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Registration No: 3435 DAChassis No: TS59031MOT: ExemptLong term family ownership and 99,100 credible miles recordedSubject to an extensive restoration in 2007/8 with Job sheets includedLarge collection of invoices and old MOT'sBuilt to fast road specification: Minilite style alloy wheels, Skimmed head, Morgan race camshaft, Close ratio gearset, Fast road clutch, Four pot calipers and LSD Triumph's TR series began with the unveiling of a prototype (retrospectively called the TR1) at the 1952 London Motor Show. Trials revealed poor handling, however, and the design was not progressed and the new, much improved TR2 was launched the following year. Its two-seater body was mounted on a substantial separate chassis, while suspension was independent by coil springs at the front and live axle hung on leaf springs at the rear. The TR3 of 1955 was a direct evolution of the TR2. With it came minor styling revisions, a slight hike in power and the options of an occasional rear seat and bolt-on steel hard top. In 1956 the front brakes were changed from drum to disc units. The final iteration, the TR3A, appeared in 1957. It was instantly recognisable by its wider front grille, exterior door handles and lockable boot handle. It continued in production until 1962, by which time 58,236 are said to have been built. Contemporary road tests achieved 0-60mph acceleration times of some 11.5 seconds and a mean top speed of a whisker under 110mph.Finished in Red with Black upholstery and a Black hood, this very smart TR3A has been in the current family ownership since c.1975 and is believed to have covered 99,200 miles from new. Subject to an extensive restoration which was completed in 2009, the accompanying paperwork indicates that all areas were addressed including the engine, gearbox, axle, body tub, panels, suspension, brakes, interior and weather equipment not to mention the fitment of Minilite-style alloy wheels. Offered with pre- and post-restoration photographs, collection of club magazines, original owner’s manual, old MOT’s back to 1991 at 98,346 and a large collection of invoices and job sheets. A reluctant sale of a much-loved example.Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: V374 GAW Chassis No: WBAEF82050CC66774 MOT: April 2022One of just 38 E31’s understood to have been finished in special order Dakar Yellow II along with a special-order interior90,633 miles from new at time of consignmentUK-supplied when new and first registered to Sytner NottinghamOffered with a history file including the BMW book pack and a stamped service bookWhen the Klaus Kapitza designed 8 Series was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1989, it felt like a glimpse into the future with its angular styling. An upmarket range with superior performance and price tag to match, the 8 Series was designed to be a standalone premium model although seen to be the successor to the 6 Series. The 8 Series was offered in 830i, 840Ci and 850i/Ci form and, when introduced in mid-1993, it was fitted with a 4 litre, V8 engine mated to either a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. Producing a very healthy 282bhp, this version could achieve the 0-62mph sprint in an impressive 6.9 seconds; importantly with the naturally aspirated V8, acceleration was effortless and refined. Over $1 billion dollars are said to have been spent on the car's design with CAD design and wind tunnel technology. From mid-1995, production phased in the newer 4.4 litre M62B44 engine, the 4.4 Sport offered a better driving experience with considerably more torque.Manufactured in 1997, this 840 CI Sport was UK-supplied when new having been ordered for ‘Dealer Own-Use’ by Sytner Nottingham. Fitted with the aforementioned 4398cc V8 engine mated to the automatic transmission, ‘V374 GAW’ was ordered new in the special-order colour of Dakar Yellow II (one of just 38 E31’s understood to have been finished in this colour) with matching special-order Black with Yellow piped interior upholstery. Having covered a total of 90,633 miles (atoc), the BMW has spent a short period of time (approximately 36 months) in Holland before returning to the United Kingdom in 2019. Fitted with the 17-inch 'Throwing Star' wheels which have recently have been refurbished the BMW was fitted with Nurburgring suspension and the highly sought after M Sports Package from new.The subject of remediation work upon return to the UK including air-conditioning overhaul, a new water pump, new trailing arm bushes at the rear along with other repairs. ‘V374 GAW’ is accompanied by the original book pack including the handbook and a duplicate stamped service book (including Sytner Nottingham pre-delivery inspection stamp and ten subsequent stamps with many from main dealers); a small collection of invoices; MOTs and MOT history and current V5C document.