H&H Duxford Classic Car Auction October 2019

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ON THE COVER: 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Estimate: £225,000 - £275,000* • Warranted 10,000 miles from new • In the vendor’s family for forty-one of its forty-five years

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NOTES FOR INTENDING PURCHASERS Prospective purchasers are respectfully advised to read the Terms and Conditions of Sale carefully before bidding on any lot, as they form the terms of your contract with us, whether or not you are a successful bidder.

Admission H&H has the right at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason whatsoever, to refuse admission to any of its sales or indeed its premises to any person. The purchase of a catalogue does not constitute an entry ticket or guarantee entry.

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This will enable you to bid at the sale by means of a number allocated to you. All prospective bidders must complete the form giving full identification and appropriate references and produce identification, which will take the form of a current UK driving licence or passport.

All Lots sold will be invoiced to the registered bidder. If you lose your catalogue or bidder’s number please notify reception immediately.

References We reserve the right to request banker’s references from prospective purchasers and these should be supplied in time to allow them to be taken up prior to the sale. Failure to comply with this could result in the facility to bid being withdrawn.

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Insurance A representative of Footman James Insurance Services will be in attendance and will be pleased to advise buyers in this area. Please be reminded that the insurance is the buyer’s responsibility from the fall of the hammer.

Bidding Increments In the case of Commission, Telephone and Live and On-line Internet bidding, the following increments will apply. £1,000 - £2,000 £100 £2,000 - £5,000 £200/300 £5,000 - £10,000 £500 £10,000 - £20,000 £1,000 £20,000 - £50,000 £2,000/3,000 £50,000 - £100,000 £5,000 Over £100,000 At the Auctioneers discretion

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Premium Purchasers are reminded that a Buyers’ Premium is payable on all lots and is subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. The rates are as follows: Motor Cars 12.5% Registrations 12.5% Motorcycles 12.5% Bicycles 12.5% Automobilia 12.5% Warranty H&H is acting as the agent of the Seller in offering his lot for sale by auction.

We cannot and do not inspect each lot in detail to verify the Seller’s description - often we only see it shortly before the Sale. Therefore we cannot and do not take responsibility for the condition of the lot or the accuracy of its description. This is the reason for our very specific terms as to roadworthiness (Condition 19.1) and absence of warranties (Condition 12.1), which intending purchasers should read carefully.

Commission / Telephone Bids We will make reasonable efforts to execute commission and telephone bids when instructed provided they are received by 5pm the day before the Sale. Lot(s) will be bought as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and reserves. Where more than one commission bid is submitted at the same winning amount, the commission bid submitted to the Auctioneer first will be the winning bid. We reserve the right to request a refundable deposit of approximately 10% of the intended bid amount.

Payment For immediate clearance of Lot(s) full payment must be made to H&H Classics Limited by means of Banker’s Draft, Building Society Cheque, Visa Debit or Credit Card, Maestro, MasterCard, Cash up to £9,000 or Interbank Transfer by 12.00 noon the day following the sale. In any event purchasers are reminded that clearance of Lot(s) may only be effected once we have received cleared funds in our account. For Purchaser’s wishing to pay by bank transfer our bank account details are as follows: Account Name:

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Racing Cars & Documentation Buyers are reminded that the presence of an old HVIF (FIA papers) or other documentation does not constitute a ‘promise’ on behalf of the MSA or other issuing authority that they will be re-issued on demand. A car’s application for a Historic Technical Passport will be subject to the prevailing regulation in Appendix K and can be reviewed, much the same way Veteran Cars can be re-dated, as new information comes to light.

The Issuing Authority can refuse to issue new papers. Any prospective purchaser should check the position of the Lot prior to bidding.

Veteran Car Club of Great Britain Dating Plates and Certificates When mention is made of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain Dating Plates and Certificates in this catalogue it should be borne in mind that the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain does from time to time review cars already dated and, in some instances, where fresh evidence becomes available, alter the date. Whilst the Club makes every effort to ensure accuracy, the date shown on the Dating Plate or Dating Certificate cannot be guaranteed as correct and intending purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the date of the car.

Export Licence / Dates Export licences may be required for any lot manufactured or produced 50 years or more prior to the date of export from the U.K. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain the licence and correct documentation prior to the exportation of the lot.

Removal of Lots A representative of our preferred transport providers E.M. Rogers and Chas Mortimer will be present at the sale to assist with any transport requirements. All lots are held at the purchaser’s risk at the fall of the hammer and must be removed not later than 1pm on the day following the sale. Please note, if lot(s) are not removed by then the standard charges as stated in our Terms and Conditions will apply.

Vehicle Identity and Competition History Any motor vehicle is sold as a collector’s item and not as a means of transport. Buyers are specifically warned that any vehicle sold as such may well have had parts replaced and paint renewed or be made up of parts from other vehicles the condition of which may be difficult to establish. The Auctioneer has to rely on information as to the date, condition and authenticity provided by the Seller and does not provide its own description, and does not and cannot undertake its own inspection of vehicles or other Lot and it is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the Lot conforms to the description in the catalogue.

The Auctioneer cannot check or verify the authenticity of the chassis or VIN number under which a vehicle is offered, but relies on the Seller’s description. Buyers should take particular care to verify in advance the authenticity of a vehicle that is claimed to have important racing, rallying or ‘ex-works’ history as it was common in period for a competition vehicle of a single identity to have more than one chassis, body or other mechanical components. This may have happened several times, both in a vehicle’s ‘works’ career and thereafter in private owner hands. Sometimes ‘works’ vehicles were fitted with different registration plates, so that a vehicle could meet a particular event’s start date deadline. These historical factors may lead to there being in existence multiple and competing claimants to the same vehicle identity.

AUCTION INFORMATION AUCTION VENUE Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR SCHEDULE Tuesday 15th October Viewing: 12:00pm to 6:00pm [Free Entry] Wednesday 16th October Viewing: 9:00am onwards Motor Car Sale: 1:00pm onwards Entry is available by catalogue (admits two) at a cost of £20.00.

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MOTOR CARS

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1969 DAIMLER SOVEREIGN 4.2 Current family ownership since 1971

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ESTIMATE NO RESERVE*

DFM 4H

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1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPUR

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ESTIMATE £14000 - 18000*

1 JNS

CHASSIS 1A35357BW

CHASSIS SCAZN0009BCH03732

The Sovereign was the ultimate iteration of Jaguar's run of models that began with the MKI - it boasted superior suspension to the MKII and an additional level of opulence when compared to the 420. The automatic transmission example on offer is a seemingly very original one. First registered in September 1969, it has remained within the same family ownership since 1971, still wears its original registration number, and has completed just 70,808 miles in its 50 years on the road. This righthand drive home market car was supplied new by Henlys of Chester and is being sold complete with: its original sales documentation and guarantee card, Daimler owner's wallet and operating manual, pair of keys, plus an MOT valid into September 2020. The Sovereign is finished in Blue teamed with a Grey leather interior, and the specification includes a period Radiomobile radio and pair of rectangular fog lamps. 'DFM 4H' is being sold Without Reserve.

Owning a Rolls Royce Silver Spur back in the early 1980s was a personal statement. With large, opulent leather interior, a powerful 6,750cc V8 engine and a smooth GM three-speed auto gearbox, it said that 'you'd made it'.

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION →

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION →

This example was built in 1982 and purchased by the vendor in 1984. It presents well with 'good' bodywork, 'very good' cream paintwork and has 'excellent' gearbox and engine.

There are some interesting upgrades: a Harvey Bailey suspension kit provides a confident ride and Lucas driving/fog lights sit under the front bumper. Inside, the vendor states that the beige leather interior is in very good condition.

The car comes with lots of history covering its 128,000 recorded miles, including a major £7,000 service and partial restoration in 1998 by Jack Barclay that included floorpan replacement. With an MOT valid until September 2020 and selling with its '1 JNS' private plate, this is a really special lot.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1951 LEA-FRANCIS 14HP ESTATE

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ESTIMATE £14000 - 16000*

JWF 967

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2002 MASERATI 3200 GTA

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ESTIMATE NO RESERVE*

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OE02XWD

CHASSIS 9178

CHASSIS ZAMAA38D000003882

Estate versions of Lea-Francis's 14hp model were manufactured by a number of coachbuilders between 1946 and 1953, and it was in 1951 that this handsome example vacated the company's Much Park Street production facility bound for A P Morris of Stoke Road Coventry where its attractive `woody' bodywork was constructed. Only 20 of the 400 woodies made are now known to the Lea Francis Owners' Club, making `JWF 967' a rare car by any standards. Its varnished wood panelling is complemented by Silver coachwork, a Black Everflex roof and Brown leather interior trim. Very evidently the subject of a thorough restoration at some stage, it is presently considered by the vendor to have `very good' four-cylinder engine and four-speed transmission, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery. The current keeper acquired the `Leaf' in 2018 for the purpose of weekend shoots, prior to which there had only been two previous owners. A unique opportunity to acquire a practical classic of real character.

The first car launched by Maserati under Ferrari control, the Maserati 3200 immediately impressed the critics. A stunning body by Italdesign, a thumping 3,217cc twin-turbo V8, and a very comfortable cabin was a step into the modern era. Delivering 370bhp, top speed is 168mph, reached with Maserati's usual heart-stopping exuberance.

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ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION →

Today, well maintained 3200s are difficult to find. This 2002, right-hand drive example is a 3200GT Automatica with optional four-speed auto gearbox, and it has a substantial recent service history. Earlier this year, the vendor spent £10,000 with HR Owen on servicing including new shocks, springs and ABS unit. Cam belts were changed just under 4,000 miles ago at 71,450 miles, and the MOT history (valid until February 2020) shows regular use back to 2006, something critical for these cars.

Described as being in good condition throughout, the blue paintwork contrasts beautifully with the grey leather interior. Offered with no reserve, this is a very special car.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1957 MG A 1500 COUPE

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ESTIMATE £12000 - 14000*

206 XVD

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1972 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW Only 57000 recorded miles

REG NO

ESTIMATE NO RESERVE*

VHJ464L

CHASSIS HMD1338492

CHASSIS SRH14402

This very original-looking 1500cc MG A was purchased new in September 1957 by a Hertfordshire gentleman for his wife. Six years later, registering 22,000 miles, it was sold to the son of some friends and neighbours, who shared the car with his brother until it was purchased by the vendor in 2009, who has cherished it ever since. However, retirement to the West Country and a lack of garage space means further retention is impractical, and he is now offering the MG complete with a comprehensive history file that includes the car's original buff logbook, and invoices for servicing and remedial maintenance dating back to 1963. Total mileage has now surpassed 110,000, and the vendor volunteers that, although very sound, the car's paintwork and interior would now benefit from a degree of TLC. He is offering the purchaser the opportunity to also acquire the Coupe's original registration number, `8 LML'.

The Shadow's arrival in 1965 resulted in many firsts for the company, including: unitary construction, disc brakes and independent rear suspension. Though smaller than the Silver Cloud III, it possessed greater space and boasted far more contemporary looks. At launch it was powered by a 172bhp V8 engine of 6,230cc, though this was enlarged to 6,750cc during 1970. The 'magic carpet' ride was achieved courtesy of a system licensed from Citroën. This low mileage (57,000), righthand drive Shadow I was delivered new to York Motors of Sydney, Australia on January 31, 1973, returning to the UK in 2002 before being placed in storage in 2009 until now. The vendor considers the bodywork, Black paintwork, Beige leather trim, V8 engine and automatic transmission to all be in 'good' condition, but volunteers that a degree of recommissioning will be required. 'VHJ 464L' is accompanied by a selection of paperwork including bills from marque specialist P & A Wood.

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION →

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1974 MG B ROADSTER

REG NO

ESTIMATE £9000 - 11000*

GWB592N

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1991 PORSCHE 944 S2 CABRIOLET

REG NO

ESTIMATE £10500 - 12500*

H142FRP

CHASSIS GHN5357141G

CHASSIS WP0ZZZ94ZLN432107

The subject of an older restoration circa twelve years ago, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in `very good overall' condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim. An original `chrome bumper' Roadster, `GWB 592N' is said to be `a good usable car that drives very well with very smooth overdrive'. Showing a highly credible 61,900 miles to its odometer and expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale, this appealing MG B also comes with a wood-rim steering wheel, hood cover and various invoices.

The vendor considers the bodywork, Grand Prix White paintwork, Metropole Blue leather upholstery, 3.0-litre four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual gearbox of this very well presented 944 Cabriolet to all be in `excellent' order. He informs us that the Porsche `has been cherished through its life, has never been welded, has no hidden rust in the sills, drives well, and is free of scuttle shake and slop in the torque tube and gearbox'. He has recently invested over £700 in a new relay and realignment for the electrically-operated hood, and is now offering `H142 FRP' complete with: Blue mohair hood and matching hood cover; Porsche sports seats; Design 90 wheels with crested wheels caps and quality tyres; premium Sony sound system; auxiliary input for iPods etc; a thick sheaf of bills as proof of regular maintenance; and a full collection of MOTs dating back to 2005 confirming the indicated mileage of 99,886, plus one valid into November.

Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan 'Safety Fast'. Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, its 1798cc 'B' series four-cylinder engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph (especially if specified with overdrive), the provision of disc / drum brakes and rack and pinion steering greatly aided control. Arriving for the 1970 model year, the MK3 version sported a recessed `black hole' grille, vinyl upholstery and Rostyle wheels.

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ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

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MOTOR CARS

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1962 TRIUMPH TR4 One owner from new

ESTIMATE £16000 - 20000*

Affectionately known as 'Moo', this Powder Blue example has been owned by its nurseryman and keen saxophonist vendor from new. Having much enjoyed owning a TR3, he was considering an Austin-Healey 3000 as a replacement when he saw the new TR4 displayed at the London Motor Show in 1961. Discovering he was unable to fit his baritone saxophone in the boot of a Healey he purchased the Triumph from his local garage in April 1962 on favourable terms whilst going out with the owner's daughter. A number of girlfriends were then courted in the car before he married his wife who enjoyed driving Moo as much as he did (and still does!). The needs of a growing family forced them to look for a four-seat convertible and when a Lancia Beta Spyder became daily transport in 1977 Moo was laid up.

Around 1984 it returned to the road with the intention of replacing some panels but business pressures intervened and by 1990 the TR4 was back in storage where it remained for the next 20 years.

However, whilst performing at the Panshanger Revival the vendor met some fellow TR enthusiasts who recommended a restoration company and the car was delivered to them.

Unfortunately, in 2012, with work in mid flow they went into administration and Moo had to be retrieved before being sent to renowned Triumph specialist Robsport for completion. By July that year the finished car was back with the family and being enjoyed once more. Sadly, due to the owner's failing eyesight the time has finally come to find a new home for it. Offered with two albums of photographs, original buff logbook, Swansea V5c and other assorted paperwork, this is an incredibly rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a genuine one owner example with a known history from new.

REG NO

MOO 139

CHASSIS CT6144

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → 10

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE NO RESERVE*

REG NO

LRO 35

CHASSIS SCAZN0002CCH04559 In the late 1960s and '70s, there was only one vehicle to be seen in if you were a successful celebrity: the Rolls-Royce, specifically the Silver Shadow or one of its derivatives.

Everyone from George Best to Andy Warhol owned one, and the car soon became the mark of whether you'd 'made it'. By 1980, the model needed a re-fresh so RollsRoyce engineers took the Shadow floorpan and updated it with a body designed in-house by Fritz Feller including rectangular headlamps, a more steeply-raked windscreen, paired 'armchair' rear seats and a digital instrument panel.

Retaining the powerful 6,750cc V8 engine and GM

three-speed automatic gearbox, this modern new celebrity status symbol was named the Silver Spirit, and in long wheelbase (17' 7 ½") form, the Silver Spur.

One celebrity who was unable to resist the charms of the Silver Spur was musician and songwriter Les Reed OBE. Best known for writing It's Not Unusual and Delilah for Sir Tom Jones, Les also wrote hits for Barry Manilow, The Carpenters, Johnny Mathis and had songs recorded by Elvis, Bing Crosby and Diana Ross.

1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPUR From the estate of the late Les Reed OBE

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metallic paintwork with Forest Green leather interior and is described by the vendor as being in very good condition throughout. Showing 84,500 miles on the odometer, it comes complete with a comprehensive history file including the original complete service book and handbook. Waxoyled underneath, it was last serviced in 2013 with nominal mileage since, the car has a fresh MOT valid until 3rd September and a regular MOT history going back to 2006, supporting the vendor's description of the car being in 'very good' mechanical condition.

Reed's unrestored 1982 Silver Spur is being offered today with no reserve by his daughter and retains his personalised 'LRO 35' number plate, relating to the Les Reed Orchestra and his year of birth. The car presents beautifully in Ice Green

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

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MOTOR CARS

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1966 MORRIS MINI COOPER S EVOCATION

ESTIMATE £14000 - 16000*

For many, the Mark I Mini Cooper S is the ultimate expression of Alec Issigonis's diminutive icon. This is the car in which Paddy Hopkirk and Henry Liddon took the Monte Carlo Rally crown in 1964 and the model used in the original Italian Job movie. Combining superb handling, a tuned engine and instantly recognisable styling, it is no wonder it was named 'the most popular British car of all time'.

In recent years, values of original Mk I Mini Cooper 'S' examples have rocketed in value, pricing some buyers out of the market. As a result, usable, high quality evocations such as this have become very attractive to buyers.

Described as being in 'excellent' condition throughout, the car is based on a fully restored 1966 Morris 850 Mini right-hand drive shell repainted in period green with cream roof, has a correct Cooper gearbox and disc brakes, and includes 'Minilite' wheels with Dunlop Sport SP tyres. With 'excellent' chromework and desirable Mk I features such as early external door hinges, this car presents very well indeed.

Under the bonnet, the continuation of what the vendor describes as a 'labour of love' proceeds with a 1300 engine constructed and modified by renowned Mini engine builder and race preparer Paul Inch of Plymouth. For those who seek originality, the lot also includes the original 850 engine.

Inside is a wonderful, correct interior including cream/green contrasting seats, Motolita steering wheel and an odometer showing 2,683 miles. Described by the vendor as 'superb in every respect' the car comes with a history file full of bills and an MOT certificate valid until 2nd August 2020 with no advisories. At a fraction of the cost of a real Mini Cooper 'S', this car represents a great deal of fun, period style, performance and value.

REG NO

ETH 57D

CHASSIS M/A2S4S399876

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → 12

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £10000 - 15000*

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WGX 661

CHASSIS 2428049 This remarkable Zephyr MKII Convertible - 1 of 5,139 made was purchased new by the vendor's father from Ford Motor Company Ltd of Dagenham under the `Visit Britain Plan' on 24th April 1959 for £829 1s 0d. The accompanying original invoice shows that the car was built to LHD specification complete with a large fan, manually operated soft-top, three-speed manual plus overdrive transmission and NASS headlamps. Finished in White and road registered as `WGX 661', the 2553cc straight-six powered machine was driven some 5,000 miles around the UK and Europe before being loaded aboard the S.S. American Builder bound for New

York on 9th October 1959. A Vermont resident, the vendor's father kept the Ford on the road until the mid-1980s by which time it had covered most of the 46,000 miles currently shown to its odometer. Repatriated to the UK in 1997, the following twelve months saw the Zephyr brought up to MOT standard and re-issued with its original registration number.

Having enjoyed the Convertible over the next five summers, the vendor then entrusted it to Rudler Car Transportation & Storage in Wiltshire. Made roadworthy once more and issued with a MOT certificate on October 10th 2018, the Ford has otherwise spent the past seventeen years in secure storage. Self-evidently repainted at some stage, `WGX 661' retains its original factory-fitted Red / White upholstery and three-position soft-top. The former seems to have worn transparent plastic covers made by Karobes of Leamington

1959 FORD ZEPHYR MKII CONVERTIBLE Current family ownership and 46,000 miles from new

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Spa all its life, while the latter is free from external rips and tears (although its headlining and fittings are tired). The boot floor is sound and the jacking points all accounted for.

Overall the car comes across as what it is, a low mileage example that has been in single family ownership from new.

The vendor is now ready to pass that baton to a second family. Offered for sale with V5 registration document, original sales invoice, original bill of lading and sundry other paperwork.

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1965 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 COUPE Supplied new to Brian Clemens OBE of The Avengers, The Persuaders and The Professionals fame

ESTIMATE £65000 - 85000*

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Supplied new to Brian Clemens OBE, the creative force behind such cult TV programmes as The Avengers, The Persuaders and The Professionals, this handsome E-Type first wore his personalised number plate `140 MPH'. A familiar sight at Elstree Studios where The Avengers was filmed, the Jaguar was photographed with John Steed and Emma Peel in the background and appeared in the episode `Something Nasty in the Nursery' during Series Five. Clemens later applied `140 MPH' to a series of Ferraris and by 1975 his old Jaguar belonged to Peter Thompson of West Byfleet. Passing to Edward Richard Tucker of Port Talbot in 1981, the fixed-head coupe was somewhat dilapidated. Still finished in its original livery of Black with Black leather upholstery, an accompanying photo album shows the E-Type being stripped and treated to a protracted restoration. Repaired with new metal as necessary and repainted Red, the Jaguar returned from the bodyshop in 1992. Re-fitted with its original engine two years later, the fixed head coupe undertook a brief ten-mile drive during 1997 before being laid-up for the next two decades. Re-trimmed, re-registered as `HVK 764C' and re-trimmed in correct Black prior to entering the current ownership, the two-seater has since been entrusted to renowned marque specialist XK Engineering Ltd of Coventry. As well as a thorough engine overhaul (reground crankshaft, refurbished cylinder head, new bearings, new pistons and liners), the E-Type benefited from a new radiator, thermostat, water pump, fuel tank sender, heater pipe, steering rack, engine mounts and four new tyres etc plus attention to its alternator, wiring and brakes. Presenting as an older restoration but with the advantage of much recent mechanical work, the fixed head coupe started recently upon inspection and behaved well during our recent photography session (August 2019).

A Jaguar E-Type that has appeared in The Avengers is surely the epitome of 1960s cool. Certainly, the buyer of chassis 1E20876 will never want for dinner party conversation or a pub boast. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, restoration photo album and sundry invoices.

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Among the last century's great motoring icons, Jaguar's E-type has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, the model soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own. Launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the Big Cat proved faster and more glamorous than virtually any production rival. Certainly few could match its reputed 150mph top speed. At a time when Ferrari's lauded 250SWB and 250GTO made do with 'live' rear axles, the E-type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard disc brakes. While, rack and pinion steering enhanced the monocoque chassis's excellent

roadholding and handling; putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette. Revised in 1964, the E-type gained a torquier 4235cc powerplant and four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox of Jaguar's own design. Just 1,583 RHD E-Type 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes were made prior to the introduction of the so-called Series 1.5 cars in September 1967.

REG NO

HVK764C

CHASSIS 1E20876

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1961 JAGUAR MK II 3.4 LITRE Entered from a deceased estate

ESTIMATE £18000 - 22000*

Introduced in 1959, the MKII has long been Jaguar's best-loved sports saloon. Its combination of svelte good looks, strong performance and gentlemen's club interior has successfully charmed every passing generation.

Based around a more sophisticated version of its MKI predecessor's monocoque bodyshell equipped with independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, a Panhard-rod located 'live' rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes, the newcomer was powered by a choice of racebred 2.4 litre, 3.4 litre and 3.8 litre XK DOHC straight-six engines. Although, slower on paper than their range-topping 3.8 litre siblings, the 3.4 litre cars nonetheless boasted some 210bhp and 216lbft of torque, outputs sufficient to ensure a circa 120mph top speed and spirited acceleration (especially when fitted with the desirable four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox).

