1939 Brough Superior 3.5-Litre Dual Purpose DHC

Registration No: BUH 665
Chassis No: 8125696/100
MOT: Exempt

• Chassis no.100 and reputed to be the very last Brough car manufactured
• Finished in Deep Blue the Drophead coachwork is by Atcherley of Birmingham
• Sensible upgrades to standard specification include telescopic shock absorbers and hydraulic brakes
• Reported to be in 'good order throughout'

The Brough name is better known in relation to motorcycles than cars, as the company produced over 3,000 two-wheelers between 1919 and 1940. Dubbed the `Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles', they were prestige machines that attracted a discerning clientele. Three models were designed, however, only two made it into series production - the 4-litre straight-eight manufactured in 1935/36 and the ensuing 3.5-litre straight six which produced 107bhp offering 0-60mph in 12 seconds and a top speed of 90mph. Most Broughs sported striking Drophead Coupé bodies produced by W C Atcherley of Birmingham.

Chassis no. 100 is reputed to be the very last car Brough manufactured. The Drophead Coupé coachwork, by Atcherley, is finished in Deep Blue, complemented by Smoke Blue hide interior trim. Known to have spent its early life in the Cardiff area, the Brough has spent some time in the United States, probably in the late sixties or early seventies, we are not certain of the dates, however, it seems to have been repatriated to the UK in the mid-1970s. 'BUH' has been the subject of a prolonged restoration and has been in two private collections in recent years and is well-known to the Brough Club and in Brough circles. The standard specification includes hydraulic brakes, however, there have been some sensible upgrades including telescopic shock absorbers. Reported to be in 'good order throughout', the vendor advises a ‘recommissioning’ check-over and service before use.

'BUH' is offered with a history file which includes the current V5C Registration Document, details of ownership history, a quantity of restoration photos, various paperwork - including press cuttings, notes, a 2004 MOT certificate, a State of Virginia US title document and an HM Customs declaration recording the re-import of 'BUH' (pre NOVA), plus a quantity of Brough Club magazines etc. An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-restored Brough, but also an opportunity to acquire an important ‘landmark’ in terms of the history of the Brough company.

For more information, please contact:
Stewart Parker
info@handh.co.uk
07836 346875