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: G78 UYX Chassis No: JT1C0AW1100160975 MOT: December 2022UK-supplied, right-hand drive exampleJust three former keepers with 124,655 recorded miles (atoc)Benefitted from a service in October 2021Fitted with a new cambelt less than 1,000 miles agoPowered by a Cosworth BDA-inspired 129bhp 1.6-litre four with a dizzying 7,700rpm redline, the original MR2 utilised a 5-speed box and could sprint to 60mph in 8.5 seconds with a top speed of 120mph. Weighing just 1,070kg it also had perfect weight distribution with ride and handling honed by Lotus (aided by development driver Dan Gurney). The race car feel continued with a short-throw gearchange, razor-sharp throttle control and immediate, darting response to steering input. The result was a blisteringly intense driving experience that would be instantly familiar to a Porsche 911 or Ferrari F355 driver – yet at a fraction of the price. With origami-inspired folded angular lines, it also looked great and was immensely strong with no fewer than five bulkheads between the different compartments. Good ones are becoming increasingly collectable today.This right-hand drive Mk1 MR2 was supplied new to the UK being first registered on the 1st of February 1990. Fitted with the aforementioned 1587cc four-cylinder engine mated the five-speed manual transmission, the Toyota is finished in White with Black cloth interior upholstery. With just three former keepers, ‘G78 UYX’ has a recorded mileage of 124,655 miles (at time of consignment). Benefitting from a service in October 2021, the cambelt has also been replaced less than 1,000 miles previous.Said to be a ‘highly original’ example retaining the original interior with Toyota cassette radio, the MR2 was accompanied by a large history file (an image of which can be viewed in the images) up until two months ago when the said paperwork was destroyed in a garage fire. Thankfully, the car was elsewhere and the vendor is happy to provide written confirmation to this effect as well as documentary evidence from a third party source that the now non-existent service book contained twenty-one stamps. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and MOT certificate valid until December 2022, the vendor rates this increasingly collectable MKI MR2’s engine, electrical equipment, gearbox and interior trim as ‘excellent’ and its bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: T34 KCXChassis No: WBAEF82010CC67176MOT: August 2022116,570 recorded miles and just 4 former keepersCurrent ownership since 2011Understood to be 1 of just 69 finished in Velvet BlueOffered with original bookpack, handbooks and service bookRecent brake fettling and two new batteriesCollection of old invoices and MoT certificates plus 2 keysFitted with M Sport wheels and mirrorsWhen the Klaus Kapitza designed 8 Series was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1989, it felt like a glimpse into the future with its angular styling. An upmarket range with superior performance and price tag to match, the 8 Series was designed to be a standalone premium model although seen to be the successor to the 6 Series. The 8 Series was offered in 830i, 840Ci and 850i/Ci form and, when introduced in mid-1993, it was fitted with a 4 litre, V8 engine mated to either a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. Producing a very healthy 282bhp, this version could achieve the 0-62mph sprint in an impressive 6.9 seconds; importantly with the naturally aspirated V8, acceleration was effortless and refined. Over $1 billion dollars are said to have been spent on the car's design with CAD design and wind tunnel technology. From mid-1995, production phased in the newer 4.4 litre M62B44 engine, the 4.4 Sport offered a better driving experience with considerably more torque. Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: T532 BLR Chassis No: WAUZZZ8DZXA053470 MOT: November 2022Desirable ‘Quattro’ example with the 2.8 V6 engineOnly two owners from new with current registered ownership since 2001Finished in the striking colour of Paradise GreenOffered with service book displaying eighteen stampsThe first generation of the Audi A4 was known as the B5 and was offered as a sedan or 'Avant' station wagon. Fitted with a range of naturally aspirated and turbocharged inline-four and V6 engines, the original Audi S4 and RS4 are featured in this generation of A4. In 1999, the B5 Audi A4 received a mechanical and styling facelift before production of the B5 A4 ceased in 2001. The Quattro variant was considered the highest specification under the S4 and RS4 models, utilising the 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 with all-wheel drive allowed a 0-62mph speed of just 7.5 seconds, with stopping facilitated by vented discs at the front and disc brakes at the rear.This A4 Avant Quattro was manufactured in 1998 and was delivered on the 31st of August 1999 by Audi Centre Windhoek, Nambia to a Ms. Schneider who owned the car for approximately twelve months before importing the car to the United Kingdom. Retaining it until 2001, ‘T532 BLR’ was passed to its second and only other keeper. Fitted with the 2.8-litre V6 engine with a five-speed manual transmission, the Avant is finished in the striking colour of Paradise Green with Black leather interior upholstery. ‘T532 BLR’ has covered a total of approximately 109,000 miles in the hands of its two keepers.Well-specified from new with four-wheel-drive; sport front seats; leather-trimmed steering wheel; black roof rails; sound package; electric sunroof with sun-screen and ‘rough-road’ uprated suspension. ‘T532 BLR’ is offered with the book pack which includes the original stamped service book illustrating eighteen service stamps (and additional brake fluid changes), six from Audi main dealers and twelve from a French car specialist. Further provided with a V5C document and is due to have a fresh MOT certificate in time for sale.