1910 Renault AX
Registration no. AM 1812 Chassis no. AX24695

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Ex-Louis Holland
1910 Renault AX
Registration no. AM 1812
Chassis no. AX24695

Odometer reading: TBC
MoT expiry date: exempt

*One of the most successful Pre-WWI Renaults
*Eligible for many Edwardian motoring events
*Said to be running well

The little twin-cylinder Renault AX had its first public showing at the 1908 London Motor Show and was quickly adapted as a taxicab, in which guise it was well-known in Paris and London.
The archetypal Renault AX two-seater, this car became well-known in the hands of one of the great characters of the Veteran Car Club, Louis Holland, who trained his African Grey Parrot to imitate a Klaxon and sing "Get out and get under"! Apart from a wonderful collection of automobilia, Holland also owned 6,000 78rpm gramophone records, including all of Edwardian comedian Harry Tate's 'Motoring' sketches and a recording of 10,000 trained canaries singing 'Liebestraum'...
Louis was a great friend of Michael Banfield's, so when the opportunity arose at Brooks' December 2000 sale for Michael to acquire Louis' Renault AX, he successfully bid for it. Originally imported through Renault agents A Gaal Ltd of London's Hanover Square, whose dealer plate is strategically displayed on the bonnet, this well-known Edwardian comes complete with a buff logbook detailing its owners from 1956 up to Louis Holland's acquisition in 1961. Purchased by the immediately preceding owner in 2014, 'AM 1812' boasts nicely patinated red and grey two-seater bodywork and is said to be running well.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 60/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3/5

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