27th & 28th July 2019
The Silverstone Classic Sale 2019 The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TN
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1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII Estimate: £160,000 - £180,000
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Auction Timetable Viewing: Friday 26th July 9:00 - 18:00 Saturday 27th July from 9.00 onwards Sunday 28th July from 9.00 onwards Auctions: Saturday 27th July Automobilia – 11.00 Cars – 14.00 Sunday 28th July Automobilia – 11.00 Cars – 14.00
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Silverstone Classic Sale Saturday 28th July 2019
Welcome Welcome to the 2019 Silverstone Classic! This is our ninth consecutive year as the official auction partner for the classic motorsport festival and we are thrilled you have joined us for it. The catalogue for our two-day, flagship sale, is our very best yet. It features the biggest variety and highest quality selection of cars that we have ever offered. There are 130 outstanding classic and competition cars, as well as a fantastic selection of 200 automobilia items, all for your consideration. Over the course of the weekend we will be offering an unrepeatable selection of cars, ranging from the 1959 Jaguar Mk1 which is likely one of the best of its kind that you can buy (estimate £55,000 – £65,000), through to the beautiful, matching-numbers, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing (estimate £850,000 – £1,000,000). We also have two collections as part of the line-up; our car sale on Saturday opens with a four-car collection from the estate of the late Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams. The series includes his famous Mini Cooper S 1071S, which was the first to win an international rally. ‘The Property of a Gentlemen’ is a 17-car collection, all of which will be offered at No Reserve. Each one has their own unique history, from the award-winning Citroen DS Super 5 to the collectable Lancia Delta HF Integrale; this is an opportunity to purchase a special car from a gentleman’s private collection. Alzheimer’s Research UK is Silverstone Classic’s official charity partner for the next three years. Our automobilia sale on Saturday will open with eight charity lots in aid of this and all funds raised will go directly to Race Against Dementia Fellowships, which was founded by racing legend, Sir Jackie Stewart. Amongst the broad variety of automobilia lots is a very special item, an Art Edition “Il Fascino Ferrari” from Taschen Books. Number 240 of 250, this stunning piece of Ferrari history remains unopened in its original condition and will be offered during the Saturday sale. If you’re considering selling, we’re welcoming best-of-breed entries to our remaining two sales of 2019; the Ferrari and Porsche sale which takes place in September and the NEC Classic Motor Show at the NEC in November. Finally, thank you for attending the sale and enjoy browsing this eclectic collection of outstanding cars. Happy bidding!
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Key Sale Information Please note that due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The Wing by 2pm on Monday 29th July 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 29th July 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 29th July from The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. Any motor vehicles not collected will be taken to secure storage by E.M. Rogers for £175 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day from Monday 29th July 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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Silverstone Classic Sale Saturday 27th & Saturday 28th July 2019
Day 1 Automobilia Saturday 27th July 2019 Start: 11:00 Automobilia: Lots 101 – 199
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Lots 101 – 108 Charity Lots
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Lot 102
Rainer Schlegelmilch’s ‘The Stewart Era’
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE signed mounted B/W photo
Dieter Streve-Mulhens presents the motorsport photography of Rainer W. Schlegelmilch in an encyclopaedia of the great drivers of their time. ‘The Stewart Era’ recounts the great races, victories and defeats from 1962 until the end of 2006. Expressive portraits are interspersed with thrilling racing scenes and photos documenting the spirit of the age. Signed by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE. No Reserve
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE with all four-tyres airborne at the infamous ‘Green Hell’ during the 1973 German Grand Prix on the 5th August. Leading from pole position, this was Stewart’s 27th and last GP victory, a record that would stand until 1987. Black and white, mounted and signed. Supplied with an image of signing. Measuring 40cm x 40cm.Photo courtesy of Sutton Images. No Reserve
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Porsche Le Mans cap signed by Mark Webber
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE signed mounted B/W photo
An official classic Porsche Le Mans cap, navy blue with various embroidery, hand signed on the peak in silver marker pen by Mark Webber on the eve of the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans. Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. No Reserve
For the second time in two weeks, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE takes the chequered flag, on this occasion at the end of the 1971 British Grand Prix at Silverstone on the 17thJuly. Black and white, mounted and signed. Supplied with an image of signing. Measuring 40cm x 40cm. Photo courtesy of Sutton Images. No Reserve
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Lot 106
Miniature (half-scale) replica helmet
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE signed mounted photo
Sir Jackie Stewart’s OBE signed miniature (half-scale) replica helmet, from his own personal collection. No Reserve
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Lot 101
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE on his way to a commanding home victory and a second world championship at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on the 17th July 1971. Mounted and signed, supplied with an image of signing. Measuring 40cm x 40cm. Photo courtesy of Sutton Images. No Reserve More Images Lot 106
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Lot 108
Riccardo Patrese racing boots
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE signed mounted photo
Racing boots worn by Riccardo Patrese when he drove for the Canon Williams team in his Williams Renault Formula One car in 1990. Boots are a size 42. Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. No Reserve
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Lot 110
Nine 1:18 scale racing cars
Teamwork - Sir Jackie Stewart & Lady Helen
Nine 1:18 scale racing cars; three signed - Red Bull signed by David Coulthard, Red Bull 2013 signed by Daniel Ricciardo, and Red Bull 2011 signed by Mark Webber. Together with another six 1:18 scale highly detailed F1 model cars in team colours. Nine items. Estimate: £500 - £800
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Lot 111
One-off pop art piece created by International Artist Alan Walsh. Celebrates the teamwork, love and togetherness that went into Sir Jackie’s racing career with Lady Helen always present by his side. Walsh has hand screen printed the artwork onto cotton rag paper, signed by Sir Jackie Stewart with a COA from the Alan Walsh Gallery. Measuring 750mm x 1100mm. Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000 More Images Lot 110
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Lot 112
Cherished number plate 100 NSX
Mike Hailwood’s Overalls
Cherished number plate 100 NSX on retention. Estimate: £3,000 - £3,500
Mike Hailwood’s Fina/Linear Sport overalls from either the 1972 championship winning F2 Matchbox Team Surtees or 1973 Team Surtees Fina F1. Most people from the era will recall seeing him in the overalls. The were donated to marshals circa 1973/74 when there was an appeal for fire protection for them following a series of fire related accidents. This was prior to marshals being issued with Proban orange overalls. Estimate: £500 - £700
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Sir Jackie Stewart OBE contemplates the race ahead from the cockpit of Tyrrell 006, which was to propel him to his third and final world championship in 1973. Black and white, mounted and signed. Supplied with an image of signing. Measuring 40cm x 40cm. Photo courtesy of Sutton Images. No Reserve
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Lot 114
James Bond ‘Live and Let Die’ signed movie poster production
Original Waxoyl lightbox sign
James Bond ‘Live and Let Die’ original movie poster signed by Roger Moore. Framed and glazed. Measures 30” (W) X 37” (H). Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £500 - £700
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Original Waxoyl lightbox sign. Double- sided lightbox was part of the historic ICI collection. In full working order. Estimate: £100 - £150
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Lot 116
Tonino Lamborghini Ferruccio 2000 chronograph
Signed 2014 McLaren shirt
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, complete with its presentation box, in ‘as new’ condition. Estimate: £500 - £700 More Images Lot 115
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2014 McLaren shirt signed by Jenson Button & Kevin Magnussen, framed and glazed. The shirt was signed during the re-signing of Jenson Button with McLaren. Measuring 71cm (W) X 81cm (H) X 5cm (D). Estimate: £100 - £150
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Lot 118
Ferrari 275GTB Tool Bag
McLaren F1 GTR Steering Wheel
275 GTB tool roll containing; -Battaini JackBattaini Ratchet-Grease Gun-Pirelli Fan BeltBellux Roadside Reflector-Bellux Roadside Reflector box-Steel Hammer 500g-Lead Hammer-Carello Oil Wrench-Hub Puller-Weber Carburators Wrench-Pliers 19 mm -Beta n.55 Wrench Set-Screwdrivers V12000 SetScrewdrivers Wood Set- Spark Plug- Wrench -Tool Bag. Estimate: £5,000 - £6,000
F1 GTR (used) Steering Wheel, from Chassis No. 01R McLaren F1 GTR Race car. This is John Nielsen’s “Personal” brand wheel. The wheel was used in high mileage testing of Chassis 01R, which then went on to qualify and win the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hour race for McLaren. Estimate: £500 - £700
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Lot 120
1929-33 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS owner’s manual
McLaren F1 three-piece luggage set
Owner’s Handbook for the Gran Sport variant of the 6C 1750. Printed in English and consists of 58 pages. Contains a letter, dated January 1948, from G.H.K. Taylor of Thompson & Taylor (Brookland) Ltd to Brian Shawe-Taylor regarding his 1928 Supercharged Alfa Romeo which was practically indistinguishable from the 1750. Estimate: £400 - £500 More Images Lot 119
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Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Chronograph
Aston Martin lightweight racing bonnet
Serial Number 142729 Calibre: Heuer Cal.11 Dated circa 1969. Original Chronograph Heuer Autavia watch from 1969 with a very rare first Jo Siffert Dial version inc 3/6/9/12 subregister and thick hour markers. All parts have been proofed and are 100% genuine as verified by Jasper Bitter @Classic Heuer. Estimate: £7,000 - £8,000 More Images Lot 121
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Very rare lightweight racing bonnet to fit a DB4GT (or DB4). Finished in Aston Martin Racing Green with a White roundel. Fabulous piece of Garage art. Estimate: £700 - £900
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Lot 124
Cherished number plate YSV 850
A vintage pre-war portable forecourt oil dispense
Cherished number plate YSV 850 on retention. Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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Set comprises 2 x Side Locker cases, each with the Chassis No. 33 number embossed into the silver/grey leather beneath the single carry handle and a natural pigskin lining bearing the “Hand Made by Golf Brothers” (Italy) label inside. Third bag is a larger black leather twinhandled holdall, also from Chassis No. 33 McLaren F1 road car. All three items are in very good, used condition. Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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A vintage pre-war portable forecourt oil dispenser reservoir-pump c1920s; painted cast-iron & steel construction with handcranked pump and overflow return pipe. Estimate: £100 - £150
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Lot 126
Ayrton Senna “The Final Picture”
Three stylised circuit diagrams
Ayrton Senna “The Final Picture”. San Marino GP 1st May 1994. Framed and glazed, measuring 34” (W) X 19” (H) Estimate: £80 - £120
Three modern circuit diagrams; Spa– Francorchamps, Silverstone circuit and the Nürburgring. Framed and glazed, measuring 21” (W) X 31” (H). Estimate: £200 - £300
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Signed framed photocard of the late Niki Lauda
A signed 1:18 scale Stirling Moss Mercedes 300SL R722
A signed framed photocard of the late Niki Lauda, image size 14 x 19cm. Estimate: £40 - £60
A 1:18 scale Stirling Moss Mercedes 300SL R722 by Maisto, signed to the bonnet by Sir Stirling Moss, together with a copy of ‘The Authorised Biography of Stirling Moss’ by Robert Edwards signed Stirling Moss within. Estimate: £500 - £800
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Lot 130
Cherished number plate TJY 907
BP Sign
Cherished number plate TJY 907 on retention. Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Created to depict an early lit-up sign using an old c.40s light unit. Consists of etched glass panels in a wooden frame mounted on a twintube light unit. As seen. Requires rewiring. H 60cm x L 64cm x W 30cm. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 132
Riva ‘Rivarama Special’ in 1/10 scale
Jaguar 3.8 litre lacquered panel
A 1/10 scale model of the lovely Riverama Special, Carlo Riva’s most popular model in the classic colour combination. Plank on plank construction and lacquer finished. Measures 90cm long complete with stand. Estimate: £300 - £500
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Cast brass bird themed radiator cap
Flugplatz’ by Rachel Clegg with propeller
A highly decorative and unusual cast brass bird-themed radiator cap ornament having finely detailed wings and tail feathers, standing 15.5cm high, 23cm in length. Estimate: £80 - £120
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This image is by well-known art director Rachel Clegg and is from her Nürburgring collection. The piece is named “Flugplatz” (limited edition). The propeller is the original one that was planned to be used but was changed at the last minute as it was a bit too large. Framed and glazed. Image measures 38” (W) X 29” (H). Propeller measures 6ft in height. Estimate: £500 - £700 More Images Lot 134
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Lot 136
F1 Documents Case, Owners Handbook, Service Records & pocket mirror from McLaren F1 Road car Chassis No. 3
Collection of Monaco prints
Very good (used) condition unique to each McLaren F1 Road Car case is individually numbered with the chassis number. Handbook is in very good (unused) condition only supplied with each McLaren F1 Road Car; neither book has been written in or used. Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000 More Images Lot 135
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Jaguar 3.8 litre lacquered panel. Measures 100cm x 100cm. Estimate: £300 - £500
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Collection of Monaco prints 2001-2015. Fantastic collection of Monaco prints, missing the year 2012. By Nicolas Watts framed and glazed measuring 28” (H) X 22” (W) Estimate: £400 - £500
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Lot 138
Vintage emergency vehicle flashing beacon
c.1920s Bowser ‘Red Sentry’ petrol pump
A vintage c1960s emergency vehicle blue flashing beacon standing 30cm high. Estimate: £50 - £80
c.1920s Bowser ‘Red Sentry’ hand-cranked petrol pump, recently restored in a traditional dark green paintwork with Power Petrol livery, new wiring and milk glass globe as well as a new period correct canvas style hose with brass nozzle. Estimate: £1,900 - £2,500
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Lot 140
BMW themed garage or workshop wall sign
Circular Porsche wall clock
A large contemporary BMW themed garage or workshop wall sign measuring 60cm in diameter. Estimate: £150 - £250
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A fine circular Porsche wall clock having a black face, red baton hands and subsidiary hydrometer and thermometer dials. 32cm wide. Estimate: £150 - £250
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Lot 142
Aston DB4 chrome wire wheels
Sir Stirling Moss OBE signed race overalls
Four, nearly new, chrome wire wheels 16” x 5” to fit DB4 models. Factory code; XW7232. Estimate: £600 - £800
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Signed and framed Sir Stirling Moss race overalls used in the early 1980s. Overalls were also worn by Sir Stirling on the cover of his book ‘Racing and All That’ by himself and Mike Haliwood. Originally donated, along with a Letter of Authenticity, by Sir Stirling in May 1996, as he was unable to attend the Macmillan Observer Corporate Challenge. Estimate: £1,300 - £2,000 More Images Lot 142
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DB4 Fuel Tank
Rare piece of James Bond wall art.
To fit an Aston Martin DB4. The tank is sound, has been pressure tested, and is finished in its original factory silver. You never know when you are going to need one. Estimate: £200 - £300
A truly fabulous presentation celebrating fifty years of the cinematic James Bond. The chance to own a rare centrepiece signed by every actor who has played James Bond on the big screen. Featuring an original prop from the films. The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity confirms the validity of this stunning piece. Measuring 57” (W) X 40” (H) X 4” (D). The crown jewel of any Bond collection. Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000
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Derek Warwick racing overalls
Framed David Coulthard/Johnny Herbert painting
Jaguar Le Mans Silk Cut racing overalls worn by Derek Warwick at Le Mans and Spa in 1986/87. Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £700 - £900
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David Coulthard and Johnny Herbert signed by artist Colin Carter (1995) on canvas, framed and measuring 108cm x 73cm. Estimate: £500 - £700
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Lot 148
Original 1960s gear-oil pump
The rare “Brothers Rodriguez” and 4 other new titles
1960s gear-oil, hand-cranked pump in full working order. Original paintwork (Line 6) finished in dark green. Measuring 32 cm x 20cm x 68cms and weighing around 11kg. Estimate: £250 - £350
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“The Brothers Rodriguez” by Carlos JalifeVillalon. Very rare retails around £100 where available. “Two Summers” by Robert Ackerson. The story of the W196. “Porsche 911- The definitive history 2004-12” by Brian Long. “Open cockpits and Straw Bales” by Bryan Apps. “Powered by Jaguar” by Doug Nye. All in new condition. Estimate: £80 - £120 More Images Lot 148
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Lot 150
2 Photographic Le Mans panels
Mounted Spirit of Ecstasy after Charles Sykes*
Steve McQueen in 1971 and the 1955 Factory Porsche 550 Spyder Team. Measuring 84cm x 59cm. Estimate: £80 - £100
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A Spirit of Ecstasy desk ornament, chrome plated and mounted on a base, offered by from the collection of a RREC member. Taller than the car mascot at 15cm. No Reserve
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Lot 152
2 Original Silk Cut Jaguar Prints
‘BP Motor Spirit’ enamel sign
1 by Tony Smith. The 1988 Autosport 1000km. Limited Edition of 500. Image size; 43cm x 61cm. 1 by Graham Turner. The Brundle, Nielson, Cobb Jaguar XJR12 at Le Mans in 1990. Signed by the artist. Image size; 46cm x 81cm. Estimate: £40 - £60
’BP Motor Spirit’ enamel sign, single sided. Measuring 61cm x 41cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Ford GT40 ‘Gulf’ 150cc Child’s Car
Eighties Steering Wheel, signed by Nigel Mansell CBE
Built to inspire and give young drivers a passion for racing, this children’s car is modelled after Ford’s Le Mans-winning GT40. This stunning junior car is equipped with a 150cc petrol engine, disc brakes, key start, working headlights and horn. Approximately 240cm long x 140cm wide. Suitable for children or small adults. Metal fuel tank located at the rear of the vehicle. Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000 More Images Lot 153
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Full-size, suede-covered, flat-dish, steering wheel hand signed by 1992 World Champion, Nigel Mansell CBE with a full Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £350
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‘British Zenith & Stromberg Carburetter Service’ sign
OPUS Polaroid, Felipe Massa
’British Zenith and Stromberg Carburetter Service’ enamel sign, single sided. Measuring 61cm x 46cm. Estimate: £450 - £550
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Glass-cased ‘Taxi for Senna’ presentation
Esso Ethyl enamel sign
Glass case containing a ‘chrome’ sculpture in roughly 1:18 scale of the 1991 finish to the British Grand Prix, Ayrton Senna hitching a lift on Nigel Mansell’s winning Williams FW14, hand signed by Mansell on the car and photo backdrop, with a Certificate of Authenticity. No Reserve
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Esso Ethyl enamel sign, double sided. Measuring 58cm x 55cm. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 160
Auto Glym Valet Kit from McLaren F1 Road car Chassis 41
Tom Oliphant framed Race suit and pictures
Brand new with sealed contents, unique to each McLaren F1 Road Car. The case is individually numbered with the Chassis number No. 41 on an aluminium plate. Estimate: £500 - £700
Tom Oliphant framed race suit and picture. The suit was worn by Tom during his time racing for the Ginetta GT3 ‘works’ team in the Ginetta Super Cup and the Porsche Carrera Cup GB & Middle East. Race suit measuring 54’ (H) X 33” (W) X 3” (D) image of Tom Oliphant in a Porsche Carrera. Measuring 25” (W) X 19” (H) Both framed and glazed. Estimate: £350 - £450
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Felipe Massa Polaroid Print. Archival Pigment Print 52.5cm x 80cm, taken at Silverstone, England in 2006. Very rare print, only available in a very limited edition, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Supplied with signatures of the photographer and Bernie Ecclestone. Estimate: £350 - £500
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Fabulous portfolio of very rare Italian prints.
Cherished number plate R1 NSU
“Le Prime Automobili Italiane”. Large Portfolio of Italian Automobile Picture Posters by Elio Quaglino, Printed in Italy on Parchment Art Paper (670 x 480mm / 20” x 27”), Copyright 1964 by Edizione Pininfarina. 24 prints in all featuring 12 significant pre-war Italian cars. Each marked with “Veteran Car Club Italiano” embossed seals. Estimate: £300 - £400 More Images Lot 161
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Cherished number plate R1 NSU held on a Certificate of Entitlement. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
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The Riva Ariston in 1/10 scale
Goodyear ‘Know The Tyre Laws’ sign
The luxury Riva Ariston. Production of these boats ran from 1962 to 1996 and this model was one of Carlo Riva’s most sought after. Measures 90cm long, plank on plank construction and lacquer finished. Estimate: £300 - £500
An original Goodyear ‘Know The Tyre Laws’ aluminium garage sign. Measuring 76cm x 51cm. Estimate: £50 - £80
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“Porsche Victorious at Le Mans 2018 in the Pink Pig”
Jeff Allam racing overalls
Limited Edition. Signed by all the drivers, Christensen, Estre, Makowiecki, Vanthoor, Lietz, Brunl and Head of Operations Alex Stehling. No.6 of 75 by Nicolas Watts. Large piece, custom aluminium framed and mounted with COA, 94cm x 75cm. 6kg. Estimate: £400 - £600
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Signed racing overalls worn by Jeff Allam in 1995 when he made a one-off comeback to the BTCC replacing the injured James Thompson at Knockhill. Estimate: £500 - £700
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Wattie’ by Alan Fearnley 27/850
Niki Lauda Piston with COA
John Watson takes quick action to avoid Alan Jones and Gilles Villeneuve on his way to a magnificent win in the 1981 British GP driving a McLaren MP4-1 at Silverstone. Signed by the artist and John Watson and supplied with a COA. Framed and glazed measuring 66cm x 60cm. Estimate: £200 - £300
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. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Thrust SSC Wheel
One of two spares made for the Thrust SSC by HDA Forgings and Dunlop Aviation. Made from a high-spec aluminium alloy, heat-treated and shot-peened to improve its mechanical properties. Wheel was then balanced and spun to 9,500 rpm. It is 85cm in diameter and 26cm wide and weighs approximately 300lbs. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
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LOT NO. 169 - TASCHEN BOOKS Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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“IL FASCINO FERRARI” ART EDITION
Few are the men and brands that have come to define a century. For seven decades and counting, the Italian powerhouse founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1947 has made an indelible red mark on popular culture and enraptured fans and collectors across the globe. Synonymous with beauty, excellence, and unmatched desirability, the Cavallino Rampante lives on as the driving force in high-performance Gran Turismo, the conqueror of impossible challenges. A project conceived in close collaboration with Ferrari, this massive tome is a veritable collector’s piece from Taschen. A production unparalleled in scale, it features exclusive content from the Ferrari archives and private collections around the world, bringing together hundreds of unseen photographs and documents to reveal the unique story behind Ferrari’s victories, its protagonists and its legacy. Limited to 1,947 signed and numbered copies, the handcrafted leather-bound and hand-stitched Collector’s Edition is enclosed in a Ferrari engine-inspired case designed by Marc Newson. Born in Sydney, Australia, Marc studied jewellery and sculpture at Sydney College of the Arts before moving to Tokyo. Now living and working in Paris and London, Newson has become one of the world’s most accomplished and influential designers. The case is made of cast aluminium, the chrome has been sandblasted with powder to preserve the metal’s natural feel, whilst the top of the case has been finished using Ferrari’s own red heat-resistant paint, the same as that used on their engines. Even more special, the ‘Art Edition’ (No. 1-250) is elevated by a sculpture evocative of the 12-cylinder engine in hand-bent, flared chromed steel, also by Marc Newson. The bookstand’s legs were joined together using tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, a process that produces stronger, high-quality welds, typical in the automotive industry. Each of the 250 ‘Art Editions’ is signed by Sergio Marchionne, John Elkann, and Piero Ferrari and features: -Unprecedented access to the Ferrari archives, and those of private collectors, including hundreds of unseen photographs, drawings and sketches -Original documents of famed Ferrari drivers -Never-before-seen appendix gathering all of Ferrari’s victories since 1947 On offer here is ‘Art Edition’ number 240/250 and this stunning piece of Ferrari history is presented in brand new condition, remaining in its crate having never been opened. White gloves will be available for any serious potential purchasers to have a closer look. + buyer’s premium of 24% including VAT @ 20%
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Full-size set of traffic lights
An original James Hunt signature
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. Estimate: £400 - £600
An original James Hunt signature, hand signed in black ink mounted together with a full colour photograph of James in a classic post-win moment, champagne bottle in hand. Measuring 24cm x 19cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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‘Aladdin Pink Paraffin’ enamel sign
Peter Collins in the DB3S at Dundrod 40 x 20”
Aladdin Pink Paraffin’ enamel sign, double sided, flange. Measuring 53cm x 35.5cm. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Production-size image of Peter Collins in the winning Aston at the 1953 Dundrod Tourist Trophy. Measuring 102cm x 51cm. Estimate: £80 - £120
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‘Champion Spark Plug Service’ aluminium sign
3 large format, original b/w photographs
Champion Spark Plug Service’ aluminium sign, single sided. Dated September 1962. Measuring 58cm x 34cm. Estimate: £250 - £350
1958 Le Mans Duncan Hamilton in D-Type Number 8 1959 Le Mans Stirling Moss in Aston Martin 62 EMU 1968 Monaco Graham Hill in his winning Lotus 49. All around 20” x 16”. Estimate: £80 - £120
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Circular ‘Regent Petrol’ advertising sign
3 Original Graham Turner Prints
A ‘Regent Petrol’ advertising sign, made of metal and plastic, single sided. Measuring 46cm in Diameter. Estimate: £80 - £120
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1938 Donnington GP. Nuvolari, Lang and Seaman. Measuring 46cm x 30cm. 1963 TT Graham Hill in a 250GTO. Measuring 46cm x 30cm 1957 German GP Fangio in the 250F. Measuring 42cm x 33cm. Estimate: £60 - £100
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‘Mex Motor Spirit’ enamel sign
4 early original Motor Racing Event Posters
Mex Motor Spirit’ enamel sign, single sided (wooden mount). Protector of Eccles. Measuring 122cm x 45cm. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Formula 2 meeting at Hockenheim in 1984. Measuring 84cm x 58cm. Round 8 of the ‘Interserie’ Can-Am at the Nordschleife. Measuring 58cm x 41cm. BRSCC Castle Combe Easter Monday 1973. BRSCC Llandow Circuit Sept 23rd 1973. Estimate: £100 - £120
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‘Dunlop Stock’ enamel sign
Cherished number plate 54 LPO
Double sided ‘Dunlop Stock’ enamel sign. Measuring 46 cm in diameter. Estimate: £300 - £400
Cherished number plate 54 LPO on retention. Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500
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An original Avery Hardall vintage Shell petrol pump
Cherished number plate 333 MVU
An original Avery Hardall vintage Shell petrol pump front cover having dial window and all in original unrestored condition, a/f, standing 136cm high. The perfect original unmolested interior design items for the Petrolhead. Estimate: £80 - £120
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McLaren MP 4/12 fine art limited edition print
‘BP Shield’ enamel sign
David Coulthard signed McLaren MP 4/12 fine art limited edition print no: 646/750 by Alan Stammers with COA/ Photo. Dry mounted. Measures 90cm x 65cm. Estimate: £80 - £100
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BP Shield’ enamel sign, single sided. Measuring 72cm x 77cm. Estimate: £200 - £300
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1958 World Champion, Mike Hawthorn and the Dino 246.
Porsche themed shield advertising sign
Mike Hawthorn and his 1958 F1 World Championship winning Dino 246. From a limited run of 150 giclée prints captured from a painting by Motorsport artist David Johnson. Framed with a Certificate of Authenticity. 24” x 36”. Estimate: £100 - £150
A large Porsche themed shield advertising sign on aluminium waterproof board measuring 60 cm high. Ex motor show display. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Cherished number plate 333 MVU on retention. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
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Signed John Surtees CBE Production
‘Won on Castrol in 1964’ poster
The late John Surtees in the Bowmaker Lola T4 at Aintree in 1962. Image size 23cm x 18cm, Mount size 38cm x 33cm. Estimate: £80 - £100
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A very significant year in the history of the Mini with Paddy Hopkirk/Henry Liddon winning the Monte Carlo Rally. Framed and glazed. Measuring 13cm x 20cm. Estimate: £150 - £200
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Full-size Ferrari 640 replica endplate
Senna/Schumacher ‘Half and Half’ helmet
Full-size replica Ferrari 640 endplate, hand signed by Nigel MansellCBE. The Ferrari 640 was John Barnard’s design for the 1989 season. It was driven by Britain’s Nigel Mansell, in his first season with the team, winning on its debut in Brazil. Wooden back, drilled, printed endplate, hand signed with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £400
Hand painted, full-size display helmet combining designs of two of the greatest drivers in Formula 1; Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna. Has to be seen to really appreciate the clever design, offered in excellent condition, a rare piece that displays very well. Estimate: £800 - £1,000
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1:18 scale, CMC Ferrari race car transporter
“Porsche 917” by Tony Upson
CMC 1:18 Ferrari race car transporter Typo Fiat 642 RN2 Bartoletti, 1957, CMC mirror base case, mint and boxed. Superb detailed replica, includes many hidden details, including underneath! Rare and mint, now out of stock, complete with official CMC mirror-based case and all packaging. Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000 More Images Lot 192
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Original Tony Upson handpainted acrylic on board. Framed and measuring 63cm x 160cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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‘Land-Rover’ themed illuminated garage sign
Contemporary gentleman’s wristwatch. ‘Eleanor’ homage
A contemporary Land-Rover themed illuminated wall-mounted garage sign complete with 240v lead & plug. 60cm wide. Estimate: £300 - £400
A contemporary gentleman’s wristwatch designed as an homage to the 1967 Shelby GT350R ‘Eleanor’ Ford Mustang custom steering wheel. 40mm face, complete subsidiary seconds hand, and tan leather strap. Estimate: £150 - £250
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Ferrari 208 Turbo Schedoni Leather Complete 3-Piece Luggage Set
“Steve McQueen- King of Cool” by Tony Upson
This is an extremely rare, complete Ferrari 208 Turbo luggage set, comprising: 3 Luggage Bags - 3 Dust Bags - 3 Sets of Keys. 3 Tags 2 Shoe Cover Pairs - 2 Polishing Cloths. This set is applicable for only the 208 Turbo, and they rarely come up for sale, especially in this condition complete with all ancillary items. Estimate: £5,000 - £6,000
Original Tony Upson hand painted acrylic on canvas. Framed and measuring 78cm x 78cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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1965 Monaco poster, signed John Surtees CBE
‘The Greatest Race’ poster by Dwight Knowlton
The tradition of depicting the previous year’s winner for the Monaco Grand Prix poster allowed artist Michael Turner to create this iconic piece for the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix of John Surtees in the Ferrari 158, hand signed by 1964 Ferrari Formula 1 World Champion, John Surtees, supplied with Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £500 - £750
Large printed canvas poster of the book cover art for “The Greatest Race”, the 1955 Mille Miglia, won by Stirling Moss in the MercedesBenz 300SLR ‘722’. Signed by the artist, Dwight Knowlton and Sir Stirling Moss OBE. Framed and glazed No Reserve
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Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams Collection Silverstone Auctions are delighted to offer the following four lots directly from the estate of the late Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams, one of British Motorsports enduring characters. For well over 50 years he raced anything, anywhere, and in his later career was renowned as a leading proponent of historic racing with his uncanny ability to extract the maximum pace from even the most difficult of race cars.
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1961 Fastakart
Registration: N/A Chassis Number: N/A Engine Number: N/A No Reserve
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By a happy coincidence, although the simple explanation tells us that karting in the UK began on the US airbases, in actuality the publicity given to this new motorsport activity in American magazines such as Motor Trend, Rod & Custom, Hot Rod and so on had already interested their UK readers to the extent that between April and July of 1959 there were already four kart “producers” - Ecurie Minima, Motor Karts, Skeeta and Speedex - at work in Britain. In addition, Peter Agg of Trojan, who imported Lambretta scooters, had seen karts demonstrated when he visited the Clinton factory in the States and also decided to give it a go. After considerable pestering, in July Mickey Flynn received permission from his Top Brass to hold a British race meeting at the end of the year and in August, Silverstone car park was the venue for a karting demonstration. Peter Agg had imported a few Simplex karts from the US which he renamed Trokart, though, strangely, Mickey Flynn was turned away from this event with his five Go-Karts! This Silverstone event prompted the RAC to hold a lawmaking meeting in September 1959, at which the eloquent Ben Browning of Villiers was present. This meant the logical over-riding emphasis on non-gearbox karts was balanced by a voice from the gearbox brigade and thus the classstructure rules that resulted from that meeting treated the two power transmission designs equally. A further promotional event was held in Croydon in October, where locals Trokart, Azum, Progress and others were joined by Fastakart, a newcomer from Bromyard near Hereford. The, somewhat simplistically, named ‘Fastakart’ was the brainchild of Frank Williams, Barrie’s dad and proprietor of Bromyard Engineering Ltd. in Rowberry Street in Bromyard and whose father, Edmund Williams, had been involved with cars and bikes for many years, owning Edmund Williams Garage in the centre of Bromyard. It’s not clear what prompted Frank’s interest in Karting but he was certainly involved from the early days as can be seen from some of the fascinating documents in the history file. Son Barrie was equally enthusiastic and saw himself as Number 1 driver from the start. The file contains a Track Test for the Fastakart published in Karting Magazine on April 1st, 1960 which details the technical spec, a photo of the cover of the inaugural 1961 RAC Karting Championships programme featuring a Fastakart advert and two pages from + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
the 17th August 1960 Aintree Kart Meeting programme, the cover and the entry listings. Barrie won his class that day driving Fastakart/Villiers number 128 with dad driving Fastakart/Villiers number 127. 1960 was an explosion of activity. There were usually multiple meetings up and down the country every weekend and as well as temporary circuits laid out with straw bales, events were held on banked concrete cycle tracks, shalesurfaced speedway tracks, grass-tracks and so on. Equally explosive was the speed of technical development. Classes I/II used American ideas and by the end of the year, the now widely-accepted three or four-rail chassis layout had made an early appearance. In Class IV the flexible tea-tray Fastakart had proved consistently superior to the rigid carbased spaceframe design common at that time. Although the Fastakart/Villiers was a very competitive machine and Barrie was enjoying a number of wins, his first outing in a car race was at Rufforth in 1960 and, presumably that turned his head, as it marked the start of nearly six decades of racing and rallying. Also in the history file are a photo of Frank Williams with the Fastakart, a photo of Edmund Williams Garage (Barrie’s grandfather) and details of a YouTube clip of Barrie’s Fastakart at Race Retro in 2016. We understand that Barrie’s kart is fitted with a Villiers 197cc gearbox engine and, in period, according to RAC regulations, it would have been eligible for ‘Class 4’ (Karts fitted with Motor Cycle gearbox engines).
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2007 Gilera Stalker Paddock Bike
According to ‘Maxiscoot’, when the Stalker was first launched; “The intention of the Stalker couldn’t be more clear, its typical, aggressive-looking 50cc with its raised chassis leaves no room for doubt - it’s meant, designed and built for fun. its chassis is well designed and makes handling it really enjoyable right out of the box. But its real focus is on the air-cooled Piaggio engine with really great performance and will develop into a real beast when properly upgraded and tuned. The Gilera Stalker equally caters to the everyday rider who wants a street-legal, fun and fast machine, as well as those who are looking for a reliable starting point for track racing and competition” You can see why Barrie loved this little bike and frequent references were made to his long-established nickname and his progress through a crowded paddock. Single cylinder, two-stroke, 49.3cc, separate lubrication with automatic mixer, belt drive, automatic gearbox, dry clutch, front disc brake - 7.5”, drum - 4.3”on rear.
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Registration: WA57 NNL Frame Number: ZAPC40100000024848 Engine Number: C401M27433 No Reserve
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1972 Lancia Fulvia HF 1600
Registration: KHT 7L Chassis Number: 8187413916 Engine Number: 8417 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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• A recently restored 1972 Series II Fulvia HF from the estate of the late Barrie Williams • Restored by a previous owner over 4 years with great attention to period detail • A lot of the work appears to have been carried out by ‘IN Racing’ in Nottingham • Delightfully presented in Rosso (HF) with a black interior and an excellent dashboard • External brightwork is in very good condition as are the silver wheels. The HF decals look period-correct • The engine bay is almost ‘Concours’ standard with a striking, blue and yellow gloss painted cam cover • A lovely example of a much-revered model, from a man who liked things to be ‘just right’ The Fulvia (Tipo 818) was a new, light, sporting car introduced by Lancia at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963 and produced until 1976. Named after ‘Via Fulvia’, a Roman road leading from Tortona to Torino, the Fulvia was available in three variants: a Berlina 4-door saloon, a 2-door Coupé and the Sport, a distinctive fastback Coupé designed and built by Zagato, available as an alternative. As well as being a delightful and rewarding road car in the best Italian tradition, Fulvias are notable for their role in motorsport history, including winning the International Rally Championship in 1972. On testing one of the early cars in 1967, the American magazine Road & Track summed up the Fulvia as “a precision motorcar, an engineering tour-deforce”. The second series Fulvia Sport was launched at the 1970 Turin Motor Show and changes included a 5-speed gearbox, revised suspension geometry, taller ride height, an alternator in place of the previous dynamo, a taller final drive compared to earlier cars and wider tyres. The body was now all-steel and seated a couple of (not very tall) passengers behind the front seats. Several other minor changes set the second series apart from the first: new driving lights, side mirror moved from the wing to the door, larger bullet-shaped tail lights from the Peugeot 204 and stamped steel wheels + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
without hubcaps. Offered here we have a recently restored 1972 Series II Fulvia HF from the estate of our recently departed friend, Barrie Williams. The history file indicates that it was restored by the previous owner over approximately four years as it contains an invoice, dated 2013, from Nottingham-based ‘IN Racing’ (Ian Nuthall’s long-established classic sports car restoration business) for interim work totalling £6,679 and the HPI reports a colour change to Red from White in 2017. There is a further invoice in the file from IN Racing in 2013 that details a gearbox strip and rebuild including bearings and synchros. The Owner’s File contains correspondence between previous owners, old MOTs, a letter from the Lancia Motor Club confirming the date of manufacture as being 1972, various invoices and historic registration documents. It’s difficult to imagine a more delightfully presented little Italian seventies sports car. It sits square and true and its diminutive proportions are in perfect balance. It’s finished to an excellent standard in the correct Rosso (HF) with a very smart black leather interior. The dashboard and instrumentation appear excellent and the HF steering wheel looks original. The odometer currently indicates 29,356 miles but this can’t be warranted. The external brightwork is in good condition as are the silver wheels and the HF decals look period-correct. The engine bay is remarkable, almost ‘Concours’ standard with a striking, gloss blue and yellow painted cam cover. It wears a set of K&N filters on the twin Webers and is fitted with a Facet fuel pump. This is a lovely example of a much-revered model, owned most recently by a man who could be a touch pedantic when it came to detail, so you can be pretty sure it’s a good one!!!
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• Cooper 1071S delivered to Barrie Williams within a few weeks of the model being announced • 120 MNP won its inaugural rally, the International Welsh Rally in 1964 with Barrie and John Griffiths • The first international win by a Cooper S - before the much publicised Hopkirk/Monte Carlo success • Used by Barrie for two seasons. Sold to a friend and bought back several years later • Re-shelled and rebuilt as it would have been on the Welsh. Engine fully rebuilt by SMMC to Welsh-spec • Some later safety updates (roll cage, seats, belts etc). Used by Barrie as his favourite road car for years • Lots of history, photographs etc. A legendary car from a legendary man There can’t be many British motorsport enthusiasts who are not familiar with the name and exuberant driving style of the late Barrie Williams. Universally known throughout the motorsport world as ‘Whizzo’, Barrie was one of the most versatile competitors of the last 60 years. From an early age, he wanted to be a racing driver and wrote from his boarding school to David Brown, owner of Aston Martin and Lagonda, asking to join the Aston racing team. Brown’s reply was to suggest that Barrie became an engineering apprentice with David Brown Tractors, based in Huddersfield and subsequently, duly ensconced in West Yorkshire, Barrie soon found himself making friends with a group of likeminded enthusiasts, members of the Huddersfield Motor Club. As was possible in the late 1950s, the same car could be used for rallies, racing, autotests, hill climbs and sprints and before long he was hill climbing an Austin A40 Devon “It wasn’t competitive, but it made a lovely noise with a tractor exhaust on”. It was soon replaced by a Downton-tuned Morris 1000 (purchased from Peter Kaye, James Kaye’s father) in which Barrie made his circuit debut at Rufforth in 1959. In 1962, Barrie had to leave David Brown Tractors to return home to manage the family business, Bromyard Engineering when his father became ill (Barrie’s father was a works rider for Sunbeam in the TT but perhaps is better known in motorsport circles for founding ‘Fastakart’ and running a very successful kart racing team). Barrie maintained his involvement in all available types of motorsport, earning a growing reputation in the West Country as a young driver to watch but at this point, most of his success was in club rallying in a Mini Cooper. The smooth reliable style of Barrie’s later years was not always evident at this point in his career and night rallies were occasionally punctuated by botanical expeditions through the scenery usually without a scratch. Ironically, it was a non-fault road accident that put Barrie in hospital in 1963 and it was whilst lying there that he heard about the newly introduced Mini Cooper ‘S’ (1071cc). Apparently there was a six-month waiting list which seemed quite a way off so one was immediately ordered, however, 120 MNP turned up three weeks later. In Barrie’s words; “We had a few wins and I rashly put my name down for a brand new Cooper S. When it arrived I couldn’t pay for it, but I got it on HP and it was much better than the Cooper because it had brakes. Some mates said you ought to do an International. I said, don’t be silly, we’re only club boys. Anyway, we ended up doing the Welsh against the works teams. Our service crew were at a wedding all day Saturday and turned up in the middle of the night in darkest Wales to service us in tailcoats and top hats. It was very wet, very foggy, very nasty and at the finish, we got very drunk and then somebody said, you’ve won it. We’d
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passed all the works teams in the fog and we’d won our first International”. The Motoring News on Thursday 9 January 1964 proudly announced “Outsiders Win First International Welsh Rally. This tough long weekender was made even harder by prolonged bouts of both fog and ice but Williams, accompanied by John Griffiths and behind the wheel of his Mini Cooper S, finished just ahead of Roy Fidler, Phil Simister, Reg McBride, Eric Jackson and John La Trobe. Not bad for a driver on his first International”. Meanwhile and also in January 1964, Paddy Hopkirk along with Henry Liddon, became national heroes when they won the 23rd running of the Rallye Monte-Carlo, beating a host of V8 Ford Falcons on handicap in the process, however, although the Mini Cooper ‘S’ won two International Rallies within a couple of weeks and despite what you might have believed up to now, history is quite clear that the accolade for the first international victory by a Cooper ’S’ belongs to Barrie Williams, John Griffiths and 120 MNP. Through 1964 and 1965, the long-suffering 120 MNP was used in all the major rallies in the British Isles and several overseas events such as the Geneva and Swedish Rallies, however, eventually Barrie was persuaded to part with it to a friend, who in turn sold it to another friend. Sometime later the opportunity arose to buy 120 MNP back and, after some detective work, Barrie managed to locate all the car’s original paperwork and photographs up in the loft of the previous owner’s ex-wife, safe, dry and intact, which is more than can be said of 120 MNP which hadn’t fared too well. With many offers of paid drives in single seaters, sports cars and saloons, it was not Barrie’s intention to use the Cooper in anger but simply to return it to the way it was when he won the Welsh. A new shell was sourced and the car rebuilt using the original components as far as possible and the engine was fully rebuilt to the original 1964 Welsh Rally spec by Southam Mini and Metro Centre in Warwickshire. A roll cage was added and the seats and belts have been changed in accordance with changing regulations. Over the last few years, the little Cooper has been used as a road car, taking Barrie all over the country to events and shows and up to the BRDC for lunch. He loved it and whenever he felt the need would jump in it, like putting on a pair of your favourite slippers he would say and be transported back to those carefree, happy days of the midsixties. With some updates to the safety equipment etc, 120 MNP could well be a competitive historic rally car, however, we prefer to think that it will be preserved as it is, the first Mini Cooper ‘S’ to win an International Rally and the beloved favourite of a charismatic enthusiast, a crowd-pleaser for five decades, without whom British Motorsport will be the poorer. It’s a modest car for a modest man. When strangers would notice the logo on his jumper or the little shield pin on his blazer lapel and innocently enquire what the letters BRDC stood for, Barrie would usually reply ‘Bromyard Rural District Council’ and leave it at that. Now that’s modest.
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1997 Bentley Continental R
Registration: P899 GPB Chassis Number: SCBZB15C3VCH53382 Engine Number: 86760L410M/TTT Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000 No Reserve
• A really lovely example of the two-door Continental, the ultimate Grand Tourer • 385 bhp and an incredible 750 Nm of torque available from just 2000 rpm • Superbly finished in Ascot Green with a delightful Saddle Tan interior • Excellent specification including fully veneered waist rails, chestnut console and walnut dashboard • Comprehensive service history corroborating the indicated mileage of 71,150 • Offered as a No Reserve lot by our realistic private vendor. An exceptional opportunity The two-door version of the Bentley Continental was produced from 1991 to 2003 and at the time of its launch, was the most expensive production car in the world. It was the ultimate Grand Tourer - sleek, seductive and fast. It used the engine from the Bentley Turbo R with certain updates designed by the legendary company, Cosworth Racing Engines, who confirmed that power was up to 385 BHP with and an incredible 750 Nm of Torque available from
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just 2000 RPM. This meant a car that weighed over two tonnes could accelerate from 0 - 60mph in just six seconds, remarkable. This car is both a UK supplied and matching numbers example that is coming from private ownership of a true Bentley enthusiast. Finished in the traditional colour for a Bentley of Ascot Green but with an unusual shade of tan leather upholstery (known officially as Saddle) specified from new. The non-standard features, as confirmed by the original factory specification in the accompanying history file, include fully veneered waist rails, a chestnut console and walnut dashboard, colour-keyed door mirrors, electric rear blind, reversing aid made audible and visible, an Ascot Green steering wheel rim, painted headlamp surrounds, Bentley wing vents and extended runners to the passenger seat. Today it benefits from a comprehensive service history which confirms the mileage of 71,150 as correct. Offered as a No Reserve lot by our realistic private vendor, this car is an excellent example and should definitely not be overlooked or confused with similar cars of average condition and provenance. An exceptional opportunity for the serious collector/enthusiast.
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1990 BMW 325i Convertible Manual
Registration: H953 XYT Chassis Number: WBABB12009OEB96285 Engine Number: 20134918 Estimate: £27,500 - £32,500
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• Finished in Granite Silver Metallic with crimson leather and a black soft top • Equipped with PAS, ABS, electric windows and central locking • Leather steering wheel, leather gear knob, original Pioneer stereo, front fogs • The original toolkit, warning triangle and First Aid Kit factory wrapped • Once the property of rock legend, Jay Kay of Jamiroquai • Full BMW/Specialist service history with 20 stamps in the book Offered here is a stunning BMW 325i (E30) Convertible that has only covered 15,600 miles from new. Originally supplied by Hunters BMW of East London in the very pleasing combination of Granite Silver Metallic (Code 237) and Crimson leather (Code 0324) with a black soft top, it has a comprehensive full BMW/Specialist service history with twenty stamps in the book. Allied to BMW ‘s marketing mantra of the day. “The Ultimate Driving Machine’’ it has the beautiful free-revving 6-cylinder engine, the slick 5-speed
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manual gearbox and most of the boxes on the options list appear to have been ticked. It’s equipped with PAS, ABS, electric windows, leather steering wheel, leather gear knob, original Pioneer stereo, front fogs, central locking and BMW 15’’ cross-spoke alloys. With the rapid increase in E30 values, buyers are becoming focussed on originality and, importantly, the original toolkit is complete together with the BMW warning triangle and the signature First Aid Kit is still in its factory wrapping. The owner’s manuals are absolutely complete with all the literature that accompanied the car upon delivery. The period tax disc and both keys are present. The car was previously owned by rock legend Jay Kay of Jamiroquai. We feel that this classic, late-eighties, four-seater convertible must be one of the most pristine and lowest mileage examples available today and cuts it at any event or driving adventure … The Ultimate Driving Machine.
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Registration: BMW 635F Chassis Number: WBAEC820208188320 Engine Number: 43204439 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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1989 BMW 635CSi Motorsport Edition
• One of just 181 Motorsport Editions produced for the UK • Finished in Macau Blue Metallic with Lotus White Nappa leather • All the standard performance features of the M635 + a massive spec • On the original M-sport cross-spoke alloys/correct Michelin TRX tyres • Once the property of rock legend, Jay Kay of Jamiroquai • Full BMW/specialist service history with 25 stamps in the book Offered here is a pristine example of BMW’s 635csi coupe finished in Macau Blue Metallic (Code 250) with Lotus White Nappa leather (Code 0199). It is one of just one hundred and eighty-one Motorsport Editions produced for the UK and only available in three bespoke colour combinations with Macau Blue being the rarest. It was originally supplied new by Quadrifoglio BMW of Southampton to a Lyndhurst-based lady owner who enjoyed the 635csi for almost its entire mileage. In December 2011, the car was sold to its second owner, a certain rock legend, Jay Kay of Jamiroquai with only 46,000 miles on the clock and subsequently, in October 2015, was purchased by a BMW collector with the mileage at only 49,600. These cars were equipped with all the standard performance features of the M635 Highline model and additionally, the ‘Motorsport’-spec cars boasted shadowline exterior trim, electric sunroof, highline equipment, rear-seat head restraints, tri-colour m-sport labels, graduated tinted screen, memory electric seats, air conditioning, electric mirrors, headlight wipers, rear spoiler, leather trimmed steering wheel and a rear window blind. The interior was fabulous and included hand-stitched Nappa leather on the seats, door panels, centre console, glove box, roof lining, sun visors, door pillars, upper door trim and dashboard. The Motorsport 635 was rumoured to have an additional few horsepower (up to 292bhp) which may well be to compensate for all the additional trim. This lovely example remains fitted with its original Blaupunkt
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Montreux RDR49 stereo and fire extinguisher and sits on the original M-sport cross-spoke alloys shod in the correct Michelin TRX tyres. The owner’s manuals are absolutely complete with every piece of literature required at the point of delivery and it has a full BMW/Specialist service history with 25 stamps in the book. Generously, our vendor is leaving the very appropriate registration, BMW 635F, with the car. Epitomising style and mechanical prowess when they arrived on the motoring scene in 1976 these beautiful coupes will always stand the test of time and the ability to ‘wow’ anywhere.
1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth More Images Lot 208
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Registration: K73 RRL Chassis Number: WFOBXXGKABNC85079 Engine Number: NC85079 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
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• Low number ownership and only 26,000 miles • Original wheels on OE fit Pirelli P Zero’s • Ford Motorsport Diamond White • Pristine black leather LUX interior The Ford Escort RS Cosworth proved a worthy successor to its legendary 1980’s Sierra namesake. Just like the Lancia Integrale and Subaru Impreza, this was a ‘Group A’ rally car for the road - pure and simple. It was actually underpinned by a shortened version of the Sierra Cosworth RS Cosworth’s platform and powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged, longitudinally-mounted, Cosworth-developed engine driving all four wheels. The car was designed and engineered in Boreham, styled by noted designer Stephen Harper and ended up being assembled by Karmann in Germany. At the car’s launch in 1994, two models were available, the Club-spec standard car at £21,380 and the Lux version, which included electric windows, heated screen, sunroof and Recaro seats. Power was up slightly from the Sierra RS Cosworth, at 227bhp and performance consequently improved. Offered here is an early production Escort RS Cosworth that
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has only covered 26,000 miles from new. It was delivered new to a Mr Michael Lanes by Fosters of Truro Cornwall and was one of the first ‘Lux’ models delivered in the UK. In 1997, it was sold into the family of the well-known Lotus Cortina Centre in the West Country in 1997 where it remained before being sold to a family friend, making this effectively just a three-owner car. The V5c shows just two owners. Above the Lux specification of sunroof and leather interior, this fine RS comes with an additional set of Borbet wheels which were a period option. The original wheels are in great condition with original Pirelli P ‘Zero’ tyres. It has the Monte Carlo-style front headlight treatment, a replacement alloy header tank and the exhaust is stainless. Finished in Ford Motorsport Diamond White with a beautiful black interior, this low mileage RS needs to be shown or just driven and, considering its low ownership, low mileage and fabulous condition is available at a very sensible guide.
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More Images Lot 209
Registration: JVW 529H Chassis Number: 700S1201556 Engine Number: L22068 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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1970 Lotus Elan S4 Sprint
• Absolutely delightful series 4 Sprint dating from 1970 • Seven former keepers. Current owner since 2010 • Barn find in 2007 and fully restored over the next three years • Only completed 1,000 dry summer miles since. Indicated mileage 11,800 • Full history file with invoices photos, MOTs When Colin Chapman was drawing up plans to replace the slightly troublesome Elite, he was intent on sticking to the glassfibre monocoque principle and using a Ford-based twin cam 1000cc engine (effectively creating a rather expensive Lotus Spridget). However, serendipity got in the way and a steel backbone chassis, designed for testing the prototypesmainly because the mechanical parts needed to be attached to something for testing-had proved such a successful and cost-effective solution that it was adopted for production. Meanwhile, other larger variants of the Ford Kent block, up from 997cc to 1340cc, became available and Chapman was eager to exploit the potential for extra performance. So by the time the 1962 Type 26 Elan Roadster took to the roads, it had moved up a class. The glass fibre-bodied Elan may only have been available initially as a Roadster Kit but its specification was very advanced and adhered to Chapman’s “just add lightness” engineering philosophy. Power came from Harry Mundy’s Ford-based Lotus 1558cc DOHC engine, it was fitted with disc brakes all round and the independent suspension was set up to optimise ride quality and handling finesse, qualities for which this little car is still admired. It soon sired other derivatives including the Type 26R racer, the Type 36 fixed-head coupe, the Type 45 drop-head coupe and the Type 50 Elan +2 of 1967. The 1971 Elan Sprint was essentially based on the Series 4 Elan bodyshell and was primarily designed to rekindle demand and improve the performance of the nineyear-old sports car. Conceived by Lotus Sales Director, Graham Arnold, the Sprint’s most notable feature was the
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horizontally-split two-tone paintwork echoing the livery of the Gold Leaf Team Lotus Formula One cars. Meanwhile providing the ‘go to match the show’ a new big-valve cylinder head with high-lift cams and a raised compression ratio, the work of Engineering Director Tony Rudd, provided a 25% increase in power to 126bhp. The drivetrain was suitably toughened and braced and the front callipers were redesigned to cope with the increased performance. This smart little S4 Sprint is UK-supplied and dates from 1970. It’s finished in the traditional ‘Gold Leaf Team Lotus’ colours and we understand it has had seven former keepers, with the current owner enjoying the car since 2010. The owner immediately prior to our vendor found the Elan in a barn and commenced a three-year restoration which was completed in May 2010. The car has only completed 1,000 dry summer miles since and there is large photo file in the car’s history with a record of the restoration. The odometer indicates 11,800 miles from new which our consignor believes is accurate but obviously, this is not warranted. There is a full history file with the Lotus with invoices, photographs and older MOTs.
