1973 Princess Vanden Plas 1300 Automatic. Teal Blue with fawn leather upholstery and burr walnut dashboard. This amazing time warp Princess has covered an amazingly low just 15,000 miles from new. One of the most illustrious of Britain's coachbuilders, chiefly remembered for its sublime vintage Bentleys, the firm of Vanden Plas was acquired by BMC in 1946 and re-invented as a marque some years later. In the 1960s and '70s the name was applied to top-of-the-range versions of Austin-Morris models, most notably the 1100/1300. Vanden Plas in London re-equipped the car with the kind of luxurious interior long associated with the firm, using plentiful wood-veneer trim and leather upholstery, and fitted a distinctive grille and their own badging. The engine specified was the same twin-carburettor unit fitted to the MG 1100/1300, the 1.3-litre 65bhp version being good enough for a top speed of 90mph. Today the Vanden Plas is by far the most collectible of the 1100/1300 family and is highly sought after.
'WRS 866L' was sold new in Scotland then put into long term storage in 1983 before forming part of a four-car collection that also included a Rolls-Royce. A very rare care now and almost unrepeatable to find such an original low mileage car in this condition. Running and driving just as you would expect from a car with this pedigree the VDP is ready to grace any private collection or show ground and can be easily enjoyed for those lovely country drives. Although now tax and mot exempt a fresh mot will be applied for your own peace of mind. Absolutely any inspection is welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Finance arranged. Free U.K mainland delivery. Please contact us for any further information.