Lot Ended
Description
Powerful Edwardian; running since its arrival in the UK;
import docs and US Title; remarkably complete; ideal VSCC quality
tourer
The Mitchell Car Company of Racine, Wisconsin achieved
considerable success in the early years - producing well engineered cars under
the slogan 'The car you ought to have, at the price you ought to
pay'.
Full of quality early American fittings, the car was a cut above
the norm and with its seven-seater coachwork and 248.8 cu in (4,010cc)
six-cylinder engine, offered huge ability at an affordable price.
Like
so many around that time, Mitchell decided to produce a V8, but when this
proved expensive and troublesome, they quickly reverted to a robust six-cylinder
side-valve engine of generous proportions which saved the day.
A dating
letter from Mike Worthington-Williams on file states that it was built in 1918
but has a slightly later engine fitted, a common occurence on these cars as the
early C42s had oiling issues which were soon solved with replacements being
supplied under guarantee.
The body looks pretty complete, but needs much
of the woodwork restored, although lots of fittings are present including the
hood frame, screen dash, tank and four wings. Brian had the car up and running
soon after acquiring it in 2012 from Tuckett brothers who had imported it
from a gent in Kansas.
Not only would it make a most impressive touring
car, it would be welcomed by the LC&ES section of the VSCC which means lots
of activities on offer, from 'racing', touring or trials. Big and powerful, it
offers space for the extended family for the price of an Austin
Chummy....
Contact matthew.parkin@brightwells.com
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