1965 VANDEN PLAS PRINCESS 4 LITRE R PETROL Automatic

This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024 on Saturday the 23rd of March - Sunday the 24th of March. , The VP 4-Litre Princess was a result of a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and BMC to take on the luxury market and specifically, the Jaguar Mk X,It utilised a modified Farina A110 bodyshell fitted with a 175bhp Rolls-Royce FB60 straight-six, offering a top speed of 112mph - power and poise personified,This fantastic example was built at the Morris factory and subsequently trimmed by Vanden Plas prior to despatch on 27/08/1965,Acquired by our vendor's late father around seven years ago, having previously been restored to a very high standard back around 2000/2001 by renowned specialist, Mick Dearing in Lincolnshire,Finished in Sherwood Green over Grey-Green leather and now sits on 14" wheels,This show-winning car is surely one of the very best remaining and has been in regular use for shows and leisurely Sundays until very recently,Supplied with its original handbook, sales brochure, radio handbook, service book, original registration book, Smiths clock leaflet, seatbelt user instructions, photos of restoration, email correspondence of work done, and instructions for the cooling fan,Given recent results for the best examples offered at sale within the last few years, this car appears to be guided very sensibly and presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a true British Classic that is unlikely to be matched,N.B. Professional images to follow