LOT 209
1970 Lotus Elan S4 Sprint
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1958 AC Aceca-Bristol More Images Lot 210
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• Engine No: 100 D2 813 Bristol D2 engine, the first Aceca fitted with the Bristol engine • First registered 2 July 1958. Full matching numbers, original engine, gearbox and chassis • Long term ownership from March 1966 to 2005 before being purchased by our vendor • Partially stripped in August 1967 and remained that way for 38 years • Lovely detailed history of our vendor’s journey returning the Aceca to glorious health. Notable ‘Concours’ success 2015 - 2018 winning the 2018 ACOC Hurlock Trophy as ‘Champion Car’ British racing driver and wizard tuner, Ken Rudd, whose business K.N.Rudd Ltd. were official suppliers of AC cars in the mid-1950s, developed the very first Ace-Bristol and it wasn’t long before his hybrid was quickly adopted by the AC factory. First shown in autumn 1956, the AC Ace-Bristol and its Coupé sibling, the Aceca-Bristol, were in production by the spring of 1957. Because it was not only more powerful than AC’s own engine but capable of a lot more development, the Bristol unit made these cars much more suited for competition and the extra power seemed to get the best out of a very capable chassis. The roots of the Ace-Bristol design go back to the Thirties, when BMW engine design-chief, Fritz Feider, produced a series of six-cylinder engines that culminated in the 1971-cc unit of the fabled 328. After World War II, Bristol of England “acquired” the design by somewhat dubious means and manufactured it in the UK. By the mid-1950s, Bristol was happy to supply this remarkable engine to other low volume car makers. #BE662 was delivered in June 1958 to K.N.Rudd Ltd. to fulfil an order that had been placed by Flying Officer J H Scullard. Subsequently, it was purchased by Graham Enfield on the 25 March 1966 from Camden Motors who had had it on their stock since Feb 1966 and he was to own it until his death in 2005 when our vendor became the AC’s next custodian. Perhaps with motorsport in mind (he was later to race an Aston and a Porsche) Graham took the car of the road August 1967 to rebuild it and the car then spent 38 years in various addresses, Ruislip, Maidstone and Northamptonshire whilst Graham focused on a life of working and family. In fact it appears that a considerable amount of work had indeed been carried out on the AC as, to quote our vendor, “When purchased in 2005 the chassis would roll and I asked the estate to blow the tyres up before I collected so I could put it on the trailer, wow it rolled so easily, it would appear that the suspension, brakes etc were rebuilt previously, the rusty discs were just corroded, new and unused, it came with almost all the original parts, engine, diff, gearbox, wood, seats, all in all about 50 boxes! It was so complete in the boxes that I had a new alloy fuel tank, three new Solex carburettors, a new distributor and even a replacement rear window catch for the one original that had broken.” It also transpired that at some point the chassis had been modified at the rear to take Jaguar Mk II wheels as Aceca tyres were not available, however, our vendor decided to leave the chassis as altered and source some new 15” x 6.5” MWS wheels and Avon radial tyres. Progress during the next 10 years is best described by our articulate owner; “In September 2005, I bought a windscreen from Autoglazing, Huntingdon and a new rear screen was obtained from Geoff Leigh in ManchesterThe car was sent away 2006 to have the chassis grit blasted by an “Artist in Grit Blasting” to remove the green Hammerite paint and rust and they sprayed the chassis black. I did not want to remove the body but they managed to access 95% of the chassis Not knowing too much about AC cars the Aceca was slowly rebuilt and parts
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put back together by myself and Lewis Beales a motor vehicle lecturer, usually on a Thursday evening. We removed the head from the engine, it was all new inside and rebuilt by Bristol Motor Co and left on the garage floor but was regularly turned over by hand with oil in the bores. In 2010, the car was sent to Nigel Winchester for new sills. Seats and dash taken to Gibson Car & Coach Trimmers in Harrogate to be recovered with new leather and carpet, additional carpet and leather purchased at the same time to complete the trimming elsewhere. December 2012, the car went away for a week to Jody Arch at JA Classics Kimbolton to have a few odd jobs done and the engine to be started for the first time in 46 years which it did when the distributor was reset. It did blow oil out as the pressure relief valve was stuck after the engine had been sitting on the floor, quick removal and clean and it started fine. Nov/Dec 2013 discussions took place with ACOC and Bertie Gilbert-Smith to re-activate the original registration. This was relatively simple; the car was known to Tony Michaels ACOC from his Camden Motors days. I had the original continuation logbook and various other details and in Jan 2014 a new V5 was issued by the DVLC. With an MOT not being required the car was taxed and the insurance cover changed to include on-the-road mileage. In December 2013, the car went to Martin Jackson at Huntingdon Coachworks for painting. How much will it cost I asked? Martin replied, are you keeping it or selling it. Keeping it, then Martin said he will do it and this was the only discussion on the cost that took place. What colour, it had to be as near to the original maroon as we could, the closest we could find was Jaguar Damask Red, a 1956 colour for a 1958 car seemed appropriate. Martin was ill in early 2014 so the car was not touched for three months and then he had to complete a Mini Cooper rebuild but my friends who know him well told me to leave it and be patient and in Sept 2014 and I paid the modest bill and collected it, what a fabulous job he had done, doors refitted, door gaps resolved, numerous body imperfections filled and both rear wings brought back into shape, not totally Concours but good enough. Front, rear screens, number plate glass and rubbers were all fitted, roof rubber strips fitted, basically all the bits I would ruin if I tried. The exhaust was refitted, Martin did not like my attempt at fitting. New number plates were bought at Martin’s insistence, I could keep the old ones but it was having new ones and how right he was. Three months later, on Christmas day 2014, the car was sufficiently complete to be driven for the first time in 47 years and five months and ready for proper use in 2015. Small jobs would continue to occupy Lewis and I through early 2015, rear inner wings, front wheel stone guards etc. After a bit of further fettling by Jody over Christmas, the car was running better but would be taken to Pete Baldwin rolling road at Wimpole Garage on the 27 March 2015 to have him set up the engine correctly. It arrived with 122bhp and left, using less fuel and 134bhp. Professional help used to fit the roof lining, leather bits around the rear glass and complete and trim carpets to the boot and floor. Car returned to Martin at Huntingdon Coachworks to do some final bits to the paintwork.” Eventually, the car was ready for the May 2015 ACOC National Concours in Worcestershire and subsequently won the Aceca Class at the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 ACOC events. In 2018, it also won the ACOC Hurlock Trophy as ‘Champion Car and in June 2019, the ‘All Comers’ class at the local MG Owners Club event. Looking at factory records there appears to have been 328 Acecas built, 151 with the AC engine, eight with a Ford and 169 with the Bristol engine of which only 89 Bristol-engined cars were UK-registered in right-hand drive. 3759 BP is one of those 89 and with a lovely history and looking this good, would be welcome anywhere.
LOT 210
1958 AC Aceca-Bristol
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More Images Lot 211
Registration: JUU 968D Chassis Number: CA2S7799534 Engine Number: 9F/SA/738970 Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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LOT 211
1965 Morris Mini Cooper S
• A UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 1275 Cooper ‘S’ • Recently fully recommissioned • Classically finished in Old English White over Almond Green • Coming from private ownership with a plethora of paperwork • Offered at a very competitive estimate Alec Issigonis was firmly against the idea of a performance version of his new baby, despite several long evenings of animated discussion with his good friend, F1 guru, John Cooper in the Royal Oak. However, after JC appealed to BMC Management, Issigonis’ concerns were disregarded and the two good friends eventually cooperated in creating what rapidly became and still remains a legendary little motor car. The first cars used a 997cc twin-carb A-series, changed for a short-stroke 998cc unit from 1964. Front disc brakes were standard and Mini-Coopers stood out thanks to their two-tone paint schemes and special grilles. These nimble little cars soon established their credentials as race and
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rally winners and the stage was set for even faster versions. The first of these - the 1,071cc Mini Cooper ‘S’ of 1963 took engine development a stage further and provided the basis for the 970 ‘S’ and 1275 ‘S’ of 1964. The ultimate Mini of its day, the 1275 ‘S’, pumped out 76bhp while remaining exceptionally flexible and was good for a genuine 100mph - an astonishing performance at the time. This, UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1275 Cooper ‘S’ is classically finished in Old English White over Almond Green and benefits from a recent refurbishment to a high standard by a marque specialist. During the process, the following new parts were fitted: wiring loom, clutch, master cylinders, servo, hoses, radiator and the twin 1.25 inch carbs were rebuilt. This Mini was fully serviced on completion of the renovation and sits on good 145 x 10 Dunlop ‘Aquajet’ tyres on rare, original 3.5B Cooper ‘S’ rims. The front seats and interior are showing a nice patina and new carpets were fitted throughout. Coming from private ownership and offered at a very competitive estimate, this car may reward further investigation.
1965 Studebaker Lark Daytona 500* More Images Lot 212
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LOT 212
Registration: N/A Chassis Number: 64V J8 583 Engine Number: Estimate: £65,000 - £80,000 No Reserve
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• Highly developed and extremely competitive car that is both beautifully prepared and expertly engineered • Built with no expense spared, originally by Fortec Motorsport and more recently by, Richard Moore Racing • Top spec Peter Knight freshly prepared, fully FIAcompliant Chevrolet V8 producing circa 430BHP at 7,000 rpm • Invited and competed at Goodwood five times over the last decade gaining regular top finishes • Eligible for and welcome in, the 2019 Masters Series, 2019 HRDC Historic Touring Cars, Bernie’s V8s and HSCC Touring Cars • The only racing Lark Daytona 500 in Europe and its rarity will ensure invitations to all the greatest saloon car races in the world The Studebaker Lark was produced between 1959 and 1966 in various guises as Studebaker’s mainstream production saloon and manufactured in both Canada and Australia. The Lark Daytona was the third generation of the Lark model and only produced between 1964 and 1966 with a unique separate chassis and body construction. It was offered with various engine options including the small block Chevrolet V8 which was introduced in 1965, for both the American and Australian market only. The car was used successfully in competition in Australia, specifically at Bathurst where it gained a podium finish. During the final year of production, a limited edition ‘Lark Daytona 500’ model was also produced as a pace car for the famous Daytona 500 race in America. This car is the only racing Lark Daytona 500 in Europe and has therefore secured invitations to some of the most high profile historic saloon races in the world, including both Goodwood Members Meeting support races as well as the main Goodwood Revival. It has been built on a no expense spared basis, originally by renowned single seater experts Fortec Motorsport and more recently by historic saloon
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specialists, Richard Moore Racing. The car runs with a top specification Peter Knight freshly prepared and fully FIA compliant Chevrolet V8 which gives circa 430bhp. The car runs to a minimum agreed weight of 1,200 Kgs in the Masters Series and is also rev-limited to 7,000 rpm. The car is extremely competitive and has recently circulated Donington Park in early 1 minute 23, Goodwood in 1 min 30.3 and Spa in 3 minutes dead. It’s offered with a host of comprehensive spares including 12 wheels and tyres, two limited-slip differentials, spare body panels for front wings, doors, bonnet and boot (including moulds where appropriate) and many further assorted components. It has been invited and competed at Goodwood five times over the last decade gaining regular top finishes in the Pierpoint Cup, the Jack Sears Trophy and the St. Mary’s Trophy. In fact, at the 2018 Revival, it qualified third overall and finished second overall in the St. Mary’s Trophy celebrity race, just behind eventual winner, Ash Sutton, after a race-long epic battle. It is welcome in the 2019 Masters series, as well as the 2019 HRDC Historic Touring Cars, Bernie’s V8s and HSCC Touring Cars. It is also “highly likely” to receive another invitation to the various prestigious races at Goodwood when their period of racing is for 1960’s saloons. (Letter from Goodwood on file). Offered at No Reserve, this is a highly developed and extremely competitive car that is both beautifully prepared and expertly engineered. Its rarity will ensure difficult to obtain invitations and allow a competitive entry into all the greatest saloon races across the world. Truly stunning and a reluctant sale by long-term owner, Silverstone Auctions MD - Nick Whale, who is making way for another exciting new project. Please call him in the office for further details and also future Goodwood specific details.
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More Images Lot 213
Registration: Not applicable Chassis Number: VA/2110-LDL0 Engine Number: Not Specified Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint Race Car
• Ex-’Butch Racing Team’ car and ex-Spa 24 hours in 1974 and 1975 • Perfect candidate to be rebuilt to Group 1 Historic Touring Car specification for HTCC and Goodwood Member’s meeting • Believed to have been last raced in 1981 and still wearing that livery • Offered with a BMIHT Certificate and a spare set of wheels / tyres Although the Triumph Dolomite range, introduced in 1972, had proved to be refined and sporty, competitors such as BMW’s 2002 had a performance advantage which was costing Triumph dearly, both in terms of sales and prestige. To remedy this, they unveiled the Dolomite Sprint in June 1973, although the launch had been delayed by a year, having been due to go on sale in 1972 alongside the main range. A team of engineers, led by Spen King, developed a 16-valve, single overhead camshaft head. The capacity was increased to 1,998cc and combined with bigger carbs the output was upped to 127 bhp. This represented a significant increase over the smaller 1850cc variant, however, it fell frustratingly short of the original target of 135 bhp. As a result of this new engine, the Dolomite Sprint has a claim to be the world’s first truly mass-produced multi-valve car and the design of the cylinder head won a British Design Council Award in 1974. Performance was excellent, with 0-60 mph taking around 8.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 119 mph. We are informed that this particular Dolomite Sprint entered the 1974 Spa 24 Hours as part of a four-car team sponsored by Butch Tailors - the ‘Butch Racing Team’. Car no. 46 was driven by Claude De Wael & Etienne Staelpart and the team also ran the car that finished 5th overall driven by the famous pairing of Tony Dron and Andy Rouse. Whilst running very well in the top ten, this particular car (chassis 2110) unfortunately failed in the 23rd hour
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(listed as suspension maladies but believed to be a rear axle failure). The following year, it’s believed the car was entered in the 1975 Spa 24 hours, again as part of the Butch Racing Team entry. The car was eventually to end up in the ownership of Nelio Brunetti, along with its sister car # 3353. Brunetti continued to use this car in European Touring Car events held mainly in Belgium and Italy. Believed to have been last raced in 1981, # ‘2110’ now remains exactly as it was when it returned from its last outing, in this distinctive Black, Orange and White colour scheme with sponsorship by ‘Mach 3’ (Belgian shoemakers) and Brunetti’s name on the roof. However, open the bonnet and bootlid and yellow paint from its original Butch Racing Team livery is still evident, confirming its originality. Since then ‘2110’ and sister chassis ‘3353’ have remained together for most of their lives passing through European dealers until they both ended up in the hands of Dirk Van Gorp, from whom the previous owner purchased it. For the past two years the car has been professionally stored in dehumidified storage maintaining its period look. A ‘British Motor Industry Heritage Trust’ Certificate accompanies the ‘Dolly’ and confirms ‘2110’ was built on the 12th July 1973. The original wheels, along with various other components, are included in the sale. This car would be the perfect candidate to rebuild to Group 1 Historic Touring Car specification and obtain FIA papers to ensure that it is fully eligible for HTCC and some of the most prestigious events, including perhaps, the Gerry Marshall Trophy at the Goodwood Members Meeting, the Algarve Classic Festival and the Spa Six Hours Endurance weekend. In short, this Dolly needs adopting and returning to its former glory.
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LOT 214
1972 Lola T 290 FIA Sports Racing Car
Registration: N/A Chassis Number: HU16 Engine Number: 711M6056 Estimate: £110,000 - £125,000
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• Took part in the 1974 Targo Florio, fitted with a Porsche 906 engine • Purchased by our vendor in 2007. Fitted with a Cosworth BDG engine and a Hewland FG 400 gearbox • Last raced at the 2011 Silverstone Classic driven by David Gathercole • Fitted with a zero-timed, David Gathercole-built, Cosworth BDG. Current FIA HTP • Eligible for a number of series such as World Sportscar Masters and Classic Endurance Racing The T290 was Lola’s 1972 contender for the European 2-litre Sports Car ‘Championship for Makes’, a vibrant series which ran at most of the classic circuits in the 1970s with many famous drivers. Lola designers Bob Marston, Patrick Head and John Barnard produced an entirely new car to replace the outgoing and winning T210 and T212. The new 1972 car was based on an aluminium monocoque and designed to take a variety of 2-litre engines including the Cosworth FVC and the Chevy Vega. As always with Lola, their production race cars were very competitive and easy to run for privateer racer and the monocoque T290 was direct competition for the Chevron B21 and Abarth Osella SE021. Chassis HU 16 was originally supplied through European Lola agent Jo Bonnier where it remained for 2 years and subsequently was sold to Italian Bruno Rebac. The car, at that time, was fitted with a Porsche 906 engine and took part in the 1974 Targa Florio where it, unfortunately, crashed, however, the parts were subsequently reassembled into a new chassis built around the original bulkheads by John Collins. In 1988, a Swedish gentleman purchased the car and took it back to Italy where it remained until 1995 when a Mr Jim Jaqua purchased it and exported it to America. Mr Jaqua prepared the car for racing and it was then in the hands of well known US preparer, Lee Chapman Racing. The car was
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later purchased through Simon Hadfield by our vendor in 2007 and is currently fitted with a Cosworth BDG engine and a Hewland FG 400 gearbox. HU 16 last raced at the 2011 Silverstone Classic driven by well-known engine builder David Gathercole who had fitted one of his own 2-litre FVC engines for the occasion. David ran as high as 3rd in the race against such opposition as Lola T70s demonstrating just how quick and competitive this car can be. Subsequently, the Lola has been fitted with a Cosworth BDG zero-timed engine making it eligible for a number of series such as World Sportscar Masters and Classic Endurance Racing. With a new owner, this car should be as competitive once again as it was in 1972 and 2011 The Lola comes complete with full FIA HTP papers.
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Registration: EDE 86C Chassis Number: 5F07K625050 Engine Number: Not specified Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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LOT 215
1965 Ford Mustang 289 Notchback race car
• Desirable ‘K-Code’ Mustang finished in Guardsman Blue • Raced from new in 1965 by David Tallasken before being campaigned by IMSA winner Gene Felton • Engine totally rebuilt by I.C.E. Automotive Racing Engines in 2017 and used minimally since • Potential entrant to Goodwood Revival, Tour Auto, Spa 6 Hours and Masters Pre-66 Touring cars • Supplied with a UK V5c and a superb history file UK saloon racing in the 1960s was epitomised by the battles between the American V8s and the British Lotus Ford Cortinas and Austin Coopers of the day. They were driven, in the British Saloon Car Championship (preBTCC), by current Grand-Prix stars such as Jim Clark, Jack Brabham and Graham Hill, as well as saloon car specialists like Frank Gardener, Brian Muir, Sir Gawaine Bailie, Roy Pierpoint and Jack Sears. It was an exciting and evocative period of racing and the crowds enjoyed the closeness of the racing brought about by the contrasting abilities of the nimble Cortinas and Minis and the straight line speed of the V8s. We are pleased to offer this special 1965 ‘K-Code’ Ford Mustang Notchback, finished in Guardsman Blue, which was purchased new by a Mr David Tallaksen who set about racing the car straight out of the box. Mr Tallaksen went on to campaign the Mustang across the South Eastern States, even setting a track record at Savannah International Speedway in 1965. A few years later Mr Tallaksen went on to own a Ford GT40 Mk.I – clearly bitten by the Ford/Shelby bug. Late on in the 1965 season, the car changed pilots and owners, when Tallaksen sold it to a Mr Gene Felton, who, at the time couldn’t afford a new Shelby Mustang, so decided instead to have this car upgraded to Shelby specification. Two full seasons in the SCCA Regional and National Championships in 1966 and 1967, saw Gene win a number of races and finish in the top three each season, culminating in an overall win of the Southeast Division in 1967. The car and driver were both invited to the American
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Road Race of Champions each year, with a credible 6th place finish overall at Riverside, California in 1966 – a picture of the car in action at this race is included in the file. In July 1967, Gene Felton entered The Paul Revere 250 Trans Am race at Daytona, leading the charge until an engine fault forced retirement from the race. At the end of the 1967 season, Gene retired the car as it was in need of repair following an on track skirmish and the arrival of a new Camaro saw the trusty K-Code sidelined. Remaining in storage throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s, Mr Felton eventually decided to return the car to its former glory and post-restoration began to campaign it successfully once again, winning on its first outing at Road Atlanta in 1989. Due to its illustrious period race history and its periodcorrect race preparation, it became one of the first historic race cars to gain SCCA certification in 1992. After some 28 years of ownership in 1993, Gene sold the Mustang to a Mr Richard Amsden of Florida. The car remained in the USA until it was purchased in 2006 by a Mr Anders Nannerup and exported to Denmark. During Mr Nannerup’s ownership, it was raced in Denmark with a class win at the Grand Prix of Denmark and a 3rd overall in the Danish Vintage Championship before it was again the subject of a full restoration in 2008 preparing it to ‘Historic 1965 Mustang Appendix K’ specification. Finished in its 1967 Paul Revere 250 Trans Am race livery, it was invited to compete at the 2014 Goodwood Revival where Mr Nannerup shared driving duties with ex-F1 driver Rupert Keegan. Purchased in 2015 by the current owner, it has since been prepared by WDK Motorsport and was the recipient of a full and comprehensive engine rebuild by I.C.E Automotive Racing Engines in July 2017 resulting in an invoice in excess of £15,500, however the dyno sheet confirms a healthy 395bhp at 6,800 RPM. The car was then campaigned at the 2017 Goodwood Revival and Tour Auto.
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1965 Ford Mustang 289 Notchback race car
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More Images Lot 216
Registration: MWK 397V Chassis Number: 15100 Engine Number: F106A02003949 Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000
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LOT 216
1979 Ferrari 308 GT4
• Current ‘Classiche Certification’ from Ferrari since 2009 • From 34 years of devoted privateer ownership • Meticulous maintenance, extensive history records & verifiable mileage • One of only 547 right-hand drive UK-delivered examples • The first Bertone-designed production Ferrari • The first mid-engined V8 production Ferrari After a hugely successful 20-year exclusive partnership with Pininfarina, Ferrari turned to Bertone to design its first production mid-engined V8, the Dino 308 GT4. The decision was made to mount the engine transversely to allow for 2+2 seating, which would complement the 246 GT/GTS in the Dino lineage. The Dino name was retained until the end of 1976 when it was re-badged as a Ferrari to accommodate popular demand. Although the newcomer’s wedge-shaped styling was initially controversial - penned by Marcello Gandini who also designed the Lamborghini Miura and Countach, plus the Lancia Stratos, of which the 308 GT4 was aesthetically compared - the performance of its quad-cam 2,927cc DOHC, 16-valve, 90-degree aluminium-alloy V8 engine with four Weber 40 DCNF carburettors, coupled to a five-speed manual transaxle, did not disappoint; the former’s 255bhp proving sufficient to propel the 308 past 150 mph, with 60 mph coming up in under seven seconds. With the addition of front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-roll bars and four-wheel disc brakes, the handling and road holding were all that you could hope for in a Ferrari. During the development of the GT4, Ferrari engineers even worked with the late Nikki Lauda for several months of testing and research. Road & Track magazine was most impressed by the 308 GT4’s blend of speed and civility when they tested one in 1974: “Apart from the performance, which you take for granted in a Ferrari and the aforementioned remarkable flexibility of the engine, perhaps the most outstanding feature of the Dino 308 is the excellent ride it provides. The progress, compared to earlier Ferraris, is enormous.’’
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The car presented here is a right-hand drive, UK-supplied 1979 Ferrari 308 GT4 which was subjected to a Classiche evaluation by Ferrari in 2009 and ever since has the rarefied accolade of having Classiche Certification. In 2005 the company gave birth to Ferrari Classiche, a department of excellence that offers owners an exclusive service. This unique provision is very important for owners, as only Ferrari Classiche can release an official document confirming the full authenticity of a car. Only fully functioning cars can receive the Ferrari Certificate of Authenticity; because to ensure the vehicle’s conformity to the original design - and therefore maximum driving safety all parts need to be authentic. Chassis, engine, gearbox and transmission, suspension, brakes, wheels, bodywork and interior, are all rigorously examined by the Ferrari Classiche group of experts. Since our vendor bought this 308 in 1985, he has ensured that Graypaul Ferrari of Nottingham - one of the few original UK Ferrari mail dealers authorised as ‘Officina’ (Italian for workshop) and able to implement the Ferrari Classiche Certification process and ensure the correct maintenance and/or repair of Ferrari cars over 20 years old – have cared for his car continuously, ensuring its ongoing status as a Ferrari Classiche Certified vehicle. Doing even more than this to ensure the highest of standards, our vendor bestowed on the car a full engine & gearbox rebuild (and clutch replacement) within the last three years, plus a bare metal respray of the roof in 2016. This is easily one of the best 308 GT4s available to buy currently anywhere in the world. It’s provenance, history and mileage (62,000) are without question – a truly exceptional and reassuring honour amongst classic cars. This is a rare and special opportunity to own a Classiche Certificated Ferrari, believed to be the only such 308 GT4 in the UK. Undoubtedly a ‘Best of Breed’. (The original 14’’ alloy wheels are boxed and will accompany the car)
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LOT 217
1981/82 Suzuki RGB 500 MK7/8 F1 GP Race Bike
Registration: Frame Number: Engine Number: Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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• In the 1970s, the Suzuki RG500 played a key role in bringing about two-stroke dominance in Moto GP • One of a very limited supply of these race-only bikes • The F1 (Moto GP-spec) bikes were only supplied to chosen teams/privateers with demonstrable funding/ experience • 1982 was the first year Suzuki fitted fully floating mono-shock suspension • This Mk7 sports magnesium crankcases and carburettors, a stepped square engine and a dry clutch • A lovely example of an F1 customer race bike Back in 1973, Japanese bike builder Suzuki introduced the G-54 concept, the precursor of the XR14 and RG500 motorcycles. The ‘G’ stood for Grand Prix use only, whilst the number 54, unfathomably, stood for the year in which the bike was planned to make its competition debut, 1974. It was created by Makoto Suzuki as the tool for the bike builder’s return to Grand Prix, this time in the ‘premier’ 500 cc class. At the time, the Japanese had been out of the series as a result of regulation changes for several years and were only competing in lower capacity classes but the signing of British racer, Barry Sheene, in 1972 and the undoubted potential of the forthcoming RG500 meant that Suzuki were once again going to be major players. It was 44 years ago this year, in the summer of 1975, that Barry Sheene won the Dutch TT at Assen aboard an RG500, claiming Suzuki’s first-ever 500cc GP victory. Before the first 25-bike batch of Mark 1 RG500s went on sale for the 1976 season, the paddocks of the Continental Circus had been packed with a selection of arcane bikes; 4-stroke Italian twins and multis, British singles and the prototypes of the soon-to-be-supreme Japanese 2-strokes, headed by over-bored 350 Yamahas and the first-generation air-cooled customer 500s, like the TR500 Suzuki twins and Kawasaki H1R triples. Against this transitional group, factory 4-cylinder hardware like the MV Agusta and YZR500 Yamaha had an easy time. But the RG500 changed all that. Though it’s become something of a cliché to stamp the Suzuki as the Manx Norton of the 2-stroke Grand Prix era, that’s exactly what it was. For a full decade, from 1976-1986, the rotaryvalve, square-four packed GP grids around the world. To underline the immediate success enjoyed by the eager customers awaiting the bike’s debut, just look at the 1976 World Championship, the first year the production RG500 was available. With 58 bikes delivered to customers, no fewer than the first 12 riders in the final 500cc points table were Suzuki-mounted, including such illustrious privateer + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
names as Agostini, Read and Lucchinelli. It would remain a competitive privateer option right up until the end of the production run in 1990, winning Suzuki seven consecutive 500GP Manufacturer’s World titles from 1976-1982, including four riders crowns in 1976-1977 with Barry Sheene and two more for Marco Lucchinelli in 1981 and Franco Uncini in 1982. However, getting hold of an RG500, particularly in the early days, was no simple task as they were only offered by the factory to independent racers of means and prospective buyers needed to provide significant backing and a racer’s resume in order to qualify for the relatively few bikes on offer. Designed purely as a racer, the RGB was created around the now ubiquitous square four, 500cc two-stroke power plant. Consisting of two parallel-twins mated together, the twincrank engine utilized disk induction (as opposed to reed valves) on each bank of cylinders and whilst the earliest engines resembled a cube, the more evolved editions (like the Mk7 offered here) featured stepped cylinders, with the rear bank elevated over the forward block. This presents a visually unique mechanical view while offering cooling, weight placement and packaging advantages. Liquid cooling was standard to minimize tolerances and maximise horsepower and the steel chassis offered a trick anti-dive front fork, fully floating single-shock rear suspension and a (very) necessary steering damper. Power was no problem for the new, liquid-cooled engine, but the same distinctive ‘personality traits’ evident in the smaller racing two-strokes were inevitably scaled up for the square-four. Whilst four-strokes generally deliver their power in a smooth, progressive manner, two-strokes are notoriously on/off devices, a spluttering mess when “off the pipe” with a rider-focussing sudden arrival on to the narrow spikey powerband, characteristics only exacerbated by the dramatic displacement increase. Early bikes ate chains, tyres and other consumables at an alarming rate, although by the time the Mk 7 and eight arrived, development had eventually cured (eased) these problems. On offer here is a 1981/1982 Suzuki RGB 500 Mk7/8 F1 GP Race Bike, a genuine “Competition Client” GP bike offered by the factory to selected buyers. Every year Suzuki offered private race teams a simpler version of the bike used in the 500cc World Championship by its factory team. This version did not have all of the latest evolutions that the factory team had, but it was close enough to be used by private teams in World, European and National championships. This immaculate RG is a Mk7 dating from 1981 updated the following year with the factory Mk8 mods and finished in the classic Heron Suzuki/ DAF Trucks colour scheme as an homage to Barry Sheene’s 1983 Mk 8 GP bike.
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More Images Lot 218
Registration: FNA 434C Chassis Number: 5F08F93050 Engine Number: Not specified Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 No Reserve
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LOT 218
1964/5 Ford Mustang Convertible
• Dating from July 1964 and imported into the UK in 2014 • Finished in Byzantine Gold Metallic • Only 2,234 miles between 1990 and 2014 • In a private collection since 2012. Supplied with the original bookpack, service records and the original build card from Mercedes • A beautifully preserved piece of seventies Mercedes history in a time warp condition Prior to the sale this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected The Ford Mustang was conceived in the full knowledge that in the mid-1960s, the biggest population bubble in history was now coming of age in America, ‘baby boomers’ would rule the 1960s and there was little or no reason to think they wanted to drive cars that were anything like the ones their parents owned. Lee Iacocca, Ford’s then General Manager, commissioned his design team to come up with a two-seat roadster that would compete with popular European cars as well as Chevrolet’s Corvette Sting Ray. A design team headed by Iacocca’s assistant manager and engineer, Donald Frey, was formed and the new project was entitled “T-5”. After some consideration, it was agreed that a crossbreed roadster and Ford Falcon would be more suitable to modern demands considering that the Thunderbird, which was Ford’s most recent two-seater car, did not fare very well at all with sales way below expectations. The T-5 team were given a new design commission and Lee Iacocca gave much credit to the efforts of stylist David Ash for making the renamed “Mustang” the most incredible success. In early 1964, production was being ramped up for the launch of, confusingly, the ‘1965 Ford Mustang’ which was the title the car enjoyed in all its marketing and advertising. As if the excitement and the potential order numbers from dealers increasing exponentially was not enough, the new design was honoured by being named the ‘Pace Car’ for the imminent ‘Indy 500’ and Ford stepped up production even further to meet the anticipated demand. A special
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convertible version fitted with the 289cid V8 was adapted as the “Pacer” and it was finished in Wimbledon White with a Guardsman Blue stripe on the bonnet and boot. Not being a company known for missing opportunities, Ford also made 230 extra ‘pace car replicas’ available in convertible and hardtop form. The “64 and a 1/2” convertibles (as they became known) were fitted with the 289cid V8 and the hardtops came with the slightly less powerful 260 V8. Thirty-five convertibles were sold to dealerships and 195 hardtops were given out in dealer competitions. Towards the end of 1964, Ford made some changes to the 1965 model-year Mustang and these cars are now known as “late ‘65” cars with earlier vehicles (built between March 1964 and 17th August 1964) widely referred to as “early 1965 or 1964 1/2 Mustangs”. This all may seem a bit trivial, however, amongst enthusiasts and collectors it’s the purity of the early cars that makes them the most desirable and they do tend to command a premium. Offered here is indeed one of those early cars and we can tell from the body and chassis plates that it was two-door convertible built on the 09/07/1964 at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan plant, finished in Poppy Red with a White Vinyl interior with black trim. It was fitted with a 4.3-litre (260ci) V8, three-speed transmission and a 3.00/1 axle ratio and standard differential. When completed it was despatched to Distribution Centre No.22 in Charlotte, North Carolina and onwards to its first owner. This lovely Mustang was imported to the UK in 2014 and has been enjoyed by our vendor as part of his collection. The V5c and the HPI Certificate clearly state that the engine is 4.7-litres (289ci) and we are currently trying to establish whether the larger engine was optioned from new, fitted later, or whether the import documentation was incorrect. Either way, this is a superb example of the rare 1964.5 Convertible in a classic colour scheme and has patently been well looked after. It will benefit from a fresh MOT just prior to the sale.
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LOT 219
1998 Dare Ginetta 2.0 G4
Registration: XPF 162 Chassis Number: SABTVR03598219120 Engine Number: Z144 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000
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• The G4 offered here is DARE-built and a comparatively rare convertible • Effectively a competition car but equally at home on the road. Hard and soft tops • ‘Clamshell’ bodywork and Silver/Mallard Green paintwork in very good condition • 2-litre Zetec on throttle bodies producing 225bhp. Type 9, 5-speed, semi-helical, close-ratio box • Bespoke Brembo/DARE front four-pot callipers. Brake bias adjuster. Uprated adjustable dampers • A well-prepared, fast road/race Ginetta that would be competitive in a number of championships Ginetta began in Suffolk in the 1950s when a young Ivor Walklett joined his three older brothers to work in the family’s agricultural and structural engineering business and it wasn’t long before his enthusiasm for cars led him to create a special based on a pre-war Wolseley Hornet. The Walklett’s car-making business became known as Ginetta and that first, corner of the barn special, subsequently became known as the G1. A few years later, Ginetta really hit their stride with the G4, which became available as a kit at the beginning of the 1960s. Intended to be both a bare-bones road-going sports car and competitive racer, the G4 featured a tube-frame chassis with double wishbones, coil springs and dampers up front along with a live axle with upper trailing arms, coil springs and dampers at the rear. The old adage “If it looks right, it is right” certainly applied to the astonishingly pretty little Ginetta and, fitted initially with the unburstable 1-litre Ford 105E Anglia engine and subsequently with a Lotus Twin-Cam, the G4 captured the imagination of the competition set and was raced with widespread success as far afield as the USA and Canada. On short circuits, it proved the match of Divas, Marcos and the nimble Lotus Elans and in the hands of the late Chris Meek would become famous for the ‘David and Goliath’ battles with much more powerful Jaguars and the occasional Ferrari. Following the Walklett brothers’ sale of the original Ginetta company, Dare (UK) Ltd of Great Wigborough managed to negotiate a license to produce the Ginetta G4 and G12 and the well-respected Essex company are still in business today fabricating complete shells and an extensive list of parts. The G4 offered here is indeed a DARE built car and is a comparatively rare convertible. Dating from 1998 it was first registered on the 12th of August of that year and was purchased by our vendor in 2006 making him the + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
cars fourth owner. It’s effectively a competition car but is equally at home on the road and benefits from both hard and soft tops. The front bodywork is a ‘clamshell’ race-type and we understand the bodywork is good with no crazing or cracks just a few minor paint imperfections due to wear and tear. The car is always garaged and covered and, whilst with our vendor, has only been used on the road in the dry. The chassis and body were rebuilt in 2010 by Cottage Classics and there is a full photographic record of this. At the same time, the 2-litre Zetec was rebuilt by Dunnell at a cost of £7,000 and there is a full build sheet with the car. Always serviced annually regardless of mileage and has just been serviced with new engine oil, filter and new diff and gearbox oil. The car had a short race season one year with the 750MC. No damage. Still has ignition cut out but no extinguisher. Specification: 2-litre Zetec on throttle bodies producing 225bhp Dry sump with catch tank and Titan oil pump kit Alloy ‘Radtec’ radiator. 4-1 exhaust into BTB noisecompliant stainless box Pre-SVA so no cat October 2016 new Omex 600 ECU and loom by Northampton Motorsport Ford Type 9 Gearbox semi-helical 5-speed close ratio Rear IRS Sierra LSD with uprated driveshafts Uprated adjustable dampers Bespoke Brembo/DARE front four-pot callipers. Brake bias adjuster Alloy and suede wheel. Black and green vinyl upholstery Pre-SVA so has period instruments and toggle switches DARE chrome rollover bars Brand new R888 tyres on painted Minilites (205 rear/ 185 fronts) DARE has built a reputation for the quality of their Ginettas and this little G4 certainly looks the part, apparently drawing attention wherever it goes. It wouldn’t take much to prepare it, once again, for circuit use and it can be supplied with an unused spare set of Minilite wheels from DARE, with new wet/road tyres at additional cost. It’s currently on SORN and will come with 12 months MOT. This is a super opportunity to own a well prepared, race/fast road Ginetta G4 that is eligible for a number of championships, would be welcome anywhere and is on offer at about a quarter the price of a Chevron B8!
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More Images Lot 220
Registration: UYH 300 Chassis Number: 1980404500118 Engine Number: 1989804500132 Estimate: £850,000 - £1,000,000
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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
• Supplied new on 27th December 1954 to Hoffman of New York originally finished in Mercedes ‘Racing Silver’ • Early car featuring the highly desirable ‘belly pans’. Sports camshaft upgrade. Electronic power steering (removable) • Imported from Arizona in 1989 finished in Fire Engine Red. First UK owner was Lotus Team Manager, Peter Warr • The gearbox and brakes have recently been overhauled. Stainless steel exhaust. Four new tyres in 2018 • Most importantly, the injection pump was completely rebuilt by HK Engineering in Germany two years ago • Comprehensive history file (John Surtees Engineering, Ron Waghorn, Tommy Johnston, Omega Motorsport) • A plethora of parts invoices from Keinle, HK Engineering and Classic Mercedes UK • Ready to be enjoyed this summer. A rare opportunity into the privileged world of Gullwing ownership Voted “Sports car of the century” in 1999, the 300SL Gullwing is an iconic Mercedes-Benz coupe that was first produced in 1954. Only 1,400 cars were ever made and early cars, such as the car offered here, are highly desirable to collectors and enthusiasts alike. We are privileged to offer this car fresh to market from the same private ownership as the 300SL Roadster that we sold at the Silverstone Classic in 2018. When supplied new on 27th December 1954 to Hoffman of New York, the car was originally finished in Mercedes ‘Racing Silver’. It is an early car and features the highly desirable full ‘belly pans’ and has also been fitted with a sports camshaft upgrade and, more recently, electronic power steering which can be removed if required. The first UK owner was the famous Lotus Team Manager, the late Peter Warr, who imported the car, which was now finished in striking American fire-engine red, from Arizona in 1989 and subsequently enjoyed the car until it was purchased by our vendor in August 1993. The
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comprehensive history file shows the thorough and diligent maintenance of the car during his tenure with a number of well known 300SL Specialists, including John Surtees Engineering, marque expert Ron Waghorn, marque expert Tommy Johnston and, more latterly, Neil Corns of Omega Motorsport. The plethora of parts invoices are from Keinle, HK Engineering and Classic Mercedes UK but, most important of all, the injection pump was completely overhauled and rebuilt by HK Engineering in Germany just two years ago. Both the gearbox and brakes have also been recently overhauled, including both the brake drums and master cylinders. The car has benefitted from regular use and has been on many European motor tours to exotic places such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, France and Monaco, as well as competing on the Ecurie Ecosse Scottish Tours no less than 12 times! It has clearly been loved and cherished by our enthusiastic vendor who is now ready to let the car enjoy the next chapter of its life. Fitted with a stainless steel exhaust and four new tyres in 2018, the car is offered ready to be used and enjoyed this summer and provides a rare opportunity into the privileged world of Gullwing ownership.
LOT 220
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
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The Property of a Gentleman: A No Reserve Collection The following 17 cars are all being offered at No Reserve, each with a unique history. This is an opportunity to purchase a special car from a Gentleman’s Private Collection. Lots 221 – 237
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1992 Volkswagen Golf GTi Sportline More Images Lot 221
Registration: J859 OJF Chassis Number: WVWZZZ15ZMK029570 Engine Number: DX148502 Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000 Offered at No Reserve
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• Delivered on the 3rd April 1992 to its first owner who kept the car until August 2007 • Purchased by its second owner in late 2007 • Its condition and low mileage attracted it to the owner of a private collection in 2017 • The current mileage of 20,876 is supported by MOTs and service records • Supplied with the original handbook and service book along with UK and NI Test Certificates • Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected 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 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 - a simple matter of releasing two clasps - and you were ready to take advantage of every moment of sunshine which a British summer could muster. The Golf GTi Sportline was a run-out model of the legendary Mk1 GTi Convertible, enhancing the appeal of the car with Flash Red, Black, or Jasmine Yellow paint, Recaro seats finished in black and red and black BBS ‘RA’ wheels. With its sub-10 second 0-60mph time and a top speed of 108mph, the Sportline was clearly no ordinary Golf convertible. Only 449 were built and it’s thought that less than 200 remain, making it an attractive proposition for collectors.
Finished in Flash Red, this Sportline GTi was delivered on the 03/04/1992 by Castles of Dover Street Ltd. in Leicester to a Mr A Islam who kept the car until August 2007. The service book indicates that he took the car to Spain for a period as it was serviced by the VW main dealer in Marbella until September 2000 when the recorded mileage was 9,436. It was purchased by its second owner, a Mr A McCullough of Co. Down in August 2007. He continued to enjoy the car with limited use until 2017 and the DVA Test Certificates in the file document the low mileage. In 2017, the Golf found a home in a private collection of exceptional vehicles but is now being offered for sale. The history file contains the original handbook and service book along with UK MOTs and Northern Ireland Test Certificates. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. The Golf GTi will probably remain in fashion for ever and this rare iteration is worthy of a place in any collection and is sure to become increasingly sought-after.
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1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEC (C126) More Images Lot 222
• Handsome pillarless coupe, rare on UK roads and only 3,680 420s were built worldwide
Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected.
• 4.2-litre V8 producing 224bhp at 5400rpm • Superbly finished in Pajett Red (Cabernet) with Light Ivory hide • An emerging ‘classic’ and one of the finest examples available When new in 1988, the SEC was the top of the range Mercedes-Benz Coupe and supplied in limited numbers. This particular, UK-spec 420 SEC was supplied by London Road Garage of Romford finished in Pajett Red with Light Ivory hide upholstery. Today it has covered just 38,000 miles and is in exceptional condition having been professionally stored as part of this very significant private collection since 2011. High quality examples of the SEC are now recognised as the next emerging classic and we would suggest that this is one of the finest examples currently available.
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• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, post-facelift car with only 38,000 miles
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LOT 222
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: WDB1260462A403709 Engine Number: 11696522057095 Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000 Offered at No Reserve
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1975 BMW 1602 More Images Lot 223
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: 3560545 Engine Number: 3560545 Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000 Offered at No Reserve
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• A genuine and warranted 3055 miles from new • Purchased on the 1st January 1975 from Normand (Bromley) Ltd. by Mr M J Ledger and owned for 41 years • Bought by its second owner on 11th May 2016. In a substantial private collection since then • Full book pack, original service book, sales brochure, Haynes Manual and copy of the original V5c • In incredibly original condition. Even a dealer tax disc and leather key ring in their original paper bag • An exceptional find and worthy of a place in any ‘Best of Breed’ collection • Prior to the sale, will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected BMW launched its ‘Neue Klasse’ (‘New Class’) range of compact saloons and coupes in 1962 and it is no exaggeration to say that they were the cars that saved the company. Up to that point they had been best known for making beautifully engineered but incredibly complex and expensive machines that no-one outside Germany could either afford or understand. With its crisp, modernist styling, brilliant chassis dynamics and superb engineering, the Neue Klasse changed all that at a stroke and established BMW as a truly international brand. Although it was the ‘pocket rocket’, 2-litre 2002 that everyone raved about, the smaller 1600-2 and 1500-2 were arguably better cars, being better balanced and cheaper to own and run. An economy version of the 2002, the 1600-2 was launched at the Geneva Auto Show in March 1966 and was sold through 1975, with its name simplified to 1602 in 1971. With 85bhp from its M10 engine, the 1602 won friends for its excellent dynamics and brilliant handling. Now, this really is special. Purchased on the 01/01/1975 from Normand (Bromley) Ltd. by Mr M J Ledger, this gleaming BMW 1602 was to remain in his possession until it became the property of its second owner on 11/05/2016. Since then it has been part of a substantial private collection. It was ordered in Schwarz (086) with a
Cream leather and cord interior and since New Years Day 44 years ago has covered a warranted 3,055 miles. (There may be a few more after the service and road test). The car’s history file contains the full book pack, original service book, sales brochure, Haynes Manual and copy of the original V5c. A Normand (Bromley) Ltd. tax disc and leather key ring will also be found in their original paper bag!! It’s fortunate for the rest of us that there are people who will buy a new car, use it lightly on dry days, return it to their garage and strive consistently over the years to keep the car in, as close as possible, the condition in which it arrived and we would guess that this little BMW has belonged to one of those. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. An exceptional find and worthy of a place in any ‘Best of Breed’ collection.
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• Just 1,672 cars produced in total with around 500 thought to remain, very few UK cars with known history • Delivered new to BMW dealer Hammer in Monchengladbach, West Germany on 30/08/1974 in Polaris Metallic • The car spent approximately 20 years in Spain before being registered in the UK in April 2015 • Sent to Lloyd Colne BMW in Lancashire to be repainted and a complete engine rebuild • Just over 7,000 miles indicated and has resided in a private collection since 2016 • Prior to the sale, it will have an oil/ filter service, fluids, freshly MOT’d, road tested and inspected The 2002 Turbo was launched at the 1973 Frankfurt Motorshow and was Europe’s first turbocharged production car. With an output of 170bhp and 240Nm of torque, it was the fastest BMW yet produced, pinching that mantle from the superb 2002 Tii. Only produced in late 1973 and 1974, there were just 1,672 built, all in left-hand drive and sadly, very few survive today. Replaced in 1975 by the ubiquitous ‘3’ series, it was the last model to be introduced by BMW whilst they were still regarded as a specialist low volume niche manufacturer. The 2002 Turbo is easily distinguished from any other 2002 by its body-colour front spoiler, black rubber rear spoiler, riveted wheel arch extensions and most cars were further fitted with Motorsport stripes on the front spoiler and sides. However, underneath the surface there are more subtle changes. The front chassis rails are heavier, the floor areas around the rear suspension mounting points are thicker, the quarter panels are cut out for the flares, the outer rear wheel housings are larger, the boot floor is different to accommodate a larger spare tire and special 70-litre fuel tank and the nose panel is unique. The original style of Motorsport stripes featured the word “turbo” in reverse on the front spoiler, designed so that drivers could see the word + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
clearly in their rear-view mirror as the Turbo was quickly approaching. However, the German government considered this to be too aggressive and BMW was quickly pressured into changing to a different style without any kind of turbo script on the front spoiler. This 1974 Turbo was originally delivered to BMW dealer Hammer in Monchengladbach, West Germany on 30/08/1974 in Polaris Metallic, paint code 060 and there is a confirmation email to this effect from BMW Classic. Further documentation in the history file would suggest that the car spent approximately 20 years in Spain before being registered in the UK in April 2015. At this point it was sent to Lloyd Colne BMW in Lancashire to be repainted and a complete engine decoke and rebuild including a new clutch assembly, in exchange for a little short of £10,000. The odometer currently reads 7,001 miles which is believed accurate but can’t be fully warranted as the instrument reads in MPH and it would probably have been fitted with a KPH speedometer from new. Certainly there is an inspection document in Spanish in the file dated September 2014 and documenting 4,222km. It’s a bit academic, really, as the condition of the car is incredible. Since 2016 the little Turbo has resided in a large private collection and prior to the sale, it will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. The history file contains, original sales brochures, a complete book pack, Spanish registration documents and old MOTs. This is a really lovely example of an iconic model and worthy of any collection.
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• Europe’s first turbocharged production car. 170bhp/240Nm of torque and 0-60 in 6.9 seconds
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LOT 224
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
Registration: XGU 951M Chassis Number: 4291079 Engine Number: 4291079 Estimate: £65,000 - £85,000 Offered at No Reserve
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1999 BMW Z3M Roadster (E36/7) More Images Lot 225
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: WBSCK92080LB06909 Engine Number: 60051942 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000 Offered at No Reserve
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• A UK-supplied car that was collected from the distributor Patrick Smets, BMW Belgium on 18th May 1999 • Finished from new in Arctic Silver with a dramatic Imola Red and Black Nappa leather interior • First registered in the UK on 1st June 1999 to Mr J Graves who kept the car until January 2017 • In a private collection ever since. The current mileage is 14,060 • 13 BMW main dealer service stamps, most recent at 13,898. MOT valid until May 2020 • Absolutely delightful example. Be hard to find a better one Launched in 1998 and only in production for five years, the Z3M Roadster was developed by BMW’s M-Sports division who installed the magnificent 321bhp, 3.2-litre straight-six engine from the contemporary E36 M3 Coupe, along with that car’s beefed up suspension, brakes and five-speed manual gearbox. The package was topped off with massive alloy wheels, quad exhausts and a more aggressive front spoiler and side skirts. There were also interior upgrades with additional gauges in the centre console, ‘M-Sport’ gear knob, various chrome bits throughout the cockpit and leather sport seats as standard equipment. The result was a proper sports car that could scorch to 60mph in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed limited to 155mph. Only 15,375 were built in total but of these only 3,557 were to full power European spec (American cars only had 240bhp) and only 997 were right-hand drive. This is a really lovely example of an S-50 Z3M Roadster and was UK-specified from new in right-hand drive, finished in Arctic Silver, with an M-Sport interior including S50 bucket seats in Imola Red and Black Nappa leather. Additional options chosen from new include, a limited-slip diff, airconditioning, heated sports seats, a passenger airbag and an M-Sport leather steering wheel. It was delivered from the factory to distributor, Patrick Smets BMW Belgium on 18/05/1999 and collected from there by its first owner, Mr J Graves, who was working there at the time. He brought the
car home with him to the UK immediately and it was first registered on 01/06/1999. He obviously loved it as he kept the car until January 2017. This lucky little BMW moved from one fastidious owner to another and has resided in a rather special private collection ever since. The mileage indicated on the car’s MOT Certificate (May 2019) is 14,060 which is fully supported by the 13 BMW main dealer service stamps (12 of which were Batemans). The most recent service was in May 2016 with the odometer showing 13,898, illustrating how little the Z3 has been used recently. The comprehensive owner’s file contains all the aforementioned MOTs, the stamped service record, original COC and the build spec. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. In splendid condition all round, we imagine that it would be difficult to find a better example of these spritely little German roadsters.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz SL60 AMG (R129) More Images Lot 226
• Finished in the unusual SL60 colour of Imperial Red with Mushroom leather • One of 49 right-hand drive cars and, at 14,000 miles, possibly the lowest mileage SL60 available • Part of a private collection since 2016 and remains in exceptional condition Launched in 1989, the R129-series continued the SL dynasty from Mercedes-Benz, a ‘Sport Lightweight’ family which began in 1954 with the legendary 300SL Roadster and ‘Gullwing’ and has survived into its 6th generation with the current R231-series. Traditionally the most sporting model of the MB line-up, the SL was the preserve of the rich and famous when new. From the hypnotic dance of the electric hood mechanism to the roll bar that automatically flipped up if the car sensed an accident, the SL oozed sophistication with all the latest technology such as adaptive suspension with active damping, airbags, traction control, air con and a superb new five-link rear suspension all as standard. The Mercedes-Benz SL60 was the short-number production AMG variant SL deemed, at the time, to be the flagship of the range. Its enormously powerful and ultra-smooth 6-litre V8 engine delivered ferocious performance which could be enjoyed from the luxury cabin for which Mercedes-Benz is renowned. This example is particularly special being, possibly, the lowest mileage SL60 on the market and one of just 49 right-hand drive cars produced. Our car was delivered new to Sir Christopher Evans, OBE, the respected Welsh biotechnology entrepreneur who was sufficiently successful to be able to indulge himself in the finer things in life, one of which was his cossetted SL60. During his ownership from 1995 to just 3 years ago, his SL carried the registration ‘CR 1S’ and such is the condition of this car today, it was clearly lovingly cared for. It was purchased from our auction at Salon Prive in 2016 and has resided since then as part of a private collection.
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With just 14,000 miles recorded from new, the condition of this car is exceptional, appearing to be almost showroom fresh. It has been enjoyed by one owner after Sir Christopher and has been serviced three times during its warranted 14,000 miles. Offered in the unusual SL60 colour of Imperial Red with Mushroom leather interior, the car appears faultless as the pictures plainly evidence. Costing more than £105,000 when new and delivering close to 410 bhp with an (unlimited) top speed of more than 185mph, this is a remarkable piece of engineering excellence. To blend such incredible performance with predictable handling and a sumptuous, electronics-packed, leather-bound cabin is a feat that was only achieved by Mercedes-Benz in the nineties. Now revered as a bona fide ‘future classic’, the evidence of the appeal of the very ‘best of breed’, low-mileage cars is unmistakable and accordingly, we believe this car represents serious value at today’s guide price. A rare opportunity. Service History: 24/07/2002 - 8,000 mile service at M-B Cheltenham 8,778 miles 25/09/2006 - 12,000 mile service M-B Cheltenham 10,384 miles 01/11/2007 - 18,000 mile service M-B Cheltenham 10,697 miles 30/04/2009 - 24,000 mile service M-B Cheltenham 10,798 miles 24/06/2015 - Recommission, service and bill of health by SL Shop, Redditch - 11,257 miles MOTs: 20/07/2006 - 10,346 miles 13/07/2007 - 10,492 miles 02/10/2008 - 10,758 miles 24/06/2015 - 11,257 miles 18/08/2016 - 13447 miles 30/04/2019 - 13,458 miles
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• This UK-supplied, SL60 AMG was undoubtedly the flagship of the R129 range
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LOT 226
Registration: N87 MAV Chassis Number: WDB1290672F123805 Engine Number: 11997222018833 Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000 Offered at No Reserve
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1994 Lancia Delta HF Integrale ‘Bianco Perlato’ More Images Lot 227
Registration: L203 SUB Chassis Number: ZLA831AB000584453 Engine Number: Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000 Offered at No Reserve
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• Special edition ‘Evoluzione 2 Bianco Perlato’. 1 of only 365 • Imported to the UK quite early in its life on 19/05/1998 • Good maintenance history with invoices from Walkers, Prestocar and Allitalia in Wrexham • Over £10,000 invested in the car between September 2014 and June 2016 • Supplied with the original bookpack, service records, a host of invoices and older MOTs • The current MOT is valid until February 2020 and the odometer is reading 108,000km First seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1979, the Lancia Delta Integrale is best known for its domination of the World Rally Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Constantly being developed, the first ‘Evoluzione’ cars were built at the end of 1991 and carried on through 1992 and these ‘Evo’ models were to be the final homologation cars built for the Lancia Rally Team competing under the Martini Racing banner. Arriving in June 1993, a further development of the HF Integrale naturally became known as the Evo II and featured an updated version of the 2-litre, 16-valve turbo engine producing a little more power (215bhp) and incorporated a three-way catalyst and a Lambda probe, with everything being organised by a new Marelli integrated engine control system. In addition to the mechanical changes, the Evo II received a cosmetic and functional facelift that included, new 16” light-alloy rims with 205/45 ZR 16 tyres, a bodycolour roof moulding to underline the connection between the roof and the Solar control windows, an aluminium fuel cap, air-intake grilles on the front mudguards,and a redpainted cylinder head. Based on both the Evo I and II, Lancia produced various limited editions and these cars were shared amongst its own dealer network. Naturally, with very low production numbers, they became sought after in period and even more so now. In particular demand was the Evoluzione 2 Bianco Perlato known affectionately amongst enthusiasts as ‘La
Perla’. Only 365 were built worldwide finished in a beautiful colour combination with White Pearl bodywork and a blue leather Recaro interior including the Momo steering wheel. This delightful example dates from 1994 and was delivered new to Parma in Italy initially, but was imported to the UK quite early in its life on 19/05/1998. Since 2017 it has been part of a private collection and had little use but the car is supplied with an interesting history file indicating that it has been well maintained throughout, with invoices from all the right people; Walkers, Prestocar and most recently Allitalia in Wrexham. Notably, between September 2014 and June 2016 the previous owner invested over £10,000 in the car with Allitalia. There is a wedge of detailed invoices in the file but, in brief, the work included a new turbo, timing belts, boost control pipes and new brakes. Some corrosion in the sills was attended to and the underside treated to a coat of Waxoyl. In 2015 the cylinder head was removed, after a compression loss in cylinder 4 and skimmed. Whilst the head was off, the engine bay was overhauled and tidied and any faltering components were replaced including a new custom made Alunox exhaust system. The history file also contains the original bookpack including the service records, a host of invoices and some older MOTs. The current MOT is valid until February 2020 and the odometer is reading 108,000km. Anyone who has ever driven an Integrale knows how special they are and L203 SUB seems a very honest example with plenty of history and represents an excellent opportunity to experience the sense of invincibility engendered by these talented little Lancias. However, this Evo II is a little different, it’s a ‘Bianco Perlata’ and instead of being covered in Martini or Repsol advertising, this Evo is wearing a party frock, kind of a ‘Prom Queen’ with a black-belt in Karate. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (C107) More Images Lot 228
• Its first owner was Colonel W.R.A. Fetherstonhaugh • Just 33,000 miles supported by the early service history and further documentation • Professionally looked after as part of a private collection since 2011 • A very fine and highly collectable example of a rare and original 450 SLC The Mercedes Benz SLC, built for a decade until October 1981, was the car the classic market overlooked until it was almost too late. While the R107 SL roadster, on which the SLC was based, has been collectable ever since its production ceased and hence survives in substantial numbers, the C107 coded coupe became forgotten and unloved once the striking 126-Series coupe arrived to replace it. A total of 62,888 SLCs were manufactured, hardly an inconsequential number, yet they are rarely seen, most having been sent to the scrapheap. Perhaps people felt the SLC, 360mm longer in wheelbase and length than the SL and with awkward rear window trims (there to disguise
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the fact that the rear windows could not be fully lowered), lacked the SL’s graceful lines. Values stayed low, but things are now changing as it has become apparent just how scarce these big pillarless coupes have become, collectors are having second thoughts and prices are rising. This UK-supplied 450 SLC was the top of the MercedesBenz range back in 1980 when supplied to Colonel W.R.A. Fetherstonhaugh. The service history suggests it was originally owned by Mercedes-Benz UK who, in those days, were based in Brentford, Middlesex and it may well have been their official press car or demonstrator, prior to being purchased by Colonel Fetherstonhaugh, who was its first private owner. Bought by our private UK collector and added to his collection in 2011 it has been professionally stored ever since. The mileage today is exceptionally low at just 33,000 and this is supported by the early service history and further documentation in the accompanying owner’s file. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. This is a very fine and highly collectable example of a rare and original 450 SLC.
