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1903 Gladiator 12HP 4 Cylinder - VCC Dated
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1899 Hurtu
1900 De Dion Vis-A-Vis
1910 Lorraine Dietrich 30HP
1909 Isotta Franschini Corsa 30HP
1902 De Dion Bouton Vis a Vis 6HP
1904 Crestmobile 8.5HP
1913 Hudson Model 37
1903 Gladiator 12HP 4 Cylinder
Reg No - Y69
Chassis No - 1623
Engine No - 41
VCC Cert No - 1527
- Presents in exceptional condition
- Extensively toured in Europe and the UK
- Genuine 50MPH London to Brighton car
- Oldest recorded 4 Cylinder of the Gladiator Marque
Y69 was first registered on 21 December 1903. The owner being R Allen Esq of Stocklinch Manor, Somerset. Little is known of the cars early life, however it was purchased by John Garrett in 1969 at a Veteran Car Club Auction. The car was advertised as a 1 owner vehicle from a deceased estate. The £5,000 fee paid, was said to be at the time a world record.
John Garrett rallied the car extensively in both the UK and Europe. It was also used in TV and Film, appearing in ‘The Great White Hope’ starring Margaret Leighton and in the Ceylon Tea adverts.
An Invitation for Y69 to take part in the processional rehearsals for the wedding of Charles and Diana was accepted and with John Garrett at the wheel, dawn starts were made from Kensington and Buckingham Palaces.
In 1993, Y69 was purchased by renown Veteran car collector and enthusiast Mike Bradbrook who once again used the vehicle extensively in major events, making appearances in the UK, France, Jersey, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, Belgium and the Gordon Bennett Rally in Ireland. He also took part in the re run of the 1000 mile trial in 2000. The car is thought to have completed over 30 London to Brighton runs alongside these other feats. This portfolio of eventing history stands Y69 as one of the most decorated pre 1905 vehicles available worldwide.
Officially dated by the VCC in July 1969, Y69 is the oldest 4 Cylinder Gladiator vehicle on record.
The 1903 12HP Gladiator became famed for the smoothness of its running, the quality of its assembly and the seemless changing of gears. The 1903 cars were actually sold through a company headed by S.F.Edge, better known for his dealings with Napier.
Y69 will be offered for sale by Tom Parrott in the coming weeks for the first time in 20 years. The car has been maintained with no expense spared, with over £70,000 worth of invoices. This 1903 Gladiator is a rare opportunity for a new custodian to own a London to Brighton car with unrivalled provenance, that can travel upwards of 50mph with 4 people onboard.
To Register an interest, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£POA
1900 Darracq Perfecta - De Dion Bouton Engined Quadricycle - VCC Dated
1900 Darracq Perfecta Quadricycle
- No 2 Type ‘Touriste’ 2.75HP - Reg No SIL 1900
- Chassis No 688
- Engine No 15425
- VCC Dating Cert No 3792 (2018)
- Exceptional Condition throughout
- Rare Marque
- From prominent UK Collection
Availability of Darracq Perfecta components and the De Dion engines made it relatively easy for assemblers to produce their own motor vehicles, as exemplified by this very original quadricycle offered here, which carries a single-cylinder De Dion engine in one of Darracq's Perfecta No. 2 'Touriste' frames.
Dating from 1900, the engine is the more desirable 402cc 2¾hp engined variant with water-cooled cylinder head, which sends power to the rear wheels via a Bozier two-speed gearbox.
This example resides with one of the UK’s most prominent collectors and a pioneer of the Tricycle/ Quadricycle scene worldwide.
The Perfecta is presented in faultless original condition and has been subjected to a ‘no expense spared’ maintenance throughout its current ownership. Undoubtably the best example on the market and potentially worldwide.
For more information, or to open a conversation about this vehicle, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via www.tpfvv.com
£52500 GBP
1900 Peugeot Double Phaeton - VCC Dated
1900 Peugeot Double Phaeton
Reg No - CJK 2
Chassis No - 2001
Engine No - 1890
VCC Cert No - 381
-VCC Dated
-Potentially only 3 owners from new
-Participated in 51 London to Brighton Runs
-Presents in exceptional condition throughout
Offered for sale for the first time since July 2000, is this beautiful early Peugeot Phaeton. Dated by the VCC in 1953 as the above with no major modifications.
