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Table of Contents

Journal 14 The Rise and Rise: Australian Muscle Cars

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The Best or Nothing: Mercedes-Benz

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A Hint of Class: The Best of British Motoring

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Foreword 36 Important Information

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Viewing Times

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Lots 41

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A Crown Lynn Hand-Potted Vase, est. $250 - $500 price realised. $568.80

In Fine Form: Crown Lynn

There are few local manufacturers that have left a legacy as enduring and nostalgic as Crown Lynn. Webb’s has been delighted to remain at the forefront of presenting this iconic work to the secondary market.

Easily New Zealand’s most prolific ceramic producer, Crown Lynn’s rich history has helped form our country’s cultural identity and established some of Aotearoa’s most celebrated ceramicists.

From humble beginnings as a brickworks operating as Ambrico (Amalgamated Brick and Pipe Company Limited), Crown Lynn as we know it started as a small, experimental arm of the company that had deviated from producing just building materials. This special department, formed in the late 1930s, was run by Tom Clark who passionately encouraged staff to experiment with ground-breaking products and techniques using locally available clay.

The beginning of WWII meant import restrictions for New Zealand, and only essential goods were allowed into the country. By December 1940, no crockery was able to be imported. Ambrico was directed by the wartime Ministry of Supply to produce tableware for both military and domestic use, a directive they grasped with both hands. Between 1943 and 1944, they produced 1.5 million cups alone, and as a result fervently established themselves in the domestic market.

Crown Lynn factory, Auckland, c1960.

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The demand for decorative items grew and an increasing number of consumers were now investing in pieces purely for their aesthetics. A popular example of this was their model animal range, the most recognisable of which is the ubiquitous Swan Vase.

Pacific factory worker Crown Lynn, Auckland, photographed by Gregory Riethmaier c1960.

Webb’s recent Studio Ceramics Sale sold 100% of lots including many fine examples of Crown Lynn ceramics like the Swann pictured above.

As the austerity and rationing of the Second World War began to fade into memory, Crown Lynn began to adapt to the new post-war landscape. The demand for decorative items grew and an increasing number of consumers were now investing in pieces purely for their aesthetics. A popular example of this was their slip cast animal range, the most recognisable of which is the ubiquitous Swan Vase.

Throughout this post-war period, New Zealand’s insular economy allowed the company to dominate the market. Under the guidance of ceramicist Briar Gardner, Elam graduate Dave Jenkin specialised in glaze work and applied this to pieces that are still hugely collectible today.

Prior to this, Gardner had been instrumental in setting up a new area of the company creating domestic ware that would grow from eight to 300 employees over the next eight years.

The enormous success of pieces such as those using the glaze techniques developed by Jenkin allowed the “specials” department of Ambrico to become Crown Lynn in 1948.

What was once a New Zealand household staple has now grown to be highly collectible. Collaborations with local and international artists, finely hand painted designs, elegant and refined forms have all become associations synonymous with the brand.

Webb’s recent Studio Ceramics auction saw some phenomenal results as the market for applied arts continues to explode. Over 400 registered bidders saw one of the most competitive auctions of the season. Every single piece that went under the hammer sold, a remarkable feat, with many selling for up to eight times the top estimate. There was fierce bidding from both international and local buyers on all lots, a particular highlight Crown Lynn Trickle Glaze Swan, eventually selling for $2,251.50 against an estimate of $150 - $300.

To discuss the consignments or investment in applied arts please get in touch with our specialist team. words by Florence Fournier Ben Erren Head of Decorative Arts ben@webbs.co.nz +64 21 191 9660

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Leah Morris Decorative Arts, Specialist leah@webbs.co.nz +64 22 574 5699 15

Cultural Capital: Webb’s Launches in Wellington

Render of the all new Webb’s Wellington Office.

Webb’s is thrilled to announce the opening of a new premises in Wellington in early 2022.

This is an important step for New Zealand’s largest auction house, and for the market it serves.

Situated at 23 Marion Street, the Wellington premises will provide a welcoming environment for our clients, a 500 square metre state-of-the-art gallery space, private meeting and viewing rooms and secure storage facilities. Leading interior designer Rufus Knight has lead the fit out for the site. Knight was appointed to the task after completing the excellent design of our Mount Eden gallery and office.

Carey Young and David Maskill will run Webb’s new Wellington office. Carey brings a distinguished track record as a former gallerist and Webb’s representative in Wellington.

David brings his knowledge and experience as an art historian and educator to the role. They are a complementary pair in terms of their proven leadership and knowledge of both historical and contemporary art. Together they will provide a wealth of expertise to our growing clientele within the Wellington region and further afield.

This is an important step for Webb’s as a business. Peter Webb, the founder of our enterprise, was instrumental in developing the market for modern and contemporary New Zealand art. His vision and drive to succeed saw Webb’s grow to be the largest auction house in the country. Under his leadership, it expanded into the distinct departments it features today – enabling the development of secondary markets for a broad clientele with diverse tastes. Webb’s today is proud of this legacy, and it informs our direction.

We are defining the market now, much as Peter Webb did when he established the business. We’re driven to achieve results that change the way art and luxury collectibles are viewed, written about, and valued. This is our raison d’être. Our new Wellington premises will enable further growth and development of this distinct Webb’s vision.

For more information about the opening of this space, please contact our Wellington specialists who will be delighted to assist. We look forward to welcoming our Wellington clients and guests to the gallery.

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Carey Young Specialist, Art carey@webbs.co.nz +64 21 368 348

David Maskill Consultant, Art david@webbs.co.nz +64 27 256 0900 16

Over the past three years, Webb’s has been setting the pace in the auction business in New Zealand. We have gone through an astonishing time of success and growth. This has seen us engage with clients across the country.

It is our intention to continue to develop these relationships with the opening of a permanent presence in Wellington. – Paul Evans, Managing Director Webb's

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Farming for Flavour: Stonyridge Larose

Once again, Webb’s has showcased multiple lots of Stonyridge Larose in our most recent auctions. We presented several vintages, with some extremely valuable magnums making an appearance – a rarity. As has become the norm for this great Waiheke Island wine, interest in Larose remains healthy. All vintages on offer met strong bidding.

Recent highlights were magnums of the 1993 & 1987 vintages, which commanded prices of $2,370 and $3,555 respectively – easily surpassing their high estimates. The vendor of the 1987 had been happy to accept what were in hindsight conservative estimates based on previous singlebottle results. He was astonished when the 1987 magnum reached its unprecedented hammer price.

Owner and founder of Stonyridge, Steve White, said, “Wine is romantic and spiritual. It is also artistic. Most farming is about cropping; we’re actually farming for flavour.”

Steve established Stonyridge in November 1982 with the bold and simple goal of making the greatest red wine in the country. They made their first vintage in 1985, and the breakthrough came with their third vintage in 1987.

According to Master of Wine Bob Campbell, “Waiheke’s long-time hero, Stonyridge Larose has been making waves since its stellar vintage in 1987,” a glowing endorsement for this breakout vintage.

Now, the Stonyridge team are riding high after three amazing back-to-back vintages from 2018-2020. On the subject of our recent results, and why there is such a strong secondary market for his wines, Steve offered simply that Stonyridge was never concerned with increasing quantity, rather the focus has always been on increasing quality.

Ultimately, price reflects quality.

Wine is romantic and spiritual. It is also artistic. Most farming is about cropping; we’re actually farming for flavour. — Steve White, Owner and founder of Stonyridge Webb's

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1993 Stonyridge Larose Magnum, 1500ml, price realised. $2,370. est. $1,200 - $1,600

Waiheke’s long-time hero, Stonyridge Larose has been making waves since its stellar vintage in 1987 — Bob Campbell, Master of Wine Stonyridge Larose Results at Webb’s: Average Price Per Bottle $350.00 $300.00 $250.00 $200.00 $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 $0.00 2016

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Another recent Webb’s highlight was an Original Wooden Case (OWC) of the 2018 vintage. This beauty reached $4,266, demonstrating that even the younger vintages are highly sought after. However, Steve believes that this wine is still under-valued. Stonyridge Larose has the same price as many traditional Bordeaux second-growth wines. It is now recognised on the international market as a new investment wine for buyers.

Across all vintages we have recorded a 76.5% increase in Stonyridge Larose hammer prices since January 2021. The market shows no signs of slowing down in the coming years.

As the aforementioned sale of the Magnum of 1987 shows, people who know their stuff see the potential of Stonyridge Larose and are willing to pay more for it.

Our vendor said, “Selling through Webb’s was easy, despite the restrictions due to Covid lockdowns. From Webb’s initial email requesting that I consign, to selling the bottle, took just over two weeks. I received payment exactly one month to the day from the date of that initial email. I just wish I had more Stonyridge to sell.”

Whether it be single bottles, magnums or OWCs, the interest in great New Zealand wineries such as Stonyridge, Te Mata, Felton Rd, Dry River & Ata Rangi continues to grow.

If you are considering bringing bottles from your cellar to market, get in touch with us for an appraisal.

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Marshell Wan Fine Wines, Specialist marshell@webbs.co.nz +64 22 061 5612 19

Reagan Lee, Fate2020 Pandemic (Beethoven) 命运2020疫(贝多芬), 2020, ink on paper, 965 x 855mm est. $100,000 - $150,000 price realised. $156,445.

Immersed in Other Cultures: Reagan Lee

Given the geographical location of Aotearoa, and the increasingly diverse population, it is of no surprise that Asian art has a growing presence in our culture. Contemporary New Zealand is a place where diverse cultural influences have the opportunity to interact and ultimately strengthen one another. Art is a natural area for these cultural threads to intertwine.

It is a sign of the growing maturity of the art market in New Zealand that audiences are interested in a greater diversity of collectible artwork. In the past, market interest has focussed on a small handful of artists operating within a specific range of subject matter.

Over the decades, this has broadened. Collectors now have diverse tastes and interests. A recent collaboration between Webb’s Fine Art and Asian Arts departments shone a light on this increasing openness and sophistication within our collecting habits.

The standout piece from the combined auction was Reagan Lee’s Fate 2020 Pandemic (Beethoven), an ink on paper work that the artist made in 2020. On auction day, the work achieved a price of $156,445, well clear of its pre-auction estimate of $100,000 - $150,000.

This was an excellent outcome, and a strong endorsement of Webb’s approach.

Lee is a fascinating character. Born in Liaoning, China, in 1966, Lee studied at the China Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, graduating in 1990. In 1991 he migrated to the Seychelles. There he became well known for his expressive portraits, and was the personal painter of President James Alix Michel. He lived there for nearly ten years, before moving to Europe and finally settling in New Zealand. Throughout his career, he has sought to reconcile traditional Chinese art practices with the global concerns he has encountered while immersed in other cultures. Lee’s practice was recognised with a major exhibition at Guangdong Museum of Art, China, in 2012.

Reagan Lee’s success is a marker of how strong the contemporary Asian art community is in New Zealand. It is a fantastic dimension of contemporary art in this country. At Webb’s, we are upbeat about the future of this growing community, and we look forward to a continuation of successful events such as our recent art auction.

Webb’s Asian Arts department offers traditional art and artefacts along with excellent art by leading contemporary Asian artists. If you are interested in broadening your collection, or bringing outstanding Asian art to market, get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

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Son of the South: Grahame Sydney

Grahame Sydney, Hawkdun Moon, 2004, oil on canvas, inscribed For Michael King in bushpoint lower left, 500 × 550mm est. $60,000 - $80,000 price realised. $98,502

Grahame Sydney is one of New Zealand’s greatest living painters. His distinctive images of stark southern landscapes are widely admired; so too is his virtuoso skill. Tightly composed and exquisitely rendered, his work has been highly sought after by collectors for decades. The Central Otago landscape has been Sydney’s strongest and most recurring theme. These paintings speak to the power of nature, and to the specific character of the environment that he has long called home.

One example of this is Hawkdun Moon, a 2004 oil painting that shows the moon high above the Hawkdun Range at dusk. It is a restrained image, tightly composed and impeccably rendered in signature Sydney style. The play of light on the range at the horizon is captured beautifully, with a section of the mountains brilliantly illuminated by the last rays of the setting sun.

In a March interview with Webb’s, Sydney spoke about this work. He said, “This is drawn from the terrace of my house here at Cambrian Valley, as are many of my paintings over the years. The house was built for me in 1999/2000 on a site which allows me to watch the Hawkdun Range and Mount St Bathans in their daily and seasonal changes of light and mood. Their proximity is the major reason for me building on this land. It’s an ever-changing wide-screen backdrop to our days here and I never tire of it, nor does it ever cease to be inspiring.”

My landscapes have become more and more descriptors and confessions of my feelings of belonging to this Central Otago landscape, a sense I’ve recognised since my first boyhood experiences in this “foreign country” away from the damp, grey and breezy Dunedin coast where I grew up. — Grahame Sydney Webb's

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Grahame Sydney at work in his studio.

Sydney spoke further on his connection to Central Otago, “My landscapes have become more and more descriptors and confessions of my feelings of belonging to this Central Otago landscape, a sense I’ve recognised since my first boyhood experiences in this “foreign country” away from the damp, grey and breezy Dunedin coast where I grew up. Now the older I get, the less I feel the need to travel far to find themes and subject matter - my world is getting smaller but richer, and in the last few years I’m aware my paintings are all derived from close-to-home sources. What is it which appeals so much about this empty, semi-arid inland territory?

That’s not something easily put into words, far more easily revealed in the paintings.”

To Sydney, however, what his paintings mean to others is ultimately outside of his concern. “My paintings are first and foremost personal things, made for no-one else but me; made for my own satisfaction and pleasure with no thought whatsoever for others. The life they have beyond me is the life all paintings assume – whatever anyone wants to make of them, and is of no concern to me at all. Of course, the personal can perform a universal function, and that’s one of the miracles of art.” A miracle indeed, as these paintings have meant a great deal to many others over the years.

Altogether, Sydney’s paintings are among the most detailed and technically skilled by any New Zealand painter.

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– a testament to his skill, vision, and to the vigour of the environment that has shaped his perceptions.

In our March 2021 Works of Art auction, Webb’s brought Hawkdun Moon to market. This modestly-sized oil painting reached the outstanding price of $98,502. This was far from a one-off. Webb’s has been involved in the development of the market for Sydney’s work right from a very early stage.

Our founder, Peter Webb, presented Sydney’s first Auckland exhibition in the mid 1970s. It was a sell-out show. In keeping with this, Webb’s has continued to acheive excellent results for his work ever since, setting and breaking records time and again.

While he is an exquisite and unique artist, in this regard, Sydney is but one example. Webb’s are market leaders for living artists. We make it our business to set and define records and benchmarks, achieving excellent results for our vendors and bringing the best of the best to our buyers. If you are looking to build your collection, or to bring your cultural assets to market, get in touch with our team of industryleading experts. We are here to make a difference.

Charles Ninow Head of Art charles@webbs.co.nz +64 21 053 6504

Adrienne (AD) Schierning Manager, Art ad@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5609 23

Last Known Survivors: The Rolex Panerai

It exceptionally rare that a watch of this calibre, collectability and history show up in on the market, especially in New Zealand. It represents an opportunity for collectors to add something of the highest level to their acquisitions. — Samuel Shaw, Watch Specialist Webb’s For our upcoming November Jewels & Watches auction, Webb’s is proud to present this Rolex Panerai 3646 Type E Wristwatch, circa 1944. It is a highly collectible piece of historical importance, and it is absolutely fresh to the market. This timepiece was made by Rolex for Panerai following strict technical requirements, notably a 47 mm wide (for underwater legibility) cushion-shaped case with soldered curved wire lugs, screw down conical crown, 12-sided case back and a Perspex crystal. The black dial features half Arabic and half Roman numerals. It is coated in luminous radium on a black lacquer background, which is known as the California dial (patented by Rolex on May 30, 1941).

Since 2016, three new watches of the Ref. 3646 / Type E surfaced, two of them expanded the number group from 260856 – 261097 (1.1.2016) to 260850 – 260111 (29 watches recorded as of today). This watch will be only the 30th known surviving example worldwide. Similar examples have sold previously at over 100,000 CHF. Kassidy Hsieh Head of Fine Jewels & Watches kassidy@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5607

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Samuel Shaw Manager, Fine Jewels & Watches samuel@webbs.co.nz +64 22 499 5610 24

Rolex/Panerai, Ref:3646 “Anonymous” c.1944 Steel divers watch with California dial. 47mm est. $140,000 – $200,000

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The Rise and Rise: Australian Muscle Cars

The late 1960s and 1970s was a time of great economic, political, social and technological change for both sides of the Tasman. In New Zealand, recession loomed, protests were rife and fuel was scarce. In Australia, coalitions ended, scandals were plentiful and oil was on a global embargo.

On the plus side, life was simpler back then. Mullets were a thing of beauty and more importantly, the Aussie Muscle Car era had just begun.

Everyday Australians were starting to take interest in motorsport with the commencement of the Armstrong 500 and the Australian Touring Car Championship. The former introduced the public to the marketing hype around ‘win on Sunday, sell on Monday’. Performance cars like the Ford Cortina GT500 and Holden S4 started popping up on people’s radar, and in many ways these vehicles paved the way for Aussie Muscle cars that followed.

In 1966, two important things happened: the launch of the ‘Mustang-bred’ XR Ford Falcon with an optional 289ci Windsor V8, and a Mini won Bathurst. On the face of it they may seem unrelated. However, the Cooper S winning the Bathurst 500 incensed Ford, which then commissioned a civilian version of the Police Interceptor Pack Falcon.

Just like that the first Australian muscle car was born the Falcon XR GT. The XR GT unleashed an intense five years of Aussiemade hero cars, with Holden’s 327 and 350 Monaros battling it out with the ever-increasing power of Falcon GTs. Chrysler’s six-cylinder Hemi-engined Valiant Pacers and Chargers threw their hats in the ring too. As a bonus, all this muscle made it onto the Australian roads, thanks to the Hardie-Ferodo 500’s homologation requirement that a minimum of 200 examples be built for ‘public sale’.

The trouble was very few young people could afford a car worth so much and therefore had to settle for posters or die cast models! Fast forward several decades to the early noughties, the baby boomers had grown up, got respectable jobs, and their kids had flown the nest. Most importantly, they now had discretionary dollars to spend.

Quality control and assembly at the Ford’s Broadmeadows, Melbourne plant c1969.

1966 Ford Falcon XR GT drifting around a corner.

The Cooper S winning the Bathurst 500 incensed Ford, who then commissioned a civilian version of the Police Interceptor Pack Falcon. Just like that the first Australian muscle car was born - the Falcon XR GT. Webb's

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1972 Ford Fairmont XYGT Shaker price realised. $221,375 est. $120,000 – $150,000

1972 Ford Fairmont XYGT Shaker price realised. $221,375 est. $120,000 – $150,000

Arguably, the first big rise in Aussie Muscle car prices came in the early 2000s. This was driven to a large extent by affluent boomers rekindling their emotional connection with the cars they yearned for in their youth. Generally, buyers were aged 45 – 60. They were not lawyers or doctors, rather they were people who’d done very well in business. They were putting their money into the cars they grew up with, the cars they watched race at Bathurst. However, while it was evidently a passion for many, it was also an investment.

These savvy entrepreneurs were looking to expand their retirement portfolios.

Skip forward another decade or so to the present.

Aussie Muscle Cars have been making the news recently as prices have again begun to surge. This time, it’s believed by many that the driving force is largely related to the global pandemic. People aren’t travelling overseas and spending their money that way, and the virus has made people cautious and insular. The net result is more discretionary dollars to spend ‘locally’. It would appear that Aussie Muscle cars are on the shopping list.

The demand for heavy Aussie metal has grown: price increases over the decades reflect this across the board.

Recent results at Webb’s demonstrate this perfectly. A 1970 Ford XW Falcon GT-HO Phase II was brought to market with an estimate of $400,000 - $450,000, and it realised $414,000; a high original 1972 Ford Fairmont XYGT Shaker found a buyer at $221,375 against a pre-auction estimate of $120,000 - $150,000. These results speak to the strength of the market, and to Webb’s marketing prowess.

On a final note, when Ford motorsport legend and Bathurst winner Allan Moffat first saw the Falcon GT sedan that would take him to victory in the early 1970s, he scoffed at the price.

“In 1969, when the [Phase I] HO was launched, they were $4500. And the regular Falcon was $2500. And I said to the Director of Marketing at the time, ‘Man, who’s going to pay $4500 for a Falcon?’ And he said, ‘You’ll be surprised, Allan ...’ Unfortunately, I wasn’t surprised enough to go out and purchase one. Or a dozen.”

Nowadays, immaculate examples of the Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III can fetch in excess of $1 million. Such are the joys of hindsight. words by Dave Mcleod

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A Masterpiece: The Sang House One of the things to remember about the design of a house, is that it is designed for its occupants and their requirements. There’s another layer, which is aesthetic.

A great building combines those things. — Darryl Sang, Director of Sang Architects Webb's

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Detail of a custom-made Guy Ngan door handle on the The Sang House.

The Sang House interior. Ian Scott, Lattice No. 133, 1986, price realised $38,512.

Earlier this year, Webb’s partnered with Wall Real Estate to sell The Sang House. This architectural icon is both an exquisite home and an important piece of New Zealand cultural history. It was designed by renowned architect and art collector Ron Sang as his family residence in 1973.

Nestled amongst trees, every room within this house allows dappled afternoon sun and unique views. It is an exceptional environment for living. From the custom-made Guy Ngan door handle to the home’s seamless integration with the landscaped garden, Sang’s attention to detail and his discerning taste for modern art is evident throughout this extraordinary home. This combination of the domestic and the artistic was summed up by Darryl Sang, “One of the things to remember about the design of a house, is that it is designed for its occupants and their requirements. There’s another layer, which is aesthetic. A great building combines those things.”

This was Webb’s first auction of a piece of architecture, and our collaboration with Wall Real Estate was an overwhelming success. The Sang House found a buyer at $4,000,000, an eye-watering mark-up from its capital value of $2,025,000. The sale generated a combined total of $4,433,664, with a sell through rate of 91% that saw each lot achieving prices well above the expected estimates.

