Q312 RAE - Hustler - a unique opportunity to purchase a very...

Hammer

£2,500

Q312 RAE - Hustler - a unique opportunity to purchase a very special hand-made six-wheeled 1988 Hustler kit car as designed by William Towns and built by John Brazier of Bristol. Less than 400 are thought to have been built, many of those being fibreglass. This 1988 example is one of just a handful of all-wood versions built. Wooden monocoque design, with wooden body panels and fully wooden interior. Fitted with a 1.3l Austin Allegro engine, with Mini wheel subframes to the front and rear. John Brazier was an ex-Rolls Royce engineer who during the 1960s helped to work on Concorde. He later became a woodwork and metal work teacher at Brislington Comprehensive for many years. This Hustler was lovingly engineered and built over three summers in the mid-1980s and went on to serve as the main family vehicle for over thirteen years - taking the Brazier family the length and breadth of the country on various holidays. It has remained in dry storage since the early 2000s. 

Fitted with Allegro seats, the vehicle can sit up to eight occupants - two in the front, two in the middle and twin bench seats to the rear can accommodate a further four passengers. The attention to detail within the vehicle is second to none - John Brazier even hand-making the gear knob, handbrake handle and steering wheel from wood. Fitted with a period tape deck, the dashboard featuring pull-down glove compartments with inset cup holders. John Brazier is keen to point out that it never failed an MOT in its working life. 

A truly unique vehicle, that likely only requires light commissioning to make roadworthy once more. The driver's side glass sliding window is missing and would require replacement (can be sourced easily from any glass maker). 

CONDITION - the vehicle has been dry stored for it's entire life and appears in excellent order. The vehicle was lovingly maintained it's entire life, and everything was taken care of and fixed where required. At the time of parking it suffered just a simple flat battery that was never attended to. The vehicle is free-wheeling and able to be pushed with relative ease. No attempt has been made to start it since the early 2000s. John Brazier is very happy to show the new purchaser around the vehicle, and is happy to discuss it's building and operation to anyone who wishes. Supplied with a small box of assorted spares. 

VIEWING - viewing is available by appointment only at a BS4 location.

COLLECTION - collection will be required from a BS4 location - the address of which will be given once full payment has been received. The vehicle is non-running and will require a trailer. No assistance will be able to be given with loading at the address, so please bear this in mind. 

Important Notice: As a second-hand vehicle, buyers are reminded that such items are sold strictly 'as is' with no guarantees or warranties as to any aspect of its mechanical or electrical safety, or roadworthiness implied by Auctioneum or any agent, irrespective of any description, or written / verbal report.