1935 Railton Eight Victoria Coupe by Ranalah

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Conceived by business partners Reid Railton and Noel Macklin, Railton automobiles combined British coachbuilt refinement with proven American engineering. Macklin, working from the former Invicta facilities on his Fairmile estate in Cobham, Surrey, envisioned a car that offered style and performance without the high costs typical of bespoke British marques. Railton—already renowned for designing record‑breaking land and water speed machines—contributed selectively to the engineering and, just as importantly, allowed his respected name to brand the new venture.

Macklin chose the lively Hudson Terraplane chassis as his starting point, later transitioning to the more powerful Hudson Eight. By 1935, Railton cars employed Hudson’s 4.2‑liter straight‑eight engine, which delivered impressive acceleration and smoothness, helping position the Railton among the quickest touring cars of its day.

One of the most attractive models of 1935 was the Railton Eight Victoria Coupe bodied by Ranalah of London. Ranalah’s lightweight, stylish coachwork complemented the robust American mechanicals and embodied the Railton philosophy of strong performance at a competitive price. With seating for four in a graceful two‑door design, the Victoria Coupe captured the brand’s Anglo‑American character.

A total of 1,379 Railton Eights of all body styles were produced before Macklin sold the company to Hudson, making surviving Victoria Coupes notably rare today. This lovely 1935 Railton Eight Victoria Coupe by Ranalah is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean New York title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Dan Gernatt Collection

• Coachwork by Ranalah of London

• Just 1,379 Railton Eights produced (all bodies)

• Two-tone blue and gray paint

• Cream leather interior with older Wilton carpeting

• Manual sunroof

• Trafficator mechanical semaphore turn signals

Factory Equipment

• Right-hand drive

• 254ci (4.2‑liter) Hudson Eight straight‑eight engine

• Three-speed manual with overdrive

• Aluminum body and fenders

• Four-wheel brakes

• Friction shocks

• Grille stone guard

• Wire wheels, including a rear-mounted spare

• Chromed hubcaps

• 6:00-16 Firestone blackwall tires

• Chassis lubrication system

• Banjo steering wheel

• Full instrumentation

• Front bucket seats

• Rear mounted armrest

Servicing & Documentation

• This 1935 Railton Eight Victoria Coupe by Ranalah has reportedly been maintained by in-house mechanics

Known Imperfections

• This is an older restoration showing patina throughout, see the photo gallery for details

Ownership History

This 1935 Railton Eight Victoria Coupe by Ranalah is offered from the Dan Gernatt Collection. It entered the collection in 2021.

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 Email: dgould@hagerty.com