9th & 10th November 2019
The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2019 The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
A NEW APPROACH IN AN AGE-OLD BUSINESS
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Estimate: £600,000 - £700,000
The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2019 Venue
Contents
The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Ways to Bid.................................................4
Automobilia
Welcome.....................................................5
Viewing
Key Sale Information...................................6
Friday 8th November – 10am – 6:30pm Saturday 9th November – 9am onwards Sunday 10th November – 9am onwards
Day 1 Automobilia......................................7
Auctions
Day 1 Cars.................................................25
Saturday 9th November – 11:00 Sunday 10th November – 11:05
Cars Viewing
Automobilia Charity Lots.............................8
Lot List Day 1.............................................103 Day 2 Automobilia......................................105 Automobilia Charity Lots.............................106
Friday 8th November – 10am – 6:30pm Saturday 9th November – 9am onwards Sunday 10th November – 9am onwards
Day 2 Cars..................................................125
Auctions
Terms & Conditions....................................195
Lot List Day 2.............................................194
Saturday 9th November – 14:00 Sunday 10th November – 14:00
Contact Tel: +44 (0) 1926 691 141 Email: enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com
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Ways to bid Attending the Auction Please bring two forms of ID to confirm your name and address; you will then be able to register on site for a bidding paddle. Please note that entry to the sale is on presentation of this catalogue.
Telephone / Commission Bids Should you be unable to attend the auction on sale day, you can leave a commission bid or register for a telephone bid. A commission bid is the maximum amount you are willing to bid up to (excluding the buyers premium and VAT). We will execute your bid as low as possible on your behalf. Telephone bidding will still allow you to bid live. On the day of the sale a member of the Silverstone Auctions team will contact you, usually a few lots prior to your selected lots, and will guide you through the process. You can also leave a commission bid in the event that we are unable to contact you via telephone. You can register via our website or by emailing bid@silverstoneauctions.com
Auction Timetable Viewing: Friday 8th November – 10am – 6:30pm Saturday 9th November – 9am onwards Sunday 10th November – 9am onwards Auctions: Saturday 9th November Automobilia – 11am Cars – 2pm
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Sunday 10th November Automobilia – 11:05am Cars – 2pm
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We cannot guarantee that bids placed less than one hour before the start of the auction will be actioned, but we will endeavour to do so.
Online Bidding Silverstone Auctions has partnered with Proxibid to allow you to bid live on the sale day from anywhere. Registration for internet bidding is done online. Please go to www. silverstoneauctions.com/buying for more information and direct links. We advise that you register with Proxibid at least 48 hours before the sale to allow sufficient time for your registration to be approved. Please note that online bidding incurs an additional fee of 1% plus VAT for motor vehicles and 3% plus VAT for automobilia..
Welcome Welcome to the 2019 NEC Classic Motor Show! We are delighted to be the official auction partner for the eighth consecutive year at the UK’s biggest classic car show, and this year the event is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The catalogue for our two-day sale features 115 outstanding classic cars, three motorbikes and 200 items of automotive memorabilia. Take your time in exploring the lot lists for the weekend; the team have put together a fantastic selection of unrepeatable examples for your consideration. Opening the classic car sale on Saturday is a No Reserve 1991 Golf GTi Rivage Cabriolet, all proceeds from the sale of this car will be going to the South Yorkshire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Furthermore, the opening lots in the automobilia sale on both Saturday and Sunday are from a private collection and the hammer price for those sold will be donated to the charity, Hope for Tomorrow. On Saturday we will have Channel 4 in attendance as lot 216, a 1989 Porsche 928 GT Manual, is being offered for sale as part of a pilot for a new TV series. Focused around the recommissioning of the car, you can read more about this exciting project on our website. As ever, we have a range of classic cars with wonderful provenance. Lot 411 is the exWorks 1955 Le Mans 24-Hours TR2, this is a historically important race car and is estimated at £100,000 – £140,000. We are also offering a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (C2) Stingray which was originally supplied new to Sir Cliff Richard OBE, this will be offered in our Saturday sale and is estimated at £50,000 – £60,000. Continuing with the celebrity provenance, we also have a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe which was first owned by the sixties popstar, LuLu. Estimated at £65,000 – £75,000, this will go under the hammer on Sunday. These are just a few examples of the classics that we have in the sale; there are many more superb examples for you to read about, view in person here at the NEC where you can also explore each of the lots history files. On a final note, we have announced our auction calendar for 2020, all the dates and locations are detailed towards the back of this catalogue as well as on our website and we will look forward to welcoming you to our sales next year! We would like to thank you, the buyers, sellers, under bidders and classic car enthusiasts for your continued support during 2019. Enjoy the sale and happy bidding!
Nick Whale Managing Director, Silverstone Auctions
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Key Sale Information Please note that due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The NEC by 2pm on Monday 11th November 2019. BUYER’S PREMIUM Buyer’s premium on motor vehicles is 15% (including VAT at 20%) and on automobilia is 24% (including VAT at 20%). Silverstone Auctions uses the Auctioneers Margin Scheme (VAT Notice 718/2) meaning VAT cannot be split out on the invoice and cannot be claimed by UK VAT registered businesses or individuals. Please note that online bidding incurs an additional surcharge of 1% plus VAT for motor vehicles and 3% plus VAT for automobilia.
PAYMENTS All payments are due by 5pm on Monday 11th November 2019. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by debit or credit card in person. Please note we only accept debit card payments up to a maximum of £20,000 and cash and credit card payments up to a maximum of £5,000. Payments made by bank transfer over the weekend will not show in our bank account until the Monday morning.
COLLECTION Full payment must be received before any item is available to be released. All motor vehicles must be collected between 9am and 2pm on Monday 11th November from Hall 2, The NEC, Perimeter Road, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Any motor vehicles not collected will be taken to secure storage by E.M. Rogers for a fee of £175 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day from Monday 11th November onwards. Any automobilia lots not collected can be sent to the buyer at the buyer’s expense or can be collected by prior arrangement from our office in Ashorne.
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Day 1 Automobilia Saturday 9th November 2019 Start: 11:00 Automobilia: Lots 100 – 199
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Lot 100
Lot 101
Villeneuve limited edition print signed by Mauro Forghieri
Celebrating the 90th birthday of Sir Stirling Moss OBE
Villeneuve - 850 edition secondary market print taken from an original by Alan Fearnley. Individually hand signed by highly respected Ferrari engineer of almost 30 years, Mauro Forghieri. Featuring Gilles Villeneuve driving his Ferrari 126CK to victory in the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix. Print number: 357/850. Framed size: 31” x 24”. Estimate: £200 - £300
The Rivals and Practice Over are both 500 edition secondary market prints taken from orignals by Alan Fearnley. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com
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Lot 102
Lot 103
A Trio of Pistons
A duet of excellence (two items)
A Trio of Pistons. Taken from Nelson Piquet’s 1980 Dutch Grand Prix winning car, the victorious car of Carlos Reutemann from the 1981 South African Grand Prix and Niki Lauda’s 1982 USA West Grand Prix. These three pistons are in excellent condition and come with individual inscriptions of authenticity.
Tribute to Enzo Ferrari and Mansell’s debut victory for Ferrari are both 850 addition secondary market prints taken from orignals by Alan Fearnley. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £500 - £600
Estimate: £500 - £700 More Images Lot 102
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Lot 105
Collection of car badges and Ferrari ash tray
Ford Formula One World Champions. An original watercolour by Craig Warwick
A collection of items including: Automobile Club of Monaco car badge, an original and rather attractive motoring accessory emanating from the Circuit de Mas du Clos car badge referencing the Circuit de Mas du Clos in France, home to many a private collection of motor cars. Ferrari ashtray comes complete with its original box and packaging. Estimate: £500 - £600 More Images Lot 104
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Ford Formula 1 World Champions. In celebration of the many Ford Formula 1 World Champions, this sensational original watercolour painted by the late Craig Warwick in 1998. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions. com Estimate: £500 - £600 More Images Lot 105
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Lot 106
Lot 107
La Passione
Ayrton Senna Montegrappa Commemorative Sterling Silver pen
La Passione - A stunning collection comprising ten numbered prints, taken from originals by the Italian artist Franco Vasconi, which feature in the film of the same name, written and scored by the sensational musician and songwriter Chris Rea. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000 More Images Lot 106
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From the designers and manufacturers of writing implements of worldwide renown, this beautifully crafted sterling silver pen, together with a highly innovative pen holder, replica glove style pen and refill case is a collector’s item of some note and rarity. A limited-edition numbered 34/1960 with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200 More Images Lot 107
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Lot 108
Lot 109
Fangio and a Maserati. Original watercolour by Craig Warwick
Ayrton Senna and his McLaren MP4/7A original by Tatsu Nakatsu
Painted in 1995 by the late and renowned motorsport artist Craig Warwick, celebrating the achievements of motor racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com
Ayrton Senna and his McLaren MP4/7A. This exceptionally vibrant and rare framed original painted by artist Tatsu Nakatsu in 1997, features the brilliance of Ayrton Senna at the wheel of his McLaren MP4/7A racing in 1992. Signed by the artist. Measures 33” x 25” (83.82cm x 63.5cm). Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200
Estimate: £500 - £700 More Images Lot 108
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Lot 110
Lot 111
Masudaya 3339 record holder
John Surtees and his Ferrari GTO an original by Stanley Rose
Automobilia Saturday 9th November 2019
A rare example of a terrific Masudaya (Modern Toys) battery operated record holder racing car, in soft shades of pastel blue and cream, fitted with flashing lights to the engine and sound effects! A collector’s item which may need a little attention to ensure full functionality. Of tin construction and manufactured in Japan. Estimate: £500 - £700 More Images Lot 110
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John Surtees and his Ferrari GTO - An original by internationally renowned artist Stanley Rose featuring the 1964 Formula 1 World Champion, John Surtees CBE, the only driver to have won World Championships driving a racing car during his tenure with Ferrari and a motorcycle. This sizeable piece measures 52” x 52”. Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500 More Images Lot 111
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Lot 112
Lot 113
Austin Morris Junior child’s pedal car
Mercedes-Benz Swiss Grand Prix canvas
Austin Morris Junior, a fabulous children’s pedal car in bright red with white seats, steering wheel, handbrake and secreted beneath the bonnet, a decorative engine. A fine example and in excellent condition.
Mercedes-Benz Swiss Grand Prix canvas 70cm x 100cm Estimate: £80 - £120
Estimate: £800 - £1,000 More Images Lot 112
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Lot 114
Lot 115
Contemporary illuminated RollsRoyce themed circular wall sign
A fine circular Porsche-themed wall clock
A contemporary illuminated Rolls-Royce themed circular wall sign. 43cm diameter. Complete with lead and plug.
A fine circular Porsche-themed wall clock having a white face, black baton and Arabic numerals. 32cm wide.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 117
Michelin shield-shaped enamel sign
1/12 Scale, Honda RA273, Surtees, pro-built kit
Michelin, shield-shaped, enamel sign. Measuring 45cm x 35cm. No Reserve
Big scale (1/12 scale), beautifully built probuild kit of the Honda RA273, driven by John Surtees CBE in the 1966 and 1967 formula one seasons. This is a one-off piece finished to the highest standards. Size approximately 12” x 6”. Estimate: £500 - £1,000
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Lot 118
Lot 119
Large contemporary Gulf illuminated wall sign
A large font-correct Porsche hanging wall sign
A large and impressive contemporary Gulf illuminated wall sign measuring 62cm x 56cm complete with lead and plug.
A large font-correct Porsche hanging wall sign in mild steel comprising seven individual handmade letters measuring almost 2m wide in total. The perfect addition for the avid Porsche driver’s garage or workshop.
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 116
Estimate: £300 - £500 More Images Lot 118
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Lot 120
Lot 121
Champion spark plug enamel sign
Moss at 80, signed numbered print
Champion spark plug enamel sign. Measuring 50cm x 30cm
Fantastic limited edition (500) print by motorsport artist Craig Warwick commissioned to celebrate Sir Stirling Moss’s 80th birthday. The print features thirteen of Stirling’s favourite and most memorable cars from the many he has raced in his career. Signed by the artist. Measuring 60cm x 40cm, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
No Reserve
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Lot 122
Lot 123
Ferrari F2007 photograph by Michael Hewett signed by Kimi Raikkonen
Complete Ferrari 456 four-piece Schedoni leather luggage set
Automobilia Saturday 9th November 2019
Photograph of the 2007 Formula One World Championship winning Ferrari F2007 by Michael Hewett signed by driver Kimi Raikkonen. With a Certificate of Authenticity.
Original and extremely rare four piece Ferrari 456 GT Schedoni luggage bags in tan leather. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions. com Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000
Estimate: £200 - £400 More Images Lot 122
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Lot 124
Lot 125
Original 007 illuminated studio sign
A limited edition gentleman’s BMW themed sports watch
A rare and sought-after original 007 production sound-stage illuminated studio sign measuring 36cm x 53.5cm. Estimate: £800 - £1,200
A Limited Edition gentleman’s BMW-themed sports watch having black face with BMW ‘M’ logos, Arabic numerals, sweep seconds hand and 42mm bezel. Leather strap. Estimate: £100 - £150
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Lot 126
Lot 127
Ferrari Girl by Tony Upson
Ferrari 312T4 by Nicholas Watts, signed Jody Scheckter
A patriotic Ferrari enthusiast in national colours. Original Tony Upson hand-painted acrylic on canvas, framed and measuring 154cm x 94cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Jody Scheckter - 1979 World Champion’ by Nicholas Watts. Picture celebrating Jody Scheckter’s win at Monaco in May 1979 driving the Ferrari 312T4. The Ferrari 312 was designed by Mauro Forghieri for the 1975 season and,in its various forms, the 312T-series won 27 races, four Constructors’ and three Drivers’ Championships. Estimate: £200 - £400 More Images Lot 127
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Lot 129
Original 1960 - 1963 Ferrari 250 SWB/GTE 400SA Borrani wire wheels
John Surtees CBE. Two and Four wheels signed montage
Original 1960 - 1963 Ferrari 250 SWB/ 250GTE set of four Borrani Wire Wheels, 15 x 6 RW 3690. This rare set of Borranis is presented in fair condition and would benefit from a full overhaul if looking for a Concours finish nevertheless, this OEM set of wheels is extremely rare. Estimate: £2,500 - £2,875 More Images Lot 128
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Signed montage of pictures celebrating John Surtees CBE five championship wins with Honda on both two and four wheels. Winning the 500cc motorcycle world championships in 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960 and the Formula 1 World Championship in 1964. Double framed in black and silver measuring 60cm x 40cm, with a COA. No Reserve More Images Lot 129
Lot 130
Lot 131
Niki Lauda OPUS print, signed Bernie Ecclestone
Esso enamel sign
Niki Lauda OPUS print signed Bernie Ecclestone. Measuring 80cm x 60cm. With a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Attractive reproduction of a 1950’s Esso enamel sign. Measuring 65cm x 30.5cm. No Reserve
Estimate: £200 - £400
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Lot 132
Lot 133
Richard Ashcroft (The Verve). Signed photograph
The Italian Job signed by Sir Michael Caine*
One of only 50 hand-signed prints of Richard Ashcroft in a Ferrari Dino (as seen in ‘Born to Be Strangers’ video). This print is very rare and really cool. Approximately 60cm x 40cm.
A high-quality photograph mounted and glazed within a black wooden frame signed by the film’s star, Sir Michael Caine. The signature is confirmed genuine by a Certificate of Authenticity pasted to the reverse of the frame. The frame measures 22”x 18”.
Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 128
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Lot 134
Lot 135
To the pits ‘Taxi for Senna’ signed Nigel Mansell CBE
Replica Bugatti elephant car mascot
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The British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1991 gave us one of the most memorable moments in Formula 1. On his victory lap, Nigel Mansell in the Williams-Renault gives title rival Ayrton Senna a lift back to the pits after his McLaren-Honda ran out of fuel. 50cm x 35cm photograph, hand signed by Nigel Mansell CBE, framed and glazed with a COA. No Reserve More Images Lot 134
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A standing elephant car mascot in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti’s “Dancing Elephant” which originally featured on the Type 41 Royale. With only six cars produced and ten known mascots, an original is extremely rare. This replica would be an asset to any mascot collection. Estimate: £250 - £350 More Images Lot 135
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Lot 136
Lot 137
1:18 Porsche 962 IMSA, signed by Derek Bell MBE
Turbo Girl by Tony Upson
Lovely 1:18 scale model of the Lowenbrau Porsche 962 IMSA car, winner of the Daytona 24 Hours in 1986, signed by Derek Bell MBE.
Tony Upson hand painted original acrylic on canvas 94cm x 94cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
Estimate: £200 - £350
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Lot 138
Lot 139
Spirit of Ecstasy
Two x canvas signed Derek Bell MBE
Large desk or showroom-size Spirit of Ecstasy mounted on a marble base. Approximately 15”/36.5cm tall. (Image with a Champagne bottle is to provide an indication of size, the Champagne is not included).
Stretched canvas x two measuring 40cm x 30cm. A period portrait of Derek Bell in Porsche overalls taken at Brands Hatch in the 1980’s, along with a more up to date shot of Derek with his Le Mans-winning Porsche, taken by Gary Harman. Both are hand-signed by Derek Bell MBE with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £250 - £350
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Lot 140
Lot 141
Riva Ariston
Complete original Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona tool kit
Estimate: £12,000 - £13,800
Estimate: £250 - £350 More Images Lot 140
An original and complete Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona tool kit. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com
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Lot 142
Lot 143
Sir Stirling, the Blonde and the Maserati
Castrol cast sign
Complete set of three - Signed Sir Stirling Moss OBE. Super rare and absolutely stunning complete set of all three limited editions of the ‘Blonde and The Maserati’ (depicting Moss in a Maserati 250F with the model Jacqui Ainsley in various poses) by Neill Watson, each edition was limited to just 50 hand-signed prints. Beautifully framed with COA. Estimate: £1,600 - £1,800 More Images Lot 142
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Castrol cast sign. Measuring 59cm x 16cm No Reserve
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Lot 144
Lot 145
Ferrari F40 Registration F40 GP
Breitling Chronomat D13050.1 gentlemans watch
Great registration for any F40 Owner, “F40 GP”, whether you’re a General Practitioner or a Grand Prix fan, this would look great on anything, really. Estimate: £4,000 - £4,600
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A Riva Ariston in 1/10 scale. Hand-built from hardwood, the Ariston is perhaps Riva’s bestknown model. When production ceased in 1974, 24 years after the model was conceived, over 1,000 boats had been built. Complete with stand, model length 90cm.
Breitling Chronomat D13050. Gentleman’s watch with rotating bezel and screw-down crown. Date at 3 o’clock position. Subdials 60 seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. In almost new condition with original box, handbook and bezel guard. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions. com Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500 More Images Lot 145
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Lot 146
Lot 147
Tribute to Michael Schumacher print by Stuart McIntyre
Bentley ‘Flying B’ car mascot and Bentley cufflinks
A Tribute to Michael Schumacher’ print by Stuart McIntyre. Classic Stuart McIntyre “Tribute to” style featuring a couple of pencil images of Michael and three of his early cars, the Jordan 191, Benetton B194 and the Ferrari 310B from 1997. Framed and glazed. Measuring 57cm x 75cm. No Reserve
A gold-plated Bentley ‘Flying B’ car mascot mounted on an alloy base (20cm high) and accompanied by a pair of cuff links depicting Bentley’s Winged B with black inserts, complete with box.
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Lot 148
Lot 149
J M Fangio ‘Streets of Monaco’ signed production
Lamborghini Muira P400 ‘The Italian Job’ poster
J M Fangio, Maserati 250F ‘Streets of Monaco’ photo and signature, 60cm x 40cm.
Lamborghini Muira P400 ‘The Italian Job’ poster signed by the legendary Valentino Balboni (Factory Test Driver). Framed and mounted, 48cm x 36cm.
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
Estimate: £60 - £80
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Lot 150
Lot 151
Contemporary Audi-themed illuminated wall sign
A Tag Heuer 6000 McLaren F1 Automatic Chronograph watch
A contemporary Audi-themed illuminated convex wall sign. 49cm wide complete with lead and plug.
A Tag Heuer 6000 McLaren F1 Automatic Chronograph, model number WH5214 with FC6031 black leather strap and deployment clasp. This watch is new (old stock) having been presented to a McLaren employee as a long service award and stored since receipt. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 153
A Pair of Ford Cosworth XF Indycar floor standing lamps
An Idris Elba-signed Alpinestars race suit
A pair of Ford Cosworth XF IndyCar stainless steel exhaust headers beautifully converted into floor standing lamps with LED lights. In as new condition. A unique and practical piece of motoring art.
An Idris Elba-signed black Alpinestars race suit & matching Alpinestars bag: Worn by Idris Elba in the Discovery Channel “No Limits” series, this size 56 black race suit has been signed “Idris Elba No Limits” in silver pen on the left chest. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £500 - £600
Estimate: £500 - £700 More Images Lot 152
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Lot 154
Lot 155
Original Ferrari 348/355 four-piece complete Schedoni leather luggage set
Chrome ‘Taxi for Senna’ sculpture, signed Nigel Mansell CBE
Original and very rare four-piece luggage set for the Ferrari 348 or 355, in black leather. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com
Chrome ‘Taxi for Senna’ sculpture, signed Nigel Mansell CBE celebrating when, at the Silverstone Grand Prix in 1991, Nigel slowed on his victory lap to give Senna a lift back to the pits after he had run out of fuel.
Estimate: £3,000 - £3,500
No Reserve
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Lot 156
Lot 157
Wall of Champions. Multi-signed
Ferrari themed Servizio Esperienze sign
1986 Australian Grand Prix. Adelaide, Australia, 24 - 26 October. Nelson Piquet (Williams Honda) with Alain Prost OBE (McLaren TAG Porsche) and Nigel Mansell CBE (Williams Honda) on the pit wall. Signed by Nigel Mansell CBE, Nelson Piquet and Alain Prost OBE. Framed and mounted measuring 60cm x 40cm with a COA.
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Lot 152
Ferrari themed Servizio Esperienze sign manufactured in sheet steel with the traditional ‘prancing horse’. In excellent condition. Dimensions 40cm x 25cm. Estimate: £150 - £200
Estimate: £200 - £350 More Images Lot 156
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Lot 159
Pirelli Calendars 1984 -1998
Michael Schumacher signed photograph
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A collection of 18 Pirelli calendars dating from 1984 -1998. (Duplicates of 1973, 1986, 1987 and 1990). Pirelli calendars are iconic and renowned for their high-quality artistic photography.
Estimate: £200 - £400
Estimate: £500 - £700
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Classic Michael Schumacher post-win image signed by the great man. Measuring 90cm x 70cm.
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Lot 160
Lot 161
A Jaguar-themed lacquered panel
Rare piece of James Bond wall art
A Jaguar inspired, airbrushed and multi-layer lacquered panel measuring 100cm x 100cm.
A truly fabulous presentation celebrating fifty years of the cinematic James Bond. An incredibly rare centrepiece signed by every actor who has played James Bond on the big screen and featuring an original prop from the films. The accompanying COA confirms the validity of this stunning piece. Measuring 57” (W) X 40” (H) X 4” (D).
Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 163
Complete 1972 Ferrari 246 Dino manual pouch set
Fernando Alonso signed, full-size helmet visor
Original complete 1972 Ferrari 246 Dino pouch set comprising: Pouch, owner’s manual (cat n. 72/72), parts manual (N. 68/72), 1972 dealer directory (cat n. 67/72), operating instructions pamphlet. This complete pouch set is perfect for any 1972 delivery Dino, and essential for any shows or Concours events that you may be attending. Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000
A full-size visor, in a display box, perfect for display or fitting to a replica helmet, hand signed by 2005 and 2006 Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, with full Certificate of Authenticity.
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Lot 165
Kimi Raikkonen signed, full-size helmet visor
Michael Schumacher signed full-size helmet visor
A full-size visor, perfect for display or fitting to a replica helmet, hand signed by 2007 Ferrari Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, with full Certificate of Authenticity.
Full-size visor, in a display box, perfect for display or fitting to a replica helmet, hand signed by seven-times Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £150 - £200
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Lot 167
Ferrari Panerai red dial clock
James Hunt signed production
Extremely rare Panerai dealer’s clock with a red dial, which was never offered for sale to the public but only supplied to authorised Panerai dealers. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a large Panerai Ferrari wall clock, perfect for the office or study of any Ferrari enthusiast.
A signed James Hunt production featuring a hand-signed autograph (Monaco 1980) together with a classic James Hunt colour photograph. Estimate: £400 - £600
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Stirling Moss ‘722 Collection’ box set
Porsche GT3RS by Tony Upson
Boxed model of car number ‘722’ the 1955 Mille Miglia- winning Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR driven by Sir Stirling Moss with navigator Denis Jenkinson. No Reserve
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Tony Upson original hand painted acrylic on canvas 124cm x 74cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Le Prime Automobili Italiane a folio by Elio Quaglino*
Tyrrell P34 by Nicholas Watts, signed Jody Scheckter
Printed in Italy on Parchment Art Paper (67cm x 48cm/27” x 20”), Copyright 1964 by Edizione Pininfarina. 24 prints in all, with two elevations of significant pre-war Italian cars. Each marked with “Veteran Car Club Italiano” embossed seals. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com No Reserve
Jody and the Six-Wheeler’ by Nicholas Watts, signed by Jody Scheckter. Picture celebrating Jody Scheckter’s 1976 Swedish Grand Prix win in the Tyrell P34 designed by Derek Gardner. With a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £400
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Official Porsche childs car
IndyCar Champions multi-signed, rare limited edition print
An official ‘foot to floor’ ride-on Porsche 911 Turbo S childs car measuring 70cm in length. Complete with steering wheel, seat and ‘dashboard’ dials. Estimate: £100 - £150
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“Indy Car Champions” extremely rare, Alan Fearnley, limited edition lithographic print, 1 of 50. Signed Paul Newman, Nigel Mansell CBE and Carl Haas. Estimate: £400 - £600
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Porsche Sportwagen Weltmiesterschaft. 1986 Motorsport poster
An illuminated Scuderia Ferrari sign
Porsche Sportwagen Weltmiesterschaft 1986. Glazed and framed Motorsport promotional poster. Measures 110cm x 80cm.
An illuminated Scuderia Ferrari sign complete with 3-stage remote control dimmer and plug. Dimensions 50cm x 50cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Replica Ford Model ‘T’ electric car four seater
Le Mans by Nicholas Watts. Signed by 21 drivers and actors
Non road-legal, electric 4-seater vehicle in the style of a Model ‘T’ ford ideal for leisure use around an estate or private venue. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com
An extremely rare signed and numbered, limited-edition by Nicholas Watts - signed by 21 of the participating drivers and actors Supplied with a COA. Mounted in a custom, brushed aluminium frame. 84.5cm x 60cm. Weighs 6.5kg.
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Jacques Villeneuve signed CD and book
Ferrari 275 GTB toolbag
‘My first season in Formula 1’ and CD of selfpenned music both signed by the Indy 500 and Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Ferrari 275 GTB toolbag. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £2,500 - £2,900
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Estimate: £100 - £200
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1970’s circa Heuer Gentleman’s watch
Michelin Man race car figure
1970’s circa Heuer gentleman’s watch with a blue dial and black leather strap.
‘Michelin Man’ race car figure. Bibendum in his French Blue Delage. 7.5cm (H) x 10cm (W) x 25cm (D).
Estimate: £2,800 - £3,200
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1965 Monaco poster, signed John Surtees CBE
Kimi Raikkonen signed wall photograph
The tradition of depicting the previous year’s winner for the official Monaco Grand Prix poster allowed artist Michael Turner to create this iconic piece for the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix. It features the late John Surtees in his Ferrari 158 on the climb up from Sainte Devote. Signed by 1964 Ferrari Formula 1 World Champion, John Surtees and COA. Estimate: £500 - £750
Kimi Raikkonen signed wall photograph, 90cm x 70cm. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £400
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Senna vs Mansell, ‘The Chase’ Australia signed photograph
Castrol cast plaque
Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell. ‘The Chase’ an Australian photograph framed and mounted measuring 40cm x 30cm. Signed by Nigel Mansell CBE with a Certificate of Authenticity. No Reserve
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Castrol cast plaque. 25cm in diameter. No Reserve
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Pirelli enamel sign
Ayrton Senna ‘The Glove’ by Michael Hewett
Pirelli enamel sign featuring the Cinturato. Measuring 40cm x 20cm No Reserve
Framed and mounted production with an original photograph of Ayrton Senna in pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1989 accompanied by one of Ayrton’s gloves. Signed by the legendary photographer Michael Hewett. Estimate: £200 - £350
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Porsche 964 Cabriolet original dealer poster
Shell Motor Oil cast plaque
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Nigel Mansell CBE F1 Ferrari by David G Pearson
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy oversized figurine
Double mounted, framed and glazed print of Nigel Mansell CBE at speed in his F1 Ferrari by David G Pearson dated 1991. Measures 84cm x 61.5cm Estimate: £100 - £150
A fine 20th century cast metal oversized desk-piece figurine of the Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy as designed by Charles Robinson Sykes and based on the model Eleanor Velasco Thornton, finely detailed and raised over a circular marble base, 37cm high. Estimate: £500 - £800
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Record breaking Rookie print by Colin Carter
Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb poster by Peter Crosby
A limited edition print, Record-breaking Rookie by Colin Carter, number 400/500, depicting Nigel Mansell CBE on his first run in his Newman-Haas Lola Ford T92/00, where he immediately broke the lap record at the Phoenix Firebird Raceway on 04/01/1993, framed and glazed, dimensions 90cm x 60cm. Estimate: £100 - £150
Reprint of an original Shelsley Walsh MAC Hill Climb poster by Peter Crosby. Framed and glazed. Approximately 45cm x 60cm.
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Original Porsche dealer poster written in German reads; “You can tan in other cabriolets too. Just not as fast.” Very large piece, custom aluminium framed and mounted with a description to rear of frame. 83cm x 108cm, 6.5kg.
Shell Motor Oil cast plaque. Measuring. 17cm x 17cm square.
Estimate: £80 - £120
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A Richard Petty signed Simpson open face helmet
Registration number LGZ 9964
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A Richard Petty (The King Of Nascar) handsigned white Simpson Cruiser open-face helmet from the Richard Petty Driving Experience; Size 7 1/2” 60cm complete with Richard Petty Driving Experience Decals (to each side) and “1-800-Be Petty” visor graphics; in excellent (used) condition. Estimate: £500 - £700 More Images Lot 194
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Registration number LGZ 9964 supplied on a retention certificate. Estimate: £80 - £100
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Autographed Formula 1 Memorabilia
Monaco 2018 Rallye Historique plates
A selection of autographed Formula 1 items to include; Haynes Red Bull F1 2010 RB6 Manual (signed by Christian Horner, Adrian Newey, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber) measuring 21.5cm x 27.5cm with a Certificate of Authenticity. Two framed signed photos featuring Jenson Button and Mark Webber both measuring 29cm x 36.5cm.
Two pressed aluminium rally plates from the 2018 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique. Approximately 30cm x 15cm. Estimate: £80 - £100
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Riva Super Aquarama ‘Zoom’ in 1/10 scale
Porsche 1000km Spa 1986 Motorsport poster
‘Zoom’ was a Riva Super Aquarama that won the 1972 London to Monte Carlo race. Handbuilt from hardwood using the traditional plank-on-frame method of construction. Model length 90cm, complete with stand, and in ‘as new’ condition.
Porsche 1000km Spa 1986 Motorsport framed and glazed poster, 110cm x 80cm. Estimate: £150 - £200
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1991 Golf GTi Rivage Cabriolet More Images Lot 201
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• One of only 470 UK-supplied, limited editions of the Golf GTi convertible known as the ‘Rivage’ • Available only in metallic blue or green, fitted with a 5-speed gearbox and ‘Le Castellet’ forged alloys • Finished in Inca Blue with a blue cloth interior, fitted with Recaro seats and a powered Mohair hood • 77,134 miles supported by the MOT history, the service records and a number of invoices • The very desirable Cherished Number (J4 LOL) is generously included with the car • NB. The entire proceeds from this sale, including any Silverstone Auctions fees, are going to the South Yorkshire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The VW Golf is surely one of the most iconic ‘hot-hatches’ ever conceived. Its popularity has never diminished and a plethora of variants and styles have always been hungrily anticipated and universally enjoyed by the car’s cult following all of whom treasure the next instalment from Volkswagen, the hot-hatch giant. Whilst many motorists today appreciate the exhilaration of roof-down ‘wind-in-your-hair’ motoring, few are willing to forego the comfort of a saloon car in order to enjoy it, however, the Golf GTi Convertible, introduced in 1980, made any such sacrifice unnecessary being designed and
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Registration: J4 LOL Chassis Number: WVWZZZ15ZMK032556 Engine Number: DX149275 No Reserve
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built by one of the world’s most experienced builders of open-touring cars - Karmann of Osnabrück. With the hood up these little cars were remarkably draught free, lower the hood and you were ready to take advantage of every moment of sunshine which a British summer could muster. The Golf GTi Rivage was a run-out model of the legendary Mk1 GTi Convertible, enhancing the appeal of the car with metallic blue or green paint, heated Recaro cloth seats, Le Castellet forged alloy wheels, powered mohair hood and a five-speed gearbox. With its sub-10 second 0-60mph time and a top speed of 108mph, the Rivage was clearly no ordinary Golf convertible. Finished in Inca Blue and benefiting from all the usual Rivage features, this lovely example dates from 1991 and was purchased from its first owner by the wife of our vendor in 1996 and subsequently registered to her husband, our vendor. The car was placed on a SORN in 2018 and is currently in very nice condition with a warranted 77,134 miles indicated. It is supplied with all its previous MOT test certificates, the service and owners’ handbooks and is fitted with a Blaupunkt radio/cassette player and the usual security systems. The very desirable cherished number (J4 LOL) is generously included with the car. Please note that the whole of the sale proceeds, including any Silverstone Auctions fees, from this car are going to the South Yorkshire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
1991 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 More Images Lot 202
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Registration: H490 YYR Chassis Number: YF320CD6224074873 Engine Number: 1CW6D008915 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
• Superbly presented ‘Phase 2’ car in classic Cherry Red with 35,300 miles • UK-supplied in early June 1991 by Summersdale Peugeot in Chichester • Smart, unmolested interior in black half-leather and Monaco Tweed cloth • Full-service history with 21 stamps in the book. Every service invoice from new • The most recent service (June 2019) included a cambelt/water pump change • The MOT is valid until August 2020, issued with no advisories • These landmark cars are becoming increasingly collectable as practical classics Silverstone Auctions know good 205 GTis when we see them. In 2018 we achieved a new world record price for the model, beating the previous highest figure, which we had also again attained the year before. The car presented here may not have covered a similarly tiny mileage to the two record holders, but it’s special in its own way and a worthy addition to our 205 back-catalogue. This smart example was originally supplied to a Mr K C Tomlins of Hayling island by Summersdale Peugeot in Chichester, West Sussex prior to being first registered in early June 1991. It was serviced at Summersdale for the
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first 10 years of its life until the owner at the time switched to another nearby Peugeot dealer. Comfortingly, our vendor has all the service invoices going back to the very first service on 21/08/91. The overall condition of this very low mileage 205 is excellent, having never been restored. The bodywork appears spot-on with only a couple of minor blemishes and the Cherry Red paintwork has been professionally polished and exudes a wonderful shine. The black half-leather, Phase 2 interior is also in great shape with seats and carpets showing minimal wear. The original Clarion stereo and speakers remain in place and, importantly, the original rear parcel shelf has not been modified to take larger, aftermarket speakers. We understand that all the electrics work just as they left the factory as does the sunroof with all its seals intact. The only modification to the car is the addition of air conditioning which a former owner sourced from another 205 and had professionally installed by a well-known 205 specialist. The owner’s file contains the original logbook, service invoices, original stamped service book and two keys. Overall, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine low-mileage, unmolested 205 1.9 GTi that has patently been cherished and drives really well. The desirability of these cars is now well established and they always attract willing buyers who generally tend to be most keen on low mileage, unmodified cars with a clearly documented service history and in cared for condition which, fortunately, is exactly what we have here.
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LOT 203
2003 Maserati 4200 Spyder Cambiocorsa More Images Lot 203
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• If only the best will do: 2003 Maserati 4200 spyder Cambiocorsa, 15,278 miles • Spectacularly presented in gleaming Rosso Bologna with a Bordeaux hood, 15-spoke silver alloys • Classic Maserati interior in Avorio and Bordeaux leather with walnut details, Rosso carpets and that clock • Supplied new by Lancaster Ferrari & Maserati Colchester and first registered in January 2003 • Acquired by our vendor in 2008 at 10,432 miles. Three former keepers. Comprehensive service history • Recent services. May 2019 at 15,076 miles (£1,516), February 2018 at 14,780 miles (£672) • Replacement clutch, new tyres, wheels refurbed in January 2016 at 14,290 (£3,500) • Complete with its original stamped service book, indoor car cover, blue leather wallet and two sets of keys A six-speed manual version of the 4200 Spyder was offered, however, most buyers went for the six-speed F1 Cambiocorsa electrohydraulic paddle-shift transmission with four modes which altered various characteristics (throttle response, traction control, suspension stiffness etc) in order to give the optimum performance for the chosen mode. Mated to Maserati’s ‘Skyhook’ suspension which allowed each damper to react in milliseconds, it added up
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Registration: EJ52 JYU Chassis Number: ZAMBB18C000008521 Engine Number: 600638083448 Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000
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to a devastatingly rapid cross-country machine which felt even faster than the figures suggested: 385bhp and 332lb/ ft; 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds; 178mph top speed. Supplied new by Lancaster Ferrari & Maserati, Colchester, Essex this stunning 4200 Spyder Cambiocorsa was first registered during January 2003. It was ordered in Rosso Bologna with a Bordeaux hood and 15-spoke silver alloys. The interior is classic Maserati with Avorio and Bordeaux leather, Rosso carpets, Walnut-rimmed steering wheel and door caps and the traditional oval clock. Our vendor is the car’s fourth keeper and acquired it in January 2008 at 10,432 miles. He tells us “I have averaged some 450 miles per annum (in dry weather). I had the chrome replated in Walsall as the Italian chrome doesn’t compare. The wheels are completely refurbished and clutch replaced and new tyres two or three years ago”. The car has a comprehensive service history with the original stamped service book showing regular attention. The most recent service was by JP Performance Cars Ltd of Burntwood at 15,076 miles, in May 2019 (£1,516.33) and prior to that in February 2018 at 14,780 miles (£672.00). JP also serviced the car in April 2016 at 14,290 miles and the account for £3,500 included a clutch replacement. Naturally, the relevant invoices for the above are in the owner’s file alongside earlier invoices and MOT’s and the current MOT valid until March 2020. The Maserati has a bespoke car cover, a phonecard, a new blue leather wallet and two sets of keys. Totally pampered and immaculate. Undoubtedly a ‘Best of Breed’ contender.
1991 BMW 325i (E30) Sport More Images Lot 204
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Registration: H556 HLP Chassis Number: WBAAA12030EG23149 Engine Number: 22344906 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
• The 325i (E30) Sport is a highly desirable 2-door only BMW model with numerous M-Tech upgrades from BMW’s Motorsport Division • Fitted with the legendary 170bhp M20 2494cc straightsix engine good for 132 mph and 0-60 in 9.9 seconds • First registered on 12/06/1991, being a later facelifted M Technic 2 model, in special order (1991 only) Granitsilber Metallic, and one of the last Sport examples produced • UK-supplied via Millcars (BMW) of Hampstead, this hugely original car has covered a fully verifiable 6,794 miles, accompanied by a full book-pack and comprehensive history file Compact rear-wheel drive saloons were in short supply in the 1980’s and consequently, the E30 quickly stood out as something special, being lightweight, refined, and offering unparalleled driving pleasure. The range-topping M3 is now rightly one of the most sought-after sports cars of the last 30 years and can command in excess of £100,000. With the success of the M3, BMW capitalised on the demand for more sporting E30s, and in 1986 gave the market the 325i Sport, a 2-door only model with numerous M-Tech upgrades from BMW’s Motorsport Division. These included an M Technic body-kit and boot spoiler, Anthracite headlining (unique to the 325i Sport), a limited-slip differential, M Technic suspension (15mm lower springs
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and Boge M Technic shock absorbers) and a 5-speed ZF close-ratio gearbox. The car is powered by the legendary M20 2494cc straight-six engine giving 171bhp and 164 lb-ft of torque, good for 132 mph and 0-62 mph time of 9.9 seconds, decently quick but it’s really the whole driving experience that impresses so much. There were two generations of the 325i Sport, commonly referred to as a Tech-1 (September 1986 - August 1987; pre-facelift model) followed, not surprisingly, by the Tech-2 (facelift model). The car presented here is a UK-supplied right-hand drive 1991 BMW E30 325i Sport (Tech-2) which was first registered on 12th June 1991 having been sold by Millcars (BMW) of Hampstead finished in special order (1991 only) Granitsilber Metallic (Granite Silver; paint code 272). One of the last Sport examples ever produced, this incredibly original car has covered a fully verifiable 6,794 miles with just two previous keepers from new and is accompanied by a full book-pack, original paperwork and a comprehensive history file. This extraordinary car has been preserved in such a rare unmolested condition, it is surely one of the best, low mileage examples out there. Coming from our private vendor who bought the car back in 2007 at 5,200 miles, it has been stored well and regularly run-up and serviced. It really is as good as in the photographs and would be the perfect fit for any enthusiast or collector. (The car wears its correct, original and immaculate BMW cross-spoke alloys wheels, but will come with a set of now extremely rare and sought-after original in-period Alpina alloy wheels, which the first owner specified and preferred.)
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette (C2) Stingray Convertible More Images Lot 205
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• Fabulous C2 Sting Ray supplied new to Sir Cliff Richard OBE • UK-supplied, left-hand drive, second-generation Corvette Sting Ray with 69,083 miles • Built in St Louis in early 1963 fitted with a 327ci, OHV V-8, manual gearbox, LSD, and factory Hardtop • Registered as 7 EXV on 28/03/1963 to Harry Rodger Webb (Cliff Richard) in Winchmore Hill, London • Both the buff and green logbooks remain with the car, the early one has been signed by Cliff (H R Webb) twice • Purchased by our vendor in 2012 from Claremont Corvette after they had fully refurbished the car • That work included a respray in Sterling Silver, new soft top, carpets, leather seats, clutch, flywheel and tyres • Great history file with Logbooks, old MOT’s, original stickers, radio manual, V5c and lots of invoices • A lovely example of “America’s Sports Car” with fabulous celebrity provenance Now in its seventh generation, the Corvette began life in 1953 with the C1 - a model that inspired a generation of young Americans and gave the Ford Empire a nine-year headache. However, it was the C2, the immortal Sting Ray produced between 1963 and 1967, that really set Chevrolet’s cash registers ringing and left us with the most desired and collectable Corvette to date. Designed by Larry Shinoda under the guidance of the legendary Bill Mitchell, influences on the Sting Ray’s unique and unforgettable form are said to include: the E-type Jaguar, a Mako Shark once caught by Mitchell, the ‘Q Corvette’ concept car of 1957 and the ‘Mitchell Sting Ray’ design exercise. By the autumn of 1959, elements of the two unique Corvettes had been blended into XP-720 - the design programme that led to the production of the Sting Ray (later changed to Stingray) as we know it. According to its chassis number, this lovely left-hand drive, Corvette convertible emerged from Chevrolet’s St Louis plant in early 1963 fitted with a 327ci, OHV V-8, a four-speed manual gearbox ($188), Positraction rear axle (LSD) $43.05, finished in Silver Blue (912) with a black vinyl interior and supplied with an optional hardtop in body
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Registration: 55AFR Chassis Number: 30867S108815 Engine Number: 308675108815 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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colour ($236). It was immediately shipped to the UK by British and Colonial Motors of St. Martins Lane in London prior to being registered as 7 EXV on 28/03/1963 to a Mr Harry Rodger Webb, perhaps better known as Sir Cliff Richard OBE. Both the buff and green log books remain with the car and the early one has been signed by Cliff (H R Webb) twice, initially when he lived at Winchmore Hill and subsequently when he moved to Upper Nazeing in Essex. Naturally, such a flamboyant motor car has worn different number plates with later owners including AHK 514A, 5 SOO, 959 NOJ and currently 55AFR since 1974. Our vendor purchased the car in early November 2012 from Claremont Corvette - The Original Corvette Specialists for £47,995 and there is a Bill of Sale in the owner’s file. There is a further invoice in the file, dated 21/10/12 from Claremont indicating that the Corvette had been substantially refreshed prior to our vendor becoming the car’s proud owner. That work included a full respray in Sebring Silver by MechSpray with the hardtop painted to match, a new black convertible top, new period-correct carpets, the worn vinyl seat covers replaced with leather, four new black-wall radial tyres fitted and balanced on repainted wheels, hubcaps re-polished with new spinners, a new clutch and flywheel, the engine compartment valeted, the original air cleaner re-chromed, new electric window switches, gear knob and doorknob and finally, a full pre-sale service. Since purchasing this very special Chevrolet around seven years ago, Claremont Corvette have been tasked with sundry items of maintenance and enhancement and there are a couple of invoices in the file (23/07/2013 for £2,507.82 and 14/10/2014 for £2,528.72) in return for their care and attention. As you can see from the photographs, 55 AFR presents well in its coat of Sebring Silver and remains in remarkably fresh condition having been lightly used over the last seven years. The black interior is lightly patinated appearing essentially original apart from the recovered seats and you can’t help wonder how many legends of sixties rock and pop have travelled in these seats and fiddled with the original Delco radio during Cliff’s ownership. In addition to the early logbooks, the car is accompanied by a number of older MOT’s the oldest of which dates from 1969, Bills of Sale, the refurbishment and maintenance invoices from Claremont, a considerable number of older invoices, and some original stickers and decals.
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be the key to opening a box full of wonderful memories. Take your mind back to the Spring of 1963. You are 17, on a spring break from college and half a dozen of you are squeezed into an old VW Microbus rattling down the A303 on the way to Dawlish or Woolacombe or Saunton Sands to watch the surfing, enjoy bonfires on the beach, fall in love and generally relish the freedom of being a hundred miles away from your parents. The transistor radio, wedged in a corner of the dashboard, is only ever switched off for a battery change and, as the charts at the time were topped by Cliff or the Shadows or Jet Harris and Tony Meehan, then that music inevitably became the soundtrack for those magical few weeks of self-discovery. A trip to the local cinema to see Cliff’s latest film Summer Holiday about a gang of teenage friends and a big red bus and featuring a number of hit songs including Summer Holiday, The Next Time and Bachelor Boy only serves to enhance that adolescent, we’re going to live forever, sense of teenage identity. Let’s move forward to Spring 2020 and you are considering making that trip again, just for the sake of it, a bit of nostalgia, play some Cliff and the Shadows on the MP4 and maybe take in the digitally-remastered Summer Holiday shown at the Regal in a small Dorset town as part of their Sixties Night programme. What a great idea. Now, imagine that you could make that trip behind the wheel of Cliff’s own Corvette, a car in which he probably composed some of his greatest hits and almost certainly sang them to himself on the way to a gig. Wouldn’t that be special, an experience you simply can’t buy. Well, actually, you can.
