1961 Ashley 1172
Registration No. GY 4896
This sadly, almost derelict Ashley 1172 appeared on eBay in April 2013,
yes it is an 1172 not a Sportiva as advertised.
Ashley Sportiva Sports Car
I know the engine and g/box are Standard, but unfortunately I am unsure on the chassis, axle and running gear, etc, origin??.....
Please study the pics to determine for yourself their `make`....The registration number is displayed for reference, please note I have no paperwork with the car, this was something I was due to investigate.
The whole thing has got too much now so has to go......other projects are taking up all my time.
This picture is of how the body and chassis are currently, the engine, box, radiator etc are in the garage. Engine is still together as I found it as is the box. The body is removed from the chassis.
I know there are no seats or passenger side glass, the frames are there but glass broke. Front screen is missing as is rear screen. There are some nice original gauges but they are broken, whether beyond repair or not you would need to ask an expert.
Viewing is probably best or you`ll just have to take a gamble..... it does need a full resto as per pics.
It rolls fine so can be winched/pushed onto transport.
I know there are no seats or passenger side glass, the frames are there but glass broke. Front screen is missing as is rear screen. There are some nice original gauges but they are broken, whether beyond repair or not you would need to ask an expert.
Viewing is probably best or you`ll just have to take a gamble..... it does need a full resto as per pics.
It rolls fine so can be winched/pushed onto transport.
I contacted the seller and got some more info on the car from him he told me:
It came from Sittingbourne in Kent about 12 months ago (April 2012), I have another 1172 that I'm doing and when I saw it in local paper I thought I would gamble...
I was told by the owner when he bought it, it had racing sponsor stickers over it with Crystal Palace entries etc....
I tried to track down the person who has the folders of history on it but again, failed. (they do exist, but the chap doesnt want to be bothered with any more questions or requests, a bit strange....)
I immediately pricked up my ears on reading this and replied to him asking for more info on his other Ashley 1172 and could I include it in my website, unfortunately I didn't hear back from him again ... yet, I'm still waiting and hoping.
Ashley 1172 - GY 4896 on eBay did sell and I have contacted Andy, the new owner, the Ashley bodyshell was not what he wanted and it has been sold on whilst he works on with building a "Special" with the chassis, engine, wheels, etc.
Click on a photo below to see more on Andy's facebook page
I am hoping to get some contact details with the new owner of the Ashley bodyshell as soon as Andy gets back to me with them.
Current DVLA information 10/10/2013
Well there isn't any record of this registration with the DVLA, so it looks like it has been of the roads since the late 1970's.
Never did get any contact details ofthe new owner of the Ashley bodyshell from Andy so guess that's the end of the line,
unless anyone else get back to me.
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So if you have any further information about this
Ashley 1172 car
Registration No.
GY 4896
(originally registered by London C.C. between June - August 1932)
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