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The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2017
A NEW APPROACH IN AN AGE-OLD BUSINESS
+44 (0)1926 691 141 | silverstoneauctions.com
The NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
11th and 12th November 2017
Lot 620
1968 LR Roadsters D-Type by Realm (RAM)
Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
ContentsWays to Bid ...................................................................................2
Welcome .......................................................................................3
Automobilia, Lifestyle and Watches Day One ..................................5
Cars Day One ..............................................................................23
Lot List Day One..........................................................................96
Automobilia, Lifestyle and Watches Day Two ................................97
Cars Day Two ............................................................................115
Lot List Day Two........................................................................192
Buying Guide ............................................................................193
Key Sale Information .................................................................195
Bidder Registration Form ..........................................................196
Telephone/Commission Bidder Registration Form ......................197
Contact ...................................................................................198
Directions .................................................................................198
Terms & Conditions ...................................................................199
Venue The NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
Viewing10th November 2017 10:00 – 18:3011th and 12th November 2017 09:00 – 14:00
Auction11th November 2017 and 12th November 2017Automobilia, Lifestyle and Watches 11:00Cars 14:00
ContactTel: +44 (0)1926 691 141Email: [email protected]
The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 201711th and 12th November 2017
Lot 3461987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands
Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
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Attending the Auction Please bring two forms of ID to confirm your name and address, you will then be able to register onsite for a bidding paddle.
Please note that entry to this sale is granted on presentation of this sale catalogue.
Telephone/Commission Bids Should you be unable to attend the auction on sale day, telephone bidding will still allow you to bid live. On the day of the sale, a member of the Silverstone Auctions team will contact you – usually a few lots prior to your selected lots – and will guide you through the process. To register a telephone or commission bid, please go to silverstoneauctions.com/buying or email [email protected]. It is important that you provide us with alternative contact numbers to ensure that we are able to contact you on the day.
Should we be unable to contact you via telephone, you are welcome to email a ‘covering bid’ to [email protected]. We will then bid up to this amount on your behalf, only if we cannot contact you via telephone.
Online Bidding Silverstone Auctions has partnered with Proxibid to allow you to bid live on sale day from anywhere. Registration for internet bidding is done online. Please go to www.silverstoneauctions.com/buying for more information and direct links.
We advise that you register with Proxibid at least 48 hours before a sale to allow sufficient time for your registration to be approved.
Ways to Bid
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We are delighted to welcome you to our sixth sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show for two days of classic car auctions that we’re sure will dazzle and delight. With over 70,000 classic car fans flocking to the NEC, this show is one of the highlights of the year and one of our biggest sales.
We have 129 cars on offer and there is something for everyone. From modern classics to pre-war veterans, we have a huge range of very special cars, including many from celebrity ownership. We have a Ferrari from Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, Jimmy Tarbuck’s Volvo, Del Boy Trotter’s Reliant Regal three-wheeler, and one of the most famous cars of all, Eric Morecambe’s Jensen Interceptor.
The celebrity theme continues with our special charity auction, with motoring TV stars Ant Anstead and Mike Brewer auctioning off their Classic Rumble build-off cars after a year-long race to build and restore Mike’s Ford XR3i and Ant’s ‘50s Alfa Romeo replica race car. Which car will fetch the biggest price for charity?
The NEC Classic Motor Show will be the grand finale to what has been another strong year for the classic car market. Wider economic uncertainty has failed to dent the market for quality cars from across all marques and eras, and the demand for modern classics has rocketed with records being set on a regular basis. Best-of-breed cars, with exceptional provenance and in top condition, will always perform strongly – and that’s what we specialise in at Silverstone Auctions. There’s never been a better opportunity to invest in quality!
As always, our experienced team of classic car specialists will be available to provide expert advice to help you find the car of your dreams, so don’t hesitate to ask!
We are always on the lookout for quality classic and performance cars, and with our first sale of the New Year coming up at Race Retro in February, please do get in touch if you have a car to sell.
Thank you for joining us at the NEC Classic Motor Show Sale, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year for Race Retro in February.
Happy Bidding!
Nick Whale
Managing Director Silverstone Auctions
Welcome
Lot 3331968 Jensen Interceptor MkI ex-Eric Morecambe OBE*
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
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Start: 11:00
Saturday 11th November 2017
Automobilia, Lifestyle and Watches
Automobilia and Lifestyle: Lots 101 – 162
Watches: Lots 201 – 219
Day 1
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Lot 102‘Ferrari’ logo framed signFibreglass Ferrari logo sign on framed wooden board. Measures 56cm x 175cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 101Kimi Räikkönen-signed overhead shotThe ‘Iceman’, Kimi Räikkönen in his Ferrari SF70H, at Monaco in 2017. Personally signed by Kimi Räikkönen, and limited to just 100 worldwide. Framed and glazed with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 104Rothmans Porsche 956 poster, signed by Derek Bell MBEA classic shot of the Rothmans Porsche 956 at Le Mans in 1983, signed by Derek Bell MBE. Measures 58cm x 40cm. In excellent condition.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 103John Surtees CBE-signed Honda RA300 photographThis rare colour photograph of the Honda RA300 has been hand-signed by John Surtees CBE, framed and glazed with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 106Schumacher, Hill OBE and Zanardi-signed T-shirtA Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill OBE, and Alex Zanardi signed T-shirt, framed and glazed. Measures 90cm x 60cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 105Niki Lauda at Monaco – painting by Simon WardOriginal painting by Simon Ward of Niki Lauda at the 1975 Monaco Grand Prix. Measures 30 inches x 20 inches, acrylic on stretched canvas, signed by the artist.
Estimate: £750 - £850
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Day 1 AutomobiliaLot 108
‘Alfa Romeo needs you’ – painting by Tony Upson‘Alfa Romeo Girl’, an original framed acrylic on canvas by Tony Upson. Measures 94cm x 126cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 107Michael Schumacher and Pele-signed productionA Michael Schumacher and Pele-signed production from the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2006. Framed and glazed with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £500 - £600
Lot 110Ferrari brochures
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 109‘Senna, Monaco Chase’, signed by Nigel Mansell CBEAt the sixth round of the season of 1992 at Monaco, Nigel Mansell set the fastest lap in practice and lead from pole – just a few laps from the end when he was forced to pit gifting the lead to Ayrton Senna. Measures 50cm x 35cm. Hand-signed by Nigel Mansell, framed and glazed lithograph with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 112Vespa cast iron lampVespa cast iron lamp. Measures 41cm (height) x 41cm (width) x 18cm (depth).
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 111Four black and white images of 356 racing in 1952A set of four glossy black and white images of Porsche 356 racing at Dieburger Dreicks-Rennen in April 1952. Fourteen 356s raced at this event. Great photographic images in lovely condition. Measures approximately 51cm x 41cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
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Lot 114Manfred von Brauchitsch-signed photographThis photo was taken before the Grand Prix of Germany, 1950. It shows Manfred von Brauchitsch looking at the sky trying to predict the weather for the race. This item is a page taken from Manfred’s book ‘Kampf um Meter und Sekunden’ and is signed in person by Manfred in pencil. Framed and glazed with a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 10 inches x 10 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 113Shell Oil cast iron plaqueShell Oil cast iron plaque. Measures 49cm (width) x 19cm (height).
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 116Aston Martin AMV8 leather interiorA complete Red Leather interior for an Aston Martin V8. Ideal for a project, this interior is in great condition for its age, having been carefully kept in storage for a number of years, and includes most of the carpet and centre console including a period radio cassette.
Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 115Eagle Gurney Weslake 1/12 scale modelA 1/12 scale model of the All-American Racers Eagle Gurney Weslake V12, 1967 Grand Prix of Belgium winner driven by Dan Gurney. Manufactured by Carousel and in excellent condition with its original box and packaging, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 118Riva Aquarama special scale model boatA Riva Aquarama special scale model boat in 1/10 scale. Hand-built from hardwood using the traditional plank-on-frame method of construction. The most famous of Carlo Riva’s iconic designs complete with stand. Measures 90cm (length).
Estimate: £250 - £350
Lot 117Mille Miglia 1955 by Nicholas WattsBeautifully framed, this rare Artist’s Proof print depicts the winning Mercedes-Benz 300SLR ‘722’ and is signed by the victorious team of Sir Stirling Moss OBE and Denis Jenkinson as well as the artist.
Estimate: No Reserve
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Day 1 AutomobiliaLot 120
Ferrari, ‘The Red Book’This book written by Enzo Ferrari is ‘his story’. In this book, he has taken the opportunity to reveal the thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and feelings that have formed the fabric of the man himself. He recalls memories of his family, the men and events that led him to build cars bearing his name. Italian text, in excellent condition. Included is a Ferrari GTO Zender brochure detailing, information on all 39 GTO models.
Estimate: £150 - £250
Lot 119‘Senna’ the movie, original cinema lobby posterAyrton Senna is regarded by many as the greatest racing driver. The film documenting his life was released in 2010 and this original cinema lobby poster is rare and in mint condition, framed and glazed ready to hang. Measures 110cm x 80cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 122Set of four Aston Martin Vantage Specification BBS Alloy WheelsSet of four BBS 7J x 15-inch alloy wheels, two new and two good used ones. They will fit any AM V8 or DBS from 1968-1987 provided it has ‘Vantage Hubs’. These two very good condition used wheels are in polished alloy and two brand new wheels are painted white.
Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 121Ferrari shield, signed by Räikkönen and ScheckterThis 10-inch solid metal cast Ferrari shield has been hand-signed by two Ferrari F1 World Champions; Kimi Räikkönen (2007) and Jody Scheckter (1979). Full Certificate of Authenticity provided. Measures 25cm x 15cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 124Senna Pole 66 Mountain Bike – very rare1994 Carraro-built Ayrton Senna limited edition mountain bike, in used but very good condition.
Estimate: £1,750 - £2,000
Lot 123JPS Lotus presentation signed by Ayrton SennaAn Ayrton Senna-signed JPS Lotus presentation, with an original signature mounted below a print of the JPS Lotus-Renault in the early stages of the 1986 French Grand Prix. Framed and glazed with the original envelope attached to the rear of the frame. Measures 56cm x 53cm.
Estimate: £500 - £600
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Lot 126The Italian Job poster signed by Sir Michael Caine*
Large metal printed Ferrari sign, hand-signed by Ferrari works drivers, Nigel Mansell CBE and Tony Brooks. Full Certificate of Authenticity provided. Measures 65cm x 35cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 125Steering wheel drinks tableA most unusual, steering wheel-inspired drinks table in new condition, with a Sapele wood crafted wheel rim and base. Complete with polished stainless steel spokes and a 6mm thick, toughened glass top. Measures 1.2m (width) x 46m (height).
Estimate: £2,100 - £2,300
Lot 128Ferrari ‘Prancing Horse’, signed by Nigel Mansell CBE and Tony BrooksLarge metal printed Ferrari sign, hand-signed by Ferrari works drivers, Nigel Mansell CBE and Tony Brooks, full Certificate of Authenticity provided. Measures 65cm x 35cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 127Registration plate ‘V12 MSF’Distinctive personal plate – V12 MSF.
Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 130Ferrari 246 Dino illuminated signOriginal ‘Dino Service’ sign from the 1970s, as used by Ferrari dealerships and never offered for general sale. If you are looking for that final touch in your garage, study or office, then this is it. A superb piece of Ferrari automobilia and extremely rare to find one in such good condition.
Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500
Lot 129Ferrari Testarossa complete six-piece Schedoni leather luggage setSchedoni manufactured this set specifically for the Ferrari Testarossa and it comes complete with five dust bags, five sets of keys and locks, and all the luggage tags. These sets are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially in this condition.
Estimate: £6,000 - £7,000
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Day 1 AutomobiliaLot 132
Ferrari 330 GTC complete toolkitAn original and complete Ferrari 330 GTC toolkit comprising, tool roll, jack and jack bag, set of Beta No. 55 wrenches, three v12000 Phillips screwdrivers, two wooden handle flat blade screwdrivers, grease gun and extension, rear hub puller, front hub puller, knock-off wheel nut hammer, 500g hammer, ratchet and short extension, wheel chock and Weber carb key. This 330 GTC toolkit is in superb condition and is complete with all tools being correct and original.
Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000
Lot 131‘Mr Bibendum’ forecourt figureFibreglass homage to the Michelin Man, the most recognised company mascot in the world. Measures 120cm (height).
Estimate: £600 - £800
Lot 134Child’s arcade ride in the form of a 1960s FerrariRare, early US coin-operated funfair/arcade child’s amusement. Electrically-operated and in full working order.
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500
Lot 133Ferrari 550 Schedoni leather luggage setRare Ferrari 550 Schedoni luggage set in immaculate condition. Four of the six pieces needed for a complete luggage set. Finished in Burgundy/Dark Red leather and unused.
Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
Lot 136Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona owner’s manualAn original Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona owner’s manual. In Italian, French, and English and printed in 1973 (N.73/74), which is appropriate for any pop-up headlight Daytona from 1970 through 1974. In very good condition.
Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 135‘Porsche Reflections’ – painting by Tony UpsonPorsche Reflections, Tony Upson original acrylic on canvas, framed. Measures 104cm x 104cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 138Ferrari 348/355 toolkitAn original and complete toolkit for a Ferrari 348/355 in a Schedoni leather case, in excellent condition with all the tools.
Estimate: £700 - £800
Lot 137Sir Jackie Stewart OBE replica race helmetA Sir Jackie Stewart full-size replica race helmet (period Bell Star 2) with amber visor. Personally signed by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, complete with display case and plaque.
Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 140Honda VFR motorbike engine-based coffee tableThis V4 Honda bike engine sitting on its pistons now holds a safety glass top on the cylinder head. Powder-coated in Aluminium and Black.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 139‘The Year of the LM’ – painting by Tony UpsonFerrari 250 LM original painting by Tony Upson, acrylic on canvas, framed. Measures 94cm x 124cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 142Shell cast iron plaqueShell cast iron plaque. Measures 5cm (height) x 29cm (width).
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 141Jaguar V8 Crankshaft side tableCrankshaft side table, based on a Jaguar V8 crankshaft. The round safety glass top is bolted on with the original crankshaft pulley bolt. Powder-coated in Aluminium Silver.
Estimate: No Reserve
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Day 1 AutomobiliaLot 144
Brooklands ‘Totalisator’ one-armed bandit gaming machineMade by the Tom Boland Automatic Agency in Leeds, this early (1936-38) slot machine takes British pennies. In excellent working condition, penny-operated and supplied with a pile of pennies.
Estimate: £750 - £850
Lot 143David and Goliath print, signed by Sir John WhitmoreSir John Whitmore’s Lotus Cortina and a Ford Mustang do battle at the Nürburgring in June 1965. Print signed by Sir John Whitmore. Measures 50cm x 35cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 146Jaguar V8 Crankshaft side tableA side table based on the crankshaft from a Jaguar V8 engine. The safety glass top is bolted on. Powder-coated in Anthracite.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 145‘Only 40 kilometres ‘til Palermo’ – painting by Tony Upson‘Targa Florio’ Bugatti, an original Tony Upson acrylic on board, framed.Measures 54cm x 54cm.
Estimate: £200 - £300
Lot 148Ferrari ‘50th Anniversary’ signA very rare, original Ferrari 50th Anniversary sign, manufactured in Modena by CEMPI and used for the 50th Anniversary celebrations in Modena. A true piece of Ferrari unobtanium and perfect for any ‘Tifosi’ garage or office.
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
Lot 147Ferrari F50 Schedoni suit carrierThis is an extremely rare Ferrari F50 suit carrier, as supplied with new Ferrari F50 luggage sets. It’s in pristine condition and comes complete with its dust cover.
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500
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Lot 150Cherished registration plate ‘E1 VVL’
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 149Ferrari 246 Dino jack kitFerrari 246 Dino original complete jack kit comprising jack, jack bag, and wrench. This is a rare find in such good condition.
Estimate: £3,500 - £4,500
Lot 152Rivarama scale model boatA Rivarama scale model boat, in 1/10 scale. Nicknamed ‘The floating suite’ manufactured from hardwood, hand-built using traditional method of construction, complete with stand. Measures 90cm (length).
Estimate: £250 - £350
Lot 151Four volumes of ‘The Book of The Motor Car’, 1913 editionFour volumes of ‘The Book of The Motor Car’, 1913 edition, by Rankin Kennedy. Caxton Publishing Co. Ltd. – four volumes, hardbound copies, in excellent condition.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 154‘Modern Motor Cars and Commercial Vehicles’, 1936 editionFour hardbound volumes ‘Modern Motor Cars and Commercial Vehicles’, 1936 edition. Caxton Publishing Co. Ltd. – in excellent condition.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 153‘Gee Bee Racer’ American pedal aircraftIn the style of the Gee Bee Model R Sportster racing aircraft ‘Lucky 7’ from 1931. In Red, White, and Chrome and in excellent condition. Measures 35 inches x 44 inches x 24 inches.
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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Day 1 AutomobiliaLot 156
Ferrari 308 Euro-spec QV owner’s manualAn original Ferrari 308 owner’s manual, as supplied with any Euro-spec 308 Quattrovalvole. This is the Euro printed version of the manual, essential for completing any 308 ‘QV’ pouch set.
Estimate: £500 - £600
Lot 155Mansell CBE, Prost OBE and Piquet-signed presentationPhoto montage of ‘four legends’ at Estoril in 1986, with Ayrton Senna sat on the pit wall with his fellow legends. Framed presentation with photographs signed by Nigel Mansell CBE, Nelson Piquet and Alain Prost OBE who would win 11 F1 World Championships between them. Sold as seen.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 158Ferrari 308/328 Schedoni leather luggage setVery rare in Cream, an original and unused Ferrari 308/328 Schedoni luggage set in superb condition. Comprising two suitcases, shoe box, three dust bags, three luggage tags and three key sets. A perfect companion whilst touring in your 308.
Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500
Lot 157Nigel Mansell CBE in his Williams FW14B – limited edition printNigel Mansell CBE and Williams FW14B Goodyear World Champion limited edition print No. 286/300, framed and glazed. Measures 100cm x 45cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 160‘Mr Drip’ forecourt figureHand-painted fibreglass ‘Mr. Drip’ Esso promotional forecourt figure with all the charm of the 1950s original. Measures 120cm (height).
Estimate: £400 - £500
Lot 159Mounted Bentley Corniche Production*
Issued by the press department of the Rolls-Royce Motors Car Division, the photograph has the model’s information pasted to its reverse, a copy of which is affixed to the rear of the frame. The winged ‘B’ has a good patina and the Corniche boot badge is near flawless. Measures 18 inches x 14 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
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Lot 162Framed print of Sean Connery and the DB5*
A high-quality framed print of the legendary Sean Connery as James Bond with the Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5. Measures 25 inches x 33 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 161‘Miss Drip’ forecourt figureHand-painted fibreglass forecourt figure of Esso’s charming ‘Miss Drip’. Measures 120cm (height).
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es 1970s Omega Dynamic Bracelet WatchThis example features an oval brushed stainless steel case, two-tone grey dial and white and grey hands with an orange seconds hand. It’s an Automatic Omega movement and its strap is a brushed stainless steel bracelet with fold-over snap, complete with Omega logo.
1975 Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch cal.861Its 42mm stainless steel case with fixed black tachymeter bezel is engraved with the words ‘First watch worn on the moon’ and ‘Flight qualified by NASA’ etc. The movement is a manual-wind Lemania cal.861 with three-register chronograph. The bracelet is stainless steel with omega flip clasp. Rated highly by collectors as a must-have watch, these Speedmasters are extremely underrated and have massive future investment potential. This example is presented in unrestored, pure condition.
Rolex Oyster Precision Manual WindThis Rolex features a stainless steel case measuring 35mm with a smooth bezel and acrylic glass. The dial is silver with straight hour markers and luminous hands. The bracelet is a modern oyster screw type with stainless steel links and the movement is Rolex manual wind, which runs and functions. Its condition is very good and this is a fine example of an early Rolex with a modern bracelet, making it a very usable classic.
TAG Heuer Carrera Automatic ChronographThis TAG Heuer Carrera auto with black bezel and dial features three separate sub-dials and a calendar window. The movement is a TAG Heuer calibre 16 automatic with case and display back, black strap and deployment buckle. It comes complete with its original box, outer box and blank international guarantee card.
1960s Bulova Accutron Spaceview Strap WatchHere, we have an attractive example of Bulova’s Accutron Spaceview. These feature Bulova’s tuning fork movement and transparent dial showing off the electric movement to its full advantage! The glass features ‘Bulova Accutron’ and the Bulova logo. Its stainless steel case is fitted with a black aftermarket strap. Interest in both these and Omega’s F300 tuning fork watches have grown immensely in the last couple of years.
Porsche Design Driver’s Selection 911 ChronographThis is an ever-popular contemporary Swiss-made Porsche watch with a 911 logo on the black dial. It features a stainless steel black PVD case with screw down case back and a black rubber strap, along with three sub-dials with red hands. It’s offered complete with its original box, instructions and blank guarantee card.
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2008 IWC Portofino QuartzThis model is made from stainless steel and is presented in fine condition. The stainless steel back is held with four retaining screws and is still complete with its protective sticker. The strap is IWC black leather with a stainless steel IWC pin buckle. The movement is a Quartz calibre with date function made by ETA and is detailed to the usual IWC standards. The dial is white with silver batons and hands. This is a fantastic understated watch made to IWC high standards.
1940s Omega Manually-Wound Strap WatchThis Vintage Omega with manual movement has a pale silver dial with polished silver roman numerals and a separate seconds dial. It features a stainless steel case with screw back and a Black Hirsch watchband.
C.1972 Omega Geneve Lady’s AutomaticThis fantastic example features a stainless steel case with signed Omega 684 calibre movement. Its silver dial with sweep seconds hand and calendar window at 3 o’clock also sports the Omega crown. This watch comes fitted with an aftermarket stainless steel bracelet with foldover catch.
TAG Heuer Monaco Automatic ChronographThe Monaco was the world’s first square automatic chronograph and was only one year old when Steve McQueen wore it in ‘Le Mans’. The TAG Heuer Monaco was reintroduced in 1998 and this example has a Black dial with three sub-dials, chrome hands and hour batons and a stainless steel case. The strap is original TAG Heuer and has a stainless steel deployment buckle. The movement is an ETA 2894 automatic chronograph.
2006 Omega Planet OceanWith a 42mm polished stainless steel case and Orange uni-directional rotating bezel, this automatic co-axial movement watch features a screw-down crown and helium release valve, along with an eye-catching Orange aftermarket strap with Omega signed deployment clasp. This Omega comes with its box, outer box, Omega cards, wallet and Omega instruction booklet. It’s the best size and look for a Planet Ocean, just as you like to buy them!
Certina DS Podium Automatic ChronographThis Certina’s circular black dial with inlaid luminous hands, sapphire crystal glass and a stainless steel case enclosing an automatic movement is in great condition. Featuring its original Certina stainless steel bracelet with flip-lock opening clasp, with no major dents or scratches, shows only light signs of use. This is a great, well-made watch with a very reasonable estimate.
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es TAG Heuer Autavia Jo SiffertFirst launched in 2003, these re-issues harped back to Heuer’s early days when Jo Siffert used to wheel and deal on the grid to fund his motor racing, selling Heuer watches and spawning the sponsorship that still endures. This calibre 11 automatic chronograph with white dial, black sub-dials with blue accents was only available for a few years and is now acquiring cult status. A brilliant modern Autavia for the collector.
C.1997 Breitling Chronomat Automatic ChronographThis Breitling features a 38mm stainless steel case with rotating bezel, with quarter markers and screws around the outside edge. The Chronograph pushers and crown are both stainless steel and the back is a screw stainless steel type with original engraving from Breitling. The movement is an ETA 7750 automatic with chronograph stopwatch and date function, and the dial is black with silver sub-dials and large straight hour markers.
Omega Aqua Terra Olympic Automatic Chronograph, complete with box and paperworkThe Aqua Terra is an unusual and rare edition of the Olympic collection not to be missed, featuring a silver dial with polished Arabic numerals, vintage red Omega logo crest and Olympic rings. Its 44mm stainless steel case is in fantastic condition and the Omega calibre self-winding chronograph movement has a 44-hour power reserve. Loved by its one original owner, this watch comes complete with its box and original paperwork.
2016 TAG Heuer F1 Automatic Ceramic, complete with box and paperworkThe dial of this TAG Heuer is gunmetal grey with chrome straight luminous hour markers and hands, and the automatic movement is ETA and features a date function. The case is 42mm and is made in stainless steel with a polished finish and ceramic bezel; the bracelet is a TAG Heuer with stainless steel links with black ceramic centre links ending with a TAG Heuer deployment clasp all in good condition. The watch is offered complete with box and paperwork.
Breitling Bentley ChronographThis watch has an automatic mechanical movement with chronograph feature and date function, and steel back embossed Continental GT. The dial is black with luminous hands and dial batons and a day/date window at 3 o’clock. The bezel rotates in both directions with a gear-driven inner slide rule. The 44mm stainless steel case has no deep dents or scratches and is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet in fantastic condition. New RRP £8,950.00.
2005 Breitling Navitimer World 45mm Large, complete with box and paperworkThis Breitling features a stainless steel case with rotating bezel and screw back. The dial is blue in colour with silver chapter ring and chrome hands. The movement is ETA with chronograph and date function and is automatic winding. The bracelet is stainless steel ‘pilot’ type with flip-lock clasp. The watch is offered complete with its box and paperwork.
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RADO DiaStarThis watch’s case is ceramic and stainless steel with a RADO engraved back. The bracelet is a mix of ceramic links and gold plated steel links with a double opening clasp. The dial is silver with gold hands and dot hour numerals.
Estimate: £250 - £350
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Saturday 11th November 2017
CarsDay 1
Lot 3651996 Ford Escort Cosworth
Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
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Lancaster Insurance challenged Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead to go head-to-head in a charity Classic Rumble! Team Mike and Team Ant have been working tirelessly on their cars, which will see both going up for auction on Saturday 11th November.
Mike’s chosen beneficiary is the Marie Crawford Boyd Foundation, whose aim is to raise awareness and funding for research into Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, a complicated disease that is characterised by the inflammation of the small blood vessels. All the money raised from the sale of this exquisite 1989 Ford Escort Cabriolet XR3i in Radiant Red will go to the foundation.
Mike chose to restore this XR3i, which was donated by Jim Crawford (the foundation founder and brother of Marie Boyd), as “Fast Fords are big news at the moment, the XR3i is now a sought-after collectible classic and to get the chance to do this one is exciting. My car will win because it’s a usable everyday classic that will turn heads! There’s no need to be precious with an XR3i, just run it and drive it.”
The car has spent the majority of this year at Cross Street Garage in Swindon, where Blokie has been leading the restoration. The car has gone through a full nut-and-bolt process with every part being fully restored, refurbished or brand new and there have been some distinctive touches added, so the car is always associated with Mike
Brewer, his team, and the charity. These include wonderful wheel centre caps that are embossed with #TeamMike, the #TEAMMIKE speedo on the dashboard and #TeamMike is also referenced on the intake on the engine. Mike has also signed the underneath of the car by the fuel tank, to add another special touch. The black sills and mirror bases will be finished in time for the sale. Additionally, in place of the Ford badges on the centre of the bonnet and right-hand side of the boot lid, will be bespoke Marie Crawford Boyd Foundation 2017 badges. In addition to the sale of the car, the lucky purchaser will also receive a bespoke painting of the car by ‘Art by Bex’, a TeamMike car cleaning kit donated by The Detailing Company and a warranty on the workmanship on the windscreen by Auto Windscreens.
The restoration has been a real group effort, with many companies and people donating their time and products to ensure this XR3i is ready for the auction. Mike comments: “It’s always a delight getting the chance to bring a classic car back to life and to do it for charity makes this build even more special. I’ve had an amazing team behind me and the offers of help we’ve received from fellow enthusiasts and companies have been outstanding. If it wasn’t for companies and individuals donating their time and products then it would not have been possible – so a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart”.
1989 Ford Escort XR3iRegistration: G589 GSC
Chassis Number: WFOLXXGKALL546657
Engine Number: 46657
Estimate: No Reserve
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Lancaster Insurance challenged Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead to go head-to-head in a charity Classic Rumble! Team Mike and Team Ant have been working tirelessly on their cars, which will see both going up for auction on Saturday 11th November.
Ant’s chosen charity is Harrison’s Fund, which was set up by Alex Smith, a family friend of Ant’s. Alex’s son, Harrison, suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the charity was set up to help fund research and awareness of the disease. All the money raised from the sale of this outstanding 1950s-inspired Grand Prix racer will go to the foundation.
Ant chose to build this sensational racer, commenting “Cars are my passion, it’s what makes me tick. And while their primary function is a mode of transport I wanted to see past that and build a complete one-off, a toy. Something that was built with love and passion that still pulls the heartstrings. An original GP period single-seater would cost millions, so I built one inspired by an age of motor racing that is sure to capture one person’s heart. I hope that person bids big for this unique car!”
The single-seater racer has spent the majority of this year at Dowsetts Classic Cars, Ant’s garage in Hertfordshire. It is powered by an MX-5 engine that has been completely overhauled and upgraded and has
a bespoke balanced prop shaft, and the gearbox has had a full strip down and rebuild. There have also been unique #TEAMANT touches added to the racer, to remind people of the project and the charity, including wonderful #TEAMANT engraved brass spinners and a bespoke vintage steering wheel. The lucky purchaser of this car will also receive a bespoke painting of the car by ‘Art by Bex’ and an exciting driving entry for the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb School for 2018 (on selected dates).
The restoration has been a real group effort, with many companies and people donating their time and products to ensure this racer is ready for the auction. Ant added: “Choosing an existing classic to restore would have been an easier option, but for me this challenge was about stretching the boundaries, raising the profile and cash for Harrison’s Fund and most of all, beating Mike Brewer! What better way to do this than to build a car from a blank piece of paper? And now that vision is real, and I can see, feel and touch the finished car, I know I made the right choice!”.
Prospective buyers please note, this car is not road legal and is not supplied with a UK V5C, but could be used as a hill climb, sprint or track-day car for the enthusiastic driver!
2017 Dowsetts Classic Cars Unique Sports Racer
Registration: N/A
Chassis Number: Not Specified
Engine Number: BP 568583
Estimate: No Reserve
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To add a little variety to their show in 2015, Mike Brewer decided he and Ed should create a rally car. Finding an unfinished project developed from a very solid 1978 MkII shell with a tw-litre Pinto engine, the Wheeler Dealers team set about transforming the car into a Ford Escort RS2000 ‘Evocation’ that could compete in rally events. As can be seen from the TV show, aired in September 2015, Mike and Ed have worked their usual magic on the car, making all essential changes for the car to be eligible to compete in rallying events, including a full roll cage, fire extinguisher system, larger capacity fuel tank with braided fuel lines, body strengthening, and a twin electric fuel pump. Much of the work carried out on cars for the TV programme ends up on the cutting room floor, so with a list of jobs undertaken off-screen too long to list here, the end result is a really well-developed and smartly presented rally car.
Since being purchased from the Wheeler Dealers team, the RS2000 replica has made a few appearances at shows but has yet to be unleashed in anger on a proper rally stage.
Offered for sale with a fresh MOT test, an MSA log book and MOT test certificates from its time as a road car, don’t miss this opportunity to acquire the Java Green RS2000 ‘Evocation’ and share its celebrity.
NB: This car was first registered in the UK in 2010 in left-hand drive, and was recorded as an insurance theft on the ‘Condition Alert’ register in 2012.
1978 Ford Escort replica RS2000 Wheeler Dealers rally car
Registration: THG 478T
Chassis Number: Not Specified
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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The Ford Escort RS Turbo was based on the three-door Ford Escort Saloon and was supplied in a Diamond White body colour only. The engine fitted to the RS Turbo was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads imposed by the addition of a turbocharger. Computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating turbocharger boost control were also fitted, resulting in a healthy 132bhp and a top speed of 122mph. The gearbox and transmission were also ‘beefed-up’ and the RS saw the debut of a unique viscous controlled limited slip differential that reduced widely varying speed differences between the drive shafts, greatly improved cornering, and reduced torque-steer.
Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grille, bumpers, and aerodynamic aids. On the tailgate, an XR3i spoiler (also body-coloured) was fitted together with ‘RS Turbo’ decals. The interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and XR3i type Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000 examples and many were modified in period for racing.
This right-hand drive, matching numbers RS Turbo S1 has recently been restored to a very high standard. The car was taken back to bare metal, professionally prepared, and finished in a sparkling new coat of Diamond White. The engine was fully rebuilt (which included a Gates timing belt) and there are full details of the impressive build in the accompanying history file. Showing 56,000 miles, the RS is also accompanied by numerous old MOT test certificates, the original service book, handbooks, and a folder of invoices for the restoration and recent attention.
Retrospectively known as the ‘Series 1’, these early cars were very focused and considerably ‘edgier’ than the succeeding Series 2 and consequently have a ready market. Offered without reserve, this Ford represents a rare opportunity for any RS fan, collector or enthusiast.
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1
Registration: C564 SSB
Chassis Number: WFOBXXGCABFU69562
Engine Number: FU69562
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000 (No Reserve)
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The Audi ‘Quattro’ presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1980 represented a quantum leap in the repositioning of the Audi brand with their mission statement ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ having been applied literally. A new 20-valve engine was introduced in 1989 and with it, the Quattro became the last series production model to be given a controlled catalytic converter. After 11,452 Quattro cars had been built, production of the longest built Audi model ceased on 17 May 1991.
This 20-valve Audi Quattro RR Turbo was supplied new to the UK by Audi and Volkswagen main agent Gilders of Sheffield on 25th April 1990. The first owner was a Mr M. Chappell and amongst the factory options he selected were heated seats, central locking, ABS, larger alternator, electric windows, ‘Quattro’ design interior, and Crystal Metallic Silver bodywork. Mr Chappell transferred the car to his business and then back to him personally, so it was effectively a one-owner car when it was sold even though three owners’ names appear. Our vendor is, technically, the fourth owner but he has covered only a nominal mileage since his purchase, so really this sparkling Audi has only had one keeper.
The original service book shows evidence of regular service intervals
and the car was last serviced by Audi specialists Swift Performance of Sheffield in April 2016. With the car are its service book, some invoices and a number of previous MOT test certificates, and the odometer currently indicates 16,231 miles.
As one would expect for such a low-mileage example, this Quattro is in show condition and is the best example we have ever seen. The paint is in fine order and the shut lines are superb. The engine bay is extremely clean and shows no signs of modifications with factory correct finishes, stickers, and fittings. The interior is in very good condition.
Finding an original 20v Quattro is hard enough in the current marketplace, but one showing just 16,240 miles is a truly special proposition. With BMW E30 M3s and Mercedes-Benz Evo models hitting new heights in recent years, it seems that the humble Quattro will inevitably follow in their footsteps. With world rally-winning pedigree and a growing cult status, the demand for low-mileage Quattros is surely going to increase for many years to come.
We encourage pre-sale inspections and prospective bidders should contact the office for further information on this true ‘best-of-breed’ example. Your chance to relive the glorious 1980s in ‘the’ car of its era!
1990 Audi RR Quattro Turbo 20v
Registration: G866 NHL
Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZLA000668
Engine Number: RR001519
Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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The Datsun 260Z was the second generation of ‘Z’ two-seat coupés produced by Nissan in Japan from 1975 to 1978. Its dramatic looks owed a considerable amount to a 1960s styling concept drawn by Count Albrecht Goertz for Datsun, presumably at a time when they were considering ways to break into the European sports car market.
The 260Z coupé replaced the 240Z. The engine was enlarged with a longer stroke to 2.6 litres with a consequential increase in power from 150bhp to 165bhp and the car was stiffened by the extension of the chassis rails and the addition of a rear roll bar. Much like the 240Z, the car was fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard and the car featured independent suspension all round with MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman links at the rear. Rack and pinion power steering and front disc brakes meant that the ‘Z’ cars were a thoroughly modern package indeed.
Originally delivered to the USA, this left-hand drive Datsun 260Z was sourced and imported into the UK in 2016 by its previous owner. On its arrival here, the car was subject to much recommissioning work, which included a repaint in the original striking shade of Metallic Green complemented by the original black sports upholstery. The car also features such improvements as adjustable Koni shock absorbers, polyurethane suspension bushes and a recent fast-road clutch. Furthermore, the car benefits from a five-speed Nissan Silvia gearbox, a fairly common and Owners’ Club-approved modification that greatly enhances the drivability of the car, especially in modern traffic.
The 260Z is one of the most rewarding cars to drive and a true usable classic, and this example represents fantastic value with scope for further improvements if desired.
1974 Datsun 260ZRegistration: CDM 559M
Chassis Number: RLS30031590
Engine Number: L26083735
Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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1969 was, effectively, the final year for the Shelby Mustang. By now, assembly had shifted to Michigan from California where it was contracted out to the A.O. Smith Corporation. Smith, an established Motor City contractor, had brought a level of serious manufacturing skill, supplier management, procedure, and standards never seen at Shelby’s facility where LAX met the vibrant (and sometimes extreme) subculture of Venice, California.
The 1969 Shelby Mustang was drastically different visually from the standard Mustangs, with a completely different nose and grille, a wide rectangular opening with blacked-out grille flanked by 7-inch headlights and with Shelby’s characteristic driving lights now smaller rectangular pieces below the attractive bumper. The special Shelby bonnet had five ducts, three NACA-style surface ducts to supply cold air directly to the engine air intake and two extractors at the back of the bonnet relieving under-bonnet pressure and exhausting heated air in front of the windscreen.
The ‘Marti Report’ accompanying this very special GT350 confirms its build date as February 27th, 1969 and it was ordered in Candy Apple Red with a White stripe and ‘blackout hood treatment’. The interior was ‘3AA’- Black Clarion knit/Corinthian Vinyl Hi-Back bucket seats, and the car was fitted with a four-speed, wide ratio, manual transmission. The document also goes on to state that the Shelby was specified with a ‘3.25 Traction-Lok differential, sport deck rear seat, power front disc brakes, power steering, AM radio,
tinted glass, and deluxe belts’. It left the factory on February 28th and was delivered to Galpin Motors in Sepulveda, California.
Our vendor, who clearly has a passion for ‘American Iron’, has owned this striking car for the past few years and it has resided in his significant collection of special American muscle cars. It has just returned from ‘Iconic Creations’ in Essex where it was fully serviced and treated to a new exhaust. The car is UK-registered and, as you might expect from such a fastidious owner, is in exceptional condition. If you are in the market for a late-‘60s Shelby, we don’t know where you would look to find a better one.
1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
Registration: WRP 281H
Chassis Number: 9F02M481499
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £80,000 - £100,000
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When Ford launched the Escort XR3, the benchmark Volkswagen Golf GTi had ruled the hot hatchback market for several years. However, Ford’s new offering was a package that combined the looks, performance, and handling demanded by customers in the early eighties. With the introduction of the fuel-injected XR3i in 1983, performance was further improved and the XR range captivated a new, younger audience who had moved on from the old rear-wheel drive Escorts beloved by their parents.
Also introduced in 1983, the Escort Cabriolet in both XR3i and Ghia specifications was Ford of Europe’s first convertible since the 1960s. Based around a reinforced monocoque chassis, the convertible was engineered by German coachbuilder Karmann. An elegant and practical design, it featured the same all-round independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and brakes as its more common hatchback siblings. Powered by a fuel-injected 1597cc SOHC four-cylinder engine allied to a five-speed manual transmission, the XR3i Cabriolet was capable of nearly 120mph and became the ‘darling’ of the 1980s overnight.
This stunning 1989 XR3i is finished in a delightful shade of Aquafoam Metallic with a classic grey interior and is in truly remarkable condition, having lived a sheltered life in the care of its one owner from new and having covered just under 11,000 miles in that time.
Purchased in January 1989, this sparkling little cabriolet has been its owner’s pride and joy ever since and has spent most of its life being admired in his garage. As one would expect, the condition of the car is exceptional and appears untouched. It’s accompanied by an excellent history file that includes not only its original factory book pack with the service book showing two stamps, but the original sales invoice along with several other invoices and, importantly, a large number of MOT test certificates and SORN records for the car.
Silverstone Auctions has gained a well-deserved reputation for sourcing remarkable cars with low mileage and low ownership, and this delightful XR3i Cabriolet fits the bill perfectly.
1989 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet
Registration: F866 SMU
Chassis Number: WFoLXXGKALJS18288
Engine Number: JS18288
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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For the 360, Ferrari partnered with Alcoa to produce an entirely new all-aluminium space frame chassis that was 40% stiffer than the F355 that it replaced. The design was 28% lighter despite a 10% increase in overall dimensions. Along with a lightweight frame, the new Pininfarina body styling dispensed with the previous decade’s sharp angles and flip-up headlights in favour of a much more modern, curvaceous outline. The new V8 engine, common to all versions, utilised a 3.6-litre capacity, flat plane crankshaft, titanium connecting rods and generates 395bhp (294kW, 400ps). Despite what on paper look like modest gains, in reality, the power-to-weight ratio was significantly improved over the F355, owing to the combination of less weight and more power. Weight was reduced by 60kg and the 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration performance improved from 4.7 to 4.5 seconds.
The 360 Spider is Ferrari’s twentieth road-going convertible and the 360 was always designed with a Spider variant in mind. Since removing the roof of a coupé reduces the torsional rigidity, the 360 was built for strength in other areas and Ferrari designers strengthened the sills, stiffened the front of the floor pan, and redesigned the windscreen frame. The rear bulkhead had to be stiffened to cut out engine noise from the cabin. The convertible’s necessary dynamic rigidity is provided by additional side
reinforcements and a cross brace in front of the engine. Passenger safety is ensured by a strengthened windscreen frame and roll bars. The use of light aluminium throughout results in the Spider weighing in only 60kg (130lb) heavier than the coupé.
This very special left-hand drive 360 Spider F1 is finished in Grigio Titanio with Tan Leather and has covered less than 3,000 miles in total having come from a private collection in Luxembourg. It has been stored in a meticulous manner, so much so that the car was still on the original tyres with no sign of perishing or cracking. It has had a new set of tyres fitted for this Sale but the original set has been kept. It comes complete with all its original owner’s manuals and service book in the Ferrari leather book pack, an untouched toolkit in its leather holder and the tyre inflation kit. The interior is in outstanding order with no signs of wear, the switches are all perfectly intact, the carpets and seats are pristine, and the car has a current MOT test certificate.
This sparkling F1 Spider was recommissioned on the 03.10.2014 at 4,542km by JMH Automotive, a well-known Ferrari specialist. It had a full service and cam belts, a process repeated almost two years later on 30.08.2016 at 4,546km.
We are confident that this extremely low mileage 360 Spider is one of the very best available to buy today.
2002 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 LHD*
Registration: DC02 RDV
Chassis Number: ZFFYT53B000127763
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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Although always intended to house the new Tadek Marek-designed V8 engine, the Aston Martin DBS first appeared with the 4.0-litre ‘six’ of the concurrently produced DB6. Styled in-house by Bill Towns, the beautiful DBS caused quite a stir, ‘Autocar’ magazine observing that ‘Without the aid of an Italian stylist the Newport Pagnell team came up with something as modern, handsome and Italianate as anything from the Turin coachbuilders at that time.’
A full four-seater, the DBS employed a platform-type chassis with independent suspension all round: wishbone and coil-spring at the front, De Dion with Watts linkage at the rear. Bigger and more luxuriously appointed than the DB6, the heavier DBS disappointed some by virtue of its slightly reduced performance, but there were no complaints when the V8 arrived on 27th September 1969. With an estimated 345bhp available from its 5,340cc, fuel-injected, four-cam motor, the DBS V8 could reach 100mph in under 14 seconds, running on to a top speed of 160mph – a staggering performance in those days and one that fully justified the claim that it was the fastest production car in the world. Even with an automatic transmission like this example here, the V8 could reach 100mph in around 15 seconds and better 145mph flat-out.
Apart from the change of engine, notable visual differences were the specially-designed 15-inch GKN light alloy wheels (as opposed to the distinctive wire wheels employed on the DBS), with ventilated brake discs for the first time on an Aston Martin production car. A Chrysler Torqueflite auto transmission was offered as an alternative to the ZF manual five-speed unit.
In common with the six-cylinder DBS, the DBS V8 was produced until May 1972, after which the car adopted the later single headlamp front end and new owners, Company Developments Ltd, renamed the car AM V8.