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• Dating from 1980, an original UK-supplied car from Mercedes-Benz in Brentford
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LOT 228
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: 10702422029063 Engine Number: 11798522049213 Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000 Offered at No Reserve
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Registration: TBA Chassis Number: WPOZZZ99Z4S605413 Engine Number: 66415821 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000 Offered at No Reserve
2004 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4S More Images Lot 229
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• A superb example of the ‘Turbo-look’, four-wheel drive, Carrera 4S in Arctic Silver • Spent the first 12 years of its life in sunny Jersey and main dealer maintained there • Only 9,000 miles from new, corroborated by the service history and older MOTs • Supplied with the Porsche bookpack, handbooks and stamped service records When Porsche introduced the 996 in 1998, it heralded a big departure from the timeless 911 concept, for not only was it radically different to its predecessor but, for the first time, a Porsche 911 was water cooled. Stringent emissions/noise regulations, a higher expectation for refinement and a highperformance, 4-valves per cylinder engine made the switch necessary. Other major changes included a completely new platform topped with a sleeker body, a more raked windscreen and a redesigned interior. The new car was far more practical too, with more space for touring, a roomier cabin and a structure that was 45% stiffer, yet despite all of this, the 996 was 50kg lighter than the outgoing model. In response to customer demand, the four-wheel drive Carrera 4S was introduced in 2003 fitted as standard with many options including a wider body with turbo-style wheels, lowered suspension and a sports exhaust coupled
to the 3.6-litre engine which developed 320bhp at 6600rpm and 273lb/ft torque. Aided by the inclusion of ‘Variocam plus’ which improved power delivery through the range, the car was capable of 0-60 in under five seconds and a top speed of over 175mph. This particular car is a C-16, UK-spec C4S and was supplied new in July 2004 through the main Porsche agent in Jersey where it was to reside for the next 12 years. Regularly maintained by the Porsche main agent, as shown by the official Porsche bookpack and handbooks, the car was seldom used and has today covered just over 9,000 miles from new, as confirmed by both the service history and older MOT Certificates in the history file. The curvaceous looks borrowed from the Turbo, combined with the enhanced brakes, lowered suspension and sophisticated four-wheel drive system resulted in the C4S becoming hugely desirable and this rare manual gearbox example, superbly finished in Arctic Silver, is eminently collectable particularly at this tiny mileage. It also offers its next owner the luxury of modern technology such as airbags, ABS, door-bars and sat-nav etc. as well as a driving experience that is true and typical Porsche - exciting and exhilarating Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected.
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1985 BMW 735i SE Auto (E23) More Images Lot 230
• Specified with central locking, electric seats/windows, air conditioning, cruise control and window blinds • Remained with its first owner until 2014. Just 18,000 miles from new. Three former keepers • Cylinder head rebuild and full service in 2014 at 16,434 miles. Cosseted in a private collection since 2016 • Ex-’Concours’ contender and at 18,000 miles, it remains in remarkable condition • Will have an oil and filter change, fluid levels check, road test and MOT prior to being offered for sale The replacement for the 2500/2800/3.0-Series saloons arrived on the market in the middle of a downturn in sales for large cars but, despite a hostile commercial environment, the BMW 7-Series sold very well indeed, remaining in production from 1977 until 1986 and making huge gains over the earlier cars. Some would say that the E23 7-Series was polished, yet less appealing than its predecessor and in a classic sense that’s undoubtedly true - but again, it was an important car in the development of the company. It bristled with up-tothe-second technology such as a check computer, climate control, ABS, driver’s airbag and fuel injection in the top models, but some of the driving immediacy of the E3 was lost thanks to ballooning dimensions. Treated to a mid-life facelift in 1983 that standardised engine management and improved efficiency and driveability, but it still lacked warmth. Despite this, the 7-Series matured into an excellent luxury saloon with these later cars, as we have here, proving to be devastating all-rounders. This remarkable car was supplied by BMW Dealer, Wolverhampton Motor Services, in June 1995 to a local Business Director, Eric Roberts of Montfort Road, Walsall finished in Reseda Green and specified with central locking, electrically operated seats and windows, air conditioning, cruise control and window blinds. He continued to have it maintained by them for many years as shown in the original + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
service book and it remained within the family, lightly used, until 2014 when purchased by another local family in Kidderminster. At this point, the services of Autobahn in Halesowen were engaged to carry out a full service and inspection, the result of which culminated in a cylinder head rebuild with new gaskets. According to the relevant invoice, the indicated mileage was 16,434 at this point. In 2016, it was purchased as part of a private collection and the MOT of January that year documents the mileage at still just 17,950. A BMW car club Concours ‘Masterclass’ judging sheet can also be found within the history file with an impressive score of 766 out of 890 and, ironically, the car was judged down slightly in the bonus points section due to its low mileage! Also in the file is a dealership ‘point of sale’ display, thought to be from 2016, which reads: “B155 SHA was originally purchased in 1985 from these very premises previously trading as Wolverhampton Motor Services. Purchased as an executive directors car, it has remained in the ownership of a local family until recently when the current owner was no longer able to drive. It has covered just 17,800 miles from new and is totally original inside and out even down to the TRX tyres. It is completely rust free and has never had any paint or body work carried out during its 31 years.” The accompanying owner’s file contains the original bookpack, stamped service book, a selection of invoices and MOTs and the original sales brochures and booklets. The car will benefit from an oil and filter change, fluid levels check, road test and MOT prior to being offered for sale.
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• Supplied by Wolverhampton Motor Services in June 1995 to Eric Roberts of Walsall finished in Reseda Green
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LOT 230
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: WBAFH820607872797 Engine Number: 42783624 Estimate: £25,000 - £35,000 Offered at No Reserve
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 350SE (W116) More Images Lot 231
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: 11602822014117 Engine Number: 11698322011438 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 Offered at No Reserve
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Just three former keepers and 32,382 miles from new Finished in Byzantine Gold Metallic Only 2,234 miles between 1990 and 2014 In a private collection since 2012. Supplied with the original bookpack, service records and the original build card from Mercedes • A beautifully preserved piece of seventies Mercedes history in a time warp condition Prior to the sale this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected The Mercedes-Benz W116 was the first model range to be officially called the S-Class with the letter S signifying Special. It was also the first Mercedes saloon to feature a new updated corporate styling theme which would run up until the mid 1990s. This 1973 350SE is powered by the M116 3. 5L V8 which was first seen in the 300SEL 3.5 in 1969 and has been enjoyed by just three former keepers covering 32,382 miles. Originally supplied in Byzantine Gold Metallic to Mr R.T. Walding of Churchdown in Gloucester by Central Motors Gloucester and from the history file it appears to have been looked after by them
and County Garage (Cheltenham) in its early days. Judging by the service records and MOT Certificates in the file, this wonderful luxury saloon covered nearly all of its mileage the first 17 years of its life as by 1990 the odometer was indicating 30,123. Since that time and over the following 24 years it covered just 2,234 miles according to the 2014 MOT Certificate which shows 32,357 miles. It has been part of a significant private collection since 2012. Supplied with the car is the original bookpack including the service book and the original build card from Mercedes. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. A beautifully preserved piece of seventies Mercedes history in a time warp condition.
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More Images Lot 232
and has even been offered a permanent place at the national Citroen Museum in France. Since purchase from our auction at Salon Prive in 2016, it has held pride of place in a large private collection and is now offered to be enjoyed by a new custodian. Documentation supporting the car’s history fills a number of storage boxes, full photographic restoration folders and at least 150 magazine features will accompany the car. Words are not adequate to convey the condition of this important piece of motoring history, it simply must be seen to be believed. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected.
The Citroen DS was introduced by the French company in 1955 and produced in various derivatives over the next 20 years, becoming the company’s most successful model with over 1.5 million sold by the end of production in 1975. The DS was designed by an Italian and became instantly recognisable for its aerodynamic and futuristic shape and innovative technology, including a hydropneumatic selflevelling suspension. This truly stunning, right-hand drive DS is presented in period white (Blanc Meije) bodywork with original Red Targa upholstery. It has just two previous recorded keeper, the first being the CEO of the supplying Citroen dealership and was originally registered with the number plate WRC 1. He kept the car until 1986. This unrivalled European show winner has collected multiple Concours trophies since 1987 whilst in the custody of its second owner and possesses its own display cabinets that bulge with, in excess of, 200 awards. Crowned National Champion at both the Welsh Benson & Hedges Concours and Popular Classics Roadshow, the Citroen also achieved victories at the Scottish Benson & Hedges Concours, was an NEC show-winner and a national Meguiars Concours display car. It featured prominently at the Paris Concours and Citroen World Championship, not to mention its television career with appearances on both Top Gear and Fifth Gear. The car is known on the world Citroen circuit, having won Concours d’Elegance events in eight European countries
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• Truly stunning, right-hand drive, DS presented in period white (Blanc Meije) with original Red Targa upholstery • Multiple Concours trophies since 1987 (over 200 awards). Pride of place in our vendors private collection since 2016 • Featured prominently at the Paris Concours and Citroen World Championship. Appearances on Top Gear and Fifth Gear • The cars history fills a number of storage boxes, full photographic restoration folders and at least 150 magazine features • Prior to the sale, will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected
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LOT 232
1973 Citroen DS Super 5
Registration: FRA 577L Chassis Number: 04537095 Engine Number: 0573012221 Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000 Offered at No Reserve
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2008 Bentley Arnage 500T More Images Lot 233
Registration: FJ58 AZO Chassis Number: SCBLF45F18CH12906 Engine Number: 201004 Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000 Offered at No Reserve
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• The final incarnation of the long-lived Arnage with a mechanical refresh • 500bhp/738lb/ft. Top speed of 180mph and the 0-60 whoosh down to 5.2 seconds • 45,000 miles and in exceptional condition • Finished in Triple Black with a walnut dashboard • Fully maintained from new by Bentley main dealerships up until 2017 and by Hanwells of London currently • Most recently serviced in February 2019 at Hanwells at a cost of £4,000 • Freshly MOT’d for the sale
This rare, UK-supplied Arnage 500T is offered in exceptional condition for its 45,000 miles from new. Finished in triple black with a dark walnut dashboard this car, which was supplied new by Bentley Leicester in April 2008, has been fully maintained from new by Bentley main dealerships up until 2017 and by Hanwells of London up until the current day, with the last service taking place in February 2019 at Hanwells at a cost of £4,000. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. Often viewed as the last of the real Bentleys, this 500T is a best of breed car and must be seen to be fully appreciated.
The Bentley Arnage ‘T’ laid claim to the title of the world’s fastest saloon car in 2002, needing to use all but the last two spots on its 170mph speedometer. Powered by the 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce V8 engine which had been treated to, what Bentley described as, “the most thorough reengineering of its life”, the Arnage produced a whopping 450 bhp and an amazing 645 lbs ft of torque, in no small part accredited to the twin-turbochargers. The other changes included a ‘drive-by-wire’ throttle to go hand-inhand with a new electronic stability program and revised suspension. Roll stiffness 57% greater than the Red Label and a structure that was 10% stiffer gave the, nearly threeton, car immense poise and transformed this luxury cruiser into a mile-crunching supercar rival, propelling the driver to 60 miles per hour in just 5.5 seconds in consumate luxury. For the 2007 model year, the Garrett turbochargers were replaced with low-inertia Mitsubishi units, new camshafts and an all-new roller tappet system were fitted and the engine capacity increased fractionally to 6761cc. Peak power was now up 11% to a fashionable 500bhp with torque up to 738lb/ft. enabling a top speed of 180mph and the 0-60 whoosh was now down to 5.2 seconds. The engine was mated to a revised version of the six-speed ZF automatic transmission found in the Continental range, however, with that amount of torque it probably didn’t need six speeds, it didn’t really need four, but the requirement was for a state-of-the-art gearbox with computer management, multiple modes and Tiptronic-style overrides and that came with a minimum of six ratios.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL (W126) More Images Lot 234
For decades, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been something of an automotive yardstick for technology. These luxury saloons have always represented the very best of the German marque’s forward-thinking design with many world firsts debuting on an S-Class. In its homeland, this model is referred to as the “Sonderklasse,” or Special-Class in English and the W126 generation was very special indeed. Only the second generation of the car to officially carry the S-Class nameplate, the W126 succeeded the very popular W116. Launched in 1979 after six years in development, this was to be the car that would take Mercedes-Benz into the next decade and serve as the flagship for the three-pointed-star. Designers wanted the W126 to be the
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unquestionable champion in the areas of safety, technology and efficiency and they managed to do that for over a decade. In 1990, the most expensive top of the W126 range was the 560 SEL, a veritable palace on wheels. It combined the super smooth 5.6-litre V8 and the long wheelbase of the SE range, meaning it competed directly with the Rolls-Royce Spirit of the day - both in terms of price and size. This particular right-hand drive car, finished in Arctic White, was supplied in June 1990 and after a spell out in Japan returned to these shores in 2009 with a warranted mileage of just 14,866. It has been fully maintained, both in Japan and here, up until 2011 when it was purchased as part of a special and unique collection. Since then, the mileage has risen to just over 17,000 and therefore must be one of the lowest mileage 560 SELs in the world today. These cars are now regarded as having the best build quality of any period of Mercedes-Benz production and are tipped as having the best investment potential for the future and consequently, this rare car represents an opportunity not to be missed! Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected.
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• Top of the range W126 S-Class with 272-bhp from the 5.5-litre V8 • UK-supplied in right-hand drive and moved to Japan for a number of years • Returned to the UK in 2009 with a warranted mileage of just 14,866 • Joined a private collection in 2011 • Fully maintained, both in Japan and here. Current mileage just over 17,000
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LOT 234
Registration: G344 EJH Chassis Number: WDB1260392A533748 Engine Number: 1178 Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000 Offered at No Reserve
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE (W108) 3.5 Saloon More Images Lot 235
Registration: NHD 985L Chassis Number: 10805722011725 Engine Number: 11698022013229 Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000 Offered at No Reserve
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• Matching-numbers, totally original, UK-supplied saloon that has covered just 12,150 miles from new • Factory options included a limited slip differential, tinted glass, a heated rear screen and seat belts • Documented bare-metal restoration. Superbly finished in its original Pine Green Metallic with Bamboo upholstery • Supplied with the original handpack, service books, spare keys and correspondence confirming the mileage • Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. The late 1960’s and early 1970’s were a defining era for Mercedes-Benz when its subtle Paul Bracq-influenced designs were finding a new generation of well-heeled buyers. To fulfil demand, Mercedes-Benz decided on a new V-8 engine aimed at the critical US market whilst meeting new stringent emissions requirements. As such, in 1970, the M116 engine was added to the W111 model range as an option over its six-cylinder rival for those who desired more ample performance. Hand-built, the 280 SE Coupé was praised by contemporary car magazines for its quietness, refined performance and handling, particularly at high speed. This, amazingly low mileage, beautifully restored and very
rare UK 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 (W108) Saloon has been in an eclectic private collection since 2008. Present in the history file are pictures of the car’s comprehensive bare-metal restoration, as well as many invoices and period documents, including the original invoice for the car when new from Charles Sidney Ltd of Bradford to the car’s one owner (other than our vendor) a Mr Walter Wymer of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The invoice confirms that the car cost him £5,112 on 02/11/1972, including factory options of a limited slip differential, tinted glass all round, a heated rear screen and seat belts! It was supplied, as it is today, in Pine Green Metallic (DB862) with Bamboo MB-tex upholstery (167) and is a matching-numbers, totally original car that has covered just 12,150 miles from new. The history file also has the original handpack, service books and spare keys as well as detailed correspondence between the late original owner and our vendor confirming the mileage as correct. Prior to the sale, this vehicle will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected. An amazing discovery and a fantastic collector’s car for the future.
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1991 Ferrari Testarossa More Images Lot 236
When Ferrari introduced the Testarossa in Paris in 1984, it was regarded as possibly the best car they had ever built but, whilst the design was spectacular, it was not considered to be as sensually beautiful as numerous GT Ferraris of the past. As a complete departure, Pininfarina had designed a modern, aerodynamic and efficient body shape, immediately recognisable by its very distinctive side ‘strakes’ unlike anything else seen in the post-war period. The name ‘Testarossa’, literally Redhead, became synonymous with Ferrari sports racing cars in the 1950’s and 1960’s and was resurrected at the launch of this new model at the Porte de Versailles in 1984. Housing a 4.9-litre V12 engine producing 390bhp, the car was capable of a respectable 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 196mph. Produced between 1984 and 1991, some 7,177 Testarossas were made in total. Once again, time showed Pininfarina’s design to be durable and throughout the eighties, the distinctive ‘strakes’ were echoed in other design disciplines from cars to kettles. However, although the design may have seemed to be ‘of the moment’, the Testarossa proved itself to be a well-built car and despite its ‘Eiger-rivaling’ list price, turned out to be Ferrari’s most successful model ever. Today it’s a design icon, symbolic of eighties culture and despite a quieter year or two, its popularity is returning rapidly. It’s not a surprise really since the Testarossa offers a rare package of serious performance, practicality and reasonable comfort and although heavy at low speeds, its confidence-inspiring handling at high speed becomes almost addictive. The paperwork accompanying this splendid 1991 Testarossa suggests a genuine 15,180 miles from new. When purchased by our vendor around six months ago, he was given some detailed history by the previous owner + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
who had purchased the car in May 2013. Apparently, the owner previous to him, who had owned it for eight years, lost the service book during an office move. He ordered a replacement straight away and contacted both Greypaul and Dick Lovett in Cardiff who agreed to place retrospective stamps in the replacement book, however, he never got around to doing anything about it. I imagine that the records are still in the individual dealer’s systems so it should still be possible to arrange this. The service information in the ‘new’ service book is as follows; 09/10/2003 10,609 17/05/2005 11,934 17/05/2007 13,940 22/11/2010 14,437 13/06/2013 14,598 The current indicated mileage is 15,180 and, helpfully, there is a list of MOTs going back to 2002, SORN dates, a list of most of the previous keepers and some of the previous registration numbers. The Ferrari remains in the sort of fabulous condition you would expect from such a tiny mileage and is currently being prepared for sale by respected specialist Bob Houghton in Cheltenham to include, fresh belts, a full service, a new clutch and an MOT.
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• Dating from 1991 and classically finished in Rosso and Crema with Rosso carpets • The extensive accompanying paperwork suggests a genuine 15,180 miles from new • History file includes copy invoices, previous MOTs, SORN docs (2009-2013) and previous owner statement • Being prepared for sale by specialist Bob Houghton to include, belts, service, new clutch and MOT
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LOT 236
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: ZFFAA17C000089879 Engine Number: 27067 Estimate: £85,000 - £105,000 Offered at No Reserve
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1965 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk1 More Images Lot 237
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: BA74EB59206 Engine Number: TBA Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000 Offered at No Reserve
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• An original A-frame car built in May 1965. Its first owner was Mr Joe N Dyer of Los Altos, California • He appears to have kept the car until 1981/1982, then registered to John Lynch of Millbrae, California • Commenced an 8-stage refurbishment in 2013 by VDM Restorations Rangiora, South Island, New Zealand • This process was documented and invoiced ($11,000 NZ) with the focus on retaining originality • Very encouraging recent inspection by marque specialist Andy Middlehurst with a ‘glowing’ report • This is a rare Dagenham-built, pre-airflow car that has remained substantially original. Prior to the sale, will have an oil/filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d and road tested 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 Cortina Lotus. This early Lotus Cortina has recently (June 2019) been inspected by acknowledged marque specialist andy Middlehurst and the full report will be supplied with the car. He confirms that this is a Dagenham built very early ‘Airflow’ car that has some of the features of the ‘pre-airflow’ cars. The report is very encouraging so it’s probably better to list a few of the relevant points. The car is fitted with A-bracket rear suspension which is all original apart from the shocks. No anti-tramp brackets confirming it was an A-bracket car. The car has all steel panels. The boot hump is correct and original.
Correct quarter bumpers and late rear bumper. Front wings plenished as per production. Chassis plate and Lotus production plate are both original. Front seats, door trims, rear seat, steering wheel, instruments and gear knob all correct for 1965. Correct early engine, original carbs, airbox and servo. The report lists one or two minor items that have been replaced over the years and mentions that the green stripe is not the right shade (should be Sherwood Green) but concludes “Car drives well, could benefit from a tune but the gearbox, engine, brakes and steering are all in good condition.” #59206 is an original A-frame car built in May 1965 and delivered to its first owner Mr Joe N Dyer of Los Altos California by C J Motors the “Authorised English Ford Line Dealer” of Berkeley California. It’s unusual to think of a Californian order a little, 4-cylinder, British sporting sedan but he was a bit of an enthusiast judging from the wonderful history file which contains many US registration cards, the original dealers service policy and written mileage and fuel logs during Mr Dyer’s ownership. The Registration Cards would suggest that he kept the car until 1981/1982 and then it was registered to John Lynch of Millbrae, California. Little more can be told from the history file from 1982 until the car 59206 appears in Rangiora, South Island, New Zealand in 2013. A company called VDM Restorations Ltd embarked on an eight-stage sympathetic refurbishment as detailed by the invoices in the file totalling nearly $11,000 NZ and, judging by Andy Middlehurst’s report, carried out an excellent restoration whilst successfully maintaining most of the car’s originality. This is a well-travelled car with a fascinating history and a recent detailed inspection showing that it is substantially original and in remarkably good order. Prior to the sale, the car will have an oil and filter service with fresh fluids and be MOT’d, road tested and inspected.
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2002 BMW Z3M Roadster S54 More Images Lot 238
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LOT 238
Registration: RX02 TZF Chassis Number: WBSCL92010LB64034 Engine Number: 60262557 Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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• One of just 73 RHD, UK-supplied cars housing the S54 M-power masterpiece from BMW, just 22,500 miles • Timeless, tasteful specification with Titanium Silver paint, black leather, navy hood and presenting very well • All original books, tools, keys, body-coloured hard top, service book with nine stamps and large history folder • On offer from a dedicated enthusiast owner, probably one of the very best examples likely to come to market
• 07/06/2008 • Spires of Highgate. • Inspection 2 Service. • Mileage. 15,409. • 05/06/10 • Spires of Highgate. • Inspection 2 Service.
First registered on 26/03/2002, this example is one of the 73 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive Z3M Roadsters factoryfitted with the S54 engine (engine of the year 2001). It was tastefully specified with Titanium Silver paintwork, black leather seats with Estoril Blue accents and a navy blue hood, a timeless combination that complements the lines of this attractive little sports car. The hardtop is finished in body colour and is in excellent condition. Showing just 22,500 miles this example has a complete documented maintenance record with nine stamps in the book from either BMW main agents or independent BMW specialists. Further to the comprehensive maintenance record, our vendor has taken some preventative measures to address some of the potential issues reported with this model including a fully updated VANOS system, a big-end bearing update and fitted a replacement genuine BMW clutch and dual-mass flywheel. Accompanying this example, are the original books including the service records, a Harman Kardon Hi-Fi with sub-woofer and boot-mounted six-disc CD player, genuine BMW wind-deflector, BMW rear screen protector with original pouch, correct boot-mounted ‘M’ tyre inflator, genuine BMW First Aid kit and a complete tool kit.
• Mileage. 17,929.
• Service record breakdown;
• Mileage. 21,740.
• 22/10/2001
• 04/05/2019
• BMW (GB) LTD Distribution.
• BMW Independent Specialist.
• Pre-delivery Check.
• Inspection 2 Service.
• 07/05/2002
• Mileage. 22,332.
• BMW (GB) LTD Distribution.
• In summary, this is without doubt one of the best examples likely to come onto the market, with potential issues addressed, known history, sensible mileage and lovely specification. The BMW Z3M in both Coupe and Roadster form are fast becoming highly collectable with a loyal cult following, rightfully so as they offer fabulous performance and great looks. Popular sports cars in low production numbers generally follow one trend, so act now.
• Running-in Check. • Mileage. 989. • 27/01/2005 • Hexagon Highgate. • Approved Used Car Check and Oil Service. • Mileage. 7,750. + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
• 09/06/2012 • Spires of Highgate. • Inspection 2 Service. • Mileage. 19,607. • 09/05/2014 • BMW Independent Specialist. • Inspection 2 Service. • Mileage. 19,901. • 23/07/16 • BMW Independent Specialist. • Inspection 1 Service. • Mileage. 21,158. • 12/05/2017 • BMW Independent Specialist. • Inspection 2 Service.
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More Images Lot 239
Registration: DAC 53Y Chassis Number: T4DCYBL424976 Engine Number: T4DCYBL424976 Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
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LOT 239
1983 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus S2 - 7,998 miles
• Bought by our vendor in 1988 with just over 7,000 miles, lovingly owned and stored • Fully verifiable 7,998 miles, serviced regularly by a specialist (including belts), last serviced August 2018 • One of its only journeys was to the Lotus Factory - where it won 1st prize in a Club Team Lotus Concours event! • A remarkable survivor and a car for the true collector - it will not disappoint The Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus was one of the most exciting hothatches to emerge from the 1970s. Chrysler commissioned Lotus to produce an effective entrant for international Group 4 rallying - to beat the dominant Ford Escort RSs at their own game. Lotus took a 1.6 GLS shell and installed a 2.2-litre (‘Type 911’ and closely related to the Type 912 found in the S2 and S3 Esprits) version of their 16-valve four-cylinder engine and a 5-speed ZF gearbox. The new Sunbeam-Lotus certainly looked the part - initially offered only in black and silver, with marchal spotlights and tailored ‘double four-spoke’ cast-alloy wheels. Launched in 1979, the high-compression 2174cc twincam engine breathed through two twin-choke Dell’Orto carburettors, developed 150bhp (but was easily tuneable to well over 200bhp for rally use) and delivered excellent performance, being rear-wheel drive and weighing only 960kgs, giving a 0-60mph time of just 6.6 seconds. Lotus wasn’t just an engine supplier, it was also involved in designing the suspension and exhaust system. As soon as it qualified for inclusion in international rally competition, the Sunbeam-Lotus proved extremely effective, finishing 1st, 3rd and 4th at the 1980 Lombard-RAC rally, Britain’s round of the World Rally Championship. In 1981, the Sunbeam Lotus brought the entire manufacturer’s championship to Talbot. For the Series 2 cars in 1981, a big ‘T’ was placed in the middle of the grille, the engine was mildly tweaked, the fuel tank and headlights were enlarged and the wing mirrors were changed. By 1982, Moonstone Blue was the only available colour. Only 1,184 right-hand-drive examples of the Sunbeam-Lotus were ever built approximately half the total number. However, today you’d be lucky to find 80 of these special cars according to the owners’ club. The car presented here is a 1983 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (Series 2) and is a very special example indeed, being
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in remarkably original and unused as-it-left-the-factory condition, with just 7,998 (fully verifiable) miles covered. It is offered from a true enthusiast and has survived in an ‘as new’ time-wrap state, still sitting on its original tyres. It was bought by our vendor in 1988, just five years after leaving the showroom, with just over 7,000 miles. This particular car wears an evocative ‘DAC’ registration number which is synonymous with the final few examples produced. These were to be sold by ASOC Honorary Member Leon Gibbs at his Arbury dealership and were registered from DAC 2Y to DAC 150Y. The car was delivered to its original owner, a Mr Brookes, on the 01/02/1983 and was regularly serviced three times at dealership ‘C. & R. Bird’ of Herefordshire from 1984 to 1988 (at 5,000 miles). During this time, it was sold to a Mr Peart, who’s wife disliked driving the car, so after just four months of ownership, it was sold to our vendor on the 14/08/1988. He wanted the best example he could buy and intended to keep it that way. Hence, he assured the car was professionally stored, driven rarely and has never seen any rain. He had the car serviced on the 16/05/1989 at 7,328 miles by Lotus specialists ‘DayTune’ of Cambridge, then again on the 24/05/1999 at 7,944 miles by Gerald Turner of ‘GST Performance’ and then again by ‘GST Performance’ at 7,995 miles on the 20/08/ 2018 (costing £1,800). On each occasion, our vendor insisted on a cam-belt replacement. He has only ever really used the car twice, firstly to go to Castle Combe for a Lotus Club meeting and secondly, in 1989, to attend a Club Team Lotus Concours Show at the Lotus Factory at Hethel, where Hazel Chapman presented our vendor with a glass decanter for the car winning 1st in class – the Concours label still adorns its windscreen! The car is as special as you’d expect, being in the sort of condition which is wholly commensurate with the mileage and history and still wears its factory paint, even in the engine bay, plus a spare wheel & jack that have never been out! Unsurprisingly, this truly exceptional car comes with its original and complete book-pack and a comprehensive history file, including numerous invoices for servicing, which support the mileage. This is perhaps a unique opportunity to acquire certainly one of the best and most original Talbot Sunbeam Lotus you will ever find.
1985 Renault 5 Turbo 2 Evolution (Type 8221) More Images Lot 240
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LOT 240
Registration: To be registered Chassis Number: VF1822100F0010133 Engine Number: J000188 Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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• The rarest and ultimate road-going R5 Turbo model • Alloy-roofed ‘Group B Maxi’ homologation model, produced for compliance with a larger specific 180bhp 1437cc engine type (C7K-700) and other upgrades • Additional aero and geometry changes allowed the 8221 to compete against the Stratos, Audi Sport and Porsche 911 in Group B • Correct and matching chassis (F0010133) & engine (J000188) numbers for its type • Delivered new on the 22nd April 1985 to Montlhéry Renault Dealer in France; imported into the UK (NOVA’d & awaiting UK reg number) from France; new MOT • Just 87,000 kms (54,000 miles), newly rebuilt & serviced engine • Extensive inspection and report from UK R5 Turbo expert Olly Melliard • Considered one of the most affordable of the Group B Maxi cars and tipped as a very astute investment Supposedly, the Renault 5 Turbo concept came about after a discussion between Jean Terramorsi and his assistant Henry Lherm in 1976, who were aiming to increase the popularity of the Renault 5 model by creating a competition version for inclusion in FIA Group 4. In a bit of a brain-storming session, they came up with some slightly ‘wild’ ideas including an engine in the middle of the car, big wheels and spectacular bodywork. However, the ‘Renault Sport’ engineers quickly embraced this thinking and, utilising the R5 Alpine as the basis, scrapped the standard front-engine, front wheel drive layout in favour of a mid-engine, rear-drive setup. As the project progressed, Renault Sport decided that the concept should be reversed, in order to get approval from the naturally cautious company hierarchy and produce a really sporting road car, which could then morph into a racing saloon. Designer Yves Legal set about drawing the almost cartoonish hyper-trophied design, whilst Serge Masset and Philippe Chasselut worked on the 160bhp 1397cc engine and the resulting R5 Turbo made its debut at the Paris Exhibition in 1980. Renault’s new R5 Turbo ‘pocket-rocket’ sports hatch was born, an expensive-to-produce homologation special to allow participation in Group 4 racing and international rallies and only 400 examples were produced, just enough to satisfy the homologation volume requirements. In 1981, Jean Ragnotti and his co-driver Jean-Marc Andrie won the Monte Carlo Rally outright for Renault and the following year Ragnotti won the Tour de Corse. By 1982, Renault were producing the R5 Turbo 2, a slightly more production-friendly version of their race-car-for-theroad and, in 1984, ‘Group B’ homologation was sought for the Renault ‘Maxi 5 Turbo’ to enable it to compete in the + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
World Rally Championship. By the end of the year, Renault produced a batch of just 200 special Turbo 2 cars, without any customer orders, to allow the racing Maxi 5 Turbo to compete within a higher engine category and utilise wider tyres. These superior Turbo 2 cars, dubbed the ‘Type 8221’, received a specific 1437cc engine type (C7K-700) with mechanical upgrades (including an uprated turbocharger, crankshaft, cylinder head, cylinder head gasket and rocker adjustment bolt) which was good for a rumoured 180bhp, plus an aluminium roof, additional aero and geometry changes, all of which enabled it to be competitive against the Lancia Stratos, Audi Sport and Porsche 911s in Group B. Jean Ragnotti and Pierre Thimonier celebrated the new car’s maiden outing with a win in the Tour de Corse in 1985. The ‘Type 8221’ is now highly-prized and regarded as the ultimate road-going Renault Turbo 2, whilst also being numerically the rarest of all R5 Turbo models and the only version homologated for Group B. The car presented here is a 1985 Renault 5 Turbo 2 Type 8221, car #133 of the 200. Importantly, due to the rarity, value and imitation potential of these specific models, this car’s type and authenticity can all be confirmed by the presence of numerous correct chassis plates, stampings and features. Further confidence and ratification come in the form of an inspection carried out by Olly Melliard, a leading UK-based R5 expert, who recently received the car at his workshops and was able to provide a report regarding its type, condition and performance (this complete report will accompany the car at auction). Originally, it was delivered new on the 22/04/1985 to the Renault Dealer in Montlhéry and is believed to have spent its life in and around the South of France. It was specifically sourced for our vendor from a French specialist and has now been imported into the UK (with all NOVA paperwork completed and the allocation of a UK registration number imminent) and has passed an MOT. Our vendor informs us that prior to his purchase, the car was serviced by the French specialist and that the previous owner informed the specialist that the engine had benefited from a rebuild (there is an e-mail in the car’s history file from the specialist to our vendor mentioning this rebuild work). The indicated distance covered is 87,000 kms (54,000 miles) and certainly, the condition and performance of the car is commensurate with this moderate figure, given that it’s almost 35 years old! This fabulously eccentric ‘8221’ R5 Turbo 2 represents the pinnacle of this unprecedented French concept, produced in very limited quantities and is ready to captivate new passengers with its sheer performance, young-timer spirit and its ability to impart such a powerful ‘thrill of driving’. Surely, these cars must currently be considered one of the most affordable of all the ‘Group B Maxi’ homologation models and as is the way of these things, a very astute investment.
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More Images Lot 241
Registration: N/A Chassis Number: SAXXRWNP7AD570189 Engine Number: Estimate: £200,000 - £240,000
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LOT 241
1985 MG Metro 6R4
• Purchased from the factory in late 1986 and transported to the first owner’s home • Sold as a “kit” from the factory to avoid ‘Type Approval’. Only 2 spoilers to attach (20 mins) • Just two owners from new, our vendor for 16 years • Only seven miles in total, two whilst running on stands. • 100% original. A popular exhibit at Donington Park Museum from 1996 to 2002 • Almost certainly the only, seven-miles from new, Group ‘B’ Rally Car in the world In the mid-1980s, the ‘Group B’ race category of the World Rally Championship inspired the wildest, most powerful rally cars ever built. The MG Metro 6R4 was born out of this short-lived turbocharged era and Austin Rover’s optimistic thirst for motorsport success after the TR7 V8 and TR8 rally cars had hung up their competitive boots. The entire project was the brainchild of Austin Rover Motor Sport Chief, John Davenport, who decided to follow Audi’s lead with their revolutionary permanent 4WD transmission and once the green light was given, collaborated with the best engineering brains in the land. Amongst others, Patrick Head and John Piper from Williams F1 were brought onboard as not only were Williams the best F1 team at the time, but they were also sponsored by the company. In December 1982, the finished prototype was delivered to Cowley for in-house development to begin. However, it wasn’t until 1984 that the 6R4 was introduced to the press in order to quell increasing speculation surrounding the project. Beneath its skin, the puny A-Series engine/ front-wheel-drive package was replaced by a David Wooddesigned 3-litre, 90-degree V6 positioned behind the front seats and driving all four wheels. Twin-cam cylinder heads, modelled on those of Cosworth’s Formula 1 DFV V8 engine, ensured the 6R4 was a true giant killer. The car appeared in two guises. There was a so-called ‘Clubman’ model, a road-going version developing approximately 250 bhp, of which around 200 were made and sold to the public and a further 20 were taken and built to International ‘Group B’ specifications. However, in 1986 ‘Group B’ rallying was scrapped after a series of fatalities involving spectators and just as the inevitable teething
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problems were being ironed out and the car was becoming competitive, the 6R4 was denied any chance of glory on an international stage. This MG Metro 6R4 is probably the only unregistered, brand new, ‘Group B’ rally car in the world. With the odometer reading just seven miles and having never seen the rain, it has been ‘dry cleaned’ for its entire life and has remained in its delivery state, coated in factory wax, as collected from Abingdon in 1986 (photo on file). It was purchased by its first owner directly from the Austin Rover Group Ltd on 5th December 1986 as a kit with a full set of assembly instructions (also in the file) and transported to his home in Oxfordshire. Austin Rover’s idea was to build the car as a ‘ready to rally’ car without Type Approval meaning that the Metro 6R4 had to be sold as a ‘kit’ on which owners were obliged to carry out a minor degree of final assembly prior to it being ‘ready to rally’. It lived out the next few years on stands at the family home until May 1996 when the late owner’s widow contacted Kevin Wheatcroft at the Donnington Museum and offered the Metro on long-term loan to the museum as she felt that it was better appreciated by an enthusiastic audience than sat in her garage. An agreement was reached with the Trustees and on the 17/09/1996 the little MG began the trip up the motorway to its new home. There it was to remain until it was purchased by our vendor in 2002 when the mileage was five miles. The additional two miles has come about as he has run-up the engine and drivetrain on stands during the seventeen years in his care. As well as the assembly manual, the history file contains all of the purchase contract correspondence, letters from the original owner to Donington and a number of photographs. Whilst it would be quite possible to prepare the Metro for National Rallies or Rallycross and it, presumably, would be quite competitive with the other 6R4s, the essence of this car is obviously that it is effectively, out-of-the-box, brand new. As with anything saleable and desirable, the fewer there are, the value tends to escalate exponentially and if, as we believe, this is the only seven-mile ‘Group B’ rally car in the world, then you can form your own conclusions as to its likely future value.
LOT 241
1985 MG Metro 6R4
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More Images Lot 242
Registration: LBP 450P Chassis Number: 1440248 Engine Number: AR10564/SO141 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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LOT 242
1975 Alfa Romeo Montreal
• One of 175 original right-hand drive cars. 69,000 miles from new • Coming from long term ownership of 27 years • Purchased by our vendor from the Patrick Collection in 1993 • Complete portfolio of all docs/receipts from before and since purchase • Fully restored and re-engineered. A labour of love • Fabulously presented. A significant Concours car In 1967, Alfa Romeo dipped its toe into the Supercar sector by launching the Montreal, named after the Montreal Expo where it made its debut. Initially fitted with Alfa’s four-cylinder, twin cam engine, by the time the Montreal was launched, for a limited production run at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show, this had changed to an all-new V8 quad-cam competition-derived power unit with dry sump lubrication taken from the successful Type 33 sports racer and mated to a 5 speed ZF gearbox, an altogether more appropriate power plant for such an exotic machine. With a capacity of 2,593cc, the V8 featured twin overhead camshafts per bank and produced, via Alfa Romeo/Spica fuel injection and Bosch electronic ignition, 200bhp at 6,500rpm. This provided excellent performance with a top speed of 137mph and 0-60mph in just 7.6 seconds. Under the exotic Bertone designed 2+2 Coupé coachwork, the Montreal incorporated many stylish features, such as the headlamp eyelids and the NACA duct on the bonnet. The floorpan was derived from a modified 1750 GTV chassis and sported independent coil sprung front suspension, live coil sprung rear axle, limited slip differential and ventilated discs. This resulted in excellent road holding and braking. In the stylish interior, the seats had built-in adjustable headrests and an unusual external feature was vacuumoperated headlamp stone guards. From the fascinating history file that accompanies this lovely Alfa, we can glean that its original owner was Diane Raymonde Grant-Murray who kept it for less than a year before selling it on 15/09/1976 to Kenneth Harding Wilson who, during his ownership, painted it Red with acrylic paint and added a 1970’s sunroof. He, in turn, parted with the Alfa on 24/01/1983 and it became part of the Patrick Motor Collection where it was to remain until July 1993 when it was purchased by our vendor. We imagine that when he first bought the smart red Alfa he had no idea that it was
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to be the start of a 27-year journey. Rather than a restoration, the Montreal appears to have been ‘developed’ over the years and, although there is a complete portfolio of documents and invoices with the car, it’s difficult to establish a timeline. We do know that Rob Thompson returned the car from red to a dark metallic green in 1995 and there are photographs of this. We also know that in 1996, our fastidious vendor, unable to source the correct windscreen rubbers, commissioned tooling in order to manufacture his own. From the car’s entry form we learn that it has a full Harvey-Bailey handling kit, Wilwood small 4-pot front calipers (originals retained), 1”larger diameter road wheels (identical Campagnolo design) to suit improved tyre technology, poly-bushed all round, the engine runs re-profiled cams, Newman tappets, an improved water pump system/bearing and front chain guides and a new steel stainless sports exhaust. A lot of this work was carried out by Alfa guru, Robert Thompson. The fully restored interior includes subtle modifications to accommodate taller drivers ie the driver’s seat is sprung with serpentine springs, the door handles modified and retrimmed, interior hand-made stainless parts (some machined from solid) replacing inferior plastic and a Momo smaller diameter steering wheel (original retained). The Alfa enjoyed some success in ‘Concours’ and was ‘Highly Commended’ in 2004, 2005, 2006 before winning the AROC ‘Concours d’Elegance’ outright in 2008 (Featured in Top Gear TV footage and stills). Despite the above success, our vendor decided to repaint the car once again and during 2009/2010 ‘Body Beautiful’ did a lovely job in the original colour which looks like ‘Verde Pino Metallica’. Almost 10 years later the paintwork is still in beautiful condition retaining a deep shine. This is no ‘Trailer Queen’ and has been enjoyed on two European Tours and recently took part in the 2018 Montreal Scotland Tour. The Montreal is featured in “101 Great Marques” by Andrew Whyte and the original Peerage Books press transparencies are in the file alongside some from the Patrick Collection, dozens of photos of the various resprays and rebuilds, all the old log books, all docs and receipts from before and since our vendor’s purchase, the original instruction book and a pile of MOTs confirming the mileage of 69,000. This remarkable car has a lot going for it; it’s 1 of 175 original right-hand drive cars, it’s matching numbers, its history is complete and fascinating, it’s been improved and developed by its perfectionist owner for the last 27 years and it’s an Alfa.
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LOT 243
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
Registration: RWC 100M Chassis Number: 4290291 Engine Number: 4290291 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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• Europe’s first turbocharged production car. 170bhp/240Nm of torque and 0-60 in 6.9 seconds • UK-supplied in left-hand drive by A.R Sewell & Sons of Dunmow, Essex and still wearing its original number • 57,583 miles in the hands of its three owners, the last since 2011 • The KKK turbocharger was upgraded in 1983 to a Terry Drury Racing version and is currently fitted with an IHI Turbo • Presented in fine order in Chamonix White with BMWMotorsport colours, black sports seats, Turbo alloys • Just 1,672 cars produced in total with around 500 thought to remain, very few UK cars with known history The 2002 Turbo was launched at the 1973 Frankfurt Motorshow and was Europe’s first turbocharged production car. With an output of 170bhp and 240Nm of torque, it was the fastest BMW yet produced, pinching that mantle from the superb 2002 Tii. Only produced in late 1973 and 1974, there were just 1,672 built, all in left-hand drive and sadly, very few survive today. Replaced in 1975 by the ubiquitous ‘3’ series, it was the last model to be introduced by BMW whilst they were still regarded as a specialist low volume niche manufacturer. The 2002 Turbo is easily distinguished from any other 2002 by its body-colour front spoiler, black rubber rear spoiler, riveted wheel arch extensions and most cars were further fitted with Motorsport stripes on the front spoiler and sides. However, underneath the surface there are more subtle changes. The front chassis rails are heavier, the floor areas around the rear suspension mounting points are thicker, the quarter panels are cut out for the flares, the outer rear wheel housings are larger, the boot floor is different to accommodate a larger spare tire and special 70-litre fuel tank and the nose panel is unique. The original style of Motorsport stripes featured the word “turbo” in reverse on the front spoiler, designed so that drivers could see the word clearly in their rear-view mirror as the Turbo was quickly approaching. However, the German government considered this to be too aggressive and BMW was quickly pressured into changing to a different style without any kind of turbo script on the front spoiler. + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
This lovely 2002 Turbo was first registered on 03/05/1974 and supplied new to its first owner by A.R Sewell & Sons of Dunmow Essex finished in Chamonix White with BMWMotorsport colours. Our private vendor has enjoyed the ownership of this car for eight years and is the 3rd of the car’s three owners. The Turbo’s history is well documented with receipts for service work and maintenance from Alpina Automotive Ltd, L & C Auto Sevices Tunbridge Wells and M.L.G Motors Limited London to name but a few. It would appear that in 1983, the first owner decided to upgrade the notoriously ‘laggy’ KKK turbo and replace it with a superior version marketed by Terry Drury Racing in Essex, however, it’s now fitted with a relatively modern IHI turbo. We understand that the Getrag four-speed box is still crisp, the car sits on its original ‘Turbo’alloys, performs well, starts on-the-button and is always very well received at classic car events. With a very short production run, classic good looks, exciting performance and a wide market in left-hand drive, these 2002 Turbos are simply a must-have for any serious car collector or BMW enthusiast. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly collectable and significant car from BMW’s past and could turn out to be a rather shrewd purchase.
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1965 Ford Lotus Cortina - ExSir John Whitmore. More Images Lot 244
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• The original 1965 European Touring Car Championshipwinning Lotus Cortina • Prepared by Alan Mann Racing for Sir John Whitmore winning 8 out of 9 rounds • Retired at the end of 1965 and used by Ford for a promotional tour • Acquired by Sir John himself in 1967 and owned by him until 1995 • Exceptional history file with results, Autosport articles and period photos of the defining original features • On the button with that indefinable feel of an original 1960s racer Sir John Henry Douglas Whitmore, 2nd Baronet of Orsett Hall, Grays, Essex was a very well known and established racing driver of the sixties. Born into a land-owning family, Sir John first turned to motorsports in 1956 and, after a spell of rallying and sprinting, began circuit racing with a Lotus 6 in 1958. In 1959, Lotus supremo, Colin Chapman, offered him a drive at the 24 Hours of Le Mans sharing a Lotus Elite with Jim Clark, resulting in a remarkable 2nd in class for the talented pairing. However, it’s probably his association with the British Saloon Car Championship for which he will be best remembered. In his first year in the competition, 1961, Sir John won the Championship outright in his BMC Mini and, in 1963, almost repeated the feat in his Mini-Cooper (and latterly Cooper S) finishing a close second after a series of legendary ‘David and Goliath’ battles with Graham Hill in his Jaguar and Jack Sears, Jim Clark, Jack Brabham and Dan Gurney in their 7-litre Galaxies. In 1965 he won the European Touring Car Championship in a Lotus Cortina by finishing first in his class in eight of the nine ETCC rounds, an achievement that has never been repeated since. He returned to Le Mans in 1965 and 1966 aboard a ‘works’ Ford GT40 but had to retire from the race on both occasions with mechanical problems. Subsequently, he enjoyed much success as a member of Carroll Shelby’s World Sportscar Championshipwinning team. In 1966, at the height of his fame, Sir John retired from motorsports to pursue a career in the emerging science of Sports Psychology and is the author of the seminal work ‘Coaching for Performance’. After many years away from motorsport, Sir John returned in 1987 and enjoyed many seasons of historic competition, including driving for the revived Alan Mann Racing Team, sharing cars with Alan himself at times. He finally hung up his crash helmet for the second time a few years ago and sadly passed away in April 2017. Offered here is one of the most significant competition Lotus Cortinas of the sixties and the very car that guided Sir John Whitmore to the 1965 European Touring Championship crown. Legendary preparer and race engineer, Alan Mann, was entrusted by the Ford Motor Company to help implement their ambitious ‘Total Performance’ program preparing race cars in numerous disciplines to emphatically put the brand on the motorsport map in the sixties. During 1964, his Lotus Cortinas dominated the 1964 European Touring Car Championship, trouncing the opposition at Brands Hatch, Zolder and the Mont Ventoux hill climb, only to have almost certain victory snatched away when the final round at Monza was controversially cancelled. The team’s top driver with five wins, Sir John, had to be content with 2nd place overall behind Warwick Banks’ Mini Cooper S. For the 1965 season, Alan Mann Racing used his 1964 ETC race-winning car while the recently-revised rear suspension was homologated and at the second round of the championship, the now-registered KPU 392C won at Mont Ventoux. One week later, sharing KPU 392C with Jack Sears, they won overall at the Nurburgring 6-Hour race setting a new Touring Car lap record in the rainaffected meeting. This was followed by wins at Zolder and Innsbruck. Sir John finished second overall at Karslkoga
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and a following win at the Snetterton 500km meant the European Championship was certainly looking on the cards. A series finale class win and second overall at Zandvoort meant that the Championship was won and Ford wasted no time letting the PR opportunities roll, diminishing rivals like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo to also-rans to the superfast combination of Sir John Whitmore and the Alan Mann Racing Lotus Cortinas. Ford Motorsport and Team Lotus both ran Lotus Cortinas at the same time for luminary formula one drivers of the day but Alan Mann still engineered fractionally quicker cars. The timeline and provenance of this most famous and historic of Lotus Cortinas are totally complete. When the 1965 season finished, the car was despatched on a promotional tour of the Ford dealer network and subsequently purchased by Sir John Whitmore himself, owning it until 1995. During this time it was displayed at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu from 1972 until 1978. Friends with plenty of storage are friends indeed and old partner and mate, Jack Sears, provided a comfortable spot for the venerable Lotus at his farm at Griston in Norfolk for some time. In 1995, KPU 392C was thankfully purchased by an American enthusiast, who had no intention of racing the Cortina, so again the originality was preserved and the history unsullied. He was totally enthralled with the car, even inviting Sir John over to speak at a New England Lotus owners gathering and, in his possession, it travelled less than a thousand miles, mainly to car shows. He even managed to source a period-correct Pyrene fire extinguisher that had been missing for some time. The speedometer reads only eleven thousand miles from new albeit mainly race miles. In 2013, KPU 392C was rightfully returned to the UK and sold at auction. Now owned by our vendor, who is a family friend of the Manns, much detailed history has emerged from correspondence between FMC and Alan Mann Racing helping to ‘round out’ the story of this remarkable Cortina. The owner’s file is exceptional with results, Autosport articles, correspondence and period photos showing some of the original features that clearly identify the car. On the button and still possessing that indefinable feel of a special unchanged 1960s racer that graced the circuits and hill climbs of Europe in 1965. It does not have FIA papers thank goodness! It’s not often that cars with this level of heritage come to market, making this an ideal opportunity to own a car that belonged to one of British motorsports’ all-time greats.
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1965 Ford Lotus Cortina - ExSir John Whitmore.
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Registration: To be registered Chassis Number: ZFFXR48B000105006 Engine Number: Not specified Estimate: £42,000 - £50,000
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1996 Ferrari F355 Spider
• Finished in Rosso Corsa and Nero with the desirable 6-speed manual gearbox • German delivered in left-hand drive and showing 26,000 km on the odometer • Offered with its original service book and NOVA reference number • Full cambelt service to be carried out by marque specialist, Keys Motorsport, prior to sale The Ferrari F355 is now considered a modern classic, so beautiful, so well-engineered and so well received that it marked the beginning of the end of the old-guard ‘Ferraristi’ philosophy that the only “real” Ferraris were ones with 12-cylinder engines. The F355 Berlinetta burst onto the world stage in the Spring of 1994, with the Targa GTS and Spider following in 1995. The new car shared almost exactly the same dimensions as its predecessor, the 348, yet it was virtually a new car, as its flowing coachwork indicated. Many hours of wind tunnel testing influenced the harmonious shape which incorporated an F1-style flat bottom with channelled airflow generating enough downforce to offset any lift. The F355’s name is derived from its 3.5-litre V8 engine and five valves per cylinder - as denoted by the ‘Cinquevalvole’ inscription on the rocker covers and this longitudinally mounted power unit generates an impressive 374bhp at a spine-tingling 8250rpm. The con-rods are titanium alloy, the clutch is housed in magnesium alloy and the Bilstein shock absorbers use electronic sensors to provide active damping. In 1994, the Ferrari F355 was a technological tour-de-force. Around Ferrari’s 1.86 mile Fiorano test track, the F355 was two seconds a lap faster than the 12-cylinder, 512 TR and that level of performance, combined with its sensational shape, ensured its success on the world stage. Offered here is a left-hand drive Ferrari F355 Spider first delivered and registered new in Germany in 1996. The German registration document is included in the history file. Finished in Rosso Corsa with Nero interior, this car is fitted with the desirable 6-speed manual gearbox and was specified with air conditioning. It now also sports a ‘Tubi’ exhaust system.
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During the late 1990s, the car was imported into the UK and owned by a Ferrari specialist, from whom our vendor purchased the car, hence the MOT Certificates between 2000 to 2009. After this time our vendor moved to Spain and the car was to follow. In 2014, it was the recipient of a full service by Ferrari Valencia totalling more than 7,000 EUROS. Most recently, the car has passed the Spanish ITV test (UK MOT equivalent) and this is valid until June 2020 in Spain. Prior to the sale and upon its arrival back to the UK, the car will go to marque specialists, Keys Motorsport, where it will have a full cambelt service. Supplied with a NOVA reference number for the next owner to begin the registration process in order to obtain a UK V5c, it’s also accompanied by its service book, an old UK V5c, old UK MOTs, its Spanish registration and ITV documents and invoices. At today’s sensible estimate and now showing 26,000km, this smart 355 offers great, entrylevel, Ferrari ownership.
