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1935 Aston Martin 1½ litre MKII 2 seater (Chassis no. A5/536/S)
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Only 5 short chassis MKIIs were bodied as two seaters, the remainder being the more normal 2/4 seater tourers. This car is the only remaining complete example of two similar cars bodied by E. Bertelli Ltd. with clear styling cues from the very attractive long chassis 4 seater cars, featuring the signature sloping rear with spare wheel, first seen on the 1933 Le Mans Special 4 seater.
This very original car is undergoing sympathetic re-commissioning in the Ecurie Bertelli Ltd. workshop, following decades of storage with practically no use at all.
It was decided to rebuild the engine with a new cylinder block complete with new steel crank and rods. Built to 'Ulster' specification with R209 cam and 1½" carbs and with about 85bhp the car now runs extremely well.
The remainder of the car has not been touched for a very long time but because of its relative lack of use it is in overall very good condition; though it will need some minor mechanical work and a rewire to enable the car to be used with complete confidence. When completed this will make for a very attractive and comfortable touring or rally car and one which will always be one of the rarest of all the Bertelli Astons.
In 30 years I cannot remember a 2 seater MKII coming on the market, so this is very unusual opportunity to own an exceedingly scarce and very attractive pre-war Aston.
This very special Aston will come with a respectable history file which includes a number of early photos.
SOLD
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