If provenance, history and genuine patina is what you are looking for, then you have just found it by the barrow load ! Supplied new in 1952 to Mrs Hazel Kelly, owner of The Lobster Pot, Cornwall who retained ownership for the first 28 years, only parting with the car for health reasons. Supporting letter on file dated 1980. The next enthusiastic owner, Mr Brian Birchley of Northallerton took over on 11th April 1980, and the car remained in his custody for an amazing 33 years, only parting with it in 2013. Almost in regimental style, he built the largest history file, or pile I have ever seen with a single car, pictures attached. As original as one could expect, apart from minor cosmetic improvements. Covered 36000 miles from new, with as much supporting paperwork as your sideboard will hold, this car has to be one of the most unspoilt, low mileage original UK supplied RHD examples left in existence. Being a matching numbers car, and still retaining its original registration plate, NNK631 must appeal to the fussiest of collectors. A hand written military style log began in 1980, stating journey mileages, fuel used and any maintenance carried out, including an unleaded cylinder head fitted in 1998. Every MOT certificate from 1979, tax discs from 1981 and 3 period DVLA log books are held on file, accompanied by a copy of the original green hand written log book. The drive of this car causes one run out of superlatives to describe the positivity of the experience. For whatever reason, this never seems possible to retain and hold in a restored example. I am pleased to say, a great piece of British motoring history has been preserved. Can the next custodian retain ownership for another 33 years ! May P/X , Red Full leather interior, Solid Black, £31,950