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This is an attractive and well-maintained example of America’s Sports Car from a great year, and with only 69,000 miles and in this lovely condition, is very sensibly guided, however, we can’t help feeling that a lot of people will be interested in it simply because it was owned and regularly driven by the most successful British chart act of all time. Over a career spanning 60 years, Sir Cliff Richard OBE has amassed many Gold and Platinum discs and awards, including two Ivor Novello Awards and three Brits. Over 130 of his singles, albums and EPs have reached the UK Top 20, more than any other artist. He has had 67 UK top-ten singles, the second-highest total for any artist behind Elvis. He also holds the record (with Elvis) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (the 1950s–2000s), has achieved 14 UK numberone singles and is the only singer to have had a number-one single in the UK in five consecutive decades. He remains a popular performer, another of those curiously British ‘institutions’, and in 1995 he was knighted by Her Majesty the Queen for his charity work. David Steen (much-respected freelance photographer of film stars, actors, criminals, politicians and Prime Ministers in the 1960’s and whose evocative images of Cliff and the Corvette appeared in the Press at the time) recalls: “During his series of one-nighters, Cliff drove himself from town to town, gig to gig, in his left-hand-drive Corvette Sting Ray. He was a good driver and loved cars. At that time he also had a Cadillac Fleetwood limousine. I spent three days on the road with him.” The fact that most ardent Cliff Richard fans will almost certainly be sporting a fine crop of silver hair is not really relevant as, for many of them, the Corvette and Cliff will
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1976 Dax Tojeiro 427 Replica Cobra 5.7 V8 More Images Lot 206
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• A former show-winning example, owned by the previous keeper for 27 year, with just 4,000 miles (approx.) • Dax has been building Cobra recreations for over 30 years • Built and first registered in 1991 with a photographic record of the build • Finished in Rouge Alhambra Pearlescent. Replica Halibrand alloy wheels, side exhaust • Magnolia hide with maroon piping. Wilton carpet and full tonneau cover. Rosewood steering wheel • Cleveland 351 V8 (5.7-litre). Blueprinted, fully balanced, Edelbrock fast-road cam The hugely charismatic DAX 427 (also known as Tojeiro) has remained the undisputed market leader for more than 30 years and has steadily established itself as a muchsought-after classic sports car in its own right. The car’s enduring popularity owes much to DAX’s policy of continual product improvement and painstaking attention to detail. A philosophy that has clearly shaped every aspect of their cars from its state-of-the-art technical specification, top quality composite body and sumptuous leather interior to its deep-dished Halibrand style wheels, trademark stainless steel side-pipe exhausts and low, wide, purposeful stance. The car presented here is a 1976 Dax Tojeiro 427 5.7-litre V8 homage to the Cobra, built and first registered in
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Registration: LYM 537P Chassis Number: DAXM3RLA038673 Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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1991, having covered just 4,000 miles. You get the feeling that whoever decided on this car’s specification and colour scheme thought long and hard about every aspect of this show-winner and patently it was worth it. It’s finished in a delicious Rouge Alhambra Pearlescent with Magnolia hide piped in Maroon and deep red Wilton carpets which, on paper, sounds a little OTT but in the metal really works and when combined with the stainless side exhausts, chromed tubular bumpers and over-riders, chromed roll-over hoop, alloy stone guards, alloy flip-top fuel filler, Rosewood steering wheel and shiny Halibrands, render this piece of automotive confectionery almost good enough to eat. The details and finish are second to none, whilst the performance, sound and experience are almost indistinguishable from that of a Shelby Cobra. Offering fantastic value for money, this car has been extremely well cared for and drives as well as it presents. With Dax being still very active with parts, servicing and advice, any new owner will become part of a very special group of enthusiasts who know and promote, via buoyant clubs and gatherings, these cars extremely well. Once you have felt the shove of a 5.7-litre V8 in a lightweight open-top car, you’re hooked! A great car and a real opportunity to buy a very special DAX.
1976 Alfa Romeo Montreal More Images Lot 207
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Bid On Lot 207
LOT 207
Registration: 600 JRL Chassis Number: 1440194 Engine Number: AR11564/S0166 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000
• An original UK-supplied, right-hand drive Montreal. One of only 155. Warranted 45,495 miles • Still in its original Arancio Pastello (AR601) with a Nero interior. Very desirable combination • Purchased by our vendor in 1980 with 4,000 miles indicated. Only two previous keepers • Dry stored for the last 15 years in our vendor’s factory as he couldn’t bear to part with it • Good original interior with the driver’s seat showing very few signs of wear • Original owners manual. Cherished number (600 JRL) will stay with the car This may have been love at first sight but was certainly an impulsive purchase as, on July 15th 1977, our vendor was in traffic moving slowly down Birmingham’s Broad Street when he spotted this gleaming orange Ala Romeo Montreal right at the front of Ryland’s showroom. A close inspection of the car, confirmation of the mileage of 4,000, a discussion about the remarkable colour (Arancio Pastello), and a few quiet moments sitting in the cabin was enough. That was it, cheque book out and the deal was done in just over an hour, we did say that it was love at first sight. With only two previous owners, stewardship has remained with our vendor to the present day and was used sparingly over the following 27 years until a developing collection of
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daily drivers rendered it surplus to requirements. His love for this car had not faded so, rather than dispose of it, he considered placing it into hibernation within his factory the better option. Now, some 15 years later, he has decided its time to offer the opportunity of owning this rare, right-hand Montreal to a new custodian. We understand that it was driving very well to the point of storage but has not been run since. This is indeed a project but we feel it’s more of a re-commission than a restoration, after all, it was in regular use up to 15 years ago and has remained dry and warm on a mezzanine floor in a working factory. We have decided that it’s best to leave the car covered in dust as you see in the photographs rather than wash it allowing potential purchasers to form their own opinion about the amount of work required. Accompanied by its original handbook, spare wheel and keys, this desirable Montreal is now ready for the next adventure. With low ownership, a warranted 45,495 miles and retaining the registration number 600 JRL, this is a fantastic project. One of only 155 original right-hand drive examples, highly desirable and very collectable, an opportunity that really should not be missed.
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LOT 208
2017 Subaru BRZ SE Lux More Images Lot 208
Bid On Lot 208
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• Step-sister of Toyota’s GT86 and infinitely more focused • 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder boxer engine (197bhp/151lb ft.), 6-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, LSD • Post-facelift car with new bumper design, new headlights and rear spoiler • 2017-specification with spring rate and anti-roll bar changes resulting in really crisp turn-in • Immaculate in WR Blue Pearl, one enthusiast owner and only 615 miles from new The Subaru BRZ is the other half of the joint venture that resulted in Toyota launching the GT86 and is undoubtedly the more focused of the duo, with slightly sharper steering, a keener front end and better high-speed damping than the more luxurious GT86. However, it would appear that for the majority of buyers, superior dynamics will always come second to a better-equipped cabin, a longer warranty and increased refinement, so it came as little surprise that the plusher Toyota outsold its more focused sibling by roughly five to one. Not one to lie down however, Subaru fought back in 2017 with a mid-life facelift addressing those concerns. On the inside, a compact 4.2in screen was added to the oldschool instrument panel, a new, smaller-diameter steering wheel similar to that applied to the GT86 was fitted and the interior featured Alcantara throughout. On the outside, the changes were less obvious: new headlights now featured different day-time running lights,
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Registration: S20 RHE Chassis Number: JF1ZC6K81HG012335 Engine Number: 912973 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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the front bumper sported redesigned side vents and the boot lid benefitted from a tacked-on rear wing. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine was retained, still producing 197bhp and 151lb ft, however, the strength of the engine block was increased, the rocker arms were lightened and friction was reduced on the camshaft. The car’s handling was tweaked and for 2017 the front springs were stiffened and the rears softened off, while the opposite was done to the anti-roll bars. This resulted in the front end becoming even pointier, but the steering was remapped restoring stability and consequently confidence at speed. Offered here is a virtually brand new, post-facelift, 2017 Subaru BRZ SE Lux in gleaming WR Blue Pearl owned from new by our collector vendor who envisaged himself as the long term custodian of both the special WRC Blue Pearl Subarus in our catalogue. His plans have changed, however, and he now wishes to pursue the purchase of a once-in-alifetime Supercar. Only driven on dry days, this sparkling BRZ has never seen rain during the 615 miles covered in his hands. In addition to its pre-delivery inspection in April 2017, a main dealer service was conducted at 585 miles (10,000-mile service and oil change) in January 2019. The manufacturer’s five-year warranty is naturally still valid and the car comes complete with all handbooks/manuals and its original Subaru sales brochure. Despite being absolutely unmarked and with a tiny mileage, this very special BRZ has been guided substantially lower than anything in the market place and represents a real opportunity for a collector or, as we hope, an enthusiast owner.
1981 AC Cobra by RAM More Images Lot 209
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Bid On Lot 209
LOT 209
Registration: RPD 632X Chassis Number: JAALP3CC3303890 Engine Number: 107808 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
• The combination of RAM and Reynard resulted in a properly engineered Cobra Replica • Donor car was a 1981 Jaguar 4.2 XJ6. Jaguar running gear with the addition of adjustable coil-overs • Powered by 350ci (5.7-litre) Chevrolet ‘small-block’ V8 mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox • Chrome overriders, wind deflectors, polished aluminium stone guards, single hoop drivers roll-over bar • Flip-top fuel filler, side-exit exhausts and 15” Halibrand wheels with black inserts and replica spinners • Finished in black and gold with a stunning cream and black interior. Willans harnesses • 8,339 miles indicated. Freshly MOT’d, serviced, fully inspected and road tested prior to our sale Replicas of the legendary AC Cobra built by RAM, although naturally similar in appearance to other Cobra replicas, are totally different under the double-skinned fibreglass shell. Instead of a ladder frame chassis, there is a full space frame which was developed by RAM’s creator, Adrian Cocking, in conjunction with single-seat racing car constructors, Reynard. The very nature of the RAM’s chassis construction gives increased rigidity over most ladder frames which inevitably offers handling benefits. Jaguar top and bottom wishbones are hung onto the front of the chassis and used in conjunction with uprated road
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springs and dampers. At the rear of the car, a modified Jaguar XJ-Series rear axle is used with shortened driveshafts. The space frame design offers the safety-conscious a well-braced body shell with many impact-absorbing zones and the driver is surrounded by a substantial framework. The fuel tank, often a touch vulnerable with other designs, is set deep into the chassis behind the seats for protection. Most RAM Cobra replicas were fitted with a mildly tweaked Rover V8 engine or, in some cases, a large American V8 unit was used giving similar performance to the original Shelby Cobra. The lovely RAM Cobra featured here is indeed powered by 350ci (5.7-litre) Chevrolet ‘small-block’ V8 fuelled through a Holley 650CFM carburettor under a chromed Edelbrock air filter and mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The donor car was a 1981 Jaguar 4.2 XJ6 so the running gear is naturally Jaguar with the addition of adjustable coil-overs. Although registered as 1981, we believe that this particular vehicle was built around 1994 as there are spec-sheets from RAM in the file dated January 1994. The car is finished in gleaming black with two large gold stripes running the length of the bodywork. Externally the look is completed by chrome front overriders, wind deflectors, polished aluminium stone guards, single hoop drivers roll-over bar, a centre mounted flip-top fuel filler, side-exit exhausts and 15” Halibrand wheels with black inserts and replica spinners. With only 8,339 miles indicated and on offer from a muchpampered private collection, this delectable RAM Cobra seems like tremendous value.
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LOT 210
1983 Ford Escort RS 1600i More Images Lot 210
Bid On Lot 210
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• One of the original ‘BonkeRS’ cars well known in the RS Owners’ Club • Powered by the 1597cc CVH engine with Bosch K-Jetronic injection and AFT twin-coil electronic ignition • First registered on 14/10/1983 and one of only 560 UK cars in Sunburst Red • Comprehensive MOT history from 1986 (8,057 miles) to 2019 (33,984 miles). In storage from 2004 - 2010 • Less than 700 miles in the last 16 years. Fastidiously maintained by its five previous keepers • Dozens of invoices for servicing, routine maintenance, clutch, brakes etc. • In lovely condition with a deep shine, good decals, smart interior and a showroom-quality engine bay • Will be inspected, fully serviced, freshly MOT’d and road-tested prior to the sale This RS1600i has formed part of the world famous RS collection since 2008, (www.pistonheads.com/features/ ph-features/rs-royalty-the-bonkers-collection/23965) and in that time it has featured in many online and paper magazines. The collection’s owner and creator scoured the UK for many years to unearth the very best Sunburst Red RSi he could find, and after many years of searching, this particular example was found on his door step in the
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Registration: A580 SEU Chassis Number: WFOBXXGCABDS54061 Engine Number: DS54061 Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000
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South Wales Valleys. Inevitably collections evolve and now the time has come for the next custodian to enjoy what is undoubtedly one of the very best RSi’s in existence. The car was first registered on 14/10/1983 and is one of only 560 UK cars in Sunburst Red. It’s accompanied by a box file full of history including every MOT from14/10/1986 at 8,057 miles through to 18/02/2019 at 34,646 miles. It remained in storage from 2004 until 2010 but, even so, it’s only covered 700 miles in the last 16 years. Apart from the MOT’s and dozens if not hundreds of invoices for servicing and minor maintenance, the file also contains log books, old tax discs, an 11-page Parts List, RS1600I identification sheet, RS1600i buyers guide, the service book and a spare set of keys. As you will see from the photographs the car is in amazing condition with a deep shine, good decals, a mint interior and a showroom-quality engine bay. Quite frankly, it’s the best RSi we have ever seen. In accordance with his normal practice, our vendor will ensure that the car is inspected, fully serviced, freshly MOT’d and road-tested prior to the sale.
1967 Mini Cooper Mk1 More Images Lot 211
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Bid On Lot 211
LOT 211
Registration: To be registered Chassis Number: KA2S4968485 Engine Number: 9FDSAH23854 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
• Right-hand drive Mk1 Mini Cooper beautifully prepared for the 10th Monte-Carlo Historic, finishing successfully • Stripped to a bare shell in 1999, seam-welded then completely rebuilt from the ground up to the Rally Regulations • A high-quality restoration documented with photographs, invoices and today presenting extremely well • Lots of history. Build records, pace notes, MOT’s, invoices and supporting documents • Recently repatriated from Guernsey, on a NOVA, taxes paid This lovely Mk1 Mini Cooper was first registered on 07/04/1967, finished in blue with a white roof. Photographs within the history folder show the condition of the car in 1998 when it was purchased with one goal in mind, an entry in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique. The car was completely stripped to its basic components and totally rebuilt to a specification allowing entry into the event. The engine was rebuilt with a 997 camshaft, scalloped pistons to accommodate a ported big valve head, and a long manifold connected to a works-spec central exhaust system. The interior is to period works rally-spec including twin stopwatches and a Twin Halda Speedmaster. Now finished in Tartan Red with the standard white roof, the exterior has period spotlights, boot-mounted reversing light, twin fuel
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tanks and a sump guard. The suspension has rubber cones and is fully adjustable. Extensive photographic accounts of the work can be found in the history folder supported by invoices and it is clear to see the sheer quality of the workmanship as 20 years after the restoration the car still presents extremely well, beautifully in fact. The rally was successfully completed and the entry forms, brochures and pace notes are included in the history file. Subsequently, the car was dry stored for a number of years before the decision was taken to have the engine professionally overhauled by Southam Mini Centre and shortly afterwards the owner moved to Guernsey where our vendor was offered and purchased the car in 2012. Today this little Cooper presents beautifully, looking every inch a sixties rally car, and is said to perform well. On inspection, it’s clear to see that the quality of the restoration and recent correct storage has meant that it remains in excellent shape. Our vendor has little time to use the car so has decided to pass it on to another Mini Cooper enthusiast. At the time of cataloguing, the car is in the process of being repatriated from Guernsey with a NOVA applied for and any applicable taxes paid. As far as we can see, there will always be events suitable for sixties Mini Coopers and this well-prepared example is ideally suited for fast-road, hill-climbs, sprints and historic rallying with a few minor modifications to suit particular event regulations. As always with a car used in competition, it’s necessary to check the currency and suitability of any safety equipment but, that done, this super Monte-Carlo Mini will be welcome anywhere.
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LOT 212
2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage More Images Lot 212
Bid On Lot 212
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• Originally supplied through Aston Martin Mayfair who used the car as their demonstrator • Finished in Midnight Blue with Charcoal leather interior, this is a desirable manual DB7 • Aston Martin service history showing nine stamps in the book – the latest in June 2019 • Showing just 29,000 miles the car is supplied with its handbooks, the V5c and an MOT until June 2020 At the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7. Sporting a Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its 6-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades, to cope with the increased performance and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps and re-styled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared. The 5.9-litre V12 Vantage Volante, costing over £100,000 at its launch, remained in production until 2004. Offered here, is a DB7 Vantage V12 with the desirable manual gearbox supplied new in the UK through Aston Martin Mayfair in 2002 and finished in Midnight Blue with
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Registration: EO02 FSD Chassis Number: SCFAB12351K302192 Engine Number: SCFAB12351K302192 Estimate: £28,000 - £34,000
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charcoal leather, a walnut dashboard and a Slate Alcantara headlining. The service book records an Aston Martin main dealer service history with the most recent being carried out in June 2019. Supplied with spare keys and its book pack containing all the relevant literature, this stunning car has now covered just over 29,000 miles from new. MOT tested until June 2020, this desirable manual variant is now hugely collectable and with prices of all DB7s starting to rise, this low mileage Vantage surely ticks the boxes of any enthusiast looking to add to a collection of Aston Martins carrying the fabled DB badge.
2003 BMW Z3M Coupe (E36/8) More Images Lot 213
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Bid On Lot 213
LOT 213
Registration: LM52 YHY Chassis Number: WBSCN92080LC69227 Engine Number: 60272642 Estimate: £40,000 - £45,000
• Only 11,282 miles. In family ownership before becoming part of a collection in 2016 • Finished in Titansilber with a dramatic Imola Red and Black Nappa leather interior • The 3.2-litre, 321bhp, naturally-aspirated, S54 straightsix makes this car really special • Well-specified from new, it’s equipped with heated seats, air conditioning and a moon roof • Recently serviced (September 2019) and the MOT is valid until May 2020 • One of only 165 right-hand drive, S54 examples and, at this mileage, a real opportunity The Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW as well as the first new BMW model to be assembled in the United States. The Z3 was designed by Joji Nagashima of the BMW design team and developed from the 3-series E36 platform and consequently is often referred to as the E36/7 (Roadster) or E36/8 (Coupé). When launched, only the 1.9-litre, straight-four engine was offered, but its 138bhp proved a bit short of breath. A 2.2-litre engine producing 168bhp was made available for the more enthusiastic driver whilst in 1997 a powerful six-cylinder 2.8-litre unit producing 190bhp was an option, and ultimately, in 1998, the 3.2-litre Z3M topped the range. In October 2001, the M Coupé reappeared with the new 3.2-litre S54B32 engine from the E46 M3, producing
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321bhp at 7400rpm and 258lb/ft. The documentation with this lovely example indicates that the car has been enjoyed by three keepers, but the first of these was the original purchaser who then sold it to his brother who later sold it back to him so, whilst three keepers is technically correct, in real terms it’s one family ownership. Anyway, between them, they only managed to cover 11,000 miles and this car is almost certainly one of the best examples in the country. Supplied new by Hexagon BMW finished in sparkling Titan Silver with contrasting Imola Red & black Nappa leather trim, this car is in excellent condition. Well-specified from new, it’s equipped with heated seats, air conditioning, and a moon roof. The car has been particularly well-kept and appears virtually untouched as evidenced by the first aid kit which is still in the original cellophane. It was serviced just once, as per its BMW schedule, and had periods on SORN from 2012 until 2016 when it joined a private collection. The mileage is warranted by a VOSA MOT check- 2006 at 5929 miles, 2007 at 6758, 2008 at 7162, 2011 at 8618, 2016 (June) at 10,965, 2016 (November) at 11,110 and 2019 at 1,281. Further details of the car’s initial 13 years can be found within the history file along with all its handbooks, V5c registration, the current MOT Certificate valid until May 2020 and details of its most recent service in September this year at 11,282 miles. Only 165 right-hand drive, S54 engined examples of the Z3M were ever produced by BMW, and that rarity will inevitably result in them becoming particularly sought after.
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LOT 214
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG More Images Lot 214
Bid On Lot 214
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• Only 4,500 miles • Superbly presented in Brilliant Silver Metallic with a black/anthracite leather interior • Hardly used by its first two owners. In a private collection since 2017 • Well-documented service and MOT history • Full book pack in Mercedes-Benz leather wallet • A very special example of Mercedes’ market-leading Grand Tourer and surely unrepeatable at this mileage Introduced in 2002, after some five years in development, the R230 Series SL Roadster was an engineering ‘tour de force’. Painstakingly modelled on a state-of-the-art supercomputer which enabled the designers to analyse every curve and line, it looked utterly sensational with an air of barely contained aggression that gave it huge road presence. Packed full of sophisticated electronic driver aids which made it immensely safe but also fun to drive, it was an instant hit with press and public alike and is widely considered to be the best-looking Mercedes for many years. The power-operated aluminium folding roof was particularly admired and would disappear into the top of the boot at the press of a button in just 16 seconds, yet still leave enough room underneath for 206 litres of luggage space. It was in 2003 that the stunning looking SL55 AMG version was introduced. Seriously powerful and massively fast, the 5.4-litre engine gave 476 bhp and a tree stump pulling 520lbs/ feet of torque! Early owners included the, notoriously difficult to please, Jeremy Clarkson, who became quite vocal about his enthusiasm for the way it drove, the way it looked and above all, the way it sounded! Featuring the amazing panoramic electric glass roof system, it became the sports car to own between 2003 and 2006. LM53 OTV is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) with a sumptuous black/anthracite (261) leather interior featuring air-cooled electrically adjusted seating and was first registered in early January 2004, to Mercedes-Benz directly and then subsequently sold to its first owner who was a merchant banker. The car’s second owner obviously was also selective about when he drove it and, since 2017, it has been part of a private collection all of which explains the tiny mileage of 4,500. Lack of mileage does not mean lack of maintenance, however, and the service record has been
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Registration: LM53 OTV Chassis Number: WDB2304742F070716 Engine Number: SL55 AMG Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
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stamped at the following intervals; 07/08/2008 at 1,775, 20/04/2017 at 4,315, 18/09/2019 at 4,476 miles. The MOT history is also well documented; 2009 at 1,962 miles, 2010 at 3,087, 2011 at 4,268, 2017 at 4,339, 2019 at 4,481 and all of this information is in the original book pack in the proper Mercedes presenter. The car clearly has had little wear, still generating that lovely combination of aromatic leather and new car feel when sitting in it for the first time. This SL55 AMG presents really, really well and appears almost unmarked. The engine bay appears showroom fresh and the whole car has patently been looked after. Ballistically quick, fabulous looks, continent covering pace, yet as civilised in town as a Toyota Corolla.
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LOT 214
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
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LOT 215
1993 Jaguar XJ220 More Images Lot 215
Bid On Lot 215
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• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, XJ220 with 2,000 miles from new under its two owners • Delivered new to Sir John Madejski in April 1992 in Spa Silver with a Charcoal interior • Purchased by our vendor, the second owner, from Sir John in 2010 and part of his collection ever since • £27,000 spent with XJ220 specialist, Don Law, in 2016 including replacement of the fuel cell and other recommended work with invoices on file • An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a very low mileage, low owner, example of one of the most significant supercars of its era With 0-60mph acceleration in a brutal 3.5 seconds, the XJ220 was indisputably the fastest road car on the planet when the prototype was revealed at the 1988 British Motor Show in Birmingham. The response was sensational and, as expected, orders and the required £50,000 deposits flooded in from all corners of the world. The original concept was for a V12-engined car with a six-speed gearbox and fourwheel drive priced at just under £300,000, however, some four years later when production finally commenced, the XJ220 had become a two-wheel drive, twin-turbo V6 with a five-speed box on offer at £470,000. Predictably, many of the 1,500 option holders tried to cancel their purchase blaming the massive change in the specification but the collapse in values of collectable supercars at the time was probably more of a factor. Eventually, the car found 275 buyers and the others don’t know what they missed. Producing an impressive 549bhp at 7,000rpm/473lb.ft at 4,500rpm and now slightly shorter by some ten inches courtesy of the smaller dimensions of the V6 engine against the bulky V12, but still, with a not inconsiderable girth of six feet and six inches, the XJ220 proved more than capable of reaching its target maximum speed. In 1992, at the Italian Nardo test track, Formula 1 and sportscar ace, Martin Brundle, recorded 212.3mph around the banking in standard trim and 217.1mph with the catalytic converters disconnected, the latter speed equivalent to 223mph on a straight road. Thanks to racing-developed inboard wishbone suspension and huge ventilated disc brakes with four-piston callipers,
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Registration: K930 JHL Chassis Number: SAJJEAEX7AX220834 Engine Number: 6A10211SB Estimate: £350,000 - £400,000
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it held the road beautifully and stopped equally as well. Production of the car began the following year in a purposebuilt factory at Bloxham in Oxfordshire with the first cars delivered in July to, amongst other well-known names, Elton John, Baron Hamer of Alford and the Sultan of Brunei. On the circuits, the Jaguar also proved highly effective. In the competition version, the XJ220C, another sports car ace, Win Percy, took victory on the car’s race debut in the BRDC National Sports GT Challenge. In the 1993 Le Mans 24 Hours John Nielsen, David Brabham and David Coulthard finished first in the GT class, though only for their XJ220C to be subsequently disqualified over a spurious technical infringement. Offered here is a very special example of this iconic 1990’s supercar. It is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example that’s covered a remarkable 2,035 miles from new in the hands of just two owners. It’s finished in the highly desirable colour combination of Spa Silver with a charcoal interior and has been owned by our vendor, the second owner, since 2010 when he bought the XJ220 from its first owner, Sir John Madejski. Sir John has a wide range of commercial interests and achievements spanning property, broadcast media, hotels, restaurants, football and is the founder of the magazine which became Autotrader. Our vendor is no less a celebrity, being a well-known and respected Historic racer and businessman. Having covered a tiny mileage it’s easy to see in the cars accompanying history file that no expense has been spared maintaining this rare Jaguar. During our vendor’s ownership, JD classics were initially entrusted to look after the car and invoices in the file clearly detail the specialised attention the XJ220 received. More recently, model experts Don Law, have looked after the car for the vendor. Indeed, there are significant invoices in the file from 2016 when £27,000 was invested recommissioning the car following long term storage and this work included replacing the Fuel Cell, other, model-specific, timed replacements and naturally a full service. All the original books are included in the history file, with both the cars owners electing to leave the service book untouched, preferring to attach the relevant invoices detailing work that’s been carried out. Silverstone Auctions are delighted to offer such a special example to the open market for the first time in nearly ten years. Indeed, this car is being stored with Silverstone Auctions until the sale in November, and we welcome any pre-sale inspection.
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LOT 215
1993 Jaguar XJ220
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LOT 216
1989 Porsche 928 GT Manual More Images Lot 216
Bid On Lot 216
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• To be professionally inspected and recommissioned prior to the auction as a Channel 4 project • The recommission will focus on both mechanical and cosmetic aspects • Only 1,500 miles following an extensive engine rebuild. Dry stored last four years apart from MOT visits • Full Porsche and specialist service history accompanied by a massive file of receipts and invoices • The whole process will be recorded and the finished project will be offered, ready to go and MOT’d at the auction Channel 4 has commissioned a pilot episode for a new and exciting series that involves members of the public having their antique objects or vehicles restored then sold and, pleasingly, these objects include classic cars. We are delighted that Silverstone Auctions have been chosen as partners to facilitate the sale of the completed classic car projects. The new twist in the series is that the owner gets to choose which of the expert restorers completes their project after the respective restorers have pitched their expertise to win the job (‘Dragon’s Den’ in reverse). Within each restorer’s pitch is the percentage of the sale price they wish to take at the end, as payment for their services and parts required. On this occasion, the production company have selected a Porsche 928GT and its owner who will be recorded during the restorer pitching process. The final part of the programme is the sale where, on this occasion, the Porsche will be filmed going through the auction capturing the subsequent bidding and final result. Any bidders wishing to remain anonymous can of course bid via telephone or online. We believe the programme will be broadcast in early 2020. This particular 928 GT was supplied new to its first owner by Glenn Henderson of Edinburgh and is one of only 69 cars destined for the UK during 1989, the first year of production. As a really early car, it remains fitted with mechanical limited-slip differential which, with the benefit of hindsight, has proven to be more reliable. It was purchased by our vendor, a collector of the Porsche marque some four years ago and has been stored for most of this time occasionally coming out for MOT tests and being gently
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Registration: B16 DAS Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZKS842328 Engine Number: 85K00473 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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exercised to maintain smooth running and good mechanical health. As a particularly discerning collector, the car was serviced prior to being put into dry storage. Prior to purchase, this fantastic manual 928 GT benefitted from an extensive engine rebuild and has covered less than 2,000 miles since. The accompanying comprehensive history file documents all work completed during that rebuild including the relevant invoices. At the same time, it was decided to replace the front brake discs and pads and more recently, a new quality battery has been fitted with the balance of the five-year warranty remaining. The comprehensive history file is described as extensive by our vendor, containing previous invoices, tax discs, MOT’s, photographs and parts invoices for the engine rebuild and the original service book with 21 stamps from both Porsche main dealers and 928 specialists. Clearly this 928 has been well maintained during its 30 years and benefited from considerable expenditure. Despite the impressive maintenance history, this wonderful car is displaying a few symptoms of her 30 years and, consequently, is going to enjoy some proper TLC from one of the UK’s top automotive restorers. Not requiring any significant restoration, but an assortment of both cosmetic and mechanical issues associated with recommissioning that would frustrate any fastidious owner. We are confident that when returned from the Channel 4 team, recommissioned, serviced and enjoying a fresh MOT, this will be one of the best examples of a 928 GT manual you will find. We understand the Channel 4 film crew will be present and filming when this car is offered, capturing the bidding excitement that accompanies any of our star cars.
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LOT 216
1989 Porsche 928 GT Manual
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LOT 217
1962 BMW Isetta 300 More Images Lot 217
Bid On Lot 217
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• The more powerful (13bhp) 298cc model assembled in Brighton for the UK market • Built from new in left-hand drive avoiding the need for a (right-hand drive) balance weight • Recent cosmetic refurbishment to include new two-tone paintwork and fully detailed underside • A new fabric sunroof fitted, new BF Goodrich tyres and new exhaust • A really lovely example. An appreciating classic. The “Bubble” bubble shows no signs of bursting! With Fiat’s 500 and 600 virtually monopolising the market for lightweight family transport, ISO’s three-wheel Isetta was not faring well, so parent company, BMW, stepped in to help realise the microcar’s full potential. The little car was redesigned around a one-cylinder 247cc BMW powerplant although much of the Italian design remained intact, whilst incorporating some clever BMW engineering. The result was the BMW Isetta which made its debut in April 1955. Isettas destined for export featured a single rear wheel, singlehinged front door, a roll-top sunroof and fixed side windows. From 1957 onwards, the car continued to be developed culminating in the Isetta 300 fitted with a larger engine (297cc) and sliding side windows. Isetta of Great Britain Ltd. was one of many firms worldwide licensed to build the Isetta, with production commencing in a converted former locomotive works in
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Registration: TBC Chassis Number: 323268 Engine Number: 323268 Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000
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Brighton, where models in both left-hand and right-hand drive were built. This left-hand drive BMW Isetta 300 is a 1962 example, assembled in Brighton as indicated by the chassis plate, and thought to have been supplied to its first customer by Claude Rye Ltd of Fulham. With righthand drive examples, the laws of physics suggested that the combined weight of the driver and engine on the same side of a three-wheeled vehicle may well lead to a touch of instability, so a fairly heavy balance weight was added on the left-hand side restoring the status quo, however, adding quite a few kilos to a car that could only muster around 13bhp on a dry Sunday didn’t make much sense, so lefthand drive cars were the popular choice. Having undergone a recent full body respray, this little 300 now presents superbly in two-tone Rosso and Bianco. The underside was fully cleaned and detailed, a new fabric rolltop sunroof added, and fresh chrome, a new exhaust and new BF Goodrich tyres fitted. This delightful little ‘bubble car’ will put a smile on your face and the faces of onlookers as you pottle to the local pub on those warm summer nights.
1997 BMW 840 Ci More Images Lot 218
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LOT 218
Registration: R144 VRK Chassis Number: WBAEF820CC66771 Engine Number: 51651561 Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000
• 4-litre V8, 286bhp, 295lb/ft, 155mph, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. 5-speed automatic • Deep Orient Blue really suits these long sculpted pillarless coupes • Superbly designed cabin finished in sumptuous light grey Nappa leather • Used by Holland Park BMW as a demonstrator when new in 1997 • Lightly used by its first owner for 16 years and off the road from 2006 until early 2012 • Comprehensive service history and last serviced in September 2019 at 21,503 miles • Part of a private collection since 2017. An absolutely fabulous motor car Built between 1989 and 1999, the BMW 8-Series was offered with a V8 or V12 engine and whilst commonly thought to be a successor to the 6-Series models it was, in fact, a new series entirely designed to be BMW’s flagship and thus command a premium price with looks and performance to match. The 840Ci was produced with two different engines the first of which was a 4-litre V8 M60B40 unit producing 286bhp and fitted from 1993 to late 1995. This was later changed to a new 4.4-litre V8 M60B40 unit which produced the same power output but had significantly better torque. Available with a 5-speed
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automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox, the only external distinguishing features from the earlier V12 models were the quad round exhausts. As well as stupendous performance - 0-60mph in around 5.8 seconds and an electronically limited maximum speed of 155mph - the 8-Series offered the latest in suspension technology, featuring computerised monitoring and adjustment of damper settings, and some rear-wheel steering. This superb example is finished in Orient Blue with light grey Nappa leather and was initially ordered in 1997 by Holland Park BMW to be used as their dealer demonstrator and naturally was very well optioned. It was most recently serviced in September 2019 with an indicated mileage of only 21,503, probably explained by the fact that its first owner, who kept it for 16 years, was elderly, only using the car occasionally and, in fact, not at all from 2006 until early 2012. Judging by the comprehensive service and invoices for maintenance and improvement, its second owner was particularly fastidious bringing this lovely Coupe up to the remarkable condition in which you find it today. Since early 2017 it has been part of a private collection of mouthwatering motor cars cared for by its equally fastidious current keeper. Although out of production for almost 20 years, the 8-Series was blessed with classically proportioned, understated, and essentially timeless styling that has not dated, and these beautiful and exclusive Gran Turismos still look modern today particularly in this sophisticated colour combination and in such wonderful condition. This factory-fresh example in true collectors condition is possibly unrepeatable.
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LOT 219
1999 Aston Martin DB7 Volante More Images Lot 219
Bid On Lot 219
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• Supplied new by Paramount Cars in Stourbridge in February 1999. Four former keepers and 57,000 miles • Delightful colour combination of Cannock Black, Ivory hide piped in Claret and Claret carpets • All-alloy, double overhead camshaft, supercharged, 24-valve, in-line six with 335bhp at 5750rpm • Comprehensive service history with 16 stamps. Most recent in September 2019 • Sensibly guided with a fresh MOT and a new soft top, this lovely Aston is now ready to enjoy Introduced to an astonished public in 1993, the handsome new DB7 was Aston Martin’s first six-cylinder model since the production of the DBS had finished in 1971. Styled by Ian Callum, its lines were evocative of earlier Aston Martin models and elements of the DB4/5/6 could be seen if you looked carefully. Arguably, one of the most attractive looking cars ever produced by Aston Martin, the 7 was more approachable than the leviathans that had immediately preceded it. Well received, it attracted new customers worldwide, with the traditional layout of the curvaceous twodoor Coupé body, robust six-cylinder engine and a proper interior. Power was supplied by an all-alloy, double overhead camshaft, supercharged, 24-valve, in-line six-cylinder engine which produced 335bhp at 5750rpm. In the same way that the beautiful little Sixties Lotus Elan morphed, over the years, into the be-winged Esprit Turbo, the DB7 was the
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Registration: T823 RPL Chassis Number: SCFAA3117XK202490 Engine Number: AM1/0602306 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000
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first in the line of modern Astons that have become more dramatic with each new model, however, we feel that the simple purity of line of the DB7, will ultimately define the breed. This lovely example was initially supplied by Paramount Cars in Stourbridge on the 23rd of February to the first of four owners who have between them covered 57,000 miles. The Aston presents superbly in Cannock Black with lovely Ivory coloured hide, piped in Claret and matching Claret carpets and the whole car is set off by gleaming alloys and a brand new black hood. The fact that it has been well cared for is obvious from the car’s wonderful condition but can be corroborated by the detailed service history with 16 stamps in the service record. The most recent service was during September 2019 and the MOT is valid until early October 2020. DB7s are the quintessential British sports cars of the late nineties. Their values plateaued for a while, however, that is no longer the case with really good cars catching up and surpassing early DB9s. Don’t miss the boat.
1957 Volvo PV444 LS 08 More Images Lot 220
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LOT 220
Registration: PV444 LS 08 Chassis Number: 177372 Engine Number: B16A/46610 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
• 1583cc PV444 with the later 85bhp B16B engine • Manufactured in 1957 and used by the Swedish Forestry Commission until 1985 • Imported into the UK by a Volvo Dealership and remained a showroom car for the next 14 years • In 2001 upgraded to the American 08 standard (twin SUs, 4-speed gearbox, unleaded head) • Owned and restored by a number of prominent Volvo enthusiasts, winning many shows • Fully documented 63,000 miles and history from new, many trophies and associated items In September 1944, Volvo unveiled a car that was to be the key to its future. The model designation ‘444’ denoted four-cylinders, four seats, and 40hp, and it was to become the mainstay of Volvo’s product line until production of the PV-series ended in 1965. At the time, the reveal of the PV444 was a sign that better days were indeed on the horizon. Featuring a unibody design to reduce weight and boost fuel economy, the first PV444 models were powered by a 1.4-litre overhead-valve four-cylinder engine, rated at the aforementioned 40hp. The PV444 helped to further Volvo’s reputation as a builder of safe cars, as the car came with a laminated “safety glass” windscreen, as well as a “safety body” that resisted crushing even in rollover accidents.
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The PV444 evolved incrementally over the years, with each new model gaining a letter suffix to denote its new and improved status and, by the end of the model’s run in 1957, the PV444L was producing 60hp from its 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine. Sport versions of the car which relied on the same 1.6-litre engine in a higher state of tune were producing 85hp, and the PV series was rapidly gaining a reputation as a capable car in motorsport. The car presented here is a 1957, split-screen PV444LS 08, benefiting from a 4-speed gearbox attached to a B16B engine with twin SU carburettors producing 85bhp (upgraded in 2001). This very special example is well-known to The Volvo Enthusiasts Club 2010 and is considered probably the only PV444 in Concours condition (officially) in the UK, having been shown regularly over the last 20 plus years. Previously registered 349 BAF, our vendor improved on its already remarkable condition since acquiring it in 2015, winning the 2016/2017 VEC Best Car, Class Winner and Best Engine Bay. This venerable Volvo is undoubtedly a credit to its previous owners, however, a change in circumstances now mean that the car must be sold, and the hope is that this level of dutiful ownership will continue. A Concours quality car ready to be enjoyed!
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LOT 221
2017 Subaru WRX STI Final Edition More Images Lot 221
Bid On Lot 221
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• Sadly, the WRX STI Final Edition was the last hurrah for Subaru’s halo car • Only 150 destined for the UK and eagerly purchased by collectors • All finished in WR Blue Pearl with new 19” Gunmetal Grey alloys and 6-pot Brembo callipers • Revised interior. Part leather/Alcantara heated bucket seats, reversing camera and DAB radio • Retains the familiar turbo charged 296bhp, 2.5-litre flat-four, symmetrical 4WD and 6-speed gearbox • One owner with only 110 miles indicated this rare-tomarket example is ‘essentially new’ • If there is such a thing as a ‘blue-chip investment’ in the modern car world, this is probably it In 2018, the Final Edition 2.5i WRX STI was launched in the UK by Subaru. Strictly limited to 150 units, this modern incarnation of the iconic World Rally Championship winning Impreza was the final model to be introduced under the WRX STI badge, marking the end of this era of Subaru’s heritage. While it may not be called ‘Impreza’ any more, this car traces its roots right back to the 1994 Impreza Turbo, which is no less than a performance car icon. Offered here is a virtually brand new Subaru WRX STI Final Edition owned from new by our collector vendor who envisaged himself as the long term custodian of both the
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Registration: S25 RHE Chassis Number: JF1VAFKH3JG020507 Engine Number: E652523 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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special WR Blue Pearl Subarus in our catalogue. His plans have changed and he now wishes to pursue the purchase of a once-in-a-lifetime Supercar. Only driven on dry days, it has never seen rain during the 110 miles he has covered in the car. In addition to its main dealer pre-delivery inspection in December 2017, a main dealer service was carried out at 99 miles (10,000-mile service and oil change) in January 2019. The manufacturer’s five-year warranty is naturally still valid and the car comes complete with all handbooks/ manuals and its original Subaru sales brochure. Despite being absolutely unmarked, with a tiny mileage, and one of only 150, this farewell edition of, perhaps the most impressive rally dynasty ever, has been guided substantially lower than anything we could find in the market place and represents a real opportunity for a collector or, as we hope, an enthusiast owner. If there is such a thing as a blue-chip investment in the modern car world, this is probably it. Form an orderly queue.
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL (R107) More Images Lot 222
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Bid On Lot 222
LOT 222
Registration: YNF 160S Chassis Number: 10704422040629 Engine Number: 11798522018804 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
• An original, UK right-hand drive R107 that has only covered 24,386 miles • Purchased from Mercedes-Benz main dealer (Whitfields) in 2008 with 23,900 miles • Placed in dry storage in 2008 as part of a large private collection • Complete book pack with service invoices. Freshly MOT’d for the sale Looking more handsome with every passing year, the R107-Series Mercedes SL was built at a time when the Stuttgart firm still had a reputation for building cars that made granite feel flimsy. Fast, comfortable and discreetly understated, it had an unparalleled ability to devour the miles for year after year without ever seeming to falter. No wonder it stayed in production fundamentally unaltered from 1971 until 1989 – the longest running chassis in Mercedes history. The cars were offered with a wide range of power units using both straight-six and V8 engines, but one of the best was the 450SL V8 which developed 225bhp and 278lb/ft of torque, sufficient to propel the, by no means lightweight, cabriolet to a top speed of 130mph. A big favourite among the Hollywood jet-set (two-thirds of all these cars went to the States), no episode of Dallas was complete without an SL sweeping up to a Texan billionaire’s ranch. This 1997 450SL (R107) is an original UK-supplied,
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right-hand drive car finished in Nautic Blue Metallic with a matching blue interior and rare factory hardtop. It was purchased by our vendor from Mercedes main dealer Whitefields in 2008 at 23,900 miles and placed in dry storage as part of his private collection, which includes several other classic Mercedes-Benz. The car has covered very little mileage over the last 11 years remaining in the collection and only exercised occasionally and, as you can see, it remains in a condition that reflects its very low mileage and the way in which it has been kept. This really is a time warp example of this very desirable model from an era when these cars were truly over-engineered and represented the finest European roadsters available. It’s accompanied by its complete book pack, service invoices and a fresh MOT.
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LOT 223
1979 Volkswagen T2 Westfalia Camper Van More Images Lot 223
Bid On Lot 223
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• Originally supplied new in the US, a Blue Plate California car that never left the state • Retaining its original floors with evidence of factory underseal – unusual for a bus of this age! • Recent full glass-out respray in its original Taiga Green. Classic green plaid interior • Supplied with a UK V5c and bill of sale. A correct and original Westfalia camper Presented here is a left-hand drive 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper which was supplied new to California and never left the sunny state before being imported to the UK by our vendor in 2015. A blue-plate bus, this example is finished in Taiga Green with a Sage Green plaid interior and features a rear-hinged new pop-top canvas, rock-n-roll bed, sink, fridge and captain seats at the front. In 2016 the bus was stripped and glass removed before it was taken back to bare metal to reveal straight and original rust-free body panels which were then prepared for respraying in this striking original colour. Undoubtedly, the warm California climate has been kind to the camper and, once the paint was off, it was possible to see just how wellpreserved it was with the floor pan in super condition and still wearing the factory underseal. Invoices for £6,500 for the re-commission are in the history file. The VW is powered by a traditional 2.0-litre, flat-four mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox, and in the file is a bill for £1,000 relating to a new cylinder head recently fitted by Vee-Dubs of Kent.
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Registration: FNC 319T Chassis Number: 2392126187 Engine Number: GE054766 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000
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The file also contains the V5c and a number of other invoices and related documents. In gleaming TaigaGrun with a white top and bumpers, pencil whitewalls, orange canvas and Sage Green Westfalia Berlin interior this bus is as pretty as a picture and will be welcome anywhere!
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LOT 223
1979 Volkswagen T2 Westfalia Camper Van
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LOT 224
1984 Aston Martin V8 Series 4 ‘Oscar India’ More Images Lot 224
Bid On Lot 224
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• Purchased new by its first and only registered keeper on 07/03/1984 via Aston Martin Sales Ltd. • The owner, Mr Abdullah Saleh, was Chairman of the National Bank of Dubai and the car resided in London • Delivered in Salisbury Blue coachwork with magnolia hide and automatic transmission • Mr Saleh entrusted Chiltern Aston Martin to recommission the car in 2016 at a cost of £16,670 • With a warranted mileage of just 10,443, the history file is one of the finest we have seen • Original owners handbook, original service book, warranty card, copy of service receipts and tool kit • A rare opportunity to purchase an unmolested, low mileage AM V8 in one of the best colour combinations One could describe the Aston Martin V8 Series 4, often titled ‘Oscar India’ (October Introduction in phonetics), as the Mustang that went to Eton. The exterior, particularly the front, may have had a touch of the Mustang about it but the interior was unmistakably Mayfair. The first Aston Martin in decades to combine sumptuous Connolly leather and polished Walnut facings, the interior of the Oscar India, launched in 1978, provided the driver with all of the comforts of the era and the grunt of the legendary Tadek Marek designed V8. Compared to the contemporary exotica on offer from Italy, Aston’s V8 would cruise unassumingly, with only the burble and the occasional pop from the twin exhausts on the overrun alluding to the turn of speed available under the discreetly bulging bonnet. Few cars genuinely suit an automatic gearbox but the standard Aston V8 is a car that perfectly mates the 5.3-litre V8 to the Chrysler-derived 3-speed Torqueflite automatic gearbox. Gears change with barely a quiver and the kick-down can be executed without fuss. Purchased new by its first owner Mr Abdullah Saleh, Chairman of the National Bank of Dubai, through Aston Martin Sales Ltd., it was delivered on the 06/03/1984 in Salisbury Blue with magnolia hide and automatic transmission. It was maintained by the Aston Martin Works
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Registration: A80 SYV Chassis Number: SCFCV81S3ETR12397 Engine Number: V/580/2397/S Estimate: £140,000 - £160,000
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Service department at Newport Pagnell for many years with service invoices on file from 1986, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 1993, by which time the mileage read just 8,696 miles. In keeping with the demands on the time of an international businessman with a substantial collection, the car was little used but correctly stored in a temperature-controlled garage at Mr Saleh’s residence on Bishops Avenue, one of London’s most well-known and desirable addresses. The car was latterly maintained by Aston Martin specialist Ian Mason until 2016 when Mr Saleh instructed Chiltern Aston Martin to recommission the car at a cost of £16,670 for various works which included reconditioning the radiator, new coolant hoses, new inlet manifold, vacuum hoses, new front wheel bearings, re-bushed front suspension, rear brake servos, overhauled steering rack and a major service. With Mr Saleh’s passing in 2018, the Aston is now available and is offered today as effectively a one-owner car, indeed the V5c still shows Mr Saleh as the only registered keeper. The odometer indicates just under 10,500 miles and it’s presented to auction with one of the finest history files we have seen containing the original owner’s handbook, service book, warranty card, invoices, tool kit and an advisory-free MOT until July 2020. To conclude, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most original, unmolested and well maintained Aston Martin V8s available. This car’s superb condition, interesting provenance, comprehensive history and low mileage sets it apart and it’s now ready to grace the finest of collections or possibly do what V8 Astons do best and head for the open highway.