This Peugeot motorcar now dubbed ‘CJK 2’ was originally purchased by Dr Chabert of Castres in southern France in 1900. After 4 years of use, the car was placed in a barn and forgotten about until Mr Horace Edward Felix Parkinson came across the car in 1947 and persuaded the Doctor to part ways with it. Arrangements were made and the Peugeot was uncovered from behind many bales of Staw.
The car arrived in the London docks having been transported from Bordeaux onboard a ‘wine boat’. The car was then transported to Parkinson’s workshops in Eastbourne on the south coast where it was stripped down and rebuilt. It was found that almost every major component was stamped 2001 and this gave the impression that the car was the first of a new model line.
The main specification of the vehicle is a horizontal twin cylinder engine of 850CC. Ignition originally was via hot tube, however this is now via coil, primarily for safety.
The car made its first UK outing on the 1949 London To Brighton run and competed every year until 1999. Apart from this the car was also entered into almost every Veteran Car Club event in the south east of England. Other major journeys included a trip to the 50th Paris Motor show in 1963.
In recent times, the car has resided in the careful custodianship of one of the UK’s biggest London to Brighton collectors, where it has been maintained with no expense sparred, with work carried out in the early 2000s by NP Veteran Engineering LTD.
This fine, early London to Brighton car is offered for sale including a recommissioning service by ourselves as part of any potential transaction. The history file has extensive images and some wonderful handwritten letters from the 1940s including an original Buff logbook.
For more information, or to register an interest, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£160000 GBP
1900 M.M.C Princess Phaeton 8HP Twin Cylinder VCC Dated
1900 MMC Princess Phaeton 8HP Twin Cylinder
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 racing at Brooklands in the 30s.
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 123rd 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.
Current V5C document, history file, VCC dating Certificate and delightful photos accompany the sale and confirm the authenticity of an incredible vehicle.
For further information, or to register your interest, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£185000 GBP
1904 De Dion 10HP Twin Cylinder VCC Dated
1904 De Dion Bouton 10hp Twin Cylinder Rear entrance tonneau
Powerful 10hp 4 Seat example
Frequent London to Brighton participant
VCC Dated -1904
Presents Beautifully
Offered for sale ‘BF4679’ offers the new custodian a fully restored and attractively finished, high quality twin cylinder powerful London to Brighton vehicle. It presents beautifully in recently hand-painted royal blue livery and is described as in running, working order ready for use.
The history of this particular twin cylinder De Dion Bouton is largely unknown, but it was restored in the Netherlands more than a decade ago before import to the UK, following which it has been extensively used. The VCC Dating report, provided by the current owner indicates that the vehicle has a long wheelbase chassis, that was available for some vehicles in 1904.
The engine is the 10hp unit of 1400cc, which is twice the size of the unit fitted to the 6hp motor cars at the time and pulls the chassis along at a comfortable speed without being troubled by hilly terrain. The gearbox is understood to be an example of the sliding pinion transmission that De Dion Bouton fitted to the slightly later motor vehicles from 1905. This was installed as an upgraded feature at the time, and the vendor has confirmed that gear-changing is very smooth. Other non-original elements have been installed to improve the driving experience.
Twin Cylinder-engined De Dion Bouton’s are difficult to find, and this example offers a recently restored, painted, and trimmed option for a new custodian. It has all the attributes of this high-quality French marque, with the added benefit of spacious rear accommodation for passengers.
The car is described as in excellent, useable condition and will be ready for all touring/rallying and eventing possibilities upon sale.
A top quality London to Brighton vehicle for those looking ’to make good time’ and take several passengers.
For more information, or to register early interest, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£180,000.00 GBP
1901 Delin 4.5HP Voiturette - VCC Dated
1901 Delin 4 1/2 HP Voiturette - VCC Dated
-Car No. 4
-Engine No. 0181
-VCC Dating Cert No. 1299
-3 seat London to Brighton run eligible car
-Early LTBR start time
-Over £20k spent in the last 5 years
-Starts, Runs, Drives, Stops
-Rare Marque, potentially 3 survivors.
-Fantastic history file
The Delin motor car was designed and built in Louvain Belgium by Mr Joseph Delin. Production started in 1900.
The Delin was a typical light car from the turn of the century, with a front mounted, transverse single cylinder engine supplying drive to the rear wheels via a single chain.
Production only lasted for 12 months and there are only 2 known survivors, one of which is this delightful example and the other believe it or not resides in Uruguay, in their National Museum as the first car ever imported into the country.