According to the Aston Martin Heritage Trust Certificate, YON 770J was finished in Dubonnet Rosso with Natural leather and Fawn carpets and despatched from the factory on 18th March 1971 to Plough Motors, before being first registered a week later to Malcolm Freedman on behalf of The Green Shield Stamp Company in Edgeware. A few years later, they sold the car to a Norman Horwood
of Edgbaston who became the next keeper on 5th December 1974.
It was from Edgbaston that the car’s next owner, Derek Grubb, was to buy the DBS on 20/08/1981 and was to remain its proud custodian for the next 33 years. Derek’s love affair with his Aston was to continue for over three decades and within the very neat history file (amongst decades of invoices and MOT test certificates), there is a poignant story of the times they spent together. He was a licensed aircraft engineer and was often away for months at a time, however, his Hereford-based father used to exercise the car occasionally and make sure it was always MOT tested. Within the file are invoices for work carried out over the years amounting to over £40,000, far too many to list here. Derek has also put together a spreadsheet detailing everything that was done to the car over his 33-year tenure including the fact that in 1990, he felt that YON was looking a little tired, so instructed Phoenix Car Restorations near Hereford to take the car back to bare metal and repaint it in its original Dubonnet Rosso. All the brightwork was replaced or rechromed at the same time and the Aston was generally returned to looking its best.
All good things must come to an end sadly, and Derek had to part with his Aston – on 2nd May 2014, this very smart big V8 became the responsibility of Jem Tugwell from Chertsey. The Aston visited Nicholas Mee & Co on 16/06/2016 for a plug service and to sort out a few niggles and the invoice totalled £2,000. The mileage at that point was 80,233.
Only in the last ten years have original DBSs started to become sought-after and only in the last five have their values rocketed, with the very best now commanding up to £200,000. In a rising market, this V8 DBS in its original colour, from very long-term fastidious ownership, and with a comprehensive service history, may well turn out to be one of your better buys.
1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Injection
Registration: YON 770J
Chassis Number: DBSV810165RC
Engine Number: V/54D/155
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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The Graham Hull-penned Silver Seraph was a clear statement of Rolls-Royce’s intention to reclaim the coveted title of producer of ‘The best car in the world’. Following a long gestation period, it was eventually only made for four years, from 1998 to 2002 and replaced the Silver Spur, which ended production in 1997. All Seraphs were hand-built at the factory in Crewe, which stopped assembling Rolls-Royce models in 2002 but continued with Bentley.
The Seraph was powered by a 5.4-litre, aluminium-alloy BMW M73 V12 engine, making it the first twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce since the 1939 Phantom III. The transmission was a 5-speed automatic and standard electronics included digital engine management, adaptive ride control and anti-lock brakes. The car had a base price of £155,175 in the UK at the time and just 1,570 Seraphs slipped quietly out of the Crewe gates during that four-year period.
This elegant 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is classically finished in Silver Pearl with French Navy Connolly Leather, Dark Blue Lambswool Rugs and acres of Burr Walnut. The interior is traditionally comfortable with rear picnic tables, climate control and electric front and rear heated seats. It was owned from 2004 by an elderly man, who had previously owned four other Rolls-Royce, and in 2013 the car was transferred to his grandson, who had always admired it, but eventually found it a little impractical for city life and sold it.
The Seraph has covered a gentle 46,500 miles and having recently been subject to service and maintenance work costing over £4,600 and fitted with new tyres and batteries, is ready to go. Included in the sale are the original book pack with handbooks plus the car’s service book containing 12 entries, the last dated April 2017 at 46,498 miles, along with a number of older MOT test certificates.
1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph*
Registration: R677 KSX
Chassis Number: SCALA61E7XCH01662
Engine Number: 60661735
Estimate: £33,000 - £38,000
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The second-generation Focus RS is the Focus that Ford originally claimed they would never build – a limited-run 300bhp, ‘super-hatch’. But we’re delighted they did, and make no apology for being enthusiastic about this remarkable little car with its huge twin-blade spoiler at the back, aggressive body kit, and ballistic performance (0-60 in 4.7seconds/163mph) from the turbocharged 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder engine.
The most controversial aspect of the car was its drivetrain, which remained front, not four-wheel drive. Ford’s engineers developed and patented a system called the ‘Revo-Knuckle’, which was designed to eliminate torque-steer by keeping the kingpin offset angle consistent even under heavy load, and with 301bhp and a massive 324lb-ft available, that was most of the time. The chassis was stiffened by about 30% and bigger drive shafts, a wider track, lower ride height, and a faster steering rack translated into remarkably civilised road manners.
In the raw, the RS looks a bit of a ‘beastie’. With its gaping grille, 19-inch wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser, and a wing that would embarrass a Porsche Turbo, the RS leaves you in no doubt about
its intentions. However, it’s still a Ford Focus and is good to drive, easy to park, has plenty of boot space, and is reasonably quiet at a constant speed.
Delivered on the 23rd May 2011 this very special, UK-supplied, Focus RS is finished in ‘Ultimate Green’ with a green sports fabric trim and has covered just 18 miles from new! The original sales invoice states that the car was supplied with a Sony DAB Digital radio and ‘Luxury pack 1’. Despite the astonishingly low mileage, this RS has four stamps in the Service Book at Ford retailer, Tim Norton in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016 when the indicated mileage was 14. The car is basically ‘unwrapped’, the radio aerial has never been fitted, external wheel centres have never been put on, and the seats still have the delivery plastic on them as effectively, the car has never been used.
This is a comparatively new vehicle for a classic car auction house but the demand for sporting Fords, no matter what vintage, seems to continue unabated and with this unrepeatable mileage, be sure not to miss out on this amazing example.
2011 Ford Focus RSRegistration: AK61 FFT
Chassis Number: WFOGXXGCDGAU09397
Engine Number: AU09397
Estimate: £38,000 - £44,000
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1988 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
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Day 1Lot 313Registration: E202 CSO
Chassis Number: WFOEXXGBBEGG38763
Engine Number: GG38763
Estimate: £100,000 - £115,000
500 versions of the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth were needed to homologate the ‘Evolution’ model in British and European Touring car racing. They were all converted by Tickford Engineering (this being number 455 out of 500) and featured a more powerful 224bhp engine as well as many aerodynamic tweaks to the bodywork that included much larger spoilers and cooling ducts front and rear.
This particular car is very special indeed. Discovered by Joe Macari whilst visiting a significant Ferrari collection in Germany in 2007, he returned with the car and registered it to himself before finally selling, for what was then the very significant sum of £28,000, to a private Ford collector. As one of just 56 cars ever made in White, and with the very low mileage of just 5,300 when Joe sold it, the car was almost certainly unique.
Since then it has been a part of a private collection covering very little mileage. In September 2014 it was sent to highly respected Ford specialists, Tremona Garage in Southampton, for a £4,000
service that included all fluids, belts and a new battery. The mileage today is just a little over 6,000 and the car remains untouched. Recently it has been a part of a significant private collection and professionally stored in an indoor heated and dehumidified facility.
Over the years, so many Sierra Cosworths have had modifications or upgrades to various parts, usually engine, suspension or brakes, however, this particular car is extraordinarily original and described by the highly respected RS500 Registrar, Paul Linfoot, as one of “the most original and best available RS 500s” in the world today. “How many RS 500s are left with such low mileage?” is the question he asked. Very few, if any, is our considered answer, particularly in this well-preserved state. The comprehensive history file will be available to inspect at the Sale and the car will have a fresh MOT test beforehand. Silverstone Auctions were recently privileged to sell a very similar car (with almost twice this mileage) for a figure in excess of today’s guide, so we feel that this remarkable car represents good value.
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Designed by Spen King, the original 1970 Range Rover was a masterstroke of understated elegance and remained in production virtually unaltered for 25 years. Its boxy, thin-pillared bodywork was not substantially redesigned until the second-generation model of 1995, which was an altogether heavier and more complex vehicle than its rugged forebear. All versions are hugely capable machines that are equally at home on the motorway, on the school run, or clambering to the top of a mountain.
Built on a box-section ladder-type chassis, much like the contemporary Land Rover, the Range Rover had more sophisticated all-independent coil spring suspension, permanent four-wheel drive, disc brakes all round and was powered by Rover’s lightweight all-alloy 3.5-litre V8 engine, detuned to 135bhp. The ultimate off-road /on-road vehicle, its clever suspension managed to combine a 3 and 1/2 tonne towing ability, a huge range of articulation off-road, and limousine comfort on A and B roads.
On offer here is a 1988, post-facelift, UK-supplied, manual gearbox, petrol powered Range Rover featuring Lucas electronic fuel injection, improving both performance and fuel economy. Presented in striking Portofino Red, this remarkable car has covered 5,500 miles from
new. The original sales invoice in the accompanying history file states that it was supplied by ‘County Motors’ in Lincoln to a Mr M.J. Evans on August 1st, 1988 and the car has been owned by the same family until very recently. They have clearly looked after it as the car remains in remarkably original condition with consistent shut lines all round and the paint still retains a deep and impressive shine. The interior presents as you would expect from the mileage indicated and is a lovely place to be. Accompanying the car is the original Bill of Sale, a variety of old MOT test certificates, related invoices, and the car’s manuals and service records. The service book shows five stamps to-date with the last one indicating 5,094 miles in 2001, showing just how few miles have been covered in the past 16 years.
This wonderful Range Rover really does need to be seen to be believed, as very rarely do these iconic cars come to market with this mileage and in this original condition. Supplied with the cherished plate (5315 ME) and aforementioned history file, we are very pleased to offer this car to the open market for the first time in its lifetime. This is surely an unrepeatable opportunity and therefore worthy of consideration by any serious collector.
1988 Range Rover EFIRegistration: 5315 ME
Chassis Number: SALLHAML7EA331335
Engine Number: 24D08736B
Estimate: £40,000 - £45,000
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Unveiled in 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show, the Continental GT was a different animal altogether. Very importantly, the car differed significantly from the previous Continental R and T models in terms of its place in the overall scheme of things. Although much of the car is hand-assembled, it is essentially a mass-produced vehicle made in significantly larger numbers. It is not a coachbuilt extravagance of the past and, as a result, the price at launch was significantly less than the Continental R – this comparative affordability immediately exposed the car to an entirely different and much wider customer base. Introduced at the New York Motor Show in April 2006, the Bentley Continental GT Convertible (or GTC) also benefitted from generally being considered ‘affordable’ (even though it wasn’t really) and proved an immediate sales success.
From time immemorial, car manufacturers have struggled with slicing the top off their saloons and retaining a degree of stiffness and Bentley naturally encountered the same problem. Determined to engineer the most torsionally rigid open four-seater that money could buy, the Crewe manufacturer incorporated additional steel tubing within the newcomer’s A-posts and windscreen frame, reinforced its sills, and cross-braced the floorplan to a greater degree. The result was a class-leading 16,595lb-ft per degree, which was not far away from the car’s tin-topped sibling. The Convertible utilised the same
smoothly powerful, twin-turbocharged, six-litre W12 engine, Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive system, massive ABS-backed disc brakes, and sophisticated all-round independent air suspension. Electro-hydraulically operated, the Bentley’s luxuriously padded fabric roof not only stowed away neatly but provided almost limousine levels of refinement. Reputedly capable of over 190mph with the top down, the GTC featured two sturdy steel hoops concealed beneath its rear headrests that could be deployed within fractions of a second if the onboard computer sensed an impending roll. Arguably more of a 2+2 than a true four-seater, the Bentley could raise or lower its hood at speeds of up to 20mph, which was handy, and quite good fun, in slow moving traffic.
As you might expect from a car of this nature with 14,000 miles indicated and an impeccable main agent service history, this 2008 Continental GTC presents superbly in gleaming Beluga Black with Flamenco Red leather.The Bentley service record includes no less than 10 stamps from the car’s Pre-Delivery Inspection 27/02/2008 at 28 miles, through to the most recent Bentley service on 03/03/2017 at 13,450 miles.
With the cost of a new GTC at well over £100,000 more than our guide, this 14,000 mile, fastidiously maintained, unmarked example looks positively good value.
2008 Bentley Continental GT Convertible
Registration: KY08 LCT
Chassis Number: SCBDE23W68C055970
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
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Offered here is a remarkable Ford Escort RS1800 originally built new in 1979 for Henri Toivonen and Phil Boland’s entry in the 1979 Lombard RAC Rally of Great Britain. It has remained with the founder and owner of PCA Motorsport, Peter Clarke for its entire life. KWT 556V was used by him in 1980 in the first few rounds of the British National RAC Castrol with great success before being placed in long-term storage. The stunning Escort has now been totally remanufactured, making it probably the most capable Escort RS1800 Group 4 rally car available today in superb condition.
As part of a large Ford and RS Dealership in the North of England, PCA Motorsport operated as a Ford Satellite Rally Team between 1976 - 1979. Team Principal Peter Clarke was himself UK National Champion in 1978. During 1978, with Ford factory assistance, PCA ran various drivers including Björn Waldegärd, Chris Slater and Jean-Pierre Nicolas finishing 11th overall on the RAC that year. During the course of that event, the PCA Team Total Gold befriended and assisted an unknown Finnish driver, Henri Toivonen, who amazingly had finished ahead of Jean-Pierre in a somewhat uncompetitive Talbot Sunbeam in 9th place overall.
The post-event debrief showed just how talented Henri was. Discussions took place with PCA’s sponsors, Total Oil (UK) and the Ford factory, resulting in them running a two-car team in 1979. Henri was signed for the British Open Championship (all six rounds) alongside Malcolm Wilson. PCA prepared Henri’s cars during the year with Malcolm’s cars being prepared by another Ford dealer, Thomas Motors of Blackpool. All on-event servicing etc. was under the control of PCA Motorsport. The season started with the International Mintex Rally with the three-car PCA Team winning the Yorkshire Post Team trophy. Henri finished 3rd o/a on his debut and Peter Clarke was 7th ahead of Malcolm Wilson in 8th place. It’s fair to say the pairing made a major impact on the championship that year. During his time in the UK Henri lived with Peter and his family for several months learning much from hands-on experience at Peter’s Ford Dealership and competitions department. For the 1979 Lombard RAC Rally of Great Britain, PCA built Henri a brand new car, KWT 556V. Specified at the same level as the works cars, it was fitted with the latest Brian Hart engine, along with ZF gearboxes from Terry Samuel. Unfortunately, whilst very well placed, Henri and his co-driver Phil Boland had to retire the car due
to ongoing gearbox issues, the car having used all three gearboxes available to them. For 1980, Henri’s co-driver Phil Boland teamed up with Peter Clarke in KWT 556V and they enjoyed a great season with a number of podium finishes in various rounds of the Castrol Autosport national championship. At the end of the season, Peter took the decision to retire the car from ‘active service’ and placed it in long-term storage.
After 35 years, in 2015, it seemed the time had come to extract KWT 556V with a view to creating a fitting tribute to the late, great Henri Toivonen. It was essential that the car was prepared to exactly the correct 1979 specification and this project was entrusted to Ramsport, the renowned Rallysport specialists in Ruthin. After much consideration, it was decided that the ageing bodyshell did not retain enough strength for it to function as a really quick rally car, so in the interests of safety, it was decided to use a period shell and reassemble KWT around that.
The original BDG #79841 was totally rebuilt with all new components by Graham Hicks who, coincidentally, had worked for Hartpower (Brian Hart) on the original in 1979. The car’s extensive history file, as is a comprehensive specification sheet, dyno readouts (246 bhp@7500rpm) and quotes explaining the impressive torque curve of this engine and the virtues of the cams fitted for drivability. The V5 lists KWT 556V with chassis number PCA 0002 as an ‘Amateur Build Clarke’ signifying a chassis/body rally build and a way of avoiding the pitfalls of British Type Approval at that time. It was registered normally by Peter Clarke’s dealership in November 1979.
This stunning, seriously well engineered, RS1800 Group 4 rally car has never left the control of the team owner/driver of the operation entrusted by Ford to look after the interests some of the sports top names and is a must for any collector or driver requiring the ultimate on-the-button RS1800. It looks, sounds and goes exactly as it would have in 1979 when it helped play a part in the career of one of the bravest rally drivers of all.
The car is FIA compliant to ‘2015 Historic Motorsport’ regulations and is, naturally, matching numbers. A Certificate of Authenticity will be available, signed by Peter Clarke the car’s owner from 1979, Philip Boland the original co-driver, and the build team.
1979 Ford Escort MkII RS1800 Group 4 ex-PCA Team Total
Registration: KWT 556V
Chassis Number: PCA0002
Engine Number: 79841
Estimate: £90,000 - £120,000
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The first Mini Cooper was launched in July 1961 and had been developed by the designer of the original Mini Sir Alec Issigonis, with racing driver and engineer John Cooper, who in 1959, had driven a prototype Mini to the Italian Grand Prix and been greatly impressed by the car. It was initially produced with a 997cc version of the BMC ‘A’ series engine, which was fitted with twin SU carburettors, a revised cylinder head, and an improved exhaust system. The car was also fitted with a close ratio gearbox, which had a remote gearshift, a higher axle ratio than the standard Mini and was fitted with front disc brakes. These Coopers were easily distinguishable from the standard models by the different front grille, two-tone paintwork, and on the MkI, two-tone upholstery – most of the MkII cars featured black vinyl. All Coopers were fitted with 100mph speedometers as opposed to the 90mph units on standard cars. In January 1964 the 997cc engine was swapped to a BMC 998cc unit, and later the same year the rubber cone suspension was replaced by BMC’s Hydrolastic system. The MkII version of the Austin & Morris Mini Cooper arrived in October 1967, featuring among other cosmetic changes, a wider rear windscreen, and in 1968 an all synchromesh gearbox. Production of the MkII Cooper ended in 1969.
This gorgeous little 1968 Morris Mini Cooper MkII 998cc is finished in Tartan Red with a Snowberry White roof and has been in the
custodianship of its last owner for 14 years. During this time it was subject to a complete nut-and-bolt restoration that was completed in 2012. The restoration was carried out by Sprockets & Spanners of Bradford (seriously) and no stone was left unturned as every component was either refurbished or replaced. The engine and gearbox were rebuilt and the head was converted to run on unleaded fuel.
The upholstery was replaced as were the carpets, roof lining, and door cards. This car really needs to be seen to be appreciated, the engine bay is fully detailed and the underside is as good as the rest of the paintwork. This Cooper would be a welcome addition to any collection.
Presented with the car is a comprehensive history file including the invoices from its restoration, other miscellaneous bills, and past MOT test certificates.
The Mini Cooper is one of the few cars truly worthy of its iconic status, the lovely free revving yet torquey A-series engine combined with well balanced sporty handling leaves drivers stepping out of Minis with an ear to ear grin after every drive. We believe that any true enthusiast must own a Mini Cooper at some point and this car is ready to give you your next ‘Mini Adventure’.
1968 Morris Mini Cooper MkII
Registration: PDN 370G
Chassis Number: KA2S61205446A
Engine Number: H37909
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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The Volkswagen Transporter was introduced in 1950 and eventually made a mark on the pages of automotive history and culture worldwide. It is an iconic shape known the world over and has attracted a following like no other small van ever. Commercially, it was and continues to be through all its subsequent iterations, a hit, celebrated for its simplicity in design, rugged reliability, and inescapable charisma.
This extremely rare, right-hand drive ‘Doubledoor’ Panel van rolled off the production line on 10th February 1954. We are informed ‘OLL 682’ is one of the oldest known Volkswagen buses to be originally delivered to the UK and there are only six known right-hand drive ‘Barndoor’ (pre-1955) Doubledoors worldwide. Not only is this a very rare vehicle but it also has an interesting history with its first owner enjoying the van for 30 years. In 1985, recognising how special the van was, Bob Shaill purchased it and, along with the UK ‘Split Window Bug Club’, intended to use ‘OLL 682’, as the club’s support vehicle for their shows and meetings. There was an article in the Split Window Club Magazine at the time, written by Bob, pointing out just how rare this vehicle is and the icing on the cake being ‘the original factory fitted running gear’ still fitted to the van.
In more recent years the ‘Barndoor’ has been subject to significant restoration with ‘keeping it standard’ being the priority. The original engine/gearbox is still in place, although naturally rebuilt, and the correct 16-inch wheels are fitted. Hundreds of images of this much acclaimed Barndoor going back to the 1970s are in the file and the restoration was also documented with pictures detailing the process along the way. The little van enjoyed more celebrity when it featured in ‘Ultra VW’ magazine in 2007 and a copy of this is also in the file.
Other rare features include a genuine ‘BeKoWa’ full-length industrial roof rack together with a 1950s BeKoWa rack catalogue, a very rare BeKoWa fold-up ladder and, incredibly, all eight original stamped clamps and crank start handle.
If the cult surrounding Volkswagen vans and buses leaves you cold then this vehicle is probably not for you, however, if you are amongst the millions worldwide who ‘get it’, then you will appreciate the significance of this early ‘Barndoor’.
1954 Volkswagen Transporter ‘Barndoor’
Registration: OLL 682
Chassis Number: 20074720
Engine Number: 200729035
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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The DBS was intended as the successor to the Aston Martin DB6, although the two ran concurrently for three years. Powered by a straight-six engine, it was produced from 1967 until 1972, eventually being phased out in favour of the Aston Martin V8.
It was a larger coupé than the DB6, with four full-sized seats, but was powered by the same 4.0-litre engine as the previous car. Claimed engine output was 282bhp, but a no-cost Vantage engine option used Italian-made Weber carburettors, increasing output to an advertised 325bhp.
The DBS was intended to have a more ‘modern’ look than the previous series of Aston models (the DB4 through DB6), and it incorporated a fastback style rear end and squared off front grille, atypical of Astons at the time, but very much then in vogue in automotive design circles of the late sixties. Trademark Aston design features, such as a bonnet scoop, knock-off wire wheels, and side air vents with stainless steel brightwork were however retained and, sadly, the DBS was the last Aston Martin to be built under David Brown’s control.
DBS Chassis no. DBS/5817/R was a late production six-cylinder car and was finished in Ascot Grey, the only DBS ever to be painted in this colour. It was first registered on 11th February 1972 as LYX 129K and after spending some time abroad arrived in Northern Ireland and was registered by Herbert Stevenson on 15th January 1976. It returned
across the Irish Sea in early 1978 and became the property of North West Storage Equipment in Rochdale who registered the Aston as STD 791S on 18th April 1978. After around 18 months, the DBS was purchased by Philip Wood of Oldham and he remained its custodian until recently.
There is a substantial history file with the car and the 34 old MOT test certificate indicate that it has been very lightly used, certainly in the last 15 years, and corroborates the mileage of just under 63,000. Also in the file are the car’s current MOT test certificate, the service history from 1980, the original Green Log Book, and a condition report from Greenfields in 2011, which concludes with “Although not in Concours condition, this car represents a very good example of the Marque, and I have no reason to doubt the low indicated mileage is genuine. This is a very pleasant and well-maintained Aston.”
Although running and certainly usable, with DBS values soaring, this car is an excellent restoration project. It has all the positives, late production, low mileage, from long-term ownership, great service history, no previous restoration, and the only one ever painted Ascot Grey.
As with all the Astons available today, it’s worth a visit to our Documents Desk and ask to see the car’s History File. Have a look and have a think.
1972 Aston Martin DBS6 Automatic
Registration: STD 791S
Chassis Number: DBS5817RA
Engine Number: 400/4892/5BD
Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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Produced from 1992 until 2003, the Ferrari 456 and later 456 M are front-engined ‘Grand Tourers’ in true Ferrari tradition and were an overdue replacement for the outdated front-engined 412 that had been the company’s premium four-seat V12 car for many years. The name ‘456’ refers to the fact that each cylinder displaces 456 cubic centimetres and this was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. Despite its supercar performance, 436bhp, 0-60mph in 5.2 secs, and a top speed of 188mph, the 456 has a relatively unstressed engine, which has proven to be a very reliable unit.
The model was warmly received by press and enthusiasts alike, and although not produced in large numbers, was always gently in demand by ‘silver-haired’ Ferrari owners before the 456M was eventually replaced in 2004 by the 612 Scaglietti.
Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive Ferrari 456 GT delivered to a Mr M. Bralsford of St Martin, Jersey on 16th May 1995, through the then Ferrari Main Agent on the Channel Islands, Melbourne Garage. One of only 141 six-speed manual gearbox cars brought into the UK by Maranello Concessionaires, this car is finished in a striking combination of Argento Nürburgring with a blue leather interior and Otranto Blue carpets.
The history file and service book that accompany this car show it has been impeccably maintained throughout with some 20 stamps in the book from both Ferrari Main Dealers and marque specialists such as Kent High Performance, Joe Macari, and Rardley Motors. The most recent service was carried out in February 2017 at respected marque specialists, Foskers, where it had a full cam belt service and four new tyres. The car is MOT tested until 27th September 2018 and is supplied with a UK V5C, its complete toolkit in a tan leather case and its tan leather bookpack with a full complement of original factory books.
Now showing just 39,100 miles on the odometer, this is a superb example of the very desirable, manual gearbox 456 GT and these elegant four-seaters are now getting the attention they have so long deserved. Increasingly sought after, well cared for and low mileage Ferraris such as this one rarely come to market and we urge you to come and view this car in person.
1995 Ferrari 456 GTRegistration: N762 UEC
Chassis Number: ZFFSD44C000101513
Engine Number: 39100
Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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The original Ford Escort was introduced at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968 and soon became a commercial success as an attractive small family saloon. Ford had, for a number of years, used active participation in motor sport as a means of getting their showroom doors swinging on a Monday morning, and the new Escort was to prove no exception. Popular at club level in every discipline of the sport, it was at International level that the name ‘Escort’ became synonymous with winning. The Ford works team was practically unbeatable in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and arguably, the Escort’s greatest victory was in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally being driven by Finnish legend Hannu Mikkola. This result and the ensuing acclaim prompted Ford to produce the famous Escort Mexico (1.6-litre ‘Kent’-engine) road version in honour of the rally car.
One step up from the Mexico, the Escort ‘RS1600’ was developed using an engine that was essentially a detuned Formula 3 unit designated BDA (Belt Drive ‘A’ Series). Both the Mexico and RS1600 were built simultaneously at the Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) facility located at the Aveley Plant in South Essex. As well as higher performance engines and sports suspension, these models featured strengthened body shells, making them ideal for rallying.
Even today, MkI Escorts are still very popular in the historic rallying scene with their reputation for a great balance of power and handling, making them true driver’s cars. The BDA engine emits a distinctive and appealing ‘growl’, which can be heard for quite a distance when the vehicle is being driven hard. Only 1,137 RS1600s were produced in total and with many of them ending their days against solid objects, they are now quite rare.
The car presented here is a 1972 Ford Escort MkI RS1600 and we believe it’s one of the best examples surviving today. Looking very smart in its original colour of Daytona Yellow and coming from a well-regarded private Ford collection, this is a special car having had the most thorough of restorations (with a photographic record of circa 160 images). Our Ford-enthusiast vendor only acquires and restores cars of a certain standing and he bought this genuine, matching-numbers car complete with its original shell and many rare factory features, almost ten years ago and set about making it
the best RS1600 he could. All the work has been carried out to a ‘Concours’ standard, with the jewel-like engine being fully rebuilt by HT Racing and the bodywork completed by ASM Motorsport. The car has had just three previous owners, the last being William Arnold, a senior member of the RS Owners Club. It still retains its original safety glass, headlights, and rare interior rubber matting, plus many other period-correct features, which all combine to ensure this car is as close to being perfect as is possible – not something we say very often. In astonishing condition and with some great provenance, this is a rare opportunity to acquire, what for many Ford enthusiasts, is the ultimate Escort model.
1972 Ford Escort MkI RS1600
Registration: DDF 415L
Chassis Number: BFATMR42971
Engine Number: WE2353 / MR42971
Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
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In order to further improve the handling of the Delta Integrale, Lancia endowed the Evoluzione (1) with a wider track, front and rear, than earlier Deltas and in order to fit this revised track into the bodywork, the already wide wheel arches were extended even further and in the process also became more rounded. The new Integrale retained the four-wheel drive layout with an epicyclic centre diff with torque splitter, a Ferguson designed viscous coupling and a Torsen rear differential. The engine, although technically the same as the earlier 16V cars, was remapped to give 210bhp at 5,750rpm in order to compensate for the slight increase in weight and increased frontal area. These improvements were aimed at improving the handling potential of the car and it worked, with the new Integrale being considerably quicker over rally stages on both asphalt and gravel.
This particular left-hand drive, 1991 Lancia Delta Integrale is an Evoluzione I model that was imported into the UK by a previous owner from Italy in 1998 and the original Italian paperwork, including the Lancia Certificate of Originality and sales invoice are still with the car. Our vendor purchased the car in 2002 with 76,000km (47,000 miles) indicated and that figure is now 99,000km. The car was fully resprayed in its original Monza Red in 2003 and still retains a really good shine with only a tiny touch up to the base of one door required in 2016. The interior in Grey Alcantara is also excellent with only some wear to the driver’s seat bolster indicating the car’s age. The panel fit is excellent, as are the wheels and brightwork and overall the car presents superbly.
However, the Integrale Evo 1 was never about cosmetics, it was designed to go and handle and stop and our enthusiastic vendor has made sure it does just that. The engine, gearbox, and transmission were fully rebuilt in 2010 at 92,000km and during his ownership, the car has benefitted from a number of mechanical modifications. There is simply not enough space to describe everything in the catalogue so please refer to our website.
1991 Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione
Registration: J640 WOA
Chassis Number: ZLA831AB000557038
Engine Number: 831E5000
Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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The engine that would ultimately power the legendary Lotus Cortina began its life in 1961 when Colin Chapman commissioned a twin-cam version of the Ford Kent unit and bored it out to give 1,558cc. Whilst it was still being developed, Ford asked Chapman to fit the engine to 1,000 Ford saloons for Group 2 ‘Homologation’.
Chapman accepted the challenge and the Ford Lotus Cortina was born. Ford supplied the bodyshells, whilst Lotus handled the mechanical and cosmetic changes. The model was to dominate saloon car racing for the Ford factory as it evolved throughout the 1960s and was driven by many stars of the day, including the legendary Jim Clark. In the February 1963 Motor Sport magazine editor, Bill Boddy said: “The modifications carried out by Lotus have turned the Cortina into a ‘Q’ car par excellence”. In total, approximately 3,000 Lotus Cortinas were manufactured.
This 1966 example was first registered on 3rd October to the Ford Motor Company Ltd. in Warley, Essex before passing to a Mr B. Tucker from Barking. The car is presented in lovely condition having benefitted from years of caring and careful owners. A very honest example, the car appears to be largely unmodified, the panel fit is very good, the interior seems to be beautifully original and includes a period Lotus Cortina steering wheel, and the engine bay is equally tidy. From looking at the history file, it would seem that the car was
subjected to detailed extensive work during the late 1980s and early 1990s, which included some bodywork repairs and an engine rebuild to ensure the car’s longevity.
In 2002 the Lotus found its way to Ireland where we understand it resided in a collection before its return to the UK earlier this year. It has been cherished by true Lotus Cortina enthusiasts and is currently in the custodianship of an avid Lotus collector who’s simply selling to fund a race car project.
What sets this car apart from most other MkI Lotus Cortinas is the impeccably maintained history file, which includes its original green buff logbook, a vast quantity of MOT test certificates, some dating back to 1971, and tax discs back to 1974. Also present are extensive receipts and bills for work and maintenance undertaken over the years, the oldest of which appears to be from 1969. There are also, remarkably most of the purchase receipts from previous owners including the receipt from the second private owner in 1969 who paid the princely sum of £680 for the car and who kept it until 1987! This history file gives a real sense of this Ford Lotus Cortina’s privileged life.
These talented little saloons epitomise the new-found freedom of the mid-‘60s and the Lotus Cortina has cemented itself in the hearts of car enthusiasts as a proper driver’s car, a true wolf in sheep’s clothing. This Ford is a very special example and not to be missed.
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina MkI
Registration: SPU 905D
Chassis Number: BA8559672
Engine Number: N/A
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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The Ford Escort RS Cosworth proved that it was possible to follow its legendary 1980s Sierra namesake. Just like the Lancia Integrale and Subaru Impreza, this was a Group ‘A’ rally car for the road – pure and simple. It was actually underpinned by a shortened version of the Sierra RS Cosworth’s platform and powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged longitudinally-mounted Cosworth-developed engine driving all four wheels.
At its retail launch in 1994, two models were available, the ‘Club-spec’ standard car at £21,380 and the more optioned ‘Lux’ version. In 1995, the RS Cosworth was treated to a mild facelift where it received a new honeycomb grille, restyled bumpers, a more attractive fascia and revised alloy wheels. The car continued until early 1996 when emissions regulations forced it out of production. Like pretty much every RS Ford, it was a classic from the moment it was built.
This UK-supplied right-hand drive Escort RS Cosworth Lux rolled off the production line on 1st February 1996 before being first registered as ‘P949 PGH’. Supplied by Dees Ford of Croydon in Diamond White with a Raven Black leather interior, the odometer currently reads an incredible 837 miles! The trip meter, which has never been zeroed also reads the same. Open the driver’s door and the waft of a ‘new car smell’ still remains, whilst the Recaro seats
are in A1 condition and barely look like they’ve been sat in, which they haven’t much.
Peek underneath and original factory Waxoyl is still present and the car sits on its original Pirelli tyres that still retain the rubber spikes on the sidewalls! Magazine featured in the March 2009 issue of Fast Ford, it was used as the car in their buyer’s guide and has also been featured in their calendars.
This time-capsule car has had two previous owners and has appeared in notable Ford collections in the intervening years before our vendor took ownership. Supplied with a UK V5C and now registered ‘P200 ODP’, this car will be fully serviced at a Ford Main Dealer to include fresh cam belts, a service, and an MOT test prior to the auction.
This is without doubt one of the finest Fords Silverstone Auctions has ever offered and this car presents a unique opportunity for an astute buyer to complete the ‘full set’. Form an orderly queue here, please.
1996 Ford Escort Cosworth Lux
Registration: P200 ODP
Chassis Number: WFOBXXGKABSP93523
Engine Number: SP93523
Estimate: £85,000 - £95,000
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In 1962 Lotus launched a legend, the new and ground-breaking Lotus Elan. Following on from the Elite, the new car offered improved handling and better performance. Below the bonnet sat a new 1558cc, twin-cam four-cylinder engine, which would become a legend in its own right, powering other classic Lotus models including, of course, the Cortina.
‘‘To say that driving the Elan is immense fun is almost an understatement. It is a car which keeps young men young and makes old men younger...’’
The savvy engineering didn’t stop with the engine, the Lotus Elan also features a very strong steel backbone chassis on which is mounted, like a saddle, a GRP body plus four-wheel disc brakes and independent suspension all around. It’s not a coincidence that the Elan has enjoyed significant success in motor sport and this is still evident by the large numbers currently involved in historic racing. Production volume of the Elan S4 was about 3,000 cars in total, with a small percentage being the SE version. The ‘Special Equipment’ has a bit more power (118bhp) and is fitted with servo-assisted brakes, safety belts, a leather-covered steering wheel, knock-on wheels with chrome embellishers, a carpeted boot interior, and Special Equipment badges.
The car presented here was sold new in the UK during March 1970, and is an Elan S4 SE Drop-head Coupé finished in bright red with a black leatherette interior. The car is believed to have been converted to drop-head specification at the factory upon order. A file with over 40 years of continuous and extensive history comes with this attractive little sports car. The mileage of 78,454, whilst unwarranted, is backed by some service history and MOT test certificates dating back to the 1980s. The car was restored in the early 1990s on a powder-coated Spider chassis and has covered very few miles since. In recent years, it has been professionally repainted and the Rotoflex couplings and shock absorbers were replaced at the same time.
The original, matching numbers Lotus SE engine, with ‘H’-stamped cylinder head, was fully overhauled approximately two years ago by a well-known specialist and this work included a new water pump, timing chain, valve seats and guides, bearings, and fuel pump. Known modifications to originality are a free-flow K&N air filter instead of the restricting original airbox, a modern radiator to improve cooling, and a stainless steel exhaust. The Elan is fitted with its original, working radio and comes with some period promotional literature, the owner’s manual, and the original workshop manual. This is a lovely and very usable example of a lovely sixties classic, which is both a fun, sunny-day convertible and a thoroughbred sports car with unbeatable handling.
1970 Lotus Elan S4 SE DHC
Registration: CXD 83H
Chassis Number: 36/9647
Engine Number: L21495
Estimate: £22,000 - £25,000
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Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, the basic Porsche 911 design would run virtually unchanged for 29 years. Ferdinand Porsche had been quietly working on a design since the late fifties, knowing that demand for his ever-popular 356 would eventually wane, and he would need a replacement that was fit for the changing needs of the mid-sixties. Eventually, the new car took shape on his drawing board and the 901 (later 911) was born and this design still, to this day, underpins the production of Porsche AG of Stuttgart.
For 1970, the C-Series 911 was introduced with a larger cylinder bore giving a capacity of 2,165cc, producing 125bhp and now badged as a ‘T’ at this power output. Alterations to suspension pick-up points improved the handling and gave a little more steering feel. Six-inch Fuchs ‘five-leaf’ forged alloys were now a standard fit.
This particular car, presented in sparkling Ivory White with contrasting Black Leatherette trim has had over £30,000 spent on it over recent years, undergoing a complete body renovation and, more recently, a complete engine and gearbox rebuild. It retains its matching numbers from new as confirmed by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The original Fuchs alloys have also benefitted from a refurb and only a few miles ago, the car has was fully serviced and the gearbox oil was changed.
MME 92L comes complete with its original hand and service books bound in a Porsche leather folder, along with many receipts for the extensive work recently completed.
Early 911s possess a certain purity of line, particularly in white, a complete world away from the aerodynamic extravagances of the ‘80s and ‘90s and in terms of style, it’s the early cars that engender the most appreciative glances. A well setup and maintained 911 T, ‘E’ or ‘S’ driven with an intelligent right foot will provide some of the most quintessentially rewarding driving experiences you have ever had, and even the 125bhp 911 T, for sale here, will leave you with a serious grin.
This is a very well maintained and delightfully presented example of the marque and comes with good provenance.
1971 Porsche 911 TRegistration: MME 92L
Chassis Number: 9111101301
Engine Number: 6112184
Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
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Martin Lilley acquired an ailing TVR in 1965 and set about a rejuvenating the company. Predicting that a more compact and affordable TVR would drive up sales, he sought Trevor Fiore’s services to design a TVR based on the Hillman Imp Sport and the fruits of this collaboration were a pretty coupé and a convertible. Subsequently built in steel by Italian coachbuilder Fissore, the cars were unveiled at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. The new babies were christened Tina, after the daughter of the legendary Gerry Marshall (a business associate of Martin Lilley) and the small cars generated considerable interest.
With some modifications made to the coupé, appeasing increasingly safety-conscious Americans (the USA was seen as a potentially important market for TVR), the London Motor Show debut in October 1966 saw the Tina well-received with potential customers proffering blank cheques for an exclusive waiting list addition.
TVR needed a financial partner in order for the project to take off, however, after failed consultations with Rootes, Jenson and Aston Martin the car never went into production and the two prototypes faded into obscurity. Furthermore, Gerry himself acquired a rather sad-looking coupé in 1989 with the intention of restoring it but with a hugely successful racing career that spanned many decades, time was never found to complete the project.
Tina inherited the car in 2005 and set about returning it to the way she remembered it when she had first been shown it by her dad. This was a mammoth undertaking, with hours spent researching for any
information about the car and tracking down period photographs – however, over the last few years Tina, with the help of many people including David Hives, who had a hand in building the car first time around, has succeeded in rejuvenating her namesake. Presented in a similar pale gold and red leather trim to its unveiling, and powered by a twin carburettor Imp engine producing around 55bhp, the TVR Tina is registered and completely road legal.
Those of us old enough to remember TVR’s new car launches in the late sixties may recall that pretty girls were always part of the presentation, so it was absolutely fitting that at the launch of the new Griffith at Goodwood a few weeks ago, next to the somewhat macho new TVR, stood the pretty little Tina.
1967 TVR Tina PrototypeRegistration: UTU 180J
Chassis Number: AL002P
Engine Number: 7010107/002P
Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000
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The Type 2 presented here, is extremely rare and widely considered to be one of only three ‘Double-Door-Walk-Through’ campers still remaining. Its type, configuration, and history are supported by both the all-important ‘M-Code’ plate and chassis number plate, which are proudly still in place, denoting it as the ‘holy-grail’ – cargo doors right and left/walk-through.
Built in Germany on 26th August 1964, this Type 2 was exported new to San Francisco whereupon renowned camper company ‘EZ Campers’ of Little Rock, California set about installing one of their bespoke interiors with accessories, before it was sold through the main Volkswagen Dealership. This camper still retains its exceptionally rare and highly desirable EZ front steps. The slogan at the time proudly declared ‘‘EZ Camper will convert your VW 211 Van into a wonderful weekend cabin on wheels!’’ This particular Type 2, with its double doors on both sides, lends itself to this mantra perfectly, with the potential for a tent awning on either flank.
It is known to have spent most of its life in the Sacramento area, having been owned by a local airport worker. After a period of inactivity, it was bought at a VW Show in Vallejo by ‘Vintage Warehouse’ who are a globally renowned company specialising in unique and unusual Volkswagens. It was used by the company owner for a number of years, and it was during this period that it was fitted with its ‘pop-top’ and double-roof bunk arrangement. It became something of a star after appearing in a series of ‘Tent Day’ photo-shoots, which are very well known to Volkswagen aficionados. These images are present in the history file, along with much more.
The camper was imported into the UK in 2005 and has been owned by our vendor ever since. During this time it has undergone a no-expense-spared traditional method of restoration done by ‘Volksworld’ show-winners ‘Haywood Classic & Custom’. Its ownership file contains many receipts, totalling approximately £50,000, plus photographic evidence of the step-by-step restoration process. Its condition today is quite exceptional and presents well in the sophisticated colour combination of Agave Green (L240) and Silver White (L820).
Using the original ‘EZ Campers’ template, whilst retaining the original EZ pull-down bed, the whole interior has been significantly
upgraded with the use of teak and marine-ply, all professionally installed and French polished. The leather seating was created by the multi-show winning ‘Bernard Newbury Auto Interiors’. It has been completely rewired and fitted with an ‘Eberspacher’ heater, very effective in these vehicles, and great attention has been paid to insulation and sound deadening. With its EZ bed and double-roof bunk beds, it comfortably sleeps four people.
The engine is a genuine ‘new-old-stock’ 1600cc twin-port, single carb and points, Volkswagen unit purchased directly from the Volkswagen factory in Mexico. This was sourced and installed with all new ancillaries (fuel pump, uprated alternator etc.) in 2008. It has been serviced regularly, performs extremely well, and has covered just 5,000 miles (approximately). The gearbox was overhauled by ‘Bears Motor Sport UK’ in 2016 and the brakes have been upgraded with discs on the front and drums at the rear.
With the restoration completed in 2012, the camper has been used sparingly since and has been cherished by our fastidious, Volkswagen enthusiast, vendor, however, with a young family he is struggling to maintain the balance between keeping the vehicle immaculate and piles of muddy boots, so something more practical is appropriate for the next few years.
1964 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) ‘Double Door Walk-through’ Camper
Registration: FKJ271C
Chassis Number: 215016172
Engine Number: 215016172
Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000
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The much-revered Escort RS Turbo S1 was supplied in the distinctive ‘Diamond White’ body colour only. The engine utilised was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads and the application of a turbocharger, whilst also benefitted from computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating boost control, producing a healthy 132bhp. It was the first front-wheel drive road car in the world to use a compact viscous-coupling design LSD instead of a normal mechanical LSD, which greatly improved cornering and drivability.
Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grill, bumpers and aerodynamic aids. The interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000 examples and many were modified in period for racing and/or crashed.
The Series 1 presented here is something very special indeed. It was first registered on 1st August 1985 and has been enjoyed by just four owners since, who between them have covered just 17,769 miles. The original owner kept it for less than a year, but the next was its custodian from 1986 until 2010, although he only used it for a couple of years before placing it into storage until November 2010 when it was sold. The next owner was fairly short-term and sold it to the 4th owner in March 2011. There is an MOT test certificate from this period showing 17,602 miles. This owner only used the car to take it to the MOT test station and covered less than 150 miles in five years!
Our vendor – who has owned some of the best examples of Ford cars in the UK – sought-out this particular car with the intention of creating the ultimate RS S1 Turbo, capable of winning a Concours event. The car was so good to start with, this painstaking process involved many hours of simply cleaning and detailing, plus a thorough mechanical recommissioning. The bodywork was all totally original but had picked up some very small marks when in storage, so these were professionally addressed to the highest standard. The end result is a car that puts originality first, right down to small details like its original Michelin MXV tyres and unused spare wheel. The original interior is in simply superb condition, wholly commensurate with the low mileage. Our vendor commissioned a very expensive stainless steel replica of the original exhaust system, made to the exact dimensions of the OEM unit.
