c.1919 5-LITRE DAIMLER LIGHT THIRTY REPLICA BODIED PHAETON Registration No. E 6821 (UK) Chassis No. 17350 Engine No. 38901 Ivory with dark blue trim. Engine: six cylinder, sleeve valve, 5-litre, 60bhp; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: mechanical on rear wheels and transmission; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic leaf springs; rear, three-quarter elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. From 1911 until 1932 all Daimler cars were supplied with sleeve valve engines designed by the American, Charles Yale Knight. This engine proved to be extremely smooth and quiet, and enabled Daimler to compete with Rolls-Royce and their Silver Ghost engine. Daimlers were always (and still are today) built with great care and quality. Following the first world war, Daimler quickly resumed their production of civilian motor cars. This Light Thirty can be dated from those early post war days and is therefore one of the earliest Daimlers in existance. Research by a previous owner led him to believe that this car was a pre-production version of the TP6.30 'Light Thirty' used for development work at Daimler's Coventry factory by Joseph Mackle, dating from 1918. Mackle was the technical manager who later became chairman of Daimler distributors and Royal warrant holders Stratton and Instone (Stratstone). This information, however is unproven and the VCC and other researchers have been unable to date this car any earlier than 1919. The car was damaged by fire and rebodied in 1921 as a saloon by North Worcestershire Garage, run by Austin Works drivers, F.S. and J.D. Barnes. In 1932 the car was abandoned and not rescued until 1964. A substantial sum of money was expended on its subsequent twenty five year restoration by a former owner. A light alloy three door, four seat sports touring body with double folding windscreen was constructed by the Oxford Carriage Company and others. This is finished in ivory with blue leather interior. The polished woodwork is mahogany and keruin. There is a wealth of polished brass and nickel-plating. A study of this striking and powerful car shows meticulous attention to detail both in its original construction and the subsequent 'labour of love' restoration. The hood and tonneau cover are relatively new and the bell shaped CAV lamps, twin side mounted spare wheels, external handbrake lever and enclosed radiator cap are all correct period features. The car has been fully rewired and has a 12-volt starter motor.
c.1919 5-LITRE DAIMLER LIGHT THIRTY REPLICA BODIED PHAETON Registration No. E 6821 (UK) Chassis No. 17350 Engine No. 38901 Ivory with dark blue trim. Engine: six cylinder, sleeve valve, 5-litre, 60bhp; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: mechanical on rear wheels and transmission; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic leaf springs; rear, three-quarter elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. From 1911 until 1932 all Daimler cars were supplied with sleeve valve engines designed by the American, Charles Yale Knight. This engine proved to be extremely smooth and quiet, and enabled Daimler to compete with Rolls-Royce and their Silver Ghost engine. Daimlers were always (and still are today) built with great care and quality. Following the first world war, Daimler quickly resumed their production of civilian motor cars. This Light Thirty can be dated from those early post war days and is therefore one of the earliest Daimlers in existance. Research by a previous owner led him to believe that this car was a pre-production version of the TP6.30 'Light Thirty' used for development work at Daimler's Coventry factory by Joseph Mackle, dating from 1918. Mackle was the technical manager who later became chairman of Daimler distributors and Royal warrant holders Stratton and Instone (Stratstone). This information, however is unproven and the VCC and other researchers have been unable to date this car any earlier than 1919. The car was damaged by fire and rebodied in 1921 as a saloon by North Worcestershire Garage, run by Austin Works drivers, F.S. and J.D. Barnes. In 1932 the car was abandoned and not rescued until 1964. A substantial sum of money was expended on its subsequent twenty five year restoration by a former owner. A light alloy three door, four seat sports touring body with double folding windscreen was constructed by the Oxford Carriage Company and others. This is finished in ivory with blue leather interior. The polished woodwork is mahogany and keruin. There is a wealth of polished brass and nickel-plating. A study of this striking and powerful car shows meticulous attention to detail both in its original construction and the subsequent 'labour of love' restoration. The hood and tonneau cover are relatively new and the bell shaped CAV lamps, twin side mounted spare wheels, external handbrake lever and enclosed radiator cap are all correct period features. The car has been fully rewired and has a 12-volt starter motor.
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