402 Commerciale (CPUK Member)
| Model | 402 Commerciale |
|---|---|
| Registration year | 1935 |
| Sellers location | Newton Abbot, Devon. |
| Price | Offers £12,000-£14,000 |
Following total chassis up renovation including recent total engine and transmission, this rare example is now, I would suggest, almost as new.
When I purchased the Commerciale at auction, the previous owner had completed the major part of the renovation and vehicle needed interior trim and reupholstering of the two bench seats. The engine, I discovered, needed an expensive rebuild which I have had done professionally at close to £5000. Both seats have been reupholstered, again professionally and now door cards need to be completed plus a small amount of the remaining trim.
The car is taxed and drives, brakes and steers as you would expect from the work that has been done.
It is powered by the bigger 2.2 litre engine so is not under-powered.
The name of the original owner, a French commercial representative, who bought the vehicle new in 1935, is on the glove box. The occupation of France by the German Forces in 1940, and their commandeering of every available vehicle, led Msr Coogeron to hide the vehicle in a farmers barn behind a false brick wall until the liberation in 1945 when he and Commerciale went back to work. Subsequently the farmer’s children learned to drive with the vehicle. Multiple pictures of the vehicle prior to renovation show the massive task undertaken and a huge number of letters and receipts accompany it.
I am about to purchase a new project, although at 87 years of age I should know better. However with four historic vehicles here, i need space, so this lady who has had so much care and investment in her life, represents an on the road piece of an interesting era and attracts admiring comments on her appearance despite her advanced years. Please view the pictures and should you be interested in buying the car my contact number is below. I am a current member of the Club.
Michael Goldring.
07773884256.
01626353717
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