The presentation of Ron Sang’s house, itself a modernist masterpiece, offered an occasion to acknowledge his legacy beyond the world of architecture. He was an art collector and publisher of some of the most sumptuous publications on significant New Zealand artists. In his house in Remuera, Sang surrounded himself with paintings, sculptures, studio ceramics and art glass by some of the leading practitioners in these fields. Darryl Sang said of his father,

[He] was an architect as well as an art collector, and those two aspects of his life really went hand in hand. His architectural style developed along with his art collecting.

His houses are designed to display art.

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The list of paintings collected by Sang is a roll call of New Zealand art from the 1970s onwards. There were early stained colour-field canvasses by Gretchen Albrecht from the 1970s, as well as one of her iconic hemispheres from 1984 and a later spectacular oval, Nomadic Geometries (At This Hour-Red) from 1994. Sang’s collection also included paintings by Don Binney, Pat Hanly, Michael Smither, Robert Ellis, Allen Maddox and Philippa Blair. His other passions in the field of collecting were the sculptures of Guy Ngan and Don Driver, the studio ceramics of Len Castle, Roy Cowan, Graeme Storm and the art glass of Ann Robinson.

Ron Sang’s passion for the art and culture of this country is something to be celebrated. Webb’s marketed a curated selection of artwork alongside the house. This included works by some of Sang’s favourites: Ralph Hotere, Gretchen Albrecht, Guy Ngan, and others. This innovative approach had a symbiotic effect of enhancing both the art and the house through mutual association. It proved a winning combination, with sales well over reserve.

Sang was intently involved in the art and culture scene.

He forged relationships with artists and makers, supporting their practices and collecting their work. As his son observed, these associations proved mutually beneficial. Our founder, Peter Webb, also made sustained efforts to cultivate the careers of many of New Zealand’s most prominent modern artists. He worked with Colin McCahon, Don Binney and Pat Hanly, to name but a few. These were the very same artists whose work Ron Sang loved and collected. The spirit of mutual support and cultural collaboration was exemplified

by Webb’s sale of the Sang House.

Are you looking to bring your unique architectural home to market? With our innate cultural capital and our distinct, high-production marketing, Webb’s is unmatched.

We achieve market-beating results for high-end homes.

Contact us for an appraisal.

Paul Evans Managing Director paul@webbs.co.nz +64 21 866 000

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Emil Jellineck with his daughter Mercédès c1885.

The Best or Nothing: Mercedes-Benz

To many of us, Mercedes-Benz is a name synonymous with luxurious and cutting-edge automobiles. However, ‘Mercedes’ the brand was in fact inspired by a 12-year old girl.

Credited as the inventor of the automobile, engineer Karl Benz (of Benz & Co) patented the three-wheeled motor car known as the ‘Motorwagen’ way back in 1886. Less than a decade later, Benz introduced the Velocipede (Velo), which became the first large-scale production automobile and saw Benz & Co become the second-largest engine manufacturer in Germany.

Around the same time, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach were developing the bicycle-inspired Daimler Reitwagen (Riding Car), the world’s first motorcycle with a single-cylinder internal combustion engine. In 1889, they built their first automobile and created the Daimler-MotorenGesellschaft (DMG) business the very next year, successfully producing a number of race cars built on contract for Emil Jellinek.

This in turn leads us on to that 12-year old girl.

Emil Jellinek was a European entrepreneur who established an automobile trading company in the late 1890s while working as Austria’s Consul General in Nice, France.

He sold multiple car brands, including those of DaimlerMotoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) to French aristocrats and went on to sell them globally to the likes of the Rothschild family.

Emil believed that the name Mercedes (meaning kindness or mercy in Spanish) brought good fortune. He not only called his daughter Mercedes and labelled his family’s residence Villa Mercedes, but even raced under the pseudonym of ‘Monsieur Mercedes’ too. So it was no surprise that 12-year-old Mercédès Jellinek provided the inspiration for the 1901 Mercedes 35 HP, the first model of many to come to adopt the moniker.

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Inventor Karl Benz sitting The Benz Motorwagen, the world’s first automobile, c1886.

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Designed by Wilhelm Maybach and Paul Daimler (son of Gottlieb) but the initiative of Emil Jellinek, the Mercedes 35 HP was regarded as the first modern motor car. It was a roadbased adaptation of Emil’s racing car and featured a 5.9-litre straight-four petrol engine making 35 horsepower (26 kilowatts). This first Mercedes generated huge excitement at the “Nice Race Week” in March 1901 as it was a powerful, lightweight vehicle with a low centre of gravity. It was a stand out from all previously built cars and signaled the end for the carriages used in automobile manufacturing.

Later, in 1901, the name ‘Mercedes’ was re-registered

by DMG worldwide as a protected trademark. Their production capacity was extended as they created the first Mercedes models, led by the ‘60’. Although the Mercedes Simplex 60 HP was the successor to the 35, it wasn’t a racing car. Capable of 120 km/h, the 9.3L 60 put more emphasis on touring and luxury and established itself as a top-status car to own, a direction the brand has stayed true to since.

The development of the Mercedes logo came about in 1909 when the the sons of Gottlieb Daimler (Paul and Adolf) remarked that their father previously used a star for a symbol.

Taking inspiration from that, the DMG Board registered two logos as trademarks of the Mercedes brand - a three-pointed star logo and a four-pointed star logo. It was the three-pointed star that was ultimately selected, the familar emblem adorns the front radiator of vehicles from 1910 onwards.

According to the company, the logo signifies the automaker’s drive toward its engines dominating the land, sea, and air. But its relevance is underscored when in June 1926 (due to the post WWI German economic crisis) three automotive pioneers (Daimler/Mercedes DMG and Benz & Co) merged, becoming Daimler-Benz and adopting Mercedes-Benz as its automobile trademark.

The merger was evidently highly successful, with 7,000 cars produced by the following year. It has been a story of success ever since. Mercedes-Benz have produced some of the most spectacular performance and luxury vehicles on the planet – from the powerful and desirable such as the SLR McLaren and AMG G-Wagon, to the ultimately collectible such as the 300 SL Gull-Wing Coupe. And let’s not forget the importance of Pagodas. Designed by Paul Bracq and named after the shape of its roof (reminiscent of the concavity of oriental shrines), the technically and stylistically groundbreaking W113 ‘Pagoda’ set new standards in terms of style and passive safety, underscored with a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ French flair - to ardent fans, the Pagoda remains the measure of all things.

Mercedes-Benz - The Best or Nothing! words by Dave Mcleod

The 1901 Mercedes 35 HP which was the first model to adopt the Mercedes moniker.

This first Mercedes generated huge excitement at the “Nice Race Week” in March 1901 as it was a powerful, lightweight vehicle with a low centre of gravity. It was a stand out from all previously built cars and signaled the end for the carriages used in automobile manufacturing.

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A Hint of Class: The Best of British Motoring

We may travel and socialise less these days, but there are other ways to have fun: just browse the pages of this catalogue if you need inspiration. And what inspiration it is, for these pages showcase the sorts of cars that most folk may only dream of owning new.

An older or classic car may be your ideal route to accessing the ultimate in luxury, speed or brand cachet, and if it’s luxury brand cachet you want, you can’t go past the Brits.

Among the cream of the crop within these pages is the Aston Martin Lagonda.

Only 645 of these four-door cars were produced, and this was among the last. A small number of the Series 1s attracted so much attention to the brand that in 1976 an entirely new design was penned. It featured a sexy wedge shape evocative of such cars as the Lamborghini Countach or the DMC DeLorean. Make this hand-built car yours, and you’ll not only slide into an interior of premium leather, but you’ll be faced with advanced electronics for its time – this was the first production car to feature a digital instrument panel.

The Series 4, built from 1987, rivalled Bentley or Rolls-Royce for price and prestige.

Given only one was built per week, it has the added glamour of rarity. This is further spiced by the fact the Lagonda badge is on furlough, though rumours persist that Aston Martin will revitalise the brand.

Of course you can drive a brand-new Bentley, but a classic lets you dip your toe in the water at a lower entry price. I drove an Arnage T when it was brand new, and in 2004 it retailed from $495,000. There’s a 2001 car in this catalogue ready for a new owner at an eighth that price – a lot of car for the money.

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Aston Martin Lagonda print advertising c1988.

1991 Aston Martin Lagonda , est. $300,000 - $350,000.

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1954 Triumph TR2, est. $55,000 - $65,000

An older or classic car may be your ideal route to accessing the ultimate in luxury, speed or brand cachet, and if it’s luxury brand cachet you want, you can’t go past the Brits.

While some high-end luxury and performance cars might be seen as investments, most make unbeatable value after a few years. The majority of the technical advancements we now take for granted in modern cars were first introduced at the rarer end of the price range. Even though Bentleys sell partly on their olde-worlde gravitas, you can certainly expect extra-level spec. This goes right down to sliding and reclining rear seats, as well as the traditional lashings of wood and enough leather to furnish a herd of cows. The effortless luxury of yesteryear for the price of a mainstream car has to be cause for celebration!

And there’s another advantage to driving the sort of limo normally associated with royalty and heads of industry; you’ll access some quite startling performance.

A luxury limo over five metres long isn’t designed to be flung round corners, but its acceleration is to die for. Not for nothing have Arnage turbo owners boasted of thrashing boy racers in the traffic-light wars – that 2004 base-level Arnage boasted 875Nm of torque and could hit 100km/h from rest in six seconds. This rapid acceleration is done with such refinement your passengers barely know you’ve moved.

It’s hard to beat the effortless presence, the eiderdown ride and the luxurious feeling you’ll get from a Bentley, or a Rolls-Royce like Webb's

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the two-door Camargue in this catalogue.

But if you prefer your luxury sculpted by a pragmatic edge, there’s always Range Rover: this catalogue features a Jannspeedtuned example. The famous tuning company manufactured a range of equipment for these luxe cross-country kings, with everything from a turbo kit on down. A Stage I Jannspeed conversion in 1989 could boost power by an eye-watering 25 percent. Janspeed’s twin-turbo Rover 3500 could shove a Range Rover to 225km/h, an exciting speed at the best of times, though unlikely to have been measured across a high-country paddock.

Of course if you’re hunting further down the price scale, there are plenty of eminently affordable British cars with class.

A 1996 Jaguar Sovereign comes with similar advantages to a same-age Bentley at the price of a five-year-old Toyota Corolla. A Series II Landrover, whether pristine or not, will always carry a whiff of cross-continental adventure, while a little further down the investment scale come excellent everyday classics like the 1970s Triumph 2500 going to auction, a Brit with a hint of class that stood above any mass-market runabout from the start. words by Jacqui Madelin 33

A Year of Success: Top 15 Prices 1

1998 Aston Martin Vantage V600 price realised. $451,500 est. $500,000 - $600,000

Registered new in the United Kingdom in April 1998, this Aston Martin Vantage V600 was imported into New Zealand in 2011.

In 1993 it was the most powerful car on the market, with a top speed of 322 km/h. With only one local owner, it presented in what can only be described as a near concours condition being truly the last of the coach-built cars from this marque. This is undoubtedly one of the finest vehicles that Webb’s has been privileged to offer.

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1970 Ford XW Falcon GT-HO Phase II price realised. $414,000 est. $400,000 - $450,000

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1972 Ford Fairmont XYGT Shaker price realised. $221,375 est. $120,000 - $150,000

This GT-HO Phase II was delivered new by Falconer Motors, Ford dealers in Toowoomba, Queensland. The Ford Falcon GT-HO was right up there with the best of them, and when Ford launched the facelifted XW Falcon range in 1969, the GT heralded new levels of performance. Communication from Ford Australia prior to sale set out the build data of the vehicle and noted that “A short test run was impressive to say the least!”

This great looking XYGT was imported to New Zealand in 2018. It had one local owner and was an original GT shaker with the correct and unmolested MS 33 ID tags present confirming its all-important authenticity. Our vendor purchased it after a three-year search from a friend who found it in South Africa with a low mileage of 82,000kms and auto transmission. An Australian expert on the marque put it, “These cars are real GTs just marketed in another country.”

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1964 Mercedes-Benz 230L price realised. $201,250 est. $160,000 - $180,000

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1953 Jaguar XK-120 Fixed Head Coupe price realised. $184,000 est. $140,000 - $175,000

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2001 Ferrari 360 Modena price realised. $146,050 est. $130,000 - $150,000

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2007 Ford GT40 (Recreation LVVTA Ford) price realised. $143,750 est. $85,000 - $100,000

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1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL price realised. $137,313 est. $150,000 - $170,000

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1973 Holden Torana XU1 price realised. $132,250 est. $130,000 - $150,000

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1928 Cadillac 341A price realised. $132,250 est. $140,000 - $160,000

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1974 Jensen Interceptor price realised. $123,625 est. $75,000 - $100,000

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1927 Stutz price realised. $120,750 est. $130,000 - $160,000

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1966 AC Cobra price realised. $100,625 est. $60,000 - $80,000

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1936 Indian Chief price realised. $97,750

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1955 Austin Healey BN1 price realised. $93,150

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Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

April 2022

1953 R-Type Bentley, price realised. $58,650 est. $50,000 - $60,000

Webb’s is seeking entries for our forthcoming April auction.

Invited entries of interest include Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce. We are also seeking American, Australian and British classics including Mustang, Cadillac, Ford, MG, and Land Rover.

Get in touch today for a complimentary auction appraisal for your classic, collectible, or vintage motor.

Caolán McAleer Head of Collectors’ Cars caolan@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5603

Ian Nott Collectors’ Cars Consultant ian@webbs.co.nz +64 21 610 911

Foreword

Webb’s Classic and Collectible December car sale is one of our largest ever car auctions. This catalogue is a collectors’ delight, with a magnificent range of some of the finest and most fascinating automobiles in the nation. Recent restrictions in Auckland led to the unfortunate cancellation of our October auction. Nevertheless, we are sure that the range and quality of vehicles presented in this auction will more than make up for it. This year, the classic car and motorcycle market has remained strong. The rate we receive calls and emails from both buyers and sellers is heartening, and indicative of robust market sentiment. As summer is here, and fewer restrictions with it, the peak season for enjoying the road in a classic vehicle has arrived. We have no doubt that the perfect machine for your summer motoring pleasure is within these pages.

Collectors’ cars offer a unique form of investment. Ownership of one (or many) of these vehicles brings the satisfaction of the exceptional engineering behind them – these are machines made by the world’s finest engineers and designers to bring the ultimate in speed, luxury, or practical utility.

From a fiscal perspective, international estate and property consultancy Knight Frank recently found that automobiles appreciated more over the past 10 years than any other collectable asset class – rare Scotch whisky aside. Collectors’ cars provided an astonishing 334% return on investment, outstripping nearly every other benchmark. And this is to say nothing of the added value of transportation.

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You might not be able to afford another house, but a lot of people can now afford that car that they always wanted. Everyday there are some really good vehicles coming on to the market.

In this catalogue, we are presenting some exquisite vehicles. Our supercar offerings are to die for, with a 2002 Ferrari 550 Barchetta and a 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 bringing an extremely attractive dose of x-factor to these pages. For those who prefer a more mature vintage, we have a number of high profile classics, such as the 1991 Aston Martin Lagonda (a great example of brutalist ‘wedge design’) and the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (with only 12,000kms on the clock - very rare). Hot on the heels of the great results we’ve had for Australian Muscle cars, we have a prime example of a 1972 XY Ford Fairmont GT available. No doubt, bidding will be highly competitive on these sensational machines.

We trust that you will enjoy this catalogue, as we have enjoyed sourcing and presenting such an exceptional range of exquisite machines. The future of collectors’ cars in New Zealand looks very bright indeed.

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Important Information 1.

Condition Report Disclaimer

There is NO cooling off period offered for motor cars or motorcycles offered at public auction. All vehicles sold within this auction are sold on an ‘as is’ basis. Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot (please see the catalogue or www.webbs. co.nz for our conditions of sale), buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance.

The fully illustrated catalogue will describe the vehicles to the best of our ability on information supplied.

Should we receive pertinent information after the publication of the catalogue, we shall affix what is known as a Consumer Information Notice (CIN) to the vehicle. A list of all CINs will be available by the time the vehicles are presented for view. We are happy to offer our opinion only and should not be relied upon. In short, you should satisfy yourself as to the completeness, condition and integrity of any lot prior to bidding.

Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Webb’s and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Although all care has been taken to accurately describe the condition of this lot, this report has not been prepared by a professional conservator or restorer and no guarantees. Webb’s is not entering into a contract with the addressee in the respect of the condition report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to the addressee in respect of it.

However where the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 applies, nothing in these Terms shall contract out of or shall limit the application of that Act. Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 Where the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does apply the Buyer acknowledges that the following are relevant circumstances in relation to the supply of the Goods and may reduce the acceptable quality guarantee under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993: (a)

any information Webbs has disclosed on behalf of the Vendor concerning the nature of the Vendor (for example whether the Vendor has used the Goods itself), the context in which the Vendor offers to supply the Goods;

(b)

where the Goods are a vehicle: (i) the results of any Vehicle Condition Report; (ii) any defects or observations in relation to

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Buyer Inspection: A vehicle is complicated machinery that may contain inherent and latent defects which can only be discovered by a thorough pre purchase inspection. The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that: (a)

the responsibility for examining and assessing the condition of any vehicle rests with the Buyer;

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Webbs recommends that the Buyer carry out a pre purchase inspection even where no defect disclosures have been made by the Vendor; and

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the Buyer has had every opportunity to carry out an inspection and its own evaluation of the Goods and their quality prior to purchasing the Goods.

Vehicle Condition Report Any Vehicle Condition Report attached to the Vehicle has been prepared following a limited and basic inspection of the Vehicle. When preparing the Vehicle Condition Report, no part of the Vehicle was dismantled, no diagnostic testing was undertaken. The Vendor and Webbs recommend that any interested Buyer arrange a full mechanical inspection of the Vehicle prior to purchase.

Warrant of fitness: (a) Vehicles will be sold either unregistered or currently registered with a Warrant of Fitness (WoF) having been carried out within the last 30 days of the sale date. Each vehicle offered by Webb’s at auction will mention which is applicable (b)

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Where any vehicle does not at the time of delivery have a current certificate or warrant of fitness the Buyer undertakes to Webbs that they will not, except for the purpose of obtaining in-service certification, operate the vehicle until it has been inspected and certified for in service fitness as provided for in Rule 9.12(4) of the Land Transport Rule 35001/1 Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002.

If the vehicle has at the time of delivery a current warrant of fitness issued more than one month prior to delivery then the buyer acknowledges and accepts this.

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CIN: As soon as practicable after the purchase of a vehicle the Buyer must sign a written acknowledgement that Webbs has provided the Buyer with a copy of the Consumer Information Notice which was attached to the vehicle or displayed online.

Change of ownership: Every Buyer must supply to Webbs before taking delivery of a Vehicle the information necessary to enable a change of ownership to be registered.

Webbs reserve the right to delay release of the Vehicle until this is done.

Exclusions And Limitations

In Trade Buyer: Where the Vendor is In Trade and the Buyer has acquired the Goods in trade, the Vendor, Webbs and the Buyer agree to contract out of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and sections 9 (Misleading and deceptive conduct generally), 12A (unsubstantiated representations), and 13 (False or misleading representations) of the Fair Trading Act 1986.

Generally: If the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply to the sale of the Goods or if the Vendor and Buyer have contracted out of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993: (a)

(b)

Webbs excludes any liability for any representation(s) or statement(s) that may be made or implied by Webbs or the Vendor; in the case of any dispute relating to the Goods or the sale of the Goods any remedy of the Buyer shall be against the Vendor only and under no circumstances (including an action for breach of any fundamental obligation) shall any remedy lie against Webbs or any agent, contractor or employee of Webbs.

Buyer’s Premium A buyers’ premium is added to the hammer price of all vehicles and lots sold within this catalogue. The premium varies dependant on the hammer price of the lot; $0 - $199,999: 15%+GST $200,000 - $399,999: 10%+GST $400,000 and above: 5%+GST Note - GST is applicable to the buyer’s premium only and not the hammer price.

E.g. if the hammer falls at $10,000, you will receive an invoice for $11,725.

If the hammer falls at $200,000, you will receive an invoice for $223,000.

Registration To register to buy, all potential purchasers not known to Webb’s will be asked to provide an accredited form of photo identification (driver’s license or passport).

Shipping Webb’s will have local, national, and international freight agents available to arrange deliveries. Quotes will be available from cars@webbs.co.nz Payments and Collections Collections can be made from ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland 1051 Monday 13 December: 10am-5pm Tuesday 14 December: 10am-5pm All lots must be collected before 5pm Tuesday 14 December to avoid storage and removal charges ($75+GST per day) Payments All payments must be made in New Zealand dollars. Credit cards will be accepted in person only, with a surcharge of 2.2% for Visa and Mastercard and 3.3% for American Express. Personal company and bank cheques are not accepted. Direct bank transfers are accepted. Bank account details will be included on your invoice.

Sale of Goods Act Exclusion: The warranties or conditions implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1908 shall not apply to the sale of the Goods.

Additional Images Additional images of all vehicles are available in the online catalogue on our website www.webbs.co.nz Telephone/Absentee Bids Please complete the telephone or absentee bid form at the back of the catalogue, scan and send to auction@ webbs.co.nz. Alternatively, please call +64 9 529 5600 to arrange over the phone. Bids must be received 48 hours prior to the commencement of the auction.