The goal was achieved – this car won ‘Best in Class’ at the RSOC ‘National Day’ Concours d’Elegance in August 2017, being judged against some of the very best S1 RS Turbos in the country. This was no small achievement given how revered this particular model is and how determined their owners can be when it comes to owning the absolute best.
It was at the ‘NEC Classic Car Show’ in 2015 that Silverstone Auctions achieved a record price of £60,188 for a Series 1 RS Turbo with 5,568 miles. Knowing our vendor’s standards with Ford cars, the RS S1 being offered here is likely to be as good. This could well be a very shrewd investment and is not to be missed.
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1
Registration: C70 NCF
Chassis Number: WFOBXXGCABFB33852
Engine Number: FB33852
Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
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1996 Lamborghini Diablo SE30
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Day 1Lot 330Registration: N830 UAA
Chassis Number: ZA9DE22A0RLA12143
Engine Number: 12143
Estimate: £280,000 - £320,000
Built in celebration of Lamborghini’s 30th anniversary as the company’s fastest and most technologically advanced car, the SE30 was a lighter and more powerful version of the already devilish Diablo. Not only was it more exciting to drive with the weight-saving return to rear-wheel drive, but the Diablo SE30 also had a much more menacing stance thanks to wider wheels, a larger rear wing, and a more aggressive front spoiler. While the Diablo was already fast to begin with, capable of topping 200mph, the SE30 offered increased performance in a limited production package to Lamborghini’s 150 best customers. The stunning 1996 Super Fly Yellow example offered here is number 143 of those 150 and one of only 12 built with right-hand drive.
The SE30 was more than a marketing exercise, the modifications made substantially differentiated the car from a standard Diablo. The changes, specific to the SE30, include magnesium engine intake manifold, sports exhaust system with a unique tailpipe design, adjustable anti-roll bar, lightweight magnesium wheels, sports suspension, extensive use of lightweight Alcantara for the interior, lots of carbon fibre both internally and externally, adjustable rear spoiler, mechanical sliding two-piece windows, and four-point racing harnesses with SE30 shoulder pads. This SE30 has seen a small number of further enhancements that include gloss carbon rear light surrounds, dash binnacle and steering column surround, centre console and luggage boxes.
Recent work includes a bare metal respray in its original Super Fly, and the suspension and brakes were totally rebuilt. All of this attention has been fully documented in a very large folder of circa 300 images, which will be included in the owner’s file along with copies of old registration documents (showing four previous owners), period service history invoices, and SE30-specific handbooks. Both roadster wheels and 3 x SE30 magnesium wheels are also included in the sale (the vendor has details of where the fourth mag wheel can be purchased), along with an SV/Jota style engine cover. The car was recently serviced and has covered just 41,780 km/25,500 miles. The MOT test certificate is valid until October 2018.
Service history:
17-07-1996 Lamborghini Great Britain
18-06-1997 Lamborghini Great Britain
30-10-1998 Lamborghini Great Britain
27-10-1999 Lamborghini Great Britain at 11,491km
26-01-2001 HR Owen at 17,437km
18-12-2001 Carrera Sport at 19,199km
30-11-2002 Carrera Sport at 21,347km
18-03-2003 Modena Cars UK at 21,348km
29-10-2004 Carrera Sport at 34,441km
17-03-2005 Carrera Sport at 34,441km
12-11-2007 Carrera Sport at 38,544km
03-09-2008 Carrera Sport at 39,107km
30-07-2010 Carrera Sport at 40,506km
05-07-2012 Carrera Sport at 40,604km
12-10-2015 Carrera Sport at 40,658km
10-08-2017 Carrera Sport at 40,770km
Just prior to our sale (October 2017) the car was fitted with a new clutch and flywheel, raising an invoice for £8,000.
In recent months, late-model analogue supercars have become increasingly desirable to collectors looking for the purest driving experience with as much horsepower as a road-going automobile can handle. When considering the high-performance SE30’s limited production (particularly in right-hand drive) and this example’s low mileage and fabulous colour combination, this would be an astute acquisition for any collector of state-of-the-art supercars.
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The Porsche 911 (996) was first introduced in 1997 and represented a dramatic (and controversial) change for the company as it was the first water-cooled 911. The 996 was the first truly modern 911 – drive a 993 today and, by comparison, it will feel great but old, almost like a classic with its archaic switchgear and awkward ergonomics. The new car was far more practical too, with more space for touring, a roomier cabin and a structure that was 45% stiffer, yet despite all of this, the 996 was 50kg lighter than the outgoing model.
In 1998, ‘Car and Driver’ put the Carrera 2 up against the Ferrari 355 and the Porsche came out on top. Furthermore, it was prized as the ‘EVO’ Magazine car of the year with “its ability to be approachable and accessible like a sports car, but still with the ability to inspire awe like a supercar... on the road its purity of purpose, poise, finesse and honed athleticism allowed it to dominate a test that included the Ferrari F355 and Elise 135”.
The pre-facelift 996 is the lightest of all water-cooled 911 variants, including the 996 GT3, which weighs 35kg more. Its 3.4-litre, 300bhp engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox with the two-wheel drive version widely considered to be the purest 996.
This right-hand drive 996C2 was first registered in 1998 and has been enjoyed by four owners according to the V5. It is finished in Silver with a Black interior and has an ‘Aero Kit’, which may have been a dealer option.
The odometer currently indicates just over 34,000 miles, however the Service book stamps show a figure of 67,835 on 01/02/2008 so the speedometer must have been changed between February and October 2008 – the likely mileage is around 100,000.
The records indicate services at the following intervals:
23/09/99 at 11,744
04/12/00 at 16,585
25/03/03 at 28,021
23/09/04
20/10/05 at 45,224
29/09/06 at 58,312
19/01/07 at 61,102
01/02/08 at 67,835
05/03/09 at 29,450
Looking for all the world like a GT3 (and badged as such) with its cool wing and split rim wheels, this 996 presents really well both outside and inside and its condition belies its mileage. If you are in the market for a decent C2 that looks like something a little more dramatic, this could be perfect.
1998 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera
Registration: R34 TPS
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZWS604663
Engine Number: M960166X06131
Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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The second-generation Focus RS is the Focus that Ford originally claimed they would never build – a limited-run 300bhp, ‘super-hatch’. But we’re delighted they did, and make no apology for being enthusiastic about this remarkable little car with its huge twin-blade spoiler at the back, aggressive body kit, and ballistic performance from the turbocharged 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine. Only 11,500 examples were built in a production run that lasted a little over three years, with just 4,000 finding homes in the UK.
The RS may not have had the four-wheel drive, but a combination of Ford’s trick Revo-Knuckle front suspension, a Quaife limited-slip diff and well-judged ESP did a great job of putting the power down and managing the torque-steer while still providing plenty of involvement. The chassis was stiffened by about 30% and bigger drive shafts, a wider track, lower ride height, and a faster steering rack translated into remarkably civilised road manners. With 301bhp and a massive 324lb-ft available, the RS could hit 60mph in under 6.0 seconds and topped 160mph, all accompanied by a distinctive five-cylinder warble, plenty of turbo chatter and even the occasional pop and bang from the exhausts. And when you weren’t on a charge, the RS was a polite and practical hatchback capable of returning 25-30mpg, was easy to park, has plenty of boot space and is reasonably quiet at a constant speed. No wonder it is so revered.
In the raw, the RS looks a bit of a ‘beastie’. With its gaping grille, 19-inch wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser, and a wing that would embarrass a Porsche Turbo, the RS leaves you in no doubt about its intentions.
Coming from a very special private Ford collection this 2010 Focus RS (#8889 denoted by a plaque) is finished in seriously cool Frozen White and is in simply immaculate condition. It was bought new by a doctor, but soon after was acquired by our very discerning vendor to join his collection, where it has been carefully stored and meticulously maintained. Now with only 19,835 verifiable miles and a complete annual servicing history (all documented in the service booklet), this modern-classic could make a very shrewd purchase. The overall condition of the car belies its mileage and it presents both mechanically and cosmetically like a car that has covered a tenth of the indicated mileage.
The car is fitted with the ‘Luxury Pack 1’ option, which includes Dual Zone Climate Control, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dim rear view mirror, rear parking distance sensors, tyre deflation detection system, Ford ‘Keyless-go’ system, Sony six-disc CD-Player, and a DAB radio.
This is a comparatively new vehicle for a classic car auction house but the demand for sporting Fords, no matter what vintage, seems to continue unabated and with this impressively low mileage and history of care, be sure not to miss out on this really superb example.
2010 Ford Focus RSRegistration: EY10 YCF
Chassis Number: WFOGXXGCDGAT32218
Engine Number: AT32218
Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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1968 Jensen Interceptor MkI ex-Eric Morecambe OBE*
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Day 1Lot 333Registration: FJH 5G
Chassis Number: 115-2977
Engine Number: 1101/15D
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
On 23rd September 1968, Mr Eric Morecambe OBE – one half of Britain’s all-time favourite comedy duo ‘Morecambe and Wise’ – walked into Charles Follett of Hampstead Ltd. to collect his new Jensen Interceptor MkI Coupé, finished in Crystal Blue with black leather in exchange for £4,500. At the time it was one of the most expensive sports cars in the world, styled by Carrozzeria Touring of Italy – it was roughly double the price of an E-Type and cost more than the equivalent Aston Martin.
It was the first car of any significant value that he had ever owned and he was enormously proud of it, as recently confirmed by Eric’s chauffeur at the time, Mike Fountain. ‘FJH 5G’ was to play a significant part in his life story as two months after purchase he was to have his first heart attack in the car whilst appearing in Leeds, aged just 42. On the way to the theatre, he felt unwell and pulled over to the side of the road to ask for help from one Walter Butterworth, who then drove Eric to Leeds Infirmary and helped save his life. In recognition of this heroic help, Eric told the story in his own inimitable style some five years later on the Michael Parkinson show, which is now a moment captured for all-time posterity thanks to YouTube! It was also the very moment that Silverstone Auctions owner, Nick Whale, heard his late Father say “That Jensen would be a good car to own one day”. The rest, as they say, is history.
Nick finally tracked down the car many years later in Belgium, albeit offered for sale via a UK dealer. Once research was complete and the car’s authenticity confirmed, a deal to buy the unrestored and rather sad looking car was eventually agreed at £28,500 in 2014. One of just 923 Series I Interceptors built, it is today one of less than 30 MkIs that still survive, making it a rare and collectable car in its own right.
Several visits to major Jensen restoration specialists followed, resulting in the selection of the famous Cropredy Bridge Garage to undertake a full restoration to the Concours standard you see today. Like most restorations, it took three times longer than anticipated and cost three
times the original quote! Bills on file, copies of which will be provided to the successful buyer, reach well into six figures for the full restoration of this important part of British motor and showbusiness history. The car even has its own website – www.ericmorecambesjensen.co.uk – where the story and all of the pictures of the thorough restoration, which included a full engine and gearbox rebuild, are available to see.
In early 2017, the car was reunited with Eric’s son, Gary Morecambe, and also with the heroic Walter Butterworth as part of an excellent documentary on Morecambe and Wise featured on ITV. The unveiling of the car to both Gary and Walter was a very emotionally charged moment as they saw the car fully restored and returned to the condition it was back in the day. They both enjoyed driving it around Silverstone circuit whilst reminiscing about the events on that fateful day when more poor Eric was taken ill. Both this TV excerpt and the Parkinson interview where Eric refers to the story can be seen on the car’s unique website.
The car has been enjoyed by Nick and the journey with it has been both emotional and highly satisfying. “It’s a great car to drive. We went to enormous trouble to preserve as much of the original car as possible. This specifically includes the dashboard and steering wheel as I wanted to enjoy the same special view and experience the same atmosphere in the driving seat as my all-time comedy hero. To meet the family and restore part of their history, which actually is also part of our National heritage, has been a real pleasure. I am proud of what we and Cropredy have achieved.”
The car is matching numbers from new, has an outstanding history file with all correspondence between Eric and the factory, and has been returned to the original registration number that Eric had, thanks to assistance from the DVLA. It has an MOT test certificate until 24-06-2018 and sits on new tyres having covered just a few hundred miles since being finished by Cropredy some 18 months ago. This is the first time the car has ever been offered for public sale since being restored.
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The Datsun 240Z, (latterly the 260Z and 280Z) was the first generation of ‘Z’ two-seat coupés, produced by Nissan in Japan from 1969 to 1978. Its dramatic looks owed a considerable amount to a 1960’s styling concept drawn by Count Albrecht Goertz for Datsun, presumably at a time when they were considering ways to break into the European sports car market.
The 240Z was powered by a lusty 2.4-litre, straight six, overhead cam engine developing around 150bhp, resulting in a 0-60 time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph. A five-speed manual gearbox was standard and the car featured independent suspension all round with MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman links at the rear. Rack and pinion power steering and front disc brakes meant that the 240Z was a thoroughly modern package.
In the ‘70s, these cars were hot property everywhere, and given that the car’s drivetrain was heavily based on the 510 saloons used widely in motorsport, it was only a matter of time before the 24OZ (or the 24-ounce as they were frequently called) came under the scrutiny of those companies that like to modify the road-going products of mass manufacturers. One of the most notable of these was the Samuri Motor Company, who in the early 70s, built modified 240 and 260Zs for sale as turn-key offerings.
One such was Spike Anderson. Having trained at Broadspeed in the 1960s working on Minis and Anglias, he went on to set up his own business called Race Head Services and one of the first cars to benefit from his experience was a humble Datsun 1200, from which he managed to extract 105bhp! This was the first car to carry the ‘Samuri’ name, a deliberate misspelling as the ‘Samurai’ trade name was not available. Having bought a standard 240Z, it wasn’t long before it was taken apart and put together faster. Very much faster. A UK car magazine published a glowing review of Spike’s personal car, and the next thing he knew, the Samuri Motor Company was born, offering modified Zs and performance parts to the buying public. Spike and the Samuri name are also notable for the all-conquering, ‘Big Sam’ 240Z full race car, but that is a story for another day.
This example is a rare original Super Samuri, one of just 75 built. First registered in June 1972, the car shortly after found its way into Spike Anderson’s workshop to be subjected to the transformation. Following its Samuri conversation, the car was regularly used for many years before, like so many cars of its era, it was left to languish in a corner and was all but forgotten. However, the car had not been forgotten by the Samuri Register and fairly recently was rediscovered and rescued. It was now in safe hands and was then subject to a complete restoration by the team at the ‘Z Farm’ who have possibly restored more original Samuris then anyone else.
The complete nut-and-bolt restoration took over a year to complete with all mechanical parts either new or reconditioned and no stone was left unturned in finishing the rest of the car as it would have been in period. The result, as you can see, is one of the finest examples in the UK.
A detailed photographic history is present, showing each stage of the comprehensive restoration, and a copy of the all-important authentication from Spike Anderson. With zero miles since completion, it will require running and bedding in before it can be driven in time-honoured fashion.
Today, a genuine Super Samuri is highly sought after, and this is a wonderful opportunity to own a car so expertly restored and reminiscent of the those days when men had long hair, flared trousers and drove rorty, bright, Japanese sports cars.
1972 Datsun 240Z ‘Super Samuri’
Registration: OML 10K
Chassis Number: HS3001904
Engine Number: L24 224072536
Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
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In 1957, Volvo felt the need for a sports car to compete in the US and European markets, despite the fact that their previous attempt, the P1900 had failed to take off with only 68 cars sold. The man behind the project was an engineering consultant Helmer Petterson. The design work was done by Helmer’s son Pelle Petterson, who worked at Italian design house Frua at that time. The Italian Carrozzeria Pietro Frua design firm built the first three prototypes between September 1957 and early 1958.
The car was presented to the public for the first time at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1960 and Volvo turned to Jensen Motors, whose production lines were under-utilised, and they agreed to a contract for 10,000 cars. Pressed Steels’ Scottish plant at Linwood was in turn sub-contracted by Jensen to create the ‘unibody’ shells, which were then taken by rail to be assembled at Jensen in West Bromwich. In September 1960, the first production P1800s (for the 1961 model year) left Jensen and headed for an eager public. The engine was the B18 with dual SU carburettors, producing 118bhp.
Volvo introduced its final P1800 variant, the 1800ES, in 1972 as a two-door coupé-estate with a frameless, all-glass tailgate. The ES’s rear backrest folded down to create a long, flat loading area. The final design was chosen after two prototypes had been built by Sergio Coggiola and Pietro Frua. Both Italian prototypes were considered too futuristic, and instead, in-house designer Jan Wilsgaard’s proposal, the ‘Beach Car’, was accepted.
Engine power for ES was improved by around 10bhp with a consequential improvement in performance. As an alternative to the usual four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, a Borg-Warner three-speed automatic was available in the 1800ES. Only 8,077 examples of the ES were built during its two-year production run.
This 1973 Volvo 1800 ES Automatic is finished in California White with a Black vinyl roof and blue leather upholstery and was first registered in August 1973 to comedian and TV personality Jimmy Tarbuck.
He kept the car until 1976 when it was sold to General Advertising of Weybridge and subsequently to its third owner who remarkably kept it right up until 2015, some 36 years. The car was clearly
much-loved and well-maintained throughout this time, as can be gleaned from the car’s history file, and still presents as a very honest unmodified example.
The duck egg blue leather upholstery appears to be original to the car and has benefitted from leather treatment and the matching carpets appear in good shape. A full-length sunroof is fitted and the state-of-the-art (in 1973) Volvo Radio Cassette player sits where it always has. Also with the car is a good history folder containing lots of bills, invoices, and old MOT test certificates, along with the original handbook and a period sales brochure.
The ‘ES’ was one of the world’s first ‘Lifestyle Estates’ (followed by Reliant’s GTE and ultimately by BMW’s 3 Series Touring) and these distinctive, practical and rare Swedish sports tourers still look fantastic today and with Volvo’s proven reputation for reliability, make really cool classics that stand out from the crowd.
1973 Volvo P1800 ESRegistration: WPH 210M
Chassis Number: 1834362Y007482
Engine Number: 352
Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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Introduced in 3.8-litre form in May 1961, the Jaguar E-Type caused a major sensation when it first appeared, with classic smooth lines, great looks and an amazing, at the time, top speed of 150mph. With 265bhp and a huge weight saving of over 500lbs on its immediate predecessor (the XK 150), William Lyons had created one of the all-time most beautiful cars ever to be produced by Jaguar.
The first evolution was the introduction of the 4.2-litre engine, fully synchronised gearbox, and greater legroom to accommodate six foot plus drivers. This is often regarded as the ultimate driving E-Type, and even now a well-sorted example is a sensational driving experience with a sense of occasion that’s hard to replicate at any price in a classic car.
Originally built for the American market in left-hand drive, this Series 1 4.2-litre Roadster was supplied to Jaguar Cars in New York in 1966 before finding its first owner in Ohio. It was much-admired in the US of A for many years before returning to the UK a few years ago and was then subject to a complete restoration, with the engine rebuilt by Swallow Engineering, and accurately converted to right-hand drive at that time. The full details of the restoration and engine build are contained in two large A4 folders along with the Jaguar Heritage Certificate.
The car finally returned to the road in 2010 but, as far as its condition is concerned, it could have been ten minutes ago. Finished in a classic Jaguar Dark Blue with a fabulous Red interior, this is a really impressive E-Type with even shut-lines and paintwork that looks so deep you feel you could dive into it. E-Type engine bays tend to be well-kept because access is comparatively easy, but this one looks like an operating theatre. Even the boot carpet looks brand spanking. The car looks like it has hardly been used since the restoration, but it must have been, as last month the ball joints, rear radius bushes, and some other mechanical items were renewed at a cost of £3,007.
Apart from its history file, the Jaguar is accompanied by the owner’s handbook, service manual, spares catalogue, jack, and wheel nut spanner. It will have a fresh MOT test for the sale and its registration number (24 FPO) is fully transferable.
Series 1, 4.2, Dark Blue, Red interior, chrome wires, and well-restored – most of the boxes ticked I think.
1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Manual
Registration: 24 FPO
Chassis Number: 1E13508
Engine Number: 7E10223-9
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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2010 Ferrari 458 Italia DCT
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Day 1Lot 336Registration: RX10 ZZS
Chassis Number: ZFF67NHC000174340
Engine Number: 161862
Estimate: £125,000 - £140,000
Enzo Ferrari used to say that when you bought one of his engines you got the rest of the car for free and that may well be true of the 458’s 4,499cc V8 engine producing 570ps (419kW; 562hp) at 9,000rpm. It features direct fuel injection, which is a first for Ferrari mid-engine setups in its road cars. In keeping with Ferrari tradition, the body was designed by Pininfarina under the leadership of Donato Coco, the Ferrari design director, however, according to British car magazine ‘Autocar’, the 458 Italia’s design has drawn inspiration from the Ferrari Enzo and its Millechili concept car.
In this case, you get searing performance from a 4.5-litre V8 producing 570 horsepower and revs right round to 9000rpm, teamed up with a dual-clutch 7-speed Getrag gearbox that shifts in the blink of an eye. The 458 has been designed to be Ferrari’s sportiest V8-engined car, moving a little apart from the recently launched Ferrari California.
This very individual, right-hand drive, Ferrari 458 Italia was ordered new for that well-known celebrity and car collector Chris Evans, and for the last five years it has been owned by Sir Chris Hoy MBE, one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes of all time, with six gold medals and one silver. With such fantastic provenance, individual specification, and a full Ferrari main dealer service history, this must be a unique opportunity to purchase such a special car.
The car comes with a full Ferrari main dealer service history as listed below.
05.07.2011 – 3,111 miles
02.10.2012 – 5,631 miles
02.10.2013 – 8,417 miles
14.10.2014 – 10,021 miles
23.10.2015 – 10,271 miles
21.10.2016 – 12,430 miles
15.09.2017 – 13,483 miles
The odometer reading is currently around 13,500 miles. It’s finished in the very rare colour of Rosso Vinaccia and is optioned with ‘Racing Seats’, Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel with LEDs, ‘Scuderia’ Wing Badges, AFS (Adaptive Frontlight System), Carbon Fibre Centre Bridge’ and Alcantara Headlining and is complete with a Ferrari car cover and a battery conditioner.
A unique car with a fabulous provenance.
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This is a remarkable 1989 Ford Escort XR3i and normally at this point, we would describe in detail how a car goes and stops and handles and its suitability as a grand tourer or for bombing around the lanes in Wales etc. but, although this amazing Escort can do all of those things, and probably well, we think it’s a touch unlikely that its next owner will have that in mind.
It has been prepared as an automotive ‘Work of Art’ and essentially represents form over function. Concours d’Elegance is its raison d’être and it has been eminently successful with over 90 trophies in the past. These trophies will be included in the sale, as will the car’s history (it’s chronologically documented in five large ring binders full of history, photos, and negatives charting the original sale, including relevant owners, wallets etc. through to-date. The car will also be accompanied by a number of magazine features, four sets of keys, leather bonnet and wing mirror bras, a chromium-plated jack, its private registration number (A3 XRO), and a fresh MOT test certificate. The car has been retired from active competition since 2009 yet still remains in ‘show-winning’ condition, which means that should the new owner wish to return to the Concours circuit, then it will be judged by fresh pairs of eyes, which could well be advantageous.
There is not space in the catalogue for a full description of where approximately £75,000 went in the creation of this Concours Queen but there is on our website. Preparing a car for Concours is not everyone’s ‘cup of tea’, but if it is, then read the description and look at the pictures and get ready to be impressed.
1989 Ford Escort XR3i ‘Show Winner’
Registration: A3XRO
Chassis Number: WFOBXXGCABKR16820
Engine Number: KR16820
Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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When the 964 was first brought to market, Porsche were keen to emphasise that although it was patently still a 911, it was in fact 85% different from the outgoing model. The design featured more integrated bumpers and a host of mechanical changes, the most significant of which was the availability of four-wheel drive. The displacement was now up to 3600cc, producing 250bhp, power steering and ABS brakes were now fitted as standard, and the torsion bar rear suspension was replaced with coil springs and shock absorbers. Careful attention to the aerodynamics reduced the drag coefficient down to 0.32, and with virtually zero lift, stability and road holding at high speed were greatly improved. A new feature was the retractable spoiler, which automatically extended at 50mph and in addition to seriously increasing downforce, also doubled the volume of cooling air fed into the engine compartment. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, most variants were reputed to be capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of over 160mph.
This particular car is a UK-supplied (C16) right-hand drive Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Coupé, delivered on 6th October 1989 to its first owner, a Mr Martin Bennett via Dick Lovett Ltd, Swindon. Finished in perhaps one of the most popular colour combinations of Guards Red with a light grey leather interior piped in red, the cabin features grey carpets throughout.
The service book that accompanies the car shows eight stamps from Porsche Main Dealers and marque specialists, with the last service being carried out only 260 miles ago at 54,169 miles on 6th October 2016 at Mortimer Porsche.
Having had only three former keepers, this 964 Carrera 2 really does look sharp both in the paint condition, which our vendor informs us is mostly original – he’s checked with a paint meter, and in the cabin, where you are hard pushed to find a better-looking interior.
Supplied with a fresh MOT test certificate, this wonderful 911 is accompanied by its UK V5C, tools and handbooks and is now showing only 54,429 miles on the odometer. It’s our consignor’s opinion that this is one of the tidiest 964 911s to pass under the Silverstone Auctions hammer and its one that certainly requires your full attention.
1989 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Coupé
Registration: G543 OAM
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ96ZLS400810
Engine Number: 62L01240
Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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The Escort RS2000 was the last car to be introduced to the AVO production range, in the June of 1973. The car fitted nicely into the AVO line–up with its performance almost comparable to the complex RS1600, but with the same reliability and ease of maintenance as the Mexico, and utilised the same type 49-body shell as the Mexico and RS1600. Fortunately, there was a new engine in use at Ford, the 2-litre overhead-cam Pinto, which Ford then decided to use for the new car, however, they then faced the problem of persuading the bulky Pinto engine to fit into the engine bay, which was something it had never been meant to do. The only way of achieving this was to discard the engine driven cooling fan and replace it with a thermostatically-controlled Kenlowe unit. When finally nestled in place, the Pinto engine produced 100bhp (2bhp more than in the Cortina).
This particular, home-market, Escort RS2000 was built in November 1974 and first registered on 2nd May 1975 to Ford Dealer, Haynes Bros. Ltd of Maidstone, who appear on a copy of an old registration document. After a series of owners in the UK, the car made its
way to Ireland in 2005 where it remained until 2013 when it was purchased by a Mr M. Ireland.
At this time, a full and detailed restoration was commenced and the splendid results can be seen from the photographs. Repainted in its original colour of orange with a black interior, you will be sure to stand out from the crowd driving this RS2000. Although not fitted with its original engine, it does have a period-correct 2.0-litre Pinto unit fitted, mated to a more usable 5-speed manual gearbox.
Our vendor purchased this RS2000 in July ‘16 from his neighbour, the aforementioned Mr Ireland, and has had much enjoyment since, but the car is now ready to find a new home. Supplied with a UK V5C, driver’s manual, a history file full of invoices, previous MOT test certificates, and a fresh MOT test certificate, this is a really well finished classic Ford that looks, every inch, the period RS. Nobody can have failed to notice the swell of interest in Classic Fords, particularly the quick ones, and it doesn’t look like abating any time soon.
1975 Ford Escort MkI RS2000
Registration: JKM 512N
Chassis Number: BFATPA00085
Engine Number: PA00085
Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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The Porsche 911 (996) GT3 was the spiritual successor to the original ‘73 Carrera RS and was designed to be light in weight and performance-focused with scant regard to luxury and comfort items that would add to the car’s weight but detract from its performance. With the advent of the water-cooled 996, Porsche needed to find a way to continue the lineage of its motorsport-focused 964 and 993 RS models. The answer was the MkI GT3. Built by hand away from the main 996 production line, the GT3 enabled the homologation necessary for Porsche to provide cars for a wide range of GT racing series (including Le Mans) as well as a one-make Carrera Cup series.
The significant difference between the mainstream 996 range and the GT3 was the dry-sumped Mezger engine, which used a completely different block from the rest of the range (being the same as that in the GT1). Thanks to its titanium and plasma-nitrided internals, it generated 100bhp per litre from its high-revving, high-compression, normally aspirated 3,600cc six-cylinder boxer engine. Performance was very impressive with 0-60mph coming up in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 186mph.
This particular UK-supplied, right-hand drive Porsche 911 (996) GT3 ‘Clubsport’ was registered to its first owner on 16th April 2004. Finished in Cobalt Blue with a black interior, the car is a Clubsport, meaning it was fitted with bucket seats, a fire extinguisher, rear roll cage, and a single-mass flywheel from new, making it a highly desirable car.
The service book records eight stamps from both Porsche Main Dealers and also marque specialists, the last of which was carried out by Porsche Swindon on 10th March ‘17 when the car had covered 42,291 miles. During its time, this GT3 has has some period upgrades, which include: Alcon front brakes, Manthey Sports suspension (KWV3), a GT3 Cup differential, shifting cables and short shift kit, and a fibreglass bonnet (although the original identification label is available on the original bonnet, along with the front half of the roll cage).
We understand that only 220 right-hand drive 996.2 GT3s were produced with perhaps only 50 in Clubsport form, making this car rare in its own right. Supplied with a UK V5C and now showing almost 43,000 miles, this focused Porsche is ready for a new home.
2004 Porsche 911 (996) GT3 Clubsport
Registration: GK04 KUF
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z4S691510
Engine Number: 63425329
Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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The XJS Convertible, which first appeared in 1988 at a price of £36,000, was considerably more than merely a coupé with the roof removed. The earlier ‘T’-top cabriolet paved the way as the first open Jaguar since the departure of the E-Type in 1975, but this was to be the first full convertible and a strengthened sub-frame was employed in order to alleviate scuttle shake. It looked superb and elegant with the hood erect or folded and finally met the demands of the highly valued North American market. Retaining the roomy cockpit space of the coupé, the new convertible boasted a useful shelf for extra luggage and all the expected Jaguar refinements as standard. It made for a very fine open-top grand touring car, exceeding the specification of other home-grown machinery and being much cheaper than the equivalent high-profile Mercedes SL.
This sparkling 1991, XJS Convertible is finished in metallic Burgundy Red with a Parchment interior and Fawn carpets. The current indicated mileage is just over 58,000 but, as can be seen from the photographs, its superb condition suggests half of that. The car’s wonderful state of preservation may be explained by the fact that it’s spent most of its life in sunny Majorca.
It was initially supplied by Taggarts of Glasgow and has been owned by one gentleman from new. The car was serviced regularly by Taggarts prior to being moved to his home in Majorca circa 1994 and subsequently was serviced on his frequent return trips to Glasgow, with the records showing that its final trip there was in 2007 with the mileage at 49,500. Whilst in Majorca, the car was serviced and received regular attention at Minaco S.A., who were the official Jaguar concessionaires. Our vendor has invoices for “tens of thousands of pounds” from there but naturally, they are in Spanish. The Jaguar was repatriated to the UK this year and registered in his daughter’s name.
We understand that the current mileage is just over 58,000 and the car will be MOT tested and undergo a main agent service before sale.
This is a fabulous example of these remarkable V12 Convertibles, low-mileage, one family-owned and well-maintained, and cars of this nature and quality are eagerly sought by connoisseurs of the marque.
1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
Registration: J486 MJL
Chassis Number: SAJJNADW3DM175966
Engine Number: 8S079972SG
Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000
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When the Mkll Escort was launched, the RS name continued with the Cosworth-engined RS1800, produced in tiny numbers. More widespread Rallye Sport production was initiated with the RS2000 of 1976, which substituted the diva-ish Cosworth unit for a sturdier 2-litre inline four cylinder, SOHC, ‘Pinto’ engine, which was mounted longitudinally in the bay, and endowed the car with a 0-60mph time of 8.5 seconds and a 108mph top speed. The engineering prowess continued, with the gearbox bolted to the rear of the engine and power fed to the diff by a prop-shaft and then in turn to the rear wheels. A single twin venturi 32/36 DGAV Weber carb was fitted with the option of a ‘Group 1’ dual Weber 40 DCNF or IDF. The front suspension used independent MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar and the rear suspension used leaf springs with telescopic dampers. Front mounted discs (solid) and rear drums were used and four-spoke alloy wheels came as standard.
In September 1978, Ford introduced the RS2000 ‘Custom’, which came fitted with ‘Fishnet’ Recaro seats, full door cards, clock and pod, centre console, 6Jx13” alloys, boot carpet, remote driver’s door mirror and a black panel around the rear lights. In 1980, an RS2000 Custom was an extremely aspirational purchase, with the distinctive polyurethane ‘droop snoot’ front end and air dam distinguishing it from any other Escort.
The car presented here is a 1980 Ford Escort Mkll RS2000 ‘Custom’ and is unlike any other example we have ever seen, being in remarkably original and unused condition, with just 927 miles covered. It is offered from one of the most respected collections of Ford cars in the country and has survived in an ‘as new’ time-wrap state. In its original Diamond White paintwork, there are even the PDI marks on the underside and from-the-factory sponges on the doors!
The car was ordered new through T. C. Harrison Ltd. (Ford) in Derby on the 27th June 1980 by Mr F. N. Dunstan of Nottingham. He knew exactly what he wanted, specifying Diamond White paint with Chocolate Brown upholstery, with no radio or aerial. He used the car infrequently, selling to his friend in 1988, having covered just 700 miles. The friend was a Ford collector and placed the car into an air-chamber as part of his collection. The car was then acquired by our vendor almost eight years ago, as a one-off example that he had admired and coveted greatly. In all his years of collecting and viewing Ford cars, he says he has never seen another quite like it, a truly untouched part of Ford’s RS history, even down to the new car smell inside! Silverstone Auctions welcome any inspections of a car that we are privileged to present.
1980 Ford Escort MkII RS2000 Custom
Registration: PAU 208W
Chassis Number: GCATAG004140
Engine Number: AG00414
Estimate: £80,000 - £90,000
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Jaguar Cars launched the XK140 at the London Motor Show in October 1954 with a raft of improvements over its predecessor, the ‘landmark’ XK120. Introduced as a replacement, the XK140 was more powerful and, rather than being an uncompromised sports car, was a much more comfortable and capable long-distance machine. The styling was enhanced with a revised grille and larger bumpers along with new rear lights, which now incorporated the indicators. The handling was improved by rack and pinion steering (from the C-Type) and telescopic dampers whilst the interior space was enlarged to allow the addition of occasional rear seats.
The XK140 was powered by the well-tried Jaguar XK 3.4-litre twin-cam six engine with ‘Special Equipment’ modifications from the XK120, which raised the output by 10bhp to 190bhp and the C-Type cylinder head was an option producing 210bhp.
The car presented here is a 1956 XK140 Drop-head Coupé (DHC), and is today bestowed with possibly the best specification, having benefitted from a thorough restoration by renowned Jaguar specialist John May at ‘XK Developments’ in Tewkesbury.
This DHC car was manufactured in left-hand drive with an automatic gearbox on 24th May 1956 and despatched to Charles Hornbury of Sunset Boulevard, California two days later. It returned to the UK in the early 1990s and, being a very decent example, was recommended by a senior XK Club member to our classic car-enthusiast vendor, who subsequently purchased it in 1995 from
‘Vitesse’ of Gloucestershire. By July 1996, its restoration and conversion were assigned to XK Developments, who took five years to meticulously carry out the exacting brief specified by our vendor, ensuring that the car was completed to the highest of standards. The thorough ‘body-off’ restoration saw the car being converted to right-hand drive, fitted with a period/model-correct 4-speed manual synchromesh gearbox (complete with a compact overdrive) and a C-Type head.
Our vendor planned to use the Jaguar for fast-road driving and occasional touring, so a number of upgrades seemed sensible. It was fitted with servo-assisted disc brakes, an upgraded radiator (with a high-efficiency core), an electric cooling fan, 16-inch chrome wire wheels (with Pirelli Cinturato tyres), electric washers and upgraded external lighting.
This fabulous 140 is finished in perhaps the most ‘classic’ of Jaguar colour combinations, British Racing Green with a Tan interior and a black fabric hood. All the work that has been carried out is fully supported by a large and comprehensive history file, with many invoices and service records going back to 2001. The car has covered just 3,500 miles (approximately) since its restoration and has always been garaged. This delightful XK is ready to go and as well as being a very desirable classic Jaguar may well be a very astute purchase.
1956 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé
Registration: SSL 147
Chassis Number: S818597B/W
Engine Number: 68072/8S
Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
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The Ferrari 308 was superseded by the mechanically similar but larger-engined 328 GTB in 1985. By increasing both bore and stroke, the’quattrovalvole’ engine’s capacity was raised to 3,186cc which, together with a higher compression ratio, revised pistons, and an improved Marelli engine management system, lifted maximum power to 270bhp at 7,000rpm. Top speed was raised to within a whisker of 160mph (258km/h) with the sprint to 60mph covered in 5.5 seconds. On the outside, the elegant simplicity of Pininfarina’s original 308 had been diluted somewhat by the addition of Testarossa-style moulded bumpers incorporating both sidelights and indicators, a deeper rear valance, and an unobtrusive roof spoiler.
Beneath the skin, the tubular steel chassis remained much as before, with all-round independent suspension by double wishbones, four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes, and aluminium-alloy wheels, though the latter were increased in size. The interior too had come in for subtle revision and now featured improved instruments, switchgear, and heating. Its underlying beauty, however, could not be disguised and the 328 has come to be regarded as a true design classic.
This 1988 328 GTS ABS model is a left-hand drive example, classically finished in Rosso with a Tan interior. Initially delivered to the USA, we are informed the car spent most its life in Texas and Indiana up until 2006, when it was purchased by a Canadian Ferrari mechanic who owned the car for 10 years until it was imported into the UK and registered in April 2016.
The odometer currently indicates just over 38,000 miles, however, there is not much in the way of service history but we are told that the car has been well maintained and clearly presents as such. During its time in Canada the car was self-serviced by its Ferrari mechanic custodian, and on its arrival in the UK was sent to a Ferrari specialist for a major service including all of the belts. The car has also recently undergone a further service by a Ferrari specialist.
Accompanying the car is its jack and tool roll along with the owner’s book pack containing the service and owner’s manuals along with receipts for work undertaken on the car during its time in the UK.
Delightfully presented and well-maintained, this Rosso Corsa 328GTS is possibly the finest way into Ferrari V8 ownership.
1988 Ferrari 328 GTSRegistration: F310 GWT
Chassis Number: ZFFXA20A3J0078405
Engine Number: 14210
Estimate: £50,000 -£60,000
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First introduced in March 1966 at the Geneva show, the ‘02’ series was the entry-level BMW. The convertible was introduced in 1968, the same year this particular BMW 1600 Convertible was delivered to BMW Paris that December. The Cabriolet coachwork was undertaken for BMW by BAUR Karosserie of Stuttgart and only 1,672 models were produced between 1967 – 1971, all of which were left-hand drive – and very few of which are left today. This lovely example is thought to have been ordered by Pierre Cardin, although hard evidence has been hard to find. It was then subsequently bought by a lady in Los Angeles in 1983, which is where it resided until 1994 when a collector brought it to the UK along with a few other Classics and advertised it for sale in England.
Purchased in 1994 by the current owner who then had it completely restored (there is a complete photographic record in the history file) in 1995 – including an engine rebuild undertaken by Walden Engineering in Shepreth, Cambridgeshire. This company was made up of staff from the famous Blydenstein Engineering and the company’s workshops were still in the original Shepreth location from their Dealer Team Vauxhall days. The original M10 engine benefitted at the time from the addition of twin Weber 40 DCOE carbs, however, it’s completely original in all other respects, including the standard four-speed transmission, and a set of
matching numbers. In the hands of its enthusiastic private owner, the BMW has only covered 15,500km (9,600 miles) since the restoration back in 1995.
Finished in the original colour scheme of Chamonix White with black leather upholstery and a black hood, the car has never been driven in the wet and is in excellent condition having benefitted from a new fabric roof, carpets, and retrimmed black leather original seats during the restoration. These are very rare cars today and this is believed to be the only road-going example in the UK. It certainly captures the original BMW ethos of the day and turns heads wherever it goes.
A very rare and highly collectible car that drives superbly and comes to the Sale with an outstanding history file, original handbooks, and a fresh MOT test certificate.
1968 BMW 1600 Cabriolet
Registration: KFL 126G
Chassis Number: 1557480
Engine Number: 1557480
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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The Brooklands 280 was the final limited edition run of the infamous Ford Capri, which had first appeared back in 1969. They featured a limited slip differential, a full leather Recaro interior, and 15-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels to complement the 2.8 injected V6 engine. Just 1,038 were ever made and all were finished in ‘Brooklands Green’.
This particular car was supplied new by John Grose Ford main dealers in Lowestoft, Suffolk to a Mrs Helen Rogerson in May 1987. The car has led a very cossetted life ever since, as the two files of comprehensive history confirm. Today the mileage of just 5,500 is confirmed by all the past MOT test certificates, which are present in these files. What is so special about this car, apart from the mileage and low ownership, is its originality. It is unrestored and unpainted and simply offers the original patina and showroom finish of the car when it was new. It is a real time-warp car and as such is highly collectible, but remains completely usable. It comes to the NEC with a fresh MOT test certificate, the original handpack and service books, and running very smoothly.
1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands
Registration: D720 KPW
Chassis Number: WFOCXXGAECGG11181
Engine Number: GG11181
Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
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The Thunderbird was Ford’s response to General Motors and their Chevrolet Corvette. When introduced in 1955 it outsold the more expensive Corvette by 24:1 as a direct result of its clean styling, creature comforts and V8 refinement. Now rightly becoming recognised as a ‘blue oval icon’ the model now features in many serious and noted collections.
We are pleased to offer this very special Ford Thunderbird, which according to the original bill of sale shows it was ordered prior to its completion direct from the factory by Moffett Ford Co. in Santa Paula, California on 26th August 1955. Finished in Torch Red with a red and white interior (trim Code XB), the car was ordered as a convertible with a white soft top. It also came with a correct ‘55 Ford easily removable hardtop making it a highly desirable car when new. Featuring a manual gearbox with overdrive, purchased as an extra at the princely sum of $120.24 USD, the original bill of sale also shows it came with Ford’s own ‘engine dress up kit’, and Ford’s own chrome wire wheel hubcaps and electric seats. The chassis number stamped into the chassis on this example is clearly discernible due to the outstanding condition of the car and shows its originality.
The car remained in California with its original owner and to date, the car registers only 76,825 miles, which we believe to be correct. Lovingly cared for, this unadulterated and rust-free Californian example was the perfect candidate to turn into a show-winning car, and consequently a ‘rotisserie’ restoration was commenced. A photographic record of the work illustrates the level and quality of the comprehensive restoration that was carried out. Back on the road in its home State in 2009, it was then sold to a collector in the US who owns some of the finest American automobiles, this being one of them, before being sold to our vendor a number of years ago.
Apparently, this amazing piece of pure Americana was bought with the intention of keeping it in the house as a ‘work of art’ (see photos) as this car is probably the most handsome ‘55 Thunderbird you are likely to set your eyes on. The car will be supplied with a NOVA reference number, its original Bill of Sale and US Title, meaning the new purchaser can begin the process of applying for a UK V5C with the DVLA.
Examples such as this one rarely come to market in the US, let alone in the UK, and is an opportunity to own, almost certainly, the best T’Bird in the country.
1955 Ford ThunderbirdRegistration: Not UK Registered
Chassis Number: P5FH 259609
Engine Number: P5FH 259609
Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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Ford finally entered the mini-car market in 1976 with the launch of the Fiesta. The model proved an unqualified success right from the word go but surprisingly, it took nearly six years before a genuine performance version was added to the range, in the neat and tidy form of the XR2.
This sporting model may well have been inspired by the famous success of the two Ford Fiestas in the 1979 Monte Carlo Rally with the British entry driven by Roger Clark and aided by co-driver Jim Porter, and a German entry piloted by Ari Vatanen and co-driven by David Richards. Both cars were highly modified and were powered by competition tuned versions of the 1600cc Kent ‘crossflow’ engine – a later version of which was fitted in the Fiesta XR2, launched in 1981.
Visually, the XR2 popped into the limelight in a range of new colours, with alloy wheels, large circular driving lamps, and black plastic trim decorating the interior and exterior. With a quoted performance of 0-60mph in 9.3 seconds and 105mph top speed, the XR2 hot-hatch became a cult car beloved of boy racers throughout the 1980s.