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: T.B.AChassis No: SAJJNADW3DA154073MOT: July 202246,004 recorded miles and just 1 owner from newOffered with owners wallet, handbooks and service bookCollection of invoices and old MOT certificatesSupplied new by Jaguar of Liverpool and resided locally ever sinceFinished in White complemented by a Black leather interior with Black hoodTool kit, hood cover and original jackPLEASE NOTE: The registration plate shown in the photos is not included in the sale and Jaguar is currently going through a number plate transfer.Launched in 1975, Jaguar's XJS was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. More of a soporific grand tourer than an out-and-out sports car, it was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads. To this end, it was equipped with automatic transmission as standard. Though, when fed the quoted 295bhp and 318lbft of torque developed by a post 1981 H.E. (high efficiency) 5.3 litre V12 engine, this still resulted in a claimed top speed of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds. Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long awaited full convertible version featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and sophisticated electric hood (complete with heated glass rear window). Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power assisted rack and pinion steering as its fixed head coupe siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard. Priced at some £40,000, a waiting list was quick to form. Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: 'Very good'Engine: 'Very good'Electrical Equipment: 'Very good'Paintwork: 'Very good'Gearbox: 'Very Good'Interior Trim: 'Very good' H&H are indebted to the vendor for the following description:It has cruise control, air conditioning, automatic transmission, fog lamps, removable jaguar cassette tape player, electric windows and mirrors and heated seats. The inside is pristine and loved by its previous owner inside there is a sea of connolly hand made stitched leather and burr walnut wood. The gauges and switches work properly.This is a stunning example of british Jaguar XJS first owner from new with 46,000 miles which has been nurtured by one owner and garaged day and night. It even has the original carpet branded Jaguar mats. the suspension soaks up the bumps and gives a very smooth and quite ride. It has been admired and cared for and garaged night and day, and never ventured out into the snow.The jaguar has the well known best possible adored V12 engine attached to a 4 speed automatic. the engine runs like new develops 263Ps and always has ample torque. the car is as mechanically fine as it looks and turns many admiring glances with the roof down when its driven around.the original panel work is in very good shape and the shut lines are correct, and the car is rust free. the electric hood works like silk at the touch of a button and the rear screen is heated and of glass composite. A neat tonneau is there to cover the good for those days when it can stay stowed.Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: ADU 375XChassis No: ZFFHA02C000039175MOT: September 20221 of just 67 RHD examples madeOriginal factory colour combinationFull belt service in December 2020PLEASE NOTE: We believe the alternator has a fault on this lotIntroduced at the October 1975 Paris Salon, the 308 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) was an important car not just for Ferrari but for stylist Pininfarina as well. Keen to re-establish its monopoly on the Prancing Horse, the famous carrozzeria strove to produce a truly iconic design. In the eyes of many it succeeded and certainly Maranello has not strayed since. Initially clad with fibreglass panels the 308 GTB adopted steel bodywork in 1977 (though, the inner wings and floorpan remained moulded from GRP). That same year also saw an open-topped version debuting at the Earls Court Motor Fair. Christened the 308 GTS (Gran Turismo Spider), it was Ferrari's only ‘wind-in-the-hair’ model at the time and featured a removable ‘targa’ roof panel that stowed neatly behind the seats. Utilising a subtly strengthened version of its sibling's tubular spaceframe chassis, the newcomer employed the same all-round independent double-wishbone suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and rack and pinion steering. Powered by Maranello's magnificent 'quad-cam' 2926cc V8 engine mated to five-speed manual transmission, the 308 GTS was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds and 150mph. The adoption of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1980 brought an improvement in fuel economy and saw the model rechristened the 308 GTSi. The vast majority of the 1,749 Ferrari 308 GTSi cars made were to left-hand drive specification. Indeed, the UK market received just sixty-seven right-hand drive examples. Originally finished in Nero with Crema leather upholstery, chassis 39175 was specified with air-conditioning to complement its lift-out Targa roof panel. The vendor tells us that: ‘Sadly, the car’s early history has been misplaced but there are invoices on file for work carried out over the past decade by the same independent Ferrari specialist’. Reportedly treated to an extensive cosmetic restoration over the past couple of years ‘including a full respray and partial interior retrim in the original Ferrari Nappa leather’, ‘ADU 375X’ is also said to have benefited from a cambelt service during December 2020 and a gearbox overhaul (plus replacement water pump, crank sensor and rear main oil seal etc) in August 2021. The latter was carried out by marque specialist R&D Automotive of Manchester at a cost of £5,505.44. Pleasingly retaining its original factory-fitted 2926cc V8 engine and spare wheel, the two-seater passed its last MOT certificate on 9th September 2021 with ‘no advisories’. Displaying a highly credible 65,600 miles to its odometer and even sporting the original radio, this rare, RHD 308 GTSi is summed-up by the seller as ‘a superb looking machine’. Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: DMT 612VChassis No: 2F05H144008MOT: ExemptRecently fitted with a new Holley carburettor351 cubic-inch V8 Windsor engine coupled to a 4-speed manual gearboxTorque-Thrust wheels and front disc brakesImported into the UK in 1980PLEASE NOTE: This lot was in running order when photographed for the catalogue however when being loaded for the auction the starter motor failed. Upon inspection it could not be repaired so a new starter motor is included in the salePLEASE NOTE: This lot has been re-entered due to non-payment from our Imperial War Museum auction on the 17th of November.The last year in which Ford's iconic pony car would escape being saddled with mandatory federal '5mph impact' bumpers and the year in which the Boss 351 and 429 Big Block were dropped due to emissions regulations, 1972 also represented the penultimate season of first-generation Mustang production. It was the final fling of Ford’s muscle car performance engine era.This impressive Mustang was imported into the United Kingdom in 1980 hence its ‘V’ registration plate. Thought to have arrived via the US Military personal import arrangement, it has a 351 cubic-inch V8 Windsor motor coupled to a 4-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Canary Yellow and riding on Torque-Thrust wheels, the original steering wheel has been replaced by a vintage leather Motolita item, and the gear lever is a ‘white ball’ Hurst shifter. A new Holley carburettor and fuel pump have recently been fitted and new spark plugs. The carpets were replaced and a major brake service carried out (including a new master cylinder and rear wheel cylinders) before the car was stored around six years ago. Fitted with desirable disc brakes at the front, the history file shows that in 2009 clutch and prop shaft work amounted to £3,150. Although the chassis number decodes as 1972 for the year of manufacture the body style is c.1969/70. Possibly the result of being back dated at some stage.Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: ABW 721F Chassis No: 242378Z132151 MOT: ExemptRare and desirable four-speed manual gearbox exampleThe beneficiary of much improvement while in current ownershipFitted with the original 400ci engineUnderstood to be a ‘matching numbers’ exampleThe original much-vaunted series of GTOs reigned from 1964 to 1974 and were classic muscle cars of the period. Forced to adhere to the US manufacturers' voluntary ban on factory-sponsored racing, GM had turned its attention to optimising the performance of its road cars, in order to maintain the interest of the young American enthusiast. The GTO was essentially the brainchild of three men - engine specialist Russell Gee, chassis engineer Bill Collins and chief engineer John DeLorean; who later achieved fame for the car bearing his name and cheating the British taxpayer of millions of pounds. The GTO was DeLorean's clever idea, but one strongly resented by Ferrari enthusiasts.Manufactured in 1968, this was supplied new via Porter Pontiac Inc. of Denver, Colorado having been constructed in the Fremont plant. Costing $3,533.17 (according to the accompanying Pontiac Retail Price sheet for the car), with the GTO having been specified with the ‘wonder touch’ power steering from new along with dual-exhausts, interior lights, heavy duty floor shift and recessed window wipers, amongst other features. Fitted with the 400ci Pontiac V8 engine mated to the rare and desirable four-speed manual transmission. Finished in the striking colour combination of Solar Red with complementary Medium Red interior upholstery, ‘ABW 721F’ was imported into the UK in 2021, whereby it was purchased by the vendor (the sole UK keeper).An older restored example, the GTO has been subject to much recent improvement since entering into current ownership, with ‘ABW 721F’ benefitting from new door and window seals, servicing (with new spark plugs), refurbished wheels, new Eldbrook rocker covers, an interior refresh and engine bay tidying. Accompanied by the Pontiac build records and a current V5C document, the Pontiac is due to be driven approximately 65 miles to the sale.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: 109 GMOChassis No: 2525XMot: ExemptBuick holds the distinction of being the oldest active American marque and the original Buick Motor Company was a cornerstone of the establishment of General Motors in 1908. Before the establishment of General Motors, GM founder William C. Durant, previously served as Buick's general manager while his friend Louis Chevrolet worked as a racing driver for Buick. Under Durant’s stewardship, General Motors production rose dramatically. The company introduced its first 6-cylinder car in 1914 and for a period in the 1920s the range would consist entirely of sixes. A detachable cylinder head, strengthened chassis and axles, and 4-wheel brakes were new introductions on the 6-cylinder line for 1924, the last year of Buick's base-model four. Replacing the latter for 1925, the Standard Six boasted a new, overhead-valve engine displacing 191cu in and producing 50bhp,while the larger Master Six came with a 255cu in, 70bhp unit. The duo was restyled for 1926 and given larger engines of 207 and 274cu in respectively and continued almost unaltered throughout 1927. For this season, the cars were visibly distinguishable by their slightly rounded radiator edges. Supplied new to Australia or so its RHD configuration and `Holden Body' plaque would imply, this particular example was imported to the UK in 1979 and remained in mostly private collections until it was purchased through H&H in June of 2013, where it has remained in family ownership until this day. More recently, the vehicle has benefited from mechanical and electrical overhaul bringing it back to running condition. 109 GMO comes complete with driver's handbook, sidescreens, a number of invoices and the V5 document.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Andreas Hicksandreas.hicks@handh.co.uk07943584762Condition report: tba

