1927 V4 Tourer - Inquiery

[tubarob]

Anyone have an idea why nobody seems to take in interest in this 1927 V4 Tourer that has been on sale in the Netehrlands for at least 2 years now?

suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/andere-standard-tourer-v4-classic-car-1927-convertible-eindhoven-airport/156395433.html

but also advertised on carsandclassics.

Does anyone in the club know the car or its history?

With a hard Brexit looming, and the car being advertised with UK paperwork, it should or be transferred back to the UK, or be registered on the continent before that happens as things are most likely to become a lot more complicated afterwards.

I'll be gratefull for any information.

[Phil Hetherington]

I’ve seen this on Car & Classic, at one time there was a very similar car on there at the same time but already in the UK. No idea what’s putting people off this one, maybe just the faff of going abroad to view it? I don’t know the car but if I was in the market for a V4 I’d certainly look at it (I think the yellow quite suits it). But, you know, too many projects.

[Phil Hetherington]

Sorry I was going to add (but for some reason can’t edit), I really doubt Brexit will make the slightest difference to importing cars in the long term. Some short term issues maybe if there is no deal but I can’t see trade or public travel by car ferry being at a total standstill for long, there’s too much money at stake.

Anyway I expect the government will collapse before Brexit ever happens. :-?

[tubarob]

The transport will not be the biggest problem, but the red tape.
The car has UK papers. If I would like to get in registered in Luxembourg, whilst the UK is still in the EU no big deal. But after a hard Brexit - it will take ages. Mainly because no proceedures are in place nobody within the administration will want to make decisions.
Similarly, it might become a problem if you want to reimport to the UK after that, with a sales contract from a dutch trader.
Hence I disagreeumption that that car is best sold and registered before march 29th - where ever. An my guess would be that trader must know this too.
I might have a go at it.
Anyone have some advice about specifically to watch out for with a V4?

[v4tourer]

This is an Australian bodied V4 which was re-imported, and eventually restored, by a gentleman in Dorset. I saw the car when it was 80% restored and the work seemed to have been carried out to a high standard.

If it is anywhere near as reliable as the two V4s that I have owned you will have a vintage car capable of regular long distance touring

When it was first for sale in Holland it seemed very expensive compared to other prices at the time, but as prices in general have risen sharply over the last couple of years it looks like a good buy.

Go for it!

Regards,

            Steve  

[tubarob]

Thanks Steve, very helpfull

[v4tourer]

As parts supply is, to say the least, difficult, it is important to carry out a thorough inspection with a test drive. Gearboxes (3 speed) are often worn out and gears are expensive to have made, similarly the rear axle. Excessive play in the rear hubs is common as is wear in the king pins and steering box. Engines are fairly strong although you should check for any undue noises from the bottom end and excessive smoke. Corroded and leaking radiators are expensive to sort and these often rot away on the bottom tank. Water pumps often leak but these are reasonably easily sorted.

All of the above should have been sorted during the restoration but do jack the vehicle up and check kingpins and hubs. I would suggest that you prearrange the test drive when you book to view the car and if the seller is unwilling to do this then maybe walk away. Have a long test drive and make sure that it stays in all gears especially under load. Also check for clutch slip, the clutch is multiplate running in engine oil and the plates are expensive to have made.

Regards,

            Steve