19th Aug, 2020 14:00

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  Lot 330
 

1972 Clan Crusader

Sold for £6,750

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: FRF671K
Chassis No: 01000026

Motor Car Location: Cheshire

The Clan Motor Company's first car was completed 22nd September 1971 and 315 Clan Crusaders were built before the company closed down in November 1973 - this was mainly because of the economic downturn at that time. The cars were built on Washington's Crowther Industrial Estate by a staff that included about 20 local men. They quickly attracted the attention of the motoring world.

Each car was based on an 875cc Hillman Imp Sport engine and had a fiberglass monocoque body, meaning the chassis is integral with the body. The designer was former Oxford graduate and Lotus engineer, Paul Haussauer. A joint Swiss/British national, he was also the company's MD.

Each Clan Crusader sold for £1,350 but could be purchased in kit form for £1,125. The company stated that, given the right equipment and technical knowledge, a car could be assembled in 4 hrs.

Clan Crusaders could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 12 seconds and boasted 56 miles per gallon at a cruising speed of 40 mph. They competed in major motor rallies and surprised everyone in 1972 with many notable results.

Offered directly from the collection of a prominent figure within British motor racing, this particular Clan is finished in yellow with black upholstery and fitted with a very high-specification 998 cc Sunbeam B 1 Block with Strengthening Kit, an R20 Camshaft, Wills Piston Rings, Twin 40 Webers, uprated oil pump, enlarged sump, Stainless Steel Special Silencer, oil cooler, deep alloy pulleys, electric water pump, alloy front mounted radiator with electric fan and a Facet fuel pump. An 'Imp' specialist currently puts a value on an engine to this specification at circa £5000/£6000.

This Clan offers a very realistic and potentially competitive entry into Historic Motor Sport, but would also be equally at home for fast-road use.

PLEASE NOTE: A set of original specification seats and alloy wheels (in need of recommissioning) are included in the sale.

 

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