1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale

VIN: 5236

$275,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 10, 2016

  • Lot

    197

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    5236

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    235

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Blue

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1952 Cunningham C3

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

331 Chrysler, 4-barrel, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, Kumho blackwall radials, vee windshield, turn signals, taped rim three-spoke steering wheel, SW gauges, 3-speed.

Condition

Original Cunningham C3 chassis with a C2R-style alloy body, original automatic transmission replaced by a T-10 4-speed and a replacement engine. There's not much 'original' about this car. Good paint with some masking gaps on the striping. Aged chassis with some surface rust on the body framing and exterior overspray. Aged engine with alternator and shiny Weber 4-barrel. An honest car that doesn't misrepresent what it is and will be great on tours.

Market commentary

A car that never existed, but tastefully created using period stuff. The seller should be grateful for this price. The buyer can show off, but not make reference to the ample price that was paid.

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