1964 Austin Vanden Plas Princess in Morgantown, PA

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1964 Austin Vanden Plas Princess 4 Liter Limousine

The Austin A135 Princess Long Wheelbase Saloon. (DS6). and Limousine. (DM4). were introduced in 1952. From October 1959, the name Princess was used on a deluxe version of BMC's full sized executive cars badged as an Austin Westminster, Vanden Plas Princess and Wolseley 6/99-6/110. The long wheelbase models continued to be built by hand in limited numbers as the Vanden Plas Princess 4 liter limousine until 1968.

For auction, a 1964 Vanden Plas Princess 4 liter limousine showing 8,852 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This limousine presents in good restorable condition with decent leather and wood on the inside. This is a rare left hand drive Princess and was ordered for delivery in the United States. There are no keys associated with the car.

Exterior
Single stage black paint covers this Silver Cloud shaped behemoth with mixed quality. The upper surfaces suffer from long term dusty storage and non use while vertical panels still exhibit some remnant shine. There's a small dent in the front right fender, a fender that gracefully flows back to the door and houses an integrated headlight between it and the Rolls Royce like grille. Side mirrors are perched out on the fenders and the large doors open in opposite directions to allow access to the tall interior. A hump back contains two trunks, one for service items such as a spare and another for luggage. Robust bumpers bookend this heavy car and fender skirts are included with the car as well.

Interior
Gray leather adorns the door panels and mold has accumulated on several doors and other surfaces inside the car. Authentic burlwood frames the windows and shows some patina in spots and there are areas of nice condition. Both the gray leather bench up front for the chauffeur and the one in back show some age with some dryness, patina cracking, mold, and some discoloration. The rear occupants are afforded a high ceiling, vast legroom with fold away foot stools, interior lamps, and an assortment of switches for various functions. There's also a hidden partition and curtain to create separation from the driver. He gets a burlwood dash with numerous gauges and switchgear and instead of carpet like the passengers, a rubber mat is supplied, and this one has grown brittle over time. The greenhouse is also vast as big windows allow light on the inside.

Drivetrain
A 4.0 liter inline six cylinder is under the hood with 2 Su carburetors and rated at 120 horsepower. It is backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the hypoid rear axle, a design that allows for greater floor space in the interior.

Undercarriage
A single exhaust carries a stock style muffler and exits via a tailpipe behind the left rear wheel. Drum brakes are used front and rear while coil springs and leaf springs make the suspension, front and rear respectively.
Drive-AbilityThis rare British limousine has no keys associated with it.

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

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