A well sorted and original 1969 Clubman, produced by little known but increasingly appreciated Australian manufacturer Canstel. It is equipped with a 1.6-litre Ford 1600 Kent Crossflow engine with twin Weber carburettors, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed quick-shift manual gearbox. The Canstel Clubman was an approved type when the car was built in 1969, meaning you could put it on full registration in NSW without any special engineering. This is not a kit car or Individually Constructed Vehicle (ICV) and is recognised for registration by Service NSW. It is currently on Club Historic plates. This particular car was built to order in period to a unique specification, with the cam and tune set up for tarmac rallies. It is offered in period-correct specification with the original engine, transmission and body. It was rediscovered by the previous owner having been stored for close to three decades. The current owner purchased it four years ago and has restored it to the point where the pure, responsive driving experience can be fully enjoyed. The car has independent rear suspension, bias-adjustable dual circuit brakes with front discs, and a hydraulic clutch. Its suspension has been recently rebuilt, with new shocks, bushes and CV joints. A new radiator, fan, thermostat switch and water filler have been fitted along with newly refurbished wheels including the spare. Some recent upgrades have been made, including installation of electronic ignition, LED tail lights, and a thermostat-activated radiator fan. It is sold with all receipts from the past five years, records of several publications featuring the car and detailing Australia’s motoring and motor racing history, and a tool kit. There is no known accident history. There are some cracks in the edges of the fibreglass body panels commensurate with the car’s age and use. During the current period of ownership, the car has enjoyed a general tidy-up including paint correction, polish and detailing. The yellow nose paint has been recently refreshed, but the remaining green paintwork is thought to be original. In fair to good condition, the British Racing Green paintwork displays the cracks, crazing, chips, touch ups and stains you would expect from fifty years of spirited driving. Being a low, light and purposeful driver’s car, the interior is somewhat sparse but is offered in good order. The seats and controls present well. There is a small tear in the underside of the driver’s headrest which has been repaired but is still visible upon close inspection. The trip meter sticks intermittently due to suspected wear in the gauge’s internal mechanics. A spare gauge will be included in the sale. There is a very slight oil leak from the sump, which may present some drops after standing for a week, but the car is otherwise mechanically sound and presents no known electrical faults. A NSW conditional registration inspection was completed in 2021 and the car passed without issue or advisory. Most recently serviced by Cremorne Prestige in November 2021 at 8,750 miles, this was a major service which included all fluids, filters, spark plugs and grease points. The Clubman has been serviced annually during the current ownership, with a minor service completed in 2020 and a major service completed in 2019. During the last five years the electrical and charging system has also been renewed. A rare car from a small manufacturer with a growing cult following, this 1969 Canstel Clubman is a well-sorted example of the lightweight driver’s machine. In good aesthetic shape and mechanically sound, it offers everything you would want from a car like this, with the owner remarking that it is “the purest form of performance motoring available, this car has given me the most smiles per gallon of any I’ve owned.” The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.