1921 ANGUS SANDERSON Registration No. R 5135 Chassis No. A1493 Engine No.11802 Pale green paintwork with polished aluminium bonnet and green leather upholstery. Engine: four cylinder, 14.3hp, 2,300cc, made by Tylor; Gearbox: three speed made by Wrigley; Brakes: two wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. Only about 2,500 Angus Sanderson motor cars were made, the company being plagued by financial problems from the start of motor car production in 1919 although its pedigree had been good, the Angus family having been coachbuilders since the mid-1700s and Sanderson having built the NUT motorcycle and a few Aster-engined Sanderson cars before the First World War. The united company of Sir William Angus Sanderson & Co Ltd made some cars in 1918-19 at the old NUT factory at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. They had 2.3 litre Tylor engines, Wrigley gearboxes and axles, and radiators styled by Cecil Kimber later to become famous for his creation of MG - in fact the company made fewer components of their own than any other British car maker of the time. This situation arose from the firm's attempt to emulate American mass-production methods using largely bought-in components. Production was moved to Birtley near Newcastle in 1919 but within two years the company was in serious financial difficulties and a rescue attempt by Tylors, the engine makers, resulted in the establishment of Angus-Sanderson (1921) Ltd at Hendon in Middlesex where cars were built in the old Grahame-White aircraft factory. One of the main strengths of the Angus-Sanderson was its pretty bodywork, and sales of the 14.3hp continued until 1927, before the company finally faded away. A chassis-up restoration at a cost of some £20,000 has resulted in this Angus Sanderson being in beautiful condition. Finished in pale green/grey with a polished aluminium bonnet, green leather interior and a beige hood and a pristine engine, also painted green, the car looks immaculate. Its overall striking appearance is much enhanced by the period artillery wheels, correct instruments and very good nickel plating. Since the completion of the rebuild eight years ago the car has seen little use. It is thought to have had very few owners from new and was purchased by the vendor in 1963 in unrestored condition, photographs of which are available from the owner of the car. It comes complete with an old buff log book dating back to 1924 and represents an opportunity to purchase one of the finest examples of these very rare vehicles.
1921 ANGUS SANDERSON Registration No. R 5135 Chassis No. A1493 Engine No.11802 Pale green paintwork with polished aluminium bonnet and green leather upholstery. Engine: four cylinder, 14.3hp, 2,300cc, made by Tylor; Gearbox: three speed made by Wrigley; Brakes: two wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. Only about 2,500 Angus Sanderson motor cars were made, the company being plagued by financial problems from the start of motor car production in 1919 although its pedigree had been good, the Angus family having been coachbuilders since the mid-1700s and Sanderson having built the NUT motorcycle and a few Aster-engined Sanderson cars before the First World War. The united company of Sir William Angus Sanderson & Co Ltd made some cars in 1918-19 at the old NUT factory at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. They had 2.3 litre Tylor engines, Wrigley gearboxes and axles, and radiators styled by Cecil Kimber later to become famous for his creation of MG - in fact the company made fewer components of their own than any other British car maker of the time. This situation arose from the firm's attempt to emulate American mass-production methods using largely bought-in components. Production was moved to Birtley near Newcastle in 1919 but within two years the company was in serious financial difficulties and a rescue attempt by Tylors, the engine makers, resulted in the establishment of Angus-Sanderson (1921) Ltd at Hendon in Middlesex where cars were built in the old Grahame-White aircraft factory. One of the main strengths of the Angus-Sanderson was its pretty bodywork, and sales of the 14.3hp continued until 1927, before the company finally faded away. A chassis-up restoration at a cost of some £20,000 has resulted in this Angus Sanderson being in beautiful condition. Finished in pale green/grey with a polished aluminium bonnet, green leather interior and a beige hood and a pristine engine, also painted green, the car looks immaculate. Its overall striking appearance is much enhanced by the period artillery wheels, correct instruments and very good nickel plating. Since the completion of the rebuild eight years ago the car has seen little use. It is thought to have had very few owners from new and was purchased by the vendor in 1963 in unrestored condition, photographs of which are available from the owner of the car. It comes complete with an old buff log book dating back to 1924 and represents an opportunity to purchase one of the finest examples of these very rare vehicles.
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