The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre 2024

23 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter •Cousins Ailwyn and Frank Smith had founded the Clyno Engineering Company in 1909 for the purpose of marketing an adjustable belt pulley for motorcycle transmissions •After WWI, they commenced production of a Coventry Climax-engined light car, the 1.4-litre 10.8hp • It was a great success with sales reaching 12,000 annually by 1926/27, making them the UK’s third largest car manufacturer • First registered in 1927, this example is powered by 1,368cc four-cylinder side-valve Coventry- Climax ‘Model F’ fitted with a Cox Atmos carburettor and a 3-speed gearbox •Only two owners since the early 1950s, undergoing a full restoration including engine rebuild by its previous keeper • Finished in pastel blue with black arches, weather covers and hood over black leather interior and grey carpets •VSCC-eligible and ideal for shows, rallies, or adding to a Collection of pre-war Tourers A handsome example of the popular 10.8hp Tourer from Wolverhampton-based Clyno Engineering. Seller Rating: 88 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: NH 8372 Chassis No.: 24062 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 930 1927 Clyno 10.8hp Tourer •Known history since 1952 with a Sunbeam Register Certificate confirming its original UK registration number, WY 8613. Purchased by the late John Burns and imported to Ireland in 1994. The late Jimmy Bowland then added the car to his fantastic collection, prior to selling to Brian King and then onto our vendor •A very well known car in vintage motoring circles and a multiple Gordon Bennett Rally participant. Exceptionally well maintained with bills on file, the most recent being a back axle rebuild with high ratio CW&P and a new clutch etc. by Sunbeam specialist, Jim Catnach. A new hood and full tonneau cover were fitted in 2016 and remain in superb condition • Finished in British Racing Green with black wings and sporting a delightfully patinated black leather, deep buttoned interior. An excellent quality pre- war touring car with space for six people, ideal for the family •Currently registered in Ireland, the car enjoys free movement in the EU. If remaining in the UK, reduced import VAT of 5% will be payable One of just eight survivors and believed to be the sole remaining 1923 example of the 16/40 - a quality touring car ideal for VSCC events. Seller Rating: 88 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: ZV 816 Chassis No.: TBC Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Lot 931 1923 Sunbeam 16/40 Four-Seat Tourer ◊ More Details Lot 930 Bid On Lot 930 More Details Lot 931 Bid On Lot 931