Description
A LWB variant one of just 254 made. This car is RHD with division screen. Power steering, air conditioning, electric windows and original radio all from new. (Original radio will be supplied but modern replacement fitted) Bespoke features include map reading lights, custom green Perspex Sun visors fitted to front, curtain across divider, map reading lights a one off back seat ergonomic design of exceptional comfort and height. Two tone paint , masons black over Georgian silver with hand painted red coach lines. Navy Wilton wool carpets and matching navy sheepskin over rugs walnut door caps dash and division screen trim, picnic tables fitted to back seat and champagne cooler tray fitted to front. Cigar lighters and ashtrays fitted to front and rear compartment although unused since the 1960’s.
Full engine rebuild 2022 and front seats reupholstered in Connolly leather some 20th years ago. Original back seat. Famous and historical original titled ownerOriginal owner in 1963 was Viscount Astor of Clivedon house (now a 5 star hotel) Astor was made infamous during the Profumo affair , later a movie was made of the scandal which brought down the British Government of the day. At some stage after the car spent some time in USA returning to Britain in the 1990’s. Present keeper purchased the car in 2007 and has kept it for summer use in Ireland and has attended many RREC events during rally season May / October. Always dry stored
