Engineering:Godsal
The Godsal Sports Tourer[1] is a unique, one-off, sports car designed in 1935 by Charles Godsal (1907–1965), son of barrister and inventor Herbert Godsal, and built by Research Engineers Ltd of London.
The Godsal incorporates a contemporary Ford Flathead V8 engine with single twin-choke carburettor achieving approximately 85 bhp (63 kW; 86 PS) at 5,500 rpm, a 4-speed Riley preselector transmission, a sliding pillar front suspension with live rear axle, 4-wheel drum brakes, and coachwork by Corsica Coachworks.[2]
The Godsal featured prominently in the 1969 film Mosquito Squadron.[3]
The car featured in an episode of the MotorTrend programme Chasing Classic Cars with Wayne Carini where it was completely re-restored at Carini's F40 Motorsports in Connecticut.[4][5]
Re-restored at F40 Motorsports after its original purchase by Bob Morris in 2017 for $203,500 including premium,[6] it took top prize in the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance of 2020.[7]
It was auctioned at Amelia on 20 May 2021 by Bonhams, but was unsold after a high bid of $620,000 that did not meet the reserve price;[8] however, it was later sold that day by Bonhams for an undisclosed amount.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Sidgwick, A. (March 1977). "The story of the Godsal". Thoroughbred & Classic Cars: 36–40.
- ↑ "Bonhams : 1935 Godsal Sports Tourer Chassis no. 001". Bonhams. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23850/lot/163/.
- ↑ "Godsal V8 in "Mosquito Squadron"". IMCDb.org. http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_32769-Godsal-V8-Corsica-1934.html.
- ↑ "Great Godsal! – S16.E5". https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13618124/.
- ↑ "Great Godsal! Season 16 Episode 5". Philo. https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NDU2MDA?episode=RXBpc29kZTo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDkyMDYwMzA.
- ↑ "1935 Godsal Sports Tourer Coachwork by Corsica Chassis no. 001 Sold for US$203,500 inc. premium". Bonhams. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/23850/lot/163/1935-godsal-sports-tourerchassis-no-001/.
- ↑ "Limited Time Only! See This One and Only 1935 Godsal!". Stahls Auto. https://www.stahlsauto.com/limited-time-only-see-this-one-and-only-1935-godsal/.
- ↑ "1935 Godsal Sports Corsica VIN: 1 $620,000 High bid May 20, 2021". The Hagerty Group. https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/past-sales/1935-godsal-sports/1/f6d8a12a-94a2-4ae4-9d8b-85e7baeaa3f3.
- ↑ "Godsal 001 in Chasing Classic Cars". Bonhams. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/26618/lot/146/1935-godsal-sports-tourer-chassis-no-001/.
- ↑ "3 cars up for auction at Amelia Island that you didn't know existed". The Hagerty Group. https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/auctions/3-cars-at-bonhams-amelia-island-auction-that-you-didnt-know-existed/#:~:.
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