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LOT 224
1984 Aston Martin V8 Series 4 ‘Oscar India’
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LOT 225
1983 Pontiac Trans-Am ‘Knight Rider’ KITT Homage More Images Lot 225
Bid On Lot 225
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• The original Knight Rider series saw Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff), a crime fighter who uses a high tech, artificially intelligent automobile, the Knight Industries Two Thousand (KITT) • Based on a 1983 5.7-litre Pontiac Trans Am with a fourspeed auto box • Purchased from CH Auto Corporation Miami Florida and imported into the UK in February 2016 • Appears to be a very accurate recreation. Absolutely fabulous interior • Not UK road registered, taxed or MOT’d although road registration may be possible • Starts, runs and drives but sold as seen and offered as a piece of movie memorabilia Knight Rider is an American television series created and produced by Glen A Larson which was originally broadcast on NBC from 1982 to 1986. The show starred David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a high-tech modern crime fighter assisted by KITT, an advanced artificially intelligent, self-aware and nearly indestructible car. The car used as KITT in the series was a customized 1982 Pontiac Firebird sports model that cost about US$100,000 (each) to build (equivalent to about $275,000 in 2019). The nose, dash and other interior aspects of the car were designed by the well-known design consultant Michael
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Registration: Un-registered Chassis Number: 1G2AW87S8DN206835 Engine Number: Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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Scheffe. We understand that a total of 19 cars were used over the four seasons and 90 episodes, however, 14 of these were destroyed during or after production leaving 5 which we understand were stripped of their interiors. All 5 have been rebuilt and have found owners in the States with apparently one of the most used cars recently being offered for 5 million dollars. Should owning a replica of KITT be on your bucket list we found several dozen for sale in the US for anywhere between $35 and $100,000, but there is no longer any need to cross the pond as we have one right here. This example is based on a 1983 5.7-litre Pontiac Trans Am with a four-speed auto box and was purchased from CH Auto Corporation Miami Florida and imported into the UK in February 2016. We understand that it starts, runs and drives but is not UK road registered, taxed or MOT’d although road registration may be possible if it could be modified sufficiently to get an MOT. Sold as seen and offered as a fabulous piece of Movie Memorabilia.
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LOT 225
1983 Pontiac Trans-Am ‘Knight Rider’ KITT Homage
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LOT 226
1994 Aston Martin Virage ‘Widebody’ Volante (6.3-litre) More Images Lot 226
Bid On Lot 226
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• Supplied by Stratstone of Mayfair on the 21/01/1994 • Order confirmation letter in the file from Stratstone confirms that it was the third new Volante built to full 6.3 Widebody specification for registration in the UK • Superbly finished in Buckingham Green with a black leather interior piped in Spruce • Substantial service and MOT invoice from Joe Macari in 2011 in the file showing a mileage of 10,486 • Most recent service in September 2019 at 10,878 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2020 • Original book pack and leather wallet plus supporting history file The Volante (convertible) had been the big seller of the previous generation of AM V8s, so the only surprise was that it took Aston Martin more than two years from the Virage Coupé’s introduction to come up with a soft-top sister. The production Virage Volante debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991, a prototype having been displayed at Birmingham’s NEC the previous October. Weighing in at over two tonnes, the open Volante was even heavier than the closed Coupé, itself no lightweight, this increase in weight being accounted for by considerable body strengthening to compensate for the absent roof, plus the extra complication of the power-operated convertible hood. Electrically powered, the latter was beautifully made and incorporated a glass rear window, complete with heated demisting elements. Mechanically the Volante remained much the same as its closed cousin, though with a slightly lower final drive. However, there was no disguising the fact that the Volante simply lacked ‘grunt’ and from the outset, Aston engineers began working on the problem. Their solution, ahead of the forthcoming twin-supercharged Vantage, was for the Works Service Department to offer 6.3-litre conversions for the existing 5,340cc V8-engined cars. Introduced in January 1992, this package could cost more than £60,000 (depending on options) and offered increased power whilst offering a menu of modifications to the bodywork, suspension, and brakes. Power was upped to circa 450bhp, thanks to boring and stroking the V8 to 6.3-litres, which gave the two-tonne leviathan “more grunt than a pigsty” and, to cope, huge ventilated brakes were
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Registration: L969 HHN Chassis Number: SCFDAM1C9PBR60108 Engine Number: 89/60108/A Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000
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fitted to all corners, along with bigger ‘OZ’ alloy-wheels/ tyres, all tucked neatly under muscular flared arches. Most crucially, the suspension was uprated, and a conventional de-Dion rear end was fitted, using Watts linkage/radius arm location, whilst at the front the spring rates were increased. The suspension tuning was the work of Rod Mansfield, the legendary Ford SVO engineer. In addition to the wider wheel arches, there were a number of other bodywork modifications, air dams, sills etc that appeared on the large engined Widebody cars and customers with no need for the 6.3’s improved performance but who, nevertheless, appreciated the aggressive looks of the Widebody, could order the package’s cosmetic items in isolation. Aston Martin themselves recognised this demand, building a number of Volantes to Cosmetic Widebody specification but naturally, it is the genuine factory original Widebody cars that are the more desirable and valuable. Only 26 factory-built Widebody cars were ever produced and further provenance with this car is in the fact that according to the Order Confirmation letter in the file from Stratstone to the purchaser, this is the third new Volante built to full 6.3 specifications for registration in the UK. This lovely example was supplied by Stratstone and first registered on 21/01/1994 to its first owner who lived in Cavendish Square, London which might explain the low mileage. It was finished in the classic Aston colours of Buckingham Green with a black leather interior piped in Spruce and, as you might expect with a mileage of less than 11,000 from new, remains in wonderful condition. Its first owner parted with the car in 2017 and since then it has been relaxing in a significant private collection. There is a substantial service and MOT invoice from Joe Macari in 2011 in the file showing a mileage of 10,486 and the documented MOT history is as follows; 1997 at 7,333, 1999 at 8,105, 2000 at 8,685, 2001 at 9,123, 2004 at 9,668, 2005 at 10,048, 2007 at 10,193, 2008 at 10,312, 2011 at 10,486, 2016 at 10,694. The car is supplied with its V5C registration document, the current MOT valid until October 2020, together with a history folder confirming the low mileage and the original bill of sale showing the final invoice price of £195,236. Although the original Virage was not universally admired, the 6.3-litre Widebody was acclaimed by all as the car the Virage should have been all along and this rare, factory-built Volante, in sparkling condition with its tiny mileage must surely represent a serious investment opportunity.
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LOT 226
1994 Aston Martin Virage ‘Widebody’ Volante (6.3-litre)
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LOT 227
1962 Austin Mini Cooper (997) More Images Lot 227
Bid On Lot 227
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• An early matching-numbers Mk1 997cc twin-carb A-series example • Manufactured on the 08/11/1962 as a left-hand drive North American export model • Discovered in remarkably solid/original condition and repatriated in March 2018 by a Mini enthusiast • Subject to an extensive restoration. Fully stripped down, soda blasted and epoxy-primed before being repainted in its original colours. Original floors, sills, front/rear sub-frames and stainless steel seam covers have all been retained • Converted to right-hand drive, 997 engine and gearbox sent to specialists Somerford Mini for a complete rebuild back to original 997 specification; new wiring loom and a new Newton Commercial interior • Odometer reads 34,711 miles and is believed correct (but cannot be verified) To many, its designer Alec Issigonis included, the notion that the Mini might have a future as anything other than basic transport was an anathema, and the idea of a highperformance version was laughable. One man, though, saw it quite differently. Racing car manufacturer John Cooper already knew quite a bit about tuning BMC’s A-Series engine - he was running the company’s Formula Junior effort at the time - and a test drive in a prototype Mini convinced him
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Registration: 682 XVG Chassis Number: C-A2S7-L328916 Engine Number: 9F-SA-H/15069 Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000
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of its competition potential. John Cooper appealed to BMC Management, with Issigonis’ concerns being disregarded and the two good friends eventually cooperated in creating what rapidly became, and still remains, a legendary little motor car - the Mini Cooper. The Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper debuted in 1961. The car presented here is an early 1962 Mk1 997cc twin-carb A-series example, and according to its Heritage Certificate, was manufactured on the 08/11/1962 as a lefthand drive, North American export model. What its exploits were state-side we do not know, but we can deduce it found its way to a dry State, as it was discovered in remarkably solid/original condition - it still even retains the original 7-inch discs - and was subsequently repatriated in March 2018 by a UK Mini enthusiast. He has treated the car to an extensive restoration, fully stripped down, soda blasted and epoxy-primed before being repainted in its original colours. The original floors, sills, front/rear sub-frames and stainlesssteel seam covers have all been retained. It has also been converted to right-hand drive and the 997cc engine and gearbox sent to specialists ‘Somerford Mini’ in Wiltshire for a complete rebuild back to the original 997 specification. The car has been fitted with a new wiring loom and treated to a new interior courtesy of Newton Commercial, absolute specialists when it comes to early Minis. The original 100mph speedometer reads 34,711 miles and is believed correct (but cannot be verified). Sadly, unforeseen circumstances mean our vendor must now part with the car and is keen that it should go to a likeminded enthusiast.
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 More Images Lot 228
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LOT 228
Registration: ENJ 712C Chassis Number: BA74EP59176 Engine Number: LP4932LBA Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
• A highly collectable and coveted high-performance classic sports saloon • Owned and restored by a real Ford marque enthusiast • A well-known and respected car on the show and club scene • Its original shell and good history made this an excellent candidate for an exacting restoration • Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from the Lotus Cortina registrar The Lotus Cortina came into being because of Ford’s decision to step up their motorsport involvement in the early 1960’s. Their Head of UK Public Relations, Walter Hayes, spoke to Colin Chapman, asking him to come up with a competitive saloon, using the Cortina as a base, that could be produced in sufficient numbers to satisfy the mandatory Group 2 homologation requirements, and with which the Blue Oval could beat all comers. The solution was to take Ford’s bullet-proof 1500 Kent engine, fit it with a twin-cam cylinder head, pop it into a stiffened Cortina shell, sort out the suspension and brakes and paint a green stripe down the side. The cars would be built by Lotus at its plant in Cheshunt and marketed through their dealer network as the Ford Lotus Cortina.
offerings from Austin-Healey and Triumph. The Lotus Cortina earned an awesome competition reputation and is highly prized today. The car presented here is a 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 that has been well-known to the Lotus Cortina Club for a long time. It was bought by our Ford enthusiast vendor in 2012 and was already in excellent condition having benefited from an exacting restoration. He saw the car had further potential, having lots of original features, including its shell, and set about taking it to the next level in terms of condition. He has trailered it to numerous marque shows where it’s always admired and often considered a best-of-breed example. The car drives and performs as well as it presents and would be a credit to any collector or enthusiast. These cars are now highly collectable and finding them like this one is getting harder so, if you’ve ever hankered after one, this is almost certainly the car to keep.
It was THE car for many enthusiasts who before had to settle for a Cortina GT or a Mini-Cooper and it also amazed a lot of sports car drivers who were used to the overweight
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2003 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage V12 Manual More Images Lot 229
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• Very desirable V12, manual gearbox, DB7 with just three former keepers • Originally supplied by Stratstone of Wilmslow on 28/02/2003 in Tungsten Silver with Obsidian leather • Full Aston Martin service history (13 stamps) up until 2016 at 43,481 miles • Three specialist services since, the most recent at 47,780 miles in September 2019 • Current indicated mileage just over 48,000. Aston Martin book pack and wallet including service book • New tyres, freshly serviced and the MOT is valid until early October 2020 Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7 in 1999. Sporting a Cosworth designed, 5.9- litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its 6-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps, and restyled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared.
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Registration: MX03 KZZ Chassis Number: SCFAB12322K303415 Engine Number: AM2/03508 Estimate: £32,000 - £38,000
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This superb DB7 Vantage was originally supplied by Stratstone of Wilmslow on 28/02/2003 in Tungsten Silver with an Obsidian leather and Burr Walnut interior and has been enjoyed by three former keepers who between them have covered just over 48,000 miles. Included with the full Aston Martin book pack is the service history boasting 13 Aston Martin stamps in the book up until 2016 at 43,481 miles and subsequently a further three by marque specialists with the most recent at 47,780 miles in September 2019. On offer from a private collection, this lovely V12 is in fabulous condition and has recently been fitted with new tyres and freshly MOT’d (October 2020). V12, front-engined, manual gearbox, Grand Tourers have seen mounting investor interest over the last few years and this impressive DB7 Vantage certainly qualifies in that department, however, essentially it’s an affordable classic Aston with 400bhp and the open road beckons.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage More Images Lot 230
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LOT 230
Registration: TBC Chassis Number: SCFGABCF3AGS00355 Engine Number: AM10/26577 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
• UK-supplied in right-hand drive with the desirable manual gearbox • Finished in Storm Black (AML special) with black lightweight sports seats and Tailor’s Grey headlining • Main dealer serviced throughout with the most recent service by marque specialists Pugsley and Lewis • Now showing just over 32,000 miles, this V12 is supplied with a complete book pack and UK V5c In early 2008, Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez confirmed that production of the V12 Vantage would commence in mid-2009, though with the 510bhp engine shared with Aston Martin’s other 12-cylinder models rather than the Vantage RS prototype’s 580bhp dry-sump racing unit. Based on the V8 Vantage Coupé, the production V12 Vantage is powered by Aston Martin’s 6.0-litre V12 as found in the V12 Vanquish, DB9, and DBS models. Getting the V12 to fit the V8 Vantage chassis involved grafting on the engine cradle from the DB9, while the resulting weight increase and more forward weight distribution was accommodated by revised suspension settings. Boasting a kerb weight of 1,695kg (3,737lb), the V12 Vantage accelerates from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h). Offered here is a rare manual gearbox 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage supplied new on the 14th April 2010 through Grange of Exeter. Finished in the dramatic AML special colour of Storm Black metallic which has a gorgeous red/
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copper fleck in the sunlight. The interior is finished in black leather and factory options included were; lightweight sports seats, Tailor’s Grey headlining, 700W premium hi-fi with Dolby, Piano-Black facia trim, front and rear parking sensors, bright finish grille, Warm Charcoal seatbelts, polished alloy tread plates and 10-spoke graphite alloy wheels with sports tyres. The car has been well maintained and naturally, has a comprehensive service history displaying seven main dealer stamps, and one stamp by respected Aston Martin specialist Pugsley and Lewis who carried out the most recent service this year. The history file also contains various service-related invoices and correspondence from its previous enthusiast owners. Supplied with its complete book pack containing all the relevant literature, its battery conditioner and two sets of keys, this V12 is now showing just over 32,000 miles on the odometer. This is a seriously fast motor car and in addition to bucketfuls of grin-inducing acceleration, the incredible soundtrack resulting from even the lightest push of your right foot is absolutely addictive.
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2000 BMW Z3M Coupe (E36/8) More Images Lot 231
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• A UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 321 bhp, S50-engined car with a five-speed gearbox • Superbly presented in Titan Silver metallic with a black Nappa leather interior • Only 17,745 miles from new fully documented by a full, main dealer service history • Big spec; LSD, PAS, ABS, cruise control, tilting roof and 17” Roadstar alloys • Complete with a rear luggage cargo net, warning triangle and unopened first aid kit • Supplied with its document wallets, book packs/ manuals and a complete, unused tool kit Very much an oddball and all the better for it, the Z3M Coupe follows no model lineage and wasn’t replaced when production ceased, but what a wonderful hiccup in the corporate product line this car was. The M Coupe housed the fabulous straight-six engine from the M3 in a smaller body based upon the two-seat Z3 and there were three distinct iterations of the car built for the UK market over the model’s short life. Up until April 1999, the car is now referred to as the S50 pre-facelift, between April 1999 and 2001 it’s known as the S50 post-facelift, and the rarest of the three was built between 2001 and 2002 and is known as the S54 facelift car. The main distinguishing feature is the engine used. The S50 engined car (321 bhp) was built between 1998 and 2001 using motive power from the E36 M3 and the later S54 engined model (325bhp) was manufactured between 2001 and 2002 and adopted the power unit from the E46 M3. Apart from the engine, the main differences between models are the drive by wire throttle, DSC system, and externally, shadow chrome wheels. The inside was as defiantly individual as the outside, featuring chrome-rimmed dials with multi-coloured leather seats available as an option but despite being distinctly different, it was built to the same superb standards as any BMW and was a totally practical everyday driver that just loved to play the ‘bad-boy’ at weekends. Offered here is a truly stunning 1999, UK, right-hand drive,
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Registration: X188 DBY Chassis Number: WBSCM92000LB29871 Engine Number: 60451830 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
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S50-engined, five-speed Z3M Coupe finished in Titan Silver metallic with a black Nappa leather interior that has only covered a well-documented, 17,745 miles from new, This car is in remarkable condition, has patently been pampered to within an inch of its life, and could conceivably be the best of the 821 right-hand drive cars produced for the UK. It was originally supplied by Douglas Park BMW and the specification included a Limited Slip Differential, PAS, ABS, cruise control, electric windows, electric + heated/mirrors, heated windscreen washers, power tilting panoramic roof, remote locking and 17” BMW Roadstar alloys. It comes complete with a rear luggage cargo net, warning triangle and unopened first aid kit. Evidence of caring ownership can be found within the car’s history file which includes the V5c logbook, DVLA MOT check print off, previous MOT’s, Experian auto check report, original BMW owners book pack (service booklet, owner’s handbook, dealer warranty & emergency service handbook, service europa book, BMW management leaflet, stereo operating instructions), BMW chassis info reference specification, BMW Service visit print off, various invoices, a full set of keys and a BMW touch up stick. It was treated to new front calipers, discs and pads at Harry Fairbairn BMW on 17/01/2019, the most recent service was on 05/06/2019 at 17,730 miles and the MOT is valid until early April 2020. At the car’s launch, its looks certainly polarised opinion, however, even amongst those detractors a spell behind the wheel quickly changed their minds and that quiet respect has continued to grow until the Z3M appears to now be heading for ‘cult’ status. Extrovert and cranky it may be, but it certainly stands out amongst its rather anodyne siblings and being that rarest of beasts, a German car with personality, it’s increasingly sought-after and may well be one of your better investments.
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2000 BMW Z3M Coupe (E36/8)
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1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom More Images Lot 232
Bid On Lot 232
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• 34,000 miles, time-warp, genuine RS2000 dating from 1980 • Finished in Cordoba Beige with a brown interior • All the MOT’s up until 1992 (30,405 miles). Most recent on 11/07/2018 at 31,714 • From long-term storage. Only 1,500 miles in the last 27 years • Original brochure, MOT’s and numerous invoices from the 1980’s • The distinctive looks mean that these droop snoot cars remain sought after The droop-snoot RS2000 has become something of a legend in Ford circles and, with rallying heritage, was the Seventies equivalent of Subaru’s WRX and Mitsubishi’s Evo. It was back in 1970 that Ford introduced their Rally Sport models – the RS range. Originally designed as a way of building limited numbers of homologation specials for serious competition use, it soon grew into a major marketing opportunity, and one that Ford grabbed with both hands. By 1976, when the RS 2000 Mk2 was launched, the term RS had grown to mean something a bit special. Unlike the Mk1 Escort which was designed by Ford of Great Britain, the Mk2 was a much more sophisticated design that was jointly developed with Ford of Germany. Based on a standard Mk2 two-door saloon shell, the RS2000 used
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Registration: XSF 770W Chassis Number: GCATAB032130 Engine Number: EAB03213 Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000
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the familiar 2-litre, inline four-cylinder, SOHC, Pinto engine mounted longitudinally in the bay driving the rear wheels. A single twin-venturi 32/36 DGAV Weber carburettor was fitted with the option of a Group 1 dual Weber 40 DCNF or IDF set up. The front suspension used independent MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar and at the rear, traditional leaf springs with telescopic dampers were utilised. Front-mounted discs and rear drums were used and four-spoke alloy wheels came as standard. Its biggest distinguishing feature was a droop snoot polyurethane nose housing four headlamps which gave it a rather aggressive look. The new car was capable of 110mph with 0-60mph taking 8.9 seconds, not too shabby in 1976, and which combined with the car’s distinctive looks and that shiny RS badge, set Ford’s showroom doors swinging. In late 1978, the Custom Pack became an option and included the following; Fishnet Recaro seats, full door cards, clock and pod centre console, 6J x 13” alloys, boot carpet, remote drivers door mirror and the back panel around the rear lights was painted black. On offer here we have a Ford Rallye Sport 2000 Custom dating from 1980 finished in Cordoba Beige with a brown interior. We understand that is has been enjoyed by three previous keepers and the indicated mileage at its most recent MOT test was 31,714 on 11/07/2018. The history file contains an original brochure, an owner’s handbook, ten older MOT’s up until 26/09/1992 at 30,405 miles and a number of invoices from the 1980’s.
1974 Honda CB 750 Four More Images Lot 233
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LOT 233
Registration: JKH 554L Frame number: CB7502075430 Engine Number: CB750E253118 Estimate: £5,500 - £6,500 Offered at No Reserve
• In 1968 Honda introduced their revolutionary CB 750 Four and changed motorcycle history forever • It featured an inline-four with four carburettors, four exhaust pipes, a five-speed gearbox, an electric starter, and for the first time on a production bike, a hydraulic front disc brake • Finished in metallic red, this original bike was imported from Sweden in 2017 with just 62,000 km from new • It’s now UK-registered with all import taxes paid and is supplied with its UK V5c, some service records and an original owners manual
This particular 1974 version of the legendary CB 750 comes sadly from a deceased estate. It was acquired in 2017 from Direct Classic Imports Ltd of Worcestershire for £7,500 as an original version that had recently been imported from Sweden. The bike is showing just 62,000 Kilometres from new and is clearly in excellent condition all round. It has had all UK taxes paid and is now registered in the UK and has not been used in 2019, so may need some light recommissioning prior to use. Finished in the smart colour of red metallic it comes with a UK V5c, some service records and an original owners manual.
• Although in excellent condition, it may need some light recommissioning prior to use The Honda CB 750 Four was the first motorcycle to be known as a superbike which rather confirms its place in history as a legendary motorbike. It started a trend of highperformance bikes which featured a transverse overhead camshaft inline 4 cylinder engine and introduced some unique ideas at the time such as an electric starter, a kill switch, dual mirrors and flashing indicators on both sides. It was the bike that most significantly cemented Honda as one of the world’s biggest producers of high-performance mainstream motorcycles with total production figures running into hundreds of thousands by production end.
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 More Images Lot 234
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• The actual car featured on the August 2013 Royal Mail postage stamp issue • Presented in Silver Birch with wonderful original Red Connolly hide and factory headrests • Impressive restoration. Full engine rebuild by Aston Engineering in 2013 • Right-hand drive, 3995cc, five-speed manual, standard disc brakes, chrome wire wheels, impressive history file • One of the finest examples of the most famous ‘James Bond’ Aston Martins Aston Martin’s post-war evolution took a major step forward with the launch of the DB4 in 1958. Classically proportioned, the beautiful, Touring-designed, body established an instantly recognisable look that would stand the marque in good stead until 1970. The engine was still an all-alloy, twin-overhead-camshaft, six but the old W O Bentley-supervised 3.0-litre unit had been superseded by a new design from the pen of Tadek Marek. The new 3,670cc straight-six developed 240bhp at 5,500rpm and the David Brown gearbox was an all-new, four-speed all-synchromesh design. Five distinct Series were built as the DB4 gradually metamorphosed into the DB5 which was introduced in July 1963. The new 5 boasted an enlarged 4.0-litre engine which had seen service initially powering the four-door Lagonda Rapide of 1961 and, having proven itself reliable, was subtly modified to suit the sporting aspirations of Aston’s new flagship. Equipped with three SU carburettors, the 400 engine produced 282bhp at 5,500rpm and was mated to a four-speed/overdrive gearbox, a proper ZF five-speed unit becoming standard later. The DB5’s distinctive cowled headlamps had first appeared on the DB4GT and the newcomer was the same size as the lengthened, Series V DB4. Outwardly there was little to distinguish the DB5 from the last of the DB4s apart from twin fuel filler caps, although these had already appeared on some of the earlier cars. Beneath the skin, however, there were numerous improvements including alternator electrics, Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops, Sundym glass, electric windows and an oil pressure gauge as standard
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Registration: LBH 651C Chassis Number: 2249/R Engine Number: 400/2249 Estimate: £580,000 - £650,000
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equipment. This very special, right-hand drive, DB5 was supplied through the Eton Motor Group on the 29/11/1965 finished in in Silver Birch with a red interior, the colour combination it wears today. Studying the impressive history file it is clear 2249/R has had a fascinating history having been owned by a number of larger-than-life Aston enthusiasts and looked after by some of the best in the business. After spending time in Germany during the 1980’s and most of the 1990’s (there are numerous items of correspondence on file from previous German owners including registration documents) the DB5 returned to the UK in 1997 and was sold by Desmond Smail to a Mr Colin Stone in 1998. Mr Stone is a very well respected businessman, perhaps best known as the former MD of Guinness and Burger King UK. He owned 2249/R for the next 14 years and used the services of respected marque specialists, DLS Smail, to look after the car whilst in his ownership. At the time of his purchase, the DB5 was finished in dark blue and the decision was taken to return it to its original Silver Birch. The car’s extensive history file contains details of this colour change and there are a host of invoices and much correspondence on file documenting all the expenditure that has been lavished on this car over the years. After 14 years of ownership, Des Smail sold the car, on behalf of Mr Stone to a Mr David Irving who owned the car until late 2013. Whilst in his tenure, Aston Engineering were commissioned to carry out a full engine rebuild to a 4.2-litre, lead-free specification. The decision was taken at the time to use a replacement engine block, however, Mr Irving wisely retained the original (the story of this continues later on). 2013 was a busy year for LBH 651C as, after its engine rebuild, Des Smail, on behalf of the owner, organised for this actual car to be featured by the Royal Mail on a special edition of postage stamps produced to celebrate “The best in British car manufacturing”. In the aforementioned history file is an official set of this limited edition ‘British Auto Legends’ stamps that were issued to celebrate the “The tales of human endeavour, boundary-pushing innovation and design artistry in the British Motor industry”.
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playing an active part in the fund-raising Hope Classic Rally for three years up until 2017. After four and a bit years of joyful private ownership, the time has now come for someone else to experience the delights of DB5 motoring. Considering the special provenance of this particular example along with its amazing condition (that really needs to be seen in the metal) Silverstone Auctions are very proud to offer one of the finest examples of the most famous of the James Bond Aston Martins.
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Having been admired by everyone who had licked a stamp, LBH 651C was sold in late 2013 to the former Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter, Chris Evans, who is a passionate car collector and well known for his remarkable collection of wonderful classics. Chris owned the car for a year at which point it was then sold it to our private vendor in December 2014. During our vendor’s ownership, we are informed that, in the interests of authenticity, he managed to locate the original engine block, repair it, and rebuild the original engine. Our vendor is a passionate Australian collector but kept the car in the UK and during his regular visits to England would use it for weekends in Norfolk and the Peak District along with
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1991 BMW 325i (E30) Sport M-Tech2 More Images Lot 235
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• First registered on 08/04/1991, this is one of the last Sport examples produced • UK-supplied with the M-Tech2 package, its list of M-Sport upgrades is impressive • Powered by the legendary 171bhp M20 2494cc straight-six, good for 132 mph and 0-60 in 9.9 seconds • With a full book pack and comprehensive history, its full tool kit, and in completely original condition this is a great opportunity for a collector or BM enthusiast • Offered at No Reserve, this 325i (E30) is a fantastic opportunity to own one of the best sporting saloons of the early nineties Compact rear-wheel drive saloons were in short supply in the 1980’s and consequently, the E30 quickly stood out as something special, being lightweight, refined, and offering unparalleled driving pleasure. The range-topping M3 is now rightly one of the most sought-after sports cars of the last 30 years and can command in excess of £100,000. With the success of the M3, BMW capitalised on the demand for more sporting E30s, and in 1986 gave the market the 325i Sport, a 2-door only model with numerous M-Tech upgrades from BMW’s Motorsport Division. These included an M Technic body-kit and boot spoiler, Anthracite headlining (unique to the 325i Sport), a limited-slip differential, M Technic suspension (15mm lower springs and Boge M Technic shock absorbers) and a 5-speed ZF
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Registration: H101 RHB Chassis Number: WBAAA12020EG23174 Engine Number: 21514909 No Reserve
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close-ratio gearbox. The car is powered by the legendary M20 2494cc straight-six engine giving 171bhp and 164 lb-ft of torque, good for 132 mph and 0-62 mph time of 9.9 seconds, decently quick but it’s really the whole driving experience that impresses so much. This example is a 1991 BMW E30 325i Sport (Tech-2), UKsupplied, right-hand drive car supplied by David Prentice (Cars) Ltd to Mr Purcell of Northern Ireland, finished in Alpine White and first registered on 08/04/1991. According to the service records, the car was diligently serviced by its first owner before being sold, in 1995, to a gentleman from Cardiff who apparently only used it occasionally. He, in turn, passed it on to a Mr Watts, a senior Army Officer who was stationed in Germany. All the BM’s owners appear to have regularly serviced the car, mostly at main dealers with some specialists, and all of this is detailed in the car’s extensive history file. In summary, this smart 325 has been enjoyed by four previous keepers and currently has covered 89,300 miles. The car is accompanied by a full book-pack, original paperwork and tool kit. This is one of the last 325 Sports built and is highly desirable, eminently usable and in excellent condition. The market for sporting E30s continues to strengthen and this lovely example, at No Reserve will soon be off to a new home.
2012 BMW 1M More Images Lot 236
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LOT 236
Registration: OV61 ZSZ Chassis Number: WBSUR92050VS71950 Engine Number: 14588018 Estimate: £42,000 - £47,000
• Owned from new by Rock legend Jay Kay. 5,500 miles from new under his single ownership • Ordered in the desirable combination of Alpine White with a black Boston leather interior and the media package • Supplied with its original Bill of Sale and service records with five stamps in the book by BMW Sytner
supplied by Sytner High Wycombe, who have continued to service it from new with five stamps in the accompanying service book, the most recent of which was on 04/10/2019. Being one of only 450 UK cars available, the 1M is already a tantalising proposition for any BMW enthusiast, however, this lovely example, with its single ownership, low mileage and rock star provenance, could prove irresistible.
• First time offered for sale. One of the 450 specially made 1-Series Coupes. Rock star provenance and sensibly guided BMW’s 1M was the first of the new generation of M cars to use turbo-charging, and with more torque than the V8-powered M3, the 335 bhp six-cylinder, 3-litre, twinturbo power unit generates linear thrust whatever the revs, taking just 4.9 seconds from 0-62mph and producing a magnificent howl in the process. With 50/50 weight distribution and that intuitive M-Power diff, the car is eminently chuckable and is the complete driving enthusiasts dream. This amazing, UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1M has been owned since new by rock legend Jay Kay and has only covered 5,500 miles in that time. Finished in the classic combination of Alpine White with a Black Boston leather interior, the original Bill of Sale included in the cars history file discloses that this focussed little machine was also specified with the media package. The car was initially
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Estate More Images Lot 237
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• A very rare and special UK-supplied 280 TE offered by rock legend Jay Kay • Only 30,000 miles from new backed up by prior MOT’s and service records • Finished in Thistle Green with Olive Green cloth. Electric sunroof • Maintained regularly by Jay including recently fitting four new dampers • Factory options include cruise control, alloy wheels, headlamp wash wipe and the important rear-facing seats with seatbelts Between 1975 and 1986 Mercedes-Benz mainstream range of motor cars were known as the W123 series. They are now regarded as having been the best-built cars of the modern era of Mercedes-Benz and were all heavily over-engineered with outstanding build quality and excellent and exceptional longevity. The range consisted of two diesel and three petrol engines powering either a four-door saloon, two-door Coupe or a five-door estate, all gaining in specification as the engine size increased. At the top of the range was the 280E saloon, 280CE Coupe and 280TE estate version all featuring the double overhead camshaft, 182 bhp super smooth 6-cylinder engine which was so versatile it was the only engine to feature in the entire range of Mercedes-Benz at the time, including the SL sports car, 4 wheel drive G-Wagen
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Registration: A89 UOF Chassis Number: 12309322014470 Engine Number: 11098822020015 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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and the sumptuous S-Class limousine. So this 280TE supplied new by Mitchell Costs Motor Vehicles of Birmingham in August 1983 is a rare and special car. Finished in Thistle Green with Olive Green cloth, it also has several factory-fitted options including an electric sunroof, cruise control, alloy wheels, headlamp wash wipe and the all-important rear-facing seats complete with seatbelts. It was supplied new to a Mr Showell from Sutton Coldfield and the service book confirms diligent main dealer servicing right up until 2007, although the annual mileage remained very low throughout this period. Acquired by our vendor, rock legend and Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay in 2009, it has been used sparingly by him but maintained well throughout including the fitting of four new dampers as well as regular servicing and MOT’s. The very low mileage (for a strong workhorse like this) today of 30,000 is confirmed by prior MOT’s and service records and is therefore warranted, although one glance inside the car will also confirm the originality and exceptional condition of this truly lovely Mercedes. There is a strong following for cars of this ilk and from this era and we believe you would be very hard pushed to find a better example today. It’s a classic but with all the modern conveniences of air conditioning and ABS, central locking and tinted glass with a timeless and stylish design that has aged very well and still cuts a dash in the car park today.
1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 More Images Lot 238
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LOT 238
Registration: F903 FPW Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABJT53021 Engine Number: JT53021 Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
• Originally registered in Spain, the car is understood to have gone into storage in 1999/2000 • Imported into the UK in October 2016 and purchased by the current owner and a well-known RS enthusiast, UK-registered • Left-hand drive non-custom model without a sunroof, no central locking, winding windows and opening rear side windows • Commensurate condition throughout for the indicated 47,000 km (29,000 miles) • The car has been sympathetically re-commissioned, fully stripped, repainted, with a turbo rebuild and a new fuel tank • A contender for RS Concours ‘Expert Category’ • Featured in ‘Rallye News’, the RS Owners Club magazine, January/February 2019 Based on the success of the previous model, the Series 2 Escort RS Turbo (1986-1990) was more suited to the road, whereas the earlier car was a bit of a ‘homologation special’. Many new features were adopted for the Series 2 including utilising the 1600cc fuel-injected CVH engine taken from the S1 Turbo but now fitted with the Garret T3 turbo (water-cooled, unlike the S1), revised engine management settings, lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox and limited-slip differential, a larger clutch and
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improved KE Jetronic unit and inter-cooler. Suspension and chassis changes included stiffer front and rear springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS and larger brakes. The S2 car produced an impressive 132bhp at 5750 rpm, with maximum torque of 133 lb/ft produced at 2750 rpm, giving it ample performance with a top speed of 125 mph and a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds. The car presented here is a left-hand drive, 1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 which was originally registered in Spain and is understood to have gone into storage in 1999/2000 which is where it was discovered in fantastic original condition. It was subsequently imported into the UK in October 2016, UK-registered and purchased by the current owner, a well-known RS enthusiast. It’s a desirable non-custom model without a sunroof, no central locking, winding windows and opening rear side windows. The overall integrity and condition of the car is wholly commensurate with the indicated 47,000 km (29,000 miles) and, whilst in the UK, it has been sympathetically re-commissioned, fully stripped, repainted and has benefited from a turbo rebuild and a new fuel tank. Now in tip-top condition, this great and now rare, hothatch is surely a contender for the RS Concours Expert Category. It was featured in Rallye News, the RS Owners Club magazine (January/February 2019) generating much praise. This superb example car offers a new owner a very economical way of owning and showing these very special Fords.
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1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 Custom More Images Lot 239
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• The Escort ‘RS1600’ was developed using the BDA engine that was essentially a detuned Formula 3 unit • As well as higher performance engines and sports suspension, these models featured strengthened Type 49 body shells, making them ideal for rallying • Only 1,137 RS1600s were ever produced, so are now very collectable • Meticulously restored car with its original shell. In incredible show condition on the RS1600 Register • Previously owned by marque expert and proprietor of ASM Restorations, Andrew Stapley • Accompanied by plenty of invoices for parts and labour, as well as a copy of the original buff log-book The original Ford Escort was introduced at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968 and soon became a commercial success. Ford had, for a number of years, used active participation in Motorsport as a means of getting their showroom doors swinging, and the new Escort was to prove no exception. Popular at club level in every discipline of the sport, it was at an International level that the name Escort became synonymous with winning. The Ford works team was practically unbeatable in the late 1960’s / early 1970’s, and arguably, the Escort’s greatest victory was in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally being driven by Finnish legend Hannu Mikkola. This result and the ensuing acclaim prompted Ford to produce the famous Escort
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Registration: GUG 237K Chassis Number: BFATLP19685 Engine Number: KY29964 Estimate: £58,000 - £68,000
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Mexico road version in honour of the rally car. One step up from the Mexico, the Escort RS1600 was developed using an engine that was essentially a detuned Formula 3 unit designated BDA (Belt Drive A Series). Both the Mexico and RS1600 were built simultaneously at the Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) facility located at the Aveley Plant in South Essex. As well as higher performance engines and sports suspension, these models featured strengthened bodyshells, making them ideal for rallying. Even today, Mk1 Escorts are still very popular in the historic rallying scene with their reputation for a great balance of power and handling, making them true driver’s cars. The BDA engine emits a distinctive and appealing growl, which can be heard for quite a distance when the vehicle is being driven hard. The car presented here is a 1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 in simply stunning condition. As one of just 1,137 RS1600’s ever produced, this example was built at Ford’s Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) factory in December 1971. It was originally supplied by Tate Cars Ltd. in Leeds in April 1972 and has seen just four keepers since that time, with the current owner being an avid collector of rare and immaculate Fords. Photographs in the history file document the comprehensive works carried out by highly regarded ASM Restorations. There are also plenty of invoices in the paperwork for parts and labour as well as a copy of the original buff log-book. The car is recorded on the RS1600 Register and is simply as good as you’re ever likely to find.
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS More Images Lot 240
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LOT 240
Registration: TBC Chassis Number: ZFFWA20C000076436 Engine Number: 76436 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, Rosso with Crema and Red carpets, showing just 27,500 miles in outstanding condition • One of the very last pre-ABS 328’s featuring some of the later model’s updates including interior and door handles • Fresh to market for the first time in 30 years, maintained and stored correctly with a full service including belts and MOT pre-sale • To be offered with original owners pack, service book stamped up-to-date, tool kit and a comprehensive history file This Targa-roofed GTS was delivered new to Michael Terence Holdings in Jersey on 24/03/1988, supplied by Maranello Concessionaries and first registered in the UK on 01/08/1988. It’s presented in arguably the most sought after combination with Rosso Corsa paintwork and a Crema leather interior with matching Rosso carpeting, timeless and very well suited. Our vendor purchased this example on 14 /04/1989 and has enjoyed the car in fine weather conditions only, always dry stored correctly and has kept it maintained regardless of cost at regular intervals by either Ferrari main agents or highly regarded marque specialists. As such, today the car can be considered as excellent in condition, in fact, one of the best examples we have seen. On inspection the paintwork is blemish-free and retains a
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deep gloss, panel gaps are even across the entire body, the exterior trim components are excellent and all the glass is etched with matching numbers. The Crema leather seats and interior panels are virtually free from wear as are the factory-original red carpets. As a very late, pre-ABS production model, this example benefits from some of the face-lift updates including revised interior and external door handles, making it an interesting and rare variant. Offered with the important original Ferrari wallet including the original service book stamped up-to-date with the most recent major service including belts and a fresh MOT to be completed prior to the sale. The tool -roll and spare wheel are present and, pleasingly, the car has been fitted with four new model-correct tyres. Also accompanying the car is a rather suitable private number and a history folder containing old MOT’s and supporting invoices. Rarely do examples this good come to market, this really is one of the last of the true analogue sports cars offered by Ferrari. Just pop off the Targa roof panel and set off to the destination of your choice in the early morning sunshine with the wind in your hair and the lively V8 fizzing away behind you – classic Ferrari ownership at its best.
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LOT 241
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante More Images Lot 241
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• First registered on the 05/01/1984 and delivered with a factory Vantage engine • One of six cars sporting the Vantage engine clothed in the standard Series I Volante coachwork • The sister car belonging to Victor Gauntlett starred in the 1987 James Bond film, The Living Daylights • Finished in the same colour as the Bond car, Cumberland Grey, and converted to a ZF manual gearbox • The understated lines of this Vantage Volante are similar to the later Prince of Wales (PoW) cars • Presented to auction with a detailed history file that includes the original logbook, warranties, and past ownership details The first Aston Martin V8 Volante rolled off the production line at Newport Pagnell in 1978 to worldwide acclaim and went on to be Aston’s saviour as, much like its older siblings, the DB5 and DB6, the V8 Volante kept the order books full by conquering the North American market. As the convertible version of the new luxury Oscar India V8, the car had the brutish good looks of an aristocratic rugby player and the interior refinement of a gentleman’s club. If the contemporary Ferrari of its day was likened to a ‘prancing playboy in snakeskin loafers’ the Aston V8 Volante was the solid chap in burnished brogues, equally at ease in town or country. When Timothy Dalton took over as James Bond in the 1987 film The Living Daylights he did so behind the wheel of the most appropriate car of the era, a V8 Vantage Volante. Bestowing the virtues of its heritage, luxury and power, the V8 Vantage Volante helped ease Mr Dalton into the role of the quintessentially British spy. The car was to feature prominently throughout the film, with the Winterised version eventually falling foul of its own self-destruct button. The Cumberland Grey Vantage Volante that starred in early scenes of the film belonged to the, then, Chairman of Aston Martin Lagonda, Victor Gauntlett, who lent it to EON Productions for filming. A Cumberland Grey V8 Vantage Coupe with standard ‘Oscar India’ coachwork, bearing the same registration number as the earlier screen Volante will return in the latest Bond film No Time To Die. Mr Gauntlett’s car, and indeed this superb example, were two of just six cars benefiting from factory engine upgrades to Vantage specification before delivery as customer
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Registration: A632 WEV Chassis Number: SCFCV81C6ETR15321 Engine Number: V/580/5321/S Estimate: £170,000 - £190,000
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special orders, clothed in standard Series I Volante bodies. The upgrade to Vantage specification on this car, chassis # 15321, was carried out by Aston Martin Lagonda’s Special Department in January 1984 in the month of first registration. The increase in power and performance was significant and these six cars retained the slender lines of the standard Volantes without the ostentatious side skirts and front and rear spoilers of the brawnier Vantage Volante. Interestingly when HRH Prince Charles ordered his new Vantage Volante in 1987 he preferred the Vantage engine but with the more understated styling of the standard Volante such as this car, and a further 21 Prince of Wales specification cars were produced, which have become highly sought after. It could be argued that this car, with its factory Vantage engine and standard Volante coachwork is the predecessor to the celebrated Prince of Wales specification cars. Delivered new to its first owner, a Mr T Mitchell of Moorgate, London via Aston Martin (Sales) Ltd. of Sloane Square, the car is accompanied by a comprehensive history file, including many invoices and old MOT’s, plus its original handbook, warranty card and fitted luggage. Owned and cherished since 2014 by our vendor, the fifth registered custodian, who re-painted the car from its original Windsor Red to arguably the better colour, Cumberland Grey. A new mohair hood was fitted at this time also. The original cream leather interior is complemented by matching leather tonneau. The car benefited from a conversion to an original Aston manual ZF gearbox by Aston specialists Richards of England, Lincoln and mated to an RS Williams-supplied short shift kit which gives a smooth and quick gear change. The original automatic gearbox has been retained for the next owner. The Ronal alloy wheels and a Prince of Wales specification, Nardi wood-rim steering wheel were also fitted at this time and both original steering wheel and BBS alloys are also included in the sale. The re-painting and mechanical and cosmetic enhancements were all carried out less than 10,000 miles ago and the odometer now reads some 51,000 miles. The performance is as one might expect from such a well-sorted car, the engine bursts into life with three pumps of the accelerator, the hood withdraws with civility and the bark of the exhaust is sufficient to bring a smile but not a raised eyebrow. To conclude, it is an honour for Silverstone Auctions to offer a car that has so many distinguishing features setting it apart from the standard Volante and be-skirted Vantage Volante.
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In addition, it’s provenance as arguably the predecessor of the eminently desirable Prince of Wales cars, some of which have sold for more than £500,000 in recent years, is the distinguishing feature that offers the buyer a unique opportunity, at a very competitive auction estimate. This car truly has a licence to thrill.
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The fact that it’s a factory-upgraded V8 Vantage Volante from new, as confirmed in numerous books and the factory-fitted brass plaque, is special enough but to share the production line with the Victor Gauntlett The Living Daylights car and now finished in an identical colour, is truly special.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante
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LOT 242
1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom More Images Lot 242
Bid On Lot 242
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• In 1980, an RS2000 Custom was an extremely aspirational purchase, with the distinctive polyurethane droop snoot front end and air dam, distinguishing it from any other Escort • The RS2000 substituted the diva-ish Cosworth unit for a sturdier 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder, SOHC, Pinto engine, which was mounted longitudinally, endowing the car with a 0-60 mph time of just 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 108mph • An original shell, fully matching numbers car, restored to an amazing Concours condition, winning 1st place in the expert category at RSOC Lakes tour 2017 • Accompanied by lots of history Unlike the Mk1 Escort which was designed by Ford of Great Britain, the Mk2 was a much more sophisticated design that was jointly developed with Ford of Germany. Based on a standard Mk2 two-door saloon shell, the RS2000 used the familiar 2-litre, inline four-cylinder, SOHC, Pinto engine mounted longitudinally in the bay driving the rear wheels. A single twin-venturi 32/36 DGAV Weber carburettor was fitted with the option of a Group 1 dual Weber 40 DCNF or IDF set up. The front suspension used independent MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar and at the rear, traditional leaf springs with telescopic dampers were utilised. Front-mounted discs and rear drums were used and four-spoke alloy wheels came as standard. Its biggest
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Registration: YJX 974V Chassis Number: GCATWU008240 Engine Number: WU00824 Estimate: £38,000 - £44,000
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distinguishing feature was a droop snoot polyurethane nose housing four headlamps which gave it a rather aggressive look. The new car was capable of 110mph with 0-60mph taking 8.9 seconds, not too shabby in 1976, and which combined with the car’s distinctive looks and that shiny RS badge, set Ford’s showroom doors swinging. In September 1978, Ford introduced the RS2000 Custom which came fitted with Fishnet Recaro seats, full door cards, clock and pod, centre console, 6Jx13” alloys, boot carpet, remote driver’s door mirror and a black panel around the rear lights. In 1980, an RS2000 Custom was an extremely aspirational purchase, with the distinctive polyurethane droop snoot front end and air dam, distinguishing it from any other Escort. The car presented here is a 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom in extraordinary restored condition. The quality of the car has been recognised with many RSOC show accolades and trophies, with it winning 1st place in the expert category at RSOC Lakes tour 2017 – no mean feat! Our vendor knows his classic Fords and has owned some of the best examples in the UK. Importantly, this car retains its original shell and is also matching-numbers, forming the basis for an exacting restoration. The car drives and performs to a similarly high standard and is in, arguably, the best colour for a droop-snoot of Venetian Red. Cars of this quality rarely come to the market, with our vendor now having a change in circumstances. If this was your aspirational new car in 1980, this is the closest you can get to owning one today. You will not be disappointed.
