Description
A very important Dutton LDY400J been the personnel transport for Tim Dutton for over a year. This is the 6000th Dutton made by the mid 80’s. Plaque on dashboard certified by Tim Dutton as 6000th Dutton along with original aluminium VIN plate showing :- P6000.
An immaculate Dutton Phaeton Series 4, based exclusively on a 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 1300cc GT. Correctly registered as a Dutton ( no “Q” number plate ) as a Historic Vehicle so no road tax or MOT required. V5C (all numbers match) present in the name of Tim Dutton.
Fitted with correct original period/ size Weller white wheels 5. 5”J x 13 front, 6”J x13 rear no rim damage and with optional chrome rollover bar. With side screens and hardly used hood.
Maintained regardless of expense. Wiring stripped out and replaced with new. Apart from the all new wiring this car is 100% original including the original very well maintained white gel coat - as it left the factory around 40 years ago (all numbers match)
New parts fitted:-
Genuine Weber 32/ 36 DGV 5A carb (not Chinese)
Plugs/ points
charging regulator
front brake callipers/ pads
batteryMuch increased interest (and values) now being shown in Phaetons since Dutton announced the all new Phaeton 5 recently.
We needed this S4 to exhibit at a recent Car Show alongside the new 5 to show the lineage of the Phæton brand. Successful show over we now have no need for this car and are offering it reduced to £3, 900 down from £4, 900 to clear
This archetypical Phaeton Series 4 has just been fully road tested by Steve Hole, editor of TKC (Track, Kit & Classic) magazine and the 4 page write-up is in the May/ June edition.
Tim Dutton has built over 8000 cars since 1967. Dutton Cars stopped amphibious car production in 2024 and has switched back to “normal” road/ track cars. For full history of Dutton and spec of the Phaeton Series 4 and 5 see timdutton. com