Offering 4 1/2HP, a 3 speed gearbox including reverse, the Delin was a very capable little car that rumbled along at 25MPH.
‘866 UYG’ formerly ‘OJ2’ offers a new custodian the opportunity to possess an exceptionally rare and well presented marque, that draws a crowd and conversation wherever it goes. The vehicle has been maintained meticulously and recent works have totalled over £20,000 to ensure that the car has been kept up together in safe and presentable running order.
Early History:
The car is accompanied by VCC Dated Certificate No. 1299 (1972), original Buff Logbook and a large amount of correspondence from as early as 1945.
The vehicle surfaced in early 1945 when it was offered for sale by Mr Walter Mist, Mists Garage, Birmingham. Early correspondence shows a letter from a Mr A.W.F Smith who was looking to purchase the vehicle for £75, but had asked Mists Garage to store the car for the time being ‘until the rockets stopped’ which was likely a reference to the German V2’s at the time. Eventually 14th April 1945 a further letter shows Smiths purchase of the car for £75. Further research shows that Walter Mist may have become custodian of the vehicle in 1930.
The car was next sold at the ‘Smiths’ auction in 1968 where it ended up at a new home in Portadown Ireland. The car was kept there until 1990 when dealer Stephen Langton purchased the car and removed the ‘OJ2’ number plate before selling the car to a Mr Johcheere in Belgium. More recently the car was owned by renown Brighton car collector Mike Bradbrook in 2014 but was then placed in the COYS auction in 2016 where the current vendor purchased it.
For further information, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email at tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£67500 GBP
1908 Lion Peugeot VC2 - 1 of 7 Worldwide
1908 Lion Peugeot VC2 7HP
- One of 7 known survivors worldwide
- Beautiful condition both cosmetically/mechanically
- Frequently toured in UK/Europe
- Full wet weather protection
- Imported from prominent collection in Holland in 2015
- Exemplary History file
Offered for sale for a new custodian is this stunning 1908 Lion Peugeot VC2. Imported into the UK by the current vendor in 2015 from Holland, this vehicle offers a new owner an exceptionally well presented and cared for example of a rare marque that documentation shows is one of 7 remaining survivors. This VC2 is powered by a 1045cc single cylinder engine producing 7HP.
The car has participated in many events both in the UK and Europe including the Creepy Crawley event in recent years. Offered with the sale is documentation stating that this example was built on 14/08/1908 under the serial number 2234 and engine number 2253. Along with this there are several hundred photos of the cars restoration and an invoice for its purchase in 1985 when it was exported to Holland. Further filing shows a document from Peugeot’s museum giving details of its specification, engine and dimensions.
The car currently has a VCC events passport and invoices on file show a gearbox rebuild in December 2016 totalling over £10,000. The car is sold with numerous spares and has recently had 4 brand new tyres that have covered a few hundred miles. This fantastic vehicle is offered at an exceptional price for a car of this provenience and rarity and is making way for an alternative, larger vehicle.
A genuinely honest car and brilliant pair of vendors.
To register early interest or to start a friendly conversation please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196.
£37500.00 GBP
1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile 6C - VCC Dated
1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile 6C
Car No. 21028
VCC Dating Cert No. 3430
According to a factory memo, the Oldsmobile 6C model first appeared with dealers in March and April 1904. Serial numbers started at 20,000 and ended somewhere under 25,000. This model was the most powerful Curve Dash to date producing 7HP. In 1904, the records show that 2,234 6C’s were built.
Offered here, ‘BF4661’ shows a typical example of the 6C model. Having completed a number of London to Brighton runs, as recently as a successful journey in 2023, this particular vehicle has been adapted with the London to Brighton Run and all of its trials in mind. The car is sold with its own trailer, ratchet straps, hood, tonneaus and even a perspex windscreen (if you really want it). The car has had varies add ons such as speedo, indicators and lighting also fitted. All of these items are removable and will be down to its new custodians taste.
The car was dated by the VCC in 2012 and the dating certificate is provided along with the dating report, UK V5C, various handbooks and other documentation.
Although the cars history is mostly unknown, the current owner understands the car was owned by a Mr D Kolzon of Illinois, USA before it was later believed to have been imported into Harrogate, Yorkshire.
To summarise, this Curved Dash Oldsmobile is a great starter London to Brighton vehicle, that is dated and has completed recent journeys to Brighton. The car has its own trailer and is very ease to tow and store. Some light recommissioning is always recommended, but the car has been described as driving well.
