Manufacturer: Vanden Plas 1300 Model: Princess First ...

Estimate

£1,500 - £3,000

Manufacturer:

Vanden Plas 1300

Model:

Princess


First Registered:

1968

Registration No:

UPC 180F


Mileage:

52700

Chassis No:

VAS2-17680M


MOT:

June 2016

Colour:

White
The Vanden Plas 1100/1300 was introduced in 1963, it was only available as a four door, and immediately proved a success, attracting drivers who were looking for a small but roomy luxurious saloon. The car, mechanically, was exactly the same as all the other 1100 models produced by BMC. Customers found the car a little underpowered, so in 1967 a 1275cc engine became available as an option, as did an automatic gearbox. The 1100 engine was dropped in 1968, but the by then Mk II 1300, with a more powerful twin-carburettor engine, was offered until 1974.

The vendor has owned this Vanden Plas 1300 since 2013 and the V5 is showing there have been 6 registered owners but due to ill health, now needs a new home.

The car is very original, and has a tow-bar fitted enabling the use of a small camping trailer. There is bubbling a couple of inches above the bottom of the doors but otherwise the exterior is in good condition. New tyres were fitted and it is equipped with a modern radio with USB, to play sixties music at shows.

Mechanically sound apart from a non-working petrol gauge, the car also comes with a good range of spare parts and there were no advisories on the MOT.