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Angus Sanderson were originally coachbuilders established in 1780 and their descendants became motor dealers in the North of England.
Built at County Durham, later at Hendon in Middlesex (despite their Scottish sounding name), by the firm of William Angus, Sanderson & Company.
This marque was not a great success with only three models available. A press report of 1921 stated: "It was intended that there should be a mass production of this car that it might be placed on the market at a reasonable price. The mass production is yet to come but the price is not high". A further statement in 1928 read: " this car is not being manufactured.".
Around 3000 cars were made.
I've put on order 'Automobile' from newsagent so looking forward to first copy.
I dont suppose you know of what engine /gearbox/rear axle manufacturer was used on the Angus by any chance.
The one being auctioned may well be ex museum so if that is the case re-commisioning for the road will be a nightmare if the mechanicals are obscure.
I dont suppose you know of what engine /gearbox/rear axle manufacturer was used on the Angus by any chance.
The one being auctioned may well be ex museum so if that is the case re-commisioning for the road will be a nightmare if the mechanicals are obscure.
shouldn't be too difficult to recommision if you have a good list of specialists. Check out this site http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/guy.weatherall/ they have a very good list.
The technology is quite simple and parts can be specialy made.
The technology is quite simple and parts can be specialy made.
If you are interested I would strongly suggest giving Mike Worthington-Williams a call (The Automobile should give you his number). He is the acknowledged expert and having rebuilt one he will be able to advise on how easy they are to look after.
As suggested, the technology is normally pretty simple so can be dealt with! Plenty of smaller companies also used common/shared components such as engines, boxes, axles etc
As suggested, the technology is normally pretty simple so can be dealt with! Plenty of smaller companies also used common/shared components such as engines, boxes, axles etc
I asked on the VSCC site what people thought, apart from the 20/25, the Bullnose or the A-S, one suggestion was a Ford Model A - which comes in a few body styles tudor (2door), fordor and Pheaton (open) etc. The other was beware of rare cars - they may be rare because they were both pigs when new so didn't sell, or they were not worth saving. The correspondent, who has a Ducksback 12/50, then recommended a 12/50 Alvis - saloon. Gavin McGuire has a 6cylinder (14.75hp) version but with the less pretty Atlantic style body. (The 1926/7 Sport Saloon body is very pretty, but only 2 doors) Orchid Cars have had a post vintage wide two seater on their books for a while.
It's fun playing fantasy car buying... or spending other peoples money!!!
It's fun playing fantasy car buying... or spending other peoples money!!!
vscc web address is www.vscc.co.uk, but you need to be a member to access the forums. Having said that, I am a member (I`d recommend it) and I can`t access the forum!
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