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Viewing Times

Auction Location Pavilion 3, ASB Showgrounds 217 Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland 1051

Preview Evening Thursday 9 December

6pm - 8pm

Viewing Tuesday 7 December

10am - 4pm

Wednesday 8 December

10am - 4pm

Thursday 9 December

10am - 4pm

Friday 10 December

10am - 4pm

Saturday 11 December

10am - 4pm

Sunday 12 December

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Specialist Enquiries Caolán McAleer Head of Collectors’ Cars caolan@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5603

Online Catalogue Ian Nott Collectors’ Car Consultant ian@webbs.co.nz +64 21 610 911

Additional images of all vehicles are available in the online catalogue on our website webbs.co.nz

Condition Reports Lucy Grenfell Collectors’ Cars, Administrator cars@webbs.co.nz +64 9 529 5600 Webb's

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Lot 1

1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

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1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Chassis no: 1946785419276 Engine no: TBC Current registration and WOF est

$80,000 - $120,000

When the C3 Corvette made its 1968 model year debut, it was the wildest car to hit the street since the Lamborghini Miura. Patterned after Bill Mitchell’s and Larry Shinoda’s 1965 Mako Shark II, the new Corvette was the culmination of 1960s Coke-bottle excess but underneath it was the same Corvette as before. One notable mechanical improvement was the introduction of the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic replacing the two-speed Powerglide automatic. While the press wasn’t too kind to the new Corvette (with particular criticism on the car’s fit and finish) the public set a sales record for the vehicle.

Swapped for a Mustang Convertible and $1000USD cash, its prior US history is unknown. Since its acquisition in 1986, our vendor advises the following: In recent years the motor has been reconditioned, the gearbox and engine rebuilt, a new clutch fitted, suspension work and pressure plates, with receipts documenting the work. The air conditioning and heater work, an after-market stereo and subwoofer system are installed. Power steering is present, along with fully reupholstered seats and new carpets.

The original paintwork was yellow. Being repainted approximately 30 years ago, some signs of the original paint are visible under the hood. The hard-top has some scratches that would benefit attending to. Serviced regularly by wellknown independent American car specialist, Classic Vehicle Solutions of Otahuhu. Current mileage displays 40,000 miles.

The chrome bumpered C3 Corvettes are amongst the most desirable by collectors, even more so manual convertibles, such as this example. At Webb’s we regard retention of a classic car for more than three decades as very much a positive from the point of view of owner satisfaction, ensuring happiness with the vehicle.

Sadly the number plate is not included in the sale.

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1987 BMW 535i Chassis no: WBADC720300645690 Engine no: 67590 Current registration and WOF est

$32,000 - $35,000

The 5-Series were BMW’s first saloons to receive the famous ‘M’ badge beginning with the M5 in 1985.

Following on from this the E28 M535i was a significant contemporary with 218bhp and 310Nm of torque enabling a 0-100kph time of 7.2 seconds and the standing kilometre in less than 28 seconds well surpassing its rivals of the time!

With fewer than 10,000 examples built it is difficult to find one in as good a condition as represented here by Webb’s.

The top of the regular production model range, the M535i uses the drivetrain from the 535i plus M-Technic suspension, and wheels and body panels not found on any other E28 was assembled on the standard E28 line at BMW’s Dingolfing (Germany) and Rosslyn (South Africa) plants. Performance figures for the manual cars are a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph) and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 7.2 seconds.

The M30B34 engines sold in Europe and most other markets such as NZ used a 10.0:1 compression ratio producing 215 bhp.

This engine was offered in Europe from the latter half of 1985 until mid-1987. In all markets, the Bosch Motronic digital fuel injection system was used. Bore is 92 mm (3.62 in) and the stroke is 86 mm (3.39 in).

BMW offered the E28 with both manual and automatic gearboxes. With the former torque was transmitted from the engine via a single-disc dry clutch with a torsional damper per a Getrag 260 gearbox.

Delivered new in New Zealand this car was registered for the first time on 11 May 1987. The E28 BMW 5-Series was a driver’s car first and foremost and in this range-topping M535i guise was both hugely desirable in its day and limited in production rendering it highly sought after today among marque aficionados.

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1978 Triumph 2500S 4 Door Saloon Chassis no: MM47337HEA Engine no: 3MP8888DL Current registration and WOF est

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The Triumph 2000/2500 was another successful commission from Giovanni Michelotti, the illustrious Italian stylist. Michelotti was one of the most prolific sports car designers of the 20th century. His design flourish gave these Triumph models a purists’ pedigree. Overall, he made an extraordinary contribution to motoring of the 1960s & 1970s by designing special bodies for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques. His cars are highly sought after by motoring enthusiasts. Michelotti was also associated with British Leyland after its takeover of BMC. In October 1969, Triumph launched the Mark II range of the high-volume entry-level 2000 models. The upper-end of the range consisted of the 2500, 2500 TC and 2500 PI models.

These cars were updated for the slicker 1970s, with the front appearance leading the way for the soon to be launched Triumph Stag. Although marking the cessation of fuel injected engines, improved acceleration was claimed for the twin carburettor 2500S and its slightly less expensive 2500TC stable mate. Both were aspirated by either twin Stromberg or SU carburettors. These new versions also featured suspension changes which included an anti-roll bar.

This particular ‘French Blue’ example offered by Webb’s has an interesting history, with automatic transmission and 48

158,800 km on the clock. The following vehicle timeline has been provided by the vendor; Car assembled at NZ Motor Corporation plant in Nelson, New Zealand CKD Kit (FS0024) in April 1978 One out of a total of “576” 2500S models manufactured. Production stopped in March 1979. The Prime Minister of the day Sir Robert Muldoon used to drive this vehicle between Parliament and his home in the Hutt Valley.

In 1985 Robert Muldoon appears with his car in Television ad “At the back of the house” for Countrywide Bank. In 1986 NZ Women’s Weekly magazine published an article on Sir Robert Muldoon and his wife Dame Thea with a photo of the car outside his house included. Acquired by present owners in 1992. Members of the Auckland Triumph Car Club throughout.

“The car has won many 2000/2500 car of the day trophies at the ATCC Show’ n ‘Shine and appeared at the Ellerslie concourse and Brit Euro shows. The car was first registered as CR190, and was used by Prime Minister Rt.Hon. Robert Muldoon as his self-drive Ministerial car. During the 1984 election campaign, the Triumph was replaced by a Ford vehicle. After Muldoon’s election defeat, the Triumph was re-registered LT56 and became his private Auckland vehicle until 1989.

We are the third owners of the vehicle and have enjoyed more than 30 years of classic motoring. First, this was a family Webb's

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car, though after joining the Auckland Triumph Car Club we have been involved with car shows, fundraising events and club runs to name a few. The vehicle is in original condition which is very good for its vintage. It is also garaged, and we have not needed to restore the vehicle. It has been very reliable, regular servicing and maintenance have been paramount, ensuring the vehicle has enjoyed many happy hours on the road. The January 2019 edition of NZ Classic Car magazine published a feature on Triumphs in which our car was featured.

We trust the new owners of this classic vehicle will honour its history and enjoy many happy years of motoring. “The original “Certificate of Registration of Motor Vehicle” dated 7 June 1978 exists detailing the first registration as; “Public Service Garage, Waterloo Quay, Wellington”. The author of this catalogue entry remembers the Muldoon’s driving this car around Auckland’s North Shore suburb of Chatswood during this era.

A vehicle with an interesting and distinctive association with one of the country’s significant political figures.

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1963 Jaguar MK2 3.8 Chassis no: 7A899060700209079 Engine no: LC3689-8 Current registration and WOF est

$50,000 - $65,000

Jaguar’s seminal Mark 2 saloon is one of the most readily recognised cars of the 1960s, and today remains highly prized by marque enthusiasts. It set the standard for the class throughout its entire production life and made countless appearances in films and on television. With the Mark 2, the 3.8-litre version of Jaguar’s XK six became available for the first time in the company’s medium-sized saloon. In top-ofthe-range, 3.8-litre, manual/overdrive configuration, it was a genuine 125mph car. It could reach 60mph in 8.5 seconds – outstanding for its size, even by today’s standards.

Imported and registered here in November 1971, this Mark 2 acquits itself well with green paint and a recorded mileage of 32,288. The 3.8-litre featured 220 bhp and 240 lb/ft of torque, so Jaguar fitted a ‘Powr-Lok’ limited slip diff as standard. When it was released, road testers sang the praises of the latest from Coventry – commending the effortless performance, sure-footed handling and generous equipment levels. The Jaguar Mark II also enjoyed a long and successful competition career, particularly in touring car races with examples of this car still competing in historic events around the world to this day. It was a sales success, with nearly 90,000 built in ten years of production (of which just under a third were equipped with 3.8-litre engines).

The Mark 2 is regarded by enthusiasts as perhaps the finest saloon ever to wear the leaping cat. No Jaguar better epitomises the ‘Grace, Pace and Space’ catchcry used in period advertising.

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1996 Bentley Brooklands Chassis no: SCBZE12C6TCH57483 Engine no: L410MN-218703 Current registration and WOF est

$35,000 - $45,000

The Bentley Brooklands was introduced in 1992 as a replacement for the Mulsanne and Eight models. It was intended as a slightly cheaper alternative to the Turbo R. It featured the same styling – and underpinning of the Rolls-Royce 6.75 litre, 301 bhp, V8 engine – but without the more powerful model’s turbocharger. The Brooklands continued Bentley’s design theme, which was also used on contemporary Rolls-Royce vehicles throughout the 1980’s and early 1990’s. The exterior design featured the classic Bentley grille as well as dual headlights with wrap-around parking lights.

As with many Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles, the Brooklands also featured the trademark descending boot lid and chrome B-pillars. The interior remained relatively unchanged from previous Bentley models but with a more curvaceous design element surrounding the leatherwrapped centre console. A total of 1380 Brooklands were manufactured, although different sources suggest a higher number of 1722.

Presented in exceptional condition, this fine Bentley Brooklands has covered a mere 54,000 kilometres. It remains in an original condition throughout. It was sold new in Japan, before being imported. Local marque expert Majestic Motors of Masterton effected registration here on 14 October 2005. Webb’s understands it has since remained in the care of its primary owner. All servicing requirements have been attended to by a specialist highly proficient in the Bentley brand. We are assured that the vehicle runs well, and that the lovely blue paintwork has a lustre befitting this famed marque.

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1971 Land Rover Series IIA Chassis no: 7ATOAK15X21972667 Engine no: 24137954A Current registration and WOF est

$40,000 - $45,000

Inspired by the wartime ‘Jeep’ of the US Army, Rover bosses the Wilks brothers foresaw a need for a tough four-wheel drive utility vehicle to meet the requirements of the farming community in the immediate post-war period.

The success of such a vehicle took the company somewhat by surprise, particularly the use of corrosion resistant aluminium a virtue, given the then prevalent steel shortage. Similarly, so was the usage of then-current Rover components including the engine from the P3 saloon which ensured that production and development costs were minimised.

Introduced in 1958 the Series II with its more rounded sides was the first update since the model’s launch 10 years prior. Additionally, two engines were available; either the 2286cc petrol version or the then newly developed 2052 diesel version.

The IIA model as represented by this example was built between 1961-1971 and is considered today to be the ‘most hardy’ of the Land Rover breed.

This 88” example was totally disassembled and fully restored during 2019 and 2020 from the ground up including the motor. Many new parts including exterior canvas imported from the UK. All work undertaken including finishing has been carried out by marque experts. Currently on Michelin tyres and later model wheels, the original wheels and tyres are available with the car.

An as new example.

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1968 Chevrolet RS Camaro Convertible Chassis no: 124678N Engine no: Not Stamped Current registration and WOF est

$115,000 - $125,000

Chevrolet’s entry into the Mustang-created pony car market arrived in 1967. The new Camaro proved a more than worthy rival for the well-established Ford, rapidly capturing a sizeable portion of the youth market. The Camaro was marketed with a wide variety of engine choices, from the mild base engine six-cylinder developing a scant 140 bhp - to the wild, with the 420 bhp SS 396 and race-bred Z/28 models. The Camaro looked fantastic, with clean styling under the direction of Bill Mitchell. Mitchell envisioned a four-seater Corvette, and the coke-bottle lines foreshadowed the Stingray of 1968.

Offered in both coupe and convertible form, the firstgeneration Camaro came with a huge options list. This allowed the customer to create anything from a luxury cruiser to a drag strip bruiser. A popular dress-up package was the Rally Sport option, consisting of hidden headlamps, revised tail lights, exterior bright work - including the rocker trim and RS badging. For 1968, the Camaro was little changed – the deletion of the side vent windows and the addition of the Astro Ventilation system were the only modifications. Of the 235,147 Camaros built for this year, more than 40,000 had the Rally Sport pack fitted. Today, the first-generation Camaro makes a great alternative to the more common Mustang.

With their RS covered headlamps and Rally wheels, these cars provide head turning attributes in spades.

This example has an outstanding appearance – the consequence of an extensive restoration. The owner’s words follow: “I purchased and imported the Camaro a number of years ago from the US. It took my eye as a survivor – with matching numbers 327 68RS – and it had all the original paperwork and the original purchase receipt from the dealer.

Customs flagged this when it arrived in the country for rust in the floor pan. So I had to get the floor repaired and inspected before getting it complied at VTNZ. I drove it for a time as original, before deciding to take it back off the road for a full rebuild body and mechanical rebuild. The original 327 motor Webb's

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has been fully reconditioned by Magnum Motors. I didn’t want to risk causing any damage to the original drive train, so this came out and was placed on a stand in my man cave. If ever I wanted to return to the original drive train, I could. I have all the original RS wheels, radiator, brakes, trans and trim.

With the rebuild, I went ballistic and ended up replacing the quarter panels, doors, boot, front guards. I replaced the soft top before having it repainted in its original colour of Le Mans blue. My thought process was that I would be keeping the car for the next 50 years, so I wanted everything new.

The motor was replaced with a blueprinted 383 with a TH700R4 Transmission and too many other extras to list. I have receipts for the mechanical work in excess of $50k alone. The new motor has only done approximately 2,000kms. There are way too many extras on this Camaro to list. I have a lot of photos of the rebuild, which I am happy to provide. I think It’s a great example of a very nice 68 RS Camaro and you can return to its original state.”

Webb’s confirms that this car was registered here on 30 May 2017. It has a new vinyl hood. The motor currently fitted is a brand-new 383 bhp ‘Blue Chev”, although the original and re-conditioned 327 is included in the sale. Larger wheels are in situ, though again the originals are to hand and will be included in the sale. Transmission is a Turbo 750. All badges are present and correct. Marque familiar experts, Judd & Charles of Glenfield handled the restoration process.

Receipts for all work accompany the car including the original sales invoice from ‘St Charles Motor Company, St Charles, Missouri”. Additionally, a rich history of books, manuals, brochures and sundry data relating to it’s antecedents and the Chevrolet brand are included.

The vendor’s thoughtful stewardship of this wonderful American muscle car has delivered a vehicle which is outstanding by any measure. It is sure to be a hit at any celebration of US car culture.

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1973 Fiat 130 Coupe Chassis no: 0001313 Engine no: 0012885 Current registration and WOF est

$40,000 - $50,000

One of two large coupés styled by Pininfarina in the 1970s, the other being the Rolls-Royce Camargue, the FIAT 130 Coupé was arguably the more successful of the two designs. Based on the 130 saloon that had appeared some years previously, FIAT’s flagship coupé was introduced in 1971 with right hand drive manufacture commencing the year after. A two-door four-seater, the 130 Coupé used only the larger (3.2-litre) of the saloon’s two overhead-cam V6 engine options while retaining the latter’s all-independent suspension and fourwheel disc brakes. Producing a maximum of 165bhp, the engine was a development of the Ferrari-designed unit but with single-cam cylinder heads and belt-driven valve gear.

Borg Warner three-speed automatic or ZF five-speed manual were the transmission options, while power assistance for the steering came as standard. Top speed of this elegant and luxurious Gran Turismo was 118mph (manual) or 115mph (auto). Production of the 130 Coupé ended in 1977 after 4,294 had been built, of which only some 500-or-so were in right-hand drive.

Imported from the United Kingdom and registered here on 22 February 1999 this example of one of Fiat’s finest has had but two owners through the ensuing two decades. However, its finest hours were probably when it was in the UK when the prestigious magazine ‘Classic and Sportscar’ included it in a group test headed ‘Class of ‘75’ competing against the BMW 3.0, Jensen Interceptor and Mercedes 450SLC. The Fiat ending up the joint winner with the BMW and the comment from well- known British motoring journalist, Martin Buckley; “I couldn’t easily walk away from the enchanting looks and superb cabin of the big Fiat, especially as it has too fine a chassis and brilliant road manners”.

Finished in a silver hue with a wonderful orange velour interior known as ‘Turin high style’ this car truly presents itself as epitomising the era. Its condition overall though is significantly extant with unmarked Cromodora mags and shut lines like it has just come off the production line.

Mileage is 89,000 miles. Of late the car has been serviced by a marque expert and a new battery fitted along with water pump and cam belt the latter, sourced from Italy. In concert with the usual handbook are an original sales brochure as well as other sundry literature relating to the vehicle indeed, a veritable library awaits the fortunate new owner!

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1965 Chevrolet Impala Chassis no: 7A82R1R0795722342 Engine no: 805504714 Current registration and WOF est

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Regarded as one of the best-looking American cars of the era, the ‘65 Impala was Chevrolet’s full-size model of the day and was a top selling American car in the 1960s.

Originally launched in 1958, the Impala later underwent a dramatic restyling.

Positioned in the US above the Biscayne and Bel Air models in Chevrolet’s line-up, the Impala shared the same basic styling but came with a lot more standard equipment.

Notable features included hidden windscreen wipers and the Astro ventilation system that directed better airflow to the front and rear compartments. Chevrolet offered an extensive range of body styles, including the sedan, hardtop, fastback, custom coupe (with formal top roofline poached from the Caprice), convertible and station wagon. There were a myriad of engine and transmission combinations sold, ranging from a 250-cid six-cylinder through to the classic 327-cid V8. Budding drag racers, however, could still order the Super Sport package with the tyre-shredding 385 hp 427-cid V8. In Australia and New Zealand, the Impala was sold through Holden’s dealer network.

Webb’s research suggests that this example is likely to have originated from the GM Canada Oshawa factory due to our colonial ties with this country. The Canadian ‘arrangement’ ceased in 1968 despite the pronouced demand for this model. On 11 May 1995 it was registered in New Zealand with subsequent ownership unknown.

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Automatic transmission is fitted with motive power from a 4600cc V8.

This is an automobile with considerable presence and would certainly draw the crowds at Beach Hop or similar American car events. Something of a rarity today with only 1,500 reputedly built in RHD. This particularly example was first registered in New Zealand in May 1996. It is the 4 door sedan model, is factory Right Hand Drive and currently displaying 42,000 miles. Our vendor purchased it in Auckland approximately 10 years ago. The engine is the standard original 283CI (4637cc) V8 with the auto transmission. The car is factory specific apart from the King Springs which are the slightly lower than the standard type.

It has been subject to a respray at some stage, before the current ownership, sprayed red with white top. The original colour appears to have been a dark maroon which is visible under the hood. Some blistering and bubbling to the paintwork can be found across the body and with a minor scrape to the passenger side rear. Otherwise the car presents well, with the interior being reupholstered and re-carpeted approximately 6 years ago in in black and silver striped vinyl. The vendor’s husband is a mechanic by trade and has maintained it himself, the car has required no major work of note and is garaged. The heater works, power steering is present and according to him it “runs and drives well”.

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2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H

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2016 Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Shelby GT-H Chassis no: 1FA6P8CF5G5304304 Engine no: G5304304*F Current registration and WOF est

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To celebrate 50 years of the famed Shelby GT350-H “RentA-Racer” program, Ford Motor Company, Shelby American and Hertz partnered to create a special run of performancemodified 2016 Shelby GT-H vehicles. A limited number of 2016 Shelby GT-H vehicles were available for rent exclusively through the Hertz Adrenaline Collection. Instantly recognisable, the 2016 Ford Shelby GT-H bore several styling enhancements that celebrated its heritage. Each car wore black exterior paint with gold racing stripes, a hallmark of the Hertz brand dating back to the 1920s. Shelby’s traditional Le Mans dual racing stripes were combined with a set of rocker ones that included special Shelby GT-H nomenclature.

A Hertz Edition emblem featured on the front fenders, along with Hertz Shelby GT-H sill plates and a numbered badge. Special badges also appear in the front grille, rear faux gas cap and trunk lid. Inside, Shelby GT-H logos are on the head restraint, sill plates and floor mats. Additional to the 5.0-litre V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, the vehicle is fitted with a unique Shelby-designed vented hood, carbon-fibre front splitter and rear spoiler. The 50th Anniversary 2016 Shelby GT-H is packed with performance parts that embody this iconic design. Ford Performance cat-back performance exhaust provides that throaty sound 64

that makes this car unmistakably a Shelby Mustang GT-H. To put all of the horsepower to the ground, the Ford Shelby GT-H also comes with the Ford Racing Handling Pack, including special-tuned dampers, lowered springs, sway bars and a staggered wheel kit all riding on 19” aluminium wheels.

This rare iteration of the Mustang was imported and registered here on 26 October 2017. It is one of just 140 manufactured and probably the sole example in New Zealand. It is in mint condition with only 31,200 kilometres on the clock!

The vendor states, “My particular vehicle was featured in Jay Leno’s Garage. The episode is about the 1966 GT-H, but they start by looking at the 2016 GT-H, and the one featured is the actual one I bought. I have all the import documents, and original number plates to establish provenance.” From discussions with the vendor, Webb’s understand that this automobile is of Los Angeles origin. The GPS has been re-mapped for New Zealand. The condition of the engine bay and the entire vehicle can easily be summed up in one word – Immaculate.

This is a unique piece of motoring history supported by extensive records.

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2011 Aston Martin Virage Chassis no: SCFFCECN8CGG13327 Engine no: AM25/29853 Current registration and WOF est

$120,000 - $150,000

The Aston Martin Virage is constructed using lightweight materials enabling it to sprint from 0-100km/h in just 4.6 seconds. The Virage combines the technology from the DBS with the comfort and refinement found in the DB9. The result is one of the most well engineered Astons ever built, with fewer than 1100 produced. Hand assembled in Aston Martin’s purpose-built engine facility in Cologne, the V12 engine is one of their all-time greats. A quote from Autocar magazine epitomises the Aston Martin marque; “When you become an Aston Martin owner you get so much more than a car. You acquire a sports car that has history of performance and craftsmanship. Over 85% of all Aston Martins built are still on the road today.”