The car offered here is a 1983 XR2 in remarkably genuine condition. Presented in the Ford (Europe) colour of Black (A9), this is one of most well-preserved Fords we have seen. It has covered just 46,000 miles in 34 years, but frankly, with its state of preservation and maintenance, it could be one-tenth of that.
The car’s continuity of history adds to its appeal – it was purchased new by Mr Bradbury of South Ascot from ‘Campbell Symons’ (Ford)
of Richmond on 1st August 1983 and sold shortly after on the 23rd November 1983 to Mr Hollis of Camberley who kept it for the next 23 years, ensuring it was always MOT tested and serviced. This is documented in a fully stamped-up service book, alongside numerous hand-written entries detailing other maintenance carried out over the years, plus many MOT test certificates from October 1992 through until June 2006. On the 18th September 2006, the car was purchased by a Mr Taylor – with the original Autotrader advert being present in the history file!
Mr Taylor MOT tested the car on 22nd September 2006 with the mileage at 46,086 and shortly after placed it into storage. The car was rediscovered and brought out of hibernation in early 2016 and has been professionally recommissioned. Its presentation today focuses on originality, with the car sporting period-correct Pirelli P6 tyres and a genuine Ford exhaust system. Under the bonnet is completely as it should be with all PDI and assembly paint marks still present on the engine, gearbox and steering rack.
Rarely do cars of this standard come to market and, almost as infrequently, do we describe cars as immaculate, but both mechanically and cosmetically, this little XR2 really is just that. This example, not to be confused with other run-of-the-mill XR2s, is surely one of the best available, and would be welcomed at any Ford marque event. The market interest in classic Fords is widening, with enthusiasts and collectors wanting to seek out immaculate examples of cars that, perhaps, they really wanted during their teenage years.
1983 Ford Fiesta XR2Registration: ELF 910Y
Chassis Number: VS6BXXWPFBDE54925
Engine Number: DE54925
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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While many of the PlayStation generation may have first experienced the drama of the R34 GT-R V-Spec through Gran Turismo, it was an appearance in ‘The Fast and the Furious’ franchise that led to an explosion in global popularity for the R34 GT-R. Indeed, Paul Walker drove an R34 GT-R in ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’, enhancing its almost cult status.
But it was in the ‘real’ world where the R34 GT-R V-Spec would cement its reputation. Described by Evo magazine as ‘A warrior-class performer’ in its 2007 road test, where a standard R34 GT-R was pitted against the likes of a McLaren F1, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari F40 and Bugatti Veyron, the GT-R’s reputation as a class act remained intact.
The V-Spec (Victory Specification) was offered with a number of upgrades over the standard R34 and came equipped with arguably one of the most technically sophisticated four-wheel-drive/steer chassis in the world: the ATTESA E-TS Pro system. The V-Spec also benefitted from an active limited-slip differential at the rear. Along with its mechanical upgrades, the V-Spec also had firmer suspension and lower ground clearance, as well as a rear carbon fibre air diffuser.
The right-hand drive, Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec offered here was first registered in Japan in February 1999 and is one of a limited number of 1,000 series cars – as noted in the chassis number. It has remained in Japan from new and was with its second Japanese keeper, who purchased the car from its original owner, for two years. It had accrued 146,000km on its odometer, but we understand that it had been maintained in good condition both inside and out and has never been used in any races or involved in an accident. The car was recently imported to the UK and is now registered here with a current MOT test certificate.
These early versions of the iconic R34-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R series are coveted by collectors because they are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in standard, unmolested form. This V-Spec example is very rare in the UK and happily, remains largely original throughout. Not for the faint-hearted, but fabulous to drive and enjoy.
1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V-Spec
Registration: S646 TCV
Chassis Number: BNR34-001416
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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Offered here is a 1976 Porsche 911 S 2.7 Targa (model year 1977) finished in the lovely period colour of Sienna Metallic with a striking Beige Leather/Tartan Dress interior. Originally supplied new in the US, the car spent all its life in sunny California and Oregon in the hands of three careful owners, the last one since 1982.
Our vendor, a Porsche collector and German car enthusiast, imported the car into the UK in 2016 and set about restoring it to its former glory, following long-term storage. Being an original California car, the chassis was absolutely rust-free and maintained the original underseal and factory coating throughout. The car was given a full glass out/Targa hoop out bare metal respray in its original factory colour, with all new rubber seals throughout, including front and rear screens, Targa top seals, front and rear bumper bellows, front smiley, rear Euro-spec bumpers, headlights, and tail lights. The Targa top was also professionally and comprehensively restored with a new roof, insulation and headlining materials, as well as new rubber seals.
Mechanically, the engine has been given a comprehensive service to include oils, filters, spark plugs, spark plug leads, Bosch injectors and seal kit, Hella alternator, distributor, powder-coated tinwork and peripherals. The fuel tank has also been replaced and a new Bosch fuel pump fitted. The brakes have been refurbished and serviced and the anti-roll bar bushes have been replaced all round. New steering arms have also been fitted. The gearbox has also been serviced with new oil. Finally, new, correct-spec wheels and Bridgestone tyres have been fitted.
The interior has been professionally retrimmed in original-spec Beige Leather and Tartan Dress to include the seats, front and rear door cards and door caps and pockets and rear parcel shelf. In total, in excess of £25,000 has been spent on the car with leading UK specialists and the results are impressive.
The overall quality of the restoration can only be described as excellent and with no expense spared. To date, the Porsche has covered a mere 61,000 original miles and is supplied with a UK V5C, its original stamped service book, the owner’s manual, all original invoices, all service receipts throughout its life in the States, the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and all the receipts and invoices for the restoration. An extensive photographic record of the restoration also accompanies the car.
1976 Porsche 911 S 2.7 Targa
Registration: TRJ 324R
Chassis Number: 9117210733
Engine Number: 6271669
Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000
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The Triumph Stag is a British sports car sold between 1970 and 1978 by the Triumph Motor Company and styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. In 1965, Michelotti requested access to a Triumph 2000 to form the basis of a new a styling piece for the forthcoming Turin Motor Show, however, the resulting design was liked so much it never featured at the show and instead, the Stag was born. The name ‘Stag’ was originally the works code name given to the model but was eventually adopted as the actual name during development in 1966.
The original idea was to take two years developing the concept to launch in 1968, however, it was delayed by a further two years because of a number of problems, partly financial. Engine selection for the final production example also played a big part. Many alternatives were tried, but it was a specially-developed Triumph V8 3-litre power unit that was finally chosen, and this engine would become exclusive to the Stag.
Technically, the car was very advanced at launch in 1970, including independent suspension all round, servo-assisted disc/drum brakes, and power steering and electric windows as standard. All Stags were four-seater convertible coupés and with its refined styling, distinctive roll-over bar (originally installed to stiffen the body to reduce scuttle-shake) and hard/soft top options, the car was widely acclaimed. Envisioned as a luxury sports car, Triumph had the Mercedes-Benz SL clearly in its sights.
The car presented here is a 1971 Triumph Stag MkI with the 4-speed, overdrive gearbox built on 7th October 1971 and its BMI Heritage Certificate happily confirms it has retained its matching numbers. This immaculate car has covered just 29,495 verifiable miles and has been enjoyed by just three owners from new (two in the same family), with the previous one owning it since 1986. It has been maintained by a marque specialist and comes with a huge file of history, including many MOT test certificates to help verify the mileage, and all the original documentation from its supplying dealer. It is currently fitted with MkII wheels but will come to auction with its original MkI wheels and factory tyres.
This is just a fantastic example of the much-loved Stag and rarely do cars with so few miles and a supporting history come to market. If you’ve always wanted one of these true British classics, this super example warrants a close inspection.
1971 Triumph StagRegistration: CGA 955K
Chassis Number: LD35800
Engine Number: LD2521HE
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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Introduced in 2002, after some five years in development, the R230 Series SL Roadster was an engineering ‘tour de force’. Painstakingly modelled on a state-of-the-art supercomputer that enabled the designers to analyse every curve and line, it looked utterly sensational with an air of barely contained aggression that gave it huge road presence. Packed full of sophisticated electronic driver aids that made it immensely safe but also fun to drive, it was an instant hit with press and public alike and is widely considered to be the best-looking Mercedes for many years. The power-operated aluminium folding roof was particularly admired and would disappear into the top of the boot at the press of a button in just 16 seconds, yet still leave enough room underneath for 206 litres of luggage space. It was in 2003 that the stunning looking SL55 AMG version was introduced. Seriously powerful and massively fast, the 5.4-litre engine gave 476bhp and a tree stump pulling 520lb-ft of torque! Early owners included the, notoriously difficult to please, Jeremy Clarkson, who became quite vocal about his enthusiasm for the way it drove, the way it looked and above all, the way it sounded! Featuring the amazing ‘Panoramic
Electric Glass Roof System’, it became the sports car to own between 2003 and 2006.
This right-hand drive, automatic SL55 AMG was first registered in 2004 and is finished in Silver with a Black leather interior. The V5 indicates that its first owner was Mrs Rekha Mahtani, however, the surname of the car’s second owner is the same so it may be that the Mercedes remained in the same family. It has been very lightly used, however, having covered only 12,438 miles in the last 13 years. The service records indicate that it was serviced on 22/04/04 at 4,155 miles, 21/06/05 at 6,123 miles, 30/08/07 at 8,752 miles, and 25/01/16 at 12,239 miles.
This SL55 AMG presents really, really well and appears almost unmarked. The engine bay appears showroom fresh and the whole car has patently been looked after. Ballistically quick, fabulous looks, continent covering pace, yet as civilised in town as a Toyota Corolla, it’s no wonder that some supercar owners tend to get a little upset.
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
Registration: LR52 LWA
Chassis Number: WDB2304742F036926
Engine Number: 11399260007107
Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
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In 1988, Ford launched the Sapphire Cosworth, which was a little more discreet than previous Sierra Cosworths. As the name suggests, it was based on the Sapphire saloon and used the existing 1993cc Cosworth twin-cam turbo. In January 1990, the third generation Sierra RS Cosworth was launched, this time with four-wheel drive. As early as 1987, Mike Moreton and Ford Motorsport had been talking about a four-wheel drive Sierra RS Cosworth that could make Ford competitive in the World Rally Championship, however, Ford Motorsport’s desire for a 3-door ‘Motorsport Special’ equivalent to the original Sierra RS Cosworth was not embraced. The more discreet 4-door version was considered to have a better marketing potential and it was therefore decided that the new car should be a natural development of the second generation, to be launched in conjunction with the facelift scheduled for the entire Sierra line in 1990. Launched to huge acclaim, the 4x4 RS Cosworth was superseded by the Mondeo in 1992, which brings us neatly to this immaculate example presented here.
This is no ordinary 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4. It has been rebuilt from the ground up and has been significantly upgraded and re-engineered at a cost of approximately £79,000. The odometer was not reset during this process and the car has covered just 22,000 miles. The specification says it all really:
Engine: 380bhp and 360lb-ft torque with adjustable turbo boost from a blueprinted standard YB 16 valve 4-cylinder unit, one piece billet high-lift crankshaft, forged racing pistons and piston rings;
Group A aluminium gas-flowed cylinder head complete with oversize titanium valves, high-lift racing camshafts, Group A green top injectors, hybrid ceramic racing turbocharger running 1.5 bar.
Lightweight Shell with a full Sparco race roll-cage – 8 x matching alloy wheels – 4xrace and 4xroad Toyo 888 tyres – New stainless exhaust throughout – Fully heat-wrapped turbo heat bag.
Brakes: Front AP Racing 380mm discs and 6-pot Calipers with reinforced braided hoses. Rear AP Racing Brake Discs; uprated Ford high-output calipers with reinforced braided hoses.
Transmission: standard Ford gearbox and differential with uprated internals.
Interior: Sparco carbon-fibre race-seats and 4-point harnesses, Momo Steering wheel and Boss Cat 1 immobiliser. Complete fire extinguisher system including engine bay foot-wells and rear boot coverage. Race petrol tank, foam filled, fuel pumps, swirl pot, and reinforced high-pressure fuel lines ‘Group A’ ECU management system, external and internal battery isolator switches.
The whole idea was to create a very fast, road legal, track-day machine, but it’s never really been used to its full potential, as our vendor has just been too busy since buying it two years ago. If you are in the market for a ‘standard-looking’ Cosworth 4x4 that’s effectively a ‘Group A Touring Car’ for the road then look no further and, at this guide, you might need to form an orderly queue.
1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4
Registration: J87 NEG
Chassis Number: WFOFXXGBBFLA35475
Engine Number: LA35475
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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Designer Julian Thomson and engineer Richard Rackham were keen to create a car with something of a motorcycle’s feel, and they undoubtedly succeeded, as is evident as much as in the aluminium-and-rubber interior and neat little Stack instrument panel, as in the car’s dynamic intimacy with the road, the wind, and the weather. The Elise was a reaction to the corpulent world of leather, luxury, and levers becoming increasingly evident in Lotus road cars, and was an attempt to recreate Colin Chapman’s early principles before he abandoned them in a move upmarket. The early cars were followed in 2002 by the Series 2 and any number of special models with various engine options and greater levels of creature comfort and they’re all great, but the simpler, more demure Series 1 still defines the breed.
During its production run, Lotus offered a number of ‘Special Editions’ as part of the Elise ‘Heritage Range’, one of these being the ‘Type 49’. The car pays homage to the Lotus Type 49 Formula 1 car that won its debut Grand Prix in the hands of Jim Clark. This was not the only reason for its fame; it was the car developed alongside the V8 Cosworth Ford DFV, the engine that dominated F1 for a full decade. The Type 49 was also the first Formula 1 car to use the engine as an integral stressed part of the chassis. Sadly the Elise doesn’t come with that engine but is a standard car finished in the distinctive red, white and gold livery of the original F1 car. Gold six-spoke wheels are
also a feature along with perforated red leather seats and steering wheel centre, and black Alcantara door panels. Only 100 of these cars were produced for the UK market.
This Type 49 was first registered in 2000 and our vendor is the car’s third owner, however, the Lotus formed part of his collection and was hardly, if ever. used. The previous owner enjoyed the little Lotus for thirteen years and patently it was his pride and joy. He used the car during the summer months only and it was SORN’d for the other six months. He fitted it with driving lamps, a stainless steel sports exhaust, Bilstein sports suspension, Hurricane induction, and a Momo quick release steering wheel. (the original wheel is with the car). The hood was Fabsil protected and Armourfend paint protection was carefully applied to the bodywork. The pads, front and rear, have only done a few miles and the current indicated mileage is just over 24,000. The Lotus will have a fresh MOT test certificate for the sale and our fastidious vendor will no doubt have assembled all the relevant documents.
This is a really pretty car, and in Red, White, Gold, and Black it looks like a four-wheel Ducati. It’s immaculate inside and out and if it was a toy, it would be ‘Mint and Boxed’ which, come to think of it, with Christmas around the corner, is not a bad idea.
2000 Lotus Elise S1 Type 49
Registration: V243 PHK
Chassis Number: SCCGA1113XHC38026
Engine Number: 18K4FM16274080
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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Based on the success of the previous model (subsequently known as the Series 1), the later Series 2 Escort RS Turbo (produced between 1986-1990) was more suited to the road, whereas the earlier car was a bit of a ‘homologation special’. Many new features were adopted for the Series 2 including utilising the 1600cc fuel-injected CVH engine taken from the Series 1 Turbo but now fitted with the Garret T3 turbo (water-cooled, unlike the S1), revised engine management settings, lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox and limited slip differential, a larger clutch and improved KE Jetronic unit and inter-cooler. Suspension and chassis changes included stiffer front and rear springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS and larger brakes. The Series 2 car produced an impressive 132bhp at 5,750rpm, with maximum torque of 133lb-ft produced at 2,750rpm, giving it ample performance with a top speed of 125mph and a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds.
This delightful Turbo was delivered on the 25th August 1989 by La Motte Ford of Jersey to its first owner Mr. B. Scanton who resided on the island. According to the service record included in the extensive history file, the car was serviced some nine times in Jersey before it went into long-term storage. On 20th September 2005, the car was first registered on the British mainland by Mr J. R. Holmes who had previously owned the car in Jersey, registering the car to his Wareham address.
The car is presented to auction with an odometer reading of a shade under 37,000 miles and was fully serviced on the 24th May 2017 at 36,391 miles. This sparkling RS Turbo S2 offers a great entry into ‘Fast Ford’ ownership, one of the fastest growing sectors of the modern classic market.
1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
Registration: G710 SAA
Chassis Number: WFOBXXGCABKA28475
Engine Number: TBA
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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The dramatic new Ford Mustang created a storm when it hit the streets and it still does to this day. Ford wanted to make the Mustang affordable, and consequently, it needed to share much of its engineering with an existing Ford product, so it made sense to use the Falcon as it was their smallest model at the time and its floor pan and drivetrain had only recently been designed, saving considerably on ‘tooling’ costs. It shared its front double-wishbone/coil spring and leaf spring rear suspension with the Falcon but, compared to the saloon, the cockpit sat further back on the chassis, resulting in a longer front and shorter rear end design, and both its roof and bonnet were also lower in comparison. Those proportions somehow just worked, and with a full complement of new styling details such as the galloping horse in the grille, the cut-away side sections, the three-section rear lights and that ‘get outta my way’ front end, everyone wanted one. The new car was initially offered as either a ‘Notchback’ Coupé or a Convertible, with the ‘Fastback’ appearing later.
Presented here is a left-hand drive 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible finished in Dark Red Metallic paint with a black interior with white seat inserts and a white electric convertible roof. The engine is a 302cu 5.0-litre V8 unit with electronic ignition and a 4-barrel intake and carburetor setup. This unit is married to a 4-speed manual transmission, not that common and much more desirable amongst
sporting drivers. The car is also fitted with power steering and power-assisted front brakes. In 1969 the Mustang received some new styling cues, which included: quad headlights up front, two in the wings and two mounted within the grille, a wider more ‘muscular’ look, separated rear lights and a newly styled ‘Mach 1’ dashboard, all of which can be seen on this car. We believe this lovely convertible was restored some years ago at which point the engine received some attention and the brakes and suspension were fully rebuilt.
We do know that this car was imported from Europe by our vendor who used ‘CARS International’ to transport the vehicle, register it with DVLA, and obtain a fresh MOT test certificate on arrival in the UK, generating a bill of £1,766. The Mustang was sent to M & K Car Restoration Ltd. in May ‘17 where further work was undertaken including fitting a new water pump, new water temperature sender unit, adjusting the front wheel bearings, and replacing the left and right top wishbones. An invoice in the file for £2,000 details the work.
Supplied with an MOT test certificate valid until 11th October 2018 and a UK V5C, this highly useable convertible Mustang is now showing an unwarranted 42,881 miles on the odometer and offers the opportunity of great top-down cruising whilst listening to that glorious V8 soundtrack.
1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Registration: UHH 389G
Chassis Number: 9F03F166447
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000
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This is what our vendor had to say about this remarkable vehicle:
“Here are the details on my 1986 Land Rover ‘Sandringham 6x6’. It is one of supposedly 12 vehicles around today and has just been subjected to a body-off restoration with receipts totalling over £15,000.
“It is essentially a Series 3 109in Stage 1 V8 (3.5-ltr), which was adapted by Sandringham Motor Company (Hotspur Cars) under the instruction of Land Rover themselves. They were built to accommodate a two-ton payload, whilst still using standard Land Rover components. Many were sold to the military and utility companies, used as load carriers, armoured cars, and a few were also converted into cherry pickers by Electrical Boards.
“SMC took the Stage-1 V8 and removed the chassis behind the truck cab, adding their own chassis. Land Rover’s design brief was to keep as many parts ‘standard’ as possible, so the only non-standard Series 3 parts are the middle axle, prop shafts and the fuel tank.
“The middle axle is a Rover-derived unit with a gear set on the front that splits the drive into two, one for each axle, the rear drive is sent up the inside of the middle axle, past the crown wheel and out of the rear cover. This is then connected via a prop to the rear axle, which is the standard Salisbury unit that came with the vehicle.
“The rear axles are leaf-sprung as per normal series 3s, the springs overlap to allow the axles to sit close enough, the middle axle has the standard rear springs and the rear axle has front springs, which are shorter. Standard shocks and check straps and standard hubs/brakes. The prop from the LT95 gearbox is a lot stronger and heavier. The fuel tank is a specific heavy steel bespoke tank in the rear of the chassis, everything else is standard stage 1 V8.
“The chassis number plate is in the style of a Land Rover but specific to Sandringham with the vehicle details on plus the relevant weights, and the bonnet and wings have ‘Sandringham 6’ badges on.
“This particular vehicle is believed to have been owned by the Forestry Commission, which explains the low mileage (30,000), however, I do not have the history to back this up. The engine runs very well; it has just been tuned and it drives very well. The drive to the rear axle has been disconnected to make it more usable on the road and to reduce axle wind-up, however, the original through-drive axle is still in place. The four-speed LT 95 permanent-drive transmission is original.”
An absolutely cracking Land Rover special that would have a multitude of uses. Please feel free to have a close inspection.
1986 Land Rover Sandringham 6x6 by Hotspur
Registration: SWN 479Y
Chassis Number: SALLBCAV2AA102505
Engine Number: 10G02457
Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000
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The Pininfarina-penned 308 GTB debuted at the Paris Salon in 1975 as both a replacement for the Dino 246 and a sibling for the Bertone-styled Dino 308 GT4 2+2. A notable departure for the early, fixed-roof, 308s was the use of GRP for the bodywork and, whilst for some countries wet-sump versions of the 2.9-litre V8 engine were employed, European specification cars were fitted with dry-sump units. The Targa-topped GTS was first seen at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show and, in common with its GTB sibling, then had its carbureted engine replaced by one with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1980, giving rise to the GTSi and GTBi models respectively. The mechanical fuel injection was coupled to a Marelli MED 803A Digiplex electronic ignition system, incorporating a coil, distributor and ignition module for each bank of cylinders and these modified engines produced 211bhp. The slightly disappointing reduction in performance was remedied by altering the final drive ratio to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car, with the whole car weighing just under 1,300 kilos. By now the use of GRP for the fixed roof bodies had been dropped and both variants were clothed in steel. Production of the GTSi version had totaled 1,743 cars by the time the model was replaced by the 308 Quattrovalvole in 1982.
PDA 120X is a relatively late build, American specification GTSi delivered new to Ohio in 1982 and imported into the UK in 2013. It was then entrusted to Barkaway Ferrari to conduct a full service, including timing belts, dampers and tyres. Although the mileage cannot be fully substantiated, the history file suggests that the total figure of 18,000 could well be genuine. Certainly, the excellent overall condition of the car and the interior is commensurate with low mileage. The vendor informs us the speedometer head was changed in 1991 and the old unit is present and showing 7,000 miles with its replacement currently reading around 11,000 miles.
The Ferrari is very well-presented in the classic Prancing Horse combination of Rosso bodywork teamed with a Nero hide interior, and is presently considered by the vendor to have “excellent” transmission, and “very good” engine, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim. It has recently benefitted from a new timing belt, dampers, and tyres courtesy of Ian Barkaway of Tonbridge. This fine-
looking, low mileage example comes complete with an original sales brochure, a collection of invoices, its wallet and handbooks and is offered with an MOT test certificate valid until March 2018.
One of the prettiest Ferraris ever designed and at this sensible guide and in this condition, certainly worthy of consideration.
1982 Ferrari 308 GTSiRegistration: PDA 120X
Chassis Number: ZFFAA02A7C0039035
Engine Number: F106B0001606
Estimate: £40,000 - £45,000
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From a firm lineage of beautiful Mercedes-Benz SLs, the R129 model was introduced in 1989 and continued the company’s tradition of fast and reliable grand touring convertibles. Developed from the earlier (R107) 500SL, the new SL500 was powered by a 5.0 litre-V8 engine that produced 302bhp. The new model also featured an expanding rollover bar, a fully electric hood, electric seats, mirrors, anti-lock brakes and a multi-link rear axle. A facelift of the R129 was carried out in 1995 that included revisions to the headlights, rear lights, and automatic climate control.
This particular right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz SL500 was sold new in Japan and is finished in two-tone black/grey with a black leather interior. Since being imported to the UK early this year by our vendor, the car has undergone a host of recommissioning work by marque specialist Edward Hall, which has included: a new engine wiring loom, new hood rams, a precautionary brake and suspension overhaul and fresh fluids and filters. This work has totalled almost £10,000.
The odometer is now showing 4,650km, which we can’t warrant, but we do feel is commensurate with the superb overall condition of the car. As you can see from the pictures the underside looks incredible and the car still sits on its original 1993 tyres! The leather book pack is present containing the manuals and service book, along with both keys, the stereo remote control, which is still in its box, and a toolkit, which is still in its original plastic cover. The spare wheel is in situ and looks to have never been fitted. The soft top and interior are in fantastic condition also.
Supplied with a UK V5C and a MOT test certificate valid until 26th July ‘18, this very low mileage SL500 will certainly impress in the metal and whilst many of its predecessors have seen a steady rise in value over the past few years, we feel that the day of the 129 is shortly about to arrive.
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Registration: L398 LBE
Chassis Number: WDB1290672F0994448
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £32,000 - £40,000
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The 993 was the final generation of air-cooled 911s, and as such will always have a special place in the affections of Porsche enthusiasts. It is also widely said to be the last of the 911s that were built whilst engineering integrity overruled accounting pressures at Porsche. Twenty years on, it still looks modern – a truly timeless design. The 993 was launched in the autumn of 1994 and was claimed to be 80% new. The bodywork was altogether more curvaceous, with a number of new panels and the overall look was much smoother and more integrated. Importantly, this new style was still every inch a 911 in the traditional manner, with the profiles of the doors and rear quarter windows remaining unchanged from earlier models.
The biggest change under the skin was the new multi-link rear suspension, giving greater driver confidence, less road noise and excellent ride quality. Designed to give a level of passive rear-wheel steering (the ‘Weissach effect’), thus controlling the way the suspension behaved under cornering, braking, and acceleration, it transformed the 911. It was also the first 911 to be equipped with power steering and an advanced ABS system. The 993 uses essentially the same 3.6-litre engine as the 964, mated to a development of the worthy G50 gearbox, but now with six forward gears. Whereas the Porsche 964 produced 247bhp, the 993 from 1995 produced 272bhp enabling a top speed of over 150mph and
acceleration to match. For the 1996 model year, the addition of Porsche’s then-new ‘Varioram’ variable valve timing system was introduced, lifting power further to 285bhp.
The car presented here is a 1996 911 (993) Carrera 2 Coupé, C16 (UK-market) right-hand drive, ‘Varioram’ model with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is a perhaps the purest of 993 models, with rear-wheel drive and closest to how the original cars were envisaged. The options specified on this particular car include the Motor Sound Package, Sport Seats, 17-inch Cup Alloys, rear wiper, sunroof, and a third brake light. The car is described by the vendor as in “great condition”, and presents and drives very well, belying its current mileage of just over 100,000. It has recently been serviced and we would guess that its youthful appearance is probably due to the diligent ownership of its four previous owners and a comprehensive maintenance history. This very usable car is worthy of a second look, especially at this particularly competitive guide price.
The 993-series 911 is regarded by many as a true modern classic, offering the best of both worlds, really good fun to drive and enjoy whilst quietly being aware that it could be a very sensible investment.
1996 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2 Coupé
Registration: XIW 993 8
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZT5313473
Engine Number: 63T04276
Estimate: £37,000 - £42,000
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The Mercedes-Benz G-Class or ‘G-Wagon’, as it is more commonly known, is a uniquely-styled cross-country vehicle famed for its dynamic abilities and purposeful looks. Developed initially as a military vehicle, it has gone on to become one of the longest-running Benz vehicles in Daimler-Benz’s history, with a production span of 32 years. It was following a suggestion by the Shah of Iran that the decision was made to offer it as a civilian vehicle, and in 1979, it duly appeared and eventually offered air-conditioning, automatic transmission, a cable winch and protective headlamp grilles. Further improvements were offered in later years including more comfortable front seats, wider tyres and arches, central locking and differential locks. Fuel injection became available in 1982.
The vehicle presented here is a right-hand drive, 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280GE (460-series) five-door LWB Station Wagon powered by the revered M110E 2.8-litre I6v 156bhp petrol engine with an automatic transmission and offers a more discrete ‘county-set’
style of G-Wagon. It is perhaps the ultimate rural vehicle and is now quite rightly considered a serious rival to a classic Range Rover or Defender, benefitting from German engineering standards whilst offering more luxury and a better driving experience. This well-specified vehicle is accompanied by its service history up until 1998 with an indicated mileage at the time of approximately 98,000 before being stored for a number of years. The odometer currently reads 110,849 miles.
Although not particularly high, the mileage is negated somewhat as the car benefitted from a ‘nut-and-bolt’ restoration done within the last two years and is now in exceptional condition having been refurbished to a very high level. It has a fully rebuilt engine using new or reconditioned parts and has been professionally resprayed in its original Signal Red. We believe this to be one of the finest G-Wagons on the market currently and would make a shrewd purchase.
1984 Mercedes-Benz 280GE 5-door LWB Station Wagon
Registration: TBC
Chassis Number: 46023322032206
Engine Number: TBC
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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The Volante (convertible) had been the big seller of the previous generation of AM V8s, so the only surprise was that it took Aston Martin more than two years from the Virage Coupé’s introduction to come up with a soft-top sister. The production Virage Volante debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991, a prototype having been displayed at Birmingham’s NEC the previous October. Weighing in at over two tons, the open Volante was even heavier than the closed coupé, itself no lightweight, this increase in weight being accounted for by considerable body strengthening to compensate for the absent roof, plus the extra complication of the power-operated convertible hood. Electrically powered, the latter was beautifully made and incorporated a glass rear window, complete with heated de-misting elements. Mechanically the Volante remained much the same as its closed cousin, though with a slightly lower final drive attempting to disguise its burgeoning avoirdupois. Top speed was slightly reduced to a, still outstanding, 150mph. Automatic transmission was standard on the Volante, the original three-speeder being superseded in 1993 by a new four-speed dual-mode (normal/sport) unit. The five-speed manual ‘box continued to be available as an option.
This fabulous Virage Volante has a fascinating history. It graced the stand at the 1993 Earls Court Motor Show and remained with Aston Works until 1997 although it was registered in 1994. During this period, it appears to have functioned as a sort of prototype (those of us who own pre-DB7 Astons will know that most of their cars were sort of prototypes) and was subject to a host of upgrades, including the fitting of the later 1996 V8 Coupé engine (carbon engine cover 350hp). It was fitted with the larger 17-inch wheels, updated dash binnacle, ABS, Airbag Steering wheel, new 4-speed automatic transmission, and many other upgrades, all of which were carefully documented. The speedometer was changed by Aston Martin Works at an estimated 4,500 miles, and the new one is now showing 21,050. Purchased by Stratton Motor Company in 1997 directly from Aston and sold in 1998 to a private individual who retained the Virage until 2007 when Stratton sold the car again. The current owner has enjoyed the car since 2012, so that makes three private owners since 1998.
Today, this Virage presents superbly in Lagonda Red with a Parchment interior piped in Red. We understand the coachwork is very good and the paintwork superb, the engine has been recently serviced and the transmission and gearbox function perfectly. The electrical systems are behaving themselves and the car sits appropriately on a set of period correct Avon Turbospeeds. There is a good History File revealing details of the years the Virage spent ‘at home’ and the usual invoices, MOT test certificates etc. with a Virage Technical Guide and a spare set of keys. A lovely car with a really interesting story which, in our opinion, makes it all the more desirable. ‘L2 AML’ is proudly displayed on the original Works numbers plates that accompany the car.
To quote ‘Fast Lane Magazine’ in period: “Beautiful hand-built craftsmanship abounds in this most aristocratic of convertibles”.
1994 Aston Martin Virage Volante
Registration: L2 AML
Chassis Number: SCFDAM2C2PBR60093
Engine Number: 60093/A
Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000
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The Mercedes-Benz R129 models were sold under the SL-Class model name and were available from 1989 to 2001. Based upon a shortened W124 saloon floorpan, the R129 incorporated innovative engineering features such as electronically-controlled shock absorbers (optional) and an automatically extending roll over bar. The level of standard equipment was high and included electrically-operated windows, mirrors, seats and convertible hood.
This particular Mercedes-Benz 280SL (R129) is a home-market, right-hand drive example registered to its first owner on 7th November 1995. Finished in Metallic Silver with a matching grey leather interior, the car has a full service history, which is documented in the file. The hard top is also included with the car ensuring that it can be used all year round.
Supplied with a UK V5C, and a fresh MOT test certificate, the odometer is reading only 48,300 miles, making this a usable, but still low-mileage example. R129 models appear to be increasingly popular, so now is a good time to purchase one before they get out of reach!
1995 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Registration: N126 YSC
Chassis Number: WDB1290582F128750
Engine Number: 10494322
Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000
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Of all the classic British post-war roadsters produced, no other car is quite as distinctive and easily recognised as a Morgan and particularly the 4/4 with its, nearly, eighty years of presence on our roads. The 4/4 name indicated that this model had 4 wheels and 4 cylinders and the general appearance of the car hasn’t altered much in all those years. With a simple and strong drive train, agile handling and a truly visceral, sporting ride quality, driving a well-sorted Morgan is regularly grin (and occasionally grimace) inducing. Its timeless styling never fails to turn heads and generate appreciation, strange when you think they have been around forever, and they are perennial favourites at shows and touring events.
This particular Morgan 4/4 is a Series I model from 1937, which was discovered in a barn in 1994 by a previous owner. He then proceeded
to restore the car with a new chassis and ash frame and finish it in Malvern Red with a black leather interior. The original engine has been replaced by a Triumph Herald unit. At the end of 2015, the car had a brake overhaul that included a new master cylinder and new brake lines, and at the same time, the handbrake was adjusted, new universal joints were fitted, and the engine timing was checked and adjustments made. Purchasers should be aware that the hood is missing – ensuring you will be a true Morgan driver with the wind in your hair and water running down the back of your neck! This beautiful little car represents a wonderful opportunity to own one of Malvern’s finest. If you don’t fancy a Morgan then this car will be of no interest, but if you do, this Triumph-engined, Series 1 is sensibly guided to enable you to devote some attention to this classic of classics, and at least buy a hood.
1937 Morgan 4/4Registration: CPT 204
Chassis Number: LVL0399CV1396
Engine Number: GA200135
Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000
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The Ford Escort RS Cosworth was homologated for motorsport and was the last of the Escort RS range. It was designed to qualify as a ‘Group A’ car for the World Rally Championship and was very successful during the 1990s. It became available as a road car from 1992-96 and was produced by the Specialist Vehicle Engineering (SVE) arm of Ford. This is the later car with the smaller T25 Garrett turbo and not the larger version of Garrett Turbo.
As confirmed by the Ford RSOC, this is one of the last 68 built on 30th December 1996 at the Rhine Assembly Plant in Germany and is finished in rare Petrol Blue with a Grey Hex Cloth Interior. This particular car was well-known in the RSOC Concours scene and was shown for a number of years, winning many Concours trophies, which will be supplied as part of the sale.
The car was sold to our vendor some five years ago, having been enjoyed by a number of previous owners, one of whom had chosen to modify it and it had been fitted with Azev A alloys, larger brakes, uprated suspension, different stereo (header unit only), RS500 fog light grills, stainless exhaust, Morette headlights and a few other subtle tweaks. Our vendor bought it as a modified car but his intention was always to return it, as close as possible, to factory specification and all of these modifications have now been reverted
to standard with new OEM parts. The only non-standard item still in place is a Stage 1 ‘Super-Chips’ chip and actuator.
This lovely RS Cosworth has covered very few miles in the last few years and has been in dry storage, meaning that it remains in virtually the same fabulous condition that enabled it to win prizes. It has all its keys, the original Ford wallet, all the original handbooks, service book, radio instructions, guides and point of sale literature, period sales brochures, all the invoices and photographs from the restoration, and some previous MOT test certificates. An HPI check will show that it is clear, with a number of cherished number plates. The car now wears the number plate it was assigned from new in 1996. We understand that it has covered 56,000 miles from new and has a current MOT test certificate.
This is a great opportunity to find a superb example of a very topical model and, if Concours d’Elegance is your thing, return this Cosworth to the show ring.
1996 Ford Escort Cosworth
Registration: N82 CBD
Chassis Number: WFOBXXGKABSK93785
Engine Number: SK93785
Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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By the time Ford dispensed (at least temporarily) with the Thunderbird moniker in 2005, the model had progressed through no less than 11 generations, the combined production total of which was in excess of 4.4 million. The first generation cars hit the streets in October 1954 and, while it was created in direct response to Chevrolet’s Corvette, Ford’s emphasis was more on comfort than overt sportiness and is widely recognised as creating a new niche market ‘the personal luxury car’. Though sleeker than most of its Ford siblings, it shared many of their components and the 292ci (4.8-litre) V8 engine was borrowed from the company’s Mercury division. Redesigned in 1961, the third generation T-Bird provided a sleeker design that gave the car a distinctive ‘bullet-like’ appearance. A new 390 cu in 6.4-litre V8 was added, giving the car 300 horsepower mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. Well-received, the third generation model ran until the end of 1963.
This particular Ford Thunderbird was sold new in California in 1962
and was finished in Diamond Blue with a Light Pearl Beige vinyl interior. In 1996 the car was sold to a Mr Michael Messier of San Ramon, CA, and a restoration was started. Unfortunately, ill health halted the work and the car was then sold as work-in-progress to a Mr K. Koliboski of Mesa, Arizona in 2006 who then went on to complete a restoration over the next couple of years before it was sold to a further two owners and the car ending up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The thorough history files that accompany this car are full of receipts from specialists and parts suppliers, as well as photographs of the restoration.
Most recently this wonderful T-Bird has starred in Netflix Sci-Fi series ‘Black Mirror’ written by celebrated satirist Charlie Brooker. Supplied with an MOT test certificate until 11th October 2018 and a UK V5C, this superbly restored car will require a decent sized garage and represents excellent value at a sensible guide price.
1962 Ford ThunderbirdRegistration: 304 UYO
Chassis Number: 2Y83Z119281
Engine Number: 2Y83Z119281
Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000
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Lot List Day One CarsYear Title Lot Number1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Injection 3101972 Aston Martin DBS6 Automatic 3191994 Aston Martin Virage Volante 3621990 Audi RR Quattro Turbo 20v 3052008 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible 3151968 BMW 1600 Cabriolet 3451972 Datsun 240Z ‘Super Samuri’ 3341974 Datsun 260Z 3062017 Dowsett Classic Cars Unique Sports Racer 3021982 Ferrari 308 GTSi 3581988 Ferrari 328 GTS 3442002 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 LHD* 3091995 Ferrari 456 GT 3202010 Ferrari 458 Italia DCT 3361987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands 3461996 Ford Escort Cosworth 3651996 Ford Escort Cosworth Lux 3241975 Ford Escort MkI RS2000 3391972 Ford Escort MkI RS1600 3211979 Ford Escort MkII RS1800 Group 4 – ex-PCA Team Total 3161985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 3291989 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 3551985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 3041980 Ford Escort RS2000 – 900 miles 3421978 Ford Escort replica RS2000 Wheeler Dealers rally car 3031989 Ford Escort XR3i 3011989 Ford Escort XR3i ‘Show Winner’ 3371989 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet – 10,995 miles 3081983 Ford Fiesta XR2 3482010 Ford Focus RS 3322011 Ford Focus RS - 18 miles 3121969 Ford Mustang Convertible 3561969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 3071988 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 3131991 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 3531955 Ford Thunderbird 3471962 Ford Thunderbird 3661966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Manual 335A1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible 3411956 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé 3431968 Jensen Interceptor MkI ex-Eric Morecambe OBE* 3331996 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 3301991 Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione 3221986 Land Rover Sandringham 6x6 by Hotspur 3571966 Lotus Cortina MkI 3231970 Lotus Elan S4 SE DHC 3252000 Lotus Elise S1 Type 49 3541984 Mercedes-Benz 280GE 5-door LWB Station Wagon 3611995 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 3631994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 3592002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG 3521937 Morgan 4/4 3641968 Morris Mini Cooper MkII 3171999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V-Spec 3491989 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Coupe 3381996 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2 Coupé 3602004 Porsche 911 (996) GT3 Clubsport 3401976 Porsche 911 S 2.7 Targa 3501971 Porsche 911 T 3261998 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 3311988 Range Rover EFI – 5,500 miles 3141998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph* 3111971 Triumph Stag 3511967 TVR Tina Prototype 3271973 Volvo P1800 3351954 Volkswagen Transporter ‘Barndoor’ 3181964 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) ‘Double Door Walk-through’ Camper 328
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Automobilia, Lifestyle and Watches
Automobilia and Lifestyle: Lots 401 – 461
Watches: Lots 501 – 519
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Lot 402Framed and mounted Land Rover badge*
Framed and mounted against a matte green background, this well-patinated Land Rover grille badge could easily grace the study of a Land Rover owner or the wall of a dealership. What a way to commemorate the recent end of production of a true British icon. Measures 14 inches x 10 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 401Martini Porsche Le Mans signFibreglass Martini Porsche Le Mans sign. Measures 150cm (width).
Estimate: £250 - £350
Lot 404Ferrari 456 Schedoni leather luggage setAn original three-piece set of Ferrari 456 GT Schedoni luggage bags in tan leather, comprising two luggage bags and one vanity case all in excellent condition. With Schedoni no longer producing these leather luggage cases, they are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 403Senna’s greatest lap, multi-signed photographSenna’s drive to victory at the European Grand Prix, Donington Park in 1993 is regarded as one of his finest and his first lap exploits are particularly celebrated, in which he passed four drivers – Michael Schumacher, Karl Wendlinger, Damon Hill and Alain Prost – to take the lead in a single lap in torrential conditions. This photograph is signed by Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill OBE, Alain Prost OBE, Jean Alesi and Rubens Barrichello, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 406Ferrari victory photograph, signed by Jody ScheckterCommissioned by Jody Scheckter, atmospheric period photograph of Jody celebrating his win at Monaco in 1979, hand-signed by Jody Scheckter at Laverstoke Park. Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 15 inches x 12 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 405Heuer Carrera signFibreglass sign celebrating TAG Heuer S.A. and their Carrera Chronograph. Measures 80cm x 120cm.
Estimate: £250 - £350
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Michael Schumacher-signed montage productionA Michael Schumacher-signed production featuring a montage of images. Framed and glazed, complete with Certificate of Authenticity on the rear of the frame. Measures 75cm x 50cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 407Steering Wheel signed by Sir Stirling Moss OBE and Tony BrooksA limited edition tribute to the first British driver to win the British Grand Prix in a British-built car in 1957 for Vanwall. This full-size steering wheel is signed by both Sir Stirling Moss OBE and Tony Brooks and includes a 1:43 Vanwall model, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 410Michael Schumacher and David Coulthard memorabiliaThis glazed tile was presented to Michael Schumacher at the San Marino Grand Prix 1999 by a local co-operative, Sacmi, based in Imola. The tile was given to our vendor (Head of Development at BAR) by the British American Racing team manager at a later date. Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 409The ‘Ice Man’ in his Ferrari SF16-H, signed by Kimi RäikkönenThe ‘Ice Man’ Kimi Räikkönen in his Ferrari SF16-H, at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix. Personally signed by Kimi Räikkönen and limited to just 100 worldwide, framed and glazed.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 412Classic Jaguar signFibreglass Jaguar logo wall decoration. Measures 140cm (length).
Estimate: £250 - £350
Lot 411‘Gilles Villeneuve at Monaco’ – painting by Simon WardOriginal painting by Simon Ward of Gilles Villeneuve at the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix. Acrylic on stretched canvas, signed by the artist. Measures 30 inches x 20 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
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Lot 414Aston Martin AMV8 itemsAn Aston Martin AMV8 Workshop Manual, Steering Wheel Boss assembly and three original enamelled bonnet badges, two as-new in Green with White Wings, and one used (light damage) rare Black one with Cream Wings.
Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 413Shell Oil cast iron plaqueShell Oil cast iron plaque. Measures 24cm (width).
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 416Ferrari Hydroplane scale model boatA Ferrari Hydroplane scale model boat, 1/10 scale manufactured from hardwood, hand-built using a traditional plank-on-frame method, as raced by Nando Dellorto complete with stand. Measures 90cm (length).