Registration No: CEC 888DChassis No: GAN347147MOT: ExemptCurrent ownership since 2002Offered with a collection of invoices and old MOT'sRestored in the early 2000's with photographs includedRecently fitted with a new front bumper and windscreenFitted with Minilite style alloy wheel and hardtop includedBy the '60s, the MG Car Company had long since been absorbed into the giant British Motor Corporation (BMC). In an effort to fully capitalise on the many respected names in its care, the company embarked upon a programme of 'badge engineering' and the new MG Midget was essentially a MKII Austin-Healey Sprite in a slightly different suit of clothes. In christening its new small sports car 'Midget', BMC revived a name made famous by a range of pre-war MGs. Certainly, the Midgets, old and new, shared the same basic concept - i.e. they were two-seaters clothed in a simple, relatively light body and equipped with front-mounted engines driving the rear wheels. Moreover, they had suspension and brake components etc common to other cars, making them easy to replace or repair and cheap to service. The Midget MK I was introduced in 1961 and ran for a couple of years only with the 948cc engine. In 1962 it was upgraded and the 1098cc engine was fitted and this ran for three years, but surprisingly less examples were made. It was in essence an Austin Healey Sprite with a more attractive grille and side chrome trim; and from 1962 disk brakes were standard.Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: 'Good'Engine: 'Good'Electrical Equipment: 'Good'Paintwork: 'Good'Gearbox: 'Good'Interior Trim: 'Good' Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: JR 700Chassis No: GSY 68MOT: ExemptFirst owned by Sir Cecil Algernon Cochrane DCL, JP, a former Liberal Party MP, successful businessman and benefactor of Newcastle UniversityOriginal Hooper All-Weather coachwork and subject to a previous engine overhaulOffered from long-term family ownershipContinuation buff logbook, copy Hooper paperwork, V5C Registration Document, sundry correspondence and restoration bills.Supplied new to the successful businessman and former Liberal Party MP Sir Cecil Algernon Cochrane DCL JP, chassis GSY68 was clothed by Hooper with All-Weather Body Number 7804. An ingenious design that aimed to provide occupants with the best of both worlds, its fully convertible roof and retractable window frames stowed neatly out of the way when true open-air motoring was desired but were also easy to raise should the weather turn inclement. The provision of an insulated headlining and wind-up windows made the ‘All-Weather’ far cosier than a conventional Tourer. Such versatility came at a price with Hooper charging £594 17s 6d for Body Number 7804; a sum which would have bought a house nine decades ago.That said, the build quality which had won the renowned coachbuilder a Royal Warrant helped ensure the Rolls-Royce’s survival with a letter on file from J. Fewster Esq dated December 1984 reading as follows: ‘I purchased chassis GSY68 from the family of the original owner in the 1960s. To the best of my knowledge the indicated mileage of 87,000 is correct’. Thereafter, the 20/25 passed through the hands of renowned marque enthusiast and dealer Peter Harper before being purchased by the vendor’s late husband from The Real Car Co of Gwynedd on April 25th 2000 for £32,000. Accompanying photos show the car looking a little scruffy at the time and finished in Yellow over Black with a Black hood.As well as reinstating the Rolls-Royce’s original Northumberland registration number ‘JR 700’, the vendor’s late husband significantly improved its mechanical and cosmetic condition during 2000-2001. Repainted Exeter Blue and partially retrimmed, the 20/25 also had its wiring attended to. Entrusted to Rolls-Royce & Bentley Specialists Dennis Pilling & Son, the original engine (number A2N) received a thorough overhaul with associated bills totalling more than £15,000. Maintained and improved thereafter, an invoice from Ristes Motor Company Ltd dated August 2014 for two front brake drum finned rings is among the more recent on file. Sporting a nicely patinated interior complete with what appear to be the original fixtures and fittings and starting readily upon inspection, this rare Hooper-bodied ‘All-Weather’ Rolls-Royce is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with continuation buff logbook, copy Hooper paperwork, V5C Registration Document, sundry correspondence and restoration bills. Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration: Un-regChassis No: 40248MOT: ExemptDesirable Crossley 18/50 Tourer with the later 3.2 lite 6 cylinder engineOne of 12 cars manufactured for the Royal Tour of Australia, 1927, and just one of 4 surviving examplesPresented as a project for completion, with running engine, drivetrain and frame completed Previously a manufacturer of proprietary engines, Crossley Brothers Limited, of Manchester, built their first motor car in 1904. The first Crossley to make any impact was the A W Reeves-designed 20hp, introduced in 1910. The model was taken up by the military in World War I, seeing service as a staff car, ambulance, and light truck. In the post-war years the company continued to concentrate its efforts on transportation for the middle classes, a policy helped considerably by the marque's popularity with British royalty.Unlike many rival manufacturers of up-market cars, Crossley continued to favour four-cylinder sidevalve power units for all its models until the advent of the 18/50 in 1926. The 18/50 featured a 2.6-litre, six-cylinder, overhead-valve engine, which was stretched to 3.2 litres in 1928 for the broadly similar 20.9hp model. Mechanically akin to the smaller Crossley 2-Litre, the 20.9hp was built on a 125"-wheelbase chassis, and came with a right-hand change four-speed gearbox. Available in saloon, fabric saloon, and tourer variants, the model lasted until Crossley's demise as a motor manufacturer in 1937.In 1927, Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and wife Elizabeth undertook a Royal Tour to Australia. Their journey by sea took them via Jamaica, the Panama Canal and they journeyed onto New Zealand afterwards. When they sailed into Sydney harbour on HMS Renown on 26 March, they attracted Australia's first gathering of more than one million people. The principal duty of the Prince on this visit was to open the provisional Parliament House in Canberra, on 9 May 1927. They spent twelve days in New South Wales, seven in Queensland, four in Tasmania, eleven in Victoria, six in South Australia, six in Western Australia and three in the Australian Capital Territory, with the remaining 10 for travelling and recreation. They departed the country on 23 May for New Zealand.The cars supplied for this Royal visit were made by Crossley Cars of Gorton, Manchester. They had a long standing connection with the Royal Family, have previously supplied cars for the Royal Family, with examples being supplied to the King George V, the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and more. For the tour, 12 cars were built with a further 7 for the New Zealand leg in late 1926. These consisted of four limousines, two Landaulet’s and six open tourer’s. The cars were painted maroon with maroon upholstery and decorated with the royal seal on the rear doors. They also had metal seals on the bonnet front; and the cars featured the later 20.9 HP, 3.2 litre six cylinder engine and all had standards attached to the radiator cap to carry the Royal Standard.After much work cross-referencing the substantial existing records in the State Archives in Canberra, it is believed Chassis 40248 was a Tourer used on the Toowoomba, Victorian and Canberra legs of the tour, of which from an original group of 12, only four have survived, this example was exported to the UK in 1997. One is in the Australian National Museum in Canberra (a Landaulette), a Limousine body exists on a tourer chassis in Sydney, and the third car in Victoria with has survived with minimal remains of its tourer body. The car on offer today has been subject to mechanical overhaul and benefits from a running engine as well as a new frame. Now awaiting the final phase of its restoration, this vehicle presents a very interesting opportunity to acquire a historically important Royal Tour car of Australia. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine and transmission as ‘Good’ and comes accompanied with a detailed history file, as well as some spare parts.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Andreas Hicksandreas.hicks@handh.co.uk07943584762

Registration No: TEG723NChassis No: 10704422014824MOT: Exempt60,600 recorded miles and current ownership since 2016Long term previous ownership from 1989 to 2016Subject to recommissioning in 2016/17 after long term dry storageFollowing a period of long-term dry storage this 450 SL was subject to much recommissioning work in 2016/17 including: brake callipers, brake discs, brake pads, brake pipes, fuel pump, fuel filter, engine/gearbox/rear axle oils, ignition leads, four new tyres, new rear metal (copper) fuel pipes, new rear rubber fuel hoses (highest specification), some professional welding (front inner arch and small area in driver side rear footwell), replacement of the rear exhaust/silencer section, a brake fluid change and two coolant flushes. All cavities, sills, chassis, spaces between inner and outer panels etc. have been injected with waxoyl whilst the steel bonnet has been replaced with a lighter aluminium unit. In long term ownership from 1989 to 2016 when acquired by the vendor, it is offered with Swansea V5C together with a collection of invoices. TEG 723N currently registers some 60,500 miles and is described as having “very good” bodywork, white paintwork, engine, automatic transmission and black interior. Powered by a 4520cc SOHC V8 engine, the 450SL model was quoted as developing some 225bhp and 278lbft of torque. A strong 120mph-plus performer, it remained in production until 1980.Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: C193 RSA Chassis No: WF0CXXGAECFJ07695 MOT: August 2022Only three owners from new having been retained by the first owner until 2012Warranted 73,416 miles (atoc) from newSubject to much expenditure since 2016Offered with a history file including the original bill of sale, service book and a large number of past MOTs‘Special’ specification including Recaro interior and 5-speed gearboxFord's Capri was launched at the 1969 Brussels Motor Show. The fastback Coupe was intended to do for Europe what the Mustang had done for the USA - ie it was our 'pony' car, and would have been called Colt had Mitsubishi not bagged the name first. The monocoque body featured independent front suspension by MacPherson strut and a live axle with leaf springs at the rear. Worthwhile improvements came with the MKII models of 1974 and the quadruple headlamp MKIII cars introduced in 1978. Then in 1981, the venerable 3-litre Essex-engined variant was dropped in favour of the 2.8 Injection model - a single-car range powered by the lusty fuel-injected 2.8-litre Cologne V6. Power rose to 160bhp and, soon after launch, the old four-speed gearbox was replaced with a more contemporary five-speed one. Ford now had a stylish four-seat Coupe with performance capable of shaming rivals costing four times the money - it could hit 60mph in 7.8 seconds and top 130mph flat out. Capris have become hot property and many enthusiasts regard the 2.8-litre injection cars as the best of the bunch.Supplied new via County Garage (Ellon) Ltd of Aberdeen, being purchased on the 7th of January that 1986 by the first owner (as per the original bill of sale). Fitted with the 2792cc Cologne V6 engine mated to the five-speed manual transmission, this 2.8i Special is finished in the classic colour combination of Mineral Blue over Strato Grey with Grey leather and cloth Recaro interior upholstery. With just three owners from new, the Capri was retained by its first owner from 1986 until 2012, before passing to the second keeper, who also resided in Aberdeenshire and kept the Ford until 2018. Understood to have never used the car on the road, the current (third) keeper purchased ‘C193 RSA’ in 2018, covering just 73,416 miles from new (at time of consignment) in the hands of the said three owners.Costing £9,603.50 when new, the Capri was specified with the optional extra of Ford mud flaps as illustrated by the aforementioned original bill of sale that is presented in the history file. The history file further includes the original books (with service book and owners manual); a collection of invoices; some hand-written logs of expenditure; copies of previous logbooks; a large number of MOTs with the earliest dating from 1992; a current V5C document and two keys, one set which is displaying an original dealership key ring.The subject of much expenditure since 2016, the Capri benefitted from engine, gearbox and rear axle refurbishment in 2016 along with fitment of new-old-stock front wings, front panel and ‘slam’ panel and repainting in the original colour scheme. The Capri’s suspension received an overhaul including uprated bushes and a brake refresh in 2017. During the current ownership, ‘C193 RSA’ has been treated to a replacement gearbox and new clutch, limited slip-differential repairs (with double clutch bands fitted) and servicing. It has also had the leather sections of its upholstery professionally re-connolised.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration: OU08 BGKChassis No: SCFBE04B78GD10434MOT: September 2022Desirable facelift V8 Vantage Roadster presented in Onyx Black with matching Obsidian Black leather interiorBoasts desirable factory options including Bluetooth, cruise control, Aston Martin Premium Audio, heated memory seats and powerfold memory mirrorsOffered with just 67,000 miles and 4 former keepers Following the unveiling of the AMV8 Vantage concept car in 2003 at the North American International Auto Show, the production version, known as the V8 Vantage was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 for the 2006 model year. Featuring bonded aluminium structure for strength and lightness, the V8 Vantage was initially powered by a 4.3-litre quad-cam 32-valve V8 which produced 380 bhp and propelled the car to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 175mph and benefited from a 49/51 front/rear weight distribution due to its front mid mounted engine with rear mounted transaxle. Later in 2006, Aston introduced their automated manual gearbox option, the sportshift. Sportshift added electro-hydraulic control to the existing Vantage 6-speed manual gearbox to offer improved shift times and replaced the conventional manual gear lever with push button controls and paddles on the steering wheel. The Vantage was an immediate success. Some estimate by the time the car was first shown, some dealers had as much as a three year waiting list and the car was one of only two cars added to BBC Top Gear’s ‘DB9 Section’ mini fridge, reserved for cars even cooler than ‘Sub Zero’. The car would later go on to receive Jeremy Clarkson’s 2005 Best Sounding Car of the Year, and Coolest Car of the Year. Nowadays, the V8 Vantage is still considered one of the best looking cars of all time and has become an undisputed modern classic, with values rising over the past 12 months. Manufactured in 2008 and presented in Onyx black with matching Obsydian black interior ft. silver stitching, OU08 BGK benefits from being a more desirable roadster and features the much loved sportshift gearbox. Showing just c. 67,000 miles with 4 former keepers on the v5 document, this particular example boasts desirable factory options including Bluetooth, cruise control, Aston Martin Premium Audio, heated memory seats and powerfold memory mirrors.Included with the vehicle are a number of documents including the original handbook, which includes two Aston Martin service stamps, as well as a number of folders containing invoices for other services and works carried out. OU08 BGK also comes accompanied with original tracker fobs and the vendor rates the car as ‘Very Good’ all round.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Andreas Hicksandreas.hicks@handh.co.uk07943584762

