Lot details
Registration No: EYF 34
Chassis No: 42819
Mot Expiry: Feb 2013

The E20 was manufactured between 1935 and 1939. It offered the choice of coachbuilt Saloon, Sports Saloon, Fixed Head Coupe and Drop Head Coupe bodies on a notably stiff box section chassis that featured integral lubrication and jacking systems. The model was powered by an OHV straight-six engine of 2565cc with output of 19.3HP - sufficient for a top speed of almost 70mph. This was mated to a four-speed pre-selector gearbox via Daimler's patented fluid flywheel. Suspension was by semi-elliptic springs and beam axles all round and braking by Girling servo-assisted drums. The total production of E20s was some 873, of which around 35 are known to have survived, making it a rare car today.

'EYF 34' is an E20 Saloon that was first registered in June 1938. It is resplendent in Midnight Blue over Sea Grey bodywork complemented by a Grey leather interior. In recent times it has been entrusted to Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists Dennis Pilling & Son of Leigh in Lancashire, to whom it was delivered in a partially stripped state. Pillings completed the dismantling, removing the interior from the body and the body from the chassis. All parts were checked and refurbished as required. For example, the crown wheel and pinion was found to be badly damaged, so a replacement axle was secured and fully overhauled. The thorough engine work included regrinding of the crankshaft, freshly cast bearings and new pistons. The chassis lubrication system was missing too many parts to restore, so was removed. Any rotten timber in the body was replaced and all panelling repaired or renewed before the shell was resprayed. The same company has recently carried out a general service and repair to the starter motor. This delightful British classic now seeks a new owner and comes complete with buff log book and MOT into February next year.