1939 Bentley 4.25 MX Overdrive Chassis - GRAEME HUNT CLASSIC CARS 18-23 RADLEY MEWS KENSINGTON LONDON W8 6JP

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1939 Bentley 4.25 MX Overdrive Chassis

A late series Derby which carried a Park Ward saloon body (as most of the Derby Bentley did) for much of her life

In fact of the 2.400 produced between 1933 and 1939, only 600 carried bespoke bodywork

Anyhow, our lovely car was kept and owned for many years by a family who used her for many Continental Tours, one of which was the Around the World in 80 Days!!

Obviously, she had been campaigned hard over her life and continued to do so well into her 7th decade

After such gruelling trips, well into her 70's, the family decided to strip her down and breathe a new lease of life into her

Of course, James E Pearce were chosen to ensure the quality of the rebuild would stand the test of time, just as her original manufacture stood her in good stead for so many years

A Vanden Plas style touring body was chosen, and what better than to use an existing original Tourer from VdP as the buck (in fact one owned by Paul Wood - a good chap he is too)

The result is amazing, still after 10 years of use since

Many rosettes attest to this from both the RREC and the BDC as well the RAC who chose her for display at the Hampton Court Concours twice and also for display within their Rotunda in their Pall Mall Club House

Not only is she a pretty face, but she drives sublimely too, starts on the button and thereafter you can hardly hear her running - purrrfect (!!)

As a last Derby series, she also enjoys the MX overdrive and soft steering, which does really help in town too

Still retains her original registration number, as well as her original engine and gearbox so this fabulous Bentley is indeed one of the nicest style VdP tourers we have ever come across, and one not to be missed

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1939 BUICK McLAUGHLIN 8-SEAT LIMOUSINE - Thornfalcon Classics Stoke Hill Henlade Taunton Somerset TA3 5NB

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1939 BUICK McLAUGHLIN 8-SEAT LIMOUSINE

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Winston Churchill's Staff car. BUICK MCLAUGHLIN SERIES 90 LIMITED 8-PASSENGER LIMOUSINE Built-in 1937 and supplied to the war office. This car was ordered in right hand drive and made in the McLaughlin factory in Canada.
Originally finished in black with Bedford cord interior. After its War service with Winston Churchill, the car was sold in 1940 to a private hire company in London, who eventually sold it to a Taxi and Limousine firm in Minehead. After some years of hire, the car was allowed to deteriorate somewhat. The car was then sold to a restoration company 20 years ago who painstakingly restored it to its present-day condition. The car was fully stripped to bare metal and every mechanical component removed. The colour of deep blue and cream was chosen. The interior was completely re-trimmed in cream Connoly hide using 8 whole hides! The mechanical components were replaced/overhauled, engine rebuilt, all assembled and now in concours condition. The glass division and intercom are amusing features of this wonderful car with an interesting past and not a hint of cigar smoke anymore!

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1939 DAIMLER DB18DHC by CARLTON - CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES Armoury Way, London SW18 1JZ

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1939 DAIMLER DB18DHC by CARLTON

Daimler is one of the few manufacturers that can rightfully claim to have been established from the birth of the motor industry. The company’s traditions of sound engineering, design and good workmanship have been maintained throughout, hardly surprising therefore that Daimler enjoyed a lengthy association with Royalty as suppliers of motor cars.
Development of the pre-war Daimler Fifteen culminated with the DB18 model announced for 1939. Independent suspension appeared for the first time on a Daimler and the DB18 featured an enlarged, 2,522cc version of the overhead-valve six first introduced in 1933. Daimler’s customary fluid flywheel, pre-selector gearbox and worm drive rear axle comprised the transmission.
Twenty-three DB18 Drophead Coupés were planned to be produced for 1939, but production was soon halted when war broke out. Production resumed in 1945 and continued until 1953, however the factory was demolished during the Blitz of 1940, after only eight of the original cars were built. Five of those eight chassis were destroyed during the attack, leaving only three cars. This is one of those three cars, and the only surviving example.
Based in West London, the Carlton Carriage Company was founded in 1924. Their design team was rather sought after in the 1930s for their drophead designs, in addition to coupe-de-ville, continental tourer, sport saloon and 2-seater sports roadster designs. Some of their more admired designs have an art deco flair, whilst others have elements similar to American styles of the period, possibly due to their connections with American manufacturers and clientele.
Chassis number 49531 was bodied by the Carlton Carriage Company as a Drophead Coupe, but retained by the Daimler Motor Company for its own use. Daimler used chassis 49531 over a ten year period from 1940 to 1950 for various special occasions. Notably it was loaned to Winston Churchill to assist with his political campaigns in 1944 and again in 1949. The Daimler would be fitted with a load speaker system, and Churchill would sit on the rear deck to address the crowds as he was driven through various cities. The DB18 was deemed appropriate as the relatively compact size of the car ensured crowds could have a good view of their national hero.
Winston Churchill was without doubt one of the most influential and charismatic people in British history, and during the Second World War the driving force against Nazi Germany. Dogged, determined, fiercely intelligent, and incredibly brave, Churchill led the resistance against their enemies, and from Day One was strictly against any sort of negotiated peace or armistice with Germany. His devoted leadership and compelling radio broadcasts helped to inspire and motivate the Allies to victory.
More recently, this superbly stylish motor car enjoyed a huge amount of restoration work by the highly regarded firm Eberhard Thiesen of Hamburg. Established now for over 40 years, Thiesen are one of Europe’s most prestigious classic car dealers and restorers. The restoration work totalled €140,000, and truly returned this significant Daimler to its former splendour. The DB18 presents magnificently in two-tone black over silver, with a beautiful Art Deco inspired green leather interior.
Let us not underestimate the importance of the car presented here. This is the only surviving pre-war Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupe. This very car enjoyed a role in shaping modern Britain. Presented in stunning condition, what a hugely rewarding prospect for the next custodian.

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