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BRISCADIEU BORDEAUX

Estimate €7,000 - €9,000
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Description
Ford AF Year: 1931 (presumed) (CG 1993) Mileage: // Model: 1932 AF 4-cylinder Vehicle registration document: yes MOT: no A testament to the early days of mass-market motoring More than just a classic car, a vehicle of this generation offers a glimpse into a design that has now disappeared: a body with vertical lines, separate wings, narrow wheels, a relatively simple interior and fully accessible mechanics. Here, the pleasure of collecting lies as much in the object itself as in the work required to preserve and restore a car that is nearly a century old. An identification that warrants clarification For this particular example, it is important to note the available reservations accurately. The year is listed as ‘presumed 1931’, whilst the line dedicated to the model states ‘AF 1932 – 4-cylinder’. The document also includes the notation ‘CG 1993’. Given the information currently available, it would therefore be unwise to present 1931 or 1932 as a definitively established date. Year: 1931 (presumed) – identification to be confirmed based on the vehicle’s features and its documentation. This avoids any ambiguity and leaves open the possibility of refining its identification at a later date should further documentation become available. A car currently undergoing restoration Unlike several previous lots in this sale, this Ford is not being offered as a car ready to take to the road immediately. Its current condition is clear: it is currently undergoing restoration. It should therefore be regarded first and foremost as a restoration project to be continued, intended for an enthusiast wishing to complete the restoration of a pre-war car. It is precisely this aspect that makes it appealing: the future owner will be able to continue the work already begun and see the vehicle through to its rebirth. Mechanics requiring recommissioning The listing specifies that the car will need to be recommissioned once the mechanical components have been overhauled. The mechanical components should therefore be examined carefully before purchase. For a vehicle of this generation, however, this work constitutes a significant part of the project: restoring an old engine to working order helps to preserve not only the car itself, but also the automotive technology of its era. A body that still needs finishing Several tasks also remain to be carried out on the upper part of the vehicle. The soft top still needs to be made, but the roll bars have been rebuilt. This is an interesting piece of information, as it shows that the project has already made progress on certain elements, even though there is still work to be done before the car is complete. The construction of the soft top will therefore be one of the most visible stages in the ongoing restoration. Upholstery still to be fitted The upholstery is the other clearly identified area requiring work. The upholstery frames are brand new and have never been fitted. This means that the future owner already has part of the necessary foundation, but the upholstery and fitting work required to complete the interior will still need to be carried out. It also presents an opportunity, as part of a thorough restoration, to source the materials, colours and finishes that best match the desired look for the vehicle. A project rather than a finished car Its appeal does not lie in the possibility of getting behind the wheel straight away. It lies in the chance to take on a project already underway and see this car through to the completion of its restoration. It is, moreover, described as a rare find in this condition, which underlines the vehicle’s unique character and its current stage of restoration. For a lover of pre-war vehicles, the work required can, in fact, be an integral part of the pleasure of ownership. The main remaining tasks identified are: Restoring the mechanical components to working order; Fitting the soft top to the rebuilt roll bars; Completing and fitting the upholstery to the new frames; Essential general checks prior to returning the vehicle to the road. The vehicle is also listed as not having passed its roadworthiness test. Key points This pre-war Ford AF holds a special place in the sale. Its exact year of manufacture remains to be confirmed – presumed to be 1931, with an ‘AF 1932 4-cylinder’ identification – and it is offered in a state of restoration that is as yet incomplete. However, the project already features several interesting elements: rebuilt soft-top roll bars and new upholstery frames that have never been fitted, alongside a mechanical assembly intended for refurbishment. It is therefore aimed primarily at an enthusiast who is not simply looking for a finished classic car, but a genuine restoration project, with the satisfaction of helping to preserve a vehicle that is almost a century old.
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About the sale CLASSIC CARS
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Auction time 10/31/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/13/2026 at 5:01 PM
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