12th May, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1928 Chenard Walcker T11 Limousine
***NO RESERVE*** Right-hand drive and has a copy of the original French registration
Registration - BS9237
Chassis No. - 94884562
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - tbc
Chenard-Walcker was among the pioneering French motor manufacturers, and this T11 limousine is a collectable example of how the brand had evolved by the 1920s. This example, which is powered by a later 2.2-litre four-cylinder Land Rover engine with a four-speed gearbox, has been in the UK for the past two decades, and has been carefully used by the vendor as a wedding car throughout this time. They have carried out all recent work, with full evidence, and report it has been used infrequently over the past three years. It is therefore now being sold because of a new house build and subsequent clear-out. Intriguingly, although it is a French import, it retains right-hand drive, as it predates the French driving side swap. It comes with a copy of the original French registration. The vendor adds the Chenard-Walcker comes with the original engine, which is available for the buyer after the auction.
Chenard-Walcker was founded by Ernest Chenard and Henri Walcker in 1898, initially to make motor tricycles. As the dawn of motoring gathered pace, the enterprising duo soon expanded into the automobile arena, launching their first true automobile in 1900. The company quickly grew, going public in 1906, and a Parisian taxi supply saw it soon become the night largest French automaker. In a landmark moment, Chenard-Walcker won the very first Le Mans 24 Hours Race in 1923 and, by 1925, it was the fourth-largest French OEM. Sadly, it was a victim of the increasing move away from hand-built cars towards mass production, and went bankrupt in 1936. However, it did continue manufacturing trucks, which were sold through Peugeot dealers, until the 1970s.
In summary:
· Elegant cream and maroon car from a French pioneer
· Used as a wedding car for the past two decades
· Right-hand drive and has a copy of the original French registration
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £5,344
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - BS9237
Chassis No. - 94884562
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - tbc
Chenard-Walcker was among the pioneering French motor manufacturers, and this T11 limousine is a collectable example of how the brand had evolved by the 1920s. This example, which is powered by a later 2.2-litre four-cylinder Land Rover engine with a four-speed gearbox, has been in the UK for the past two decades, and has been carefully used by the vendor as a wedding car throughout this time. They have carried out all recent work, with full evidence, and report it has been used infrequently over the past three years. It is therefore now being sold because of a new house build and subsequent clear-out. Intriguingly, although it is a French import, it retains right-hand drive, as it predates the French driving side swap. It comes with a copy of the original French registration. The vendor adds the Chenard-Walcker comes with the original engine, which is available for the buyer after the auction.
Chenard-Walcker was founded by Ernest Chenard and Henri Walcker in 1898, initially to make motor tricycles. As the dawn of motoring gathered pace, the enterprising duo soon expanded into the automobile arena, launching their first true automobile in 1900. The company quickly grew, going public in 1906, and a Parisian taxi supply saw it soon become the night largest French automaker. In a landmark moment, Chenard-Walcker won the very first Le Mans 24 Hours Race in 1923 and, by 1925, it was the fourth-largest French OEM. Sadly, it was a victim of the increasing move away from hand-built cars towards mass production, and went bankrupt in 1936. However, it did continue manufacturing trucks, which were sold through Peugeot dealers, until the 1970s.
In summary:
· Elegant cream and maroon car from a French pioneer
· Used as a wedding car for the past two decades
· Right-hand drive and has a copy of the original French registration
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 12th May, 2024
Our June auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 11th May,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 12th May 9am - 12 noon
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