Equipment
RHD. Cycle fenders, 4-bolt 16-inch alloy wheels, dual aeroscreens, outside exhaust, no road lights.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Gradually developed and built up over the years into a road racing and hillclimbing special by Ron Willis. Raced by Willis and his son-in-law Charles Bulmer from the late 40's through 1952, then by others until it fell into disrepair, its magnesium sheet custom body consumed by the elements. Eventually it was restored by Proby Cautley with aluminum repro bodywork and the Willis/Bulmer 2-liter BMW engine with 328 cylinder head and new LMC-style alloy wheels by Crosthwaite & Gardner. Recent U.S. historic race history. Decent paint and worn older upholstery. The rest of the car is aged and used but maintained.
Market commentary
Rarely does a special, even from the early post-war years in vehicle-starved Britain, have as long and colorful history as this, nor be as well maintained and presumably race-ready. It needs nothing except a thorough inspection for safety to be taken to the track to continue its notable history, a sound value at the price it brought here.