The Belsize Motor & Engineering Co. Ltd. grew out of bicycle then subsequently car manufacturer Marshall and Co of Clayton in Manchester with the Belsize name first appearing on a car in 1901. Thanks to Georgano’s excellent encyclopaedia we know that they initially produced a variation of the French Hurtu which itself was based on a single cyli..
Early Darracqs have always impressed people with the way they perform. This lovely Veteran Car Club dated twin cylinder model is no exception and even stands up well against a few four cylinder Edwardians I have driven. The car has been totally dismantled and rebuilt by its owner who is a well known VCC member. As well as documenting the work done ..
This rare 1918 example is an older restoration that runs and drives very well. The car received an AACA senior badge in 1966 and spent several years on display at the Crawford Museum. The paint is very nice, and the plating is also very nicee with no pitting or flaws. The car has a later Stutz KLDH Detachable Head motor with an overdrive, which m..
This automobile was found, stored and cared for by Barney Pollard of Michigan. He was saving many significant cars from the scrap drives of WWII. This is one of them, stored on end hanging from the warehouse girders. Fast forward to the 80's where it was purchased at one of the 1980's auctions by the Pollard family by a Massachusetts collector..
Stanley Steam Car 1914 model 606.
Restored in the UK in the late 1990's this fast 2 seater with its high gearing is in excellent condition. Recent full overhaul by marque specialists, comes fully boiler certificated and is currently taxed. Well equipped, complete with hydraulic assisted brakes and with good tyres, this attractive vehicle has chass..
Fully restored 1914 Talbot tourer. Very drivable veteran car in excellent condition. Restored over 4 years and finished in 1995 this cars been motored through out New Zealand, but due to the death of the owner it's now time to sell so it can be used and enjoyed by someone else. Built in 1914 it was first used as an ambulance during the first war by..
American LaFrance 4cyl, 9 1/2 litre T head engine, cahin drive chassis. Engine and chassis are complete engine turns over freely. Has electric starter, chains and brakes are all there. Perfect for a speedster project restoration. Has title and can assist with world wide shipping. Please contact for more details.
Survivor of only two known Italian build Tipo 5 FIAT's. 4 cylinder, 9015 cc, 50/60 hp (75 hp USA).In as found condition. We know the car in chassis form was sold to Loste, FIAT importer in Paris (France). The car is said to have been sold to nobility in the Eastern European hemisphere. The car was delivered to very specific wishes, twin rear whee..
Given that there are only three Vermorel cars listed in the VCC Members Handbook it is quite possible that you have never heard of them let alone seen one; nor had I until I was introduced to this lovely motor car.
Georgano’s excellent encyclopaedia tells us that Etablissements V. Vermorel opened in 1850 as manufacturers of woodworking machinery a..
Early single cylinder Rovers are quite the most delightful cars to drive, helped in no small way by their advanced design which includes an engine with mechanical rather than automatic inlet valves so you get more power. This is combined with a really good three speed gearbox and simple to use controls so it is easy to drive. As well as being stron..