Estimate: £250 - £350
Lot 4151967 photograph at Copse corner, signed by John Surtees CBEAtmospheric period photograph taken at Copse corner by Michael Hewett in 1967, hanging over the wall, using a standard lens of John Surtees in the Honda RA273, hand-signed at Monza House, March 2016. Limited to just seven and numbered with a full Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 50cm x 40cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 418Michael Schumacher-signed Ferrari capA Michael Schumacher (seven times F1 World Champion) signed ‘Ferrari Deutsche’ cap in a display case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £150 - £250
Lot 417Multi-signed British Grand Prix poster 2008Multi-signed poster from the Drivers’ Club at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone 2008, framed and glazed along with the entry ticket for the race where the item was acquired. Sold as seen.
Estimate: No Reserve
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One-off powered child’s BMW 507 in miniatureAn approximation of a BMW 507 built in fibreglass on a steel frame and powered by a Briggs and Stratton engine. From the photographs, it appears equally popular with the vendor’s dog. In need of some light renovation but a must for a collector of miniature cars or BMW 507s.
Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000
Lot 419‘Gran Tourismo Omologato’ – painting by Tony UpsonFerrari 250 GTO, original framed acrylic on canvas by Tony Upson. Measures 94cm x 156cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 422‘Hot as Mustard’ – painting by Tony UpsonPorsche Turbo S, original framed acrylic on canvas by Tony Upson. Measures 94cm x 124cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 421Red Bull at Monaco photograph, signed by Mark Webber AOBeautiful photograph taken at Monaco in 2010 of race winner Mark Webber rounding Loews in the sunshine. This photo is mounted, framed and glazed, hand-signed by Mark Webber with a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 18 inches x 12 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 424Steering wheel drinks tableA steering wheel-inspired drinks table in new condition, with a wooden Zebrano crafted wheel rim and a black anodised aluminium base with a 6mm toughened glass top. Measures 82cm (width) x 46cm (height).
Estimate: £1,300 - £1,500
Lot 423Metal Williams FW148 print, signed by Nigel Mansell CBEThis stunning metal printed photograph of the Williams FW14B that won the 1992 F1 World Championship for ‘Red 5’ is signed by Nigel Mansell CBE and is a very limited edition. With full Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 50cm x 35cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
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Lot 426‘Taxi for Senna’, signed by Nigel Mansell CBEThe British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1991 gave us one of the most memorable moments in Formula One. On his victory lap following an epic drive from the front, Nigel Mansell in the Williams-Renault gives title rival Ayrton Senna a lift back to the pits after his McLaren-Honda ran out of fuel. This lithograph, hand-signed by Nigel Mansell CBE, framed and glazed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 50cm x 35cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 425’Colour Coded’ – painting by Tony UpsonPorsche Turbo Girl, original framed acrylic on canvas by Tony Upson. Measures 104cm x 104cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 428‘BSA Motorcycle’ cast iron plaque‘BSA Motorcycle’ cast iron plaque. Measures 20cm (width).
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 4271950s-style ‘Dodgem’ polished alloy tableHighly polished alloy ‘50s dodgem car fitted with uprights and a strengthened glass top to be used as an occasional table in your den/man cave/restaurant. Weighs approximately 120lbs.
Estimate: £5,000 - £6,000
Lot 430‘Gulf Racing Girl’ – painting by Tony Upson‘Gulf Racing Girl’, an original framed acrylic on canvas by Tony Upson. Measures 94cm x 156cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 429Ferrari 365 GT4/BB Berlinetta Boxer owner’s manualOriginal Ferrari 365 GT4/BB Berlinetta Boxer owner’s manual in very good condition, perfect for completing any 365BB pouch set.
Estimate: £500 - £600
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‘Mille Miglia’ aluminium signCold caste aluminium wall-mounted sign celebrating the Mille Miglia (1927-57). Measures 60cm x 100cm.
Estimate: £200 - £300
Lot 431Cast aluminium Aston Martin ‘Wings’ wall decorationCold caste aluminium Aston Martin ‘Wings’ representation for wall decoration. Measures 150cm (width).
Estimate: £300 - £350
Lot 434‘That will be five dollars, sir’ – painting by Tony Upson‘Richfield Petrol Girl’, original framed acrylic on canvas by Tony Upson. Measures 94cm x 156cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 433Replica steering wheel, signed by Nigel Mansell CBEFantastic full-size racing steering wheel hand-signed by Nigel Mansell, similar to the type used by 1992 F1 World Champion and 1993 IndyCar Champion, Nigel Mansell OBE, with a full Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 436Graham Hill OBE period replica helmetA Graham Hill OBE period Griffin helmet replica with original signature, supplied complete with a Certificate of Authenticity in excellent condition.
Estimate: £500 - £600
Lot 4351975 Bally Wizard! pinball table by Bally Manufacturing CorpThis stunning pinball ‘Wizard!’ table is a fast four-player Bally game based on the Tommy film. This game has been refurbished mechanically. Original playfield, cabinet and backglass. With some cosmetic refurbishment like chromed metal parts. Based and inspired on the 1975 movie Tommy by Ken Russell.
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
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Lot 438Ferrari 512BBi two-piece leather luggage setIn very good condition, complete with locks, keys, and dust bags. This is a complete two-piece, bespoke luggage set for a 512 Boxer and really does complete the look. Becoming extremely difficult to find, especially in this condition.
Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500
Lot 437Kimi Räikkönen replica 1/2 scale helmetA half-scale Kimi Räikkönen replica helmet complete with sponsor’s logos, signed by Kimi and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 440Mazda rotary engine coffee tableThese power units served in Mazda RX-7 and RX-8 sportscars. A really rare piece of motoring history cleverly repurposed into a statement coffee table.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 439Arrows A4 F1 rear wingAn original Arrows A4 F1 rear wing, as used in the 1981-1982 season with Patrick Tambay and Marc Surer. Complete with sponsor’s decals. In excellent condition.
Estimate: £300 - £500
Lot 442Williams FW14B poster signed by Nigel Mansell CBEThis stunning super-sized photographic prints is hand-signed by ‘Red 5’ Nigel Mansell CBE and are a very limited edition. With full Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 90cm (width).
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 441Signed Jim Clark Lotus 49 model displayA fine 1/18 scale model of Jim Clark’s Lotus 49, as raced at the British GP in 1967 complete with an original Jim Clark signature. The signature was taken from a signed menu from the KLG Sparkplugs 10th annual trophy dinner on 17th January 1964 at the Worcester rooms, where Jim Clark was the guest speaker. The menu is included, along with the model in a display case and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £500 - £600
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Day 2 AutomobiliaLot 444
‘Michelin Man’ cast iron figure‘Michelin Man’ figure, made from cast iron. Measures 22cm (height) x 16cm (width) x 10cm (depth).
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 443Ferrari lacquered signAirbrushed and lacquered Ferrari S.p.A. sign. Measures 100cm x 85cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 446Gilles Villeneuve limited edition printA Gilles Villeneuve limited edition print, 207/350, signed by the artist Arthur Benjamin showing Gilles at his best. Framed and glazed, together with a 1/12 scale unmade detailed model of a Ferrari 126C2 by Protar of Italy, in its original box with instructions and manufacturer’s details. Measures 75cm x 75cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 445Aston Martin DB5 aluminium badgeCold caste aluminium Aston Martin DB5 badge. Measures 76cm x 50cm.
Estimate: £200 - £250
Lot 448722 Mercedes-Benz livery box signed by Sir Stirling Moss OBEBeautiful 722 livery box containing a fabulously detailed model car, hand-signed by Sir Stirling Moss OBE, commemorating the Mille Miglia-winning 722 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR driven by Sir Stirling Moss OBE and navigator Denis Jenkinson in 1955, with Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 12 inches x 8 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 447Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona toolkitOriginal Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona briefcase toolkit in superb condition, complete with four screwdrivers (two Phillips, two flat head), plug spanner, oil filter spanner, pliers, complete set of Everest No.22 spanners, Weber carb key, spare fuses/bulbs, and spare Phillips spark plugs. Perfect for any 1973/4 production Daytona and some other 365 models. This toolkit is in excellent condition and essential for Concours or just showing off.
Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000
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Lot 450‘It’s the right one, the bright one – it’s Martini!’Martini Racing Girl, an original framed acrylic on canvas by Tony Upson. Measures 94cm x 156cm.
Estimate: £300 - £400
Lot 449
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 452‘Mr Drip’ Esso Petrol pump attendantHand-painted wooden cut-out of ‘Mr Drip’ dispensing a drop of Esso. Measures 130cm x 140cm.
Estimate: £200 - £300
Lot 451F1 Ferrari V8 exhaust manifoldA polished exhaust manifold from a 2011 Ferrari V8 (056) F1 engine. Mounted on a wooden base, and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Estimate: £900 - £1,100
Lot 454Derek Bell MBE-signed photographSuperb photograph of Derek Bell driving a Porsche 718 on the Targa Florio, hand-signed by Derek Bell MBE. Framed and glazed with a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 18 inches x 12 inches.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 453‘Mr Drip’ chequered flag manHand-painted wooden cut-out of Esso’s ‘Mr Drip’ with a chequered flag. Measures 130cm x 120cm.
Estimate: £200 - £300
Four Riley wheels Four vintage Riley wire wheels, with centre locking hubs. Painted red, in very good condition. Measures 19 inches x 4.5 inches.
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Riva Aquarama Lamborghini scale model boatA Riva Aquarama Lamborghini scale model boat, in 1/10 scale. Hand-built from hardwood using a traditional plank-on-frame method of construction. The most famous of Carlo Riva’s iconic designs complete with stand. Measures 90cm (length).
Estimate: £250 - £350
Lot 455Delahaye lacquered signAirbrushed and lacquered sign celebrating the innovative creations of Émile Delahaye (1894-1954). Measures 102cm x 77cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 458‘McLaren’ original movie posterAn original ‘McLaren’ movie poster signed by Amanda McLaren and Howden Ganley in excellent condition. Measures 100cm x 76cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 457Lamborghini lacquered signA hand-airbrushed and lacquered Lamborghini sign. Measures 82cm x 85cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 460Porsche 917 signed printA Derek Bell MBE and Richard Attwood-signed Porsche 917 Le Mans 1970 print, framed and glazed. Measures 40cm x 30cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
Lot 459Delage lacquered signAirbrushed and lacquered sign advertising the French luxury car maker Delage (1905-1953). Measures 102cm x 77cm.
Estimate: No Reserve
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Lot 461Williams FW07 rear wheel and tyreA Williams FW07 three-piece split-rim rear wheel c/w a Goodyear slick, circa 1980. In very good condition.
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es Porsche Design Driver’s Selection 911 Turbo Chronograph with Model 911 Turbo This Swiss-made Porsche watch features a black rubber strap, a 911 turbo logo on the black dial, a titanium case with screw down case back and three sub-dials with silver hands. It’s offered with a model Porsche Turbo (one wing mirror missing) and comes complete with original box, instructions and blank guarantee card.
C.1969 Breitling Sprint Ref. 2212 This Breitling Sprint has a stainless steel case, and its silver dial and blue sub-dials are original and in lovely condition, complete with orange detailing. The black bezel rotates and is original and in good condition. The movement is a Valjoux calibre 7733, hand-wind, mechanical Chronograph. This fantastic watch is presented in clean and original condition.
C.1967 Omega Constellation Date ChronometerThe 34mm case is stainless steel gold-capped with screw back, embossed with an observatory in the centre. The dial is black with straight batons, and straight hour markers are mated with polished gold. The movement is Omega’s finest chronometer rated automatic mechanical calibre. The strap is brown leather, signed Omega, with a gold-plated Omega buckle. The best and most desired era of Omega Constellation – what’s not to like?
C.2005 TAG Heuer Aquaracer This watch sports a stainless steel case that is water-resistant to 300m. It has a Black gloss finish dial with date window at the 3 o’clock position. The bezel is black painted type and is also stainless steel. The stainless steel bracelet is very solid, and this runs to a flip-lock clasp with the TAG Heuer symbol visible. The movement is ETA quartz calibre.
2010 Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Automatic, complete with box and paperwork This Omega’s 40mm case is stainless steel with a fixed stainless steel black bezel with tachymeter. The stainless steel back is a screw type with Omega seahorse embossed. The dial is black with three sub-dials and chrome batons, and the bracelet is stainless steel and in good condition. The movement is the very well-made ETA 7750 mechanical automatic chronograph. The watch is complete with box and paperwork.
2002 Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback, complete with box and paperwork The stainless steel case has a satin finish and a black rotating bezel. The movement is cal. 400 Zenith automatic chronograph, rated by collectors and the industry as the best production chronograph movement and used for a period by Rolex in their Daytona range. The bracelet is stainless steel and has a double opening clasp, signed Zenith. The dial is black with Arabic numbers and date between 4 and 5. The watch is complete with orginal box and paperwork originally sold in 2002. A classic collector’s Zenith!
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1992 Rolex Datejust Ladies’ Bi-Metal Automatic, complete with box and paperworkThe case is stainless steel with a serrated 18ct yellow gold bezel and gold crown. The bracelet is the Jubilee model with gold links through the centre, surrounded by stainless steel satin links. The clasp is the folding type with visible Rolex crown in good condition. The movement is a Rolex signed automatic with date. The dial is Champagne with gold straight hour markers and luminous hands. This watch is presented in nice condition with its original box and paperwork.
Omega Seamaster Bond AutomaticThe watch has the Omega cal. 1100 movement, which is chronometer rated and has the date function at 3 o’clock. The 40mm stainless steel case has a helium release valve at 10 o’clock and a traditional screw down waterproof crown at 3 o’clock. The case back has an engraved wave pattern with the Seamaster seahorse symbol in the centre. The bracelet is stainless steel and is finished with polished and satined stripes.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual mid-size automaticThe case diameter is 31mm and is made from stainless steel with an oyster bracelet. The dial is salmon pink with inlaid luminous baton hour markers with arabic 3, 6, 9, luminous hour hands and a smooth, polished bezel. The movement is a Rolex signed automatic.
2002 Breitling B2 Chronograph, complete with box and paperworkThis watch has an automatic movement with chronograph feature and date function at 4 o’clock. It features sapphire crystal glass, luminous hands and dial, and the bezel rotates in both directions. The 43.5mm case is stainless steel and is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet in good condition. The watch comes complete with its box and paperwork and has a balance of 12-month warranty from a service on 10/10/17 costing £620.00.
2014 Longines PrimaLuna Diamond Dial, complete with box and paperworkThis watch’s case is 26.5mm stainless steel with a smooth polished bezel and stainless steel bracelet. The dial is mother-of-pearl with diamond dot hour markers. The watch has an ETA quartz battery movement.
1950s Zenith Sporto Manual strap watchThis period-looking Zenith strap watch with a manually-wound Zenith movement dates from around the early 1950s. With a circular steel case, this watch’s dial has an attractive pale gold finish, complemented by its brown strap. It’s signed Zenith, with Arabic numerals and dots, and there’s a separate seconds dial at 6 o’clock.
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es C.2007 Breitling Chrono Avenger Titanium Automatic ChronographThe case is 44mm titanium with a satin finish, rotating bezel and screw back. The bracelet is the professional three-block link type in titanium with flip-lock folding clasp, all in good, original condition. The dial is black with sub-dials and Arabic hour markers. The movement is an ETA calibre mechanical automatic with chronograph type. The watch is complete with box and paperwork and has the balance of a service completed on 15/9/17.
Omega Constellation Bi-Metal Diamond Bezel and Diamond DialThe case is in stainless steel and rose gold, with diamond bezel and mother-of-pearl dial having diamond hour markers. It has a battery-operated ETA quartz movement. The bracelet is stainless steel with gold tubes. It’s in excellent condition, ready to enjoy.
C.1973 Rare Bulova AccutronBulova pioneered the Accutron with its tuning fork movement and was the forerunner of the quartz movement. This Bulova is a very rare sports model with Helmet style case and inner rotating bezel. The dial is a very attractive blue colour and features a day and date window. The bracelet is original Bulova with singular large links that taper to the clasp. A very important part in the watchmaking story that can be enjoyed and worn daily.
2014 TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 8 GMT Automatic, complete with box and paperworkThis Carrera is fully complete with box and papers and presented in fine condition, featuring a stainless steel case and a silver dial with chrome straight hour markers and hands. The automatic TAG Calibre 8 Movement has a 24-hour dial and date function. The screw case back is engraved TAG Heuer, with visible reference numbers underneath and central movement display. The brown leather TAG Heuer strap is attached to a stainless steel deployant clasp.
Heuer Monte Carlo Dash ChronographThe Monte Carlo 12-hour stopwatch succeeded the Autavia in 1958. The early Monte Carlos had three buttons, but the two-button version was introduced in 1967. This black-coated metal Monte Carlo has a clear, luminous dial and hands, and it features a second recorder, a large hand for 0-60 minutes and a 0-12 hour jumping hour disc. This is a rare chance to get a perfect period rally timepiece in fantastic condition.
Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black Dubai Limited Edition 300 ChronographThis Chopard Mille Miglia chronograph automatic in black titanium case is a Speed Black Dubai Limited Edition 300. It features a Black dial with three sub-dials, and the seconds dial features a red Mille Miglia logo. The carbon-look dial boasts white numerals and hands, complemented by a Black strap with Chopard buckle. This watch is offered complete with its Chopard box, Chopard Mille Miglia outer box, sticker and booklet.
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C.1999 TAG Heuer 2000 AutomaticThis TAG Heuer looks the part with its stainless steel case with silver dial and chrome luminous hour markers and hands; the date is at 3 o’clock. The bracelet is stainless steel and has deployment flip-lock clasp. The movement is ETA mechanical automatic. This is a great daily wearer.
Estimate: £300 - £500
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Lot 6291973 Porsche 911 2.7 R-Gruppe
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
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On October 4th 2000, after 41 years, Rover decided to cease production of the Mini and following this and in celebration of their famous little car, Rover released the ‘Mini Classic’ range (before the introduction of the BMW Minis). The pick of this range was arguably the Mini Cooper Sport. These were more luxurious cars, with full leather trim, an alloy dash panel, ‘Sport Pack’ wheel arches and 13-inch alloy wheels.
Right at the end of the Classic range production run, a separate batch of 500 cars were assembled and they were entitled ‘Cooper Sport 500’. They were only ever made in the Sport Pack version and were offered in four colours, Solar Red, Tahiti Blue, British Racing Green and Anthracite, all with distinctive Platinum Silver roofs. These 500 cars came with a unique dash plaque that is mounted within the glovebox and reads: “This Mini is one of the last 500 built to the original Sir Alec Issigonis design”. There is an active Cooper Sport 500 Register ensuring that these charismatic little cars are already very collectable.
This right-hand drive Cooper Sport 500 is confirmed as No.465 /500 and is finished in Tahiti Blue with a Platinum Silver roof and stripes. The latest of six owners, our vendor has owned the car for three years and the odometer is currently reading 32,500 miles. During his ownership, we understand that he only used the car in
dry weather and has recently had the brakes overhauled and the paintwork refreshed.
Accompanying the car are multiple invoices and past MOT test certificates, the ‘Last 500’ Certificate, correspondence with the Cooper Sport 500 register, the original ‘Gift Pack’, the factory build card, and the assembly audit sheet. Offered at ‘No Reserve’, this is an exciting and rare opportunity to acquire one of the last examples of Sir Alec Issigonis’ world-changing design.
2001 Rover Mini Cooper Sport 500
Registration: KS51 YJA
Chassis Number: SAXXNPAZE1D188641
Engine Number: 12A2LK70382632
Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 (No Reserve)
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When the DS was unveiled at the 1955 Paris Salon, there were gasps of amazement all round – and rightly so. Looking like something that had just arrived from outer space, the DS was revolutionary in every sense, and suddenly Citroën’s Traction Avant looked decidedly ‘old hat’. In the first 15 minutes of the show, 743 orders were taken, and sales for that first day totalled 12,000.
It pushed the boundaries in the ‘ride versus handling’ compromise equation beyond what was thought possible in a motor vehicle. The DS was the first mass-produced car with front disc brakes that were mounted inboard on either side of the differential and was effectively a mid-engined, front-wheel drive, car. It also featured ‘hydropneumatic’ suspension, which included an automatic levelling system, variable ground clearance, power steering, and a semi-automatic transmission.
Over its 20 years of currency, the DS appeared in a variety of body shapes with a number of different engines and transmissions, and in 1957 it was decided to produce a simplified version known as the ID19 (in French ID is pronounced ‘Idée’– idea). This was essentially a DS19 but without the hydraulic steering, brakes or gearbox, while the engine had a lower output and the interior was a little less luxurious.The ID was replaced by the D Spécial and D Super in 1970, but these retained the lower specification and position in the range. The D Super was soon made available with the 2175cc engine and a five-speed gearbox and named the ‘D Super-5’.
This right-hand drive D Super 5 has been enjoyed by its two owners since 1972 and the second one has known the car from new, as the first owner was his neighbour. The Citroën was used as everyday transport until 1983, at which point it was taken off the road and put into dry storage. The second owner became the car’s custodian in the mid-1990s, leaving it in storage until it was decided to reinstate the car and get it back on the road. Over the last 10 years ‘LTN 583L’ has enjoyed a comprehensive, professional restoration and during the car’s preparation, they were pleased to discover that it was in particularly good condition structurally. All that was required was a replacement rear o/s wing, both front doors, sills, and the rear boot panel, and these were fitted before the car was professionally finished
in sparkling white. The original engine was rebuilt, a new clutch was fitted and the original gearbox was serviced and continues to function well.
The all-important, hydraulic system was also refreshed and apparently is working perfectly. The original interior trim is tidy and undamaged, including the carpets, however, the headlining has been replaced and new seat covers fitted. The whole project has resulted in the vehicle presenting very nicely today and will reward closer inspection. According to the DVLA, this D Super 5 is one of five 1972-registered cars on the road and there are less than 20 on the road altogether, including left-hand drive cars, making this a rare motor car.
This is a super example of an amazing design, and with all the hard work undertaken, this French ‘spaceship’ requires nothing else other than to be driven and enjoyed. Amusez-vous bien!
1972 Citroën D Super 5Registration: LTN 583L
Chassis Number: 4520766
Engine Number: 0572010460
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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The iconic Chevrolet Corvette (named after a small, manoeuvrable warship) has now been in production for over seven generations with enormous pedigree and style. The first model was a convertible penned by designer Harley Earl and was introduced in 1953 at the GM Motorama as a concept show car. The C2 Corvette that followed was produced between 1963 and 1967 and it is perhaps this car that is most entrenched in American automotive history with its dramatic styling, deeply scalloped side panels and evocative ‘Stingray’ model name. The C3 arrived in 1968 and also carried the Stingray moniker, although it closely followed the design of the ‘Mako Shark II’ concept car. The new C3 displayed a number of innovative features including vacuum operation of the headlights, a shield to conceal the wipers when not in use, and 7-inch wheels as standard. The chassis, fully independent suspension and disc brakes were carried over from the C2 and the car was offered with a choice of engine size and 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearboxes.
This 1974, left-hand drive Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is indicating 75,000 miles and lived under the warm sun in Omaha, USA with its previous lady owner for around 20 years prior to arriving on these shores early this year. Imported to the UK by our vendor, all UK taxes have been paid, and the Corvette has been registered with the DVLA to obtain the registration ‘ CDM 952M’.
The car is fitted with a strong 350 cubic inch V8 and optioned with the 4-speed manual gearbox, electric windows, tilt steering wheel, hard top, and air conditioning. If you look at the paint charts, you’ll see that GM called this particular shade (code 68) ‘Dark Brown’, which is not very imaginative, but if you think ‘Metallic Chocolate’ that’s probably more like it. The (code 416) Light Saddle leather trim is also correct for this particular car and the interior is generally in good shape with some light patination on the seats. Described by the vendor as a “Standard, largely original car with no modifications’’ this Corvette presents very well. It has 75,000 miles indicated and has a current MOT test certificate valid until late April 2018.
A change in direction for our vendor has meant that this wonderful Chevy now has to find a new home. Don’t miss the opportunity to ‘woofle’ down the High Street of your home town in this sparkling curvaceous number with the sound of the 5.7-litre V8 echoing off the surrounding buildings. Attractively priced, this car offers superb value today.
1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
Registration: CDM 952M
Chassis Number: 1Z67J4S427983
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000
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Porsche 924 chassis No. 9248.10.5546 was used from new by AFN Ltd to compete in the 1978 Porsche 924 Championship. AFN were the driving force behind the 924 Championship in an attempt to demonstrate the 924’s sporting qualities. Their car was registered as ‘AFN 18’ and was driven by Nick Faure using race number 18. It finished 4th in the series.
AFN had one car at the start of the season, for Nick Faure, but later there were two when Win Percy also drove for them. Win Percy finished 5th in the Championship and Nick Faure was 8th. Thanks to the combined results of those two cars, at the end AFN was 4th in the Martini trophy for entrants.
Win Percy drove AFN 18 when Nick Faure was on holiday and clearly got on with it – and more importantly the AFN folk, so they prepared a car for him to compete for the rest of the season, in car number 20.
The championship lasted only one year so the car was used in just a few races in 1979, in one of which Tony Dron drove it in the AFN Porsche Trophy race at Castle Combe in May 1979, finishing 3rd overall behind two 911s, and 1st in class. According to Motoring News and Autosport, he gave the second-placed 911 Carrera a really hard time (the 924 was well-balanced and handled well, thus compensating for its modest power). It’s probable that he drove AFN 18 in this race, and Hugh Leventon, a subsequent owner, believes that to be the case.
In June 1979 AFN 18 was used along with a ‘Q’ car from Gordon Lamb Porsche to attack the British speed and endurance records. The long circuit at Snetterton was used as this was the only venue at the time to allow night-time running. The car, driven by Tony Dron, Andy Rouse, and Win Percy, covered over 2,000 kilometres in 24 hours at an average speed of 77.31mph, in the process winning The Commander’s Cup from Ford.
“From Chain Drive to Turbocharger – the AFN Story” by Denis Jenkinson features the car on page 190 where he shows a picture of the Commander’s Cup, Andy Rouse, Win Percy and Tony Dron, the car and Commander Heseltine himself. That car was still registered AFN 18. It was then put to rest in AFN’s workshop for the next 12 years, appearing only on a few occasions to take part in events
such as the Beaujolais Run.
In 1992 it was bought by Alan Sawyer (and re-registered as BLF 96S) to compete in the new 924 Championship, being driven by Alan Sawyer and Richard Lloyd. It also raced in all rounds of the 1993 and 1994 Hankook 924 Championship, driven by Hugh Leventon who took second place in the Championship.
In late 1996, the car reappeared as a hill-climb car, running in the Porsche Club Autofarm Speed Championship in the hands of George Niblett and David Strange. It was later owned and run by David Strange alone, who came 3rd overall and 2nd in class in the 1998 Championship and 4th overall and 2nd in class in 1999.
In 1998, the car was restored to its original AFN livery in recognition of its continuous motorsport history. In addition to being featured in Denis Jenkinson’s history of AFN ‘From chain drive to turbocharger’, it also appears in Michael Cotton’s book ‘A Collector’s Guide, Porsche 924 and 944’, ‘Porsche, A History of Excellence’ by Mike McCarthy, and in Jonathan Woods’ book ‘Porsche the Legend’.
It has been laid up (SORN) since 2001, although it was briefly recommissioned in 2013 and again – with a new MOT test – in October 2017. It still has the original engine today and the odometer reads 19,733 miles, which is believed to be correct. The vast majority of those miles have clearly been on track and today it is a unique part of Porsche history.
1978 Porsche 924Registration: BLF 96S
Chassis Number: 9248.10.5546
Engine Number: XJO01129
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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At the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7. Sporting a Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically-limited to 185mph. Changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps and restyled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared. The V12 Vantage Volante, costing over £100,000 at its launch, remained in production until 2004.
Throughout production of the DB7 V12 Vantage, a number of limited edition models were released, one being the ‘Keswick’, produced for the Lancaster Group who have two Aston Martin dealerships. Only 10 cars were made in total, five Coupé, and five Volante models. The specification included: Ferrari Nero Daytona Black coachwork, upper and lower mesh grilles, lower interior and seats in Charcoal hide with DB7 logo embossed in seats, smoke headlining, white-faced instruments, 19-inch wheels, black brake calipers, and metallic finishes in the cabin to replace wood veneers.
This particular UK right-hand drive ‘Keswick’ was supplied new to its first owner, a Mr R. Whiffin, by Lancaster Sevenoaks on 5th May 2003. The car is finished in the bespoke ‘Keswick’ colour combination of Nero Daytona Metallic with a charcoal interior and black mohair hood and has a Touchtronic transmission.
The service records show nine stamps in total, all but one being from Aston Martin main dealers, with the last service being carried out at Aston Martin Chichester on 18th August 2017, for which there is a £2,953 bill included in the file.
Now showing a mere 20,622 miles on the odometer, the Aston is supplied with its UK V5C, driver’s manuals, and service records and is MOT tested until 20th August 2018. V12 DB7s are undoubtedly special motor cars, but this very rare, one of only five, Keswick Volante is really special and represents a great opportunity to own a well-cared for modern classic that ticks all the boxes for any serious car collector.
2003 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Keswick Special Commission Auto
Registration: GM03 YKF
Chassis Number: SCFAB32342K403382
Engine Number: AM2/03460
Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
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There are those cars that try ever so slightly too hard to achieve a sense of presence and there are some cars that have a natural sense of absence, ones where you forget their launch, demise, and general existence. Then there is the Aston Martin DBS, a prime example of a car that effortlessly dominates. Some knowledgeable Aston enthusiasts rattle on about the William Towns design in its later ‘Oscar India’ incarnation, but over time I suspect that the original double-headlight DBS of 1967 – 1972 may well win the style-stakes, and not just because of its starring roles in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service or The Persuaders! There is something elegantly formidable about this particular Aston Martin, and its coachwork is so timeless in appearance that it is near-impossible to believe that the DBS is 50 years old this year.
When the car made its debut at the 1967 Paris Motor Show, its profile seemed to be in the tradition of previous DB cars but its sheer size – it is six inches wider than the DB6 – gave visitors an impression of effortless power. Some traditionalists regarded the four headlamps as further evidence of Britain going to the dogs, along with the introduction of Radio One and the Sgt. Pepper LP, and muttered that everyone involved in the project merited a damned good thrashing. However, other motorists saw the latest Aston Martin as the ideal blend of tradition and modernity; here was a motor car that would plough through lesser traffic, leaving pretenders to its grand touring crown in its wake.
Fitting neatly into that mould is this 1969 DBS6 finished in Champagne Gold with a boardroom Black interior and chrome wire wheels. Initially registered on 11th April 1969, the car left the factory finished in White but during its restoration in 2005, it was painted the colour you see it today. Aston Martin DBs are the exception to the rule that a colour change devalues the car and the reason that so many have one, two or even three changes is because it’s comparatively easy. The engine bay, floor pan and boot are finished in black at the factory, so it’s possible to completely paint the car to a totally professional standard without taking out the engine, brakes, wiring, dashboard, headlining etc.
This is a usable, three-owner car, which is working well and drives
well, although it could benefit from further cosmetic improvement that will take the car to its true potential.
This particular car has twin headlights and a manual gearbox, both very desirable, and has covered just over 71,000 miles. The engine bay is in good condition and on inspection of the chassis, the previous restorer has done an excellent job. A full service and overhaul of the front suspension have recently been carried out. Like most Astons, there is a history file so large you could fly a hang-glider off it and it contains squillions of invoices, photographic evidence of a complete engine rebuild, restoration details, MOT test certificates etc. illustrating the many thousands of pounds spent over the years. The car was driven back from the continent not long ago and ran very well with no issues, holding excellent oil pressure.
We have five DBS examples for sale today and within that context, we feel this car is sensibly guided to allow for some cosmetic improvements in a dynamic market.
1969 Aston Martin DBS6 Manual
Registration: WYF 573G
Chassis Number: DBS5334R
Engine Number: 4004090S
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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The 550 Maranello is a front-engined, 5.5-litre, V12 grand tourer, the spiritual successor to the 365 GTB Daytona, and was offered with a manual gearbox only. Produced between 1996 and 2002, it is now regarded as the last of the normally aspirated manual cars that also had the traditional V12 Grand Tourer engine.
This particular UK-supplied 550 Maranello was first registered in 1997 and finished in Argento Nürburgring with Bordeaux full leather upholstery, Bordeaux lower dashboard, a Nero upper dashboard, and a Nero leather headlining.
Options selected when new included chrome exhaust tailpipes, Scuderia wing shields, red brake calipers, and Ferrari-embossed headrests. Significantly, this car has only been serviced by Ferrari main agents throughout its 56,000-mile history, with the last service taking place in August 2017. Cars of this ilk with full main dealer history that have been used regularly are rare and generally drive better than their low-mileage cousins! Within the industry, legend has it that ‘A busy Ferrari is a happy Ferrari’ and today’s guide for this lovely 550 makes a good case to buy, drive and enjoy whilst in the full knowledge the rarity of it will always protect residual value.
1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Registration: P297 PRJ
Chassis Number: ZFFZR49C000108775
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £85,000 - £95,000
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Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7 in 1999. Sporting a Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its six-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance, and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps, and restyled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared.
This automatic ‘Touchtronic’ DB7 Vantage was first registered on the 7th November 2000 and is presented in one of the most attractive and arguably the best colour combinations of Mendip Blue and Parchment hide. Bought by our vendor in 2015 to join his Aston collection that includes a pre-Oscar India V8 and a V8 Volante EFI, the car has had little use apart from occasional visits to AMOC Concours events, the latest of which was at the new Aston Martin facility launch in St. Athan, Wales in 2017. During this event, the car achieved second place in the DB7 section scoring 10/10 for original
specification and 5/5 for originality and patina.
The car has been serviced at the following intervals:
06/11/2000 Aston Martin Derby at 56 miles
29/11/2000 Aston Martin Derby at 883 miles
13/08/2003 Aston Martin Sevenoaks at 9,840 miles
01/10/2009 The Workshop at 11,500 miles
17/08/2015 Aston Martin Cheltenham 12,561 miles
31/05/2017 Aston Works, Newport Pagnell at 13,869 miles
The DB7 is offered to auction with an MOT test certificate valid until May 2018 and it should be noted that recent MOT test records show no advisories, no doubt as a result of light usage (only 3,000 miles in ten years) and regular, quality maintenance. The odometer currently reads 14,200 miles supported entirely by its history. Our conscientious vendor also requested for all twelve spark plugs and the coil packs to be replaced during the last service.
It’s a pleasure to offer such a special DB7 Vantage. Concours-winning looks, a fabulous interior, eminently driveable, and all at a guide price that wouldn’t buy a replacement gearbox for some of its European cousins.
2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
Registration: X484 XJO
Chassis Number: SCFAB12321K301243
Engine Number: AM2/01272
Estimate: £35,000 - £39,000
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After Sir David Brown’s departure, DBS production continued under new owners Company Developments, the car being restyled with a two-headlamp front end but mechanically remaining much as before. The four-litre, six-cylinder model was renamed ‘Vantage’, a departure from accepted practice, as the term had hitherto been used to denote the high-performance engine option. To further confuse matters, all but two Vantages (‘6067’ and ‘6068’) had the ‘SVC’ Vantage high-performance engine. A mere 70 of these six-cylinder Vantages were produced between May 1972 and July 1973.
This right-hand drive example is one of these rare cars and was fitted from new with the Borg-Warner automatic transmission option. First owned by Richard Ellis of Cornhill, London EC3 and registered ‘TGO 309M’, the car comes with a substantial history file containing copies of all previous owner registration documents, a number of older MOT test certificates, numerous service invoices and the car’s Heritage Certificate. Whilst in the ownership (from 1980 to 1986) of one Richard Bass of London EC1 it was registered ‘RBA 55’, then subsequently ‘DBY 217M’, ‘BOO 4’ and (presently) ‘DBY 453M’. Accompanying documentation records a speedometer change in June 1995 at 104,410 miles and there is a mileage record in the file between March 1980 and May 1996. The odometer currently reads 42,395 miles. Service bills on file indicate regular maintenance
carried out by recognised specialists such as RS Williams, Ian Mason, Promech Automotive, Goodwood Green, and Aston Service Dorset. We understand that the engine was rebuilt in 2007 and the gearbox in 2011. It was retrimmed in 1989, carpets included, at a cost of £4,300 and the details are in the file.
‘DBY 453M’ possesses the desirable attributes of 72-spoke chromed wire wheels and a factory-fitted Webasto sunroof and was finished from new in Dubonnet Rosso with a tan leather interior, the latter featuring a period eight-track radio/cassette stereo system. It has been SORN’d for the past few years but, as you can see from the photographs, remains in excellent order, and will come to auction with its Swansea V5 and a fresh MOT test certificate.
As one of only seventy made and built for one year only, this is the one to have, and this particular car was even rarer in Dubonnet with a sunroof and, at number 53, was one of the last few six-cylinder DBS Astons ever made.
1973 Aston Martin Vantage Automatic
Registration: DBY 453M
Chassis Number: AM6053RA
Engine Number: 4004972SUC
Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000
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Conceived as replacements for the ageing Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn and Bentley R-Type, the all-new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type were introduced early in 1955. The duo sported sleeker bodywork on a new box-section separate chassis incorporating improved brakes and suspension, the latter featuring electrically controlled damping. Enlargement to 4,887cc and the adoption of a six-port cylinder head boosted the traditionally undisclosed power output of the dependable inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine, which for the first time was identical in specification in its Rolls and Bentley forms. A sophisticated, four-speed, automatic transmission was now standard equipment, with manual transmission a Bentley-only option up to 1957. Fast – 100mph-plus – relatively economical and cheaper to maintain than the succeeding V8-engined versions, the classically elegant S1 is arguably the most user-friendly of all post-war Bentleys.
This delightful S1 was delivered to the merchant bank Singer & Friedlander on 29th January 1958 by the supplying dealer Orford & Son of London. As detailed in the copy build sheets, the car was finished in Sable over Sand with a beige interior, an absolutely classic colour combination that still looks stylish today. After a period in the United States, the largest market for Bentley saloons at the time with even right-hand drive examples finding willing buyers, the car returned to British shores on the 14th May 2008 after spending some time in Ireland.
Our vendor purchased the car from a fellow Bentley Driver’s Club member on 16th September 2014 after an extensive search for the best example he could find and added it to his stable of other classics. This stately S1 has enjoyed regular use and maintenance, frequently used for trips to the Goodwood Revival in Sussex from our vendor’s home in Lincolnshire, and this year undertook a grand tour of Scotland. The odometer shows some 24,000 miles, a figure that given this car’s many years abroad we are unable to warrant, however, the MOT test records show some 5,500 gentle miles have been enjoyed over the last two years. The car has recently been fitted with five new radial tyres, a full stainless-steel exhaust system, electronic ignition and, prior to this year’s Goodwood Revival, it had an oil change, new oil filter, and the brakes adjusted. To quote our vendor, “XUH does not smoke and uses very little oil, and when compared to my Jaguars, it does not use any.”
The chrome is generally in good order and the radiator grille has recently been re-chromed by Castle Chrome. The interior is classic ‘50s Bentley, with lightly patinated veneers and a new set of cosy ‘Easirider’ lambskin rugs lavishly grace the footwells. Although exempt, the car will be presented to auction with a fresh MOT test certificate and looking its best.
These beautifully profiled saloons were an absolute statement in period and today, with looks that are both timeless and contemporary, can still turn a few heads.
1958 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon
Registration: 774 XUH
Chassis Number: B282FA
Engine Number: BF141
Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000
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The ‘Gran Fondo’ resistance races in Italy during the 1950s were synonymous with passion, hard work, and excitement. In these races, riders spent days on end on their bikes, crossing all of Italy and the most famous races were the ‘Milano - Taranto’ and the ‘Motogiro d’Italia’. The Motogiro is remembered as the most fascinating and adventurous two-wheeled race, however, the adventure ended in 1957, when all motorcycle races on public roads were abolished in the aftermath of the terrible Mille Miglia accident.
This is a 1959 Gilera ‘Giubileo 98’. The engine although looking like a 2-stroke is, in fact, a 4-stroke. It does run and will only need slight attention to return it to its former glory. The tank is gorgeous, with a flared shape, oozing style in that familiar Italian way, as well as little unusual design touches like the rear lights. A lot of attention has been focused on sourcing original parts and chroming and refurbing as much of the original bike as possible. It is complete with UK V5 logbook. It would look great as a piece of art or to be used and enjoyed in the spirit of the 1950s...better still, enter the Motogiro 2018.
1959 Gilera Giubileo 98Registration: 144 UYU
Frame Number: 00134567
Engine Number: 001*34567
Estimate: £1,600 - £2,000
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In 1959, Triumph’s pre-unit 500cc engine made way for the new unit construction 5TA. The bore and stroke became 69x65.5mm, making the new engine a short stroke. The brakes were full-width hubs and the frame was revised with a single top frame rail below the fuel tank. This alteration meant that the fuel tank acted as a stressed member. The most noticeable difference was the large, valanced front mudguard and totally enclosed ‘Bathtub’ rear panelling and, like all Triumphs that were designed by Edward Turner, they had tremendous style and smooth, modern lines. This example has been in a private collection since 1996, owned by a capable engineer and used regularly up until 12 months ago. It has many sensible modifications such as the electronic ignition system and an Amal concentric carburettor and has completed many trips over to the Isle of Man.
The bike is presented in its original colour of Amaranth Red that was only in use for 1959 before moving to Ruby Red. The engine and frame numbers match and it is complete with its UK V5 and lots of previous MOT test certificates. This Triumph is a very usable classic that simply takes you back to the ‘50s/‘60s and sounds amazing!
1959 Triumph Speed Twin 5TA 500cc
Registration: UBX 564
Frame Number: STAH11009
Engine Number: STA-H11009
Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500
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Jan Thiel, Martin Mijwaart, and Paul Lodewijkx are a talented group of Dutchmen who created a racer, with no funding, working out of a wooden shed, and eventually outran the world’s best!
The team won many races and among its riders were names such as Paul Lodewijkx, Aalt Toersen and Theo Timmer who rode for them between 1967 and 1973 and gained wins in nine Grands Prix in the 50cc class.
This Jamathi is a competitive 50cc race bike with a high-spec engine including rotary disc inlet and special cylinder and head. The engine base is a Minarelli P6 but much-modified with very few components left untouched producing a remarkable 18bhp from a 50cc motor and the bike will shame many 125s and 250s. The bike has spent several years in a private collection but could well be a contender in the current ‘Classic 50 Racing Club’ championship events.
The vendor has a large spares package that includes a spare engine and many useful racing setup parts. These will be offered for sale separately to the successful bidder.
1975 Jamathi 50cc Race Bike
Registration: Not Specified
Frame Number: Not Specified
Engine Number: Minerelli
Estimate: £4,500 - £5,000
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As very successful motocross riders in the 1950s, brothers Derek and Don Rickman turned their passion into an exceptional business in 1959 with the MkI Metisse. The success brought by both their riding skills and their motorcycle designs, gained their business an enviable reputation through the decades that followed.
In 1962, the legendary MkIII was first raced and provided the catalyst for Metisse’s legendary innovative design and engineering excellence. Wins were racked up in Moto Cross des Nations, 250 and 500cc Grand Prix races, along with countless national events.
Through the 70s, Metisse’s reputation was boosted in the USA by its record of successfully competing in Desert Racing and was championed by the likes of Steve McQueen and Bud Ekins. Their exporting success was acknowledged by the Queen’s Award to Industry in 1974.
C.1967 Rickman Metisse ‘Petite’ Starmaker 250cc Scrambles Bike. The frame is a new build built purely to win and fitted with the best parts eligible for pre-68 scrambles. The front forks are progressive and are limited in travel as per ACU rules. The rear shocks are Reigers, incredibly difficult and expensive to obtain but worth every bit as they damp well at speed and are limited to four inches as per regulations. The engine was introduced early in 1963 and had
a capacity of 250cc and 100bhp per litre. The ‘Starmaker’ was designed as a ‘scrambler’ that would be competitive at international level. It runs and operates well and it’s very torquey, pulling from low down fitted with the close ratio gearbox. The bike has competed in two scrambles since the rebuild and is strong and prepared for its next event.
C.1967 Rickman Metisse ‘Petite’ Starmaker 250cc Scrambles Bike
Registration: Not Specified
Frame Number: R4251
Engine Number: Villiers Starmaker
Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000
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1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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Day 2Lot 615Registration: XKW 323
Chassis Number: 12104220024440
Engine Number: 12192820002335
Estimate: £115,000 - £130,000
Built alongside and sharing many of the iconic styling features of the legendary 300 SL Roadster, the Mercedes 190 SL combined superb build quality with understated styling and a not insignificant, 104bhp from the 1.9-litre four-stroke engine. An instant hit, the three-pronged star sparkled among the gloom of post-war austerity. The 1955 launch of the 190 SL cemented Mercedes-Benz’s reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed. Its hugely successful production ran to 25,881 cars from 1955 until 1963, mainly in left-hand drive form, with most going to the North American market. Understandably, few were made in right-hand drive and according to records, the total number of cars consigned for the British right-hand drive market stood at 562, with only 53 of these arriving here in 1962.