For further information, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196, or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£50,000 GBP including trailer.
1913 GWK - VCC Dated
1913 GWK - Coventry Simplex - Friction Drive
Reg No - BF4241
VCC Dating Cert No - 666
-Mid Engine 2 Cylinder Coventry Simplex Engine 1069cc
-Friction drive transmission
-Ex - Hilda Kitson
-Offered with extensive history file including Buff Logbook
Offered for sale for the first time since 2007, is this fantastic little GWK friction drive car.
GWK (Grice, Wood and Keiller) were a British car manufacturer based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Although a few examples were sold from 1911, proper production of these cars began in mid 1912 when they were equipped with a 2 cylinder Coventry Simplex engine with transmission to the rear wheels via a friction drive. 1045 of these cars were produced before the outbreak of World War 1 at which time the manufacturer switched to 'war work'.
This example owned by the current vendor since 2007 has been rallied extensively and is a very well known car in VCC circles. Its rise to provenance came when it was purchased in 1970 by Hilda Kitson, who did a great deal of events with the car including the Lands End to John O Groats tour.
'BF4241' is ready to use and is equipped with electric starting, windscreen and canvas hood, meaning it can be used in all of the UK's weather. The car is hand painted and presents very nicely.
Offered for sale at an incredibly reasonable £19500.00, this car offers fantastic entry level VCC eventing possibilities and is in useable condition with extensive history file.
For more information, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email at tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£17500 GBP
1901 Peugeot Quadricycle - VCC Dated
1901 Peugeot 2.75HP Quadricycle VCC Dated
-Chassis No. 957
-Engine No. 957
-VCC Dating No. 4143/2018
-London to Brighton eligible
-Rare and possibly only surviving marque
-Early 1901 Model
-Reliable and exceptionally well presented
-Sold out of one of the most prominent UK collections
-2 Speed Gearbox
According to history from the Peugeot motor company archives. The first Peugeot branded tricycles were built in 1898 and used the ever popular De Dion Bouton engines as many others did of that time. In 1900, Peugeot broke the mould and created the first Quadricycle with their own 2.75HP engine and gearbox, completely unheard of at the time.
In 1901, the Quad’s were fitted with a water cooled head as per this example.
The Peugeot Quadricycles debuted in 1900 and ceased production in 1903, thus becoming a very rare breed in the current day. ‘MGZ1901’ offers a new custodian the opportunity to acquire an incredibly rare and possibly unique Peugeot that has been maintained and restored with no expense spared.
The Quad has to be described as exquisite in condition both cosmetically and in terms of running. Simply the best available. The Peugeot is to this day in keeping with its original guise with the 1901 water cooled head, Longuemare carburettor and matching engine/chassis numbers.
Purchased by the current vendor in 2016 from a Spanish owner and subsequently dated by the Veteran Car Club in 2018.
The Peugeot had previously been owned by The Musee Automobile de Provence prior to the Spanish purchaser in 1965. A near 50 year ownership.
Sold as part of a downsizing collection, this Peugeot offers its next owner quite possibly the best maintained Quadricycle on the open market.
For further information, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively at www.tpfvv.com
£52500 GBP
1903 Panhard Et Levassor 7HP Twin Cylinder - VCC Dated
1903 Panhard Et Levassor
Registration No. AY3400
Dating Certificate NO.7 (20th, April 1946)
Over the past 50 years, it has been widely stated that a Panhard Levassor, with 2 cylinder engine of 7HP, is the perfect London to Brighton vehicle. A blend of exquisite history, quality manufacture, nimble handling with excellent power delivery the twin cylinder Panhard Levassor has everything you could want from a car of this period.
Coupled with the fact that the Panhard archives still exist in The Schlumpf Museum, Mulhouse, meaning that each car is still identifiable, a Panhard Et Levassor is often the most sort after prize in Veteran motoring.
This Panhard Levassor, engine number 6637, was supplied new to a Mr Harvey Du Cros, the exclusive dealer of Panhard Levassor in the UK. Meaning that this is one of few UK supplied cars from new.
This example AY3400, was put in for dating with the VCC by a Mr Arthur Prince in the 1930s, after he found the car in a Millwrights shop. Mr Prince was a true enthusiast that rallied and toured many cars actively from the 20s through to the 50s.
Mr Prince lived in Loughborough, UK and upon purchasing the car was convinced it was a 10HP model, although this was later corrected and a 7HP engine capacity was arrived upon.
