CLASSIC OF THE DAY
FROM THE AUCTION LIST OF
H&H AUCTIONS
SATURDAY 11th JULY 2015
1924 NEW CARDEN LIGHT CAR
Estimate: (£) 10,000 - 12,000
| Reg Number: | PD 3235 |
| Chassis Number: | 4/181 |
| Engine Number: | 181 |
| Cc: | 700 |
| Body Colour: | Blue / Black |
| Trim Colour: | Black |
| MOT ExpiryDate: | Exempt |
- Part of the Sharpe family collection for decades
- 1 of just 6 or so known survivors and ex-Ramsgate Motor Museum
- Highly original, 707cc twin-cylinder engine, 2-speed transmission
Further Info:
The so-called New Carden was built in small numbers by Arnott & Harrison of Hythe Road, London, and 'PD 3235' is thought to be one of only six or so survivors. This remarkable example is described by the vendor as being 'in correct and original condition complete with suitably faded Blue over Black paintwork and equally patinated Black upholstery'. For many years it formed part of the Sharpe collection and was on display at the Ramsgate Motor Museum before being dispersed via a Christie's auction in 2005. Power for the little four-seater comes from a twin-cylinder, air-cooled two-stroke engine of 707cc, that's underslung below the rear passenger seat and integral with the two-speed manual gearbox and axle. It is fed by a single updraught carburettor mounted between the cylinders. The engine is coaxed into life by a kickstart operated from the driver's seat and the gearchange effected by a lever to the driver's right. This fascinating and rare New Carden was last taxed and running in 2007
- See more at: http://handh.co.uk/Auctions/11-07-2015-ChateauImpney-1390/1924NewCardenLightCar-39980.aspx#sthash.uTQxtLpL.dpuf
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