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1928' Invicta 4.5L High Chassis Lc-Type
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€300,000Published 14 July 2026ID: AJ27XE
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Information from the owner
Body: Sports Car
Age: 98 years
Displacement: 4500 cc
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Exterior color: Red
Seller's comments about 1928' Invicta 4.5L High Chassis Lc-Type
The LC Invicta stands out as one of the most visually striking sports cars of its era, renowned not only for its impressive performance but also for the numerous records it set. Many of these records were achieved by the renowned female driver, Violet Cordery, including a remarkable feat of driving around the UK in top gear. This exceptional car boasts a lightweight body paired with a robust 4. 5-liter Meadows engine.HIGHLIGHTS• Registration: UK registered• Chassis number: LC253• Engine number: 6861/ 12179• FIVA CardLC Invicta's set recordsThe LC Invicta stands out as one of the most visually striking sports cars of its era, renowned not only for its impressive performance but also for the numerous records it set. Many of these records were achieved by the renowned female driver, Violet Cordery, including a remarkable feat of driving around the UK in top gear.Alloy race bodyWhile there isn't a wealth of information available about this specific car prior to 1984, records from that time suggest that it had a racing history dating back to the 1930s. In 1932, a similar car to chassis LC 253 participated in the Brooklands Mountain Championship, where driver Dudley Froy piloted a slightly later model to a respectable 4th-place finish in the 1932 race at Brooklands. For this purpose, his vehicle was equipped with an alloy race body similar to the one featured on this car.For avid classic car enthusiasts, the Mille Miglia stands as a must-experience event. This Invicta participated in the Mille Miglia in 1991, 1994, 1995 and 1996, completing the race successfully on every occasion except in 1991.Painstaking restorationAfter numerous international rallies and races, this car underwent a comprehensive restoration, costing a staggering 400, 000 Euros. Every single part of the vehicle was meticulously restored to perfection. The car is a true masterpiece in every detail, a testament to the meticulous work and attention to detail by a team of experienced engineers.
