1939 Dodge Deluxe Six Limousine
Estimated at £4,000 - £5,000
Lot details
Registration No: HUM 25
Chassis No: D11/7136/3018989
Mot Expiry: None
The Dodge Deluxe Six - the aerobacked, eight-seater flagship of the range in the late 1930s - was a stretched version of the Six with two extra fold-down seats in the rear and glass wind-up partition separating chauffeur from passengers. Sharing the same mechanics as the saloon, the limo had a 25.5hp sidevalve six, three-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, hydraulic brakes and independent front suspension.
This 1939-built and righthand drive example is believed to be a two owner car that has been used by the same family since 1947, there being 1947-1952 correspondence and invoices from Dodge Bros UK on file. The engine was reconditioned by Laystall Engineering in the early 1950s and Chromard liners fitted. A recently removal of the head revealed the bores to be in excellent condition, although clutch and brakes are currently inoperative.
The only missing items would appear to be one hubcap and the rear lights. Although there is some surface rust, the body appears to be remarkably sound albeit with some exceptions. The front leather has lasted well, the `English Cloth' is worn, windows and glass partition wind up and down correctly.
The last tax disc shows that HUM 25 was last on the road in 1957 as a taxi, confetti under the seat indicating some weddings service. Included are original buff logbook, two tax discs, original handbook, folder full of bills, tool bag with some tools and service data sheet from a July 1939 Motor Trader.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is being sold as a non runner and there is no V5.
Registration No: HUM 25
Chassis No: D11/7136/3018989
Mot Expiry: None
The Dodge Deluxe Six - the aerobacked, eight-seater flagship of the range in the late 1930s - was a stretched version of the Six with two extra fold-down seats in the rear and glass wind-up partition separating chauffeur from passengers. Sharing the same mechanics as the saloon, the limo had a 25.5hp sidevalve six, three-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, hydraulic brakes and independent front suspension.
This 1939-built and righthand drive example is believed to be a two owner car that has been used by the same family since 1947, there being 1947-1952 correspondence and invoices from Dodge Bros UK on file. The engine was reconditioned by Laystall Engineering in the early 1950s and Chromard liners fitted. A recently removal of the head revealed the bores to be in excellent condition, although clutch and brakes are currently inoperative.
The only missing items would appear to be one hubcap and the rear lights. Although there is some surface rust, the body appears to be remarkably sound albeit with some exceptions. The front leather has lasted well, the `English Cloth' is worn, windows and glass partition wind up and down correctly.
The last tax disc shows that HUM 25 was last on the road in 1957 as a taxi, confetti under the seat indicating some weddings service. Included are original buff logbook, two tax discs, original handbook, folder full of bills, tool bag with some tools and service data sheet from a July 1939 Motor Trader.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is being sold as a non runner and there is no V5.
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 6th Oct, 2004
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