1894 Santley 31/2HP

$208,384

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 4, 2001

  • Lot

    41

Vehicle specs

  • Body style

    Dogcart

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Wood, Black chassis

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Reputed to be the oldest English built motor car to survive, built by Santler in Malvern. Powered by a Benz engine of the period. Pretty comprehensively documented and accepted by the VCC. Veteran of many Brighton runs.

Market commentary

Brought more than 2 1 2 times Christies low estimate and the hammer bid beat the high by over 60%. With results like this its hard to argue that interest in antique cars is dying. In fact it seems to be undergoing an enthusiastic renewal arguably as a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs appreciate the creativity and perseverance of early auto pioneers.

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