Finished in Midnight Blue with Pale Blue leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in 'excellent overall' condition with regard to its engine, fourspeed manual plus overdrive gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim. Entering the current ownership in 2018, '242 MKR' has since been serviced, the silencer has been replaced and a trickle charger and side mirrors have been fitted. Previously the subject of an extensive, 'ground up' restoration, this handsome MKII is offered for sale with numerous bills and photographs chronicling its refurbishment.

REG NO

153330DN

CHASSIS

242 MKR

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*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE 40000 - 50000*

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WYB 36G

CHASSIS 1R11911 A few years ago the Daily Telegraph ranked the E-Type top in a pole of the '100 most beautiful cars of all time'. Like the XK150 before it, it was born of Jaguar's competition successes on the race tracks of Europe - this was no ordinary motor car. The E-Type, or XK-E as it was known in the USA, made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Salon where its unique combination of grace and pace stole the show. From birth, the car was available as a Fixed Head Coupe or a twoseat Roadster. Like the XK120, at launch the new Jaguar

was the fastest production car of its time. Despite this, the engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. The Series 2 models introduced in 1969 are distinguished by their lack of headlamp covers, enlarged front air intake, repositioned front indicators and tail lights, wrap-around rear bumper, twin-electric fans, further uprated brakes and refashioned facia and seats.

The Series 2 Roadster offered started life as a lefthand drive export model that was converted to righthand drive during a comprehensive restoration in 1998. This included the

1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 ROADSTER Current ownership since 1999

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installation of an unleaded cylinder head conversion, new wiring loom and instrument panel, and once the mechanical refurbishment was complete the car was repainted Green and registered for the UK roads in 1989. A new hood was then fitted in 2010. 'WYB 36G' is described by the vendor as having 'very good' bodywork, paintwork, Light Tan leather upholstery, 4.2-litre XK engine and four-speed manual gearbox, and is now available complete with a comprehensive history file, MOT certificates dating back to 1999, and a photographic record of the restoration. The E-Type currently registers a total mileage of 70,922.

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1981 DE LOREAN DMC12

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ESTIMATE £22000 - 26000*

OIG 2155

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1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL

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ESTIMATE £16000 - 20000*

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CHASSIS SCEDT26T0BD006064

CHASSIS WDB1070412A071416

For this lot, we must go `Back To The Future', to the time when the artful John DeLorean was very much alive and well, and overseeing the manufacture of his dream car in a purpose-built factory on the periphery of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Arguably as freshlooking today as when it was penned in the 1970s, the unmistakable design features gullwing doors and unpainted stainless-steel bodywork. Power is provided by a rearmounted version of the French/Swedish PRV fuel-injected V6 engine of 2.85-litres. The only factory-fitted option was an automatic gearbox, and it is thought that just 6,500 examples of the car remain from the 9,000 manufactured. Imported to the UK in 2011, the lefthand drive manual gearbox sale car has only recently been brought out of storage, and completed just 23,800 miles from new. In seemingly very original condition, it would still cut a dash down any high street and is offered complete with V5C registration document.

The ultimate six-cylinder derivative of Mercedes-Benz's renowned R107-series, the 300SL was introduced at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show. Equipped with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuelinjection, its in-line SOHC M103 2962cc engine developed some 177bhp and 188lbft of torque (outputs sufficient for a reputed 125mph top speed). Sharing the same two-door monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted steering as its V8 brethren it proved notably more fuel efficient. Fitted with four-speed automatic transmission as standard, it further benefited from improved anti-corrosion treatment and ABS brakes. Only in production between 1985 and 1989, just 13,443 300SLs are thought to have been despatched worldwide.

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Finished in Dark Blue with Grey leather / check cloth upholstery and a Dark Blue soft-top, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in `excellent' condition with regard to its engine, automatic gearbox, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim. Said to drive `extremely well' with a recorded mileage of 78,300, the Mercedes-Benz also boasts `a long list of service invoices, working electric aerial, driver's handbook, service book, MOTs from 1999-2019 and two keys'. Currently Eire-registered, this decidedly smart R107-series 300SL was supplied new by Mercedes-Benz of Reading and originally wore the Berkshire number plate `E527 CBL'.

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1972 RANGE ROVER 'TWO DOOR' Rare 'Suffix A' model

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ESTIMATE £13000 - 15000*

KYY600K

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1982 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL

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ESTIMATE £9000 - 11000*

UUY683Y

CHASSIS 35503224A

CHASSIS WDB10704222015216

1 of just 2,560 `Suffix A' Range Rover Two-Door models built for the home market during the 1972 model year, chassis 35503224A is understood to have had nine former keepers prior to entering the current ownership during July 2019. Only being offered for sale due to an unplanned job change, `KYY 600K' was apparently treated to a partial restoration by its previous custodian including a repaint and re-trim (headlining, seat covers and carpets).

Finished in Blue with a Cream roof and Beige leather upholstery, the Rangie is variously described by the seller as being in `average' (four-speed manual gearbox), `good' (electrical equipment, paintwork) or `very good' (bodywork, 3.5 litre V8 engine, interior trim) condition.

Benefiting from an oil and filter change in February 2019 at an unwarranted 45,918 miles (c.1,000 miles ago), this striking and collectible Two-Door possesses a MOT certificate valid until August 22nd 2020.

This right-hand drive R107-series Benz was imported from Guernsey and sports Blue bodywork that's teamed with Blue leather interior trim. It has apparently had just three former keepers and the vendor presently regards its upholstery, six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission as all being in `very good' condition, and the bodywork and paintwork as `good'. Overall he describes the SL as `a great runner - a useable car with very good maintenance history'. He is now selling it complete with: hard top; all its original manuals, including the service book containing 21 main dealer and marque specialist stamps; many invoices including one from the SL Shop; and numerous MOT certificates, including one valid until March 28 next year. `UUY 683Y's odometer currently registers 100,000 miles. The 2.8-litre (280) SL appeared in mainland Europe in 1974 and in the UK from October 1980. It remained in production until 1985, when it was replaced by the 300 SL.

Spen King famously oversaw the '100 inch Station Wagon' project that was finally revealed as the Range Rover in 1970. Far from competing with the likes of the Ford Bronco that had inspired its creation, the David Bache-penned newcomer created a whole new genre of increasingly luxurious go-anywhere vehicles.

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1960 MORRIS MINI COOPER S EVOCATION

ESTIMATE £9000 - 13000*

Rarely are rally-prepared, Mk I Minis offered on the open market, especially those with competition history and FIA papers. This 1960 Cooper 'S' evocation is a very special find and offers a great deal to the buyer looking for a competitive Mini.

Based on a Mk I bodyshell, the Mini has been prepared as a BMC Works replica, with a great deal of time and money spent on achieving period details and is now in 'very good' condition throughout, according to the vendor. Finished in Fiesta Yellow with Old English White roof, the car features FIA-required competition modifications including internal fuel and brake lines, rollcage, turn-buckle harnesses, high-back bucket seats, heater intake delete and an internal battery.

Under the bonnet a big-bore, fully-balanced 1,310cc A-Series engine provides great performance through forged pistons, a lightened flywheel and a big valve stud head.

Other sensible performance modifications include a gasflowed head, SU HIF44 carburettor, LCB exhaust manifold and K&N air filters. The lot also includes the original 998cc Downton-prepared engine in running order.

The suspension and brakes have been uprated with adjustable front tie bars, heavy-duty bushes and a Cooper 'S' braking system. Twin fuel tanks, multi-fusing and a 65Amp alternator provide reassurance on longer events.

Outside, the competitive specification continues with spot- and fog-lights, sump guard and an original roof rack complete with two studded snow tyres. Very competitive in its day, the car led the inaugural Monte Carlo Challenge in 1990 until the last checkpoint, when a navigation error slipped it to 9th.

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The Mini comes with a large history file including a detailed specification sheet, FIA papers, RAC Historic Vehicle Identity and Heritage Certificate, event history photographs (including the 2015 Wessex Rally), timesheets and a wonderful hand-written log of the Monte Carlo. Looking the part, with a great specification and interesting history, this car has a huge amount to offer.

XBD 141

CHASSIS MA2S445694

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £35000 - 40000*

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CHASSIS ZFFAA02A5C0040393 The Pininfarina-penned 308 GTB debuted at the Paris Salon in 1975, while the Targa-topped GTS version was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow two years later. Their carburetted engine was replaced by one with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1980.

This stunning lefthand drive GTSi is finished in Rosso Cora teamed with a Nero hide interior. It vacated the Maranello Works in 1982 prior to being shipped to the United States Ferrari dealer 62967. The paper trail shows that its title was updated by the New York Motor Vehicle Department in 1987,

and that it was purchased from Beverley Hills Ferrari 12 years later, when the odometer was reading 42,426. Evidently the 308 remained in California for 16 years, during which it was driven a mere 800 miles. It was acquired by the vendor in 2015 who set about a sympathetic recommissioning process courtesy of a noted local specialist. The works concerned included a full belt service, clutch replacement, alloy wheel refurbishment and some professional detailing of the paintwork, since when the prancing horse has covered less than 200 miles.

1982 FERRARI 308 GTSI

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bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, V8 engine and five-speed manual transmission as all being in `excellent' working order, and is now selling this magnificent-looking machine complete with air conditioning, handbook, tool kit, Targa cover, pair of keys, jack and UK duty paid. Still with no more 43,407 miles to its name, this prime example of the breed would make a fabulous addition to any enthusiast's collection, and offers the twin benefits of first class open-air motoring and promising investment potential.

It was in 2017 that the car was exported to the UK and further refurbishment was carried out including attention to the brakes, replacement of the anti-roll bar bushes and full pre-sale preparation. The vendor presently classes the

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1991 AUDI QUATTRO 20V One owner and 32,000 miles from new

ESTIMATE £65000 - 75000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Finding any car that is nearing three decades old with a 'full service history' is rare. Discovering one that has had a single owner, has a warranted 32,000 miles from new and remains - in the vendor's words - in excellent condition and totally original throughout, is an extraordinary find.

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This is one such car, plus it is one of the most exciting road models of that era in arguably the best colour combination. Back in 1991 when this Audi Quattro 20V was built, the model was already legendary thanks to its early 1980s dominance of the competitive rally scene.

Hannu Mikkola, Stig Blomqvist, Walter Röhrl and others delivered two World Rally Championship (WRC) wins and 23 major rally victories, and ensured posters of this motoring icon would adorn teenage boys' bedrooms throughout the 1980s and '90s.

The road-going model, these days often known as the Ur (or 'original') Quattro, had by 1991 morphed into its most potent form. The 2,226cc inline five-cylinder double overhead cam 'RR' engine had gained four valves per cylinder in 1989, generating a healthy 217hp. The Quattro's famous continuous four-wheel drive, five-speed transaxle and independent front and rear suspension helped put this power down on the road, enabling a top speed of 143mph and 0-60mph in a blistering 6.5 seconds. Even the turbo, once a weakness, had been uprated with a water-cooled version to improve reliability.

This Quattro 20V in metallic pearl white was first registered on 28th March 1991 when it was collected by the vendor, its first and only owner who was a professor in Yorkshire.

One of the final original Quattros (the last left the factory in May 1991), it was supplied by Trust Motors in Leeds who also carried out the first few services. The car was subsequently serviced annually by Independent VW-Audi Centre until 2016 at 32,221 miles, then in August 2019 at 32,252 when it received an MOT valid until 4th August 2020. The car comes with its Audi wallet including service books, manual, press cuttings, brochures, magazine articles, a VHS tape and even a pack of Audi cards and a bottle opener! A large spares package including new tyres, wheels and a radiator compliments the car.

The paint and bodywork are both described by the vendor as being in excellent condition, and all original decals - from side pinstriping to the iconic Audi roundels on the doors - remain seemingly untouched. The rear screen, including 'Quattro' script in the heating element, even has a 1994 Le Mans sticker, a reminder of a trip to the famous Circuit de La Sarthe. The white spoke alloys wheels, including a full-size spare, also remain in remarkable condition.

Inside, the car is a time warp. The silver-grey leather seats, orange LCD dash, Pioneer stereo and hand-held fire extinguisher are all very reminiscent of the era and the vendor tells us it is all in excellent condition.

With values of Ur-Quattros having soared in recent years, the chance to buy an original, metallic pearl white, oneowner 20V with superb provenance in 'excellent' condition throughout is an extraordinary prospect, and one that will attract much attention. Surely one of the highlights of this autumn's auction scene, early viewing is advised.

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H199VWY

CHASSIS WAUZZZ85ZMA000151

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1972 JENSEN INTERCEPTOR III 52,000 miles from new

ESTIMATE £40000 - 50000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Introduced at the October 1971 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jensen Interceptor III shared the same striking Vignalepenned sheetmetal and advanced tubular-chassis frame as its predecessors, but was readily distinguishable by its cast headlight surrounds, GKN alloy wheels and comprehensively revamped interior. Initially powered by a Chrysler 6.3-litre V8 engine, the model was soon upgraded with an even larger 7.2-litre unit. Boasting Torque-Flite three-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel disc brakes as standard, the 2+2-seater Coupe was both impressively refined and seriously quick. Indeed, the 7.2-litre versions were reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 140mph. The model was bought by celebrities as diverse as Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, golfer Peter Butler, British Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington and World Motorcycle Champion Phil Read. Of the 2,477 Interceptor IIIs made, just 703 were 128-series cars.

Beautifully finished in Gunmetal metallic with original Cherry Red leather upholstery, chassis number 128-4785 is warranted to have covered just 52,000 miles from new.

Accruing an average of 8,000 miles per annum up until 1977, the Jensen was then used more sparingly and indeed has only added 500 miles to its odometer in the last nine years. Belonging to its last registered keeper from 1992-2009, `RVT 728L' appeared on the BBC television programme `Top Gear' two years into his tenure. Fitted with a new Holley four-barrel carburettor, high-torque starter motor and stainless steel exhaust prior to entering the current ownership, the Jensen has since been thoroughly checked over and treated to a comprehensive automatic gearbox overhaul by Mr Gearbox of Sheffield. Starting readily upon inspection and pulling strongly during a recent outing with all gauges registering correctly, the Interceptor pleasingly retains its original `Jensen Car Company Ltd' tax disc holder, `Jensen Cars Ltd' rear window sticker and even a period fire extinguisher! Enormous value when compared to period rivals such as the Aston Martin V8 and Iso Grifo, this much loved, low mileage Interceptor is worthy of close inspection and expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale.

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RVT728L

CHASSIS 1284785

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1977 ASTON MARTIN V8 'S' Rare, home market V8 'S' with history dating back to 1979

ESTIMATE £70000 - 80000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Retrospectively known as the Series 3, the redesigned V8 model Aston Martin phased-in during July 1973 was a response to concerns over forthcoming US emission control regulations. Marking a switch from Bosch fuelinjection to quad twin-choke 42mm Weber carburation, the newcomer was visually distinguished by an enlarged air intake, elongated bonnet scoop and altered rear window base panel. Utilising the same steel platform chassis complete with independent double-wishbone front suspension, a Watts linkage-located de Dion rear axle, power assisted rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes as its predecessor, the luxury GT benefited from improved engine/transmission cooling and a revised petrol tank design (which boosted luggage space). Other improvements included a revamp of the 2+2 interior with revised seats and reorganised switchgear. Initially developing some 310bhp, its cleaner-running and less temperamental 5340cc DOHC V8 engine made for a prodigiously fast motor car. However, by 1977 even tighter emission regulations had sapped peak output to around 280bhp. Aston's response was to install 'Stage 1' camshafts and an exhaust system developed for the V8 Vantage, restoring power to nearer 304bhp. Models so equipped are sometimes referred to as V8 'S'. Due to financial difficulties, the 967 Series 3 cars commissioned were produced in two phases: July 1973 - December 1974 and Spring 1976 - October 1978.

A rare and desirable home market V8 'S', chassis V8/11673/RCAS boasts a history file that dates back to 31st December 1979 when it was bought from Aston Martin (Sales) Limited of Sloane Street, London by J.H. Sacks Esq for £16,500. Interestingly, Mr Sacks partexchanged a less powerful, non-'S' V8 despite it being barely eight months older. Serviced by the manufacturer on 28th January 1980 at 34,273 miles, the four-seater underwent a speedometer change less than two months later. An accompanying Aston Martin Continuation Service Vouchers Booklet records further maintenance up until 7th April 1983 at 45,943 miles. Briefly looked after by White Lion Autos of Hemel Hempstead, the V8 'S' returned to

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its maker's Newport Pagnell Works Service facility for further fettling during 1985. Belonging to D. Storey Esq of Ivor Heath by 1989, the four-seater was treated to a respray in Gloss Black and re-plated bumpers / over-riders. Acquired by its previous (fifth) keeper - Philip Ramsey Esq - during 2000, chassis V8/11673/RCAS benefited from the following during his seventeen-year custodianship: suspension and brake overhaul (Ken Shergold, £5,933.75), new larger capacity radiator (Ken Shergold, £1,569.76), reconditioned automatic gearbox / torque converter and overhauled brake servos (Automatic Transmission Centre, £2,352.62), chassis / sill repairs, new water pump, various fresh suspension parts (Mark Fish Vehicle Engineers, £2,755.97), air pump repairs, two tyres, replacement headlamps (Mark Fish, £2,431.66), engine compression test, new cam cover gaskets, replacement rear shock absorbers, rejuvenated ignition system (Mark Fish, £3,942.15), carburetor overhaul x 4 (Liskeard Classic Cars, £861.65), door catch / locking mechanisms refurbished, new battery (£849). Only covering some 6,000 miles during Mr Ramsey's tenure, the Aston Martin has been further improved since entering the current

ownership in 2017. A bill from last July recording that Autopoint of Knutsford overhauled the alternator, fitted new front anti-roll bar bushes, links and brackets plus new indicator / wiper stalks, refurbished the alloy wheels and completed a service (£3,244.02). Passing its last MOT test on 24th August 2018 with 'no advisories' at an indicated 64,959 miles (making the total covered from new circa 100,000 given the speedometer change in 1980), this striking and desirable V8 ‘S’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and recent report from respected marque specialist Desmond J. Smail.

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UPP 26R

CHASSIS V811673RCAS

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1994 MG R V8 UK supplied example

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ESTIMATE £16000 - 20000*

L3 MGB

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1982 FORD ESCORT XR3 Featured in James May Car of the People and Wheeler Dealers with Mike Brewer

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ESTIMATE £9000 - 11000*

JTU529Y

CHASSIS SARRAWBMBMG000297

CHASSIS WF0BXXGCABCJ12597

The appropriately registered `L3 MGB' has remained in its current ownership since 2010.

A genuine home market car, it has had just four keepers and covered 86,500 miles since being first registered in March 1994. It is apparently one of only 41 examples finished in the perennially attractive colour of Nightfire Red, and benefits from the recent replacement of its catalytic convertors, radiator and battery. The MG is now considered by the vendor to have `very good' bodywork, paintwork, Cream leather upholstery, V8 engine and five-speed manual transmission, and is being made available complete with: its original book pack plus service book, large collection of invoices, Heritage Certificate, and every MOT from 1997, including one valid into May 2020. The basis of the R V8 was a resculptured British Motor Heritage bodyshell powered by a 190bhp version of Rover's ubiquitous all-alloy engine.

Two thousand examples were manufactured between 1992 and 1995, over 75 percent of which were exported to Japan.

The XR3 was Ford's answer to the Golf GTi. Based on the third generation Escort, it featured a tuned 1.6-litre CVH engine fed by a twin-choke Weber carburettor, plus uprated suspension and a variety of cosmetic amendments. The sale car is a 1982 example that's finished in Black matched to Grey and Red striped cloth interior trim. The fast Ford rides on correct specification alloy wheels and boasts a factory-fitted sunroof. Closer inspection reveals its original Allitts Motors of Rhyl, Prestatyn and Denbigh window sticker and numbers plates, and date-stamped front wings. 'JTU 529' will in fact be familiar to avid watchers of such TV car shows as James May's 'Cars of the People' and Mike Brewer's 'Wheeler Dealers', as it starred on both programmes. Said never to have been welded and retain its original interior, the 76,371 mile Escort is now being sold complete with two sets of key and MOT into July 2020.

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1995 ROVER MINI COOPER 1.3 SI JOHN COOPER GARAGES Genuine John Cooper garages car, 1 of only 40 made

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ESTIMATE £10000 - 14000*

N13 CFO

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1966 LAND ROVER 109 SERIES IIA Family owned from new

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ESTIMATE £9000 - 11000*

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HVO628D

CHASSIS SAXXNNAYCBD115837

CHASSIS 27606027C

This little pocket rocket is a genuine 'John Cooper Garages' Cooper Si, understood to be one of only 40 produced and authenticated courtesy of a car No20. plaque and certificate personally signed by the man himself. It is liveried in White over BRITISH RACING Green complemented by White bonnet stripes and Minilite-style alloy wheels. This Mini Cooper Si was not an off the shelf conversion sports kit model added by a dealer but a full blown out of the factory John Cooper Garages 83bhp works car. (Sold by John Cooper Garages from new). The car has apparently enjoyed a sheltered life and so far only completed 25,721 warranted miles. The vendor currently views the bodywork, paintwork, white-piped black leather interior trim, 1275cc A Series engine with tuned head. high lift rockers etc and manual four-speed gearbox as all being in 'excellent' condition, and is now selling the Mini complete with sports seats and pedals, mota-lita steering wheel signed by John Cooper, polished wooden walnut facia, twin auxiliary lights, service history, book pack, the aforementioned heritage certificate and a full set of MOTs, including one valid into August of next year.

This delightful long wheelbase Series Land Rover has remained in the same family and even at the same address from new, and travelled a mere 48,000 miles to date. A desirable Series IIA model, it was purchased new by the vendor's father in July 1966, and its original specification included overdrive, freewheeling hubs and soundproofing. Pleasingly unmolested to this day, `HVO 628D' retains its original (unwelded) chassis, 2.25-litre diesel engine and Blue factory paintwork. The vendor inherited the Landie in 2007 and nowadays grades the bodywork and paintwork as `very good', the engine and fourwheel drive transmission as `good' and is offering the off-roader complete with a comprehensive history file that includes MOTs verifying the vehicle's low mileage and the original sales invoice. By the time of the Series IIA of 1961-1971, Land Rover production was at its all-time peak over 60,000 vehicles per annum - and the model dominated 4x4 markets around the globe.

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1947 MG TC

ESTIMATE £30000 - 34000*

This truly splendid home market TC has self-evidently been the subject of a painstaking and accurate nut and bolt restoration, leaving it perhaps the best example currently available. The scuttle is correctly finished in Cream rather than the body colour, that is so often the case. The correct horn and spotlight are present, as is (unusually) the working 30mph warning light on the facia. A full set of contrasting weather equipment is included and located in the storage box behind the seats, while the MG rides on immaculate Silver-painted wire wheels shod with Dunlop tyres - another nice touch is the fitment of the optional 'Midge' radiator cap.

The vendor, an enthusiastic MG collector, acquired the TC in 2013 and is only the fourth owner of the car, which retains the registration issued to it by Cheshire county council in May 1947. As the under-bonnet area and underside of the car present as well as the more visible parts, it is no surprise that the vendor classes 'JMB 172' as excellent in all major respects.

The TC was announced within five weeks of the end of WWII. The newcomer featured the familiar dual-cowl dashboard, fold-flat windscreen, cutaway doors, swept wings and rear mounted spare wheel of its predecessor.

