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The Guard House, Bicester Heritage, Oxon

OX26 5HA

1932 INVICTA 12/45 SALOON For Sale by Auction

Bonhams MPH December Auction
11 Dec 2021, 13:00 GMT
Bicester, Bicester Heritage
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LOT 90
1932 INVICTA 12/ 45 SALOON

£ 20, 000 - 30, 000
US$ 27, 000 - 40, 000

1932 INVICTA 12/ 45 SALOON
REGISTRATION NO. EK 8896
CHASSIS NO. L171
Odometer reading: tbc
MOT: Exempt


* Comprehensive history file
* Original buff log book
* Said to be only one of two remaining

Founded in 1925 by Noel Campbell Macklin and with finance from Earl Fitzwilliam and Oliver Lyle (of the Lyle sugar family), Invicta was a luxury car manufacturer that specialised in building high-end performance sports cars. However sadly as a result of the Wall Street financial crash in the late 1920s, Invicta ceased trading in 1933. The brand has since been intermittently existing with attempted revivals in 1946, 1989 and 2004 respectively, but original Invictas are now very rare.

This 1932 12/ 45 example is a survivor of the 1, 459cc model introduced in 1932 in an attempt to widen the marque's appeal. As a result the car appears to be one of just two Saloon-bodied examples remaining, which is probably due to its first owner's lengthy retention - a story documented in the January 1949 issue of Motor Sport. Subsequent keepers include one the very first vintage car collectors and ERA owner Dudley Gahagan, and more recently, former Invicta club registrar Duncan McGregor. The car comes with a comprehensive history file which includes documentation of its post-war history. This includes some shots of the car at Oulton park in the 1950s, various bills, owners reports (regarding work undertaken), and an original buff log book from the post-war period. The current owner has owned the car since 2018 and has used it on a regular basis. Overall the car is in a very good condition with recent work including an engine service and a refurbishment of the wheels (with new tyres fitted). This is an excellent opportunity to a acquire a rare survivor of the Invicta marque.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 80 / 100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/ 5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/ 5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/ 5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/ 5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/ 5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 20 / 25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 4
Glass: 4
Chrome/ Plastics/ Trim: 4
Wheels/ Tyres: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16 / 20
Gearbox/ Clutch: 4
Axles: 4
Suspension: 4
Brakes: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16 / 20
Seats: 4
Dashboard/ Door cards/ Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Trim: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8 / 10
Main components: 4
Ancillary components: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 16 / 20
Starting: 4
Running: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
Mechanical components: 4

Car History File: 4

AUCTION ADDRESS:
Bonhams MPH
Bicester Heritage
The Guard House
Bicester OX26 5HA

VIEWING:
10 Dec 2021 09:00 - 18:00 GMT

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