Rover Clegg ‘Colonial’ – 12hp – 4 Seater Tourer- SOLD

$30,000
Mileage N/A
Engine Four cylinder side valve engine, 2.3 litres
Rego N/A
4 Seater Tourer - Engine number QK1682. Owned and restored by Edward Nixon The Rover Company employed Owen Clegg to design a simple, practical and up-to-date car from 1910. His 12hp and 18hp cars, first introduced in 1911, were immediate and spectacular successes. Many were sold in Australia and more than a dozen of the ‘Home’ models survive today. This car however, is a rare ‘Colonial’ model made only for the 1913 season. There are thought to be around three left in the world. This vehicle, another in the UK and bits of one in New Zealand. They differ from the ‘Home’ models in the front and rear axles along with the size of the wheels. This was to combat the colonial conditions giving the car more ground clearance. The restoration has been on and off over the past 35 years. Edward has had the motor professionally reconditioned, the interior stylishly fitted and finished and the hood work also completed professionally. Specifications Four cylinder side valve engine, 2.3 litres. Three speed crash gearbox. Worm and wheel final drive. Thermosiphon cooling (no water pump). Gravity fed fuel (no fuel pump). Magneto and crank handle start – with electric starter added Maximum speed should be about 75 km/h Please contact Christopher Nixon (Edward’s son) for further information or for an inspection of the vehicle. The vehicle is housed in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Also ask about spare parts we have available including an engine, differential, body parts and chassis for another Clegg.
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