Equipment
RHD. Sidemounted spare, folding windshield with aeroscreens, radiator and headlight stoneguards. Delivered new as a 3 Liter to Australia with Freestone & Webb drophead coupe body. Vanden Plas replica coachwork built during a recent restoration after the origil coachwork was judged beyond repair. Shortened chassis, later blower spec block, Phoenix crank, needle bearing valve rockers, finned brake drums and more. Comes with its origil 3 liter engine and some parts. Excellent condition throughout and attractively done. Needs nothing ... except a history.
Market commentary
Neither fish nor fowl, this is a great driver but otherwise of no consequence. Exactly how ugly the F&W drophead body must have been to be relegated to beyond repair is a mystery that earns the conversion no points from preservationists. A driving enthustiasts car in its present configuration, the price is nothing if not generous despite the money spent on its conversion. The seller should be relieved to get out from under it at this price.