In the late 1940s or early 50s, the car became part of the substantial and renowned collection of Mr. Harry Ellard. An enthusiast with more than 100 cars stored at his U.K. factory included cars under his near half century of ownership, Ellard was one of the earliest pioneers of vintage car collecting. Upon his passing in 1984, his collection was subsequently auctioned by his estate. Tony Longmate, proprietor of the classic car restoration house “Oaklands”, purchased the car for his personal use. Longmate enjoyed it for some years until the next fortunate custodian engaged his ownership. This subsequent owner spared no expense to make the car to yet another level including the installation of a Laycock overdrive unit which further increased cruising speeds without taxing the rev range of the robust engine. In 2008 this car was on hand at the Le Mans Classic where the owner at that time used it as his support vehicle during the event and later participated flawlessly in the Flying Scotsman Rally from London to Edinburgh. & 2013 the car participated in the 25th year of the Colorado Grand 1000mi Charity Rally.