Equipment
RHD. Winner of the 1911 La Coupe des Voitures LTgFres driven by Paul Bablot, one of four Delages built for the race. Sold to Buster Lacon afterward, then to Billy McBain sis months later. Raced at Brooklands. Restored in 1951 by Lord Charnwood. To Sir John Briscoe in 1961 and now in second generation ownership. Re restored since in 1911 configuration. Complete ownership history from new, comprehensively documented and in good, usable historic racing condition. Dual camshafts with rocking beams and horizontal valves. A great car with excellent history said to cruise confidently at 70mph.
Market commentary
The catalog says Historic Edwardian racing cars rarely come to the open market and theyre not kidding. This is a real prize, not only for its largely complete (the body has been replaced) survival but also for its known and continuous history. The buyer got a wonderful piece of history for a reasoble price.