Description
Exceptionally original, recovered from long term storage in 2021 from the widow of the third owner.
This Eight is a Pre-Series de luxe saloon with leather seats, luggage grid and sun roof. It was built up over two days at the Cowley factory and despatched to the dealer on 4th April 1935. Registered "CML 277" in North London, it had two careful owners before bought by a Mr Huber of Potters Bar in 1958. He rebuilt the original engine then lost interest. I bought it following a garage clearance in 2021.
The interior and paintwork have been sympathetically conserved as is, only the wings and bonnet sides having been repainted. New carpets although I have kept the original for reference. The body and underside are rust free and have never needed welding. Sadly the DVLA would not reissue the old number so it wears an age-related registration.
Over three years I have spent over £8, 000 to bring back all the systems to as new condition. Since recommissioning I have added 800 miles to the original genuine mileage of 39, 819. The car is ready for anything and 'on the button'. I have done daily journeys of 180 miles as well as the weekly Tesco run.
Only the imminent loss of storage, and another project, forces me to sell. This is a rare opportunity - an Eight which is unmolested yet fully sorted, capable of hard use yet retaining all its 'oily rag' originality and patina. History file, Heritage Certificate, toolkit, 1935 handbook, spares, etc.
Any inspection welcome in North Herts. Email or telephone for further details.
