Thought to be Britain’s first ever production sports car, the Prince Henry is the epitome of sporting motoring. This car is the earliest of only nine survivors.

This car was first designed by draughtsman Laurence Pomeroy (later the company’s chief engineer) in order to be able to compete in the Prince Henry Tour - a German multi-day long distance trial named after Prince Heinrich of Prussia - one of the premier motoring events of the time. 

Three C-10 3-litre Vauxhalls were entered into the Tour and were driven by company directors, Percy Kidner, AJ Hancock and Rudolf Seltz. Although they didn’t win any trophies, the car was so impressive in its speed and durability against larger-engined cars, replica road versions were quickly developed for sale and marketed to wealthy and adventurous Edwardian gentlemen. 

It had a powerful engine in a short, lightweight chassis and was completed by a distinctive pointed nose and Vauxhall’s trademark fluted bonnet and radiator. Vauxhall scored many victories in trials and hill climbs with the model, including the gruelling Swedish Winter Reliability Trial of 1912.