The major change was the welcome 4in increase in the width of the cockpit. Other refinements included: improved sidescreens, the replacement of the twin six volt batteries with a bulkhead-mounted 12 volt one, the fitting of hydraulic lever arm dampers, and improved mountings for the semielliptic leaf springs. Power came from MG's proven 1250cc OHV XPAG unit, a slight rise in compression ratio lifting output to 54.4bhp and raising the top speed to almost 80mph. Though only available in RHD, it was exported worldwide, with exactly 10,000 examples produced before the model was replaced by the TD in 1950.

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JMB 172

CHASSIS TC2549

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £14000 - 17000*

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R7 AFN

CHASSIS WP0ZZZ99ZWS604802 Asked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before, completely converted after!"

Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer and more

aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with fourvalve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4 litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8 litre unit). Allied to either six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid-out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system. Early 3.4 litre 996 cars are increasingly sought after because of their stronger dual row IMS bearings and mechanical throttles.

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main dealer service history up to 58,150 miles). Finished in Fir Green metallic with Grey ruched leather upholstery, the Porsche's desirable specification also includes an electric sunroof, six-speed manual gearbox and limited slip differential. Accompanying paperwork includes a 2002 advert for the car at which time the mileage and asking price were 55,000 and £38,995 respectively. Benefiting from a fresh battery and new exhaust, `R7 AFN' offers a great performance-per-pound ratio and will become ever more collectible.

Supplied new by AFN Reading and first registered as `R7 AFN', this 3.4-litre engined example is warranted to have covered just 70,000 miles from new (with corroborating full

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1966 FORD MUSTANG 289 CONVERTIBLE Perhaps the finest Mustang of its type in the UK

ESTIMATE £24000 - 28000*

The vendor reckons 'FHJ 383D' could be the best Mustang of its type in the UK, and it is certainly a very fine example that's pretty much as clean in the engine bay and underside as elsewhere. It is finished in the pleasing combination of Vintage Burgundy teamed with a Beige hood and interior trim, and equipped with its original 289ci (4.7-litres) V8 engine, Cruise-O-Matic transmission, power steering and power hood. The Mustang remained within a single family for many years and has only had two owners so far, was first UK registered in 2007, and benefits from a restoration by marque specialists. It currently displays a total mileage of just 54,000 and is being offered complete with documented history, all invoices and an MOT valid into October of next year. A handsome proposition for pony car lovers everywhere.

The Mustang is a pillar of American automotive history - Lee Iacocca's dream car that brought sporting dash and styling to the American baby-boom generation, at a very affordable price. Its first public showing was at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964, and it went on sale the same day. By the end of that model year an amazing 126,538 had found homes. V8-engined variants outsold straight-six equipped ones by nearly three to one. Though based on the Falcon's running gear the Mustang looked very different, as its cockpit was further back on the chassis resulting in a longer bonnet and shorter rear deck, while both roof and scuttle were lower. For the 1965 model year the 260ci (4.2-litre) V8 was replaced by the 289 one, and a 2+2 fastback joined the other two body styles. A three-speed manual transmission was standard except on the most powerful version, the 'K-code' 271bhp 289, while Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission was an option.

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FHJ383D

CHASSIS 6T08C203104

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £26000 - 30000*

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CN04HTL

CHASSIS SCBLF34F55CH10177 At launch, the Arnage T Mulliner Level II was not only the highest specification motorcar available from Bentley, it was the most powerful model the company had ever produced and the fastest production specification four-door Saloon available anywhere in the world. Its most sumptuous of specifications included: quilted leather interior trim with crested backrests; engine-turned aluminium facia and door trims; heated and electrically-adjustable rear seats; rear picnic tables; DVD-based satellite navigation system; cruise control; CD autochanger; twin Bentley umbrellas; five-spoke split-rim alloy wheels; Mulliner badges and lower vents for

2004 BENTLEY ARNAGE T MULLINER LEVEL II

the front wings; Mulliner tread plates; quad exhaust pipes etc. The power output of the twin turbo light-alloy 6.75-litre engine was no less than 456bhp, while maximum torque was a stump pulling 645 lb ft - this wasn't just a hyper-luxury Saloon, but a supercar in disguise, capable of sprinting to 60mph in a little over five seconds and on to a top speed only a couple of miles-per hour shy of 170mph.

Only 37000 warranted miles

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Cardiff and then marque specialists Bentley Hadley green and Wraith Motors. The vendor has no hesitation in classing the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, turbo V8 engine and automatic transmission as all being in 'excellent' condition, and is offering the car complete with: Tracker; full owner's book pack; full service history with related invoices; two sets of keys; and every past MOT certificate, plus one valid into September of next year. Remarkable value in today's market.

The truly splendid-looking Facelifted model Level II example now offered is finished in a graceful shade of Deep Blue that's matched to Cream hide upholstery and Blue pile carpets. It has remained in the same ownership for the last 14 years and still only covered 37,000 warranted miles. It has been serviced every year irrespective of mileage, the maintenance being carried out in turn by main dealer Bentley

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1925 RILEY 11.9HP TOURER

ESTIMATE £13000 - 17000*

Apparently there is little in the way of pre-war history regarding this charming Riley Tourer. However, it still wears its original Perth registration number, `ES 7436' (ES), and is known to have resided in Auchterarder soon after the end of hostilities. Items from the accompanying history file suggest the Riley was serviced by the supplying garage up until the late `40s, meaning it might have had just one owner throughout the period concerned. The notes also show the car to have been laid up both during the war and then from 1953 until 1967, at which point the original fittings and trim were retained, but the car repainted and returned to the road. Between 1971 and 2012 the paper trail confirms the Riley was MOT tested and taxed for at least four months every year, during which period it appears to have accrued a further 12,200 miles.

It was in 2004 that ES was acquired by the vendor - a gentleman apparently well known in Riley Register circles, who has actively campaigned the car in club events over the years and received a number of awards for his efforts.

Overall the car is described as being `nicely mellowed and generally highly original', with `good' bodywork, Dark Brown paintwork, Brown leather interior trim, fourcylinder engine and three-speed manual transmission.

But, although `mechanically sound' we understand it will require some recommissioning before being driven once again. It is offered complete with history file that, in addition to the information already mentioned, contains items of correspondence, invoices, details of recent routine servicing, a magazine feature and a degree of post-1948 ownership information.

Riley's 11.9 model was manufactured between 1925 and 1927 and offered with a variety of body styles from 4/5 seater Tourer to two-seater Sports. It was powered by a 1645cc side-valve engine delivering 42bhp.

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ES 7436

CHASSIS 3433

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £32000 - 36000*

CHASSIS AR379178

an extremely fun, stylish and collectable sports car. A large boot, comfortable cabin and simple-to-operate hood also make it a very practical model.

Many consider that the Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider provides the ultimate combination of styling and performance for the entire 750/101 Spider range. Visually almost identical to its predecessor the 101 Series Giulietta Spider except for badging and a false air-intake bulge on the bonnet, the model was produced for just three years from 1962 to 1965.

It is powered by a 1570cc version of the ubiquitous Alfa Romeo alloy straight four-cylinder engine and all but the earliest have disc front brakes. With a five-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels, the legendary handling, twin-cam rasp and Pininfarina-styled body combine to make

This example was built in Italy, being completed on 10th February 1964 and is recorded by the vendor as being in `very good overall' condition. It was finished in AR 008 Farina White with Black skai interior, a classic colour combination that it retains to this day. Reputedly supplied new to Mr. George Coulson in July 1964, his name is the first to appear on the accompanying green logbook which was issued to the car three years later. Under the bonnet is a slightly later but otherwise identical 1600cc engine which is understood to have been installed prior to the Alfa's arrival in the UK (the unit's 00514 number suggesting that it came from a 1965

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BHE718B

1964 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 1600 SPIDER

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TI). Thought to have had five previous keepers before being acquired by its last registered owner in 1984, the two-seater shows signs of a past brake system overhaul and has recently been fitted with refurbished wheels and fresh Pirelli tyres. Further benefiting from a hardtop and stainless steel exhaust, `BHE 718B' displays a credible 52,000 miles to its odometer and is offered for sale with a workshop manual, numerous old MOTs and a current certificate valid until October 2020.

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1964 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 ROADSTER

ESTIMATE £100000 - 130000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION The most desirable E-Types for many are the Series One 4.2 litre cars because of their sweeter shifting allsynchromesh gearboxes, more comfortable interiors, torquier engines and improved brakes. The Series Two cars were further developed still but lack the iconic beauty of their earlier siblings. Looking for a Series One 4.2 litre Roadster, the vendor was drawn to chassis 1E10161 for several reasons. A notably early example (the 161st LHD car made) still wearing its original paint and trim, the twoseater had apparently been off the road for nearly forty years when he bought it in August 2015. Not only was it a `matching numbers' car but there also seemed a good chance that its low recorded mileage of 67,500 miles was genuine. Fortunate enough to have owned a number of important cars over the years, the seller entrusted chassis 1E10161 to Stallion Motor Body Specialists of Beeston, Nottingham for a comprehensive bodywork restoration.

Bead blasted and stripped to bare metal, the bodyshell was fitted with a new back panel, bonnet, floors, lower quarters, door shells and inner / outer sills before being repainted in its original hue of Opalescent Maroon.

Looking at the resulting fit and finish it is easy to see why Frank Sytner and others have used Stallion to refurbish various `blue chip' Ferraris.

With the engine stripped and the rear suspension and differential rejuvenated, the task of finalising the Jaguar's renovation was given to renowned marque specialist XK Engineering of Coventry. The list of components installed runs to four pages in the accompanying history file and shows that they attended to the E-Type's clutch, gearbox, engine, electrics, brakes, wheels / tyres and cooling / fuel systems etc. Greg at XK Engineering who did much of the work told us that chassis 1E10161 is among the fastest Series One road cars he has encountered. Derby Plating made the brightwork gleam once more at a cost of £2,592, while GB Classic Trim of Nuneaton charged £13,000 to fully re-trim the interior in Biscuit-coloured Jaguar Nappa leather with matching Jaguar Heritage carpets and Hardura door casings etc. The dash top and dash facia were recovered in Black with the same

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colour being used for the mohair hood and hood envelope.

Starting readily upon inspection and behaving well during our photography session, chassis 1E10161 has now been UK road registered as `HKH 861C' and completed a mere 40 or so shakedown miles. Only being offered for sale to help fund a new restaurant venture, the vendor has informed us that he will pay for this stunning E-Type to be converted back to left-hand drive by XK Engineering should a new owner so wish (within certain time constraints). A great opportunity to acquire a notably early Series One 4.2 litre Roadster in a great colour combination for a substantial discount.

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HKH861C

CHASSIS 1E10161

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JAGUAR 420G

REG NO

38

ESTIMATE £13000 - 16000*

EFJ135C

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1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY 'FROGEYE' SPRITE

REG NO

ESTIMATE £14000 - 18000*

512 VMV

CHASSIS 1D51279BW

CHASSIS AN513951

Jaguar's Mark X saloon assumed top-of-the-range status at its introduction in 1961. The newcomer's wider track and lower roofline ensured an infinitely more modern look than that managed by the outgoing MKIX, while the four headlamps and squat, vaned radiator grille heralded a new image for the marque. By the time of the 1966 London Motorshow, the model had been renamed 420G, some 5,763 of which were built before it was superseded by the XJ6 in 1970. This decidedly well-presented triple carburettor example has remained in the current ownership since 1998 and had just four former keepers. The vendor informs us that `it has been kept in regular use and is running well'. He considers the bodywork, original Tan hide interior trim, 4.2 litre XK engine and three-speed automatic transmission to be in `excellent' order and the Silver paintwork as `good'. It is being sold complete with history file, original toolkit and MOTs dating back to 2002.

Finished in Red matched to Black interior trim, `'512 VMV' has remained in the same ownership since 1981 and was originally employed to transport the vendor to and from University. Having fallen into disrepair it was then placed in storage until 2007, when he could justify the cost of restoration - a task that was entrusted to Robin Lackford of Cowfold, Sussex. The Frogeye was treated to a nut and bolt refurbishment, during which a 1275cc A Series engine was sourced and mated to an appropriate gearbox. Other upgrades included a 3.9:1 final drive, disc brake conversion and other sensible safetyoriented modifications. Having relived the dream, the vendor finds other pursuits mean the Sprite is increasingly little used and should now be enjoyed by somebody else. It is being offered complete with tonneau cover, woodrim steering wheel and a history file that includes all the restoration invoices, which apparently total just short of a cool £30,000.

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1952 DAIMLER DB18 SPECIAL SPORTS DROPHEAD COUPE

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ESTIMATE £24000 - 28000*

FFK 666

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1963 JAGUAR MK II 3.8 LITRE

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ESTIMATE £25000 - 30000*

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AAB250A

CHASSIS 59159

CHASSIS 231274DN

The Barker body of this handsome DB18 is finished in the pleasing combination of Dark over Light Green that's complemented by an array of quality brightwork. It is an unusual example in featuring a Daimler Conquest powerplant and gearbox rather than the standard engine and Wilson pre-selector transmission with fluid flywheel normally associated with these cars - the conversion was carried out by Daimler in c.1960/1961. `FFK 666has remained within the same family since 1980. Recent maintenance has included: a substantial overhaul of the engine with replacement big ends, mains and thrust bearings, new pistons plus rings and cylinders honed plus attention to the brakes; replacement of the king pins, trunnion bushes and rear springs; and fitment of a different steering box. The vendor presently classes the bodywork, paintwork, Beige leather interior trim, engine and gearbox as all being in `very good' order, and is selling the Daimler complete with: a large selection of spares; original handbook; Heritage Certificate; and selection of invoices and MOTs, including one valid to July 22, 2020.

Colour-keyed wire wheels and Coombes-style bonnet slats add to the purposeful look of this desirable MKII, that also boasts: a pair of 2 inch SU carburettors; uprated starter motor; Kenlowe fan; Harvey Bailey handling kit; Coopercraft front brakes; power steering; and a five-speed ZF gearbox (the original is also available to the purchaser). The righthand drive home market Jaguar was restored in the mid-`90s, at which time the engine was also overhauled. It has remained in the current ownership since 2001, six years after which it was treated to a repaint in its current colour of Dark Green. The vendor currently judges `AAB 250A' to have `very good' bodywork, paintwork, Green leather interior trim, XK engine and transmission, and is offering the car complete with workshop manual and a large collection of invoices and old MOTs, plus a photographic record of the restoration. Good MKIIs remain as popular as ever, especially when equipped to this level.

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1974 FERRARI DINO 246 GT 10,000 miles from new

ESTIMATE £225000 - 275000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Heavily influenced by the Dino 206 GT Berlinetta Speciale concept car (a thinly disguised 206 S sports racer) which Pininfarina had unveiled at the 1965 Paris Salon, the roadgoing Dino 206 GT debuted in Turin two years later.

Compellingly curvaceous and bodied in aluminium over a tubular steel chassis frame, it seemed a fitting tribute to Enzo Ferrari's late beloved son Alfredo. Boasting all-round, independent double-wishbone suspension, Koni shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and four-wheel disc brakes, the newcomer was the first Maranello production design to feature either rack-and-pinion steering or a mid-mounted engine. Although, the 1987cc 'quad-cam' unit in question was the work of Franco Rocchi, its inspiration came via Alfredo and the legendary Vittorio Jano (who between them had convinced Enzo Ferrari of the inherent engineering merits behind a compact V6 as early as 1956). Developing a quoted 180bhp at 8,000rpm, the free-revving powerplant was allied to five-speed manual transmission and promised a 140mph plus top speed.

However, despite sensational looks and inspired, race-bred handling, the announcement of an even faster variant at the March 1969 Geneva Motor Show saw 206 GT production cease in August 1969 after just 152 cars. Thankfully, its successor - christened the 246 GT on account of its larger 2418cc engine - retained the same sublime Pininfarina styling (albeit draped over a 60mm longer wheelbase).

With a quoted 195bhp and 166lbft of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 151mph and 0-60mph in 6.8 seconds.

To ease manufacture, the revised two-seater utilized a cast-iron cylinder block and steel bodywork. Inheriting its forebear's cabin architecture complete with steeply raked bucket seats, aluminium fascia, suede-topped dashboard and 'chrome fingered' transmission gate, the model typically rode on Cromodora 'bolt on' alloy wheels. Phased in around mid-1971, the final Series III or Tipo E Dino benefited from revised gear ratios and a different fuel supply system (though, little else was changed). Regardless of Series / Tipo designations, just 488 right-hand drive 246 GTs were UK supplied.

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The paperwork on file for this extraordinary Dino stretches back to a copy of its original factory order form, No. 652.

The request for 'One "Dino" 246/GT - Coupe Gran Turismo automobile, complete with five wheels and tyres, toolkit (RHD), electric windows and Daytona type central seat panels', to be finished in 'Ferrari Light Red 20.R.190 Salchi' with 'Black 161' (vinyl) upholstery was placed by Maranello Concessionaires Ltd of Surrey on 12th November 1973.

Dick Lovett Specialist Cars of Wroughton, Swindon Ferrari Dino Distributors for Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset - took delivery of Chassis 07420 on 28th March 1974 and sold it new to Michael Howard Hoskison Esq. of Sutton Coldfield six days later for £5,563. A director of Bee Bee Bros Ltd - his family's successful non-ferrous scrap metal company - Mr Hoskison soon applied the number

plate 'MHH 1' to the Ferrari.

Stamps in the Dino's original Warranty Card booklet show that it had Coupon A and Coupon B services carried out by supplying dealer Dick Lovett Specialist Cars on 24th July 1974 (amazingly a tax disc holder from the same company is still affixed to the windscreen). Purchased by the vendor's late husband on 10th January 1976 for £7,000 - a substantial uplift on its new price but understandable given the ultra-low warranted mileage of 1,716 - the 246GT's sale coincided with Mr Hoskison and his brother injecting further capital into the Bee Bee Bros motorcycle racing team (their grandfather had been a constructor in his own right but went bankrupt in 1922).

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1974 FERRARI DINO 246 GT

ESTIMATE £225000 - 275000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Despite dividing his time between several Central London residences and properties in the South of France, the vendor's late husband ensured that Chassis 07420 was regularly maintained. Accompanying service invoices detail attention paid to the Dino at 2,377, 3,681, 4,168, 5,802, 7,277, 8,173, 8,210, 8,425, 8,784, 8,960, 9,006, 9,308 and 9,711 miles. In addition to stating: 'I have made it clear to everyone that your car is not to get wet', a letter from Michael Scott of Modena Engineering Ltd dated 5th January 1981 also comments: 'Having gazed into the innermost sections of the car, I can confirm that it is in exceptionally good condition'.

Modena Engineering were tasked with waxoyling the Ferrari, a task repeated by Fosker Engineering during 1990 whilst it briefly belonged to renowned property developer and marque aficionado David Boland Esq. As well as removing the door panels, front arch panels, rear arch panels, road wheels and front undertray, Fosker Engineering drilled the main chassis tubes so as to be able to wax fill them too.

A general report on the Dino issued by the respected Kentbased marque specialist in September 1990 noted that: 'During the course of the work we found the concealed areas, fittings and fixings to be in a condition expected of a car which had a recorded mileage of 7,500 miles . . .

The car body is in excellent condition, still fitted with the original sills . . . The replaced tyres were Goodyear G800 GP. We believe these may be the original factory fitted tyres, although Michelin XWX were more common. The original tyre wear was limited, replacement considered necessary in view of their likely age . . . A compression ratio test gave high, even readings consistent with a low mileage engine'.

Mr Boland paid £100,000 on March 14th 1990 to acquire Chassis 07420 but kept it for less than two years. Apart from having the Ferrari fettled by Fosker Engineering, he also confirmed its early history (and warranted low mileage) via correspondence with Mr Hoskison. Re-entering the current family ownership during February 1992, the 246GT has been in their care for forty-one of its forty-five years.

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Garaged alongside various significant motorcars, including one of the four alloy-bodied, right-hand drive Ferrari 250 GT SWB made (Chassis 3067GT), the Dino earned a special place in their affections and has outlasted all its other stablemates.

07420 is accompanied by its original owner's wallet (handbook, spares catalogue, warranty booklet), jack, tool roll, copy factory order form, first MOT certificate (and numerous subsequent ones), assorted period photos and an extensive history file.

Entrusted to Graypaul Nottingham on 24th September 2018 for a thorough service, Chassis 07420 also had its fuel system flushed, brake system fettled and cylinder head gaskets replaced (the latter an engine out job). The work was completed at 9,968 miles and cost £14,091.76. Now showing just 10,000 warranted miles to its odometer, the Ferrari has never been allowed to deteriorate to the point of needing restoration. Although it has received remedial paintwork over the years, the 246GT has yet to be fully resprayed. The inner sills and transmission tunnel still wear their original polyethene protective covers from the factory.

The Daytona Seats (or 'Chairs') and 'mouse fur' dashboard show little sign of fading and the instrument binnacle remains sharp and crisp.

A surely unique opportunity to acquire a rare right-hand drive 246GT (1 of only 488 UK supplied cars) that has covered a mere 10,000 miles from new and been treasured by the same family for forty-one of its forty-five years.

The headlamp covers were fitted by Fosker Engineering in 1990 but aside from the addition of a battery cut-off switch they remain the only known modification from standard. A reference car that still has that air of factory fit and finish about it which so many restored examples lack, Chassis

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T.B.A.

CHASSIS 07420

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1962 TRIUMPH TR4

ESTIMATE £18000 - 22000*

When the Triumph TR4 was released in 1961, it not only offered a new Michelotti- designed body, but also a raft of practical improvements over the old TR3. Gone were the flimsy 'side curtains', replaced by sensible wind-up windows, the cabin size was increased, rack and pinion steering added and the track was widened, improving handling. Under the bonnet, the Standard inline four-cylinder engine was carried over from the TR3 but with capacity increased to 2,138cc, providing a healthy 104bhp and a top speed of over 100mph which is still enough to entertain amongst modern traffic. The result is now regarded as one of the great British sports cars.

This 1962 right-hand drive example was one of just 2,592 built for the home market and retains its unusual original registration number. The vendor states it is in excellent structural and mechanical condition, and it has reportedly benefitted from a bare-metal respray in the original blue paintwork with white piping which they describe as being in excellent condition. Inside, the blue leather interior compliments the exterior and is also reported as being in excellent condition.

The four-speed manual gearbox benefits from synchromesh on all forward gears and was fitted with the desirable overdrive option at the factory. The matching numbers engine and gearbox are described as 'excellent' and show just over 10,600 miles on the odometer; the car comes with a history file that includes the original log book, a V5C, and a Heritage Certificate.

Well-maintained TR4s are great, usable British classics and this example presents extremely well in a wonderful colour combination. Complete with an MOT (with no advisories) until August 2020, it is ready to enjoy and demands a close look for anyone seeking a practical and stylish sports car.

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1771 UK

CHASSIS CT5580-O

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £34000 - 38000*

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ANK963G

CHASSIS 1R25040 This interesting Series 2 Coupe came off the line at Browns Lane on August 13, 1968, at which time it was finished in Primrose Yellow matched to Black interior trim. It was a lefthand drive export model that six weeks later departed the UK for Jaguar Cars New York and, according to the accompanying paperwork, remained in the USA before being repatriated in 1988. Sometime prior to that homecoming, the original Stromberg-fuelled 4.2-litre engine was replaced by the earlier 3.8-litre unit equipped with a 4.2-litre head and triple SUs that powers the car to this day. In the late 1990s `ANK 963G' was subjected to an extensive restoration,

during which the body was finished in its current Dark Blue livery, the interior retrimmed in Dark Blue piped Light Blue hide and the steering converted to righthand drive. The Jaguar rides on painted wire wheels and its specification includes a Coopercraft front brake conversion kit and sunroof. It is now being sold complete with: photos of the restoration, parts catalogue, Heritage Certificate, a collection of old invoices and MOTs, plus one valid into July of next year.

