RM Auctions: Automobiles of London

October 29, 2008
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Preview:
October 28 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
October 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalog available for £50.00. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.

AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance
Battersea Park
London SW11 4NJ

60hp, 1,600 cc horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, front beam axle with twin transverse torsion bars, McPherson strut rear suspension, four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 94.5" (2,400mm)

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