Description
An important Dutton LDY400J been the personnel transport for Tim Dutton for a year. This is the 6000th Dutton made by the mid 80’s. Plaque on dashboard certified by Tim Dutton as 6000th Dutton along with original aluminium VIN plate showing :- P6000
An immaculate Dutton Phaeton Series 4, based exclusively on a 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 1300cc GT. Correctly registered (no “Q” plate) 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”J x 13 front, 6”J x13 rear no rim damage and with optional chrome rollover bar.
Maintained regardless of expense. Entire wiring stripped out and replaced with all new wiring to 2025 IVA spec. Apart from the all new wiring this car is 100% original 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
charging regulator
front brake callipers/ pads
batteryMuch increased interest (and values) now being shown in Phaetons since Dutton announced the forthcoming release of the all new Phaeton 5 at Malvern kit Car Show May 31 and June 01 this year.
This Phaeton Series 4 has just been road tested by Steve Hole, the editor of TKC magazine and the full write-up is in the next edition to be out around April (might even be on the cover)
There is no phone number so please contact thru this site. After over 8000 cars built since 1967 Dutton Cars stopped amphibious car production in 2024 and has switched back to “normal” road/ track cars. For full history of Dutton and spec of the Phaeton Series 4 and 5 see timdutton. com