1968 JAGUAR E-TYPE COUPE

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the E-Type top of the `100 most beautiful cars of all time'.

This was no ordinary motor car - it was a true thoroughbred.

The Series 2 models introduced in 1969 are distinguished by their lack of headlamp covers, enlarged front air intake, repositioned front indicators and tail lights, wrap-around rear bumper, twin-electric fans, uprated brakes and refashioned facia and seats.

The last E-Type Jaguar rolled off the production line in 1975, yet the model still has a unique ability to excite enthusiasts of all generations, its Malcolm Sayer-penned lines thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motor car. Indeed, only a few years ago the Daily Telegraph ranked

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2000 FERRARI 456 GTA

ESTIMATE £36000 - 40000*

In the early 1990s, Ferrari chief Luca di Montezemolo decided that the best advertisement for the brand would be a reliable supercar that was designed to be used, not locked away and pampered. The result was the Ferrari 456, a 5,474cc V-12-powered, 436bhp, four-seat grand tourer that did exactly that. For a time, the 456 was the fastest production four-seater, with a top speed of 188mph and a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds and its Pininfarina-designed body with sloping-bonnet and pop-up headlamps made it a popular car. Regularly used and properly serviced, these practical Ferraris have gained the reputation as reliable grand tourers.

With the choice of either a six-speed manual (GT) or a four-speed automatic (GTA), the 456 was launched in 1992 and facelifted in 1998, when it gained the 'M' or Modificata designation. Although performance remained the same using the Bosch Motronic engine management system, there were numerous improvements with a refined interior, carbon fibre bonnet and enhanced aerodynamics.

This right-hand drive Modificata 456M GTA was built in the year 2000 and is finished in the wonderful colour combination of metallic blue with cream Connolly leather interior. Described by the vendor as being in 'very good' condition throughout, it presents very well and comes complete with an MOT certificate with no advisories until June 2020. A full book pack and documented service details are present, including a receipt for £2,262 for the critical cambelt change and service plus other work at 46,064 miles since when the car has gained very little mileage. An online MOT history check shows regular inspections and use back as far as 2007.

With a very sensible reserve, low mileage and a good recent service history, this car offers the prospect of a huge amount of prancing horse excitement for its next owner.

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Y178OWO

CHASSIS ZFFWP50C000120626

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £40000 - 45000*

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GKU550E

CHASSIS HBJ8-37757 According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, chassis H-BJ8/37757 was despatched on 25th August 1966 to Lookers Ltd of Manchester. Issued with the Bradford registration number `GKU 550E' the following February, it entered the current ownership via Peter Smith Sportscars of Derby during April 1984. Taxed and MOT'd at the time, close inspection revealed that the Big Healey was free of major corrosion but somewhat tired. Driven to Le Mans in June 1988, the 2+2-seater was partially refurbished in time for a return trip to La Sarthe two years later. Garaged over the winter and enjoyed during the summer from 1990-2002,

`GKU 550E' was then treated to a very thorough restoration `without any budget or time restrictions'. Fitted with new rear wings and sills, the body was painted in Colorado Red over Old English White. Converted to run on unleaded fuel with hardened valve seats, the engine also gained a new oil pump, rocker shaft, main / big-end bearings, honed bores and fresh piston rings. The dashboard top and centre console were recovered and a new hood, door panels and carpets installed. The speedometer and recounter were recalibrated too. New stainless-steel spoked wire wheels were added in 2004 along with an upgraded radiator and overhauled carburettors during 2006. The Big Healey's impressive specification includes: concealed electric cooling fan, oil cooler, spin-on oil filter, overdrive, period-looking alternator / alloy pulley, chrome air horns, Denis Welch high

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performance cooling fan, FM Motorola 727 radio, alloy sump with baffle plates, stainless steel original pattern exhaust, heat wrapped exhaust downpipes, cockpit heatshield insulation, alloy rocker cover, nylon front suspension bushes, competition front anti-roll bar, uprated shock absorbers, quick-release fuel filler flap, twin 7-inch Lucas spotlights, tonneau cover, hood cover and carpeted boot etc. Boasting matching chassis, engine, gearbox, body and even key numbers, `GKU 550E' has recently been recommissioned following six years' inactivity. Passing a MOT test on 13th August 2019 with `no advisories', this appealing `home market' Big Healey has covered some 15,000 postrestoration miles and will be driven to the sale.

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1927 BENTLEY 3/4.5 LITRE TOURER

ESTIMATE £240000 - 280000

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Though initially opposed to the idea of competing at Le Mans, W O Bentley was well aware of how success in motorsport could increase sales, and, following the privateer 4th place of Canadian John Duff (co-driving with Bentley's test driver Frank Clement) in the inaugural 1923 Le Mans race, Bentley triumphed at La Sarthe in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. The first two victories were achieved with versions of the 3-litre model - an extraordinary feat considering it was the first to be produced by a company that had only commenced production in 1921. By 1928, however, more power was needed, Bentley winning with the 4 ½-litre car 'Old Mother Gun', that had been trialled the previous year but eliminated in the infamous White House crash. Since then, upgrading the engine to 4 ½-litres (2/3rds of the company's 6 ½-litre unit), has been an accepted and proven way of improving the performance of the 3-litre model.

According to the copy chassis record notes, LT 1594 was originally dispatched from the Works to William Arnold coachbuilders of Chorlton-cum-Medlock, Manchester who fitted Weymann-style saloon coachwork. Based upon the 'Long Standard' 10 ft 10 in. chassis with 3-litre engine (LT 1593) and B-Type gearbox, 1594 was road registered NF 3906 and delivered in April 1927 to its first keeper - Percy Healey Esq., Chairman of rope and twine manufacturers Healey Brothers Ltd of Heywood, Lancashire. Healey Brothers had been founded by his grandfather in 1843 and the family was known as a generous contributor to local projects including schools, a library and swimming pool.

It is understood that in 1937 coachbuilders Harrison were commissioned to replace the saloon coachwork with a two-seater arrangement - a feature retained to this day.

Various further works are recorded on the chassis record up to the outbreak of war in 1939. Presumably laid up for the duration of hostilities, the car was purchased for the princely sum of £50 around 1955 by Gerald Wild of Swinton, Lancs, who had discovered it in a very dilapidated state. Most proud of his purchase, Mr Wild set about returning the Bentley to the road and later recorded his adventures in an amusing article entitled 'Bentley on a

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Shoestring'. A copy is contained in the history file. He even reveals how one musical owner supposedly had the rear bodywork altered to accommodate a girlfriend's harp!

Mr Wild sold the car in 1957 for £100 (the country then being in the grip of the Suez Crisis) and an original buff logbook on file records four further owners in the Cheshire area. During the 1970s it was resident in Switzerland, before passing into the hands of Dr. Klaus Kading of Germany in 1979. Records and correspondence on file show the car being worked on in England during the 1980s by Donald Day. In November 1986, it was acquired by former DEUVET chairman Peter Schack. During his ownership the decision was taken to replace the 3-litre unit with that of a 4 ½ (DS 3556) whilst plans to have a VDP style replica body fitted were investigated but discontinued. During this period various works were also carried out by such renowned specialists as Dorset-based McKenzie Guppy Ltd and Tony Fabian of Blackmore Engineering. In 1997 the car changed hands again to another German owner, Hans-Albert Bense of Koln, before being purchased by the vendor via LMB Racing of Belgium in June 2002. In September that year he entered the

Le Mans Classic and followed this with a number of events during his ownership including the 2002 Liege-Rome-Liege Rally, 2009 National Classic Tour and 2012 Zoute GP. The car is also a past entrant of the Mille Miglia retrospective.

Now described by the owner has having "very good" bodywork, engine and gearbox and "good" paintwork and interior, the car is accompanied by a large history file including aforementioned original buff logbook, photographs of previous works in progress, a notebook recording usage covering the period 1986 to 2004, a 3-litre Spares Booklet (1981 reprint), photocopied 3-litre brochure and Instruction Booklet, assorted invoices (dating back to the early 1980s) and a copy of Gerald Wild's entertaining article which includes period b/w images of the car. Resident in Belgium for the past 17 years, this sporting 3 / 4 ½ is ready to offer a new custodian exciting vintage motoring in the way only a pre-War Bentley can!

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CHASSIS LT1594

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1966 AUSTIN MINI COOPER S 1275

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ESTIMATE £30000 - 34000*

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1949 ROLLS-ROYCE MERLIN ENGINE Fully working engine with Hamilton prop

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ESTIMATE £35000 - 45000*

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CHASSIS C-A2S7/732724

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This splendid-looking home market Cooper S has apparently been garaged since the late 1990s. It was purchased from a friend by the current keeper in 2015, who treated it to a comprehensive two-year restoration, retaining the original livery of Old English White over Almond Green. A 1965 build, `MPD 193D' was delivered new the following year by Jacksons Garage of Guildford to a Mrs I J Vallance. The Mini has still only completed 62,500 miles and is offered complete with Gold Seal replacement engine overhauled by S&H Engineering; electronic ignition; spare set of Dunlop alloy wheels plus tyres; period radio and twin rear speakers; leather-rimmed steering wheel; bluetooth connectivity; Heritage Certificate; and a large collection of invoices and old MOTs; and photos of the restoration. The vendor has no hesitation in describing the bodywork, paintwork, Porcelain Green/Dove Grey interior trim, A Series engine and four-speed manual transmission as all being in `excellent' order.

And now for something completely different! If you're one of the many folk whose neck hairs automatically stand to attention every time you hear a Rolls-Royce Merlin-engined Spitfire take to the skies, then this superb lot could be just what's required to add an exciting new dimension to your life. In simple terms it comprises a 1949 Merlin that was painstakingly overhauled over a two year period and then expertly installed onto a brand new Brian James motor racing trailer, so it can be transported to shows and other gatherings and fired up at will.

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The fabulous-looking unit - a work of art in its own right - was apparently manufactured at RollsRoyce's purpose-built factory at Hillington, Glasgow and saw service in a version of the Douglas DC-4; ie either a Canadair North Star or BOAC Argonaut. It is currently equipped with a Hamilton three-bladed propeller. The immaculate ensemble is now being sold complete with Merlin service manual and spare parts catalogue, plus no less than 157 photos of the engine's restoration. The lucky purchaser will be in good company, as serial car collector and connoisseur of aero-engined cars Jay Leno has just such a set-up, his party trick for which is revving the engine sufficiently for the trailer to move the accompanying tow vehicle!

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1939 PACKARD SIX SEDAN

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ESTIMATE £16000 - 20000*

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1990 VOLVO 480 ES One owner from new, only 23000 warranted miles

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H783JEL

CHASSIS 12843252

CHASSIS XLBEX145ELC556110

Packard was renowned as a manufacturer of premier luxury automobiles, and by the late `30s the majority of its sales were still of sumptuous eight-cylinder-engined cars to wealthy customers. However, keen to expand and simultaneously take account of the impending recession, in 1937 it reintroduced a six-cylinder model to its range for the first time in nine years. The 1939 Ivory-coloured example now offered is a lefthand drive Sedan Tourer that has benefited from an extensive restoration around 1998. Since being acquired by the vendor it's been treated to a new radiator, dynamo, 16" Kenlowe fan and electric fuel pump, while the rest of the fuel system has been given a thorough overhaul. He presently grades the straight-six engine as `excellent', the Mottled Brown interior trim as `very good', and the Sedan bodywork and three-speed manual transmission as `good'. The Packard boasts its original heater and radio, both of which are still fully operational.

This incredibly original 480 ES is in time warp condition. A genuine one owner example, it has been stored for the last seven years and driven just 23,000 warranted miles from new.

The vendor presently classes the bodywork, Polar White paintwork, Grey velour interior trim, four-cylinder engine and automatic gearbox as all being in 'excellent' order, and informs us that 'everything works at it should'. The Volvo is accompanied by a selection of service records, book pack, pair of keys and an MOT valid until August 27 next year.

The sporty 480 ES three-door Coupe penned by John de Vries was manufactured in the Netherlands from 1986 until 1995, in the same factory that had once produced the DAF cars - it effectively replaced the Volvo P1800. Power for the normally aspirated 1.7-litre Renault-supplied engine was quoted at 108bhp, and the car's favourable handling was at least partly attributable to its suspension being designed by Lotus.

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1912 DELAUNAY BELLEVILLE TYPE IA6 PHAETON Supplied new to famous heiress Evalyn Walsh McLean

ESTIMATE £90000 - 120000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION `The one continuing problem in my life has always had the shape of just one question: what amusing thing can I do next?' (Evalyn Walsh McLean)

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Having patented a pressurised oil lubrication system for steam engines (of up to 7,000hp) in 1897 and made boilers for the world's most technologically advanced battleships, the St. Denis-based firm of Delaunay-Belleville launched its first motorcar at the December 1904 Paris Salon. Designed by engineer-cum-racing driver Marius Barbarou whose CV had already encompassed stints at Clement and Benz and who would later mastermind Lorraine-Dietrich's consecutive Le Mans 24-hour victories (1925,1926), the advanced newcomer featured a distinctive circular honeycomb radiator (as a nod to the marque's boiler making prowess), crankshaft-driven oil pump, and `hermetically sealed' undershields for the engine and gearbox.

The first French manufacturer to produce six-cylinder engines, Delaunay-Belleville found favour with the world's elite including President Poincare of France, the King of Greece, King Alfonso XIII of Spain, the Maharaja of Cooch Behar and, most famously, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The latter is rumoured to have taken delivery of twenty cars and even had a model named after him; the 70hp SMT (Sa Majeste le Tsar). It was not unknown in period for a Delaunay-Belleville six-cylinder engine to cover as much as 200,000 miles between overhauls.

Introduced in 1908, the Type I was based around a channel section, ladder frame chassis that tapered towards the front so as to facilitate a smaller turning circle. Equipped with transmission and rear wheel brakes, it also featured all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension (plus a `helper' transverse leaf at the rear). Powered by a 2.6 litre straightsix engine allied to manual transmission, the Type I evolved through IA and IB guises switching from monobloc to bibloc cylinder construction and gaining a capacity increase to 2.9 litres along the way. Bodied by the likes of D'Ieteren, Million-Guiet, Vanden Plas, H.J. Mulliner, Vanden Plas, Brewster and Rothschild, total Type I production amounted to just 185 chassis.

Wealthier than many a king or head of state, the first owner of chassis 4767 was Evalyn Walsh McLean. An American mining heiress and socialite who famously became the last private individual to acquire the 45-carat Hope Diamond when she bought it from Pierre Cartier on January 28th 1911, her extravagance knew no bounds. Reputed to have the highest private electricity bill in Washington DC, McLean held weekly dinner parties for the capital's political and diplomatic elite and delighted in seating ideological or personal enemies next to each other. At one of her lavish soirees, a senator surveying the ballroom was heard to remark: `This sort of thing is what brings on a revolution'.

Moving to Paris at the age of eighteen in 1904, she incurred the wrath of her father's bankers by using a letter of credit they extended her to buy a brand-new sports car rather

than settle her music tuition fees. Returning to Europe as a newlywed four years later, Evalyn and her husband spent over $5,000,000 in today's money on their honeymoon! No stranger to controversy, the couple travelled to Moscow shortly after the Russian Revolution with their trip being immortalised in the Cole Porter song Anything Goes: "When Mrs Ned McLean (God bless her) / Can get Russian reds to "yes" her, / Then I suppose / Anything goes".

Built on 23rd May 1912, chassis 4767 was bodied by Brewster of New York as a Park Phaeton. An elegant and well-proportioned design with swooping wings and numerous horse-drawn carriage inspired details, it must have cut quite a dash on the streets of Washington DC. Sparingly used by the McLeans, the Delaunay-Belleville reportedly showed just 1,100 miles to its odometer when

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1912 DELAUNAY BELLEVILLE TYPE IA6 PHAETON

ESTIMATE £90000 - 120000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Charles W. Bishop of New Haven, Connecticut spotted it on a dealer's lot in the American capital during 1938.

Recollecting his purchase in The Antique Automobile magazine a dozen years later, Mr Bishop recalled how: `The strange round hood, and the graceful sweep of the Victoria body with its bay-buggy top enchanted me so that I scarcely noted the four dried-out tires on which it had been carelessly dragged from its sanctuary. Neither did the dried-out leather fenders and the checked paint deter me.

Gasoline was poured into the tank and after a few turns, the motor began to tick over contentedly'.

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Disassembling the engine for the first time after completing the 1950 Glidden Tour, he was impressed to find the water manifold directed coolant to the valve seats and that the vaned flywheel drew hot air out of the engine bay etc.

Treated to a repaint, renewed roof / wing coverings and sundry upholstery repairs during Mr Bishop's tenure, the Type IA also contested the 1954 Glidden Tour. Purchased by the vendor from William Loughran thirty-seven years ago, chassis 4767 remains remarkably original. Rallied extensively during the current ownership including a 460-mile trip just last year, the Park Phaeton still retains its original numbered floorboards and factory-fitted undershields. The original tool tray and tools nestle beneath the driver's seat and the fuel and water caps are engraved with `Delaunay Belleville, St Denis, Seine'. A Brewster & Co branded Warner AutoMeter (speedometer) graces the dashboard, while other fittings include: Ducellier carriage lamps, SylverLyte head / sidelamps and a Desmo bulb horn.

Boasting an electric starter, the original engine burst into life upon inspection and ran evenly. The radiator has been recored in the last few years and the car is said to be amazingly tolerant of modern `stop start' traffic. The rear axle still sports a 107-year old leather gaiter and overall the Park Phaeton exudes a wonderful patina that only adds to its air of originality. Issued with Certificate of Date No. 1613 by the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain on 14th March 1984, this highly usable and imposing Edwardian motorcar rewards close inspection.

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CHASSIS 4767V

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1951 JAGUAR XK120 ROADSTER

ESTIMATE £55000 - 65000*

Launched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jaguar XK120 Roadster caused a sensation. Penned by Sir William Lyons, the model's sensuous lines seemed almost impossibly glamorous to a country still feeling the effects of rationing. While, the 120mph top speed that its name signified soon became the stuff of legend. Literally flooded with orders, Jaguar began limited hand-built production soon thereafter (although, it was not until 1950 that the factory was sufficiently 'tooled-up' to discard aluminium in favour of steel for the curvaceous bodywork). Credited with 160bhp and 190lbft of torque in standard tune, its legendary 3442cc DOHC straight-six engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission.

Forming part of a deceased estate this UK market RHD Roadster was delivered via Henlys to Garrard Sidecars Ltd of Acton, West London on 22 January 1951 and originally finished in Black with Biscuit interior. Following a period of ownership in Wales in the 1960s the car was acquired by the vendor's late father in April 1970. Much loved and kept as original as possible, LXR 897 was restored in 2000. The works including; bodywork by Classic Parts & Panels of Quainton, Bucks; a retrim in Light Tan leather by Alan Piper of Marston Magna, Somerset and an engine overhaul by Stan Gray of Holt, Wilts, a former development engineer at Marcos. An annual entrant on the Mendip Rally and various motoring festivals the car benefits from recent service work and rectification of three minor advisories on the last MoT certificate. This delightful XK is accompanied by a Swansea V5c, old green logbook, Owner's Manual, original Spare Parts Catalogue, Heritage Certificate, weather gear, assorted invoices and current MoT to April 2020.

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LXR 897

CHASSIS 660551

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £45000 - 55000*

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CHASSIS ZFFUA13A4E0051227 Announced in October 1982 at the Paris Salon, the new QV or 'Quattrovalvole' 308 was a revelation. Sporting four-valve cylinder heads, it was credited with developing 237bhp at 7,000rpm and 192lbft of torque. Emissions friendly, it nevertheless boasted less noise, more power and better throttle response than its predecessor. Capable of sprinting from 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds and to a top speed of 158mph, the QV had the raw speed to match its sublime Pininfarina-sculpted looks. The Targa-topped GTS variant made its debut at the Frankfurt Motorshow in 1977, and

was clothed in steel and equipped with a wet rather than dry sump version of the engine.

This particular lefthand drive 308 GTSi was completed by the Maranello Works in 1984 and supplied new to the USA. Shortly following its 10th birthday, the prancing horse was purchased at 48,630 miles by a Mr Perry of Michegan. This commenced a long and loving relationship that included the Ferrari starring in the owner's wedding. It remained in his care for the next 15 years to 57,460 miles, during which time it was impeccably maintained, until back surgery ended Mr Perry's days of driving manual cars and the 308 was placed in storage. The vendor acquired the car in 2015 and immediately set about a sympathetic recommissioning

1984 FERRARI 308 GTS QV

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process via a noted local specialist. These works included a full belt service, new fuel injectors, air-conditioning upgrade, and professional paint and leather reconditioning - since when the car has driven less than 200 miles. In 2017 it was exported to the UK and further refurbishment has been carried out. This truly superb example of a muchloved model has covered just 57,664 miles to date and is accompanied by its original manuals, toolkit, Targa cover, collection of invoices, pair of keys and UK duty paid.

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1965 MG B ROADSTER

ESTIMATE £18000 - 22000*

For many, the early chrome-bumper MG B roadster is the epitome of the classic British sports car. Introduced in July 1962 when it replaced the MGA, the car was a technical leap forward from its predecessor with a unitary body, coil spring/ wishbone front and semi-elliptical rear suspension, front disc brakes as standard and a front-mounted 1,798cc 4-cylinder OHV engine producing 95bhp in standard form.

In the first years of production, a few bumps were ironed out. In 1964 a five-bearing crank and oil cooler were fitted as standard (the later previously an option for the home market) and in March 1965 the fuel tank was enlarged to 12 gallons. This wonderfully-presented 1965 right-hand drive MG B benefits from all of these, plus it includes the desirable overdrive gearbox option, a set of chrome wirespoke wheels and a 'Motolita' steering wheel.

Described by the vendor as being in 'excellent' condition throughout, the car was subjected to what the vendor described as a 'no expense spared' restoration by the previous late owner who used it sparingly. Based on a new Heritage bodyshell, the car has a wonderful colour combination of gleaming red paintwork, a new black leather interior with contrasting red piping and a black mohair roof.

Under the bonnet sits a detailed Paul Inch engine, complete with twin K&N pancake filters, polished valve cover and braided hoses. There's a useful boot-mounted luggage rack and a wire-wheel spare. The current mileage of 21,690 on the odometer can be tracked back with regular MOTs since 2006.

The car comes with a history file including the V5 and an MOT certificate with no advisories valid until 1st August 2020. It offers a great opportunity to buy an early, welloptioned MG B with a superb colour combination in 'excellent' condition throughout.

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GBW185C

CHASSIS GHN370021

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £40000 - 45000*

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VXS 248

CHASSIS 4001367 With the support of the War Reparations Board, the rights to manufacture the BMW 326, 327 and 328 and their famed six-cylinder engine were secured by Bristol in 1946.

Place a pre-war BMW 327 alongside Bristol's first offering, the 400, and the ancestry is self-evident, but there were many differences. The decision to make it a four-seater saw it based on the longer chassis of the 326. The aircraft grade Bristol body was more streamlined than that of the 327, while Bristol developed the already impressive 328 engine into one of the finest 2-litre units of the period, which

powered not only all Bristol models until 1961, but various sports and racing cars from AC, Arnolt, Cooper, Frazer Nash, Lister, Lotus and Tojeiro. The 400's interior trim was an unmistakably British blend of leather and wood. The more contemporary-looking 401 and 403 that followed were styled

by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan. `VXS 248' vacated the Bristol production line on July 6, 1948 and was sold new to a Mr J Livingstone by Pusey Garage of Wiltshire. It was apparently domiciled in Italy by some stage in the 1950s, but little is then known of its history until, back in the UK, it was taken in part payment for a Bentley in 2010. It was then held in storage until 2016, during which year it was re-registered and returned to the road. The

1948 BRISTOL 400

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Bristol is understood to have been repainted in Red while in Italy and recently treated to a re-trim here in the UK, during which the seats and door cards were professionally finished in a blend of Oxblood and Cream hide. An interesting car that the vendor informs us `drives well and is absolutely comfortable in modern traffic' and which, courtesy of the model's sporting history, should be eligible for the Mille Miglia Retrospective.

