1957 Lloyd 600
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Highlights
- Attractive UK market example of the rare Lloyd 600 Microcar
- 596cc four-stroke parallel twin engine with 3-speed manual transmission
- Attractive mid-century colour scheme
- Extensive history file
The Appeal
The 1950s were a time of intense standardisation in West Germany. The car market was dominated by Volkswagen to such an extent that almost every car on the market looked strikingly similar. The obvious result was that diversifying the market would attract more attention.
This was no doubt the strategy with Borgward Motors, which boasted distinctive, upfront profiles that were attractive and seemed to fuse the approach of every other market in the world - a little bit Italian, a little bit American, a little bit British. With super-compact proportions and a distinctive parallel twin engine, they were inexpensive and relatively bold compared to their contemporaries. Over 176,000 were built until Borgward’s (rather dramatic) liquidation in 1961.
This example was restored in 2001, and still looks to be in superb fettle - with an attractive, mid-century colour scheme and a comfortable, uneventful history.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1957
- First registered in the UK in the same year
- The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
- One previous owner kept the car for around 35 years
- During this time, 30 years were spent in storage
- In 2001 it was restored and spent around 6 years in a museum
- In current ownership since June 2023
- Currently indicates 82,356 miles on a five-figure odometer
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2009
- Paperwork file includes:
- A written history by a previous owner
- V5c document
- A selection of handbooks and booklets
- Technical data sheet
- Operation manual
- Numerous pieces of ephemera
- A partial pictorial record of the restoration
The Condition
- Attractive colour scheme with contrast wheels and roof
- Bodywork appears free of dents dings
- Very little sign of wear to the paint
- All branding present and correct
- Underside is clean of any corrosion
- Internally, the car’s distinctive character is proudly on display
- Some wear and cracking to the bakelite elements
- Seats are free of any rips or tears
- Some light scuffs and marks to the lower areas of the seats
- Floors and headlining in good overall order
The Mechanics
- 596cc four-stroke parallel twin engine
- 3-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks in good, clean order
- We’ve no reports of mechanical issues
- We understand the car to be driving as expected
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1957
- Make Lloyd
- Model 600
- Colour Green
- Odometer 82,356 Miles
- Engine size 596
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Petersfield
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
28
bids
- Ba•••• £8,000 28/03/24
- Mi•••• £7,700 28/03/24
- Ba•••• £7,500 28/03/24
- Da•••• £7,200 28/03/24
- Ba•••• £6,950 28/03/24
- Mi•••• £6,600 28/03/24
- Ba•••• £6,350 28/03/24
- Da•••• £5,900 28/03/24
- Ba•••• £5,750 28/03/24
- Da•••• £5,500 28/03/24
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