1956 M201 Hotchiss Number 066 - RARE & EARLY For Sale

THIS HOTCHKISS IS NUMBER 066 FROM THE FIRST BATCH
VERY EARLY & VERY RARE

This is the fourth M201 I've owned in the past decade.
It's by far the best.

Having previously owned a "show car" (whose bodywork was regularly rubbed with Jonson's baby oil) I decided to search for the best "patinated" example I could find.

The well worn, weathered look of this car is wonderful.
Everyone loves it.

This car is very early with myriad early features.
It's 6 volt and was discovered on the estate of a chateau in France.

Prior to me she was owned by the UK's leading classic Jeep dealer (for three years) as his personal car.
I have various emails from him confirming this is the best M201 he's ever driven.

It was then purchased by the UK's leading classic Land Rover dealer.
Again as his personal car.
This chap is very picky and certainly knows his onions.

In January 2018 leading Jeep specialist Jeffrey's Engineering in Kent went through this Jeep and gave it a good looking over and service.
This cost over £1000.
You can read the invoice as I've photographed it.

Having previously owned a Jeep I was worried about using (in case it got dirty) my intention was to find a car I looked forward to using as much as possible.
A solid, reliable, honest, rust-free example that was totally sorted mechanically and bodily.

These days I much prefer patina to perfection so I wanted a car that looked well "used".
A proper classic Jeep.

This car ticks every box.
Since purchase I've had the underside professionally steam cleaned and waxoyled at considerable expense.

It starts easily and goes extremely well.
I'm not sure there's anything that could be done to improve this car.

I drive it with the front screen down and never put the hood up.
That said, the hood is in excellent condition.

This is not your "average" Hotchkiss Jeep.
It's exceptional and exquisite in every respect.

Not surprisingly I paid serious money for this car and I'm looking to recover my investment.
The best is never the cheapest as we all know.

You could easily pay £18K for an average M201 then spend another £4K sorting it out and still end up with something that needs attention.

If you're after an average car at an average price then this Jeep isn't for you.

If you're discerning and you're looking for a Jeep to cherish, enjoy and keep then this might well be what you're after.

I spent months looking for this car.
I travelled far and wide looking at cars that were over-decribed and simply not good enough.
I wasted a vast amount of time and money travelling here, there and everywhere.

This isn't a trade price or a bargain.

It's simply the best "original" M201 you'll find and it's worth every penny...

the details below
John

This is a private sale.
The car is registered in my name at my address.

Serious enquiries only please.

NB A HOTCHKISS IS MUCH EASIER TO USE & LIVE WITH !

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