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1989 FERRARI 328 GTS 455km from new

ESTIMATE £120000 - 150000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION Introduced at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Ferrari 328 shot straight to the top of the 'junior supercar' league. Borrowed from the preceding 308, its tubular-steel chassis was equipped with doublewishbone independent suspension, front / rear anti-roll bars and potent disc brakes, while the adoption of a 288 GTO-specification steering rack brought notably sharper responses. Transversely mid-mounted, the newcomer's Tipo 105CB `quad cam' 32-valve V8 engine displaced 3185cc. Credited with developing 270bhp and 224lbft of torque, it was allied to five-speed manual transmission and gave suitably authoritative performance (0-60mph: 5.5 seconds / 158mph). Styled by Pininfarina, the 328 retained the same iconic silhouette as its forebear but added a larger 'egg crate' grille, new bumpers and reworked bonnet and boot lids. Available in both GTB (berlinetta) and GTS (spider) guises, the Ferrari also boasted a revamped interior - again inspired by the 288 GTO - complete with improved switchgear, redesigned centre console and more cosseting seats. Beloved by the press and public alike, the 328 remained in production until 1989 by which time some 1,344 GTB and 6,068 GTS derivatives had been made. Synonymous with speed and style, the targa-roofed model's cult status was enhanced via roles in Dallas, Falcon Crest, Beverley Hills Cop II, Nikita and LA Story.

Supplied new by SA.MO.CAR S.p.a. of Rome, this exceptional 328 GTS is understood to have changed hands immediately thereafter for twice its list price such was the `gold fever' surrounding Maranello's more sought after models in the late 1980s! Unfortunately, the following decade brought with it a global recession which decimated values. Rather than face a sizeable loss, the Ferrari's second owner chose to place it into professional storage.

Fast forward twenty-four years, and with prices back at pre-crash levels, he had the two-seater recommissioned

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by Ferrari Rome before selling it to the vendor. Forming part of a significant private collection since then, chassis 81550 is warranted to have covered just 455km (283 miles) from new.

A true `time warp', the 328 GTS still has delivery stickers affixed to its driver's side front and spare wheels. Both inner sills carry plastic protective covers and the internal trunking which draws air from the side vents to the engine has yet to discolour. As well as its original tool kit, jack and Goodyear tyres, the Ferrari boasts a spare bulb kit, torch and Prancing Horse logoed Red bag.

Understandably described by the seller as `nigh on as new', this is the lowest mileage 328 GTS we have encountered.

A worthy addition to any serious marque collection, chassis 81550 has recently been entrusted to Dick Lovett Ltd for a £5,000 cambelt service and brake overhaul etc should a new owner wish to have some appreciation for what it would have felt to drive a `showroom fresh' Ferrari thirty years ago!

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CHASSIS ZFFWA20B000081550

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1985 BMW M635 CSI Chassis Number 5

ESTIMATE £30000 - 35000*

Notable as the fifth right-hand drive M635 CSi to be built, chassis 760005 is warranted to have covered just 66,900 miles from new. Its accompanying service book records eleven stamps up to 58,000 miles in 1998, while the last of fourteen old MOTs on file was issued on 5th May 2006 at 64,852 miles. Put into dry storage the following year, the BMW has just been recommissioned and is expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. Much of the car's Zinnoberrot paintwork looks to be original and while by no means perfect it is nonetheless impressive for thirty-four years old. The Black leather upholstery is even better preserved with wear in keeping with the Coupe's low mileage. Deemed by the seller to have `very good' bodywork and `excellent' engine, gearbox, electrical equipment and interior trim, he also considers `B138 LNU' to be `very original and a good driver'. Stylish, fun and fast, this very early and rare M635 CSi is offered for sale with old V5 Registration Document, original build sheet, alarm fob, various invoices, old valuation certificates and spare keys.

Successor to the race proven 3.0 CSi (E9) highperformance coupe, the 6-series was introduced in August 1976. Immediately recognisable thanks to its distinctive 'shark nose' front and thin-pillared glasshouse, the fourseater possessed real road presence. Created by BMW's Motorsport Division, the flagship M635 CSi debuted at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Sharing its 3453cc DOHC powerplant with the exotic M1 supercar, it also benefited from a close-ratio five-speed manual gearbox, limited slip differential, improved suspension and heavy-duty brakes.

With some 286bhp and 262lbft on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and 158mph. Only in production for six years, a mere 5,855 are thought to have been made (of which just 524 were RHD non-catalyst cars).

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B138LNU

CHASSIS WBAEE320100760005

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £29000 - 33000*

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UUB 126

CHASSIS B572TN Supplied new to J. Clarke Esq of Maltby House, Louth by D.H. & A.H. Bloomer of West St Mary's Gate, Grimsby, chassis B572TN was issued with a factory guarantee on 7th October 1953. Resident in Central London some seventeen years later, accompanying invoices show that the Bentley was treated to a partial bodywork restoration

by B.R. Chant Ltd of Sturminster Newton during 1979 and sent to Paddon Bros of Brompton Road SW7 for servicing early the following decade. Purchased by L.H. Hammond from David Barr in 1983, the R-Type underwent a second, more comprehensive bodywork renovation four years later

which included new front / rear wings, inner / outer sills, two new doors and attention to its interior. Attractively finished in Champagne Metallic over Nutmeg with Brown leather upholstery, the Bentley's exterior remains notably smart with none of the myriad bubbling and wavy lines often seen on less fortunate R-Types. Frequently used since entering the current ownership during November 2014, the past five years have seen `UUB 126' benefit from work to its front anti-roll bar, gearbox mount, exhaust manifold, brake servo, starter motor and carburettors etc. Sourced from renowned R-Type Continental specialist Padgett Motor Engineers, the lightweight clutch and single-piece flywheel allowed the car to be manoeuvred smoothly and easily during our recent photography session and are said to be a further boon on the open road. Kept `on the button' by its enthusiast

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vendor with supporting parts invoices from the likes of P&A Wood, Flying Spared and Introcar, this handsome R-Type also boasts a working sunroof and nicely patinated interior.

Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, old MOTs back to 1970, copy chassis records and history file.

Introduced at the 1952 Earl's Court Motor Show, the R-Type was a more spacious evolution of its MKVI predecessor.

Powered by a 'big bore' 4566cc straight-six engine allied to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission, the newcomer allied luxurious surroundings to 100mph plus performance.

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1934 LAGONDA RAPIER The Zwick Rapier - pre- and post-WW2 competition history

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ESTIMATE £32000 - 37000*

Beginning life as an Abbott-bodied Tourer, chassis D10727 was first road registered as `AUA 170' by Leeds County Council on August 10th 1934. Passing to aspiring trials driver Maurice Zwick of the North West London Motor Club two years later (who renaming himself Maurice Wick after World War Two would go on to contest no fewer than five Monte Carlo rallies), the Lagonda soon proved a competitive mount. Buoyed by taking bronze, silver and gold medals on the Land's End, Exeter and Edinburgh Trials respectively during 1937, Zwick had the Rapier rebodied (from the bulkhead back) and supercharged ahead of the following season. With little to show for his endeavours in 1938 besides a bronze medal on the Exeter Trial and a second-in-class on the MGCC's Abingdon Trial, he side-lined `AUA 170' thereafter storing it at Thompson & Taylor's Brooklands premises during World War Two. Purchased by local Weybridge garage owner John Marshall, the Lagonda was converted into a circuit racer - complete with lightweight body and strengthened engine internals - in time to enter the 1st BARC Goodwood Race Meeting on 18th September 1948. Campaigned by subsequent keeper Mrs Margaret `Peggy' Harman in 1949-1950 at Silverstone and Great Auclum etc, she entrusted its maintenance to Maurice Leo who fitted a replacement engine block amongst other fettling. Initially used by next owner Joe Branson as a daily commuter, he went on to win the Lagonda Club's prestigious Arthur Fox Trophy aboard `AUA 170' during 1958. Somewhat tired by the time Charles Hoskins of Market Rasen acquired it, restoration work on the two-seater began in the 1980s and had yet to be completed when the late vendor took custodianship in 2004. Believed to be in good overall condition albeit in need of recommissioning prior to use, this historic Rapier Special is offered for sale with original owner's handbook, history file and sundry spares (including alternatives to the quad Amal carburettors currently fitted).

AUA 170

CHASSIS D10727

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £55000 - 65000*

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NMA999H

CHASSIS 11304420005080 Of all the now long line of Mercedes SL models, it is the W113 series cars that continue to capture the imagination.

With or without the sensuously dished hardtop that graced them with their 'pagoda' nickname, the Paul Bracq designed Roadsters have an understated elegance that demands a second look. This combined with memorable build quality to create one of the great motorcars of the period, the last and most powerful version of which was the 170bhp 280SL launched in 1968.

This stunning-looking righthand drive example sports lustrous Black paintwork complemented by rich Red interior trim. It is a four owner car that was first registered in Cheshire to Joan Butler of Cheadle Hume (1969-1982) and has been owned by the late vendor since 2014. The secret of its apparent condition was the eight year restoration. After stripping, the Mercedes' shell was shot blasted and new inner and outer front and rear wings and boot floor added. Fresh door cards and carpets were fitted to the interior, and the seats and facia reupholstered. A number of carefully-picked specialists were involved in the work, including: Jonathan Wardle Ltd (general restoration), AWJ Automotive (paintwork) and Jacksons Mercedes Benz (parts supply). 'NMA 99H' also now benefits

1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL Original RHD example

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from: a stainless steel hood frame and exhaust system; new clutch, dampers, suspension bushes, fuel lines and tyres; an overhauling of the brake system and fuel pump; restoration of the factory-supplied hardtop plus a collection of unfitted brand new trim parts.

Unsurprisingly, the vendor now considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox to all be in 'very good' condition and the Benz is offered complete with original owners handbook, maintenance and service books, invoices and photographs pertaining to the restoration, Heritage Certificate and s ervice cards.

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1965 BENTLEY S3 DROPHEAD COUPE CONVERSION

ESTIMATE £140000 - 180000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION This truly splendid-looking S3 was converted into a Drophead Coupe in the 1990s and acquired by the vendor four years ago, since when it has been the subject of a painstaking restoration to the highest standard. This has included replacing: the lower sections of the rear wings with custom made panels; the inner and outer wheel arches; the hood well and boot floor; and the rear body mounts. New flexible brake hoses have also been fitted, as have anti-burst door locks, as per the original Mulliner model. On completion of the bodywork, the S3 was taken back to bare metal and repainted in the graceful tone of Bentley Venusian Grey. The refurbishment was completed by the installation of new hood and carpets.

The vendor is at pains to convey the time and trouble invested in perfecting the shut and swage lines of the car, and feels `it would be impossible to find one with a better body'. `ORH 10' has not, however, seen any use since the completion of the refurbishment and, lacking time and suitable storage facilities, the vendor has decided to part with it in order to concentrate on another Bentley project.

The sale car currently displays 98,012 recorded miles and comes complete with V5 and a photographic record of the extensive restoration work carried out.

Greatly improved performance arrived with Bentley's S2 model of 1959, when the company's faithful straight-six engine was supplanted by a new 6.2-litre aluminium V8 unit. The range's final iteration was the S3. Introduced in 1962, it featured a lower bonnet line, different grille and four headlamps. The interior modifications included individual seats for the front occupants and increased legroom for those in the rear. Engine power was increased by some seven percent. A total of 1,630 S3s are understood to have been produced between 1962 and 1966.

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ORH 10

CHASSIS B354HN

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2012 TOYLANDER LAND ROVER & CARAVAN

Full renovation including professional respray in 2019

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ESTIMATE NO RESERVE*

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1934 TALBOT 65 SALOON

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ESTIMATE £9000 - 11000*

BPD 221

CHASSIS N/A

CHASSIS 36408

Passion for the ubiquitous Land Rover tends to be a family affair, so what child brought up on the delights of everybody's favourite 4x4 wouldn't treasure one of his or her own.

This lot would be the perfect Christmas present, comprising not only an immaculate and charmingly-detailed toy Land Rover but a truly splendid caravan to match - the ensemble's even liveried in genuine Land Rover colours. The Land Rover itself was created from a Toylander kit in 2012 and fully renovated this year, while the caravan is only a year old and yet to be used. It boasts 1250mm of headroom, a play kitchen, bench seats, and a table which lowers to form a bed. The Land Rover is powered by a pair of 24 volt electric motors, features forward and reverse gears and a handbrake, can travel at up to 5mph, and reputedly tows well even with a pair of children on board.

'Rolls-Royce refinement for half the engine size and a quarter the price' said the Talbot marketing literature for it's 14/45 model, also known as the '65'. The star of the 1926 London Motor Show, the car was the first complete design from Georges Roesch and its popularity gave the struggling Talbot marque a reprieve.

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This 1934 Talbot AX65 is the last model of the series and few survive. With an elegant Darracq saloon body in maroon and black, plus a brown leather interior showing beautiful patina, the car is reported to be in good overall condition and had just five recorded owners, the last purchasing the car in 1990. The engine has had a circa- £5,500 overhaul by marque specialist I.S. Polson and is now said to be in 'excellent' condition and is 'up and running and sounding good'. This pre-war Talbot is an exciting and rare find.

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1993 JAGUAR XJS 4.0

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ESTIMATE NO RESERVE*

L10 GWM

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1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI CABRIOLET ESTIMATE

£9000 - 11000*

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F224MUR

CHASSIS SAJJNAED3EJ191399

CHASSIS WVWZZZ15ZKK013626

In 1991, Jaguar's then parent company Ford thoroughly reworked its grand tourer at a cost of £50 million. The rejuvenated model range sported 40 percent new body panels; revised grille, headlamps, tail-lights, bumpers and rear wings; plus new walnut facia trim and improved sports seats. The new version was powered by either a punchy straightsix (3,980cc) or a soporific V12 (5,343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit was quoted as developing some 223bhp and 283lb ft of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4.0-litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. This very tidy-looking 'facelift' 4.0-litre-engine XJS is finished in a shade of Metallic Green that contrasts well with the Beige leather interior trim. Currently displaying a total mileage of 99,325, 'L10 GWM' has apparently travelled a mere 14,000 miles in the last 14 years. Pleasingly original and unrestored, the automatic Jaguar comes with an MOT valid into July of next year.

The Cabriolet version of the Golf first saw the light of day in 1979. It was built entirely by Karmann at Osnabruck on behalf of Volkswagen. Aside of a larger fuel tank and smaller spare tyre from 1984 onwards, the specification remained unchanged until the MKI Cabriolet was replaced in 1993 by one based on the Golf MKIII - there was never a MKII Cabriolet. The very tidy-looking example offered teams White bodywork with Blue check cloth interior trim and Blue carpets. It has had just two owners to date and currently indicates a very credible 72,201 miles from new. The vendor views `F224 MUR' as being `very good' in all major aspects, and informs us it has benefited from cam belt and oil and filter change this year. He is now selling the car complete with the original service book and a large collection of invoices and old MOTs, plus one valid into July 2020.

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1974 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 ROADSTER

ESTIMATE £55000 - 65000*

By 1971, Jaguar's jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important American market threatened to strangle the big cat's performance.

Jaguar responded by giving its revered sportscar fresh claws in the shape of a 5343cc V12 developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans project car. The new engine was both effortlessly powerful and eerily refined. "The turbine-like smoothness with which the engine provides a sustained shove in the back is almost uncanny, the more so when one accelerates hard in top gear without even a gearchange to interrupt one's headlong dash into the distance" (Autocar 5th July 1973). With some 272bhp and 304lbft of torque on tap, the Series III E-Type once again had 150mph in its sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space and in conjunction with wider front / rear tracks, new anti-dive front suspension geometry and fatter tyres gave improved road holding. Imbued with a more muscular stance thanks to its flared wheelarches, re-profiled wings and larger grille, the model also boasted vented disc brakes and a restyled interior.

Dispatched to British Leyland, New York in July 1974, this smart looking example displays 74,000 miles and is equipped with manual transmission. Having recently been repainted, serviced and converted to RHD, the E-Type is offered with heritage certificate plus UK duties paid and is said by the vendor to 'drive well'.

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T.B.A.

CHASSIS UE1S25868

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £25000 - 30000*

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CXI 703

CHASSIS 91A0130808 A Group 5 competition version of the roadgoing 911 (930) Turbo, the Porsche 935 claimed over 150 victories between 1976 and 1984 including the Le Mans 24 hours, Daytona 24 hours and Sebring 12 hours. More aerodynamically efficient than their showroom siblings, all but the earliest 935 racers featured a distinctive `Flachbau' (flat nose or slant nose).

Responding to customer demand, the likes of Kremer and RUF soon offered `Flachbau' conversions for street cars with Porsche doing the same from 1981 onwards via its Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) programme. Entering limited series production in 1985, just 948 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo

1979 PORSCHE 911 SC 'FLACHBAU' CABRIOLET

`Flachbau' models were made of which a mere 50 came to the UK. Knowing how rare and expensive a right-hand drive `Flachbau' was, Mark King decided to showcase the skills of his Leigh-on-Sea based business Stuttgart Connection by transforming this car from a 911 SC Targa into a `Flachbau' Convertible. As well as a revised visage, the 2+2-seater gained side skirts and vented Turbo-style rear wings. The suspension was lowered by circa 1.5 inches and custom alloys fitted but the car's running gear (3-litre normally aspirated flat six engine, five-speed manual gearbox) was otherwise unchanged. Finished in Black with Black upholstery and re-registered as `CXI 703', the resultant show-stopper graced the front cover of `911 & Porsche

Professionally converted by Mark King of Stuttgart Connection

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World' magazine in Summer 1990. Having read about the Porsche, the vendor bought it that same year following a professional inspection. In regular summer use up until 2009 when a house move saw it put into secure storage, the 911 SC is said to have generated considerable attention wherever it went (including on a memorable trip to Le Mans).

Uprated since its purchase with a custom steering wheel, new leather upholstery, stainless steel exhaust and electric door mirrors, `CXI 703' reportedly sounds like a full-blooded racer. Recently brought up to MOT standard, this unique Porsche is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1967 ALFA ROMEO GT JUNIOR

ESTIMATE £24000 - 28000*

Though one of his first major projects, the Bertone-penned Alfa Romeo 105 Series Coupe has a simple grace that is as admired today as when it first appeared in 1963. When coupled with the 1.6-litre Super version of the company's ubiquitous all-alloy, DOHC, four-cylinder engine, the result was a performance car capable of shaming many sporting two-seaters of the period. The specification was straightforward - a two-door, three-box, lightweight (2,050 lbs) body powered by a front-mounted engine driving the rear wheels. The suspension was independent at the front and braking was by servo-assisted discs all-round. A slick five-speed manual gearbox ensured optimum performance and added to driver satisfaction. The GT Junior variants began with the 1300 of 1965. It was designed as an entry level model for those that wished to enjoy the cachet of an Alfa Coupe without suffering the fiscal penalties that often came with the bigger-engined versions. It was based on the Giulia Sprint GT but featured a simplified interior. This Junior theme was developed over some 12 years, and from 1972 included the addition of a 1600cc-engined model that was specifically created to fill the gap that had emerged between the Junior 1600 and the now 2000cc-engined GTV. The very tidy righthand drive `step front' Junior on offer was purchased in South Africa by the vendor, who has a house there. Part of a private Alfa Romeo Collection, it has selfevidently benefited from a restoration and repaint and more recent brake overhaul. Moreover, along the way the original 1300cc engine has been supplanted by a later 1600cc unit and the vendor currently regards the Alfa's bodywork, Red Paintwork, Black interior trim, twin-cam engine and fivespeed manual gearbox as all being in `excellent' condition. `AMJ 422F' is now offered complete with a collection of related invoices.

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AMJ422F

CHASSIS AR1290470

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £18000 - 22000*

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OZ 6120

CHASSIS TD/C13328 It is believed this very smart but mean-looking TD has covered just 4,411 miles from new, albeit courtesy of four engines. That's because it has been a race car for the whole of its life to date. It was first registered in February 1952 and appears to have been domiciled solely in Birmingham until acquired by a Spencer Sline in 1967. The MG was evidently stored from 1977 until 2013 while awaiting a general overhaul, which is what it received when purchased by a mechanic that year.

Recent maintenance has included an engine overhaul (2018); attention to the bodywork costing £1800 (2019); and set of brand new tyres. There are apparently photographs of `OZ 6120' contesting sprints and races in Chris Harvey's 1977 book `The Immortal T Series', and the vendor has a copy of a 1971 Silverstone programme confirming the car's participation in the meeting of May 29/30 with Spencer Sline at the wheel. The vendor presently grades the bodywork, Black interior trim, XPAG engine and four-speed manual gearbox as all being in `very good' order and the Grey paintwork as `good', and says the car `has absolutely no rot and is extremely pretty'. He is now parting with the TD complete with: tonneau cover; buff logbook; collection

1952 MG TD MKII

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of old invoices and an old MOT from 1971 that confirms the mileage at that time to have been a mere 2,568. Its believed the engine specification is as follows: doubledowelled flywheel; eight inch clutch; lightened and balanced crankshaft; polished and balanced con rods; re-ported big-valve cylinder head; polished rockers; twin 1_ inch SU carburettors; and four-branch exhaust manifold.

The MKII TD was a competition model introduced alongside the standard offering. Its more highly-tuned engine with larger SU carburettors and 8.1:1 compression ratio resulted in an output of 57bhp. Most of the 1,710 examples produced were exported.

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1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SL Only 18,000 warranted miles and unrestored, 2000 miles in last 13 years

ESTIMATE £28000 - 32000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION The landmark 300SL was unveiled in 1954 and the similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The second series of SLs began with the 230 of 1963. It was distinguished by its lower waistline, big curved screens and the distinctive optional hardtop that earned the model its nickname of 'pagoda top'. The larger, third generation model (R107) was launched in 1971, initially with just a 3.5-litre engine (350 SL) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The car featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round - double wishbones/coil springs at the front and semi-trailing arms/ coil springs at the rear. Braking was by discs all round - ventilated on the front. Over its phenomenal 18 year reign, the R107 range was powered by no less than eight different engines. The V8-powered 500 SL variant was manufactured from 1980 to 1989, and with 240bhp on tap was a genuine 135mph car, with ample reserves of effortless acceleration.

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The notably handsome and very original SL 500 being sold is a UK specification example that's finished in the eye-catching combination Dark Metallic Green Hardtop over Light Metallic Green bodywork, all of which is teamed with Beigy-Green Mercedes-Benz Tex interior trim, colourkeyed throws for the seats and Brown over-mats. This time warp Benz has covered just 18,666 warranted miles from new (just 2000 of which has been accrued in the last 13 years), and is exceptionally tidy inside and out as a result. The first keeper retained the car to 1995, since when it has remained within one family - the spare wheel remains unused and the Mercedes has been MOT'd every year. Examples of these fine cars don't come much better than this one, which comes complete with soft top, cruise control, full toolkit and an MOT valid into June 2020.

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T.B.A.