1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1 More Images Lot 243
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LOT 243
Registration: FOP 104D Chassis Number: B9473747 Engine Number: 5456F21KA Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000
• The West Coast Sales Manager of Rootes American Motors Inc. set about changing the Sunbeam Alpine’s image using the Shelby Cobra as a guide • Sunbeam asked Carroll Shelby to produce a functional prototype which was fabricated by Shelby employee George Boskoff and sent to England for evaluation - the Tiger was born! • This particular Mk1 Tiger was originally registered to Rootes Ltd. themselves on 29/03/1966, we believe as a demonstrator; it was subsequently sold to a Mr Willey of Streetly, Sutton Coldfield • Beautifully finished in Navy Blue with original black leather interior, the subject of a bare-metal repaint in 2014 • Holley 600 carburettors, Edelbrock inlet manifold, electric fan and stainless steel exhaust system A muscle car version of the Alpine Roadster, the Sunbeam Tiger was conceived on the West Coast of America, inspired by the success of the AC Cobra - the result of inserting a small-block American V8 engine into the British designed AC Ace. The West Coast Sales Manager of Rootes American Motors Inc., Ian Garrad, realised that the Sunbeam Alpine’s image was that of a touring car rather than a sports car and he saw the potential for performing a similar operation on the stylish but rather pedestrian Alpine, replacing its humble
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1.5-litre four with a big Yankee V8. Carroll Shelby was hired to develop the prototype and Ford’s 4,261cc (260ci) Windsor unit was the power unit of choice. George Boskoff was the project engineer tasked with shoehorning the V8 into the Alpine’s engine bay which he managed by moving the firewall back to create additional space and redesigning the rack-and-pinion steering and the exhaust system. A total of some 7,085 Sunbeam Tigers were eventually produced, including 536 of the now very rare 4.7-litre Mk2 versions which arrived in 1967. The final cars rolled off the lines in 1968, production being shelved when Chrysler took over the Rootes Group, their new bosses unable to sanction a car powered by their arch-rivals, Ford. The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1, making it a relatively rare car. Interestingly, it was first registered to Rootes Ltd. themselves on 29/03/1966, we believe as a demonstrator. It was subsequently sold later that year to a Mr L. Willey of Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, as documented by the original registration document. Beautifully finished in Navy Blue with an original black leather interior, this Tiger was the subject of a bare-metal repaint in 2014. As a result, the paint retains an excellent shine and the car presents very well indeed. Mechanical components include Holley 600 carburettors, Edelbrock inlet manifold, electric fan and stainless-steel exhaust system. The interior is wonderfully original retaining its period wood-rim steering wheel. This ‘British Cobra’ is coiled and ready to strike!
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LOT 244
1952 Bentley Mark VI ‘Special’ More Images Lot 244
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• Inspired by the pre-war Bentley Racers and recently completed • Based on a 1952 Mark VI Bentley and built by highly respected Jaguar specialists DJB Engineering • Mighty B81 6.8-litre straight-eight engine mated to a silky smooth Bentley gearbox • Elegantly proportioned with the engine and gearbox set back and clothed in bespoke aluminium bodywork • Lots of engineering details, exactingly constructed and properly shaken-down • The sounds, smell and speed of a period Bentley racer When Bentley was founded in 1919 in London, W.O.’s aim was simple: “To build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class.” His earliest motor cars – the 3-litre, the 4½-litre, the Speed Six and the supercharged Blower – were absolute world-beaters, and Bentley’s performance at Le Mans is the stuff of legend. Their first entry in 1923 saw them finish fourth, and by the following year they had crept up to first. Soon the marque was unstoppable at Le Mans – its reliability and performance undeniable – with Bentleys taking first place in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. Some of the cars that achieved these feats are still around today and quite rightly command much respect and heavy premiums, on the rare occasions they do come to the market. For a number of years now there have been a handful of very skilled specialists producing cars in faithful homage to these great Bentley racers, often bringing together original parts, new materials and engineering prowess, sometimes themselves commanding in excess of £250,000. These sorts of car should always have a distinct
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Registration: Mark TVV 850 Chassis Number: B54PV Engine Number: B27P Estimate: £80,000 - £100,000
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Bentley flavour, both mechanically and stylistically and perform as closely as possible to the original examples. The car presented here is in that same vein and offers an owner a real taste of that unique and intoxicating Bentley spirit. The car was conceived and built by a highly skilled engineer, who has fully restored many Bentleys and Jaguars over the years, as part of DJB Engineering in Northamptonshire. This Bentley Special was a long time in the planning and the execution has been a labour of love. Based on a 1952 Mark VI Bentley, utilising the chassis and gearbox, much specialist engineering has gone into making this bespoke car. The chassis has been carefully modified to accept a mighty straight-8 engine, whilst retaining its all-important cruciform ensuring its inherent strength and integrity - a Bentley chassis characteristic - are not compromised. The 6.75-litre engine was sourced especially for the car and is an ex-War Department unit, understood to have been overhauled/serviced by The Ministry in the 1960’s. Now fully rebuilt and detailed, it runs and performs as well as you’d expect, having found its most exciting application at the heart of this Special. Likewise, the purposeful rear axle and differential were carefully selected for their strength and to be able to utilise hydraulic brakes. With the modified chassis, the aesthetics of the car were immediately more pleasing to the eye, with elegant proportions in hand-built aluminium. Painted and trimmed to an equally high standard, with a tailored tonneau, this Special is ready to go. There really is an abundance of engineering and visual detail evident in this remarkable special and it needs appreciating in the metal. Elegant and wonderfully evocative, we feel that W.O. would certainly approve. (Photographs courtesy of Chris Frosin Photography, used with thanks)
1994 Porsche 928 GTS More Images Lot 245
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LOT 245
Registration: L660 MEP Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZNS800641 Engine Number: Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
• Very rare and stunningly finished in Amazon Green Metallic with a Carrera Grey interior • Just 26,000 km (16,000 miles), automatic transmission, ordered new to Japan and UK-registered in 2015 • Certificate of Authenticity states optional equipment of top-tinted windscreen, sunroof and soft-look leather front seats • Offered straight from Jay Kay’s amazing collection this is a desirable, low mileage 1990’s modern classic
rare Amazon Green Metallic with a Carrera Grey interior and was optioned with a top tinted windscreen, sunroof and soft-look leather front seats. This remarkable, right-hand drive, automatic GTS has covered just 26,000 km (16,000 miles) and was imported into the UK in 2015. More recently it has formed part of the rock star Jay Kay’s amazing collection and Silverstone Auctions are honoured he has enlisted our services to offer it to the open market. This is a low mileage example in an extremely rare colour and combined with its special provenance, it certainly looks like a very interesting proposition.
In terms of the 928, in 1989 Porsche moved the game on with the even more powerful 928 GT, which with a top speed of around 170mph was the Stuttgart firm’s fastest production car at that time, before launching the model’s ultimate incarnation: the 928 GTS. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1991, the latter boasted a 5.4-litre engine producing all of 345bhp and automatics were fitted with the much faster responding Dynamic Kickdown gearboxes setting them apart from the previous models. The GTS model also benefitted from a complete electrical revamp, eradicating the problems of past models and in this form, the 928 lasted in production until the model’s deletion in 1995. The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity states that this remarkable 928 GTS was sold through Porsche Japan and registered in February 1994. It was delivered in the very
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LOT 246
1950 Land Rover Series I More Images Lot 246
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• First registered in the UK on the 13/09/1950 to the first of five keepers, all farmers in Southern England • Mechanically tip-top, the paintwork is believed to be original and is in a delightfully patinated condition • The believed accurate 10,000 miles is validated by its use exclusively on farms and the condition of the paint • Our vendor, a gamekeeper and the custodian of small Land Rover collection, used the car for his wedding • A local artist painted a watercolour of KUF 762 and a limited edition print is included in the sale • Few Land Rovers of this period are unrestored and this patinated little Landie is perfect for family fun Volumes have been written on the Land Rover’s influence on twentieth-century motoring, and similarly, five decades of the twentieth century did much to influence the shape of the Land Rover. Developed by the legendary Maurice Wilks for the benefit of farmers, agricultural businesses and the military, early Land Rovers summed up post-war Britain; innovative, no-nonsense and thrifty, and were built from steel and aluminium now surplus to the war effort. However, the distinctive lines and simplicity of purpose changed little from that famous stick-sketch in the Anglesey sand made by Maurice Wilks in 1947, and as the final Defender rolled past the applauding engineers at the Land Rover plant on the 29/01/2016, the family resemblance was there for all to see.
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Registration: KUF 762 Chassis Number: 16100056 Engine Number: 16100917 Estimate: £15,000 - £17,000
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Designed to carry bales of straw and faithful sheepdogs, the Land Rover somehow morphed into the ubiquitous, multi-purpose, continent-conquering vehicle we know today but this development owes a significant amount to the clearly voiced requirements of its many owners. Rarely has a British car company, before, or since for that matter, adapted to the demands of its customer base with such enthusiasm. The first Land Rover, and currently the most indemand by collectors, was built with an 80-inch wheelbase and it continued to evolve after calls for larger engines, in both petrol and diesel variants, longer wheelbases and different body styles. This venerable example was first registered in the UK on the 13/09/1950 to the first of five keepers, all farmers in Southern England. Mechanically tip-top, the paintwork is believed to be original and is in a delightfully patinated condition. The rear load bed shows Land Rover’s continued use as farmer’s workhorse and the odometer reading of some 10,000 miles may well be accurate. Our vendor, a gamekeeper and the custodian of a small Land Rover collection used the car for his wedding and has kept it as a daily runner. It’s a bit of a local celebrity and a local artist has painted a watercolour featuring KUF 762, a limitededition print of which is included in the sale. Few Land Rovers of this period are unrestored and this little Landie displays the patina of decades of use and could probably be regarded as an important piece of social history. How many pieces of social history can be used for a family trip to the pub?
1990 Bentley Turbo R Sports Saloon More Images Lot 247
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LOT 247
Registration: H73 JBJ Chassis Number: SCBZR04A2MCH34235 Engine Number: 73663L4101/TEL Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
• A lovely example of these ‘blower’ Bentleys that has patently been cherished • Finished in Graphite Grey over Parchment Hide with Slate piping, Walnut veneers, and lambswool rugs • Fitted with a turbocharged, 32-valve, 6.75-litre, MFI V8 producing 316bhp and 455lb.ft • Full service history (14 stamps) with recent mechanical attention from a marque specialist, invoices on file • Supplied with its tool kit, triangle, jack, spare wheel, two sets of keys, handbook and service records • Rare, expensive, stylish and powerful, the synergy of power and class Based on the Mulsanne chassis, the Bentley Turbo R was built to be a serious high-performance machine and, like its predecessor, this Bentley had a turbocharged engine, however, the R was more highly tuned and a touch more sporty. With Bosch fuel-injection increasing torque levels, uprated suspension, anti-roll bars, and superior dampers, the Bentley Turbo was surprisingly nimble for a car of its size and fitted with a 6750cc V8 capable of 135mph it was a real performer in a straight line too. Rave reviews in the press helped dealers move the Turbo R in relatively substantial numbers - one report by Motor Trend described it as “The first Bentley in decades deserving of that famous name”.
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The stylish lines of these nineties Bentleys look best in subtle colours, and the Graphite Grey paintwork with twin light grey coach-lines gives this substantial saloon a wonderfully low and sleek look. As is traditional with a car which would have cost £110,000 new, the interior is classically stylish with parchment hide, walnut veneer, parchment hide armrests, lambswool rugs, and Slate seat piping. Supplied new by the SMAC Group Plc of Thorpe Bay, Essex, it has a full service history with 14 stamps in the book and has recently been treated to an extensive mechanical refresh by renowned marque specialist Clark and Carter of Braintree. It has only covered 67,193 miles from new and has a full MOT. The extensive work carried out in November 2018 included replacing the engine drive belts, air conditioning compressor, full engine service, front discs and pads, rear hydraulic gas springs and sundry items as itemised in the history file. It comes complete with its tool kit, triangle, jack, spare wheel, two sets of keys, handbook and service records. Unrivalled as a long-distance cruiser this sporting Blower Bentley, in this sophisticated colour combination, offers remarkable value.
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LOT 248
1950 Aston Martin DB2 ‘Washboard’ More Images Lot 248
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• One of the first 49, Series 1, three-grille, ‘Washboard’ examples • The sixth customer DB2. Delivered new to Australia, in right-hand drive by Brown and Dureau on 14/12/1950 • Numbers match Aston’s factory datasheet • Still in its original Almond Green over Dark Green • Competition history in Australia during the early fifties • Bare metal body-off restoration and full mechanical rebuild by The Healey Factory 2004-2007 • Purchased by Vern Schuppan in 2009 and taken to the top-level (2010/2011) by Marque Restoration of Adelaide • Third place in ‘Post-war Sports Cars’ in 2015 at Pebble Beach, the world’s most prestigious Concours • An important car. One of the best, if not THE best DB2 in the world Making its debut at Le Mans in 1949, well before road versions hit the streets, the first DB2s were fully-fledged competition cars. The model was made possible by David Brown’s purchase of Aston Martin and Lagonda in 1947 guaranteeing the availability of Lagonda’s superb twin-cam, six-cylinder engine – a WO Bentley creation – which when mated to a shortened AM ‘2-litre Sport’ chassis and clothed in Frank Feeley’s distinctive sports-tourer bodywork resulted in the era-defining DB2. The earliest DB2s to fly from the factory floor featured a three-part grille and a substantial slatted vent behind each front wheel which gave rise to the “Washboard” nickname which is still how the early cars are referred to and even the current register of the three-grille cars is entitled ‘The Washboard Register’. After an initial run of 49 cars, the design was simplified and thereafter the side vent was deleted and the three-piece grille replaced by a single unit. To quote Frank Feeley, responsible for the DB2 design, in Aston Martin Magazine: “Anyway, eventually we tidied up the DB2 and got it into production by which time quite a few changes had been made. For example, we had these outlet grilles on each side of the bonnet behind the front wheels. But Lawrence
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Registration: YVL 636 Chassis Number: LML/50/16 Engine Number: LB6B/50/173 Estimate: £390,000 - £450,000
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Pommeroy of The Motor said to David Brown that they were awful and looked like washboards. He had a lot of influence with him and persuaded David Brown to do away with them. So we had to drop them but I personally always thought they looked rather nice, and I was rather upset when they were done away with. Another change we made later was to the grille which started off as a three-piece design. This change came about through James Watt who said can’t we save some cost by making it one piece. So I redesigned it to the shape which has become almost a trademark. The grille itself was made of horizontal slots on a very light frame which was just pushed up behind the panel work to fill the big window. I don’t really think it was an improvement but we had to save costs somewhere. I preferred the first design actually.” LML/50/16 was the sixth production DB2 and the first, we understand, to be fitted with a floor-mounted gear change. According to its BMI Heritage Certificate, it was finished in Polychromatic Almond Green with a beige interior (the same colour as the three works cars at Le Mans in 1949) and fitted with a Smiths heater and a Smiths Bijou cigar lighter. It was signed off by the factory on the 01/10/1950 and the following day set off on its long journey to Melbourne, Australia where Aston Martin agents, Brown and Dureau, had a customer waiting. After the import documentation had been completed and the car prepared for sale, it was duly registered XPG 833 and delivered to its first owner, a Mr WH (Tony) Luxton of Dundenory, Victoria on the 14/12/1950 just in time for Christmas. Tony Luxton obviously enjoyed a bit of competitive motoring and there are written records and photographs of the car competing in The Victorian Trophy in November 1951 at Ballarat Airfield, the Rob Roy hill climb on 29/01/1951 (demonstration run) and the Argus Cup on 18/03/1956 where it placed 15th. Within the history file are a copy of Australian Motor Sports magazine and various photographs, results sheets etc. Also within that file is some limited service information confirming that at various times between March 1951 and June 1953, Brown and Dureau carried out work to the Aston including the N/S rear shock absorber, two front springs, a broken push rod, windscreen wiper repair, water temperature gauge, and sundry oil leaks. Now registered as VIC 420, the car’s second owner was a Mr P Thornley from South Yarra, Victoria and subsequently a GJ Moulden until around 1991.
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steering box, shocks and springs. Over the next few weeks, various solutions to the car’s steering/handling problems were discussed and eventually Marque Restoration of Kilkenny, S.A. was tasked with taking the suspension, brakes and steering apart and rebuilding them correctly. Mr Schuppan was obviously rather fastidious and Marque Restoration equally fussy as over the next few months a considerable amount of the previous recent restoration was found to be not of the required standard. Invoices in the file detail a serious amount of work by Marque Restoration to the tune of $50,000 - 60,000 including taking the car back to bare metal, re-fitting the doors and bonnet, removing any filler, reshaping panels, fully repainting the car (again) and dealing with a number of small mechanical issues. In fairness, there is no mention of any work to the engine, chassis or trim which presumably met the required standards. A disc containing over 240 images of the remedial work by Marque Restoration is included in the file and, once again, any potential purchaser needs to have a look at this and the appropriate invoices to help appreciate just why this is almost certainly the best DB2 in the world. The final invoice in the file from Marque Restorations is dated 14/11/2011 so presumably, the car was finished by then. As far as we can tell, the Aston remained in Vern Schuppan’s possession until late 2013. LML/50/16 returned home to the UK and in April 2015 it was purchased by our vendor, who is based in Australia, and whose intention was to enter the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance that year with a competitive car. Although the Aston was a Concours winner in the hands of Vern Schuppan, some four years had passed and whilst the car remained in fabulous condition, Pebble Beach was a different matter. JD Classics had a great record of success in, what is effectively the most significant Concours d’Elegance in the world, and they were asked by our vendor to bring the car up to the unbelievable standard required, secure an entry, and get the car there. Their efforts evidently paid off and, on 16/08/2015, LML/50/16, then displaying the registration JG6, was rewarded with Third Place in Class O-1- Postwar Early. Having lived a cossetted life since and remaining in its Pebble Beach condition, our vendor is now offering the Aston for sale with its splendid history file. This venerable world-traveller has certainly lived a life and could tell some tales, however, after a few years of peace and quiet, is now probably ready for the next adventure. We feel certain that this is the best DB2 in the World and welcome serious enquiries.
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From there the trail goes cold until 2003 when LML/50/16 appeared in an advert by Brooklands Motors of Sandringham, Victoria offering the car for sale “disassembled and ready for restoration” with an asking price of $29,950. It’s at this point that Max Hobson enters the frame. A leading light in the Melbourne Mille (South Australia’s version of the legendary Mille Miglia) he appears to have purchased the DB2 as a pile of bits in late 2003. In the file there are dozens of emails, starting from early in January 2004 through to the middle of 2007 asking for advice about the Aston Martin jigsaw that he now owned. Patently a wise man, the majority of this correspondence relates to seeking guidance about the potential pitfalls of fully rebuilding the complicated LB6B engine, and the emails and subsequent invoices embrace a veritable ‘Who’sWho’ of early Aston restoration – Aston Service, Colin Thew, Tim Stamper, Chris Woodgate and others. Max entrusted The Healey Factory in Melbourne, sports car specialists with a reputation for Concours-quality restorations, with the return of the Aston to the road and in an email to Tim Stamper dated 24/06/2004 it appeared that work had been started, was going well, and they were now seeking quotes for a crankshaft, conrods, cams, pistons etc. However, perhaps time and other pressures got in the way as the file contains a much later letter from Chris Woodgate (Rex J Woodgate) dated December 2006 quoting prices and availability for the same items. Whatever slowed the project down is not important as it’s obvious from the invoices and correspondence that Max Hobson was determined to finish the project with the best possible parts and no expense spared on the car’s preparation. The Healey Factory kept a digital record (over 100 images) of their restoration and any potential purchaser would benefit from some time looking at these images and the relevant cache of invoices to fully comprehend these years in the DB2’s life. The final set of photographs show a magnificently restored LML/50/16, now registered DB 016, on 14/06/2009 at the Mornington Rally in Victoria. The car’s next owner was one Vern Schuppan, the talented South Australian racing driver who enjoyed success at every level of the sport. After the traditional start in Karting, he graduated through Formula Ford and Formula Atlantic all the way to Formula 1, driving for BRM, Ensign, EmbassyHill, and finally Surtees, however, success lay elsewhere, mainly in Sports Cars and Sports-Prototypes driving for Rothmans Porsche and winning at Le Mans in 1983. He was no slouch in other categories either, doing well in F5000 and winning ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the Indy 500. He appears to have bought the car in late 2009 as there is an invoice in the file from Ozishield for $500 for a ‘paint protection film kit for a DB2’ as he planned to drive his Concours Aston all the way back home to Adelaide and wanted to protect his investment. The drive home highlighted certain issues, as an email to Tim Stamper illustrates, with Vern expressing displeasure about the
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1950 Aston Martin DB2 ‘Washboard’
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1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster More Images Lot 249
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• Orignal UK supplied right-hand drive • 32 years current ownership and just three owners in total • Ground up, nut and bolt restoration by XK Engineering completed in 1992 • Built around a Martin Robey System Three monocoque, bonnet, boot lid and doors. Stainless wire wheels • Stainless steel exhaust, 4.2 gearbox, servo-assisted 4.2 brakes, Kenlowe fan, electronic ignition, and a semisealed cooling system • Really lovely Series 1, as nice as you’ll find Just as in their world-beating D-Types, Jaguar’s E-Type was based around a monocoque tub forming the main body/chassis structure whilst a tubular spaceframe extended forwards to support the engine. The early cars, subsequently known as the Series 1, were initially fitted with the triple SU carburetted, 3.8-litre, six-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S mated to a Moss (EB) 4-speed gearbox. Developed from that of the original XK120 sports car and refined in the racing D-Type, the double-wishbone, independent front suspension was mounted on the forward subframe. At the rear, the E-Type’s suspension broke new ground for a large-capacity sports car, being independent at a time when most of its major rivals relied on the traditional live rear axle. Dunlop disc brakes were fitted to all four wheels; those at the rear being mounted inboard alongside the differential to reduce un-sprung weight. With a claimed 265 horsepower available, the E-Type’s performance furthered the standards set by the preceding XK models, partly because it weighed around 500lbs less than the XK150 but mainly because aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer used the experience gained with the D-Type to create one of the most elegant and efficient shapes ever to grace a motor car. The car’s Heritage Certificate confirms that this lovely, right-hand drive, E-Type Roadster left the production line on 29/06/1962, finished in Carmen Red with black trim and a black soft top, and bound for Henlys of London. In addition, the green log book tells us that it was first registered on the 29th August of that year and the car’s lucky first owner was a John Stephen Hinely in the lovely Devon town of
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Registration: 5679 HJ Chassis Number: 850561 Engine Number: RG416-9 Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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Brixham. One more owner followed Mr Hinely before 5679 HJ began the second half of its life some 32 years ago on 19/05/1987 when it was purchased by our vendor. He made the decision that he was going to keep the car for the foreseeable future and a full restoration was in order. In 1987, it was entrusted to Martin Robey Engineering Ltd. who for many years have been acknowledged as one of the major players in the manufacture and supply of parts for Classic Jaguars. Their unique bodybuilding facility for E-Type Jaguars is world-renowned and they have been responsible for the restoration of some very important E-Types including 77 RW (the first production E-Type) and HDU 555N (the last car ever), both on behalf of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT). A System Three rebuild was chosen and this included a completely new Monocoque (body shell), new bonnet, boot lid and doors. A new bulkhead is normally part of a System Three build but in this case, our vendor chose, in the interest of originality, to utilise the existing bulkhead which was shot blasted and prepared for reassembly. The car was then transferred to XK Engineering in Coventry to work their legendary magic and complete the restoration. There is an invoice in the file from Coventry Engine Components for pistons and liners so presumably, the engine benefited from a top-end rebuild at the same time. Mechanical/electrical upgrades to E-Types are the norm these days and in fact, often enhance the value. 5679 HJ has been fitted with a later 4.2 gearbox, servo-assisted 4.2 brakes, a Kenlowe fan, electronic ignition, a semi-sealed cooling system, external fuel pump, stainless steel exhaust, and stainless-steel wire wheels. It was then superbly painted in the original Carmen Red, fully retrimmed in black with red piping, and fitted with a new Mohair hood. It was Waxoyled underneath before being returned to our delighted vendor. There is a photograph album with the car full of images of the rebuild. Our caring vendor insists that, since its return from restoration, he has never used it on salty roads and only taken it out on sunny days. The speedometer failed in 2006 and was recalibrated and currently reads 10,750 miles. Recent maintenance (August 2019) has included a replacement ball-joint gaiter, two engine mountings, a shock-absorber sleeve, two new rear brake discs and brake pads all round. There is an invoice in the file for £1,854 relating to this attention.
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bodyshell mounted on the original chassis, bulkhead and engine frames is a complete bonus as the shut lines are nigh-on perfect and the bodywork has only covered a few thousand miles. The later gearbox, bigger brakes, and mechanical and electrical upgrades address all the known niggles with the Series 1, effectively turning this into a viable long-distance tourer. From 32 years of caring ownership, this is a very special car.
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There is a bespoke dust cover and the car is also accompanied by the old green log book, current V5c, the Heritage Certificate, previous MOT’s, lots of photos, a number of invoices totalling many thousands of pounds, various spares, a hide knock-off hammer, and a fresh MOT valid until September 2020. 5670 HJ is as nice a Series 1 as you’ll find. The engine and chassis numbers match and the replacement gearbox is listed on the Heritage Certificate. The Martin Robey
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1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster
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1974 MGB GT V8 More Images Lot 250
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• Rare and sought-after chrome bumper car, one of only 2,591 • Supplied new on 04/07/1974 finished in Tundra Green with an Autumn Leaf interior • Fitted from new with Overdrive, seat belts, V8 mud flaps, alloy wheels and Avon Turbosteels • Hardly used by its first owner and sold in 1987 with just 1,087 miles • The next three owners also used it lightly. Current warranted mileage now 4,425 • Would benefit from some engine bay detailing which would not spoil its originality • V5c, MOT history, original production card, owner’s manual and two sets of keys After ten years in production and ten years of both the press and public crying out for the MGB to be given the power its more than capable chassis deserved, in 1973 (some years after engineers such as Ken Costello had proved it did fit) British Leyland eventually succumbed and dropped their in house Buick-derived aluminium Rover V8 engine into the bay that could have been designed for it. In an instant, power leapt from a respectable 98bhp to a very healthy 137. With a comparatively low compression ratio, the V8 was in a totally unstressed state of tune and with a negligible weight increase over the iron block and head B-Series unit (the B GT V8 weighed in at a negligible 7lbs more than its 4 pot sibling and a massive 228 lbs less than the car it directly replaced, the MG C), the rest of the car could mercifully remain pretty much as it was. Even the twin SU carburettors were utilised although treated to a redesigned inlet manifold and lobster claw air cleaner arrangement to avoid the cost of a bespoke bonnet. This was crucially important to BL who were still smarting from the engineering and production nightmare that was the MGC which required redesigned suspension and yet was still perceived to be an inferior driving machine to the car that spawned it. This remarkably original MGB GT V8 was built in June 1974 and dispatched on the 04/07/1974 by MG dealer Kennings Limited. It was factory finished in Tundra Green
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Registration: PTP 542N Chassis Number: GD2D11827G Engine Number: 4860-1761 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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with an Autumn Leaf interior and was originally ordered with Overdrive, stereo, auto seat belts, heater, V8 mud flaps, and Dunlop cast-alloy wheels fitted with a set of Avon Turbosteels all of which the car retains to this date. It’s presented for sale today with a warranted mileage of just 4,425! Very low mileage cars nearly always have a tale to tell and PTP 524N (originally SAJ 683N) is no exception. Several months into the first owner’s tenure and with just 1,078 miles on the odometer, the V8’s unique Dunlop composite steel/alloy wheels were stolen. The owner evidently took this event very badly as, following their replacement, the MG was moved to a garage on his estate and, sadly, never driven again. With his passing in early 1987, the estate and indeed the MG were sold at auction, the mileage recorded still at just 1,078 and still sitting happily on its replacement wheels. The car was purchased by Alexandra Motors of Portsmouth, who presumably prepared it for sale after those years in the garage and subsequently sold it in July 1987 to its second custodian, a Mr Ponton of Hampshire. During Mr Ponton’s ownership, the MG was used sparingly increasing the odometer reading to just 3,932 miles. In April 2011, the decision was made to sell and the car passed onto its third owner Mr Foat of Bognor Regis. Some three years later he, in turn, decided to move the MG on and, in May 2014 at just 4,059 miles, it was purchased by its most recent owner who has a penchant for totally original, low mileage classics and added to his collection storing it correctly and using it only occasionally. All the usual paperwork is in the car’s history file including the V5c logbook, copies of previous logbooks, the current MOT, previous MOT’s, DVLA MOT history, old tax discs, DVLC correspondence, insurance valuations, various invoices, the original production card which is exceptionally rare, the V8 owner’s manual and two sets of keys. Although in lovely original condition, a little fettling and detailing to the engine bay would bring the car to the next level and, given that top examples of this model are now making substantially more than the estimate suggested here, this low-mileage, well-historied, four-owner V8 should amply reward the remedial tidying-up now required. What a great find!
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1974 MGB GT V8
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1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8 DHC More Images Lot 251
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• US personal export car built in left-hand drive during February 1960 and shipped to J.M.Rice in New York • Returned to the UK and joined the ranks of those lucky Jaguars transformed by the legendary ‘JD Classics’ • Indigo Blue with light grey leather, Burr walnut, dark blue mohair hood and tonneau, chrome wire wheels • Optioned with just about every JD Sports upgrade that was available at the time • 5-speed gearbox, sports suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion, limited-slip differential, • Aluminium radiator, cooling fan upgrade, handmade exhaust, wiring loom, and alternator electrics • Pleasurable long-distance tourer with inertia-reel belts, Kenwood sound system and iPod dock • Just totally ‘wows’ with its road and touring competence and will reward its new owner for years to come A car-starved Britain, still trundling around in perpendicular, pre-war hangover motors glimpsed the future in October 1948 with the launch of the Jaguar XK120 at the Earls Court Motor Show. Production commenced in 1949 in Coventry, and the XK’s swoopy shape and stylish occupants would become a common sight on British roads over the next fifteen years with the car’s international appeal and competition successes triggering the beginning of a hugely positive period for the company. The XK150 appeared in May 1957, replacing the 140, and was the final incarnation of the XK series being initially available in Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) and Drop Head Coupe (DHC) versions with the svelte Roadster (OTS-Open Two-Seat) following in 1958. A more refined and capable machine than its predecessors, the 150 was noticeably different from its earlier siblings with a significantly higher scuttle and door line, whilst the radiator grille reverted to the thinner slats of the XK120 but was altogether wider. Larger wrap-around bumpers were fitted, a curved windscreen replaced the divided one on the XK120 and 140, and powerful, servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes all round were a welcome addition. However, the 150 retained much of the mechanical layout of the
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Registration: XK150 Chassis Number: S838721DN Engine Number: VA1626-8 Estimate: £150,000 - £170,000
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XK140, sharing the same 3.4-litre DOHC Jaguar straight-six until, in 1960, Jaguar increased the engine size to 3.8 litres providing the later cars with a class-leading 220 bhp. Offered here is a stunning example of a JD Classics XK150 3.8 DHC, produced when they were at the absolute top of their game and assembled by world-class technicians. In addition to the full JD Classics restoration, it was optioned with just about every JD Sports upgrade that was available at the time. The specification includes the JD Sport fivespeed gearbox, sports suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, sixteen-inch by six-inch wide wire wheels, uprated wiring loom, alternator electrics, handmade exhaust, aluminium radiator and cooling fan upgrade, a limited-slip differential and upgraded wiper system. Make no mistake, this is the best driving XK150 anywhere and is nicely settled-in having covered just six thousand miles from the initial build. It just totally ‘wows’ with its road and touring competence and will undoubtedly continue to reward its new owner for years to come as a direct result of the world-class level of engineering competence invested in this car’s build. We understand that this remarkable XK represents an investment of around a quarter of a million pounds and would not doubt that for a minute. The car’s Heritage Certificate states the date of manufacture as February 1960 and informs us that it was a left-hand drive, personal export car originally registered 3860 DU for its first owner Mr J.M. Rice and delivered through Jaguar Cars, New York, USA before returning to the UK during January 2002. Now finished in Indigo Blue with a light grey leather interior lifted by a Burr walnut dash and capping’s, topped by a dark blue mohair hood, cover and tonneau and sitting, all square, on sparkling chrome wire wheels. It’s been fitted with a Kenwood sound system with a Genesis amplifier and an iPod carrier, and inertia-reel seat belts make this beautiful DHC XK150 a genuine long-distance driving proposition. If you are seriously interested, this ultimate XK could be available for a test drive pre-auction. We cannot eulogise enough about the quality and driving experience and the standard of JD Sport products that certainly raised the whole restoration bar at the time.
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1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8 DHC
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1965 Datsun Fairlady 1600 More Images Lot 252
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• A beautiful, right-hand drive, SP311 1600 Fairlady, imported in 2011 by a highly regarded Nissan race team principal • Road-legal and rebuilt with the potential for competition use. FIA roll cage, engine fully rebuilt and race-tuned • Potential access to events such as Goodwood with supporting JAF/FIA homologation papers and a letter from NISMO confirming build date pre-May 1965 • Similar spec Fairladys were raced in the USA by the likes of Peter Brock and Steve McQueen This example was imported into the UK in 2011 by a private collector who is the team principal of a highly regarded UK-based Nissan racing team who have built and raced numerous successful cars over the last two decades in International Touring Cars, Dakar Rally, Rally Raid and GT racing. The decision was taken to have the car totally stripped and rebuilt from the ground up to be road legal but with competition in mind. All components were removed, the shell stripped and repainted by Normandale of Daventry and the engine was rebuilt and race-tuned by Nissan engine specialists, International Engine Services in Essex. The complete car was then re-assembled by the in-house team of specialist race engineers including an FIA roll cage and custom side-exit sports exhaust. Since the build was completed, the car has taken part in the Kop Hill Climb, and just one sprint race at Goodwood and remains in fine shape and on-the-button. Finished in gleaming white with a smart
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Registration: DAT 7B Chassis Number: SP31100526 Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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red soft top, the little Datsun presents very well as you might expect having so recently been professionally rebuilt, and we understand that it performs as well as it looks and turns heads at any event or on the journey there and back. The owner’s file contains a letter from NISMO (the inhouse tuning, motorsports and performance division of Nissan) confirming a build date pre-May 1965, JAF/FIA Homologation papers, the current V5c, old MOT’s, owners handbook, import documents and various invoices. Also accompanying the car is the original cast manifold that would be required for a current FIA HTP application. Rarely seen on British roads, and an even rarer sight on British racing circuits, this cool Japanese sportster, with some slight modifications could bag you a place on the grid at some very prestigious events, or perhaps just enjoy it as it is. Often described as a Japanese copy of the MGB but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In point of fact, the Datsun pre-dated the introduction of the MGB by several months, and any styling similarities are coincidental, a great conversation starter at any classic car meeting, hill climb or sprint event.
1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 FHC Manual More Images Lot 253
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Registration: BUD 927J Chassis Number: 1S50019 Engine Number: 7S1428SA Estimate: £48,000 - £55,000
• The final incarnation of the iconic E-Type with subtle upgrades for modern driving • Previously owned since 2009, four previous keepers and just 42,000 miles on the odometer • Restored during previous ownership in 2012 with a bare metal respray in its original colour • Upgrades include a new 5-speed manual box (original retained), performance brakes, Kenlowe fans • Recent works include attention to the water pump, steering rack and carburettors at a cost of some £7,000 • The Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms matching numbers and colours From 1961, the E-Type evolved and improved with every iteration from the original Series 1 Coupés and Roadsters, through the Series 2 cars of the late 1960’s, until finally, the 5.3-litre V12 Series 3 arrived in 1971 but was only available as a convertible or a ‘2+2’. The Series 3 was built on a slightly longer wheelbase with appropriate chassis modifications and larger, more effective brakes in the hope of coping with the turbine smooth, 272bhp delivered by the V12. The grille was enlarged and the beautiful lines were enhanced with flared wheel arches. It now had the ride quality that could match any of its GT rivals, and with power steering and the, newly optional air-conditioning, it possessed the civility and approachability that would make
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it attractive to a slightly more reticent customer base. First delivered to a Mr F. Hicks of Headington, Oxford on the 06/05/1971, this delightful Series 3 was supplied by Eyles & Coxeter of Oxford in Regency Red with a Beige leather interior, the combination it wears today. Bought by our previous vendor, the car’s fourth owner, on the 15/09/2009, the Jaguar was to benefit from a sympathetic restoration conducted by Yorkshire Restorations of Baildon. This included a bare metal respray in the factory issued Regency Red, re-chroming, new flywheel, and a full engine rebuild including honing the cylinders. A new five-speed manual gearbox was crafted from a single ingot of aluminium and the ratios were matched to the rear differential, the original gearbox is included in the sale. This work was done by Uryk Dmyterko of E-Type Fabs as was the fitting of performance front brakes. The interior was kept original and the engine bay is a testament to the quality of the work carried out by Yorkshire Restorations. Further upgrades to assist modern driving included the fitting of twin Kenlowe fans and sundry other works. The history file includes a sheaf of receipts and invoices for the work, and the Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms the matching numbers. The original parts, replaced as part of the car’s upgrade, will be supplied with the car conferring matching numbers status. Since the purchase by our vendor, a passionate collector of XK150 and XJ220 Jaguars, the E-Type has benefitted from works to the water pump, steering rack, the fitting of SU carburettors, and an ignition unit by Creed & Shore Motorworks of Shropshire at a cost of some £7,000.
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1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 More Images Lot 254
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• A 1990-spec example registered on the 09/11/1989, supplied new by Lindsay Cars Ltd., an RS main dealer in Lisburn, NI • An immaculate example in very original unrestored condition, with all original panels and an untouched shell • The engine bay is virtually to show standard whilst the interior is almost completely unmarked • The car has never been modified from new and remains completely standard • Recent full service (including cam-belt and tensioner), and a brake and suspension overhaul, plus the fitment of a replica original exhaust • With early supplying dealer Ford service history and many previous MOT certificates to warrant the mileage of just 29,000 miles The car presented here is a 1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 (‘90 spec) first registered on the 09/11/1989 and supplied new by Lindsay cars Ltd., an RS dealer in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. It’s covered a mere 29,000 miles with early supplying dealer Ford service history and many previous MOT Certificates to verify the mileage. It is an immaculate example in very original un-restored condition, complete with all original panels, perfect panels
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Registration: G866 ATL Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABKC87922 Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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gaps and is ‘straight as a dye’ down the sides. Close inspection shows it has never had a welding torch near it and the shell/underside are in simply lovely untouched condition. The car has never been modified from new and remains completely standard. The interior is virtually unmarked, whilst the alloy wheels have never been refurbished and are still wearing their four original Goodyear NCT50 tyres. The spare alloy and original tyre are unused, whilst the luggage compartment looks like brand new. The original Ford exhaust has just been replaced due to age, with a bespoke replica of the original fitted, and the brakes have just been overhauled. The engine bay has recently received a deep clean and is virtually show standard, still retaining the original grey Ford HT leads! The car has had a recent full service, including cambelt and tensioner. It was imported by the current owner in 2017 from Southern Ireland with the registration 89LK4607, whilst the previous Northern Ireland registration was HDZ 2288. The car is now fully UK-registered with an appropriate registration number allocated. The current owner is an avid Ford collector and the car is only being sold due to him buying another rare Ford. This car is ready to show or to be driven on high days and holidays. One of the best available and a must for the Ford collector. (The first image listed is not of the actual car offered for sale and is a library image used with thanks)
1996 Ferrari 456 GTA - Ex Bernie Ecclestone More Images Lot 255
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Registration: P212 YPL Chassis Number: ZFFWP50C000105741 Engine Number: 43161 Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
• Sold new by Maranello Sales Ltd. for £176,000 in Ferrari Forest Green with a Crema interior • First registered on the 08/08/1996 to Mr Bernie Ecclestone, who reportedly used the car as his daily driver • The last production Ferrari to feature pop-up headlights and the 456’s classic lines have aged well • Showing just 24,500 miles. Well maintained with service history from main dealers and specialists • Presented to auction with book packs, reams of receipts, tool rolls and UK V5c The name 456 refers to the fact that each cylinder displaces 456 cubic centimetres and this was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. Despite its supercar performance, 436bhp, 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds, and a top speed of 188mph, the 456 has a relatively unstressed engine which has proven to be a very reliable unit. Developed during the Schumacher era, the 456’s construction was groundbreaking featuring composite and aluminium bodywork, cutting-edge body to chassis mating technology, along with four-wheel electronically adjustable suspension, resulting in a super lightweight 1,690 kg. Its looks are smooth and understated, and distinctive external features include a small grille with fog lights on the outside, bonnetmounted air scoops (removed on the 456M), a motorised undercarriage spoiler that begins its deployment above
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65mph, and pop-up headlights, making this the last Ferrari to do so. The model was warmly received by press and enthusiasts alike, and although not produced in large numbers was always gently in demand by silver-haired Ferrari owners before the 456M was eventually replaced in 2004 by the 612 Scaglietti. The beautiful 456 GTA offered for sale here has lived a very pampered life. Sold new by Maranello Sales Ltd, for the grand sum of £176,000, this car is one of very few in the stunning combination of Ferrari Forest Green with a Crema interior. The first owner was none other than Mr Bernie Ecclestone, who reportedly used the car as his daily driver. The original service booklet details a full main dealer and specialist service history. Very few 456s remain in superb order and the condition of the bodywork and interior would suggest that this car is the exception to that rule and totally commensurate with a mileage of just under 24,000. The car is accompanied by Ferrari handbooks, an MOT test certificate (July 2020), the UK V5c registration certificate and a spare set of keys. A competent Grand Tourer, this fantastic car offers V12 Ferrari performance and style for less than a modern family saloon.
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LOT 256
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nürburgring More Images Lot 256
Bid On Lot 256
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• UK-supplied, right-hand drive car, one of only 12 we believe. Delivery miles (5) only • Finished in a distinctive Circuito Grey matte paint with ‘NRING’ badges, carbon fibre roof, side skirts and mirror caps • Carbon-ceramic brakes, Sparco carbon fibre seats and interior trim and a Mopar-branded gear lever • Top speed of 191mph and 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, helping propel the car to its record-setting saloon lap time at the Nürburgring late last year of 7 minutes 32 seconds • Rarity always has its followers and we suspect that these limited-edition Alfas will remain sought-after Seven minutes 32 seconds. The time it took this incredible saloon car to navigate the world’s most notorious circuit, Nürburgring Nordschleife. That time broke the current saloon car record giving Alfa instant bragging rights amongst manufacturers of high-performance saloons and the subsequent International publicity attached to the limited-edition Nurburgring Giulia rendered it an instant cult-car. With no small input from their Marketing Department, Alfa decided to build 108 examples to correspond with the number of years Alfa Romeo has been making cars so it was always going to be a rare car, even rarer in right-hand drive with only 12 earmarked for the UK. Over the standard road car, the Nürburgring edition boasted a plethora of upgrades and extras, justifying the original
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retail price of £82,000. It is powered by Alfa Romeo’s famous 510hp 2.9-litre 6 V 90°-cylinder Bi-Turbo engine which, thanks to the extensive use of aluminium and carbon fibre, is remarkably light and retardation is courtesy of bespoke carbon-ceramic brake discs. Styling was naturally very important in the creation of this limited-edition car. Designed to please the true enthusiast, and as Alfa Romeo claim “inspired by the category record set on the legendary German track”, continuing that it is “destined to become a true collector item”. Motorsport cues abound with extensive amounts of carbon fibre on the bonnet, sunroof, rear spoiler, side skirts, front V-grille, and mirror caps. The Giulia Nürburgring edition is equipped with all the innovative Alfa Romeo infotainment systems, from 3D Navigator maps, an 8.8” display, Harman Kardon sound theatre and Apple CarPlay for syncing with mobile phones. This car has covered less than five delivery miles and is finished in a distinctive Circuito Grey matte paint with NRING badges and sports bright red calipers peeking out from Clover-Leaf alloys finished in eggshell black. It was purchased from Alfa Romeo UK and has been kept with them by the vendor ever since. It, therefore, comes with everything it was originally supplied with, from the scale model of the car, the gloves and race suit, to the book packs and manuals. A superb opportunity here, to own what is set to become one of Alfa Romeo’s historic cars.
1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III More Images Lot 257
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LOT 257
Registration: ABM 295B Chassis Number: HBJ8L26116 Engine Number: 29K/RU/H1221 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
• Destined for North America during April 1964, returning to our shores in May 1991 • Finished in solid black with red (Ambla) leather interior and a matching red Mohair hood • Fully restored a few years ago to a superb standard, currently de-bumpered but supplied with the originals • Supplied with a detailed history file including receipts and old MOT’s • Accompanying the car is a Heritage Trust Certificate detailing the cars original specification The 3000 Mk III was launched in October 1963 and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin-Healeys ceased. Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneered dash, wind-up windows, and a 150bhp engine, giving a top speed of 121mph. Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft, valve springs, and twin SU 2” HD8 carburettors, together with a new design of exhaust system. Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard. The original phase I BJ8 model featured much slimmer bodywork with smaller, single front sidelights and smaller rear lights versus the larger items on the later Phase II cars, but pioneered the same engine, wind-up windows, easy-up pram-style hood and a walnut dash. Out of a total of 17,712 Mk IIIs (phase I and II) just 1,302 phase I cars were produced with over 90% due for
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export. ABM 295B was indeed one of those originally sent over to the United States and was shipped on 28/04/1964 returning in May 1991. Cars imported from the US seldom have much in the way of history, which is certainly the case here, but there is an excellent history file with the car now detailing its life in the UK. The car underwent a thorough restoration and was finished some years ago but still presents extremely well and you would be forgiven for thinking it was restored much more recently such is the quality of the workmanship. Finished in solid black with a Red Ambla interior and a striking red mohair hood this Big Healey has great presence on the open road and offers a superb soundtrack from the big straightsix. The history file contains the Heritage Certificate detailing the cars original specification and many receipts and old MOT’s dating back to 1991 suggesting that the car has been maintained to a high standard. The current custodian favours the sporty de-bumpered look, however, the bumpers and their irons (which are in very good condition) do come with the car should any potential owner wish to return the car back to its original specification. Carefully restored and well maintained, this is a lovely example of these addictive classics from the mid-sixties and a marvellous opportunity to tick that Big-Healey box.
