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 [email protected]
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