1955 Swallow Doretti. Outstanding Example. We are very proud and honoured to offer this car from the famed Hamilton Collection. The father and man behind racing superstar and six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, Anthony Hamilton has succeeded and built over the years arguably one of the greatest ‘concours’ quality collections in the U.K of Iconic classic and rare British sports cars. Each car was meticulously chosen for its provenance, rarity and condition and every car has its own personal story. The private Hamilton Collection has been managed and maintained correctly in a most beautiful and modern marble floored temperature controlled garage whilst being viewed and enjoyed by close friends and family. It is very seldom that such a private collection of ‘concours’ quality classic cars comes to the market especially as extraordinary and notable as this.
This is a very rare, and beautifully restored, hand-built 1954 English sports car. The Swallow Doretti, Chassis number 1126. One of only 176 in the world. A Burgundy Sports Roadster with a 4 Speed Manual and a “A type Laycock De- Normanville” overdrive unit powered by a 4-cylinder 2.0 litre engine borrowed from Triumph. This is a rare, outstandingly well-made and beautiful car. Produced by the Swallow Sidecar Company, the Swallow Doretti was introduced in the Autumn of 1954 to international critical acclaim. Built to an extremely high standard the Doretti design concept was intended to appeal to an up-market buyer with an eye watering price tag of £1,102.00 compared with the TR2 at £910.00. Based around a tubular Reynolds 531 Chromalloy ladder chassis, the Doretti design featured a handsome Italian-influenced aluminium body with a large Ferrari-style front grill, sweeping front fenders and gently bobbed, distinctly British rear end. With race-bred engineering in its veins the Doretti is one of the best handling English cars ever made. With just 276 cars produced, and 12 never actually completing production, finding a beautifully restored Doretti is very rare as owners are reluctant to part with them. Production was shut down in 1955. An amazing car that was subject to a nut and bolt restoration in 2018. An original right hand drive car that would be a worthy addition to any collection. No expense has been spared on this Doretti and we believe this to be one of the best available. Absolutely any inspection is welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange possible. Finance arranged. Free U.K mainland delivery. Storage and shipping facilities. Please contact us for any further information.