Showing posts with label 1930. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1930. Show all posts

Saturday, 3 November 2018

1930 HUMBER 16/50 SALOON - Birchfield Classics Ltd Cheshire & Beds Telephone: 0161 480 110

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Birchfield Classics Ltd
Cheshire & Beds
Telephone:  0161 480 1100
Mobile: 07818 418109


1930 HUMBER 16/50 SALOON

The Humber firm was created in 1887, first making bicycles, then motorcycles and cars, then in 1925 with the acquisition of Commer in 1925, commercial vehicles. Although Humber had a reputation for quality products, the firm became unprofitable in the mid 20's until the Rootes brothers bought into the business in 1928. It was also forced to radically redesign its cars and the 16/50, launched at the 1928 motor show was the result. These imposing and beautifully proportioned cars are, as you would expect quite rare.

This car is a 1929 model, 1930 registered 16/50 MK2 saloon in its original colour scheme of black over maroon with right-hand gear-change. It still carries its original registration number and the recorded mileage of 44,000 is believed correct. Over the last few years, this car has been subjected to a complete restoration - too much to list here but there are photos showing it as a bare chassis and the engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension, axles have all been re-built, the wiring loom had been replaced, the radiator re-cored, new batteries and four new Michelin tyres. The body has also been completely renovated with new steel let in where needed then it was etch primed and painted in period paint before a new leather roof covering was fitted. Despite all of this work, the restoration has been sympathetic and the car looks outstanding. The interior trim is original and will need completely replacing if it is to be brought up to the standard of the rest of the car.

Please call if more detail is required.
*** Please note we are advertising this car on behalf of a customer - Viewing near Chichester, W.s
Sussex. 




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IDRIS THE SQUIRREL
I'M NUTS ABOUT CLASSICS
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Friday, 19 October 2018

1930 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM II - Fiennes Restoration Ltd Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3JH

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Fiennes Restoration Ltd
Lechlade Gloucestershire
GL7 3JH
Telephone: 01367 810438     
Website: http://www.fiennes.co.uk



1930 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM II
In The Style of Park Ward 4-Seater Coupe
Chassis No 137GY



Registration Number: DS 8181 (Originally UY 3537 – see text below.)
137GY was first delivered to a Mrs C H Palethorpe on the 13 February 1931. Originally fitted with Pullman Limousine coachwork by Barker; this car remained in the UK until 1969. The car was then sent to the USA, specifically California. Having passed through the hands of several owners in California, 137GY was bought by Roger Fry of Kalamunda, Western Australia in October 1986.
Whilst in the ownership of Mr Fry the car was the subject of a major restoration. The coachwork has been built in the style of a Park Ward four seater coupé similar to the 1930 Phantom II chassis number 195GY and illustrated on P.178 of Those Elegant Rolls-Royce by Lawrence Dalton. It is a credit to the restorer that they chose coachwork of this complexity rather than the usual open tourer or boat deck bodied replica which is more commonly seen. Great attention has been paid to detail throughout the restoration, resulting in a superb car.
Upon completion of the thorough restoration, 137GY was returned to the UK in 1989. It was at this time that the car was re-registered with the DVLA and was assigned its current registration number DS 8181.
Mechanically the car is presented in superb condition. As recently as 2015, 137GY was fitted with a new petrol tank manufactured to original pattern and the radiator was re-cored. Subsequently, Fiennes Restoration has undertaken a recommissioning of the car after a period in storage, with particular attention paid to the steering and the brakes, and including a full overhaul of the carburettor. Work undertaken within the last 6 months includes fitting a brand new cylinder head.
The finished car now runs well, is sure to turn heads, and will be wonderful for touring. We invite you to view and test drive the car to enable you to appreciate its qualities.
Thanks to the current owner's meticulousness, there is also extensive and thorough documentation of the car's history, restoration and maintenance work.

Details:
Registration No. UY 3537
Chassis No. 137GY
Engine No. MW25

Engine: six cylinder in line, cast in threes, overhead valve, water-cooled, bore 108mm, stroke 139.7mm, capacity 7,668c.c.
Four speed gearbox in unit with engine; single plate clutch; open propellor shaft to hypoid rear axle; semi-elliptic suspension front and rear.
Wheelbase 12ft 6in.
Tyres 7.00 x 21in.

Weekend & Evening Viewings OK.
Viewings by Appointment Only



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I'M NUTS ABOUT CLASSICS
Disclaimer:  Whilst Classic Chatter ("we") attempt to make sure that the information contained in this website is accurate and complete, we are aware that some errors and omissions may occur from time to time. We are not able, therefore, to guarantee the accuracy of that information and cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any reliance on which you may place on the information contained in this website. We highly recommend that you check the accuracy of the  information supplied. If you have any queries with regard to any information on our website, please contact us at  jeff.classicchatter@mail.com


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