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1936 Vauxhall DY 12/6 Saloon
Estimated at £4,500 - £5,500
Lot details
Registration No: PSV 547
Chassis No: 514688
Mot Expiry: None
One of the popular 'Light Six' models with which Vauxhall targeted the middle market during the 1930s, the DY 12/6 was introduced in late 1934. Based around a cross-braced, ladder-frame chassis equipped with cable-operated four-wheel drum brakes, it was notable for being among the first British-built cars to feature independent front suspension and an all-synchromesh manual gearbox. Powered by a 1530cc straight-six engine that boasted overhead valvegear, coil ignition and some 35bhp @ 3,500rpm, the Vauxhall was reputedly capable of 66mph. Restyled for the 1937-model year, it gained a waterfall grille and 'easy clean' wheels. Although, available with various coachbuilt bodystyles, the vast majority of DY 12/6s were sold as factory bodied saloons.
Finished in light grey over black with grey leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "all working" (electrical equipment), "good" (engine) or "very good" (four-speed manual gearbox, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork, wheels / tyres) condition. Reputedly beginning life in Birmingham, 'PSV 547' is said to have changed hands twice during a staggered 'chassis up' restoration that was completed less than a decade ago. Since put on display in a Vauxhall showroom, the four-door is believed but not warranted to be one of the earliest surviving 'facelifted' DY saloons. Wonderfully nostalgic, this dignified 1930s Vauxhall is offered for sale with history file (including over fifty refurbishment photos) and sundry paperwork.
Registration No: PSV 547
Chassis No: 514688
Mot Expiry: None
One of the popular 'Light Six' models with which Vauxhall targeted the middle market during the 1930s, the DY 12/6 was introduced in late 1934. Based around a cross-braced, ladder-frame chassis equipped with cable-operated four-wheel drum brakes, it was notable for being among the first British-built cars to feature independent front suspension and an all-synchromesh manual gearbox. Powered by a 1530cc straight-six engine that boasted overhead valvegear, coil ignition and some 35bhp @ 3,500rpm, the Vauxhall was reputedly capable of 66mph. Restyled for the 1937-model year, it gained a waterfall grille and 'easy clean' wheels. Although, available with various coachbuilt bodystyles, the vast majority of DY 12/6s were sold as factory bodied saloons.
Finished in light grey over black with grey leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "all working" (electrical equipment), "good" (engine) or "very good" (four-speed manual gearbox, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork, wheels / tyres) condition. Reputedly beginning life in Birmingham, 'PSV 547' is said to have changed hands twice during a staggered 'chassis up' restoration that was completed less than a decade ago. Since put on display in a Vauxhall showroom, the four-door is believed but not warranted to be one of the earliest surviving 'facelifted' DY saloons. Wonderfully nostalgic, this dignified 1930s Vauxhall is offered for sale with history file (including over fifty refurbishment photos) and sundry paperwork.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 10th Oct, 2007
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