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LOT 246
1959 (2013) W.A.M Aston Martin DB3S Replica
Registration: 803 YUT Chassis Number: S836427DN Engine Number: 40634667 Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
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• A W.A.M ‘Bill Monk’ replica of an Aston Martin DB3S • Fitted with a 3.5-litre BMW straight-six engine on Weber 40 DCOE twin-choke side-draught carburettors • Only covered 2,729 miles since being completed in 2015 • Supplied with half & full tonneau covers – a fabulous replica of a legendary car This stunning DB3S recreation was completed by Bill Monk (W.A.M) in 2015. It has covered approximately 2,729miles since it was ready for the road and is the last of only 11 of these wonderful celebrations of the DB3S by Bill Monk and the only one to recreate the style of the later DB3S ‘Works’ cars. Powered by a 3.5-litre straight six BMW engine, with triple Weber 40 DCOE twin-choke, side-draught carburettors it has been fully set up on a rolling road by Janspeed of Salisbury recording a very healthy 182bhp. Bill Monk previously owned two original Aston Martin DB3S’, chassis number 10, an ex-Le Mans car and chassis number 120, one of only 3 DB3S Coupés ever build. Inspired by his ownership of these legendary motor cars, Bill decided to produce DB3S recreations under the name WAM (William Anthony Monk) using a mould taken from one of the original cars and his extensive experience of restoring and working on Aston Martins.
Our vendor has covered approximately 2,500 miles in his two years of ownership and he has sent the car to Aston Martin Dorset and marque specialists D.Wood Motorsport of Wimbourne for a service and sundry work. He has spent around £2,000, including the fitting of TRS 4-point harnesses to both passenger and driver’s seat, a map reading light, a Le Mans-style ‘running’ light to illuminate the number roundel, a GB badge on the rear and a locking fuel cap. Prior to our vendors ownership this car was test driven by a previous owner of the original DB3S chassis number 11, who was incredibly impressed by Bill Monk’s work. Totally practical, with half and full tonneau covers and a spare wheel, this superb recreation will offer its new owner the chance to enjoy and experience the sights and sounds of the legendary DB3S for a fraction of the cost of the genuine article.
Finished in Aston Martin Racing Green with knock-off wire wheels, chrome spinners and polished stainless steel side exhaust pipes, this DB3S recreation sounds as good as it looks, with equally impressive performance. The BMW 5-series engine was specifically chosen, as opposed to a Jaguar straight-six engine, as the BMW unit provides very similar power to the original DB3S engine, sounds very similar and the exhaust exits on the correct side, unlike the straight-six Jaguar engine. The majority of the running gear is Jaguar. This includes the front suspension (double wishbones and uprights with aftermarket coil spring damper units), the rear suspension (Jaguar lower wishbones, driveshafts and uprights) and with Jaguar servo-assisted disc brakes fitted at all corners. Exceptional attention to detail has been given to the interior, including a period correct style dashboard and steering wheel, along with period style seats in green leather and matching green carpet.
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Registration: F13 SLR Chassis Number: WDD1993761M001135 Engine Number: Estimate: £160,000 - £180,000
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2006 McLaren-Mercedes SLR
• 617 bhp, 5439cc, supercharged V8 - the ultimate ‘Grand Tourer’ with everyday usability • Introduced in 2003 and developed jointly with the McLaren Technology Centre • UK-supplied and only 16,500 miles from new. On offer from a significant private collection • Over £16,000 in care and attention only 1,000 miles ago at the SLR Centre in Brooklands • Supplied with a good history file and offered at a very realistic and sensible guide price Manufactured between 2003 and 2010, their new supercar allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner, McLaren, to showcase their collective experience in the development, construction and production of highperformance sports cars and, just like its legendary 300 SLR predecessor of 1955, it incorporated technological developments that were ahead of their time. Yet the term ‘supercar’ does not do full justice to the SLR, which, its peerless performance notwithstanding, is a luxurious and finely engineered Gran Turismo in the best traditions of Mercedes-Benz. Rather than creating an all-out, nocompromise supercar, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren decided to take a slightly different route. Instead of placing the engine in behind the cabin, the car had a front-midengine layout, with the engine sitting behind the front wheels and just ahead of the cabin. This, near-perfect, weight distribution not only helped to improve the SLR’s handling but also provided the car with a rather spacious cabin and a decent boot, not common in cars boasting such performance credentials. As it was supremely engineered and built to incredible standards at McLaren’s facilities in Woking, it boasted a very high level of fit and finish, absolutely appropriate for any car wearing a Mercedes-Benz badge. The heart of any car is its engine and that of the SLR McLaren is truly outstanding. Produced at MercedesBenz’s AMG Performance Division, it’s a 5.5-litre, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful engines ever found in a series-produced roadgoing sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it’s the torque produced by the Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger that is its most remarkable feature.
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The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs and acceleration is equally phenomenal, with 0 to 60 mph taking just 3.8 seconds and the quarter-mile only 11 seconds. Of course, a car with such impressive speed credentials also requires an equally impressive braking system. An automatic airbrake and Mercedes-Benz’s Sensotronic “brake by wire” system assist the massive carbon-ceramic disc brakes and help bring the SLR McLaren down from 120 mph to a stop in less than 240 feet. This particular SLR has formed part of our vendor’s significant private collection since July 2015 and certainly looks the part in its Crystal Black Metallic paintwork with a Red Nappa leather interior. The odometer indicates that the car’s four former keepers have only covered 16,500 miles since it was delivered new in 2006. In November 2015, our vendor took the SLR to the SLR centre at Brooklands and spent £16,000 at the time, when the odometer was showing 15,400 miles, so only 1,000 miles have been completed since this significant expenditure. Details of all of this work are on file along with a fully stamped service book from the previous five services at the SLR facility in Surrey. The cherished plate ‘F13 SLR’ is generously included in the sale along with the aforementioned history file and a fresh MOT will be issued prior to the auction. Offered at a very competitive and sensible guide price, when you compare it with asking prices elsewhere, this really is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a very special car that delivers in terms of both value and collectability.
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2006 McLaren-Mercedes SLR
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Registration: MX60 UEG Chassis Number: WMX1973772A002780 Engine Number: 15998060002943 Estimate: £160,000 - £180,000
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2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
• From a select private collection, UK-supplied, just 690 miles, full service history • Front-mid mounted, aluminium-alloy, dry-sumped, normally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 • Structured and panelled entirely in aluminium, lightweight carbon-fibre driveshafts • 0-62mph in 3.8 secs, 197 mph/563bhp @ 6800rpm/479lb ft @ 4750rpm • Roof-hinged ‘gullwing’ doors pay homage to the iconic 300SL Jaguar E-Type fans will undoubtedly disagree but perhaps the most recognisable sports car of the 1950’s was the classic Mercedes 300SL ‘Gullwing’. With its dramatic doors, this was the ultimate supercar of its time whose very mention evokes memories of Grace Kelly and grainy black and white racing footage. It was the embodiment of half a century of Mercedes Motorsport pedigree and pleasingly, became the inspiration for a modern interpretation - the brand’s equally desirable SLS AMG model, launched in 2010. It’s not just the gullwing doors that awaken reminiscences of the legendary 300 SL. The characteristic wide radiator grille with the large Mercedes-Benz star and the wing-like fin are also reminiscent of the face of that historic sports car. The three-dimensional, sculptured front with the low, v-shaped, front skirt with lateral indentations gives this new gullwing a powerful, almost aggressive stance on the road, a sort of ‘don’t mess with me’ look. The car’s dominance is underscored by six large air intakes and the wide set, Bixenon vertical headlamps. There’s something utterly beguiling about a large capacity V8 and the one you’ll find under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is an absolute peach. It’s a 6.2-litre unit and was the first V8 from the AMG stable to be designed from the ground up, with its initial application being in the E63 super-saloon. The engine was further developed for the SLS with a dry sump set-up and 120 unique parts and, in this guise, could muster a very healthy 563bhp. It’s a simply superb engine and even when running on part throttle it rumbles and crackles like distant thunder and lightning. It’s mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch
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transmission complete with a ‘Race Start’ launch-control system enabling a claimed 0-62mph time of 3.8secs and a top speed of 197mph. The SLS is one of those machines that had modern-classic written all over it from the moment it first saw the light of day and, whilst it was the first car to be fully designed by AMG in-house, it was sadly the last to be fitted with a naturally aspirated V8. However, it wasn’t just a case of prodigious power and retro-inspired styling that made the SLS a modern icon as, when EVO magazine pitched it up against some pretty serious rivals, it won the motoring press over with its blend of all-round ability and everyday usability. Pitched head-to-head with Aston’s V12 Vantage, Ferrari’s 599 HGTE and the evergreen Porsche 911 Turbo ‘S’, the AMG’s depth of talent won the day. The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in virtually ‘as-new’ condition, having covered just 690 miles. In striking AMG Le Mans Red paintwork, a colour that suits the car perfectly and was used by Mercedes for many of the press images of their new supercar, this formidable car is simply as good as you could hope for. It has patently been cossetted, regularly Mercedes-Benz main dealer serviced despite its minuscule mileage (most recently in November 2018 at 546 miles) and stored impeccably. Over the last nine years, it has been enjoyed by two fortunate owners, both successful older businessmen but real automotive enthusiasts too, where it has formed part of their respective collections. A change in circumstances means our vendor must now part with it and admits it will be sorely missed. This is a real opportunity to acquire a best-of-breed example of the type of supercar we may not see the likes of again from a major manufacturer. Here it is then, the last-of-the-line, expensive to engineer as a design with a configuration and large capacity engine that, although mighty and supremely effective, are not deemed viable in today’s automotive world, plus it has those doors! Those doors - they are hard not to fall for given the lineage and endow the SLS with a real sense of Mercedes magic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
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Registration: J117 GEX Chassis Number: ZFFFD32S000091156 Engine Number: 28931 Estimate: £32,500 - £37,500
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1991 Ferrari Mondial 3.4T
• Well appointed, comfortable, genuine 2+2 accommodation, still good for 140mph • Dating from 1991, this left-hand drive 3.4T has only covered some 42,500km • Fully restored as a showpiece to demonstrate the work of Scuderia Scaglietti of Chiswick • Finished in Rosso Scuderia with a bespoke multi-coloured interior. Tubi exhaust Launched at the 1980 Geneva Auto Salon, the Mondial was the first Ferrari to depart from the company’s familiar threedigit naming scheme and its name was inspired by their famous Mondial sports-racers from the fifties. The Mondial saw Ferrari return to Pininfarina as its choice of styling house and it was sold as a mid-sized Coupé and, eventually, a Cabriolet. Conceived as a ‘more usable’ model, offering the practicality of four seats with the performance of a mid-range Ferrari and hopefully attracting a slightly wider audience than their traditionally more focused two-seaters. The car was not built as a monocoque in a conventional way, but instead, the steel outer body was produced by the famous Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Scaglietti, just down the road in nearby Modena and clothed a lightweight steel box-section space frame. The Mondial was the first Ferrari where the entire engine/ gearbox/rear suspension assembly was mounted on a detachable steel sub-frame, making engine removal for a major rebuild or cylinder head removal much easier than it had been on earlier models. Introduced in 1989, the Ferrari Mondial 3.4 T was the ‘spearhead for a new generation of V8 Ferraris’ and the final version of the Mondial. The ‘T’ was a reference to the new engine and transmission layout that now saw the engine mounted longitudinally with the gearbox transverse (forming a T), a characteristic of their Formula 1 ‘312T’ which had just won the 1989 World Championship. This set-up would become the standard for all future midengined V8 Ferraris beginning with the 348 and continuing through to the 360. This particular 1991 Mondial 3.4T, registration J117GEX, is a left-hand drive example that was restored as a showpiece to demonstrate the wonderful quality of work that Scuderia Scaglietti of Chiswick was capable of producing. Starting with a really sound car, they spent many months stripping
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the car back to bare metal and it is now superbly finished in Rosso Scuderia. The interior has been trimmed in a modern, multi-coloured theme, with inspiration from the current ‘personalisation program’ offered by Ferrari on their latest models. This, no-expense-spared, running restoration means that the new custodian will own a unique Ferrari with 2 + 2 versatility. The exhaust has been upgraded to a Tubi system and had the catalytic converter removed (not included) to improve the sound of the V8. The car has only covered some 42,500 km from new and was originally registered in Switzerland prior to being purchased by the current owner in April 2016.
1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 FHC More Images Lot 250
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LOT 250
Registration: NBK 345G Chassis Number: 1R20298 Engine Number: 7R58929 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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• Supplied new in June 1969 by Henlys of London in righthand drive with a manual gearbox • Believed to be the only E-Type factory finished in RollsRoyce Shell Grey paintwork • Restored in the late 1980s to original specification and still very smartly presented • MOTs dating back to 1976. The V5c showing three former keepers. Matching numbers chassis & engine • Heritage Certificate showing the correct Rolls-Royce paint code. Offered for the first time in 32 years Introduced in 3.8-litre form in May 1961, the Jaguar E-Type caused a veritable sensation when it first appeared, with classic smooth lines, great looks and, at the time, an amazing top speed of 150 mph. Jaguar continued to develop the E-Type throughout its life and the first results of this programme of improvements came 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 cars, produced from 1969 to 1971, evolved even further and can be identified by their open headlights (no longer with glass covers), a wrap-around rear bumper with the tail lights now underneath and the front indicators were larger and similarly re-positioned below the slightly heavier front bumpers. The cooling was much improved, helped by the enlarged ‘mouth’ and twin electric fans, while larger front and rear calipers substantially uprated the braking performance. The engine is easily identified visually by the change from smoothly polished cam covers to a ribbed appearance and the interior now featured better seats with head-rests, ‘rocker’ switches and a steering-column ignition/starter. The Series 2 is often regarded in retrospect as the ultimate driving E-Type and even now a well-sorted example is a sensational driving experience with a sense of occasion that’s hard to replicate at any price in a classic car. Supplied new in June 1969 by Henlys of London, this second-series fixed head coupe is thought to be the only E-Type factory-specified in Roll-Royce Shell Grey, a colour that combined with the black leather interior suits the profile perfectly. Our vendor’s late husband discovered ‘NBK + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
345G’ in the late 1980s and set about a comprehensive restoration including sourcing the correct paint code indicated on the Heritage Certificate. The car continued to be enjoyed for a number of years until 2006 when it was decided that it deserved a complete engine overhaul. The power unit was fully stripped and rebuilt using new parts where necessary (there are detailed invoices in the file) and has only covered c15,000 miles since. As well as the accounts for the engine work, the history folder includes MOTs dating back to 1976, correspondence from Jaguar showing the original specification including the Rolls-Royce paint code, a number of invoices for regular maintenance, the current V5c showing three former keepers, Tracker paperwork, the Heritage Certificate and various other related documents. The Series 2 is regarded by many as the drivers choice, the 4.2 power unit providing ample performance and, when coupled to the manual gearbox, offers an engaging driving experience. This example, an original UK right-hand drive car specially ordered in a unique and subtle colour, clearly loved and looked after and offered from long-term ownership, is a wonderful prospect for any collector or enthusiast.
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Registration: XYU 58N Chassis Number: 1S2827 Engine Number: 7S16504SA Estimate: £175,000 - £195,000
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1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Commemorative Edition
• A very special Series 3 marking the end of the model’s production in 1974 • Number six of the 50 final-edition V12 Roadsters, all bar one finished in black • One of only 19 manual transmission cars. Matching numbers • Only four former keepers and coming from a significant private collection • This, last of the line, Jaguar E-Type is everything the enthusiast could wish for As production wound down on the beloved XKE Jaguar, it was decided that the last 50 cars should be “Commemorative Edition” examples. These final cars were finished in a distinctive Gloss Black and Cinnamon leather colour combination (with one exception) and came specially equipped with a factory hardtop and a special brass dashboard plaque, bearing the signature of Sir William Lyons, signifying that it was one of the last 50 cars built. The only choice for buyers to make was the gearbox, 19 of which were automatics and 31 manuals. The chassis number sequence commenced at ‘2822’ and ended with ‘2872’. The rare and exclusive E-Type offered here is indeed one of the nineteen manual gearbox, Commemorative Edition cars and is numbered ‘2827’, which suggests that it was the sixth of these special cars off the line. It remained in the careful ownership of Mr Wolf Bringham of Stratfordupon-Avon, England before being purchased by its next owner in 1984. A few years later, in the late 1980’s, it was subject to a full restoration by renowned Jaguar specialists XK Engineering at a cost of £40,000. After its restoration, the car was put on display in Scotland’s largest private collection, The Doune Museum, where it remained for approximately eight years, carefully maintained in temperature-controlled storage and seeing only very limited use. During this period, we are informed it was shown at the Scottish National Jaguar Day where it was awarded first prize in the National Concours. Our vendor, who enjoys a significant private collection, has owned ‘2827’ since 2010 but, having covered only 1,000 miles in his ten-year ownership, the time has now
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come for someone else to enjoy the exclusive world of ‘Commemorative’ ownership. Despite the miserly mileage, the car was maintained to his exacting high standards regardless of cost, as the invoices in the owner’s file testify, indicating an expenditure of around £30,000 during his tenure with marque specialist, Trevor Farrington. Offered with the aforementioned history file, a Jaguar ‘Passport to Service’ and a factory hardtop, this very special, last of the line, E-Type is everything the enthusiast could wish for. Very rarely offered for sale, this is a rare chance to join the exclusive owner’s club of these lovely black commemoration cars that celebrate the memory of that most iconic of British Sportscars.
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1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Commemorative Edition
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Registration: H818 DHD Chassis Number: JHMNA11500T000170 Engine Number: C30A3-1000151 Estimate: £44,000 - £50,000
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1991 Honda NSX Coupe (UK/ manual)
• UK-supplied right-hand drive Coupe with the coveted manual gearbox • This is car #T000170, being an early 3.0-litre model with non-power steering, considered the most desirable • In arguably the best and most iconic NSX colour combination of Milano Red with a black roof canopy, as used by Honda to launch the car back in 1990 • Full UK Honda dealership service history, last serviced in February 2019 at 63,529 miles (current mileage). 2,500 miles per year since 1991 The legendary Honda NSX (New Sportscar Experimental) was developed by the Honda Motor Corporation between 1984 and its eventual launch in 1990. With the NSX, Honda produced the world’s first everyday-usable supercar, which left the Italian competition for dead in terms of reliability, practicality and build quality. These same qualities make it a joy to drive and own today. Its revolutionary chassis and suspension – all aluminium like the bodywork – making the car very light and extremely strong, were perfected at Suzuka with input from three-times F1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna. The NSX featured a state-of-the-art, 3.0-litre, 24-valve, V6 ‘VTEC’ engine (Variable Valve Timing) and despite being developed during F1’s turbo-era, the engine was normally aspirated. Equipped with this new valve timing technology, the free-revving all-alloy unit produced 270bhp initially, which was good enough for a top speed of 168 mph and a 0-60 mph time of less than 6.0 seconds. Those performance figures put the NSX on a par with Ferrari’s 348 GTB, but in terms of comfort, ergonomics, driving dynamics and build quality, the NSX was in a different league entirely. Sadly, this superiority was not translated into sales and by the time production ceased in 2005 fewer than 20,000 NSXs had been sold – consequently making them relatively rare and much sought-after today. The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example, with full Honda dealership servicing history, whilst also combining features which are widely regarded as the most coveted for any NSX – it’s a Coupé (as opposed to a Targa), an early example with the original specification 3.0-litre engine and non-power steering, fitted with a manual gearbox and in arguably the best NSX colour combination
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of Milano Red with a black roof canopy, as used by Honda to launch the car back in 1990. This car has always been very well cared for and is on offer privately from a true NSX-enthusiast, having owned a few examples previously. With this particular example, he sought out the very best early manual/coupe he could find, enjoying it since 2014 and ensuring its continued mechanical servicing has been carried out exclusively at Honda main dealers from new. He describes the car’s condition as very original, with a few minor external marks that are commensurate with its age and verifiable mileage (which is 63,529 = 2,500 miles per year since 1991) This great NSX represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the defining supercars of the 1990s at a very attractive estimate. (Registration ‘100 NSX’ is to be offered for sale separately in Silverstone Classic Automobilia Sale on 27/07/2019)
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LOT 253
1962 Jaguar E-Type FIA
Registration: DSL 427 Chassis Number: 878395 Engine Number: Estimate: £115,000 - £130,000
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• Owned and raced for the past 20 years with no expense spared • FIA papers valid until 2026. Recent engine rebuild. Ready to race • Under current long-term ownership, Jaguar Driver of the Year x 2, HSCC Guards Trophy- Overall champion • Class wins in Jaguar Heritage. Its most recent outing was the Le Mans Classic last year • Featured in many magazines • Eligible for a variety of high-quality events, ready to go and offered at a competitive guide
magazines, including a track test feature by Autosport magazine at Snetterton circuit in Norfolk. Since the last outing at Le Mans, the engine has been fully rebuilt and is described by our vendor as absolutely ‘ready to race’, after the usual pre-race checks teams should carry out naturally. Eligible for a variety of top-class events and supplied with the ever-important FIA papers (until 2026) this rare and sensibly priced Jaguar E-Type is ready for its next owner to enjoy at the most exclusive and sought-after events in historic motorsport.
This, very special FIA E-Type, has been owned by our vendor, who is a well-known and respected historic racer, for the past 20 years and no expense has been spared during this time preparing the car to the highest of standards. During his successful ownership, he has won Jaguar ‘Driver of the Year’ two times, HSCC Guards Trophy Championship Overall champion along with Class wins, class wins in the competitive Jaguar Heritage series and its last outing was in the famous Le Mans Classic event last year. During his ownership, the car has been featured in many
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1967 Fiat Dino 2-litre Spider Bid On Lot 254
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Registration: 2V 6309 Chassis Number: 135A50000301 Engine Number: 00301 Estimate: £80,000 - £95,000
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New to market from 25-years ownership Recent engine and diff rebuild Very rare optional Pininfarina factory hard top Optional leather seats Original Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel
In the mid-1960s, Ferrari needed a 2.0-litre productionbased engine for the new Formula 2 and conceived the mid-engined Dino to provide the necessary basis. Since the late 1950s, Ferrari’s V6-engined sports-racers had used the Dino name, after Enzo Ferrari’s late son, Alfredino, who had died in 1956 and this was duly applied to the new road car. Indeed, at this time it was intended that it would be the first of an entirely separate marque. The new V6 power unit would prove as successful on the racetrack as in the showroom: Derek Bell and Ernesto Brambilla both winning races in the European Championship, while Andrea de Adamich triumphed in the 1968 Argentine Temporada series. However, faced with the daunting task of building 500 units per annum to meet the FIA’s homologation requirements, Ferrari turned to FIAT for assistance, the resulting agreement for the latter to build the Dino’s four-cam V6 engine leading to a spin-off model for FIAT. Launched in Pininfarina-bodied two-seater Spider form at the 1966 Turin Show, the FIAT Dino carried its 2.0-litre, 160bhp engine ahead of the driver in a conventional manner and was notable as the first FIAT to employ four overhead camshafts and a limited-slip differential as standard. Steel bodied, the newcomer employed a FIAT fivespeed gearbox and featured independent front suspension by means of wishbones and coil springs, a live rear axle and disc brakes all round. A longer-wheelbase 2+2 Coupé model with Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed Bertone coachwork appeared the following year at the Geneva Salon, however, it is the Spiders, both in 2.0 and 2.4-litre guise, that have become most sought after amongst collectors. In the words of Sports Car Market: “The Spider is one of the prettiest designs to emerge from Pininfarina’s studio in the 1960s…. and even accelerating in top gear from low revs, there’s a seamless delivery of power.” A mere 1,133 spiders were originally built, but far fewer are left in existence today.
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This 1967 FIAT Dino Spider was purchased new in Italy as a copy of its Italian Logbook confirms. The last known Italian owner was a Mr Aroldo Nasi who sold the vehicle in 1988 to Henry Pearman of Eagle Racing who subsequently sold it to Mr P.A. Brigstock. After changing hands twice more, the Dino was exported to Ireland, where the current Italian owner took possession in 1994. A three year, bare-metal restoration was commissioned by our vendor, the quality of which didn’t go unnoticed after its debut at Ireland’s premier Classic Car Show where it was awarded “Best in Show”. Since then he has lovingly maintained and stored his pride and joy with great care. Recent major works include an engine refresh at 63,000km by respected Ferrari technician, Vincent Mezzullo and a complete differential rebuild costing over €5,000. This particular example comes with the rare and very useable Pininfarina hard top which fits neatly over the soft top, allowing for quick and easy installation. It was also specified with leather seats and comes with the desirable wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel. With the car is a large history file with mileage records which run consecutively from 1988, suggesting that the indicated mileage may well be correct (although not substantiated). Buyers should note that it was only the 2-litre Dino models that had aluminium blocks, a weight saving that resulted in slightly more nimble handling compared to its 2.4-litre sibling. Consequently, the lower capacity cars were quite competitive in their class and were raced extensively in period, this provenance opening the door for a number of historic events including the Le Mans Classic, 1,000 Kilometres of Monza and the Targa Florio. This is a car that can genuinely be used for all occasions, be it races, rallies, tours or Concours, the car is welcomed by event organisers and admiring crowds wherever it goes. Presented in fabulous condition, this represents a wonderful and rare opportunity to purchase a superb example of one of Pininfarina’s loveliest designs which, pleasingly, carries the legendary name ‘Dino’.
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LOT 255
2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia GT3
Registration: N/A Chassis Number: 152599 Engine Number: Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000
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• The ex-Hector Lester and the late, great, Allan Simonsen, 430 GT3 who defined an era with his outstanding talents in GT racing • Raced in British GT 08’-09’ by Hector and Alan. Upgraded by Kessel racing to Scuderia spec in 2010 • Over the 2010 season and some races in 2011, Allan Simonsen, Hector Lester and Stephane Daoudi scored many podium finishes including one win, three poles and four fastest laps • Restored by Prosport in 2015 and has been used on track days by the current owner • Currently run and maintained by RnR. Eligible for a variety of events • Offered at a very competitive estimate and no VAT due. Great opportunity. This, very special, 430 Scuderia GT3, was campaigned famously by Hector Lester and the late great, Allan Simonsen in British GT variously between 2008-’11. Allan defined an era with his outstanding talents in GT racing,
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especially in this particular car, taking many poles, fastest laps and wins. Tragically Allan was taken from us at Le Mans in 2013 whilst driving for the works Aston Martin team. Originally campaigned in the 2008-2009 season in the ever-competitive British GT Championship, the car was then upgraded by Kessel racing to Scuderia spec in 2010 as the now iconic GT3 cars evolved. Over the 2010 season and in some races in 2011, Allan, Hector and Stephane Daoudi scored many podium finishes in British GT including one win, three poles and four fastest laps. Since then the Ferrari has been in private ownership and was restored by Propsport in 2015 to be enjoyed by our enthusiastic vendor on track days during recent years. Currently, run and maintained by RnR, this GT3 racer is eligible for a variety of events and is accompanied by four spare wheels, driveshafts, three partly-used brake discs and various used body panels. Offered with no VAT due, rare for these types of cars, at a very competitive estimate considering the thrills on offer and interesting provenance, this is a great opportunity.
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Registration: K930 XGS Chassis Number: SCC000019N1186170 Engine Number: 30N40804 Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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1992 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
• One of only 284 right-hand drive Lotus Carltons. 377bhp with a superbly-balanced rear-drive chassis • Imperial Green pearlescent paint retains a deep shine. Unmarked Anthracite leather • Original, unmodified, showing just 33,300 miles • Extensively documented service records Effectively only two drivers from new • Described by SW Lotus as “The best unrestored Carlton we have seen” • Supplied with its original numbered ‘Owners Commemorative Book’ signed by the first owner Introduced in October 1990, the Lotus Carlton ‘Type 104’ (or Lotus Omega as it was known outside the UK) soon became infamous for its reputed 177mph top speed. Based around a four-door Vauxhall Carlton bodyshell modified to accept wider wheel arches, side skirts and a pronounced boot spoiler, the newcomer also benefited from Lotus enhanced power steering and disc brake and suspension assemblies (the latter including a sophisticated multi-link rear set-up complete with limited slip differential). Fed by twin Garrett turbochargers, its 3.6-litre, 24-valve, straightsix engine was mated to six-speed ZF manual transmission. With a quoted 377bhp and 419lbft of torque available, the Carlton could apparently reach from 60mph in 5.2 seconds and 100mph in 11.5 seconds. Judged by the contemporary motoring press to be a performance match for the Ferrari Testarossa and Porsche 911 Turbo (though, some of its in-gear acceleration times were superior), the Type 104 only remained in production until October 1992 by which time just 950 are thought to have been made (320 Lotus Carltons and 630 Lotus Omegas). K930 XGS was registered on the 01/10/1992, number 767 of 950 produced and one of three hundred, right-hand drive, UK cars. Effectively, the first registered owner was John Boardman, father of Tom Boardman, the talented Seat Leon Cupra peddaler in British Touring Cars. As discounts on these cars were not allowed at the time, the car was registered for a day to Vauxhall Motors allowing Mr Boardman to benefit from a £500 discount the next day whilst still allowing him to have and sign the first owner’s Commemorative Book which still accompanies the car today. John kept the Carlton until October 2015 in his name
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and subsequently his companies name. The current owner has enjoyed the Lotus since that time covering the last 7,000 miles of the 33,000 now displayed on the odometer. The service record contains ten stamps and various older MOTs corroborate the car’s low mileage, however, it’s the singular lack of any restoration work that sets this Carlton apart, remaining completely original apart from a refresh of the Imperial Green paintwork on the bonnet to dispatch the inevitable stone chips. Nothing else, that’s it. The car still sports its dash-mounted Grundig radio cassette and 10-disc CD-changer in the boot all in perfect working order. The air conditioning unit has been upgraded with the latest refrigerant and chills the car perfectly and the heated leather seats do what they are supposed to. It retains the original carpet mats and the factory rubber overmats and has recently been fitted with a set of new, original specification tyres. Always maintained to a very high standard, South West Lotus, who have recently appraised the car, described it as “The best unrestored Carlton we have seen”. This is a serious car for a serious collector.
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LOT 257
Registration: Not applicable Chassis Number: 146803 Engine Number: 153385 Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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• A factory-built Ferrari race-car • One of only 142 examples produced between 2006 – 2011 • Eligible for AMOC GT, Ferrari Club Racing Series & Global Endurance Legends Series • Supplied with its Ferrari Certificate of Origin Over 1,000 drivers, many races and countless thrills, that’s the Ferrari Challenge legacy. Since 1993 the most famous one-make championship has placed dream cars and very special customers on the most beautiful racetracks in the world. Aimed at those customers that are not content with simply driving their Ferraris around and who want to be part of high-speed competitive races, the Ferrari Challenge is divided into three continental series: Europe, North America and the latest addition, the Asia-Pacific series whose first season was in 2011. Challenge races are always hard-fought and packed with head-to-head duels, providing the driver with all the excitement of the track. Races are completely professional on the technical side and offer the highest safety levels, indeed, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) endorses all three championships. Each series is divided into four main categories, Trofeo Pirelli, Trofeo Pirelli Am,
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Coppa Shell and Coppa Shell Am depending on the driver’s established level of skill. So each race yields four winners, thus providing even more thrills for the fans at the circuit or at home. The European series is broadcast in over 90 countries worldwide, providing great visibility for sponsors and enthusiasts alike. Like its predecessor the 360 Challenge, the Ferrari F430 Challenge is a production-line sourced race car built by Ferrari. The car is directly based on the standard F430 model and uses the same 4.3L V8 engine. Introduced for the 2006 season, the car initially raced in the Ferrari Challenge alongside the 360 before becoming the sole model and racing in the series until 2011 and the arrival of the 458. As well as its innovative paddle-shift operated six-speed gearbox, 300 kg of weight was shed improving performance and handling and naturally, with a number of very closely matched cars the on-track battles were epic with driver talent usually being the deciding factor. This particular Ferrari F430 Challenge is a 2006 model, supplied new and raced in Europe. Finished in Rosso Scuderia the car comes supplied with a Ferrari Certificate of Origin. In good condition throughout, it would be welcomed by the AMOC GT Series, Ferrari Club Racing Series or Global Endurance Legends.
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Registration: LJ55 EKH Chassis Number: ZAMEC38C000022417 Engine Number: 100332 Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000
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2006 Maserati GranSport V8
• One owner from new and a warranted 25,432 miles • Superbly presented in Grigio Alfieri with silver ‘Trofeo’ wheels and red calipers • 4244cc V8. 400bhp, 333lbs/ft of torque. 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds and 180mph • Classic Maserati interior in Nero with Midnight Blue dial faces and the famous clock • Immaculate engine bay. Recently serviced. Full service history • Supplied with a UK V5c, its Maserati bookpack and a fresh MOT • Launched at the 2004 Geneva Motorshow, the GranSport was a sportier version of its predecessor, the Maserati Coupe. It featured the same delectably sonorous 4244cc V8 engine, however, a new exhaust system, improved intake manifolds and bigger valves squeezed an extra 10bhp to bring it up to a nice, even 400bhp supported by 333lbs/ ft of torque. 0-62mph occupied around 4.9 seconds and the revised aerodynamics enabled a top speed of 180mph. The six-speed paddle shift system (‘Cambiocorsa’) was also upgraded and re-calibrated resulting in faster, crisper changes and the suspension was lowered by 10mm and the
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geometry tweaked. Chrome mesh grilles were added to the front and rear bumpers and 19” ‘Trofeo’ wheels gave the car a much more purposeful look. The interior benefited from sports seats, a slimmer centre console, carbon fibre details and a new steering wheel. All these improvements came together to create the car the Maserati Coupe always should have been but never quite achieved. This particular example is a 2006 Maserati GranSport V8 delivered through H.R.Owen, London to its first and only owner and is finished in Grigio Alfieri with a Nero leather interior. The original service book accompanies the car and shows three main dealer services at 4,137 miles, 13,280 miles and 18,417 miles. Most recently, the car has been the recipient of another service at a Ferrari main dealer and it will arrive at the sale with a fresh MOT. Supplied with a UK V5c and its bookpack, this single-owner car has covered a mere 25,432 miles and has to be one of the best of its type currently available on the market.
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1973 BMW 2002 Tii
Registration: MUU 12L Chassis Number: 2751826 Engine Number: 2750877 Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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The 1970’s icon that began the sports saloon craze A desirable ‘roundie’ taillight version UK-supplied, right-hand drive, original registration number The last owner bought the car 27 years ago from marque specialists Jaymic and oversaw a full, ground-up documented restoration between 1991-1996 • Properly set up ‘Kugelfischer’ injection system • Many original features, drives and performs extremely well As early as 1963 there had been discussions about a new and smaller BMW. With the ‘Neue Klasse’ doing the business in the executive market, BMW repeated the trick in the small saloon sector with its 2002 series models, designed as a lighter, sportier short wheelbase two-door model. BMW certainly saved the best 2002 until last with a model called the ‘2002 Tii’. Launched in 1971, the high performance 2002 Tii used the same, elegant bodyshell of its two-door relations, but was differentiated by having its 2-litre M10-series engine fitted with a mechanical ‘Kugelfischer’ injection pump with injectors capable of delivering a very healthy 130bhp, ensuring it could crack 120 mph on the autobahn and drive sideways on the merest whiff of throttle! The Tii also has a larger twin air filter cylinder box and an uprated alternator. The chassis is that of the two-carburettor ‘2002 Ti’ uprated with stiffer springs, front and rear anti-roll bars, larger front disc brakes and wider wheels. In the driveline, the Tii has a slightly closer ratio, 4-speed gearbox, a stronger clutch and a longer axle ratio to increase top speed. Production of the Tii ceased in 1975 (when the first generation E21 3-Series took over) and according to the Tii Register, 44,478 examples were produced – with just 3,678 examples in right-hand drive. The car presented here is one of those 3,678 right-hand drive examples, being a UK-supplied 1973 BMW 2002 Tii finished in striking Golf Yellow; it is also an earlier round taillight, non-sunroof example – in all, making it possibly the rarest and most desirable iteration of the naturally aspirated 2002s. Back in 1991, the car was bought as a project by a Mr Goodwin of Lancashire, a real BMW enthusiast, from the marque specialists ‘Jaymic Ltd.’ of Norfolk. He then + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
set about a ground-up restoration, with the body shell stripped, sandblasted, welded as required and protectively painted. Many originals parts/features were retained and recommissioned, with some new panels required, whilst the engine was fully reconditioned. This thorough project was completed in 1996 with Mr Goodwin then ensuring that his highly-prized BMW attended numerous classic car shows and BMW Car Club (GB) events, whilst always being serviced annually by a local BMW specialist. Due to a change in circumstances, Mr Goodwin decided to sell his car after 28 years of ownership and it was purchased by our vendor only recently. He just couldn’t resist it, knowing of its fine provenance and bought it on somewhat of a whim, being a serial 2002 owner! However, space and time are at a premium and now this delightful BMW must find an owner who can enjoy it to the full. The car now displays some pleasant patina after its restoration, with Waxoyl still present and doing its job (as seen in the images of the inner arches and boot), with the seats recently benefitting from a quality re-trim. The car drives and performs extremely well, with all the attributes associated with the model. Reliable, easy to maintain and fun to drive, the 2002 Tii is revered by enthusiasts as one of BMW’s all-time greats.
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Registration: TBC Chassis Number: SCBLC48F19CH13897 Engine Number: 201498 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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2010 Bentley Arnage R
• First registered on the 1st January 2010 as one of the final right-hand drive cars • Beautifully presented in ‘R’ specification with Cream leather and Burr Walnut inserts • The car’s service history warrants the 14,400 miles and will be freshly serviced for the sale • The 6.75-litre turbo engine provides “serious” acceleration with 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds • Presented in arguably the best colour combination, this car represents incredible value compared to its rivals. At launch the revised Arnage R and T models were more expensive and more powerful than its predecessors, the Arnage Green and Red Label, but it also claimed the title of world’s fastest saloon, needing all but the last two spots on its 170mph speedometer. The Arnage R is powered by yet another version of the 6.75 litre Rolls-Royce, V8 engine whose roots go back to 1959. Treated to what Bentley described as ‘the most thorough re-engineering of its life’, the later cars produced a staggering 500bhp. This prodigious output, besides enabling this Bentley to reach 168mph, also sent it from 0 to 60mph in 5.2 seconds. Other changes included the adoption of a ‘drive-by-wire’ throttle but what really gives this nearly three-ton car its immense poise is a revised suspension that features 57% more roll stiffness than the Red Label. This 2010 Arnage R benefits from updated coachwork and styling cues that have aged remarkably well and to the uninitiated, the car could be mistaken for a current production model. Finished in arguably the best colour combination this delightful example has one of the lowest warranted mileages of any contemporary car on the market today having travelled just 14,400 miles. The car was supplied through Jack Barclay Bentley of London and bought by our vendor in 2016 from the car’s fourth registered keeper. It’s supplied with Bentley umbrellas, original handbooks, including the service booklet showing servicing at the following intervals: 10/08/2009 Jack Barclay Bentley, London at 93 miles 23/02/2010 Jack Barclay Bentley, London at 326 miles 15/08/2012 No dealer stamp will confirm at 1,646 miles
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12/08/2013 Bentley Leicester at 3,376 miles 17/09/2014 Bentley Leicester at 5,162 miles Our vendor will have the car serviced by Stratstone of Wilmslow, Cheshire at approximately 14,400 miles prior to the sale. The MOT is valid until June 2020 and the private registration currently on the car will be retained with an agerelated registration number issued in due course. With a list price of some £175,000 when new, this majestic motorcar offers a unique driving and passenger experience on par with the latest models at a very competitive auction estimate.
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2000 Ferrari 360 Challenge
Registration: N/A Chassis Number: 119075 Engine Number: 70318 Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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• Delivered new to the UK to campaign in the Ferrari Challenge in 2000 • The second owner was the current President of the UK Ferrari Owners Club • Eligible for AMOC GT and Ferrari Club Racing Series • Supplied with a large history file containing race results and setup data The Ferrari 360 ‘Challenge’ is the factory race-modified version of the hugely popular Ferrari 360 Modena road car. The 360 Challenge was a significantly modified, non-road legal car, originally designed for use in Ferrari’s popular racing series the ‘Ferrari Challenge’. When the car was first introduced, Ferrari claimed that the 360 Challenge boasted a quicker acceleration time of 3.9s from 0 to 62 mph along with substantially better cornering ability over the standard road car due to enhanced racing suspension and brakes.
counterpart - despite having a similar power output. This particular 360 Challenge was supplied new in 2000 to a UK driver to campaign in the Ferrari Challenge, which it did successfully for three seasons before being sold to the current President of the UK Ferrari Owners Club. During his tenure, the car has been used sparingly for the odd track day. Our vendor purchased the car in 2016 and fully recommissioned it ready for a dual assault on both the AMOC GT Challenge and the Ferrari Club Racing Series. Ready to be used on circuit once again, this car would be eligible for the aforementioned championships or simply be enjoyed as a fabulous track day toy. A history file is supplied with the car and contains race results and setup data and a spares package is available by separate negotiation.
Unlike its predecessors, the 360 Challenge was the first ‘Challenge’ series car that was a factory built and supplied race car, as opposed to a road car with a ‘Challenge’ upgrade kit. This meant greater weight reduction could be achieved, which when combined with the improved handling features, allowed the car to easily outperform its road
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Registration: NA Frame Number: JH25C59A38M003768 Engine Number: J08012 Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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The ex-Guy Martin Hydrex Honda 2008/09 TT Superstock CBR1000RR Fireblade
• Ridden by Guy Martin for Sean Muir Racing in Superstock during the 2008 and 2009 seasons • 3rd in the 2008 Isle of Man Superstock TT; 2nd in the 2009 Superstock TT; 4th in the 2009 Ulster Grand Prix Superstock race • Purchased by our enthusiast vendor in 2016. Has been started and run but not used • Remains superbly presented in its Hydrex/Red Torpedo/ SMR livery • Certificate of Authenticity signed by SMR Hydrex Honda Chief Engineer, Mick Shanley It’s not uncommon for sports personalities to become household names and top stars from the world of Football, Tennis and Formula One will be recognized by most people, however, for a British road-racer to achieve instant recognition is something of a phenomenon; indeed, not since Barry Sheene back in the late 1970s has there been a British motorcyclist with a higher public profile. Modest and self-deprecating, the Lincolnshire lad with award-winning ‘sideburns’ has become a bit of a TV personality whose cheerful enthusiastic approach and no-nonsense, selfdeprecating, spontaneous, blokey style, often being likened to the late Fred Dibnah, has endeared him to millions. Guy first came to the attention of TV executives in 2009 when he appeared in an ITV4 programme intended primarily for fans of that year’s TT race. The then filmproducer andy Spellman, filmed with Guy at the TT. Spellman shot some additional test material of Martin back at home in the summer and the boss of North One television showed the clips to a BBC executive Having engaged Andy Spellman as his advisor and agent in 2009, Martin worked with North One TV Producers James Woodroffe and Ewan Keil, as he has done to present day. Martin’s first appearances on TV documentaries were on programmes based around his passion for engineering rather than his love of adrenaline sport, The Boat that Guy Built airing on the BBC in 2011 and How Britain Worked on Channel 4 in 2012. His thrill-seeking side later emerged with the production of the series Speed with Guy Martin, first airing on Channel 4 in 2013. He is also a prolific writer and ‘Guy Martin: My Autobiography’ became the second
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best selling autobiography of 2014. However, returning to motorcycle racing, in 2004 Guy left Team Racing in Ireland to join the Uel Duncan Racing team, staying with them until 2005. In 2006 he raced for Alistair Flanagan’s AIM Yamaha race team, replacing John McGuiness and, in the search for a more competitive team, Guy joined Sean Muir Racing (SMR) for the 2007 season. He had signed for SMR to ride the team’s Hydrex-sponsored Honda Fireblades in the ‘big’ classes and the Honda CBB600RR in the Supersport category. The Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Superstock Racing Motorcycle offered here was used by Guy during the 2008 and 2009 seasons, a time when he was still competing in the British Superbike Championship as well as on his favourite road courses. Guy rode this machine in the Superstock category, a class that severely limits the modifications that can be made to an otherwise standard motorcycle and his most notable results over the course of these two seasons were 3rd in the 2008 Isle of Man Superstock TT; 2nd in the 2009 Superstock TT; and 4th in the 2009 Ulster Grand Prix Superstock race. The machine was purchased by our vendor at auction in 2016 and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by SMR Hydrex Honda Chief Engineer, Mick Shanley. We understand from our vendor that the bike has been regularly started and runs but it has not been used in his ownership. In addition to the Certificate of Authenticity, the history file also contains sundry invoices, the 2014 purchase receipt, selected photographs and a quantity of ‘Guy Martin’ stickers.
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LOT 263
1959 Maserati 450S Recreation
Registration: 822 UYF Chassis Number: CL445001862 Engine Number: AM107-23-49-0186 Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
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• A superb recreation of the formidable Maserati 450S, built by a highly regarded professional engineer • This is a tool room copy including the ladder chassis and all aluminium body • Stunning Rosso paintwork over tan leather and polished Borranis’ • 4.9-litre V8 Maserati engine and a manual gearbox • Rarely do such well-engineered replicas come to market Over the years Chris Lawrence of Wymondham Engineering in Norfolk built up a superb reputation for creating the very best and well-finished replicas of important sports cars. He was world renowned for excellent attention to detail and historical accuracy whilst tweaking slightly to ensure his creations were enjoyable to drive. He was the natural choice by the Swiss entrepreneur commissioned to complete an exclusive run of 250 GTOs when Mario Allegretti (formally regarded as the world’s leading expert restoring original and recreating 250 GTOs) could no longer work on the project. Lawrence’s recreations are now highly sought after including his 250 SWBs, California Spiders and Maserati 450S’. The Maserati 450S (Tipo 54) was a hugely competitive car in its day and led the field by two minutes during its competition debut in the Buenos Aries 1000kms, driven by Moss and Fangio until a minor fault with the gear linkage caused the car to retire. In the 1957 Mille Miglia, a 450S was the fastest car in the event but retired early with a faulty brake pedal. Whilst at the Nurburgring, Moss was enjoying a thirty-second lead when he was overtaken by his rear wheel after a half-shaft failure. Sadly, history will recall the 450S as a fabulous sports racer that failed to realise its full potential, seemingly always dogged by minor technical problems. Chris Lawrence put a great deal of research into ways the car’s handling could be improved without losing the visceral qualities of the original. The ladder chassis was built using a jig from an original Maserati 450S chassis # 4510, while the all aluminium body was likewise reproduced using bucks from # 4510. Lawrence even replicated the correct oval section tubing for the chassis. By strengthening the chassis, improving steering and suspension and adding disc brakes he produced a real ‘driver’s car’. + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
Built towards the end of the 1980s/early 90s, these highspec recreations cost over £150,000 at the time but this piece of motoring art is available for less than half of that. At this guide price, its only competition would be a one bedroom flat in Huddersfield and we think we know which option might be more fun. Not hugely practical in day to day terms, this is essentially a car to enjoy and we imagine that its new owner will want to appreciate the evocative driving characteristics of this amazing, powerful, open-top, V8 Maserati and with the wind in your hair and the bark from the side exhausts bouncing of the surrounding buildings, it wouldn’t be hard to narrow your eyes and be transported back to the Mille Miglia in 1957.
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Registration: 288 UYW Chassis Number: H-BT7-L/8591 Engine Number: Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
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1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1 (BT7)
• Dating from April 1960, North American export car with its Heritage Certificate. • Now right-hand drive, UK restoration commenced in 2015. Body and chassis fully stripped, shot blasted and powder coated • Purchased by our vendor in 2016, converted to ‘fast-road’ spec and the restoration completed • The lightweight bodywork is mainly aluminium, in A1 condition and very well finished in British Racing Green • Dennis Welch aluminium cylinder head with roller rocker conversion. Triple 45DCOE Webers • Extensive mechanical specification. 220bhp on the rolling road at Aldon Automotive The Austin Healey 3000 has become one of the best-known British classic cars of the 1950s and 1960s following spectacular success in international rallying and circuit racing. A development of the Austin Healey 100-6, itself born of the four-cylinder 100, the 3000 was launched in March 1959 and was a significant improvement on the earlier cars featuring front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard and a more powerful (124bhp) 2,912cc BMC C-Series engine, ensuring a top speed of approximately 120mph. There was also a choice of two seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) body styles. The new 3000 was an instant success on the road, on the track and on the rally stage and has enjoyed a large club following ever since. According to the accompanying BMI Heritage Certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 (#BT7-L/8591) was assembled between the 1st and 4th April 1960 and dispatched to Los Angeles, California on April the 8th. It was built with left-hand drive, finished in Ivory White with black trim and “factory-fitted” with disc wheels, roadspeed tyres, laminated windscreen, adjustable steering column, MPH Speedo, a heater and overdrive.It was purchased by our vendor in 2015 as a stalled restoration project, the previous owner had stripped the car and gone as far as having the chassis shot blasted and powder coated, before deciding that the project was a bit too much for him. The restoration has now been completed by our vendor who has spent tens of thousands of pounds during the process of turning the BT7 into one of the smartest ‘Fast road’ Healeys we have ever seen. Now superbly finished in British Racing Green, the body is mainly aluminium with
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the original Healey shrouds having been restored using traditional panel beating methods, an aluminium bonnet is fitted, as is an aluminium boot lid. The doors are aluminium skinned over the original steel frames and the wings are original. The car’s specification is extensive but includes; Dennis Welch aluminium cylinder head with roller rocker conversion Dennis Welch intake manifold holding triple 45DCOE Weber carburettors DWR2 300 degree camshaft, tubular exhaust manifold with a competition silencer High torque starter motor, canister oil filter conversion, Mallory distributor with Lumination ignition Alternator conversion, large-capacity water pump, bespoke aluminium radiator, electric fan Racing red key isolation switch mounted under the dash. Powervamp racing battery straight cut/close ratio gearbox, manual overdrive, competition clutch, lightened flywheel Torque biasing limited slip differential, high deflection drive shafts Aluminium fuel tank, high-capacity fuel pump Willans seat harnesses, fire extinguisher Restored black leather bucket seats, new black carpets, fully retrimmed, roll-over bar with diagonal Wire wheels shot blasted, painted and fitted with five new Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 All new chrome work, competition racing grille, hard top in Old English White On a recent visit to Aldon Automotive’s rolling road, we understand that after setting up, the engine displayed an output of a remarkable 220bhp. During September 2017 the car was fully inspected by an Austin-Healey specialist for insurance valuation purposes and they concluded that the “Body, interior and Engine were in A1 condition” and placed the ‘total loss value’ at £70,000. This lovely ‘Big Healey’ is now right-hand drive and is accompanied by its Heritage Certificate, insurance valuation, some photographs of the restoration, a folder full of invoices and will have a fresh MOT in time for the sale.
Lot List Day 1 Cars 1958 AC Aceca-Bristol Aceca-Bristol 19751958 AlfaAC Romeo Montreal 1975 Alfa Romeo Montreal 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S 'Whizzo Williams' 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S 'Whizzo Williams' 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1 (BT7) 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1 (BT7) 2008 Bentley Arnage 500T 2008 Bentley Arnage 500T 20102010 Bentley Arnage R R Bentley Arnage 19971997 Bentley Continental RR Bentley Continental 19901990 BMW 325i Convertible Manual BMW 325i Convertible Manual 19891989 BMW 635CSi Motorsport Edition BMW 635CSi Motorsport Edition 19851985 BMW 735i SESE Auto (E23) BMW 735i Auto (E23) BMW 1602 19751975 BMW 1602 BMW 2002 19731973 BMW 2002 Tii Tii BMW 2002 Turbo 19741974 BMW 2002 Turbo BMW 2002 Turbo 19741974 BMW 2002 Turbo BMW Z3M Roadster (E36/7) 19991999 BMW Z3M Roadster (E36/7) 2002 BMW Z3M Roadster S54 2002 BMW Z3M Roadster S54 1973 Citroen DS Super 5 1973 Citroen DS Super 5 1998 Dare Ginetta 2.0 G4 19981961 Dare Ginetta 2.0 G4 FastaKart 19611979 FastaKart Ferrari 308 GT4 19792000 Ferrari 308360 GT4 Ferrari Challenge 20002007 Ferrari 360430 Challenge Ferrari Scuderia GT3 20072006 Ferrari 430F430 Scuderia GT3 Ferrari Challenge 20061996 Ferrari F430 Challenge Ferrari F355 Spider Ferrari Mondial 3.4T 19961991 Ferrari F355 Spider Ferrari Testarossa 19911991 Ferrari Mondial 3.4T Fiat Testarossa Dino 2-litre Spider 19911967 Ferrari Mk1 19671965 FiatFord DinoCortina 2-litreLotus Spider Escort RS Cosworth 19651992 FordFord Cortina Lotus Mk1 1965 Ford Mustang 289 Notchback race car 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth 1964/5 Ford Mustang Convertible 1965 Ford Mustang 289 Notchback race car 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina - Ex-Sir John Whitmore 1964/5 Ford Mustang Convertible 2007 Gilera Stalker Paddock Bike 19651991 FordHonda LotusNSX Cortina - Ex-Sir John Whitmore Coupe (UK/Manual) 20072008 Gilera Stalker Paddock Bike Honda 2008/09 TT Superstock CBR1000RR Fireblade The ex-Guy Martin Hydrex 19911962 Honda NSX Coupe Jaguar E-Type FIA(UK/Manual) 20081969 TheJaguar ex-GuyE-Type Martin Hydrex Honda 2008/09 TT Superstock CBR1000RR Fireblade Series 2 FHC 19621974 Jaguar E-Type FIASeries 3 V12 Commemorative Edition Jaguar E-Type Lancia DeltaSeries HF Integrale 19691994 Jaguar E-Type 2 FHC'Bianco Perlato' Lancia FulviaSeries HF 1600 19741972 Jaguar E-Type 3 V12 Commemorative Edition LolaDelta T 290HF FIAIntegrale Sports Racing CarPerlato' 19941972 Lancia 'Bianco Lotus Elan HF S4 Sprint 19721970 Lancia Fulvia 1600 2006 Maserati GranSport V8 1972 Lola T 290 FIA Sports Racing Car 1959 Maserati 450S Recreation 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Sprint 2006 McLaren-Mercedes SLR 2006 Maserati GranSport V8 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE (W108) 3.5 Saloon 1959 Maserati 450S Recreation 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 20061973 McLaren-Mercedes SLR (W116) Mercedes-Benz 350SE 19721988 Mercedes-Benz 280SE (W108) 3.5 Saloon Mercedes-Benz 420 SEC (C126) 19541980 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (C107) 19731990 Mercedes-Benz 350SE (W116) Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL (W126) Mercedes-Benz SL60 (R129) 19881995 Mercedes-Benz 420 SECAMG (C126) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 19802010 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (C107) MG Metro 6R4 19901985 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL (W126) Morris Mini Cooper S 19951965 Mercedes-Benz SL60 AMG (R129) 2004 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4S 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 1985 Renault 5 Turbo 2 Evolution (Type 8221) 1985 MG Metro 6R4 1965 Studebaker Lark Daytona 500* 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S 1981/82 Suzuki RGB 500 MK7/8 F1 GP Race Bike 2004 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 S 1983 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus S2 - 7,998 miles 19851973 Renault 5 Turbo 2 Evolution (Type 8221) Triumph Dolomite Sprint Race Car 19651992 Studebaker Lark Daytona Vauxhall Lotus Carlton 500* 1981/82 Suzuki RGB 500 MK7/8 F1 GP Race Bike 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTi Sportline 19831959/2013 Talbot Sunbeam LotusDB3S S2 - 7,998 W.A.M Aston Martin Replicamiles 1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint Race Car 1992 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTi Sportline 1959/2013 W.A.M Aston Martin DB3S Replica
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FW14B replica endplate, signed Nigel Mansell CBE
Nigel Mansell-signed, FW14B Tamiya ‘Box Art’ image
Full-size replica Williams FW14B endplate, hand signed by Nigel Mansell CBE. The 1992 Championship winning car, these rear wing endplates make great wall displays. Wooden back, drilled, printed endplate, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £400
Box art’ style image of Tamiya’s 1/12 scale Williams FW14B, the Formula 1 1992 World Championship winning car. Hand signed by Nigel Mansell CBE. Framed and glazed, measures 80cm x 60cm, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £400
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OPUS Polaroid, signed Jody Scheckter
Racing Steering Wheel, signed by Alain Prost OBE
Jody Scheckter signed Polaroid Print. Archival Pigment Print 52.5cm x 80 cm, taken at Silverstone England 2006. Very rare print, only available in a very limited edition, with a Certificate of Authenticity, additionally signed on the reverse by the photographer and Bernie Ecclestone. Estimate: £350 - £500
Fantastic full-size, suede racing steering wheel hand signed by four-times World Champion, Alain Prost with a full Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £350
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Moet et Chandon presentation bottle
Enamelled ‘Danger’ Sign
Presentation bottle from Moet & Chandon, along with a Williams FW14B Haynes Manual, hand signed by 1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell CBE, with a full Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £400
Period enamelled ‘Danger’ sign with cream letters over red ground. Perfect for the office, garage or man-cave. Measuring 30.5cm x 5cm. Estimate: £80 - £120
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Heuer Silverstone Chronograph
Pre-1942 Sensenich Brothers 72” laminated mahogany propeller
Ref 110.313 Red Serial Number 310122 Calibre: Heuer Cal.12 Dated 1973 Original Heuer Siverstone watch from 1973. Rare Burgundy (Red) dial. Movement is Heuer Caliber 12, serviced by German Heuer specialist. All parts have been proofed and are 100% genuine, dial condition is very good with no scratches. Estimate: £7,500 - £8,500 More Images Lot 307
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A superb pre-1942 Sensenich Brothers 72” laminated mahogany propeller. Model 72C42 for a Piper J3 or Aeronca Champ bearing original SB transfer, copper blade guard and in fine condition. Estimate: £800 - £1,200
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Cherished number plate 222 EAY
“The Truffeljager’ at Le Mans 1971. The Original Pink Pig
Cherished number plate 222 EAY held on retention. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
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Limited Edition Signed by drivers Reinhold Joest and Willi Kauhsen. No 43 of 50 by Nicolas Watts. Large piece, custom aluminium framed and mounted with COA. 77cm x 70cm. 5kg. Estimate: £400 - £600
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Lot 312
1960s Wood Rim Steering Wheel for MK1 Lotus/GT Cortina
British Formula One Legends Montage
1960s Wood Rim Steering Wheel with a boss to fit a MK1 Lotus/GT Cortina. Estimate: £250 - £350
Photographic montage featuring British F1 legends including Jenson Button MBE, Jim Clark OBE, Lewis Hamilton MBE, Mike Hawthorn, Damon Hill OBE, Sir Stirling Moss OBE, Graham Hill OBE, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell CBE, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE and John Surtees CBE. Includes a Sir Stirling Moss signature. Framed & glazed. 84cm x 81cm. COA. Estimate: £250 - £350
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Lot 314
Nigel Mansell CBE ‘Half and Half’ helmet
Mika Hakkinen signed presentation
Hand painted Nigel Mansell CBE ‘tribute’ fullsize display helmet, painted on one side to reflect his earlier Lotus design and on the other his later Williams design. Offered in excellent condition, a rare piece that displays very well. Estimate: £700 - £800
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Beautiful, framed and glazed presentation featuring a Mika Hakkinen hand signed F1 Paddock Pass, lanyard and photograph. 50cm x 35cm with a Certificate of Authenticity. No Reserve
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Tonino Lamborghini Ferruccio 2000 chronograph.
