Cars for Sale
WE ALSO PURCHASE DUTTONS:-
Must be correctly registered with V5 or V5C showing make as Dutton
All 2 seater sports models
All 4wd Dutton amphibs
Non runners/very light accident damage.
DUTTON S4 PHÆTON LDY 400J SHOW CAR
A very important Dutton LDY 400J been the personal transport for Tim Dutton for almost 2 years who has now moved up to a 5. This is the 6000th Dutton made during the 1980’s. Plaque on dashboard certified by Tim Dutton in May 2024 as 6000th Dutton along with original aluminium VIN plate showing :- P6000 An immaculate Dutton Phæton Series 4, based entirely on a 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 1300cc GT (hence the correct J registration). Correctly registered as a Dutton as a Historic Vehicle so no road tax or MOT required.
V5C present in the name of Tim Dutton. Fitted with correct original period/size Weller white wheels 5.5 inch J x 13 front, 6 inch J x13 rear no rim damage and with the optional chrome rollover bar. With side screens and hardly used hood. Maintained regardless of expense. Wiring stripped out and replaced with all new wiring. Apart from the all new wiring this car is 100% original (All numbers match) including the original very well maintained white gel coat – as it left the factory around 40 years ago
NEW PARTS FITTED:-
Genuine Weber 32/36 DGV 5A carb (not Chinese copy)
Charging regulator
Front brake callipers/ pads
Battery
Coil and ballast resistor
Electric fuel pump
Full service:- oil/oil filter/points/cap/plugs/belt/fuel filter
Much increased interest (and values) now being shown in Phætons since Dutton has been exhibited at the 3 major shows during 2025. This archetypical Phæton Series 4 has been fully road tested by Steve Hole, editor of TKC (Track, Kit & Classic) magazine with a 4 page write-up (May/ June edition)
For many more photos go to https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1845542
We purchased this S4 a couple of years ago so a comparison could be made against the all new Phæton 5 for a couple of write-ups appearing early 2026 in the 2 major kit car magazines. Price is now reduced to £3,800 ono to clear. A deposit can be accepted now but car collection will not be possible until end January 2026.


DUTTON MELOS
AVAILABLE SOON. Based on 1300 Escort Mk2. BRG, only 6000 miles since registration, Full year MOT. Correctly registered as a Dutton Melos, very nicely trimmed, good soft top and side screens, and supplied with additional removable Perspex half side screens, fitted with OEM optional chrome rollover bar, GT dashboard (speedo/rev/fuel/oil/water/volt) correct period Weller wheels with good tyres and spare. FITTED WITH TOW HITCH.
Full service:- oil/oil filter/points/cap/plugs/belt/fuel filter. New battery.
Full details/price/photos available here in January.
