Description
This Consort is a 1950 model.
Here is a car on which care and attention has been lavished, especially during recent years, where engine (cylinder head and top end) and other restoration work (like upholstery, carpets and paintwork) was completed.
Paintwork is in black over grey and is nice and shiny.
Doors open easily, all four hinged off the B post, and close with a satisfying clunk.
Upholstery is still like new and so is carpet with hardly any sign of wear.
The boot is not huge, but the lid is bottom-hinged and clearly strong enough to carry the weight of a case or two.
Open the butterfly-bonnet and the engine gleams with a very English degree of discretion and reserve. Nothing is too showy, but it’s all calm and efficient.
Access to the seating is easy, the four doors opening wide enough to admit an adult each. The interior is extremely comfortable.
Walnut in glorious condition.
The flat floor allows a feeling of spaciousness that is confirmed by the view from the large windows.
4-spd Wilson pre-selector - works well.
Mechanically sound - very pleasant and stately to drive.
Here is a car nearing seventy years old, upon which money – and importantly, time – have been heaped.
Restoration and maintenance costs would have long exceeded the present asking price. Some paperwork is available but the experience of handling this car tells the story clearly.
Hunting down the odd small imperfection is all part of the fun.
One might be understandably reluctant to buy a car like this for daily use, but as a weekend toy, perhaps gracing an occasional wedding; it could very easily put a serene smile on the new owner’s face.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT only.