Finished in ‘Storm Black’ with black leather, pale grey stitching and Alcantara head lining, this vehicle is one of the original six brought into New Zealand. With a service history from Aston Martin Auckland, the car has recently been brought up to close to concours condition. The removal of stone chips and scratches was performed by Auto Restorations in Christchurch, with full PPF and Xcel coating

by Avid Industries.

This car has always been garaged on tyre cradles with a battery charger. Four tyres, tyre pressure transmitters, and the battery have all been replaced recently.

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the estate of a gentleman. Odometer reads 37,000 kilometres with driving undertaken solely at weekends and by rotation.

This vehicle is a comprehensively specified Aston, which provides a driving pleasure second to none.

It features the following: · Bi-Xenon Headlights · Hand Stitched Leather · Adaptive Damping System · Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) Brakes · Black brake calipers · Three Stage Dynamic Stability Control · Electric Memory Seats · Cruise Control · Navigation · Climate Control · Heated Front Seats · Front and Rear Parking Sensors · CD/AUX Connectivity · Bang and Olufsen stereo system, · Umbrella · Analogue clock · Real hand brake · 6-speed automatic gear- box · Power output 490 bhp

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1989 Porsche 944 Cabriolet Chassis no: WPOZZZ94ZKN431024 Engine no: 42K03169 Current registration and WOF est $40,000 - $45,000

Announced in 1981, the 944 was the third of Porsche's new family of front-engined sports cars. It lasted for nearly a decade. The 944 shared a lot of its identity with the smaller 924, as both cars were constructed on the same platform.

However, the 944 flourished into numerous iterations. The 944 S2 was one of the last and most developed variants, which brought with it an all new 3-litre, normally aspirated engine.

The increased power of the S2 really elevated the 944 to a true driver's car, now capable of achieving nearly 150mph.

The S2 also introduced the new integrated front bumper as well as a convertible variant, the first and only front engine Porsche available as a drop top. The convertible featured a lower windshield and a rear end design. Production of the S2 ceased in 1991 along with the remainder of 944 production.

Finished in bronze with black interior the 944 S2 in any derivation is a wonderful car. This one is no exception.

Ownership profile suggests five keepers, although Webb’s is not certain on this. We understand it was delivered new in China and was registered in New Zealand in 2002. Servicing history dates back to the turn of the century and is almost exclusively through a local official dealership.

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1991 Lancia Delta Integrale 16 Valve Chassis no: ZLA831AB000533627 Engine no: 831D5-COVERED Current registration and WOF est

$62,000 - $65,000

The Lancia Delta was born out of the ban on Group B rally cars. The Lancia won 10 victories out of 11 rallies and the WRC world title in 1988. The ‘8 valve’ Delta had won, ahead of every rival in every continent, demonstrating its unrivalled performance, reliability and durability. But Lancia did not let this lull them into complacency. The 16 valve HF Integrale was being developed and was to run alongside its stablemate during the 1989 season. Lancia ultimately won six consecutive World Rally Championships with the Integrale, making it the most successful rally car of all time.

The new car was distinguishable from its predecessor by the raised centre of the bonnet created to accommodate the new 16v engine. The other exterior changes were wider arches, wheels, tyres and new identity badges at the front and rear. Further development of the 16v engine included a Garrett T3 Turbocharger, larger injectors and a highly efficient intercooler. A new over-boost provided 200bhp and 137mph performance with a 0-62mph time of 5.5 seconds.

Brisk, even by today’s standards, the road going Integrale is spirited, reliable and a hoot to drive. It rewards the driver with superb feedback and outstanding rally-bred handling power.

This late 16v model was delivered new in Japan and is well cared for. It was imported to New Zealand in 2016 and registered on 5 August that year. It is presented in excellent condition with the uncommon black leather interior (Exclusive Pack), rear mounted spoiler, aerial and wiper. The car is currently owned by an enthusiast, its sole local keeper.

It runs and drives very well, frequently embarrassing most sports cars a fraction of its age.

It has been regularly serviced with a comprehensive record and glovebox manual from Japan included. It should be noted that the cambelt has been done and after-market coil overs fitted. The red Rosso Monza 155 paint is rich and lustrous. Likewise, the hand cut guards remain as the work of art they are! Mileage is 105,000 kilometres. Relive past glories in one of the best models of rally cars to ever compete. It won four of six WRC titles claimed by this renowned marque.

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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC Chassis no: WDB10702522000403 Engine no: 11696022000747 Current registration and WOF est

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$30,000 - $40,000

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The Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC fixed-head coupe was introduced in March 1980 following a pilot-build conducted the previous month. It shared the same basic (R107) platform architecture as its convertible sibling, a full four-seater, the model’s stretched wheelbase was disguised by various ingenious styling cues – an example being the louvered sail panels that adorned its rear three-quarter windows.

Equipped with all round coil-sprung independent suspension, power steering and four wheel disc brakes, it proved a comfortable and refined grand tourer. Predominantly allied to automatic transmission, its 3.8 litre SOHC V8 engine developed a quoted 204bhp and 232lbft of torque. Reputedly capable of over 125mph, the 380 SLC remained in production until September 1981. By that time, some 3,789 are thought to have been made – though, the majority were to left-hand drive specification.

It appears that this example was one of the 2,052 completed in the 1980 calendar year, and as one of the few manufactured in right-hand drive. The vehicle was delivered new in London by London Road Garage (Romford) Ltd, with a first service on 30 March 1981 at 5,728 miles. It was most likely taken in to the first owner’s possession towards the end of 1980. Some early history is documented with 74

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Following UK-residency, the vehicle was registered in New Zealand on 22 July 2010. It appears to have passed through the hands of four owners here. The most recent owner has held it for two years. Finished in Champagne Gold (Metallic), bearing the correct wheels, and complete with sunroof and original first aid kit, the car acquits itself well. Mileage reads 84,000 miles. Air conditioning is fitted but not functional, and the rear located aerial is ‘sticking’. Otherwise, all is well.

Vehicle servicing has been entrusted to a local mechanic.

Essentially, this is a nice example of a more limited version of the Mercedes-Benz. This model is rarely seen in right hand drive, and the state of the vehicle presents the purchaser with a potential investment upside. A file containing some UK and local data accompanies the vehicle.

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2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Chassis no: WP0ZZZ99Z1S642959 Engine no: 66112829 Current registration and WOF est

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$35,000 - $40,000

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Porsche’s 996 Carrera Cabriolet – Manual – was introduced in model year 1998. This year also saw the launch of the Carrera coupe and was the last year of the Model 993. A water-cooled, flat-6 engine replaced the popular air-cooled equivalent used in the 911 for 34 years. The body shell also received its first major re-design. The cabriolet was available with a ‘soft’ retractable roof, or with a removable hard top. Engine displacement was 3.4 litres, and power output 296 bhp.

This example was sold new by Auckland’s Official Porsche Centre, Continental Cars, and was registered on 19 May 2001. With four owners since, it bears a mileage today of 117,000 kilometres. Enhancing the driving experience is a 6-speed manual gearbox, which is very rare. Most Cabriolet’s featured a Tiptronic (semi-auto) ‘box.

Finished in the lustrous Porsche silver, the condition of this vehicle suggests great summer driving for its next lucky keeper.

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2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Chassis no: SCBLC32E7YCH05182 Engine no: L675101066 Current registration and WOF est

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$55,000 - $60,000

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Emphasising its racing heritage, Bentley Motors unveiled the new Arnage in April 1998 at La Sarthe circuit, home of the Le Mans 24-Hour Race and scene of its greatest triumphs in the 1920s. Bentley, together with parent company Rolls-Royce Motors, was at this time in collaboration with BMW, with the Arnage being the first Bentley to benefit from the Munich firm’s engine technology in the form of an all-new 4.4-litre 32-valve twin-turbocharged V8 power unit. However, Bentley’s subsequent acquisition by Volkswagen resulted in a partial reversal, with the ‘old’ 6.75-litre push-rod V8 being reintroduced on some models, beginning with the Arnage Red Label in 1999. The BMW-engined car however lived on as the Green Label, while the Red Label boasted redesigned front suspension to cope with the heavier ‘big block’ engine, together with brakes of increased diameter. In addition, subtle alterations were made to the interior, resulting in 2” more legroom for rear seat passengers, while features that had previously been ‘extras’ (power-fold door mirrors, for example) were included as standard.

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to the Green Label’s 350. The larger engine’s stupendous torque, available from idling speed upwards, made the Green Label’s five-speed automatic transmission superfluous, as the Red Label reverted to the four-speed automatic gearbox.

This choice New Zealand-new example was sold by Giltrap Bentley in Auckland being registered to its sole owners on 10 July 2001 with all servicing entrusted thereafter to this same marque dealership. Showing a mileage of 90,000 kilometres its metallic blue hue is enhanced by pale ivory leather and matching carpets within as well as a two-tone blue ivory steering wheel. Rare to find an example boasting such amazing credentials and ownership pedigree.

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2002 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Chassis no: ZFFZR52D000124288 Engine no: 63237 Current registration and WOF est $450,000 - $550,000

“The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was designed to recall the glories of successful road racers of the past, such as the 166MM, and similar thoroughbred front-engined 12-cylinder Ferrari roadsters such as the 250GT California and 365GTS/4 Daytona. Ferrari has always created very special runs of cars, and the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was developed with the aim of being a unique Ferrari - one that deliberately seeks to be more provocative and less rational than the rest of the range.” - Ferrari.

The long association between Ferrari and Pininfarina has been responsible for the creation of some of the most sublime fusions of art and automotive technology, and to mark the world renowned Carrozzeria’s 70th Anniversary in 2000, Ferrari supremo Luca di Montezemolo invited Sergio Pininfarina to submit designs for a front-engined roadster embodying the spirit of past Maranello classics. Choosing the 550 Maranello coupé as the base he proposed a return to the traditional barchetta style. In Ferrari’s own words: ‘Functional and unadorned with a simple manual soft-top, the barchetta-style solution has enabled Ferrari’s engineers to offset the additional weight gained by reinforcing the chassis and fitting rear roll bars. Consequently the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina weighs no more than the 500 Maranello.’

The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the Barchetta Pininfarina’s 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 is the same as that of the 550 Maranello, developing 485bhp at 7,000rpm. All main engine castings of this state-of-the-art power unit are in Webb's

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light alloy, the aluminium wet liners are Nikasil coated and the connecting rods are titanium alloy. The design of the inlet and exhaust systems is derived directly from Ferrari’s Formula 1 engines, providing the optimum balance between volumetric and combustion efficiency. Standard equipment included electric windows and door mirrors, air conditioning, remote alarm and central locking, and split-rim alloy wheels.

The production run was limited to 448 cars, each individually numbered and carrying a plaque inside with its own serial number and Sergio Pininfarina’s signature. The result was an instant classic, with production reserved for a handful of faithful Ferraristi, a by invitation only vehicle.

It is Webb’s understanding that three 550 Barchetta’s were sold here new with the example in question delivered and registered on 8 May 2002. A recorded mileage of just 22,000 kilometres is supported by a full service history from Continental Car Services. Finished in the rich and vibrant colour Nero the two collector drivers helmets that are part of its heritage accompany this magnificent genus of the world’s most regarded automobile brand.

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1969 Shelby Mustang GT350

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1969 Shelby Mustang GT350 Chassis no: 9FO2M481332 Engine no: K211S M Current registration and WOF est

$150,000 - $200,000

The first Shelby Mustang - the GT350 - arrived in 1965. It featured a modified version of Ford’s 289 cubic-inch V8 sited in a fastback coupe. The car quickly became an icon of hipotency American sports cars and the decision was soon made as to a commercial relationship between Shelby and Ford. However important and successful, this relationship was not long lasting. In the summer of 1969, Carroll Shelby terminated his agreement with Ford Motor Company, ending the partnership.

The 1969 Shelby GT350 featured a 351 Windsor V8, a 290 horsepower unit that replaced the 302 used in 1968.

As was the case with all Mustangs, these exhilarating sports cars featured a live rear axle and independent front suspension with front disc brakes and rear drums. From a design standpoint, the 1969 Shelby differed greatly from the 1968 examples. Featuring crisper lines, large brake and engine ducts, and 4 inches added to its overall length, the ’69 model had a long, potent, and imposing presence.

This stunning GT350 rolled off the line at Dearborn on 13 February 1969. According to its Marti Report, this was six days in advance of its scheduled production date. It features automatic transmission, black bucket seats, and an AM radio.

The car was shipped eight days later to Northwestern Motor Car Co (now Northwestern Ford) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

It sold on 25 March to Donald L. Luxem of Madison in the same state.

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Northwestern Ford was one of the Midwest’s most dynamic and energetic dealerships during the late ’60s. It included Wisconsin’s only authorised Shelby franchise. This meant that all new Shelbys purchased in Wisconsin were distributed through Northwestern. One prime customer for the brand was the inhabitants of the local Playboy Mansion.

Among ancillary documents included with the vehicle is an ‘Extract From The Shelby Register’. This details the six owners and in some cases the work that was performed on the car. The most significant action was a change of colour from Royal Maroon to Black Jade in 2004, the reason for this is not apparent.

The vendor purchased the vehicle in 2014 directly from Alabama and registered it in New Zealand on 27 June of that year. Upon import, it had new rear brakes and shoes fitted along with new disc pads and shocks. The vendor has been responsible for all servicing since the vehicle has been in his care. The odometer reads 41,894 miles. Our research indicates that 1,085 examples were manufactured.

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1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 Chassis no: AR2411469 Engine no: AR00512-52352 Current registration and WOF est

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Introduced in 1971, the 2000 GTV was the final version of the classic 105-Series Alfa Romeo. With no major styling changes made by Bertone, merely a new grille, the body remained the same as the preceding 1,600 and 1,750 models.

Representing the final enlargement of Alfa’s legendary twincam four, the 1,962cc engine produced 132bhp, delivered via a five-speed gearbox and limited-slip differential. Torquier than its 1750 predecessor, the 2000 GTV was good for a top speed of 120mph.

This choice example was delivered new in Australia gravitating to New Zealand in 2017 and being registered on 25 May of that year. Webb’s is advised by the vendor that he is either the second or third keeper of this vehicle though reports indicate that its first overseas registration was 2016.

Finished in silver with a restored black interior and just 35,000 miles prominent this is a wonderful representation of Alfa at its finest.

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1954 Triumph TR2 Chassis no: TS3429 Engine no: TS3968E Current registration and WOF est

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$55,000 - $65,000

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Triumph’s prototype TR2 first saw the light of day in March 1953 at the Geneva Motor Show. This outing was the fruit of a hurried design and development programme, which StandardTriumph had engaged to develop a sports car capable of competing with those of MG and Jaguar. A couple of months later, the newcomer emphatically established its performance credentials when an overdrive-equipped example in touring trim ran at 114.9mph on the Jabbeke motorway in Belgium.

Built on a rigid X-braced chassis frame, the TR2 used the 1,991cc Standard Vanguard-derived overhead-valve engine tuned for 90bhp at 4,800rpm. However, it dispensed with the saloon's three-speed column-change gearbox in favour of a four-speed floor-shift. Suspension was independent at the front, with wishbones and coil springs. At the rear, there was a leaf-sprung live axle. Simply constructed, practical to own and offering 100mph-plus performance at a bargain price, the TR2 was an enormous success both at home and abroad.

No fewer than 8,628 cars found customers between August 1953 and October 1955.

Registered here new on 26 November 1954, this ‘long door’ TR2 is one of the first 4000 manufactured. It is generally regarded by marque enthusiasts that this feature delivers a lighter and more agile car than the later ‘short door’ iteration.

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The current owner has afforded the following snapshot relating to it and its history.

“Original owner was the well-known gentleman driver, Duncan Rutherford of Christchurch. Duncan was considered to be a very accomplished driver and entered the TR2 in the 1955 CFW Hamilton Trophy race at Mairehau on 5 February 1955. Starting 13th in a field of 24, he finished in 7th place behind two Jaguar XKs, a Cadillac, Cooper Norton, Alfa Romeo P3, and an Austin Healey 100. In the Dunedin Road Race on 9 April 1955, starting on the 5th row of cars that were three cars wide, he finished 9th. The vehicle has been re-painted twice, the last time about 20 years ago, and has had its interior leather and carpets renewed. It had its first major engine work since its purchase in 2013. Despite being driven somewhat more sedately these days, it is often seen in "racing trim' with just aero screens, no windscreen. The car is in very good condition. It is used weekly and is wellmaintained. It has disc brakes, overdrive, wires. It has been reupholstered in Connolly leather, refinished in lacquer, and is running well.”

This lovely example of an early TR has been owned by the vendor for 35 years.

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2002 BMW 530iSE Chassis no: WBADT62090-CK17096 Engine no: TBC Current registration and WOF est

$12,000 - $20,000

Designed to blend driving appeal with typical BMW build quality and comfort, the 5-Series has always found firm favour with driving enthusiasts over the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or other contemporary equivalent, with BMW’s large saloon invariably coming up trumps against its competition.

With the E39 generation 5-Series, BMW were determined to come out on top once again, with executives deciding that throwing extortionate amounts of money into R&R and development being the best way to stay on top. Such an approach certainly worked. Not only was the styling fantastic - and largely timeless, looking remarkably modern compared to other large saloons from its day - but the level of technology and equipment within the car beggared belief, and with a wide range of trim levels and engines available, there was a 5-Series to suit the most discerning of drivers.

The example included in this sale is a two-owner vehicle presented in the Sports Executive (‘SE’) trim and delivered new in New Zealand by North Shore dealer Jerry Clayton on 27 August 2002. With automatic transmission, a working aircon (rare), 135,000 kilometres, a full service history via both dealer and renowned independent shop along with fitted Michelin Sports Pilot tyres and finished in a lustrous silver and black leather interior this car portrays itself as one of the finest iterations of the 5-Series genre.

As the UK RAC Drive Guide comments; “A used 5-Series is one of the most straight forward propositions around. Anything else seems a little under developed”.

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1980 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 Chassis no: FJ40294596 Engine no: 316336 Current registration and WOF est

$90,000 - $120,000

An iconic name in the history of off-road vehicles, Toyota's Landcruiser evolved from a vehicle designed to fulfil an order by the US military during the Korean War in 1951. The first civilian version, the 20 series, gave way to the now classic 40 in 1960, with numerous improvements designed to give broader appeal and more versatility. Sold with the iconic four-cylinder diesel (BJ) or six-cylinder petrol (FJ) engines, the Landcruiser proved hugely popular in the United States and indeed many other export markets, including Australia where the model worked extensively on the famous Snowy Mountains Scheme. Variants included the short-wheelbase J40, mid-size J43 and long-wheelbase J45. By the 1970s the Landcruiser was considered a serious contender to the Land Rover in the off-road stakes. Toyota made some changes to the Landcruiser’s specification through the 1970s and into the 1980s, adding disc brakes and power steering on certain models, while the diesel option additionally proved popular in many markets. Toyota’s petrol 3.8-litre six gave way to a new 4.2-litre unit in 1975, raising the power output to 135 horsepower, with 210 lb/ft of torque. In 1984 the venerable 40 series Landcruiser was finally pensioned off, replaced with the all-new J70 model. Interest in early 4WDs today is very strong with Toyota's iconic 40 series Landcruiser prominent.

Consequently, there are now specialists all over the world performing expensive and indeed extensive restorations on early Landcruiser’s to concours standard. In short, the FJ-series Landcruiser has latterly developed in to a highly collectible and classic vehicle.

In the 1970s Landcruisers sold in significant numbers but rapidly fell victim to damage, dirt and decay. Now that demand for good examples from this era has surged large numbers are receiving a somewhat overdue “birthday” in order to rectify such shortcomings.

Registered new in New Zealand on 17 June 1980 the example presented here is testament to the prequel above being the result of an 18 month, six-digit restoration by the famed Wellington-based operation, “The Surgery”. Their brief was to restore it just like it drove out of the factory back in 1980 but with power steering and new suspension. No hotrod type modifications allowed!

Photos really highlight the achievement of these objectives delivering as an end result a vehicle surpassing well in excess anything that a factory could mass produce!

Webb’s is excited by the inclusion of this FJ version of one of Toyota’s finest in this sale bearing in mind too that in many respects it carries a salutary reminder as to the contribution it has also made to the rural sector in our own country!

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Chassis no: WDB2093762F178176 Engine no: 11398860054095 Current registration and WOF est

$28,000 - $35,000

The CLK55 AMG was a high-performance variant of the Second Generation W209 Mercedes-Benz CLK that was introduced for the 2003 model year. Previously, this model series had appeared as the W208 CLK 55 AMG, and like its predecessor, this updated version was offered as either a Coupe or Convertible. The second iteration of the CLK 55 was powered by Mercedes-AMG’s M113 5.4 engine, which was a hand built 5.4L naturally aspirated V8 generating 362hp with power to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission. Production of the CLK55 AMG lasted until 2006, when it was replaced by the CLK63.

It can be seen that this example represents one of the final recitals of the CLK55 genus. Delivered new in New Zealand and registered on 4 May 2006 it carries a mileage today of 138,000 kilometres accumulated via five private owners. With the ever sophisticated black on black exterior/ interior its condition can only be deemed as immaculate.

The only breach of originality is perhaps the replacement of the Mercedes command stereo with an Alpine iLX-702D version with both Bluetooth and a reversing camera.

However, the former has been retained by the vendor and will accompany the sale.

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1987 Ferrari Testrossa Chassis no: ZFFTA17B000065471 Engine no: F113(A)00706 Current registration and WOF est

$150,000 - $170,000

“There are fast cars and fast cars. None of them comes close to the 180mph Ferrari Testarossa: it is firmly in that top echelon of high performance cars for which perhaps only two or three rivals qualify. The Testarossa is so excitingly fast you can relive the moments of spine-tingling acceleration from the mere mention of the revered name.”- Motor Magazine.

