Highlights and general information

A 1938 Railton Light Sports is for sale in black with black leather interior.

Highlights

• Extremely rare vehicle in good overall condition
• Matching numbers
• Extensively restored, including engine overhaul
• Tarpaulin
• In addition to the normal speedometer instruments, various rally clocks and timers are also installed

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1938
• First registration: England, 1938
• Location: 70734 Fellbach, Germany
• Number of previous owners: unknown
• Restored
• Customs cleared
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• Currently without MOT
• Ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

Railton was a British manufacturer founded by Sir Noel Macklin. The production facility was located near London. Railton was the first sports car to combine British elegance with American chassis technology. The name Railton comes from the designer and famous British racing driver Reid Railton. The first Railton, the Railton Eight, was introduced in 1933. Thanks to its moderate pricing and excellent performance, the Railton quickly made a name for itself and was able to hold its own against competing brands. Over 900 vehicles were sold by 1936. Macklin wanted to surpass his previous success and launched the Railton Light Sports in 1935. At the time, it was considered the fastest accelerating car. The Light Sport has a low weight of just under 1000 kg, giving it phenomenal acceleration and speed compared to its predecessor. However, its high price meant that the model was unable to compete with the competition, and only a few models left the factory. Production was discontinued in 1939.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Black
• Interior with black leather upholstery
• White "Chopard" lettering
• Right-hand drive
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 4.2-litre eight-cylinder engine with 160 hp
• Manual transmission
• Last engine service 04/2023

Mileage:

• 21,607 mi (read) since restoration
• The mileage cannot be verified
• No service history available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: 30-50%
• Brakes: 70-90%
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free, cavity sealed
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• No defects known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

In conclusion, all that remains to be said is that this is an opportunity to purchase a very special racing car. Racing enthusiasts and fans of pre-war roadsters will get a lot of enjoyment out of the Railton Light Sports.