About The Blaauwbank Collection:

This lot is part of The Blaauwbank Collection, an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning nearly a century of motoring. The collection showcases everything from practical classics to high-end collector cars, all carefully curated and stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled storage hangars in Central South Africa's arid climate.

For overseas buyers, this is an opportunity to acquire classic cars that have never been exposed to salted roads and the damp European climate.

Shipping Logistics:

Pre-negotiated shipping via VA Auto Traders, a leading South African auto export agent;

For UK-based buyers, a pre-negotiated, containerised fixed-shipping quote of £1,189.00 for cars and £489.00 for motorbikes shipped from the forwarder’s depot in Paarl to the importer’s depot at London Gateway Port. (SA relocation and UK port fees excluded).

Please follow this link for a comprehensive quote and for any destinations outside of the United Kingdom.

Highlights

Attractive mint green with red interior colour combination
In previous ownership for over 50 years
Dry, rot-free survivor from Namibia's desert climate
Rare 2L Essex V4 version of the Corsair
Currently part of a large curated collection

The Appeal

The Corsair was a breath of fresh air when it arrived in 1963. Its V-point nose and tail fins hinted at the emerging jet age and were a stylish antidote to the identikit three-box saloons crowding the world’s high streets.

Today, those distinctive looks and its V4 engineering mean collectors, including the current keeper of this one, seek it out. It is a really tidy example with a nice specification including elevated Deluxe trim, Borg Warner auto box and the larger 2L V4 ‘Essex’ motor. We’re told that it has spent 50 years of its life with the same lady keeper enjoying the dry Namibian climate.

The vendor reports that the trim and brightwork are in lovely order throughout, complemented by what they describe as a striking colour combination. With so few Consul Corsairs remaining on the road, this appears to be a rare opportunity to acquire one in well-preserved condition.

Key Information

Mileage: 50,712 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: no information provided
Technical specs: 2.0-litre Essex V4 petrol, Borg Warner automatic transmission, right-hand drive
Paperwork: All SA export paperwork, local export clearance and local customs declarations are included with each vehicle sold from The Blaauwbank Collection

The Detail

The vendor states the V4 engine is responsive and delivers a very smooth drive
The Borg Warner automatic transmission is described by the vendor as smooth-shifting
Attractive and rare mint green with red vinyl interior in good order throughout
Nicely detailed including Stirling Sunshield and chrome hub caps
Bodywork and chromework present well with light age to note to exterior
Red vinyl interior with matching carpets in very good order
Supplied with steel spare wheel

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