LOT 435

1905 Lorraine-Dietrich CR2 Two-seater Sports-racer Registration no. BS 8407 Chassis no. 82CE.1.CR2 Engine no. 8924

Sold for £138,375 inc. premium

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Lot 435

1905 Lorraine-Dietrich CR2 Two-seater Sports-racer
Registration no. BS 8407 Chassis no. 82CE.1.CR2 Engine no. 8924

The Beaulieu Sale: Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia|5 September 2021, 10:30 BST|Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

1905 Lorraine-Dietrich CR2 Two-seater Sports-racer
Registration no. BS 8407
Chassis no. 82CE.1.CR2
Engine no. 8924

Odometer reading: N/A
MOT: Exempt

*Built by Edwardian-era gurus John Brydon and Richard Black
*A replica of the 1905/1906 works racers
*Featured in the award-winning Targa Florio film, *Pistons, Passions, Pleasure – a Sicilian Dream

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Footnotes

This magnificent Lorraine-Dietrich was purchased in 2003 as a rolling chassis by Edwardian-era guru John Brydon (receipt for €58,000 on file) and built to replicate the 1905/1906 works racers. The car was featured in The Automobile's 'Finds and Discoveries' column (copy on file). Displacing 8,620cc and rated at 60hp (RAC), the four-cylinder Turcat-Méry engine was originally fitted to Lorraine-Dietrich chassis '8924'. The engine was worked on by specialists Formhalls in 2006, being white-metalled, line-bored, and balanced. The gearbox/transaxle is a Delahaye unit with three forward speeds and reverse, while the front axle is Lorraine-Dietrich dating from 1905. New front wheels were cast in aluminium in 2005. There is a photographic record of the rebuild on file together with numerous bills, technical drawings, assorted correspondence, and a Science Museum dating certificate. Mike New of Hinton Historic Engineering, Leicestershire completed many items on the car: steering, springs, brakes, engine mounting, clutch, chain guards, shock absorbers, radiator repairs, etc in 2007.

In 2014 the Lorraine-Dietrich featured in the award-winning Targa Florio film, Pistons, Passions, Pleasure – a Sicilian Dream. Completing the 'lost boys' trip to Sicily without breaking sweat. Serviced again by Hinton in recent years and in excellent working order, this very well sorted Edwardian road-racer has been used for numerous VSCC races, hill climbs, continental rallies and is presented in wonderful condition. Just hop in and drive!

Vendor Score Total: 72 /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: 20 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 4
Glass: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Axles: 4
Suspension: 4
Brakes: 4

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

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

ENGINE TOTAL: 16 /20
Starting: 4
Running: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
Mechanical components: 4

Car History File: 2

Saleroom notices

We are advised that the engine fitted to the car is not the original, it is an Edwardian type identical to the original.

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