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Details - In my opinion the best looking series 3a rapier with the benefit of the series 5 engine and gearbox which gives increased power and full synchromesh in all gears + overdrive. The car is in good condition and remarkably has no patches underneath.
All the gauges, heater, 2 speed wipers, horn, overdrive work as they should and the car always attracts enthusiastic attention.
Owners – 1st owner kept the car until his death in 1970, car was then left in the garage by his wife until her death in 2001. The next owner took ownership in 2003, it appears that there have been five owners prior to me.
History – All previous registration doc’s including green log book, MOT cert’s from 2004 in which time it covered approximately 10000 miles, current mileage 46360 which appears to be genuine, 12 months mot no advisories.
There is little history between 2003 until 2004 when it was used in films, January 04 – The Long Firm BBC featuring Derek Jacobi, December 04 – Jericho Robert Lindsay, Peter Bowles etc, and March 2005 Margaret (life of Princess Margaret), DVD’s of all 3 films are included in the sale. In 2006 it took part in the Classic Harvest Tour and was the publicity car in Peking to Paris Motor Challenge.
The car then underwent a comprehensive restoration by Colin Tait, large history file included in sale together with workshop manual, membership club magazines, original owners handbook, original tool roll, starting handle, jack and some spare parts.