CHASSIS 10704622002401

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1979 VAUXHALL CHEVETTE HSR Current ownership since 1986

ESTIMATE £60000 - 70000*

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION The success, and the refinement, of the HS and HSR models is almost entirely to the credit of Bill Blydenstein, Gerry Johnstone and the mechanics at the Blydenstein business at Shepreth, and little to do with the factory's own efforts' (Graham Robson, Vauxhall Chevette HS and HSR) Introduced in 1975, the Vauxhall Chevette was part of parent company GM's `T-car' programme. The newcomer proved a sales success but having attended that year's RAC Rally incoming Vauxhall chairman Bob Price decided that a halo model along the lines of Ford's high-profile Escort RS machines would enhance its showroom appeal still further. To this end he approached Bill Blydenstein who was already running the Dealer Team Vauxhall race programme with a brief to transform the Chevette into a rally car. Never one to shirk a challenge, Blydenstein made good use of the GM parts bin. Following the established small car / big engine formula, the resultant Chevette HS was powered by a 2.3 litre 16-valve `slant four' allied to five-speed Getrag transmission. Riding on Chevrolet Vega alloy wheels and equipped with beefier Opel Kadett C GT/E suspension and rear axle, it proved fast, chuckable and raucous in equal measure. Some 400 examples had to be made to achieve Group 4 homologation and thanks to Blydenstein's ability to squeeze a quart into a pint pot, Vauxhall attracted the driving talents of Pentti Airikkala, Jimmy McRace, Russell Brookes and Tony Pond. A match for the Ford Escort RS1800 on tarmac in HS guise, the Chevette became its superior when it evolved into the HSR. Nicknamed `Plastic Fantastic', the latter employed fibreglass for its front air dam, bonnet, rear spoiler, tailgate, and front / rear wings. Lighter and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, the HSR also boasted a greater range of transmission and rear axle options. Better able to deploy its considerable power and torque thanks to improved five-link rear suspension and wider wheels, Vauxhall's diminutive hatchback continued to embarrass rivals on tarmac well into the Group B era. The HS won the British Open Rally Championship for Drivers in 1979, while the HSR claimed the manufacturers' crown two years later. Vauxhall were supposed to build 50 HSR cars but Blydenstein's Shepreth-based outfit only managed to complete 34.

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The merger between Dealer Team Vauxhall and Dealer Opel Team saw the newly formed GM Dealer Sport switch its attention to the Opel Manta 400 which was a pity because Blydenstein was working on a 2.6 litre HSR which he felt could have changed the face of rallying!

Authenticated by the Droop Snoot Group as a Vauxhall Chevette HSR, `TGR 555V' was supplied new to David Sayer of Sayers Haulage via Sherwoods Ltd of Darlington.

Whether Mr Sayer campaigned the car or not is unknown.

However, the HSR was nonetheless fettled by Mike Taylor Developments Ltd of Northallerton in March 1980; a firm famous for their rally preparation skills. Restricted to tarmac competition usage only since entering the current ownership during 1986, the Vauxhall is understood to retain its original, Shepreth-modified bodyshell and GRP addenda.

Assembled by none other than Gerry Johnstone, the current 2.6 litre `Group 5' engine houses an Allen crankshaft, Allen conrods and Cosworth pistons. Mated to five-speed Getrag transmission, it transmits power to the `five-link' rear end complete with Limited Slip Differential. Enjoyed by the vendor on a wide variety of sprints, hillclimbs and circuit events, `TGR

555V' has also contested the Tour Britannica and Manx Classic. Last driven in anger by Martin Greaves of Classic Performance Engineering during the Vintage Sports Car Club's 2016 Pomeroy Trophy, the HSR started readily upon inspection and behaved well during our recent photography session. A biddable hooligan in the vendor's hands, the Vauxhall has obvious potential when it comes to the various racing series for 1970s machinery not to mention several prestigious European events. More original than many a hard-used rally car, `TGR 555V' is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original maintenance programme / service booklet, Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS Supplement, 1986 bill of sale, Droop Snoot Group certification, sundry paperwork and spares package (front subframe, gearbox, rear axle and wheels etc).

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TGR555V

CHASSIS 9B08RJY154926

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1972 FORD CAPRI 3000 GXL

ESTIMATE £24000 - 28000*

Ford's Capri was launched at the 1969 Brussels Motorshow. The fastback Coupe was intended to do for Europe what the Mustang had for the USA - ie it was our 'pony' car, and would have been called Colt had Mitsubishi not bagged the name first. The monocoque body featured independent front suspension by MacPherson strut, and live axle with leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by discs/ drums and the steering by rack and pinion. The newcomer was offered with a generous choice of engines. Initially these comprised the four-cylinder Kent unit in 1,300 and 1,600cc forms, plus the 2,000cc V4 Essex unit ( examples of which are now very rare). By September a version powered by the 136bhp, 3,000cc V6 Essex unit had been added to the line-up. Gearboxes, like the engines, tended to be common to the Cortina, and were slick four-speed manual units for the smaller-engined cars, with the option of a three-speed automatic one for use with the bigger engines. True to type, Ford also offered the Capri in numerous levels of trim/ specification - GT, E, L, X, XL, GXL, XLR etc. Immortalised by the TV detective series 'The Professionals', the Capri has a special place in many a car enthusiast's heart. MKI production ran from 1969 to 1974.

The apparently pristine 3000 GXL on offer may well be the finest currently available. Finished in the eye-catching livery of Orange paintwork and Black Everflex roof, it is trimmed in Black/Grey cloth and rides on period correct alloy wheels, while an original Tricentrol dealer sticker adorns the back window. This time warp example of 'the car you always promised yourself' has travelled just 38,000 warranted miles from new and had just one former keeper. It comes with the original log book, every MOT since 1974 and one valid into March 2020. A rare opportuniuty.

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T.B.A.

CHASSIS BBECMS13028

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £58000 - 62000*

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GYH199N

CHASSIS 1440197 When Alfa Romeo unveiled the Montreal at the 1967 Expo to mark the centenary of the Canadian Confederation, such was its critical success that plans were quickly made to put this front-engined sports coupe into production.

A new 2,593cc 90-degree V8 engine derived from Alfa's racing division, coupled with Spica fuel injection and electronic ignition provided a hefty 200bhp at 6,500rpm, just 30bph less than the legendary Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale that preceded it. Power was fed to the rear axle through a five-speed manual ZF gearbox and a limited-slip differential, giving a top speed of 137mph.

Carrozeria Bertone produced the stunning coachwork with instantly recognisable shrouded twin headlamps, NACA duct and lateral rear slots. The body included enough space for two small rear seats and was very well specified; the result was a very comfortable and practical grand touring coupe.

The Montreal was produced from 1971 to 1977, with just 179 right-hand drive examples built between 1973 and 1975.

Although some parts were derived from the Giulia range, many were unique to the Montreal. In later life, this became the model's weakness as they became very expensive to restore. Despite parts now being much more readily available, good examples are still exceptionally rare.

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This 1974 right-hand drive Montreal, with just three samefamily owners from new and current ownership since 1990, is one such rarity. Described as being in 'very good' condition throughout, it has a warranted mileage of 43,100 backed up by a huge history file. Restored circa-1998, the car has dark red paintwork with black/cream leather seats and contrasting tan carpets. Sitting on Turbina alloys, the Montreal includes a V5 and offers a very rare opportunity to buy a right-hand drive example of a model that has risen dramatically in value in recent years.

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1964 DAIMLER SP250 DART

ESTIMATE £34000 - 38000*

Daimler launched their new sports car at the 1959 New York Auto show. The company wanted to crack the American market and the styling had transatlantic overtones to suit. It was originally christened Dart, but Daimler quickly succumbed to the threat of legal action from Chrysler's Dodge division and rebranded it SP250. The newcomer was clothed in a tough fibreglass body and built around a traditional cruciform-braced ladder-frame chassis - the initial A specification version of which was sadly lacking in torsional rigidity. By 1960, Daimler was in Jaguar's hands and the so-called B specification SP250s featured a much stiffer frame, equipped with additional outriggers and a strengthening hoop between the B posts. The C specification model of 1963 brought additional creature comforts. The jewel in the car's crown was its engine, a silky smooth 2.5-litre V-8 unit designed by Edward Turner.

With 140bhp on tap and a low all-up weight, the Daimler's performance was strong and the sound was one to savour.

Suspension was independent with wishbones and coil springs at the front and a live axle hung on leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by hydraulically-operated discs allround. The Motor test of the period quoted a 0-60mph time of 8.9 seconds and top speed of over 120mph. `EAR 484B' is one of the desirable C specification models which is understood to have covered 101,000 miles. It was the subject of an earlier restoration and benefited from an engine overhaul in 2005. The vendor presently judges the bodywork, Grey paintwork, Blue-piped Cream leather upholstery, V8 engine and four-speed manual gearbox to all be in `very good' order, and is selling the car complete with: hood; unrestored hard top; collection of spares including four wire wheels; original toolkit; and selection of invoices and old MOTs, plus one valid into September 2020. A clean-looking example of a relatively rare British classic.

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EAR584B

CHASSIS 104451

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £38000 - 45000*

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D730XAR

CHASSIS ZFFWC26C000071799 The Mondial was a mid-engind 2+2 manufactured from 1980 to 1993. A successor to the Bertone penned 308/GT4, it was designed by Pininfarina and available as a Coupe or Cabriolet. The construction was unconventional, with the steel outer body outsourced to Carrozzeria Scaglietti mated to a lightweight steel box-section chassis - the bonnet and boot lids were formed in aluminium. Another unusual feature of the car was that the engine, five-speed manual gearbox and rear suspension were all mounted on a detachable steel subframe for ease of servicing and repair. Suspension was independent all round by wishbones and coil springs,

the braking by discs and the steering by rack and pinion.

The model was initially powered by a transversely mounted version of Ferrari's 3.0-litre V8. Power output was increased in 1982 thanks to a 16-valve version of the same engine, while for 1985 the QV was superseded by the 3.2 which, with 270bhp on tap, could rush the Mondial to 60mph in 6.3 seconds. The 3.2 model was replaced in 1988, by which time 987 such Coupes and 810 Cabriolets had been produced.

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all major aspects of this prancing horse are in `excellent' condition, the vendor informs us that the bodywork, paintwork and leather upholstery are `unmarked'. The hood latches have been upgraded and the Mondial is now offered complete with full service history (11 service stamps) and original handbooks together with a collection of invoices and old MOTs, plus one valid to September 9, 2020. A unique opportunity to acquire perhaps the best such Mondial in the UK.

This splendid-looking 3.2 Cabriolet is one of only 57 righthand drive examples and was a special order with Navy hood to complement its sparkling Rossa Corsa bodywork, Crema hide interior trim and contrasting Red carpets. It has covered just 16,200 miles from new and in confirming that

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1983 FERRARI 308 GTS QV 11,979 kms from new

ESTIMATE £75000 - 85000*

This lovely lefthand drive, European specification 308 hails from 1983 and was registered to its first keeper by Ferrari Rossenheim in Germany. The first service was carried out

by Autohaus Wendelstein GmbH on August of the same year, prior to the car being exported to America. There are no details of the first Stateside owner, but the history file confirms a total of just 4,000 kilometers were logged between 1986 and 2012, and a cam belt change and major service carried out in September, 2002 by East Coast Auto Sales of New Jersey. The next keeper was the son of the second owner, verifying single family possession from 1986 - the certificate of title is dated March 21, when the car was registered in Massachusetts. The car's paper trail confirms an ongoing level of service and maintenance, including an inspection by Wayne Carini of the world renowned F40 Motorsports in November 2015.

Four days later, the car was purchased by the vendor and treated to a full bodywork restoration the following January

by Brown's Custom Bodywork and Paint, while the leather was restored by AMI Services. It was shortly after that, that this exquisite prancing horse was exported to the UK since where it has received a full engine, belt and suspension service, as well as a five day machine polish and internal valet by the specialists at Spectrum Motor Centre (SMC) in Chester. The vendor now judges the Ferrari's bodywork, Rosso Corsa paintwork, Nero hide interior trim, 32-valve V8 engine and five-speed manual transmission as all being in `excellent' condition. This remarkable QV has still only travelled a mere 11,979 kilometers (7,487 miles) in its 36 year life, and is now offered complete with air conditioning, Cromodora wheels, book pack with service book, collection of invoices, pair of keys, toolkit and UK duty paid. Stunning!

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CHASSIS ZFFLA13B000046099

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £18000 - 22000*

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T.B.A.

CHASSIS B116ZY An obvious evolution of its MKVI predecessor, the Bentley R-Type was introduced at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show. Subtly reworked from the previous model by in-house stylist John Blatchley, it boasted a notably larger boot and reprofiled rear wings. Switching from riveted to welded frame construction at chassis B349TO, the newcomer featured independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, a leafsprung 'live' rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes (hydraulic front / rod rear). Powered by a 'big bore' 4566cc straight-six inlet-over-exhaust engine allied to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission, the R-type

was a surprisingly strong performer, able to reach more than 100mph. Praised by the contemporary motoring press for its high-speed handling and well-appointed interior, the model remained in production until 1955 by which time some 2,017 Standard Steel Saloons are thought to have been made.

A notably late R-Type hailing from the model's final and most evolved `ZY' chassis series, this handsome Standard Steel Saloon is understood to have formed part of an Italian collection for over twenty years. Formerly UK road registered as `YSU 281' - a number plate which has not been re-allocated by the DVLA to another vehicle - the Bentley has been NOVA declared since its repatriation and is accompanied by the associated certificate. Starting readily upon inspection and driven a short distance for photography

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purposes, chassis B116ZY presents as an older, partial restoration. Showing an unwarranted 80,900 miles to its odometer and sporting nicely patinated Red leather upholstery, the R-Type also boasts a sunroof, carpeted boot (complete with spare wheel and jack etc) and four-speed automatic transmission. An inexpensive entry to `proper' Bentley ownership during the marque's centenary year.

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1937 FRAZER NASH-BMW 326 ROLLING CHASSIS Owned by pre-war racing driver A F P Fane

ESTIMATE £20000 - 25000*

This intriguing lot comprises the part-restored remains of a 1937 Frazer-Nash BMW Cabriolet originally owned by the famed pre-war racing driver and WWII pilot A F P Fane, who became a shareholder of AFN and enjoyed much success at the wheel of Frazer-Nash and BMW cars; including winning the 1937 International Eifelrenn race in a BMW 328. Considered too old to be a fighter pilot at the outbreak of WWII, the Indian-born Fane became a member of the RAF Photo Reconnaissance Unit attached to Bomber Command, and is credited with finding and photographing the infamous German battleship Tirpitz.

He was the first owner of the Frazer Nash 326 Cabriolet `FMX 1', which he took delivery of on October 11, 1937 and subsequently became the property of Lady Binney, the wife of Sir Thomas Binney, the Governor of Tasmania 1946-1951. The remains of the car, plus other carefullysourced replacement parts, can either serve as the basis of a continuing restoration project or of a Frazer Nash special.

The chassis has been restored by coded welder and rust proofed - the rear section was beyond repair, so suitable chassis members were obtained in Berlin from an ex-SS staff car and grafted on with care to preserve the stamped chassis numbers. The engine has seized due to standing but is topped by the correct 328 small-valve head that was hot and cold tested by Stanton Motorsports and contains many new parts. Also in place are a 328 clutch, gearbox, high-ratio back axle and Bluemel steering wheel. Other original items include: front mudguards, doors, hood irons, seats, petrol tank, alloy bonnet, front cowl, radiator, lights and starting handle. New parts include: inner rear wings, rear floors, boot extensions, NOS rear mudguards, ash items and wooden door frames, new tyres and inner tubes the wheels for which have been blasted and painted.

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FMX 1

CHASSIS 80038

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £90000 - 110000*

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VBY438E

CHASSIS 1E15044 This smartly presented lefthand drive E-Type came off line at Browns Lane on March 8, 1967 and at the time sported Maroon paintwork matched to Black interior trim.

Twenty-two days later it was despatched to Jaguar Cars New York and then to its first keeper, Raiford A Blackstone Junior. Little of this matching numbers Jaguar's history is then known until it was purchased six years ago in Tampa, Florida and exported to Spain. There it was treated to a comprehensive body-off restoration during which numerous new parts were installed, including: clutch, alloy radiator, brake master cylinder and pipes, heater box, stainless

steel exhaust, windscreen, bumpers, front and rear lights, chrome wire wheels and spinners, low profile tyres, and Black mohair hood. In addition, the 4.2 litre engine was completely overhauled and the Jaguar re-liveried in Carmen Red. Since its return to the road three years ago, `VBY 438E' was only used for weekend jaunts, and car shows in Malaga in particular, before arriving in the UK in June 2017. The odometer currently reads a very credible 54,953 miles and the car is being sold complete with its original Black hardtop, period radio and an MOT valid into June of next year.

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circa 150mph. Despite this, the unit's size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964, and with the change came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and electrical systems, and more comfortable seats.

Production figures vary slightly depending on the source, but approximately 9,548 4.2-litre Roadsters were built between 1964 and 1968, 8,366 of which were lefthand drive.

Like the XK120 before it, at its launch in 1961 the seemingly immortal E-Type was the fastest production car of its day, its 3.8-litre straight-six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of a whisker over seven seconds and a top speed of

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1935 RILEY 12/4 KESTREL

ESTIMATE £24000 - 28000*

First registered as `ATT 485' by Devon County Council on 25th January 1935, this handsome Riley had a green continuation logbook issued via the same authority some thirty-four years later. Briefly resident in Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Herefordshire thereafter, the Kestrel was bought by John Edward Powell of Presteigne on 29th May 1970. Belonging to Mr Powell for no fewer than forty-two years, the Four-Light Saloon had its chassis and wheels shotblasted in 1973 and was treated to a thorough engine overhaul by Cleobury Garages Ltd the following year. Assorted old MOT certificates on file suggest that `ATT 485' has covered just 6,000 miles since 1982 (the current odometer reading is c.49,700). The subject of a road test article in the June 19th 2013 issue of Classic Car Weekly which commented: `There's considerable charm and charisma . . . The patina throughout is wonderful, with that heady and intoxicating old car whiff of ancient leather and timber . . . Fourth gear comes up quickly as the Riley bowls along perfectly at ease with 21st Century speeds', the Kestrel has had its road manners improved still further during the current ownership. As well as a thorough service, `ATT 485' has benefited from attention to its electrics, suspension, brakes, tyres, carpets, fuel system, dashboard and chromework etc. Starting readily upon inspection, this decidedly elegant and rare 22T Four-Light Saloon is offered for sale with history file and current MOT certificate valid until 30th July 2020.

Among the best-looking pre-WW2 British saloons, the Riley Kestrel debuted in 1933. Boasting a `double dropped' chassis with inter axle seating and `Aero Line' styling, the newcomer was powered by a variety of four and six-cylinder engines ranging from 9hp to 15hp. Highly capable and stylish, the 12/4 Kestrel was capable of over 70mph with many enthusiasts preferring the Four-Light `22T' version over the later and heavier Six-Light model.

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ATT 485

CHASSIS 22T815

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £65000 - 75000*

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8070 PG

CHASSIS 850731 First registered by London County Council as `8070 PG' on 22nd July 1963, chassis 850731 is understood to have had just four keepers prior to entering the current family ownership in 1988. Repainted from Maroon to White when it was a year old, the Jaguar was subsequently uprated with a later 4.2 litre E-Type engine (number 7E13279-9) and four-speed all synchromesh gearbox. Rolling road tuned

by Willshers Garages Ltd during 2009, the following year saw the two-seater treated to a partial bodywork renovation

by NG Restorations of Hatfield, re-polished chromework courtesy of Vehicle & General Polishers and Platers Ltd of

Arlesey and an interior re-trim thanks to Barton & Son of Luton (the latter including the fitment of a new Black mohair hood and matching hood bag). Sporting an alternator, Kenlowe fan and more efficient Coopercraft front disc brakes, the Jaguar started readily and ran well during our recent photography session (September 2019). Built as a `home market' E-Type 3.8 Roadster but since upgraded with 4.2 litre running gear, `8070 PG' is expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. Pleasingly retaining its original buff logbook, this tempting Series One Roadster is also accompanied by numerous bills / invoices and old MOTs. One of the great motoring icons of the last century, Jaguar's E-type is a car that has always inspired loyalty and devotion.

Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, it soon acquired a

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strong competition heritage of its own. Faster and more glamorous than virtually any production rivals, the newcomer put many so-called 'sportscars' to shame at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch. Certainly few could live with the model's reputed 150mph top speed or the savage acceleration that allowed it to touch 60mph in less than seven seconds.

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1964 JAGUAR MK II 3.8 LITRE

ESTIMATE £35000 - 45000*

Assembled in the car friendly climate of South Africa, chassis A234378 was imported to the UK during 1988.

Resident in London for a time, the Jaguar moved to Wales circa 2005 and was taken off the road four years later.

Entering the current ownership during 2012, the MKII has since undergone a comprehensive and fully documented restoration. Stripped back to bare metal, the bodyshell was repaired as necessary but found to be comparatively rust free (doubtless due to its South African origins). With most of its original panels retained, the saloon was repainted inside and out by Finishline, Herts to an exceptional standard. The suspension, steering and brakes were all refurbished and improved using a Harvey Bailey handling kit, 420 power steering and vented 4-pot disc brakes. Heated front / rear windscreens were installed together with new door seals and rejuvenated brightwork.

The engine, gearbox and rear axle were thoroughly overhauled. The manual gearbox, a 4-speed synchro unit with overdrive, was treated to all new seals and refreshed internals. The 3.8 litre engine was stripped and fitted with a modern VSE rear crankshaft seal, refurbished cylinder head and new pistons, bearings and seals etc. Set-up for `fast road' use, the straight-six also boasts a new clutch, big bore exhaust, electronic ignition and twin 2-inch SU carburettors. Cooling has been improved with an aluminium radiator. The heater has been uprated for the UK's cooler weather and the body internally lined to prevent some of the heat soak in hot weather. A new wiring loom, all new switchgear and lighting, powered by an alternator housed in a dynamo body, with a modern satnav with Apple Car Play completes the car's impressive specification. A full re-trim has been carried out to the highest standards by AV Classics, including completely refinished and re-veneered wood and more modern Jaguar Group seating. An exceptional MKII ready to be enjoyed or shown.

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MCY 55B

CHASSIS A234378

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £18000 - 22000*

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282 YUS

CHASSIS 60206E674310G For a period of 14 months in 1957 and 1958, Ford Australia's factory in Geelong produced the 'highline' Mk II Ford Zephyr in 'Coupe Utility' form. Locally known as a 'Ute', this two-door pickup combined a closed cab with a large practical flatbed. Survivors are rare in Australia; here in the UK just a handful are believed to exist.

This right-hand drive 1957 example has had a huge amount of time and money invested in it. Based on an original Ute that showed 'no rust', extensive mechanical work was completed by Australia's premier hot rod shop 'Hoppers Stoppers' at a cost of nearly $40,000 AUD. A

fully reconditioned Ford Falcon EL 5.0-Litre V8 engine has completed just 3,000km since it was refitted. It is mated to a Ford EL four-speed auto gearbox that was rebuilt in the UK and a Ford 8 _ diff with a 3:1 ratio rebuilt by Hauser Racing UK. Both engine and gearbox are now described as being in excellent condition by the vendor.

The front suspension has been rebuilt to a design by Gartrac with new legs and springs, new custom-made rear springs and new Nolathane bushes all round. There's a 90-Litre custom-made aluminium fuel tank, custom exhaust system and disc brakes all round.

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are complimented by Ford Falcon power steering (including cruise control). A digital instrument panel is installed, but the dash could be returned to stock as the original instruments are included with the sale.

