23rd Nov, 2005 0:00

The Pavilion Gardens

 
  Lot 32
 
Lot 32 - c.1932 Goodall Special Sports

c.1932 Goodall Special Sports

Sold for £7,312

(including buyers premium)


Lot details
Registration No: PJ 8414
Chassis No: AL3
Mot Expiry: N/A

According to information supplied by the vendor, this intriguing two-seater special is believed to have been constructed in 1926 by one Cleland C Castleman. Built around an inverted ladder-frame chassis (hence the ground-hugging stance), it is equipped with a beam front axle, 'live' rear end, leaf springs and Andre-Hartford style friction dampers. Clothed in a mixture of aluminium and steel, it rides on 19-inch wire wheels and features unusually large finned rear brake drums (those at the front appearing somewhat smaller). Reputedly first registered in Surrey around 1930 - 1932, an accompanying modern V5C document suggests a 1479cc capacity for its ohv straight-six. Mated to a manual gearbox, this conventional looking powerplant boasts a water pump, dynamo, tubular exhaust manifold and twin SU carburettors (complete with separate float bowls). Supposedly converted to road use in late 1945, PJ 8414 has not run for several decades. Full of ingenious touches such as the recycled ex-limousine occasional seats and quick-release mudguards, it is thought to contain various items of Talbot 12/30 running gear (a rare model that entered production in 1923 and of which there are very few known survivors). Sporting an 80mph Jaegar speedometer and sundry Smiths dials to the dashboard, this low-slung lightweight has the words 'Goodall Special' etched into a sidelight, the number 'MC2595' cast into its crankcase and carries the intertwined initials 'TC' or 'CT' on each bakelite rocker box fastener. Bedecked with traces of red and green paint (the latter matching the remnants of its leather cockpit lining), this potentially rewarding restoration project promises to be a welcome distraction around Boxing Day.
 

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Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 23rd Nov, 2005

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