Complete Original Ferrari 330 GTC Tool Kit
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, complete with its presentation box, in ‘as new’ condition. Estimate: £500 - £700
Original, complete Ferrari 330 GTC tool kit. This 330 GTC tool kit is in superb condition. If you are looking to complete your car as per factory delivery, then this item is a must. Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000
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“ Tribute to W.O Bentley” by Tony Upson
Ferrari Panerai Red Dial Clock
An original Tony Upson hand painted acrylic on sheet metal. Framed and measuring 102cm x 102cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Extremely rare Ferrari Panerai dealers’ clock with a red dial face, which was never offered for sale to the public and 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: £900 - £1,200
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A set of twenty-three Autocourse Grand Prix Annuals from 1996-2018
Oversized figurine of the Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy
A set of twenty-three Auto course GP Annuals from 1996-2018 including ten signed editions together with a second copy of the 2003-2004 edition. Also, a copy of ‘60 Years of World Championship Grand Prix Motor Racing’ by Alan Henry. Twenty-five items in total. Estimate: £400 - £600
A fine 20th century cast metal oversized 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: £800 - £1,200
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“427-The Daddy” by Tony Upson
4 x Ferrari California (F149) rims & winter tyres
Original Tony Upson hand painted acrylic on canvas. Framed and measuring 124cm x 74cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
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A set of four wheels and winter Pirellis for Ferrari California Type F149 (2009-14). 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: £1,000 - £1,500 More Images Lot 322
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Cherished number plate 400 CJX
Riva Super Aquarama ‘Zoom’ in 1/10 scale
Cherished number plate 400 CJX held on a Certificate of Entitlement. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
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“ Zoom” was a Riva Super Aquarama that won the 1972 London to Monte Carlo race. Plank on plank construction and lacquer finished. Measures 90cm long with stand. Estimate: £300 - £500
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Lot 326
Mercedes-Benz themed TV dial wristwatch
Lotus Illuminated wall sign
A smart Mercedes-Benz themed TV dial wristwatch. Black ground face with Arabic numerals and Mercedes-Benz logo all before the fine Quartz movement within the stainless steel case, 41mm wide. Estimate: £150 - £250
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A contemporary Lotus Illuminated wall sign having bright LED light and rear suspension hooks complete with 240v supply and dimmer remote control. 50cm diameter. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 328
Multi-signed book page presentation
Multi-signed Mercedes F1 AMG Team cap
Framed presentation of a page from ‘Motor Racing Year 1961’ signed by some greats of the era, including Colin Chapman, Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Innes Ireland, Ian Burgess, Trevor Taylor, Gunter Seifert, Tony Brooks and Stirling Moss. The signatures in the book were gained at one race meeting, Jim Clark winning in a Lotus. Certificate of Authenticity included. Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500 More Images Lot 327
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Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and Niki Lauda signed Mercedes F1 AMG Team Baseball cap in display case. Estimate: £100 - £130
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Nigel Mansell signed Williams print
Genuine Ford Parts’ circular wall clock
Nigel Mansell CBE signed Williams FW14B Goodyear Eagles schematic print of the famous Red 5 race car. Dry mounted measures 89cm x 63cm. Estimate: £80 - £100
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A neon ‘Genuine Ford Parts’ circular wall clock having blue illuminated neon ring, Arabic numerals and sweep seconds hand. 38cm diameter complete with 240v electric plug. Estimate: £150 - £250
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Original 1960s ‘Shell’ gear-oil pump
Johnny Herbert’s signed racing gloves
1960s Shell gear-oil hand-cranked pump in full working order. Original paintwork (Shell Spirax) finished in red and yellow. Measuring 32 cm x 20cm x 68cms and weighing around 11kg. Estimate: £250 - £350
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Pair of Simpson racing gloves worn by Johnny Herbert during the 1993 British GP at Silverstone on Sunday 11th July, where he finished 4th driving a Ford-powered Team Castrol Lotus 107B. Supplied with a COA. Framed and glazed, measuring 62cm x 59cm. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 334
Original ‘Switch to Michelin’ wall sign
Original FIA Poster for the 1995 Pacific GP
Original ‘Switch to Michelin’ wall sign. Mounted on a wooden background. Estimate: £50 - £80
Original FIA Poster for the 1995 Pacific Grand Prix, hand signed by Michael Schumacher (1st Benetton), David Coulthard (2nd Williams) and Damon Hill (3rd Williams), superb condition and a great example of earlier career signatures of Michael, Damon and David. Measures 90cm x 60cm, near mint condition, with Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £750 - £1,000
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Lot 336
Complete 1972 Ferrari 246 Dino Manual Pouch Set
‘RS Ford’- themed illuminated garage sign
Complete 1972 Ferrari 246 Dino pouch set. This complete pouch set is perfect for any 1972 delivery Dino, and essential for any shows or concours events that you may be attending. The pouch is in excellent condition as are all the manuals. Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
A contemporary ‘RS Ford’-themed, illuminated wall-mounted garage sign complete with 240v lead & plug. 46cm wide. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Paulareis ‘Monaco’ homage
Mercedes-Benz 300SLR ‘722’ presentation
A contemporary homage to the classic Steve McQueen Le Mans Monaco watch by Paulareis featuring a white face with red and blue stripes, subsidiary ‘dashboard guage’ dials and seconds hand all before the self-winding movement. Complete with leather strap and 40mm chromium case. Estimate: £300 - £500
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A beautiful 722 livery box measuring 12 x 8 inches containing a fabulously detailed Mercedes-Benz 300SLR model and 722 book hand signed by Sir Stirling Moss OBE, commemorating the Mille Miglia winning SLR driven by Stirling Moss and navigator Denis Jenkinson in 1955, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £150 - £300 More Images Lot 338
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Nineties Ferrari colour sample case
‘Down to Mirabeau’ signed by Jody Scheckter
Used by dealers during the 1990s to help customers specify the materials to be used in their new Ferrari. These samples include paint finishes, carpet, leather and fabric, and a section of Carbon fibre and are in ‘as new’ condition in a leather-bound case which remains in reasonably good condition for its age, with little foxing and only light damage on one edge Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 More Images Lot 339
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Jody Scheckter in the 312 T4 on the way to victory in the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix , From a limited run of 500 lithographic prints captured from a painting by Motorsport artist David Johnson. Framed with a Certificate of Authenticity. 24” x 20”. Estimate: £100 - £150
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‘Guaranteed Shell Mex 1s 3d’ enamel sign
Silverstone 1961 race meeting poster
Guaranteed Shell Mex 1s 3d’ enamel sign, single sided. Measuring 91cm x 46cm. Estimate: £300 - £400
Full-size poster advertising the International Trophy on Saturday 4th May 1961. This lot includes a programme of the meeting. Measuring approx 64cm x 88cm. Mounted and glazed. Estimate: £100 - £150
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Michael Schumacher signed cap
Ferrari 348/355 Tool Kit
Michael Schumacher signed Vodafone cap mounted within a gilt-effect frame. These were given to Vodafone corporate clients during their time as title sponsors of the Ferrari F1 team. Framed and glazed. Measuring 37cm x 42cm. Estimate: £500 - £750
An original and complete tool kit for any Ferrari 348 or 355, with all spanners, screwdrivers and pliers in a lovely Schedoni leather case. Estimate: £800 - £1,000
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John Surtees CBE and the 158
Mercedes ‘Silver Arrows’ pencil drawing
John Surtees and the 158 F1 Ferrari that claimed the 1964 F1 World Championship. From a limited run of 150 giclée prints captured from a painting by Motorsport artist David Johnson. Framed with a Certificate of Authenticity. 24” x 36”. Estimate: £100 - £150
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The Sauber-Mercedes team placed 1st, 2nd and 5th at Le Mans on the 10th/11th June 1989. This is a limited-edition print of a pencil drawing of the winning car, 63, driven by Jochen Mass, Manuel Reuter and Stanley Dickens and signed by all three. Limited Edition 112/200. Framed and glazed. Measuring 108cm x 75cm. Estimate: £200 - £300 More Images Lot 346
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Sir Stirling Moss OBE at Monaco in 1956
1950s Eco Tyre inflation station
Sir Stirling Moss OBE in his Maserati 250F T2 on the way to victory in the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix. From a limited run of 500 lithographic prints captured from a painting by Motorsport artist David Johnson. Framed. 24” x 20”. Estimate: £100 - £150
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Original 1950s tyre inflation service station, complete with the overhead light unit. Fully restored around 10 years ago. Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500
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Complete Ferrari 1951-70 Yearbook Set
A Trio of F1 Productions
Used by dealers during the 1990s to help customers specify the materials to be used in their new Ferrari. These samples include paint finishes, carpet, leather and fabric, and a section of Carbon fibre and are in ‘as new’ condition in a leather-bound case which remains in reasonably good condition for its age, with little foxing and only light damage on one edge. Estimate: £7,500 - £9,000 More Images Lot 349
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Damon Hill measuring 45cm x 37cm, Rubens Barrichello measuring 53cm x 42cm and David Coulthard measuring 37cm x 30cm. Framed and glazed and featuring a signature. Estimate: £250 - £350
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Completei 365 GTB/4 Daytona Briefcase Tool Kit
Car Clocks & Motorcycle Tachometer
Original Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Briefcase tool kit. Perfect for any 1973/4 production Daytona, and other 365 models. This tool kit is in superb condition, and essential for completing your car. Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
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Car Clocks & Motorcycle Tachometer - A group of dashboard timepieces 1940s-1960s; comprising 12-volt electric variants including Jaeger, Smiths, Kienzle etc; various conditions some working others a/f.; together with a Ducati M/Cycle mechanical tachometer 0-9,000 rpm. 9 items. Estimate: £50 - £80
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Cherished number plate LXL 200
Set of four Gotti Renault 5 Turbo alloy wheels and tyres
Cherished number plate LXL 200 on retention. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
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Set of four alloy wheels that fit a Gotti Renault 5 Turbo 2 Wheels; 2 x 195/50 R 15 82V 2 x 26 / 61R 15 TB 5R Estimate: £750 - £950
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Chelton-Villiers 4-Stroke Child’s D-Type
“Porsche History 1948-2012”
GRP over a tubular body fitted with a Villiers 4-stroke petrol engine, inboard disc brakes, dynamo powered headlights. The steering wheel is specially made by Moto-Lita. Aluminium wheels and adjustable pedals to suit ages five to twelve. Offered with an instruction manual and data sheets noting a build date of 1985. Length 73ins x width 34ins. Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500 More Images Lot 355
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Limited Edition Fine Art Print by Steve Anderson no. 212 of 250. Very large piece, custom aluminium framed and mounted with COA. 74cm x 104cm. 6.5kg. Estimate: £400 - £600
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Testarossa 6-Piece Schedoni Leather Luggage Set
Michael Schumacher-signed Benetton Camel B192 print
Original and complete Ferrari Testarossa 6-piece Schedoni Luggage set, in very good condition, comprising: 2 Luggage Cases 1 Long Luggage Bag 1 Briefcase 2 Small Bags 6 Dust Bags 6 Tags 5 Sets of Keys. Estimate: £5,500 - £6,500
Michael Schumacher-signed Benetton Camel B192 Limited Edition Fine Art print -no: 39/550 by Alan Stammers. Framed and Glazed measures 93cm x 68cm. Supplied with photo proof. Very rare. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Jaguar E-Type airbrushed lacquered panel
Complete Ferrari 456 4-Piece Schedoni Leather Luggage Set
Jaguar E Type airbrushed lacquered panel. Measures 100cm x 100cm. Estimate: £300 - £500
Extremely rare 4-piece Ferrari 456 GT Schedoni Luggage Bags in tan leather, comprising: 3 Luggage Bags 1 Vanity Case with Schedoni no longer producing these wonderful leather luggage cases. The 456 is undoubtedly one of the must usable Ferrari GT cars. Estimate: £3,500 - £4,500
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Original Shell X100 advertising banner
Michelin Tin Plate Wall Map
Original 1950s Shell X100 ‘Premium oil’ canvas advertising banner. Measuring 116 Inches x 30 Inches. Estimate: £600 - £700
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Genuine original garage forecourt Michelin map of England, Wales and Scotland up to Glasgow. Would have been placed on garage forecourts by the air-line for drivers to use as a route planner. Measuring approx 87cm x 63cm. Estimate: £80 - £120
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Large Bronze Ferrari Cavallino
2 large original prints by Michael Turner
Extremely rare, 1970/80s, large and very heavy original Ferrari Cavallino sign in Bronze. Measuring 76cm x 52cm, it is believed that this original sign hung outside a Ferrari dealership in Italy during the 70s and 80s. There is no doubt this is a beautiful piece of Automobilia, which would look great in any garage. Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000
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Ayrton Senna in his winning McLaren-Honda MP4/6 at Monaco in 1991. Measuring 41cm x 30cm. Mario Andretti leading Ronnie Peterson in the JPS Lotus 79s during the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix. Measuring 56cm x 46cm. Estimate: £60 - £100 More Images Lot 364
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1:8 scale, Jordan 191, signed Michael Schumacher
Nurburgring 1961 metal promotional sign
Limited edition only 99 models produced by Real Art Replicas. Fabulous attention to detail with the correct livery for the 1991 Belgian GP driven by a very young Schumacher. Sitting on a black display plinth with a plaque detailing the model with a Perspex cover. Limited Edition signed by Michael Schumacher with a full COA. Estimate: £4,200 - £5,000
A German-made sign, printed on metal of an original poster promoting the ADAC 1000 km at the Nurburgring on 28th May 1961. Measuring 39cm x 59cm. Estimate: £150 - £200
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Aston Martin chrome wire wheels
Fifties Shell petrol pump globe
Four 15” x 6” factory-supplied Chrome Wire Wheels to fit an Aston Martin DB4 (Series 5), DB5 or DB6. In good condition and fitted with very good, part-worn Avon radials; 205R15 97H. Estimate: £600 - £800
1950s Original Shell glass petrol pump globe. Measuring 4.4cm x 4.4cm. Estimate: £500 - £700
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Richard Attwood signed 1970 Le Mans Poster
Original Ferrari 365 GT4BB steering wheel
Dickie’ Atwood in the 1970 Le Mans-winning Porsche 917K that he shared with Hans Herrman. Measuring 30cm x 40cm. Estimate: £60 - £80
Original Ferrari 365 GT4BB ‘Boxer’ steering wheel, recently removed from this model. Estimate: £500 - £700
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1950s Shell wall sign
1:12 Honda RA273, John Surtees signed presentation
Original 1950s wall-mounted, double-sided Shell sign. Measuring 1 metre wide. Very rare. Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500
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Professionally built and painted 1/12 Tamiya kit of the Honda RA273 as raced by John Surtees, offered in a signed cased presentation with Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £550 - £750
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Alfa Romeo Illuminated wall sign
AM V8 (Seventies) Volante front bumper
A contemporary Alfa Romeo Illuminated wall sign having bright LED light and rear suspension hooks, complete with 240v supply and dimmer remote control. 50cm diameter. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Front bumper from a 1979 V8 Volante. Stripped and ready for chrome. Estimate: £100 - £200
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Cherished number plate 222 FKK
Julian Bailey Race overalls
Cherished number plate 222 FKK on retention. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
Race overalls from his time with the Toyota BTCC team in 1992. Estimate: £600 - £700
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Le Mans 1970 Porsche 917K print
Ferrari 50th Anniversary Sign
Richard Attwood-signed, Le Mans 1970 Porsche 917K print Framed and measures 40cm x 30cm. Estimate: £60 - £90
Very rare original Ferrari 50th Anniversary Sign, manufactured in Modena my CEMPI, and used for the 50th anniversary celebrations in Modena! A true piece of Ferrari unobtanium and perfect for any garage or office. Estimate: £500 - £700
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Martin Brundle signed race overalls
Fighting Finish’ by Alan Fearnley 29/850
Signed racing overalls worn by F1 driver Martin Brundle, during 1994 when driving the McLaren MP4/9, the first F1 car to use a Peugeot engine. Estimate: £600 - £900
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Nelson Piquet winning the 500th World Championship GP, in his Benetton-Ford B190 holding off a challenge from Nigel Mansell_— Ès Ferrari on the last corner at Adelaide in the Australian GP on the 4th November 1990. Signed by the artist, Nelson Piquet and John Barnard, the car’s co-designer. Framed and glazed. Measuring 77cm x 60cm. Estimate: £250 - £350 More Images Lot 380
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Mr Bibendum Michelin figurine
Nigel Mansell-signed Ferrari 640 Metal Cut-out
A good contemporary cast metal Mr Bibendum Michelin figurine with painted yellow sash, standing 37cm high. Estimate: £50 - £80
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4ft long, full colour, metal-mounted photo of the Ferrari 640 as driven and hand signed by ‘Il Leone’ Nigel Mansell CBE, with full Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £200 - £300
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Ron Arad Rover Car chair
Cherished number plate FXY 900
An original 1981 example of Ron Arad’s first commercial design piece purchased directly from the Ron Arad Workshop in London. Inspired by a Rover 2000 seat found in a scrapyard. Black leather reclining seat in good working order. Steel tubular frame in graphite grey held together by ‘Kee-Klamps’. Measuring 37 inches(H) x 27 inches(W) x 34 inches(D). Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500
Cherished number plate FXY 900 on retention. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
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The glamourous ‘Rivarama’ in 1/10 scale
Very rare signed B/W of Fangio at Buenos Aires in 1955
The Rivarama, the model favoured by many celebrities. Plank on plank construction. Measuring 90cm long with stand and lacquer finished. Estimate: £300 - £500
Rare signed photograph of Fangio at the end of the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix which he won in temperatures of up to 126 degrees Fahrenheit. (52.2 Celsius). Signed in Black Ink at Silverstone in 1990. Expensive but very rare. Mount size 30cm x 25cm. Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £140 - £200
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‘Jensen Motors’ - themed illuminated garage sign
1950s Beckmeter model M50 clock face petrol pump
A contemporary circular Jensen Motors themed illuminated wall-mounted garage sign complete with 240v lead & plug. 43cm diameter. Estimate: £300 - £400
1950s Beckmeter model M50 clock face petrol pump in Green & Yellow ‘BP’ livery. Recently restored, complete with a new milk glass globe, new hose and wiring. Estimate: £2,000 - £2,700
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‘Safari 5000’ Original movie poster
A Ferrari-themed gentleman’s sports watch
This Japanese made film was actually the highest grossing film in Japan in 1969 - quite an achievement for a motor racing movie. This poster is from the film’s first release in Italy in 1972 and features the Andersson/Davenport Renault Alpine on the Monte Carlo Rally. 35cm x 72cm. Framed and glazed. Estimate: £100 - £150
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A Ferrari themed gentleman’s sports watch having a ‘Rosso’ face, Arabic numerals to the cardinal points, subsidiary seconds hand, and Ferrari decals together with a revolving bezel. Rubber sports strap. Estimate: £80 - £120
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A font-correct ‘Porsche’ hanging wall sign
1:12 scale, CMC Ferrari Dino 156 ‘Sharknose’
A font-correct ‘Porsche’ hanging wall sign in mild steel comprising seven individual handmade letters measuring almost 3 metres wide in total. The perfect addition for the avid Porsche driver’s garage or workshop. Estimate: £400 - £600
Rare opportunity to acquire one of only 500 made in 1/12 scale and awesomely detailed, this mint replica of the Ferrari 156 Dino F1, commonly referred to as the ‘Sharknose’ as driven by Phil Hill at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1961. Offered in a signed cased presentation complete with a 1/43 scale 156 and a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
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‘The New XK Jaguars’ poster
Bentley themed illuminated sign
A framed monochromatic poster ‘The New XK Jaguars’ featuring the XK120, XK140 and XK150, together with original price structure. Measuring 62cm x 89cm. Estimate: £80 - £120
A contemporary Bentley-themed, illuminated wall-mounted garage sign complete with 240v lead & plug. 60cm wide. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Tony Brooks signed original sketch
Ferrari Illuminated wall sign
The Ferrari 246/F1 of Tony Brooks on route to victory, French Grand Prix, Reims, July 5, 1959. Sketched by motorsport artist David Johnson and signed by Tony Brooks. Framed with a Certificate of Authenticity. 12” x 15”. Estimate: £100 - £150
A contemporary Ferrari Illuminated wall sign having bright LED light and rear suspension hooks complete with 240v supply and dimmer remote control. 50cm diameter. Estimate: £300 - £400
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Signed F1 Force India framed images
50 Years of 911’
Six images by Sean Ramsell of the 2011 Force India F1 cars (VJM04) taken during winter testing at the Circuit de Catalunya. Signed by Adrian Sutil, Paul di Resta and Vijay Mallya. Framed and glazed and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. Estimate: £75 - £100
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Limited Edition, Fine Art Print by Steve Anderson. No. 387 of 911. Very large piece, aluminium framed and mounted with COA. 74cm x 104cm. 6.5kg. Estimate: £400 - £500
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Signed Daniel Craig as James Bond with DB5
Amalgam Exclusive Edition Thrust SSC Model
Personally signed by the current James Bond, Daniel Craig. Framed and mounted and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The frame measures 40cms x 32cms. No Reserve
Thrust SSC is a British supersonic jet car. Currently holds the world land speed record of 763 mph (1,1228 km/h), set on the 15th October 1997, only car to officially break the sound barrier (Mach 1.02). 1/43 scale model is a ‘Black Rock 1997 Exclusive Edition’ Number 102. On a wooden plinth. Length 89cm, width 26cm, case height 20cm. Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
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Registration: PVS 518 Chassis Number: 170601858 Engine Number: 170601858 No Reserve
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1956 Land Rover Series I 86’’
• Home-market, right-hand drive 86’’ Series I built in late 1955, starts on-the-button and said to drive well • Offered with a current MOT showing no advisories, serviced and ready for work • Recent expenditure of around £7,500 including a new wiring loom and mechanical attention • A good example, some history, Heritage Certificate, enjoy as is or fully restore this iconic British classic When Maurice Wilks, Rover’s chief designer, came up with a plan to produce a light agricultural utility vehicle in 1947 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, improvements were made throughout the long lifespan of the Landie. In 1950, the lights were moved from a position behind the grille to protrude through the mesh and in 1952 a larger 2.0-litre petrol engine replaced the original 1.6-litre. The wheelbase was extended to 86 inches in 1955 to give the vehicle more stability and greater load capacity. The strong, reliable 2.0-litre petrol engine was standard until 1957 when, with
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the introduction of the Series II, a diesel engine was offered as an alternative. According to the Heritage Certificate that accompanies this Series I, this right-hand drive home-market example was built in November 1955 and supplied new by Vincent Greenhous Limited, of Shrewsbury. Today ‘PVS 518’ presents rather well, starts on-the-button and is said to be in good condition. Our vendor purchased this early example with the intention of occasional use whilst slowly restoring it to Concours condition. Unfortunately, after losing his storage facility, the reluctant decision was made to move the Land Rover on, offering a great opportunity for someone with a bit more space. Although not required by law, our vendor obtained an MOT certificate for peace of mind indicating that, at the time of the test, this vehicle was structurally sound and safe to use on British highways. Invoices within the history folder also indicate recent attention to the engine (which is a factory rebuild unit), a new wiring loom and a replacement axle amounting to some £7,500. The Series I Land Rover is a remarkable British classic with a ‘back to basics’ charm, easy to work on, cheap to maintain and good fun to drive on the road or across the fields. Offered without reserve, recently serviced, a current MOT, reported to be reliable and drive well, what’s not to like.
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Registration: HHR 781K Chassis Number: H2F23828 Engine Number: H2E-24092 Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000
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• This Kawasaki 750cc two-stroke triple was the hottest motorcycle on the street in the 1970’s • The Mach IV put out an eye-watering 74bhp, its closest rival, the Triumph Trident, could muster only 58bhp • The slightly evolved H2-A model had minor mechanical changes to the carburettor jets, oil injection pump and cylinder port timing in an effort by the factory to improve MPG • This is a UK-registered, recently professionally restored H2A in Candy Gold, with a fully rebuilt engine • Repainted frame whilst still retaining its original VIN sticker • 14,947 miles are indicated, with only a handful of miles since rebuild In the early 1970’s everyone had to have a 750 superbike in their range. Norton had the 120mph Commando, MV the 750S and Ducati the 750SS. When Kawasaki entered the fray with the Mach IV they tore up the rule book and the tarmac! Kawasaki well and truly set their stall out in the H2 brochure in 1972, and they had good reason to, stating: “We’ve just pulled a fast one on the competition. Named the Kawasaki 750cc Mach IV. Of all the world’s production models, it’s the fastest thing on two wheels. Faster than any Suzuki. Faster than any Triumph. Faster than any BSA, and Honda, any anything.” The H2 was designed for one thing and one thing only: speed! Noise, pollution, fuel consumption and even handling were all afterthoughts. Prior to the H2, with 60bhp on tap and weighing just 184kg, Kawasaki’s 500cc ‘H1 Mach III’ triple had set the benchmark for road bike performance, but the early 1970’s were a numbers game, and the key number was ‘750’. The newly formed Formula 750 race series had every motorcyclist wanting to go bigger and faster, and every manufacturer clambering to help them. Kawasaki had to up their game, and up it they did. Unlike the disc and reed-valve, two-stroke designs then coming on to the market, Kawasaki stuck to a piston-port design for simplicity and compactness. Three Mikuni + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
32mm carburettors provided the mixture, and Kawasaki’s new Capacitor Discharge Ignition lit the touch paper. It was a basic set up, but it worked. The Mach IV put out an eye-watering 74bhp (its closest rival, the Triumph Trident, could muster only 58bhp) but weighed just 8kgs more than the H1. The result was arm-wrenching acceleration and a blistering 126mph top speed. The industry, the press and the riders of the day hadn’t experienced anything quite like it. In the hands of an experienced rider, the Mach IV was the fastest production bike in the world, but with someone less skilled on board, it was a real handful! It earned its nickname ‘the widow maker’ all too often. By 1974, Kawasaki had made a few chassis alterations and tweaked the motor to tame the awesome power delivery, but by the standards of the day, the H2 was a still a hooligan. It wouldn’t, however, be just its reckless reputation that sealed the H2s fate. By the mid-70s, the realities of an oil crisis, and increasingly strict safety, environmental and noise regulations, meant that the writing was on the wall for all the big ‘strokers’. The last H2 howled off into the distance in a haze of blue smoke in 1975. The last of a generation. The motorcycle presented here is a UK-registered, 1973 Kawasaki H2-A Mach IV 750 ‘triple’, recently professionally fully restored in Candy Gold paintwork. The repainted frame still retains its original VIN sticker. The fully rebuilt and serviced engine was professionally ultrasonically cleaned before having its carburettors fully set up. A new chain, sprockets, tyres and seat complement its original refurbished exhaust system and chrome-work. With just 14,947 miles indicated (but not verified), and only a handful of miles since the rebuild, this Mach IV is described as immaculate and today is a rare find, especially in this sort of condition. Not to be missed, this is a ‘legend’ of a motorcycle and this example is as nice as they get. Perfect for the enthusiast and collector alike, have you got what it takes?!
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Registration: 410 ECY Chassis Number: 161967DN Engine Number: KH7956-8 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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1963 Jaguar Mk2 3.4-Litre Manual/Overdrive
• 3.4-litre car with a manual gearbox and overdrive • Finished in its original colours of Pearl Grey over red leather • Coombs-style wheel arches and bonnet. Wood-rim wheel with Jaguar horn push • Engine fully rebuilt (£6K). Polished crank, bores honed, pistons, D-Type cams, oil pump and clutch • Supplied with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate. ‘410 ECY’ will remain with the car Manufactured in December 1962 and finished in the original colours of Pearl Grey with a Red interior, this is a fine example of Jaguars famous sports saloon with a manual/overdrive gearbox. The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate that accompanies the car indicates that the original supplying dealer was Nortons and various invoices and items of paperwork suggest that it has spent most of its life with just five former keepers in the East of England. The car sits square and true on chrome wire wheels and sports Coombs-style rear wheel arches, bonnet louvres, and a period-style wood-rim steering wheel fitted with the Mk2 horn push. The interior is lovely with lightly patinated red leather and the dashboard and door cap veneers appear
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in good shape. From the history file, we can glean that the bottom end was rebuilt in 2000 and most recently the engine has been fully rebuilt at a cost of around £6,000. The crankshaft was polished, the bores honed, fitted with new pistons, bearings, D-Type cams, valves, new oil pump, clutch and a straight-through exhaust. Our vendor, an accomplished Historic racer, has recently covered over 1,000 miles in the car and he is enthusiastic about the way the car performs and handles. The classic ‘three by three’ number plates (410 ECY) will remain with the Jaguar. Amongst enthusiasts, it’s generally accepted that the 3.4-litre is a sweeter handling car than the 3.8, and only gives away 10bhp to its larger engined sibling, however, it doesn’t really matter as the Mk2 Jaguar is an absolutely classic ‘Classic’. All the key ingredients are there, the bark of the exhaust note, the slick manual gearbox, the delightful Smiths dials, the row of rocker switches, the indefinable aroma of lived-in leather and varnished wood, and that view down the long bonnet to the gleaming mascot. Addictive. This is a lovely example of these iconic sporting saloons, on the button and ready to please.
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Registration: G500 CRW Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZLA000568 Engine Number: RR001532 Estimate: £42,000 - £50,000
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• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, warranted 65,000 miles, full documented Audi main agent service record • Specified new in Tornado Red, presenting in fabulous condition, rare to find in this order • Original condition, original book pack, large history folder from PDI inspection to recent main dealer service • A rapid modern classic with razor-sharp styling, highly regarded by collectors and enthusiasts alike The Audi ‘Quattro’ presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1980 represented a quantum leap in the repositioning of the Audi brand with their mission statement “Vorsprung durch Technik” having been applied literally. A new 20-valve engine was introduced in 1989 and with it, the Quattro became the last series production model to be given a controlled catalytic converter. After 11,452 Quattro cars had been built, production of the longest built Audi model ceased on 17 May 1991. First registered on 12 March 1990 and supplied new by Listers of Coventry, this 20v Audi Quattro today presents very well. Clearly, this car has lived a pampered life with just under 65,000 miles showing of which only 15,000 have been covered in the last 19 years. Described as driving as well as it looks which is no surprise as this example is
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accompanied by a large history folder documenting its entire ownership and maintenance record from new. The original book pack is also supplied containing a fully, main agent-stamped service book which is also supported with paper invoices. Rarely do examples such as these come to market with a full Audi service record and unquestionable history, this would make a fine addition to any classic car collection. An icon from the golden era of International Rallying, these Audi Quattros will continue to be highly sought after and this example with sensible miles and documented history may turn out to be rather a smart purchase.
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Registration: 495 YUY Chassis Number: 10867S104717 Engine Number: 1104717F0107C0 Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1
• Desirable 1961 Corvette C1 with a 4-speed manual gearbox • Restored in America prior to being imported to the UK in 2013 • Resprayed in the UK and fitted with later Corvette C5 suspension for a smoother drive • New hood fitted at considerable cost whilst in the States • Supplied with a UK V5c and invoices In the early 1950’s, a team of GM engineers, headed up by Harley Earl, went to work trying to create a car that had the appeal to compete with European sports cars. This car, dubbed the Corvette ‘Dream Car’, debuted at the GM Motorama show, which was held at the stylish WaldorfAstoria Hotel in New York City. At the conclusion of Motorama’s US tour, GM stated that over four million people had seen the car with the majority expressing a desire to get behind the wheel of the new Corvette. The first true American sports car was born! Intended as competition for the T-Series MG, the Corvette cost way above the target figure, ending up in Jaguar XK120 territory but with decidedly less performance. Sales were sluggish initially and the model came close to being axed, surviving thanks to Chevrolet’s need to compete with Ford’s Thunderbird. A V8 engine for 1955 and a radical restyle for ‘56 consolidated the ‘Vette’s position in the market, the model going on to become the world’s best-selling and longest-lived sports car. In 1961, the rear of the car was completely redesigned with the addition of a ‘duck-tail’ with four round lights, a signature look that continued until 2014. 1961 was also the last year when a contrasting colour for the scalloped ‘cove’ areas of the bodywork was available and it was 1978 before it was again possible to order your Corvette in two-tone. Offered here is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette with a 4-speed manual gearbox, that spent its life in the United States before being imported to the UK in 2013 and registered with the DVLA being allocated registration number ‘495 YUY’. The car had previously been the recipient of a full restoration in America, with the bodywork and the original engine receiving much attention and, prior to being imported, was fitted with a brand new hood at considerable
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cost. Upon import, our vendor, an electrical engineer by trade, decided to improve the car further, which resulted in him having it fully resprayed by a local company who have much experience working with fibreglass. At the same time, the suspension was updated and it’s now fitted with a front suspension clip utilising later Corvette C5 components. Our vendor confirms that this results in far more modern and enjoyable driving dynamics, however, in the interests of originality, the removed suspension setup and wheels are included in the sale. The original dynamo has been fully rewound and reconditioned and the points replaced with a Crane Cams ‘pointless’ system making for easier starting. By 1961, the C1 was at the end of almost 10 years of development and these very late, pre-Stingray, cars are probably the most desirable. This left-hand drive, manual gearbox example appears to have been well restored, superbly finished in Polo White with silver panels, brilliant Sportsman Red interior and chrome 5-blade wheels, a real head-turner. It’s supplied with a UK V5c, a number of invoices and the wheels and suspension parts to return it to standard. This is an iconic and powerful, sixties sports car that does everything that Italian exotics do but at a third of the price. Things don’t fall off, you won’t need a trickle charger, a cambelt change every three days, or a bloke with a BSc. to change the plugs and when you ‘woofle’ down the High Street on a sunny afternoon, people will look at you and think California and Fonzie and “Happy Days” and they’ll smile.
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1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C2)
Registration: USA 287 Chassis Number: 194376S115600 Engine Number: 194376S115600 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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• Owned for around 45 years by Stephen Ouvaroff of the American Car Centre • Incredibly unrestored. No paint cracks just the odd touch up of a stone chip or two • The Rally Red paintwork retains a lovely shine and the light general patina of an unrestored 1966 car • Interior is original unmolested black leather. Wheels recently totally refurbished • Built in St. Louis and fitted with the 327ci/350bhp engine option with a manual 4-speed box • Recent new clutch within last 1,000 miles. Radio and aerial, revolving headlights, everything working as it should • Amazing history, every MOT on file back to the year dot and 44,000 miles believed accurate 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 built into XP-720 - the design programme that led to the production of the Sting Ray as we know it. Amongst the design aims for the new car were improved passenger accommodation, more luggage space and superior ride and handling and, with this in mind, a new ladder chassis was created for the car by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the most important element of which was the move away from a live axle to independent rear suspension, courtesy of lateral struts, radius rods and transverse leaf spring. The independent front suspension was much as before, as was the recirculating ball steering and there were a number of drivetrain options available including four small block V8 engines, three transmissions and six axle ratios. One major + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
innovation was that the C2 was available in both Convertible and Fastback Coupé form and the latter initially featured a dramatic split rear window, but rear vision was poor so this was discontinued a year into production. Detailed changes were made through the years, with the first of the big block engine options offered in 1965, the same year that fourwheeled disc brakes became standard. When describing this remarkable 1966 Corvette Stingray, the keyword is undoubtedly ‘originality’. Owned for 45 years by Stephen Ouvaroff of the American Car Centre it has only covered 44,000 miles, substantiated by a raft of MOT certificates going back for years and years and remains amazingly unrestored. The Rally Red paintwork retains a lovely shine with no cracks, just the odd touch up of a stone chip or two and the whole car radiates that, impossible to replicate, light general patina of originality. The black leather interior is original and unmolested and the distinctive ‘turbine blade’ wheels with three-eared spinners have recently been refurbished. It’s still fitted with the 327ci/350bhp engine option and manual 4-speed box that was originally installed in Chevrolet’s St. Louis plant in mid-1966 and, within the last 1,000 miles has benefitted from a new clutch. We understand that the electrics function correctly with the radio, aerial and headlights all behaving and, according to our vendor, the car “drives superbly”. When it comes to classic cars, the word “iconic” is seriously overused, however in this case, with a Beach Boys album cover and Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” in its CV, we think the word truly applies.
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Registration: VGC 915 Chassis Number: 914517DN Engine Number: B42308 Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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1959 Jaguar MK1
• Probably the best Mk1 you can buy – subject to a superb 20-year ‘rotisserie’ restoration • ‘VGC 915’ - First registered in Coventry in April 1959 • Uprated 3.4-litre engine rebuilt during the restoration. Only 200 miles since rebuild • Large detailed history file. Rare Mk1 front wings sourced from a non-rusty California car • Before restoration, this Mk1 competed in various national races during the 1970’s This remarkable, right-hand drive Mk1, was enjoyed by its first two owners before being purchased by a Mathew Dodson who enjoyed the car on the road but also campaigned it in club racing in 1976 and 1977. Indeed, in the accompanying impressive history file, there is a copy of a racing review of a B.R.S.C.C meeting at Snetterton on the 31/05/1976. In July 1977 the car was sold to Barry Byford, who in turn sold it to his friend Philip Grigg in 1979. The Mk1 was enjoyed for a few years until it was laid up in the 1980s. Philip, who still owned the car, was inspired by the car’s former owner, his friend Barry Byford, who had worked on classic Jaguars including XKs and C-Types and it was decided that between Philip, Barry and their friend, Bernard Hankin, they would use their undoubted expertise and engineering backgrounds to restore this Mk1 to the highest of standards. The restoration was carried out over 20 years by the three friends, with the aim of having the best Mk1 available at the end of the process. Incredible attention to detail is clearly evident. For example, on the strip down, it was found that the original Mk1 wings had at some point been replaced by wings from a later Mk2, presumably as they had corroded. In their search for Mk1 parts, an incomplete Mk1 bodyshell was found in the dry state of Arizona and both front wings with the small connecting panels were found to be in excellent condition. With the benefit of Barry’s fabricating, welding, lead loading and panel beating skills and using all original and correct Jaguar parts, the body was accurately rebuilt and prepared to be painted in its new colour of Jaguar British Racing Green. The engine was uprated from the original 2.4-litre to a 3.4 with alloy sump and was completely rebuilt and
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balanced by VSE Engineering to Barry’s specification. We could go on as to the level of attention to detail that leaps out from the car and you almost get the feeling that the three friends were in competition to see who could be the most fastidious, but really interested parties should just come and see this amazing car for themselves and review its fascinating history file. To summarise, the ethos of the restoration was to use original parts, most of which have been unavailable for many years. Credit must be directed at their tenacity scouring the globe for original rust-free Jaguar body parts in preference to rusted out or repaired panels from easier sources. Interestingly, unlike most Mk1s, this car still retains its original Mk1 pressed steel front subframe. For clarity, the donor bonnet catch-panel retains the original left-hand drive part number, a trace of which can be seen under the paint, no attempt was made to mask or alter it, as it remains part of VCG 915s restoration history. Our vendor firmly believes this could well be the best Mk1 you can buy anywhere. So much love and passion have gone into this car over a 20 year period and that really needs to be seen in the metal to be appreciated. Having only covered around 200 miles since all of this impressive and painstaking work, this remarkable motor car is now ready for its lucky next owner. We welcome any inspection of this amazing old Jaguar.
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1957 MGA 1500 Roadster
Registration: 390 XVA Chassis Number: HDR4355014 Engine Number: 15GBUH13067 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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• Imported from California in the late nineties by MGA guru, Bob West • Completely restored over six years. Professionally converted to right-hand drive • Engine lightened, balanced and converted for lead-free fuel • Only two owners and 6,000 miles since the restoration. MGGC ‘Concours’ winner • Paintwork, bodywork, engine bay and weather equipment remain in wonderful condition • Massive history folder full of receipts, photographs and useful spares Conceived as a replacement for the traditional T-Series MGs, the MGA combined a rigid chassis with the Austindesigned, 1,489cc B-Series engine that had first appeared in the ZA Magnette. Initially, this engine produced 68bhp at 5,500rpm, although this was later raised to 72bhp at the same revs to further improve performance. Running gear was based on that of the TF, with independent front suspension and a live rear axle, but as far as its road manners were concerned, the far superior MGA was in an entirely different league. Clad in a stylish aerodynamic body and capable of topping 95mph, the MGA proved an instant hit, selling 13,000 units in its first full year of production. In common with the majority of MGAs in 1957, the car offered here was off to sunny California from new and was to remain there until the early nineties when it was purchased by MGA guru Bob West and returned to sunny Yorkshire. He sold it to a close local friend who over the following six years, with some help and assistance from Bob, restored it to a very high standard. The car was completely dismantled and every part was either refurbished or replaced using many OE (Original Equipment) parts. The engine was professionally restored and was lightened, balanced and converted to run on lead-free fuel. The gearbox is a standard four-speed but the differential was upgraded to a 3.9/1 ratio for more comfortable high-speed cruising. Naturally, the carburettors, brakes, suspension and all the electrics were completely gone through and whilst everything was out, it was converted properly to right-hand drive using OE BMC + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
parts. It’s finished in Orient Red with a black leather interior piped in red and the paintwork and the interior including the hood, side-screens and tonneau cover remain in excellent order, clearly illustrating the quality of the twenty-years-old restoration. So all in all a great little MGA that has only covered just over six thousand miles since the restoration. It’s been enjoyed by two owners in the last twenty years who, patently, have both cherished it. To quote Bob West “The car drives beautifully and will not disappoint, its an ex MG Car Club Concours winner, the detailing is properly done with all the correct fasteners and it’s been maintained regardless of cost.” It comes with a massive history folder full of receipts and photographs of the restoration and some useful spares, that include the OE parts to convert it back to left-hand drive if the new owner so wishes. Good looking, easy to maintain and quintessentially British, MGAs offer real driving pleasure on the open road and make great entries into local rallies and club events. This older restoration is gently patinated and nicely settled and with its slightly more powerful engine and raised axle ratio would make a classic cruiser, par excellence.
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Registration: LJ05 HYK Chassis Number: ZFFEZ58C000142978 Engine Number: 95718 Estimate: £115,000 - £135,000
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2005 Ferrari F430 Manual (Type F131)
• Right-hand drive, manual, 4,500 miles and first delivered to Gordon Ramsay • Superb F430 Berlinetta gloriously finished in Argento with a Nero interior • One of circa 100 examples in right-hand drive supplied to the UK with a manual gearbox • Unbelievable condition that needs to be seen • Unmarked throughout impeccable service history. Just serviced by Meridien with an auxiliary belt change • Considered a high-tide point for ‘real’ Ferraris and the last model to offer a fully manual, open-gated gearbox 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 consequential 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 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 of these factors contribute to a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 196mph. The advancements in the 430 continued with the ‘Manettino’, the steering wheel-mounted selector for stability systems, damping, shift speed and throttle
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response. Additionally there’s the ‘E-diff’, whose calibrations this alters, a clever, clutch-controlled active differential that sorts out waywardness, not by inhibiting one rear wheel, but by pouring more torque into the other. Ferrari reckons that it’s worth three seconds a lap at the Fiorano test track. It certainly helps make the F430 a far more forgiving machine than the 360 and a car of supremely subtle and keen responses. The car presented here is one of circa 100 UK-supplied, right-hand drive examples produced with the desirable manual gearbox. It has only covered 4,500 miles from new and was first delivered to the world famous chef and TV personality, Gordon Ramsey. The car was then sold to a Charles Walker, of shortbread fame. Our vendor is the third proud owner and has kept the Ferrari in his significant private collection since May 2015. Finished in the stunning combination of Argento with a Nero interior this amazing car has an impeccable service history and, indeed, has just been serviced by marque specialists Meridien, including the important auxiliary belt change. Presented to auction in truly stunning condition, the time has now come for someone else to enjoy what must surely be one of the finest examples on the market today and, when combined with the remarkably low mileage and undoubted celebrity provenance, this could turn out to be one of your better decisions.
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1978 VW Beetle Last Edition
Registration: Unregistered Chassis Number: TBC Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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• One of 300 last edition VW Beetles, the last cars to roll off the production line in Germany in 1978 • Showing just 81 miles, never registered, correctly drystored and offered from a significant collection • Jubilee Silver metallic paintwork, untouched Marine Blue velour trim. Unbelievably ‘as new’ • Probably an unrepeatable opportunity to own a VW motoring icon presented in ‘showroom’ condition The Volkswagen Beetle enjoyed staggering success for many years and in 1972 became the best selling car ever, with total production worldwide exceeding 15 million vehicles. However, by that time, the Beetle was starting to seem dated compared with much of the modern competition and sales were flagging. In an attempt to maintain interest in the cars, VW produced numerous special edition models during the final years of European production. These included the Jeans Beetle, City Beetle, Sun Bug and Marathon Beetle, to give just a few examples. Despite all the special editions, with the Beetle now looking seriously dated, sales continued to decline and the last
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European-built car left the production line in Emden, Germany on the 19th of January, 1978, immediately taking early retirement in the Wolfsburg Auto Museum. In 1978, to mark the occasion, the final run of 300 Germanmanufactured, right-hand drive Beetles were all finished in the very special ‘Jubilee Silver’, a colour unique to this batch and never used on any other model year. The vehicles were each equipped with a 1200cc engine (the most famous of all), blue-corded velour trim, a flat screen (as a nod to the past), heated rear window, fresh air blower and a handbrake dash light. Finally, a dash-mounted plaque states the vehicle’s number in the sequence. Unfortunately, these seem to have been supplied to VW dealers separately from the cars and quite a number of LEBs never received the plaques intended for them. This example was purchased by our vendor, who at the time owned a VW franchise, the car has resided in his collection ever since and over the years has only covered 81 miles. It has never been registered and can only be described as ‘brand new’. As such, the car will be offered recommissioned and ready to reside, no doubt, in another significant car collection.
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Registration: VDW 70 Chassis Number: 827255DN Engine Number: V5954-8 Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 DHC
• UK-delivered residing initially in the Isle Of Wight • Superbly presented in Indigo Blue over Biscuit leather with chrome wire wheels • Totally restored over recent years to a very high standard. Fully documented subtle upgrades including power steering, five-speed gearbox and stainless-steel exhaust • One of only 110 UK, right-hand drive XK150s produced • Lots of interesting history contained in the large owners file The XK150 was the final incarnation of the XK series and it appeared in May 1957, as either a fixed or drop-head Coupé. A more refined and capable machine than its predecessors, the 150 was noticeably different from earlier versions of the XK theme with a higher scuttle and door line, whilst the radiator grille reverted to the thinner slats of the XK120 but was altogether wider. The bumpers were deeper and wrapped around, a curved windscreen replaced the divided one on the XK120 and 140 and much needed servoassisted Dunlop disc brakes were fitted at each corner. However, the XK150 retained much of the mechanical layout of the 140 sharing the same 3.4-litre DOHC Jaguar straightsix, which developed 180bhp at 5750rpm. Originally manufactured on the 25/11/1958 finished in Sherwood Green, this stunning XK150 was registered on the 17th of December as VXT 240 and according to the original buff logbook, was destined for the Isle of Wight after it was distributed from Henlys of London. It appears to have remained there until around 1974 as, within the history file, there are a number of old MOT Certificates, two of which are from the Isle of Wight along with a selection of old tax discs and a bill of sale relating to our vendor’s purchase of the XK back in August 2007. He was to use the car for a few years up until around 2011/2012 and obviously loved it, as a decision was made to invest in the Jaguar’s future and have it fully restored. XKs are fairly complex to restore and it was felt that only the best people would do, so the bodywork and paint were entrusted to Jules Bodycraft of Staffordshire and the mechanics and trim to Vicarage Ltd of Wolverhampton. A disc within the owner’s file, compiled by Jules Bodycraft, illustrates the ongoing care and attention lavished on
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the Jaguar’s bodywork and, overall the invoices from all concerned amount to over £55,000 to restore this delightful XK. This included the supply and fitting of a 5-speed gearbox along with the power steering conversion. Now finished in a beautiful shade of Indigo Blue with a black mohair hood, a perfectly contrasting Biscuit leather interior and sitting on sparkling chrome wire wheels, this is a heart-stoppingly attractive car added to by the classic soundtrack emanating from the bespoke stainless-steel exhaust system. Now registered VDW 70, this XK150 is certainly one of the best we have seen and with the confidence imbued by the recent restoration, represents very good value for money. The car is of ‘Collector’s quality’ and would fit nicely into a private collection, however, we can’t help feeling that it really ought to be used on the open road, doing the things that XK150s do best.
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Registration: VEE 12J Chassis Number: 155047OBW Engine Number: 753387SA Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
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• A UK-supplied, matching numbers, Series 3, 2 + 2 automatic in Jaguar Light Blue • Recently emerged from 40 years in storage and now ripe for a full restoration • The fuel system and tank were cleaned, new spark plugs, oil and filter fitted • New starter motor fitted and the car started straight away with excellent oil pressure • The appropriate registration number ‘VEE 12J’ will remain with the car • A lovely original Series 3 that could be an outstanding example of the marque when finished The Series 3 V12 was the final version of the famous E-Type and was introduced in 1971 as a 2 + 2 Coupe or Roadster variant. The car that Enzo Ferrari once claimed was the “most beautiful car in the world” finally ended production in 1974 and was eventually replaced by the Jaguar XJS. This particular car is a UK-supplied Series 3 V12 Coupe fitted with an automatic gearbox and has had just one owner from new. The rather appropriate registration number, VEE 12J, has been on the car from new and does indeed form part of the sale.
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This is a matching numbers car and still in its original colour scheme, as confirmed by the Heritage Certificate in the paperwork and has very recently emerged from some 40 years in storage. The engine was found to turn over freely, so the fuel system and tank were cleaned, new spark plugs, oil and filter fitted, along with a new starter motor and - hey presto- she started straight away with excellent oil pressure. The brake system has been gone through, fresh fluid bled into the system and all transmission fluids refreshed. The car drove superbly and today is a totally original example with no obvious welding anywhere, all original panels and floors and good quality panel gaps throughout. This remarkable survivor is now ripe for a full restoration and will become an outstanding example of the marque when finished. A rare and very special opportunity with a realistic price guide.
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Registration: ESL 236 Chassis Number: AM30031443 Engine Number: DBA1071 Estimate: £160,000 - £180,000
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1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII
• ‘Matching Numbers’ and accompanied by a detailed history folder with a photographic record of the restoration • Supplied new to Johannesburg in right-hand drive, returning to the UK in 2000. The restoration invoices exceed £85,000 • Beautifully finished to proven Concours winning standards, offered from a dedicated enthusiast owner • Bare metal respray in Pacific Blue, engine and gearbox rebuilt. A fine example ready to be used and enjoyed The DB 2/4 Mk III (normally known as the Mk III, even at the time of its introduction) was a sports car hand-built and sold by Aston Martin from 1957 through to 1959. It was an evolution of the DB2/4 Mk II and retained the earlier car’s W.O. Bentley-designed, Lagonda 2.9-litre, straight-6 engine, redesigned by Tadek Marek. Changes included a grille similar to the company’s racing DB3s, a new instrument panel and for the first time ever on an Aston, disc brakes. The hydraulically operated clutch was new as well and an optional Laycock-de Normanville overdrive, attached to the 4-speed gearbox, became standard after the first 100 cars. Worm-and-sector steering and a live axle rear end were also carried forward from previous models. The standard DBA engine model with twin SU carburettors produced 162hp, though an optional dual-exhaust system (a claimed 16hp increase) raised this to a reputed 178hp. Thus equipped, the car could reach 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and hit 120 mph. Supplied by Fred Wilmot Sports Cars (Pty) Ltd. of Johannesburg in February 1958 to local resident, Mr R H Jacobs, our lovely Feltham-built DB Mk.III Aston Martin is today offered from near 20 year ownership, under whose tenure this car has been the subject of a thorough and Concours-winning restoration costing many thousands of pounds. First brought to UK shores in the late 1990’s, it became the property of our vendor in 2000. He had been searching for an Aston restoration project for a while and, as a matching numbers, Mk III from a dry climate, this seemed a worthy candidate. Despite having only covered a modest 18,000 miles in his ownership, the Aston has been lavished with a remarkable amount of attention and benefits from an extensive programme of restoration work including a full
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bare metal respray of the Tickford-built body to Pacific Blue, engine and gearbox rebuilds, rear axle rebuild, new brakes, hubs, wheels and tyres, a partial retrim and numerous other works with a total spend in excess of £85,000. This sentence alone doesn’t do justice to the extent to which the restoration has been completed by professional outfits such as Trevor Farrington of Cheshire, Tim Stamper of Penrith and Headshop in Warrington for engine work. We have a digital document summarising the full restoration and listing who, what, where and the associated costs and, naturally, this is available to be shared with interested parties. What’s important is that the resulting restoration is really exceptional, prompting a journalist from Classic Cars magazine to recently comment “the body is beautiful, with perfectly matched blue paint all round and straight flanks with tight panel shutlines”. Further, “on the road the DB Mk.III is discretion personified, only raising eyebrows with its induction snort under heavy throttle. The whole package is wonderfully tight and drives majestically”. The full review from this magazine feature, plus, a generous file containing lots of invoices relating to the restoration, a photographic record, original build sheets and evidence of this car’s post-restoration Concours success in 2014 and 2015 is all available to prospective purchasers to view at the auction. A modest spares package is included in the sale of this car too, including a new front hub (c£450 cost), fan belt, rotor arms, points and condenser. The DB2/4 and more pertinently the prettiest variant, the Mk.III, has for too long remained in the shadows of the DB4s and 5s, despite arguably offering a sportier drive and being easier to live with. Our advice, take advantage of this disparity before the gap closes and values rise. Concours success: • 1st in Class for Feltham built DB’s at the Ragley Hall Spring Concours, 2014. • 2nd in Class for “Elite”, Sudeley Castle Autumn Concours,2014. • 1st in Class for Feltham built DB’s at Woburn Abbey Spring Concours, 2015. • 3rd in Class for Feltham DB’s at Alnwick Castle Autumn Concours, 2015.
