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THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, BEAULIEU
The National Motor Museum houses a collection of over three hundred vehicles ranging from 1895 to the present day. No less than four of Britains Land Speed Record-breaking cars are on display, including the first and the last of Bluebird, The Golden Arrow and 1000hp Sunbeam.
The following four cars have been entered into this sale by Lord Montagu and are all from his private collection. These particular exhibits have been housed in the Museum for many years and with space always at a premium (and with new displays currently being created to coincide with this year's centenary celebrations) it is with great regret that they are now being offered for sale.
THE PROPERTY OF LORD MONTAGU OF BEAULIEU
1921 AC 11.9HP ROYAL TOURER
Registration No. MD 7093
Chassis No. 6405
Engine No. S1765
Dark green with red interior.
Engine: four cylinder in line monobloc Anzani, 1,496cc; Gearbox: three speed and reverse in back axle; Brakes: rear, expanding; Suspension: front and rear quarter elliptic. Right hand drive.
The AC name dates back to just after the turn of the century when the combined efforts of Messrs. Weller and Portwine resulted in a modest tradesman's tri-car called the Autocarrier. The first four-wheel AC cylecar appeared in 1913 with a four cylinder side valve engine of 10hp. The next step for the intrepid duo was the world of competition and Weller, who had always wished to race his machines, designed a sports version cyclecar with three speed transmission in unit with the back axle. After the war, AC's were powered by the 11.9hp Anzani engine and although supposedly only a stop-gap, this engine became very popular. Other models evolved and, under the guidance of S.F. Edge of Napier fame, the company moved into the '20s.
This 1921 model has the four cylinder Anzani with three speed gearbox in unit with the rear axle and is a rare example of the Royal Four Seat Tourer. It was used on the road from 1921 to 1929 by its original owner and run occasionally thereafter, being sold to clear the first owner's estate in 1948. In 1960 it was purchased for the Museum and has been on display ever since. Although the engine runs, unfortunately the aluminium cone clutch assembly has shattered; however, there are independent AC specialists who would be able to re-cast a new casing at comparatively modest cost.
Thought to be the only surviving four-seater Anzani-engined example, it should create plenty of interest at Vintage Sports Car Club and Light Car events.
The National Motor Museum houses a collection of over three hundred vehicles ranging from 1895 to the present day. No less than four of Britains Land Speed Record-breaking cars are on display, including the first and the last of Bluebird, The Golden Arrow and 1000hp Sunbeam.
The following four cars have been entered into this sale by Lord Montagu and are all from his private collection. These particular exhibits have been housed in the Museum for many years and with space always at a premium (and with new displays currently being created to coincide with this year's centenary celebrations) it is with great regret that they are now being offered for sale.
THE PROPERTY OF LORD MONTAGU OF BEAULIEU
1921 AC 11.9HP ROYAL TOURER
Registration No. MD 7093
Chassis No. 6405
Engine No. S1765
Dark green with red interior.
Engine: four cylinder in line monobloc Anzani, 1,496cc; Gearbox: three speed and reverse in back axle; Brakes: rear, expanding; Suspension: front and rear quarter elliptic. Right hand drive.
The AC name dates back to just after the turn of the century when the combined efforts of Messrs. Weller and Portwine resulted in a modest tradesman's tri-car called the Autocarrier. The first four-wheel AC cylecar appeared in 1913 with a four cylinder side valve engine of 10hp. The next step for the intrepid duo was the world of competition and Weller, who had always wished to race his machines, designed a sports version cyclecar with three speed transmission in unit with the back axle. After the war, AC's were powered by the 11.9hp Anzani engine and although supposedly only a stop-gap, this engine became very popular. Other models evolved and, under the guidance of S.F. Edge of Napier fame, the company moved into the '20s.
This 1921 model has the four cylinder Anzani with three speed gearbox in unit with the rear axle and is a rare example of the Royal Four Seat Tourer. It was used on the road from 1921 to 1929 by its original owner and run occasionally thereafter, being sold to clear the first owner's estate in 1948. In 1960 it was purchased for the Museum and has been on display ever since. Although the engine runs, unfortunately the aluminium cone clutch assembly has shattered; however, there are independent AC specialists who would be able to re-cast a new casing at comparatively modest cost.
Thought to be the only surviving four-seater Anzani-engined example, it should create plenty of interest at Vintage Sports Car Club and Light Car events.