XKW 323 has the distinction of being one of those ultra-rare right-hand drive cars, no doubt taken out for a top-down spin upon first registration on 18th May 1962. This beautiful little roadster is finished in, what we believe, is the factory-correct 050 paint code, and the red interior was retrimmed in red leather, again a period-correct colour combination, some ten years ago. With just four former keepers, two of whom were garages, XKW 323 was exported to Dublin in 2004 to be enjoyed by its previous owner.
Remarkably, for a car that is over 55 years old, the history file contains the original UK buff log book, data card, original 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL brochure, and MOT test certificates dating back to 1981, with two sets of keys working on each lock. Subject to a bare metal respray and restoration before purchase by the previous owner and kept in a heated, ventilated garage. These included rechroming of the bumpers, a deep clean of the leather and a full respray in white. This respray wasn’t necessary because of any surface rust issues, but merely vapour bubbles caused by a heavy old blanket that resisted the urge to dry out fully in the garage. Bought by our vendor from us in 2015, the car was to be subject to substantial works to the brakes, suspension and the correction of some under-body corrosion.
The hard top, the bane of any 190 SL owner, had seen better days by 2015 and it too was fully restored. Although this consignor cannot envisage anyone driving this car in weather that would necessitate a fitted hardtop, our vendor has enjoyed many jaunts with the hardtop attached. The car is supplied with a mohair hood in black, as seen in the photographs. The invoices and receipts in the file amount to some £20,000, with the major works conducted by restorers Cotswold Classic Cars Ltd and Thornley Kelham of Cirencester. The car was part of our vendor’s eclectic private collection, some of which he purchased from Silverstone Auctions over the past few years. A new house build has necessitated a trimming of the collection to ensure enough garage space.
Still on its original Solex carbs, the Mercedes is presented to auction with the largely original components behaving as they should. Offered to auction with a fresh MOT test certificate, the odometer shows some 93,500 miles, remarkable for such a good driver’s car of this vintage. It must be noted that the Mercedes 190 SL and its successor the Pagoda have enjoyed enormous growth in value in recent times, and this rare UK-supplied right-hand drive example must be of serious consideration.
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1971 Aston Martin DBS
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Day 2Lot 616Registration: CUM 266J
Chassis Number: DBS5634R
Engine Number: 4004676/5
Estimate: £105,000 - £115,000
The sleeping giant has awoken. The six-cylinder DBS, for so long undervalued in the Aston marketplace, is finally commanding the sort of interest – and the sort of prices – that it arguably should have done for years.
The DBS’s classic credentials are impeccable: it’s a 100 percent thoroughbred Aston, from its hand-formed aluminium bodywork to its four-litre Tadek Marek straight-six; it was handbuilt at Newport Pagnell by the same chaps who built DBs 4, 5 and 6; and it’s as rare as any of them. There’s not quite unanimity about the exact number, but the total built was only around 800 in a production run that began in September 1967 and lasted until April 1972.
One thing the DBS didn’t do was replace the DB6, even if that was David Brown’s original intention; the two were produced in parallel until the last DB6 rolled out of the Works in January 1971. So think of the DBS as the smoother-riding, more spacious, more cosseting, grown-up alter ego to the DB6. It certainly had more than one eye on the American market, with its wider track, muscle-car stance and the options of power steering, air-conditioning, and an automatic gearbox. But to view it as a boulevard cruiser is to sell it very short.
Under the skin, DBS and DB6 are extremely closely related, though you’d never guess at a glance. Englishman William Towns’ design was starkly different to the Touring-bodied DBs. In fact, visually, the only things carried over were the signature air vents in the front wings, while the front aspect included a modern take on what had become the traditional Aston grille, much shallower and squarer-edged than before and further distinguished by four, equal-sized quartz-halogen headlamps.
It was never any secret that the DBS was intended to be powered by an all-new V8. Tadek Marek had been working on one since as early as 1963, and it had been testing extensively since 1966, but – not to put too fine a point on it – the damn thing kept breaking, so a late decision was made to launch with the DB6’s straight-six.
Built in 1971, one of only 49 built that year and one of 317 right-hand drive cars with automatic transmissions in total, this car was delivered to the dealer, Arnold G Wilson, on 30th April and first registered on 1st July 1971. It was purchased by the current keeper on 12th November 2013 from a friend who, in turn, purchased the car in 2003. During the owner’s tenure, the car was repainted in Olive Green with many parts replaced including boot springs, new radiator, new alternator belts, rechroming and alloy polishing of parts where required, new vacuum and heater valves, new exterior door handles, refreshing of the tan hide interior, new tyres fitted all around including the spare, and fully serviced including the replacement of air, fuel and oil filters. The owner gives credit to the previous owner who was a master technician and automatic transmission specialist and who maintained the car with no expense spared.
CUM 266J retains its original ‘matching numbers’ engine and is supplied with a Heritage Trust Certificate and MOT test certificates since 1997. The current indicated mileage is just short of 84,000 and the Aston will have a fresh MOT test certificate at the time of sale.
Only in the last ten years have original DBSs started to become sought-after and only in the last five have their values rocketed with the very best now commanding up to £200,000. Quite a lot of money but, given the crazy prices of its older (and admittedly rarer) siblings, it’s no more than the car deserves. There are, naturally, advocates of the V8 but the car works beautifully with the straight-six. There’s so much character and that very English drawl as the six digs in and pulls hard is the perfect soundtrack for a very English car.
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Stylish, fast and well-engineered, the 635 CSi enjoyed a production run lasting into the 1990s, being periodically updated in line with its sister models. The 6 Series Coupé debuted in 1976 and was mechanically similar to the 7 Series saloons, although introduced before them. Karmann-styled, like the preceding 3.0CS/CSi, the newcomer was similarly well-specified, featuring all-independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and power-assisted steering as standard. The brainchild of BMW’s Motorsport department, the M635 CSi version arrived in 1984. Its engine was a development of the M1 supercar’s 3.5-litre, 24-valve, six-cylinder unit producing 286bhp, the increased power necessitating chassis improvements that included altered weight distribution, revised suspension, bigger brakes and a limited-slip differential. There was also a close-ratio five-speed gearbox (or four-speed multi-mode auto) and a more luxurious interior, while outwardly this ultimate 6 Series model was readily distinguishable by virtue of its ‘M Technic’ body kit. Performance was emphatically in the supercar league, the M635 CSi being capable of reaching 62mph in around six seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 155mph.
This 1984 right-hand drive M635 CSi (chassis No. WBAEE320X00760004), according to the BMW M Register, was the ‘fourth UK-specification example ever produced’ with the first three
being built one month earlier for evaluation and subsequently sent to the crusher, making this “quite possibly the oldest UK M635 in the world.” The car was finished on October 12th 1984 and the build sheet carries the generic ‘940’ option code, which means that it was initially built with ‘special equipment’ or for a special purpose. It is believed that it came to the UK as an early demonstration and promotion/press vehicle.
Interestingly, in correspondence with a previous owner, the Registrar also mentions that Sable Brown Metallic is an extremely rare colour on any M635, particularly UK cars, with only two having been recorded in total, this being one.
This is a very attractive example of BM’s ‘Hot Ship’ from the mid- ‘80s and looks to be in fabulous condition. We understand it has only covered 57,000 miles and has been well-maintained, and it appears that retaining the M6’s originality has been a bit of a mission. The ‘first’ of anything is always a bit special, and we would suggest that its lucky next owner will have lots to feel pleased about.
1984 BMW M635 CSiRegistration: B713 KJB
Chassis Number: WBAEE320X0076004
Engine Number: 0760004
Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
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Some cars just get better looking with age and the R107 SL-Series Mercedes-Benz is definitely amongst them. Overshadowed for a long time by its graceful ‘Pagoda’ predecessor, it’s now becoming better appreciated for what it is – a beautifully-built sports roadster that is totally dependable. To this day, no car door closes with a more reassuring ‘thunk’ than a Mercedes SL, and everything about the car suggests solid engineering.
Fast, comfortable and discreetly understated, the SL has a matchless ability to munch up the miles for year after year without ever seeming to falter. No wonder it stayed in production, fundamentally unaltered, from 1971 until 1989, the longest production run of any Mercedes car ever.
Although the 280 was the baby of the SL range, it boasted an excellent blend of performance and economy. Far more economical to run than its V8 siblings, its smooth straight-six fuel-injected engine produced 182bhp and 176lb-ft of torque, enough to top 125mph and reach 60mph from standstill in just under 10 seconds.
This delightful, right-hand drive, 1985 R107 280 SL was supplied new by Puttocks of Guildford and was first registered on 1st August 1985 to a Mr Bernard Cocks who, up until very recently, was the only owner and long-term keeper.
It’s finished in lovely Champagne Gold Metallic with Cream check cloth and vinyl seats, Cream carpets, original Mohair Soft Top, Body-coloured Hard Top, electric windows, passenger door mirror, original Blaupunkt radio cassette with two speakers, electric aerial, central locking, power steering, front fog lamps, four-speed automatic transmission and the 2.8-litre S6 Fi (unleaded) engine.
It has now covered only 34,446 miles from new and comes with a full and comprehensive Service History fully stamped by Mercedes. Mr Cocks was patently totally fastidious, as the very large Owner’s File contains simply everything. All its original books and manuals, the V5, MOT test certificates to-date, a selection of old tax discs, Mercedes-Benz Club membership cards, original service book stamped throughout, the original Sales Brochure, owner’s hand-written notes, an HPI and a full complement of invoices.
The condition of the paintwork and bodywork is truly exceptional, as is the interior of the car, inside the boot and the engine bay. The MOT test certificate is valid until late June 2018 and the car is ready to drive away.
The phrase ‘one long-term owner’ tends to be used to indicate that a vehicle has been lovingly looked after all its days, which is not always the case, however, with this sparkling Gold 280 SL, it’s demonstrably true.
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Registration: C733 PPE
Chassis Number: WDB1070422A032008
Engine Number: 11099022009673
Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
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The 993 was the final generation of air-cooled 911s, and as such will always have a special place in the affections of Porsche enthusiasts. It is also widely said to be the last of the 911s that were built whilst engineering integrity overruled accounting pressures at Porsche.
Twenty years on, it still looks modern – a truly timeless design. The 993 was launched in the autumn of 1994 and was claimed to be 80% new. The bodywork was altogether more curvaceous, with a number of new panels and the overall look was much smoother and more integrated. Importantly, this new style was still every inch a 911 in the traditional manner, with the profiles of the doors and rear quarter windows remaining unchanged from earlier models. The biggest change under the skin was the new multi-link rear suspension, giving greater driver confidence, less road noise, and excellent ride quality. Designed to give a level of passive rear-wheel steering (the ‘Weissach effect’), thus controlling the way the suspension behaved under cornering, braking, and acceleration, it transformed the 911. It was also the first 911 to be equipped with power steering and an advanced ABS system.
Presented here is a right-hand drive 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2 Cabriolet with a Tiptronic gearbox supplied by Jebsen Motors of Hong Kong, who are main Porsche agents. Finished in the beautiful colour combination of Guards Red with a full Black leather
interior, this car was supplied on 8th August 1995 to its first owner. The car was ordered with many factory-fitted individual accessories including air conditioning, wooden steering wheel/gear selector and handbrake lever, 18-inch alloy wheels, electric seats, tinted front screen, lumbar support, onboard computer and Tiptronic buttons on the steering wheel.
The history file includes invoices dating back to 2003 and a raft of MOT test certificates confirming its mileage. Maintenance duties have been undertaken by main dealers and Porsche Specialists. It’s supplied with the original book pack containing the driver’s manuals and service book, the spare key, the UK V5C, and an MOT test certificate valid until 23rd August 2018. The Porsche is currently stored professionally and is now showing 41,900 miles on the odometer. Please note, documents support a speedo change from km to mph at 21,481km when the car first entered the UK and therefore the total mileage covered is 55,500. This 911 has clearly been pampered all of its life and now provides an excellent opportunity to join the happy band of convertible 993 owners.
1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic
Registration: N104 PYN
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZSS332772
Engine Number: 63S53131
Estimate: £38,000 - £45,000
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Realm Engineering of Honeybourne in Worcestershire has built up a fine reputation over almost four decades for its ‘RAM’ recreations. In particular their Jaguar D-Types, which benefitted from considerable design input by Reynard Racing into the chassis, resulting in greater strength and ultimately better road-holding. After a three-hour stint behind the wheel of a Realm D-Type, Sir Jack Brabham commented: “That’s a damn sight better than the original!” Richard Noble has one of his own, and Sir Stirling Moss OBE said: “You guys have done an excellent job here, you should be proud.” Jaguar Quarterly magazine described the car as “impressive” with handling “beyond question”, and “a whole bucketload of fun.”
This, ‘Long Nose’ example of Jaguar’s legendary Le Mans-winning D-Type, features glass fibre bodywork and was built in South Africa by Darryl Simpson, from a kit supplied by LR Roadsters between 1988-90. The attention to detail is remarkable. Our vendor purchased this ‘RAM’ in 2001 whilst racing in South Africa after being impressed with its build quality and then brought it back to the UK that year, where it has resided in his significant collection ever since. Having only covered around 1,000 miles in his ownership, and reportedly just over 5,000 miles in total since it was built, this car has clearly enjoyed the love and attention it deserves. It’s finished in ‘Ecurie Ecosse’ Scottish Racing Blue and wears twin white nose stripes similar to
the 1956 works D-Type (XKD 603) driven to second place at Le Mans in 1957 by Ron Flockhart and John Lawrence. Our vendor recently sent the car to one of the country’s foremost historic restoration companies, ‘CKL Developments’ in Hastings, who rebuilt the 4.5-litre Ron Beatty/Forward Engineering 300/330bhp engine earlier this year.
Supplied with a 1968 identity on its UK V5C, a history file with pictures of the build, I.D. documents, and various invoices, this very special RAM ‘Long Nose’ is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner and elegantly pays homage to one of the greatest British sports cars of all time.
1968 LR Roadsters D-Type by Realm (RAM)
Registration: YMO 291F
Chassis Number: 001C9007251
Engine Number: 7F94098
Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
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For the 1989 model year, the S2 variant of the Porsche 944 was a much-upgraded version, replacing both the standard and ‘S’ spec 944s. A new aluminium cylinder block employing Formula One technology allowed a capacity increase to 3.0 litres, making this the largest production 4-cylinder engine of its time. Power was up 21bhp on the 944 S, and torque took an even bigger jump. Externally the S2 adopted the lower-drag nose and tail panels from the Turbo, which along with a taller final drive ratio helped a manual-geared car to hit almost 150mph and achieve a 0-60mph time of 6.0 seconds. The Turbo’s braking system was also adopted and Series 90 16-inch cast alloy wheels were standard equipment. Production of the S2, and in fact the 944 as a mainstream model, ended in 1991, giving way to the 968.
The car presented here is a last-of-the-line, right-hand drive C16 (UK-supplied) 1990 944 S2 Coupé. It was delivered new through ‘Merlin Porsche’ of Cardiff on 7th March 1991 and looks particularly striking in the rare combination of Turquoise Blue Metallic (E6E6) and Marine Blue with Linen leather upholstery. This car has obviously been well-maintained and presents, both mechanically and cosmetically, in superb condition – winning the ‘Porsche Silverstone’ Concours event in 2016. Its overall condition belies the current mileage of 89,000 (verifiable) miles, which is
supported by an original and fully stamped-up service booklet (showing 15 stamps from Porsche and marque specialists, with the last major service, including belts, just 780 miles ago), plus an impressive history file including many MOT test certificates and a wealth of invoices. Small details like two sets of keys, factory/dealer stickers still in place and a complete Porsche tool-roll help support its dutiful ownership.
The 944, the 968 and even the 928 are seeing their values rise in the wake of the ‘911 explosion’ and front-engined Porsches are having the Renaissance they richly deserve. This is simply a lovely genuine example of one of the most coveted front-engined models and, competitively guided, opens the door into a very exclusive club.
1990 Porsche 944 S2 Coupé
Registration: H46 PBO
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ94ZLN401520
Engine Number: 42L04263
Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000
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The Bentley Azure was introduced in 1995 and was based on the platform of the company’s Continental ‘R’ Coupé, which had been launched in 1991. The Azure often surprised with its substantial size, intended to convey both a sense of presence and allow for the comfortable seating of four adult passengers. Power came from Bentley’s stalwart 6.75-litre V8, featuring a single inter-cooled turbocharger producing in the region of 380bhp, mated to a General Motors-sourced, four-speed automatic gearbox enabling the Azure to glide up to 60mph in an impressive 6.1 seconds. Owing to the limited space at Bentley’s Crewe factory, the Azure was assembled and finished by Pininfarina, significantly adding to the vehicle’s production costs. The selling price varied as equipment could be significantly different from one to the next depending on personal preferences, however, the price list started at just over £200,000 when new.
We are proud to offer this striking 1997 Bentley Azure in the most stylish colour combination of Brooklands Green Metallic with a matching green hood and a fabulous Magnolia and Forest Green leather interior, with a Burr Walnut dashboard and door cappings. Having had just three keepers from new and covered only 20,400 miles with 11 service stamps in its service book, it has been well-maintained throughout its life and looks as you would expect from such a low-mileage example – even the engine bay looks almost showroom fresh. The luxurious power hood is a feat of engineering in
itself and operates seamlessly. Naturally, the Bentley’s service records are comprehensive and are as follows:
08.10.1997 @ 1,175 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls-Royce
19.05.1998 @ 2,223 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls-Royce
18.11.1998 @ 5,142 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls-Royce
05.06.2000 @ 6,399 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls-Royce
16.06.2006 @ 8,004 miles Bentley Manchester
04.08.2009 @ 8,231 miles Bentley Manchester
No date @ 9,781 miles Automotive 2000
29.04.2013 @ 12,373 miles Bentley Leicester
29.01.2014 @ 12,922 miles Silver Lady Services
03.02.2015 @ 15,895 miles Rennsport UK
04.03.2016 @ 17,836 miles Rennsport UK
The private registration number ‘MJW 4C’ will remain with the car and it will have a fresh MOT test certificate at the time of sale.
This Bentley Azure offers a remarkable driving experience for a relatively modest outlay compared to its price when new or the current offering from Crewe, and makes an occasion of every journey. We welcome any inspection of this elegant motor car.
1997 Bentley AzureRegistration: MJW 4C
Chassis Number: SCBZK15C0VCH61102
Engine Number: 88103L410M/T1T
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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1973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa
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Day 2Lot 623Registration: PMC 680L
Chassis Number: 9113310677
Engine Number: 6331596
Estimate: £125,000 - £145,000
For 1972, all Porsche 911 variants received the 2.4-litre engine, with the 911 ‘S’ representing the pinnacle of Porsche’s sports car programme of the time, bettered only in performance terms by the 2.7RS. Today, a 1973 model represents the last year of lightweight cars before the advent of impact bumpers and for many purists, the ‘2.4’ is the last ‘old-school’ 911 and therefore all the more collectable.
The 1973 ‘S’ was fitted with the final development of the free-revving 2.4-litre, type 911/53 engine producing 190bhp, resulting in 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 144mph. It also benefitted from a revision to the suspension pick-up points and of Koni dampers, plus the transmission was enhanced with the addition of the new 908 race car-derived 915 gearbox, which was stronger and offered an improved gear change. The ‘aero’ package was improved by fitting a front valance spoiler that reduced front-end lift. Coupled with Porsche’s total domination of the World Sportscar Championship and Steve McQueen’s endorsement in the film, ‘Le Mans’, they could do no wrong with the now iconic 1973 911 S and its derivatives.
“In these cars, we see the fruits of all the development effort to produce an unmatched high-performance sports car. The classic mainstream production 911 is a 2.4.” - Peter Morgan, ‘Original Porsche 911’.
The car presented here is a 1973 (F-series) 911 S 2.4 Targa, an extremely rare right-hand drive, C16 (UK-market) delivered example. There was a total of only 925 Targa ‘S’ cars built in 1973 (the only year that right-hand drive pre-impact Targas were built) with conceivably just 73 right-hand drive examples for the whole worldwide market, with less than 50 of these coming to the UK, now with only possibly 10-12 cars remaining here – making it feasibly one of the rarest early 911s of them all.
This car was delivered new through ‘Falcon Works of Middlesex’ (Porsche Cars GB Ltd.) on 26th April 1973 and has a wonderfully traceable ownership history right up until the present day. It is a matching-numbers example (confirmed by inspection and research), having both chassis and engine numbers that fit perfectly into the prescribed range for its year and type. Giving even more reassurance, the car is accompanied by a comprehensive history file, which documents its provenance, ownership, and restoration (including copies of its original 1973 sales invoice and order forms, period photos, letters from previous owners, numerous MOT test certificates and invoices, restoration images etc.). This detailed history file would support that the indicated mileage of 90,000 may well be wholly correct.
Our vendor bought the car in 2006 and commissioned a ground-up restoration of it with respected Porsche specialists ‘Export 56’, costing approximately £40,000. This restoration benefitted from diligent ownership over the years, which included some significant work done in 1985/86. Every known owner of the car has been traced and contacted, with the previous one having it 30 years – you only keep a car this long if it’s particularly good! The car now wears its original registration number of ‘PMC 680L’ and is in the correct colour of Metallic Silver (925), as it left the factory. Our marque-enthusiast vendor further utilised the skills of another specialist ‘Gantspeed Engineering Ltd.’ for both work to the suspension and, then in 2009, for a thorough engine and brake overhaul. This healthy and restored example is ready to be used and enjoyed to the full and would make a worthy addition to any collection.
The 2.4 ‘S’ is regarded as one of finest and most coveted 911 models ever, and having the chance to buy such a rare matching-numbers right-hand drive example, is certainly not to be missed.
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This Reliant Regal three-wheeler was used in the original TV series Only Fools and Horses in 2002. ‘BWC 94F’ can clearly be seen in the episode ‘If they could only see us now’ where the car was driven in Monaco, no less, by Del and Rodney. It also features extensively in the Only Fools and Horses ‘Hookie Street’ book. Letters in the history file to the then owner, John Mansfield, from the BBC, also confirm its authenticity.
The car, acquired from a Bonhams auction in 2008, has a reconditioned engine, a full synchromesh gearbox, a remote control key start (which can be operated from up to 50 metres away), a DVD player and cassette radio, a smoke machine, which emits smoke from the exhaust when a valve is opened on the dashboard, a ‘Tiger Skin’ print interior, rubber mats with ‘Del Boy’ on the driver’s side and ‘Rodney’ on the passenger side, inflatable dolls fitted, which show up in the back window(!), a suitcase on the roof, and air horns. Disregarding its TV provenance, it’s probably the most reliable example of this ‘marque’ that you will find and has even participated in the London to Brighton rally in 2001 and 2004!
With 71,778 miles recorded, an MOT test certificate valid until 9th June 2018, and even an original owner’s handbook, what’s not to like, Rodney?!
Cushtie, you know it makes sense!
1968 Reliant Regal - Ex-‘Only Fools and Horses’
Registration: BWC 94F
Chassis Number: 694064
Engine Number: 115712
Estimate: No Reserve
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Introduced in 1979 to celebrate 50 years of MG production at Abingdon, the Limited Edition (LE) models were the last built there before the factory’s closure in October 1980. Finished in Bronze Metallic (Roadster) or Pewter Metallic (GT), the duo sported chin spoilers and Triumph Stag-type alloy wheels, with wires an option on the Roadster. A total of 1,000 cars were completed, the split being 480/520, Roadster/GT. Two were purchased by the BL Heritage Collection and the remaining 998 sold through the UK dealer network.
This particular car was supplied by P. J. Evans (Dudley) in March 1981 to Allsop Brothers of Smalley, Derbyshire. With an eye to the future, the car was immediately put into storage and never used. Despite changing hands twice, whilst being acquired by a Mr David Mairs in 2008 and by our vendor in 2014, it continued its sheltered life in storage. Never used on the public road, this is a rare car with known provenance from new and surely a great long-term investment opportunity.
1981 MGB LE RoadsterRegistration: SHA 982W
Chassis Number: GVADJ1AG522763
Engine Number: 39221
Estimate: No Reserve
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This car is a unique MGB GT and was supplied by Kennings Ltd in Derby, however, it’s difficult to know exactly when, as no records exist of the date of purchase as the vehicle was never registered when new, although the MG Owner’s Club records suggest a build date of 1980. The correct printed form, which was supplied with the car when new, is still present meaning that this MGB can technically still be registered and carries the correct type approval etc. It even has the original driver’s handbook present. The MGB GT has always been a good-looking car and this example in gleaming Black with ‘Rostyle’ wheels and period Orange ‘deckchair’ upholstery reminds you of the reasons why you simply had to have one at the time. It’s obviously not new, but it is new, with not a single nut, bolt, or grommet having been changed from the moment it left the factory.
Unique, in the proper sense of the word and, as we often say, “Find another one.”
1980 MGB GTRegistration: Not Specified
Chassis Number: GVGEJ1AG519506
Engine Number: 37994
Estimate: No Reserve
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This is a remarkable Ford Mustang 289 ‘Notchback’ Auto that has covered just 14,500 miles from new, and drives like it too!
Finished in Silver Blue with a two-tone Blue interior, the car was specified with the following options from new:
• 289 V8 Automatic
• Deluxe seatbelts front and rear
• Power steering
• Air conditioning
• Wire wheel covers.
Purchased by an elderly lady on 14th July 1966, the Mustang was her pride and joy and she insisted on ‘her’ car being looked after by main dealers only, until her sad passing in 1969 whereupon her husband then stored the car until 1975. Early service records in the comprehensive history file confirm these events and even the original rear window sticker, owner’s manual and warranty card are still present.
The next owner was an MCCA judge who knew a ‘proper’ car when he saw one and stored his new purchase in a purpose-built climate-controlled storage facility until 2004 with the car only emerging
briefly for shows and Concours events. At this point, it was sold to its next keeper, also an American Mustang enthusiast, who enjoyed the car up until 2015 covering just a further few thousand miles. When this cossetted Mustang arrived in the UK in 2015, it had covered just over 14,000 miles.
Today, the odometer indicates some 14,500 miles and the car comes with lots of original paperwork, letters from the original owners, the owner’s handbook, and significant bills, receipts and paperwork. It starts and drives really well, and looks and presents as a very original car should. Most definitely not to be considered as ‘just another 289 Notchback’, this unmolested car is very special, possibly even unique in Europe, and is a classic example of ‘preservation over restoration’.
1966 Ford Mustang 289 Notchback
Registration: UCA 384D
Chassis Number: 6R07C231374
Engine Number: 231374
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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This car, owned by ultra successful businessman and star of ‘Dragons’ Den’ – Mr Theo Paphitis, is a stunning Austin-Healey 3000 MkI rally replica that was restored during 2013/14 and bought by him at the Goodwood Revival Sale in September 2014.
It retains much of the 1960 ‘Works’ spec, including the triple SU carburettors on an engine built by Richard Parker Race Engines Ltd., which incorporates a Stage 1 gas-flowed cylinder head, bronze valve guides and unleaded inserts, a tubular exhaust manifold, a rally high lift camshaft, a 9.7:1 compression ratio, forged pistons, a high capacity oil pump, an harmonic crankshaft damper, and an alloy sump for better cooling and enhanced cylinder block stiffness.
All this has created an engine giving 185bhp, which is connected to a rebuilt and highly-specified gearbox and differential. Jig built, the chassis has been fully seam-welded, fully strengthened and bare-metal resprayed, whilst the chassis box sections have also been wax protected.
The running gear includes a new improved steering box, uprated competition front disc and rear drum brakes, uprated competition shock absorbers, heavy-duty front stub axles and adjustable telescopic rear shock absorbers with Vredestein tyres sitting on 72-spoke, painted wire wheels.
Inside, there has been no expense spared either with a black crackle-painted dashboard, new instruments, a long, direct-action gear lever, and finally a ‘Works’-spec hard-top with ventilation scoop. The wiring is all new as are various key electrical components, the front wings feature factory vents, there is a twin-spares boot lid, and a custom-made stainless steel side-exit exhaust.
All in all, a truly stunning car in outstanding condition that is ideal for fast road use, tours or road rallying.
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI
Registration: 972 UYG
Chassis Number: HBT712594
Engine Number: 29D-RU-H/22475
Estimate: £40,000 - £48,000
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The 1973 Porsche 911 is considered by most knowledgeable Porsche enthusiasts to be the single best 911 of all time. This is high praise when you consider the large number of 911 models that have been built over the 50+ years since the model’s introduction. The Carrera RS (Renn Sport) is still to this day the benchmark 911, the beautiful lines only being matched by the sheer delight of driving it, with its positive steering, exhilarating sound and linear performance. Built before the American ‘impact bumper’ era and the oil/fuel crisis, the RS had a purity of purpose that was not compromised by outside factors. For this reason, the Porsche RS Replica market has grown enormously and demand is far outstripping the supply of quality machines.
Long before the likes of Magnus Walker was on the Porsche scene, there was a group of like-minded enthusiasts in America who were leading the way with ‘hot-rod’ Porsche 911s. The club was founded in the late ‘90s by Cris Huergas who had subtly modified his ‘69 911S. The car attracted the attention of Freeman Thomas who, together with Chris founded R-Gruppe, a club that in turn inspired countless 911 enthusiasts to adopt similar modifications as set out in the factory’s Sports Purpose Manual. The R-Gruppe was born, and with it an exclusive invitation-only membership to one of the most elite Porsche clubs in the world.
This original ‘F-Series’ Porsche 911T was built in 1973 and supplied new to the United States in left-hand drive. Finished in Tangerine Orange (paint code #2323) with black leatherette, the car originally came with optional equipment such as Koni shock absorbers, a rear spoiler, and tinted glass all around. After a handful of owners in the US, it was decided by long-term owner Tom Wilkinson in Oregon to create something special and that is precisely what he did. Respected Porsche specialist Jeff Gamroth of Rothsport, Oregon was commissioned to build a free-revving, lightened and balanced 2.7-litre engine based on genuine 1974 7R crankcases. The build spec included 10thou overbored crankcases, reconditioned conrods, new phosphorus bronze valve guides, 36mm throttle bodies, an upgraded oil pump, and a fuel pump to RS-specification. This engine was then married to a 917 transmission with a Quaife LSD and Wevo short-shifter.
Bilstein HD dampers front and rear, ARB torsion bars and disc brakes all around ensure this stunning 911 handles and stops as well as it goes. After being carefully reassembled with weight saving a priority, the car was placed on 911R Fuchs alloys wheels. Open the driver’s door and you are greeted with a genuine RS steering wheel, a 10,000 tachometer and a sharp, functional interior. The glovebox has a discreet cigar lighter attachment for modern MP3 players and sat-nav systems. The quality of the paint and door shuts will impress the moment you lay eyes on this Tangerine wonder.
Imported to the UK in April 2013, the car has since been enjoyed by our vendor on European roads trips but is now being reluctantly offered for sale. Supplied with a UK V5C and a MOT test certificate valid until 12th September 2018, a car of this quality would cost a considerable sum of money to build, let alone the cost of the engine build, and hence this car offers an exceptional opportunity to purchase what some might consider the ultimate ‘sleeper’ 911.
1973 Porsche 911 2.7 R-Gruppe
Registration: AVV 387L
Chassis Number: 9113100609
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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‘One lady owner from new’ is a well-used expression that has pervaded the motor trade for decades and refers to the mythical situation where suddenly a car becomes available that has covered very few miles, is in wonderful condition, and has only been lightly used and kept warm and dry by its one lady owner. A rare occurrence, never really happens you might think, but, it’s not a myth, it does happen, and this E-Type is the perfect example.
According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, this left-hand drive, Series 2 Jaguar E-Type OTS was originally finished in Pale Primrose Yellow with a Black interior – the colour scheme it pleasingly wears today. Manufactured on 22nd August 1968, it was dispatched to Herrington Motors of Montgomery, New York State and purchased by its first and only private keeper, a Miss Sarah J Hammer. The car was indeed used lightly for the first 17 years covering only 45,000 miles until, in 1985, a long-term illness prevented Miss Hammer from driving her beloved E-Type and it was put into storage. There it was to remain for the next 29 years until its inevitable sale. There is a letter with the car from Miss Hammer in late August 2015 confirming her sole ownership and the mileage of 45,063 at that point.
Prior to its return to the UK the car was subject to a mechanical overhaul by Klaus Motors of New York. On its arrival here it was
treated to a full service with fresh fluids and fitted with a new brake servo, brake and clutch master cylinders, a stainless steel exhaust, five new period-correct Dunlop tyres, and a new hood and carpets by Aldridge Trimmers.
A matching chassis and engine numbers example, the car is accompanied by the aforementioned Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices, handbooks, original wallet with service book, and the original jack and hammer in their bag. The original advisory sticker is still on the speedo and ‘70s service stickers have been left in place on the B-post. There is also a NOVA document confirming all taxes paid and a current MOT test certificate with no advisories.
This is indeed a rare opportunity. A ‘one lady owner from new’ low-mileage, Primrose E-Type with perfect provenance and a chance to become its second keeper. Form an orderly queue.
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2 Manual
Registration: NOVA Issued
Chassis Number: 1R7140
Engine Number: 7R1297-9
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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Day 2Lot 631Registration: KVS 245
Chassis Number: 12104220018773
Engine Number: 12192120018861
Estimate: £125,000 - £140,000
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was the first iteration of the SL-Class grand tourer and the fastest production car of its day. Introduced in 1954 as a two-seat coupé with distinctive gull-wing doors, it was later offered as an open roadster. Hugely successful in Europe and across the pond, coupé and roadster production topped out at 3,258 cars. Its successor, the 190 SL, combined superb build quality with understated styling and a not insignificant 104bhp from the 1.9-litre four stroke engine. The 1955 launch of the 190 SL cemented Mercedes-Benz’s reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed. Unsurprisingly most of the 26,000 units were sold to the North American market and just some 562 were made in right-hand drive.
According to the records within the history file, it appears this delightful 190 SL was first registered in the UK on 1st December 1960 to its first of four former keepers. The car was then sold to a Mr A. Hodson of Walsall in September 1981. A new adventure for the car was to start when a Mr Y. Voniatis of London bought it on 3rd January 1992. It appears that Mr. Voniatis took the car to Cyprus, one of the few other right-hand drive countries, and kept it there until his return to British
shores. Our vendor bought the car on 1st July 2016 and commissioned Premium Classic Cars to undertake a restoration.
This restoration, a photographic record of which is included in the file, included attention to corrosion, electrics, a new radiator, a top-end rebuild of the engine, fuel pump and a myriad of other jobs, all of which are invoiced and receipted in the file. Once the mechanical work was complete, attention was then focused on the rest of the car and it was professionally painted in Mercedes Silver, the interior was fully retrimmed in red leather, and a new hood was fitted. A recent addition to the car was the fitting of power steering, making this great little sports car a doddle to manoeuvre around town.
It is rare to see one UK right-hand drive at auction, let alone two, and we are pleased to be offering two examples in good order, in a choice of white or silver. KVS 245 is presented to auction with an odometer reading of some 24,000 miles, a reading we cannot warrant but is fairly irrelevant in a car of this age that has been superbly restored. In addition to the history there will be the car’s current MOT test certificate valid until April 2018.
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Undoubtedly, the F4 was the motorcycle that launched the resurrection of MV Agusta in 1998. Once described as “Viewed from any angle it is possibly the most beautiful motorcycle ever produced”, it was created by designer Massimo Tamburini (the Michelangelo of the Motorcycle) at CRC (Cagiva Research Centre), following his work on the Ducati 916.
The first series-produced F4 1000, the F4 1000 S, was released in 2005 and arrived accompanied by 166 horsepower. The engine is a liquid-cooled inline-four cylinder, four-stroke with two overhead camshafts (DOHC), 16 radial valves, electronic multipoint injection, induction discharge electronic ignition, displacing 998cc, and was derived from the 1990–1992 Ferrari Formula One power unit.
F4 owners do tend to wax lyrical and our vendor, the MV’s second owner, is no exception. He tells us that “The combination of a howling, race-bred engine, God-given handling, and heart-aching beauty, results in one of the most desirable two-wheeled creations of all time. On the open road, nothing short of a six-figure supercar or the Red Arrows will even come close. It’ll hit 184 miles an hour in the time it takes to read this paragraph. With the MV Agusta F41000S’s beefy 50mm Marzocchi forks, fully adjustable Sachs shock and brilliant six-piston Nissin brakes, the F4 tracks as true a
line as any train. It will lean for Italy, with only the rider’s ability the limiting factor”.
With only 261 recorded miles, this showroom-fresh example must be one of the most collectible examples of the marque currently available, especially in this stunning blue and silver colour combination with its star motif wheels. Both the bike’s owners have found the performance, riding position and race handling of this ultimate track missile too much for their advancing years, however, this has created an excellent opportunity for the serious collector or a rider who can exploit its true potential.
2006 MV Agusta F4 1000S
Registration: OU06 COJ
Frame Number: ZCGF511BB5V003096
Engine Number: MV Agusta F5A503377
Estimate: £8,500 - £10,500
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The Ariel Red Hunter was the name used for a range of Ariel single-cylinder motorcycles that were designed by the firm’s chief designer Val Page in 1932 around an overhead-valve single-cylinder engine that he had developed some six years earlier. The legendary Edward Turner developed the design further with added chrome and it became a popular touring bike. Handling was improved by the addition of rear suspension and telescopic forks and it gained an alloy cylinder head from the 1950s.
This 350cc example hails from 1954, which is the first year of the rear suspension and just prior to the valanced mudguards and headlamp hood etc. of the 1955 models. It has a simple, classic look and is built to a very high standard. The balance is evident in the centre-stand that works effortlessly with no struggling. The paint is a deep Maroon with chrome detailing and the fuel tank has fluted chrome and gold lines. The engine runs and starts easily. The bike is presented with all the original details from new and has a current V5.
1954 Ariel Red Hunter 350cc
Registration: 825 UXK
Frame Number: KS4944
Engine Number: PB2575
Estimate: £3,750 - £4,250
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The Cardellino was a small single-cylinder, two-stroke motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi from 1954 until 1962. Two-strokes did not feature in the Moto Guzzi range until after WW2 when the extraordinarily successful Motoleggera 65 put a whole generation of Italians on two wheels. A larger version of this air-cooled rotary-valve single – the 98cc Zigolo – first appeared at the Milan Show in 1953 alongside the Cardellino, which was a development of the original Motoleggera, retaining the 64cc engine of its predecessor while benefitting from a new, stronger frame. Early in 1956, the Cardellino was updated with a telescopic fork and full-width alloy hubs and later that same year, a 73cc version was announced. Further developed and enlarged (to 83cc) the Cardellino remained in production until 1965. Like most Italian lightweights, the Cardellino was light-years in advance of its British contemporaries, being reliable, comfortable and endowed with excellent road holding and handling despite rather crude suspension.
The Cardellino 75, with the 73cc engine such as the one offered today, was produced in 1959. This Cardellino is very original with a stylish weathered patina befitting its years. The bike runs and selects all gears and with slight attention could be made into a very rideable classic, perfect for Italian events such as the Moto Giro or Milano Taranto. Offered for sale with UK V5C registration.
Charming, affordable and so much style even today...we love the little Cardellino!
1959 Moto Guzzi Cardellino 75
Registration: 945 UYW
Frame Number: BSU06
Engine Number: MOTO GUZZI BES37
Estimate: £1,700 - £2,000
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Announced in 1988, the Ducati Super Sport used a Pantah-based 904cc air-cooled 90° V-twin, two-valve ‘Desmodue’ engine with crankcases derived from the 851 motor. It was mounted in a tubular trellis frame.
This Ducati 750 Super Sport has covered just 10,000 miles from new and is clean and honest with all the original paint in exceptionally good order. The bike runs and rides fantastically and will not disappoint. It comes complete with previous MOT test certificates and many bills as well as some original booklets and both sets of keys. Over the last few years, the bike has been lightly used and often kept in pride of place in the vendor’s study which, if you have one, will seem completely natural.
1997 Ducati 750 Super Sport
Registration: P209LOH
Frame Number: DM750SC010014
Engine Number: 011317
Estimate: £3,000 - £3,500
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2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
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Day 2Lot 636Registration: GM04 ZDS
Chassis Number: ZFFDT57B000137869
Engine Number: F131F
Estimate: £140,000 - £160,000
The Ferrari F360 was built as a two-seater sports car by Ferrari from 1999 to 2005. The new model had an entirely new all-aluminium space frame chassis, which was 40% stiffer than the previous model and 28% lighter. Fitted with a 3.6-litre V8 engine, coupled to a six-speed gearbox, the Challenge Stradale model is a low production track day focused car – from the outset, the engineers designed the car with a 20% track day use and 80% road use in mind. The engine generated 426bhp at 8,500rpm, which gave it a top speed of 190mph, and other improvements included more responsive throttle software, enhanced steering wheel feedback, and a reduction in weight by as much as 95kg. The Challenge Stradale also got Brembo carbon ceramic brakes as standard, shaving 16kg of the curb weight, improved handling, and eliminated brake fade.
We are pleased to offer this left-hand drive, 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale finished in Argento Nürburgring Metallic with red/black seats, red painted calipers, radio, full harnesses, full Alcantara dashboard and a two-tone leather steering wheel. We believe the car was supplied new through Tamsen Ferrari Hamberg, Germany, before being exported to Japan. Whilst there, the Japanese service records show it was serviced at 493km, 2,508km, 2,685km, 4,232km, 4,562km, 5,241km, 5,339km and finally at 7,943km where it was serviced at the Ferrari Main Dealer in Tokyo, Rosso Scuderia KK.
Our vendor regretted selling his previous Challenge Stradale so much that he bought and imported this car to the UK in 2015 when it had covered 9,883km. It was immediately sent to marque specialist QV London, where it had a full cam belt service (9,874), replacement tensioner bearings, new filters, new gearbox and engine oil, and a new front undertray generating an invoice of £2,926. At the end of 2016, the car was sent to respected Ferrari specialist, Simon Furlonger, where an annual service was carried out (10,657km) with a host of other work, which included fitting the correct wheels bolts, replacement right-hand side exhaust, replacement correct Stradale grille light panel,
replacement radio with correct Ferrari Becker radio/CD, and a new rear undertray. All of these items were replaced with Ferrari parts and engendering another invoice of over £12,000.
Supplied with a UK V5C, its tools, book pack, and an MOT test certificate valid until 9th January 2018, this stunning Challenge Stradale is now showing a mere 10,895km. These amazing cars are often cited by Ferrarista’s as one of the most focused and enjoyable driving experiences ever offered by the Italian marque.
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There may be newer-looking Range Rovers around these days but that isn’t to say that the original first-generation version, with its familiar boxy shape, doesn’t still have its supporters. The original Spencer King-designed Range Rover was one of the British Motor Industry’s proudest success stories, and when it went out of production at the end of 1995, it still looked as fresh and forward-thinking as it did back in 1970, when one was chosen to be exhibited in the Louvre as an example of modern sculpture.
We are delighted to offer this two-owner, 1995 Range Rover Vogue ‘Soft Dash’ finished in Niagara Grey Metallic with grey hide and one of the last of the line of the Classic shape. The vehicle was purchased new as a present by the children of Mr D. Greening in March 1995, who kept the car until 2011 when it was purchased by its only other keeper Mr Hopkins, making this lovely Range Rover a verified two-owner car.
To say that the car has been cherished would be an understatement as the condition is exceptional. Mr Greening had the Range Rover serviced by TH White of Swindon until the factory warranty expired and the next services were carried out by his own garage, FH Greening & Sons in Tewkesbury, along with every MOT test until 2011. After sixteen joyful years of motoring, he sold the car with approximately 50,000 miles on the odometer.
The next owner, Mr Hopkins, had the car looked after by a local specialist in Dorset and along with regular servicing, he ensured that certain modifications were carried out to a high standard, mainly to the suspension and electrics. A full retrim was undertaken by renowned Range Rover interior specialist Nationwide Trim of Redditch and, all in all, during his ownership, some £10,000 was spent keeping the Range Rover in the remarkable condition in which you find it today.
