Toby Wilson
Head of Department
LOT 125
1929 Willys Overland Whippet Six Registration no. SV 9731 Chassis no. TPC705
Sold for £13,500 inc. premium
Lot 125
1929 Willys Overland Whippet Six Registration no. SV 9731 Chassis no. TPC705
1929 Willys Overland Whippet Six
Registration no. SV 9731
Chassis no. TPC705
Registration no. SV 9731
Chassis no. TPC705
Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT Expiry: Exempt
*Beautiful 1920s Whippet Six
*Restored to a high standard completed in 2006
*Used sparingly since
Originally known for designing and producing the famous Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland was also famous for producing an array of passenger cars. The Whippet Six, which was produced between 1926 – 1931, is now increasingly rare sight in the US (let alone in the UK). Manufactured in Toledo, Ohio, this 1929 example was originally exported to Argentina, and then imported to the UK in July 2003. The car was also thought to have stopped off in South Africa at some point in its life, after an array of South African paperwork and magazines were found under the seats during its restoration. The car has been in its current ownership since October 2003, where the vendor then undertook a full ground up restoration. During the restoration the car was stripped back to the chassis, featuring new flooring, springs, door frames and much more. Mechanically, the engine was re-bored and re-built, and the car received a new clutch and was also rewired. The bodywork was also the subject of a respray, and the structural timber was replaced where required. The car has been on the road ever since the restoration was completed in 2006, and has been used sparingly by the vendor for summer use. Interested parties should note the car is offered with the original hood frame together with the hood which would be suitable for use as a pattern. It will require a hood should it be used in less than fair weather.
MoT Expiry: Exempt
*Beautiful 1920s Whippet Six
*Restored to a high standard completed in 2006
*Used sparingly since
Originally known for designing and producing the famous Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland was also famous for producing an array of passenger cars. The Whippet Six, which was produced between 1926 – 1931, is now increasingly rare sight in the US (let alone in the UK). Manufactured in Toledo, Ohio, this 1929 example was originally exported to Argentina, and then imported to the UK in July 2003. The car was also thought to have stopped off in South Africa at some point in its life, after an array of South African paperwork and magazines were found under the seats during its restoration. The car has been in its current ownership since October 2003, where the vendor then undertook a full ground up restoration. During the restoration the car was stripped back to the chassis, featuring new flooring, springs, door frames and much more. Mechanically, the engine was re-bored and re-built, and the car received a new clutch and was also rewired. The bodywork was also the subject of a respray, and the structural timber was replaced where required. The car has been on the road ever since the restoration was completed in 2006, and has been used sparingly by the vendor for summer use. Interested parties should note the car is offered with the original hood frame together with the hood which would be suitable for use as a pattern. It will require a hood should it be used in less than fair weather.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 73/100
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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: 18/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 4
INTERIOR TOTAL: 13/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 15/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 3
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4
Car History File: 3
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