1938
Vauxhall GY25 Wingham Cabriolet
1938
Vauxhall GY25 Wingham Cabriolet long wheelbase with coachwork by renowned coach
builders Martin-Walter Ltd.
Crafting bespoke bodywork since 1773 and
working for not only Vauxhall but also Rolls Royce motor cars during their
history.
This
particular long wheelbase Wingham Cabriolet that only became available in 1938
features the extended luggage boot, which according to original promotional
material is ‘’large enough to take suit-cases, golf clubs etc.’’ making this
Wingham Cabriolet truly capable as a vintage touring automobile.
The car is certified
by Vauxhall Heritage as having left the firms legendary Luton works in July of
1938.
Our 1938
GY25 Wingham Cabriolet was previously owned by Mr Anthony West, who started the
restoration of this beautiful car in 1973 and was the cars custodian until to
2022 with an estimated £230,000 spent to restore the car to how you see it
today.
Unfortunately,
Mr West passed away before the car was complete and it sat for a time in a
garage in Norwich, who had taken the car to around 98% complete.
The car was
purchased from the executor by Bridge Classic Cars, who completed the final
works, had the car MOT’d and managed to get the original “Paisley” Scotland
registration retained.
The car has beautiful
black paintwork with the famous Vauxhall chrome fluted bonnet as well as custom
made hood and tan leather interior by Moore’s Classic Car Interiors.
The
3.2-litre straight-six engine runs strong and balanced and is akin to the
wonderful Vauxhall 30/98 engine of the period in terms of performance.
Every part
of this car has been painstakingly restored over the span of 40-years by teams
of true enthusiasts and passionate craftspeople. From the bespoke wooden
cappings to the quirky full opening chauffeur and bride doors, this 1938
Vauxhall Wingham Cabriolet celebrates the artisan nature of coach built cars.
The sale of
the car includes numerous rare spares including a complete dial pod.
The car’s
reserve seen today is set far below its restoration costs
I
will not be answering reams of emails and what is written here is all I know but viewing is possible in working hours from Tuesday to Friday
(not Mondays or weekends)
No silly offers and please only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. No haggling on the day of pick up as that will definitely be a very uncomfortable conversation.
Cash or bank transfer accepted.
Part exchange for a Classic Car considered