Descripción
1955 Swallow Doretti Roadster. Manual / Overdrive. Light Blue with barley leather upholstery and a navy mohair hood and full tonneau. Previously displayed at the British Motor Museum Gaydon and coming to us from a private collection. Aimed squarely at conquering the American market, the Swallow Doretti was meant to fill a market niche between the sporty but basic Triumph TR2 and the luxury Jaguar XK120. Designed by Frank Rainbow, it was produced by the Swallow Coachbuilding Company in Walsall originally founded by William Lyons of Jaguar fame, but then became part of the giant Tube Investments Group. This particular car was registered in Sussex in March 1955, this overdrive-equipped Swallow Doretti has been subject to a total strip down and rebuild some years ago and unused since with virtually every part restored or renewed as necessary. Work to the structure of the car included: chassis epoxy coated and floors replaced; aluminium bodywork completely refurbished and repainted in the original colour; all brightwork rechromed. Trim items included new hood, tonneau and sidescreens; complete interior retrim including leather seats and new carpets; new chrome wire wheels, splined hubs and spinners. Mechanical work included: gearbox and overdrive reconditioned; new wiring loom; radiator recored; new dynamo and regulator; reconditioned starter motor; new stainless steel exhaust. The engine is the original unit and was found to be in rude good health and we are confident that the 54, 000 miles recorded is probably the genuine distance covered from new, although there is insufficient documentary evidence to verify this. Needless to say the car is now in lovely condition throughout and drives very well with excellent oil pressure (50psi) and temperature at all times. It certainly performed very well on our test drive. Altogether a lovely example of an exceptionally rare and pretty sportscar from a little-known episode of British motoring history. Although now tax and mot exempt a fresh mot will be applied upon sale. Absolutely any inspection is welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Finance arranged. Part exchange considered. Free U. K mainland delivery. 3 months Powertrain warranty. More pictures on our website and Facebook.
