LOT 674

1939 Lanchester Fourteen Roadrider De Luxe Saloon Registration no. to be advised Chassis no. 35010

Sold for £8,337.50 inc. premium

Lot 674

1939 Lanchester Fourteen Roadrider De Luxe Saloon
Registration no. to be advised Chassis no. 35010

The Beaulieu Sale: Collectors' Motor Cars & Motorcycles and Automobilia|7 September 2019, 16:00 BST|Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

1939 Lanchester Fourteen Roadrider De Luxe Saloon
Registration no. to be advised
Chassis no. 35010

Footnotes

Lanchester's last model to enter production prior to WW2 was the Fourteen Roadrider De Luxe, which superseded the 1½-litre Roadrider that had been introduced in 1937. A derivative of the contemporary Daimler DB17/18, the Roadrider De Luxe was powered by a 1,809cc six-cylinder overhead-valve detachable-head engine coupled to the marque's traditional fluid flywheel and Wilson pre-selector gearbox. A conventional synchromesh 'box was optional. Approximately 1,850 cars had been completed before the outbreak of war brought civilian production to a halt. The model did not resume production post-war.

A rare and hard to find model, this Lanchester Roadrider De Luxe was owned by a gentleman in Kensington from new in 1939 until 1994, and for the next 18 years belonged to its second owner, who spent over £30,000 on a total restoration (bills and restoration photographs available). The last owner purchased the car in 2012 and had power steering fitted at great expense. This spacious and luxurious touring saloon is in beautiful condition, being finished in its original livery of maroon and black with striking deep-fluted piped cream upholstery and walnut fittings. This very sought-after Lanchester is one of only six believed surviving. There is a very large history file with the car containing original owner's manuals and brochures, old logbooks, and numerous bills and expired MoTs. The private numberplate will be removed prior to sale.

Saleroom notices

Please note, the vendor advises us that the vehicle has just had an MOT and new battery fitted.

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