1908 Lanchester 20HP

VIN: 771

$55,238

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 3, 2001

  • Lot

    734

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    771

  • Body style

    Landaulette

  • Interior Color

    Black leather, Black top

  • Exterior Color

    Olive Green, Black fenders

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Characteristic weird looking Lanchester with the engine next to the driver. Body moved to new Austin 16 by first owner in 1939. Austin left to chauffeur in 1943 who telegraphed chassis owner: Mrs H.J. dead: body now for sale, and reunited with original chassis. Older restoration, long displayed and shows both use and age. Needs attention, not restoration, however.

Market commentary

1910 28hp with similar body brought $71,500 at Hershey six weeks ago in much better overall condition, but without the story of Mrs. H.J. which will probably be repeated often enough to make the premium worthwhile.

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