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1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII
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Registration: Nova Issued Chassis Number: 9113100261 Engine Number: 6130460 Estimate: £110,000 - £130,000
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1973 Porsche 911 2.4T MFi Coupe
• This F-Series, left-hand drive, 2.4T MFi was first registered in February 1973 and supplied by Porsche America in its original colour of Light Ivory White • Bought from Silverstone Auctions in 2016 and stripped to the last nut and bolt prior to a two year rebuild • Engine totally rebuilt with new pistons and liners, all bearings crank and heads rebuilt etc • The important MFI pump fully reconditioned by Andy Prill Classic Porsche specialists • Rebuild carried out by Anthony Seddon Classics. Invoices for in excess of £100,000 • This is a matching numbers, very rare model that has been restored to a level barely seen Introduced in September 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Porsche 901 concept heralded the start of a production run that even Porsche probably couldn’t have imagined and now into its sixth decade, the Porsche 911 is still the model that underpins the whole Porsche range. At the Paris Auto Show in October 1964, French car maker Peugeot formally objected to the use of model numbers ‘901’ so, before the end of 1964, Porsche changed the designation of their flagship model to 911. By the end of 1972 Porsche was ready to release its latest series of 911. The 1973 ‘F-Series’ is considered by many purists as the definitive and most coveted 911, the final series before the vastly different impact bumper ‘G-Series’. By 1973 the engine capacity had increased to 2.4 litres and the top of the range model was the, soon to be, iconic 2.7 Carrera RS. In early 1973, Porsche made a small number of 2.4T Mechanical Fuel Injection (MFi) cars in a short run inbetween the 1972 2.4T side oil-fill model and the later 1973 2.4 CIS Injection and Zenith Carburettor models. By the end of February 1973, the 2.4T MFi production run ended in favour of the less powerful but more emission friendly CIS injection and in total Porsche produced less than three hundred 2.4T MFi cars, rendering this 1973 2.4T MFI a very rare model indeed. This F-Series, left-hand drive, 2.4T MFi was first registered in February 1973 and supplied by Porsche America in its original colour of Light Ivory White, considered by many as one of the most beautiful 70s colours on offer at that time. Used very sparingly for its first 12 years from 1973 to 1985,
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it was decided in late 1985 that a colour change to Guards Red would be appropriate and so the car was taken off the road to prepare it for its new ‘coat of colours’. However, little progress was made over the ensuing years and the car remained unfinished for the next 30 years, fortunately, stored in a temperature controlled garage, hence its wonderfully rust-free condition. Given the time the car was off the road, the indicated mileage of 22,582 miles may well be correct, although we are unable to confirm this. The car was purchased by our vendor from Silverstone Auctions in 2016 with the intention of carrying out a full restoration of this rare Porsche. Rust free it may have been but the California heat had not been kind to the car so it was taken back to the original steel by hand with no chemical dipping involved. Once stripped, it was clear that it had never been welded and remained free of rust, so a twoyear rebuild was commenced, only finished a few months ago, that results in the spectacular 911 on offer here. Having been stripped to the last nut and bolt, everything plastic or rubber has been renewed. The engine was totally rebuilt with new pistons and liners, all bearings, crank and heads rebuilt to ‘as new’ condition and the important MFi pump was fully reconditioned by Andy Prill Classic Porsche specialists. The gearbox was stripped and rebuilt by a Porsche specialist, the original suspension totally restored to ‘as new’ by Koni and every last nut and bolt has been restored or renewed with genuine parts. Naturally, the interior was restored to the same standard and all dials and gauges were fully restored. The majority of the rebuild was entrusted to Anthony Seddon Classics Historic F1 specialists who are renowned for their fastidious attention to detail and a desire to get the car as close to new as possible. We understand all this attention attracted invoices in excess of £105,000. Our vendor commissioned local Porsche specialists to use the car for a short period to assess the restoration and they said “We have driven the car 100s of miles to shakedown and ensure it is all good for the next lucky owner. This car drives superbly and is without a doubt one of, if not the the best MFi available and as one of only 289 2.4 cars so fitted, it’s a rare 911”. Guided very sensibly, considering its restoration cost, we welcome any inspection of this fabulous Porsche.
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LOT 415
1949 MG TC Sports/Racer
Registration: To be registered Chassis Number: TC/9006 Engine Number: XPEG1083 Estimate: £38,000 - £48,000
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• Recently part of the famed Robert “Bob” Koons Collection in the US • Expertly prepared for (US) vintage racing and competition • Extremely well built with period-correct upgrades and no expense spared • Eligible for a host of events and welcome anywhere Offered here is an absolutely stunning MG TC racer that was originally prepared for the late Robert ‘’Bob’’ Koons forming part of his renowned US collection. It was expertly prepared by Robert and Roy Gane, a team that worked for the Penske Racing Team in the glorious 1960s and early 1970s. The work was carried out at Bryn Mawr, PA-based Updraught Enterprises from 2007 until 2009. R&W Enterprises of East Fallowfield, PA built up a competition engine using a later MG TF1500cc block, Carrillo rods, billet crankshaft, forged Arias pistons and various other vintage speed parts, resulting in 125bhp and 123ft/lbs. at 5,500rpm. The original, matching numbers engine was retained, in case anyone might want to re-install it in the future. A Lucas Laystall head, Vertex Magneto, 1½” SU carburretors and duel SU fuel pumps were fitted as well. In addition to the performance work, the car was restored
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cosmetically, with high-quality respray in Woodland Green and a leather interior with exact replica MG competition seats. Throughout the whole process, the intent was to engineer, construct and finish the little MG to the sort of standards Gane and Koons were renowned for when they worked on Roger Penske’s cars. The TC debuted at the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in September 2009 and subsequently has raced successfully at other SVRA events, including the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, New Jersey Motorsports Park and Pocono International Raceway. Although prepared to US competition regulations it should be possible to convert it to be eligible for UK events or remove the American roll hoop and return it to a road car. Simply lovely.
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Registration: EOL 613C Chassis Number: DB52023R Engine Number: 400/2018 Estimate: £575,000 - £675,000
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1965 Aston Martin DB5
• Fresh to the market, from 19 years of current private ownership • AMOC Multi Concours winner in the late 1990’s. Body restored by Bodylines prior to Concours success • Engine top-end rebuild by RS Williams. Electric power steering and new clutch by GTC Engineering • Recent works include: new disc brakes all round, new shock absorbers and the underside of the car fully stripped and detailed • Matching numbers, right-hand drive, Silver Birch with red leather – everything the Aston Martin enthusiast could wish for 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 fivespeed unit becoming standard later. The DB5’s distinctive cowled headlamps had first appeared on the DB4 G.T 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,
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electric windows and an oil pressure gauge as standard equipment. This, very special, UK-supplied, right-hand drive DB5, has been lovingly owned by our private vendor since 2001 and this is its first visit to the open market in nearly 20 years. Prior to our vendor’s custodianship, ‘EOL 613C’ enjoyed much success in the AMOC Concours circles, with the body having been superbly restored earlier in the decade by Bodylines. The badges sit proudly on the dashboard from various Concours success in 1994, 1996 and 1997. Our vendor, who enjoys a significant private collection, has therefore never needed to restore the DB5 whilst in his care but that hasn’t stopped him lavishing money on the car to keep it up to his exacting standards. During his ownership, marque experts RS Williams carried out a top end engine rebuild and GTC Engineering, based in Silverstone, fitted electric power steering along with a new clutch. More recent work prior to the sale includes new discs all round, new shock absorbers and the underside of the car has been fully stripped and detailed. There are invoices on file detailing the recent work carried out. This DB5 is therefore ready for its next owner to use and enjoy, as our vendor has done. This is no ‘garage Queen’, having been used for what it was intended and is all the better for it! Showing over 60,000 miles, ‘DB52023R’ is accompanied by a comprehensive owner’s folder detailing the cars illustrious history and we recommend any interested party review it thoroughly prior to the auction. Pleasingly, the original workshop manual and full set of original tools is also included. Silverstone Auctions are very proud to offer this stunning, usable example to the market for the first time in nearly two decades. Offered at a competitive estimate, this DB5 is one for the enthusiast and is a chance to join a very exclusive club of the most famous of the ‘James Bond’ Aston Martins.
LOT 416
1965 Aston Martin DB5
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Registration: M990 FUB Chassis Number: WF0BXXGKABSK93726 Engine Number: SK93726 Estimate: £52,000 - £60,000
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1995 Ford Escort Cosworth Motorsport
• Genuine homologation special and very rare Motorsport edition ‘Big Turbo’ Escort Cosworth • Just 12,500 miles indicated, two owners from new, dry stored correctly and never used on a wet road • Forming part of a private collection, offered fully recommissioned with a major service and fresh MOT • Factory-built ‘Motorsport’ edition in lightweight spec missing sunroof, power windows, air-conditioning The Ford Escort RS Cosworth proved that it was indeed possible to follow its legendary 1980’s Sierra namesake. Just like the Lancia Integrale and Subaru Impreza, this was a Group-A ‘rally car for the road’ - pure and simple. It was actually underpinned by a shortened version of the Sierra Cosworth RS Cosworth’s platform and powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged, longitudinally-mounted Cosworth-developed engine driving all four wheels. The car was designed and engineered in Boreham, styled by noted designer Stephen Harper and ended up being assembled by Karmann in Germany. The Escort’s potential was seen in its first event, the 1993 Monte Carlo Rally, where Delecour and Biasion came 2nd and 3rd respectively. The Escort continued to be very competitive throughout the 1993 and 1994 seasons but it was a ‘one-off’ guest drive by Tommi Makinen that provided the win on the 1994 ‘1000 Lakes’ Rally. Importantly and true to Ford’s ‘grassroots’ philosophy, the Escort Cosworth provided a platform for National Rallying and Club enthusiasts throughout the world to enjoy ‘off-the-shelf’ competitive motorsport. Three levels of Escort Cosworth were available to purchase through your Ford agent; A ‘Motorsport Shell 909’ to be assembled using the running gear from your Sierra Cosworth. These shells carry a different chassis number to the factory-built Motorsport cars. A ‘Motorsport base’ car, a complete car built in the factory but missing some of the standard features from the production model notably the sun-roof. Standard Escort RS Cosworth, with standard features and optional upgrades to Lux or Lux with leather. Other limited-edition models were released including the Monte Carlo. This ‘T35 Big-turbo’ Escort Cosworth Motorsport
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was first registered on the 14th April 1995 and as a ‘motorsport’ version has no sun-roof, no electric windows and no air conditioning. A factory-built example, carrying the correct chassis number, it is not to be confused with a built up Motorsport shell. It is believed that very few of the genuine factory-built Motorsport cars remain as roadgoing examples as most were converted for competition use making this car rare and very sought after by collectors, motorsport enthusiasts and connoisseurs of the ‘Blue Oval’. Our vendor, who is a highly respected client of Silverstone Auctions, has owned the car since 1997 and it has always been correctly dry stored and used in dry weather conditions. The car presents beautifully, the Imperial Blue paintwork is virtually flawless, the interior appears unworn and the car will be fully recommissioned prior to the sale with a major cambelt service and a fresh MOT. We have noted that the value of this models predecessor, the RS500 has rapidly increased over the last few years with low-mileage, all original examples becoming most sought after by collectors. These little Cosworths had a generation-wide appeal and would occasionally fall into the hands of impecunious, less than honest, enthusiasts and can have a chequered history, however, this car comes from a knowledgeable, highly-respected collector and is in outstanding condition with no stories. Rarely do examples this good come to market and with only 2,500 of these very special Fords out there, we would venture to suggest that depreciation may not be a factor worthy of your consideration.
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTC More Images Lot 418
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LOT 418
Registration: LPF 166D Chassis Number: AR760043 Engine Number: AR00526A-76527 Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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• A very rare, four-seater cabriolet version of the Giulia Sprint GT, with the same specification and performance • Only available between 1964 and 1966, with just 998 examples produced, only 99 in right-hand drive • UK-supplied GTC with coachwork designed and carried out by Superleggera experts Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, designers of the Aston Martin DB4/5/6 • Fitted with Alfa Romeo’s lively 1,570cc all-aluminium, twin-cam inline four • Bought by our vendor in 1982 and fully restored. Further refurbishment in 2010 including a full re-trim • Featured in the July 2016 edition of Classic and Sports Car magazine Launched in 1963, the Giulia Sprint GT featured classically stylish four-seater coachwork designed by Bertone’s Giorgetto Giugiaro. Beneath the skin, the new Coupé utilised the recently introduced 105-Series Giulia TI saloon’s allsynchromesh, five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-sprung live rear axle and - early cars excepted - all round Dunlop disc brakes. The Sprint GT came with a healthy 106bhp on tap from its 1,570cc version of Alfa Romeo’s all-aluminium twin-cam inline four, breathing through two twin-choke Weber 40 DCOE 4 carburettors. Quite rightly, the Giulia Sprint GT remains a very fashionable and in-demand classic car to own and drive, noted for their good looks, driving enjoyment and ease of tuning, with values having increased significantly in recent years. Building further on this appeal, but adding rarity, bespoke coachwork and wind-in-the-hair motoring to the mix, there is a Giulia model built between 1964 and 1966, with just 998 examples plucked from the Arese production line and sent to expert coach-builders ‘Touring’ at Nova Milanese to be subtlety transformed into svelte four-door cabriolets, a model known as the Giulia ‘GTC’. With its roof removed, its floor strengthened, a slightly more sloping tail, larger boot, wind-up rear quarter-lights and a hood that folded unobtrusively into a recess behind the rear seats, the GTC was the consummate Italian soft-top. At a heady £2,000 when new, Alfa Romeo were sufficiently confident of GTC sales in the UK that it commissioned a + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
small production run of just 99 examples in right-hand drive form. The car presented here is a 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTC, car #43 of those 99 right-hand drive examples and one of only 13 UK cars whose whereabouts are known. Chassis 760043 is an original UK-supplied GTC, first registered on the 17/02/1966, having been completed at the factory on the 23/06/1965. The current owner, a real Italian car enthusiast, bought the car in 1982 and set about a two-year, bare metal, nut and bolt, labour-of-love, restoration. The car underwent further refurbishment in 2010 for the Alfa Romeo Centenary in Milan, including a full interior re-trim. Originally Verde with a Tan interior, the vendor opted to change the colour combination to classic Alfa Romeo AR501 Rosso Alfa Red with a black interior whilst he had the chance. This actual car was featured in the July 2016 edition of Classic and Sports Car magazine, being reviewed favourably against a Lancia Flavia Vignale, receiving much praise for its elegant appearance, its agility and a more ‘sports-car’ driving focus from its engine and handling. Having been loved and cared for by the same owner for the past 35 years, the Alfa is described as being ‘highly original with all correct interior and exterior trim including original dashboard, gauges, map light, steering wheel and Touring badges on the bulkhead and front wings’. Needless to say, 760043 comes with an excellent history file including a confirmation e-mail from the Alfa Romeo archives detailing the car’s production information. Also included in the documentation are copies of all the former keepers making the car traceable right back to its first owner, as well as its service history and past MOT Certificates. A must-have for any Alfa collector, this stylish convertible has all the right elements that should make it rewarding in investment terms, however, imagine opening the curtains on a sunny Sunday morning and seeing this little red Alfa, nicely polished and top-down looking back at you, now that’s rewarding.
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Registration: LKK 529 B Chassis Number: 126301 Engine Number: 821818 Estimate: £48,000 - £56,000
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1963 Porsche 356C Coupe
• Fully restored in Tennessee during 2014-17. Refinished in its original Sky Blue • Superbly re-trimmed in Light Tan. Great attention to detail • Not the original engine but period and model correct. Restoration-related invoices for $31,000 with the car. Only lightly used since • With its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, NOVA Certificate and MOT valid until September 2019 Widely acknowledged as Porsche’s first venture into motor manufacturing, the 356 was a lightweight and nimble rear engined, rear-wheel-drive, two-door sporting car available in hardtop Coupé and open configurations. Over a 15-year production period, the 356 evolved from an aluminium bodied Coupé with an 1100cc air-cooled flat-four engine, to a proper sports car with a 2,000cc four-cam Carrera engine producing 130 bhp. At first glance, the 356C, introduced in mid-1963, differed little from the prior 356B since it continued to use the T-6 body type which had arrived in 1962. Porsche, however, brought the 356 concept to its zenith with the 356C, which was available in coupe and cabriolet form. The new 356 also benefited from the addition of Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes as standard, a higher-lift camshaft for the 1600cc engine, new flat-face hubcaps and deeper bucket seats. These seats came courtesy of Porsche’s acquisition of Reutter, which included the future Recaro subsidiary. 356 production peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964 which was the first year the new 911 model went on the market. Porsche did, however, continue to sell the 356C in North America through to the end of 1965. In 2004 the US magazine Sports Car International named the 356C number ten on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. Today the Porsche 356 is a well-regarded collector’s car that has stood the test of time and worldwide, thousands of 356 owners maintain the tradition, preserving their cars and driving them regularly. According to its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this very smart 356C/1600SC Reutter coupe, chassis number 126301, was built on 16/08/1963, fitted with engine number 820059, finished in Sky Blue and trimmed with grey leatherette with pearl grey corduroy inserts. From the history with the car, we can see that it was fully restored
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in Tennessee during 2014-17 and refinished in its original Sky Blue although the trim is now Light Tan. The engine has obviously been changed at some point although the replacement (821818) is period and model correct. There are restoration-related invoices for $31,000 with the car and, judging by its wonderful condition, it has only been lightly used since. The car sits on disc wheels but there is also a set of as new Fuchs-style alloys and tyres included. It’s accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity, a NOVA Certificate and an MOT valid until September 2019. Unfortunately, the weather dictated that the car was photographed indoors, but our photographer was really impressed with this little Porsche’s sparkling condition and recommends a close inspection at the sale.
1957 Jaguar MK1 3.4 Manual / Overdrive More Images Lot 420
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Registration: UVM 180 Chassis Number: S970675DN Engine Number: KE3150-8 Estimate: £32,000 - £36,000
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• An early, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 3.4 Mk1 manual with overdrive • Owned by the first owner from 1957 until 1991. Impressive history • Subject to restoration over 20 years ago, only a few thousand miles since • Retains many rare period features such as Bray Heater, Redex Lubrocharger (upper cylinder lubricator), period radio and tool kit • A superb Mk1, honest and delightfully original. A rare find in this condition This wonderful Jaguar 3.4-litre model (subsequently known as the Mk1) is fitted with a manual gearbox with overdrive and was first registered as UVM 180 to FH Irving on the 18/07/1957. Remarkably, he was to own the car until 1991 when, at the age of 83, he was advised to sell it. There are a number of tax discs and MOT certificates in the history file which offers a fascinating insight into the car’s life and low mileage of just over 66,000. The file also contains the original handbook and a rare Jaguar ‘Periodic Maintenance Voucher’ booklet. In 1991, the Jaguar was sold to highly regarded Jaguar engine specialists VSE of Llandrindod Wells. At this point, the Mk1 was fitted with disc brakes and during 1991 the car competed in the Targa Rusticana Road Rally in Wales. In 1993, it was registered for 16 months to Davenport Vernon Jaguar dealers of Milton Keynes before subsequently being sold to the owner previous to our vendor who has had the car for the past 20 years. Soon after purchasing the car in late 1994, the Jaguar was the subject of a major body and mechanical restoration. With a mileage of just 63,000, the interior was mainly still in beautiful, original condition and only required the woodwork re-polishing and a new carpet set. The bodywork was completely stripped, restored and re-painted in Jaguar Carmine Red. All of the brightwork was re-chromed and the car carefully built up to a high standard. The Moss gearbox was stripped and rebuilt, a new stainless steel exhaust system was fitted and the petrol pump, engine and gearbox mountings, front and rear cross member rubbers, rear springs and all rubber rear mountings and shock absorbers + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
were replaced. The handbrake calipers were overhauled, brake cylinders all replaced and the car was fitted with power assisted steering. Since that major rebuild 20 years ago, only a few thousand miles have been completed and the car still retains a wonderful level of originality and provenance. Lots of the older features have been retained including the engine ‘Bray Heater’, Redex Lubrocharger (upper cylinder lubricator), rear window demister fan, period radio and complete tool kit. The interior is a true delight, the woodwork is still superb, the original and correct gauges are all in place and the car has a wonderful ‘old car’ feel. Additionally, UVM 180 retains its correct wide grille, horn grilles, 5” Lucas spot lamps and original ‘Ace’ peaked number plates. Supplied with the aforementioned history file this is a top quality Mk1 that will reward closer inspection.
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Registration: SKX IIJ Chassis Number: DBSV810041R Engine Number: Estimate: £145,000 - £165,000
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1970 Aston Martin DBS V8
• SKX IIJ the famous factory V8 press car. Tested in 1971 at an average of 160 mph on the M4 • Currently owned by actor, comedian and distinguished car collector, Steve Coogan • Superbly restored to the highest standards by marque experts • Manual transmission, right-hand drive, V8 Fi, the Aston connoisseurs choice • Amazing condition. Celebrity provenance and a real piece of Newport Pagnell history Although always intended to house the new Tadek Marekdesigned V8 engine, the Aston Martin DBS first appeared with the 4.0-litre ‘six’ of the concurrently produced DB6. Styled in-house by Bill Towns, the beautiful DBS caused quite a stir, Autocar magazine observing that “Without the aid of an Italian stylist the Newport Pagnell team came up with something as modern, handsome and Italianate as anything from the Turin coachbuilders at that time”. A full four-seater, the DBS employed a platform-type chassis with independent suspension all round: wishbone and coil springs at the front, De Dion with Watts linkage at the rear. Bigger and more luxuriously appointed than the DB6, the heavier DBS disappointed some by virtue of its slightly reduced performance, but there were no complaints when the V8 arrived on the 27th September 1969. With an estimated 345bhp available from its 5,340cc, fuelinjected, four-cam engine, the DBS V8 could reach 100mph in under 14 seconds, running on to a top speed of 160mph - a staggering performance in those days and one which fully justified the claim that it was the fastest production car in the world. ‘SKX IIJ’ has been in the media spotlight since 1971. This, very special and significant motor car was the V8 ‘Factory press car’, as tested and documented by Motor magazine at an average 160 mph over a measured mile, on the, as yet unfinished, M4 in 1971. This was an extended test of over 3,000 miles on behalf of ‘Motor’ magazine and over 20 years later one of their testers, Tony Dron, was reacquainted with the car when they undertook an overview of the car’s restoration. Pleasingly, the magazine article is included in the car’s fascinating history file.
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Little is known about the car’s history from leaving Aston Martin in 1973 until an enthusiast, Gordon Burns, remarkably discovered ‘SKX IIJ’ in a field in Scotland. It obviously needed a full restoration and Andy Chapman, of Chapman and Spooner, undertook the engine work and expert Gary Wright took on the interior refurbishment. Immediately after purchase, its next owner commissioned John Armitage to finely tune the chassis and the fuel injection system was entrusted to David Reed, from Aston specialists, Davron. After the work had been completed, knowledgeable Classic Car journalist, Mark Dixon, was invited to drive the car and, happily, acknowledged that the fuel injection system was working exactly as the car’s designers had always intended and any gremlins were now fully sorted. Silverstone Auctions are proud to announce that the Aston now belongs to the multi BAFTA winning Academy award nominee, Steve Coogan, who has enlisted our services to offer this very special car at the Silverstone Classic on his behalf. Steve has owned the Aston since 2011 and it has clearly enjoyed a pampered life whilst under his caring ownership. Marque specialists, Aston Engineering and more recently, Stratton Motor Company have looked after the car for him and there are a number of invoices on file detailing the expert attention the car has received. The results of this expenditure are clear to see and the Aston presents superbly. Really the car needs to be seen to be appreciated and we encourage any interested party to come along to the Silverstone Classic and see for themselves. Presented in Dark Blue with black leather, a manual gearbox and that famous fuel-injected V8 engine. It has iPod connectivity and pleasingly retains its Becker-Mexico radio. ‘SKX IIJ’ has lead an interesting life and is a significant piece of Newport Pagnell history. Combined with its current celebrity provenance and overall fantastic condition, Silverstone Auctions are naturally very proud to present this unrepeatable opportunity to the market.
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1970 Aston Martin DBS V8
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Registration: N/A Chassis Number: ARE-KAL0988 Engine Number: Estimate: £150,000 - £180,000
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1988 Rouse Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A
• Legendary and iconic-liveried Rouse Kaliber ‘Group A’ Sierra from 1988 • Continuous history line and long-term single ownership from the early nineties • Purchased from the Bathurst Museum in 1993 by our vendor • Fully engineered to a very high standard and on-thebutton with spares • Eggenberger-pattern steel roll cage update from 1994 Offered here is one of the two legendary Kaliber Group A Sierra Cosworths built by Andy Rouse Engineering for the 1988 British Touring Car Championship. Chassis #ARE 0988 was built and used in the 1988 season and driven, predominately by Guy Edwards, to four podium finishes. Throughout the season the Kaliber Sierras were the cars to beat and in a golden era, the spectacle of these seriously powerful touring cars belching flames defined a magnificent chapter of saloon car racing. At the end of the season andy Rouse Group A Sierras were very much in demand and one car went to Peter Brock and ARE 0988 was sold to Adrian Fu who raced the car at Macau and in various rounds of the Asia Pacific Series. ARE 0988 then left Asia and was entered in the 1992 James Hardie at Bathhurst for drivers Ken Matthews/ Rod Jones/Mike Newton before being displayed in the Bathurst Museum until subsequently purchased in 1993 by our vendor, an accomplished New Zealand racing driver and businessman, who continued to race the Sierra in the New Zealand Endurance Championship after some reengineering by Peter Brock. The Sierra still had its original alloy cage which was replaced with a Matter-style steel cage as used in the Eggenberger RS500s. The new cage directly supported the rear suspension points resulting in a massive improvement in stiffness with less flexing of the shell. With wins at Timaru International Motor Speedway and Teretonga, it helped him to win the Championship with co-driver Murray Cleland in 1996. After 1997, the Sierra was retired and remained uniquely within the ownership of our vendor until in 2016/2017 it was decided that the Sierra should be totally rebuilt and returned to its original livery with the possibility of running in the Archibald’s Historic car series in New Zealand which it did most
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successfully. Today’s result is a superbly prepared Group A Sierra Cosworth that, in the right hands, could be a front running car in the HSCC Supertourers series, the Grand Prix Legends Touring Car Challenge, as well as numerous prestige events throughout Europe. In period, the car was continuously developed and evolved with input from Australia’s favourite son Peter Brock and all this hard-won know-how has been incorporated into the rebuild making this, possibly, the most race-ready and immaculately presented ‘Group A’ Sierra to land back in the UK, its spiritual home. The specification includes running the original Zytec system which has benefitted with various upgrades, primarily enlarging the fuel delivery capacity. The engine is a new, long-stud, 205 block with only fifteen hours of running designed to run with 2.1 bar boost producing 540 bhp with much of the engineering carried out by renowned tuner, Ivan Tighe, of Brisbane, with particular attention being paid to cam profiling and reliability. Much of the suspension work was engineered by well-known specialists Harrop Engineering of Brunswick in Victoria applying new manufacturing processes to the Peter Brock suspension. The Brock driveshafts, which in the day were recognised as twisting less than any other preparer, were reverse engineered. Both driveshafts are new and the complete rear end has new bearings. This iconic Group A Rouse Kaliber Sierra is on the button and ready to race or test. It’s accompanied by a basic spares package (rebuilt turbo, Rouse developed viscous differential, Getrag gearbox in pieces requiring rebuild, original front hubs and 12 wheels) with the option of a complete inventory to support a race effort over many seasons.
LOT 422
1988 Rouse Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A
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Registration: GYY 53L Chassis Number: 1S51734 Engine Number: 7S9486SA Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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1972 Jaguar E-Type FHC Series 3
• Lovely Series 3 V12 2+2 presenting beautifully in Primrose Yellow over black leather • Just under 69,000 miles indicated and has covered only 500 miles since 2006 • Restored over a seven-year period at a cost in excess of £100,000 • UK-supplied,right-hand drive car described by our vendor as matching engine, chassis and manual gearbox • Large detailed history folders including a photographic record of the restoration 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 engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a ‘Roadster’ (convertible) or a ‘2+2’ Coupé. The Series 3 is easily identifiable by its large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, a larger bonnet bulge, updated bumpers, four exhaust tips and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a V12. It also featured uprated brakes, power steering as standard and a large horizontal scoop added to the underside of the bonnet to assist with cooling. The interior was entirely new in the V12, with more comfortable seating, stylish new door panels and a smaller, dished and leather-rimmed steering wheel. Being slightly larger and altogether much softer in nature, the E-Type in Series 3 form had lost the wildness of
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its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile, to which it was arguably better suited. The lovely example on offer here is the property of a family estate, being sold after its loving owner sadly passed away. It’s an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive car, factory specified with the desirable manual gearbox and finished in Primrose Yellow with a black leather interior, arguably, one of the best-suited colour combinations for the Plus 2 silhouette. Our vendor purchased the Jaguar in 2012 and, whilst overall it appeared in good condition, some areas of the underbody were suffering from corrosion. Consideration was given to attempting localised repairs but, eventually, the decision was made to commission a total nut and bolt restoration of engine, body, interior and axle. The owner was fastidious in keeping track of all his expenditure and, accompanying the car, is a ledger detailing all payments made during his tenure totalling over £100,000. He also recorded the various stages of restoration photographically. Also supplied with the car are a large number of invoices and MOTs dating back to 1985 and other partial history dating back to the 1990’s. Viewing of the various document folders is highly recommended. Having spent some time in storage, the family asked the company that carried out the restoration to refresh it and prepare it for sale. This fabulous E-Type is now in show winning condition, on the button and absolutely ready to enjoy.
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2005 Ferrari F430 Manual
Registration: N/A Chassis Number: ZFFEZ58C000143389 Engine Number: 96527 Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
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• UK-supplied right-hand drive, manual box, 36,000 miles • Superb F430 Berlinetta gloriously finished in Argento with a red leather interior • 1 of circa 100 examples in right-hand drive, supplied to the UK with a manual gearbox • Most recent service carried out (February 2019) by marque specialist Stewart Roden Motors • Supplied with a UK V5c, the original tool kit and tyre compressor 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 consequential 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 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 of these factors contribute to a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 196mph. The advancements in the 430 continued with the ‘Manettino’, the steering wheel-mounted selector for stability systems, damping, shift speed and throttle response. Additionally, there’s the ‘E-diff’, whose calibrations this alters, a clever, clutch-controlled active + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
differential that sorts out waywardness, not by inhibiting one rear wheel, but by pouring more torque into the other. Ferrari reckons that it’s worth three seconds a lap at the Fiorano test track, it certainly helps make the F430 a far more forgiving machine than the 360 and a car of supremely subtle and keen responses. Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 2005 Ferrari F430 Berlinetta with the desirable manual gearbox. Finished in Argento Silver the interior is trimmed in red leather. Our vendor purchased the car some six years ago and has since had all maintenance carried out by marque specialist, Stewart Roden Motors of Edinburgh. The latest service was done in February 2019 resulting in an invoice for £2,500+VAT. For the last three years, all maintenance work has been photographically recorded. Now showing 36,000 miles, this car is in super condition and presents an opportunity to own a useable Ferrari with sensible mileage. Supplied with its 6-CD changer, original Ferrari toolkit, compressor and foam tyre compound. All the original manuals and handbooks are included, except for the F430 owner’s manual, which is on PDF. The vendor is to retain his private registration so the car will arrive at the sale with an age-related registration. A manual V8 Ferrari, what’s not to like?
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Registration: H448 EAE Chassis Number: WBSAK05080AE42392 Engine Number: TBC Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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1991 BMW E30 M3 2.5 Race Car
• Bodyshell built five years ago from an original 1991 E30 M3 to a very high standard. Strengthened and seamwelded • Full custom-made roll cage with front and rear turret pickups including differential and rear beam • 2.5-litre engine rebuilt by Lester Owen. Just five hours light use. Group ‘A’ Gearbox, 4:1 Diff by JC Racing • Suitable for circuit racing or rallying, a beautifully put together package with no corners cut The legendary E30 M3 needs no introduction and in Classic rallying or Historic touring car racing, these are proven cars that remain competitive and continue to deliver results, not to mention being a superb driving experience. This example has been painstakingly prepared to the very highest standards four/five years ago by Mark Astill, Bob Shields and Graham Tathams and has an extensive specification which includes; Shell Bodyshell built to ‘Prodrive Rally M3’ specification. Fully seam welded and strengthened Carbon bonnet. Carbon boot. Lightweight front wings Custom cage using front & rear turrets, differential and rear beam pick up points. Overhead cross roll bar Side exhaust shell prep. Rally quick-jack pick ups DTM style wing mirrors. All windows and screen are glass Finished in Alpina Group ‘A’/DTM livery Suspension Fully rose-jointed. ‘Cornering Force’ Group ‘A’ front legs with Prodrive front hubs Group ‘A’ front control-arms. Strengthened rear beam axle carrier Strengthened rear trailing arms, all Group ‘A’ specification ‘Cornering Force’ adjustable blade anti-roll bars, front & rear Engine/wiring Motorsport wiring loom with intercom. DTA ECU Full Lester Owen engine rebuild with receipts 2018, circa
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285hp ‘Motorsport’ carbon Group ‘A’ air intake with carbon cold-air front intake duct VIBRA-TECHNICS engine mounts. Large baffled sump. Larger alternator pully Bespoke stainless exhaust with DTM style rear silencer Gearbox Group ‘A’ dog-box, long first gear with AP racing clutch (5 hours use) 4.1 diff by JC Racing with Z3M rear back-finned cooling cover DTM gear linkage and gear knob Brakes Front Brembo 4-pot. BMW discs 330mm. Pagid pads Rear TAROX 6, BF 4-pot on TAROX discs. Pagid pads Full stainless braided brake lines with all stainless steel fittings (elbows and unions) Front to rear bias system Interior Flock dash with DTM 6-dial centre console Front & rear M3 door cards Fully plumbed-in fire extinguisher (needs service), FEV oncircuit test system 5-point harness (belts in date). Lightweight battery with jack points Wheels 5-stud, 3-piece AGS lightweight DTM-style wheels with one track day use fitted with Kumhos In summary, with a cost-to-build far exceeding our suggested guide price, we believe this E30 M3 competition car represents superb value and, with very little time or cost, could be eligible for many events including club racing, rallying, sprint racing or hill climbs, making it a very versatile package indeed.
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Registration: H550 NGM Chassis Number: WPOZZZ92ZLS842375 Engine Number: 85LO1368 Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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• Only 25,900 warranted miles and never been restored • 5.0-litre V8, 326bhp, a 5-speed manual gearbox and sports suspension • Superbly finished in Guards Red with Linen leather piped in black • Supplied new in June 1991 by Roger Clark Cars of Leicester • With a comprehensive history and a recent service by Porsche Centre Guildford Porsche’s intended replacement for the 911 may not have achieved that particular goal, but it wasn’t for a lack of performance or technological wizardry. An alloy V8 was attached to a rear-mounted gearbox and the galvanised body had aluminium doors and bonnet, plus body-coloured plastic bumpers - pretty radical for its time. The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year, an award that traditionally went to worthy, but dull, family hatchbacks. Critics immediately recognised the advances inherent in the 928 over the 911 and the car was universally praised as one of the greatest ‘GT’ cars of all time. It handled, it was quick, it looked fantastic and it was comfortable. With the 928, Porsche created a serious long distance grand-touring car that could also tackle twisting B-roads with ease, thanks to super-direct steering, 50/50 weight distribution and a clever Weissach rear axle that kept the car firmly planted. Many road testers found that their nerve ran out long before the 928’s grip. Porsche continuously developed their rangetopper throughout its production life, culminating with the launch of the S4 in 1987, which differed slightly from the earlier Series cars with its smoothed-off front and rear bumpers, larger rear spoiler, more interior equipment and a 5-litre version of the V8 engine developing 316bhp. 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! H550 NGM was registered on the 01/06/1991 at Roger + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
Clark cars of Leicester and was maintained by them in its early years. The car has travelled a mere 25,900 miles in its 28 years and has clearly been cosseted and never been restored or indeed needed to be. This delightful GT has a fully documented history as detailed below: October 1991 - 1,800 miles November 1992 - 5,000 miles January 1994 - 7,986 miles May 1995 - 10,360 miles October 1996 - 13,667 miles December 1998 - 15,098 miles (stored then for 11 years) May 2011 - 20,400 miles May 2012 - 21,850 miles March 2013 - 22,182 miles June 2015 - 24,301 miles May 2016 - 24,662 miles May 2018 - 25,229 miles Presenting really well in its Guards Red livery with a stunning Linen leather interior and the seats piped in black, this 928GT is simply unrepeatable with this sort of provenance. The car is accompanied by the original book pack and, the fully stamped service book whilst it was on the road. It has been enjoyed by six, obviously careful, previous owners with the current custodian having that pleasure since 2014. A truly outstanding find for any Porsche collector or enthusiast.
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Registration: LB67 YSZ Chassis Number: ZFF77XJC000229766 Engine Number: 394394 Estimate: £255,000 - £285,000
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2018 Ferrari California T ‘70th Anniversary’
• ‘Tailor-Made’ Livery No. 54: “Celebrating an Anniversary” • Inspired by the 1987 F40 in ‘Monte Shell’ livery Chassis #80742 • UK-supplied, right-hand drive and only 78 miles from new • The sole California ‘T’ finished in these colours • One of only five Ferraris produced worldwide in this unique livery To celebrate and mark Ferrari’s 70th anniversary, the legendary manufacturer looked to its ‘Tailor-Made’ (Fatto so Misura) department to showcase its capabilities, rather than producing a limited-edition model, as they had done on previous occasions with cars such as the F40. The Tailor-Made programme continues a longstanding Maranello tradition which began in the 1950s and 1960s, a time when clients personalised their cars as a matter of course and enjoyed huge freedom when it came to materials, colours and finish. The result was genuinely unique cars tailored to suit the desires of each individual owner. Using their existing model range; the F12, GTC/4 Lusso, 488 GTB, 488 Spider and the California T, seventy varied liveries and specifications were designed representing models or individual cars from Ferrari’s illustrious history. Each of the 70 liveries and specifications was applied to only one car, meaning that each car was unique, in the correct sense of the word, making them hugely desirable. One such example is the car offered here, a 2018 Ferrari California ‘T’ sporting ‘Livery number 54’ in Bianco Italia paintwork with Giallo Modena and Rosso Corsa stripes. Known as ‘Celebrating an Anniversary’ the inspiration for this car came from the 1987 Ferrari F40, chassis #80742, which was driven to Italian GT Championship victory in 1993 by Marco Brand and went on to become the most successful F40 in history and the only F40 to have won an FIA Championship. Aside from its subtle but stunning colour scheme, this limited-edition California ‘T’ sports other desirable options such as; red brake callipers, carbon exterior sill kicks, special handling package, aluminium driver and passenger footrests, Navtrak anti-theft system and fully electric seats. This UK-supplied, right-hand drive car has only covered
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78 delivery miles and presents in sublime condition. The commemorative plaque shows the car is 1 of 1. Any low production or limited-edition Ferrari is likely to remain sought after, probably for ever, but these 70th Anniversary, tailor-made cars with their unique liveries and specifications are even more special.
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Registration: RPN 626 Chassis Number: AE743 Engine Number: CLB2431 WT Estimate: £110,000 - £130,000
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1960 AC Aceca
• #AE743 is a UK-delivered, right-hand drive AC Aceca originally ordered in Mist Green with green leather • Owned by our vendor for the past seven years, having purchased it, fully restored, from a Mr Humphries in 2012 • Mr Humphries bought this Aceca to restore with the intention of making it “the best in the world” • Engine completely rebuilt by Hurley Engine Services. Water jacket and crankshaft modified by Rod Briggs • Superbly finished in Javelin Grey. Completely new tan leather interior by David Nightingale • This is a rare and desirable motor car and represents exceptional value for money Following WWII and in an effort to modernise their lineup, AC was keen to replace the trusty Weller-designed, overhead cam, six-cylinder, two-litre 85bhp engine, which was first used in 1919. The company met John Tojeiro, chassis engineer and racing car designer and an existing tried and tested design of his (Cliff Davis’ little sportsracer) was purchased and modified for road use. The new model, named the Ace, used a strong 76-mm tubular ladder frame chassis with transverse leaf and wishbone independent suspension front and rear but for the time being, retained AC’s own venerable, 2.0-litre, long-stroke six. The light aluminium bodywork bore more than a passing resemblance to Ferrari’s pretty 166 Barchetta, however, the car’s styling was right up to date and incredibly handsome if somewhat derivative. Announced in 1953, deliveries of the first 85bhp Ace from Thames Ditton were not available until April 1954. The Motor magazine claimed 0-60 mph in 11.4 seconds and 103 mph with 25.3 mpg. A total of 223 AC-engined Aces were built, weighing in at 1,685 lbs and carrying an initial price tag of £1,439. The AC Aceca, a three-door and very sleek fastback, was previewed in 1954 becoming one of the very first hatchbacks along with the new 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. Deliveries were delayed until January 1955 and eventually, only 151 AC-engined Acecas were built. Unlike the Ace, the Aceca had wood-framed doors, was slightly heavier at 1,840 lbs and to reduce noise levels within the cabin, AC mounted all major components on rubber bushes. Performance was respectable, if not outstanding, but the combination of a fine-handling chassis, light weight and classic good looks resulted in a desirable GT in the best AC tradition. According to the AC Aceca Registrar, ‘AE743’ is a UK delivered, right-hand drive AC Aceca originally ordered in Mist Green (one of only six ever finished in that colour) with a green leather interior. The engine is the original sixcylinder AC unit (CLB2431W7) fitted from new. Our private
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vendor has owned ‘RPN 626’ for the past seven years, having purchased it, fully restored, from a Mr Humphries in 2012 and the V5c shows only three owners prior to him. According to correspondence in the history file, Mr Humphries bought this Aceca to restore with the intention of making it “the best in the world”. At the time of his purchase, he owned three garages in and around Bath and he tasked one of his long-standing technicians with the responsibility of returning RPN 626 to its very best. However, all major works requiring specialist skills were contracted out to various experts in the marque including Spencer Lane-Jones, TT Workshop, Rod Briggs, Hurley Engine Services and David Nightingale. A brief summary is below: • Engine: completely rebuilt by Hurley Engine Services • Water jacket and crankshaft modified by Rod Briggs • Gearbox overhauled by the TT Workshop. New clutch assembly and master cylinder • Chassis and bodywork cleaned and powder coated • Rear axle stripped, checked and reassembled with all new seals and joints • Prop shaft, driveshaft and universal joints stripped, cleaned and reassembled • All suspension parts stripped, cleaned, powder coated and reassembled with new parts as required • All wheel-hubs and bearings replaced • Bare metal repaint in Javelin Grey • All new interior alloy panels • New tan leather interior, headlining and carpets by David Nightingale • All dashboard wood replaced by the Posh Dash Co • New shoes, wheel cylinders, drums, master cylinder, handbrake and ratchet with a new cable • Electrics: new wiring loom, new front and rear lights, new dynamo and new battery The results of this long-term attention by talented people are remarkable and the car’s post-restoration freshness has been retained during our vendors seven years caring ownership. In conclusion, this AC Aceca seems to tick all the boxes in terms of usability and rarity and Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer this stunning example to the open market for the first time in many years. Accompanied by the aforementioned history file, including its instruction manual, this is a rare and desirable motor car and represents exceptional value for money.
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Registration: KSK 693 Chassis Number: 1006 Engine Number: TBA Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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1965 Excalibur SS ex-Tony Curtis
• The sixth production SS Roadster built, bought new by acting legend Tony Curtis in 1965 • Purchased directly by Donald S. Gilmore for display at the Gilmore Classic Car Museum until 2007 • Bought by our vendor and UK registered in 2008. In superb unrestored condition. 6,500 miles • 5385cc Chevrolet V8, auto box, steel chassis, aluminium body and independent suspension • 0-60 in 5.7secs and 150mph. Classic & Sportscar Magazine featured. “Every journey is an adventure” • Included are the transfer documents from Tony Curtis and even a photo of him with the car The Excalibur story began back in 1964 when renowned industrial designer Brooks Stevens, at that time working as a consultant to Studebaker, was asked to design a show car for that years New York Auto Show. An avid automobile enthusiast and collector, Stevens was a fan of the pre-war Mercedes-Benz SSK and sold the idea of a ‘contemporary classic’ take on the German sports car to Studebaker, at that time Mercedes importers. Brooks Stevens had first ventured into automaking on his own account with the Excalibur J, a two-seat sports car on a Ford chassis, that enjoyed a successful, if brief, competition career in the early 1950s. The prototype Excalibur SS was ready three days before the New York Auto Show where it caused something of a sensation, albeit too late to save the ailing Studebaker Corporation. A long list of potential buyers resulted, one of whom - a Chevrolet dealer - asked if the car could be built with a Chevrolet Corvette engine. Stevens was only too happy to oblige. An advertisement in the Wall Street Journal generated sufficient deposits to enable production to start and in 1966 the company moved into premises in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, trading as SS Automobiles Inc. Since then Excaliburs have been owned by many famous celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, Dick Van Dyke, Burt Lancaster, Ronald Regan, Sonny & Cher, Dean Martin, Jackie Gleason, Rod Stewart, Jay Leno, Arnold Schwarzenegger and of course, Tony Curtis. Having been catapulted to the Hollywood A-list during the 1950s with films such as ‘Some Like it Hot’ and ‘Operation Petticoat’, Tony Curtis had it all by 1965. He owned a string of cars that included 1930s Rolls, Bentley and Duesenburgs and probably appreciated the 1930s “look” of the SS but with a modern automatic gearbox and reliable Chevrolet V8. The car delivered to Tony, chassis number 1006, was finished in Maroon with contrasting black interior and an accompanying photograph shows Tony posing proudly. However, his ownership appears to have been very brief for, on the 16th February 1965, the car was bought by
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philanthropist Donald S. Gilmore for $7,895, as seen in the accompanying Tax Declaration. The declaration is one of two documents that ratify this unique provenance, noting Tony Curtis’ then home address at 1178 Loma Linda Drive, Beverly Hills. Mr Gilmore was a friend of Walt Disney and very probably it was he who introduced Tony Curtis and the car to Mr Gilmore. Upon purchase, the car was destined to become one of the star attractions at the soon to be launched Gilmore Car Museum in Michigan where it was on display until 2006. Press clippings from the period state that Mr Gilmore’s brother had achieved nearly 100mph in the car before it was put on display. The car was put up for auction by the museum in 2006 in the same condition it is today with a mileage then of some 6,252 miles. In 2007 the car was for sale with the highly regarded Motorcar Gallery of Fort Lauderdale, Florida whereupon it caught the eye of our vendor Dr David Williams who personally imported it car into the UK, registered as “KSK 693” on the 1st March 2008. As a life long fan of ‘The Persuaders!’ and finding himself with more in common with Tony Curtis’ Danny Wilde than Roger Moore’s Lord Brett Sinclair the car formed the cornerstone of his collection. Since 2013 Dr Williams has been a valued client of Silverstone Auctions, adding to and refreshing his collection over the years with us. As part of a substantial car collection made up of an eclectic mix of low mileage high performance and luxury motorcars, the Excalibur has only been driven on high days and holidays, covering just 200 or so miles during his ownership. The stated mileage of 6,420 miles is highly credible due to the fact that from a month or so old it was in the Gilmore collection and on display in the museum until 2006. The car has featured in a number of articles, including The Times and Classic and Sports Car magazine. A test drive by the consignor found the car to be responsive and huge fun to drive, the Chevrolet V8, skinny tyres and automatic gearbox combine to offer a unique driving experience. The experience is enhanced by the long nose and barking exahust, the retro looks belie the sheer power on offer and this car can be described as a “proper weapon”. Doorless, early examples of the Excalibur Series 1 are among the most rare and coveted of the company’s models. Presenting today in what is a very believable unrestored condition, this remarkable car will be presented with a fresh MOT and its owner’s file that includes the aforementioned provenance records and a signed copy of Tony Curtis’ autobiography, in which he proudly lists his car collection, with the Excalibur namechecked for posterity.
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1965 Excalibur SS ex-Tony Curtis
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Registration: P496 SHK Chassis Number: ZFFXR48C000108843 Engine Number: 46147 Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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1997 Ferrari F355 Spider
• Finished in Rosso Corsa and Nero with a desirable 6-speed manual gearbox • UK-supplied, right-hand drive showing just 12,600 miles • Offered with a UK V5c. MOT tested until 23/04/20 • Full cambelt service by Greypaul Edinburgh Ferrari in October 2018 The Ferrari F355 is now considered a modern classic, so beautiful, so well-engineered and so well received that it marked the beginning of the end of the old-guard ‘Ferraristi’ philosophy that the only “real” Ferraris were ones with 12-cylinder engines. The F355 Berlinetta burst onto the world stage in the Spring of 1994, with the Targa GTS and Spider following in 1995. The new car shared almost exactly the same dimensions as its predecessor, the 348, yet it was virtually a new car, as its flowing coachwork indicated. Many hours of wind tunnel testing influenced the harmonious shape which incorporated an F1-style flat bottom with channelled airflow generating enough down force to offset any lift. The F355’s name is derived from its 3.5-litre V8 engine and five valves per cylinder - as denoted by the ‘Cinquevalvole’ inscription on the rocker covers and this longitudinally mounted power unit generates an impressive 374bhp at a
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spine-tingling 8250rpm. The con-rods are titanium alloy, the clutch is housed in magnesium alloy and the Bilstein shock absorbers use electronic sensors to provide active damping. In 1994, the Ferrari F355 was a technological tour de force. Around Ferrari’s 1.86 mile Fiorano test track, the F355 was two seconds a lap faster than the 12-cylinder, 512 TR and that level of performance, combined with its sensational shape, ensured its success on the world stage. This particular example is a right-hand drive 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider registered in the UK on 21/04/1997 to its first owner. Finished in Rosso Corsa with a Nero interior, this striking car is fitted with the more desirable manual gearbox and was specified from new with air conditioning, a stereo CD player and black brake callipers. Accompanying the car is the service book which records the latest service in October 2018 carried out at Graypaul Edinburgh Ferrari where the car was the recipient of a major service including cambelts, resulting in an invoice of £2,699. The car has had four former keepers and is supplied with a UK V5c, an MOT until 23/04/2020, its original handbooks in their leather wallet and its toolkit. This, highly soughtafter, 6-speed manual F355 Spider finished in a classic colour combination is now showing just 12,600 miles and is undoubtedly one of the finest 355s on the market today.
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1991 Bentley Continental Convertible III
Registration: TBA Chassis Number: SCBZDOOA4LCH30281 Engine Number: 72337L410INEL Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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• Superbly presented Series III supplied new by Jack Barclay in 1991 • Absolutely delightful combination of Royal Blue over bluepiped magnolia hide • Excellent electric hood in matching blue mohair with a blue-piped magnolia fitted cover • Just over 39,000 miles from new confirmed by the comprehensive service history • Offered with an MOT (January 2020), spare keys, full and original book pack set and service schedule • Just 574 Bentley variants were produced compared to 4,458 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertibles The Bentley continental and Rolls-Royce Corniche convertibles were built in Crewe both utilising the 6750cc traditional Rolls-Royce alloy engine and GM auto gearbox found in their saloon variant, known as the Silver Shadow. The Series I Bentley and Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible versions of the Shadow and T1 models first appeared in 1967 and production continued up until the first major face-lift in 1988 to the Corniche II with ABS and airbags now standard. Then subsequently the Series III at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show when new alloy wheels, a
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revised interior, colour-coded bumpers, a more advanced suspension and MK-Motronic fuel injection were introduced. The final version, the Series IV, arrived in 1992. This particular Continental Series III has the benefits of the Rolls-Royce Corniche III upgrades and is a UK car supplied through Jack Barclay when new. The full and comprehensive service history confirms the current indicated mileage of just over 39,000 miles. It is finished in arguably the best colour combination of Royal Blue with Magnolia hide, piped blue and a blue electric soft top. It sits well, drives superbly and looks very smart in the metal. Between 1967 and 1995 just 574 Bentley convertibles were ever made, compared to 4,548 Corniche convertibles, making this car a rare and special opportunity underpinned both by its condition and provenance. Coming from a private Bentley collector and connoisseur of note, it is offered with an MOT until January 2020, spare keys and both the full and original book pack and service schedule.
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Registration: M100 RSR Chassis Number: WP0222992SS390155 Engine Number: 63S86220 Estimate: £170,000 - £200,000
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LOT 432
1995 Porsche 911 (993) RS Clubsport
• A genuine ‘Clubsport’ (One of only 100) delivered new to its German owner in April 1995 • Subsequently, owner and car moved to Australia in 1997. Shipped to the UK in 2013 by our vendor • Whilst in Australia, the car was used for Motorsport events only and never registered for the road • New factory engine no. 63S86220. The original has been rebuilt by a Porsche specialist and exists today • Lots of attention on its arrival in the UK. Details in the history file • Now UK-registered (M100 RSR) and will be freshly MOT’d prior to the sale Perhaps the wildest normally aspirated Porsche 911 produced by the factory is the Carrera RS 3.8 and it is indeed a venerable wolf in wolf’s clothing. There is no hiding the car’s intent, which is to cover ground, very quickly. It was based on the Carrera Cup competition car and specifically conceived as a homologation special built in a great enough quantity (at least 50 units) to qualify it for the BPR GT3 and GT4 categories as the RSR 3.8. It was offered only to the European market and appeared after the original 3.6-litre engine RS of 1992 had gone out of production. The standard 3.6-litre engine of the Carrera RS was bumped up to 3,746 cubic centimetres by an increase in its bore to 102 millimetres, but it still retained the RS’s standard 76.4-millimetre stroke. This engine, the Type M64/20, was fitted with Porsche’s innovative Varioram variable-length intake system and produced a very healthy 300 brake horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 262 foot-pounds of torque at 5,400 rpm. The latest version (2.10) of the Bosch Motronic enginemanagement system kept tight control over both the twinplug ignition and the fuel delivery through individual port throttle bodies. A new hot-film sensor replaced the previous flapper-valve arrangement and at the exhaust end of the equation, waste gasses were fed through a pair of catalytic converters and out the twin tailpipes. Along with the engine updates, an important component of this competition-oriented machine was to make it as light as possible. The RS was brought down to a svelte 1,280 kilograms by deleting such amenities as the headliner, electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, intermittent windscreen wipers, radio speakers, power-adjustable seats, a rear defroster, airbags and sound insulation. Removal of all these comforts resulted in an effective weight loss of 100 kilograms. The RS package added a number of performance features to the car, which included thinner window glass, simplified interior lighting, an alloy front boot lid and doors, lightweight interior door cards, Recaro sports seats, a front strut-brace, ball-joint front damper mounts and adjustable anti-roll bars with five
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positions for the 24-millimetre front bar and three positions for the 21-millimetre rear piece. The gearbox is a Type G50/31 six-speed manual transmission, with its gearing optimised for acceleration rather than top speed. Immense 265/35ZR-18R tyres in the rear and 225/40ZR-18 tyres in the front are mounted on specially made 18-inch “Speedline for Porsche” threepiece, light-alloy wheels with magnesium centres, which are 9-inches wide on the front and 11-inches wide at the back. Offered here is a great example of the 993 RS delivered new to its German owner in April 1995 and ordered in the rare ‘Clubsport’ specification. Aimed directly at endurance racing events, such as the Nürburgring, the Clubsport was further stripped of carpeting and fitted with a welded-in roll cage, strut tower brace, bucket seats with six-point Schroth harnesses, as well as a battery kill switch and fire extinguisher. Compared to the “standard” RS, only 100 such examples were built for GT2 homologation. When he subsequently moved to Australia in 1997 he took the car with him. As per the design remit, it was used for some club motorsport events only and never registered for the road which explains its low mileage of only 48,970 miles (78,353 km). Whilst being driven by Cameron McConville, latter-day V8 Australian Supercar driver, the engine developed a fault and was replaced by a new factory unit (Engine no. 63S86220). This original engine (63S85579) was purchased by John Good and rebuilt by a Porsche specialist in Melbourne and exists today should a new owner wish to complete the marriage of the car and original engine. The Porsche Letter of Authenticity confirms the original details and a photo record of the old engine is present in the history file. The Australian Motorsport Logbook lists the car’s competition history from 1997 – 2012 and there is extensive evidence of expenditure in the Porsche’s history file to suggest that the RS has been maintained to a very high standard. Australia’s favourable climate is obviously a factor in the corrosion-free state of this well-preserved car. The engine was last fettled by Melbourne specialists Fitzgerald Racing Services before being purchased by our vendor and being shipped to the UK in 2013. A sensitive program of work took place when it arrived here to maintain its fine condition and it has been enjoyed by our vendor ever since with various trips in Europe. To comply with all UK MOT requirements, the speedometer has an MPH faceplate and the car will come with a fresh MOT. The Clubsport was virtually an RSR, in all but name and pleasingly this CS carries the very appropriate UK reg number M100 RSR. The 993 RS provides some of the most visceral thrills available in a road car and, we imagine, will always be a Porsche 911 benchmark investment.
