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1931 INVICTA 1½-LITRE SPORTS SPECIAL
Registration No. AZ 9977 (Not currently registered)
Chassis No. L66
Right hand drive.
In 1925 Noel Macklin and J G Parry Thomas introduced the Invicta. Their intention was to combine in an assembled car the American concept of flexibility and performance with British quality and road-holding. The Invicta, however was always expensive and in the early 1930s the company was facing financial difficulties. To stave off the end, they introduced the 12/45 with a single overhead camshaft six-cylinder engine. Unfortunately this car, aimed at the lower end of the market was not sufficiantly successful and the factory ceased production in 1933, although the name continued until the outbreak of war.
Whilst the 1½-litre cars were extremely well made their main shortcoming was being overweight. This particular example started life with a Carbodies four seater touring body and has subsequently had this very fine two seater sports coachwork fitted. Unfortunately the engine is missing, but we are informed by the Invicta Club that early Blackburn engines can be obtained. The car is basically complete despite the engine and a previous owner had started the restoration. The headlamps have been rechromed, the body painted and new seats fitted. There are a number of minor engine components including the sump and a spare gearbox housing. With a replacement engine this restoration should be relatively straightforward and will produce a fun, sporting Invicta Special, ideal for vintage events and summer touring.
NO RESERVE
Registration No. AZ 9977 (Not currently registered)
Chassis No. L66
Right hand drive.
In 1925 Noel Macklin and J G Parry Thomas introduced the Invicta. Their intention was to combine in an assembled car the American concept of flexibility and performance with British quality and road-holding. The Invicta, however was always expensive and in the early 1930s the company was facing financial difficulties. To stave off the end, they introduced the 12/45 with a single overhead camshaft six-cylinder engine. Unfortunately this car, aimed at the lower end of the market was not sufficiantly successful and the factory ceased production in 1933, although the name continued until the outbreak of war.
Whilst the 1½-litre cars were extremely well made their main shortcoming was being overweight. This particular example started life with a Carbodies four seater touring body and has subsequently had this very fine two seater sports coachwork fitted. Unfortunately the engine is missing, but we are informed by the Invicta Club that early Blackburn engines can be obtained. The car is basically complete despite the engine and a previous owner had started the restoration. The headlamps have been rechromed, the body painted and new seats fitted. There are a number of minor engine components including the sump and a spare gearbox housing. With a replacement engine this restoration should be relatively straightforward and will produce a fun, sporting Invicta Special, ideal for vintage events and summer touring.
NO RESERVE