Equipment
1,991cc/102hp sohc AC engine, 3 SU carbs, Silver painted wire wheels, Michelin tires.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Represented as the numbers matching engine. Shiny paint with visible flaws, coverage oversights and shrinkage. The doors don't close flush. The steering wheel rim is cracked at each of the three spokes. Window frame chrome is shadowed and the rear window is foggy. The engine compartment is orderly but old. Intriguing, but old and showing it.
Market commentary
What's been learned over recent decades is that the old John Weller engine, originally laid out in 1919, is capable of exceptional performance. The late CLB series in this car is capable of holding its own with 100B-series 105hp Aceca-Bristols. The distinction wasn't missed by the bidders in the Gooding marquee who paid serious money for this somewhat tired but beautiful car.