LOT 432
1995 Porsche 911 (993) RS Clubsport
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Registration: XSV 125 Chassis Number: E1121593 Engine Number: FEW-400-31-9705 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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1961 Lotus Elite
• Recent engine refresh at Tolman Motorsport, 5-Speed ZF Gearbox • Restoration by Specialist Paintwork • Prestigious and continuous Motorsport history. FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form, FIA Identity Card • Eligible for Goodwood Revival, Tour Auto andTour de France • Independent suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all-aluminium engine and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29 - makes for a great driver’s car The Lotus Elite, when first launched in 1958, put Colin Chapman and Lotus cars very firmly on the map. It utilised a ‘monocoque construction’ which meant there was no separate chassis and the body was ‘load bearing’ and whilst this was becoming accepted practice, the Elite was the first time it had been attempted in glass-fibre. When combined with the independent sporty suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all aluminium engine and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29 - it made for a great drivers car. So much so, that by production end in 1963 over one thousand had been produced and Lotus was now a credible British sports car manufacturer. The elite on offer here was originally invoiced and exported new to Yngve Nystrom in Sweden on 16/03/1961 in Stage III tune as Nystrom had recently become the Lotus dealer in Sweden and set up a team of Elites for the 1961 Swedish GT Championship. This was not his own car but sold to A B Motale Bilstrum in May 1961 and is understood to have raced in the Championship in the early 1960s. The engine number is different from than that referred to in Lotus records which may be explained as a clerical error or, more likely, the fact that Elites became eligible for the 1150 cc class in the Swedish GT Championship in the early 1960s by taking advantage of regulations that permitted the fitting of new cylinder liners that reduced capacity to 1140cc. The car appears to have been first road-registered (L25406) from 1966 until at least 1971. In the summer of 1989, the car was shipped to Neil Twyman Engineering in England and bought for rallying by the present owners that December. The body was stripped, re-gel coated and painted by Alan Rigarlsford’s Specialised Paintwork Ltd who had more than 50-years’ experience of fibreglass restoration, specifically of Lotuses, since working for Mike Spence’s Lotus dealership in Maidenhead in the 1960s. The engine and ZF gearbox were rebuilt by Doug Lawson (ex-McLaren). All Elite replacement parts, modifications and advice were sourced from Tony Bates, the leading Elite expert at the time. Upon completion, it was UK registered in March 1990 and competed in several UK-based rallies during the year, including the RAC Britannia Rally and the Belgian Historic Rally. In the winter of 1990/1991, the engine and gearbox were stripped, checked and re-assembled with replacement parts as necessary in preparation for the FIA European Historic Rally Championship an exclusively tarmac stage rally championship - and other overseas events in 1991.
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Participation subsequently became less frequent, so much so that the car was eventually put into dry storage in the late 1990s, remaining there until 2011 when it was readied for road use, covering less than 100 miles a year until 2019 when the decision was taken to prepare the car for sale. The body was returned to Specialised Paintwork to restore to pristine condition. Tolman Motorsport refreshed the engine and fitted a 4.22 differential (in place of the 4.88 used for rallying), carried out a detailed inspection and replacement of all other mechanicals. Detailed invoices for this work, the 1991 restoration and the 1990/1991 engine and gearbox work are available for inspection together with related photographs and photographs of the car on its repatriation in 1989 and subsequently in competition. The Elite is fully road legal, with the all-important, in-date FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form and FIVA Identity Card and is in competition-ready condition for rallying/racing where it would be eligible for events such as Tour de France, Goodwood Revival, Tour Auto etc. Alternatively, it can easily be returned to road-going trim. Competition Highlights: 1990 Coppa D’Italia (1st event) Rally Britannia Belgian Historic – 1st in class; 6th overall Bavaria Rallye Historic Historic Vltava Rallye (Czechoslovakia) – 1st in class; 5th overall 500 Minuti Historic (Italy) – 1st in class; 3rd overall Mitropa Historic Cup Series 1991 – Winner San Remo Rallye Storica Classic Marathon – 1st in class; awarded Alpine Cup 1000 lakes Historic (Finland) Liege-Sofia-Liege Corse Retro (Corsica) – 1st in class; 7th overall; awarded Coupe Corse Specification: FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form Period NACA duct in bonnet from Sweden Roll-cage fitted Rear wishbones rose-jointed Front wishbones triangulated to strengthen Fire extinguisher system Parallel fuel pumps Electric fan Spotlights This is a rather special little Lotus, freshly prepared for the 2019 season, an historic Elite ready for road, stage or track.
LOT 433
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Registration: CU56 KLF Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z7S782795 Engine Number: 62704623 Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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2006 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo Manual
• UK-supplied (C16) right-hand drive 911 (997.1) Turbo in Slate Grey Metallic with Sport Chrono package • 6-speed manual gearbox, the most involving and driverfocused means of swapping cogs • Legendary Mezger 3.6-litre engine; 473bhp, 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 193mph • Just 23,000 miles, a full service history and diligent ownership • Given a clean bill-of-health following a full Peter Morgan (Porsche specialist) inspection The Porsche 911 needs little in the way of introduction and the signature model of the road car line-up has, since 1975, always been the Turbo. When it first appeared, the 911 Turbo was something to be feared. Drivers clung on to this fearsome thing, its 258bhp making it one of the quickest production cars on sale. Each successive generation saw the 911 Turbo become more powerful and better resolved. By the time the water-cooled ‘996’ generation car appeared in 1999, the Turbo had become genuinely civilised; rocket ship fast but civilised nonetheless. The ‘997’ generation 911 was an evolution of the 996 with many changes designed to improve quality while retaining that car’s winning blend of performance and usability. Although the 911 (997) Carrera models appeared in 2004, it wasn’t until 2006 that the Turbo version was launched. First shown at that year’s Geneva Show, it was initially offered as a Coupé (and later as a cabriolet) with an impressive specification. The Mezger 3.6-litre engine was continued, now producing 480bhp at 6,000 rpm and featuring VarioCam Plus and a pair of clever Borg Warner variable geometry turbochargers - a totally new technology for Porsche. With a manual gearbox, the 997 Turbo requires just 3.9 seconds to reach 62 mph and will go on to 193 mph. Power is transmitted to all four wheels with Porsche Traction Management (PTM) which uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. This intelligent technology provides variable drive to each axle. The front/rear split is continuously adjusted based on current road conditions and driver inputs. Although biased towards the rear, the front receives more power whenever the situation requires.
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The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 2006 Porsche 911 (997) Turbo Generation I - which, importantly, means it utilises the well-proven and legendary ‘Mezger’ race-derived engine, which has a bulletproof reputation and doesn’t suffer the same potential faults as the engine found in 997 Carreras or the later 997 Turbo Gen ll cars (launched in September 2009). This car really suits its Slate Grey Metallic paintwork and also has a 6-speed manual gearbox, providing the most involving and driverfocused means of swapping cogs. The car’s specification, including the Sports Chrono package, is also very desirable (for full specification codes please see image attached of Vehicle Identification sticker in front of the service booklet). This car has obviously been much-cherished, bestowing a level of condition, maintenance and performance that would have you believe it is perhaps only a few years old. It was first delivered new, through the Porsche Centre West London, on the 22/11/2006 and has an enviable service record, which ratifies its low mileage, being methodically serviced back at Porsche Centre West London, Porsche Centre Hatfield, Porsche specialists ‘Two Plus Two’ of the West Midlands and latterly Porsche Centre Bristol (the latest at 22,993 miles). The car has now covered a very conservative 23,052 miles. Back in January 2015, our fastidious car-enthusiast vendor was searching for the best 997 Turbo example he could find and commissioned renowned Porsche specialists ‘Peter Morgan Consulting’ to thoroughly inspect the car. They gave it a ‘clean-bill-of health’ and produced a detailed report for reassurance (a copy of which will accompany the car), with our vendor subsequently buying the car in March 2015. He has used it very sparingly on dry days, always ensuring it was garaged and serviced as required. Regrettably, due to an impending house move, our vendor has conceded that the car must now find a new owner. These cars are just so well engineered and generate a real sense of purpose, being both a consummate GT car and an all-out race-car, when and if required. This is a real opportunity to buy a superb Gen l 997 Turbo for a remarkably tempting guide price.
LOT 434
2006 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo Manual
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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300b Cabriolet ‘D’ More Images Lot 435
Registration: OXP 2 Chassis Number: 1860143501890 Engine Number: 3501949 Estimate: £200,000 - £250,000
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• 1953 300b Cabriolet ‘D’ built in right-hand drive and finished in Gloss Black with a red leather interior • Delivered to London, it was one of only seven MercedesBenz finished in right-hand drive during 1953/1954 • At 24,700 DM it was one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive car in the world at the time • Stripped to bare metal and painstakingly repainted over the course of six months • Engine, gearbox and suspension were fully rebuilt with parts sourced from marque specialists Neimoller of Mannheim • The interior glass and interior brightwork were entrusted to a former Bentley craftsman • Complete authenticity was paramount to the restoration effort and subsequently the car was selected by Mercedes-Benz UK to go on display at their Brooklands headquarters for eight months More expensive than the 300SL sports car and almost double the price of the contemporary top-of-the-range Cadillac, the Mercedes-Benz 300b was one of the world’s most exclusive automobiles. It is also historically significant as one of Mercedes-Benz’s first all-new designs of the postwar era, debuting at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1951. The 300’s arrival re-established Mercedes-Benz in the front rank of prestige car manufacturers, marking as it did a return to the marque’s tradition of building high-performance luxury automobiles of the finest quality. Although Mercedes-Benz would adopt unitary chassis/body construction for its lower and mid-priced cars as the 1950s progressed, the retention of a traditional separate frame for the 300 enabled a wide variety of coach built body types to be offered. The 300’s cross-braced, oval-tube chassis followed the lines of the 170S and 220, with independent suspension all round and four-wheel drum brakes, but incorporated the added refinements of a hypoid bevel final drive, dynamically balanced wheels and remote electrical control of the rear suspension ride height. Initially developing 115bhp, the 3-litre, overhead-camshaft, six-cylinder engine - used in fuel-injected form in the 300SL sports car - was boosted in power for the succeeding 300b and 300c models, finally gaining fuel injection in the restyled 300d of 1957. Custom built by Mercedes-Benz’s most experienced craftsmen, the 300 was luxuriously appointed and trimmed with materials of the highest quality. Fast and elegant, it was one of the very few contemporary vehicles capable of carrying six passengers in comfort at sustained high speeds. The 300 was the car of choice amongst West German government officials and throughout Europe and the USA, it was widely favoured by businessmen, financiers and politicians. Indeed, ‘Adenauer’ became the 300’s unofficial model name, after German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, its most high-profile customer. The conservatively styled 300 Saloon was soon joined by the 300S (Super), a model which succeeded in recapturing all the elegance of the pre-war 540K. Introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1951, the 300S was built in two-seater Coupé, Cabriolet and Roadster forms on a shortened 300 saloon chassis. The Roadster was the more sporty of the three, featuring a relatively simple hood that was almost totally concealed when folded down, whilst the cabriolet was more luxurious. Indeed with its lined hood erected the cabriolet was every bit as quiet and comfortable as the fixed-head Coupé. Unlike some of its spartanly furnished contemporaries, the 300b boasted a lavishly equipped interior featuring supple leather upholstery, beautiful burr walnut trim, chromium-plated dashboard instrumentation and precision-made switch gear. This absolutely fabulous 300b Cabriolet D was built in late 1953 and its build sheet shows that it was right-hand drive, finished in Gloss Black with a red leather interior and
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was to be delivered to London. There may seem nothing remarkable about that until you consider that it was only nine years since the end of the war, the embargo on German cars had only just been lifted and at 24,700 DM it was probably the most expensive car in the world at the time. It must have taken a certain disregard for sensibilities to drive a plutocratic German Cabriolet around the war ravaged streets of London which is probably why, during 1953/1954, only seven Mercedes were built in right-hand drive. The story moves forward to 2013 when our vendor agreed to purchase OXP 2 in a stripped down state from a restoration company in the Midlands who were ostensibly restoring the car. However, over the following 12 months, very little appeared to be done and the standards weren’t right, but the bills remained substantial. Our vendor took the decision to remove the car to his own premises and start from scratch, stripping the car to the bare bones again. He identified that various parts were missing and luckily, found the man who had sold it to the restoration company and who had stripped it in the first place, having bought it complete. Fortunately, he still had the missing items and our vendor managed to re-acquaint them with the rest of the Mercedes. The next hurdle was to assess the physical state of the car and the only real area of concern was the floor which had rusted out and would need substantial amounts of new metal. His preferred solution was to look for a sound donor car and a 300 Saloon was located in Poland (having previously belonged to Baron von Houstenberg). The car was inspected, purchased, trailered back to the UK and the floor pans united with OXP 2. The rest of the restoration was fairly conventional. All the body parts from both cars were dipped stripping them to bare metal and the chassis was sandblasted and powder coated along with all other painted chassis and suspension parts. All nuts, bolts and washers were galvanised and restored and where new parts were required, they were supplied by Neimoller in Germany. The engine and gearbox were totally stripped and rebuilt, as were the brakes and a new radiator core was formed so as to retain the original cowl. The ethos of using the original parts applied throughout the whole of this restoration and the complete interior, all the glass and all the chrome date from 1953, although returned to shining health. There are some marks on the rear bumper and the number plate plinth where originality was preferred over a non-genuine new item. The headlights and spot lights are original Bosch and the renovation of these alone cost over £5,000. The fabulous, lake deep, Gloss Black finish was a labour of love and took over six months. The roof cover and lining are newly made from original materials and were located by a Mercedes-Benz specialist in the States. All in all, it took over four years for our vendor to feel that he was, at last, finished and he daren’t even think about the vast cost and thousands of man hours involved. As a measure of the quality of this restoration, during 2018 it was on loan to Mercedes-Benz World as an exhibit with an agreed value of £450,000. This is an important car. The moment it rolled off the ship in 1954 marked the beginning of the end of many years of hostility and the start of sixty years of a growing relationship between two great industrial nations. It is difficult to look out of your window now and not see a sleek example of German style and advanced Teutonic automotive engineering and this dramatic Mercedes Cabriolet, with its film star looks and advanced technology, was one of the handful of cars that took that first step.
LOT 435
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300b Cabriolet ‘D’
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Registration: J99 NSX Chassis Number: JHMNA12600T001034 Engine Number: C30A4-1000154 Estimate: £32,000 - £37,000
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1992 Honda NSX
• UK-supplied and purchased from Maidenhead Honda in March 1992 • Four owners and a warranted 39,000 miles from new • Presented in Sebring Silver and patently cossetted all its life • Full service history, Honda bookpack and an extensive history file • Every MOT present since 1995. Will be MOT’d prior to the auction The legendary Honda NSX (standing for New Sportscar Experimental) was developed by the Honda Motor Corporation between 1984 and its eventual launch in 1990, with major chassis and suspension input from three times F1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna. The NSX featured a state of the art 3.0-litre V6 ‘VTEC’ engine (variable valve timing) and an all-aluminium monocoque body, encompassing a revolutionary extruded aluminium alloy frame and suspension. This made the car very light and extremely strong. Despite being developed during F1’s turbo era, the NSX’s 24-valve 3.0-litre V6 engine was normally aspirated. Equipped with the new VTEC variable valve timing system, the all-alloy unit produced 270bhp initially, which was good enough for a top speed of 168mph and a 0-60mph time of less than six seconds. Those performance figures put the NSX on a par with Ferrari’s 348 GTB, but in terms of comfort, ergonomics, driving dynamics and build quality, the NSX was in a different league entirely. Sadly, this superiority was not translated into sales and by the time production ceased in 2005 fewer than 20,000 NSXs had been sold. This lovely 1992 UK-supplied car is presented in Sebring Silver with a black leather interior has covered a documented 39,000 miles and is currently tucked away in storage where it has been for the last three years. Purchased from Maidenhead Honda in March 1992, its first owner kept it for 10 years before selling it in 2002 having covered just 8,000 miles. Coincidentally, the car’s second owner also kept it for 10 years before selling it back to the son of the original keeper in 2012. Our vendor, who purchased the NSX in 2015 is, therefore, the 4th owner since new. There is a large amount of detailed history with the car
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including its service records which indicate that it has regularly been presented to both main Honda agents and independent specialists over the years, although not always annually due to the low mileage. It’s supplied with the original bespoke briefcase supplied by the original Honda dealership which is packed full of history, NSX memorabilia, every MOT since 1995, the original Bill of Sale from Maidenhead Honda for £56,380, the PDI document and the Honda book pack. MOT history (date/mileage) documents included 18.03.1995 5,396 30.03.1996 7,260 08.05.1997 7,457 03.08.1998 7,968 01.09.1999 8,111 02.03.2001 8,188 28.02.2002 8,351 19.02.2003 14,449 23.02.2004 19,379 21.02.2005 23,716 28.02.2006 26,124 27.02.2007 27,974 14.02.2008 29,637 11.02.2009 31,539 25.02.2010 33,205 16.02.2011 35,406 06.02.2012 36,561 23.08.2013 38,298 28.01.2015 38,515 15.12.2015 38,714 20.04.2017 38,933 The car will have a fresh MOT prior to the sale. The NSX is a remarkable motor car and, patently cossetted all its life, this is an absolutely lovely example.
LOT 436
1992 Honda NSX
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Registration: HIW 836 Chassis Number: 300D8500158 Engine Number: 8500158 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 300D (W189) Phaeton
• A left-hand drive 300D delivered to Florida in 1960 and imported into the UK in 1989 • Some light restoration work in the early nineties. In a private collection prior to our vendor acquiring her in 2016 • Delightfully finished in Silver over Glazing Maroon with a unique Sahne leather interior also piped in maroon matching numbers. Fitted from new with power steering, a central lubrication system and an AM/FM Becker radio • 88,000 miles from new, verified by many old MOTs. V5c and an MOT valid until January 2020 • New Stainless Steel exhaust fitted prior to the sale Daimler-Benz AG emerged from the smoking rubble of World War II in somewhat precarious health, with production plants that had been pretty comprehensively levelled by Allied bombing. Far from being a broken nation, the resilience of the workforce was remarkable and MercedesBenz resumed car production in 1946, albeit with the prewar 170V, a modest middle-class car that had been their best-seller in the 1930s. However, in less than six years, the company was sufficiently confident to return to the luxury market when the Mercedes 300 was introduced at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show and for the duration of the Fifties, Mercedes-Benz prestige line-up was based on the 300 range, at the heart of which was essentially the same superb 2996cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine found in the legendary 300SL ‘Gullwing’. The 300 Saloon was aimed squarely at Captains of Industry and Heads of State - indeed, the model was nicknamed ‘Adenauer’ after Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. In office from 1949 to 1963, he employed six custom convertible, hardtop and landaulet versions during his tenure. Inside, the 300 was beautifully executed in polished wood, with deep bucket seats trimmed in either cloth or leather and a division was available as an option for those who preferred to be chauffeur driven. Improvements came with the 300B of 1954 in the form of twin Solex carburettors, along with servo-assisted brakes and minor styling changes while the 300C model of September 1955 saw the option of a Borg-Warner threespeed automatic for the American market. Introduced in August 1957, the 300d was the linear successor to the 300c, with a longer wheelbase, fuel injection and unique hardtop configuration transforming it into a pillarless ‘Phaeton’. An additional four-inches of wheelbase provided greater rear legroom, equalling that of the long wheelbase Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Removable rear quarter lights allowed an unobstructed view in and out from the front vent window all the way to the back, much valued in the model’s popular role as a ‘parade car’. Employing a slightly detuned version of the 300 SL sports cars Bosch fuel injected engine, the 300D produced 180 hp at 5500 rpm. Automatic transmission was standard and power brakes, power steering and Artic-Kar air-conditioning were added as options.
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This, wonderfully finished, 300D was delivered to North America in 1960, where its first proud owner was a lawyer in Tampa, Florida. It remained there until 1989 when it was shipped over to the UK and underwent some restoration work in the early nineties before spending some time in a private collection prior to being purchased by its current owner in 2016. Today, the car presents beautifully and does have real ‘presence’. The Silver over Glazing Maroon paintwork is clean and properly detailed with high gloss and quality finishing over the expansive surfaces with just a little evidence of paint touch up on the lower front arches. Although there are a few minor flaws, the car is remarkably preserved and in excellent overall condition. Panel fit is representative of the precision factory assembly as are the tight body to wing bead lines and door chrome trim. The stout doors hinge smoothly open and shut very well, retaining very good panel gaps and crisp latching. The bonnet and boot lid also exhibit proper fit and closure with consistent gaps. The chrome throughout is in very good condition, clean, bright reflections, though some areas show light hazing on the bumpers. All lenses, lighting and glass are in excellent condition including the windscreen. The steel wheels are covered with beautifully polished stainless wheel covers, painted to match the factory paintwork. The interior is a remarkable example of Mercedes-Benz quality showing handsome leather finishes and retains a fine original patina. The factory optional AM/FM Becker radio remains installed in the dash but currently is not working. The engine compartment is in very good condition overall and properly presented with correct parts, correct power steering, fuel-injection and proper factory components, with attention to hard lines, hoses and electrical as needed. The fuel injection plenum is clean and nicely detailed echoing much of the originality and care exhibited while preserving the 300D series engine. Though not detailed to a Concours level, the engine and engine compartment are tidy and properly finished, with an authentic and tidy presentation that reflects the undisturbed and well-loved character of this car. The car has reportedly only covered 88,000 miles from new, verified by many old MOT test certificates. It’s matching numbers and is supplied with the original owner’s handbook and a history file which contains correspondence between the original owner and the local MercedesBenz dealership in the early seventies, a V5c registration document and an MOT valid until January 2020. A number of mechanical parts (brake cylinders, pads, seals, boot lock, door locks and handles, oil and air filters, spark plugs, etc.) have been replaced with original parts from Werner Karasch & Co GmbH near Essen. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a truly remarkable 300D ‘Adenauer’. A marvellously preserved, mechanically sound, original example which has clearly been loved its entire life, presented in a fabulous colour combination with a Becker radio, power steering and automatic transmission. Its commanding presence and stately manner are irresistible to both occupants and bystanders alike.
LOT 437
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300D (W189) Phaeton
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Registration: HRX 700N Chassis Number: AM117 205 Engine Number: AM117 205 Estimate: £125,000 - £145,000
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LOT 438
1975 Maserati Bora 4.7-litre coupe (RHD)
• Arguably Maserati’s first ‘proper’ supercar, named after an Adriatic wind • Penned by the great Giorgetto Giugiaro, named ‘Designer of the Century’ in 1999 • The first Maserati mid-engined road car with the glorious 90-degree alloy V8 from the Ghibli • 4.7-litres, 310bhp, 0-60 mph in 6.6 secs and a top speed of 177 mph • From 1971 to 1979, just 530 Boras were built, of which only 42 were 4.7-litre cars in right-hand drive • In the striking combination of Rosso Fuoco, Senape Tan and stainless-steel • In original, unrestored condition having been part of a Swiss collection for many years • The car has recently been treated to a sympathetic highquality re-upholster (updated images of which will follow) Maserati had enjoyed a golden age in the 1950s and 1960s, both on the track and with high-performance GTs like the original Ghibli. But it wasn’t until the early 1970s that it produced arguably its first proper supercar. Unveiled in 1971, the Maserati Bora was undoubtedly the star of the Geneva Motor Show and one of the first great supercars of the 1970s. It was also Maserati’s first mid-engined car with the glorious 90-degree 4.7-litre development of the Ghibli’s V8 engine mounted behind the front seats, producing a healthy 310bhp at 6000rpm, the Bora transmitted its power to the road through a five-speed ZF gearbox, pushing this stunning coupe to a top speed of 170mph. Also pinched from the Ghibli was its designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro, who won out against Pietro Frua in the competition to clothe the Maserati flagship. An impressively solid piece of work it was, too and not just because Giugiaro was pretty much at the top of his game, ensuring the Bora’s iconic status amongst the Seventies supercar-elite. The Bora stands just 1138mm high, with a stylish, brushed stainless-steel roof and windscreen pillars and a huge rear window, enveloping a stunning interior with sinuous bucket seats and sumptuously leather clad dash, door trim, centre console and rear bulkhead. But it was practical too, with a decent-sized luggage compartment in the front end and
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a carpeted engine cover. Maserati also fitted an adjustable pedal box, which was just one of a myriad of innovations that showed the influence that new owner Citroen was to bring to bear. It made for a rather odd, old-school-bruteforce-meets-idiosyncratic-French-tech driving experience, but that didn’t stop it becoming a must-have set of wheels for the rich and famous. Customers included Karim Aga Khan and Sophia Loren’s husband, movie producer Carlo Ponti. With as few as 530 cars built, the Maserati Bora remains a rare car and even more sought-after in right-hand drive form. The car presented here is a 1975 Maserati Bora 4.7-litre and, intriguingly, just one of 42 such examples in righthand drive. This is a particularly desirable example in the classic colour combination of Rosso Fuoco, Senape Tan and stainless-steel. This matching-numbers car was bought by our vendor in 2013 to form part of his small and carefully selected, UK collection of classic cars. He purchased it from a prominent Swiss car collection, where it had been since 1995, having been acquired from renowned UK classic car dealer Nicholas Mee. For the 18 years following 1995, the last owner always ensured that the car was regularly maintained/serviced, including an engine overhaul, at international classic car specialist ‘Bart Holland’ in The Netherlands. The car is in very original, unrestored condition and is believed to have covered the indicated mileage of just 16,651 miles (but this cannot be verified). The car has recently been treated to a sympathetic high-quality reupholster (updated images of which will follow) and some remedial cleaning to the chrome-work. Offering the perfect combination of performance, refinement and usability, the Bora is an eccentric grand tourer from a fascinating time in Maserati’s history. Thanks to their rarity, especially in right-hand drive, Boras have become quite collectable in recent years and finding a well-kept original example can be difficult. Well maintained and ready to drive and enjoy, this Bora warrants serious consideration.
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LOT 439
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina
Registration: EKR 270C Chassis Number: BA74EG59581 Engine Number: Estimate: £48,000 - £54,000
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• A lovely Mk1 Cortina with a freshly rebuilt Holbay engine • Run by renowned historic racer, Martin Stretton, five seasons ago • Has formed part of our vendors private collection since. Will require a check over before running again • FIA papers expire soon but new ones have been applied and paid for • Well cared for car offered at a competitive estimate The Lotus Cortina’s serendipitous arrival resulted directly from Ford’s decision to step up their motorsport involvement in the early 1960s. Their Head of UK Public Relations, Walter Hayes, spoke to Colin Chapman, asking him to come up with a competitive saloon, using their mainstream 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 bulletproof 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 Cortina Lotus. Once fully developed, the Lotus Cortina’s (as they
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quickly became known) absolutely shone on track driven by household names including Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Jackie Ickx, Roger Clark and many, many more. This particular Cortina has been owned by our vendor, who is a well-known and respected historic racer, for the past few years and was run, around five seasons ago, by the renowned historic race car preparer, Martin Stretton Racing, to the highest of standards. Having sat in our vendor’s collection for the past few years, the FIA papers will run out at the end of the year but new papers have been applied and paid for and, pleasingly the Holbay engine has just been fully rebuilt. There are two spare Minilite-style wheels with tyres that will accompany the car. The car is eligible for a variety of prestige events such as the U2TC (in which the buyer of this car will get a free entry into the next race courtesy of our sponsor deal with Motor Racing Legends), Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars and HSCC Historic Touring Cars. This lovely example, after the usual pre-race checks, could be gracing the track again and presents a fantastic opportunity to be in the thick of it on some of the most competitive and well-supported grids in historic motorsport and all at a very approachable cost.
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Registration: CBY 338G Chassis Number: CRH5023 Engine Number: 5023 Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow MPW Convertible
• Built in 1968 and one of just 109 right-hand drive Silver Shadow Drophead Coupes • Benefiting from a recent £150,000 restoration by marque specialists Michael Hibberd • The receipted invoices show no expense spared. The engine was rebuilt at a cost of £28,000 • The odometer reading of some 50,000 miles is largely immaterial with such a well-restored car • One of the finest examples we have seen and approaching its fiftieth year in outstanding condition The Corniche, two-door convertible version of the Silver Shadow, has been, without doubt, the most successful convertible ever produced by Rolls-Royce. First introduced in 1966 as the Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward two-door drophead Coupé. With waiting lists measured in years, these hugely desirable vehicles began to change hands at significant premiums over list price and one can imagine the hushed negotiations over the green baize of the gaming tables at Crockfords, the Palm Beach and Aspinalls. The car used a silky smooth 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce V8 engine mated to a three-speed automatic transmission, featured independent suspension with coil springs and hydraulic self-levelling and the roof was electric, naturally. During its production run, a total of only 1,306 would glide smoothly out of the doors of Mulliner Park Ward. This early Silver Shadow Convertible was supplied new through Mann Egerton Ltd, Norwich to an L A Trafford Esq. of Mulbarton Lodge, Norfolk and registered as ‘GCL 11’. In September 2002, the Rolls-Royce was registered in Ireland, passing in 2006 to Robert Archibald of County Carlow. The next owner had the interior woodwork restored by A J Hickman of Lichfield in 2013, invoice on file and then commissioned a mechanical refresh to include a brake service by PJG Autos of Bristol, which included new callipers, new master cylinder and new discs etc. The steering box seals were replaced at the same time. With the car in fine fettle, it was purchased by the owner preceding our vendor in August 2014 and offered for sale two years later in 2017. It was during our vendor’s ownership that the car was to be the subject of a mammoth £150,000 mechanical and
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cosmetic restoration between 2017 and 2018 carried out by respected Rolls-Royce specialist Michael Hibberd of Langley, Berkshire. The invoices are incredibly detailed, every part used is listed together with the corresponding part number and cost. Running to some fourteen pages, the invoices show the commitment that our vendor made in restoring the car with no expense spared. Brief highlights of the restoration include an engine rebuild at a cost of some £28,000 and extensive works to the brakes and suspension. Attention was also paid to the chassis, fuel tank, boot floor and the underbody which was treated with Waxoyl rust proofing. The current odometer reading is a shade over 50,000 miles which is largely immaterial in such a wellrestored car. We can supply electronic copy invoices for the work to interested parties prior to the auction. Supplied to auction with an MOT until July 2020 and the superb history file noting its early ownership, this car is one of the finest restored examples we have ever seen and we recommend allowing plenty of time to read the extensive history, detailed invoices and enjoy a close inspection of this unimpeachable restoration.
2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE More Images Lot 441
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LOT 441
Registration: FX08 SHZ Chassis Number: ZFFFD60C000159662 Engine Number: Estimate: £90,000 - £105,000
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• Delivered in right-hand drive, to its first owner through Ferrari Singapore in 2008. HGTE fitted 2010 • Finished in Nero with Bordeaux leather and carbon fibre Daytona seats with black inserts • Main dealer serviced in Singapore with a recent Graypaul Ferrari service in 2018 • UK registered on 01/07/2018. The accompanying service history supports the mileage of 12,600km • The 599’s 6.0 litre V12 engine was capable of 0- 62mph in an incredible 3.7 seconds • Supplied with book pack, UK V5c and a Shiltech condition report commissioned for the sale The Ferrari 599 took over from its predecessor, the 575, in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Grand Tourer into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575, even at their introduction, always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari. The allaluminium chassis, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes, all wrapped in aggressive, aerooptimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence. Top billing, though, went to the engine - a lightly modified version of the Enzo’s 6-litre V12 with a mighty 611bhp at 7600rpm, endowing Ferrari’s new series-
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production flagship with truly sensational performance with 0-62 in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 205mph. Delivered in right-hand drive to its first owner through Ferrari Singapore in October 2008 and fitted with the HGTE handling package in 2010 by Ferrari Singapore. The Handling Turismo Evoluzione package was designed to deliver a more dynamic driving experience. The technical modifications included a modified set-up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration settings for the magnetorheological shock absorbers and most notably yellow brake callipers. The striking interior is a wonderful blend of dark red leather and carbon fibre trim, particularly to the dashboard, doors and kick plates. The steering wheel is also finished in carbon-fibre and incorporates LED change-up lights. The car was UK-registered on the 01/07/2018 and dispatched to Graypaul Nottingham Ferrari for a service. Present are the service booklet, original handbooks and print outs of the maintenance history. The MOT is valid until May 2020 and on our recommendation, the vendor has agreed to get the car inspected by an independent specialist. The report by the Ferrari specialists Shiltech can be made available to interested parties before the sale. The 599 GTB design is arguably the prettiest of the latterday Ferraris and suits this colour combination perfectly.
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Registration: N/A Chassis Number: ZFF71NXX000179389 Engine Number: Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000
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2012 Ferrari 458 Challenge
• 4.5-litre V8 with 570bhp and a 7-speed, dual-clutch paddleshift • A properly prepared, competitive car. Race winner in GT Cup and Britcar during 2017 • Maintained by the UKs leading ‘Ferrari Challenge’ specialist • Driven at Goodwood Festival of Speed • Fitted with an ‘FF Corse’ GTC Aero Kit. VBOX Lite in-car video system with OLED Born as a racing car manufacturer that made road cars to pay the bills, Ferrari has never forgotten its illustrious sporting heritage. Today, alongside Formula One, the firm produces an unrivalled range of racing cars for customer motorsport one of which is the 458 Challenge. These cars were built to contest one-make Ferrari Challenge competitions - which the firm has run since 1993 and currently organises in Europe, the US and in Asia - the 458 Challenge was introduced in 2011. The 458 Italia was a game changer for Ferrari, its jawdropping lines and eye-watering performance had petrol heads hooked at first glance and coming shortly after the launch of the road car, the ‘458 Challenge’ was debuted at the Ferrari Annual Dealer Meeting on 14th July 2010. Ferrari claimed their newest Ferrari Challenge racer lapped the Fiorano test track in 1:16.5, which was two seconds faster than its F430 Challenge predecessor and only 0.2 seconds slower than the Ferrari FXX. Based on the 458 Italia, the Challenge uses the same 562bhp 4.5-litre V8 engine, which is left unaltered and in the same state of tune. It’s matched to the road car’s sevenspeed dual-clutch gearbox, although here the ratios have been altered to deliver better torque at lower revs. However, whilst the engine and gearbox are carried over from the road-legal 458, don’t be fooled into thinking the Challenge isn’t a proper racer. The most obvious visual clue to its intent is the large rear wing that debuted on the 2014 Evoluzione model and, as in the example here, has been retrofitted to earlier cars. In conjunction with under-body aerodynamics and a new front splitter, it helps generate lots of downforce and the Challenge’s wider front grille helps with cooling. Sitting 50mm lower than the road car, the Challenge’s stiffer
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springs and single-rate dampers give the suspension a much firmer set-up, while centre-nut competition wheels are matched to Pirelli slick racing tyres. Opening the feather-light composite door is a giveaway to the Challenge’s focus on weight saving via the use of carbon panels and polycarbonate side-windows, although, thanks to the addition of racing kit like the roll-over cage, competition fuel tank and quick-lift air jacks, the Challenge is actually only 10kg lighter than the road car. Designed for gentleman drivers rather than professional racers, the Challenge retains ABS and traction control and from behind the wheel, the familiar 458 driver-focused dash is unaltered. The racing steering wheel features a three-stage ‘manettino’ controller that offers two track-optimised traction control calibrations and a fully-off setting. This particular example was beautifully prepared by the factory to full European Challenge specification and, from new, was subsequently run and prepared by Ferrari Challenge specialists FF Corse, achieving race wins in both Britcar and GT Cup. This particular car benefits from a number of upgrades above a standard 458 Challenge car, notably an FF Corse “Aero pack” which includes the multiadjustable rear wing from the post-2014 regulation change along with a carbon fibre front splitter. It has been fitted with a VBOX Lite in-car video recording system with OLED. Recent works include a new CCP clutch pack at 29,700 Kms, rebuilt oil pump and oil service, a new battery and a new starter motor. It recently benefitted from a high-quality re-spray which was then protected by Armorfend stoneprotection film. The driver’s seat belts are in-date until 2021 with the extinguisher valid until January 2020 and the car is supplied with two sets of wheels and tyres. The 458 Challenge is a hugely competent design and, given the options of electronically controlling the car’s responses, it will react well to drivers of limited experience who will quickly develop the talents required to handle 560bhp and 1350kg and thanks to retaining an adjustable steering column and sliding seat, it’s easy for drivers of any size to get comfortable. However, after a bit of practice and a few races, any reasonable driver should be able to return this car to being competitive, particularly if run by one of the acknowledged ‘Challenge’ specialists or, alternatively, it could simply be the most incredible ‘Track-Day’ car. Just a thought.
2012 Morgan Aero SuperSport More Images Lot 443
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Registration: RX12 NTL Chassis Number: SA9EASSATAE004126 Engine Number: S0174758 Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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• Delivered new to Cyprus in right-hand drive in 2012. 4.8-litre BMW V8 mated to an automatic transmission • Absolutely beautiful in Luna Grey with a silver steel roof • Amazing interior in Yarwood Brecon leather, black carpets and a Tawny Ash dashboard • Supplied with an MOT until June 2020, handbooks and a Morgan photo album showing its build • A rare chance to own a SuperSport – the only Targa roof model Morgan have produced Making its debut in 2001, the Morgan Aero 8 was the first all-new model to come out of the factory since 1964. Revolutionary in its design, the car featured an all-aluminium bonded chassis, a huge step away from the traditional ‘ladder’ style chassis which had been a mainstay through Morgan history. The powerplant was initially a 4.4-litre BMW M62 V8 mated to a 6-speed Getrag gearbox before being superseded by the large 4.8-litre N62 V8 in 2007, offered with both manual and automatic gearboxes. Morgan hired a budding young designer by the name of Matthew Humphries in the mid-2000s and it was his ‘Aeromax’ design that became a reality in 2005 when the concept was first shown at the 2005 Geneva Motorshow. Well received, the Coupe was to be limited to 100 production vehicles and it was at this time that Matthew became Head of Design at the Morgan Motor Company. Following on from the success of the Aeromax, further cars were designed and built, namely, the Aero Coupe and the Targa-roofed Aero SuperSport. Matthew went on to design the new Morgan 3-Wheeler, which became an instant hit. Offered here is a rare 2012 Morgan Aero SuperSport, supplied new in right-hand drive to its first owner in Cyprus through Mototrend, who also hold the Ferrari, Maserati and Lotus franchises. Sporting an automatic gearbox, it’s finished in Luna Grey with a Silver Steel roof, the interior is trimmed in Yarwood Brecon leather with white stitching, black carpets and a dark grey dashboard with Tawny Ash wood stain. After barely a year in Cyprus, the car was purchased by our vendor through well-known Morgan specialist SGT in Taplow and it was registered with the DVLA to obtain a UK V5c on 14/01/2013. Since being in the care of our vendor, it has been serviced + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
and maintained by Morgan dealer Krazy Horse, with the most recent full service being carried out in June 2019, for which there is an invoice in the file. Now having covered a mere 5,649 miles, this two-owner car is ready to find a new home. The vendor is to retain his private registration and hence the car will return to an appropriate age-related plated. It is MOT tested until 06/06/2020 and is supplied with a Morgan photo album documenting its build, its handbooks and some invoices. The design of the SuperSport was truly ground-breaking at the time, encapsulating modern construction techniques, such as ‘superformed’ aluminium out panels, whilst still maintaining the traditional methods of motor manufacturing. With a 4.8-litre V8 rumbling through its side-exit exhaust pipes, you will certainly turn heads with its striking looks and the accompanying soundtrack. This is the only Targa roof model Morgan has ever produced making it a rather special motor car.
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Registration: Not Applicable Chassis Number: C14B/006/701 Engine Number: Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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1971 Coldwell C14B Cosworth Sports Race Car
• Designed and built by Bill Needham for 1971 European Group 6 Sports Cars • New Cosworth FVA/C 1840 engine built by Gathercole Race Engines • Original Hewland FT200 gearbox • FIA Historic Technical Passport Class TSRC16 Valid until December 2026 • Eligible for Masters FIA Sportscar Series, HSCC Thundersports and the CER Series • Some spares accompanied by 2 sets of spare wheels with Avon slicks and wets This 1971 Coldwell C14B is an original and well-known car in excellent condition and was one of three cars built by Yorkshire’s Billy Needham (Coldwell Engineering) in the early 1970’s to contest ‘Group 6’ International Sports Car races. Originally, Group 6 was introduced for the 1966 racing season, at the same time as a new Group 4 Sports Car category. Whilst Group 4 specified that competing cars must be one of at least fifty examples built, Group 6 had no minimum production requirement. Nor did it have a maximum engine capacity limit although there were weight, dimensional and other restrictions placed on the Group 6 cars. The Prototypes and Sports Cars categories each had their own international championships to fight for, but many of the major international endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans would count as qualifying rounds for both championships. 1968 saw a three-litre engine capacity limit imposed on the Group 6 category and the dual-championship format was replaced by a single ‘International Championship for Makes’ open to both Group 6 and Group 4 cars with Le Mans retaining its place as a championship round. For 1969, the FIA relaxed a number of Group 6 regulations relating to weight, spare wheel, windscreen height and luggage space requirements. Finished in bright red and in excellent condition, the car has recently been fitted with a new Cosworth FVA/C 1840 engine built by Gathercole Race Engines, but retains its original Hewland FT200 gearbox. The front suspension incorporates double wishbones with magnesium uprights
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and the rear utilises trailing links with reversed ‘A’ wishbones. The front brakes consist of vented discs with AP 4-pot calipers and the rear features solid discs with AR2 calipers. New drive shafts and uprights have been fitted. The car was previously owned by the late Jeremy Lord of F3 and FOTA fame and has a current FIA HTP, Class TSRC16 valid until December 2026. We understand that it’s suitable for the FIA Masters Historic Sportscars (Post 66), HSCC Thundersports and the CER Series. There are some spares, patterns and body moulds available and two sets of spare wheels with Avon slicks and wets will accompany the car. This is a quick, well-prepared car with a fresh engine and would be really enjoyable, particularly in the Masters with the big-bangers battling the smaller-engined sports prototypes and GT cars. Chevrons take on Porsche, Lola and Ferrari, with Osella, Coldwell and Ford all represented and a well-driven Coldwell could be really competitive on the tighter circuits.
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LOT 445
1999 Honda NSX Type-S
Registration: R114 PAE Chassis Number: NA21000176 Engine Number: CB32B-1000183 Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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• One of only 248 Type-S models supplied exclusively to the Japanese home market • A 3.2-litre V6 mated to a desirable 6-speed manual gearbox • Supplied with comprehensive Japanese Service history, UK V5c and MOT tested until 25/06/2020 • The perfect compromise between a standard NSX and the Type-R model The legendary Honda NSX (standing for New Sportscar Experimental) was developed by the Honda Motor Corporation between 1984 and its eventual launch in 1990, with major chassis and suspension input from three times F1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna. The NSX featured a state of the art 3.0-litre V6 ‘VTEC’ engine (variable valve timing) and an all-aluminium monocoque body, encompassing a revolutionary extruded aluminium alloy frame and suspension. This made the car extremely light and extremely strong. Other game-changing features included 4-channel ABS brakes, titanium connecting rods in the engine and, later in the model’s life, an electric power steering system and a 3.2-litre V6 engine. The car was the first real Japanese ‘Supercar’, proving itself and quickly establishing respect from its key competitors. Production continued right up until 2005, with only subtle changes
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made throughout its life. This particular right-hand drive NSX is incredibly rare and one of only 248 cars produced exclusively for the Japanese home market. The NSX Type-S featured a 3.2-litre engine mated to a desirable 6-speed manual gearbox and pushing out a reported 290 bhp. The Type-S featured a high specification cockpit to including a Titanium gear-knob, a Momo steering wheel, Recaro full-bucket carbon-kevlar seats, Alcantara and leather seats, beautiful stitching around the dashboard, mesh design engine cover (similar to that of the Type-R) and a coloured roof. The suspension was also stiffer than the standard Honda NSX. This car is finished in Source Silver Metallic with a body coloured roof and a black/orange interior which looks absolutely stunning. First imported and registered in the UK in 2017, this car is supplied with a solid history file from Japan documenting its service intervals. Since residing in the UK, it has been maintained by a specialist, is now showing 94,545km (equivalent to 58,748 miles) and is MOT tested until 25th June 2020. This is Honda’s 911 GT3 Touring equivalent, i.e. lots of power, good handling, manual gearbox and importantly some creature comforts making it a very useable supercar. We urge you to come and view this car in person as it will not disappoint.
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Registration: G123 BPF Chassis Number: ZFFWA20C000081321 Engine Number: 17648 Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
• UK-supplied and first registered on 1st August 1989 with every MOT warranting the 31,584 miles • With its original book packs, tool-kit, jack, two keys, Ferrari inspection lamp and Targa cover • Bought by our vendor in 2011 and meticulously maintained since. A cambelt service is planned before the sale • A well-regarded car in Ferrari circles featuring on the front cover of Auto Italia and Ferrari Club magazines • Best in Class at the 2016 Ferrari Owners Club Concours, trophies and certificates included • Presented in classic colours with a history file bursting with invoices and detailed maintenance notes The entirely new Ferrari 308 made its debut at the Paris Salon in 1975 and marked a welcome return to Pininfarina styling, with rakish lines and curved haunches. After ten years of huge success, particularly in the United States, Ferrari had grown weary of the “Federalisation” of their lovingly designed motorcars in America, with mandatory ugly rubber bumpers ruining the Pininfarina-penned lines. With their Italian aesthetics under attack, Ferrari launched the new 328 with body coloured front and rear bumpers which adhered to US guidelines and for the first time, the design remained unadulterated by bureaucracy. Increasing both bore and stroke, the quattrovalvole engine’s capacity was raised to 3,186cc which, together with a higher compression ratio, revised pistons and an improved Marelli engine management system, lifted maximum power to 270bhp. Top speed was raised to within a whisker of 160mph with the sprint to 100km/h covered in a fraction over 5.5 seconds. Beneath the skin, the tubular steel chassis remained much as before, with all-round independent suspension by double wishbones, four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes and aluminium-alloy wheels, though the latter were increased in size. The interior too had come in for subtle revision and now featured improved instruments, switchgear and heating. Production ended in 1989 and by then some 7,412 GTS and GTB variants had rolled out of Maranello, with just 542 of them in right-hand drive. This simply stunning 328 GTS is one of the rarest variants,
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an ABS model and just one of 292 produced in righthand drive. UK-supplied on the 1st August 1989 in classic colours, the car was purchased by our vendor in 2011 from a private collector via the Ferrari Owners Club UK. He was impressed by the service history and a bulging file that boasts every MOT, original book packs, two keys and pocket fob, a complete tool kit, unused bulb kit and even the very rare Ferrari inspection lamp. To complement the rigorous maintenance by previous owners our vendor, an engineer by profession, maintained the car to his own exacting standards, making maintenance notes over the years and filing the parts receipts. It’s very rare to encounter a Ferrari owner who has such an in-depth relationship with his car and knows practically every nut and bolt, but such is our vendor’s knowledge and generosity he has contributed over 2,700 posts to the online owners’ forum ‘Ferrari Chat’ as a technical advisor. The works completed since 2011 are too numerous to list but the highlights include a full front and rear suspension rebuild with the bushes replaced with genuine new Ferrari parts, all shocks rebuilt by the manufacturer and front wheel bearings replaced. Mechanically the valve clearances were checked and adjusted some 3,000 miles ago and although the cam belts were replaced in 2016, our vendor will replace them prior to the sale. There is a list of works that can be emailed to prospective purchasers ahead of the sale and our vendor will be in attendance at the auction and would be happy to answer any questions from interested parties. With the car’s condition catching the eye of magazine publishers, it appeared on the front page of Auto Italia with an accompanying article and, as a well-regarded car within UK Ferrari circles, it would naturally feature on the front cover of the Ferrari Owners Club UK magazine. The car was entered in the 2016 Ferrari Owners Club Concours winning ‘Best in Class’ and a ‘Platinum Award’ and the trophies and certificates will remain with the car. In conclusion, this GTS is one of the finest examples we have seen and our vendor’s dedication to maintenance is extraordinary. It ticks virtually every box and the warranted mileage of some 31,000 miles allows the car to sit within the finest collections or to be used as intended by its new owner.
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1987 Ford Sierra RS500
Registration: E500 ARG Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGG39039 Engine Number: GG39039 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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• A UK-supplied RS500 originally registered to its first owner, Cameron Hall Developments Ltd in August 1987 • Sold to its second owner in 1990 and now showing a believed genuine odometer reading of just 35,909 miles • Supplied with a UK V5c with apt registration ‘E500 ARG’ and MOT’d until 26th February 2020 • The most revered of all the Cosworths…...the RS500 The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1985. It was introduced as a means of homologating the Sierra for ‘Group A’ Touring Car racing, with a requirement that 5,000 cars were built and sold. Launched for sale in July 1986 and 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. At this time, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car, a ‘blue-collar hero’, able to humble true sports cars! In total 5,545 cars were produced, of which 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the Sierra ‘RS500 Cosworth’. If the RS Cosworth was a homologation car, the RS500 was an evolution special. Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, Group A rules allowed an upgraded ‘evolution’ model to be launched. This could carry
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changes focused on improving its racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500. The RS500 was announced in July 1987 and had a mechanically uprated Cosworth engine (more similar to the one to be used in competition), with power boosted to 224bhp, upgraded brakes, modified bodywork and the caché of being hand-assembled. The RS500 really is the ultimate 1980’s Fast Ford! Indeed, during the model’s 30th anniversary year in 2017, the RS500 was named the ‘Ultimate Cosworth’ by one of the UK’s biggest one-make car shows. This stunning, UK-supplied, right-hand drive RS500 was finished in Black and delivered through Reg Vardy Ltd to its first owner, Cameron Hall Developments Ltd, in August 1987. It remained with its first owner until August 1990 when it was purchased by a Mr Patrick Town of Huddersfield. In his ownership, the car led a cossetted life and usage was kept to a minimum. Sadly Mr Town fell ill and passed away and hence the majority of the history file is not present. In November 2016, at which point the car had covered 35,822 miles, it received a new fuel pump, spark plugs and engine oil service. Although we can’t warrant the mileage, we believe the current odometer reading of 35,909 miles to be correct and commensurate with its overall good condition. Supplied with a UK V5c, an MOT until 26.2.20 and an RS500 brochure, these 1980s Fast Fords are becoming increasingly sought after and interest shows no signs of abating anytime soon.
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Registration: TBC Chassis Number: C-A2S7-L328916 Engine Number: 9F-SA-H/15069 Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000
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1962 Austin Mini Cooper 997
• An early matching-numbers Mk1 997cc twin-carb A-series example • Manufactured on the 8th November 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 high performance 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 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.
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The original floors, sills, front/rear sub-frames and Stainless Steel 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. This is a super little Cooper and would be a credit to any new owner.
2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1 More Images Lot 449
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LOT 449
Registration: HWC 615 Chassis Number: ZFFBT55C000129307 Engine Number: 68678 Estimate: £85,000 - £105,000
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• UK-supplied in right-hand drive, 17,500 miles, Fiorano handling pack, bespoke fitted luggage • Tastefully specified in a rare combination of Verde Zeltvig (dark green) with Tan Daytona seats • Detailed history folder. Original book pack, stamped service book, supporting invoices, spare keys, tools and MOTs • Stunning example of the fast and comfortable 575 incorporating the latest F1 technology of the time In 1996, Ferrari introduced the 550 Maranello in a bid to revive their fabled line of grand tourers and the 550 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 V-12 by 250 cubic centimetres to 5748 cc, resulted in 508bhp and 434lb/ft of torque, 0-60 in 4.2 seconds and an advertised top speed of 202 mph. 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 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. Only 158 575M’s were delivered to the UK with the F1 gearbox and 64 with the manual box making a UKsupplied example still rather an exclusive car to own. First registered on 25/07/2002, this 575M Maranello had been very tastefully specified with Verde Zeltvig paintwork (a dark metallic green) with a tan leather interior including Daytona seats. The specification also included the F1 paddle-shift gearbox, Fiorano handling package and, pleasingly, a matching set of bespoke 575 fitted luggage. The tool kit is also present with the spare wheel, spare keys and the Ferrari book pack containing the service booklet stamped to date with the most recent service dated October 2018 at a Ferrari main agent. The history folder contains a + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
wealth of supporting invoices and old MOTs corroborating the 17,500 miles displayed on the odometer. Today this example presents very well, the paintwork retains a deep gloss and the interior shows very little sign of wear, evidently a well-cared for car always stored correctly. The 575M Maranello offers a very useable ‘modern-classic’ Ferrari GT that is both powerful, elegant and comfortable. Mechanically the 575M has a reputation for excellent reliability when maintained correctly, so you wouldn’t hesitate, given the opportunity, to book the tunnel, fill the bespoke luggage, turn the key and aim for the south of France, enjoying the scenery whilst the locals enjoy the sight and sound of one of Maranello’s finest GTs go howling through.