Ferrari’s flagship model, the Testarossa supercar revived a famous name from the Italian company’s past when it arrived in 1984. A ‘next generation’ Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa retained its predecessor’s amidships-mounted, 5.0-litre, flat-12 engine. Though it now boasted a maximum power output of 380bhp at 6,300rpm courtesy of four-valve cylinder heads. Despite the power increase, smoothness and driveability were enhanced. The car possessed excellent top gear flexibility and a maximum speed of 180mph. The Testarossa was truly a supercar in every sense!

Imported from Japan in 2017, this is a genuine and sought after Monospecchio example of the Testarossa – with a single, high-mounted driver’s side mirror. Later vehicles changed to the less-desirable double side-mirrors. It is capable of reaching 290 km/h and taking just 5.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The cabin reflected the civilised nature of the vehicle, being better laid out and crafted from luxurious materials. The traditional open-gate gearshift is a reminder of the race-bred potential lurking. Eighties supercars are hugely collectible, with values rapidly appreciating in recent years. This is one of Ferrari’s finest, and the time is right to consider buying.

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2008 Ferrari 599 Chassis no: ZFFFD60D000159559 Engine no: 130095 Current registration and WOF est

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Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006, the 599 GTB Fiorano took its name from Ferrari’s famous test track, being then the latest in a succession of models named after locations associated with the marque such as Modena and Maranello.

The 599’s heritage can be traced back to the first front engine Ferrari road cars, but in reality such lineage really began with the legendary 250 GT SWB and Lusso from the 1960s. Fast and dramatic vehicles with extended long bonnets were synonymous with the marque through the 275GTB and Daytona until the choice of a mid-engine format from the mid ‘70s to the late ‘90s.

The aerodynamics of the 599 were developed in a wind tunnel with comprehensive testing ensuring a minimum amount of drag , combined with unremitting down force, something irrespective of setup an important consideration in a road car capable of 200 mph!. In keeping with cues from the past were styling details like the front brake ducts and hot air outlets. These were located behind the front wheel arches with the tail incorporating Ferrari’s immanent twin circular lights.

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the marque’s Formula One program, the paddle shift gearbox was retained, which in its latest incarnation featured a shift change in but 100 milliseconds.!

A motoring journalist once described the 599 as “ a supercar disguised as a Grand Tourer” undoubtedly referring to this the 612 bhp motor, F1 transmission, lightweight aluminium chassis and a driver-centric interior, operating in unison to provide a comprehensive lesson in abject practicality. With a 0-100kph time of 3.2 seconds the 599 is considered as one of the most complete GT cars ever produced. Indeed, at its launch, motoring media were prone to question whether or further progression up the supercar status ladder was necessary!

This fabulous and exclusive Ferrari presented here by Webb’s was completed at the factory adjacent to the namesake Fiorano race track. Appearing in showroom like condition its overall demeanour is can only be deemed as exceptional.

Sporting a mere 16,000 kilometres it was delivered new in New Zealand on 3 April 2008. Coloured in black on black with carbon ceramic brakes, it bears a full dealer service history with the ever desirable ‘all the stamps in the book’ and is now ready for further enjoyment by its next keeper.

As the saying goes, “there are collector cars and then there are Ferraris”.

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1960 Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback (Cabriolet conversion) Chassis no: CHN 200715 Engine no: 800956 Current registration and WOF est

$145,000 - $175,000

Porsche’s Type 356, introduced in 1948, is acknowledged to be one of the world’s greatest sports cars. Over a 15-year production run, the handsome and durable 356 evolved from a streamlined aluminium-bodied coupe powered by a VW-derived, 46hp 1100cc air-cooled flat four to a powerful autobahn burner carrying a complex, two-litre four-cam boxer Carrera engine of 130 horsepower. Its steady development brought not only coupes, but luxurious cabriolets and more spartan Speedsters and Roadsters. More than 76,000 examples were built by the time production ceased in 1965.

The 356B, produced from 1960 through 1963, represents the mid-point in this design’s progression. The B introduced new front and rear sheet metal, while retaining the curved front trunk lid and rounded fenders of the 356A series. Other added features included raised front and rear bumpers with over-riders to better protect the body from parking mishaps. The headlamps were also elevated, a larger hood handle added, and front vent windows appeared in the doors. Mechanically, the gearbox and drum brakes were upgraded. A new steering wheel and column refreshed the interior, along with redesigned rear seats.

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the hardtop-coupe or notchback as it is commonly known.

This was a fully closed car, similar to a detachable hardtop cabriolet, but with the top firmly welded in place. Known internally as ‘Hardtop 61’, production peaked at 15 bodies per day, which were then shipped to the Porsche factory at Zuffenhausen for completion. Produced for only two years, 1961-1962, this model was never the success anticipated. A mere 1,747 examples were manufactured.

In line with its cabriolet heritage, the foundations for conversion to open air motoring are clearly apparent. This course of action has been taken with many of these vehicles over the years, including our feature vehicle.

Delivered new in Italy then shipped to Australia, this car arrived and was registered in New Zealand on 13 March 2019. During this process, it was also converted to right hand drive. While here, it has undergone refurbishment by a known local marque expert. While the hardtop has been removed, Webb’s understand that it is still available along with the windows, and can be refitted should the next owner prefer it.

It should be noted that this is a 1961 chassis numbered automobile, though has a Super 90 motor, which is period correct for 1960. Such non-matching chassis and engine combinations is not uncommon in Porsches of this era.

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1991 Aston Martin Lagonda

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1991 Aston Martin Lagonda Chassis no: SCFDL01S6KTR13616 Engine no: V/585/3616 Current registration and WOF est

$300,000 - $350,000

Aston Martin’s periodic revival of the Lagonda name saw it applied to a stretched, four-door AM V8 in the mid-1970s, a mere handful of these ‘Series 1’ cars being constructed.

When the concept re-emerged as an entirely new product type, it was the sensation of the 1976 London Motor Show.

Clothed in striking ‘razor edge’ bodywork designed by William Towns - the man responsible for the DBS - the new Lagonda saloon, designated ‘Series 2’, used the same longwheelbase V8 chassis as its immediate predecessor, while breaking new ground in terms of digital LCD instrumentation and touch-button switch gear. The interior was every bit as luxurious as the exterior was futuristic, featuring selected Connolly hides, Wilton carpeting and walnut veneer, all hand-finished by skilled craftsmen in the finest Aston Martin tradition.

In the Lagonda, Aston’s well-proven 5.3-litre V8 utilised four twin-choke Weber 42DCNF carburettors delivering 280bhp at 5,000rpm with 320lb/ft of torque on tap. Chrysler’s Torqueflite automatic gearbox was standard. More than five metres long, nearly two wide and weighing almost two tonnes, the Lagonda was an imposing sight from any angle, yet despite such bulk proved capable of reaching 60mph (100 kph) in 7.9 seconds as it moved to a top speed of 145mph (230pkh).

Production began in 1978, with one car per week being completed at the Newport Pagnell factory. The Lagonda was face-lifted in 1987 as the Series 4, acquiring a slightly softer, less edgey look continuing in production until May 1990 by which time a total of 638 had been built. Even today, almost 30 years after its sensational debut, there are few cars that can match the visual presence of an Aston Martin Lagonda.

Webb’s is privileged to have the opportunity to include this limited and extremely rare vehicle in its auction. Imported from the UK in 2016 it is the 30th to last made of this model manufactured and one of only 14 right hand drive Series 4 cars. It is in totally original condition other than the addition of a parallel air-conditioning system by our vendor.

This Lagonda was purchased by our vendor in 2016 from the renowned independent Aston Martin specialist and marque expert, Nicholas Mee of Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire.

With nearly three decades of dedicated Aston Martin sales behind them, this company is considered the ultimate for those seeking only the finest vehicles from this famous brand.

Nicholas Mee himself declared this particular car to be “the best Lagonda in the world.”

The car still bears a new car smell and a handbook that is testament to its official dealer service. The digital dash, parallel air conditioning, sunroof, incredibly low mileage (only 14,500 kilometres from new) and spare carpet set all combine to create a vehicle truly outstanding in its nature.

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1962 Douglas Vespa 150 Sportique Chassis no: 5LC12193 Engine no: VBB2M240567 Current registration and WOF est

$10,000 - $12,000

We have the good fortune to present an excellent Vespa in this catalogue. Such is its success that the much-admired brand is emblimatic of motor scooters as a whole. While it has enjoyed a splendid renaissance in recent decades, the mighty Vespa’s true glory years were the swinging 1960s. Together with the rival Lambretta, the Vespa mobilised an entire postwar generation of Italians. The humble scooter went on to become part of British youth culture in the 1960s, particularly as the favourite transport of fashion-conscious ‘Mods’. Since its introduction in 1946, millions have been made. Countless different versions have come and gone, yet the Vespa of today retains it’s recognisable affinity to the first one made 70-plus years ago.

Vespa’s brand became highly popular among young riders, which chose the stylish scooter for its manageability and pleasing aesthetic. The iconic Vespa has just celebrated its 75th anniversary, during which time it has produced over 19 million scooters and become a style icon the world over. In its day, the global demand for the Vespa was such that it was manufactured in 13 countries and sold in 114.

Douglas, a British motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1907 and based in Bristol, built Vespa scooters, under license from Piaggio, from 1951 until 1965, producing 126,320 Vespa scooters during that time. After production ended with the Vespa Sportique in 1965, they continued to import some models up until the end of the 60’s when Piaggio took over importing directly. Through the period of their agency, however the Italians gave Douglas not only the UK market but also large areas of the Commonwealth such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Initially registered in New Zealand on 1 January 1962. At that time it was typical for motor vehicle dealers to sell a car late in the previous year but not actually register it until the start of the following one! It is believed to have been sold in Wellington which in that period had a vibrant scooter scene as many students of Victoria University gravitated to them as a cheap and easy form of local transportation coping willingly with the hilly nature of the capital.

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1938 Indian Chief Chassis no: CCG57D1 Engine no: CCH6152 Current registration and WOF est

$55,000 - $60,000

1922 saw the introduction of a wholly new Indian model with a 61cu” (1000cc) side valve engine designed by Charles Franklin. This new model was intended to maintain Indian’s place as the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world.

The Chief boasted the best aspects of the very popular Scout model: a full-cradle frame, helical gear primary drive, an oil-bath clutch and two-cam engine. This brought Indian completely up to date. The Chief combined excellent handling with a powerful yet almost unbreakable engine. In 1923, Franklin added a 1200cc version. This was primarily intended for sidecar use, although most riders preferred to revel in the power of the new engine by riding solo. It was good for 90 mph.

The Big Chief soon became the most popular Indian model and from 1929 on the 1000cc version was discontinued and the 1200 was labelled ‘Chief’. Year by year small improvements were carried through the 1930s with the Chief remaining the best-selling Indian model. For the 1935 season, the Indian range was extensively updated. The Chief, Standard Scout and Four were restyled with deep, valanced mudguards that ended in a sweeping curve. The fuel tanks of all models were made more bulbous for increased capacity and were fitted with bayonet filler caps. For the 1938 model year a new tank-top instrument panel was added. The speedometer, ammeter and ignition switch were one-year only items. To accommodate the panel, the top frame tube was flattened, and a casting was added.

This example is thought to be the only one of its kind in New Zealand, and it has been resident here since 2009. In 2006 it was re-built from the ground up by globally renowned marque expert, Kiwi Indian of Riverside, California.

The work undertaken has been detailed by the vendor: “Kiwi Indian of Riverside California are world renowned experts in the field of early Indian Motorcycles. Most Indian owners would know them for their reputation for re-making factory original parts to the highest standard of quality and workmanship.

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You can buy anything you need from over 2000 parts that Kiwi Indian manufacture, even whole engines. The ultimate in desirability is to have a complete Kiwi Indian Motorbike made!

Like Pur Sang in Argentina who make beautiful Bugatti replicas that are correct in every detail, Kiwi Indian do the same for Indian Motorcycles.

This Bike started out as a 1938 Chief from Alabama with reg VMG675 and VIN CCG57D1. When it left the Kiwi Indian shop in Riverside California in October 2008, it was a “new” 1938 Indian Chief. It has a Chief Overdrive 4 speed Gearbox (3 speed was the only offering originally), and a brand new chassis and front and rear wheels with stainless steel spokes and hubs. The brakes were upgraded to huge Brembo disk brakes and 12volt electrics were added. It now has turn signals and a USB charging port. The brand new engine was bored to 1440cc(84ci) as opposed to the factory 74ci. This is like getting on a brand new machine from 80+ years ago that has all the feel and class of an Indian but the weak points had been engineered out! It still retains the kick starter and the hard tail rear end.”

The current owner says it is the most comfortable hard tail motorbike he’s ever ridden.

It was given a “birthday” in 2017 where the fastidious owner enlisted Bob Bullock to completely overhaul the stroker motor. A comprehensive job sheet in relation to this activity is available on request.

The sale includes an electric starter that has never been installed and huge amount of spare parts from Kiwi Indian. Not included is a brand new sidecar. It is not fitted, but could be the subject of a separate negotiation for the purchaser.

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1954 BMW R25/3 Chassis no: 300597 Engine no: 300597 Current registration and WOF est

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$15,000 - $20,000

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BMW’s first new post-war model arrived in 1948. It was a single-cylinder design, the 250cc R24. While it looked very similar to the pre-war R23, it produced an additional 2bhp.

In mid-1950 the R24 was superseded by the R25, which featured plunger rear suspension but was otherwise mostly unchanged. An improved R25/2 version was introduced during 1951 incorporating a stronger crankshaft and minor revisions to the front mudguard stays and seat springing.

Built between 1953 and 1956, the final R25 variant – the R25/3 – featured a new telescopic front fork, full-width alloy hubs and alloy wheel rims as the principal upgrades.

Webb’s understands that this bike was sold new in Sydney by Tom Byrne Pty Ltd. Tom Byrne Motorcycles was Sydney’s oldest established BMW dealer and renowned for its high standards of service.

From a local perspective, this bike was registered in New Zealand on 12 November 2011. We believe that some restorative actions have taken place since. Its condition can only be described as outstanding. It is complete in every respect, including an original tyre pump.

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1980 Honda CB400AT Chassis no: CB400A2058257 Engine no: CB400AE2058261 Current registration and WOF est

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$4,000 - $6,000

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The Honda CB400T is a range of motorcycles built by Honda.

In the United Kingdom, it was known as the Dream, whereas in the United States it was known as the Hawk.

Its history as written by the vendor is set out below.

“Although manufactured in 1979, which is why that date crops up in some of the early docs and is lodged in my memory.

I acquired it in 2000 in the UK, so it has been with me for 21 years now. The present mileage is 12,530. It has been garaged all the time during my ownership, and I was informed that it had been garaged all the time before I acquired it. It has had three previous owners. I have most of the WOF and MOT documents, providing assurance that the recorded mileage is accurate. It was imported to New Zealand in March 2006, which is when I moved to live here permanently. I have the records of sale and ownership transfer from the time it was first registered in the UK, plus NZ import docs. It has a new battery and tyres. the colour is what Honda called Petrol Blue. They were very popular in California in the 1980’s, where it was called the Honda Hawk. The transmission is highly effective, and is based on an innovative liquid flywheel. It was one of the first mass produced bikes to have mag wheels - it may have been the first Honda to have this feature, but can’t be certain. I have saddlebags for the bike, which can be included in the sale.”

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1955 BMW R50 with sidecar by Steib Chassis no: 552657 Engine no: 552657 Current registration and WOF est

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$37,000 - $45,000

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Introduced for the 1955 season, BMW’s new ‘500’ was mechanically similar to its predecessor but was equipped with a distinctive chassis. In place of the out dated tele-fork and plunger rear layout of its predecessor, the frame had a front-end with Earles-type swinging-arm. The rear was similar, but with a semi-enclosed unit resembling the earlier plunger styling. The engine gear unit remained under continuous development, a model of its kind for reliability in long-distance touring. Its only quirk being that the enginespeed clutch responded well only to riders with a high degree of competency. So successful was this frame and engine combination, that it stayed in production for many years. It was able to handle both heavy solo and sidecar loads, and delivered higher power with ease.

Steib Metallbau, later trading as Josef Steib Spezialfabrik für Seitenwagen, was a Nuremberg company which manufactured sidecars. The firm was founded in 1914 by Josef Steib Snr and began making sidecars in 1928 following a commission from the motorcycle manufacturer Ardie.

There are few better known sidecar manufacturers than Steib, whose stylish - and expensive - products enjoy a welldeserved reputation for sound engineering and exemplary build quality. To many enthusiasts, the quintessential Steib is Webb's

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the much-copied Zeppelin-style single-seater sports ‘chair’ as is being sold here.

In the mid-1950s, BMW plus Steib was considered the most desirable of all outfits for sporting yet civilised sidecar work. Allied to the BMW with its smooth, quiet, twin-cylinder engine and shaft drive, its pivoted-fork suspension at front and rear and its all-round excellence in engineering, the Steib was a quality sidecar with a very robust chassis and sprung, trailing-arm suspension of the wheel. The company reached its peak in the 1950s, when it claimed to manufacture 92% of all sidecars sold in Germany, before closing its doors in 1957.

Webb’s is reliably informed by the vendor that the bike was registered in New Zealand in September 1989. Like the other BMW motorcycles from his collection, its condition can only be described as superb. The sidecar likewise. The latter was obtained from a local source and bears a sprung seat, tonneau cover, wheel spinners and Craven side boxes.

This quality combination is complete and in a state that lends itself to immediate use – a rarity in this part of the world.

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1996 Maserati Ghibli Chassis no: ZAM336B0000400152 Engine no: 400690 Current registration and WOF est

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$50,000 - $55,000

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The Ghibli was the last of 27 iterations of the original Maserati Bi Turbo. It was always deemed a well prepared and extremely useable GT in every way. Such cars were built at the end of the De Tomaso era and prior to the mass production Maserati’s of the Fiat/Ferrari period. They came before the Fiat Ferrari Chrysler badged cars that now bear this famous name.

This particular Ghibli GT was built during the final production run of these handmade cars. It is one of 133 right hand drive examples, most of which had a 4-speed automatic transmission. Only 51 Ghibli GTs were produced in 1995, and just 30 in 1996. Cars produced in these two years had a 6-speed Getrag manual transmission. 17x8” wheels were fitted at the front and 17x 9” at the rear, shod with Mille Miglia mags. A limited slip differential taken from the Ferrari 456 was also in place. An optional extra was a 4-stage electronic suspension, which is found on this example, along with larger ventilated disc brakes and ABS. These enhancements are accommodated by wider mud guards front and rear.

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and aerodynamics whilst keeping the weight to a reasonable level, and to maximise the overall driving pleasure.

Specifications of the Ghibli are: • 2.8 Litre V6 of 90 degrees • 4 valves per cylinder • Quad cam • Twin turbos IHI • Twin air-to-air intercoolers • Weber fuel injection • Power output of 211KW (300 BHP) • 304 ft lbs torque • Weight 1300kg Performance: • 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds • Top speed of 260 km/h The car’s open road performance is staggering, with zero lag and blistering acceleration in 6th gear. Indeed, press of the time concluded, “this is the car that the M3 should have been”.

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two years and clocked up approximately 28,000 kms in the process. It was then sold to a collector, who retained it for 12 years and added a mere 2,000kms in mileage. The Head of Ferrari Servicing in New Zealand then purchased it. They undertook the replacement of all belts, rubbers and tyres while fettling and fine tuning every possible area, including new door seals. It was then purchased in 2011 with an approximate mileage of 38,000kms and a further 15,000kms have been added since. By and large, usage has been confined to special occasions and fine days with minimal exposure to rain. Disciplines of this sort have resulted in the stunning Oriente Rossa paintwork retaining its choice lustre.

The Crema interior is similarly excellent.

This is believed to be one of the lowest mileage examples of its type available in the world today, and it is listed on the Italian Maserati Register. In this outstanding condition, and with sublime provenance, a rare opportunity is provided for a marque enthusiast to acquire a collectors’ car of great quality.

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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis no: 11304412018686 Engine no: 130-983-12-012323 Current registration and WOF est

$250,000 - $300,000

The launch of the W113 SL models came as a complete delight when Mercedes-Benz revealed their new sports car at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show. It successfully replaced both the legendary 300SL and the 190SL and its production ran through to 1971. Close to 50,000 cars were built and the familial and endearing nick-name “Pagoda” has stood the test of time, inspired by the car’s patented, slightly concaved hard-top.

This beautifully classical and much desired sports car was conceived by lead designers Paul Bracq and Béla Barényi and was developed under the auspices of Mercedes-Benz Technical Director Fritz Nallinger, Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut and Head of Styling Friedrich Geiger. Equipped with an in-line-6-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection, the bonnet, trunk lid, door skins and hard-top roof was made of aluminium to reduce weight. The third version of this series, the 280 SL was a technological tour de force displacing 2778cc and developed 170 hp. It was equipped with disc brakes front and rear, together with excellent independent suspension and radial tyres, the W113 280SL therefore had superb handling for the era.

Beyond its high-tech evolution, this car is beautiful in all its characteristics and still turns heads with its striking upright headlights and simple chrome grille, led by the three-pointed star which pays homage to the marque’s racing pedigree and the legendary 300SL roadster. Based on Bela Barényi’s Webb's

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extensive work on vehicle safety, a rigid passenger cell was developed with impact-absorbing front and rear sections built into the vehicle structure. The interior had all its hard corners and edges removed producing a state-of-the-art sports car ahead of its time.

