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1904 Dedion Bouton 8hp Model V Coupe

Sale price: £108,000.00 make an offer

Car location: GRAYS, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1904
Mileage:
1
Engine:
885
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1904 Dedion Bouton 8hp Model V Coupe for sale

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1904 Dedion Bouton 8hp Model V Coupe

Registration number: R7425

Engine Number: 15432

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Utterly Charming & period. A many time London to Brighton runner.

This car was restored in the 1960s by the renowned De Dion specialist Mr R J Seaton of Bournemouth where it acquired the period Molon coupé body. It was dated by the VCC (Certificate No. 1208) on 02/09/64 and subsequently sold to VCC member Reg Taverner. Reg entered the car for all Brighton Runs from 1966 to 1988. which apart from one occasion it successfully completed. During this period the car appeared at many VCC events and was also used for films. appearing in at least one episode of Upstairs Downstairs as well as other programmes for the BBC and ITV.

Upon Reg Taverner's death. the De Dion was purchased by the current vendor in September 1992. and has only had these two owners over the past 50 years. The VCC confirmed the car's 1904 date and Dating Certificate No. 1208 was reissued on 4th April 1993. 'R 7425' was then sent to Brentclass Restorations for extensive work on the engine. the gearbox being rebuilt and the transmission system overhauled at the same time. while two of the wheels were dismantled and reassembled with new spokes.

The car has entered and completed all London-Brighton runs from 1993 to 2010 bar two (pennants and medals on file). In some years it has been very convenient to raise the windows against the cold. and on some of the very wet Runs it has been possible to wear no more than a jacket and flannels. Throughout the same period 'R 7425' has been used regularly for VCC singles and twins events. most particularly the very popular 'Creepy Crawly'. Other events attended include tours of Brittany and the more demanding tour of Sky. In May 2000 the car entered the arduous re-enactment of the 1000-Mile Trial of 1900. which it completed entirely without assistance.

In 2009 the gearbox was removed to inspect the brake material (photograph on file) and only one Brighton Run and a few extra miles have been covered since its adjustment and reinstallation. The interior has recently been re-trimmed using Bedford cord and silk passementerie specifically manufactured on a Jacquard loom. while the interior mahogany trim was replaced using period timber.

In 2014. I had the pleasure of driving this car to Brighton; a trip it carried out with aplomb. It was an exceedingly wet run with storms of biblical proportions. the road being littered with broken down verterans standing in puddles of water. Myself & my fellow passenger regarded the assorted carnage quite smugly whilst rolling up our sleeves & doffing our jackets as we were getting too warm.

This is an utterly charming car in well sorted condition that drives beautifully. The 8hp motor more then comensates for the extra coachwork weight & the third gear gives it a long legged gait. It is festooned with a good assortment of brass lamps. horns & plaques giving it a suitably period look. We will rephotograph the car upon arrival from its Dutch home where it has been residing in recent years.


More pictures may be viewed on our website at http://www. vandp. net

Office 01375 379719
Paul 07955 588019
Richard Biddulph 07967 260673

We accept Credit/Debit Cards.
Part Exchange welcome.
Weekend & evening viewings OK.
Viewings by appointment :

Prestige House.
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