THE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC CAR SALE 9th December 2023

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 131 LOT 221 Estimate: £35,000 - £38,000 1954 SWALLOW DORETTI Rare and beautiful, the Doretti combines practical TR2 mechanics with Italianate elegance. • Built by The Swallow Coachbuilding Co. (1935) at The Airport, Walsall, Staffordshire • Box-section tube chassis, TR2 mechanicals. 1,991cc, OHV, 90bhp, four-cylinder • Doretti production ceased in 1955 after only 276 had been completed • This example has been restored in recent years to a good useable standard by a retired engineer • Mechanically enhanced with 86mm pistons and liners, a fast road cam, hardened valve seats, rare Le Mans inlet manifold with twin HS6 carburettors, low- port cylinder head, a high-torque starter, new fuel pump and hydraulic master cylinder • Quite a number survive and there is an active Owner’s Club. With just over 500 running-in miles covered, this rare Doretti is ready to be enjoyed once again as intended Lot Details Reg: VPF 228 Chassis no.: 1138 Mileage: 61,035 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Charles Smalley Telephone No: 07421 007866 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 96/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 221 Bid On Lot 221