Equipment
Chrome wire wheels, blackwall tires, dual enclosed sidemounts with chrome rings and mirrors, single Pilot-Ray, burgundy leather covered trunk, speedometer and clock in rear compartment, vee windshield.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Very good older paint, chrome, interior and new top. The upholstery is lightly stretched but barely used. The centerpost chrome is chipped and weak; the rest of the chrome is very good. There are a few small chips in the paint. The engine and chassis were restored like new then driven but are very presentable as well as being represented to be the original chassis, firewall, engine and body. Close to a showpiece and a superb tour car. Acquired by the seller in 1974, restored in the 80's and fettled before the auction.
Market commentary
This is one of five bodied in similar style by Derham. Four remain and only two have the vee windshield. A very handsome and sporting automobile. The price it brought reflects the quality of the car and its restoration which, even thirty years old, is outstanding.