1931 Frazer Nash Interceptor Fabric Bodied 3-4 Seater Sports
- Engine
- 1.5L overhead-valve inline-four (Meadows unit), twin Amal carburettors
A 1931 Frazer Nash Interceptor 3-4 Seater Sports, chassis 2033, with fabric coachwork by the London firm Wylder of Kew, delivered new on 13 October 1931 to noted Brooklands competitor Miss Cynthia Sedgwick. One of approximately twelve Interceptors built, it retains its original Meadows overhead-valve engine and Wylder bodywork, and passed through several documented British owners before crossing to North America in 1983, where it remained in a single collection for roughly four decades.
Ownership
- 2023-09-29Auction saleSold US$200,000
- 1931-10-13 →Factory deliveryMiss Cynthia Sedgwickpartial documentation
Original purchaser, described as an active sportswoman and regular Frazer Nash competitor; also held a TT Replica model during the same period.
- → 1967A G Coulsonpartial documentation
Final owner in the pre-1967 chain before the car passed to a noted collector.
- 1967 → 1978Acquisition unknownK. Hainsworthpartial documentation
Described as a noted enthusiast collector who held the car from 1967 until the late 1970s.
- 1978 → 1982Acquisition unknownKenneth Tamspartial documentation
- 1982 → 1983Acquisition unknownNorman Pickuppartial documentation
Held the car only briefly before it passed to a dealer.
- → 1983Acquisition unknownStanley Mannpartial documentation
UK-based dealer in vintage Bentleys who had the car listed for sale; the vehicle was likely taken in trade against another car.
- 1983 →Private saleCurrent US-based ownerpartial documentation
Acquired the car from a UK dealer roughly 40 years ago and brought it to North America; the car has been largely inactive but was made to run prior to sale.
- Date unknownA A Baringpartial documentation
Part of the documented ownership chain following the first owner, prior to 1967.
- Date unknownJ E Glennypartial documentation
Part of the documented ownership chain following the first owner, prior to 1967.
Competition
- —Brooklands racing and speed trialsDriver: Miss Cynthia Sedgwick
The first owner was noted as one of a small group of successful female competitors at Brooklands and various speed trials during the early 1930s; specific events and results for this chassis are not individually documented.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
An earlier comprehensive restoration was carried out at an unspecified date, leaving the fabric bodywork and interior with an aged, authentic appearance consistent with a period refurbishment.
Exact date unknown; the prose characterises it as an 'older restoration'.
- —Service
A basic recommissioning check was performed to bring the car back to running condition after a prolonged period of inactivity, though a more thorough mechanical inspection is advised before serious use.
Carried out in advance of the auction; no specific workshop named.
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