With winter approaching, this venerable Range Rover offers the practicality and luxury of its modern successors at a marginal percentile of new list prices and is offered to auction with an MOT test certificate valid until November 2018 and some 69,000 miles indicated. It is difficult in today’s market to find a good usable Range Rover and with prices ever increasing for Concours examples, this Classic Vogue with its low ownership and caring history represents a rare opportunity.
1995 Range Rover Classic Vogue
Registration: M429 EMR
Chassis Number: SALLHAMM7MA660522
Engine Number: 35D11488B
Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
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Porsche’s intended replacement for the 911 had an all-alloy V8, which was attached to a rear-mounted gearbox, and the galvanised body featured aluminium doors and bonnet, plus body-coloured plastic bumpers, which was pretty radical for its time. The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year, an award that traditionally went to worthy but dull family hatchbacks.
Critics immediately recognised the advances that the 928 had made over the 911, and the car was universally praised as one of the greatest GT cars of all time. It handled, it was quick, it looked fantastic and it was comfortable. With the 928, Porsche created a serious long-distance ‘Grand Touring’ car that could also tackle twisting B-roads with ease, thanks to super-direct steering, 50/50 weight distribution, and a clever Weissach rear axle that kept the car firmly planted.
We are delighted to offer this rare C16-UK supplied 928 Series 4 originally supplied by AFN Porsche in Guildford and first registered on 5th February 1993. Finished in bright Cobalt Blue Metallic with contrasting Linen interior, a rare specification for a Series 4 in 1993.
The 928 sits beautifully with excellent lines and shape and its 16-inch alloy wheels sport a new set of matching Toyo Proxes T1-R rubber.
Upon close inspection, the wonderful Cobalt Blue paintwork is in excellent condition and shows very few imperfections throughout. The panels are straight and true and are free from dents. As expected from a car that is 24 years old, there is a light dusting of age-related stone chips.
Moving inside the light leather interior shows little signs wear and retains a soft supple and spongy texture with minimal signs of wear to the vulnerable areas. Present are the original deep pile over mats and these are beautifully presented with a fresh feel. Supplied with a comprehensive service record stamped by Official Porsche Centres and Porsche specialists. Included in the history file are a sheaf of previous service invoices, previous MOT test certificates, the original service book, and original handbook. The toolkit remains in good condition and the car is offered to auction with a fresh MOT test certificate.
To conclude, therefore, it is rare to offer such a sharp example of a C16 UK-supplied car that presents so beautifully with an impeccable service record and with the perfect driver’s mileage of some 77,000 miles.
1993 Porsche 928 S4Registration: K109 VPF
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZMS800633
Engine Number: 81M50944
Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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The 911 3.2 Carrera, produced from 1984 to 1989, is regarded by many as one of the highlights in the evolution of the 911, thanks to the unmistakable classic looks and raw driver appeal.
The 3.2 Carrera Sport was similar in appearance to the previous SC model 911 but was, in fact, a substantial improvement over its predecessor with bigger brakes, an 80% revised flat-six engine and of course the much more approachable five-speed Getrag, G50 gearbox.
The 911 3.2 had a redesigned engine inlet and exhaust system, along with the fitment of a service-free Digital Engine Management ignition system (DME), in conjunction with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel metering. This resulted in a significant increase in engine performance and a reduction in fuel consumption, through better engine efficiency and fuel cut-off when coasting. With a capacity of 3.2 litres, and a high compression ratio of 10.3:1, the air-cooled six-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine produces an output of 230bhp, at 5,900rpm. Maximum torque is 284Nm at 4,800rpm, and the maximum speed, limited by electronic fuel cut-out, is 152mph. Acceleration to 60mph was achieved in under six seconds.
Our beautifully-presented car is the increasingly desirable Sport Targa model originally supplied by WALDRON Porsche Canterbury and finished in Guards Red with Linen Leather piped in Red. According to its comprehensive history file, it has been meticulously cared for until 2003 at 45,302 miles (12 Stamps), and since then it has covered 3,500 miles in 14 years with a number of those years sitting in a controlled storage environment.
Our car is complete with original Books, Certificate of Authenticity, Current V5, and a fresh MOT test certificate.
This is a delightful 911 in a classic colour and represents fantastic value.
1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa
Registration: F229 ASJ
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZKS140980
Engine Number: 63K03850
Estimate: £40,000 - £45,000
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Introduced to an astonished public in 1993, the handsome new DB7 was Aston Martin’s first six-cylinder model since production of the DBS had finished in 1971. Styled by Ian Callum, its lines were evocative of earlier Aston Martin models and elements of the DB4/5/6 could be seen if you looked carefully. Arguably, one of the most attractive looking cars ever produced by Aston Martin, the ‘7’ was more approachable than the leviathans that had immediately preceded it. Well-received, it attracted new customers worldwide, with the traditional layout of the curvaceous two-door coupé body, robust six-cylinder engine and a ‘proper’ interior. Power was supplied by an all-alloy, double overhead camshaft, supercharged, 24-valve, in-line six-cylinder engine that produced 335bhp at 5,750rpm. In the same way that the beautiful little ‘60s Lotus Elan morphed, over the years, into the be-winged Esprit Turbo, the DB7 was the first in the line of modern Astons that have become more dramatic with each new model, however, we feel that the simple purity of line of the DB7, will ultimately define the breed.
We are very pleased to be able to offer this very special and important Volante presented in British Racing Green with a stunning Chancellor Red Leather interior, having covered just 55,500 miles.
Originally supplied new to the Sultan of Brunei, this car has been extremely well looked after having been part of, possibly, the world’s largest car collection when it was new, and is beautifully presented with a huge history file and comes, no doubt, with a story or two.
From long-term ownership since 2005, with a glamorous Royal history prior to that, and in this classically British and very stylish colour combination, this truly must be a future modern classic. The car has been freshly serviced by a respected local Aston Martin Specialist.
SERVICE HISTORY
From new, stored in a very famous car collection.
30.08.2002 - 821 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
05.09.2003 - 7,697 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
09.04.2004 - 14,386 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
01.11.2004 - 20,798 miles - Aston Martin Works Service
19.05.2005 - 23,220 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
17.05.2006 - 26,885 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
10.01.2007 - 31,921 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
27.09.2007 - 36,492 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
21.12.2007 - 39,553 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd
10.03.2012 - 52,383 miles - Chelsea Motor Company
04.07.2013 - 52,623 miles - Chelsea Motor Company
15.07.2014 - 53,052 miles - Chelsea Motor Company
16.07.2015 - 53,319 miles - Chelsea Motor Company
05.07.2017 - 55,532 miles - Four Ashes Garage - Aston Martin Specialists
MOT TEST HISTORY
18.10.2005 - 23,220 miles
04.01.2007 - 31,921 miles
12.12.2007 - 39,553 miles
10.03.2009 - 48,920 miles
20.07.2010 - 50,664 miles
20.10.2011 - 52,339 miles
10.07.2013 - 52,623 miles
15.07.2014 - 53,052 miles
25.07.2015 - 53,319 miles
27.07.2016 - 54,629 miles
01.06.2017 - 55,711 miles
DB7s are the quintessential British Sports Cars of the late ‘90s. Their values plateaued for a while, however, that is no longer the case with really good cars catching up and surpassing early DB9s. Don’t miss the boat.
1996 Aston Martin DB7 i6 Volante*
Registration: N898 LKX
Chassis Number: SCFAA3111VK201025
Engine Number: AM10400857
Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000
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Built by Lotus in 2000 as the ultimate track-day car, the 340R is a special edition based on the Lotus Elise and uses the Elise’s bonded aluminium mid-engined chassis, basic running gear, and the 1.8-litre Rover ‘K’ Series in its 177bhp form. Performance was exceptional with 0-60mph in just over 4 seconds and 100mph arriving in 10.7 seconds. Just 340 were built sharing the same silver and black colour scheme and all were sold before manufacture. Despite looking like a dedicated track day special, a role at which it excels, it’s fully road legal and delivers a level of ride comfort totally unexpected in such a performance-focused car.
This local Midlands car was supplied new to its one and only owner, a valued Silverstone Auctions client, in 2000 and has covered just 7,200 miles since. It was fitted from new with the 190bhp factory engine conversion and upgrade but is otherwise in totally original factory specification.
Not many of these cars remain here in the UK as a lot were raced and damaged or shipped abroad, so this is a very rare opportunity to be able to buy one today, particularly at this competitive guide. It has been totally cared for from new by the same owner and serviced by Lotus main agents and Paul Matty Sportscars on a very regular basis. It comes to the Sale with a fresh MOT test certificate, a UK V5C and is ready to use on road or track. Superb fun!
2000 Lotus 340RRegistration: W252 BAC
Chassis Number: SCCGA1117YHC69748
Engine Number: 18K4FM16295874
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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With their competitors slow to react after WWII, Cadillac seized the initiative. Introduced in 1948, the marque’s aeronautically-inspired ‘tail-fin’ motif was the work of Harley Earl-trained stylist Franklin Q. Hershey. An immediate trendsetter, it was joined some twelve months later by an all-new overhead valve V8 engine. Engineered by Ed Cole, Jack Gordon and Harry Barr, this 331 cu in (5.4-litre) unit was smaller, more powerful and almost 200lbs lighter than its predecessor. Boasting wedge-shaped combustion chambers, ‘slipper’ pistons and hydraulic valve lifters, it developed 160bhp in standard tune and soon found favour among the competition fraternity. The 1949 model year Cadillacs were underpinned by a surprisingly competent modular chassis design, a massive cross-braced affair equipped with independent front suspension, a ‘live’ rear axle and potent drum brakes.
Externally, the ‘49 cars featured an extended bonnet line with the Goddess ‘hood ornament’ moved forward, a new grille that wrapped onto the wings and around to the wheel openings, and new chrome trim, giving the car a longer, lower, wider stance. Inside, a fully revamped interior boasted a new instrument panel, door mouldings, trim, and stylish materials.
Praise for the 1949 Cadillac was literally universal, with Britain’s ‘The Motor’ magazine declaring that “the car offers astonishing value for money. It has performance which few makes can rival, and even fewer surpass, a general silence of running, which many will consider unbeaten, and an ease of driving.” Motor Trend was more succinct; it simply named the 1949 Cadillac its very first “Car of the Year”.
Easily the most desirable body style among Cadillac’s ‘Series 61’ lineup was the Club Coupé (occasionally known as the ‘Sedanette’). This sleek fastback is beautifully represented by the car offered here, which was first registered in California on 01/07/1949 and no doubt had many adventures over the decades before being committed to an extensive renovation, respray and rechrome in California between 2004 and 2006. Acquired by a German collector in 2006, it was used by him in Germany for a couple of years before being sold here in the UK and registered on 31/07/2008. Its next owner was a Canadian who was UK-based and who enjoyed this somewhat dramatic piece of
Americana until 2010, when he planned to auction the car prior to his return to Canada. Unfortunately, on the way to the auction venue, the water pump seized and the engine threw a connecting rod. It was then stored in a dry barn for five years before being acquired by its current owner, our vendor. He immediately commissioned a careful and meticulous rebuild of the engine, water pump and other ancillaries and the ‘Caddy’ is now in regular use as part of his collection of interesting classics. During the engine rebuild, it was noted that there was a factory tag on the block indicating that very early in the car’s life the original engine had been replaced with a Series 62 unit (Stock no. 0151 Powerpack). The replacement engine is 496262151, which is a 1949 build so the exchange must have happened within months of the car being new. Series 61 and 62 engines are identical.
411 XUN presents really well in a Deep Metallic Royal Blue with an amazing, period interior in Grey-striped cloth. The nicely patinated ‘Bakelite’ steering wheel, push-button radio, and extravagant white-wall tyres, all shout about the American post-war dream, as do the unashamed ‘Dagmar Bumpers’ and fledgling tail fins – Detroit Designers without any budget constraints.
This five-seat, 1949, Series 61 Club Coupé will turn heads and will be economical to service, repair and insure. With ‘40s and ‘50s Americana currently becoming the most dominant influence in modern fashion and design, this beautiful ‘49 Caddy represents an amazing opportunity.
1949 Cadillac Series 61 Club Coupé
Registration: 411 XUN
Chassis Number: 496192346
Engine Number: 496262151
Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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2016 Jaguar Project 7 F-TYPE
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Day 2Lot 643Registration: PR07 TWO
Chassis Number: SAJAC7046GMK28824
Engine Number: 15042641263508PS
Estimate: £150,000 - £170,000
The idea for a short-screen ‘speedster’ concept came to life at Goodwood two years ago as a way of celebrating Jaguar’s seven Le Mans wins and the achievements of the Ecurie Ecosse racing team responsible for two of them, and of showing just how far the F-TYPE model could be pushed to make something harder-edged.
This is the most powerful road Jaguar yet, hand-built at the company’s Special Vehicle Operations division and fitted with all the top-end running gear: eight-speed Quickshift transmission, electronic differential, carbon-ceramic brakes, unique-tune adaptive dampers and its own special settings for engine management and chassis stability control.
The Project 7 also has unique springs and anti-roll bars, the most prominent feature being front springs that are a stonking 80 percent stiffer, to cope with the potential force generated by the brakes and withstand turn-in loads at high speed on the soft standard Continental Force tyres. Engineers also moved the Sport and standard suspension settings further apart, to provide good options for short and long-distance use.
The Project 7 starts as a standard V8 drophead, with its 5.0-litre supercharged engine modified to produce 57ps (25bhp more than an F-TYPE R Coupé) plus 516lb-ft of torque (15lb-ft more). Proportionally speaking, these aren’t huge increases, but they’re delivered via unique throttle maps that let you feel the extra energy from around 2,500rpm.
Throw in the effect of a 45kg weight reduction (an abbreviated, get-you-home hood saves 35kg and the seats have race-bred carbon fibre shells) and you get best-yet F-TYPE straight-line acceleration: a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.8 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 186mph (300km/h), as with other F-TYPEs. With the exhaust butterflies open (there’s a special console switch), the car emits a superb growl-bark that turns into a magnificent crackle on the overrun. It’s the one thing that makes you want to slow down.
SVO engineers also rebalanced and improved the car’s rear-biased aerodynamic downforce by fitting side skirts and a large front splitter, while slightly reducing the effectiveness (and drag) of the boot lid wing.
The timeless design and state-of-the-art technologies, F-TYPE Project 7 truly is the very best of both worlds.
To quote from the pre-release marketing:
“With only eighty right-hand drive ever to be produced of this contemporary classic Jaguar, making the F-TYPE Project 7 a once in a lifetime opportunity to own the very best of Jaguar and a landmark in their history.”
The specification includes:
Historic racing D-Type style with exclusive classic rear Aero Haunch
Lightweight all-aluminium body with racing-inspired front bumper with splitter
20-inch Alloy Wheels
8-speed Automatic Transmission
Carbon Ceramic Braking System with Brake Assist
Electric Power steering
Unique race-inspired F-TYPE seats in Premium Leather
Heated Leather Tilt and Telescope Steering Wheel
Bespoke manual ‘Bimini’ hood
Dusk Sensing Xenon Lights
Navigation, DVD Player, USB Connection, and Meridian Premium Speakers
Parking Sensors
Unique ‘Project 7’ badging
Our vendor was one of those lucky people who attended the Goodwood launch, placed an expression of interest, and was told that the waiting list would be worked through after the event. Having thought about it that evening, and being a remarkably generous individual, he decided that he would order a second car for his wife. So, in the fullness of time, both cars arrived at their chosen dealer, Williams in Manchester, and they took delivery with this car then registered on 02/03/2016.
His wife has now decided that as she has never used her Project car the time has come to let it go. The car is appropriately registered PR07 TWO (the plate will stay with the car) and in addition to the standard spec is finished in Glacier White with Heritage Decals, is fitted with four-point harnesses, a Jaguar battery charger in the boot, and is on standard wheels and road tyres. The odometer currently indicates just 12 delivery miles.
The car will be accompanied by all its manuals and launch documents, a highly-polished Speedform model of the car and a bespoke ‘Project 7’ car cover.
We welcome any inspection of this landmark Jaguar and gently remind you that it’s only a few weeks until Christmas.
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The Series III was the final incarnation of the iconic Jaguar E-Type. Launched in 1971, it was fitted with a silky smooth 5.3-litre, V12 engine and was offered as a 2+2 Coupé or an open-top Roadster. Boasting a longer wheelbase, larger and better brakes, and power steering, all as standard, it was a great swansong for one of the 20th Century’s greatest cars. Success in the American market was dependent, to a great extent, on the car being fitted with an automatic gearbox, and by far the vast majority were so equipped, making Series III V12s fitted with a manual gearbox very rare.
According to the accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate, this manual roadster was dispatched to Ernest W. Hatfield of Sheffield for the car’s first owner Trafford Thermoplastics Ltd on 13th March 1974. It was one of the last 150 right-hand drive, E-Type Roadsters and left the factory finished in Jaguar Dark Blue with a Russet Red interior, and black hood, colours it still wears today. To this consignor’s eye, the car appears to still have its original interior and the ‘mouse fur’ brushed nylon carpeting shows a little wear in the usual places. Recent works to the interior by the vendor includes attending to the foam in the headrests with new inserts. The original radio is included in the sale, and we are informed the CD changer offers a good balance between music and the V12 burble.
Bought by our vendor on 3rd May 2003 after an exhaustive search,
this matching-numbers example is now showing a shade under 50,000 miles. Offered to auction to fund a new business project following retirement, the car, although not Concours is the next best thing – the perfect driver’s car. After a recent trip to Le Mans, a new alternator and fuel pump were fitted, and the car’s history file shows regular maintenance. Included with the sale is a photographic record, bound in an album, of the bare metal respray that took place in the early 1990s under the previous owner’s custodianship. Our vendor has never driven the E-Type in the wet, so the few tiny tears at the edge of the soft top have never bothered him, especially when hidden by the tonneau.
The MOT test certificate is valid until April 2018 and this car offers the lucky new buyer an opportunity to cosmetically fettle over the dark winter months. To conclude, a good, matching numbers, manual roadster in great factory colours is a rare sight on the UK roads, and with some careful detailing this final version of the wonderful E-Type will no doubt offer many more years of top-down motoring.
1974 Jaguar E-Type SIII Roadster
Registration: DWA 580N
Chassis Number: 1S2725
Engine Number: 7S15846SA
Estimate: £80,000 - £90,000
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This is a superb original UK, right-hand drive, 3.4-litre, Mondial ‘T’ Cabriolet supplied new to its first owner by HR Owen on 19th January 1990. One thousand and ten Mondial T Cabriolets were built altogether with only 51 in right-hand drive and 26 manuals, making this example very rare indeed.
The expression ‘no expense spared’ appears to be appropriate, with over £25,000 lavished on the car since 2015. In May 2015 it was sent to QV London Ltd. in Windsor and apart from a full service and cam belt change, it looks as though they were asked to deal with every single thing the car needed. They obviously went through the car thoroughly as the invoice for just short of £7,000 suggests. When QV had sorted the Ferrari mechanically, a move to Thames Valley Repairs in Maidenhead was on the agenda and there, over the following months, a further £12,000 was spent on the car’s coachwork including a quality respray. The original Crema interior trim has been restored and the windscreen was replaced at this point (£3,000). Since then the expenditure has continued with a new factory roof being fitted and the front lower valance and sill plates replaced and painted. All the invoices for the above are available for your inspection.
The odometer currently indicates 14,400 miles, which our vendor believes to be accurate, but the service record sadly has been lost so
we are unable to substantiate this, however, there is a lot of additional history with the car. There are consecutive MOT test certificates from February 2008 when the mileage was 11,072 and the car has covered an average of around 500 miles a year since then, so it should be possible to take a view.
This must be one of the lowest mileage and best-presented Mondials around, and fully serviced, restored and just MOT tested, this cracking cabriolet is ready for action. With values of these comfortable and approachable Ferraris hardening over recent years, this may be an excellent chance to enjoy top-down Ferrari motoring on a sensible budget.
1990 Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet
Registration: G28 TRR
Chassis Number: ZFFKC33C000083290
Engine Number: 19804
Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000
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Introduced in May 1961, the Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC was a sensation with classic good looks and performance unrivalled at the price. Often heralded as the most beautiful car of all time Jaguar, not surprisingly, made no significant changes until the introduction of the 4.2 engine in October 1964. Additionally, they incorporated an all-synchromesh gearbox, increased legroom and better torque from the new capacity engine. This resulted in the best driving E-Type and now a Grand Tourer to match the best being produced by its rivals. The E-Type still continued to hammer the opposition on pricing.
A Jaguar Heritage certificate show this particular Series I 4.2 Fixed Head Coupé was supplied new on 4th April 1968 in left-hand drive by Jaguar Cars New York to a Captain P. J. Ognibene. Much of the history of the car is largely unknown, but we believe the car was imported to the UK in 2014 when a restoration was commenced with a previous owner. At this time it was converted to right-hand drive and registered in October 2016 with the DVLA issuing ‘EFX 337C’ as its registration.
Since then the car has undergone further improvements with a full body respray in Black and a full interior retrim by respected specialists Aldridge Trimmers. Other modifications have included the fitting of triple Weber carburettors, a tubular stainless-steel exhaust manifold, an uprated aluminium radiator with thermostatic
control, a new steering rack, new hoses, belts, doors handles, lights, engine mounts, water pump and a new sump. There are bills in the history file for parts alone totalling over £6,000.
This makes this rejuvenated E-Type a very useable classic with some small tweaks to aid everyday driving. Supplied with a UK V5C, this smart Series 1 FHC represents an opportunity to sample the delights of E-Type motoring.
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Fixedhead Coupé
Registration: EFX 337C
Chassis Number: 1E35344
Engine Number: 7E167859
Estimate: £75,000 - £90,000
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When Porsche introduced the 996 in 1998, it heralded a big departure from the timeless 911 concept, for not only was it radically different to its predecessor but for the first time, a Porsche 911 was water-cooled. Stringent emissions/noise regulations, a higher expectation for refinement and a high-performance, four-valves-per-cylinder engine made the switch necessary. Other major changes include a completely new platform topped with a sleeker body, a more raked windscreen and a redesigned interior. The new car was far more practical too, with more space for touring, a roomier cabin and a structure that was 45% stiffer, yet despite all of this, the 996 was 50kg lighter than the outgoing model.
In response to customer demand, the four-wheel drive Carrera 4S was introduced in 2003, fitted as standard with many options including a wider body with turbo-style wheels, lowered suspension, and a sports exhaust coupled to the 3.6-litre engine that developed 320bhp @6,800rpm and 273lb-ft torque. Aided by the inclusion of ‘VarioCam Plus’, which improved power delivery through the range, the car was capable of 0-60 in five seconds and a top speed of 174mph.
This lovely, manual-gearbox, Carrera 4S bears the desirable Porsche ‘C16’ Code meaning that it was destined from ‘Day 1’ for the UK market and has been equipped accordingly. It was ordered in Cobalt
Blue with Grey leather interior and was distributed through the Porsche Centre Exeter to a Mr S. Wells. MOT records show that under his care, the car travelled some 21,000 miles before ownership was transferred to a Mr P. Hall on 30th January 2009 who barely used the car, travelling some 3,000 miles before selling the car to his friend, our vendor Mr P. Roberts on 10th March 2014. The car joined Mr Roberts’ small Porsche collection and has just flown through the MOT test at 33,876 miles.
The car has only been serviced by Official Porsche Centres, at the following intervals:
02/03/2005 Porsche Centre Exeter at 13,374 miles
03/02/2007 Porsche Centre Exeter at 20,180 miles
16/03/2010 Porsche Centre Cardiff at 23,628 miles
19/02/2015 Porsche Centre Cardiff at 30,737 miles
Good, low-mileage examples of the eminently useable C4S are hard to find and this example is presented to auction with a history file that includes the original bill of sale, handbooks, invoices, SORN notices, and every previous MOT test certificate. This is a superb 996 and we welcome any inspection.
2003 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4S
Registration: WA53 BDU
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z4S601392
Engine Number: 66404461
Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000
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The La Buire motor car was built in Lyons by an established engineering company: Chantiers de la Buire, whose first venture into powered transport in the late 1890s was as a manufacturer of steam engines and vehicles, which were followed by an electric car in the early 1900s. The first La Buire powered by an internal combustion engine appeared in 1904, and the following year a new company – Société des Automobiles La Buire – was formed to manage the motor manufacturing side of the business. La Buire built a range of four-cylinder cars including a 13.6-litre Leviathan, one of which was driven in UK hill climbs by Joseph Higginson.
La Buire’s UK importer was Hollingdrake of Stockport, Cheshire. Hollingdrake made their own bodies up to circa 1924 before subcontracting the work to close neighbours, G. W. Smith, and this car carries Hollingdrake’s plaque on the body. Peter Price sold the car to the previous owner, Bob Danaher, following whose death it was purchased as an unrestored project by Kingsley Curtis (photographs on file).
Restoration commenced around 2007, the bodywork renovation being undertaken by Nick Paravani with woodwork by David Friswell and mechanical refurbishment by Peter Barber-Lomax (invoices on file). Over the past 18 months, the car has had extensive restoration work at Ashridge Automobiles to return it to road-going
condition with bills on file for this recent work coming to £6,500. This included restoration of the fuel tank and pipes; overhaul of the carburettor and ‘Autovac’, resetting and adjustment of magneto; machining and fitting of dash panel; engine and gearbox work; and a full rewire including ammeter, dynamo, regulator, front and rear lights, sidelights, brake switch, battery master switch and twin interior lights. Work also begun on the interior including staining and varnishing the roof, restoration of the door cards, and fitting carpet throughout with binding.
This rare and incredibly charming motorcar is eligible for VSCC (Vintage Sports Car Club) events and spent 14 years with its previous keeper. Most recently, the car has undergone a huge amount of work to ensure it’s running properly, and to present it in the condition you see today. Further restorative work may be required on the interior, but it’d make a great project for the winter.
1924 La Buire 12a Saloon
Registration: MB 4441
Chassis Number: 1604
Engine Number: 1404
Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000
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Sporting elegant coachwork designed and built by Pininfarina, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was a huge success and continued virtually unchanged in 1.6-litre Giulia guise when the latter joined the line-up in 1962. Launched at the Monza Autodrome on 27th June that year, the Giulia range was the work of a design team headed by one of the greatest of Italian automobile engineers, Dr. Orazio Satta Puliga, who had been responsible for all the post-war Alfa Romeos. The capacity increase from 1,300 to 1,600cc boosted the maximum power of Alfa’s classic twin-cam four from 80 to 92bhp and the car’s top speed to 109mph. Reliability was likewise enhanced and the larger engine was noticeably smoother and less fussy. A five-speed gearbox was standard on the Giulia 1600 Spider, which remained in production until 1966.
This fabulous and rare, left-hand drive, Giulia Spider was registered in 1964 in Florence, where it remained for most of its life. ‘373009’ was restored in 2003 and then sold to a Sig. Cremascoli of Milan, an Alfa collector, who kept the car until 2015 when it was supplied to the current owner by Daniele Turrisi.
The car has been well-maintained and sparingly used under current ownership and is reported to drive very well. Indeed, the Alfa was a recent crowd-pleaser in the classic car parade laps at the Ignition
Festival of Motoring in Glasgow in 2016 and 2017. Earlier this year, it had a light respray in its original Rosso Alfa to address a crackle mark on the boot lid and to restore it to one shade of red as some panels had faded more than others in the Italian sunshine. Supplied with its original logbook showing many stamps throughout the years and a rare and highly-prized factory hardtop finished in Rosso, this little Spider is in excellent condition outside, inside and underneath and will reward any inspection. It is simply a lovely example that’s ready to be used and enjoyed by its next owner.
Imagine it’s a balmy, late July, Sunday evening in central Rome and you pull up in this sparkling Alfa right outside the Doney Café on the Via Veneto, hoping to enjoy some of Maria Foglieni’s famous Cantuccini Biscotti and a glass of Vin Santo. The Alfa ticks and pings as it cools and the yellow street lights are reflected in its gleaming Rosso coachwork, much to the delight of the laughing and chattering ‘beautiful people’ as they pass on the way up the Via Vittorio making the most of the last hours of their Roman weekend. Well, the Café is still there and the Alfa will soon be here!
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1600
Registration: RCA 187B
Chassis Number: 373009
Engine Number: AR00112-11024
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000
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The BMW 3.0 CSL – Coupé Sport Lightweight – was a special version of the six-cylinder BMW E9 pillarless coupé produced in lighter gauge steel with aluminium doors/bonnet/boot lid and chrome arch extensions to accommodate wider alloy wheels. Introduced in May 1972, 1,000 were built to homologate the BMW Coupé for the Group 2 European Touring Car Championship where the E9 CS Coupés had suffered from a weight handicap against the dominant Ford Capris. BMW UK took 500 in right-hand drive with most of the standard CS’s luxury equipment refitted. Mechanically, these cars were almost identical to the fuel-injected CSi (which meant 200bhp and 140mph plus) but to take it into the over three-litre class, the engines were bored out slightly to 3,003cc. Equipped with all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front/semi-trailing arm rear), disc brakes and responsive steering, it was wonderfully balanced. Very expensive when new (several hundred pounds more than a 911 RS 2.7), CSLs are now the most highly coveted BMWs of the 1970s with a fabulous competition record.
First registered in April 1973, this right-hand drive CSL has been the subject of a two-year restoration between 2013 and 2015 following a period of storage from 2008. Works undertaken include: bead blasting of the body with any repairs being carried out using BMW panels, rustproofing of the body using Dinitrol, a comprehensive engine overhaul by Corry Engineering, retrimming of the interior using new Scheel seat materials and new carpets, overhaul of the braking system including brake boosters, calipers and master cylinder, new brake and fuel lines, all new Bilstein suspension including bushes and powder coating, refurbishment of the original 14 x 7 wheels, retrimming of the steering wheel in hand-stitched leather and refurbishment of the interior wood trim. Painted in Polaris Silver with the correct ‘Motorsport’ Stripes, and complemented by a Black interior with Scheel seats, the looks of the car are further enhanced by a ‘Batmobile’ aero package including front spoiler, lightweight rear bumper, rear window hoop and rear spoiler mounted to the steel boot lid (a correct modification due to the spoiler’s weight being found to distort the aluminium boot lids).
Currently displaying an unwarranted 27,916 miles on its odometer, MCY 35L is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document, dating certificate letter from BMW, a list of owners from new, together with invoices and receipts for the restoration work.
Purchased by our vendor a couple of years ago he tells us “When I bought the car it was about 90% finished so I spent another £4k sorting it and have just spent £1,500 for a check over and new MOT test. It is now perfect.”
These head-turning coupés are now about as rare as a sympathetic plumber and will continue to have a ready market, probably forever.
1973 BMW 3.0 CSLRegistration: MCY 35L
Chassis Number: 2285169
Engine Number: 2285169
Estimate: £80,000 - £90,000
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Wonderfully politically incorrect, the Dodge Viper was launched in January 1992. A pure American muscle car, it was conceived by Bob Lutz, Tom Gale, Francois Castaing, and Carroll Shelby. Built around a tubular steel backbone chassis equipped with all-round double-wishbone independent suspension, vented disc brakes and power-assisted rack and pinion steering, it did without ABS or a traction control system. Extensively reworked by Lamborghini (another Chrysler subsidiary at the time), its 8-litre, V10 former truck engine gained a new aluminium block and cylinder heads. Early cars were quoted as developing some 400bhp and 465lb-ft of torque, although these numbers would rise over time (the 2000 car featured here produces just north of 450bhp) and the efforts of all these horses were corralled through a beefy six-speed Borg Warner T-56 manual gearbox. Clad in lightweight resin transfer moulded glass fibre body panels, the Targa-roofed RT/10 boasted a 0-60mph time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 165mph. Only just out of production, the Viper has long since attracted a cult following, which will only continue to gather pace.
This 2000, left-hand drive, Dodge Viper Roadster 8-litre, SRT10 is a Generation 2 model and is one of only 840 produced. It’s finished in its original factory colour, the evocatively-named Steel Grey Metallic with Viper Stripes, and a smart two-tone interior. In addition to the
convertible soft-top, there is a colour-coded hard top (hard to find now as they were a £6,000 option at the time) and rear exhaust outlets were originally specified. The car’s original equipment level is too long to list here but it includes an uprated stereo system with iPod and Bluetooth® connection, Cat 1 alarm system, and a battery conditioner.
Enjoyed by two previous owners in the UK, the odometer currently indicates 15,514 miles and the car has been fully serviced including all transmission fluids in preparation for sale. The current owner has owned the vehicle for three years and maintained it to a high standard with a specialist (Falcon Performance UK Ltd.) based in Teeside. There are no outstanding issues and we understand the car runs faultlessly. It was recently fitted with two new rear tyres and a new battery and will be accompanied by 12 months’ MOT and both sets of keys. There is a fair amount of history with the Dodge including a Carfax vehicle history report showing two California owners and its USA service records (it left Los Angeles at an indicated 7,571 miles), the History File, and a very helpful build-spec document.
You may ask yourself if you really need 8 litres of V10, nearly 500hp, tarmac-shredding lumps of torque and only two seats, and realistically, you probably don’t, but then again, they are going up in value and you are only young twice!
2000 Dodge Viper RT10Registration: W302 RCC
Chassis Number: 1B3ER65E6YV604820
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £32,000 - £38,000
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When launched to an eager public in 1961, the new E-Type Jaguar was available in either Open Two Seater (OTS) or two-seat Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) formats, the latter having a useful opening rear door giving access to the ample luggage compartment. By the mid-1960s, the high demand for the car prompted Jaguar to offer a third option, for the driver with a young family, in the form of a 2+2 Coupé. By adding nine inches to the wheelbase and two inches in height, it was then possible to fit a rear seat capable of seating children or even two adults in tolerable comfort. With the 2+2’s increased length and additional rear seats came greater headroom, more luggage space, improved heating/ventilation and optional automatic transmission.
This 1966 Series 1 is by far the prettiest of all E-Types, with the enclosed headlights, pre-US specification front and rear light assemblies, a smaller grille, and chromed winged wheel nuts. Series 1, 2+2 cars are relatively rare having been built between March 1966 and July 1967 with only 974 right-hand drive examples leaving Browns Lane.
Our vendor understands that this is an original matching numbers car (the Chassis and Engine numbers indicate a late summer, 1966 build) and is fitted with the desirable manual gearbox. The car is in superb mechanical order and has been enjoyed by just three owners
during the last half-century. It’s accompanied by some history in the owner’s file including a quantity of older MOT test certificates. The indicated mileage is just 13,985, which is unwarranted, but our vendor believes to be correct, and certainly, the MOT test from 1981 states a mileage of just over 6,000 and we know the car has been lightly used since.
It was first registered to a Mr Norfolk in September 1966, before being sold in 1981 to the Walters family in the West Midlands, where it remained until our vendor acquired it approximately 18 months ago.
The car presents as mostly original, with the door cards and carpets appearing to be the only things to have been replaced. The subject of a full respray some years ago in its original colour of Jaguar Dark Blue, it looks fairly smart but would benefit from some fresh paint to bring it back to its absolute best externally. Our vendor had purchased this lovely old Series 1 with this in mind but has now acquired another car that is going to take up all his time. Right-hand drive, Series 1, 2+2s are few and far between, particularly manual gearbox cars, and JJN 465D comes to market at a realistic guide to allow for some recommissioning to return this elegant Jaguar to its finest.
1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 2+2
Registration: JJN 465D
Chassis Number: 1E50368
Engine Number: 7E52045-9
Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
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The introduction of the Cougar finally gave Mercury its own ‘pony car’. Slotted between the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird, the Cougar was the performance hot-ship and eventually the flagship for the Mercury range for several decades. Engine choices ranged from the 200hp (149 kW) 289 cu in (4.7 L) two-barrel V8 to the 335hp (250 kW) 390 cu in (6.4 L) four-barrel V8. The Cougar was ‘Motor Trend’ magazine’s car of the year for 1967 and was a sales success from its introduction helping the Lincoln-Mercury Division’s 1967 sales figures substantially.
The 1967 Cougar, with the internal code T-7, went on sale September 30, 1966. It was based on the 1967 refreshed first-generation Mustang but with a three-inch longer wheelbase and new sheet metal. A full-width divided grille with hidden headlamps and vertical bars defined the front fascia and at the rear, a similar treatment hid the tail lights with vertically slatted grillework. The 1968 model year included a 210hp 302ci (4.9 L) two-barrel V8 along with a further three new engines on the option: the 230hp 302ci (4.9 L), four-barrel V8; the 335hp 428ci, and the 390hp 427ci.
This 1968 car is finished in its original colours of Madras Blue with a Light Aqua Décor interior and has the Dan Gurney Special option pack. Imported to the UK by our vendor in 2014 from Texas, the car
has been well maintained and was subject to a significant overhaul in 2016/2017.
This overhaul included a strip down and complete repaint in its original Madras Blue. A new Edelbrock carburettor and four-barrel inlet manifold were fitted, as were new suspension bushes, new brake cylinders and brake shoes. The fuel lines were also replaced and a stainless steel exhaust system fitted to enhance the rorty V8’s sound and performance.
The car has a good history file with a Marti Report, a wealth of invoices showing the care and detail that has gone into it, and as a nice touch, it still has it original sales brochures, original owner warranty card and handbook including three service stamps from 1968, 1969 and 1970.
A classic 1960s pony car in a great colour combination with a good history file and a Marti Report to back it up. Given the amount of expenditure this car has seen over recent years combined with its excellent condition, superb performance, and stunning looks, it’s surely a viable alternative to the ubiquitous Mustang.
1968 Mercury CougarRegistration: FND 523F
Chassis Number: 8F91F556797
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000
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During the 911 Carrera 3.2 production era, all the non-Turbo variants – Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet – were designated ‘911 Carrera’ and offered in standard or Sports Spec. All 911s of this period were powered by the familiar air-cooled, horizontally opposed, flat-six Boxer engine of 3164cc producing 231bhp and 284 Nm of torque, and these cars were fitted with the all-important G50 5-speed gearbox as standard.
Here we have a stunning UK 911 Carrera Targa (1986 model year) with the G50 transmission that was supplied new by Motortune Porsche and has only covered 69,000 miles from new.
3.2 Targa Carreras are now regarded as the very essence of the 1980s and this car is finished in the classic period colour combination of Guards Red with black leather upholstery, piped in red. It has relatively low mileage for the year and has been very well maintained with 18 service stamps in the book and a fantastic history file, which includes all previous invoices, MOT test certificates etc.
This is quality Porsche offering the best of both worlds, great fun to drive and enjoy whilst still being a sensible investment and a wise choice. After all – what’s to consider? – It’s a Guards Red 1980s 911 Carrera!
1986 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa
Registration: D911 GUV
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZHS140099
Engine Number: 63H00224
Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000
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BMW produced this magnificent shooting brake Coupé between 1998 and 2002 in relatively low numbers, particularly in right-hand drive with just 821 ever produced. UK cars were fitted with the S50B32 engine and gearbox straight from the M3 and this outstanding 321bhp engine provided more than lively performance and the car has gradually taken on a cult status since production finished.
Supplied on 16th July 1999 through Robert Stern BMW of Evesham, it’s finished in Arctic Silver with black leather. The service history is excellent with all 12 stamps in the original service book confirming main dealer maintenance status throughout the car’s 40,000 miles. The original handover pack is present as are both keys as well as a comprehensive history file with all maintenance bills and receipts, as well as a period dealer brochure and factory price list. These distinctive little BMWs are both rare and desirable and this car is an excellent example offered in superb order throughout.
1999 BMW Z3 M CoupéRegistration: T383 ORP
Chassis Number: LB29549
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £37,000 - £42,000
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When the 964 was first brought to market, Porsche was keen to emphasise that, although it was patently still a 911, it was in fact 85% different from the outgoing model. The design featured more integrated bumpers and a host of mechanical changes, the most significant of which was the availability of four-wheel drive. The displacement was now up to 3,600cc, producing 250bhp, power steering and ABS brakes were now fitted as standard, and the torsion bar rear suspension was replaced with coil springs and shock absorbers. Careful attention to the aerodynamics reduced the drag coefficient down to 0.32, and with virtually zero lift, stability and road holding at high speed were greatly improved. A new feature was the retractable spoiler that automatically extended at 50mph and in addition to seriously increasing downforce, also doubled the volume of cooling air fed into the engine compartment. Revised instrumentation featured a large set of warning lights that were tied into the car’s central warning system adding to Porsche’s reputation for reliability. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, most variants were reputed to be capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of over 160mph.
Finished in Grand Prix White with a Dark Blue interior, this pretty, rear-wheel drive 964 C2 Cabriolet comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirming its UK origins and specification. The car’s
huge history file also contains receipts for recent work including new brakes, some attention to the heating system, and a major overhaul, and amongst the documentation is an MOT test certificate valid until February 2018 and showing no advisories. The current indicated mileage is just over 98,500.
Thousands of pounds have been spent on this car over the years and it certainly shows. Whilst all 964 cabriolets, indeed all convertible Porsches, offer lots of driver enjoyment with the top down, the sweet and precise five-speed manual gearbox and the advances in chassis and suspension design that came with the 964, significantly add to the experience.
When you look at cars all day, as we do at Silverstone, occasionally you spot one that just looks ‘right’, and this gleaming white, 964 Cabriolet certainly fits into that category.
1990 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Cabriolet
Registration: C4 GJB
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ96ZLS423383
Engine Number: 62L16665
Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000
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The BMW 325i was a massively important car for BMW – and it remains an enduring success today. The E30 generation cemented BMW as the market leader in the medium-sized saloon sector, and although it looked little different from its predecessor, thanks to understated styling by Claus Luthe, it was far more convincingly engineered and far better to drive. The upper models in the range, with their straight-six power, rear wheel drive and perfectly judged steering, were the ones to have.
The 320i and – even more so – the 323i/325i were a real driver’s delight and the E12’s propensity to oversteer when it wanted to, had been tamed considerably in the E30. The manual 325i Sport was the best of the lot and with that wailing engine, controllable rear-biased handling, and all-round quality this was ‘the’ sports saloon to beat.
This 325i Motorsport Cabriolet is one of just 250 right-hand drive limited editions made by BMW in 1989. Finished in Nogaro Silver with Grey leather, it was delivered new by Evans Halshaw in Buckinghamshire and the car is accompanied by a significant service history that includes every major bill from that point. Servicing has been carried out by the supplying dealer, Cooper of Thames Ditton, and Dick Lovett with the service book being diligently stamped on each occasion and there are many previous MOT test certificates that
substantiate the indicated mileage of 89,097.
Our vendor purchased the BMW through us in March and added it to his extensive collection, however, with this summer’s poor weather and other commitments, his cars were not being used, although they are all carefully maintained, and the decision was taken to reduce the collection.
Supplied with an MOT test certificate until September 2018, the car is reported to be running and driving very well. The electric roof mechanism is functioning as it should, and the manual gearbox is a joy to operate. This must be one of the rarest E30s available and is presented in totally standard and unmolested condition. Spring is not far away and this classic convertible would make an ideal companion.
1989 BMW 325i Motorsport Cabriolet
Registration: G410 WMO
Chassis Number: EB95397
Engine Number: 20616858
Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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2001 Porsche 911 (996) GT2 Clubsport
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Day 2Lot 658Registration: LG51 GBZ
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z2S695114
Engine Number: 64220575
Estimate: £105,000 - £120,000
When Porsche launched the 996 version of their 911 GT2 in 2000, the car swiftly gained cult status as one of the most focused and fastest Porsche production cars ever manufactured. With the reported 462bhp produced from its twin-turbo flat six engine being transferred to the road through the rear wheels only (the Turbo model had four-wheel drive), performance was electrifying with 60mph being achieved from rest in just under four seconds and a top speed of about 198mph.
The comprehensive history file with this rather special GT2 Club Sport contains both the handwritten order form and the sales invoice form AFN Porsche on London’s Park Lane. They state that the options chosen when new were special paint, carbon package, leather console, carbon rear console, leather sport steering wheel and leather steering column casing, front floor mats, leather interior light, carbon door entrance panels, aluminium dials, carbon gearshift and handbrake, top-tint windscreen, centre console, Becker radio/CD, Club Sport package, leather bucket seats, coloured wheel centres, passenger six-point harness, and security glass covering. The total of the two-page invoice was a generous £131,710.
Ordered by a businessman and gentleman racer who raced a modern 911 GT2-R and, despite having his own workshop to maintain his racing car, he entrusted the supplying dealer’s Reading workshops to maintain the car for the first four annual services, and Porsche Hatfield for the 2006 and 2007 services. Thereafter he had the car maintained in his own workshop and transferred the registration into the name of his racing team in March 2013. As well as the aforementioned invoices, the history file also contains numerous maintenance invoices, many expired MOT test certificates and the handbook pack.
