The ex-London Motor Show company exhibit 1933 ASTON MARTIN LE MANS SPECIAL FOUR SEATER Registration No. AUL 635 Chassis No. I3/308/L Engine No. I3/308/L Old English White with black leather interior and hood. Engine: four cylinder, single overhead camshaft, with dry sump lubrication, 1,495 cc, 70bhp at 4,750 rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: mechanically operated four-wheel drum. Right hand drive. 1933 represented a marked change in Aston Martin's business and fortunes, following the acquisition by Sir Arthur Sutherland at the behest of his son, Robert Gordon Sutherland, in December 1932. The change of ownership brought the necessary financing and a clear business plan for re-structuring the company. One of optimistic goals was the building of 100 cars in the year, this when only twice that number had been completed in the 13 years prior to this. A proper production line was initiated, bodywork continued to be supplied by E. Bertelli and they set about expanding their selling network to cater for the planned increase in cars to sell. There was a solid attempt at Le Mans that year, with an entry of three cars, LM 7, LM 9 and LM 10, the latter two coming home in 5th and 7th place. By the time of the October London Motor Show, the company was on course to achieve its production targets. The buoyant management team together with Claude Hill, 'Happy' Wood, 'Dick' Anthony, Geoffrey White of 'Winter Garden' and representatives of various agents such as Patrick Motors and Cresta Motors were all at hand to explain the merits of 'Britain's Best Sports Car'. The focus of the four models exhibited on the stand, was the Claude Hill designed Le Mans Special Four Seater. This I3/308/L the Motor Show car is the 10 ft wheelbase version of the short chassis Le Mans. It was certainly a most sporting 'family' Aston, but with practicality applied throughout. As well as providing comfortable motoring for four people, there was a small provision of luggage space in a tidy boot on which the spare wheel sat, and detail features such as the detachable glass wind-deflectors, which double as small aero-screens when the windscreen was folded. Completing the car was the transition to 18 inch wheels, which suited the low radiator and overall proportions better than the former '21s'. When roadtested the following spring by The Motor their reports were extremely favourable, a speed of 82 mph being recorded and extremely good handling qualities noted, their verdict - 'unquestionably one of the best cars we have driven for some time from the point of view of road handling and stability. High speed cornering is an outstanding feature.' I3/308/L was almost certainly sold on the stand as it was first registered six days after the end of the show on October 27th, 1933. Although presumed broken up, as the Aston Martin Owner's Club register for 1992 suggests, I3/308/L had actually survived, being in long term ownership in Bolton since 1960. It was there that it was discovered by marque expert Andy Bell of Ecurie Bertelli in 1995, passing to the present owner, a known Aston aficionado, in November that year. By 1995, the car was in a dilapidated condition, and had lost the rear section of the bodywork from behind the doors. Also the engine had been separated from the chassis for many years but was re-united with it. An exacting ground up restoration ensued, carefully supervised by its knowledgeable enthusiast owner. The chassis was rebuilt, springs re-set, the engine work was entrusted to Bell, for a complete rebuild. The bodywork was rebuilt by Simon Isles to its original form, re-skinned and fitted with new mudguards. In keeping with its history and a wish to preserve its originality in every respect, it was painted in the car in its original Motor Show stand livery of white. James E. Pearce was responsible for re-wiring, the complete new interior trim in black leather, refurbishment of all the c
The ex-London Motor Show company exhibit 1933 ASTON MARTIN LE MANS SPECIAL FOUR SEATER Registration No. AUL 635 Chassis No. I3/308/L Engine No. I3/308/L Old English White with black leather interior and hood. Engine: four cylinder, single overhead camshaft, with dry sump lubrication, 1,495 cc, 70bhp at 4,750 rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: mechanically operated four-wheel drum. Right hand drive. 1933 represented a marked change in Aston Martin's business and fortunes, following the acquisition by Sir Arthur Sutherland at the behest of his son, Robert Gordon Sutherland, in December 1932. The change of ownership brought the necessary financing and a clear business plan for re-structuring the company. One of optimistic goals was the building of 100 cars in the year, this when only twice that number had been completed in the 13 years prior to this. A proper production line was initiated, bodywork continued to be supplied by E. Bertelli and they set about expanding their selling network to cater for the planned increase in cars to sell. There was a solid attempt at Le Mans that year, with an entry of three cars, LM 7, LM 9 and LM 10, the latter two coming home in 5th and 7th place. By the time of the October London Motor Show, the company was on course to achieve its production targets. The buoyant management team together with Claude Hill, 'Happy' Wood, 'Dick' Anthony, Geoffrey White of 'Winter Garden' and representatives of various agents such as Patrick Motors and Cresta Motors were all at hand to explain the merits of 'Britain's Best Sports Car'. The focus of the four models exhibited on the stand, was the Claude Hill designed Le Mans Special Four Seater. This I3/308/L the Motor Show car is the 10 ft wheelbase version of the short chassis Le Mans. It was certainly a most sporting 'family' Aston, but with practicality applied throughout. As well as providing comfortable motoring for four people, there was a small provision of luggage space in a tidy boot on which the spare wheel sat, and detail features such as the detachable glass wind-deflectors, which double as small aero-screens when the windscreen was folded. Completing the car was the transition to 18 inch wheels, which suited the low radiator and overall proportions better than the former '21s'. When roadtested the following spring by The Motor their reports were extremely favourable, a speed of 82 mph being recorded and extremely good handling qualities noted, their verdict - 'unquestionably one of the best cars we have driven for some time from the point of view of road handling and stability. High speed cornering is an outstanding feature.' I3/308/L was almost certainly sold on the stand as it was first registered six days after the end of the show on October 27th, 1933. Although presumed broken up, as the Aston Martin Owner's Club register for 1992 suggests, I3/308/L had actually survived, being in long term ownership in Bolton since 1960. It was there that it was discovered by marque expert Andy Bell of Ecurie Bertelli in 1995, passing to the present owner, a known Aston aficionado, in November that year. By 1995, the car was in a dilapidated condition, and had lost the rear section of the bodywork from behind the doors. Also the engine had been separated from the chassis for many years but was re-united with it. An exacting ground up restoration ensued, carefully supervised by its knowledgeable enthusiast owner. The chassis was rebuilt, springs re-set, the engine work was entrusted to Bell, for a complete rebuild. The bodywork was rebuilt by Simon Isles to its original form, re-skinned and fitted with new mudguards. In keeping with its history and a wish to preserve its originality in every respect, it was painted in the car in its original Motor Show stand livery of white. James E. Pearce was responsible for re-wiring, the complete new interior trim in black leather, refurbishment of all the c
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