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£2,190 (Est: £3,200 - £3,900)
Lanchester 14 1953
United Kingdom • 29 Jan 2016
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Lanchester 14, originally sold to Mr. F.O. Taylor, boasts a rich history with detailed documentation, including the original purchase invoice and a Broadcast Receiving Licence. While it's in good running order with a working PYE radio and semaphore indicators, it could benefit from new tires and minor gear linkage adjustment, presenting a blend of originality and manageable maintenance needs.
Condition
6
The car is described as solid with good paint and mostly original interior, suggesting it's been well-maintained. However, the need for new tires and a gear linkage adjustment indicates some mechanical reconditioning is necessary. The presence of old invoices and MOTs suggests good maintenance history.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
L65974
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
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RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The Lanchester 14 was manufactured by the Daimler Car Company.
It is powered by a 4 cylinder 1968cc engine driven through a 4-speed preselective self-changing gearbox and Fluid Flywheel.
This car was sold new to a Mr F.O.Taylor of Shenfield Essex on the 21st April 1953 by Jessops of Romford.
According to the original purchase invoice on file, it cost him the then vast sum of £1,047.17.9.
By 1962 Mr Taylor had moved to Bournemouth and had the car maintained by Spink of Poole Hill.
In 1965 the car was sold to a Mr Bishop of Bridport who kept the car for 35 years before selling her to a Mr Bell of Glastonbury in 2000.
In 2007 the car was exported to Ireland where it has had a further 2 owners.
The car is very solid throughout with good paint and mostly original interior.
A Broadcast Receiving Licence from 1966 can be found in the interesting history file.
This is for the original PYE radio which is in working order as are the semaphore indicators.
Along with the aforementioned ...
Points of note
£2,268
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,612
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,484
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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