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£1,350
Manufacturer: Vauxhall
Model: Cadet Saloon
First Registered: 1932
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: Not Quoted
Chassis No: VY13985
MOT: Not Req
Colour: Choice
Details:
Originally known as the Vauxhall Iron Works Ltd, a firm of marine engineers, Vauxhall built its first motor car in 1903 before relocating two years later, from South London to Luton in Bedfordshire, which remains the company's base today. Laurence Pomeroy's tenure as Chief Engineer saw Vauxhall produce some of the truly outstanding designs of the Edwardian era, commencing with the 20hp Prince Henry in 1910. A larger (4-litre) version of the Prince Henry's four-cylinder side-valve engine was developed for its D-Type successor, introduced in 1913, which was followed later that same year by the company's best known sports model, the 30/98 E-Type. Despite producing some of the finest designs of the period, Vauxhall was far from secure financially and fell into the clutches of General Motors in 1925. From then onwards the firm concentrated on solid, well-engineered models aimed at the middle classes, such as the Cadet. Introduced in 1931, the GM-styled Cadet was a powered by a 2.0-litre, overhead-valve six and from 1932 boasted synchromesh on its three-speed gearbox, the first appearance of this technological breakthrough in a British car.
The vendor of this Vauxhall Cadet tells us that the vehicle was last in use back in the late 1980s but was then placed in storage. Unfortunately the stortage premises suffered a fire and a number of vehicles were damaged, including the Cadet. The vendor has, at this point, fully restored the rolling chassis and did start on the bodywork but since suffering a bereavement, he has lost his enthusiasm and must now relocate to a place where there is no garage or facilities for the home restorer.
The car is equipped with the 2184cc, six cylinder engine and three speed gearbox.
Offered as a rolling chassis with part of the bodywork in place, rebuilt engine, gearbox and axle in the chassis, the car comes complete with all of the body panels, locks, hinges etc. Also included in the sale is a trailer complete with ramps and straps.
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