpets, and a dark blue soft top, indicating meticulous attention to detail and high-quality materials.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
1269
Odometer:
92,445 miles
Reg Number:
660 XVF
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Rare and beautiful, the Doretti combines practical TR2 mechanics with Italianate elegance.
Built by The Swallow Coachbuilding Co.
(1935) at The Airport, Walsall, Staffordshire Box-section tube chassis, TR2 mechanicals.
1991cc, OHV, 90bhp, 4-cylinder Doretti production ceased in 1955 after only 276 had been completed Superbly restored out in Australia by The Classic Factory Interior restoration and reupholstery were executed by Moore Style in Sydney Royal Blue metallic with Royal Blue-piped Red leather, red carpets and a dark blue soft top Quite a number survive and there is an active Owner's Club The Doretti sports car was built at Walsall in Staffordshire by the Swallow Coachbuilding Company (1935) Ltd, which was the part of William Lyons' empire that specialised in building motorcycle sidecars.
Somewhat paradoxically, another of Lyons' companies, Swallow Sidecars, made the 'SS' cars that adopted the 'Jaguar' name post-war.
Sold by Lyons to Tube Investments after the Second World...
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£6,496
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£64,112
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