This 1955 Swallow Doretti 2-Litre represents an opportunity to restore a rare and historically significant vehicle. Underneath its current state, the car retains traces of its original green color, a shade that once highlighted the elegance and style of this short-lived automotive icon.

The Swallow Doretti was produced by the Swallow Coachbuilding Company, an offshoot of the Swallow Sidecar Company, which later evolved into Jaguar Cars Ltd. The Doretti project was developed under Tube Investments Group as a sophisticated roadster designed for export, particularly to the American market. Named after Dorothy Deen, a prominent Triumph distributor in the United States, the Doretti was intended to compete with contemporary Triumphs and MGs. Powered by a 2.0-litre Standard Vanguard engine, also featured in the Triumph TR2, the car produced 90 horsepower and was paired with a lightweight tubular chassis and aluminum bodywork. These features offered excellent handling and performance for its time. Despite its potential, production was short-lived, with only 276 units made between 1954 and 1955, making it a highly collectible model today.

This 1955 example (chassis #1249), while in need of restoration, presents a rare chance to bring a piece of British motoring history back to life. Returning it to its original shade of green will not only honor its heritage but also enhance its appeal as a showpiece or competition car: this Doretti deserves to be preserved for future generations. Find it for sale at €69,000 (today $73,000) here in Huttenheim, France.