During Mr Princes ownership, he ran AY3400 in every London to Brighton Run from 1934 to 1963 (29 runs) a truly staggering feat at this early time period. Unfortunately he passed away in 1964, but this did not stop his wife Mrs Prince from completing the London to Brighton run in the Panhard in 1965,1966 and 1967.
Next, the car obviously changed hands, as it was entered into the LTBVR by a Mr M L C Foord in 1968 and 1969.
After this the car changed hands once again to Mr T S Black (Yorkshire Car Collection) and he used the car once again extensively, entering every London to Brighton Run from 1972 until it is believed around 2015. A staggering feat.
The car possesses one of the earliest VCC Dating Certificate numbers that we have seen (NO7) and still presents in lovely condition despite the many thousands of miles it has travelled. It shows wonderful patina to the bodywork and leather diamond buttoned upholstery.
This 1903 Panhard Et Levassor 7HP offers a new custodian the chance to own the pinnacle of London to Brighton motoring with a proven, capable and refined machine.
To register an interest, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£POA
1902 Renault 8HP Type G - VCC Dated
1902 Renault 8HP Type G
Engine No. 9754
Chassis No. 489
VCC Dating Cert No. 1455 (1977)
Built in late 1902 this fantastic 8HP Renault was first registered in Gloucester in late 1903 to a Mr F G Marner of Cubitt Town, London.
At some point before the First World War, the car was re-bodied to make it look more modern, perhaps copying the Renault AX, Renaults most popular model of the time.
A Mr Philip Fotheringham-Parker purchased the car in August 1939 for the sum of twenty two pounds and ten shillings. The car was kept at his Mews house in London. His wife ‘Georgie’ drove the car on many London to Brighton runs, in Europe and at home in the UK.
The car was altered back to its correct original specification sometime in the 1950s when it was purchased by a previous keeper that kept the car for some 55 years.
The car has potentially completed over 65 successful London to Brighton runs. It has also been used on many European tours, the Teuf Teuf, Creepy Crawley and The Ellis Journey.
The car today presents in nice condition throughout, starts very easily and has been used regularly including the successful completion of the 2023 London to Brighton Run.
Capable of carrying 4 people up all the hills on the way to Brighton, this Renault offers a new keeper an excellent opportunity to purchase a car with a proven track record, nice history file and easy driving.
To register an interest, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£POA
1900 Georges Richard Model 5 10HP Twin Cylinder 6 Seater - VCC Dated
1900 Georges Richard Model 5 10HP Twin Cylinder
Registration No. BS8233
Car No. 114
Engine No. 91
VCC Dating Cert No. 2141
- Sole surviving Georges Richard Model 5
- 6 seat London to Brighton car
- Very early London to Brighton start time
- Powerful 10HP 2 Cylinder
- High quality French Marque
Georges Richard was a French racing driver and automobile industry pioneer. His first automobile manufacturing company was formed in 1897 Georges and his brother Maxim Richard. A key feature of the brothers enterprise (that grew from bicycle repair and manufacture) was their ability to offer a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, something which at the time was highly appealing, but also caused a huge amount of trouble for the company.
Georges Richard was seen as one of the high quality manufacturers of the time that made the jump from the bicycle boom into motorcar production. Starting with a Voiturette in 1896, sold under the name ‘pony’ the company soon moved on with the times to produce more powerful vehicles before the brand name disappeared in 1902, to be replaced by Henri Brasier’s, Richard-Braiser.
The vehicle shown here, ‘BS8233’ is an example of the heavier construction, model 5, produced between 1899 and 1901 under the Vivinus License. The horizontally forward mounted engine drove a belt to the gearbox in the centre of the car and then to side chains to the rear wheels.
Fast forward to today and I am delighted to offer for sale this incredible example of automotive history, the sole surviving Georges Richard Model 5. Powered by a 10HP Twin Cylinder engine, able to carry 6 people and starting in the first 60 cars on the London to Brighton Run, this car is a real rarity. In fact it is totally unique.
In the same ownership since 1996 the car is now looking for a new custodian to continue its many successful completions of the London to Brighton Run. The car is in excellent, original condition throughout and is described as in running condition. As with all cars 124 years old, some recommissioning is likely to be required to achieve optimal performance however the car has completed a number of Brighton runs successfully in recent years.
To register an interest, please contact Tom Parrott on 07572526196 or alternatively via email - tomparrottveteran@gmail.com
£210,000 GBP