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LOT 258
1960 Austin Healey Sprite Mk1 (948cc) More Images Lot 258
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• NSV 288/#45288 was completed on 19/08/1960 and first registered in September 1960 • Fully restored by Memory Lane Classics, rapidly becoming the country’s leading Frog Eye experts • Stripped to a bare shell, seam-welded, powder-coated and superbly finished in Primrose Yellow • No aspect of the car, no matter how small, was missed. A total of 1,882 parts were replaced • This is not a replica or an upgrade. It’s the return of NSV 288 to its showroom-fresh best • Supplied with its UK V5c, Heritage Certificate, MOT (24/07/2020), buff logbook, and full details of the restoration A home-market, right-hand drive car, NSV 288 was assembled on chassis number 45288 and was completed on 19/08/1960. It has spent its whole life in the UK, still sporting its original registration number and was found languishing in a garage in Hampshire. The Sprite was finished in Leaf Green but upon examination, the quality of the repairs was such that it was decided that a full restoration was appropriate. The body shell was stripped back to bare metal, panels replaced as needed with new, UK-supplied items and seam-welded to form invisible repairs. The entire shell was powder-coated to ensure a rust-free future. Primrose Yellow
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was the chosen colour and the little car has been superbly finished in this delightful, summer-fresh hue. Mechanically, no expense was spared with a total of 1,882 parts replaced. The complete drive chain, engine, gearbox, prop shaft, differential, and back axle were re-engineered to better than original condition, all brake parts were renewed, the front suspension and steering mechanism has been replaced, and the fuel system was updated with a new tank, fuel lines, electric petrol pump and inline filter. The SU carburettors were stripped and professionally rebuilt before being refitted and carefully set-up. The original chrome has been re-plated to better than factory specification and the interior looks showroom-fresh with new black leather seats, new black floor and boot carpets, new trim, and a new wood-rim steering wheel and gear knob. The classic Sprite dashboard has been recovered and all the gauges restored and re-calibrated. The hood frame was stripped and powder-coated and a new black hood and tonneau cover completed the restoration. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully restored, period-correct, Frog Eye Sprite. The build quality and finish is outstanding and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
1994 Range Rover LSE Limousine More Images Lot 259
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LOT 259
Registration: L23 PWT Chassis Number: SALLHBM33MA648288 Engine Number: 40D09761B Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000
• This very special Range Rover is the work of Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd. • Originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri, and reputedly cost around £135,000 • Finished in Rolls-Royce Mason Black over black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishment • In June 2000, L23 PWT enjoyed its own 15 minutes of fame when it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file) • Subsequently passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008 • Since returning to the UK, the vehicle has been reregistered on its original registration L23 PWT and has been looked after by Range Rover specialists Bishop’s Heritage The 1994 stretched limousine Range Rover offered here is the work of one of the best-known conversion companies of the time Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd., who were responsible for converting several hundred examples, many of them tailored to the specific requirements of wealthy Middle Eastern clients.
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Based on an end-of-the-line, soft-dash 1994 Range Rover Classic LSE, a desirable model in its own right, it took nine months to build and was originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri. At a reputed cost of around £135,000, Townley stretched the chassis and body by 40”, incorporating two additional fixed Range Rover doors in the centre and a roof raised by 8”. They also installed a laminated sunroof together with darkened windows and a one-piece opening tailgate. Interior features include a full electric centre division with glass panel; three rear seats (two electrically operated); full air conditioning; stereo/CD player and two remote control 8” television monitors with a VHS recorder. The exterior was painted in Rolls-Royce Mason Black and the interior trimmed in black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishments. In June 2000, L23 PWT enjoyed its own 15 minutes of fame when it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file). At that time, it was reported that the car had covered 10,000 miles from new and was being offered for sale by the Glasgow Car Company. The vehicle passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008, but since returning to the UK, it has returned to its original registration L23 PWT and been looked after by Range Rover experts Bishop’s Heritage. Properly engineered by a renowned specialist and in pristine condition, having covered just an indicated 16,800 miles, this striking vehicle would be ideal for corporate ventures and promotional events.
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LOT 260
1987 BMW M635 CSI More Images Lot 260
Registration: D680 XRX Chassis Number: WBAEE320900760348 Engine Number: 600638083448 Estimate: £22,000 - £27,000
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• Rare and desirable manual gearbox M-Sport (286bhp). Two former keepers and 126,500 miles • First registered to BMW GB and with its first owner for 29 years • Really lovely colour combination of Cosmos Blue with a classic blue houndstooth interior • Fully maintained by BMW main dealer, Murketts of Cambridge up to 113,000 miles • Excellent bodywork after recent attention. Wings and sills removed, restored and refitted • Mechanically and electrically refreshed by BMW specialists Retro Engineering of Redditch in 2018 • Original owner’s handbook, service book, many invoices, old MOT’s and a current MOT (13/06/2020) The brainchild of BMW’s Motorsport department, the M635 CSi version of the E24 6-Series arrived in 1984. Its engine was a development of the M1 supercar’s 3.5-litre, 24-valve six-cylinder unit producing 286bhp, the increased power necessitating chassis improvements which included altered weight distribution, revised suspension, bigger brakes and a limited-slip differential. There was also a close-ratio fivespeed gearbox (or four-speed multi-mode auto) and a more luxurious interior, while outwardly this ultimate 6-Series model was readily distinguishable by virtue of its M Technic body kit. Performance was emphatically in the supercar
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league, the M635CSi being capable of reaching 62mph in around 6 seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 155mph. This fabulous, matching numbers, manual gearbox, M88powered sharknose is on offer from a private collection of desirable classic BMWs and is presented in the rare colour combination of Cosmos Blue with a blue houndstooth interior. Our vendor is only the second recorded owner after GB UK, the first having owned it for 29 years (during which time it was exclusively serviced by the supplying BMW main dealer, Murketts of Cambridge, the last entry being at 113,000 miles). The car is accompanied by an extensive history file which includes the original owner’s handbook and service book in its original wallet. There are also many invoices, old MOT test certificates and the car’s current MOT (13/06/2020). After purchasing the BMW in 2016, our vendor attended to some areas of the bodywork that he felt needed bringing up to the standard of the rest of the car so the wings and sills were removed, restored and refitted (photos on file). In 2018, the car received a mechanical and electrical refresh by BMW marque specialists Retro Engineering of Redditch and everything is now in good order, with an engine bay that also presents well. The BMW M635 CSi exudes an incomparable dynamism and is becoming increasingly sought-after. Fewer than 6,000 were built, even fewer in right-hand drive. In this rare colour and this lovely condition, we anticipate that this desirable example will attract many admirers.
1949 Land Rover Series I More Images Lot 261
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LOT 261
Registration: NUG 649 Chassis Number: R06103917 Engine Number: S1174-20-15 Estimate: £38,000 - £44,000
• Dispatched on the 09/11/1949 to the supplying dealer North Road Garages Ltd., Grantham • Remarkably the car has only two registered keepers and was restored for our vendor by Wandsworth • Classically finished in Bronze Green to an exacting standard with new canvas tilt and seating • Reconditioned gearbox, axles and transmission with new brakes, wiring loom and carburettor • The side-valve engine has been re-bored to 2-litres, presented to auction with its Heritage Certificate • This early ‘lights behind the grille’ example is the collectors choice and few have been this well restored
behind the grille, no exterior door handles and a side plate engine. Despatched on the 09/11/1949 to the supplying dealer North Road Garages in Grantham this Series 1 was sold to the first of just two owners. It has been extensively restored to a very high standard from a bare original chassis, rebuilt with sheradised (dry galvanised) nuts and bolts. The Wandsworth supplied body was bare metal re-sprayed in the original Deep Bronze Green with matching interior, new canvas hood and seats, reconditioned gearbox, axles and transmission, the list is exhaustive. The side valve petrol engine has been re-bored to 2-litres for more power and the car is presented to auction in very good order.
In 1947, whilst holidaying at his North Wales farm, Rover’s chief designer Maurice Wilks came up with a plan to produce a light agricultural utility vehicle in the style of the Willys Jeep. He would have no idea that his design would become an icon and launch a whole new industry sector. The original Land Rover was presented in Sage Green with a canvas roof and revolutionised rural transport. As an engineering marvel it can still outstrip its modern counterparts, and the Series I rightly belongs in the Motoring Hall of Fame. Hugely successful globally, dozens of improvements were made throughout the long production run. The holy grail for any Land Rover enthusiast is an early Series I, and there are a number of visual clues for an early car the most obvious of which are the lights
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LOT 262
Registration: H35 MCF Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ95ZLN100969 Engine Number: 82,300 miles Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000
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1991 Porsche 944 (952) Turbo Bid On Lot 262
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• 250 bhp ‘952’ engine from the ‘S’ with a 5-speed transaxle manual gearbox • Finished in Schwarz Metallic with a Linen leather interior in truly excellent condition • Full Porsche and specialist service history, with numerous invoices verifying the recorded 82,300 miles, MOT’d until 18/09/2020 • Little use over the last ten years. Maintained by OPH Porsche to ensure its in excellent mechanical order • Electric removable sunroof, with provision for storage in the boot. Original tool kit and air compressor Following the international success of the 924, a more powerful Porsche-designed all-alloy, 2.5-litre inline-four, producing 163 bhp, was introduced in 1982 for the 944. Porsche engineers were able to produce a very smooth running four-cylinder engine by utilising two counter-rotating balance shafts running at twice engine speed. These carry eccentric weights which produce inertial forces that balance out the unbalanced secondary forces, making a fourcylinder engine feel as smooth as a six. Cosmetically, the bodywork was revised with wider wheel arches (similar to that of the 924 Carrera GT), a fresh interior and upgrades to the braking and suspension systems. With greater visual presence and the performance to match, better handling, stopping power and more creature comforts, the 944 was a major step forward. A turbo version of the 944 was always
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on the cards, and it boosted the 2.5-litre engine by nearly 60bhp, whilst both the clutch and gearbox were uprated to suit. For 1988, a Turbo SE was offered with 250bhp thanks to a larger turbocharger, the transmission was again upgraded, and a limited-slip diff was fitted along with uprated brakes and Koni dampers. From 1989-1991 the ‘SE’ specification was adopted for the standard 944 Turbo making it somewhat of a sleeping giant. Offered here is a lovely, last of the line (952 engine code) UK-supplied, Porsche 944 Turbo finished in Schwarz metallic with a contrasting Linen leather interior in excellent condition. The service records in the car’s comprehensive history file details maintenance by both Porsche main dealer and specialists, most recently by OPH Porsche, upholding this lovely 944 Turbo’s mechanical health. The tyres are all in very good condition and importantly the correct sizes and Porsche approved and the car’s original tool kit and air compressor are where they are supposed to be. In addition to the Service Record, which corroborates the indicated mileage of 82,300, the owner’s file contains the original manuals, older MOT’s and a number of invoices. Presented with a recent MOT Certificate (18/09/2020), this lovely example, competitively guided opens the door to the very exclusive club of Turbo Porsche ownership.
Lot List Day 1 Cars Year 1981 2019 1976 1950 1965 2002 2003 1999 2010 1984 1984 1994 1964 1960 1962 1952 1990 2012 1991 1991 1997 1962 1987 2000 2003 1963 1965 1976 1988 1996 1972 1983 1988 1989 1980 1980 1965 1991 1974 1962 1971 1993 1960 1949 1950 2003 1983 1977 2004 1974 1967 1991 1983 1989 1994 1991 1994 2017 2017 1966 1979 1957
Vehicle AC Cobra by RAM Alfa Romeo Giulia Nürburgring Alfa Romeo Montreal Aston Martin DB2 'Washboard' Aston Martin DB5 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Aston Martin DB7 Vantage V12 Manual Aston Martin DB7 Volante Aston Martin V12 Vantage Aston Martin V8 Series 4 'Oscar India' Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Aston Martin Virage 'Widebody' Volante (6.3-litre) Austin Healey 3000 Mk III Austin Healey Sprite Mk1 (948cc) Austin Mini Cooper (997) Bentley Mark VI 'Special' Bentley Turbo R Sports Saloon BMW 1M BMW 325i (E30) Sport BMW 325i (E30) Sport M-Tech2 BMW 840 Ci BMW Isetta 300 BMW M635 CSI BMW Z3M Coupe (E36/8) BMW Z3M Coupe (E36/8) Chevrolet Corvette (C2) Stingray Convertible Datsun Fairlady 1600 Dax Tojeiro 427 Replica Cobra 5.7 V8 Ferrari 328 GTS Ferrari 456 GTA - Ex Bernie Ecclestone Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 Custom Ford Escort RS 1600i Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom Ford Escort RS2000 Custom Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 Golf GTi Rivage Cabriolet Honda CB 750 Four Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster Jaguar E-Type Series 3 FHC Manual Jaguar XJ220 Jaguar XK150 3.8 DHC Land Rover Series I Land Rover Series I Maserati 4200 Spyder Cambiocorsa Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Estate Mercedes-Benz 450SL (R107) Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG MGB GT V8 Mini Cooper Mk1 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 Pontiac Trans-Am 'Knight Rider' KITT Homage Porsche 928 GT Manual Porsche 928 GTS Porsche 944 (952) Turbo Range Rover LSE Limousine Subaru BRZ SE Lux Subaru WRX STI Final Edition Sunbeam Tiger Mk1 Volkswagen T2 Westfalia Camper Van Volvo PV444 LS 08
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A G LO R I O U S P R I N C E S S 6 4 . YO U R S TO E N J OY.
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Princess 64 2011 Model 1 Crew, 6 Guests Cost per 1/8 share £150,000 1/8 share is equal to 4 weeks use Annual operating cost £20,000
Princess Motor Yacht Sales are proud to offer this exquisitely-presented, pre-owned Princess 64, boasting an expansive galley arrangement and generous accommodation for 6 guests. Enjoy this stunning yacht, fully crewed and with every aspect of its management taken care of for much less than you’d think with our shared ownership programme. To find out more about this opportunity, please email info@yachtquarters.com or call +44 (0)1489 557755.
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Day 2 Automobilia Sunday 10th November 2019 Start: 11:05 Automobilia: Lots 300 – 399
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Lot 300
Lot 301
Head to head - a pair of signed motor sport prints
A collection of model cars
Fangio one of (500) and Heading for Victory one of (850) are both secondary market prints taken from originals by Alan Fearnley. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com
Comprising Schuko Model Ferrari 320 PS in bright red and in good condition. Schuko Model Tyrrell Ford in blue with some damage. Pocher Ferrari Testa Rossa in bright red and a Ferrari by Jouet Mont Blanc also in red. Estimate: £400 - £600
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Lot 303
Close Finish by Alan Fearnley signed edition
Ferrari 250 GTO model
Close Finish - 850 Edition secondary market print taken from an original by Alan Fearnley, individually hand-signed by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE and Ken Tyrrell. Featuring Sir Jackie driving a Matra Ford in the 1969 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Print number: 34/850. Framed size: 32.5” x 26.25” (82.55cm x 66.67 cm). Estimate: £200 - £300 More Images Lot 302
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Ferrari 250 GTO large model, believed to be of Japanese origin and made from tin. No Reserve
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Lot 305
Jody Scheckter original artwork by Juan Carlos Ferrigno
Jaguar E-Type steering wheel
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Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 307
French Grand Prix 1931. An original by Juan Carlos Ferrigno
Targa Florio 1931 an original by Michael Wright
French Grand Prix 1931, formerly known at the XXV Grand Prix de I’A.C.F, as depicted in this original by Juan Carlos Ferrigno, took place at the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhery on 21 June with Achille Varzi and Louis Chiron taking victory in their Bugatti T51 after a gruelling ten-hour race. Estimate: £500 - £600
An original by internationally renowned artist Michael Wright, portrays with a beautifully lifelike quality the excitement of competitive Motorsport. Featuring two Italian motor racing drivers, Tazio Nuvolari at the wheel of his Alfa Romeo closing in on Achille Varzi, driving his Bugatti in the 1931 race of the same name. Estimate: £900 - £1000
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Lot 309
IndyCar Champions signed rare, limited edition print
Grover-Williams in his Bugatti an original by Alan Fearnley
Indy Car Champions’ 1000 edition secondary market print taken from an original by Alan Fearnley. 50 only individually hand signed by actor Paul Newman, Carl Haas and Nigel Mansell CBE. Featuring Nigel Mansell making a routine pit stop on his way to becoming the PPG IndyCar World Series Champion driving the Newman-Haas Lola Ford. Estimate: £400 - £600
Grover-Williams in his Bugatti An original and beautiful artwork by Alan Fearnley depicting winner of the inaugural Monaco Grand Prix, William Grover-Williams at the wheel of his Bugatti. Signed by the artist and bearing the reference number AF102, the painting measures 30.5” x 22.5” (77.47cm x 57.15cm) framed. Estimate: £600 - £700
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Automobilia Sunday 10th November 2019
Jody Scheckter - An original artwork by the much admired motor sport artist Juan Carlos Ferrigno, featuring 1979 Formula 1 World Champion, Jody Scheckter, in his first season driving for Ferrari. Bearing the artist’s reference number JF111, the painting has also been individually hand signed and dated on the reverse of the canvas. Estimate: £600 - £800
Jaguar E-Type Steering Wheel - an iconic design, this steering wheel taken from a Jaguar E-Type has been crafted in wood and steel and is a handsome if well used example.
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Lot 311
Glass Topped Engine Block Table
Ferrari steering wheel
This Ford Cosworth DFV 060 engine block was prepared by Nicholson McLaren engines and used during the 1974 Formula 1 Grand Prix season by Mike Hailwood, Emerson Fittipaldi, Denny Hulme and David Hobbs. The table includes an Inscription of Authenticity built into the engine block itself. Estimate: £800 - £1000
Ferrari steering wheel complete with the emblematic prancing horse showcased in the centre of the wheel, which has been crafted in black leather and is in excellent condition. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 313
A tribute to Enzo Ferrari by Alan Fearnley
A very large font-correct Porsche hanging wall sign
Lithographic print - ‘A tribute to Enzo Ferrari’ by Alan Fearnley. No. 378 from a limited run of 850 prints, featuring Gerhard Berger and Michele Alboreto driving their Ferrari F187/88C, finishing first and second in the 1988 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Dimensions 80cm x 63cm framed and glazed. Estimate: £200 - £300
A very large font-correct Porsche hanging wall sign in mild steel comprising seven individual hand-made letters measuring almost three metres wide in total. The perfect addition for the avid Porsche driver’s garage or workshop.
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Lot 315
Lister reunion. Lime Rock and Watkins Glen 1992 poster
An illuminated Shell Oil wall sign
Lister reunion at Lime Rock and Watkins Glen in 1992. Framed and glazed Motorsport poster. Approximately 45cm x 60cm.
An illuminated Shell Oil wall sign complete with lead and plug. Measuring 53cm x 53cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
Estimate: £80 - £120
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Lot 317
Michelin enamel sign
Mobil Oil ‘A’ enamel sign
Michelin enamel sign Michelin enamel sign. Measuring 70cm x 30cm
Mobil Oil ‘A’ Enamel Sign. Measuring 40cm x 15cm.
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Lot 319
1991 Budapest GP poster, signed by Alain Prost OBE
Contemporary cast aluminium RollsRoyce wall sign
An original FIA poster for the 1991 Budapest Grand Prix, hand-signed by Alain Prost OBE. Framed and glazed with a full Certificate of Authenticity.
A contemporary cast aluminium Rolls-Royce wall sign featuring the iconic ‘RR’ emblem. 29cm x 16cm. Estimate: £150 - £200
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Lot 321
Original Shell double sided forecourt sign
Senna, Prost, Mansell, signed by Nigel Mansell CBE & Alain Prost OBE
A rare original fibreglass double-sided Shell garage forecourt advertising sign c1970’s, measuring 71cm x 76cm. Estimate: £300 - £500
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Framed and mounted image of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell. Signed by Nigel Mansell CBE & Alain Prost OBE. With a Certificate of Authenticity. No Reserve
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Porsche 1000km of Mosport 1984 poster
Contemporary Aston Martin-themed illuminated wall sign
Porsche 1000km of Mosport 1984 poster featuring the Ickx/Mass winning Rothmans 956. Framed and glazed, 110cm x 80cm.
A contemporary Aston Martin-themed illuminated convex wall sign. 49cm wide complete with lead and plug.
Estimate: £150 - £200
Estimate: £300 - £400
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A fine circular Porsche-themed wall clock
Champagne presentation bottle, signed Nigel Mansell CBE
A fine circular Porsche-themed wall clock having a black face, red baton hands and subsidiary hydrometer and thermometer dials. 32cm wide.
Presentation bottle from Moet et Chandon hand-signed by 1992 Formula 1 World Champion, Nigel Mansell, along with a Williams FW14B Haynes manual. With a full Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lotus F1 rear tyre coffee table
A Ferrari Scuderia gentleman’s watch
Rear tyre from a Lotus F1 car made into a coffee table using 6mm toughened glass. One of only four made. Estimate: £500 - £600
A Ferrari Scuderia gentleman’s watch having red batton hands, sweep seconds hand, black rubber sports strap and 46mm bezel. Complete with box. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Bentley Mascot in the form of a paperweight
BP cast figure
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Estimate: £100 - £120
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A Facom McLaren F1 rolling seven drawer tool chest
Nigel Mansell-signed ‘Monaco Chase’ Lithograph
A Facom McLaren F1 Rolling seven Drawer Tool Chest complete with external torque wrench mounts and McLaren F1 graphics in used condition. This tool chest was original equipment supplied with each McLaren F1 road car and the external torque wrench mounts and McLaren F1 graphics make it unique to the 64 McLaren road cars supplied. Estimate: £750 - £1000
At the sixth round of the season of 1992 at Monaco, Nigel Mansell set fastest lap in practice and lead from pole until just a few laps from the end when he was forced to pit and gift the lead to the slower Ayrton Senna. 50cm x 35cm lithograph, hand signed by Nigel Mansell CBE, framed and glazed with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £150 - £300
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Lot 333
Porsche 956 1983 Bob Wollek. Original Porsche racing poster
A font-correct Land Rover wall sign
Original Porsche-Germany poster printed in 1983 congratulating Bob Wollek in the Warsteiner Porsche 956. Very large piece, custom aluminium framed and mounted with a description at the rear of the frame. 83cm x 108cm, 6.5kg.
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Chrome Bentley mascot in the form of a paperweight.
A modern reproduction of a fifties BP cast-iron money box. Measuring 23cm x 12cm.
A font-correct Land Rover wall sign made from individual 13cm mild steel hand-cut letter. Measuring approximately 68cm in width. Estimate: £150 - £250
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Lot 335
Sebastian Vettel signed Red Bull Formula 1 canvas
Large leaping Jaguar in gold coloured finish on marble base
Sebastian Vettel signed Red Bull Formula 1 canvas 75cm x 35cm. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
Gold-finished leaping Jaguar mascot on a green marble base. Superb desk ornament. Mascot measures approximately 19cm long.
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Estimate: £80 - £100
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Lot 337
Tonino Lamborghini Ferruccio 2000 chronograph
Two multi-signed Nicholas Watts prints of Porsche at Le Mans
A Tonino Lamborghini Ferruccio 2000 chronograph, with an all stainless steel case and strap. Swiss made, water resistant to 100 metres, scratch-proof sapphire crystal glass, transparent case back and available in a limited quantity of 2000 pieces only. Individually numbered and with a certificate, in ‘as new’ condition. Estimate: £500 - £700
Two limited-edition prints by Nicholas Watts. The Truffeljager at Le Mans 1971. Porsche Victorious at Le Mans 2018 in the Pink Pig. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com
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Lot 339
1/12 scale McClaren M23 diorama signed by Emerson Fittipaldi
Porsche-Design gentleman’s chronograph
Diorama in 1\12 scale showing the McClaren M23 with the figure of ‘Emmo’ produced by Luigi Niola and signed by Emerson Fittipaldi. With a Certificate of Authenticity.
Porsche-Design automatic chronograph gentleman’s sports wristwatch mid-1980s. With matt black steel strap and case, scratchfree sapphire glass, with day date at 3 o’clock position. Subdials of 60 seconds, 12 hours and 24 hours. In very good condition complete with original black leather case. Estimate: £1000 - £1500
Estimate: £500 - £750
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Original 1982 Ferrari 512BBi complete handbook pouch
Monaco Heuer by Tony Upson
Original Ferrari 512BBi Boxer complete handbook pouch set, comprising: Pouch, owner’s manual, 1982 dealer directory, warranty card - serial no: 39311. This is a complete and correct pouch set for any 1982 production 512BBi, and more specifically, for car 39311. Estimate: £2000 - £2500 More Images Lot 340
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Tony Upson’s take on the Tag Heuer Monaco, the world’s first automatic chronograph which became legendary after Steve McQueen sported it in the classic 1970 Hollywood racing film ‘Le Mans’. Original hand-painted acrylic on canvas, 94cm x 94cm. Estimate: £300 - £400 More Images Lot 341
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Lot 343
James Bond and the Aston Martin DB10*
Racing Steering Wheel, signed by Kimi Raikkonen
The DB10 was the first car manufactured by Aston Martin specifically for James Bond, starring in the 2015 film “Spectre”. This photograph is hand signed by the current 007, Daniel Craig, as confirmed by a Certificate of Authenticity pasted to the rear of the frame. Mounted and glazed, the frame measure 22” x 18”. No Reserve
Full-size, eighties, suede-covered single-seater wheel with an Alfa Romeo badge. Signed by Kimi Raikkonen with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Estimate: £200 - £350
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Lot 345
Porsche-branded baseball cap, sunglasses, cuff links and key fob
Official Ferrari childs car
Porsche design sunglasses with box, baseball cap, leather keyfob and a pair of Porsche cuff links.
An official ‘foot to floor’ ride-on Ferrari 458 Speciale A childs car measuring 70cm in length. Complete with steering wheel, seat and ‘dashboard’ dials.
Estimate: £100 - £150
Estimate: £100 - £150
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Lot 347
Porsche Driver by Tony Upson
Porsche Super Cup 1989 framed poster
Tony Upson hand painted original acrylic on canvas 94cm x 94cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
Porsche Super Cup 1989. Featuring the Blaupunkt-Sachs- Joest 962C Porsches. Framed and glazed 110cm x 80cm.
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Lot 349
Riva Typhoon
Bullitt Gives Chase limited-edition, multi-signed production
The Riva Typhoon, originally built for Henry Ford to race. Plank on plank construction, 90cm long with stand. Estimate: £250 - £350
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Limited Edition artist’s proof and re-marqued twice by the artist Nicolas Watts. What makes this piece extremely rare is that Nicolas collected all the main character’s autographs. Complete with a Certificate Of Authenticity. Further details of this lot can be found on our website. No Reserve More Images Lot 349
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Lot 351
A fantastic, original, full-size set of traffic lights
A quantity of Unipart wall calendars by Lord Lichfield
A fantastic, original, full-size set of traffic lights complete with visors, remote light-control, twin wall-mounting brackets and 12V plug. Fully functioning in any colour combination. Perfect for garage, workshop or man cave. Measuring 95cm x 35cm. No Reserve
A quantity of sought-after original Unipart ‘photographic art’ wall calendars by Lord Lichfield; 1980 ‘The Deep South’, 1983 ‘Sisters’ (x2), 1985 (x3) and 1991 ‘Old World, New World.’ Seven items in all, complete with metal wall hangers. Estimate: £120 - £150
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Italian Job signed montage
Ferrari Panerai Rattrapante clock
A triple-mounted autographed montage from the classic 1969 film ‘The Italian Job’ signed by; Michael Caine aka ‘Charlie Croker,’ Noël Coward aka ‘Mr Bridger’ and Graham Payn aka ‘Keats’. Measuring 36cm x 46cm, framed and mounted.
Extremely rare Panerai Rattrapante ‘Ferrari’ dealer’s clock, which was never offered for sale to the public but only to authorised Panerai dealers. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a large Panerai Ferrari wall clock, perfect for the office or study of any Ferrari enthusiast!
Estimate: £600 - £900
Estimate: £800 - £950
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Lot 355
Large bronze look Ferrari Cavallino
A signed 1/18 scale model of Mercedes 300 SLR
1970’s/1980’s large and very heavy Cavallino Rampante sign in cast metal with a bronze finish. Measuring 76cm x 52cm. There is no doubt this is a beautiful piece of automobilia, which would look great in any garage. Estimate: £3,500 - £4,050
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Sir Stirling Moss hand-signed 1:18 scale Mercedes 300 SLR complete with Certificate of Authenticity plus a signed copy of ‘The Authorised Biography of Stirling Moss’ by Robert Edwards. The model is mint and boxed and signed on the bonnet and the book is also in excellent unread condition and signed in black sharpie pen to the title page. Estimate: £500 - £600 More Images Lot 355
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Lot 357
Ferrari 206/246 Dino illuminated service sign 1970’s
A unique piece of garage art
Original Dino service sign from the 1970’s, as used by Ferrari dealerships and never offered for general sale, in very good condition. If you are looking for that final touch in your garage, study or office, then this is it. This is a truly superb piece of Ferrari automobilia and it is extremely rare to find one in such good condition. Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500 More Images Lot 356
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Hand-built alloy tank fabricated 40 years ago to fit an original 1957 Ferrari 250GT (#0611GT) that was re-bodied by Giordanengo as a 1957 250 Testa Rossa. Would make a fabulous piece of garage art, beer dispense in a trendy ‘motorsport-style’ bar or a striking glasstopped coffee table. Superb condition. No Reserve More Images Lot 357
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Lot 359
1/12 Scale, Ferrari 312T4, Gilles Villeneuve, pro-built kit
Original Ferrari 355 three-piece complete Schedoni leather luggage set
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Big scale (1/12 scale), beautifully built kit of the Ferrari 312T4 driven by Gilles in the 1979 F1 season. This is a one-off piece finished to the highest standards. Size approximately 12” x 6”. Estimate: £500 - £1,000 More Images Lot 358
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Original and very rare three-piece luggage set for the Ferrari 355, in tan leather. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £2,250 - £2,600
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Lot 361
Replica Ford Model ‘T’ electric car two seater
Signed Nigel Mansell steering wheel
Non road-legal, electric two seater vehicle in the style of a Model ‘T’ ford ideal for leisure use around an estate or private venue. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £4,300 - £4,700
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Full-size, suede-covered steering wheel from a single-seat racing car signed by 1992 World Champion, Nigel Mansell CBE with a full Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 363
Sir Stirling Moss OBE signed race overalls
Registration number CLA 551K
Signed and framed, Sir Stirling Moss race overalls used in the early 1980s. These overalls were also worn by Sir Stirling on the cover of his book ‘Racing and All That’ by himself and Mike Hailwood. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £1,300 - £2,000 More Images Lot 362
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Registration number CLA 551K - making classic! Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
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A McLaren F1 prototype chassis XP3 magnesium wheel nut
Porsche 917K at Le Mans 1970 poster
A glazed production featuring a magnesium wheel nut from McLaren F1 prototype chassis XP3 complete with a Letter of Authenticity from McLaren, circa 1990, referring to the record-breaking 231mph run at Nardo, Italy, whilst being driven by Dr Jonathan Palmer. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £500 - £600
Richard Attwood-signed, Porsche 917K Le Mans 1970 poster. Framed in a black woodeffect frame and glazed. Measures 48cm x 36cm.
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Estimate: £60 - £80
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1960’s Police Flashing Beacon*
Fangio in the wet, signed production
A c1960’s emergency flush-fitting roof-mounted blue flashing beacon by Bosch stamped BN1028. The essential item to finish off a classic police or emergency vehicle or to rewire as a decorative light for home, office or bar. Likely to have been mounted on a UK police force Mini, Rover, Range Rover or similar from the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Stunning 24” x 18” photographic print presentation, signed by five-time F1 World Champion, Juan Manuel Fangio, photographed here in a Maserati 250F at the wet 1957 Italian Grand Prix.
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Estimate: £500 - £1,000
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Michelin Certified Centre cast sign
Ferrari by Nicholas Watts, signed John Surtees CBE
Excellent reproduction of a ‘Michelin Certified Centre’ cast sign. Measuring 58cm x 20cm. No Reserve
John Surtees - World Champion 1964’ by Nicholas Watts. Framed and mounted picture showing John Surtees CBE exiting the Adenau Bridge at the Nurburgring in August 1964. Signed by John Surtees CBE with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £400
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Lot 371
A pair of limited edition signed prints - 50 years of 911 and Porsche history
Complete Ferrari Testarossa sixpiece Schedoni leather luggage set
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50 Years of 911 - Limited edition fine art print by Steve Anderson no. 388 of 911. Porsche History - Limited edition fine art Print by Steve Anderson no. 211 of 250. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £600 - £800 More Images Lot 370
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Original and complete Ferrari Testarossa six-piece Schedoni luggage set, in very good condition. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions. com Estimate: £4,250 - £4,900 More Images Lot 371
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Lot 373
A Lotus-themed lacquered panel
Champion spark plug enamel sign
Airbrushed, multi-layered lacquered panel with Lotus logo. Measuring 100cm x 100cm.
Champion spark plug service. Enamel sign. Measuring 70cm x 30cm.
Estimate: £200 - £300
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A contemporary Lotus illuminated wall sign
Porsche 956 Le Mans 1982. Signed Ickx and Bell
A contemporary Lotus illuminated wall sign having bright LED light and rear suspension hooks complete with 240v supply and dimmer remote control. 50cm diameter.
Derek Bell/Jacky Ickx-signed picture of the Le Mans-winning Porsche 956. Glazed and framed, 52cm x 62cm. Estimate: £70 - £90
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Complete original Ferrari 275 GTB GTS GTB/4 tool kit
The ‘Rivarama’ 1/10 Scale Model*
An original and complete Ferrari 275 tool kit. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com Estimate: £10,000 - £11,500
The design of the ‘Rivarama’ is reminiscent of the classic 1969 Riva Aquarama. An exquisite amalgamation of classic luxury and contemporary styling. Plank on plank construction with minute attention to detail with lacquered hardwood finish. Measuring 90cm long with stand. Boxed in fitted protective polystyrene. No Reserve
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Original 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona pouch set
Champion spark plugs cast plaque
Original complete 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona pouch set. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com
Champion spark plugs. Cast metal plaque. Measuring 26cm x 25cm. No Reserve
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Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000
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Jaguar XK150 inspired lacquered panel
Monaco F1 2009 multi-signed official poster
A Jaguar XK150 themed airbrushed and multilayered, lacquered panel. Measuring 100cm x 100cm.
Multi-signed official poster signed by the winner Jenson Button and also Vettel, Webber, Alonso, Kovalainen, Raikkonen, Trulli, Heidfeld, Kubica, Barrichello, Hamilton and Massa. Large piece, custom aluminium framed and mounted with Certificate of Authenticity. 57cm x 72cm, 4kg. Estimate: £300 - £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 383
A Silverstone directional brown reproduction tourist sign
Signed framed poster of McLaren F1GTR ‘Harrods’
A reproduction Silverstone directional tourist road sign in composite aluminium. 58.5cm wide.
Framed poster of the ‘Harrods’ McLaren F1GTR which finished a credible third at Le Mans in 1995, signed by the drivers Andy Wallace, Derek Bell and his son Justin Bell. Measures 40cm x 30cm with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £60 - £80
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Contemporary cast aluminium Bentley wall sign
A large circular Mercedes-Benz service illuminated wall sign
A contemporary cast aluminium Bentley wall sign featuring the iconic Bentley wings. 30cm x 17cm.
A large circular Mercedes-Benz service illuminated wall sign complete with lead and plug. 60cm diameter.
Estimate: £150 - £200
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Mr Bibendum Michelin figure
Shell Motor Oil cast plaque
A good contemporary cast metal Mr Bibendum Michelin figurine with a painted yellow sash. 36cm (H) x 22cm (W).
Golden Shell Motor Oil. Cast plaque. Approx 18cm x 18cm. No Reserve
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Lotus Cortina v Ford Mustang at Nurburgring 1965
Niki Lauda Piston with COA
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Contemporary illuminated Bentleythemed circular wall sign
Texaco Motor Oil cast sign
A contemporary illuminated Bentley-themed circular wall sign. 43cm diameter. Complete with lead and plug.
Texaco Motor Oil cast sign. Measuring 29.5cm x 20cm. No Reserve
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 393
Superb, contemporary Ford RS illuminated wall sign
A Ferrari-themed panel on yellow background
A superb, contemporary Ford RS illuminated wall sign having aluminium vented body and complete with flex and plug. 46cm wide.
A Ferrari-themed, airbrushed and multi-layer lacquered panel on yellow ground, measuring 100cm x 75cm and in as new condition.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
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‘Closely Matched’. Sir John Whitmore in his Lotus Cortina neck and neck with Roy Pierpoint in the Mustang at the Nurburgring in 1965. Signed by the late Sir John Whitmore. Framed 52cm x 52cm.
A polished piston from Niki Lauda’s McLaren MP4/1C in which he finished 6th in the 1983 British Grand Prix. Mounted on a marble base and measuring about 25cm in height.
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Lot 395
Alesi - Ferrari 105 by Alan Fearnley
A gentleman’s Aston Martin wristwatch
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Artist-signed limited edition print no. 90 of 850 of Jean Alesi in his Ferrari 412T at the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix. This was Alesi’s first Grand Prix win and Ferrari’s 105th. Double mounted, framed and glazed, measuring 80cm x 62.5cm, by Alan Fearnley. Estimate: £100 - £150 More Images Lot 394
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A gentleman’s wristwatch marked Aston Martin to the dial, black ground with gold-plated watch head, subsidiary seconds hand and date dial, further marked Aston Martin to the buckle and having a black suede strap. Within an Aston Martin branded box. 5cm diameter including the crown wheel, 5 ATM water resistance. Estimate: £500 - £600 More Images Lot 395
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Lot 397
Collection of Michael Schumacher related items
1965 circa Heuer Gentleman’s Watch
A pair of Michael Schumacher pictures. The second, a signed colour photograph of Schumacher’s Ferrari from Monaco 2005 together with an official race programme framed and glazed. Book - “The Illustrated Story of a Legend” by David Wilson. Further details of this lot can be found on our website www.silverstoneauctions.com No Reserve
1965 circa Heuer gentleman’s watch with black dial and black leather strap.
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Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500
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Lot 399
A set of four Ferrari California (F149) rims & winter tyres
Flying Stork car mascot
A set of four wheels and winter Pirellis for Ferrari California type F149 (2009 - 2014). Tyres in virtually new condition, slight scuff to one wheel. Rim diameter: 19” fronts 285/40R 19 98V M+S Pirelli Sottozero rear 285/40R 19 10V M+S Pirelli Sottozero bolt pattern: 5.X.114.3 - may well fit other Ferrari models. Estimate: £800 - £1,200 More Images Lot 398
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A ‘Flying Stork’ car mascot, in the style of F.Bazin’s design for Hispano-Suiza Motor Cars in the twenties. Mounted on a radiator cap and marble base. Size is 21cm wide x 18cm long. The chrome is very worn. Estimate: £250 - £350
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LOT 401
1978 Leyland Mini Jubilee More Images Lot 401
Registration: TMK 948S Chassis Number: XK2S1432324A Engine Number: 112934 No Reserve
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• Supplied by Henlys of Ashford and registered on the 31/01/1978 as a Henlys Jubilee model • The red, white and blue union flag livery was applied at the dealership • Original owner for 30 years and only five owners in total. 76,000 miles from new with supporting documentation • Comprehensive history. Every service detailed, matching job cards, old MOT’s and tax discs • Recent minor restoration works undertaken to bring up to a super standard. Fitted with Cooper ‘S’ wheels • Distinctive and rare little car for extroverts and being offered at No Reserve is sure to find a home This stunning little offering was supplied by British Leyland dealer Henlys of Ashford in Kent and on the new vehicle order Form from Henlys dated 05/01/1978 that’s in the file, it states colour as Jubilee, referring to the red, white and blue graphics applied by the dealer. The Mini was first registered on the 31/01/1978 and was the pride and joy of its first owner for the next 30 years out of 41 with just five custodians in total. Henlys, one of BL’s major franchised dealership chains, had been building a reputation in the late 70s for creating individual Minis and that side of the business developed well, culminating in them buying Wood & Pickett the
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country’s best-known builder of bespoke Minis in 1986. Unfortunately there are no records available confirming the number of Jubilee Minis that they completed, however, anecdotally it was very few. This Mini has a comprehensive history file with the original bill of sale, old MOT’s, finance and insurance information, SORN records and dozens of invoices detailing every service with matching job cards backing up its 76,000 miles. Remarkably, someone has carefully compiled an exact timeline listing every single thing that has happened to the car in its life. It starts with the original deposit receipts and ends with the most recent MOT in February 2019 at 75,518 miles when a new battery and spark plugs were fitted. It appears that quite recently it spent a number of years sitting quietly in the corner of Stephen James BMW showroom and was SORN’d at that time but has now been fully returned to the road. The bodywork is described as very smart with naturally a few age related marks but, in general, the little car looks fabulous and presents really well. Inside it has been treated to a new set of carpets and the original vinyl seats in Regal Blue have been deep cleaned showing a small amount of patina but the cabin is generally good and oozes the 1970s. Mechanically the Mini is spot-on, driving very well with the little ‘A-series pulling’ hard, according to our vendor, and is free from rattles, noises and leaks. Fitted with Cooper ‘S’ wheels by the Huddersfield Mini Spares Centre this car is most certainly a unique package with excellent provenance and offered at No Reserve.
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LOT 402
1978 Ford Bronco
Registration: SOI 979 Chassis Number: U15HLBF4847 Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £18,000 - £20,000
• The second-generation Bronco is the rarest of all production models, only built between 1978 and 1979 • Sporting a 5.7-litre Cleveland V8 350ci mated to a two and four-wheel drive train and manual gearbox • First registered in the UK on 20/04/1978 to Ford UK until 1991 and used at the Dunton Technical Centre • Subsequently registered to Ford New Holland until 1998 before being bought by ex-Ford employees • Four seats with a removable hard-top, the last Bronco to feature one. Showing a warranted 33,750 miles • Lightly restored by previous and current owners and presented to auction in fine fettle • Detailed history file bursting with old MOT’s, manuals, brochures and paperwork relating to Ford UK’s ownership Perhaps it was understandable that Ford UK wanted to stay within the family when it required a competent 4x4 with driver comforts, such as air conditioning, that the Range Rover of the time did not offer. Sporting a 5.7-L V8 Cleveland 350 engine mated to a two and four-wheel drive train and manual gearbox. The 1978 model Bronco had four seats with a removable hard-top and was the last Bronco to feature one. This Bronco was shipped across the Atlantic and registered to Ford UK at their Dunton Technical Centre in Essex on
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20/04/1978. There are reams of detailed paperwork relating to the time at Dunton until 1991 when the Bronco was registered to Ford New Holland Ltd. in nearby Basildon. Further paperwork covers the seven-year period until 1998 when it was sold to an ex-employee and it’s now in the ownership of our vendor, a passionate collector of American cars. In her own words our vendor had to buy the Bronco when it came available: “My mother and I used to work at the Ford Motor Company in Dunton. The signatures in the documentation are of men who were colleagues of my mum and they worked in research and design in her department under her boss, my mum was the secretary.” Light restoration works were started by the penultimate owner and finished by our vendor and it is presented to auction in fine fettle with new part-leather seats and a respray in period silver. The detailed history file is bursting with old MOT’s warranting the 33,750 miles, workshop manuals, invoices, original brochures and paperwork relating to Ford UK’s ownership. The Bronco was dry stored between 1996 and 2019 when the latest MOT was issued without advisories, expiring in May 2020. The private registration SOI 979 is also generously included. This is a unique opportunity to buy the rarest of all Broncos which combines retro-good looks, a special Ford provenance and is one of the few American cars to be registered brand new in the UK.
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LOT 403
1989 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 More Images Lot 403
Registration: G297 WHP Chassis Number: VF320CB6223335307 Engine Number: 1CT62053095 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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• 27,815 miles from new and in simply exceptional condition • Finished in silver this is a superb example of the 113bhp, 1.6-litre facelift car • UK-supplied. First registered on 13/09/1989. Original order form and bill of sale present • A comprehensive history with 22 MOT’s warranting the mileage of 27,815 miles • Nine recorded services between 1,192 miles and 27,810 miles • Lightly refreshed in February 2013 (£3,711). Most recent service was in October 2019 • Supplied with its original service book, supporting invoices and MOT (30/08/2020) In many people’s eyes, the Peugeot 205 was the definitive Eighties hatchback and the most perfect, practical design for a small car ever. Launched in 1983, it was a brilliant rival to the Renault 5 and the Ford Fiesta with its ‘wheel at each corner’ design and weighing only 875kg. No wonder it won What Cars magazine Car of the Year in 1983 and was declared Car of the Decade by CAR Magazine in 1990. The 1.6-litre GTi was blessed with brilliant handling and a revvy and eager 105bhp engine, and even today is the benchmark by which modern performance hatchbacks are judged. Supplied new by Grove of Rugby and first registered on
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13/09/1989, this 1.6GTi is in exceptional condition having only covered 27,815 miles from new with a comprehensive service history. The first service was at 1,192 miles in 1989 and a further eight are recorded, with supporting invoices in the file. The original service book shows eight stamps in total and has been diligently stamped up to 31/10/2019 and in addition, there are 22 MOT certificates present from 1992 till 2019, supporting the indicated mileage. We understand that between 2009 and 2013 the car was in dry storage and prior to being returned to the road was prepared by Peugeot Specialists Limited in October 2012 when £1,109 was spent, which included the timing kit, inlet manifold gasket, starter motor, battery, water pump, alternator belt, reversing light switch, hand brake cable, brake shoes, wheel cylinder, stainless steel inner wing pipe, Peugeot oil filter, sump gasket, engine oil and brake fluid. In February 2013 a further £3,711 was spent including paint and details of this are in the file with a photographic record and are duplicated on the accompanying USB. The most recent service was carried out in October 2019 and the MOT is valid until 30/08/2020. The car is supplied with a bulging history file which in addition to the service records contains 22 MOT certificates, invoices, USB pen drive stick, spare key on its original supplying dealer key fob, original order form and Grove Peugeot invoice. Low mileage 205 GTis are hard to come by, as most have now been modified, making this an extra special opportunity for the next owner.
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe More Images Lot 404
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LOT 404
Registration: BHA6 36K Chassis Number: 11102600000000 Engine Number: 11698000000000 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
• UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1971 280SE 3.5-litre V8 Coupe in excellent order • Only four owners from new. The first was Marie McDonald McLaughlin Gibb (Lulu) • With its previous owner for 38 years and cared for by two marque specialists throughout this period • Recent paint refresh and work to the fuel system, new fuel tank and Michelin XWX tyres • A very usable example of a timeless classic with the cachet of sixties icon ownership Offered here is a beautifully original, UK-supplied, righthand drive 1971 280SE Coupe delivered new to Highgate London in August 1971 to a Marie McDonald McLaughlin Gibb, better known by her stage name Lulu, and the thenwife of Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees. She is internationally identified with hits such as ‘Shout’, ‘To Sir with Love’, and Eurovision success with ‘Boom Bang-a-Bang’. She also sang the title song to the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun. A pop icon for decades and now a leading light in the world of fashion, she was awarded an OBE in 2000 by the Queen and is now known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns OBE. She kept this Coupe for approximately three years with the second owner, an Arabian businessman domiciled in London, selling it to its third owner, who cherished and enjoyed ownership of this significant Mercedes for nearly thirty-eight years.
