Description
This is a very interesting motor car, first registered on 1st January 1948 (so built in 1947). It was dispatched from new to the USA, where it was acquired by a well-known American racing driver, Bob Magenheimer, who campaigned the car at Sports Car Club of America events between 1949 and 1953. He sold the car in the 1950s, but then subsequently bought it back and restored it in the 1960s. It was later purchased by a new keeper in 1994 who later imported it back to the UK, where it was registered on 1st December 2016. The car has not been used much since returning to the UK, and it now requires extensive re-commissioning. It appears to be in good, sound order with excellent bodywork and good paintwork, however, the doors will need re-hanging – hinges and catches are all, let’s say - more than loose. The body panels are excellent, even the underside of the wings is well painted in red. The chassis is good and sound, but the suspension could do with an overhaul. The car is up and running, clutch and gearbox are fine, but the brakes are poor – a full service will be needed. The wiring loom needs a little work under the dashboard. This said, this will make an excellent car and the price we are asking should be very attractive to a home restorer. The chrome work is pretty good, the wheels look sound and the tyres have plenty of tread. The hood, tonneau and side screens are in good, usable order and the seats and door cards again, are good. A brand new stainless steel exhaust has just been fitted. Comes with V5C, original handbook, car cover and many trophies won during its racing career, along with racing overalls, helmet and goggles worn by Bob Magenheimer. As we have already suggested, we feel that this will made a very good car with not too much expense, depending on the buyer’s capabilities.
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