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Registration: PGF 141K Chassis Number: 9112300845 Engine Number: 6321307 Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000
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1972 Porsche 911 2.4S
• An Italian market, left-hand drive example imported to the UK in 2002 with 50,976 kilometres indicated • Finished in Sepia Brown with a black interior and optioned from new with Recaro sports seats • Owned by fastidious enthusiasts since and subject to considerable attention • Documented mechanical refresh by Autofarm in 2010 (£20,000) • £6,000 more recently at Peter Chambers. UK speedometer fitted in 2002 and only 16,700 warranted miles since • One of the finest 2.4S available, well sorted and set up, in super condition and superbly detailed The first of countless upgrades to the perennial 911 came in 1966, two years after production had commenced, with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoked alloy wheels, the ‘S’ featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp. In 1967 the 911T (Touring) was introduced as a new base model, initially with the 2.0-litre engine in 110bhp form before adopting the 2.2-litre unit along with the rest of the range in 1969, by which time the 911’s wheelbase had been extended by 57mm to tame the sometimes wayward handling. Such was the 911’s success that within a few years Porsche was selling cars faster than it could build them, a state of affairs that led to a substantial proportion being manufactured by coachbuilder Karmann at its Osnabrook factory. By this time the models on offer had stabilised at three: the entry-level 911T, middle-ranking 911E and top-of-the-range 911S, all of which were available as either a closed Coupé or Targa convertible. With the 2.2-litre engine’s arrival, a common type of cylinder head was adopted, the differing power outputs being determined principally by valve timing rather than valve sizes as had been the case hitherto. In 1972 all 911 variants received the 2,341cc (nominally 2.4-litre) unit, which in ‘S’ specification produced around 190bhp, 60 more than the original 911 of 1963. For 1972, in addition to the larger engine, the’ E’ series had a further two revisions. An aggressive new front spoiler was incorporated below the bumper and, in an attempt to move as much weight as possible towards the centre of the car, the oil tank was re-positioned inboard of the right rear wheel arch, resulting in the introduction of an external oil filler cap on the right-hand side rear wing behind a flap (‘Oel Klappe’). The propensity for petrol station attendants to
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fill the oil tank with fuel and the resulting warranty claims, quickly persuaded Porsche to change the design and 1972 ‘Oel Klappe’ cars became difficult to sell, possibly resulting in their comparative scarcity today. As is often the case, that rarity has resulted in the ‘Oel Klappe’ cars now being the most desirable. The car on offer today is a left-hand drive 1972 2.4S finished in Sepia Brown with a black interior and fitted with Recaro sports seats. It was originally supplied to Italy and following a number of years there, was purchased by a Dutch enthusiast who retained the car until 2002 and looked after it well judging from the number of invoices on file from a Porsche specialist. The 911 arrived in the UK in 2002 and was obviously in largely original condition as indicated in a pre-purchase inspection report completed by Andy Prill. The customer who commissioned the report purchased the car and commissioned marque specialists, Autostrasse, to carry out a major service and deal with any recommendations arising from the report. In 2004, the car was offered for sale by well-known Porsche people, Gantspeed and an email on file confirms the good original, accident-free condition of the car and mentions that 50,976km was on the original speedometer with a further 4,800 miles being covered on the UK mph speedo fitted when the car came to the UK. Porsche enthusiast, Robert Barrie, purchased the car from Gantspeed and sent it to be serviced and checked prior to using it on a track day at Goodwood. He used the car minimally, the mileage rising to 9,700 and sold it in 2006. Its next custodian also used it lightly with the car serviced by Autofarm before he, in turn, sold it in 2010 to a gentleman with an extensive collection of special Porsches. As was his way, he sent it to Autofarm for a full inspection and subsequent overhaul and there are invoices on file amounting to in excess of £20,000 for this work. All areas requiring attention were addressed, the gearbox was rebuilt, the engine removed, checked over and detailed, as was the engine bay, the wheels were refurbished and a myriad of other smaller jobs all extensively documented in a CD. More recently, the 911 has been looked after by Peter Chambers Automotive with invoices amounting to £6,000 in the file. This remarkable Porsche has covered just 14,500 miles since 2001 and must be one of the finest 2.4S on the market. It’s in really super condition with fantastic detail yet retains a really nice original feel. According to our vendor, it drives superbly and has clearly been sorted and well set-up offering all those wonderful 911 qualities that make these early cars so addictive.
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2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Registration: To be registered Chassis Number: ZHWGE43TOSLA08480 Engine Number: Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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• 2007 left-hand drive Superleggera with 522bhp from its 5-litre V10 • In a collection in Dubai before being imported to the UK in 2015 • Serviced on arrival by SB Race Engineers (three stamps prior) • Finished in black but wrapped in Verde Ithaca Green (removable) • 29,000 miles indicated. Lamborghini wallet, service history and two keys • All UK taxes paid but has never been UK registered Lamborghini’s brief for the Superleggera was initially pretty straightforward; to make a Gallardo that would weigh exactly 100kg less than the standard car and in the process create a machine to make the Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 Turbo look decidedly second-rate. For a while, Lamborghini toyed with the idea of binning the Gallardo’s four-wheeldrive system because that would have saved 50kg in one hit. But in the end Sant’Agata’s top brass decided that fourwheel drive is an integral part of a modern Lamborghini’s genetic make-up, so the weight would have to be saved in other areas. About 500 miles of carbon fibre later, the engineers reached their target. Everything from the seats to the engine cover to the electric rear wing to the door inserts was binned and replaced with lighter, carbon fibre equivalents. Even the gearbox casing was re-engineered out of magnesium to save weight while the regular alloy wheels were swapped for lighter forged alloy items. The exhaust system too, was redesigned to save kilos and the specified unit not only weighs 8kg less but also produces less back pressure. Combined with some re-mapping, the 5.0-litre V10 engine was rewarded with another 10bhp making 522bhp at 8000rpm in total. Factor in the Superleggera’s new featherlight 1330kg kerb weight and that means the powerto-weight ratio has jumped from 358 to 392bhp per tonne, while torque-to-weight has gone from 263 to 282lb ft per tonne. As standard, the Superleggera was fitted with a carbon spoiler, side skirts, diffuser, wing mirrors, door cards, centre console, steering wheel bottom and bucket seats unique + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
to this limited-edition model and the vinyl decal along the sides easily distinguish this lightweight special from the standard Gallardo. The engine cover is also made from carbon, as is the fixed rear wing, complete with reversing camera. The engine cover’s glass window is the factory transparent polycarbonate, while the rear window is made from similarly lightweight Makrolon polycarbonate. Pop the engine cover release and raise it aloft and you can feel the difference, the lid flying up with minimal effort. The wheels are the very special thin-spoke ‘Skorpious’ rims, which are forged from magnesium for minimal unsprung weight. Proof of the engineer’s fixation with weight-loss can also be found in the titanium wheel nuts, which clamp the lightweight alloy wheels to lighter but stronger wheel hubs.The special factory-fitted and super-rare Alcantara bucket seats are fantastic to look at and sit in and bear ‘Superleggera’ logos. Close the doors with the special carbon fibre clad door cards and you notice the centre surround and steering wheel which are again unique to this model and have carbon fibre used extensively. Factory alloy pedals and factory stitched floor mats set off the interior nicely. The car on offer here is actually finished in Black but has had the benefit of a £3,000 Verde Ithaca Green wrap that can be removed if the new owner so wishes. The exterior has the limited edition ‘Superleggera’ touches such as the large rear carbon aero spoiler, carbon fibre side skirts, diffuser and wing mirrors. Originally supplied to Dubai in 2008 and spent some time in a collection there before being imported to the UK in 2015 with all taxes paid. We understand there were three service stamps in the book and since its arrival here it has been serviced by SB Race Engineers. The current odometer reading is 29,000 and it’s accompanied by its Lamborghini wallet and service history along with the two keys. The Lamborghini remains unregistered here so the new owner will be its first UK owner.
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Registration: KKO 333L Chassis Number: BFATNR00107 Engine Number: NR00107 Estimate: £40,000 - £46,000
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1973 Ford Escort 1600 Mexico
• An original 1600 Mexico correctly finished in Monza Blue with white stripes • A combination of the Type 49 body-shell, the 1600cc Kent ‘crossflow’ and the 2000E gearbox • Clearly restored to the highest standards. Full engine rebuild in 2015 (invoice in file) • Bought by our vendor in 2016 and offered from his private collection • A very fine example offered at a sensible guide The Ford Escort Mexico was introduced in November 1970 and was so named because of Ford Motor Company’s victory in the World Cup Rally. This rally started in London on 19th April 1970 and finished some 16,000 miles later in Mexico. Originally Ford intended to use Escorts with the Twin Cam or BDA engine, but after some local reconnaissance, it was decided that high speeds and high power were less important than reliability and ease of servicing and therefore the ‘Kent’ pushrod engine was used in the Escort shell. It seems likely that Ford already had plans to produce a high-performance Escort to fit in the range between the 1300GT and the Twin Cam/RS1600, but their victory in Mexico provided an ideal platform to launch such a model.
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The engineers at the newly formed A.V.O (Advanced Vehicles Operations) quickly developed the ‘Mexico’, marrying the Type 49 bodyshell as used in the Twin Cam and RS1600 with the 1600cc Kent ‘crossflow’ engine and 2000E gearbox. So, effectively, the Mexico was basically a reengined Twin Cam / RS1600. The Mexico became AVO’s most successful and numerous of the ‘Rally Sport Escorts,’ and had a number of advantages on the road, in that it had good performance, was easy to maintain, relatively easy to insure and above all it was great to drive, something which is still very true today. Offered here is an original, UK-supplied 1600 Mexico correctly finished in Monza Blue with White stripes. Purchased by our vendor in 2016, it has remained in his private collection since but he is in the fortunate position of being able to shuffle his collection around every few years and has only used the little blue Ford occasionally. The car has clearly been fully restored to a very high standard and within the car’s history file is an invoice for a full engine rebuild dating from 2015. Also in the file is a communication from the DVLA detailing the car’s nine former owners. The Mk1 Escort Mexico remains high on most enthusiast’s ‘wish list’ and this is a very fine example offered at a sensible guide.
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1972 Range Rover (Suffix A)
Registration: GDU 851L Chassis Number: 35504987A Engine Number: 34131170F Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
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• The enduring Spencer King-designed Range Rover was one of the British Motor Industrys proudest success stories • Instigator of the SUV and introduced the joys of offroading to a whole new clientele • Powered by the venerable Rover ex-Buick V8, with chassis technology similar to Land Rover’s • Off-road ability and style beyond reproach • UK/right-hand drive example subject to a recently completed extensive nut & bolt restoration, more than of 1,200 hours invested, captured in over 1,000 photographs • Accompanied with a DVLA output of previous owners and a Heritage Certificate An outstanding landmark design that almost singlehandedly created the booming market in dual-purpose 4x4s, the Range Rover was greeted with universal acclaim on its arrival in 1970 and has remained the class leader, despite ever-increasing foreign and domestic competition, ever since. With the initial concept of a dual-purpose 4x4 hatching as early as the 1940s, it took two decades until Spencer King, Gordon Bashford and David Bache fully crystallised the idea. Their concept employed an enclosed aluminium body, long-travel coil suspension for overland needs and a powerful V8 for high-speed cruising. The car has true off-road DNA, with a ladder frame and two rigid axles. The Range Rover was the first step towards the SUV and was the first all-terrain vehicle outside the United States to combine luxury and capability with a powerful engine. 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 1980/81. 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. The Range Rover also served as the base for specialist utility vehicles including fire engines and command centres for the army and police. 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. The car presented here is a 1972 Range Rover (Suffix A) which has benefitted from a recently completed groundup restoration and looks particularly striking in its original specification paintwork of Davos White. Our vendor bought the car in March 2015 from the widow of the 6th owner, intending it to be used by his father and, with this in mind, took as much time as was needed to achieve the desired + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
result. According to our fastidious vendor, over 1,200 hours have been invested (documented by 1,500 photographs) in this Range Rover and absolutely no expense spared to make it as good as possible. Whenever feasible, original components have been rebuilt rather than replaced. This philosophy is evident top-to-bottom with this project, starting with the axles which are A-suffix and believed original to the vehicle, with the differentials found to be in excellent condition, but were still fully stripped, checked and rebuilt. Likewise, the LT95 gearbox is A-suffix and believed original to the vehicle, which along with the integral transfer box, was again stripped down and found to be in excellent low mileage condition. It too has been fully rebuilt, with only one new item required, a high-quality British-made main-shaft bearing! A brand-new clutch has also been fitted. The brakes too have been completely overhauled, with the callipers refurbished with new seals and pistons, likewise, the brake servo-assist has been fully cleaned and rebuilt, with every other component in the braking system being replaced with new. When the vendor bought the Range Rover, it had been fitted with an engine from a late SD1. This has now been replaced with an F-suffix Range Rover 3.5 V8 which in turn has been fully rebuilt to original 8.13:1 compression specification (cylinders +20thou, crank +10thou) and fitted with Stromberg carburettors. The body and chassis too have been fully renewed, with all areas of rust cut away and new sills and inner wings being fitted, whilst the bulkhead and A/B posts received similar attention. The chassis was blasted back to bare steel, with older repairs thoroughly checked and made good, before being prepared and powder coated. The car’s wings, bonnet, doors and tailgate have all been given the same reassuring level of attention, with new OEM parts used as required. The steering is original specification power-assisted, with both the steering box and pump being stripped and rebuilt, with new seals and hoses fitted. The original dash/console/ gauges, headlining/sun-visors, wiring loom and heater have all been retained and reinstalled after any work required. Seat covers, door trims and side cappings have all be fabricated to the original design and bought from specialists ‘Nationwide Trim’ of Redditch. Due to a change in circumstances, this lovely, fully restored early Range Rover will now be regretfully presented to auction with a history file that includes the Heritage Certificate, a DVLA record of previous owners, photographic records of the restoration and a plethora of receipts. The hard work has been done and this remarkable Range Rover is ready to use and enjoy wherever life takes you. (Due to the exacting nature of the restoration, some minor aspects like interior trim, wing mirrors, seals etc. were still due to be fitted at the time of photographing. The vehicle will be fully completed by the time of the auction.)
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Registration: N/A Chassis Number: Engine Number: Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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1965 Lotus Cortina
• A 1965 1600 Twincam originally built to 90s ICS Historic Touring Car regulations • Fully rebuilt by renowned historic preparations experts Barwell Motorsport in 2016. Only shake down mileage since • Impressive specification and good spares package, including a spare rebuilt Twincam engine • Eligible for a variety of events and offered at a very competitive guide price The Lotus Cortina came into being because of Ford’s decision to step up their motorsport involvement in the early 1960s. 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 overhead-camshaft 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 Ford dealer network as the “Consul Cortina developed by Lotus” which was the correct title for the new car and a title that graced all the launch brochures. Once fully developed, the Lotus Cortinas (as they quickly became known) absolutely shone on track driven by household names including Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Jackie Ickx, Roger Clark and many, many more. On offer here is 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina 1600 Twincam that was built to the 1990s ICS Historic Touring Car Series regs (homologation number 5018). Presented in the iconic Red/ Gold Alan Mann/Ford team colours this car was extensively rebuilt (excluding external repaint) by the top historic preparation experts, Barwell Motorsport, in 2016. A dyno and shake down is all that’s been done since this extensive rebuild. The Specification is listed below: • Chassis/Shell – Seam-welded with modified suspension pickup points, repainted inside and engine bay • Bodywork – Lightweight fibreglass bonnet, boot and doors
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• Lightweight Perspex side windows, door windows and rear screen • Full FIA roll cage • Period Dash/Performance Dial Cluster • Engine fully rebuilt, inc high-spec pistons, rods, crank, high lift cams and ported. Dyno’d at 161 BHP (see separate build sheet for details) • Full dry-sump lubrication system with boot mounted oil tank. • Fabricated race-spec exhaust manifold and system. • Alloy, boot-mounted fuel tank • Suspension – Leda Front struts, Penske rear coil-overs. • Brakes, twin adjustable AP master cylinders, vented front discs • Rear axle – 5-link, LSD, with rear discs and AP calipers • Transmission – Quaife 5- speed ‘dog box’ • Clutch – AP Twin plate • Fire Extinguisher system - Lifeline • OMP Head restraint. Composite Race Seat, OMP 6-Point race harness • Minilite 15” plus 12x Minilite 13” spares Included with the price of the car is a fully rebuilt, FIA Lotus Twincam engine (inc. carbs), Quaife gearbox and 12 x 13” Minilite wheel rims. We are informed this particular car is elgible for a variety of high quality events such as the CSCC Swinging Sixties Championship, sprints, hill climbs and ‘modified saloons’. Offered at a very sensible guide price, considering what’s included in this package, this is a fantastic opportunity to join well supported grids at an approachable cost.
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1997 BMW 840 CI Auto
Registration: B11 BMW Chassis Number: WBAEF82060CC66296 Engine Number: 53071388 Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000
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• Dealer demonstrator and very highly optioned. Only two keepers • 15,607 miles from new 6,000 in the last 19 years. Full service history • Cherished number forms part of the sale • Recommissioned in 2018 just 40 miles ago • A lovely, lovely, lovely 8-Series 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 unit which produced the same power output but had significantly better torque. Available with a 5-speed 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. Reportedly 3,075 examples of the 4.4-litre V8 BMW 840 Ci had found homes when production finished in May 1999. 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. The 840 is such an enjoyable car to drive that it is very rare that we come across one with very low mileage, like the 15,607 miles example offered here. This fabulous car was supplied to Coopers of Thames Ditton and they first registered it as a dealer demonstrator on February the 10th 1997. Its finished in a most attractive shade of Boston Green and, being a demonstrator, was particularly wellspec’d including electric memory seats, electric sunroof, + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
black ruffled leather interior and 17” bolted split-rim alloy wheels. After six weeks it was sold to its first keeper, a Mr Manning of Epsom, who subsequently sold it two years later to the car’s current keeper at an indicated mileage of around 9,000. The sale advert for that transaction is in the owner’s file along with the original purchase invoice, 16 older MOT certificates, documents relating to the Cherished Number ‘B11 BMW’, service records relating to 6 services in total (with the most recent at 15,000 miles) and the original handbooks and spare keys. It has obviously been used very sparingly by its current keeper as he has only covered 6,000 miles since 1999. Having spent some time in the doldrums, these understated coupes have suddenly started generating serious interest and this low mileage, really well cared for, two owner example deserves serious consideration.
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Registration: A828 DMO Chassis Number: WPOZZZ91ZES150429 Engine Number: 63E01044 Estimate: £38,000 - £42,000
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LOT 456
1983 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport Cabriolet
• UK-supplied new by Heddell and Deeks of Dorset • 1984 MY registered on the 04/11/1983 signifying a very early UK example • Presented in the classic colour combination of Guards Red with a black hood and black leather seating • Showing just 45,600 miles from new backed by a comprehensive service history The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963 and these final cars (before being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche’s original design. Launched in late 1983 and reviving the ‘Carrera’ name for the first time since 1977, the 3.2 is often regarded as the quintessential 1980’s sports car. The all-alloy, flat-6 engine, which had been fuel injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164cc, contributing a torque-rich 231 bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery Coupé to over 150 mph, with 0-60 mph coming up in 5.6 seconds. Cars built from September 1986 onwards were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag gearbox, but all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche’s legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long-lasting. The ‘Sport’ variant had upgrades to the shock absorbers and aerodynamic spoilers back and front, however, the standard UK specification was actually quite extensive and, if needed, more extras could be added from the optional equipment list. This is a driver’s car, designed for intelligent enthusiasts and isn’t equipped with today’s ubiquitous airbags, anti-lock brakes and ‘we won’t let you hurt yourself’ electronics but did benefit from safety features of the day including a collapsible steering column, dual-circuit braking with discs all round and deformable body contours. The Carrera 3.2 was the definitive 911 prior to the arrival of the 964 in 1989 and still remains an engaging drive and a practical and usable grand tourer. This particular car, A828 DMO was manufactured in November 1983 and registered new by Heddell & Deeks of Dorset. It was finished in Guards Red with a black Hood (G1V9) and black leather interior and was ordered with the following options; twin-scale speedometer MPH/KPH, recoil
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bumpers, forged alloy wheels, Electric aerial with three speakers, rear fog light, front and rear spoilers, tinted glass and the leather Interior. The car was originally serviced by the supplying dealer up until 1986 with the mileage logged at 7,447 and subsequently looked after by a mixture of main dealers and Porsche specialists, with the most recent service carried out by Autofarm. The current indicated mileage of 45,600 is corroborated by the car’s depth of history and incredible 25 documented services. It was purchased from Porsche Centre Solihull in 2017 and after a full service by them developed a gearbox fault, however, it was agreed that the gearbox would be fully rebuilt under warranty and a ‘short shift’ gear lever and a brand new clutch were fitted at the same time. More recently, the Guards Red paintwork has been treated to a Gtechniq Ceramic Coating, the interior refreshed and the wheels refurbed including new centre caps and wheel nuts. The rear spoiler louvre has also been repainted, the engine detailed and all new bulbs fitted including the dashboard. This well-sorted package is supplied with its original book pack, three keys including a new Torch Key and the original Red Key and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The car is provided with a Tonneau cover and wind deflector and the roof is said to be in perfect condition with a non-yellowed rear screen. A perfect opportunity to purchase a well maintained and clearly cared for example of this marque still sporting its original Panasonic Radio Cassette and Hirshman Aerial.
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LOT 457
2008 Aston Martin DB9
Registration: LT08 NHN Chassis Number: SCFAC01A88GA10298 Engine Number: AM04/21734 Estimate: £42,000 - £48,000
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• Supplied new by Stratstone Aston Martin, Cheshire in Toro Red with Obsidian black leather interior • Just two owners have covered 10,000 miles with servicing carried out by Stratstone Aston Martin • Few cars offer such style and power in an understated package and Toro Red is a rare colour • The 5.9-litre V12 engine propels the car from a standing start to 60mph in 4.6 seconds • Offered to auction with full book packs in a condition commensurate with the low mileage Launched at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the exceptional Aston Martin DB9 promised to be one of the most sought after ‘Supercars’ of the decade with Henrik Fisker’s flowing design retaining all the good looks of its predecessor, the highly acclaimed DB7. Weight was kept low by the use of aluminium and composites for the bodywork, whilst power from the 5.9-litre V12 was a healthy 450bhp, providing the Aston with acceleration to 100mph from standstill in only 10 seconds and on to a near 190mph maximum speed. Weight distribution was a perfect 50:50 thanks to the front/mid-engine layout with a rear-mounted sequential transmission. Most DB9s were delivered with a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox featuring paddle operated semi-automatic mode, perfect for pootling around town or continental touring. The DB9 was aimed at, like all proceeding Astons, a certain type of owner; an enthusiast who appreciated the speed and soundtrack but also the refinement and discretion. This delightful example, according to the Stratstone Aston Martin order form, was specified with Toro Red coachwork and Obsidian Black leather interior optioned with perforated seats, amongst other selected options, at a total cost of £117,930 in December 2007. The first owner, a Mr Balchin, took delivery some four months later on the 6th March 2008 and he was to use the car sparingly until it was sold to our vendor in 2016, who lived just six miles up the road and is the car’s second recorded keeper. An Aston enthusiast since her formative years, our vendor doubled the mileage to just over 10,000 miles and it has been serviced at the
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following intervals: 09/09/2009 Stratstone Aston Martin at 1,226 miles 25/02/2011 Stratstone Aston Martin at 2,214 miles 22/02/2012 Stratstone Aston Martin at 3,169 miles 16/02/2014 Stratstone Aston Martin at 4,458 miles 22/02/2015 Stratstone Aston Martin at 4,766 miles 07/13/2017 Stratstone Aston Martin at 6,548 miles 06/06/2018 Stratstone Aston Martin at 7,052 miles 06/03/2019 Stratstone Aston Martin at 9,577 miles This fine example of the DB9 has a service record that is virtually unparalleled and an MOT history that reflects the low mileage. It’s presented to auction with a history file that includes the service book, receipts, original order form and an MOT valid until March 2020.
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Registration: EBW 247B Chassis Number: 4R13F132537 Engine Number: Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
• Late 1964-build genuine ‘Sprint’ imported from California and UK-registered in 1990 • Built for fast road use with a 289ci 5-bolt V8 and period Paxton Supercharger • Rebuilt engine, rebuilt 5-speed T5 gearbox with Quaife internals, uprated suspension, rose-jointed links • Rare and highly sought after with a detailed history folder including all recent invoices This genuine Ford Falcon Sprint was dispatched from the Ford factory in St Jose on the 27th of December 1964, imported into the UK in 1990 and subsequently registered. As a late ’64 model Sprint, the car features as standard the desirable 289 V8 and has been upgraded with a period Paxton supercharger. This period correct supercharger was an option on the Shelby Mustangs of the ‘60s and recognised by Ford. Having spent the majority of its life in the kind climate of California and stored correctly since its import to the UK, this car is described by our vendor as “rock solid and corrosion free”. It was upgraded in the late ‘90s and commissioned by accomplished track/hill climb driver John Atkins of AC Cobra fame. Accompanying the car is a large detailed history folder containing invoices for an engine and drive train rebuild by CES Power Ltd, a wealth of old MOTs, magazine features and various supporting documents. Designed for fast road use the rebuild includes; Engine; Period Paxton Supercharger, C.E.S POWER LTD built 289 V8, 5-bolt block , forged TRW pistons, Boss rods, 312-350 main caps and steels straps, larger stainless steel valves, flowed 302 heads, roller rockers, solid lifter cam, baffled sump, Holley 4-barrel double pumper carb, competition fuel pump, dynamo replaced by alternator, 3” stainless steel twin exhaust. A detailed 3-page parts/labour print out on engine build, including dyno readout of 350bhp. Since the rebuild, the engine has covered approximately 4,000 miles. Chassis and drive-train; 5-speed T5 manual gearbox with heavy-duty Quaife internals, new HLX 70-4710 clutch recently fitted, lowered suspension, rose jointed links and Panhard rod, Detroit
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locker, Australian Falcon 1972/3 disc brakes and uprights. 7x15 Super-light wheels on 225/50/15 tyres. Monza fuel cap. Interior; Period bucket seats with Willans full harnesses, original radio rebuilt to F.M., Race-tech extra gauges including rev counter, oil temp and pressure, supercharger boost, multifunction rally clock, fuel pressure, 1960s clock from a MIG fighter and a fire extinguisher. In summary, this is a rare model, only in production for just one year, that has been re-engineered for fast road use in the UK and represents a good opportunity to purchase an interesting Ford from the swinging ‘60s. Sure to be the talk of any car show and, with some further upgrades, potentially suitable for historic rallying, track use, hill climbs and possibly circuit racing. Nothing beats the rush of adrenaline, waiting at the lights, supercharged V8 burbling away in front of you…
1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta to Challenge Specification More Images Lot 459
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LOT 459
Registration: M374 AGL Chassis Number: ZFFPR41A7S0100443 Engine Number: Not known Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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• An original manual right-hand drive F355 Berlinetta built to ‘Challenge Specification’ by respected marque specialist QV London in 2017 • Road registered and supplied with a UK V5c and a spare set of black Challenge wheels • Eligible for AMOC Intermarque series or CSCC Modern Classics Series and possibly Ferrari Owners Club Pirelli Ferrari Classic series • Whilst genuine Challenge cars are now starting to command a high premium, this car built to spec provides a perfect alternative In 1995, Ferrari introduced a race-ready F355 Challenge model designed for use specifically in the Ferrari Challenge Series. The bespoke model was created by starting with a standard Ferrari F355 Berlinetta and modifying it with a $30,000 factory to dealer supplied kit. Although not an original F355 Challenge car, this particular right-hand drive 1995 F355 Berlinetta was imported from Japan by QV London Ltd to be used as a basis to build a race car to Ferrari Challenge specification plus. It had covered some 11,000 road miles when the build commenced and the only mileage since has been covered on track. Finished in Rosso Corsa with gloss black Challenge wheels, the bodywork was modified to include; carbon fibre front wings and bonnet, a safety roll cage to Challenge plus specification incorporating additional rear struts fabricated and fitted through the rear screen, which involved modifying the engine cover to locate the rear of the cage to the tops of the rear suspension towers. The car looks striking with its new fixed, Testarossa style, front headlights with Lexan light covers, together with single centre park windscreen wiper and adjustable carbon rear wing. The interior was completely stripped and two original Ferrari 360 Challenge seats sourced along with in-date 6-point harnesses. The dashboard was replaced with a bespoke carbon fibre unit with new race instruments and dials, whilst the centre console was removed and replaced with an alloy switch plate. The gear gate was fabricated with a hinged reverse gear lock-out lever fitted to the gear selector. Lightweight door cards were fitted along with fixed Lexan side windows. A new race pedal-box with adjustable + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
dash mounted brake-bias adjuster was fitted along with a hydraulic handbrake. The original front windscreen was retained in the cabin and a new race battery was mounted in the front luggage compartment. The engine and gearbox have been rebuilt and refreshed where necessary with Challenge engine mounts, race catalytic converters and a Motec ECU fitted together, along with a custom race exhaust (100 DB), larger oil cooler, uprated fan covers and throttle bodies. Oil and coolant catch-tanks fitted along with a gearbox oil cooler. The engine has completed less than 12 hours racing since its build. The suspension has been built to Challenge specification and settings with new springs and adjustable dampers while stopping power is provided by Challenge-spec Brembo callipers, race pads and grooved ventilated steel discs, while the ABS has been removed and new servos fitted. A powersteering rack has been fitted together with a detachable steering wheel. For safety, the car has interior and exterior engine kill switches fitted and a fire system with an in-date extinguisher mounted in the front luggage compartment. There are 2 sets of Challenge wheels freshly painted gloss black, fitted with Pirelli P Zero ‘Trofeo’ race tyres (one set used at one race meeting and the other for two race meetings) and new Challenge magnesium wheel studs. Unlike most race cars, this car is in fact registered with the DVLA and does have a UK V5c. Not MOTd currently, it would need to be MOT tested to ensure its fully road legal. Weighing in at 1,300 kg with a half fuel load this car has since competed in the AMOC Intermarque Championship and also the CSCC Modern Classic series, in both of which it would be welcome again in the future. It is also understood that the car is eligible for the Ferrari Owners Club Pirelli Ferrari Classic series. Other commitments for our vendor mean that it has not raced in 2019, but he informs us that it is ready to go. Whilst genuine F355 Challenge cars now appear to be rising in value, this well-built F355 race car to Challengespecification would have cost a considerable sum of money to build and is the perfect alternative. If you have always wanted to race a Ferrari, this is undoubtedly a very sensible option.
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Registration: A4 HRP Chassis Number: WPOZZZ93ZKS000414 Engine Number: 67K00562 Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo G50
• Right-hand drive, UK-supplied, 5-speed G50 gearbox, 930 Turbo • Dating from 1st August 1989, only 56,000 miles and in stunning condition • Comprehensive service history from new. Will be serviced just prior to the sale • Beautifully presented in Gloss Black with matching Fuchs alloys • Fitted with the optional rear arch vents. Superb cream leather seating piped in black • One of the very last 930 UK-supplied Turbos Having accrued a wealth of experience of turbocharging air-cooled engines from their racing program, it seemed to make perfect sense for Porsche to utilise that knowledge by applying it to their famous rear-engined sports car and consequently, at the 1973 Paris motor show, they unveiled a prototype turbocharged 911, the ‘Type 930’. Porsche engineers tested both the 2.7 and 3.0-litre engines, with the 3.0 air-cooled flat-six (that could trace its origins back to the 911 RSR) being chosen as it produced more torque low down. By attaching a Kühnle, Kopp and Kausch (KKK) turbocharger, the 930 was the most powerful production Porsche thus far and, suddenly, the 911 was a supercar. The production-ready 911 Turbo was shown at the Paris show in autumn 1974 and not surprisingly in an era when turbocharging was seen as rather exotic, captivated the world’s motoring press. Rightly, it was billed as a supremely fast and luxurious flagship model, combining ballistic performance and head-turning looks with air conditioning, electric windows and other creature comforts. In 1977/78, capacity went up from 3.0 to 3.3 litres and an air-to-air intercooler was positioned under the rear spoiler. The spoiler was re-profiled and raised slightly to make room for the intercooler assembly and this meant saying goodbye to the ‘whale-tail’ and welcoming the equally distinctive ‘tea-tray’. Porsche enthusiasts often consider the 911 (930) of 1989 to be the ultimate incarnation, as it was the only year that this model was fitted with Porsche G50 5-speed gearbox, offering more flexibility and better acceleration and 1989 was also the last year of production of the iconic 930, which makes it that bit more ‘special’.
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The car presented here is a right-hand drive, UK-supplied (C16) 1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Coupé and is one of only 130 such examples for the 1989 model-year. It was supplied new by Heddell and Deeks of Bournemouth on the 1st August 1989 and they continued to maintain it, servicing it six times for its first owner. Its second owner was equally fastidious and, having purchased it from Meridian Ferrari in Lyndhurst, entrusted them with it for the next two services. The service book shows further services with Parkwood Porsche, Universal Turbos, 9-Eleven and Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist and, we understand, will have a further service before sale. Having been enjoyed and comprehensively maintained by just five former keepers the odometer shows 46,363 miles, however, the total mileage is actually 56,168 as there was a documented speedometer change in 2004 when a secondhand unit was sourced which had 9,805 fewer miles on it. This rare 911 remains beautifully presented in its original colours of Gloss Black with Cream Leather piped in black and, with its optional SE rear-arch air intakes and colourcoded, five-blade Fuchs alloys is worthy of a place in any collection. These end of production, five-speed, cars are arguably the most collectable of the 21,589 Turbos built over the models 14-year life and this comprehensively maintained, sparkling Schwarz example represents an exclusive and exhilarating ownership proposition.
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LOT 461
1983 Porsche 911S 3.0 ‘Rennsport Evolution’
Registration: JHR 61N Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZDS102010 Engine Number: 63D3285 Estimate: £85,000 - £95,000
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• Built by Rennsport as an ‘Homage’ to the famous 911S driven by Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans • This 911S Rennsport Evolution is based on a 1982 ‘G-Series’ 3.0-litre SC • Stripped back to a bare shell before being built up with new suspension, brakes and interior • Engine ‘blueprinted’ and fully rebuilt. Only 3,278 miles since • Naturally finished in the correct shade of Slate Grey • Very comfortable ‘backdated’ interior in Harris Tweed Despite the fact that Steve McQueen’s 1971 film ‘Le Mans’ is full of drama, disaster and despair, it’s most commonly remembered for the opening sequence with McQueen quietly making his way through Northern France in his 1970 ‘D’ Series 911S. The Slate Grey car looks entirely at home on a misty early morning as the Porsche gently negotiates the sweeping, tree-lined curves of the D35 between Brulon and Cheville with no soundtrack apart from a little Michael Legrand flute music and an occasional ‘gruffle’ from the flat-six. I guess there must be lots of people who have thought from time to time of replicating that trip and, whilst the D35 has changed little, the values of early 911s have moved on quite considerably. For many years the ‘73 and ‘74 RS have enjoyed a similar tariff to a row of terrace houses in Bradford and the 2.2 and 2.4-litre 911S have been catching up quickly with even the ‘E’ and ‘T’ becoming a carefully considered purchase. And then there is the rebuild and a couple of coats of Slate Grey. What was to be done? The answer was to take a much later car, a mid-eighties Carrera 3.0 or a 964, clothe it in those lovely sweeping curves of the pre-impact bumper cars, ‘backdate’ a number of features and update those creature comforts and safety features that can’t be seen from the outside. A sort of bespoke early seventies 911 that goes, stops and steers and has a little socket for your MP3 player. That’s exactly what Rennsport of Moreton in Marsh has achieved here with their ‘911S Rennsport Evolution’ based on a 1982 ‘G-Series’ 3.0-litre SC. The bodyshell was stripped back to bare metal, before the necessary modifications were made to ensure it looked like a ‘71/’72 + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
model and everything fabricated in steel, save for the composite bumpers front and rear. We understand that the engine was ‘blueprinted’ and fully rebuilt at this time to ensure it was running at peak performance before being re-installed back into the freshly prepared shell. Bilstein suspension was fitted along with modified brakes, SSi manifolds and a Le Mans stainless steel silencer. It was built with touring in mind and although the interior has been ‘backdated’ it is in no way spartan with really comfortable reclining front seats covered in an attractive ‘Houndstooth’ Harris tweed with matching rears. Now showing 3,278 miles on the odometer which we understand is the distance covered since being built, this car is supplied with a UK V5c and a copy of the book, The Rennsport Story, in which this car features. This is not a replica of McQueen’s 1970 911S but is a special car in its own right, perhaps what the 911S would have become if it had developed over the years. Sympathetic, not sycophantic. The D35 awaits. ‘Faites de beaux reves’ (Sweet Dreams).
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LOT 462
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL ‘Pagoda’ Bid On Lot 462
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Registration: KGW 430D Chassis Number: 11304220009102 Engine Number: 127981-20-007748 Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
• Rare, four-speed manual, right-hand drive 2.3-litre ‘Pagoda’ fully restored in 2009 • Two owners until 1983 and in the care of our vendor ever since (36 years) • Full, bare-metal restoration in 2009 with documentation in the extensive history file • Delightfully presented in ‘Coffee and Cream’ (Havana Brown over Light Ivory) • Well-patinated tan leather interior. Would benefit from further detailing • Smart little ‘Pagoda’ ready to use or take to the next level The second generation of the SL series began with the 230 of 1963. Designed by Paul Bracq, its wonderfully crisp styling clothed a monocoque chassis equipped with allround independent suspension, power assisted disc/drum brakes, recirculating ball steering and a 2306cc straight-six engine producing 150bhp and 145 lbs-ft of torque mated to either a four-speed manual or automatic transmission. The car was an international hit for Mercedes-Benz throughout the 1960’s and has remained hugely popular amongst film stars, musicians and enthusiasts ever since. The 230 SL Pagoda we have on offer here has been fully restored but, pleasingly, retains the honesty, character and charm of an original early car. It’s a UK, right-hand drive car finished in Light Ivory with a hard top in Havana Brown, a colour combination frequently referred to as ‘Coffee and Cream’. In common with its predecessor, the 190SL, the Pagoda was envisioned as a bit of a ‘boulevard car’ and by far the majority were fitted with an automatic gearbox, however, this example was supplied with the four-speed manual box, now regarded as being considerably more desirable. The car was first registered on the 1st of April 1966 and was enjoyed by its first owner until 1976, when it was looked after for seven years until 1983 by its second custodian, prior to being part of the family who have looked after it ever since. During the late eighties, the car embarked on a bit of a rolling restoration, being initially dismantled prior to the chassis and bodywork undergoing a thorough restoration and the details of this are to be found in the history file. Later the seats and panels were recovered in Tan leather
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and the rest of the interior was refreshed and new carpets fitted. We understand that restoration was finally completed in 2009. Throughout the long process, our vendor made a conscious effort to maintain the cars original feel and the only modifications were to the cylinder head to enable the use of lead-free fuel and the fitting of a Selka 1M 3.22 Immobiliser, a sensible precaution. The car’s history file is very good, going all the way back to the original owner with various invoices, receipts, service stamps and restoration records. On test, this wellpreserved little Mercedes appears to drive very well, as you might expect from such a well looked after, low ownership example. The chrome is excellent and the interior is lovely with an excellent dashboard and gently patinated seats. The whole car has an aura of having been sensitively refreshed rather than over-restored which makes it that much more attractive. Rarely do Pagodas, UK-supplied in right-hand drive with such low ownership and lots of history, come to market making this, surely, an opportunity not to be missed.
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LOT 463
2011 BMW GS Custom Cafe Racer R1200GS TU Triple Black SE
Registration: YD61 XNW Frame Number: WB1045008BZX25293 Engine Number: Estimate: £8,500 - £10,000
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• Interesting concept. Café Racer looks with comfort, practicality and off-road ability • Created by our vendor, one of the UK’s leading Custom Bike builders • Based on a BMW R1200GS TU Triple Black SE with 3 previous owners and 25,950 miles • Number 1 of only 4. Superbly crafted. Great attention to detail • “The ultimate ride, a truly stand out Street Racer for the discerning” Two words that are never applied to Café Racers are practicality and comfort and it was this aspect that was the topic of conversation one evening around the campfire in deepest Africa. Our vendor, the creator of the remarkable BMW on offer here, has long been involved in the world of custom motorcycles and was a member of the team that took part in an incredible adventure across Africa with Charley Boorman and Compass Expeditions in 2017. In his own words; “Having successfully designed and customised Café Racers in the past, I wanted to set myself the ultimate challenge; build four, spectacular, limited edition bikes to commemorate the expedition of a lifetime from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, covering South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. This bike is extremely rare, bike collectors dream of owning a bike like this, but no one has ever had the guts to design and build a bike like this, until now... It’s hard to believe that this passionately hand-crafted, limited edition 1/004 custom-built bike started life as one of the last air-cooled BMW R1200GS in the country. The holy grail was to produce a Street Racer with all the capabilities of a GS. This resulted in major modifications including; chopping the rear end, replacing the fuel tank, discarding the air box, exhaust and massive oil cooler. This is an 1170CC Café Racer with a twist. The only thing this bike shares with BMW’s ‘R Nine T’ model is the fuel tank. Yet it remains very capable off road as the original BMW engine mapping on the GS model has been kept including the electronic adaptive suspension. This transformation has resulted in a substantial loss of weight close to 45kg, creating a lighter weight, high performance bike maximising its engine power output to full capacity + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
with K&N air and oil filters. The original large oil-cooler has been replaced with a smaller but more efficient BMW unit and relocated from being mounted on the forks to sitting snugly in front of the engine. The biggest challenge was housing the extensive cabling, sensors and electronics in a confined space having discarded the original large plastic fuel tank and replaced it with the smart, new aluminium tank; and no longer having the vast amounts of space under the original GS seat. The new custom-made leather seat has the plug-in diagnostic recessed neatly with easy access to all wiring and electronics. The Continental TKC 80 tyres complete the look but still offer a smooth ride on tarmac and those who have ridden the bike have been surprised by the comfortable yet sporty feel the clip-on bars have added to the ride and the handling of the bike. LED headlights by the Original Cafe Racer Co and Kellerman of Germany complement the bike’s distinctive ergonomics as well as adding greater visibility. The one-off, custom leather seat provides the perfect riding position and feels comfortable on long rides as well as being practical by storing all the cables and diagnostic plug. The SC MotoGP silencer adds a deep but rich tone to the exhaust without being over loud or needing a baffle to pass an MOT. The original bike was a BMW R1200GS TU Triple Black SE that had been enjoyed by three previous owners and covered just 25,950 miles, which is very little for a GS engine. It’s supplied with a full BMW service history, original service book and manual in a BMW document wallet holder, some older receipts, two sets of keys and a fresh 12-month MOT expiring May 2020. Receipts for the extensive customisation amount to over £6,000 and being the first of only 4, it’s likely to be the most valuable. The result is a good looking sports bike that has incredibly managed to combine that distinctive Café Racer look with the comfortably low seat position, low centre-of-gravity slowspeed handling, modern electronics and genuine off-road ability of the original GS Adventure bike. To quote its creator, “This bike is the ultimate ride, a bike which turns heads, attracts admiration, a truly stand out Street Racer for the discerning.”
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Registration: TBC Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZKS141037 Engine Number: 63K04365 Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000
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1989 Porsche 911 Carrera SSE Targa
• Sparkling ‘Option M491 Turbo-look’ with only one owner and 30,000 miles • In superb condition with excellent panel gaps and almost flawless paintwork • Black leather interior in excellent original condition • Comprehensive owners file containing the full service history from new Possibly the ultimate version of the 3.2 Carrera was the ‘Option M491 Turbo-look’ or ‘Supersport’ as it later became known in the UK. Initially, Option M491 was only available on a Coupe and had to be ordered through the “Special Wishes” programme, but this was later extended to include the Targa and Cabriolet in 1985, before becoming an official model available from dealers in 1986. From 1987 onwards, these dramatic versions were known as SSE (Supersport Equipment) and the cars in this final three year run up until 1989 were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag gearbox. M491 was a popular option offering the “macho” good looks of the Turbo without the mechanical complexities. However, it was not cheap adding over £10,000 to the cost of a standard variant by the end of the model’s life in 1989, possibly explaining the relatively small build numbers. The SSE spec also included a limited slip differential, the stiffer
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suspension and superior braking from the 930 Turbo, a wrap around deep chin-spoiler, the famous “tea -tray” rear spoiler and wider Fuchs wheels. The rarity of Supersport models is undeniable, especially in right-hand drive and official figures are hard to come by, however, a respected source quotes that just 651 C16 (UK-supplied) M491 cars (including all Coupes, Targas and Cabriolets) were manufactured between 1984 and 1989. The Guards Red example offered here is one of just 220 C16 (UK specification), right-hand drive, Supersport Targas produced. It has been enjoyed by just one owner from new and is in remarkable condition inside and out. It was purchased in 1989 by the current owner directly from Swinford Motors in the Midlands and has an indicated 30,000 miles from new. The car remains in superb condition with excellent panel gaps, almost flawless paintwork, a smart black leather interior and a very tidy engine bay. The service record accompanying this car can be regarded as substantial, being backed up with paper invoices from new. Within the owner’s file are some old MOT certificates, the original book packs and a spare set of keys. In summary, this is a superb example of these collectable classics, whose looks and performance inspired a generation and considering the extremely low mileage, single ownership and complete service record, is on offer at a very realistic guide.
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LOT 465
1999 Bentley Azure Convertible
Registration: T778 AGK Chassis Number: SCBZK15E2XCH6185 Engine Number: 90018L410M/T1T Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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• A UK-supplied, right-hand drive Azure convertible in striking Wildberry with cream leather • Only 31,000 miles under its four owners since being delivered new in July 1999 • Good history file and fresh MOT prior to the sale • Competitively guided considering the low mileage and fabulous condition The Bentley Azure made its début to genuine applause in front of a very appreciative, invited audience at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995. Based on the Continental ‘R’ platform, it was a protracted two years in development and Bentley essentially shared the process with Carrozzeria Pininfarina who had a long history of creating beautiful two-door convertibles. Pininfarina built the shell and the complex powered soft-top at their factory in Italy with final assembly being carried out by Bentley in Crewe. These are large cars seating four adults in superb comfort and emanate presence and style, however, remarkably, the sheer size of the Azure is disguised by its clever flowing lines and this substantial motor car appears balanced and wellproportioned. Power was provided by the company’s dependable 6.75-litre V8, featuring a single inter-cooled Garrett turbocharger and producing in the region of 385 bhp. With a 0-60mph time of 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 150mph, the Azure was a quick car given its size and weight. The combination of power and refinement was a potent one and the Azure was unquestionably a very exclusive motor car and priced accordingly, with potential buyers having to apply the Montblanc to their little grey Coutts cheque books to the tune of around £230,000. From 1999 onwards, the model was available at considerable extra cost with ‘Mulliner Trim’ which encompassed a number of options allowing customers to create their own, individual Azure. This lovely Azure Convertible dates from July 1999 and was UK-supplied in right-hand drive before being enjoyed by its four priviledged custodians. The Wildberry coachwork retains its deep shine with beautifully crafted flat panels and superb shut lines from front to back. The Cream leather interior is nothing short of a delight, with its classic, bulls-
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eye air conditioning vents, gleaming sill plates, cashmeresoft hide, deep cream-piped Wildberry carpets with lambswool over rugs and is a lavish display of outstanding quality and craftsmanship. Spend some time in here and it would be difficult not to feel just a little bit pleased with yourself. T778 AGK is to be sold with a fresh MOT, the original supplying dealer hand pack and is complete with an excellent history file. There can be a no more stylish way for four people to arrive anywhere and with just over 31,000 miles covered and at a guide that is about a quarter of its new cost, this delightful example of Crewe’s finest craftsmanship could change your entire perception of the World as you used to know it.
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Registration: N/A Frame Number: N/A Engine Number: N519E-011171 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000
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LOT 466
2014 Yamaha YZF-R1 SBK Hybrid/Replica
• Over £50,000 build cost using SMR Milwaukee Yamaha parts • Built and ridden by TT and BSB Superstock rider • Regular wins and podiums • 2014 factory frame and swinging arm, P5 link, factory Ohlins TTX Shocks • 208 bhp James Ellison-spec engine, YEC, STM, CR Gearbox • To be presented in full-sheet Milwaukee Yamaha graphics The legendary Yamaha YZF-R1 needs no introduction to the motorcycle racing fraternity in both WSB and BSB format. Riders Alex Lowes and Micheal van der Mark have had an impressive couple of seasons piloting the Pata Yamaha Official World SBK Team bikes, whilst in BSB, the smooth riding Jason O’Halloran and the plucky young Tarran Mackenzie are both serious championship contenders. Here’s your chance to emulate these guys at a fraction of the cost. This amazing bit of kit was put together from the Yamaha and SMD Milwaukee spares shelves at the point when Yamaha were starting to concentrate on the 2015 model. Utilising a brand new ‘J-spec’, 2014 chassis, which had remained unused in the UK as the team preferred the adjustable headstock. The J-spec chassis is from the Japanese SBK Championship and has all the bracing of the full World SBK chassis but without the adjustable headstock. This chassis has a factory modified raked headstock which increased stability under braking and turning in. In Japan and the USA, they were attempting to keep costs down on cycle parts for competitors by banning aftermarket fork, brakes and wheels and insisting that everyone used OE parts explaining why this was built with the cost-effective OE yokes, forks, wheels and brakes. Since it was working and good enough overseas, then it would be good enough for its builder and rider… and it was! SMR Milwaukee Yamaha parts utilised include: 2014 Factory frame, factory Swinging Arm, P5 Link, factory Ohlins TTX Shock, James Ellison BSB Motor 208 Bhp, YEC, STM, CR Gearbox, 24 litre endurance fuel tank, carbon fibre Gorman SBK Body kit, carbon fibre air intakes and airbox, lithium lightweight battery, Brembo front master cylinder,
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K-Teck 30mm gas cartridge fork set, Ohlins steering damper, big alloy radiator, oil cooler and conversion set, Brembo rear thumb-brake, dual pedal system, YEL Q/A/ throttle set, YEL Bellmouth set. Akrapovic Evolution Race Line Titanium System. The bike weighs in at 175kg dry and the 208bhp output is equivalent to around 1200 bhp per tonne !! The total build cost was in excess of £50k. Competed at Macau Grand Prix 2014 UK Endurance Championship in 2014/15 Used for a parade lap at the IOM TT 2016 Unused 2017,’18,’ 19. 2015 Results: National 1000 class. 6th in class Brands Hatch. 2nd overall Snetterton Pembrey DNF whilst leading by 2 laps. Donnington 3rd place. 2nd fastest lap. Various wins in sprint warm-up races. 3rd overall in the championship. Having previously sold one of our vendor’s other Superstock bikes, the quality of his preparation and presentation is second to none, so rest assured, it will be ready to race and win.
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7.1.2 The description of the Lot in the Catalogue is to the best of the Seller’s knowledge accurate and not misleading. The Seller has notified (or will before the Auction notify) SAL in writing of any material alterations to the Lot of which the Seller is aware and of any concerns expressed by third parties in relation to the authenticity, provenance, origin, age, condition or quality of the Lot and has provided SAL with all such information in the Seller’s possession or control. 7.1.3 The Seller shall compensate SAL and the Buyer in full for all losses, expenses and other costs which are caused by the Seller’s breach of any obligation of the Seller under the Terms. 7.1.4 Where the vehicle is not registered in the UK, the seller shall be responsible for completing the NOVA application within 14 days of the car arriving in the UK and before the vehicle arrives at the auction for sale. 8. Vehicle Registration Numbers 8.1 If the Seller wishes to sell the Motor Vehicle but to retain the right to the registration number of the Motor Vehicle it is the Seller’s Responsibility to notify SAL in writing. 8.2 It shall be the Seller’s responsibility to complete the retention documentation prior to sale and offer the vehicle with a new V5c and allocated registration from the DVLA prior to the Motor Vehicle being sold at the Auction whether or not SAL volunteers its services to effect that, and no liability shall attach to SAL in respect to any act or omission as a result. 9. Bidding and Reserves 9.1 Admission to the Auction requires the purchase of a Catalogue which must be presented at the entrance to the Auction. 9.2 SAL do not accept bids from any person who has not completed and submitted a registration form. Proof of identification will be required in the form of a passport or driver’s licence, together with a recent utility bill showing a bidder’s current address, before the registration process can be completed. 9.3 The Auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding at levels and in increments he considers appropriate and is entitled to place a bid or series of bids on behalf of the Seller, up to the Reserve on the Lot. 9.4 The Seller may place a Reserve on any Lot when he consigns it to the Auction, and once placed it may not be changed without the written consent of SAL. All Lots will be sold without Reserve unless a Reserve has been agreed by SAL in writing. 9.5 Where a Reserve has been agreed, only SAL at its absolute discretion may bid on behalf of the Seller. 9.6 If no Reserve has been placed on a Lot, SAL shall in no way be held liable should the Lot be purchased for a price below any lowest estimated selling price of the Lot given in any Catalogue. 9.7 SAL may sell a Lot below the Reserve agreed with the Seller, provided that SAL accounts to the Seller for the same Sale Proceeds as the Seller would have received had the Lot been sold at that Reserve. 9.8 The Auctioneer may declare a lot “provisionally sold”. The highest bid placed during the auction will remain open for acceptance by the seller until 12pm the next day following the auction. During this period SAL will take steps to contact the seller and determine whether they are willing to accept the bid. Following confirmation from the seller, SAL will notify the buyer whether their bid has been accepted or rejected. The buyers bid will be deemed to be rejected if they have not been notified of its acceptance by 12pm the following day. Where the buyer is notified that the bid has been accepted a contract for the sale of the lot will be formed between the buyer and the seller as if the hammer fell during the auction.
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10. Commission and Expenses 10.1 SAL shall be entitled to deduct from the Hammer Price and retain an amount equal to 5% of the Hammer Price for vehicles and 15% for automobilia and lifestyle goods or such other sum agreed by SAL in writing (“Seller’s Commission”) plus VAT together with Expenses and any other sums due from the Seller to SAL. 10.2 The Seller acknowledges SAL’s right to retain the Buyer’s Premium payable by the Buyer. 11. Insurance 11.1 Only on payment of the Purchase Price in cleared funds shall title in the Lot pass from the Seller to the Buyer. However, the risk in the Lot passes to the Buyer on the fall of the hammer. It is therefore, the responsibility of the Seller to insure the Lot before the hammer falls and the responsibility of the Buyer to insure the Lot after the hammer falls. 11.2 SAL will not be responsible for any damage to or the loss or destruction of a Lot unless caused by the negligence of or other breach of duty by SAL, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to SAL and the Seller shall compensate SAL in full in respect of all other claims and proceedings brought against SAL in respect of any loss or damage to or destruction of the Lot. 11.3 SAL will not be liable for any injury, loss or damage caused by any Lot or by the Seller’s negligence of SAL, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to SAL. The Seller shall compensate SAL in full in respect of all claims and proceedings brought against SAL in respect of injury, loss or damage caused by any Lot or by the Seller’s negligence or breach of any obligation under the Terms. 12. Payment of Sale Proceeds 12.1 Subject to SAL’s right of retention under Clause 3.2 and other provisions of this Clause 12, SAL shall pay the Sale Proceeds to the Seller not later than 14 Working Days after the Auction provided that the Purchase Price has been received in full by SAL. Unless an alternative method of payment has been agreed by SAL in writing, payment shall be made by telegraphic transfer. In the event of an unsettled hire purchase, finance agreement or any other charge or lien affecting the Lot SAL reserves the right to settle the amount due of such charges not exceeding the Sale Proceeds and if the Sale Proceeds are less than the charges outstanding the Seller will be responsible for the settlement of the balance forthwith. 12.2 If the Purchase Price has not been received in full by SAL within the time specified in clause 12.1 SAL will pay the Sale Proceeds to the Seller within seven Working Days from when the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds from the Buyer. 12.3 In respect of road registered Motor Vehicles, SAL reserves the right not to remit the Sale Proceeds to the Seller unless the Seller has deposited with SAL the registration document of the Motor Vehicle, and any other documents relating to the Motor Vehicle in the Seller’s possession or control which he agreed with SAL to supply. 12.4 If the Buyer fails to pay the Purchase Price within 28 days of the Auction, SAL will notify the Seller who may instruct SAL as to the appropriate course of action. SAL may endeavour to assist the Seller but SAL shall be under no obligation to do so, and shall not be under any obligation to institute proceedings in its own name. 12.5 In the absence of any written instructions from the Seller to SAL within 7 days of SAL having notified the Seller under clause 12.4 SAL shall be entitled to take any of the actions set out in clause 19.: 12.6 Any monies recovered by and paid to SAL in consequences of SAL taking one or more of the steps referred to in clause 19 shall be applied to the payment of: 12.6.1 legal or other costs incurred by SAL in connection with
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 + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
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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