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At the time, around Christmas 1981, whilst living in the fashionable West End he noticed the Coupe advertised in the Sunday Times by the ebullient motor trader John Lewis of Heathman’s Row/Kings Road Chelsea. Whilst with its previous owner, a renowned collector of all things Mercedes, the 280SE was maintained to an excellent standard and just two respected marque specialists cared for it throughout his thirty-eight-year ownership. Initially, service work was carried out by Schmitt Automobiles in St John’s Wood. After a trip to Germany to have the Behr air conditioning fitted, as per factory installations, Die Autoschmiede undertook a restoration of the underside including both sills and then attended to the steering, ensuring this elegant coupe drives faultlessly today. It is still fitted with the original sunroof and with its Becker Mexico radio cassette player and we imagine that Mrs Marie Gibb would frequently have popped in a ‘Saturday Night Fever’ cassette to listen to her husband Maurice and his brothers. Lightly used over the last few years, the Mercedes benefitted from a paint refresh in 2017 and last year had work to the fuel system, a new fuel tank and a new set of, periodcorrect, Michelin XWX tyres. Sold by the previous owner through Silverstone Auctions in 2018, this Mercedes has formed part of the current owner’s significant private collection for the past year and during that period the seats have been reupholstered. He has enjoyed this timeless classic attending weddings and other social events but a change in circumstances has meant that the car has come back on the open market in order to give someone else the chance to enjoy the elegance.
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LOT 405
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC More Images Lot 405
Registration: D312 NEX Chassis Number: 1260442A270414 Engine Number: 11796500000000 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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• Supplied by Jackson’s Mercedes-Benz of Jersey in righthand drive, with ‘Petrol Blue’ coachwork • Registered in the UK in 2002 and now showing a warranted 44,830 miles • Has been part of a private collection held at our vendor’s ancestral home, Rode Hall • The substantial history file includes the original bill of sale, handbooks and invoices and previous MOT’s • Now firmly considered a modern classic, the SEC has a road presence and build quality matched by few There were only a handful of sporting but spacious coupes on offer to the affluent driver of a certain age during the 1980s. Demanding luxury and power the major car manufacturers of Europe vied for their attention of the successful plutocrat who wanted an understated but sporting coupe as a daily driver. The natural choice for reliability, power and build quality was obviously the Mercedes-Benz SEC. Based on the W126 S-Class saloon, the SEC was immensely popular despite its huge price tag. According to this 500 SEC’s original bill of sale the first owner paid £32,860.21 in 1986 when the average house price was £38,000 and the average today now stands at £214,000. It is perhaps without surprise that Mr Bugden, the first owner of this magnificent car, resided in the tax-friendly island of Jersey. Supplied by the island’s Mercedes-Benz
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main dealer, Jackson’s Motor Garage Ltd., on the 2nd June 1986 in Petrol Blue with a cream beige leather interior. The original order form, supplied, listed the optional extra of rear head restraints at a cost of £82.11. As an eminently driveable luxury car, the natural home for the SEC was the motorway which Jersey obviously lacks and it was registered in the UK mainland in 2002 with the low mileage expected of an island that is forty-five square miles in total. The car joined our vendor’s collection of older Mercedes at his ancestral home Rode Hall, Cheshire in 2016 and has travelled some 1,000 miles since, bringing the total mileage to 44,830 miles. The car is presented to auction in superb order and the history file includes the aforementioned bill of sale, original service book, previous MOT’s and reams of receipts. An oil and filter service was carried out by marque specialists Nick Webster of Cheshire in February 2019. The car is only offered to auction because our vendor prefers older Mercedes-Benz, deeming this thirty-three-year-old car too modern, and this, therefore, presents an excellent opportunity for the next owner.
2013 Evanta ‘DBR1 Evocation’ More Images Lot 406
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LOT 406
Registration: XEZ 909 Chassis Number: EVANTA 2013DBR1018 Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
• Built in 2013 by the Evanta Motor Company, owned at the time by Ant Anstead from Wheeler Dealers • Superbly finished in Aston Martin Racing Green and the correct duck egg colour for the frame • Jaguar 4.2 high compression engine (£14,000), 203.4bhp and 291lbs ft • Getrag 5-speed gearbox De-Dion rear suspension, coil-over front wishbones, disc brakes all round, 4-pot Girling front calipers • A very special motorcar with interesting provenance offering exclusive and seriously cool motoring Designed and built by Aston Martin in the late 1950’s, the DBR1 and DBR2 were legendary sports racing cars built primarily for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other high profile sports car races of the period in both Europe and the USA. They were particularly successful in the hands of both Innes Ireland, who won the Daily Express Trophy at Silverstone, and Sir Stirling Moss who finished second at Spa but went on to win both the British Empire Trophy at Oulton Park and the Sussex Trophy at Goodwood. So this particular car, which was built in 2013 by the highly respected Evanta Motor Company, owned at the time by car designer and presenter of Wheeler Dealers, Ant Anstead, is an exciting and rare opportunity. The original owner of this car took over 150 photographs of the real car and considered 15 different Pantones before selecting the
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closest colour to Aston Martin Racing Green and the correct duck egg colour for the frame. The car is fitted with deDion rear suspension and coil-over front wishbones, along with disc brakes all round, 4-pot Girling front calipers and 2-pot rears. The 16” wire wheels are shod with reproduction period Michelin tyres and the car is now powered by a Jaguar 4.2 high-compression engine. The gearbox is a Getrag 5-speed which now has to handle 203.4bhp and 291lbs ft of torque, according to the dyno sheet in the car’s history file. Silverstone Auctions sold this car in May 2014 to a known enthusiast and collector who enjoyed it immensely, but wanted a better power plant than the original second hand 3.8 and so bought a special new 4.2 high-compression engine which was built, fitted and set-up at a cost in excess of £14,000. In February 2016 we were privileged enough to sell this car again to the current owner, who is a high profile celebrity petrol-head. Under his dutiful ownership, he has commissioned some recent expenditure to meet his exacting standards. The rev counter was replaced along with the steering wheel quick release boss, sealing washers on rear oil pipe feed, cam cover gaskets and the exhaust manifold gaskets. Furthermore, the throttle pedal was reengineered and new throttle cables fitted at the same time, the ignition timing was checked and finally, the carburettors were balanced and reset. This is a very special motorcar with unique provenance and offers exclusive and ‘seriously cool’ motoring.
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LOT 407
1989 Rover Mini 30 LE More Images Lot 407
Registration: Unregistered Chassis Number: SAXXL2S1N20437304 Engine Number: 99HE20116151 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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• In June 1989 the limited edition was unveiled to commemorate the cars’ 30th Anniversary • Available in Cherry Red or black with coachlines and badge featuring a 1959-1989 crest • This car is Cherry Red with a part-leather black and red interior • Still unregistered and with delivery mileage only (24 miles) • Supplied with the original book pack, original Bill of Sale and two sets of keys Launched in June 1989, the limited-edition Mini 30 celebrated the car’s 30th birthday and was based around the Mini Mayfair fitted with the 998cc engine. It was offered in Cherry Red (COG-BLVC843) or black (PMA-BLVC90) and was fitted with chrome bumpers and grille, a dedicated decal set, a security coded stereo and a set of Minilite-style alloy wheels. The black and red half-leather interior was common to both car colours. 3,000 cars were destined for the UK market, 2000 in red and 1000 in black. A nice touch was the gift of a leather-bound copy of Rob Golding’s book “Mini”, not that generous when you consider the list price at the time was a whopping £5,599. The car offered today is finished in Cherry Red and is currently not UK-registered, so in essence, is a brand new car that has covered just 24 delivery miles. Supplied with the car is the original bill of sale from J.J. Balmforth (1950)
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Ltd of Ormskirk Lancs, to the tune of £6,095. The car is described in as new condition as one would expect and comes with its original book pack and two sets of keys. Certainly one for the collector.
2007 Subaru Impreza RB320 More Images Lot 408
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LOT 408
Registration: N10 GPN Chassis Number: JF1GDFKH37G068849 Engine Number: 036294 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
• A very special WRX STi created in memory of English rally hero, Richard Burns • Only available in Obsidian Black Pearl and limited to 320 examples • 320PS at 6000rpm and 450Nm at 3700rpm. 0-60 in 4.8 seconds/0-100 in 12.2 seconds • Bespoke 18” alloys in Dark Anthracite. Prodrive suspension/Bilsteins/Eibach springs • STI 6-speed quick shift. Bespoke bodywork, trim and ‘RB’ badging • Poignantly, this example was first registered to Robert Reid, Richard Burns’ co-driver • Brilliant as new condition having covered only 1,400 miles • Spare spoiler signed by many Motorsport champions and personalities
spoiler, STI sill plates and the car sat on bespoke 18” alloys in Dark Anthracite. Fittingly. the first owner of Chassis 171 (N10 GPN) was Robert Reid (Richard Burns co-driver) and our vendor is the car’s second owner. It has only covered 1,400 miles and is in a commensurate condition having been cherished as a tribute to the much-missed RB. KT Green the Leeds-based Subaru specialists have carried out the car’s only service. With the car is a new spoiler that has been signed by Carlos Sainz, Malcolm Wilson, David Richards, Petter Solberg, Stig Blomqvist, Ove Anderson, Hannu Mikkola, Colin McRae, Robert Reid, Matt Wilson, Chris Atkinson, Bjorn Waldegaard, Michelle Mouton, Marko Martin, Martin Rowe, Mark Higgins, Guy Wilks and Paddy Hopkirk. Also signed by Formula luminaries, Lewis Hamilton, Sir Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, John Surtees, David Coulthard, Damon Hill, Jenson Button and Jochen Mass. Completing the list is Carl Fogarty, Stuart Graham, Lord March, Alex Burns and Andy Green. Presenting in brand new condition this remarkable Subaru is a must for any enthusiast or collector.
In 2007, Subaru UK importers IM Group produced a limited-edition Impreza in memory of Richard Burns called the RB320 with the 320 referring to the output in bhp and also the production run. Only available in Obsidian Black Pearl it was an STI with the Prodrive engine tuning package and a bespoke chassis set-up with Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs and a lower ride height. Externally it could be identified by a stainless steel mesh grille, a new front lip
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LOT 409
1972 Plymouth Satellite “Road Runner” Recreation More Images Lot 409
Registration: BRJ 98K Chassis Number: RH23G2G127983 Engine Number: 127983 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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• Imported from California on 15/12/2005 by California Classic Imports • Based on a 1972 Plymouth Satellite with a 440 7.2-litre V8 engine mated to a 727 automatic transmission • Offered by our vendor, a passionate collector of American cars, who has owned the car twice • Professionally painted in Synergy Green by their own commercial body shop with a re-trimmed interior • The interior has many factory options such as a rally dashboard, bucket seats and slapstick console shifter • Showing 86,500 miles and often displayed at car shows, this “Road Runner” recreation is a rare car on British roads It wasn’t until the late 1960’s, with a line of cars that won NASCAR races, that the Plymouth brand became synonymous with American muscle cars. Slotting between the Satellite and the Belvedere, the Road Runner was introduced in 1968 as a light, fast, sparingly optioned model. A $50,000 payment to Warner Brothers gave Plymouth the right to brand the car with the eponymous bird from the Looney Tunes cartoons which, hopefully, the Wile E Coyote’s of the world in their Mustangs and Camaros would never be able to catch. The range expanded to a 440 cubic inch V8 by the early 1970’s leading to a dramatic restyling in 1971 that featured more rounded fuselage styling. There was more focus on ride and handling thanks to a shorter overall length combined with a longer wheelbase, staggered rear leaf springs and a beefier rear roll bar. Plymouth’s increasing interest in motor racing as a means to promote sales took the form of the works-supported Hemi-powered 1971 Road Runner that took Richard Petty to multiple NASCAR victories at the Daytona 500 and Winston Cup Championship. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, few production Road Runners survived the combination of cowboy boots, a 440 Hemi and NASCAR and Budweiser inspired demonstrations of skill, consequently they are rare today. Despite the success of the Road Runner and it’s near mythological status, few replicas of the model have
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been retro-modded for today’s burgeoning market. When California Classic Imports brought this car to these shores in 2005 it was swiftly snapped up with its 440 7.2-litre V8 engine mated to a 727 automatic transmission. Our vendor, a passionate collector of American muscle cars, bought the car in 2010 when it joined his collection. Collecting and showing classic cars is a great hobby (we would say that!) but owning a business that specialises in commercial respraying of cars is a perfect combination of the two. So, in 2010, our vendor chose to utilise his very own spray booth to re-paint the car in Synergy Green, an updated Chevrolet colour that suits the car well. They also treated the car to a re-trim of the interior, complemented by the factory options of a rally dashboard, bucket seats and slapstick console shifter. The car was then treated to a mean set of 17” and 18” American Racing Torque-Thrust alloys. Our vendor, and his equally passionate wife, proudly displayed the car at numerous shows over the years, exhibiting not just the car but advertising their business’ skill at painting. In January 2017 a family friend finally persuaded them to sell but, such was their affection for the car, that they bought it back in September 2017. Regretfully offered to auction to fund a building project, the car is presented for sale with some 86,500 miles on the odometer and a history file that includes invoices, old MOT’s and two toy versions of Wile E. Coyote and his arch nemesis, Road Runner.
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LOT 409
1972 Plymouth Satellite “Road Runner” Recreation
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LOT 410
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL More Images Lot 410
Registration: GIL 5190 Chassis Number: 8502598 Engine Number: 8502556 Estimate: £90,000 - £120,000
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• A very attractive, right-hand drive 190SL in a great colour combination with a factory hardtop • Powered by a 1,897cc overhead-camshaft four-cylinder • Fully restored to a very high standard • Finished in a lovely shade of metallic mid-blue with a brilliant red leather interior • Excellent dash with restored instruments, correct Bakelite steering wheel and its original push-button radio • The odometer reads 50,068 miles (not warranted) and we understand the car has had a recent brake overhaul The 190SL was introduced in 1955, the year MercedesBenz swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR, and the graceful new two-door convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR, the 300SL, whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the ‘Ponton’ saloon (W121) platform, which was of monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine, an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1,897cc that produced some 105bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox operated by a lever between the seats. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all round. Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price did nothing to deter purchasers and by 1963, when production ceased, over 25,000 had found homes. This smart 190SL was built during December 1958 in righthand drive and was destined for Australia. We understand it was fully restored to a very high standard by NW Neale around 15 years ago. Our vendor has owned the car for 10 years using it occasionally and has covered around 2,000
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miles in that period during which it has been serviced and maintained by a local specialist and Mercedes Scotland who displayed it in their showroom for 6 months. The car presents superbly in a lovely shade of metallic mid-blue with a brilliant red leather interior. The cabin is excellent with just the right level of patination and the dashboard has been sympathetically restored with good chrome, clear instruments, the correct Bakelite steering wheel and its original ‘Highway Hi-Fi’ push-button radio. The odometer indicates just over 50,000 miles but naturally, this can’t be warranted. The engine bay is virtually in showroom condition, the wheel trims appear unmarked and the car is supplied with a factory hardtop. This lovely, right-hand drive 190SL is in tip-top condition and sensibly guided considering its quality.
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LOT 410
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
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LOT 411
1955 Triumph TR2 - PKV 374 - The ex-Works Le Mans 24-hours More Images Lot 411
Registration: PKV 374 Chassis Number: TS56910 Engine Number: TS1006FR Estimate: £100,000 - £140,000
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• The ex-Works 1955 Le Mans 24-hours TR2 driven by Leslie Brooke and Mortimer Morris-Goodall to 19th position overall • Purchased by the late King Hussein of Jordan at Le Mans in full ‘race trim’ • An incredibly well-documented history file including countless invoices, period magazines, expired modernday FIA papers and reams of photographs • From 47-years of private ownership by the same family and campaigned by them in many endurance rallies • An historically important motor car with potential entry to Blue Riband historic motorsport events such as the Le Mans Classic, Goodwood Revival, Mille Miglia and many more The Geneva Motor Show of March 1953 saw the launch of the all-new Triumph TR2 sports car, developed from the one and only TR1 with the experimental chassis number X505. The new model was soon in great demand due to its performance, reliability, availability and low price. It competed well against the contemporary rivals of the period and it soon became successful in competition winning accolades including the team prize in the Alpine Rally at their first outing and 27th overall in the Mille Miglia beating many Ferraris. For many sports car manufacturers at the time, endurance racing not only served as a great marketing tool, but also a test-bed for new and innovative parts and engineering technologies. In 1954, a TR2 was privately entered in the ‘24 Heures du Mans’ by Mr Edgar Wadsworth and, sharing the driving with Mr John Brown, the pair finished a creditable 15th in the gruelling event completing a total of 214 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe. The following year Standard-Triumph Ltd decided to enter a ‘Works’ team of three cars to compete at the 24-hours, all finished in British Racing Green with wire wheels and carrying consecutive registrations ‘PKV 374’, ‘PKV 375’ and ‘PKV 376’. We are incredibly proud to be offering one of these team cars, ‘PKV 374’ for sale. For a long time, 374 was the sole survivor of the Works team and as a result is one of the most historic TR cars in existence.
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The team cars were not exactly standard customer cars at the time, as they were fitted with uprated experimental front disc brakes, long range fuel tanks and high-port cylinder heads, effectively making them prototypes, however, it wasn’t long before these modifications became standard fitment on customer cars. 374 and 375 were fitted with Girling disc brakes at the front and 11” Alfin drums at the rear, whilst PKV 376 utilised a four-wheel Dunlop brake setup. Each car was piloted by just two-drivers, perhaps unthinkable in modern-day endurance racing when three and four are the norm. PKV 374 (car no. 68) was driven by Leslie Brooke and Mortimer Morris-Goodall, PKV 375 (car no. 29) by Ken Richardson and Bert Hadley, and PKV 376 by Bob Dickson and the talented Ninian Sanderson, who was subsequently to win the race overall in 1956. The 1955 event would prove to be one that would long remain in the memories of all those that witnessed the devastating accident when, at 6.26pm, the Mercedes-Benz 300SLR of Pierre Levegh struck the left-side of Lance Macklin’s Austin Healey 100S NOJ 393 and the rapidly disintegrating Mercedes ploughed into the main stand killing 84 people and injuring a further 400. However, the organisers made the decision to continue with the race and, at the time of the accident, PKV 374 had been running well and, according to the late-June issue of Autosport, “Leslie Brooke was easily the fastest of the MG and TR2 drivers, and for many laps averaged over 90 mph.” Frustratingly for Brooke, at around 7pm on the Saturday evening, he overcooked it exiting the famous Tertre Rouge corner and ran aground embedding the car into the sandbank. As the marshals were not permitted to help the drivers to extricate their cars, it was up to Brooke and his brute strength and determination to dig the car out! Legend has it that he used the glove box lid and a shovel that he found near the corner, whilst rocking the car in first and reverse gears to free it from the ridge of sand on which it was stubbornly perched. Eventually, after 2.5 hours of toil, 374 was free and back on track with Brooke returning to the pit lane. For the rest of the race, gear selection became an issue and second or top gears appeared the only options, so it was remarkable that Brooke and Morris-Goodall finished the race in 19th place overall, only a few places behind their teammates in cars #28 and #29 who finished 14th and 15th respectively.
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FIA HTP passport gained and a team assembled to run the car. With the help of some generous sponsorship, PKV 374 returned to the Circuit de la Sarthe for the 2005 One-Hour Le Mans Legends race (the support race for the modern-day 24-hours) driven by top historic racers Tony Dron and Nick Marsh. Unfortunately a misfire and fuel starvation troubles meant the car retired after only 6 laps, but in 2006 PKV 374 returned once again to the Le Mans Legends race and had a successful outing in the hands of Nick Marsh once again, finishing 5th in Class and 23rd overall. In the intervening years the car was cherished, rallied and shown and consequently is very well-known within the TR community as letters from Bill Piggot of the TR Register can attest. Having not been used for the past four years, the car is running but is in need of some light recommissioning work and any prospective buyers would be advised to bring a trailer and van to collect the car, parts and the staggering history file that accompanies this venerable little Triumph! Supplied with a UK V5c, reams of period photographs, CD’s, DVD’s, period magazines, photographs from the restoration, its old FIA HTP passport (now expired) and many race reports, this historically important Triumph TR2 is now ready, after 47 years of private family ownership, to start the next chapter of its life. Rarely do period Works cars come to market, and PKV 374 offers a unique opportunity to enter Blue Riband events such as the Le Mans Classic, Goodwood Revival, the Mille Miglia and many more.
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After the race, both 375 and 376 returned to Coventry, however, 374 took the fancy of the late King Hussein of Jordan who negotiated the car’s purchase at the circuit and took it directly home to Jordan in full Le Mans race trim. A fabulous article documenting the purchase can be found in the April 2008 issue of Classic Cars magazine which is included in the file. The King brought the car back to the UK in 1956, at which time it was in the Jordanian colours of blue and white with luxurious upholstery, when he came over to attend the Army Officers College at Sandhurst. However, in November of 1956 he sold PKV 374, presumably because it was not suited to a British winter! The car then passed through several hands until purchased by the present owner in 1972 in a dilapidated state; now sprayed yellow, although there is clear evidence on various panels of its transition from British Racing Green, to blue and white and finally yellow. After an incredibly long restoration, due to a growing family and work commitments, the car was finally finished and PKV 374 duly returned to competition in May 2000 when it successfully competed in the London to Istanbul leg of the inaugural Around the World in 80 Days Rally. The car still retains its Le Mans long-range fuel tank, its original and irreplaceable Derringer cylinder head, manifold, axle and brakes as fitted by the factory for the 1955 Le Mans race. After running 374 in many endurance rallies, most of which are now run by the Historic Endurance Rally Organisation (HERO), a plan was hatched to return this important TR2 to its spiritual home – Le Mans. The car was race-prepared, an
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1955 Triumph TR2 - PKV 374 - The ex-Works Le Mans 24-hours
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Registration: EKH 956K Chassis Number: 3042973 Engine Number: 110F973 Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
1972 Fiat 500 More Images Lot 412
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• Dating from June 1970, this baby Fiat proved hard to resist for the car’s previous owner • With the possibility of an extended return trip to the UK in mind, she commissioned its restoration in Italy • When finished, she drove her new ‘baby’ back and the trip was all she had hoped it would be • Lovely restoration in Bianco with a red and white interior and a red sunroof • Great attention to detail. Tidy engine bay. Correct upholstery and switchgear. Bespoke luggage rack • Ostensibly, restoring a 500 should be easy but, to reach this standard, it’s best done in Italy by a passionate craftsman The Fiat 500 was produced by Fiat S.p.A (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) between 1957 and 1975 and was designed by Dante Giacosa. Despite its diminutive size, the 500 proved to be an enormously practical and popular vehicle throughout Europe and captured the hearts and minds of the public until production ended in 1975. Launched as the Nuova (new) 500 in July 1957 it was marketed as a cheap and practical town car. Measuring only 3 metres long, and originally powered by a 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term “small car” and is now considered to be one of the first ‘city cars’.
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Offered here is a beautifully and authentically restored Fiat 500 with the standard evocative back story. If ever a car attracted the compulsive buyer these pretty little Italian icons do. Whilst holidaying in Italy the previous owner to our vendor noticed the car for sale and in good condition. The possibility of an extended Continental road trip back to the UK began to intrigue her and in no time at all the decision was made to have it fully restored in Italy. Dreams do come true and after a few months the car was ready, she flew to Italy, collected her newly restored ‘baby’ and pottered back across Europe staying with friends along the way with the Fiat behaving perfectly all the way back. This left-hand drive 500 is finished in Bianco with a red sunroof and the interior appears to be totally period accurate in red and white with an uncluttered dashboard with period instruments and switchgear. It’s been fitted with a little luggage rack which looks absolutely perfect. The pictures were taken before the car was UK-registered (now EKH 956K) but we understand it remains in the same lovely condition.
1989 Volkswagen Golf GTi MK2 More Images Lot 413
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Registration: G946 ONB Chassis Number: WVWZZZ1GZKW829921 Engine Number: PB137059 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000
• Supplied new to a Mr W. Hird through Links Garage in Derbyshire in August 1989 • Finished in Tornado Red with a grey/red interior and riding on sports steel wheels • Multiple Concours winner including top honours at the Stanford Hall Concours d’Elegance • Three former keepers and now showing just 27,000 miles – supplied with a UK V5c and an MOT until 2020 • The original VW document wallet contains manuals, instructions pamphlets and dealer literature • In short, this special Golf may well be the best Volkswagen in the UK The Mk 2 Golf GTi was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983, and like its predecessor, the car was well received by the press, with What Car? magazine awarding it with Car Of The Year 1985. This particular VW Golf GTi Mk2 8V was supplied new to a Mr William Hird, on 15/08/1989 via Links Garage, Derbyshire. Finished in Tornado Red with a grey and red interior, the car is in immaculate condition throughout. The cabin features its original carpets, mats, steering wheel and gearknob, along with the toolkit and the VW first aid kit which is still in its original cellophane wrapping.
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Serviced by the supplying dealer whilst in Mr Hird’s ownership, a neighbour had always known about the car, and it wasn’t until 2010 that Mr Green was able to persuade Mr Hird to sell his beloved GTi. It was then that the car started its journey of Concours events and VW shows. Its third owner, a Mr Chris Burt, was a seasoned VW Concours entrant and purchased this already beautiful car with the aim of taking it to the incredible level we see today. Numerous awards and Concours trophies later, the Golf’s show career culminated in taking first place honours at the Stanford Hall Concours d’Elegance in 2019 – considered to be the best in the country for Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches. The original VW grey bookpack is complete and contains all the appropriate manuals, service book and dealer literature. Two full history files containing letters, masses of invoices and old MOT’s dating back to 1992 corroborate the currently indicated mileage of 27,000. Supplied with a UK V5 and an MOT until 01/06/2020, this is, without doubt, the finest example of the VW marque Silverstone Auctions have ever offered and we invite you to come and marvel yourself at this celebrated Concours champion.
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2016 Land Rover Defender 90 Adventure TD More Images Lot 414
Registration: YK16 VLE Chassis Number: SALLDWBP7GA485135 Engine Number: 151024094518DT224 Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
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• One of 600 Defender 90 TD ‘Adventure’ run-out editions, finished in Corris Grey • Additional underbody protection, chunky Goodrich tyres, a roof rack and a snorkel • Fabulous luxurious interior in Ebony and Pimento Windsor leather and lots of unique features • Mechanically traditional. Uprated 148bhp, 2,198cc 4-cylinder diesel, six-speed manual gearbox and 4WD • Supplied new in February 2016 to our vendor by Ripon Land Rover. Only 490 miles from new An icon for over 68 years, production of Land Rover’s Defender ceased in January 2016 with more than two million models made since the original Series 1 arrived in 1948. The Adventure was produced as one of three runout special editions to say goodbye to this quintessentially British off-roader. Of the three limited editions (the Adventure, the Heritage and the Autobiography) the Adventure was aimed at customers who relish the great outdoors and embraced the Defenders’ go anywhere, do anything attitude. It was fitted with additional underbody protection and chunky-treaded BF Goodrich tyres to boost the Defender’s already class-leading all-terrain capability along with a roof rack and snorkel. All 90 SW variants featured a power upgrade from 120 bhp to 148 bhp and production was limited to 600 in the UK. Some of the Adventure’s other unique features include the seven-inch LED Projector Headlamps and gloss black splitspoke alloys. The interior is equally special with premium seats clothed in Windsor leather, perforated leather inserts with contrast stitching, a leather-trimmed gear knob and handbrake lever and bespoke bright aluminium interior trim. High-quality Windsor leather also features on the passenger fascia and instrument panel and Ebony headlining and tailored carpet mats complete the look. Offered here in Corris Grey with an Ebony/Pimento interior is a Defender 90 Adventure TD, one of those final 600. It’s powered by the traditional 2,198cc four-cylinder diesel engine, with a six-speed manual gearbox and naturally, fourwheel drive. 148bhp at 3,500rpm/295lb ft at 2,000rpm
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may not be landmark numbers but, realistically, this car is more about style. It was supplied new by Ripon Land Rover to our vendor in February 2016 making it just one owner and, having covered just 490 miles, is about as near to new as you could hope for. As acceptable in town as it is in the country, this timeless design may just endure a little longer than its successor, and fully-optioned, farewell models will almost certainly continue to attract interest in the market.
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2016 Land Rover Defender 90 Adventure TD
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2008 Roaring Forties GT40 More Images Lot 415
Registration: AGS 321D Chassis Number: 118RF0801866RS Engine Number: 347123 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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• Roaring Forties are generally regarded as the best builders of GT40 replicas in the world • Finished in Imperial Blue with silver stripes, first registered in mid-May 2008 • Just two private owners and 2,500 miles. Impressive specification. Right-hand drive • Space frame chassis panelled with Aluminium, 5.6-litre V8 with 450 bhp • All in all, probably the best engineered and most attractive GT40 recreation we have ever seen “The whole purpose of a replica is to recreate, to the finest possible degree, the shape and specification of the original vehicle. All too often, the designers get the first part right but are forced to compromise on the details of the specifications for the sake of convenience and cost.” We make no apologies for quoting directly from the Roaring Forties-Australia website as their philosophy of putting engineering excellence at the top of the list is probably why they are generally regarded as the best builders of GT40 replicas in the world. Over the years, around three dozen firms have set up in business hoping to recreate the iconic GT40 and some, like GTD Engineering, did an excellent job, however, worldwide, ‘Roaring Forties’ cars are held in the utmost respect. They have always insisted on supplying every last nut, bolt and washer to ensure absolute quality and do not supply ‘kit-cars’ but a superb piece of automotive engineering that is available for self-assembly This fabulous, aluminium-panelled, 5.6-litre, Roaring Forties GT40 is finished in Ford Imperial Blue with Silver stripes and was first registered on 16th May 2008. It has only had two owners and has covered just 2,500 miles. Since the initial build, it has been developed by Wealden Engineering and Taylor Automotive (both GT40 specialists on replicas and original cars) and is now a practical road car (with nice gear change – not always the case with GT40s) and a great track car. It’s accompanied by 3 ring-binders containing complete build details including the spaceframe, shell, gearbox, engine, wiring, pedal box etc., a Dyno sheet, and tuning and set-up details. Nicely carpeted with decent air-conditioning, this amazing car is in immaculate condition and presents superbly. All in all, probably the best engineered and most attractive GT40 recreation we have
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ever seen. Details of the car are as follows:CHASSIS Etc. Space frame chassis panelled with aluminium, some of which is anodised silver, e.g. in the engine compartment. The suspension is as per the original layout, with a mixture of Rose joints and Polybush mountings, giving a good compromise between comfort and race track precision and efficiency and also enabling a wide range of adjustment. Shock absorbers are ‘Pro-Shock adjustable. Wheels are knock-on, pin drive, aluminium BRM replica 17 inch. 17-inch wheels were chosen rather than the original 15 inch as that size provides for a greater choice of tyres with the appropriate speed rating, i.e. 180+ mph. The tyres currently fitted are Michelin Pilot Sport. Brakes are AP Racing with 6-pot callipers on the front and 4-pot on the rear and are currently fitted with Ferodo / DS2500 pads. The handbrake has cable operated Brembo callipers. All hydraulic lines are braided stainless steel type. Instrumentation is by Smiths and replicates that in the original car. Switches are Lucas as per the original car. The radiator is aluminium and large capacity. No overheating problems have ever been experienced with the car. ENGINE The engine was built to order by Real Steel from all new parts except for the block and gives approximately 450 bhp. When first built, it had a Holley carb and gave 443 bhp on their dyno. Since then it has been fitted with Electronic Fuel Injection with eight 48mm throttle bodies, all controlled by a Motec ECU. Full documentation on the engine, including a list of all parts used in its build, is available on request. A summary of the engine details follows:- The block is an early 1970s small-block Ford which has been machined as necessary. The age of the block is significant under UK regulations as it means that the exhaust system does not require Cats and the only emissions test at MOT time is for visible smoke. The engine has been ‘stroked’ to a capacity of 347 cubic inches (approx. 5,600cc) from the original size of 302ci (5.0). This gives increased power and, in particular, increased torque. The heads are Dart PR01. The crank is a forged steel eagle 4340. Con rods are forged steel Eagle ‘H’ beam. Pistons are forged aluminium Keith Black. The sump is a Moroso 9 US quart baffled and includes a windage tray. The oil filter is located remotely from the engine. An oil cooler is fitted. The inlet manifold is as for Weber IDA carbs but is fitted with eight 48mm Jenvey throttle bodies with trumpet intakes.
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FUEL SYSTEM The fuel system is via Electronic Fuel Injection with eight throttle bodies to simulate the Weber IDAs on the original car. EFI is also more reliable than the carbs on the original cars and stays in tune. All fuel lines from tanks to engine are Aeroquip type stainless steel braided high pressure and all connections are nut and screw – no clamps are used in any part of the system. GENERAL The car is fitted with air conditioning. Carpets are fitted throughout. 5-point Schroth racing harnesses are fitted to both driver and passenger seats.
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The exhaust is a crossover system which has been ceramic coated inside and out by Camcoat. The camshaft is a Competitions Cam retrofit roller cam with hydraulic tappets and Pro Magnum roller rocker arms. The engine is fitted with a steel main bearing cap girdle to spread the load and strengthen the main bearing caps. The ignition system is MSD. A leak down test was performed on the engine last year which indicated that there were no problems. At the same time, the ECU was remapped to make the engine more road-friendly. TRANSMISSION The transaxle was new at the time the car was built and is an Audi 01E six-speed fitted with a Quaife limited-slip diff. The final drive gearing gives 190 mph at 6,000 rpm in 6th gear (max revs are 6,500).
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1965 Maserati Mistral 3700 More Images Lot 416
Registration: MSU 894 Chassis Number: AM109466 Engine Number: AM109466 Estimate: £115,000 - £130,000
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• The earliest and purest version of the refined, wellengineered, long-lived Coupe • Matching numbers, manual gearbox and retains the original Lucas Fuel Injection. One of only 383 • Delightfully presented in its original colours of Celeste Chiaro with white leather and polished Borranis • Subject to a bare metal, nut and bolt restoration in 2013 • Specialist service with a fuel injection rebuild in March 2019 • Full history and provenance from new • Supplied with original Italian registration, owner’s handbook, workshop manual, various service and parts invoices, restoration photos, recent service invoices, an MOT (February 2020) and its UK V5c With the 3500 GT nearing the end of its successful run, Maserati entrusted to Pietro Frua the task of designing a new two-seater coupé, based on the Tipo 109 chassis. So was born the Mistral, the first in a series of classic Maseratis to be given the name of a legendary wind and the last model from the Casa del Tridente to be equipped with a straight six-cylinder engine before Maserati moved on to V8 engines for their production cars. Frua’s new creation originally named the Due Posti (two seats), was first shown in a preview at the Salone Internazionale dell’Automobile di Torino in November 1963 before entering production in 1964 which continued until 1970. Seven years of production in a world where fabulous new designs from established Carozziere appear almost annually was proof of the beauty and originality of Pietro Frua’s original design. It was at the suggestion of Col. Simone, the French Maserati Concessionaire, that the Due Posti should be renamed ‘Mistral’-”a sleek and streamlined phenomenon that takes your breath away when it first arrives, wraps itself around you and whisks you who knows where”, altogether more appropriate and certainly better than “Two Seats”. The engine was a direct descendent of the 6-cylinder unit mounted in the Tipo 350S sports racer and boasted a
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close relationship with the engine that powered Maserati’s Tipo 250F Grand Prix car. Mistral engines evolved throughout their production life from 3,500cc to 3,700cc and finally 4,000cc. In total, just 828 Mistral Coupés were manufactured. AM109466 was manufactured on 16/09/1965 for European delivery (not USA) and is one of the earliest and purest examples of the model, retaining its original 3.7-litre engine, five-speed ZF manual gearbox and most importantly, its original Lucas fuel-injection system (most Mistrals having sacrificed originality for Weber carburation). It remains finished in its original factory colours of Celeste Chiaro with white leather. It was first registered on 23/09/1965 to Signor Giovanni Carlo Bronsini who lived within a short drive of the car’s birthplace and in July 1969 he sold it to Signor Camillo Bondiolo, who subsequently passed it on, in August 1971, to Signor Luigi Tambellini. Some eighteen years later, in January 1989, the Maserati was purchased by Mr Edward Victory of Gibraltar who was eventually persuaded to sell it by the knowledgeable and charismatic English collector Tom Walduck in 2013. Detail of the car’s ownership is well-documented in the ‘Identificazione e Caratteristiche Dell’Autoveicolo’ issued by the Automobile Club D’Italia and in the history file. Tom Walduck was a well-known and much-respected English collector of significant cars, all of which were impeccably maintained and used in tours and rallies such as the Tour Auto and Modena Cento Ore. For over three decades his collection was maintained by a full-time highly-qualified mechanic, wholly-dedicated to the maintenance of these rare and valuable motor cars. Once in his ownership, the Mistral underwent a complete nut and bolt restoration and repaint from a bare metal shell (supporting photographs in the history file), which included the rebuild of every mechanical component including the engine, gearbox, differential, brakes, suspension and fuel injection system. In early 2019 the car was entrusted to the Project Workshop in Bicester for a thorough post-restoration service, an important and necessary step that most owners of newlyrestored cars tend to forget. As part of this post-restoration service and check-up, the fuel injection system was serviced and recalibrated by the leading Lucas injection specialists, Props Injection Service of the Netherlands.
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you that they are an incredible driving experience. Driving a 1960’s rare Italian classic in any number of events will give the new owner unparalleled opportunities for touring in the grand manner. I know that’s equally possible in a Jaguar or an Aston but this car’s name ends in ‘i’, it’s a Maserati, you can’t even pronounce that without sounding like an Italian chef, and it’s been owned by people called Bronsini and Bondiolo and Tambellini. Bellisima. This Mistral’s interesting history, fabulous presentation and recent mechanical attention make it a coveted usable asset for the serious enthusiast and it is now ready for a new owner and more adventures. Maybe it’s time to be ‘taken by the wind’.
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At the same time, the brakes, clutch and electrics all received attention, the car was fully serviced with fresh fluids and, after a thorough road test, we understand the car is now running perfectly. During this post-restoration service and review, the decision was also taken to recover the front seats in matching Salisbury Moonglow leather, which included all new foam. The invoice for all this came to £8,987 with an additional £783 of parts provided by Mcgrath Maserati all detailed in the owner’s file along with copies of the original Italian registration, owner’s handbook, workshop manual, various service and parts invoices, restoration photos, recent service invoices, an MOT (February 2020) and its UK V5c. Anyone who has ever driven a 6-cylinder Maserati will tell
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1965 Maserati Mistral 3700
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1996 Ferrari F355 Spider Manual More Images Lot 417
Registration: P804 MLX Chassis Number: ZFFXR48C000106752 Engine Number: 44069 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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• Delivered new on the 11/10/1996 by H.R. Owen, London to the first of four previous owners • One of just 315 right-hand drive manual Spiders and finished in Rossa Corsa with Nero leather • Patently well cared for, the car has been serviced 22 times and the cambelt changed seven times • Serviced and MOT’d in August 2019 by JCT600 Ferrari at a cost of £3,000 with two new front tyres • Showing some 33,000 miles. Presented to auction with two keys, service book, reams of invoices and its leather tool kit The Ferrari F355 Spider captured the imagination of the prosperous driving enthusiast of the 1990’s and some 3,714 were delivered to the global market and, of these, just 315 were right-hand drive with a manual gearbox. This right-hand drive, manual Spider was delivered in Rosso Corsa with a Nero leather interior by H.R. Owen, London on 11/10/1996 to the first of four previous owners. The current owner, our vendor, bought the car in June last year. A lifelong Porsche enthusiast he had always wanted a Ferrari and the car joined a substantial stable. With business commitments keeping him busy, the “Cavallino Rampante” has only been sparingly exercised, covering less than a hundred miles. As a discerning enthusiast and keen to pass the car on in fine fettle, our vendor has recently serviced the car and shod the front with two new tyres, adding
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to the impeccable maintenance record kept by previous custodians. Presented to auction in classic colours with two keys, leather toolkit and a superb maintenance history detailed within the history file, this Spider is a cut above the rest and ready to be enjoyed. Service history of this car can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com
1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1 More Images Lot 418
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Registration: FYC 714C Chassis Number: B9473562HR0FE Engine Number: 4636 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, Mk1 Tiger beautifully restored with excellent attention to detail by Sherwood Restorations • Refinished in the ‘jaw-droppingly’ beautiful colour combination of gleaming Gunmetal with a Mulberry leather interior and matching factory hardtop • Superbly detailed including the brightwork, chrome, new ‘Minilite’ wheels and a Moto-Lita steering wheel • Extensive history folder, a photographic record of the restoration, original logbooks and MOT’s • Tigers are becoming increasingly sought after and it would be hard to find a more desirable example First registered on 13/10/1965, this UK-supplied Mk1 Tiger was originally registered in Dorset to MD Marchants Ltd. Our vendor purchased the car towards the end of 2017 and, after a thorough inspection, the decision was taken to commence a full restoration. Their reputation for highquality workmanship suggested that Sherwood Restorations would be the best people for the job and consequently they were commissioned to carry out an extensive schedule of work to return this deserving Tiger to its best. This work included taking the body back to bare metal, making any necessary repairs, painstakingly preparing the car for paint and after spraying, rebuilding the Tiger from the ground up. It’s now finished in a fabulous shade of Gunmetal, with a new interior finished in Mulberry leather, matching factory
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hard-top, new dashboard, new fabricated Air Scoop bonnet (original restored and included), new windscreen, all chrome components refinished and a thorough engine overhaul including a new aluminium radiator. The final result is simply magnificent, the colours chosen really suit the profile of the car and we understand that the Tiger performs as well as it looks. Accompanying the Sunbeam is an extensive history folder dating back to the 1970’s with a complete photographic account of the restoration process including supporting invoices totalling over £50,000. The file also contains the original logbooks, old MOT’s, a current V5c and other period documents. Tigers are becoming increasingly popular and are notoriously tricky to find in good order, making this a great opportunity to own a fully restored example of a fabulous sixties classic that took the British sports car market by storm when it first arrived. With all the hard work and big bills addressed, just turn the key, enjoy the soundtrack and, if values follow the trend of other Anglo-American sports cars this could turn out to be a rather smart investment.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz SL600 More Images Lot 419
Registration: TBC Chassis Number: WDB1290762F077061 Engine Number: 12098100000000 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
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• Graphite Grey with black leather and only 4,904 miles on the odometer (converted) • Serviced according to mileage so the only stamp is at 4,045km in June 1997 • Imported into the UK by the current owner in September 2017. NOVA has been issued and all taxes paid • Just been recommissioned with an invoice from Steve Redfearn Motor company for over £3,000 • Freshly MOT’d and UK registration will be completed before the sale From an established lineage of beautiful Mercedes-Benz SLs, the R129 range was introduced in 1989 and continued the company’s tradition of fast and reliable ‘grand touring’ convertibles. Joining the range in 1992 the 600SL (changed to the SL600 later that year) was naturally the flagship and featured the company’s ultra-smooth, 6.0-litre V12 engine that generated an impressive 389bhp. The 600SL was a fuss-free, fully equipped, luxury sports car that was more expensive, and considerably quicker than the Ferrari 348 of the day. Finished in Graphite Grey with an all-black interior, this right-hand drive SL was formerly the property of the Sultan of Brunei Royal Family. The V12 has certainly not been overworked during the last 27 years with an odometer reading of 4,904 miles (converted from km on import)
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and it has been serviced according to mileage with just one stamp in the book at 4,045km in June 1997. The Mercedes was imported into the UK by the current owner in September 2017, a NOVA was issued and all taxes paid. The car has just been recommissioned by the Steve Redfearn Motor Company and there is an invoice with the car for over £3,000 relating to this work. The MOT is valid until 18/10/2020 and UK registration will be completed before the sale. The 600SL is a rare car that encapsulates pure MercedesBenz V12 engineering from the nineties. With its Royal connections and a mileage that any collector would be drawn to, this classic SL may well be a shrewd investment.
1972 Ford Escort Twin Cam More Images Lot 420
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Registration: LPE 2K Chassis Number: SYCC2072NB49ML38307S Engine Number: BJ4131 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
• Twin Cam rally car built and supplied new by Ford’s Boreham Motorsport factory • Specified by first owner to road rally specification incorporating genuine Ford Works Motorsport equipment • Retained by first owner for initial ten years, subsequently off the road since 1984 • Superb bare shell restoration in 2012 by Kerry Sealey, the registrar of the Mk1 RS Owners Club This fabulous Twin Cam was built by Fords Boreham Motorsport Department and was commissioned by the first owner to works Stage Rally-specification whilst remaining compliant with Night Stage regulations. Consequently, this immaculate Twin Cam benefits from many genuine Ford period competition parts. We believe the first owner continued to enjoy LPE 2K for some 10 years before passing it on to the next custodian. During 2011/12, after a long period in storage, the car was entrusted to Kerry Sealey, RS guru and Registrar of the Mk1 RS Owners Club, to carry out a total restoration before he, in turn, sold it in 2013 to our vendor who’s description of the restoration follows; “The front wings and front panel were the only panels replaced, using genuine Ford new old stock or re-plated originals. The shell had a full bare metal respray. NOS parts include headlights, indicators, bumpers, bonnet pins, washer bottle, wing mirror, rear lights, interior mirror, reversing light and wipers. The front suspension, brake
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discs, rear leaf springs and callipers were fully rebuilt, and the front struts and rear shocks are Bilstein. The rear shocks are in turrets. The rear axle is fully rebuilt and has a brand new 4.1 diff. The gearbox is a brand new Quaife supplied 2000E box with a long first and straight cut gears. The engine is a ‘Works’ Siamese 1,800cc block Twin Cam built by Terry Dolphin, one of the best guys in the country. It’s been converted to ‘big-wing’ wet sump with a steel crankshaft, steel con-rods, forged pistons, lightweight flywheel, competition paddle clutch, steel camfollowers, valve spring caps, cam sprockets and 45 DCOE carburettors. The ‘works’ front seats have been fully rebuilt, the car has a period single roll-over hoop, it has its original metal Avanti map light and the dash is a Boreham-built split dash complete with Halda and stopwatches, and all the original stickered switches on the console. The only thing I added to the car was a Simpson two-box exhaust system and modern Minilite copies (the original steel wheels will accompany the car)”. Finished in vibrant Sebring Red with a period-correct, black vinyl interior, this stunning Escort is a testament to its exacting restoration by a man who really understands these cars. Freshly MOT’d, with an indicated mileage of 47,439, this is an excellent example of one of the most evocative rally cars of a generation and we welcome any inspection.