Notwithstanding the above the 280SL has always been a well regarded as one of Stuttgart’s finest the more so when in this instance it bears such a minimal mileage as this instance a mere 12,461 kilometres! No, this is not a misprint but a genuine and original number, as verified by independent authorities including Automobile Association. Finished in the preferred ‘silber’ (silver) being the traditional German racing colour (like the Mercedes Silver Arrows of the 1930s) Webb’s understands that this car featured in a collection in Japan from which it was obtained, and imported here. Relevant registration date is 1 June 2018. As a most perfect and extant example there is probably none finer anywhere. The interior is as expected of brand-new standard with Factory radio, automatic transmission and left-hand drive are in situ.

For a buyer seeking the best then look no further. Over the past half-decade, Webb’s has successfully achieved good prices across the spectrum of a number of ‘Pagoda roof’ models. All have proven wonderful automobiles, though this example may be the pinnacle!

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1982 Rolls-Royce Camargue Chassis no: JRH50298 Engine no: 50298 Current registration and WOF est

$120,000 - $150,000

From the drawing board of famed Italian designer Pininfarina, the Camargue was launched in 1975 to a mixture of awe and disbelief. It was a boldly styled car, its lines reminiscent of the Continental sports saloons of the past and it cost almost twice as much as the Silver Shadow on which it was based.

As the company’s flagship, the Camargue used an up-rated version of Rolls-Royce’s dependable, 6,750cc pushrod V8 engine. In keeping with Rolls-Royce tradition, the power output remained undisclosed, but most testers reported a healthy improvement in acceleration above 70mph and a top speed in excess of 120mph. Rolls-Royce’s advanced split-level air conditioning system was introduced with the Camargue, later becoming standard on the Shadow II range.

In all other respects though, the interior remained the traditional ‘Gentlemen’s Club on wheels’, with copious amounts of walnut embellishment and finest-quality leather.

As the range-topping model, the Camargue has a unique interior different to any other RR model.

This particular car has the later RR Silver Spirit based suspension and ride height control. Produced at the rate of around one a week, the Camargue was an exclusive model even by Rolls-Royce standards with output totalling just 531 units (184 in RHD) by the time production ceased in 1986.

Delivered new in the UK and sold to our vendor by the highly regarded Chelsea Workshop it bore but two owners there (both from the same family) before arriving in NZ and being registered on 26 May 2016. The speedo was changed by the factory at 7,000 miles and the present mileage at 14,500 miles provides a total of only 21,500 miles since new.

With subsequent services performed by a local marque expert and a fully reconditioned engine completed less than 1,000 miles ago, absolutely everything works.

The Camargue is now starting to gain recognition as a future classic with values rising a reflection of its exclusivity and rarity.

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1959 MGA - 1600 Chassis no: HDR43-60305 Engine no: 16GA-U-17472 Current registration and WOF est

$45,000 - $55,000

The MGA was a landmark car for the brand. It was first model to benefit from the merger between the Nuffield Company and Austin, and the first post-war MG sports car to display modern styling. Based around an immensely strong, boxsection chassis and proven BMC mechanical components, the MGA roadster was low-slung and streamlined. To this day, it is one of the best-looking sports cars ever. Launched in 1955, the new MGA undercut rivals from Austin-Healey and Triumph. It proved to be a resounding success, with a total sales exceeding 100,000 – approximately 80 per cent of these were to the all-important US market.

The original MGA was powered by BMC’s B-series engine and four-speed gearbox. This was similar to that used in the Austin A50, with the 1489cc unit producing a healthy 72 bhp. Inside, the ‘A’ was pure sports car, with a pleasing array of instruments on the simple, painted dash with a large diameter steering wheel. The original roadster was also joined by a stylish coupe derivative a year later, featuring a fixed hardtop and wraparound windscreen. In May 1959, MG updated the ‘A’ with the B-series 1600 engine, which boasted 80 horsepower. Front disc brakes were also added. A willing performer, the MG could reach a respectable 95 mph, and proved its merits on the racetrack, taking fifth and sixth in class at Le Mans in 1955. Great looking, satisfying to drive and mechanically robust, the MGA is the archetypal British sports car from the 1950s. It is an excellent choice for any classic and collectable car enthusiast.

This vehicle was first registered in the USA in 1959 but has resided here since November 1990. The registration plate is MK1 MGA. The MGA is best summed up by John Bolster, writing in Autosport magazine, “Having driven the competition model, EX182, from which this car was derived, I can say that little has been lost and a great deal gained in grooming the machine for production. The excellent road holding and steering of the prototype are fully retained, and the loss of performance is less than I expected... This is a jolly good little sports car; if you want one, hurry up and get in the queue.”

Clearly, many took Bolster’s advice – 13,000 were sold in the first full year of production.

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2007 Aston Martin DB9 V12 Chassis no: SCFAC01A07GA07264 Engine no: AM04/17996 Current registration and WOF est

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“The Aston Martin DB9 is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Combining Aston Martin’s unique character with an uncompromising design philosophy, the DB9 was borne out of a synthesis of traditional craftsmanship, high-tech manufacturing, modern components and use of the finest materials.” - Aston Martin.

Launched in 2003 as successor to the DB7, the DB9 was the first model to be built at Aston Martin’s then new factory at Gaydon, Warwickshire. Like its predecessor, the DB9 was styled by Ian Callum, with the finishing touches applied by Henrik Fisker. With state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques employed in making the aluminium/composite body, these vehicles were robotically assembled using a combination of self-piercing rivets and adhesive. Although some 25% lighter than the DB7, this advanced bodyshell possessed double the structural stiffness.

Powered by a development of the 5.9-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine found in the DB7 Vantage, the DB9 produces 470bhp. This output is sufficient to propel the aerodynamic coupé to a top speed of 305km/h; 100 km/h is attainable from a standing start in a neck-snapping 4.6 seconds.

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Inside the DB9 is the typically elegant, luxurious and supremely comfortable hand crafted interior traditionally associated with Aston Martin. It features a wood and leather trim.

Owned from new by the vendor, this DB9 is finished in Royal Blue with a bone leather interior. It has automatic transmission. The car was purchased from Aston Martin Auckland and has been serviced by them since acquisition.

It has been used sparingly – the current odometer reading is only 27,000 kilometres. This beautiful Aston can only be described as exemplary.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Chassis no: WDB2094762T011295 Engine no: 11398760042911 Current registration and WOF est

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In keeping with many of the other Mercedes model series, the new CLK-class of 2002 was able to bear the three letters marking sporting prowess: AMG. The package delivered superlative power and outstanding handling as well as equipment that exuded exclusivity. Topping the new CLK range was a V8 model that delivered performance on par with a typical sports car; the CLK 55 AMG produced an impressive 342hp that could propel this stylish sports coupé to 60mph in just 5.2 seconds.

This superlative example was sold new in New Zealand and was registered on 15 October 2003 by Auckland’s Coutts Mercedes. This is a one-owner car with relatively few recorded kilometres at 126,000. Finished in black with matching hood, this vehicle has a service record from an acknowledged independent dealer. This is a choice example of one of the finest Stuttgart, and indeed the world, could muster. Transmission is automatic. Electric hood functions as intended - a fantastic feature given the impending arrival of summer.

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1955 Ford Zephyr Mark 1 Convertible Chassis no: 1900104 Engine no: 105708 Current registration and WOF est

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The Ford Zephyr Consul convertible range were the head-turners of their era. Each example was built for Ford by the Carbodies Company of Coventry. Between 1950 and 1956, 4,048 convertibles were manufactured.

This car was delivered new in New Zealand in February 1955. At the time, it would have been a far from common sight on the road – the driver would undoubtedly have been looked at as a man of means.

The vendor’s thoughts on the vehicle are as follows: “My wife and I bought this beautiful car about 25 years ago. We have covered most of New Zealand in it, including taking it through Molesworth Station on the 1996 International Vintage and Veterans Rally to Christchurch and beyond. It has been to the Art Deco weekend at Napier, and right up through Northland.

It drives beautifully and faultlessly. We still love it, but it seems the right time now to reluctantly look for another person who will continue to love it.

This car is quite special in that it was New Zealand new and has the full powered De Ville soft top. It is a hydraulic system powered by an electric motor, which is toggled by an up and down switch by the driver’s right knee. To lower the roof you must first release the front clips at the top of the windscreen, then fold the two side supports in, which folds the front section 130

back. Then using the power switch, the two “B” pillars will fold back carrying the entire roof back to its place behind the rear seat squab. As the roof is moving back a third hydraulic ram pushes the rear seat squab forward a few inches to allow the solid glass rear window to slide down behind the seat.

When the power system is awol, the roof can still be lowered manually using a release handle situated at the base of the front seat. In terms of work done on it, the underfloor chassis structure has been professionally rebuilt and last year it got a new soft top and front windscreen. An integral half tonneau cover is a nice embodiment too. It is ready for summer and the open road”.

Mileage displayed is 20,758 miles. A Ford Falcon diff has also been fitted, which raises ratios by approximately 15%. A slight rattle is present in the driver’s door. A towbar and guardmounted aerial (probably original) are likewise in situ, along with workshop and owner’s manuals. Additionally, but not included with the vehicle are a collection of spare parts. The vendor is happy to negotiate sale of these parts post-auction.

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1972 XY Ford Fairmont GT

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1972 XY Ford Fairmont GT Chassis no: MS33 LY38277 Engine no: FTA085X Current registration and WOF est

$220,000 - $260,000

It has always been assumed that the iconic Ford Falcon GTs of the ‘70s were all made in Australia. However, some 1,824 were built for the South African market and badged for sale there as the Fairmont GT known also locally as the Super Rhino!

In the ‘60s the Ford Falcon sold in South Africa was not the same as the Falcon that we knew and loved in NZ being, of US sourced origins with a poor reputation for reliability.

Such background prompted the use of the Fairmont name plate by Ford South Africa who had contacted Ford Australia with a request to supply them with Falcon GTs but not called Falcons! The cars were all manufactured at Ford’s Geelong plant then flat-packed and shipped to Port Elizabeth where they were assembled. The engine is a 351 ci crate motor from Ford USA, but otherwise they were (apart from the badging) the same car as was sold in Australia (and NZ) as the Falcon GT. For those with anorak tendencies Webb’s is reliably informed that the seat frames were one of the few parts that were South African made!

This great looking XYGT was imported to NZ in 2018. It is an original GT shaker with the correct and unmolested MS 33 ID tags present, confirming its all-important authenticity.

It has had two local owners. Mileage is 153,000 kilometres.

Transmission is automatic with power steering present too.

In deference to the vendor, it is pertinent to include his comments regarding this important vehicle. “Its matching numbers, has its original block and running gear. I even have the original diff tags. Its had two NZ owners and has 153,000kms on the clock.

A bit about the car is documented in the book “Ford A Kiwi Obsession” by Steve Holmes. “This car and a small number of others were originally built for the Gunston Cigarette Company (part of British American Tobacco) in South Africa. All of the cars were painted in the company’s racing team colour – Gunston Orange under SVO1881A in the Ford Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa. These cars were primarily used for promotional purposes and were often seen at the motor racing circuits around South Africa.

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cars to the Ford dealer in Stellenbosch, before they could be on-sold, each had to be repainted a different colour to the original team colour. This particular car was repainted blue, all the other cars were painted red. This car was imported into NZ in 2006, the original owner located the car in South Africa and purchased this particular car for its colour.

However, upon further inspection after it arrived here in New Zealand it was discovered blue was not its original colour.

The plan was to restore the vehicle and as values started to increase the decision was made to restore the vehicle back to its original colour. As the restoration process began, the owner discovered a second identification tag under the driver’s seat which revealed the special colour code of the vehicle. With this information the vehicle was restored back to its factory original paint code in 2008 and is one of only two known survivors of these SVO coded cars.

The car originally had air conditioning fitted but is not working as when the previous owner restored the car, he could not find a replacement compressor. Hence the system is still fitted and works, but does not blow cold air as there is no compressor. The engine bay still has all the plumbing for the air conditioning unit to plug into. I’ve been scouring swap meets trying to locate a spare unit so that I can restore or refurbish it to finish the rebuild, but no luck yet” As the sale of Falcon/Fairmont GTs by Webb’s has in the past invariably invoked comment it is probably pertinent to mention that the provenance of this vehicle includes respected members of the relevant marque club. For the record and to further aid and indeed minimise debate an explanation of the relevant body codes is set out below; • The Chassis No. is MS33 LY38277 • The Engine No FTA085X Which decodes to: MS = Port Elizabeth, 33 = 54H GT Body, LY = June 1971, FTA = 351 Cleveland 4 Valve Block A wonderful and unique history relating to one of the most iconic models of the Ford genre or as an Australian expert on the marque puts it, “These cars are real GTs just marketed in another country.”

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2008 Porsche 997 GT2

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2008 Porsche 911 GT2 Chassis no: WPOZZZ99Z8S794391 Engine no: 62820917 Current registration and WOF est

$310,000 - $350,000

The GT2 was based on the contemporary 911 Turbo, using essentially the same twin-turbocharged engine. In the GT2, the 3.6-litre air-cooled flat-six produced around 414bhp initially, which was good enough for a top speed of 301km/h (187mph). To make the GT2 fit for track use, the brakes, suspension, and wheels were up-rated to cope with the substantial increase in performance. The aerodynamic downforce was enhanced by a larger front air dam and a rear spoiler. Of rear-wheel-drive configuration, the GT2 was considerably lighter than the Turbo – many of the interior fittings were removed. It was the most expensive model in the 911 range. In its original Type 993 incarnation, the Porsche 911 GT2 was produced up until 1998.

GT2 production had always lagged behind that of the less exotic models in the 911 range. Consequently, the Type 997 version did not appear until 2007 – some three years after the first such models had gone on sale. This GT2 was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with cars arriving at dealerships in November 2007. Once again, the GT2’s appearance differed from that of its 997 Turbo sister car, with further aerodynamic enhancements front and rear.

The Type 997 GT2’s engine was based on the existing 3.6-litre unit, though its twin turbochargers were now of the ‘variable geometry’ type. This type was designed to provide optimum boost and throttle response at all engine speeds.

With this new technology came a useful increase in power.

The Type 997 GT2 had 522bhp and 501lb/ft of torque at its disposal, the latter from as low as 2,200 revs. In 2008, Motor Trend magazine achieved a 0-60mph time of 3.3 seconds and a standing quarter-mile of 11.3 seconds with a GT2. The claimed top speed of 204mph (328km/h) made it one of only a tiny handful of Porsche’s road cars capable of exceeding the famous ‘double ton’.

This vehicle was manufactured in 2008, though our vendor did not purchase it until 2016. He acquired it from the famed Silverstone Auction. The vehicle was shipped to New Zealand and registered here on 20 October 2017. With carbon fibre bonnet and ceramic brakes, it exudes speed even when parked! Finished in the ever sought-after white and with only 86,000 kilometres recorded, it is scarcely run in.

Webb’s is often asked which automobiles should be bought for investment – in this regard, Porsche is hard to beat. While some are obviously more valuable than others, as a general rule limited run Porsche models have been skyrocketing in value in recent years. The GT2 is not cheap, but buying one before prices become stratospheric makes a lot of sense. This is quite aside from the sheer pleasure of owning one.

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Lot 42 Robert Falcucci 1931 Monaco Grand Prix Poster Lithograph vintage poster.

From a series printed by l’Automobile Club de Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco Grand Prix.

1000 × 700mm

Lot 43 George Ham - 1933 Monaco Grand Prix Poster Lithograph vintage poster.

From a series printed by l’Automobile Club de Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Lot 44 George Ham - 1935 Monaco Grand Prix Poster Lithograph vintage poster.

From a series printed by l’Automobile Club de Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Lot 45 Roland Hugon - 1977 Monaco Grand Prix Poster Lithograph vintage poster.

From a series printed by l’Automobile Club du Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Lot 46 Razzia- Louis Vuitton Boheme Run Poster offset print, 2006, hand signed lower left 1170 × 1520mm est

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Lot 47 BMW Poster - Milestone Lithographic print. Illustration of the first motorcycle produced by BMW, the BMW R 32, accompanied by a brief history of the model and its designer, Max Friz.

The lower right-hand corner is stamped with the BMW logo. Alongside the logo reads “BMW Posterserie 1.M1.77”.

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Lot 48 BMW Poster - Aristocrat Lithographic print. Illustration of the BMW 327 coupe. Produced in 1937, the BMW 327 was fast for its time and is a car that remains attractive to this very day. The lower right hand corner of the poster is stamped with the BMW logo.

Alongside the logo reads “BMW Poster Edition Silk-screen poster 327 Copy No. 600 × 935mm

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Lot 49 BMW Poster – Record Design Lithographic print. Illustration of the 1937 Record-Breaking motorcycle, the BMW 500, accompanied by a brief history of the model and the success enjoyed by motorcycle racer Ernst Henne on the 500 cc supercharged BMW. The lower right-hand corner is stamped with the BMW logo. Alongside the logo reads “BMW Posterserie 1.M3.80”.

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Lot 50 Damon Hill by Alan Stammers Lithograph on paper, Signed by Damon Hill and the artist, dated ’96, limited edition 360/750. “Damon Hill G.B, 1996 Williams Renault F.W.18” Depicting Hill during his first season with the Williams Team, 550 x 800mm est

Lot 51 Mika Häkkinen McLarenMercedes MP4/12 Signed by Mika Häkkinen and the artist, limited edition 403/500 “During the Qualifying at the G.P in Monaco ’97. On the way to success.

First Pole Position at the European G.P on the Nüburg ring. The First Vivictory at the European G.P at Jerez” Published by Sportscar Studio 530 x 740mm

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Lot 52 Lotus Turbo-Pete Kelly Lithographic Vintage Poster by Meiklejohn Published by Scandecor, Germany 595 x 420mm est

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Lot 53 A Signed Helmet from ‘The Italian Racing Car Drivers Club Signed by Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Stirling Moss, Sir John Walker, Chris Amon, Graham Laurence, Jim Palmer, Ken Smith, Warrick Brown, John Walker, David Oxton, John Cannon and Kevin Bartlet. Originally for the Roger Freeth Trust Memorial Auction.

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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Chassis no: WDA20935C2F217732 Engine no: 272960–30–516777 Current registration and WOF est

$18,000 - $25,000

This car was initially delivered in Japan, and it was not until June 2018 that it was registered in New Zealand. For the record, the production date was 7 November, 2006. Finished in the lovely colour of Iridium and with unmarked merlotcoloured leather, this vehicle portrays class with a capital C. The mileage is 29,984 kilometres. Japanese and English language handbooks are present as is a ‘moon’ roof and tinted glass. The auto transmission works well with 268 bhp on tap. We understand that in 2007 there was a crankshaft recall in relation to this model which was duly acted upon. Also of note, the vehicle has had some recent errant paint work rectified. The head unit has been replaced to include a full spectrum radio, navigation, reversing camera and Apple Car Play. Brabus (18”) rims, new tyres, lowering springs, shock absorbers and car mats have been added. These latter items have delivered a significant impact in terms of car handling and performance. The vehicle build sheet is available on request.

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1961 Peugeot 403 Chassis no: 2495826 Engine no: 2495826 Current registration and WOF est

$8,000 - $10,000

While its predecessor flaunted a design inspired by the US, the Peugeot 403 was crafted by the Italians. In fact, this model marked the start of a long collaboration between Peugeot and Pininfarina. The 403 was fitted with the motor from the earlier 203, though increased to 1468cc – which delivered 58bhp. It proved to be a very successful model for Peugeot, with over one million produced and sold from May 1955 to October 1966. A feature that had a major impact on sales was the couchette; the front seats could recline to a point where they were flush with the cushion of the rear seat, creating a double bed! The model also featured in the highly rated TV series of the era, Columbo.

In several markets including New Zealand, the 403 was manufactured in CKD (Completely Knocked Down) form.

In this manner, some 1,033 units were delivered in the four years beginning in March 1960 from the Motor Holdings Plant in Otahuhu. According to research by Webb’s, the main purchasers of the 403 were vets, priests and farmers. This vehicle is one of those CKD examples, and it was registered on 8 June 1961.

In the publication Drive; the Definitive History of Motoring, the 403 is concisely described as follows: “The Peugeot 403 was ideal for austerity Europe – a large solid car with simple mechanics and a no-nonsense approach. It was the preferred car for much of middle-class France.” It was also greatly enjoyed by many New Zealanders.

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1979 Holden Monaro HT Factory 307 Coupe Chassis no: 80737TR Engine no: 30718484K0509 Current registration and WOF est

$210,000 - $250,000

The Monaro was Holden’s first attempt at a sport coupe. It proved so popular in its original HK guise that there was no question it would continue on; the facelifted HT series was introduced in May 1969. The most obvious external change was a revised grille made from ABS plastic, along with a more squared-off rear section with stacked tail lights. Once stocks of the imported 307 dried up, most HT Monaros were equipped with the more prosaic 186 six-cylinder or 308 V8 motors. Automatic transmission also gained in popularity.

Not every Monaro owner was looking to go racing, even GTS 350 models were available with the Powerglide automatic transmission. Mechanical improvements made across the HT range included the adoption of neoprene rubber front suspension bushes to replace the old steel bushings found on the HK. This resulted in a much quieter and more comfortable ride. The interior was also revised, with a new seat design, door trims and improved instrumentation. Conventional round dials replaced the HK’s old strip speedo. Today, HK/ HT/HG Monaros are reaching new levels of popularity with collectors, as they become properly appreciated for their place in trans-Tasman motoring history.

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September 1969. It was delivered to Linwood-Wilks Motors of Wanganui on the 10th of the same month, with registration effected the following day. It was taken up as the Managing Director’s company car. The vehicle is fitted with the 5 litre 307 Chevrolet V8, two stage Powerglide column shift, limited slip differential, a silver grille, road wheels and low gloss black radiator with paintwork in Tunisian Turquoise. The interior has a similar metallic mist. This car would have been a real showstopper when driven around town in the river city.

Our vendor is the seventh owner and has taken its care to the highest levels competing in the 2001 Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d’Elegance where it was the winner in the ‘Master Class’ section. Another lovely touch is the sun visor, which is signed by the late, great Peter Brock. Of the 14,437 HT Monaros built, only two are believed to have been completed to this specification. Its condition makes this an even rarer find.

