Equipment
Dual SU carbs, painted centerlock wire wheels, dual wing mirrors, Lucas headlamps, landau bars, suicide doors, wood dash and window trim.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
The faded older respray was never very good to begin with. A few touch ups, scratches and cracks around the nose, scratches on the left rear fender and a very light scrape on the tail. Small dent in the right front fender. Dry, cracked windshield molding. Top looks pretty good until you find the eight-inch rip in the left side. Very good newer seats and carpets. The rest of the interior is dull and aged, including dry, dull-looking wood. Older undercoated chassis. Surprisingly tidy and complete engine bay. Not a dog, but a car like his really deserves better than a half-done restoration. It's a strong candidate for redoing the cosmetics and enjoying.
Market commentary
Mark V dropheads like this are frequently restored to concours winning condition and offer a desirable combination of style, decent weather protection and reliable performance from their pre-war 3 1/2 liter sixes. This result recognizes the mediocrity and age of its preparation and presentation and is an appropriate price for this example.