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LOT 539

1938/1989 Werner Oswald Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica Registration no. FNA 436 Chassis no. 79 280 Engine no. 110/5159

Estimate: £70,000 - £100,000
Lot 539

1938/1989 Werner Oswald Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica

1938/1989 Werner Oswald Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica
Registration no. FNA 436
Chassis no. 79 280
Engine no. 110/5159

• Built from a Werner Oswald kit
• Bristol 406 engine
• Featured in Classic & Sports Car magazine's February 2006 edition
• Present VSCC-member ownership since 2021
• 'On the button'

In the 1980s the UK-based Swiss-born enthusiast Werner Oswald produced 10 Le Mans Replica kits, dubbed 'WOK' by Nash purists. When powered by the excellent Bristol six-cylinder engine, these cars were considered by many to be closest to the original both in design and components.

Registered as a 1938 Frazer Nash BMW, 'FNA 436' is powered by a Bristol 406 engine. Purchased by John Barker in the late 1990s, the car has undergone significant improvement since then, being stripped back to its chassis by Mr Barker, who started the project again. There are a few photographs of the build and some documentation on file. While owned by John Barker the Replica featured in Classic & Sports Car magazine's February 2006 edition. In September 2007 John Barker sold the car to Historic racer John Crowson. Our vendor purchased the Replica from John Crowson in August 2021, adding it to his private collection. Interested parties should note, the engine number 110/5159 ( from a Bristol 406). The Head number FNS 18 is ex-FN Le Mans Rep chassis 100/119 of Bob Gerard. The Distributor Tower FNS1.2 is ex-FN Competition chassis 100/107.

The vendor, a keen VSCC competitor, has taken this Le Mans Replica all around the South of England including to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Thoroughly gone through and set up on a rolling road by Steve Stanton Motor Sport, the car comes complete with jack and a full tonneau.

'On the button', this Replica also comes with old V5Cs; old MoTs dating back to 2010; some Spencer Lane Jones invoices; and the vendor's notebook listing all works carried out. It is offered with current UK V5C registration.

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