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Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Colin Bromley - 11-05-2021
Having gone to Leominster to view non-Seven related products of Longbridge I took the time to look the Mulliner Saloon over. I have little knowledge of such things, my main interest being the earlier cars, but it is a splendid looking machine. The body & paintwork is in near concourse condition & the rest of the car looks also to be in good order. Speaking to my friends on the staff there, they agree how nice it is & tell me that it runs and drives very well. If I were in the market for a Saloon Seven I would certainly be bidding on it.
https://www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/518983
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - JonE - 12-05-2021
well, yesterday's writeup of the RTC has put it up to over reserve now, so I'm sure this one will soon be a fair return for the seller :-) Would be improved with a bit less polish to all the vinyl and those original painted plates (pictured) returned.
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Chris Garner - 12-05-2021
Although I have not viewed the car, but have owned a very original unmolested example in the past, I agree with Colin that it looks very right and would be an excellent purchase.
The only major item I can pick up on is that it should have an upper sun deflector, but one could be fabricated with some thought.
It's a pity Brightwell's haven't investigated the Mulliner body number, usually to be found stamped / written under the dashboard on the off side.
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Monsdonnet - 12-05-2021
The Mulliner works number is stamped on a brass plate nailed to the timbers forming the scuttle on the nearside, up behind the dashboard.......eary cars did not always have the sun visor.....
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Mick Hobday - 12-05-2021
The fabric covering is spoilt by having far too much padding underneath, probably high density foam, giving it a swollen appearance. Originally they would have used only the thinnest cotton wadding underneath rexine.
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Malcolm Parker - 12-05-2021
I agree with Mick, it does look a bit 'chubby'. Still a very nice little car.
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Steve kay - 17-05-2021
Brightwells suffered a computer disaster, causing the auction to be somewhat extended until this evening. The Mulliner saloon fetched £9,100, and the RTC special £7,501. One might imagine that there are two pretty happy buyers, will we see either or both machines soon?
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Tony Griffiths - 17-05-2021
(12-05-2021, 12:19 PM)Mick Hobday Wrote: The fabric covering is spoilt by having far too much padding underneath, probably high density foam, giving it a swollen appearance. Originally they would have used only the thinnest cotton wadding underneath rexine.
Thanks, Mike. The difference is very apparent - and the original so much "tighter" in appearance. Still, no too bad a job.
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - JonE - 18-05-2021
who knows what the Brightwells cars got to? I note that they havent put the results on the web yet.
RE: Mulliner Saloon at Brightwells - Hugh Barnes - 18-05-2021
Steve Kay posted the results 2 posts up from yours, Jon..