The car has been serviced at the following intervals:
22/07/2002 Porsche Centre Reading at 13,104 miles
21/11/2003 Porsche Centre Reading at 21,749 miles
11/11/2004 Porsche Centre Reading at 26,229 miles
15/11/2006 Porsche Centre Hatfield at 31,772 miles
25/10/2007 Porsche Centre Hatfield at 38,727 miles and Brake Fluid Change
16/11/2010 Rupert Lewin Racing Ltd at 50,047 miles
29/03/2012 GT Marques Porsche Maintainers, High Wycombe at 53,118 miles and Brake Fluid Change
04/09/2012 Rupert Lewin Racing Ltd at 53,975 miles
18/11/2004 Rupert Lewin Racing Ltd at 55,297 miles
13/02/2015 Hendon Way Motors, London at 55,358 miles
28/09/2016 Hendon Way Motors, London at 55,628 miles and Brake Fluid Change
It was bought by our vendor on the 8th December 2016 to join his small collection of Ferrari and Mercedes, however, his expanding restaurant business has dictated that the car is little used. Indeed it has only travelled some 705 miles since September 2016 and at the time of consignment was reading 56,500.
With only a reported 129 GT2 models imported by Porsche into the UK when new, of which apparently only 16 were to Club Sport specification, this two-owner car has a super provenance.
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First launched at the 1973 Paris Auto Show, with production commencing in 1975, the Porsche 911 ‘930’ Turbo was a genuine Supercar that came to define both the 1970s and ‘80s and was one of the fastest production cars available at that time. The basic engine underpinnings came from the Carrera 2.7RS with its capacity increased to 3.0 litres and, of course, turbocharged with technology gleaned from Porsche’s 917/30 Can-Am programme. The bodywork came in for special treatment resulting in one of the most aggressive-looking Porsches ever made with its wide arches and impressive rear ‘whale-tail’ and the brakes were borrowed directly from the Porsche 917 race car. At the end of production in 1989, Porsche decided to mark the occasion by creating a very special Limited Edition 930 – the ultimate Turbo. A small number of the last assembly batch of standard 3.3-litre cars were taken off the line and sent to the ‘Exclusive’ team at Zuffenhausen to be finished by hand.
With just 53 of these cars produced, one for each UK dealership in 1989, a host of bespoke options were offered including colour-coded wheels, top tinted windscreen, a choice of special colours for interior and exterior, rear quarter air intake ducts, electric sunroof, heated multi-adjust electric seats, and finally gold ‘Turbo’ lettering stitched behind the seats. Each car also featured a Gold Plaque on the centre console and a Gold gear knob top as recognition of the LE’s place in Porsche 911 history.
This 911 Turbo LE was supplied in Grand Prix White and the paintwork appears to have aged well. The interior is full black leather and is in beautiful condition, befitting a car that has done only 49,893 miles. The original service booklet shows some 18 stamps from various specialists including AFN Porsche, Porsche Rivervale, Porsche Strasse, and Porsche Cardiff. There are a large number of invoices and receipts in the car’s history file for work carried out over the years and the indicated mileage of just under 50,000, whilst not warranted, seems to be supported by the MOT test certificates and the earlier service book. The car was initially supplied to Ian Corkhill Porsche in the Isle of Man but it wasn’t long before it arrived in England at Glenvarigill Porsche with only 376 miles showing. The factory option sticker found under the bonnet and in the service book shows the option codes: (139) Heated Seats, (220) Limited Slip Differential, (XA4) Front spoiler, (XB7) Rear Air
Ducts, (XE7) Front Oil Cooler, (XH1) Three-Spoke Steering Wheel, (XK5) Leather Gear Lever, ( XN7) Leather handbrake.
In 2015, the engine was removed by Porsche Centre Cardiff initially for general inspection, tappet adjustments, spark plugs, gaskets, and any other jobs deemed necessary while the engine was removed from the car and after passing its health check, it was refitted. The car will have a fresh MOT test certificate at the time of the sale.
Overall, this rare ‘LE’ is in fabulous condition and we welcome any inspection. These last 53 ‘Limited Edition’ cars are arguably the most collectable, and this car represents an opportunity to own a legendary Porsche Turbo but with a rarity factor that makes it even more special.
N.B. According to the HPI report, this car was the subject of an insurance total loss payment on 5th October 1995. This is believed to be because the vehicle was stolen and recovered, but HPI do not hold any records that far back in time and there was no classification system in place then.
1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE
Registration: XIA 215
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ93ZKS000805
Engine Number: 67K01079/M93066
Estimate: £95,000 - £115,000
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The 500cc Clipper was a stripped-for-action, Scrambles, Cross Country and general purpose Sports Mount with that legendary BSA alloy engine, high compression piston, sports cam, and close-ratio box. It was fitted with a high ground clearance exhaust, sports oil tank, two-gallon fuel tank, sports brakes, trials handlebars, and a single seat. There was no lighting equipment. The bikes were finished in Silver with chrome tank panels and mudguards.
This rare example is presented in very sharp condition, having been subject to a long restoration. It subsequently sat in a private collection and will probably need very little to recommission. The bike looks fantastic from every angle and is a classic period off-road machine.
1956 BSA 500cc Clipper B34
Registration: Not Specified
Frame Number: CB34 234
Engine Number: bb34 A546
Estimate: £9,500 - £12,500
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Yamaha felt the need to get involved in the ‘Trials’ market so they approached European champion, Mick Andrews and in 1973, Mick signed to ride and develop a bike for Yamaha. During this time, he also designed the TY80 and TY175 models on which so many top riders had their first taste of trials riding. The TY range was first released in 1974 and continued to be developed until 1996.
This Yamaha TY175 has been painstakingly rebuilt to a very high standard and has never seen mud since. The tyres still have the new rubber spikes attached and the bashguard hasn’t yet ground any rocks. The bike has some sensible parts from Sammy Miller products but otherwise is completely standard. The vendor had the bike in his hallway bringing back memories of the popular 1980s TV show ‘Kickstart’, when talented riders would attempt to ride around, over or under anything. Its now on offer and ready to show, learn on, or compete in the popular twin-shock trials championships available.
1976 Yamaha TY175 Trials
Registration: Not Specified
Frame Number: 525-100103
Engine Number: 525-100103
Estimate: £1,750 - £1,950
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Introduced at the Geneva Salon in 1980, the Desande Caprice was the brainchild of Belgian designer Danny G. Vandezande (hence Desande). Inspired by Mercedes-Benz’s 500K/540K Roadsters, the newcomer was based around a separate chassis fitted with independent front suspension, disc/drum brakes, and power-assisted steering. Featuring a choice of Ford or Chevrolet V8 engines allied to an automatic transmission, the two-seater sported a wooden dashboard and door cappings, a luxurious leather interior, air-conditioning, and a snug fitting hood. Mr Vandezande was of the opinion that England was the only place where “the skills to build a classic car conforming to modern standards were sufficiently available” so Grand Prix Metalcraft Ltd. of London were tasked with coachbuilding and fully trimming his new creation. A limited production run of 250 cars was initially envisaged although, how many Caprice Roadsters were actually built is unknown.
This particular example has formed part of an extensive London-based private collection since 6th June 2002 and came to prominence when the Chelsea-based, Middle Eastern Sheikh who owned the collection encountered some temporary financial difficulties and his cars were seized. However, the car has clear title (by order of the High Court) and an HPI check reveals that (a) the Desande has had four former keepers and (b) it is not recorded on
their stolen, finance, security watch or insurance write-off databases. Accompanying invoices show that over the past fourteen years ‘D19 AAA’ has been treated to a refurbished radiator, new gearbox/back axle gaskets and replacement shock absorbers (2002), new fuse boxes (2005), refurbished Holley carburettor (2012), fresh starter motor/alternator/torsion bar rubbers/engine mounts (2013) and a brake system overhaul (2013). It was seemingly last serviced by The Chelsea Workshop at an unwarranted 8,247 miles in July 2013 (c.200 miles ago), Delightfully finished in Red over White with Red leather upholstery and a Tan hood, this eye-catching, Chevy-powered, retro pastiche Roadster will have a fresh MOT test certificate by the time of sale.
This is not a kit car but a well-conceived, superbly engineered, well-finished sports car and you are unlikely to see another.
1989 Desande Caprice Convertible
Registration: D19 AAA
Chassis Number: L156451T314395
Engine Number: EW01035436
Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
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Known internally as the 964, Porsche’s new-generation 911 debuted in 1989 and was available in two (Carrera 2) and four-wheel drive (Carrera 4) guises with its familiar silhouette clothing a radically revamped platform. Boasting a drag coefficient of just 0.32 thanks to its deeper bumpers, smoother sills and flatter floorpan, high-speed stability was maintained by a self-deploying rear spoiler that rose above 48mph. Powered by an extensively reworked 3.6-litre air-cooled flat-six equipped with twin spark plugs per cylinder and a remapped Bosch Motronic fuel injection, the 964 claimed an impressive 250bhp and 229lb-ft of torque. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, most variants were reputed to be capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of over 160mph.
This lovely UK example, presented in Guards Red with light Linen leather has been well looked after – particularly as it’s spent nearly half of its life in storage!
For the first eight years, the car covered 49,002 miles and was serviced by a Porsche main agents as required. From 2000 until 2005, it was placed into storage whilst the owner worked abroad, and in 2006 it was recommissioned with the odometer reading 50,942.
From 2007 to 2008 the car covered a mere 4,177 miles and from 2011 to 2015 it was once again placed in storage. The car was then recommissioned in 2016 and in November of that year it had a full service that included a new clutch, flywheel and alternator. Since April of this year, the owner has also had the paintwork refreshed and refurbished the leather upholstery. All this work is fully documented in the history file along with the service book and invoices to match the service stamps. This lovely example comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a current MOT test certificate that expires in October 2018. As this is the Targa version of this model, it offers the great flexibility of letting the sun in, or enjoying the soundtrack from that potent 3.6-litre engine with the top firmly on.
1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Targa
Registration: H997 DAS
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ96ZLS411090
Engine Number: 62L14794
Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000
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The BMW M5 (E34), when first introduced, was the fastest four-door saloon in the world. Made available in both saloon and estate form for the first time – though only the former made it to the UK – the E34 M5 used an uprated version of the E28’s straight-six engine, now measuring 3.5 litres in capacity and producing 311bhp. Towards the end of 1991, the engine was uprated to 3.8 litres, with power jumping to 342bhp at the same time. To date, it was the last M5 to be powered by a six-cylinder engine utilising the S38B36 engine, which was first seen in the BMW M1.
To commemorate the end of production of the right-hand drive, 6-cylinder engined M5, 50 ‘Limited Edition’ examples were built for the UK finished in Orinoco Metallic with bi-colour Petrol and Mint Extended Leather seating and with a slightly higher specification, including Electric Windows and Door Mirrors, Electrically-Operated Front Sports Seating, M Double-Spoke Alloy Wheels, M Body Styling, ABS, and Tinted Glass. Just 50 examples came to the UK and this is number 49/50 so is presumably the second from last off the production line and we believe one of only 35 examples built in this colour combination. It’s a 3.8-litre (342bhp) car, fitted with a six-speed gearbox, and is right-hand drive. The car has covered 148,000 miles from new, which is supported by a huge history file with lots of old receipts and invoices, some old MOT test certificates, and
all its original BMW books and service records. It will be supplied with a fresh MOT test certificate valid until October 2018 and the aforementioned history file. A rare opportunity to acquire one of these Orinoco special editions and one of the last cars built at the original Motorsport Division.
1995 BMW M5 ‘Orinoco Limited Edition’
Registration: N82 XDP
Chassis Number: WBSHC920XOGE00372
Engine Number: 60051057
Estimate: £12,000 - £16,000
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The question of how to tempt new customers into Porsche ownership has always been problematic. On the one hand, you’re trying to uphold the reputation of the company as a purveyor of high-quality, high-performance sports cars while on the other, you’re anxious not to alienate those potential customers whose budget won’t stretch to a new 911.
In 1964, Porsche had such a problem with the sales of their new 911 proving a touch disappointing and continuing demand for the 356, which was scheduled to be phased out, necessitating that the production lines kept rolling. The solution seemed to be financial, and the decision was made to replace the 356 with a four-cylinder, more appropriately priced 911 and, as a result, the 912 (initially 902) was conceived. First available to European customers by June 1965 (initially with 1,582cc and 90bhp), the 912 soon became a market leader, particularly in the USA.
This very special, right-hand drive 912 has been owned by our private vendor for some 20 years. He purchased the car on the 17th January 1997 from a Mr David Long who had owned it from May 1973 and there were three previous owners before him, which are documented in the history file. Our vendor understands from the previous owner that he had raced the car during his ownership and it was fitted with fibreglass wings. Engine ‘742371’ was fitted to the car during that period but the original engine was part of the deal when our vendor purchased this 912.
In 1997 ‘354915’ was subject to a bare metal body refurbishment by Hightone Restorations Ltd. Both front wings were replaced by genuine Porsche parts, a new windscreen was fitted, all exterior seals were replaced, all the brightwork was either rechromed or replaced, and a new headlining and carpets were fitted. (All invoices are in the Owner’s File).
The car had light use after that averaging around 1,000 miles per year until 2009 when the engine that was residing in the car was showing signs of needing attention. It made sense to refit the original engine that he bought with the car but since it had been stored in his workshop since 1997, and he had no idea of its condition, the decision was taken to have the original engine rebuilt.
The rebuild was entrusted to Andy Prill in 2009 and the vendor reports it was obvious on stripping the engine that it had done relatively few miles during its life. In fact, the original Mahle barrels and pistons were good enough to refit. It was also fitted with a ‘Precision Matters’ full flow oil adaptor. All invoices are in the aforementioned history file.
The car is fitted with its original Fuchs 4.5J x15 wheels, which have been off the car since the vendor purchased it and are now fitted with brand new Blockley 165 x15 tyres. The current mileage is just short of 88,000 and the car will have a valid MOT test certificate at the time of sale.
This is a really lovely car and, apart from a couple of cylinders, has all the qualities of the early 911s that make them so sought after.
1967 Porsche 912Registration: RGK 5E
Chassis Number: 354915
Engine Number: 753613
Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000
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The Porsche (project no.) 968 made its debut in 1991 and was effectively the last gasp for the long-lived 924 line. Originally mooted as the 944 S3, the new number was probably more a result of pressure from the marketing department, but it was right for recessionary Porsche wrestling with struggling sales. Visually, it was the biggest step forward since the launch of the original 944 in 1981, with only the doors, roof and tailgate being carried over from the 944. The new front-end with 928 style pop-up headlamps did bring a touch of modernity.
The 968 was powered by an updated version of the 944’s straight-four 3.0-litre engine, now with 237bhp. Changes to the 968’s powertrain included the addition of Porsche’s then new ‘Varioram’ variable valve timing system, newly optimised induction and exhaust systems, a dual-mass flywheel, and updated engine management electronics. A new six-speed gearbox replaced the 944’s old five-speed, and Porsche’s dual-mode Tiptronic automatic became an available option. The Varioram system was first introduced on the 968 and would later become a feature of the much revered 993 air-cooled six-cylinder engine.
The car presented here is a 1994 968 Cabriolet and is a C16 (UK-market), right-hand drive model with the desirable six-speed manual
gearbox. It is a very genuine car, in the particularly attractive colour combination of Cobalt Blue with a Grey leather interior and black fabric roof (with matching tonneau). It was delivered new through Merlin Porsche Centre of Nottingham and has a good service history with 18 stamps in its maintenance booklet. It was recently subject to a major service (including belts) just 3,000 miles ago and the odometer currently reads 110,500.
The 944, the 968 and even the 928 are seeing their values rise in the wake of the ‘911 explosion’ and front-engined Porsches are having the Renaissance they so richly deserve. Spring is just around the corner and this Cabriolet is a lovely example in a super colour, with decent history and very sensibly guided.
1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
Registration: L426 ONU
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ96ZPS830201
Engine Number: 42P00715
Estimate: £12,000 - £16,000
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In 1981, MG announced the final edition of the MGB Roadster – to be known as the LE.
Only 1,000 were ever produced, all in metallic Pewter or Bronze, with a special ‘distinguished livery’. Two were purchased by the BL Heritage Collection and the remaining 998 sold through the UK dealer network.
The car presented here is the rarer LE ‘Roadster’, with supposedly 420 examples of the 998 built in this configuration. This highly original and unrestored example has covered just 39,000 miles, with its first owner keeping it for 16 years. Quite remarkably, it has covered less than 1,750 miles in the last 10 years (supported by numerous MOT test certificates).
Research done by our vendor shows that the chassis number (522773) of this car means it is was the 228th from last ever MG B built (the last chassis number is 523001). The car is fitted with the rarer wire wheels, but the original distinctive alloy wheels, which are in unmarked condition, will come with it. Finding such a genuine and well-kept MGB is getting harder and this car would certainly make a great buy.
1981 MGB LE RoadsterRegistration: SWU 565W
Chassis Number: GVADJ1AG522773
Engine Number: 38664
Estimate: £9,000 - £12,000
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The Austin-Healey 3000 has become one of the best-known British classic cars of the 1950s and 1960s following spectacular success in international rallying and circuit racing. A development of the Austin-Healey 100-6, itself born of the four-cylinder 100, the 3000 was launched in March 1959 and was a significant improvement on the earlier cars featuring front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard and a more powerful (124bhp) 2,912cc BMC C-Series engine, enabling a top speed of approximately 120mph. There was also a choice of two-seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) body styles.
The Mark II (BN7) was introduced in March 1961 with a higher performance camshaft and, initially, a trio of SU HS4 carburettors, which turned out to be difficult to balance and were replaced with twin HS6s with the arrival of the BJ7 in January ‘62. Known as the ‘Mark IIA’, the BJ7 differed by having wind-up windows and a wrap-around windscreen and could be identified externally by a vertical barred front grill. A total of just over 6,000 BJ7s were built.
This, left-hand drive, Healey 3000 (BJ7) was imported from the US in 2013 following a comprehensive restoration. The vendor reports the car was subject to a bare metal respray in the unusual and attractive colour combination of Mustard over Ivory and the seats and dashboard were reupholstered in Blacked piped in Yellow. This
year, our vendor has fitted a new toughened alloy sump for better cooling, changed the engine oil, filter and gearbox oil, and fitted a new overdrive solenoid. Further work under his ownership includes repairing the overdrive kick down/ throttle linkage, fitting new oil seals in the back axle, new back hubs, new brakes, and persuading the handbrake to work. A new electric fuel pump and a new wiper rack and blades were also fitted resulting in this honest example currently being free of ‘gremlins’. With its Moto-Lita steering wheel and sitting on chrome wires, the Healey presents really well. Offered at a most realistic level today, this lovely BJ7 has been the subject of significant expenditure in recent years and would make a fine touring companion. The cherished number, PO 5074, (recently valued at £2,000) will remain with the car.
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII
Registration: PO 5074
Chassis Number: HBJ7L20352
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £34,000 - £38,000
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Lot List Day Two CarsYear Title Lot Number1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1600 6491954 Ariel Red Hunter 350cc 6331996 Aston Martin DB7 i6 Volante* 6402000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 6082003 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Keswick Special Commission Auto 6051971 Aston Martin DBS 6161969 Aston Martin DBS6 Manual 6061973 Aston Martin Vantage Automatic 6091960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI 6281963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII 6681997 Bentley Azure 6221958 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon 6101973 BMW 3.0 CSL 6501989 BMW 325i Motorsport Cabriolet 6571995 BMW M5 ‘Orinoco Limited Edition’ 6641984 BMW M635 CSi 6171999 BMW Z3 M Coupé 6551956 BSA 500cc Clipper B34 660C.1967 Rickman Metisse ‘Petite’ Starmaker 250cc Scrambles Bike 6141949 Cadillac Series 61 Club Coupé 6421974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6031972 Citroën D Super 5 6021989 Desande C Caprice Convertible 6622000 Dodge Viper RT10 6511997 Ducati 750 Super Sport 6352004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 6361997 Ferrari 550 Maranello 6071990 Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet 6451966 Ford Mustang 289 Notchback 6271959 Gilera Giubileo 98 6111966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 2+2 6521968 Jaguar E-Type series 2 4.2 Manual 6301968 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Fixedhead Coupé 6461974 Jaguar E-Type SIII Roadster 6442016 Jaguar Project 7 F-TYPE 6431975 Jamathi 50cc Race Bike 6131924 La Buire 12a Saloon 6482000 Lotus 340R 6411968 LR Roadsters D-Type by Realm (RAM) 6201960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 6311962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 6151985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 6181968 Mercury Cougar 6531980 MGB GT 6261981 MGB LE Roadster 6251981 MGB LE Roadster 6671959 Moto Guzzi Cardellino 75 6342006 MV Agusta F4 1000S 6321991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Targa 6631995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic 6192003 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4S 6472001 Porsche 911 (996) GT2 Clubsport 6581973 Porsche 911 2.7 R-Gruppe 6291986 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa 6541989 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa 6391973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa 6231989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE 6591990 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Cabriolet 6561967 Porsche 912 6651978 Porsche 924 6041993 Porsche 928 S4 6381991 Porsche 944 S2 Coupé 6211994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet 6661995 Range Rover Classic Vogue 6371968 Reliant Regal – Ex-‘Only Fools and Horses’ 6242001 Rover Mini Cooper Sport 500 6011959 Triumph Speed Twin 5TA 500cc 6121976 Yamaha TY175 Trials 661
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The following Terms (“Terms”) together with such other terms, conditions and notices as may be set out in any relevant catalogue apply to all sales by Silverstone Auctions Limited (“SAL”) at auction or within 14 days after the auction.No alteration to the Terms will be binding unless accepted by SAL in writing. The Terms may be amended by SAL provided it is reasonable for it do so by the posting of notices or by oral announcement made by the Auctioneer prior to or during the sale. Nothing in the Terms shall affect the statutory rights of a consumer.Additional information applicable to the Auction may be set out in the Catalogue for the Sale, in an insert in the Catalogue and/or in a notice displayed on the Lot or visible elsewhere. Verbal announcements affecting the Auction may be made before and during the bidding. Buyers should be alert to this possibility of changes, especially if bidding otherwise than in person at the Auction.SAL acts solely for and in the interests of the Seller. SAL’s duty is to sell the Lot at the highest price obtainable at the Auction to a Buyer. SAL does not act for Buyers in this role and does not give advice to Buyers. When SAL or its employees make statements about a Lot, it is doing so as agent for the Seller of the Lot. Buyers who are themselves not expert in the Lots are strongly advised to seek and obtain independent advice on the Lots and their value before bidding for them.
DEFINITIONS1. In these Terms:1.1 “Auction” means the auction sale in respect of which a Lot is consigned for sale.1.2 “Auctioneer” means the representative of SAL conducting the Auction.1.3 “Automobilia” means any memorabilia including but not limited to trophies, badges, programmes, models, prints and other collectables. 1.4 “Buyer” means the only person whose bid is accepted by SAL to conclude the contract for the purchase of a Lot.1.5 “Buyer’s Premium” means the amount payable by the Buyer to SAL Buyer’s premium on motor vehicles is Buyer’s premium on motor vehicles is 15% including VAT at 20% and on automobilia is 24% including VAT at 20%.1.6 “Catalogue” means the catalogue relating to the relevant Auction including any advertisement, brochure, estimate, price list or other publication or web page relating to one or more Lots.1.7 “Contract” means the agreement between the Buyer and the Seller on the successful bid of the Buyer on which the Lot is knocked down to them. 1.8 “Entry Fee” means the sum of £300 (inclusive of VAT) per motorcar, £150 (inclusive of VAT) per motorcycle and £30 (inclusive of VAT) per automobilia item, payable by the Seller for each Lot entered into the Auction. For cars currently in the UK where the auction is overseas, the entry fee is £600 (inclusive of VAT) to include transport to the auction location.1.9 “Expenses” in relation to the sale of any Lot means SAL’s charges and expenses payable by the Seller in addition to the Seller’s Commission including insurance, storage, illustrations, auction Entry Fee, cleaning costs, photography costs, catalogue costs, special advertising, packing and freight of that Lot and any VAT thereon.1.10 “Hammer Price” means the price in pounds sterling at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer to the Buyer.1.11 “Lot” means any item(s) consigned to SAL with the view to its or their sale at Auction.1.12 “Motor Vehicle” means any car or motorbike included or proposed to be included in a sale of motor vehicles together with spares, tools, documentation etc. stated as being part of the Lot.1.13 “Purchase Price” means the Hammer Price together with the Buyer’s Premium and any additional charges due plus VAT.1.14 “Reserve” means the minimum Hammer Price agreed between SAL and the Seller at which a Lot may be sold.1.15 “Sale Proceeds” means the net amount due to the Seller being the Hammer Price less the Seller’s Commission and VAT, Expenses and any other amount due to SAL from the Seller.1.16 “Seller” means the person who offers the Lot for sale, whether as agent or principal.1.17 “Seller’s Commission” shall have the meaning given in clause 10.1.18 “VAT” means Value Added Tax applicable at the prevailing rate from time to time.1.19 “Working Day” means any day (other than a Saturday and Sunday) at which clearing banks in the city of London are open for the transaction of normal sterling banking business.
2. AgentSAL sells as agent for the Seller (except where SAL is selling as principal, which SAL will disclose in the Catalogue or otherwise in the Auction). The Contract for the sale of a Lot is between the Seller and the Buyer. SAL shall not be liable for any act or default by the Seller (except where selling as principal) or the Buyer.
3. Discretion3.1 SAL has the right at its sole discretion to refuse any bid, to divide any Lot, to combine two or more Lots, to withdraw any Lot and, in the case of dispute, to put any Lot up for Auction again.3.2 If SAL is notified about the Seller’s alleged breach of any of the Terms before it has remitted the Sale Proceeds to the Seller, it may at its sole discretion withhold payment until that dispute is resolved. SAL may, however, deduct any sums that are due to it from the sum held.
4. Loss or injurySAL shall be under no liability for any injury, damage or loss sustained by any person while on SAL’s premises (including any premises where a sale may be conducted or where a Lot, or part of a Lot, may be on view from time to time) except for death or personal injury, damage or loss caused by the negligence of or other breach of duty by SAL, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to SAL.
5. Lots5.1 The Catalogue contains details about each Lot. The description printed in the Catalogue is given on behalf of the Seller, from information supplied by the Seller for which SAL is not responsible.5.2 Photographs, illustrations and diagrams contained in the Catalogue are for identification purposes only. They may not show the true condition and colour, (which may be inaccurately reproduced) of the Lot. 5.3 Lots are available for inspection prior to the Sale and it is for any potential bidder to satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of a Lot, including its originality, authorship, condition, provenance, history, background, authenticity, style, period, age, suitability, quality, roadworthiness (if relevant), origin, value and estimated selling price (including the Hammer Price). No description of a lot carries with it an implication that it is fit for any particular purpose.5.4 Each Lot is sold by its respective Seller to the Buyer. Lots are sold to the Buyer on an ‘as is’ basis, with all faults and imperfections.5.5 The actual condition of a Lot may not be as good as its outward appearance suggests. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and those parts may not be original or of ‘Satisfactory Quality’. The inside of a lot may not be visible where, for example, it is covered by upholstery or material, and may not be original or may be damaged, have been damaged or poorly repaired. Given the age of some Lots, no assumption should be made with regard to any aspect of their condition.5.6 Any person who physically interferes with, scratches or damages the Lot in any way (at, before or after the Auction) will be held liable for the loss so caused.5.7 The Seller is responsible for delivering the Lot in a presentable and saleable condition. If additional cleaning is required it will be charged for by SAL to the Seller as an Expense. 5.8 If a Lot is not sold at Auction, SAL will for the next 14 days be entitled exclusively to negotiate a sale of the Lot on terms agreed with the Seller and as Seller’s agent, and if successful will be entitled to charge the Seller’s Commission and Expenses.5.9.1 The Seller gives SAL the full and absolute right to photograph and illustrate any Lot consigned for sale, and to use such photographs and illustrations as are provided by the Seller at any time at its absolute discretion (whether or not in connection with the Auction), with indemnity against copyright infringement.5.9.2 The copyright in all written matter and illustrations relating to Lots shall remain at all times the absolute property of SAL, and any person wishing to use such materials, or any part of them, may only do so with the prior written consent of SAL.5.10 Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are either owned or partly-owned by SAL or an employee of SAL.
6. Alterations and Estimates6.1 Estimates and descriptions may be amended at SAL’s discretion from time to time by notice given orally or in writing before or during an Auction.6.2 The Lot is available for inspection and any potential bidders must form their own opinion in relation to it. They are strongly advised to examine any Lot or have it examined by a specialist or engineer on their behalf before the Auction. 6.3 SAL gives no warranty or representation as to the anticipated or likely selling price of any Lot. Any estimate given, whether written or oral and whether or not printed in any Catalogue, as to the estimated selling price of any Lot is a statement of opinion only and may be subject to revision from time to time at SAL’s sole discretion and should not be relied upon as an indication of the actual selling price. 6.4 SAL shall not be liable to the Seller for any error or misstatement in or omission from the description of any lot in any Catalogue where SAL has: 6.4.1 been provided with such description by the Seller or any person on his behalf; or6.4.2 provided the Seller with a copy of such description prior to publication of the Catalogue and neither the Seller nor any person on his behalf has notified SAL in writing within a reasonable time before the Auction of any error or misstatement in or omission from the description. 6.5 SAL has no duty to the Seller or the Buyer to investigate the accuracy of the description of any Lot provided by or on behalf of the Seller.
7. Warranty by the Seller7.1 The Seller warrants to the Buyer and to SAL that:7.1.1 The Seller is the owner of the Lot or is properly authorised to sell the Lot by the owner, and is able to sell the Lot with full title guarantee free from all encumbrances and third-party claims and in particular that there is no outstanding finance affecting the Lot or any taxes due. If the car is subject to finance, the amount outstanding must be confirmed prior to consignment and sale.7.1.2 The description of the Lot in the Catalogue is to the best of the Seller’s knowledge accurate and not misleading. The Seller has notified (or will before the Auction notify) SAL in writing of any material alterations to the Lot of which the Seller is aware and of any concerns expressed by third parties in relation to the authenticity, provenance,
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origin, age, condition or quality of the Lot and has provided SAL with all such information in the Seller’s possession or control.7.1.3 The Seller shall compensate SAL and the Buyer in full for all losses, expenses and other costs that are caused by the Seller’s breach of any obligation of the Seller under the Terms.7.1.4 Where the vehicle is not registered in the UK, the seller shall be responsible for completing the NOVA application within 14 days of the car arriving in the UK and before the vehicle arrives at the auction for sale.
8. Vehicle Registration Numbers8.1 If the Seller wishes to sell the Motor Vehicle but to retain the right to the registration number of the Motor Vehicle it is the Seller’s Responsibility to notify SAL in writing.8.2 It shall be the Seller’s responsibility to take all necessary steps to ensure that the current vehicle registration number is retained and that a new number is allocated prior to the Motor Vehicle being sold at the Auction whether or not SAL volunteers its services to effect that, and no liability shall attach to SAL in respect to any act or omission as a result.
9. Bidding and Reserves9.1 Admission to the Auction requires the purchase of a Catalogue that must be presented at the entrance to the Auction. SAL do not accept bids from any person who has not completed and submitted a registration form. Proof of identification will be required in the form of a passport or driver’s licence, together with a recent utility bill showing a bidder’s current address, before the registration process can be completed. 9.2 The Auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding at levels and in increments he considers appropriate and is entitled to place a bid or series of bids on behalf of the Seller, up to the Reserve on the Lot.9.3 The Seller may place a Reserve on any Lot when he consigns it to the Auction, and once placed it may not be changed without the written consent of SAL. All Lots will be sold without Reserve unless a Reserve has been agreed by SAL in writing. 9.4 Where a Reserve has been agreed, only SAL at its absolute discretion may bid on behalf of the Seller. 9.5 If no Reserve has been placed on a Lot, SAL shall in no way be held liable should the Lot be purchased for a price below any lowest estimated selling price of the Lot given in any Catalogue.9.6 SAL may sell a Lot below the Reserve agreed with the Seller, provided that SAL accounts to the Seller for the same Sale Proceeds as the Seller would have received had the Lot been sold at that Reserve.
10. Commission and Expenses10.1 SAL shall be entitled to deduct from the Hammer Price and retain an amount equal to 5% of the Hammer Price for vehicles and 15% for automobilia and lifestyle goods or such other sum agreed by SAL in writing (“Seller’s Commission”) plus VAT together with Expenses and any other sums due from the Seller to SAL.10.2 The Seller acknowledges SAL’s right to retain the Buyer’s Premium payable by the Buyer.
11. Insurance11.1 Only on payment of the Purchase Price in cleared funds shall title in the Lot pass from the Seller to the Buyer. However, the risk in the Lot passes to the Buyer on the fall of the hammer. It is therefore, the responsibility of the Seller to insure the Lot before the hammer falls and the responsibility of the Buyer to insure the Lot after the hammer falls.11.2 SAL will not be responsible for any damage to or the loss or destruction of a Lot unless caused by the negligence of or other breach of duty by SAL, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to SAL and the Seller shall compensate SAL in full in respect of all other claims and proceedings brought against SAL in respect of any loss or damage to or destruction of the Lot.11.3 SAL will not be liable for any injury, loss or damage caused by any Lot or by the Seller’s negligence of SAL, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to SAL. The Seller shall compensate SAL in full in respect of all claims and proceedings brought against SAL in respect of injury, loss or damage caused by any Lot or by the Seller’s negligence or breach of any obligation under the Terms.
12. Payment of Sale Proceeds12.1 Subject to SAL’s right of retention under Clause 3.2 and other provisions of this Clause 12, SAL shall pay the Sale Proceeds to the Seller not later than 14 Working Days after the Auction provided that the Purchase Price has been received in full by SAL. Unless an alternative method of payment has been agreed by SAL in writing, payment shall be made by telegraphic transfer. In the event of an unsettled hire purchase, finance agreement or any other charge or lien affecting the Lot, SAL reserves the right to settle the amount due of such charges not exceeding the Sale Proceeds and if the Sale Proceeds are less than the charges outstanding, the Seller will be responsible for the settlement of the balance forthwith.12.2 If the Purchase Price has not been received in full by SAL within the time specified in clause 12.1, SAL will pay the Sale Proceeds to the Seller within seven Working Days from when the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds from the Buyer.12.3 In respect of road registered Motor Vehicles, SAL reserves the right not to remit the Sale Proceeds to the Seller unless the Seller has deposited with SAL the registration document of the Motor Vehicle, and any other documents relating to the Motor Vehicle in the Seller’s possession or control that he agreed with SAL to supply. 12.4 If the Buyer fails to pay the Purchase Price within 28 days of the Auction, SAL will notify the Seller who may instruct SAL as to the appropriate course of action. SAL may endeavour to assist the Seller but SAL shall be under no obligation to do so, and shall not be under any obligation to institute proceedings in its own name. 12.5 In the absence of any written instructions from the Seller to SAL within seven days of SAL having notified the Seller under clause 12.4 SAL shall be entitled to take any of the actions set out in clause 19.12.6 Any monies recovered by and paid to SAL in consequences of SAL taking one or more of the steps referred to in clause 19 shall be applied
to the payment of:12.6.1 legal or other costs incurred by SAL in connection with such steps; 12.6.2 Expenses; 12.6.3 the Buyer’s Premium and the Seller’s Commission on the sale of the Lot; 12.6.4 any balance remaining shall be paid to SAL to the Seller (or, if appropriate, the Buyer). If there shall be a shortfall any such shortfall shall be made good by the Seller to SAL on demand.12.7 If within seven days after receipt of the notice referred to in clause 12.5 the Seller informs SAL that he wishes redelivery of the Lot, he shall be entitled to do so but only upon prior payment of all Expenses and all legal and other costs reasonably incurred by SAL so as to keep SAL fully recompensed.13. Withdrawal Fees13.1. The Seller may by notice in writing to SAL withdraw the Lot from the Auction. In the event of such withdrawal, the Seller shall within 14 days of withdrawal pay SAL the sums set out in this Condition 13. All such sums shall be payable to SAL as remuneration for the services performed by SAL down to the date of withdrawal, and not by way of penalty or liquidated damages. 13.2 In all cases of withdrawal, the Seller shall be liable to pay SAL 15% of the estimated value of the Lot, notwithstanding that commission of a lesser, or no, amount had previously been agreed, to reflect the time, effort, loss of publicity and buyer’s premium suffered by SAL.The estimated value shall be the higher of:- (a) The Seller’s estimate of value as previously notified to SAL or, if more than one figure, the highest figure or if none; (b) The value estimated in the Catalogue, or if more than one figure is given, the highest figure; (c) If none of the above apply, such figure as SAL shall reasonably estimate as the value.(d) Plus in each case VAT on such fee and Expenses. 13.3. In the event that the Lot is withdrawn from the Auction after the publication of the Auction catalogue, the Seller shall in addition to the sum set out in Condition 13.2, be liable to pay SAL a further sum equal to the Buyer’s Premium that would have been payable upon the Lot realising the aforesaid estimated value at Auction, plus VAT. 13.4. In the event that the Seller withdraws the Lot from the Auction, the Seller shall arrange for collection and removal of the Lot at his own expense within two working days after the date of withdrawal provided that the Seller may not collect the Lot unless and until any withdrawal fee payable under Conditions 13.2 and 13.3 shall have been paid in full.
14. Removal and Storage14.1 The Seller shall arrange for the removal of any unsold Lot and the Buyer for the removal of purchased lots by the time specified in the vendor delivery instructions and key sale information in the auction catalogue and displayed on notices at the auction venue or by other such time as agreed by SAL.14.2 Failure to remove Lots pursuant to clause 14.1 above will entitle SAL to charge the Seller or Buyer a removal charge, storage fees, insurance and other expenses and any costs incurred at the following rates: Motor Vehicle:Removal – £150 plus VATStorage – £10 per day plus VAT Automobilia:Removal – £25 plus VATStorage – £10 per day plus VAT
Watches:Delivery via Royal Mail Special Delivery – £15 (please add to invoice)
15. The Buyer15.1 The Buyer shall be the highest bidder at the Hammer Price. Any dispute as to any bid shall be settled by the Auctioneer at his absolute discretion.
16. Buyer’s PremiumThe Buyer shall pay the Buyer’s Premium to SAL and the Buyer acknowledges that SAL may also receive the Seller’s Commission due to SAL under Clause 10.
17. Payment17.1 Once a lot is sold, the Purchase Price shall become immediately payable to SAL.17.2 Full payment for all Lots must be made to SAL by 5:00pm the next Working Day. Payment can only be accepted in GBP. For security reasons, payments by Debit or Credit card (VISA/Mastercard) will only be accepted where the cardholder is present. A surcharge will apply to all card payments and these charges will be displayed in ‘Key Sale Information’ in the auction catalogue and displayed on notices at the auction venue.Where the Buyer wishes to pay by cheque and SAL has agreed that the Buyer may do so, the Lot will not be released until the cheque has been cleared. In this instance, the buyer will be responsible for all removal and storage fees incurred. 17.3 If a Buyer wishes to pay via bank transfer on a weekend or bank holiday, this must be by faster payment and must be witnessed by a member of the SAL team, using a secure facility provided by SAL and with printed evidence that the payment has been made to enable a car to be released on a weekend or bank holiday.17.4 No Lot may be collected until the Purchase Price has been received by SAL and payments by a Buyer to SAL may be applied by SAL towards any such sums due from that Buyer to SAL on any account whatsoever notwithstanding any directions to the contrary by the Buyer or his agent whether express or implied.17.5 Title to the Lot will pass to the Buyer only when the Purchase Price in cleared funds has been received by SAL.17.6 Immediately when a Lot is sold, the risk shall pass to the Buyer notwithstanding that possession will not be given and title will not pass to the Buyer before payment of the Purchase Price.
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17.7 The Buyer shall, at his own expense, remove the Lot purchased but not before payment in full to SAL of the Purchase Price whether in respect of this or any other Lot.17.8 Cash payments will only be accepted up to a maximum of £5,000 and no more than £10,000 will be accepted from any one individual in a 90-day period.
18. Responsibility for Purchased Lots18.1 The Buyer will be responsible for loss or damage to a Lot they have purchased from the fall of the hammer. Neither SAL nor its employees or agents shall be responsible for any loss or damage unless caused by the negligence of SAL, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to SAL while the Lot is in SAL’s custody or under its control.18.2 The Buyer shall be responsible for all removals, insurance, storage and other charges on any Lot from the fall of the hammer (in accordance with Clause 11).18.3 DVLA will be notified of the change of keeper within five working days following receipt of payment, using the details from invoice, unless otherwise stated.18.4 Automobilia, Watches and Lifestyle Lots that have not been paid for and collected by midday on the first working day following the sale will be sent to the buyer at the buyer’s expense.
19. Non-payment or Failure to Collect19.1 If the Purchase Price is not paid in full, SAL as the agent of the Seller, shall in its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following remedies:19.1.1 to remove, store (either at SAL’s premises or elsewhere) and insure the Lot at the expense of the Buyer;19.1.2 to charge interest at a daily rate equal to 4% pa over Barclays Bank’s Base Rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date of and time referred to in clause 17.2;19.1.3 to retain that or any Lot sold to the same Buyer at the same or any other auction of SAL and to release it only after payment of the total amount due;19.1.4 to apply any money due or to become due to the defaulting Buyer in or towards settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a charge or lien on any property of the Buyer that is in SAL’s possession for any purpose;19.1.5 take such steps as SAL shall at its absolute discretion consider necessary to collect the monies due from the Buyer, and to agree terms for the payment of the Purchase Price;19.1.6 to rescind the sale and refund any monies to the Buyer, or to rescind the sale to the Buyer and to purchase the Lot itself. If it does so, property in the Lot shall pass to SAL on its election and SAL shall remit the Purchase Price to the Seller within 14 Working Days of its election less the Seller’s Commission, Expenses and sums due to SAL that would have been payable had the contract not been rescinded;19.1.7 to appoint a solicitor and/or other agent to pursue any of the courses of action referred to in this clause 19, and the Seller hereby authorises SAL to take any of the courses referred to in this clause, including the issue and prosecution of proceedings on the Seller’s behalf, and to settle claims and/or proceedings made by or against the Buyer on such terms as the Seller shall instruct, or in the absence of instructions on such terms as SAL shall at its absolute discretion think fit. The Buyer shall be liable for all the costs incurred in any proceedings, negotiations or ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) including any shortfall in cost between those expended by SAL or the Seller and those awarded by any Court or Tribunal.19.2 If the Buyer fails to make payment within 14 days after the date and time referred to in clause 17.2, SAL shall at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights it may have, be entitled to resell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public auction or private sale, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, the defaulting Buyer shall then pay to SAL any deficiency, together with resale costs and any costs incurred in connection with the Buyer’s failure to make payment and any surplus shall belong to the Seller.19.3 If the Lot is not taken away on the date and time referred to in clause 17.2, whether or not the Purchase Price has been paid, SAL shall remove, store (either at SAL’s premises or elsewhere) and insure the Lot at the expense of the Buyer and only release the Lot after payment of the total amount due.
20. Liability of SAL and the Seller20.1 Buyers are solely responsible for ensuring that Motor Vehicles are safe for use, roadworthy (if a road-going car) and comply with all relevant laws and regulations in force in all relevant jurisdictions and for ensuring that any necessary test certificates are in force. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to carry out such inspection as he thinks necessary.20.2 In bidding for any Lot, the Buyer acknowledges that he does not rely on any representation made to them by SAL, its employees or agents.
21. Governing LawAny transactions to which the Terms apply shall be governed by English Law and the Courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle all disputes arising in connection with all aspects of all matters or transactions to which these Terms apply.
22. Notices22.1 Any shall be deemed to have been received:22.1.1 if hand-delivered, at the time of delivery;22.1.2 if sent by mail, two days after the date of posting.22.2 In proving service by delivery:22.2.1 by hand, it shall be necessary only to produce a receipt for the notice signed by or on behalf of the addressee;22.2.2 by post, it shall be necessary only to prove that the notice was contained in a pre-paid envelope that was duly addressed and posted first class.
23. Data Protection 23.1 All information provided to SAL will be treated confidentially and
shall not be passed to third parties, except where necessary to complete a sale transaction.23.2 SAL reserves the right to pass on information when required by legislation, government authorities or the courts.23.3 SAL shall also have the right to use any personal information to notify you of further auctions and future events, unless you notify us that you do not consent to receive notifications of future events.
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Lot 629
1973 Porsche 911 2.7 R-Gruppe
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%
A NEW APPROACH IN AN AGE-OLD BUSINESS
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