Registration - VC 777 (needs to be applied for)
Car No. - 884
Engine No. 4
- VCC Dated
- London to Brighton eligible
- One of the oldest British cars in existence
- Sole Surviving MMC Princess known worldwide
- Ex-Ward Collection
- Photographic evidence of LTBR’s In 20s,30s,40s
- Footage of the car running at Brooklands in the 30s.
£147,500 GBP
Offered for sale, an incredible piece of British motoring history.
‘VC 777’ produced by the Motor Manufacturing Company Co. In 1900 cost £231 new and offered 4 seat motoring, Canvas hood and luggage space to the rear. This remarkable vehicle accommodates four with the front two seats perched above the road ahead of the driver.
The car presents incredibly well considering having passed its 124th birthday this year. A quite frankly astonishing history file accompanies the car and it is very well known in the Veteran circles. Photographic evidence shows the car on the London to Brighton Run in 1929 along with other LTB’s in 1933, 1936 and 1946.
Engine:
Horizontally opposed twin cylinder, water cooled with atmospheric inlet valve and mechanical exhaust valve. 1772cc.
Three speed gearbox with reverse, chain final drive.
33.5” rear wheels and 28.5” fronts, both on solid tyres.
Semi elliptic front leaf springs at the front - coil sprung at the rear.
Bodywork:
Finished in deep maroon livery with cream coach-lined wheels the car presents nicely with basketwork, weaved coachwork. Complete with Candle coach lamps matching in colour and rear brass oil lamp, it is in exceptionally functional condition with beautiful patina. To the rear of the vehicle we have luggage space or for those who required it, a footman.
Running order:
The car is sold in useable, running and driving condition. It starts on the handle and is ready for many further events/rallies and tours. As with all cars of this era, regular maintenance is key and this example has been well cared for by its current custodians.
History file, VCC dating Certificate and delightful photos accompany the sale and confirm the authenticity of an incredible vehicle.
