*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 03/2007 ***

Highlights

Older restoration in two-tone metallic grey and silver
Recent engine check over by specialist including sump and head gasket replacement
Only four previous keepers
Current keeper for 18 years
Engine bay professionally detailed five years ago
Retrimmed grey leather seats 10 years ago
Used for weddings and proms
Tidy and usable car in commercial colour scheme

The Appeal

The S2, with its whisper-quiet V8 and flowing lines, makes a great classic and one with obvious commercial potential. This car adds a handsome two-tone metallic colour to that money-spinning appeal.

It is an older restoration that presents well and is said to run well too. The engine has received a recent check over to ensure it is operating and running correctly. Work included changing the sump and head gaskets. The engine bay was professionally detailed five years go. Inside there is a retrimmed grey leather interior that remains in great order with many original features and the usual extensive array of veneers.

This car has previously been used for weddings and proms and offers future potential in that direction. Alternatively, safe it for yourself and enjoy one of the best post-war British saloons ever built.

History and Paperwork

First registered 4th March 1960
Four previous keepers
Current keeper recorded twice under personal and company names
He informs us that he has owned the vehicle for 18 years
Current keeper recorded by DVLA since February 2018
Known to the current keeper since 2007
Colour change recorded in October 2009
Vendor states that this is an error as the inside of the doors and door shuts have not been painted
Previously used for wedding and prom hire
Accident damage in 2007 which was repaired resulting in a respray
Original service book present with hand-written history across 3 pages
Original tool kit and sachets of coolant additive still with the vehicle
V5C in current keeper’s name
Few miles covered since last MOT test in 2017
Since 2019 the sump and head gaskets have been replaced

The Condition

Bodywork and paint were refreshed approximately 15 years ago
Finished in smart combination of dark grey and silver metallic
Paintwork is well kept with some minor blemishes to note in photos
Bodywork restored some years ago with light bubbling to note in photos
This includes areas to arches and wing tops
All of the panels are still original to the car we are told
New rear bumper and an overrider replaced due to older accident damage
Engine bay professionally detailed around five years ago,
Good chromework including bumpers as shown
Body colour hub caps with light age to note in photos
Fitted with matching Falken tyres all round
Grey leather seats were retrimmed approximately 10 years ago
Interior presents well with light patina to some elements but not unsightly
Extensive wood veneers in good order
Carpets in dark grey to match exterior generally remain presentable
Fitted with factory radio as shown
All gauges and switchgear are reported to be in working order
Not presented as a concours example but described as a "totally useable" vehicle
Underside shows undersealing with advisory to note on last MOT

The Mechanics

6,230ccaluminium V8 engine
3spd automatic transmission
The vendor reports the vehicle "starts and drives"
Sump and heads gaskets were changed to inspect and check for potential issues
Sump checked for sludge build up as it is now 65 years old
Head gaskets and sump gasket were replaced within the last 6 years
Engine bay was inspected for sludge or potential issues during the detailing process
The vendor says the car is capable of touring use, even out to Europe but to remember it is 65 years old
Tool kit included

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