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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage More Images Lot 421
Registration: HON 182D Chassis Number: DB62613R Engine Number: 400/2558V Estimate: £270,000 - £310,000
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Cars Sunday 10th November 2019 • One of only 268 Mk1s built in right-hand drive with the desirable Vantage specification • Originally finished in Fiesta Red and supplied to Eton Motor Group on 15/04/1966 as their dealer demonstrator • Well presented history in four volumes. Valuations, MOT’s, and literally hundreds of invoices • Hundreds of thousands of pounds invested over the years in engine rebuilds, resprays and restorations • Fully documented bare shell restoration in 2014 by Classic and Sports Cars Essex • Now superbly finished in Pacific Blue with Royal Blue carpets and tan leather • Continuing maintenance and attention (£16,000 2015/2016) and now as good as it’s ever been According to its Heritage Certificate, this delightful Aston Martin DB6 (#DB6/2613/R) was completed by the factory on 18/03/1966, finished in Fiesta Red with a black leather interior. It was factory-fitted with a Vantage engine, chrome wheels, heated rear window, three-ear hub-caps, powered aerial, fiamm horns, and Avon Turbospeed GT tyres. On 15/04/1966 it was despatched to HR Owen Ltd for onward delivery to the Eton Motor Group of Slough who had ordered the car as their demonstrator. The original green logbook records the first registered owner as a John Winter Jackson who hailed from Scunthorpe and signed the logbook on 24/01/1967. There simply is not space here to attempt to document the next 50 odd years of 2613’s exciting life but there are acres of history contained in four, immaculately presented history files which we imagine will take at least an hour to read. We would respectfully suggest that any seriously interested parties go through that process as there is a lot to take in. The car has been enjoyed by a number of keepers, all of whom appear to have been prepared to invest in this Mk1 Vantage judging by the file. It has had three changes of colour, at least two full restorations, half a dozen partial
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restorations, several engine rebuilds and lots of mechanical attention with the files neatly displaying hundreds of invoices totalling several hundred thousand pounds. It’s worth noting here that DB Astons are much easier than other marques to fully respray as the engine bay, floorpan and boot area are painted black from the start and there is no need to remove the engine, suspension, headlining and trim unless you really want to. Interestingly, DB Astons are one of the few cars that are not affected financially by a colour change, provided the work is carried out to a very high standard. The two dozen old MOT certificates in the file make interesting reading and suggest that the speedometer head has been changed a couple of times or maybe the odometer was zeroed, presumably to coincide with major restorations. This selection of MOT’s will illustrate the point; 20/08/1970 at 45,841miles, 18/05/1977 at 89,650, 11/07/1981 at 13,253 (possibly round the clock), 09/07/2002 at 21,285, 30/08/2003 at 2,367, 11/08/2017 at 19,292 miles. The car spent approximately ten years in Germany (1992-2002) with one owner who, judging by the number of invoices in his name in the file, was incredibly fastidious. The engine appears to have been rebuilt twice and during the first of these was fitted with Cosworth pistons, Carillo rods and the crank was lightened, balanced and nitrided, however, whether that remains the case, we know not. An invoice from Newlands Motors dated 09/07/2013 (£15,794) for a gearbox overhaul and various mechanical works includes the fitting of power steering with the power steering kit listed at £2,750. However, a substantial amount of this historical information is academic as the only thing that really matters is the condition of this splendid Aston today. In mid-2014, Classic & Sports Car Essex were entrusted with a further restoration of #2613. The car was Olive Green at this point and its owner fancied a colour change to Pacific Blue. It was hand stripped back to bare aluminium, both door skins were replaced, all the panels were freshly aligned as were the bumpers, the engine bay was fully stripped, primed and painted black, the whole body was etch-primed and the car was painted with a number of coats of the chosen colour.
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Whilst this stunning, matching numbers Aston would make an impressive addition to any international collection and would surely be welcome at the most prestigious classic car events anywhere, we can’t help feeling that it’s best years are still ahead. Make no mistake, these are now rare cars. The factory only produced 268 Mk1 DB6 Saloons to a Vantage specification and very few of these were fitted with the manual 5-speed gearbox - the ultimate incarnation! This is a significant opportunity to own an important car which, whilst almost certainly a wise investment, is totally usable and a delight to drive. “If you want a truly British driver’s car, the ultimate development of a continuous line of thoroughbreds from the Vintage era to the present day, there is nothing in quite the same field as the Aston.” – The Motor on the Aston Martin DB6, 26/11/1966.
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A new headlining and new carpets were hand-cut and fitted and sundry other works were carried out including matching seat belts, a Kenlowe fan, stainless steel exhaust, brake master cylinder upgrade, under bonnet wiring, door shut plates and much more. The Webers were rebuilt and set up, not the work of moments. There are a number of photographs of the restoration in file no.3 and a full list of the dozens of new parts used, all of which were sourced from Aston Martin Newport Pagnell. The car was carefully reassembled and when the refurbished wheels fitted with new Michelin XWX tyres arrived back from Turrino Wheels (£3,079) it completed the transformation. Since the completion of these works, it would appear from invoices from Excaliber Engineering and Classic & Retro that a further £15,000 has been spent on ongoing servicing, maintenance and upkeep during 2015/16 and, naturally, full details are in the files. From 2017 onwards the Aston has formed part of a private collection and very lightly used.
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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage
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2008 Porsche 911 (997) GT2 More Images Lot 422
Registration: TBC Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z9S776109 Engine Number: 62920558 Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 34,500 miles indicated, full Porsche service record with recent major service 800 miles ago • Presenting beautifully with fully detailed Meteor Grey paintwork and black Alacantara sports seats • Porsche carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon bucket seats, PCM 3 (touchscreen), Bose sound system, GT2 RS Styling • 523 hp at 6,500 rpm, 502ft.lb of torque at 2,200 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds • Offered from seven years private ownership with a detailed history file, full rev-report, long MOT and a clean HPI Certificate (private registration not included) The prospect of combining the most powerful turbo engine in their range at the time with a manual gearbox and mounting them in a 2-wheel drive lightweight 911 was the inspiration for the, rather special, Porsche 911 GT2. At the same time, Porsche upgrades and modifies the suspension, brakes and engine output whilst lightening and removing interior components to create the ultimate driver’s version of the car at that time. This recipe has been used with the 993, 996 and 997 versions of their iconic 911 model. This car is the 997 GT2 version of the Porsche 911, introduced in 2008 and produced until 2012. The engine uses twin variable geometry water-cooled turbochargers producing a serious 523bhp and 500 lbs foot of torque, resulting in a
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maximum speed in excess of 210mph and a 0-60mph time of just 3.6 seconds! First registered on 20/09/2008, this UK-supplied C16 (997) GT2 had been tastefully ordered in Meteor Grey with Black Alacantara carbon-backed sports seats. On offer from seven years of private ownership, our vendor, who is a Porsche enthusiast, describes this example as “excellent with a full Porsche service record”. The car also benefits from some tasteful RS styling upgrades, a Bose sound system and PCM 3 with touchscreen. Accompanying the car is the original book pack with service book stamped up-to-date, old MOT certificates, spare keys, clean HPI report and a full rev report. With the GT2 RS becoming increasingly unobtainable and with a price tag to match, this car neatly fills the gap as a useable and sensible alternative to a GT2 RS and, at our guide, is possibly one of the most affordable GT2s available on the open market.
1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 More Images Lot 423
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Registration: K488 VBW Chassis Number: WF0FXXGBBFNG33575 Engine Number: NG33575 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
• The final evolution of the game-changing Sierra Cosworth • Original, unmodified and unmolested, a rare survivor in this sort of condition • Comprehensive history. Owned and shown by numerous RSOC members • Offered from the collection of a true marque enthusiast The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was introduced at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show as a means of homologating the Sierra for Group A Touring Car racing. These regulations dictated that a minimum of 5,000 were built and sold and eventually Ford complied with 5,545 finding homes. Based on the three-door Sierra bodyshell, it was designed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2.0-litre turbo engine of now-legendary repute. The RS Cosworth used a 204bhp 2.0-litre DOHC engine with a Garret T3 turbocharger and inter-cooler enabling it to reach 62mph in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. In 1986, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a blue-collar hero able to humble true sports cars. In 1988 Ford launched the Sapphire Cosworth, which was a little more discreet than previous Sierra Cosworths and, as the name suggests, it was based on the four-door Sapphire saloon which also utilised the existing 1993cc Cosworth twin-cam turbo.
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In January 1990, the third generation Sierra RS Cosworth was launched, this time with four-wheel drive. As early as 1987, Mike Moreton and Ford Motorsport had been talking about a four-wheel-drive Sierra RS Cosworth that could give Ford a competitive edge in the World Rally Championship, however, Ford Motorsport’s desire for a 3-door Motorsport Special equivalent to the original Sierra RS Cosworth was not embraced. The more discreet 4-door version was considered to have better marketing potential and it was therefore decided that the new car should be a natural development of the second generation, to be launched in conjunction with the facelift scheduled for the entire Sierra line in 1990. The car presented here is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 and is in super original, unmolested condition. A well-known example within the RS Owners Club, having had numerous members as previous owners, the car still wears all its original panels and is refreshingly in standard spec. Accompanied by a comprehensive history, this car has always been well cared for and belies its mileage of 108,000 miles (still just 4,000 miles a year!), with enthusiasts knowing that if these cars are well maintained, they are comfortable with higher mileages, and often better for it than some low-mileage unused examples. A great way into the world of RS ownership.
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1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 More Images Lot 424
Registration: VRL 471S Chassis Number: FJ40270639 Engine Number: 2F246930 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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• UK-registered, right-hand drive, beautifully finished to a very high standard, a very cool usable classic • Full body-off refurbishment, painted in its original colours, complete engine overhaul and described as onthe-button • Smooth 4.2-litre straight-six, seven seats (three up front and four in the rear) all refinished in factory-correct black leatherette • Totally at home rounding sheep in the Highlands or parked with the rose-gold Bentleys in Knightsbridge The FJ40 was in production from 1960 to 1984, and all the way up to 2001 in Brazil. It was Toyota’s best-selling model in the United States between 1961 and 1965, an easy accomplishment seeing as it was the only new Toyota sold in the U.S. during those years. The F in FJ refers to the Type F engine and the J stands for Jeep, meaning the more generic WWII-borne use of that term and not the brand Jeep currently owned by Fiat Chrysler. The 40 refers to the displacement of the inline-six engine and the Land Cruiser name was conceived in 1954 by Toyota technical director Hanji Umehara who said: “I had to come up with a name for our car that would not sound less dignified than those of our competitors. That is why I decided to call it Land Cruiser,” in The Story of Land Cruiser from a 1985 Toyko 4x4 Magazine. “Some people rove the land, some people cruise it, no
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wrong way to go as far as I’m concerned”. Delivered new to Bali, Indonesia, this 1978 model year FJ40 would enjoy the kind climate until being imported into the UK. Here it received a full body-off refurbishment, however, pleasingly retaining some of its originality. The body was removed and re-finished in original pale green paint (Bermuda Green), the chassis and running gear were dismantled, checked and reassembled and the engine was also broken down with all components replaced if necessary and rebuilt. The interior trim was refinished in the original factory black leatherette. The entire project was then reassembled and the result, as you can see, is just beautiful. Some of the original features have been preserved including the rocker cover in the engine compartment and the 4x4 instructions on the dashboard, which retain a lovely patina. These are charismatic vehicles and remain popular amongst collectors and this is an excellent opportunity with the cost of restoration to this standard being considerably in excess of the very sensible guide suggested here. In our vendor’s words; “This is a very useable classic, it would work as perfectly on a croft in Scotland rounding up sheep as it would parked next to the rose-gold Bentleys of Knightsbridge, showing a classless presence in whatever surroundings”.
2015 Volkswagen XL1 More Images Lot 425
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LOT 425
Registration: LJ15 KPP Chassis Number: WVWZZZ1LZFK000139 Engine Number: CSC00158 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
• Made from carbon fibre reinforced polymer and weighs just 795kg • Two-seat, limited production. 800cc diesel-powered, plug-in hybrid • Super-aerodynamic. Only needs 8bhp to achieve a steady 62mph and 313mpg • One of only 200 built worldwide, one owner and less than 80 miles from new • Left-hand drive. Finished in Oryx White Pearl with black cloth and red-centre Alcantara interior Revealed at the Qatar Motor Show in 2011, the VW XL1 not only looks amazingly futuristic but also features a whole raft of pioneering construction and drivetrain technology. Power comes from a meagre 800cc TDi two-cylinder, common-rail diesel engine which develops just 48bhp. It’s linked to an electric motor producing a further 27bhp, resulting in a far more respectable 75bhp when working together. Bearing in mind the kerb weight is just 795kg, that’s adequate to scoot it along quite nicely, we presume, as you click your way through the 7-speed DSG gearbox. It will happily run on the electric motor alone with zero emissions and, in this mode, has a range of 50km (31 miles) which should be more than enough to get you to your local supermarket for the weekly shop. The XL1’s suitably streamlined body is equally innovative. It’s made from Volkswagen’s patented carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) which is constructed using a
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process called resin transfer moulding (RTM). Elsewhere, magnesium wheels, ceramic brake discs and the use of aluminium for the dampers, steering and brake callipers help shave off that all-important weight. In fact, just 23.2% of the car is made out of either steel or iron. Meanwhile, friction optimised wheel bearings and driveshafts, as well as special low-rolling-resistance Michelin tyres, contribute to the low energy consumption and this technologically advanced masterpiece became a reality at VW’s Osnabrück factory. Fundamentally, the XL1 is a two-seater with gullwing doors and shrouded rear wheels being the key design features helping to keep the drag coefficient to a minimum. That’s not to mention the natty use of small cameras (e-mirrors) instead of traditional wing mirrors to tell the driver what’s going on outside. Remember Audi being boastful of its ground-breaking 100 model’s 0.30 drag coefficient back in the early 1980s? Well, the VW XL1 virtually halves that with its figure of 0.186, making it the world’s most aerodynamic road-going production car to date. Having covered just 79 miles, the example we have on offer is, you could say, in ‘as new’ condition, and has been serviced annually regardless of mileage. The Oryx White Pearl paintwork is flawless as are the red-centred, black Alcantara seats and ceramic black interior finishes. Single ownership from new, and the car will be offered with a Crystal laser-cut 3D model, production artwork, all books, manuals, charging station and a fitted car cover. A super addition to any car collection or you can enjoy turning heads whilst achieving 300+MPG on the commute to work.
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1959 Austin Healey Sprite Mk1 (948cc) More Images Lot 426
Registration: XOX 772 Chassis Number:13172 Engine Number:12909 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000
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• XOX 772/#13172 was completed on 12/03/1959 and first registered on 07/04/1959 • Fully restored by Memory Lane Classics, rapidly becoming the country’s leading Frog Eye experts • No aspect of the car, no matter how small, was missed. A total of 1,882 parts were replaced • This is not a replica or an upgrade. It’s the return of XOX 772 to its showroom-fresh best • Supplied with its UK V5c, Heritage Certificate, current MOT, buff logbook, and full details of the restoration A home-market, right-hand drive car, XOX 772 was completed on 12/03/1959 with Chassis Number 13172 and was first registered on 07/04/1959. It has remained in the UK all its life and still carries its original registration number. The car was purchased as a stalled restoration project from a Frog Eye Sprite enthusiast in Cornwall, by its current vendor, Memory Lane Classics, who are building an excellent reputation as restorers of these distinctive little cars, and XOX has been through their complete restoration program. The list is far too long to mention here but it is fully documented within the history file. Briefly, the body shell was stripped back to bare metal, panels replaced as needed with new UK-supplied items, and then seam-welded to form invisible repairs. The entire shell
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was powder-coated to ensure a rust-free future, and then the whole of the car, including the underside and inner panels was re-painted in its original colour of Iris Blue. The mechanical works have been extensive with a total of 1,882 parts replaced. The complete drive chain, engine, gearbox, prop shaft, differential, and back axle have been re-engineered to better than original condition. The front suspension and steering mechanism have been replaced and all brake parts have been renewed. The electrical system has been upgraded to negative earth, including an alternator cleverly disguised to look like a dynamo, and electronic ignition and all new electric components have been fitted. In addition, the fuel system has been updated including a new fuel tank, fuel lines, electric petrol pump and inline filter and the carburettors professionally rebuilt. The original chrome has been re-plated to better than original specification and the interior now looks fabulous with new blue seats, new blue carpets, new trim, and a new wood-rim steering wheel and gear knob. The dashboard has been recovered and all the gauges restored and recalibrated. The hood frame has been stripped and powdercoated and a new blue hood and tonneau cover complete the restoration. Until recently it was possible to acquire a GRP-bodied Sprite replica with various upgrades but that’s not what’s on offer here. This is a fully restored (effectively new), periodcorrect Frog Eye Sprite with a build quality and standard of finish that would be beyond the dreams of the engineers at Abingdon way back in 1959.
1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback ‘Eleanor’ Evocation More Images Lot 427
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LOT 427
Registration: 60 5ECS Chassis Number: 7T02T212106 Engine Number: 7T02T212106 Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
• The most famous of all Mustangs is known as ‘Eleanor’, the Shelby GT500 that starred in the 1974 B-film ‘Gone in Sixty Seconds’, which was remade in 2000 with Nicholas Cage starring as the car-stealing central character • A superbly well-engineered example fully converted in the US at great expense in 2016, sold via the highly regarded specialist dealership Art & Speed of Tennessee, having now covered just 1,500 miles • Based on a 1967 390GT, a special car in itself • Impressive specification including a 390ci V8, Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox and full coil-over suspension • UK-registered since December 2016, wearing and retaining the registration ‘60 5ECS’ • Offered from a private collection of special cars that are fastidiously cared for The movies have brought us a number of famous Ford Mustangs, however, the only one with a name is ‘Eleanor’, the Shelby GT500 that starred in the 1974 B-film ‘Gone in Sixty Seconds’, which was remade in 2000 with Nicholas Cage starring as the car-stealing central character. Such is the continuing level of interest in this type of car that production of a GT500E has resumed in America with the late Carroll Shelby’s blessing, using recycled original Mustang bodyshells. Needless to say, the film created a new wave of interest in the Mustang, with a number of
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enthusiasts fitting the latest modifications and performance products into original Mustang fastback bodies. Using a 1967 390GT as the starting point, the car offered here is a painstaking recreation of the famous Shelby Mustang ‘Eleanor’ GT500 made famous in the modern remake of the film. Unlike other GT500 Eleanor builds, this example was hand-built in the US in 2016 from an original 1967 Mustang Fastback. Powered by a well-developed 390ci V8 engine fitted with a Holley carburettor 10569 and attached to a modern Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox, this car really means business. Keeping the power in-check is a front-end sway bar with coil-over shocks, 4-link rear suspension and a rear Panhard Rod, plus powerful brakes. The bodywork is finished in the correct Pepper Grey paint with metallic black stripes and the interior is replicated to a very high standard, using premium products (Procar rally seats, AutoMeter gauges, a Grant steering wheel, Flaming River tilt steering column) to be both highly functional whilst also getting the aesthetic details spot-on, with all the looks and feel of ‘Eleanor’. The full specification is available upon request. The car has been UK-registered since December 2016, having covered just 1,500 miles since the conversion, and now wears (and will retain) the evocative registration 60 5ECS Offered from a private collection of very special cars that are fastidiously cared for and stored, no expense has been spared in sourcing the very best components, with incredible attention to detail, to create one of the finest ‘Eleanor’ Mustangs we have offered.
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 More Images Lot 428
Registration: DXJ 516C Chassis Number: DB5/2149/R Engine Number: 400/2143 Estimate: £600,000 - £700,000
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• One of the most iconic and coveted of all British sports cars • A matching-numbers, UK-supplied, manual gearbox car in simply superb condition • Meticulously restored by marque specialists Goldsmith & Young Ltd just over 2,000 miles ago • Now resplendent in beautiful California Sage Green paintwork with a Biscuit leather interior • On offer from a private collection of fastidiously maintained and correctly stored classics • An exceptional example from Aston’s finest hour Not merely the best-known model produced by Aston Martin, the DB5 saloon (as the factory called it for tax purposes) is generally regarded as one of the most famous cars ever built by any marque. Introduced at the 1963 Earls Court Motor Show, the DB5 was an obvious extension of the DB4, featuring similar touring-designed coachwork and an enlarged 4-litre update of Tadek Marek’s race-engineered aluminium engine. With 170 improvements over the preceding model, the DB5 was undoubtedly a superior driver’s car, and the company landed one of history’s most famous marketing coups when the DB5 was chosen as superspy James Bond’s transport for the 1965 film Goldfinger. With a modest production of 1,021 examples built through 1965, the DB5 has evolved into the marque’s most timeless classic, appealing to dedicated enthusiasts and casual observers alike. The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1965 Aston Martin DB5 and is in simply exceptional condition, being one of the best examples of its type we have ever offered for sale. Originally supplied through HWM on 04/06/1965 to its first owner, a Mr Cecil Lewis Esq of Harley House, Marylebone Road, London, the original build sheet (copy in history file) confirms that the car was supplied new in Sera Blue coachwork, with blue hide. Early factory records indicate the car was driven regularly with the mileage recorded at 7,444 miles during a visit in July 1966 and by October 1969 that had increased to 20,348. The car was used and maintained regularly throughout the majority of its life, before being entrusted in 2008 to
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marque specialists, Goldsmith & Young Ltd. of Wiltshire, for a comprehensive, fully-documented body-off, nut and bolt restoration. The quality of the project speaks for itself, with all works being completed in early 2011, and the Aston is now resplendent in, arguably the most beautiful of all Aston colours, California Sage. The original engine was fully rebuilt to 4.2-litre unleaded specification and returned to a triple SU carburettor set-up (previously it had been converted to Vantage specification with Weber carburettors). The suspension was uprated, with a thicker anti-roll bar and a telescopic rear shock-absorber conversion, whilst an aluminium radiator was also fitted. Since the restoration, the car has only covered just over 2,000 miles and is being sold from a private collection of similar quality examples, where they are professionally maintained and stored. Our vendor has recently commissioned various works to the car, including a new Borg & Beck clutch, a modified flywheel, a specialist coating on the manifolds and returning the cam covers to their original finish. This beautifully presented and well-documented, matchingnumbers DB5 has been professionally restored to a very high standard and is ready for immediate use by its next fortunate owner.
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1965 Aston Martin DB5
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2002 Ferrari 575M F1 Maranello More Images Lot 429
Registration: 575 EFX Chassis Number: ZFFBT55C000130090 Engine Number: 70798 Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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• In 2002 Ferrari introduced the 575M Maranello, as an evolution of the highly regarded 550 which revived the legacy of the front-engined V12 Ferrari GT car • The 575M Maranello had a host of updates to make an incredible car even more potent • The increased displacement of 5748cc produced more power and torque, giving the 575M a top speed of 202 mph • Fabulous, right-hand drive UK-supplied 575M F1 in Argento Silver with a dark blue hide interior • On offer from a diligent privateer vendor who bought the car in 2002 from, and subsequently had it serviced by, one of the UK’s foremost Ferrari specialists In 1996, Ferrari introduced the 550 Maranello in a bid to revive their fabled line of grand tourers, and the model quickly proved to be an overwhelming success. Six years later, in 2002, the 575M Maranello appeared bringing with it a host of healthy updates adding additional potency to an already incredible car. Increasing the displacement of the V12 by 250 cubic centimetres to 5748cc resulted in 508bhp and 434lb/ft of torque, 0-60 in 4.2 seconds and an advertised top speed of 202mph. The front end was slightly revised with newer headlights, a redesigned air intake and front spoiler, and the weight distribution was improved to 50/50. Two six-speed
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transmissions were available – a conventional manual gearbox and, for the first time on a Ferrari V12, Magneti Marelli’s semi-automatic (electro-hydraulic manual) F1 gearbox. Further mechanical improvements included bigger brakes and an adaptive suspension set-up (the four independent suspension units are also controlled by the gearbox, to minimise pitch throughout the 200-milliseconds gear shift time). Inside, the interior was modernised and refreshed with an updated dashboard, trim and steering wheel. The car presented here is a UK-supplied RHD 2002 Ferrari 575M, which was first registered on the 14/11/2002, finished in the sophisticated colour combination of Argento Silver with a dark blue hide interior. Our privateer vendor bought the car back in 2010, having been looking for the best 575 he could find, and ended the search at renowned Ferrari specialists DK Engineering. He subsequently returned the car to them regularly for servicing and maintenance as required. This very healthy example, with a conservative mileage for a GT car of just 43,000 miles, drives and performs as well as you’d expect, being fastidiously cared for and stored by its previous owners. The 550 and 575 are considered modern-classics, occupying a unique space where old-world Ferrari V12s meets the new and, if anything, demand for these special Ferraris seems to be increasing.
1960 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 Manual Overdrive More Images Lot 430
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LOT 430
Registration: YYF 194 Chassis Number: 200675DN Engine Number: LA.31359 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
• Very desirable, right-hand drive, 3.8-litre, manual car with overdrive • Recipient of a body and interior restoration in the early 2000’s • Supplied with a host of invoices, UK V5c and a photo album • This is a beautiful car in metallic burgundy with a stunning tan leather interior Rarely do cars given a facelift look as good as the models they are intended to replace but, with the Mk2, Jaguar put paid to that particular theory. William Lyons, whilst not a trained draughtsman, was a bit more hands-on than most men in his position when it came to the final design of his beloved Jaguars. At one point the team in the drawing office developing the later XJS, were left ‘twiddling their thumbs’ until Sir William was happy with the rear-end and it wasn’t until Stan Keyworth managed to scrounge a Ferrari Dino 246GT and dropped it up to the Lyons family home on Gibbet Hill that the matter was resolved. The car was parked outside the bay window of the breakfast room for Sir William to stare at and ‘Hey Presto’ the back of the XJS came into being (have a look at a Dino and an early XJS). And so it was with the Mk2, which was altogether a more modern and stylish car with a brighter interior and more balanced looks that most of us still admire. The 3.4 and 3.8 were the super-saloons of their day with the 3.8 being the fastest saloon in the world at the time. The Jaguar Mk2
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saloon was voted Car of the Year when launched in 1959 and would form the mainstay of Jaguar’s saloon production until 1967. Offered here is a right-hand drive Jaguar Mk2 3.8 with a manual gearbox and overdrive, the most sought-after combination, first registered in the UK on 07/04/60. In 2000 it was the recipient of a comprehensive body and trim restoration, the result of which still looks superb. There are invoices in the file for parts alone from XK Engineering totalling more than £7,500, while the works were carried out by Somerset-based company, Auto Refinishers who agreed £12,000 to complete the refurbishment. The car is finished in metallic burgundy whilst the interior has been beautifully trimmed in tan leather. The veneered dashboard and door cappings are finished to a high standard adding to the general ambience of the cabin and making it a very nice place to be. The shut lines look good overall and the car sits on wire wheels. The fact it still looks as smart as it does after being restored some 17 years ago is a testament to the high standards of workmanship at the time. Supplied with a UK V5c, an album of photos from the refurbishment work and a host of invoices, this Mk2 3.8 is presented in excellent condition throughout and is showing no signs of being an older restoration. With the prices of E-Types continuing to amaze, these Mk2 3.8s are becoming more and more desirable.
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1990 Porsche 928 GT Manual More Images Lot 431
Registration: G304 BJU Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZLS842440 Engine Number: 85L01387 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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• The 928 GT with a top speed of around 170mph, was the Stuttgart firm’s fastest production car at the time • This manual gearbox, matching numbers GT was delivered new to the UK in right-hand drive in 1990 • Finished in its original colours of Marine Blue with a Slate Grey leather interior as confirmed by the Porsche COA • 87,478 miles supported by the comprehensive service history with 15 stamps in the original service book • Fitted with a new cambelt and associated parts in July 2015 and only travelled some 5,000 miles since • In a very stylish colour scheme and with great service history, this Stuggart Supercar seems very sensibly guided 1989 saw further development in the story of Porsche’s 928 with the launch of the GT featuring a more powerful 5.0-litre V8 capable of a creamy 326bhp, but more importantly, the introduction of a 5-speed manual gearbox for those who wanted a more sporty driving experience. The GT also sported twin exhausts, uprated camshafts, and sports suspension - the ultimate 928 had arrived! This manual gearbox, matching numbers 1990 928 GT was delivered new to the UK in right-hand drive finished in a stunning shade of Marine Blue with a complementing Slate Grey leather interior as detailed in the accompanying
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Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The service history is excellent with 15 stamps in the original service book and the records detail a new cambelt and associated parts in July 2015 only 5,000 miles ago. Stylishly presented, with just 87,478 recorded miles from new, and a detailed service history, this rare and desirable manual 928 GT is an excellent example of these superbly equipped, totally competent nineties supercars. Guided very sensibly, this classic Stuttgart cruiser is sure to generate some good interest and represents very good value for money.
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• The enduring Spencer King-designed Range Rover was one of the British Motor Industry’s proudest success stories • Powered by the venerable Rover ex-Buick V8, with chassis technology similar to Land Rovers • Left-hand drive, V8 carburettor 3-door UK spec, one previous owner from new, unrestored and in outstanding original condition • Interesting ownership story, much history, original bill of sale, ‘Passport to Service’ record and owners’ handbook are present, along with an untouched tool-kit • Considered to be one of the finest original 1970s Range Rovers in the world The first-generation Range Rover (now coined Range Rover Classic) was produced between 1970 and 1996 and initially only two-door models were built, followed by the four-door from 1980/1981. Whilst certainly up-market compared to preceding Land Rover models, the early Range Rovers had fairly basic, utilitarian interiors with vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that were designed to be washed down with a hose. Convenience features such as power-assisted steering, carpeted floors, air conditioning, cloth/leather seats and wooden interior trim became more common later on in the production run. Marketed as ‘A Car for All Reasons’, the Range Rover was more capable off-road than the Land Rover and was much more comfortable, whilst also offering a top speed of almost 100mph.
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The car presented here is a left-hand drive, 1975 Range Rover (Suffix D) V8 Carburettor 3-door UK-spec example which, amazingly, has had just one previous owner from new. Exported to Tehran immediately after registration (personal export factory registration), KVC 941P has spent much of its life in the Middle East. Her British owner worked and travelled around the area, and following a stint in Afghanistan, drove the vehicle back to the UK having covered only around 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Subsequently, it has been used sparingly whilst back on our roads and has covered a similar distance in the UK. It’s unusual to find an early Classic Range Rover with such a level of originality and whilst it certainly has enjoyed a fresh coat of striking Masai Red (red paint and strong sunlight are not good bedfellows), it hasn’t been taken apart and rebuilt and retains all of its original panels with, we understand, no repairs or welding. New coil springs and shock absorbers have been fitted, the carburettors have been overhauled, every part checked for safety and usability, and recently the car was fully serviced with fresh fluids throughout. The robust and powerful 3.5-litre V8 engine holds excellent oil pressure, and the 4-speed LT95 gearbox is as smooth as ever one of these was. The air-conditioning, tow bar and radio cassette were fitted when new. As you might expect from diligent single ownership, the car is supplied with the original bill of sale, passport to service record, the owner’s handbook, and a number of receipts along with an untouched toolkit. Absolutely delightful, this car is undoubtedly one of the finest 1970s Range Rovers in the world and is ready for its second owner to cherish and enjoy.
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1975 Range Rover (Suffix D)
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Registration: KVC 941P Chassis Number: 35818403D Engine Number: 35522207D Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000
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2013 Noble M600 Carbon Sport More Images Lot 433
Registration: M60 OCS Chassis Number: SA9M60R3MCF113011 Engine Number: 1007704 Estimate: £150,000 - £170,000
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• A UK-supplied, right-hand drive example of the remarkable M600 Carbon Sport • Yamaha-sourced, 4.4-litre, twin-turbo V8 feeding 650bhp/604lb.ft through a 6-speed manual box • Finished in polished Carbon with a Charcoal Grey interior and Carbon Sport details in red • Only 11,500 miles with two owners and a full Noble Works service history from new • This fabulous hand-built British sportscar is on offer from a private vendor • Cherished registration number M60 OCS will remain with the car • Great ride quality, superb drivability, 225mph potential and very competitively guided Noble Automotive, based in Leicestershire, have been hand-building remarkable sports cars for many years with the emphasis on driver satisfaction. The company ethos hasn’t changed from the start as we can see from this extract from their latest brochure; “We believe that many supercar manufacturers place too much emphasis on driver assistance, which, in our view, negates driver reward. Rather than rely on electronic assistance our back to basics approach concentrates on the more analogue qualities of design. By utilising a principle of pure engineering integrity from the chassis up we ensure that the driving experience is an honest reflection of the driver’s skill, putting you, the driver, back in control.” Introduced in early 2011 and still available today the, essentially bespoke, M600 was offered in three forms, the standard Coupe, the open-top Speedster and as we have here, the M600 Carbon Sport. As with all previous Nobles, the M600 uses a mid-engined spaceframe chassis with double wishbones at each corner and coil-over dampers for its primary suspension. The spaceframe chassis is made from a combination of steel and aluminium and is, apparently, as strong and rigid as that of any rival. Using carbon fibre for all the key body parts, the production car weighs just 1250kg. The Carbon Sport is the only M600 model to be clothed with carbon fibre external panels and the effect is undoubtedly stunning.
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At the heart of the M600 is a twin-turbo 4.4-litre originally designed by Yamaha for use in Ford’s now-defunct Premier Automotive Group. It’s a traditional 32-valve, V8 set in a regular V design – not a flat-plane, 180-degree crank like those used in Ferrari’s V8 mid-engined models. In this instance, it has been comprehensively reworked by US engine specialist Motorkraft, who have added two Garrett turbos and a new Motec ECU to boost power to 662bhp at 6500rpm at 1.0bar of pressure, and 604lb/ft of torque at 6800rpm. The jaw-dropping numbers are 0-60 in 3 seconds, 0-120 in 8.9 seconds, and 0-200mph in 29.8 seconds. Dating from 2013, this M600 CS is on offer from a private vendor and has covered just 11,500 miles. It looks simply amazing in polished Carbon with a Charcoal Grey interior and Carbon Sport details in red in the cabin. The wheel rims, brake calipers, engine air intakes and cam covers are also finished in red adding to the visual drama. It has a full Noble service history as follows; 19/06/2013 at 74 miles, 04/10/2013 at 901 miles, 19/11/2014 at 7,306 miles, and 28/06/2016 at 10,108 miles. The appropriate registration number, M60 OCS, will remain with the car. We have left the last word to Autocar magazine: “Because in the end, it is its raw, brain-mangling performance that defines the M600. Not just in a straight line but also around corners, under brakes, during acceleration, everywhere and anywhere. What we are talking about is one of the fastest cars that has ever been built for use on the public road, in light of which £206,000 no longer seems quite so crazy.”
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2013 Noble M600 Carbon Sport
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1995 Porsche 928 GTS More Images Lot 434
Registration: TBC Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZSS800341 Engine Number: M285081SR281834130 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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• Left-hand drive GTS Auto. Late production car initially owned by Porsche with every conceivable option ticked • Stunning colour combination of black metallic paint and ox-blood red leather, superbly presented with 120,800km (75,061 miles) • Complete and documented service history from new. First eight stamps in the service book at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen up to 78,266km • Most recently an official Porsche 111-point check passing with flying colours (scoring 100%) This outstanding, left-hand drive GTS was first registered in Germany on 30/08/1995, specified with a substantial option list and initially owned by Porsche. Ordered with metallic black paintwork, a full ox-blood leather interior and of course automatic transmission, perfectly suited to this fast, luxurious and comfortable GT. Ownership by Porsche would see this example visit the service department at the factory in Zuffenhausen at regular intervals in the first two years with 8 supporting stamps in the service book. The car was imported into the UK on 01/08/2002 by an airline pilot who kept it in special storage and enjoyed it occasionally on sunny days. Ownership subsequently passed to a Porsche enthusiast in October 2012 who took the decision to have the car fully inspected by a highly regarded 928 specialist who was given a clear brief to carry out any remedial works that were required and the resulting
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invoice (07/12/2012) can be found in the owner’s file. The history file accompanying this 928 GTS is substantial, with no less than 28 service stamps mostly backed by supporting invoices. The car recently made a visit to Porsche Centre Cambridge where it underwent a full 111-point inspection and was treated to fresh cambelts, water-pump, coolant, oil, filters, road test and a valet. Brake fluids and front pads have also recently been renewed. Porsche commented on a recent invoice that; “Technician has reported that this vehicle is one of the best examples seen”. The file also contains a current V5c, magazine features, correspondence between owners and Porsche, old MOT’s and a recent test certificate with no advisories which is valid to 01/10/2020. The original Porsche leather book pack containing the owner’s manual is also present as are the space-saver wheel, tool kit, accessories and even the Porsche first aid kit. Today the car presents and performs beautifully as you would expect having lived such a cossetted life. The paintwork retains a deep gloss, panel gaps are even and the interior is excellent and pleasingly original with areas that are known to crimple over time, such as the door cards, still presenting in fine order. This is a rare opportunity to own a legendary 928 GTS, one of the very last, home-market cars delivered, and that could be quite an astute purchase with the global left-hand drive market when the time comes to sell.
1989 BMW 635 CSi Highline More Images Lot 435
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LOT 435
Registration: G175 ATL Chassis Number: WBAEC820X08188761 Engine Number: 41384546 Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000
• A late production Highline automatic gearbox car in Zinnober Red with a full black leather interior • Supplied by Derek Woodman BMW to its single owner who registered the car in her company name before herself • Serviced by the supplying dealer. Recent new TRX tyres and fresh MOT • Now showing just 49,200 miles and supplied with its original service book, book pack and UK V5c • Well maintained, immaculate examples of these charismatic coupes continue to gain strength in the market The BMW E24 was the first 6-Series coupe produced by the German manufacturer and with its beautiful styling was incredibly well-received, soon becoming known as the Bavarian Ferrari. Assembly of the 630 CS and the 633 CSi started in March 1976 at the Karmann works but production was soon moved in-house to BMW. In 1979 the 628 CSI was introduced with fuel injection and marked the end of any carburetted cars in the range. However, it was not until 1982 that the 635 CSI really came of age with an improved chassis, even sleeker styling and an improved cabin. The engine was now a smaller bored and longer stroked displacement of 3430cc. The flagship was the BMW Motorsport inspired M635, but the sporting pedigree for the BMW E24 had been established in the Seventies with BMW
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635CSI touring cars being the mainstay of most European grids. Offered here is a 1989 BMW 635 CSi finished in Zinnober Red with a full black leather interior and automatic gearbox. It had been ordered with the Highline luxury option which included impact bumpers, ellipsoidal headlamps and a full leather interior. Supplied new by Derek Woodman Ltd of Blackpool to a single lady owner, it was first registered in her company name before she changed the ownership and registered the car to herself. The service book is stamped and shows the car has been well-maintained and led a cossetted life – commensurate with the 49,200 miles that it has now covered. It has recently had new period-correct TRX tyres fitted and will arrive at the sale with a fresh MOT. Supplied with its original book pack containing all the relevant literature and its UK V5c, low mileage 635s are becoming increasingly difficult to source, making this low-mileage Highline truly irresistible.
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1967 Aston Martin DB6 Automatic More Images Lot 436
Registration: JBO 111D Chassis Number: DB6/3121/R Engine Number: 400/3175 Estimate: £185,000 - £200,000
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• UK-supplied with an automatic gearbox and first registered on the 16/06/1967 • In 2007 the car was bought by the owner of Aston Martin Edinburgh who restored it for his personal use • Fully restored the car stands in exceptional condition with some 17,000 miles covered since • The documented speedometer change listed the mileage prior at some 67,000 miles • The private registration number JBO 111D is generously included in the sale by our vendor • Offered from a private collection the car has an extensive history file with reams of invoices The culmination of Aston Martin’s long-running line of DB six-cylinder sports saloons and thus considered by many to be the last ‘real’ Aston, the DB6 had been introduced in 1965, updating the DB5. Although recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Carrozzeria Touring-developed Superleggera body structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication while retaining the aluminium outer panels. Increased rear-seat space was the prime DB6 objective so the wheelbase was now four inches longer than before, resulting in an extensive restyle with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. Opening front quarter lights made a reappearance but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. These many dimensional changes were integrated most successfully, as the DB6’s overall length increased by only two inches. The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification, complete with triple Webers. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF fivespeed gearbox, and for the first time, there was optional power-assisted steering. This delightful DB6 was first registered on the 16/06/1967 and is fitted with the Borg-Warner automatic transmission.
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The car was subject to a full restoration in 2007 by the owner at the time, John Martin of the Belmont Group of car dealerships (and Aston Martin Edinburgh) in Scotland. The colour was changed, as is common with DB Astons, from White to the far more fitting Silver Birch we see today. Mr Martin sold the car to a mutual friend of our vendor who had the opportunity to buy it himself in 2012. The car joined our vendor’s collection of modern Rolls and Bentleys and has only been used on high days and holidays. Presented to auction with a lovely history file and the car’s cherished registration number, JBO 111D, is also generously included in the sale.
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1967 Aston Martin DB6 Automatic
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1968 Aston Martin DBS More Images Lot 437
Registration: SJD 8F Chassis Number: DBS5040R Engine Number: 400/3681/S Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
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• Very early, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, six-cylinder DBS with the 5-speed manual transmission • Tastefully finished with Olive Green paintwork, Fawn Connolly leather seating and matching Woburn Sand carpets • Comprehensive history folder including invoices for recent recommissioning, Heritage Trust Certificate and a 2017 insurance valuation for £175,000 • A lovely, matching numbers example recommissioned and performing well First registered on 12/06/1968, this lovely home market, early Aston Martin DBS had been tastefully specified with Goodwood Green paintwork and contrasting Fawn Connolly leather interior. It was fitted with the standard 4-litre Six fuelled through triple SU HD8 carburettors and specified with the 5-speed ZF transmission. The Heritage Certificate included in the history folder lists optional extras including Motorola radio, Avon tyres and Woburn Sand carpet. Our vendor is an Aston Martin enthusiast and informs us that this example remains ‘numbers-matching’ and wears an unusual factory fitted DBS badge on the rear. The owner prior to our vendor kept this car for 40 years and, after a period of dry storage, the decision was taken to recommission the car and refinish the exterior in AM Olive Green. The interior appears original and presents very well with a lovely patina.
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Accompanying chassis number 40 is a history folder containing the current V5 certificate, a copy of the original build sheet, its Heritage Certificate and an insurance valuation dated 2017 from a highly regarded marque specialist stating that “the car is in superb condition and should be insured for not less than £175,000”. Only in the last ten years have original six-cylinder DBS’ started to become sought-after and they can now command substantial amounts. The early design was so much more pure of line and the 4-litre engine from the DB6 just says ‘Aston Martin’ in a way the V8 never really did. There are, naturally, advocates of the V8 but the car works beautifully with the straight-six. There’s so much character and that very English ‘drawl ‘as the six digs in and pulls hard is the perfect soundtrack for a very English car.
2002 Bentley Arnage RL More Images Lot 438
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LOT 438
Registration: SA52 KRU Chassis Number: SCBLE37G33CH19173 Engine Number: TT104489 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
• Bought by a Mr Belcher on the 10/12/2002 to whom the car is still registered • The ultra-rare long-wheelbase, just 328 were built compared to 7,111 standard Arnage • Distinctive rear ‘opera’ window used by Rolls-Royce and Bentley for long-wheelbase cars for decades • Full service history by Bentley Glasgow from new, with the most recent carried out in February 2019 • The indicated 70,500 miles belies the condition of the interior which is in first-class condition • Incredible value compared to its rivals and is in a ‘fresh’ colour scheme not often seen on cars of this era According to Bentley Motors, the Arnage RL, launched in 2001, is the culmination of world-class coachbuilding that spans generations. It is a car that takes personalisation to a new level, where the vehicle is a canvas on which you can paint your vision. Its extended wheelbase translates into more interior space, offering two inches more in the front and a remarkable eight inches in the rear. The RL retains the classic Arnage profile whilst offering even more palatial comfort for all on board but, make no mistake, this is not an ocean liner, this is a car to drive in the fine tradition of generations of sporting saloons fronted by the ‘Flying B’. The turbocharged 6.75-litre V8 engine, harnessed by a creamy smooth automatic gearbox, makes this an
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experience impossible to miss. The Arnage RL gave its owners the opportunity to realise virtually anything imaginable - all designed and handcrafted by the most skilled automotive artisans in the world. These are people who understand not only the heritage of Bentley, but also the pleasures of luxury in a contemporary world. From fashioners of burnished Walnut and fine hides to the audio experts who can turn the interior of a Bentley into a concert hall. Just 328 orders for this very special motor car were accepted by the factory. This RL, featuring the very rare rear ‘opera’ window, was delivered new to a Mr Belcher, who first registered it in his company name on the 10/12/2002 and later transferred the car into his own name, which it still displays today. Meticulously maintained by the supplying dealer Park’s Bentley of Hamilton, now rebranded Bentley Glasgow. Presented to auction with a history file that includes the original service book, reams of receipts and the V5c in the first owner’s name. Service details can be found on our website www. silverstoneauctions.com
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1986 BMW 325i (E30) Sport M-Tech1 More Images Lot 439
Registration: D81 RCW Chassis Number: WBAAB420600870495 Engine Number: 20643931 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000
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• Supplied new on 01/08/1986 through Derek Woodman BMW • In Diamantschwarz Metallic over a black leather interior and fitted with M-Technic 1 Sport package • Fully recommissioned recently including a service, new cambelt and MOT tested until June 2020 • One-former keeper and showing 43,650 miles. Supplied with its original service book, manuals and UK V5c The BMW 325i was a massively important car for BMW - and it remains an enduring success today. The E30 generation cemented BMW as the market leader in the medium-sized saloon sector and although it looked little different from its predecessor, thanks to understated styling by Claus Luthe, it was far more convincingly engineered and far better to drive. The upper models in the range, with their straight-six power, rear-wheel drive and perfectly judged steering, were the ones to have. The 320i and - even more so - the 323i/325i were a real driver’s delight and the E21’s propensity to oversteer when it wanted to, had been tamed considerably in the E30. The manual 325i Sport was the best of the lot and with that wailing engine, controllable rear-biased handling and all-round quality this was the sports saloon to beat. Offered here is a stunning 1986 BMW 325i Sport M-Tech-1 finished in Diamantschwarz Metallic with a black leather interior and an automatic gearbox. Originally ordered by a Mrs Spears, the car was in fact first registered to the
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supplying dealer, Derek Woodman Ltd, as a demonstrator for the MD to use! Returning from a two week holiday, Mrs Spears was annoyed to find out the car had been used whilst she was away, and it was then registered in her name on 01/08/1986. This car has been the recent recipient of a full recommission to include a full service, new cambelt and an MOT which expires in June 2020. The original book pack and tools remain in situ and the original service book records multiple stamps for maintenance over the years from the supplying dealer. Supplied with a great file and a UK V5c, rarely do E30 BMWs of this quality come to market and, with this car showing just 43,650 miles, we feel it really will live up to its slogan ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine.’
