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Bean 14hp Vintage Tourer

Sale price: £24,495.00 Make an offer

Car location: United Kingdom

Seller's notes: Highly usable condition

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Make:: Other
Model:: 14hp
Year:: 1925
Type:: Tourer
Doors:: 4
Color:: Midnight blue
Seats:: 5
Engine:: 2,385
Transmission:: Manual
Fuel:: Petrol
Power:: 34bhp
Drive side:: Right-hand drive
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Bean 14hp Vintage Tourer for sale

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This fine vintage motor car was delivered to its first owner. Mr Walter Crisp of Walton-on-Thames. on 30 th November 1925 and went on to live an interesting life. It was acquired by Mr Henry Clark of Shepperton Motor Works in October 1929 who converted it into a pick-up truck. believed to be used for vehicle recoveries (fortunately Mr Crisp had specified the optional front wheel brakes. ). A single photograph exists of the Bean in this configuration. probably taken in the early 1960 s judging by the liberal application of Bryl Cream (the man turning the cranking handle. not the car). In 1958 the Bean was purchased by Mr William Best. owner of the Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway collection. In the 1970 s it was restored and converted back to its original 5 seat tourer body (photos in hand. along with the original log book. owner's manual and old MOTs). After a spell in professional storage it has been privately owned and exercised regularly for the last 2 years. benefiting from fluid changes and a recent set of hoses. This rare 14 hp Bean is a true survivor of the glorious age of British engineering. It has a nice patina from its 1970 s rebuild and its condition encourages further. regular use. It always starts on the electric starter. runs happiest around 40 mph in top and will climb practically anything in 3 rd. The brakes are good and the central accelerator is not to be feared! There is full weather gear. including the original side screens. A 14 hp Bean Special established the first double-crossing of the Australian continent in the 1920 s. testament to the robustness of these fine motor cars. There are believed to be fewer than 100 surviving today and. although many were exported when new. there is an active Bean Owners Club in the UK.