Imported from Australia in 2013, now UK registered and used daily, and with a large number of receipts on file, this is a rare and unusual modified classic that is sure to attract much attention.

Inside, the car has also been highly modified and is described as being in good condition. BMW leather seats, electronic wipers and a bespoke air conditioning system

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1950 RILEY RMB 2.5 LITRE Only 41000 recorded and credible miles

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90

ESTIMATE £9000 - 11000*

LXH 272

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1946 PLYMOUTH DELUXE CLUB COUPE

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ESTIMATE £8000 - 12000*

879 UXD

CHASSIS 6057664

CHASSIS XX50ZA89667

This decidedly handsome-looking RMB hails from 1950 and is finished in the pleasing combination of Maroon and Cream combined with a Black Everflex roof. It still wears its original registration number, 'LXH 272', displays a low but eminently credible total mileage of 41,977, and has had just four keepers to date. The nicely patinated Burgundy leather interior is apparently original, but the Riley has benefited both from a new roof and an overall repaint, plus the fitment of a Kenlowe engine fan. The vendor currently grades the bodywork, paintwork, four-cylinder engine and manual gearbox as all being in 'very good' order, and informs us that the engine 'starts first time with good oil pressure'. The Riley is now offered complete with photographic evidence of the restoration work. Introduced in 1946, the RMB was effectively an RMA lengthened by seven inches in order to accommodate the company's 2.5-litre engine in place of the RMA's 1.5-litre one.

At the end of the Second World War, the US government slowly started to allow auto manufacturers back to their primary business. In 1945, Plymouth built just 770 of their 'new' P15 model, marketed as the De Luxe. In reality, it was very similar to the 1942 model other than small trim changes.

The six-cylinder 217.8CID engine remained but supply issues meant Stromberg carburettors and Auburn clutches were now standard. The De Luxe was offered as a sedan, convertible, station wagon and coupe.

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This right-hand drive 1946 Special De Luxe Club Coupe is a very rare survivor indeed. Described as being in 'very good' condition throughout, it now presents very well in silver with a blue interior.

Entered by a deceased's estate, the car was well-loved in his long-term ownership, having been imported from South Africa and kept well-maintained for trips to local events and Goodwood. This rare post-war car would make an ideal addition to any collection.

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 500 One owner and 60,000 miles from new

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ESTIMATE £9500 - 11500*

MV53EHX

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1988 LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE Current ownership since 2006, previous since 1999

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ESTIMATE 9000 - 11000*

F396FCC

CHASSIS WDB2304752F060225

CHASSIS ZLA831AB000459440

A one owner car that has covered just 60,000 miles from new, this decidedly smart SL 500 features Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork, Anthracite Black leather upholstery, Burr Walnut veneers, Active Body Control suspension, Undershields, Xenon headlamps, COMAND and a multi-disc CD player. Rated by the vendor as `excellent' with regard to its 5-litre V8 engine, five-speed automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim, he also considers the two-seater to be `a very original car which is very good to drive'. The retractable hardtop roof is understood to be in full working order and this classically liveried `Silver Arrow' possesses a MOT certificate valid until June 2020.

As motorsport fans will be acutely aware, the Giugiaro-penned Integrale was one of the most successful rally cars ever, scoring no less than 46 WRC victories and winning the Constructors' Championship for six consecutive years. Road-going versions of the model were also a force to be reckoned with, the most sporting HF (for 'High Fidelity') versions of which remain on the shortlist of many a performance driver. They may not be Ferraris, but somehow Integrales look best in Red and the sale car certainly has presence aplenty. It has been in its current ownership since 2006 and the previous one since 1999, while the overall mileage currently stands at 105,000 kilometres (c.65,500 miles). The vendor presently classes the bodywork, paintwork, Grey interior trim, 2.0-litre engine and five-speed manual transmission as all being in 'very good' order. 'F396 FCC' is being offered complete with the correct original interior, comprehensive history file and MOT into August 2020.

Introduced at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, the R230-series of MercedesBenz's long-running SL range remained in production for ten years. Arguably the most accomplished two-seater Grand Tourer of its generation, the newcomer offered a blend of performance, ride, handling and refinement that few, if any, rivals could match. The initial flagship before the arrival of the AMG models, the SL500 was powered by a 5-litre V8 engine allied to five-speed automatic transmission. With some 302bhp / 339lbft of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and 155mph.

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1966 JAGUAR D-TYPE EVOCATION

ESTIMATE £30000 - 35000

Jaguar's D-Type was not only one of the best looking cars ever to grace a race circuit, but also one of the most successful, winning arguably the toughest race of the all, the Le Mans 24 Hours, three years running between 1955 and 1957. Just 71 D-Types were built in period along with 16 XKSS models - the disastrous factory fire of February 1957 helping put an end to further conversion of racing Ds into the road-going XKSS. Original examples seldom come to market these days and, when they do, their multi-million pound values are way beyond the pockets of ordinary mortals. Nevertheless, there has for some time been a thriving market in evocations catering for a variety of budgets and we are pleased to offer one such example here.

Purchased in 2005 from Marksdanes of Shepton Mallet by the vendor's late father, a lifelong Jaguar enthusiast and collector, JDG 148E is finished in BRG and powered by a 3.4-litre Jaguar engine breathing through triple Weber carburettors mounted on a Mangoletsi manifold. According to its 8A prefix this unit was sourced from a 3.4-litre XJ6.

The chassis number relates to a late model right hand drive Jaguar Mk10 saloon suggesting this was used as the donor vehicle. The vendor inherited the car on his father's passing two years ago and currently rates the bodywork, gearbox and electrics as "very good" and the engine, paintwork and interior as "good". Offered with Swansea V5 and current MoT to May 2020, this attractive evocation offers classic looks and exciting performance at modest cost.

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JDG148E

CHASSIS 1D53160BW

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £55000 - 65000*

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AUB225E

CHASSIS HBJ8L41884 This lovely Healey was the subject of a full chassis / body restoration in 2000 by Andrew Foster, an Engineer from Huddersfield in W. Yorks. It was subsequently awarded 'Best Car in Show' together with two other awards during the 2001 Healey Day at Brooklands Museum in Surrey.

The present owner acquired the car the following year and decided to completely overhaul / upgrade the original engine / gearbox / overdrive and drivetrain. Almic Engineering of Oldham, Lancs, a well-respected company whose owner is a personal friend of the vendor, were entrusted with this work which included: full strip down and overhaul of the engine

with new forged pistons, Kent Performance camshaft, Denis Welch Sports Exhaust System (including manifold), unleaded valve seats, sports coil, high-torque starter motor and Thermotec insulation. A fully refurbished 28-percent overdrive unit was also fitted at this time and there are numerous photos and invoices on file to support this work.

Since this mechanical work was carried out, approximately 10,000 trouble-free and very enjoyable miles have been covered on Club Runs and Tours in the UK and abroad. The Healey further benefits from a professionally fitted Dark Blue Mohair Hood and Tonneau Cover and sits purposefully on 5.5-inch chrome wire wheels shod with quality 185-section tyres. The fastidious vendor has owned many high-quality sports cars during the past fifty-plus years and he had

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intended to keep this lovely Healey for many more. Indeed, the vast expenditure shortly after purchase and a continuous programme of preventative maintenance since then was carried out with this aim in mind. Sadly, recent health issues have led to a reluctant but necessary decision to change to a vehicle with automatic transmission and it is therefore with a heavy heart that he prematurely offers his pride and joy to a new owner at a reserve figure well below the £80,000 replacement figure that was readily agreed to by Ageas Insurance only last year.

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1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SL

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94

ESTIMATE £25000 - 30000*

E848HCD

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2002 VAUXHALL VX220 Only 14000 warranted miles, 1 former keeper and current ownership since 2004

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ESTIMATE £14000 - 17000*

55 VXL

CHASSIS WDB1070462A076833

CHASSIS W0L0EAR971N001372

`E848 HCD' is a tidy right-hand drive UK specification example of the most powerful of the R107-series Mercedes SL variants. Its bodywork is finished in Black that's pleasingly matched to Oxblood-coloured interior trim. An unrestored example, it has apparently travelled 88,000 miles to date, and is considered by the vendor to have `very good' bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, five-litre V8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission. He further informs us that the big Benz is `well looked after and in sound condition inside and out', and he's now selling the car complete with `great MOT history', as well its original manuals and books, and some service history. The R107 range was launched in 1971, and featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension and disc brakes all-round. Over 18 years it was powered by no less than eight different engines - the V8 unit installed in the 240bhp 500 SL was available from 1980 to 1989.

Courtesy of a one-off deal between General Motors and Lotus, the VX220 was based on a Series 2 Elise chassis and powered by a 145bhp Ecotec 2.2 Litre engine. This 2002 exceedingly smart example has remained in its current ownership since 2004, had just one former keeper and travelled a mere 14,000 warranted miles. Its Blue bodywork is complemented by Dark Blue leather interior trim. The vendor considers the bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, engine and five-speed manual transmission to all be in 'excellent' order, and informs us the suspension geometry has been checked and set by VX220 specialist Plans Motorsport. The Vauxhall (including appropriate registration '55 VXL' valued at £1800 in 2003 ) is now offered complete with: dealer-fitted sports exhaust; upgraded Mintex brake pads; original soft top and stowage bag; remote alarm/immobiliser; fullystamped Vauxhall/VX220 specialist service history; pair of keys with OEM tag; original owner's manuals and supporting booklets; extensive folder of receipts; and all MOTs from 2005, plus one valid to September 23, 2020.

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THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1989 LAND ROVER 90 2.5 LITRE DIESEL

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ESTIMATE NO RESERVE*

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1970 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE

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ESTIMATE £17000 - 21000*

EGU644H

CHASSIS T.B.A.

CHASSIS 10801822064080

Introduced in 1983, the Land Rover 110 was the Solihull firm's first design to feature coil-sprung suspension. Further differentiated from its Series I-III predecessors by a taller one-piece windscreen, modernised interior, more sophisticated, Range Rover-derived permanent four-wheel drive system and improved engines, the newcomer gained wind-up windows and a shorter wheelbase sibling, the Land Rover 90, in 1984. With their improved off-road ability, load capacity, handling and ride comfort, the 110 and 90 proved strong sellers. Available with a choice of petrol or diesel engines, they were bought as much as lifestyle vehicles as workhorses. Boasting an updated cylinder head, more efficient injector pump and spin-on oil filter, the new 2.5 litre diesel engine remained a popular choice with military users up until 1994 by which time the 110 and 90 had been rechristened Defenders.

The Paul Bracq-designed W108/109 Series Mercedes-Benz Saloons manufactured from 1965 to 1972 replaced the top end models of the `Fintail' era. Of steel monocoque construction, they featured fully independent suspension and disc brakes all-round and manual or power-assisted recirculating ball steering. The initial engine line-up was based on that of the outgoing W111 model, but in 1968, the 2.5-litre unit was superseded by a 2.8-litre version that delivered 160bhp in the Bosch fuel-injected 280SE.

Reportedly supplied new to the Spanish Costa del Sol and resident there ever since, this diesel-powered 90 is said to `drive well with no known issues'. Apparently free of any structural corrosion, it sports two-tone paintwork and quilted Black upholstery. Understood to have covered some 189,000km (c.118,000 miles), the 90 is currently Spanish registered as `MA2638AU' and possesses that country's equivalent of a valid MOT certificate.

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This 1970 example was imported from Australia. It is finished in Maroon matched to Creamcoloured interior trim and currently has 75,152 kilometers (46,970 miles) to its name. It has benefited from a comprehensive engine overhaul and full refurbishment of the wood trim.

The vendor presently grades the bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, straight-six engine and automatic transmission as all being in `very good' order. He's now offering the Mercedes complete with a variety of maintenance receipts, plus photos of the engine restoration.

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

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MOTOR CARS

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1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 ROADSTER

ESTIMATE £55000 - 65000

The E-Type's Malcolm Sayer-penned lines are thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motor car. Indeed, only a few years ago the Daily Telegraph ranked the E-Type top in a pole of the '100 most beautiful cars of all time'. Like the XK150 before it, it was born of Jaguar's competition successes on the race tracks of Europe - this was no ordinary motor car. The E-Type, or XK-E as it was known in the USA, made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Salon where its unique combination of grace and pace stole the show. From birth, the car was available as a Fixed Head Coupe or a two-seat Roadster. Like the XK120, at launch the new Jaguar was the fastest production car of its time - its 3.8-litre straight six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of around seven seconds and a top speed of circa 150mph. Despite this, the engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. The Series 2 models introduced in 1969 are distinguished by their lack of headlamp covers, enlarged front air intake, repositioned front indicators and tail lights, wrap-around rear bumper, twin-electric fans, uprated brakes and refashioned facia and seats.

Finished in Red with Black upholstery and a Black mohair hood, this striking left-hand drive Roadster is understood to have been upgraded with triple SU carburettors and tubular exhaust manifolds. Import duty has been paid and the car NOVA registered.

REG NO

T.B.A.

CHASSIS T.B.A.

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*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION ESTIMATE £70000 - 80000*

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1972 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 ROADSTER 33,900 credible miles

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MMY789L

CHASSIS 1S1440BW By 1971, Jaguar's jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important US market threatened to strangle the big cat's performance. Jaguar responded by giving its revered sports car fresh claws in the shape of a 5343cc V12 developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans project car. The new engine was effortlessly powerful and eerily refined. With some 272bhp and 304 lb ft of torque on tap, the Series 3 once again had 150mph in its

sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space and, together with wider tracks front and rear, new anti-dive front suspension geometry and fatter tyres gave improved road holding.

One of just 1,872 right-hand drive Series 3 Roadsters made, ‘MMY 789L’ is fitted with automatic transmission and shows a credible 33,900 miles to its odometer. The vendor informs us that he has spent more than £40,000 on the E-Type

over the last four years including a full repaint, interior retrim plus engine work. This charismatic Big Cat is now being sold complete with history file and is currently described by the vendor as having ‘excellent’ engine, transmission, interior, paintwork and bodywork. The perfect cruiser for next summer.

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MOTOR CARS

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1962 JAGUAR E-TYPE 3.8 COUPE

ESTIMATE £75000 - 85000*

Built to left-hand drive specification, chassis 886335 was UK road registered as `2364 WK' on 9th July 1962 before being privately exported to America. Rumoured to have been in the hands of legendary customiser George Barris the latter's client was a TV evangelist who subsequently had the car seized by the US government due to tax evasion.

Owned by Louis Ray from 1979-1985, the E-Type then passed to a Mr Sharp who kept it until 2011. Returning to the UK shortly thereafter complete with a correct-type 3.8 litre engine aboard, chassis 886335 has since been treated to a comprehensive and fully documented restoration.

Stripped back to bare metal and repaired as necessary, the bodyshell proved to be comparatively rust-free. Tasked with converting the car to right-hand drive, Glamorgan Classic Cars were also responsible for painting it inside and out and rejuvenating the suspension, steering and brakes (including an upgrade to 4-pot callipers). The brightwork was refreshed, the door seals replaced and heated front / rear windscreens installed.

The engine, gearbox and rear axle were thoroughly overhauled. The Moss four-speed manual gearbox gaining new seals and restored internals. The 3.8 litre engine was stripped and fitted with a modern rear crankshaft seal, refurbished cylinder head and new pistons, bearings and seals etc. Set-up for `fast road' use, the straight-six also boasts a new clutch, big bore exhaust, electronic ignition and triple Weber carburettors. Cooling has been improved with an aluminium radiator. The heater has been uprated and the body internally lined to reduce heat soak in hot weather. The wiring loom, switch gear and lighting were all repaired or renewed and an alternator disguised as a dynamo installed. A full retrim was carried out to the highest standards by AV Classics and `674 XVE' is now deemed ready to use or show.

REG NO

674 XVE

CHASSIS 886335

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*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD AUCTION 1943 WILLYS MB JEEP

REG NO

ESTIMATE £18000 - 22000*

UVJ 118

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1980 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SEL

REG NO

ESTIMATE £11000 - 13000*

FYV730V

CHASSIS MB2078606

CHASSIS 11603322100101

Arguably more iconic than a Sherman Tank or P-51 Mustang, the Jeep is for many the definitive WW2 vehicle. Equipped with a torquey L-headed 2.2-litre engine driving all four wheels via a three-speed manual box and two-speed transfer case, the tough, go anywhere four-seater did its job exceptionally well. By the end of the war, 647,870 Jeeps had been produced - 281,448 of which were manufactured by Ford.

Introduced in 1972 as flagship of the contemporary Mercedes-Benz range, the W116series was equipped with all round independent suspension, disc brakes and power assisted steering. Engine sizes varied from a modest 2.8 litre straight-six to an extravagant 6.9 litre V8. Though, it could be argued that the long wheelbase 450 SEL model was the pick of the range. Reputedly capable of 130mph thanks to its potent 4520cc V8 unit, it was less nose-heavy / thirsty than the Wagnerian 6.9.

Reportedly delivered on 5th February 1943, this particular Jeep was first UK road registered as `UVJ 118' some thirty-eight years later. Powered by a Willys `Go Devil' engine, its running gear and body are understood to be similarly period correct. Apparently `running and driving as it should', the 4x4 sports markings associated with the US 8th Air Force's 23rd Compliment Squadron. Stationed at Duxford during World War Two, the 23rd were responsible for air traffic, refuelling, fire fighting, rescue and security etc. Offered for sale with V5 registration document and known ownership history for the last twenty years.

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Finished in Green with Cream leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is understood to have been imported into the UK by its first owner during 1984. Laidup by its second keeper in 1990, `FYV 730V' lay undisturbed until entering the current (third) ownership some twenty-five years later. As such, its current odometer reading of 63,000 is thought to represent the total covered from new. Suitably recommissioned prior to being put back on the road, the luxury saloon is rated by the vendor as being in `very good' condition with regards to its bodywork, engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment and interior trim, while he rates the paintwork as `excellent'. Offered for sale with service history, collection of invoices plus an MOT into January 2020.

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1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC

REG NO

ESTIMATE £11000 - 13000*

E139EPA

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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL 55 AMG

REG NO

PE55JNX

CHASSIS WDB1260452A327536

CHASSIS WDD2193762A042193

Introduced at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 560 SEC was MercedesBenz's flagship coupe. Among the fastest four-seaters of its generation, the newcomer was powered by a 5547cc V8 engine that developed some 295bhp / 335lbft of torque. Making the most of its 0.34 drag coefficient, the luxury express was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.8 seconds and 156mph.

Unveiled at the 2004 Paris Salon, the CLS 55 AMG was powered by the same supercharged and twin intercooled 5439cc engine as its SL 55 AMG sibling. Developing 476bhp / 516lbft, this fearsome V8 was allied to five-speed automatic transmission and reputedly enabled the four-door coupe to sprint from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and onto 155mph (limited). Visually distinguished from lesser CLS models by a subtle bodykit, the 55 AMG version also featured stiffened Airmatic suspension, huge 360mm disc brakes, quicker steering and revised ESP software. Only in production for two years, the 55 AMG gave way to the less characterful / torquey 63 AMG.

Finished in Blue / Grey with Grey leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in `very good' (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim) or `excellent' (bodywork, paintwork) condition. Reportedly treated to a bodywork restoration shortly after entering the current ownership in 2015 which included the replacement of the metal panel below its rear window, the Mercedes is said to `drive and look fantastic'. Unfortunately, the 560 SEC's service history was lost by a previous owner. However, the 110,000 miles shown to its odometer are thought to represent the total covered from new. Offered for sale with various invoices and MOT Certificate valid until September 2020.

Finished in Iridium Silver metallic with Anthracite Nappa leather upholstery, this particular example was specified with an electric sunroof, COMAND, Bi-Xenon headlights, burr walnut veneers, 19-inch AMG alloys and Parktronic etc. Warranted to have covered 126,000 miles from new, the accompanying service book contains twelve stamps up to 111,918 on 24th June 2017. Entering the current ownership the following year, the Mercedes-Benz has been serviced by the seller and had its alloy wheels reconditioned at a cost of £976.80.

Offered for sale with book pack, MOT certificate valid until June 2020 and numerous invoices / old MOTs.

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ESTIMATE £9000 - 11000*

ADDITIONAL LOT INFORMATION → *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% (+ VAT)

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF AUCTION SALE These conditions apply to all sales held by H&H Classics Limited in England and Wales to the exclusion of all other Terms and Conditions and no alteration or modification to these Conditions will be binding on H&H Classics Limited unless accepted in writing by them.

Your attention is specifically drawn to the “Notes for Intending Purchasers” published in the front of the catalogue.

DEFINITIONS In these Terms and Conditions the following words and expressions shall unless the context otherwise requires have the following meanings: Auctioneer means H&H Classics Limited whose Registered Office is at 8 Eastway, Sale, Cheshire UK M33 4DX; company number 02852199 and Auctioneer means its representative who actually conducts the sale.

Bidders Registration Form means the form to be completed by each bidder pursuant to Condition 12.5.

The Buyer is the only person whose bid is accepted by the Auctioneer to conclude the contract for the purchase of a Lot. Buyer’s Commission shall have the meaning given in Condition 14.

Catalogue includes any advertisement, brochure, estimate, price list and other publication generated or published by or on behalf of the Auctioneer in relation to a sale.

Contract means the contract formed pursuant to these Conditions between any of the Seller, the Buyer and the Auctioneer.

and £30 per week or part thereof thereafter (subject to change without notice).

Motorcycles Uplift - from £60 Storage - £5 per day for the first fourteen days or part thereof and £12 per week or part thereof thereafter (subject to change without notice).

Bicycles Uplift - from £20 Storage - £3 per day for the first fourteen days or part thereof and £8 per week of part thereof thereafter (subject to change without notice).

Automobilia/Motobilia Charges for these items are determined by size and weight: ‘A’ - the standard charge and will not be marked in the sales catalogue - £8 uplift and £1 per day storage (subject to change without notice).

‘B’ - larger items and marked * in the sales catalogue - £20 uplift, £2 per day storage (subject to change without notice).

‘C’ - the largest items marked ** in the sales catalogue - £50 uplift, £5 per day storage (subject to change without notice).

‘R’ - items needing to be ‘Referred’ for individual quotations marked ‘R’ in the sales catalogue (subject to change without notice).

Hammer Price means the price in £ sterling at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer to the Buyer at the fall of the hammer.

Lot means any item or items consigned with a view to its or their sale at auction.

Entry Form means the form to be completed by the Seller as to each separate Lot pursuant to Condition 1.1.

Premises means the place at which the Auctioneer are conducting that particular sale.

Estimated Value means the value given by the Seller in the Entry Form as the Estimated Value of the vehicle and if more than one value is given, the higher of those values.

Reserve means the minimum Hammer Price (if any) agreed between the Auctioneer and the Seller at which the Lot may be sold.

Expenses in relation to a Lot means the Auctioneer’s charges and expenses for illustrations, special advertising, packing, freight, transport, storage and any other charges and expenses of that Lot (other than the commission) plus VAT on any of them.

The charges for uplifting an item, either sold or unsold, into storage, with charges, are as follows: Motor Cars Uplift - from £175 Storage - £10 per day for the first fourteen days or part thereof

Seller’s Commission means commission payable by the Seller pursuant to Condition 6.

