This is my Series 1, another lock down project that got out of control. The car has been restored to a very high standard, every nut and bolt. The car retains all its original engine gearbox and axles, engine overhauled by Cox & Turner with no expense spared, gearbox overhauled by White & Sons. All new body panels with exception of the bonnet, windscreen vent and gearbox cover. All galvanized parts re galvanized, new seats and hood, the car is as new. Extensive photo diary kept of the restoration. £75, 000 O. N. O
Sales particulars show the vehicle was sold on 22nd April 1950 by Grenvilles of Sydney as a completed vehicle and not a CKD to Snowy Mts Hydro Electric Authority. The vehicle was originally supplied with a rear P. T. O which sadly is no longer with the vehicle. Considering shipment of vehicles to Australia at that time took in excess of three months I assume the vehicle was finished in UK towards the end of 1949, the car also has some early features that enforce that theory such as a one sided accelerator linkage and a badge on the radiator stamped 5/ 49. The vehicle was rescued and repatriated in 2019, DVLA issued the V5 with an age related plate. I bought the vehicle late in 2019 and set about restoration in 2020 when the covid lockdown started. During dismantling of the vehicle I quickly convinced myself that early Australian mechanics possessed only two tools, a big hammer and an arc welder. After many months of meticulous work and reckless spending the vehicle is now complete and looking quite lovely. Since completion the vehicle has lived in my nice warm garage and has hardly turned a wheel, I now need the space and must let her go to someone who might appreciate her more than I can.
