Rally Car

No Reserve

Reg No: HFW 255D MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: P1B57683BW

Launched in 1963, the Jaguar S-Type was marketed as more of an ‘executive’ car than its MkII sibling. Boasting notably superior ride and handling characteristics thanks to the adoption of the independent rear suspension (cribbed from the MkX / E-Type).

This particular example has led a more interesting life than most of its peers. The subject of a photographically documented restoration during the 1990s, ‘HFW 255D’ went on to star in the BBC series ‘The Underworld’, the book relating to which, and featuring it on the cover, accompanies. Converted into a historic road rally car upon entering the previous ownership in 2002, the Jaguar has since proven deceptively competitive finishing second overall on the 2003 Winter Challenge and, first overall on the 2008 Safari Challenge.

Carefully blueprinted, its 3.8 litre DOHC straight-six engine is allied to a four-speed automatic transmission (with individual gear selection/hold facility). Finished in Midnight Blue, the S-Type further benefits from uprated suspension and adjustable shock absorbers all around as well as a limited-slip differential, long-range fuel tank, sump guard, battery isolator, power steering, towing eyes, fire extinguishers, and Jaguar 420 brakes. Riding on Silver-painted steel wheels, its cabin boasts a ‘half cage’, map light, Brantz 2s trip meter, radio/CD player, grey cloth recliner front seats, and harnesses.

Purchased by the vendor in 2009, the vendor spent over £3,200 with Scott Racing Services in preparation for H&H Classic Rallies Great South American Challenge 2013, the vendor informs it competed and finished well. Recently running again, following approximately five years of dry storage, the Jaguar would benefit from a service and a thorough check through. With a history file that it includes previous FIA/FIVA identity cards, a large selection of previous MOTs, numerous invoices for work completed, said copy of ‘The Underworld’ book, and a current V5C document, and is offered temptingly without reserve.

1929 Morris-Commercial 25cwt

‘R-Type’ Truck

Estimate: £13,000 - £15,000*

Reg No: UT 4229 MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 267

Although William Morris had entered the commercial vehicle market with offerings of a commercial derivative of its first passenger car, the Oxford, it was not until the early 1920s that a serious attempt was made to grab a slice of the light van and commercial market. MorrisCommercial Cars Ltd was formed and introduced its first model, the one-ton T-Type, in May 1924. Joining the line-up was the R-Type, with all the build quality of Morris’ car products, and was a sturdy reliable four-cylinder side-valve machine, with a 15.9hp engine. By the end of the 1930s Morris-Commercial Cars Ltd was Europe’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles.

Manufactured in 1929, the ‘R-Type’ offered was supplied new to a Benjamin M. Smith Esq. being registered new by Leicestershire County Council on the 4th of January that year. Initially fitted with van coachwork, the Morris passed briefly through one subsequent owner before being acquired by Sable Lambert & Co. Ltd in 1931, with the Morris sporting a supplier’s plate fitted in the cab, and this is presumably when ‘UT 4229’ was converted to breakdown wagon specification. Carrying a Harvey Frost & Co. 15cwt crane, and a rear platform spotlight for night working, the cab interior is pleasingly original.

Remaining as a resident of the Leicestershire and Warwickshire areas from 1929 until 1973, the Morris then entered the range of exhibits at the Peter Black Car Museum of Keighley. Sold out of the museum collection in 1994 by RM Sotheby’s at their RAF Hendon sale, the truck was acquired into another long-term period of ownership in 1995. Attractively sign-written, the Morris has been rallied locally by the vendor last year and has recently benefitted from a carburettor overhaul. In running order and ready to be enjoyed, ‘UT 4229’ is offered with a history file which includes the original buff-style logbook, a copy of the RM Sotheby’s catalogue, an original owner’s handbook, and a current V5C document.