Stated rates means the usual rates of Commission, Entry Fees and any other charges for the time being plus the VAT chargeable on any of them. The current rates are as follows: Motor Cars 12.5% to the Buyer, 5% to the Seller (minimum £150 to both parties) Entry Fee - £100 for a standard catalogue entry £200 for a premium catalogue entry £400 for a deluxe catalogue entry Motorcycles 12.5% to the Buyer, 10% to the Seller (minimum £50 to both parties) Entry Fee - £50 for a standard catalogue entry £100 for a premium catalogue entry £150 for a deluxe catalogue entry Registration Numbers 12.5% to the Buyer, 10% to the Seller (minimum £50 to both parties) Entry fee - £50 Bicycles 12.5% to the Buyer (minimum of £10) Seller’s charges available on application Automobilia/Motobilia 12.5% to the Buyer (minimum of £5) Seller’s charges available on application Total amount due means the Hammer Price in respect of the Lot sold plus the Buyer’s commission and additional charges and expenses due from a defaulting Buyer under these Conditions plus VAT chargeable on any of them expressed in £ sterling.

Usual Charges means the total of the Commissions, Entry Fees and any other reasonable costs and expenses plus VAT payable thereon.

VAT means UK Value Added Tax at the prevailing rate from time to time.

Vehicles includes, where appropriate, incomplete vehicles.

The Sale means the auction sale in respect of which the Lot is consigned for sale.

CONDITIONS MAINLY CONCERNING SELLERS AND CONSIGNORS

Sale Proceeds means the net amount payable by the Auctioneer to the Seller being the Hammer Price less the sum of the commission, the expenses, the entry fee (if not already paid) and the VAT chargeable on any of them.

1.1 An Entry Form in respect of each Lot must be completed fully and accurately, with an honest description of the Lot, signed and dated by the Seller and accompanied by the Entry Fee, when the Lot is entered. The Auctioneer may at any time ratify an incomplete form.

Seller means the person who offers the Lot for sale whether or not he is the true owner.

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with the Entry Form to the Auctioneer’s office, or in any event delivered with the Lot to the Premises. The Contract between the Seller and the Auctioneer will be formed when the Auctioneer receives a signed Entry Form for the Lot, whether by hand, post, fax, email or by any other means, and whether or not the Entry Fee for that Lot has been paid, and whether or not the Form has been signed by the Auctioneer.

1.3 All relevant matters pertaining to the Lot such as a financial encumbrance, serious accident damage or other factors affecting value which are known to the Seller must be stated on the Entry Form. If a sale is lost because of the failure of the Seller to disclose to the Auctioneer all information which may reasonably be expected to affect the provenance, title, value or any other aspect of the Lot, the Auctioneer will charge and the Seller must pay the stated rates (both to Seller and Buyer) plus VAT. 1.4 If the Seller wishes to retain the registration number of a Lot, it is the Seller’s responsibility to notify the Auctioneer in writing on the Entry Form. It is the Seller’s responsibility to take all necessary steps to ensure that the current registration number is retained and a new number allocated prior to the Lot being sold. If the Seller does not do so, the Auctioneer shall not be responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever and howsoever arising out of the Seller’s loss of the right to the registration number following the sale of the Lot. 2.1 The Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion whether or not to accept any Lot for sale and shall be entitled to select the auction place, date, catalogue placement and photographs for the Lot. 2.2 The Seller gives the Auctioneer full and absolute right to photograph and illustrate any Lot placed in its hands for sale, and to use such photographs and illustrations as are provided by the Seller at any time at its absolute discretion (whether or not in connection with the Sale), with indemnity against copyright infringement.

2.3 The Seller is wholly responsible for the factual accuracy of, and for any judgments or opinions expressed in, the catalogue description of each Lot entered by him, and for any error, misstatement or omission of information in that description.

Whether the description has been prepared by the Auctioneer or the Seller, a copy of the typed text will be provided to the Seller within a reasonable time prior to the Auction, and unless the Seller reacts with comments or changes prior to the Auction, the Auctioneer may treat that description as accepted by the Seller.

3.1 The Seller warrants to the Auctioneer and to the Buyer either that he is the true owner of the Lot or that he is duly authorised to sell the Lot by the true owner, and is able to transfer or procure transfer of good and marketable title to the Lot free from a third party claims or encumbrances.

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agreement or any other charge or lien affecting the Lot, the Auctioneer reserves the right to settle the amount due of such charges not exceeding the Sale Proceeds and if the Sale Proceeds are less than the charges outstanding the Seller will be responsible for the settlement of the balance forthwith. There will be a charge of £75 plus VAT for this service.

3.3 Each Lot, in the condition as described on the Entry Form, and with all keys, spare or extra items and documents shall be delivered to the Premises at the expense of the Seller. The Seller of a Lot not held by the Auctioneer at the Premises or under its control warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer that the Lot will be made available and in a deliverable state at the time stated by the Auctioneer.

3.4 The Seller shall indemnify both the Auctioneer, its Employees and Agents, and the Buyer separately, against all payments, costs, expenses, demands, or any loss or damage whatsoever and wheresoever incurred or suffered by any of them in respect of any breach of these Conditions on the part of the Seller.

4.1 The Seller shall be entitled, prior to the sale to place a Reserve on any Lot, this being the minimum Hammer Price at which the Auctioneer is authorised to sell that Lot and to make its usual charges. A Reserve once placed by the Seller shall not be changed without the consent of the Auctioneer.

4.2 The Auctioneer may, at its option, sell the Lot at a Hammer Price below the Reserve but in any such case the Sale Proceeds to which the Seller is entitled shall be the same as if the sale had been at Reserve.

4.3 Where no Reserve has been placed on the Lot the Auctioneer shall in no way be liable should the Lot be purchased for a price below the lowest estimated selling price. In any event, any written or oral estimate of likely selling price given by the Auctioneer is an expression of opinion only and may not be relied upon by the Seller nor give rise to any claim.

4.4 If a Reserve is placed by the Seller in a currency other than Pounds Sterling, such a Reserve shall be calculated and converted into Sterling at the spot rate of exchange quoted to the Auctioneer by the National Westminster Bank Plc at close of business on the last banking day prior to the date of the Sale.

The certificate in writing of the Auctioneer as to such rate shall be conclusive.

estimated value. For the purposes of this clause the estimated value shall be the higher of:(a) the Seller’s estimate of value as previously notified to the Auctioneer or if more than one figure the highest figure or if none; (b) the value estimated in the catalogue or if more than one figure is given the highest figure, or if none, (c) the Auctioneer’s reasonable estimate of its value; (d) plus VAT on such fee in either case and expenses; 5.2 In the event that the Seller withdraws the Lot from the Auction the Seller shall arrange for the collection/removal of the Lot at his own expense within 2 working days after the date of withdrawal provided that the Seller may not collect the Lot unless or until any withdrawal fee payable under Conditions 5.1 shall have been paid in full and any storage charges have been met by the Seller.

6. The Seller authorises the Auctioneer to deduct from the Hammer Price commission at the Stated Rate subject to the relevant minimum commission for each Lot, plus Expenses and VAT on both. The Seller acknowledges the Auctioneer’s right to charge and retain the Buyer’s Premium also in accordance with Condition 14.

7. The Seller of a Lot which is a road going means of transport warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer that, as at the date of the Sale, either: (a) the Lot will be VAT paid in the EU and registered in the UK, will be lawfully usable on the public road, complying with the provisions of current Road Traffic Legislation and all relevant regulations made thereunder and any statutory modifications thereof, and there is or will be in force an MOT Certificate required in relation to such use; or (alternatively) (b) the Seller has notified the Auctioneer that the Lot does not or will not meet these requirements, and cannot legally be used on the road.

4.5 Where a Reserve has been placed, only the Auctioneer may bid on that Lot on behalf of the Seller. Should the Seller buy in his own Lot, the Seller must pay to the Auctioneer its stated rates (both Seller and Buyer) before the Lot is removed.

8. The Seller hereby agrees to indemnify the Auctioneer, its Agents and Employees against any and all claims, liability or damage and all related costs and expenses arising out of the proper execution by the Auctioneer of their obligations to the Seller under these Conditions, and in particular against any liability or claim which may be incurred by the Auctioneer as a result of any defect in the Lot, whether proving dangerous to human life or health or otherwise giving rise to a claim against the Auctioneer, or as a result of any default by the Seller or any breach of any of the warranties or undertakings herein by the Seller.

5.1 The Seller may by notice to the Auctioneer withdraw the Lot from the Auction. If the Seller does so he shall be liable to pay the Auctioneer the stated rate of the Seller’s and Buyer’s commission calculated on the estimated value of the Lot that the Auctioneer would have received had the Lot been sold for the

9.1 Where any Lot fails to sell, the Auctioneer shall notify the Seller accordingly. The Seller shall make arrangements either for the Auctioneer to re-offer that Lot for sale, or forthwith to collect the Lot and to pay the Expenses. If such arrangements are not made: (a) by 1pm on the day following the date of the Sale, the Seller

shall be responsible for the costs of any removal, storage and other expenses related to that Lot;

10.6 The Seller shall maintain their insurance of the Lot until they are in receipt of the Sale Proceeds

(b) within 3 months after formal notification by the Auctioneer to the Seller, the Auctioneer shall have the right (pursuant to the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 or any legislation that re-enacts or replaces it) to sell the Lot by private treaty or at public auction without reserve and to deduct from the Hammer Price or price received any sum owing to the Auctioneer including (without limitation) removal, storage and insurance expenses, the Expenses of both auctions, Commission at the Stated Rate on the sale and all other reasonable expenses, before remitting the balance to the Seller; or if he cannot be traced, placing it in a bank account in the name of the Auctioneer on behalf of the Seller.

11.1 If the Buyer fails to pay the Auctioneer the total Amount due within 21 days after the Sale, the Auctioneer will notify the Seller and take the Seller’s instructions as to the appropriate course of action. So far as in the Auctioneer’s opinion it is practicable, the Auctioneer will at the Seller’s expense assist the Seller to recover the Total Amount Due from the Buyer, but the Auctioneer shall be under no obligation to institute proceedings in its own name.

9.2 If the Seller later sells the Lot as a result of its exposure at the auction the Auctioneer will be entitled to their normal commission. In any event the Auctioneer will be entitled to try and effect a sale as the Seller’s agent within 14 days after the date of the auction (that time limit does not apply to a sale by the Seller). If the Auctioneer does so sell the Lot, they will also be entitled to their normal commission.

10.1 Where a Lot is sold, the Auctioneer shall initiate payment, by bank transfer, of the Sale Proceeds to the Seller 14 days after the Auctioneers have received in cleared funds the Total Amount Due from the Buyer. Should no bank details be provided by the seller, the Auctioneer will effect payment by sending its cheque, drawn in favour of the Seller, 14 days after receipt of cleared funds, by first class mail at the Seller’s risk.

10.2 If before the Total Amount Due is paid by the Buyer (whether or not because the Auctioneer has given credit terms to the Buyer) the Auctioneer pays to the Seller an amount equal to the net Sale Proceeds, title in the Lot shall pass from the Seller to the Auctioneer.

10.3 In the case of overseas Sellers, the Sale Proceeds will be paid to the Seller either in Sterling or in such other currency available to the Auctioneer as may have been agreed in writing between the Seller and the Auctioneer before the date of the Sale. The Auctioneer shall calculate the rate of exchange for the Sale Proceeds by reference to the spot rate of exchange quoted by the National Westminster Bank Plc at close of business on the date of the Sale, whichever is more favourable to the auctioneer.

10.4 If the Auctioneer receives notice of any dispute related to a sold Lot before the Sale Proceeds have been remitted to the Seller, the Auctioneer may withhold payment from the Seller until it thinks fit or until the Dispute is resolved, whichever is earlier.

10.5 The Auctioneer retains the right to withhold partial or total payment for any Lot if items committed to the Sale by the Seller and sold as part of the Lot, including any relevant documents, have not been delivered by the Seller.

11.2 If circumstances outside the Auctioneer’s control do not permit the Auctioneer to take instructions from the Seller, the Seller hereby authorises the Auctioneer, at the Seller’s expense, to agree special terms for payment of the total Amount Due; to remove, store and insure the Lot sold; to settle claims made against the Buyer or the Seller on such terms as the Auctioneer shall in its absolute discretion think fit; to take such steps as are necessary to collect the monies due by the Buyer to the Seller; and if necessary to rescind the sale and refund money to the Buyer.

CONDITIONS MAINLY CONCERNING THE BUYER 12.1 Any motor vehicle is sold as a collector’s item and not as a means of transport. Buyers are specifically warned that any vehicle sold as such may well have had parts replaced and paint renewed or be made up of parts from other vehicles the condition of which may be difficult to establish. The Auctioneer has to rely on information as to the date, condition and authenticity provided by the Seller and does not provide its own description, and does not and cannot undertake its own inspection of vehicles or other Lot and it is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the Lot conforms to the description in the catalogue. The Auctioneer cannot check or verify the authenticity of the chassis or VIN number under which a vehicle is offered, but relies on the Seller’s description. Buyers should take particular care to verify in advance the authenticity of a vehicle that is claimed to have important racing, rallying or ‘ex-works’ history as it was common in period for a competition vehicle of a single identity to have more than one chassis, body or other mechanical components. This may have happened several times, both in a vehicle’s ‘works’ career and thereafter in private owner hands. Sometimes ‘works’ vehicles were fitted with different registration plates, so that a vehicle could meet a particular event’s start date deadline. These historical factors may lead to there being in existence multiple and competing claimants to the same vehicle identity.

12.2 The Buyer shall be the person making the highest bid at or over Reserve (if any) that is accepted by the Auctioneer, and the Contract shall be concluded at the fall of the hammer.

The Auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to settle any dispute related to bidding at the Sale. All sales are deemed not to be sales in the course of a business, unless notified to the contrary.

12.3 Every bidder shall be deemed to act as a principal unless the Auctioneer has, prior to the auction date, acknowledged (either by acceptance of the Bidder’s Registration Form which discloses the true principal, or otherwise in writing) that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of a disclosed principal.

12.4 The Auctioneer may in its absolute discretion refuse to accept any bid, advance the bidding as it may decide, withdraw or divide any Lot, combine any two or more Lots, and in the case of dispute may put up any Lot for auction again.

12.5 A prospective bidder should register his intention to bid for a Lot by completing fully and signing a Bidder’s Registration Form prior to executing his bid. If this has not been completed before the fall of the hammer, the Buyer shall forthwith complete the Bidder’s Registration Form. The Bidder shall also provide photographic identification. Failure to do so shall not invalidate the sale, unless the Auctioneer, in its absolute discretion, so decides.

12.6 Any bid which fails to reach the Reserve may be submitted by the Auctioneer to the Seller and if the Seller accepts that bid, the Lot will be deemed to have been sold to the Buyer at the sum bid at the fall of the hammer and the normal Terms and Conditions will apply to that sale.

13.1 Where a Lot is illustrated by a photograph, in the case of a vehicle with a registration number visible, that number will not be transferred with the vehicle to the Buyer unless the registration particulars appear in the written part of the description and the transfer has been authorised by the Seller.

If the vehicle is sold to the Buyer before the formalities of the allocation of a different registration number to that vehicle are completed with the DVLA, the Buyer accepts that he will take all steps necessary to co-operate with either the Seller or the Auctioneer to have the number re-transferred to the Seller or as may be, and will take no steps to register the vehicle with the number in his name.

13.2 Whilst the interests of prospective Buyers are best served by personal attendance at the Sale, the Auctioneers will if so instructed execute bids on their behalf. Neither the Auctioneer nor its Employees or Agents will be responsible for any error or default in doing so or in failing altogether to do so. Where the

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Auctioneer executes bids on behalf of an absent bidder, each Lot will be bought as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and any relevant Reserve.

14. The Buyer shall pay to the Auctioneer in respect of each Lot the Buyer’s Commission calculated on the Hammer Price at the stated rates as set out above.

15. Where a Lot is described in the Catalogue or announced at the time of Sale as being subject to VAT on import, VAT will be payable in addition to the Hammer Price (which VAT may or may not be refundable by HM Customs & Excise on proof of export).

16.1 Upon the sale of a Lot, the Buyer shall: 16.2 Unless he has already done so, complete a Bidder’s Registration Form as in Condition 12.5 above; 16.3 Pay to the Auctioneer the total amount due, at latest by midday on the day after the Sale, notwithstanding that where the Buyer wishes to export the Lot, an export licence may be required which must be obtained by the Buyer at his own cost; 16.4 Accept that any payments received by the Auctioneer from a Buyer may be applied by the Auctioneer towards any sums owing from that Buyer to the Auctioneer on any account whatsoever, without regard to any directions of the Buyer or his agent, whether express or implied.

17.1 Until the total amount due has been received by the Auctioneer: (a) title in a Lot shall not pass to the Buyer but the risk shall; (b) no Lot may be taken away by or on behalf of the Buyer.

17.2 The Buyer shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges and any other Expenses on any Lot not paid for and taken away by 1pm on the day following the day of the sale.

18.1 If a Buyer fails either to pay for or to take away any Lot, the Auctioneer may without further notice to the Buyer, at its discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies, as may be relevant, in relation to any and all remedies for non-payment that the Auctioneer may choose to exercise.

The Buyer will pay to the Auctioneer all legal and other costs borne by it on a full indemnity basis.

18.2 To charge interest at a rate not exceeding 3% per month over Natwest Bank’s base rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date and time referred to in condition 16.3 for the first two months. After that period of time to charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.75% per month over Natwest Bank’s base rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date and time referred to in condition 16.3.

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18.3 To issue proceedings against the Buyer for payment of the total amount due and/or for damages for breach of contract. If the Seller decides to sell the Lot elsewhere, the Auctioneer may proceed against the Buyer for the Commission which it would have earned both from the Seller and the Buyer together with VAT on both had the Buyer paid for the Lot in accordance with these Conditions.

18.4 To rescind the sale of that or any other Lots sold to the same Buyer at this or any other Sale, in respect of which title has not passed.

18.5 To resell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public or private sale, such that any deficiency in the total amount due resulting from such resale (after giving credit for any payment) together with the full costs incurred in connection with the Lots shall be paid to the Auctioneer by the Buyer; any surplus in excess of the Sale Proceeds of that resale shall belong to the Seller.

18.6 To store the Lot at the sole expense of the Buyer and to release the Lot only after payment in full of the total amount due, together with the accrued cost of the removal, storage and insurance and all other expenses incurred in connection with the Lot. 18.7 To retain that or any other Lot sold to the Buyer at the same or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of the total amount due.

18.8 To apply by way of set-off any Sale Proceeds of any Lot then due or at any time thereafter becoming due to the Buyer towards settlement of the total amount due and expenses and the Auctioneer shall be entitled to a lien on any property of the Buyer which is in the Auctioneer’s possession for any purpose.

18.9 To reject or ignore any bids made by or on behalf of the defaulting Buyer at any future sales or insist upon a cash deposit before accepting any bids in future.

19.1 All Lots are offered as seen with all faults and defects without any guarantee or warranty attaching thereto as to condition, roadworthiness or otherwise and with all faults and defects whether apparent upon examination or not.

19.2 In any event, neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer shall be liable for any indirect or consequential loss whatsoever, and the maximum liability of the Auctioneer together with its Employees and Agents, in the event of any claim against them arising from the sale of any Lot shall be limited to the Hammer Price plus Buyer’s Premium in respect of that Lot. GENERAL CONDITIONS 20. The Auctioneer in all respects acts and will be treated as agent for the Seller (except where the Auctioneer is expressly stated to be selling as principal), and is not responsible for any default by the Seller or the Buyer to the other party.

21. The Auctioneer will not accept any liability for damage sustained to a Lot that is attributable to members of the public or non-Auctioneer operatives during the Sale or any removable items left within lots during the same period. Any claims for damage and / or lost items must be submitted to the Auctioneer in writing no later than 3 working days after the date of the Sale and include a valid quote for repair or replacement and digital photographs where applicable.

22. The Auctioneer shall be under no liability for any injury, damage or loss sustained by any person while on the Auctioneers premises (including any premises where a sale may be conducted or where a Lot, or a part of a Lot, may be on view from time to time) except for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Auctioneers or its employees and agents in the course of their duties to the Auctioneers.

23. The Auctioneer shall have the right, at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason, to refuse any person admission to its Premises or attendance at any of its Sales, or to view any Lot. 24. The Auctioneer shall keep and use any data relating to the Buyer and the Seller in accordance with the provisions of all relevant data protection legislation. The Buyer and the Seller consent to such data being kept and used for appropriate purposes, including informing the Buyer and the Seller of any offers or other matters of interest from time to time.

25. The copyright in all written matter and illustrations relating to Lots shall remain at all times the absolute property of the Auctioneer, and any person wishing to use such materials, or any part of them, shall require the prior written consent of the Auctioneer.

26. If any Condition or part of a condition in these Terms shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remaining Conditions will not thereby be affected.

27. These Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. All transactions to which these Conditions apply and all matters connected therewith shall also be governed by English Law. Each of the Auctioneer, the Seller, the Buyer and any bidder hereby submits to non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider

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1937 Frazer Nash-BMW 326 Rolling Chassis

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG

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1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior

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1965 Jaguar 420G

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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

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1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal

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1966 Jaguar D-Type Evocation

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1957 MG A 1500 Coupe

24

1977 Aston Martin V8 'S'

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1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe

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1965 MG B Roadster

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1991 Audi Quattro 20V

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1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe

7

1974 MG B Roadster

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1966 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275

15

1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster

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1994 MG R V8

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1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII

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1964 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster

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1947 MG TC

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1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII

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1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster

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1952 MG TD MKII

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1959 Austin-Healey Frogeye' Sprite

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1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster

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1966 Morris Mini Cooper S Evocation

45

1927 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Tourer

42

1968 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

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1960 Morris Mini Cooper S Evocation

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2004 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner Level II

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1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

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1939 Packard Six Sedan

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1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon

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1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster

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1946 Plymouth DeLuxe Club Coupe

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1955 Bentley R-Type Saloon

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1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster

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1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

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1965 Bentley S3 Drophead Coupe Conversion

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1961 Jaguar MK II 3.4 Litre

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1979 Porsche 911 SC 'Flachbau' Cabriolet

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1985 BMW M635 CSi

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1963 Jaguar MK II 3.8 Litre

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1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

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1948 Bristol 400

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1964 Jaguar MK II 3.8 Litre

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1972 Range Rover Two Door'

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1952 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe

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1993 Jaguar XJS 4.0

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1925 Riley 11.9hp Tourer

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1969 Daimler Sovereign 4.2

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1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

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1935 Riley 12/4 Kestrel

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1964 Daimler SP250 Dart

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1972 Jensen Interceptor III

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1950 Riley RMB 2.5 Litre

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1981 De Lorean DMC12

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1934 Lagonda Rapier

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1949 Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine

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1912 Delaunay Belleville Type IA6 Phaeton

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1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale

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1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

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1984 Ferrari 308 GTS QV

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1966 Land Rover 109 Series IIA

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1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

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1983 Ferrari 308 GTS QV

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1989 Land Rover 2.5 Diesel

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1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

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1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi

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1951 Lea-Francis 14hp Estate

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1995 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 Si John Cooper Garages

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1989 Ferrari 328 GTS

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2002 Maserati 3200 GTA

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1934 Talbot 65 Saloon

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2000 Ferrari 456 GT

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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

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2012 Toylander Land Rover & Caravan

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1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

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1962 Triumph TR4

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1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

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1962 Triumph TR4

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1972 Ford Capri 3000 GXL

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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

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1979 Vauxhall Chevette HSR

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1982 Ford Escort XR3

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1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL

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2002 Vauxhall VX220

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1966 Ford Mustang 289 Convertible

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL

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1989 Volkswagen Golf GTi Cabriolet

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1959 Ford Zephyr MKII Convertible

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL

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1990 Volvo 480 ES

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1958 Ford Zephyr MKII Highline Pickup

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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC

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1943 Willys MB Jeep

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