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1983 Range Rover Chassis no: SALLHABV2AA126691 Engine no: 257145 Current registration and WOF est

$60,000 - $70,000

Widely regarded as the car that started the modern SUV revolution, the original Range Rover is still regarded as an absolute icon of automotive design. Brilliantly conceived to perform equally well on road and off, the original Range Rover proved so popular that it very quickly spawned ever-better equipped and ultimately more luxurious iterations. The Range Rover was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and originally only available only in a two-door body up until 1984. The early Range Rovers had basic, utilitarian interiors with vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that were designed to be washed out with a hose. Convenience features such as power steering, carpeted floors, air conditioning, cloth/leather seats, and wooden interior trim all came later. The Range Rover was a body-on-frame design with a box section ladder type chassis, like the contemporary Series Land Rovers. Though it differed by having coil spring suspension, permanent four-wheel drive, and four-wheel disc brakes. Originally powered by a detuned 130 horsepower 3.5 litre version of the Buick-derived Rover V8 engine, engine capacity was increased – first to 3.9 litres, then to 4.2 litres. Like other collectible cars, values of the early Range Rovers have skyrocketed in recent years. The last of the classic two-door versions now offer great value, despite the fact that 317,615 of them were built.

While Range Rovers are far from uncommon on NZ roads, one man had such a passion for his that he decided to send it to the other side of the world for restoration. This was done with the aim of achieving the literal same condition as when new. Only the best were good enough to work on his vehicle – renowned marque experts, Famous Four of Norfolk, Great Britain were commissioned for the job. Since 1988 Webb's

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working from carefully tailored premises on the outskirts of the beautiful, historic and bustling Lincolnshire Wolds market town of Louth, Famous Four have operated and long been recognised as one of the leaders in the field of customerfriendly, globally active Independent Land Rover Specialists.

Richard Varrall, founder of the Famous Four, provided details on the extent of his company’s work and involvement with this vehicle.

“Following further email discussion, we began the process of stripping the car down for further assessment.

Restoration then began in early 2019.

Once we had dismantled the car we found quite a number of issues, amongst them body corrosion, engine wear, axle wear, electrical issues and a very sorry state of the interior. Over the course of the next year, we carried out a major improvement project. We began with the reconditioning of both axles with new seals, bearings and joints, an engine rebuild, with new clutch assembly and skimmed flywheel, new alternator and new coolant hoses.

Once we had rubbed the chassis down to ensure that the metalwork was solid, we coach painted it. It was fitted with the newly reconditioned axles and new fuel tank, and we totally overhauled the braking system with all new discs, pads, callipers, lines, and a reconditioned servo assembly. The steering box and shafts were replaced, as were all suspension bushes (with Polybush Classic upgraded versions). New uprated coil springs with new shock absorbers were fitted, and parts of the exhaust system were replaced.

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At the same time as the running gear was being overhauled we began a very thorough repair process of the bodywork. Any corrosion was cut out and made good with either replacement panels or custom manufactured sections.

A number of the outer body panels were deemed to be beyond repair. We sourced extremely good replacement roof and bonnet panels, along with one brand new door and a brand new door skin for the other side. Brand new upper and lower tailgates, bumpers and genuine outer front wings were also sourced and fitted.

The body frame and all panels were prepared for a full repaint in the vendor’s preferred colour of Masai Red, an original Land Rover colour from the 1970s. Our body shop carried out this work to the highest of standards. Re-assembly included fitment of a new windscreen, brand new mirrors, new light lenses, sill finishers, grille and headlight surround panels, under-bonnet insulation pad, and all new body rubber seals throughout. Many of these parts are exclusively remanufactured by Famous Four here in the UK, having been previously unobtainable.

TN7564’s restoration was completed by a fully detailed interior renovation - new carpets, headlining, door trims and refurbished handles, new gear lever knobs and gaiters, speedometer binnacle covers, reconditioned speedometer head, refurbished and re-trimmed seats with new seat belts, steering wheel, and a new DAB Bluetooth stereo.

He was delighted with the finished result and flew over to see it and drive it a few months before we delivered it back to Southampton docks for shipment back to NZ in late 2019.

On behalf of Famous Four, we hope that, in some way, his character lives on in TN7564 for a new owner to enjoy and cherish as the special vehicle it undoubtedly now is. It is, in my opinion, one of the finest Range Rover Classics in existence in the world today.”

Sadly, our vendor did not live long enough to truly enjoy his Range Rover, passing in July 2021.

Webb’s is privileged to represent this exquisite vehicle.

It arrived in NZ and was registered on 4 August 1995 in LHD form. It truly is like new as a consequence of a quality, six-digit restoration by the best in the business. Receipts for all work undertaken are available.

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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 V12 Chassis no: WDB1290762F137016 Engine no: 12098322000807 Current registration and WOF est

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In 1989 Mercedes-Benz introduced the fourth generation SL model, the R129, which was supplied in Europe with several engine options and named accordingly; the basic model was the 190hp three litre, inline six-cylinder 300SL with 12 valves, with the 228hp three litre, inline six cylinder with 24 valves, known as the 300SL 24. But it was the 322hp 500SL with a five litre V8 engine, which made the headlines only surpassed by the flagship 600SL with its fabulous V12 engine. The specification was high with electric windows, mirrors, seats and roof. The R129 model was the first convertible/roadster to offer the automatic roll-bar deployment in event of rollover, although the motorist could also manually raise and lower the roll-bar should they choose to, consequently facilitating the clean look of the R129 without compromising the occupant’s safety. The range topping 600SL offered up 389hp through its six Litre V12 engine, introduced in 1993 as the 600SL, it was then re-named the SL600 in 1994 with performance that enabled it to reach 100kph in just 5.9 seconds.

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vehicle still sports a lovely lustrous silver hue showing this iteration of one of Mercedes finest at its very best. Serviced and valeted regularly the car leaves nothing to be done but to simply enjoy. Mileage is 118,500 kilometres.

In December 2017 Classic Car Magazine featured this particular vehicle making the point in the copy that with the advent (at the time) of Lexus and BMW with its “M” cars that Mercedes needed to make a statement in luxury, refinement and price point. The SL 600 achieved that!

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1949 Talbot Lago T26 Record Factory Berline Chassis no: 100375 Engine no: 26362 Current registration and WOF est

$150,000 - $180,000

Automobiles Talbot was once part of a conglomerate of both French and English companies that included Sunbeam, Talbot and Darracq. Builders of mid and upper market luxury cars to compete with the likes of Salmson, Delahaye and Delage, the company was rife with chaos in the upper management building a number of cars that competed for the same buyers. Rather confusingly, both British and French versions of Talbot cars were offered, not necessarily related to one another! Given the confusion in which S.T. D. Motors, LTD was run, it was hardly surprising when in 1935 the company collapsed.

In the fallout, the brands were split with Sunbeam and British Talbot going to the English Rootes Group, and the French side of Talbot (formerly Darracq) falling into the hands of Italian-born Anthony Lago, who had been acting as General Manager for the firm for the past year. Lago was a gifted engineer and a visionary leader, and in his new position as head of his own automobile company, he set about designing a new, high-performance engine for the current models still in production. The existing bottom-end was reworked and an all-new cylinder head was fitted with overhead valves, hemispherical combustion chambers and centrally mounted spark plugs, not unlike that of a BMW 328. All models had independent front suspension, and Wilson pre-select gearboxes were fitted to the highest spec versions.

The new engine and chassis revisions were responsible for the survival of Talbot, with chassis-only “Lago SS” models supplied to many of the great Parisian coachbuilders, with the likes of Figoni et Falaschi and Saoutchik building some of their most iconic designs atop Talbot Lago chassis. After WWII, Tony Lago again revised his six-cylinder engine, increasing capacity to 4.5 litres for the T-26 and adding a re-designed Webb's

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head with twin camshafts and a new seven main bearing block. This powerful and robust engine proved itself a worthy competitor in motorsport, winning the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1950. In road trim, the engine was particularly smooth and reliable, making Talbot Lagos a preferred choice for European elite to enjoy on their cross-continental grand tours.

The Talbot Lago Record enjoyed a reputation as arguably the finest French car of its time with a conservative clientele who tended to prefer the standard usine (factory) body from the coachbuilt ones referred to above. All were built in RHD form allegedly, to help the driver keep the car away from the curb. Transmission was via the Wilson pre-selector gearbox, as mentioned above. These sequential four-speed ‘boxes work by pressing the pedal after the gear is selected using, the slim, spoon- like column mounted lever on the right of the steering wheel. Tony Lago was a former Wilson executive and had an arrangement whereby he collected royalties on each gearbox sold hence his preference towards their use!

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170bhp at 4200 rpm. Bodies for the T26 were hand made in a traditional manner with an ash frame and steel and aluminium panels all colluding to create a heavy car at over 1.5 tonnes. With time marching on French luxury car makers remained stuck in the ‘30s indeed scarcely getting past an artisan stage. Even in their own home market they were not competitive, and never managed to export in the manner of Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz or Porsche, which ultimately lead to their demise.

The Talbot Lago T26 Record was a great car and one of the final heirs to a long tradition of fine French automobiles.

Working from the faded copy of Details De Construction Carrosserie it seems that the car here for auction at Webb’s was sold new in Amsterdam on 14 December 1948 by Ets Cobar, a car dealer who existed there from 1937-1956. Sadly, this is the summation of the car’s European history. Its New Zealand chapter begins with the vehicle being registered at Paraparaumu Beach on 29 December 1956 to a Mrs Gerarda Wilhelmina Frederika Maris-McArthur. It is assumed that this lady was the wife of a Mr. S.A Maris-McArthur - a passenger from London to Wellington per the M.V. Rangitata in July 1955. Perhaps an OE romance? With a science qualification no doubt, Mrs McArthur was employed in the laboratory of the City Engineer’s Department, Wellington City Corporation. She must have been well regarded in this environment, and in 1973, published the “New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research” a paper on the Karori Reservoir. At this juncture, the trail goes cold. The next reference on 22 November 1957 is to a Christopher Patrick Treahy of Khandallah who owned the car for about 18 Webb's

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months before moving it on to D.W. Wild Motors of Victoria Street, Christchurch. Thereafter the car passed through a succession of North Island keepers ranging from Hamilton, Parnell, Huntly, Greenlane and Devonport before being purchased by our Dunedin-based vendor on 21 January 1983.

In March 2020 a Webb’s expert flew south to inspect the vehicle and found it to be in an excellent condition with just a few minor issues to be resolved. The engine had been re-built by an expert in Dunedin familiar with classic cars.

New gaskets were fitted. Upon purchase the car’s condition was assessed as “ok”, however the owner decided to embark on some restorative work in collaboration with a craftsman in Christchurch. The vehicle is “matching numbers” with Rudge Whitworth 18’ wheels painted in Rolls-Royce ivory.

The leather seats are mostly original. What is effectively two horns are present, viz; country and city versions! A skylight (not a sunroof) and rear blind are in situ. A Talbot badge is on the radiator with Jaeger instruments all present and correct along with some original manuals. Colour is Evergreen Frost which is not original, but has its classic car roots in the Aston Martin marque so pretty close!

In total only 750 of these cars were ever produced.

As far as Webb’s is concerned there is at least one, at most four models in Australasia. We can say with confidence that at least one of these models is lacking in originality. This serves to accentuate the immense privilege that comes with marketing a car of the Talbot Lago’s revered stature - a highlight afforded to a fortunate few.

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1993 Jaguar XJS Chassis no: SAJJNJDD3EJ185265 Engine no: Covered Current registration and WOF est

$40,000 - $45,000

Jaguar’s first response to demands for an open-top XJ-S was somewhat conservative in terms of engineering. The XJ-S had not been designed with an open version in mind, so initially a targa-style arrangement was adopted. This retained a substantial roll hoop in the interests of maintaining rigidity in the absence of a fixed roof. Two removable roof panels were stored in the boot. Rear seats were dispensed with in favour of a pair of luggage lockers topped by a parcel shelf. Essentially an exercise in niche marketing to test public reaction, the XJ-S Cabriolet’s production was entrusted to outside specialist contractors. Bodyshells were transported back and forth across the Midlands, before returning to the Brown’s Lane factory for final despatch.

Having demonstrated sufficient demand to justify production of an open XJ-S, Jaguar proceeded to develop a conventional full convertible. They turned to coachbuilders Karmann in Osnabruck for assistance; this firm had considerable expertise in the manufacture of open cars.

As such, Karmann developed the host of new panels and designed the hood, which was electro-hydraulically operated and featured a full lining and glass rear window complete with heating element. At first the Convertible was only available with the 5.3-litre V12 engine but following the introduction of a 4.0-litre version of the AJ6 24-valve six in the XJ6/XJ40 saloon, this new unit became available in the XJ-S from 1991.

Considered a joy to drive by the vendor, this XJ-S 4.0-Litre Convertible was imported from Japan in 2015. It was registered on 23 June of that year. Now showing 90,000 miles and sporting a brand-new hood, this non-airbag example displays a mild patina of age. Lattice wheels are fitted. The car is well regarded within the reference marque club and is an excellent choice for the classic car enthusiast – who will find themselves well supported by its members and network of specialists alike.

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2003 Audi RS6 Quattro 4.2 V8 Wagon Chassis no: WUAZZZ4BS 4N900613 Engine no: TBC Current registration and WOF est

$9,000 - $12,000

From 2002 to 2004 Audi’s high performance private subsidiary quattro GmbH built the RS6 twin-turbo (“biturbo”) version of the 4.2-litre V8 engine (identification code: BCY). Power output was 331kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 5,700 to 6,400 (rpm), and torque was 560 N-m (413 lbf-ft) from 1,950 to 5,600 rpm. The only transmission was a five-speed tiptronic automatic.

Wheels and tyres were upgraded to 255/40 ZR18 99 Y XL, or 255/35 ZR 19 96Y XL (5/15 arm design) and there was the “Dynamic Ride Control” (DRC) system available for the suspension, which featured diagonally interlinked shock absorbers to give better body control during extreme cornering, acceleration and braking. Compared to a standard S6, the suspension was lowered by 20 mm (0.79 in). The brake discs were ventilated and upgraded to 365mm (14.37 in) at the front and 335 mm (13.19 in) at the rear. we understand to have been delivered by London Audi dealer, H.R Owen on 19/4/04 but for reasons unclear ended up in NZ, being delivered by Giltrap’s sometime in the same month. Before our current owner, it has been in the same family ownership over the 16 years previous. In its BCY engine format the only transmission was automatic. Leather sports seats are in place along with new brakes, rotors, Pirelli tyres, towbar, and roof rails. Rims are clean and tidy. 277,829 kilometres are recorded supported by an extensive service history. Cost new was $227,000!

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1929 Auburn Phaeton 8-90 Chassis no: 2976772 Engine no: GR26014 Current registration and WOF est

$80,000 - $100,000

One of the most stylish American classics sold in the Roaring Twenties, Auburn’s range of Lycoming eight-cylinder cars were distinguished by two-tone colour schemes and a sweeping beltline over the bonnet. Under the guidance of Errett Lobban Cord, Auburn underwent something of a renaissance and sales doubled for three consecutive years from the time he took over in 1924. For 1929 Auburn offered a range of both six and eight cylinder motor cars, the latter available in 8-90, 8-115 and 8-120 variants, with a number of factory body styles. In the 8-90 the Lycoming eight developed 93 horsepower from 247-cid and had a wheelbase of 125-inches. Production for 1929 ran to 23,509 units.

In August 1967 this 1929 8-120 Convertible Sedan was purchased from a gentleman of Ballarat, Victoria and thereafter for the rest of its life was driven regularly. In 2013 it was purchased from the estate of the gentleman referred to above and shipped to NZ being registered here just prior to Christmas of that same year. Fully certified (A384) by the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club, the Auburn has the original body a product, of the Limousine Body Co. of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The car is fitted with 6.50-18 tyres on artillery-type wheels with nocturnal illumination via McKeelite headlights.

Retention of the original frame, engine, drivetrain, suspension and running gear are noted on the A-C-D certification. The paintwork shows some wear although the brown leather upholstery and black hood remain in fine shape. The car comes with a file of sundry documentation.

Only four 8-90s are known to the A-C-D Club of which two are right hand drive. This wonderful automobile has featured in numerous Hawkes Bay art deco rallies specifically the dedicated A-C-D one of 2015. Servicing has been placed in the hands of a locally domiciled engineer familiar with the marque.

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1997 Ferrari 456 GTA Chassis no: ZFFWP50C000109264 Engine no: F116-COVERED Current registration and WOF est

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“The first completely new car from the Modena manufacturer since the 348 of 1990 and arguably the most evocative frontengine coupé since the fabled 365 GTB/4 Daytona of the early ‘70s. Its ancestors read like a who’s who in the Great Book of Grand Touring – 330 GTC, 365 GTC, 365 GTC/4 – and, for good measure, it was the last new project Enzo Ferrari saw before he died in 1988.” – Autocar.

The Ferrari 456 is a front-engined grand tourer that was produced from 1992 to 2003, replacing the long defunct 412 as the company’s V12-engined four-seater. Designed by Pietro Camardella at Pininfarina, the 456 was named after the fact that each cylinder displaced 456 cubic centimetres. Available in GT and (from 1996) GTA forms, the former with a six-speed manual and the latter a four-speed automatic was developed in partnership with FF Developments. It was only the fourth automatic transmission ever offered by Ferrari. Power came from the 5.5 L (5473.91 cc) 65° V12 engine which was derived from the Dino V6, rather than the more conventional 60° V12s used in the 412 and Daytona. It produced 325 kW with four-valves per cylinder and Bosch Motronic M2.7 engine management, changed to Motronic M5.2 management in 1996. In this form it could move the 1690 kg car with four passengers to 302 km/h, making it the (then) world’s fastest production four-seater. In its 168

day it was the most powerful road car ever developed by Ferrari (aside from the F40). The chassis was a tubular steel spaceframe construction with a one-piece composite bonnet and body panels of aluminium. The body panels were welded to the chassis by using a special “sandwich filler” called Feran that, when laid between in this manner, allowed steel and aluminium to be welded.

Originally registered new in the UK this specific GTA then gravitated to Japan where it was subsequently imported to New Zealand arriving here and registered on 9 July 2018. Condition is described as “very good” with recent Ferrari main dealer servicing including a cam belt change, rear shock and selflevelling suspension overhauls along with a cam cover gasket replacement. A toolkit, manual and folder are likewise included.

Mileage is 41,000 kilometres. Transmission is automatic and as the vendor notes, “it suits the car well and being based upon a General Motors unit tends to make it rather bullet-proof”. He then goes on to state; “my experience of the car is lots of loving, grooming and the occasional outing to keep everything lubed and charged and listen to that delightful V12 howl at high revs”.

It doesn’t come much better! Only 1,548 of the 456 genre were manufactured.

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2008 BMW M3 HP Coupe Chassis no: WBSWD92070PY37263 Engine no: 21404298 Current registration and WOF est

$55,000 - $60,000

The M3 is a favourite of car enthusiasts. Its race heritage dates back to the 1980s, although at first this model seems far too well- mannered to play the part of a road-going race car.

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At a time when most people seem to be more concerned about a carbon footprint than a carbon-fibre roof, BMW performed the trick of increasing engine size and power output, while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

However, the M3 remains a thrilling drive and certainly able to stake a claim as the best driver’s car in its class in the face of ever stiffer competition from Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

EPM 136 was registered and sold new in Auckland on 28 July 2008 by Takapuna dealer Jerry Clayton. On 28 August 2009 and with 12,000 kilometres showing it was purchased by its current vendor thus making it a two-owner vehicle. Said vendor drove it to his home in Queenstown where it has resided since. Recorded mileage is now 43,265 kilometres. A comprehensive service history is present with the car, including a new set of Michelin S/Sport tyres fitted showing less than 1000 kilometres. A new branded BMW battery is likewise only 18 months old. Webb’s is additionally advised that all service records are stored on the car key and can be downloaded. The only change from standard is a full Akrapovictanium exhaust system.

This vehicle boasts 400+ bhp with 7-speed DCT transmission. Resplendent in a lustrous black, it has an excellent history and in this condition is something of a rarity.

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1996 Jaguar Sovereign Chassis no: SAJJHAMD3B3783055 Engine no: 9JPFRB162207 Current registration and WOF est

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The first major update for the venerable and prior XJ40 platform came in September 1994, with the arrival of the latest range of XJ sedans, code-named X300. The most noticeable change was a softening of the XJ40’s unpopular and very dated boxy lines but the improvements were more than just skin deep, with an updated range of engines, new engine management systems and improved build quality.

Designed by Geoff Lawson, the X300’s elegant lines saw a return to Jaguar’s traditional curves, with four separate round headlamps, fluted bonnet, neatly integrated body coloured bumpers, and revised tail lamp treatment combining for a modern take on the classic XJ look.

Representing a major investment by Jaguar’s then new owner Ford, this XJ series was built using state of the art technology, showcasing the future of British manufacturing.

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The model range consisted of the XJ6, Sovereign, Sport and Executive at first, with a choice of 3.2-litre or 4.0-litre sixes, while the XJ12 made a welcome return in 1995.

Information obtained from the vendor indicates that the car was delivered new in Hong Kong and used there as the State limo from 1996 until approximately 2001 when it was purchased from the Crown. Its ownership from then until 2004 is unclear being registered here on 27 January of that year. Since then we are advised that the ownership profile boasts six keepers including a well- known Auckland Jaguar dealership from whom the penultimate possessor and enthusiast of the marque acquired it.

Mileage is 174,000 kilometres with condition of vehicle overall including leather interior is deemed ‘remarkable’. An interesting automobile with a unique history.

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1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth Chassis no: BBFJK7647APB Engine no: JK76747 Current registration and WOF est

$55,000 - $65,000

The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was developed in a partnership between Ford and race engine designers Cosworth. Their aim was to create a homologated vehicle to win European Group A racing championships. The initial 3-door Cosworth was followed up with a limited edition version of which just, 500 were made. Proving popular, the Sierra Sapphire was the next to receive the Cosworth motor. The 2-wheel Sapphire Cosworth significantly broadened the appeal of the model, with 13,140 units sold.

