1965 VANDEN PLAS PRINCESS 1100 SN:3769 VIN:VAS1970 ENG:12YDTAH843 $24,500 (To be sold Unregistered & with Vic RWC) A FAMOUS PRINCESS This Classic Vanden Plas Princess 1100 is a Perfect Fit for those who Want a bit of Exclusivity and Difference. Based on BMC's ADO16 Platform, the Vanden Plas Princess was the Range Topper of the 7 Marques to utilise the Alec Issigonis Design. Compared to the Standard Model from the 1100 Range, the Princess Featured Obvious External Styling Alterations such as a Narrowed, Vertical Grille and Twin Recessed Driving Lights. While the Luxurious Interior Includes Full Leather Upholstery, a Walnut Veneer Dashboard (featuring Two Central Gauges bodies and a panel of switches off to their Right) as well as Walnut Door Cappings and Rear Fold Out Picnic Tables. This Very Vanden Plas Princess was featured in the September 1965 'Modern MOTOR' Magazine, in which the Princess is used for both a road test and photo shoot. With Their synopses reading “the Princess succeeds admirably at what it sets out to be – a small limousine for owners conscious of the benefits of manoeuvrability and easy parking in cities choked with traffic”, which some 54 Years later still holds merit, with the vast increase of congestion. Beginning in 2012, the 1100 underwent a Restoration, at which time the bodywork was Refinished in the correct Carlton Grey and Retrimmed in Lovely Grey Leather. Mechanically, the Princess is no longer an 1100, but a 1275, with the fitment of the updated A-Series 1275cc engine (made famous in the Mini Cooper S's), to support the more sporting engine the mechanical rebuild did not stop here with work including a Rebuilt Gearbox, New Clutch, Water Pump, CV Joints, Rebuilt Carburettors, New Electronic Ignition, and a VH44 Brake Booster. Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: TRANSVERSE BMC A-SERIES 1275cc 4 CYLINDER FUEL SYSTEM: TWIN 1.25” SU CARBURETTORS TRANSMISSION: FOUR SPEED MANUAL SUSPENSION: FRONT & REAR INDEPENDENT HYDROLASTIC BRAKES: DISC FRONT ; DRUM REAR WHEELS: 12” STEEL WHEELS WITH FACTORY HUBCAPS
