1959 Ashley 1172
Registration No. CS 6564
This Ashley 1172 was on an old Ashley car Registration list
that I had been given many years ago and it was indicated as being
Ford based, with presumably the running gear, engine,
gearbox and other parts being used.
that I had been given many years ago and it was indicated as being
Ford based, with presumably the running gear, engine,
gearbox and other parts being used.
The motor vehicle registration indicates that it was issued
Mid 1937 by the
County Council of Ayr, Ayrshire.
Mid 1937 by the
County Council of Ayr, Ayrshire.
A check with the DVLA and it appears not to have been transferred
onto their electronic Database back
in the late 1970's.
onto their electronic Database back
in the late 1970's.
The entry on the list gives no indication as to the Body Colour
but it does indicate that in 2009 a Mr. Speariett
owned the car, but he notes the car had a
Registration No. 180 YUL re-issued to it.
but it does indicate that in 2009 a Mr. Speariett
owned the car, but he notes the car had a
Registration No. 180 YUL re-issued to it.
Then in November 2011 I found this Ashley 1172 shown in grey primer in the company of a Yellow Ashley Sportiva and a Green Ashley 1172, all on display at the 2011 Historic Specials Day at Burfold in the Cotswolds.
After a bit of hunting around I identified the Sportiva and the Green 1172 but not the one in primer.
Then I received an email from Adam, which stated:
Then in November 2011 I found this Ashley 1172 shown in grey primer in the company of a Yellow Ashley Sportiva and a Green Ashley 1172, all on display at the 2011 Historic Specials Day at Burfold in the Cotswolds.
After a bit of hunting around I identified the Sportiva and the Green 1172 but not the one in primer.
Then I received an email from Adam, which stated:
I own the 1172 in primer on the picture, it is now blue with registration No - 180 YUL (previously CS 6564), a 1939 Ayrshire number but I have very little information about car before I took ownership in 2008 apart from it spending just over 30 years outside on a farm is Falkirk.
Please see attached pictures.
Please see attached pictures.
This is the state I found my now restored Ashley in August 2008.
She has undergone extensive chassis and body repair since then.
She has undergone extensive chassis and body repair since then.
A brand new steel floor, replacement 100e engine with aquaplane cam, head, manifolds and twin SU's also a modern cooling system.
Before I purchased the car it was supplied in standard red gel coat,
then it looks as though it could have been painted white at some point.
The brass id plate on the bulkhead reads Body No 1823.
As there was no interior with the car new seats were constructed then covered in blue leather and period instruments were fitted. after a 4 year restoration it fills my Father and I with pride to see such a rare and beautiful sports car saved from the scrap yard and roadworthy once more.
Before I purchased the car it was supplied in standard red gel coat,
then it looks as though it could have been painted white at some point.
The brass id plate on the bulkhead reads Body No 1823.
As there was no interior with the car new seats were constructed then covered in blue leather and period instruments were fitted. after a 4 year restoration it fills my Father and I with pride to see such a rare and beautiful sports car saved from the scrap yard and roadworthy once more.
Well, since then there have been some big changes and some very
happy moments for the car, it's owner and owners families.
To see some of these moments for 180 YUL
hit the button below.
happy moments for the car, it's owner and owners families.
To see some of these moments for 180 YUL
hit the button below.
So if you have owned it or have any
information about this Ashley before 2009
Ashley 1172 GT Coupe
Registration No.
CS 6564
(originally registered by Ayr C.C. in 1937)
please email me 0n
[email protected]
or
use the contact page on this site to contact me,
so that I can update this page.
information about this Ashley before 2009
Ashley 1172 GT Coupe
Registration No.
CS 6564
(originally registered by Ayr C.C. in 1937)
please email me 0n
[email protected]
or
use the contact page on this site to contact me,
so that I can update this page.