Saturday 11 July promises to be a memorable motoring occasion at Chateau Impney. Not only is it the weekend of their inaugural hill climb, but H&H will auction 71 cars with viewing on friday 10th. The 1924 New Carden caught our eye 'in correct and original condition complete with suitably faded Blue over Black paintwork and equally patinated Black upholstery'. Its air-cooled two-stroke engine of 707cc has an unusual kick-start and is integral with the two speed gearbox and rear axle. This rare and fascinating car is not known for its speed. Neither is the 1923 Amilcar CC with its 'Tourist Large' body and meticulously restored in France for the previous owner. Now imported to the UK, this charming car, like the car above, will be perfect for the Light Car & Edwardian Section of the VSCC.
We often see Humber 9/20 cars in the Light Car events and we hope the new owner of this 1926 example will join its ranks. This writer can vouch for the enjoyment to be had after co-driving one to Turkey and back a few years ago! Those who like speed will surelywant to buy the 1926 Frazer Nash Fast Tourer with correct 1500cc side valve Anzani engine, and rebuilt ready to offer the next lucky owner the chance to enjoy spirited motoring as befits this wonderful Chain-Gang Nash.
If you had money in 1937 you had a fabulous choice of cars on which to spend it and Hugh Curling Hunter ordered ALTA No. 62IS (I for independent suspension, S for Supercharged) with twin overhead cam 2 litre engine and 4-speed ENV pre-selector gearbox. At 11.5cwt it was lighter than the ERA, reckoned to be the car-to-beat at the time, and Hunter sometimes did! He ensured he won the coveted Brooklands 120MPH Badge before selling the car to buy an Alfa Romeo 2900B. The ALTA is LOT #18.
(Text Robin Batchelor, pictures courtesy H&H Auctions)