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This is the last International sold by Aston Martin, first registered on 5th May 1932 and declared to the Licencing Authority as used for ‘Experimental Purposes’.
Unusually, it was fitted with long sweeping front wings fitted to the bodywork, rather than the more normal ‘cycle wings’. Sold new in Manchester, one of the first owners was Mr AC Whincop who was very fond of Bugattis. Along with his wife, he drove A2/129 to the Bugatti factory in Molsheim. His journey was recorded in the February 1950 issue of Autocar and a copy of which is in the vehicle’s extensive history file.
The next two owners were both pilots, first Fight Lieutenant AS Aldridge followed by Pilot Officer Rogers of RAF Leeming. Next the car was owned by Mr Hattersley of Kings Lynn before being sold to Mr RH Parker in 1955. In 1962, the car was bought by Mr Head and has remained in the same family since then.
Restoration was carried out between 1990 and 1991 by Ecurie Bertelli Ltd, including an uprated crankshaft and steel conrods around the strengthened original cylinder block. A2/129 has remained in excellent and original condition since, winning numerous AMOC concours. Upgraded to a modern ignition system but with the original magneto included in the sale, it is in excellent running and driving condition and ready for another trip to Molsheim or maybe the AMOC spring Concours.
The Aston Martin "International" model was quickly and widely regarded as one of the best light sports cars of the day. The name "International" was coined to cash in on the Works’ racing efforts. The appearance of the cars at Brooklands racetrack and in rallies, sprints and hill climbs all around the country alongside the Works Team Cars increased the cars’ sporting reputation. The International was truly a sports car in the best tradition of the earlier Bamford and Martin cars. The International was expensive but performance was good enough for the motoring press to praise the car highly.
Featuring excellent brakes, good performance and a true four-seater, the International is an a very practical rare and stylish sporting pre-war car suitable for race, rally and touring.
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