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• Dating from mid-October 1961, this is one of the earliest production cars • Owned by our vendor for 50 years and subject to a seven-year restoration • Rebuilt around a 1961 Australian CKD bodyshell with some replacement panels • Superbly painted in its original Tartan Red and black by Old Skool Minis • Upgrades include S gearbox, 7.5” Cooper S brakes with stainless flex pipes, RC40 exhaust • Supplied with its current V5c, green logbook, heritage certificate and restoration invoices • Delightfully restored and upgraded early Cooper from long-term ownership The car’s Heritage Certificate tells us that this is a very early Mini-Cooper built on 16/10/1961 that would be welcome anywhere, including Goodwood, where it proudly formed part of the Mini Parade at this year’s Revival. Delivered to Imperial Motors in Bournemouth and registered on 03/11/1961, our vendor purchased the Mini in 1969 and has owned it ever since. Parked for many years, in 2009, he decided return it to the road in time for his Ruby Anniversary. Fully stripped, it became obvious that the shell was beyond repair and a rust-free 1961 CKD bodyshell was located in Australia, shipped and entrusted to Old Skool Minis in Bloxwich. Prepared and painted to the highest standard
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in its original colours of Tartan Red and gloss black, the original glass was reinstated, excluding the windscreen which is now a bespoke Triplex/Pilkington heated item. A new wiring harness was fitted and the electrics are supplied by an alternator cleverly located within a Lucas dynamo case allowing the standard look to be retained but with a better output. The front and rear seats are the original BMC Tartan Red/ Grey and Gold Brocade with other items of trim, door cards etc. purchased from Newton Commercial. The new carpets are Tartan Red and the original Fug Stir heater was restored and replaced and works in conjunction with the new heated screen. The speedometer, which on the very early cars had no tenths on the odometer, was restored, set to zero and now indicates less than 800 miles. Mechanically, the decision was taken to build a car that was safe and usable with upgrades that are often advisable. The original 997 engine was retained and rebuilt by Southam Mini. This involved work with the block, including new pistons, modification of the oilways and a diaphragm clutch fitment. The engine was placed on a Cooper S gearbox and fitted with standard twin 1.25” SU carbs with Cooper filters, an LCB manifold and an RC40 exhaust system. The brakes are Cooper S 7.5 inch with stainless flexible brake lines run underfloor and the car sits on 4.5” Cooper S steel wheels. Completed in 2017 and inspected by the Mini-Cooper Register to update the DVLA. The history file includes an original receipt for purchase back in 1969 for £175 signed over a 2d Stamp, various continuation logbooks, the Heritage Certificate, the current V5c, photographs of the restoration, and pleasingly, the chassis plate from the Australian-supplied bodyshell to tie everything together.
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1961 Austin Mini Cooper (997)
LOT 440
Registration: 5392 LJ Chassis Number: CA2S7167730 Engine Number: 9F-SA-H/651 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 FHC More Images Lot 441
Registration: RMJ 857M Chassis Number: 1S51957 Engine Number: 7S12730SB Estimate: £42,000 - £48,000
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• A home-market, right-hand drive Series 3 2+2 Coupe with a manual gearbox • Finished in its original colour scheme of Primrose Yellow with a red leather interior • Subject to a respray some years ago and looking in great condition • Supplied with its history file, a UK V5c and a Heritage Certificate confirming its matching numbers A decade after the original Jaguar E-Type arrived, the design progressively matured through 1971 with the introduction of the Series 3. Designed to showcase the new smooth and torquey 5.3-litre V12 engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a Roadster (convertible) or a 2+2 Coupé. Presented here is a UK right-hand drive 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 2+2 Coupe with a manual gearbox. Finished in its original colours of Primrose Yellow with a red leather interior, the car was laid up in 1986 due to a radiator leak and it remained dormant, but importantly stored in a dry garage, for the next 25 years. It wasn’t until 2011 that it was sold as a car in need of recommissioning and the project was undertaken by the purchaser. The bodywork was taken back to bare metal and necessary metalwork repairs were carried out to the right-hand door skin, wheel arches and sill end panels on the left and right sides. Once completed, everything was dry-fitted before being disassembled again and the body prepared for fresh paint.
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A new wiring loom was fitted along with a new fuel tank and new door rubbers. The suspension was rebuilt with new balljoints, Polybushes, shock absorbers and radius arms and the brakes had new discs and pads. The fuel system was replaced, pipework, pumps and carburettors overhauled. The engine and gearbox were checked over but no new internal parts were needed, only seals, gaskets and fluids. The leather upholstery was in very sound condition, with only a small tear in the driver’s seat, which was repaired and the leather renovated. The headlining, which had been stained from storage, was replaced. Now showing 65,000 miles on the odometer this car is supplied with a UK V5c, a Heritage Certificate confirming its matching numbers and a solid history file. This E-Type is now ready to start the next chapter of its life and be enjoyed.
1976 Land Rover Series III 109” 6 Cylinder More Images Lot 442
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LOT 442
Registration: JTR 506P Chassis Number: 26600183C Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000 Offered at No Reserve
• A very rare, one ton Land Rover Series III, 6-cylinder, 109” with only three previous owners from new
events. Offered at No Reserve, this is an interesting and rare opportunity.
• Restored over a long period by the previous owner, restoration not quite finished but parts included • Original chassis number, rare Salisbury front axle, roof all galvanised plus doors and bonnet frame • Perhaps an ideal support vehicle for Goodwood or other high profile events. Excitingly offered at No Reserve This, very rare, one ton 109” Land Rover Series III, sixcylinder tow truck, shows only three previous owners on the accompanying V5C. Before our vendor’s ownership, this rare car was the subject of an ongoing restoration over a long period of time by the previous owner to a very high standard. All parts were sourced by him but unfortunately, he couldn’t quite finish the project so the Series III moved into our vendor’s ownership with the intention of finishing the job. However, due to other pressing commitments, our vendor, a significant private collector of Land Rovers, is offering the car at the NEC with various parts included to potentially help finish the restoration. We understand that this Landy has the rare Salisbury front axle and that the roof is galvanised as are the doors and bonnet frame. The restoration so far appears to have been carried out to a very high standard with good finishes and a lot of attention to detail, the engine turns over and there doesn’t appear to be too much more to do. When finished this tow truck would be an ideal support vehicle for Goodwood or other high profile
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1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster More Images Lot 443
Registration: DNP 109H Chassis Number: J701R11245 Engine Number: 7R8559-9 Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000
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• Originally supplied to New York in 1969 in Ascot Fawn with Cinnamon leather • Returned to the UK in 1989 when it was converted to RHD and had a sympathetic restoration • With its Jaguar Heritage Certificate The E-Type would be one of the last great sports cars developed directly from a successful competition ancestor. It was powered by the legendary, straight-six XK unit producing 265bhp and this fabulous engine, combined with the E-Type’s weight-saving (over the XK150) and its efficient shape, gave real performance gains. This speed and agility were harnessed by independent suspension front and rear, plus Dunlop disc brakes fitted on all four wheels, which broke new ground for a large-capacity sports-car. Jaguar continued to develop the E-Type throughout its life. The first results of this programme of improvements were introduced in 1964 when the newly enlarged 4.2-litre XK engine was installed and, although maximum power remained unchanged at 265bhp, torque was usefully increased, improving driveability. Other improvements included the arrival of a fully synchronised Moss gearbox and twin SU petrol pumps. The Series 2 of 1968 was evolved further, with an improved cooling system and better Girling brakes. It also introduced several design changes, largely due to U.S. design legislation, and the most noted exterior features are the open headlights, a larger grille opening, re-positioned and larger front indicators and rear lights below the bumpers. The 4.2-litre engine now featured
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‘ribbed’ cam-covers, whilst inside there were better seats with headrests, new switches and the ignition was now on the steering column. This Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2, manual gearbox, Roadster was supplied new in 1969 to New York finished in the unusual colour scheme of Ascot Fawn with Cinamon interior. The car returned to the UK in 1989 when it was sympathetically restored and converted to right-hand drive. It has none of the federal side markers that detract from the overall look of the cars and has triple carburettors therefore not giving away its American start in life. It appears to have covered very little mileage since returning to our shores and appears to be an honest usable example that would benefit from further renovation.
2003 Ford Focus RS More Images Lot 444
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LOT 444
Registration: MP03 KAX Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCDB3Y54129 Engine Number: 3Y54129 Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000
• A UK-supplied, first-generation Focus RS registered new on 28/07/2003 • Finished in Imperial Blue with a half-leather Sparco interior and completely unmolested • 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder Turbo, 212bhp, 229 lb.ft, 2-wheeldrive and 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds • This two-owner example is now showing just 37,100 miles on the odometer • Supplied with a UK V5c, its book pack and history file
Focus RS finished in the only colour offered – Imperial Blue with a half leather Sparco interior. In excellent condition throughout, this car has covered just 37,100 miles and has been maintained impeccably by a Ford Main Dealer, as recorded by the multiple stamps in the service book. Supplied with the car is a complete book pack, spare keys and a UK V5c, along with a fresh MOT that will be carried out prior to the sale. With later Focus RS models becoming increasingly collectable, this two-owner Mk.1 example is where it all began, and makes for a great modern classic with the DNA of so many legendary RS Fords.
In 2002 Ford launched the Focus RS, returning those famous letters to one of its cars for the first time since the Ford Escort RS Cosworth. The new Focus RS was inspired by Colin McRae’s WRC rally exploits and hence featured a 2.0-litre Duratec RS engine with an advanced turbocharging system and oil-spray cooled pistons to achieve more power – which eventually peaked at 215 bhp and 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds. The chassis was developed and a Quaife torquebiasing differential fitted to ensure optimal front-wheel-drive tractability. Suspension was by uprated offset coil springs with Sachs Racing dampers whilst stopping power was provided by Brembo brakes. The cabin was competitioninspired and featured leather and Alcantara Sparco seats. The exterior of the car took a number of styling cues from the WRC rally car and even used custom 18 inch O.Z. Racing alloy wheels as a nod to its competition cousin. Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 2003 Ford
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LOT 445
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT More Images Lot 445
Registration: UGH 72M Chassis Number: 6368 Engine Number: 6368 Estimate: £190,000 - £215,000
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• UK-supplied through H.R. Owen and registered on the 10/10/1973 to the first of six former keepers • Fully matching numbers – engine, gearbox and body and presents today in original colours • Last documented repaint was in 1989, the car would benefit from cosmetic restoration to achieve a Concours standard • Just 40,000 miles indicated. The engine was rebuilt in the early 2000s and the gearbox in 2011 • The history file is substantial and contains the original handbook, order forms, reams of receipts and MOT’s • Supplied to auction from a deceased estate. We Welcome closer inspection of this interseting car. Following the continued success on the track and in order to homologate Ferrari’s 1966 Formula Two campaign, a new line of mid-engined production V6 coupés with Fiat running gear went on sale in 1967 in two-litre form, however, in 1969 a larger 2.4 litre Dino was introduced, named the 246 GT. The voluptuous bodywork, which many people still regard as the prettiest ever to grace a road-going Ferrari, was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The compact, four-cam engine which delivered 190bhp, was mounted transversely above the five-speed gearbox and just ahead of the rear axle, allowing for both a comfortable cockpit and some usable boot space. In the 1971 TV series The Persuaders, the two international playboys needed a car each befitting their affluent lifestyle. Roger Moore’s Lord Brett Sinclair naturally drove an Aston Martin DBS whilst his American crime-fighting partner, Danny Wilde played by Tony Curtis, drove a Ferrari Dino. The opening credits featured a race on the Cote D’Azur between the two cars and is now regarded as an iconic piece of footage, cementing the Dino as the playboy’s car of choice. The 246 Dino was hugely successful but just 488 of them were produced in right-hand drive According to the accompanying order form for this righthand-drive car, Maranello Concessionaires Ltd. supplied it
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to H.R. Owen, London on 25/05/1973 and it was registered on the 10/10/1973 to the first of six former keepers. The car is full matching numbers (VIN, engine, gearbox and body) and has covered a mere 40,000 miles from new, fully supported by the substantial history file. It’s finished in Rosso with a contrasting tan interior and red carpets and the dashboard has been re-trimmed in leather at some stage in its life. The interior has a nice patina to it but the passenger seat is split at the base. The Dino last benefitted from fresh paint in 1989 and, although the panels fit well and the body is presentable, it could be improved, however, it’s eminently usable as it is until the new owner commissions a body restoration to return the car to its former glory. The engine had a documented engine rebuild in the early 2000s whilst the gearbox was rebuilt in 2011. The car is fitted with a stainless steel silencer. In 2017, the Ferrari car was bought by a young collector, James Harris, to join his 1972 Ferrari Daytona. Mr Harris’ intention was to use the car regularly with the long term intention of fully restoring it. Unfortunately, Mr Harris passed away in 2019 and the car is offered from his estate. Presented to auction with a full and comprehensive history file which includes the original sales orders, handbook, previous invoices, MOT’s, V5c and the original yellow jack in its accompanying bag. To conclude, this is an unusual opportunity to purchase a 246 that has benefitted from continuous maintenance rather than a full restoration and has many years of use ahead before a restoration is on the cards. Prior to our auction, it’s the intention of the estate to have the car serviced by Ferrari specialists Terry Keys of Silverstone who have looked after it since 2017 and an MOT test is planned at the same time.
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LOT 445
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
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LOT 446
2006 Ferrari F430 Coupe F1 More Images Lot 446
Registration: RX06 WZC Chassis Number: ZFFEZ58C000146621 Engine Number: 103205 Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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• Full main dealer service history, latest by Graypaul Nottingham in September 2018 at 24,778 miles • Just three former keepers and warranted mileage of 25,102 • Finished in Rosso Scuderia with contrasting Nero hide • Race seats, Nero carpets, carbon driving zone, yellow dials, Nero brake calipers, Scuderia shields Manufactured from 2004 until 2009, the Ferrari F430 was the successor to the very successful 360M and, according to its creators, was at least 70% new compared with the previous model, itself a ground-breaker. Its aluminium structure was more rigid than the 360’s, it had a new engine, a new F1 gearbox, a new differential and a brand-new chassis, and although the styling is obviously reminiscent of the 360M’s, in reality, it’s pretty much a ground-up design. Largely the work of Pininfarina, although overseen by Ferrari’s design chief Frank Stephenson, the F430 still looks fresh today, more crisp-edged than the 360, with a strong hint of Enzo around the surface-erupting taillights. Its all-new 4.3-litre V8 engine, with four valves per cylinder instead of the 360’s five and chain camshaft drive instead of belts, with a consequent great reduction in service costs, has a variable-valve-timing system lifted straight from the Enzo’s V12, dry-sump lubrication, a very high compression ratio (11.3:1), a variable airflow plenum chamber and an enormous electronic brain making the decisions in the form of not one, but two, Bosch Motronic ME7 ECUs. At
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483bhp it boasts 21% more power than the 360, exceeding even that of the mighty (and turbocharged) F40, whilst the torque spread is extraordinary for an engine keen to howl beyond 8500rpm. All these factors contribute to a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 196mph. The advancements continued with the Manettino, the steering wheel-mounted selector for stability systems, damping, shift speed and throttle response. And there’s the E-diff, whose calibrations this alters, a clever, clutchcontrolled active differential that sorts out waywardness, not by inhibiting one rear wheel, but by pouring more torque into the other. Ferrari reckons it’s worth three seconds a lap at the Fiorano test track, and it certainly helps make the F430 a far more forgiving machine than the 360, and a car of supremely subtle and keen responses. This smart, UK-supplied, right-hand drive 430 dates from 2006 and had just three previous keepers prior to being purchased by our vendor in 2015 to add to his significant stable. It’s finished in Rosso Scuderia with contrasting Nero hide and optioned with race seats, Nero carpets, the carbon driving zone, yellow dials, Nero brake calipers and Scuderia Shields. It has a full main dealer service history and was mostrecently serviced by Graypaul in Nottingham during September 2018 at 24,778 miles, with the odometer currently reading 25,102. UK-delivered with excellent history, this low mileage 430 should not be ignored at today’s guide price.
2001 Range Rover (P38) 4.0 HSE More Images Lot 447
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LOT 447
Registration: X32 ENP Chassis Number: SALLPAMM31A448235 Engine Number: 58D05661A Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
• Registered to the first of four former keepers on the 09/02/2001 • A well-specified range-topping Autobiography HSE finished in smart Bonatti Grey • The 4.0-litre petrol V8 of the HSE provides smooth acceleration amid acres of wood and leather • The service history is well documented and supports the mileage of some 42,000 miles • Our vendor was invited by Jaguar Land Rover to display this car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed • Offering a more refined experience compared to its predecessor, the P38 is rarely found in this condition Following the enormous success of the original Range Rover and its successively more luxurious upgrades, Land Rover introduced a new model, designated P38, in 1994. Produced up to 2001, the P38 was considerably better appointed than its predecessor and became the benchmark for luxury motoring in town and county. The all-new Range Rover could be ordered with a choice of three engine options: 4.0-litre and 4.6-litre petrol units or the BMW sourced 2.5-litre diesel, with many opting for the diesel. Various equipment levels were available but the Range Rover Autobiography rivalled the best from Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar when it came to luxurious interiors. The successor to the P38, the Range Rover L322, was
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being developed in late 2001 and, mindful of demand for the soon to be released new model, the final P38 ranges were exceptionally well equipped. This 2001 Autobiography 4.0 HSE in Bonnati Grey was sold by Guy Salmon Land Rover, Stratford-upon-Avon on the 09/02/2001 to the first of three former keepers and it is believed to have been a press car. It was bought by our vendor, the proprietor of a garage specialising in Land Rover and Range Rovers, for his personal use in 2013. Naturally, as the boss’ car, the Range Rover has been carefully looked after in the workshop. Such is the condition of this car and our vendor’s reputation within Land Rover circles that it was selected by Jaguar Land Rover to be displayed at the 70th Anniversary celebrations for Land Rover at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2017. It took part in the parade lap and later, during a conversation with a knowledgeable enthusiast, our vendor was told that it was one of just four such cars built. We have been unable to substantiate this claim but it will make for some interesting research by the next owner. The odometer reading of just under 42,000 miles is substantiated by the entries in the original service book. It is presented to auction with a history file that includes that service book, reams of receipts and old MOT’s - with the current valid until November 2020. As the successor to the iconic Range Rover Classic, the P38 had a tough act to follow, but in recent years the P38’s enhanced driving experience, build quality and interior refinement has now been rightly recognised. It is now firmly part of Land Rover’s heritage, and much like the XJS that followed the E-Type, will always have its dedicated fans.
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LOT 448
2001 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe More Images Lot 448
Registration: Y557 OHC Chassis Number: WBACK71040LJ00855 Engine Number: Not specified Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000
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• Supplied new to the Netherlands in left-hand drive • Finished in Titan Silver with a Black Nappa leather interior • One owner in its supplying country before being imported to the UK in 2005 • Sold with its book pack, a UK V5 and MOT tested until July 2020 • Having covered only 67,560km (41,979 miles), this smart little BM seems excellent value The Z3 Coupe shares the same platform and parts with the roadster, but features a chassis-stiffening hatch area and is 2.7 times stiffer in comparison. The Z3 Coupe was only available with 2.8-litre or 3.0-litre engine sizes before eventually, BMW launched the Z3M Coupe which featured a more powerful 3.2-litre unit. The 3.0i model Z3 Coupe was only offered to the European market, making it the biggest engined non-’M’ Coupe that one could purchase ensuring that it is highly desirable today. Offered here is a 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe powered by the 6-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This left-hand drive car was originally sold new in the Netherlands where it had one owner before being imported to the UK in 2005 and registered with the DVLA. Finished in Titan Silver with a black Nappa leather interior, the car features a factory glass roof, air-conditioning and electric seats.
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Since being in the UK, the car has received some notable upgrades and modifications: - April 2014 - Fitted with a VF Engineering supercharger £4,980 - May 2014 - Enlarged Brembo 320mm front discs - £1,965 - November 2015 – Engine strip down and Mahle pistons fitted - £3,305 The car was then dyno-tested once the works were completed and it is now producing 320bhp – as much as its Z3M counterpart! The speedometer was changed in 2008, and so now the total mileage is 67,560km, which equates to almost 42,000 miles. The car is supplied with its original service book which contains stamps from BMW main dealers over the years, its UK V5c and is MOT tested until 21/07/2020. This Z3 Coupe is a rare model and although effectively the model below the Z3M, it now boasts a similar output but for a fraction of the price. We urge you to come and view this car in person as it would make a shrewd purchase for any BMW enthusiast.
1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Cabriolet More Images Lot 449
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LOT 449
Registration: G371 XLL Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ93ZKS020210 Engine Number: 67K00911 Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
• First registered on 01/08/1989 as one of just 50 righthand drive Turbo Cabriolets • Highly-specified display car for Porsche GB Ltd and subsequently sold through AFN Chelsea • Presented in Schwartz with an Ivory leather interior. Fitted with the G50 five-speed gearbox • Documented service history and MOT Certificates warrant the mileage of just 62,400 • An Autolign inspection in 2005 regarding light damage to the offside front wing lists the car as a Category N on HPI records • Offered from a deceased estate that included Daytona, Dino and Testarossa Ferraris The Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Cabriolet is the only normal production Porsche cabriolet to be equipped with the aircooled turbo engine. Moreover, only approximately 100 were produced and just 50 right-hand drive examples were built. Fitted with the 3.3-litre, air-cooled, turbo engine and later G50 5-speed gearbox, the car generates over 330 bhp and has a 0-60 time of approximately five seconds. Porsche Cars GB Ltd. have provided written confirmation that this car was originally their display car and was, naturally, very well specified at the time before subsequently being sold by AFN Chelsea on the Brompton Road, London, SW6. Offered to auction with a detailed history file including
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the documented service history and MOT test certificates that corroborate the indicated mileage, this lovely 930 has patently been very well cared for. In 2005, an insurance claim was made in relation to light damage to the offside front wing, however, the previous owner sought to have this work independently inspected by Autolign inspections of Mawsley in accordance with the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre resulting in the car being listed as a Category N on HPI records. Other online records show the car listed as Category D. Previously sourced from a private collection, this beautifully presented example in gloss black with an ivory leather interior was fully serviced at Porsche Reading in 2017. At the same time, it was subject to the standard Porsche 111-point vehicle inspection (report with the car) and has travelled less than 260 miles since. In 2017, the car was bought by a young collector, James Harris, who stabled it alongside his 930 Speedster and Daytona, Dino and Testarossa Ferraris. Sadly, Mr Harris passed away in 2019 and we are offering the car on behalf of his estate at a very competitive guide price.
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LOT 450
1994 Renault Alpine A610 More Images Lot 450
Registration: L765 MNT Chassis Number: VFAD5030500086017 Engine Number: F000828 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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• Full body restoration by Renault Alpine Tuning Services, complete respray, powder-coated subframes • All new brakes and suspension, new clutch, turbocharger, injectors and battery • From seven years of current private ownership. This rare car owes our vendor £35,000 and he has clearly cherished it • Tailored car cover and a set of rare English-language, factory workshop manuals. Very sensibly guided This very rare and desirable Renault is one of 68 UKsupplied, right-hand drive examples of the Alpine A610 and looks to be in lovely condition. Owned by our private enthusiast vendor for the past seven years he has clearly lavished love and attention on this interesting car. In fact, he informs us the A610 owes him £35,000! During his fastidious ownership, he sanctioned a full body restoration by Renault Alpine Tuning Services which included a complete respray. Further work included all new brakes and suspension, powder coating subframes, a new clutch, turbocharger, injectors and battery. This A610 has covered only 64,000 miles, however, the odometer does show 3,200 miles as it’s had a new instrument binnacle. The crystal display in the dash binnacle is prone to failure and we understand that our vendor luckily managed to source the last binnacle available which cost over £500. Pleasingly, the car is supplied with a full service history from day 1 which corroborates
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the mileage. Our vendor also informs us that the car is essentially completely original with the exception of the Alpine radio, however, the original Pioneer unit is included with the car. Accompanied by a tailored cover, a set of rare Englishlanguage factory workshop manuals and its history file, this fabulous A610 has always been kept on a C-TEK battery conditioner whilst in his ownership. Sensibly guided for such a rare car we recommend a closer look at this desirable French sportscar.
1989 Ferrari 328 GTS More Images Lot 451
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LOT 451
Registration: F328 VSD Chassis Number: ZFFWA20C000078760 Engine Number: 14646 Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
• One of just 292 UK-supplied, right-hand drive, ABSequipped cars • Just 17,000 miles from new and finished in Rosso Corsa with Crema • Great specification, good history and tool kit included. Competitively guided for such quality
kit and an interesting history file containing invoices from Ferrari dealers and specialists along with historic MOT’s and road tax discs. Recently part of a significant private collection, this is a rare low mileage example that will reward any inspection and is estimated at a very competitive level considering the quality on offer.
• Coming from a significant private collection, this is a rare and low mileage example Produced between 1985 and 1989, the 328 was the successor to the 308 and was available as a Coupe (GTB) or a Targa Top (GTS). It featured the transverse V8 from the 308, albeit now in 3.2-litre form, with four valves per cylinder, a five-speed gearbox and 275 bhp on tap. This resulted in 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and a top speed of over 166mph. This, stunning, right-hand drive, late-production example, is one of just 292 UK-supplied, ABS-equipped cars and is finished in the classic combination of Rosso Corsa with Crema hide and red carpeting. Just 17,000 miles is all this lovely 328 has covered since leaving the factory in 1989 and it really needs to be seen in the metal given the car’s stunning condition today. Indeed, interested parties should note that this car is currently being stored with Silverstone Auctions and is therefore available for private viewing by appointment prior to the sale. F328 VSD is accompanied by its owner’s manuals, tool
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LOT 452
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello More Images Lot 452
Registration: TBZ 8294 Chassis Number: ZFFZR49C000112448 Engine Number: 49909 Estimate: £95,000 - £115,000
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• Only 3,445 miles from new in the hands of just two owners • Beautiful genuine condition; always garage-stored, complete service history • Recently professionally detailed and fully serviced (including belts) • The last of the purist’s V12 manual Ferraris? Real-world GT ability and a timeless modern classic Firmly placed in Ferrari’s history as one of their finest modern-era big GTs, the 550 Maranello’s combination of elegant lines and legendary front-mounted 12-cylinder engine, meant that these cars had the potential to become instant classics. Following in the footsteps and sharing the DNA of the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the 550 Maranello is inevitability compared to its forbear and very few other frontengined Ferraris could have stood up to that comparison. Styled by Pininfarina, like its illustrious predecessor, the 550 Maranello was similarly proportioned, adopting the classical combination of long bonnet, small cabin and a truncated tail. Classic Ferrari styling cues include a bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front wheel-arches recalling the great Competizione Ferraris of the past, whilst the rear incorporates Ferrari’s characteristic twin circular lights. The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the 550 Maranello’s 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 develops 485bhp at 7,000rpm. The powertrain was housed in a tubular steel chassis, to which was attached aluminium coachwork, whilst the allindependent suspension incorporated dual-mode (normal/ sports) damping, switch-selectable by the driver, which was complemented by speed-sensitive power-assisted steering. The six-speed manual gearbox complements a slightly more even torque curve ensuring that the power delivery was a little less frenetic, whilst excellent weight distribution and delightful road manners make the 550 Maranello a truly refined driving machine, whilst still capable of almost 200mph. 550’s, along with the 355, are probably the pinnacle of that analogue Ferrari period and although Dinos and Daytonas are undoubtedly sublime, when it comes to the combination of performance and looks combined with an engaging drive the 550 is a winner, especially given the current differential in market values compared to the older
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cars. Obviously, some modern cars may indeed see them off but 550’s are deceptively nimble and certainly rapid enough to exceed most people’s driving capabilities. They’re also a reasonable size and comfortable enough to hustle down your average twisty B-road without worrying whether you’ll make it through that gap. With styling that is ageing particularly well, a high-quality cabin, generous storage and an enormous 100-litre-plus fuel tank, the 550 Maranello really is the consummate European Grand Tourer in the true Ferrari mould. The superb example presented here dates from 1998 and is a right-hand drive car built from new for the UK and finished in Rosso Corsa with a tan interior. It was supplied by Charles Hurst Ltd. (Ferrari) of Belfast in July 1998 to its first owner whose hectic international business life meant that it was used infrequently but always correctly garage stored. It was serviced by Charles Hurst Ltd. at 2,095 miles and 2,580 miles (belts replaced) and then again at 3,429 miles (belts replaced) by respected Ferrari specialists Keys Motorsport Ltd. of Towcester, who inspected the car and were impressed with its overall condition, noting its particularly sweet-running engine and slick gear-change. However, its lack of regular use meant that its first owner decided to let it go and it was offered at Silverstone Auctions Ferrari Sale in May 2018 where its amazing condition and tiny mileage generated much appreciation. The car’s second owner obviously used the Ferrari gently as well, indicated by an invoice from Graypaul Nottingham in late October 2018 when the mileage is recorded as 3,437. Graypaul spent some time servicing the 550’s brakes and with new discs, pads, flexible pipes and a new distribution block the account was in the region of £3,200. At the time of photography, the odometer indicated 3,445 miles and, naturally, the service history is fully documented in the accompanying books and manuals. Patently immaculate, a new owner can derive real confidence from the glowing report from Keys Motorsport and the comprehensive brake service by Graypaul, both within the last 20 miles. The old adage “A busy Ferrari is a happy Ferrari” is still true and it would be nice to think that the car’s new owner would use this stunning 550 Grand Tourer for just that, a bit of Grand Touring.
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LOT 452
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
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1960 Jaguar Mk2 2.4 Auto More Images Lot 453
Registration: UCO 647 Chassis Number: 104572 BW Engine Number: BG 6383-8 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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• Delightfully unrestored and unmolested with only 53,000 miles from new • A classic combination of Old English White with a gently patinated red leather interior • Still wearing its original registration (UCO 647) with the buff logbook and early MOT’s • A finalist in the Lancaster Pride of Ownership display at the NEC Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show in 2017 Offered here is a wonderfully original Jaguar Mk2 which would grace any event and make the Goodwood Revival car park a must-do. Most recent mechanical work has included the fitting of new rear springs and bushes together with front suspension, steering bushes, and some fresh brakes. It retains its original spare wheel and complete tool kit, a comprehensive history file and the buff logbook. The Jaguar was supplied to its first owner on 28/10/1960 probably by Vospers on the south coast where it remained until 2007 and the V5c shows only four owners. The earliest MOT from 1973 shows a mileage of 49,815 miles and the second owner kept the car for nearly 20 years using it very sparingly due to ill health, illustrated by the current odometer indication of 54,000 miles suggesting that the car has only covered just over 4,000 miles in 46 years. Our vendor has enjoyed showing the car and most recently was runner-up at the 2017 NEC Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show in the Pride of Ownership class, a
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category where originality is probably the main criterion. The car has attended Wings & Wheels on the JEC stand for the last three years and has been much admired as, although we all enjoy gazing at a millimetre-perfect Concours restoration, real affection is more often reserved for those well used and well-maintained classics that have never had three years off to be torn apart and stuck together again and have lived a long life keeping the secrets of the last 50 years in the crevices of those creaky old leather seats. Original unrestored sixties saloons are becoming very rare and this lovely Mk2 represents great value offering its new owner a great driving experience and a plethora of events to attend with its best years still ahead.
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LOT 454
1946 Indian Chief
Registration: To be registered Frame Number: 346479 Engine Number: CDF479 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
• The 1946 Chief became the companies only model after the war • New for that year were girder-style forks adapted from Indian’s radical 841 • A matching frame and engine example owned by just four enthusiasts in its 73-year history • Supplied with its original main dealer panniers • Comes with a NOVA reference number ready to begin the UK registration process • One of the finest Indian motorcycles available in the UK This 1946 Indian Chief was purchased from its original owner at Barrie automotive flea market in Ontario, Canada, by the late Samuel H.High III. Samuel was well regarded in the motorcycle community winning numerous awards on the show circuit with this Indian Chief and there are two plaques mounted on the bike, Senior National first prize and the ultimate Grand National winner. However, after 30 happy years, the time had come to part with his beloved Indian and it was offered for sale at Hershey in 2003. In the owner’s file, there is a document signed by Samuel transferring ownership to the next keeper. Those lucky buyers were Tony along with his close friend Tim who was listed as the registered keeper. Tony owned one of the best tooling companies in Canada and had a dream of taking the ‘46 Indian across Canada “from coast to coast”, so a no expense spared, full mechanical rebuild
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was undertaken. All the best parts were used including; a King clutch, electronic ignition (hidden inside the original distributor), all new bearings and bushings, a rebuilt speedo, four-speed transmission (a period option), rebuilt Bonneville carb and more. During these works no paintwork was undertaken, however, it still looks stunning to this day. Sadly, Tony became unwell and was not able to fulfil his dream of the Coast to Coast ride, although the bike remains trip ready. As a result, the bike was returned to Tim and there it remained in the lounge (where else?) of his beautiful home in Niagara Falls for nearly ten years. Started regularly, the bike has only covered 100 miles since the mechanical works were undertaken. This is a stunning, matching numbers Indian and amazingly still has its original panniers purchased from the main dealer in 1946. It’s supplied with a large history file, its title document and a NOVA reference number ready to begin the UK registration process. Unrestored but still in showwinning condition, Samuel H.High III’s famous Indian Chief is ready for its next adventure.
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LOT 455
1999 Ducati 916 Senna III More Images Lot 455
Registration: T847 AGP Frame Number: ZDM9165013163 Engine Number: ZDM916W4013652 Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000
Bid On Lot 455
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• A stunning UK-supplied, desirable and collectable motorcycle with just 3,600 miles showing and one careful owner from new • Number 222 of the final 300 Senna editions boasting Öhlins shock, cast-iron fully-floating Brembo discs and braided brake hoses • Superb condition, stored and maintained correctly, from private ownership and only enjoyed in dry weather conditions • Every Ducati motorcycle is a bit special, this exclusive example is sure to be the talk of any bike meet With its 916cc, fuel-injected, 4-valves-per-cylinder desmodromic, liquid-cooled, 90° V-twin, Ducati’s 916 was an instant classic as soon as it was shown to the world. Built for five years before evolving into the 996, this bike was one of Massimo Tamburini’s crowning achievements. Though it produced less horsepower than the Japanese competition, it was more torquey, and no bike from anywhere could compete on looks. In 1998, the Guggenheim featured an exhibit called The Art of the Motorcycle and the 916 was one of the few modern bikes to make the cut. To many enthusiasts around the world, the 916 was not simply the latest superbike, but the best there had ever been. Not only did it set new standards of performance, handling, and braking, but also topped the table in style and charisma. Ayrton Senna was a personal friend of the Castiglioni family (partially, no doubt, because he was a repeat high-profile
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Ducati customer), and had actually personally agreed to the first run of 200 bikes named in his honour before his demise. Profits from these Sennas went to the Senna Foundation, to provide Brazilian kids with free sports facilities, as long as they went to school. The first run arrived in 1995 – black and grey with red wheels, with a Strada-spec engine (minus the posh Pankl rods) with an SP chassis (Öhlins shock, cast-iron, fully-floating Brembo discs and braided brake hoses) and 300 were built. Two further runs of Senna II (silver with red wheels) and Senna IIIs (all black) were produced in 1997 and late 1998 with all profits, similarly, going to the Senna Foundation. This 916 Senna III (222 of 300) was first registered in the UK on 20/05/1999 and has just one registered keeper from new. Our private vendor has covered just 3,590 dry miles and has always stored this motorcycle correctly so, as one would expect, the condition of this 916 Senna is beautiful and reflects the low mileage indicated. We welcome presale inspections and can report that the bike starts and runs sweetly. An unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a true collector’s item that would look good in any setting and, at any level, is a work of art.
1936 Alvis Speed 20 SD Saloon by Charlesworth More Images Lot 456
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Bid On Lot 456
LOT 456
Registration: DPN 539 Chassis Number: 13308 Engine Number: 13758 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
• Delivered new to the Brooklands Motor Company in August 1936 with coachwork by Charlesworth of Coventry • Sporting its original registration number, DPN 539, colours complemented by re-plated brightwork • The history file includes the original owner’s handbook, factory build sheets, tax discs and invoices • Refreshed paintwork, new headlining, carpets, refurbished woodwork and lightly patinated leather • Offered from a private collection of classic and vintage motor cars and presented in spiffing condition The SD model came out in 1936 and had the SC’s larger 2.7-litre engine (good for an easy 90mph) improved steering and suspension, stiffened chassis and twin electric fuel pumps plus slightly wider bodywork. The low-slung chassis endowed the car with tremendous handling and grip for its day: “‘When cornering it is not only free from rolling – the low build sees to that – but the layout is such that it clings to the intended path at quite unexpected speeds, and when centrifugal force does eventually produce a skid, it is of the rear wheels only and easily controlled,” observed Motor Sport’s tester. Motor magazine was equally enthusiastic: “The new Alvis Speed 20 is the type of car which looks right, feels right and is right. From the driver’s point of view, the controls are all just where they are required and the power, speed and acceleration provided by the silky six-cylinder engine are a
+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
real eye-opener to anyone accustomed to driving about in more ordinary motor cars.” Although the car was available in rolling chassis form to receive a coachbuilt body of the owner’s choosing, the majority of customers plumped for the handsome Charlesworth Saloon bodywork that you see here. By the time production came to an end in late 1936, just 1,165 Speed 20’s of all types had been built and all are increasingly sought-after today. Delivered new to the Brooklands Motor Company in August 1936, DPN 539 is one of the last Speed 20 models produced. Long periods of cherished ownership mean that the car stands proudly in its original colours which, naturally, have been refreshed periodically with re-plated brightwork. The interior has benefited from new carpeting and headlining whilst the woodwork has also been refurbished. The leather seats are beautifully patinated and the car presents the best of both worlds with a welcoming, lived-in interior and shining chrome and paint. Presented to auction from a small private collection which our vendor is trimming due to an imminent house move, the history file includes the original owner’s handbook, old tax discs from the 1950s, invoices for various service items and the original factory build-sheets.
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Lot List Day 2 Cars Year 1936 1965 1967 1966 1968 1959 1961 2002 1986 1989 2001 1999 2013 1989 1998 2002 1973 1996 2006 1972 1978 1972 2003 1967 1992 1946 1970 1973 1960 1960 2016 1976 1978 1965 1958 1971 1986 1992 2013 1989 1972 1989 2008 1990 1995 2001 1975 1994 2008 1989 2007 1965 1978 1955 1989 2015
Vehicle Alvis Speed 20 SD Saloon by Charlesworth Aston Martin DB5 Aston Martin DB6 Automatic Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage Aston Martin DBS Austin Healey Sprite Mk1 (948cc) Austin Mini Cooper (997) Bentley Arnage RL BMW 325i (E30) Sport M-Tech1 BMW 635 CSi Highline BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe Ducati 916 Senna III Evanta 'DBR1 Evocation' Ferrari 328 GTS Ferrari 550 Maranello Ferrari 575M F1 Maranello Ferrari Dino 246 GT Ferrari F355 Spider Manual Ferrari F430 Coupe F1 Fiat 500 Ford Bronco Ford Escort Twin Cam Ford Focus RS Ford Mustang GT Fastback 'Eleanor' Evocation Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 Indian Chief Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster Jaguar E-Type Series 3 FHC Jaguar Mk2 2.4 Auto Jaguar Mk2 3.8 Manual Overdrive Land Rover Defender 90 Adventure TD Land Rover Series III 109" 6 Cylinder Leyland Mini Jubilee Maserati Mistral 3700 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Mercedes-Benz SL600 Noble M600 Carbon Sport Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 Plymouth Satellite "Road Runner" Recreation Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Cabriolet Porsche 911 (997) GT2 Porsche 928 GT Manual Porsche 928 GTS Range Rover (P38) 4.0 HSE Range Rover (Suffix D) Renault Alpine A610 Roaring Forties GT40 Rover Mini 30 LE Subaru Impreza RB320 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Triumph TR2 - PKV 374 - The ex-Works Le Mans 24-hours Volkswagen Golf GTi MK2 Volkswagen XL1
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such steps;. 12.7 Expenses; 12.7.1 the Buyer’s Premium and the Seller’s Commission on the sale of the Lot; 12.7.2 any balance remaining shall be paid to SAL to the Seller (or, if appropriate, the Buyer). If there shall be a shortfall any such shortfall shall be made good by the Seller to SAL on demand. 12.7.3 If within 7 days after receipt of the notice referred to in clause 12.5 the Seller informs SAL that he wishes redelivery of the Lot, he shall be entitled to do so but only upon prior payment of all Expenses and all legal and other costs reasonably incurred by SAL so as to keep SAL fully recompensed. 13. Withdrawal Fees 13.1. The Seller may by notice in writing to SAL withdraw the Lot from the Auction. In the event of such withdrawal, the Seller shall within 14 days of withdrawal pay SAL the sums set out in this Condition 13. All such sums shall be payable to SAL as remuneration for the services performed by SAL down to the date of withdrawal, and not by way of penalty or liquidated damages. 13.2 In all cases of withdrawal, the Seller shall be liable to pay SAL 15% of the mid estimate value of the Lot, notwithstanding that commission of a lesser, or no, amount had previously been agreed, to reflect the time, effort, loss of publicity and buyer’s premium suffered by SAL. In the event of a Lot having no reserve and therefore no estimate the Seller shall be liable to pay SAL 15% of the auctioneer’s reasonable estimate. The fee shall be subject in each case to VAT and Expenses. 13.3.In the event that the Seller withdraws the Lot from the Auction, the Seller shall arrange for collection and removal of the Lot at his own expense within two working days after the date of withdrawal provided that the Seller may not collect the Lot unless and until any withdrawal fee payable under Conditions 13.2 and 13.3 shall have been paid in full. 14. Removal and Storage 14.1 The Seller shall arrange for the removal of any unsold Lot and the Buyer for the removal of purchased lots by the time specified in the vendor delivery instructions and key sale information in the auction catalogue or by other such time as agreed by SAL. 14.2 Failure to remove Lots pursuant to clause 14.1 above will entitle SAL to charge the Seller or Buyer a removal charge, storage fees, insurance and other expenses and any costs incurred at the following rates: Motor Vehicle: Removal - £175 plus VAT Storage - £10 per day plus VAT These fees apply unless stated otherwise in the Key Sale Information of the sale catalogue Automobilia: Removal - £25 plus VAT Storage - £10 per day plus VAT Watches: Delivery via Royal Mail Special Delivery (UK only) - £15. Overseas delivery by quotation. 15. The Buyer 15.1 The Buyer shall be the highest bidder at the Hammer Price. Any dispute as to any bid shall be settled by the Auctioneer at his/her absolute discretion. 16. Buyer’s Premium The Buyer shall pay the Buyer’s Premium to SAL and the Buyer acknowledges that SAL may also receive the Seller’s
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Commission due to SAL under Clause 10. 17. Payment 17.1 Once a lot is sold, the Purchase Price shall become immediately payable to SAL. 17.2 Full payment for all Lots must be made to SAL by 5:00pm the next Working Day. Payment can only be accepted in GBP. For security reasons, payments by Debit or Credit card (VISA/Mastercard) will only be accepted where the cardholder is present to a maximum of £20,000 per buyer. 17.3 No Lot may be collected until the Purchase Price has been received by SAL and payments by a Buyer to SAL may be applied by SAL towards any such sums due from that Buyer to SAL on any account whatsoever notwithstanding any directions to the contrary by the Buyer or his agent whether express or implied. 17.4 Title to the Lot will pass to the Buyer only when the Purchase Price in cleared funds has been received by SAL. 17.5 Immediately a Lot is sold the risk shall pass to the Buyer notwithstanding that possession will not be given and title will not pass to the Buyer before payment of the Purchase Price. 17.6 The Buyer shall, at his own expense, remove the Lot purchased but not before payment in full to SAL of the Purchase Price whether in respect of this or any other Lot. 17.7 Cash payments will only be accepted up to a maximum of £5,000 and no more than £5,000 will be accepted from any one individual in a 90 day period. 18. Responsibility for Purchased Lots 18.1 The Buyer will be responsible for loss or damage to a Lot they have purchased from the fall of the hammer. Neither SAL nor its employees or agents shall be responsible for any loss or damage unless caused by the negligence of SAL, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to SAL while the Lot is in SAL’s custody or under its control. 18.2 The Buyer shall be responsible for all removals, insurance, storage and other charges on any Lot from the fall of the hammer (in accordance with Clause 11). 18.3 DVLA will be notified of the change of keeper within 5 working days following receipt of payment, using the details from invoice, unless otherwise stated. 18.4 Automobilia, watches & lifestyle Lots that have not been paid and collected by midday on the first working day following the sale will be sent to the buyer at the buyer’s expense. 19. Non-payment or Failure to Collect 19.1 If the Purchase Price is not paid in full, SAL as the agent of the Seller, shall in its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following remedies:19.1.1 to remove, store (either at SAL’s premises or elsewhere) and insure the Lot at the expense of the Buyer; 19.1.2 to charge interest at a daily rate equal to 4% pa over Barclays Bank’s Base Rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date of and time referred to in clause 17.2; 19.1.3 to retain that or any Lot sold to the same Buyer at the same or any other auction of SAL and to release it only after payment of the total amount due; 19.1.4 to apply any money due or to become due to the defaulting Buyer in or towards settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a charge or lien on any property of the Buyer which is in SAL’s possession for any purpose. 19.1.5 take such steps as SAL shall at its absolute discretion consider necessary to collect the monies due from the Buyer, and to agree terms for the payment of the Purchase Price; 19.1.6 to rescind the sale and refund any monies to the Buyer, or to rescind the sale to the Buyer and to purchase the Lot itself. If it does so, property in the Lot shall pass to SAL on its election and SAL shall remit the Purchase Price to the Seller within 14 Working Days of its election less the Seller’s
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Commission, Expenses and sums due to SAL which would have been payable had the contract not been rescinded; 19.1.7 to appoint a solicitor and/or other agent to pursue any of the courses of action referred to in this clause 19, and the Seller hereby authorises SAL to take any of the courses referred to in this clause, including the issue and prosecution of proceedings on the Seller’s behalf, and to settle claims and/or proceedings made by or against the Buyer on such terms as the Seller shall instruct, or in the absence of instructions on such terms as SAL shall at its absolute discretion think fit. The Buyer shall be liable for all the costs incurred in any proceedings, negotiations or ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) including any shortfall in cost between those expended by SAL or the Seller and those awarded by any Court or Tribunal. 19.2 If the Buyer fails to make payment within 14 days after the date and time referred to in clause 17.2, SAL shall at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights it may have, be entitled to re-sell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public auction or private sale, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, the defaulting Buyer shall then pay to SAL any deficiency, together with re-sale costs and any costs incurred in connection with the Buyer’s failure to make payment and any surplus shall belong to the Seller. 19.3 If the Lot is not taken away on the date and time referred to in clause 17.2, whether or not the Purchase Price has been paid, SAL shall remove, store (either at SAL’s premises or elsewhere) and insure the Lot at the expense of the Buyer and only release the Lot after payment of the total amount due. 20. Liability of SAL and the Seller 20.1 Buyers are solely responsible for ensuring that Motor Vehicles are safe for use, roadworthy (if a road going car) and comply with all relevant laws and regulations in force in all relevant jurisdictions and for ensuring that any necessary test certificates are in force It is the responsibility of the Buyer to carry out such inspection as he thinks necessary. 20.2 In bidding for any Lot, the Buyer acknowledges that he does not rely on any representation made to them by SAL, its employees or agents. 21. Governing Law Any transactions to which the Terms apply shall be governed by English Law and the Courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle all disputes arising in connection with all aspects of all matters or transactions to which these Terms apply. 22. Notices 22.1 Any shall be deemed to have been received:- 22.1.1 if hand-delivered, at the time of delivery; 22.1.2 if sent by mail, two days after the date of posting. 22.2 In proving service by delivery:22.2.1 by hand, it shall be necessary only to produce a receipt for the notice signed by or on behalf of the addressee; 22.2.2 by post, it shall be necessary only to prove that the notice was contained in a pre-paid envelope which was duly addressed and posted first class. 23. Data Protection 23.1 All information provided to SAL will be treated confidentially and shall not be passed to third parties, except where necessary to complete a sale transaction. 23.2 SAL reserves the right to pass on information when required by legislation, government authorities or the courts.
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