The example offered by Webb’s has led a very sheltered, garaged life. Its interior is remarkable, presenting time warp quality in every respect. The vehicle has an impressive service history, supported by records right from its delivery by New English Garage Ltd of Poole, Dorset on 16 December 1988. These records show that across three decades this vehicle has been subject to exacting standards.

A pristine interior displays a crack free dash, upholstery is similarly unblemished. The Crystal Blue paintwork (one of two iterations in New Zealand) has an emblazoned lustre that looks as fine as when first sold. Alloys are immaculate and bear new tyres. Relevant handbooks are likewise in situ.

Current mileage reads 79,000 miles.

From a performance perspective, the engine was reworked by one of Auckland’s most notable tuning specialists.

This was undertaken a mere 3,000 miles ago, greatly enhancing the stock-sleeper look of the car.

This vehicle is very much an icon of the times. It is a striking and pampered example of one of Ford’s finest and performs in the manner that it was designed. Resident with the same keeper since 1995, the decision to sell was not made lightly. For the next owner a gilt-edged investment with ensuing enjoyment awaits.

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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Chassis no: WDB 1290662FO56376 Engine no: 1190110301 Current registration and WOF est

$15,000 - $20,000

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL was built between 1989 and 2002. This production run of more than a decade eventually saw more than 200,000 examples built. Replacing the muchloved and even longer-lived R107 – this car probably did more than any other to create the hewn-from-solid reputation the company then enjoyed. Using a shortened W124 floor pan, the R129 was technologically advanced for its time. It featured electronically controlled suspension damping, a hydraulic roof mechanism, and a hidden rollover bar that could erect itself in milliseconds if a less than optimal situation developed. Only ever available as a two-door convertible, the SL was offered with a range of engines whose capacity still bore a direct relevance to the model designation. This was a logical system that was easily understood. With a minimum kerb weight of 1800kgs, the SL was always more of a grand touring car than a lithe, agile sportscar. It crushed continents with disdain, making the R129 a great buy for the enthusiast with an eye to reliable, yet very stylish classic car motoring.

It is noteworthy that cars up to 1993 were referred to as the ***SL, while cars after that time had the model designation reversed, with the letters coming before the numbers.

This example was imported and first registered in New Zealand on 24 November 2006. The vendor has provided Webb’s with some notes: “It was imported from Japan in the mid 2000’s, and was once owned by a well-known male television personality who I think added the replica monoblocks, subwoofer in the rear compartment, and stainless exhaust.

Some service history from previous owner is available.

There are also records that go back to when it was imported (and some in Japanese from prior to that). I have extensive records from under my ownership that includes rebuilt transmission, distribution caps and rotors, mono wiper rebuild and other exterior trim, along with regular servicing.

Autohaus, Auckland has been looking after it. All the tricky hydraulic stuff was sorted by the previous owner. Now there are just some standard trim parts which are weathered, such as the sun visor clips and mirror visor covers. I use it as an everyday classic and its condition reflects that. The soft-top plastic windows are a little hazy”.

This ‘new classic’ has just celebrated its 30th anniversary and is famously remembered for being the car which Princess Diana swapped her Jaguar XJ-SC V12 for, much to the dismay of the British press and government ministers, horrified at the princess refuting Royal protocol and driving a ‘foreign car’. She soon bowed to pressure and returned the red two seater R129, it now resides in the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart. This one can reside in your garage.

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1986 Range Rover

by Janspeed Chassis no: SALLHAML7DA291418 Engine no: Covered Current registration and WOF est

$45,000 - $50,000

János Ódor emigrated from Hungary to Britain in 1956. After an apprenticeship with Downton Engineering, he founded his company, Janspeed Engineering Ltd, in Salisbury in October 1962. Initially specialising in exhausts and performance parts for the BMC Mini, Janspeed soon expanded to provide turbocharging units and other equipment to fit Vauxhall, Ford, and Range Rover vehicles.

The vendor of this Janspeed Range Rover reports on the vehicle as follows: “My truck is a 1986 special colour 4 door EFI V8 manual vehicle. It was ordered new, and then converted at new by Janspeed to their single turbo conversion. I have the original sale brochure, conversion paperwork, and ownership documents for all of this, along with some other bits and pieces to go with it.

The truck was then imported to Australia when it was one year old and has lived there for most of its life. I purchased it off the second Australian owner when I was in Sydney on business in 2017. It was then imported to New Zealand and complied, certified and registered as a Janspeed turbo on 26 February 2019. At that time, it was also given a large birthday with major components being rebuilt and reinstated. All were original replacements. Since then, it has been a remarkably reliable and daily-driveable classic vehicle. Everything works as it should, and it presents very well as a survivor unrestored vehicle.”

It is finished in a lovely and enduring green paint.

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1974 Bedford Van Chassis no: 973704N7850791 Engine no: 3151225 Current registration and WOF est

$12,000 - $15,000

Starting business as a subsidiary of Vauxhall Motors in 1931, Bedford produced a range of light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses along with military vehicles but, like the parent company, was soon absorbed by General Motors.

Introduced in 1969, the CF was a panel van designed to compete with Ford’s popular Transit. It proved to be a huge commercial success, becoming one of the most popular van’s on British roads in the 1970s during the custom craze of the 1970s. Ultimately in production until 1987, the series was facelifted in 1980 (as the CF-1) and again in 1984 (the CF-2).

Once a familiar sight, few survive on New Zealand roads today as they fast become a collector’s item. The white paint example offered here by Webb’s was registered new in New Zealand on 25 July 1974 still bearing today the same number plate as was affixed on that occasion.

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1971 Honda LN 360 Station Wagon Chassis no: LN360-1172008 Engine no: LN360E-5129126 Current registration and WOF est

$15,000 - $20,000

The LN360 is a commercial version of Honda’s first successful kei-class car, the N360. The “L” in the model name notes that it is a “light van” being similar in idea and design to the Morris Mini Van. Just as kei-class cars were needed by the general population in post war Japan, business owners also needed an affordable way to transport their goods and provide services.

With a 2-cylinder 354cc engine delivering 31 hp thru a 4-speed manual gearbox the LN360 enjoyed a top speed of 104 kph.

The LN360 was manufactured between 1967-1971.

Webb’s now defer to the vendor to provide a history of this quite unique version of the Honda marque.

“To my knowledge this is the only Honda Station wagon of this model type in Australasia that is registered and road worthy, and as you can appreciate it is a truly rare find indeed.

Purchased new in Singapore in 1972 and brought back to New Zealand by a New Zealand Army serviceman who was stationed in Singapore at that time. It spent the early part of its New Zealand life in the Bay of Plenty region, with regular servicing being documented in the service booklet. After a clutch and pressure plate and drive gear failure back in the mid-1980s it was the taken off the road and placed in a shed under cover for many years and basically forgotten, so becoming the ultimate barn find.

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It has been restored to what you see today with the vehicle having been repainted on the exterior but kept completely original inside. Its condition is in keeping with its age and mileage of 106,486kms and it comes complete with the original AM radio still in full working order.Additionally, it has the original service log book and service manual when purchased new in Singapore with the vehicle and also as an added bonus the personalized Number Plate LN360 goes with the vehicle. There is a mountain of receipts with the money that has been spent in order to bring it back to its present condition. This includes a reconditioned fuel system and carburettor rebuild plus, front suspension and brakes. There are some spare parts included and a list of international contacts for future support should spare parts be needed.”

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1938 Ford 10 Chassis no: 7A86G1G0707123120 Engine no: S218890 Current registration and WOF est $10,000 - $15,000 This vehicle will be sold without reserve

In 1937, the English Ford Model CX was superseded by the Ford 7W 10hp car. The 7W used the same 1172cc engine as the CX and was available in two and four door versions. In late 1938, the E93A replaced the 7W and was given the name, Ford Prefect. This fitted well with Ford’s then new naming policy, which included names such as Anglia and Pilot.

This particular vehicle was imported from the United Kingdom in a fully built-up state and registered new on 1 January 1938. Its subsequent history is largely unknown, though Webb’s understands that it spent some years as a Waikato vehicle – particularly within Morrinsville. It has been restored and is presented in a prime state, ready to provide much enjoyment to its next owner.

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Terms and Conditions The terms and conditions of sale listed here contain the policies of Webb’s (Webb Fine Art). They are the terms on which Webb’s (Webb Fine Art) and the Seller contract with the Buyer. They may be amended by printed Saleroom Notices or oral announcements made before and during the sale. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these terms.

1.

Background to the Terms used in these Conditions The conditions that are listed below contain terms that are used regularly and may need explanation. They are as follows: “the Buyer” means the person with the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer. “the Lot” means any item depicted within the sale for auction and in particular the item or items described against any lot number in the catalogue. “the Hammer price” means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a lot. “the Buyer’s Premium” means the charge payable by the Buyer to the auction house as a percentage of the hammer price. “the Reserve” means the lowest amount at which Webb’s has agreed with the Seller that the lot can be sold.

“Forgery” means an item constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole, with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue.

Accordingly, no lot shall be capable of being a forgery by reason of any damage or restoration work of any kind (Including re-painting). “the insured value” means the amount that Webb’s in its absolute discretion from time to time shall consider the value for which a lot should be covered for insurance (whether or not insurance is arranged by Webb’s).

All values expressed in Webb’s catalogues (in any format) are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$). All bids, “hammer price”, “reserves”, “Buyers Premium” and other expressions of value are understood by all parties to be in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$) unless otherwise specified.

2.

Webb’s Auctions as Agent

Except as otherwise stated, Webb’s acts as agent for the Seller.

The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the Seller and the Buyer.

3.

Before the Sale

3.1.

Examination of Property Prospective Buyers are strongly advised to examine in person any property in which they are interested before the Auction takes place.

Neither Webb’s nor the Seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property apart from the Limited warranty in the paragraph below.

The property is otherwise sold “AS IS”

constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Webb’s of any kind. References in the catalogue entry to the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the item will sell or its value for any other purpose. Neither Webb’s nor The Seller is responsible for any errors or omissions in the catalogue or any supplemental material.

Images are measured height by width (sight size). Illustrations are provided only as a guide and should not be relied upon as a true representation of colour or condition. Images are not shown at a standard scale. Mention is rarely made of frames (which may be provided as supplementary images on the website) which do not form part of the lot as described in the printed catalogue.

An item bought “on Extension” must be paid for in full before it will be released to the purchaser or his/ her agreed expertising committee or specialist. Payments received for such items will be held “in trust” for up to 90 days or earlier, if the issue of authenticity has been resolved more quickly. Extensions must be requested before the auction.

Foreign buyers should note that all transactions are in New Zealand Dollars so there may be a small exchange rate risk. The costs associated with acquiring a good opinion or certificate will be carried by the purchaser. If the item turns out to be forged or otherwise incorrectly described, all reasonable costs will be borne by the vendor.

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Buyers Responsibility All property is sold “as is” without representation or warranty of any kind by Webb’s or the Seller. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the catalogue by requesting a condition report.

No lot to be rejected if, subsequent to the sale, it has been immersed in liquid or treated by any other process unless the Auctioneer’s permission to subject the lot to such immersion or treatment has first been obtained in writing.

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Catalogue and Other Descriptions All statements by Webb’s in the catalogue entry for the property or in the condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. Such statements do not

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At the Sale

4.1.

Refusal of Admission Webb’s reserves the right at our complete discretion to refuse admission to the auction premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid.

4.2. Registration Before Bidding Any prospective new buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide photo identification before bidding. Webb’s may request bank, trade or other financial references to substantiate this registration.

4.3. Bidding as a Principal When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price including the buyer’s premium and all applicable taxes, plus all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with Webb’s before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Webb’s and that Webb’s will only look to the principal for payment.

4.4.

International Registrations All International clients not known to Webb’s will be required to scan or fax through an accredited form of photo identification and pay a deposit at our discretion in cleared funds into Webb’s account at least 24 hours before the commencement of the auction. Bids will not be accepted without this deposit. Webb’s also reserves the right to request any additional forms of identification prior to registering an overseas bid.

This deposit can be made using a credit card, however the balance of any purchase price in excess of $5,000 cannot be charged to this card without prior arrangement.

This deposit is redeemable against any auction purchase and will be refunded in full if no purchases are made.

4.5. Absentee Bids Webb’s will use reasonable efforts to execute written bids delivered to us AT LEAST 24 Hours before the sale for the convenience of those clients who are unable to attend the auction in person. If we receive identical written bids on a particular lot, and at the auction these are the highest bids on that lot, then the lot will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first.

Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors or omissions which may arise.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to check with Webb’s after the auction if they were successful. Unlimited or “Buy” bids will not be accepted.

4.6.

Telephone Bids Priority will be given to overseas and bidders from other regions.

Please refer to the catalogue for the Telephone Bids form.

Arrangements for this service must be confirmed AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR to the auction commencing.

Webb’s accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any errors or failure to execute bids. In telephone

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bidding the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here and accepts that Webb’s cannot be held responsible for any miscommunications in the process.

The success of telephone bidding cannot be guaranteed due to circumstances that are unforeseen.

Buyers should be aware of the risk and accept the consequences should contact be unsuccessful at the time of Auction. You must advise Webb’s of the lots in question, and you will be assumed to be a buyer at the minimum price of 75% of estimate (i.e. reserve) for all such lots. Webb’s will advise Telephone Bidders who have registered at least 24 hours before the auction of any relevant changes to descriptions, withdrawals, or any other sale room notices.

4.7. Online Bidding Webb’s offers an online bidding service. When bidding online the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here

by Webb’s.

Webb’s accepts no responsibility for any errors, failure to execute bids or any other miscommunications regarding this process. It is the online bidder’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the relevant information regarding bids, lot numbers and contact details. Webb’s does not charge for this service.

4.8. Reserves Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the Lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any Lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders.

4.9.

Auctioneers Discretion The Auctioneer has the right at his/ her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he/she may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and, in the case or error or dispute and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, then Webb’s sale record is conclusive.

4.10. Successful Bid and Passing of Risk Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer and the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and the conclusion of a contract for sale between the Seller and the Buyer. Risk and responsibility for the lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes immediately to the Buyer.

4.11. Indicative Bidding Steps, etc.

Webb’s reserves the right to refuse any bid, withdraw any lot from sale,

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to place a reserve on any lot and to advance the bidding according to the following indicative steps: Increment Dollar Range Amount $20 $0–$500 $50 $500–$1,000 $100 $1,000–$2,000 $200 $2,000–$5,000 $500 $5,000–$10,000 $1,000 $10,000–$20,000 $2,000 $20,000–$50,000 $5,000 $50,000 – $100,000 $10,000 $100,000–$200,000 $20,000 $200,000–$500,000 $50,000 $500,000–$1,000,000 Absentee bids must follow these increments and any bids that don’t follow the steps will be rounded up to the nearest acceptable bid.

5.

After the Sale

5.1.

Buyers Premium In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay to Webb’s the buyer’s premium. The premium varies dependant on the hammer price of the lot; $0 - $199,999: 15%+GST $200,000 - $399,999: 10%+GST $400,000 and above: 5%+GST Note - GST is applicable to the buyer’s premium only and not the hammer price. E.g. if the hammer falls at $10,000, you will receive an invoice for $11,725. If the hammer falls at $200,000, you will receive an invoice for $223,000.

5.2. Payment and Passing of Title The buyer must pay the full amount due (comprising the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes and GST) not later than 2 days after the auction date.

The buyer will not acquire title to the lot until Webb’s receives full payment in cleared funds, and no goods under any circumstances will be released without confirmation of cleared funds received. This applies even if the buyer wishes to send items overseas.

Payment can be made by direct transfer, cash (not exceeding NZD$5,000, if wishing to pay more than NZD$5,000 then this must be deposited directly into a Bank of New Zealand branch and bank receipt supplied) and EFTPOS (please check the daily limit). Payments can also be made by credit card in person with a 2.2% merchant fee for Visa and Mastercard and 3.3% for American Express. Invoices that are in excess of $5,000 and where the card holder is not present, cannot be charged to a credit card without prior arrangement. Bank cheques are subject to five days clearance.

The buyer is responsible for any bank fees and charges applicable for the transfer of funds into Webb’s account.

5.3. Collection of Purchases & Insurance Webb’s is entitled to retain items sold until all amounts due to us have been received in full in cleared funds. Subject to this, the Buyer shall collect purchased lots within 2 days from the date of the sale unless otherwise agreed in writing between Webb’s and the Buyer.

At the fall of the hammer, insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser.

5.4.

Packing, Handling and Shipping Webb’s will be able to suggest removals companies that the buyer can use but takes no responsibility whatsoever for the actions of any recommended third party.

Webb’s can pack and handle goods purchased at the auction by agreement and a charge will be made for this service. All packing, shipping, insurance, postage & associated charges will be borne by the purchaser.

5.5.

Permits, Licences and Certificates Under The Protected Objects Act 1975, buyers may be required to obtain a licence for certain categories of items in a sale from the Ministry of Culture & Heritage, PO Box 5364, Wellington.

5.6.

Remedies for Non-Payment If the Buyer fails to make full payment immediately, Webb’s is entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies (in addition to asserting any other rights or remedies available under the law) 5.6.1. to charge interest at such a rate as we shall reasonably decide.

5.6.2. to hold the defaulting Buyer liable for the total amount due and to commence legal proceedings for its recovery along with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.

5.6.3. to cancel the sale.

5.6.4. to resell the property publicly or privately on such terms as we see fit.

5.6.5. to pay the Seller an amount up to the net proceeds payable in respect of the amount bid by the defaulting Buyer. In these circumstances the defaulting Buyer can have no claim upon Webb’s in the event that the item(s) are sold for an amount greater than the original invoiced amount.

5.6.6. to set off against any amounts which Webb’s may owe the Buyer in any other transactions, the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by the Buyer.

5.6.7. where several amounts are owed by the Buyer to us, in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not the Buyer so directs.

5.6.8. to reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the Buyer or to obtain a deposit from the Buyer prior to accepting any bids.

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in our possession owned by the Buyer whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way, to the fullest extent permitted by the law of the place where such property is located. The Buyer will be deemed to have been granted such security to us and we may retain such property as collateral security for said Buyer’s obligations to us.

5.6.10. to take such other action as Webb’s deem necessary or appropriate.

If we do sell the property under paragraph (4), then the defaulting Buyer shall be liable for payment of any deficiency between the total amount originally due to us and the price obtained upon reselling as well as for all costs, expenses, damages, legal fees and commissions and premiums of whatever kinds associated with both sales or otherwise arising from the default.

If we pay any amount to the Seller under paragraph (5) the Buyer acknowledges that Webb’s shall have all of the rights of the Seller, however arising, to pursue the Buyer for such amount.

5.7.

Failure to Collect Purchases Where purchases are not collected within 2 days from the sale date, whether or not payment has been made, we shall be permitted to remove the property to a warehouse at the buyer’s expense, and only release the items after payment in full has been made of removal, storage handling, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

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Extent of Webb’s Liability

Webb’s agrees to refund the purchase price in the circumstances of the Limited Warranty set out in paragraph 7 below. Apart from that, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents are responsible for the correctness of any statement of whatever kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lots. Except as stated in paragraph 7 below, neither the Seller, ourselves, our officers, agents or employees give any representation warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind is excluded by this paragraph.

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Limited Warranty

Subject to the terms and conditions of this paragraph, the Seller warrants for the period of thirty days from the date of the sale that any property described in this catalogue (noting such description may be amended by any saleroom notice or announcement) which is stated without qualification to be the work of a named author or authorship is authentic and not a forgery. The term “Author” or “authorship” refers to the creator of the property or to the period, culture, source, or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of such property is identified in the catalogue.

The warranty is subject to the following: it does not apply where a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars and experts at the date of the sale or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or b) correct identification of a lot can be demonstrated only by means of a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the publication of the catalogue was unreasonably expensive or impractical or likely to have caused damage to the property. the benefits of the warranty are not assignable and shall apply only to the original buyer of the lot as shown on the invoice originally issued by Webb’s when the lot was sold at Auction. the Original Buyer must have remained the owner of the lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

The Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against the Seller in place of any other remedy which might be available, is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the original purchase price paid for the lot less the buyer’s premium which is non-refundable. Neither the Seller nor Webb’s will be liable for any special, incidental nor consequential damages including, without limitation, loss of profits.

The Buyer must give written notice of claim to us within thirty days of the date of the Auction. The Seller shall have the right, to require the Buyer to obtain two written opinions by recognised experts in the field, mutually acceptable to the Buyer and Webb’s to decide whether or not to cancel the sale under warranty. the Buyer must return the lot to Seller in the same condition that it was purchased.

9. Copyright The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by Webb’s relating to a lot including the contents of this catalogue, is and shall remain the property at all times of Webb’s and shall not be used by the Buyer, nor by anyone else without our prior written consent. Webb’s and the Seller make no representation or warranty that the Buyer of a property will acquire any copyright or other reproduction rights in it.

10.

Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions and any matters concerned with the foregoing fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand, unless otherwise stated.

11.

Pre-Sale Estimates

Webb’s publishes with each catalogue our opinion as to the estimated price range for each lot.

These estimates are approximate prices only and are not intended to be definitive. They are prepared well in advance of the sale and may be subject to revision. Interested parties should contact Webb’s prior to auction for updated pre-sale estimates and starting prices.

12.

Sale Results

Webb’s will provide auction results, which will be available as soon as possible after the sale. Results will include buyer’s premium.

These results will be posted at www.webbs.co.nz.

13.

Goods and Service Tax

GST is applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is selling property that is owned by an entity registered for GST. GST is also applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is not a New Zealand resident. These lots are denoted by a dagger symbol † placed next to the estimate. GST is also applicable on the buyer’s premium.

8. Severability If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted, and the rest of the Conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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