Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th July from 1pm
Auction 29th July, 2026 12:00
Location: Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
Registration No: SV 4504Chassis No: E24126MOT: Exempt
An incredibly rare survivor of the Ford Model T competitor
Fitted with traditional controls as opposed to it’s more complex rival, the Model T
Understood to have been manufactured in Elizabeth, New Jersey
In exemplary condition, having had much expenditure since importation to the UK
Offered with significant history file including, invoices, copy of an American title and V5C logbook
Introduced in Spring 1922, the Durant Star Four (Model C) was intended to compete with the all-conquering Ford Model T. Based around a leaf-sprung ladder frame chassis equipped with Timken axles and rear wheel brakes, it was powered by a proprietary 2. 2-litre Continental four-cylinder sidevalve engine allied to a separate three-speed manual gearbox. Available in a wide range of open, closed and commercial variants, just seven examples were made in 1922 before production entered full swing the following year. Updated during 1924 as the Model F, the Star Four was marketed as ‘The Aristocrat of Low Priced Cars’ – a slogan that its sleek styling and solid build quality did much to merit.
Finished in maroon over black with black leather-effect upholstery, this Model C with ‘E’ prefix to its serial number indicating original manufacture in Elizabeth, New Jersey, has benefited from over £20, 000 of expenditure since 2010. Imported to the UK from Tennessee in 1992 after spending time in Virginia and Kansas, it was possibly originally supplied by WG Reynolds Motor Co of Ford Scott, Kansas, who were Durant and Star agents. Riding on elegant wooden artillery wheels, this rare Star Four has traditional controls as opposed to the more complex Model T, and is said to be in exemplary condition. Offered with a significant history file including; local classic car show first place awards, wiring diagrams, period repair manuals, brochures and magazines, a parts catalogue, a workshop DVD, invoices, copy of an American title and Swansea V5C, the car has twice featured on the cover of the Durant Partners car club magazine with one article detailing a previous owner’s road trip to France.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