Registration No: KJI 9030 Chassis No: JF1GC8KD3YG055124 MOT: November 2022Only two former keepersJust 77,276 miles from new (atoc)Very minimal mileage covered in the last four yearsUK-supplied example of the ever-popular ImprezaIntroduced on the 1st March 1993, the Impreza was offered in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions and as a four-door saloon or five-door hatchback/station wagon. Subaru chose to continue their longstanding use of the boxer engine in the Impreza. According to Subaru, their configuration of the engine in line with the transmission minimises body roll due to the lower centre of gravity compared with offset engines in most other cars. The boxer design provides good vibration mitigation due to the principles of a very well-balanced engine, the movement of each piston is largely countered by a piston in the opposing cylinder bank, eliminating the need for a counter-weighted rotating crankshaft (harmonic balancer). Torque steer is also minimised with this type of powertrain layout since the front driveshafts are of equal length and weight.Manufactured in the year 2000, the Impreza was supplied new via Threeways Garage Subaru in Abergele, being purchased by the first keeper on the 1st of September that year. Fitted with the 1994cc flat-four Subaru EJ engine mated to the five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Deep Blue Metallic with two-tone Grey interior upholstery. Having covered just 77,276 miles (at time of consignment) at the hands of just two former keepers. Accompanied by the original service book which displays fifteen entries, the last at 69,700 miles, along with a small selection of past MOT certificates and invoices, a no advisory MOT until November 2022 and current V5C document. Interested parties should note that the Subaru is fitted with a 'cat-less' exhaust.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: IOM-Reg (previously 'AWM 5') Chassis No: GFT2 MOT: ExemptExhibited at the October 1931 Salon d’Automobiles in Paris’s magnificent Grand Palais, chassis GFT2 provided coachbuilder Barker with an opportunity to showcase its talents to a truly international audience. Thought to be unique, the Swept Tail Sports Saloon body that the London firm created for the occasion was a stylistic masterclass. The Rolls-Royce’s previous owner, Julian Bowen, was unaware of its significance when he took possession in May 2008. A renowned furniture designer, the car’s lines enchanted him so much that he rejected a host of other 20/25s and spent well over a year politely badgering his immediate predecessor to sell. Applying to the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club for a set of copy build records revealed that GFT2 was a former ‘Paris Show Car’. Suitably enthused, he tracked down relevant copies of Motor and Autocar magazines which confirmed the 20/25 had originally sported a bold two-tone livery and wheel discs. Determined to return the Swept Tail Sports Saloon to its former glory, Mr Bowen embarked upon a meticulous restoration the story of which is recounted in his own words below: “We decided to start with the body repairs, keeping an eye for traces of the original colour scheme - Green and Cream! It took time to be satisfied with a hue match, but after weeks of experimentation we felt it was perfect. I was lucky to be using a small body shop outside Grantham whose approach was as fastidious and perfectionist as my own. The chromework was re-plated and the bonnet hinges remade in stainless steel. In removing the hinges, the original rivets had to be sacrificed. I purchased replacements but they stood too proud. A retired friend heard of the problem and offered to machine over 400 rivets to the correct profile! He also remade the Barker patented dipping system in stainless steel. At the same time all the dome headed coach bolts on the body were remade in stainless steel. A commercial supplier supplied new wheel discs. The original windscreen had delaminated so a new one was obtained. The chrome went back on, the locks were repaired, and the headlamps sent to Sheffield to be refurbished. It was time to tackle the trim. Around 1960 'Arabella' (as she is known) had been sold to America spending the next 25 years in Florida. Painted Copper Bronze, fitted with Buick bumpers and shorn of her wheel discs, she also suffered heat damage to the interior. Thankfully, the original but heavily cracked horsehide leather was covered over with vinyl rather than being discarded. A small tannery in Southern Spain, who tanned leather by hand, were able to colour match using cowhide. I already knew a trimmer whose work was of very high quality and was confident he would maintain the standards already achieved. The original stuffing of horsehair and latex was re-used. There were no carpets or headlining present, so we chose colours that suited the rest of the livery. Basically the engine and drivetrain were in good condition, but some ancillary equipment had gone missing over time. The most difficult items to source were the under trays and the starter solenoid. The engine had been worked on by the previous owner and already boasted an aluminium cylinder head and re-metalled bearings. The engine compartment was tidied, and all electrics re-wired using correct colours. After steam cleaning the chassis and re-painting, she was much admired by all who saw her. Over the course of the restoration, research into the car's history proved very interesting. The first owner, who saw it at the Paris Show in the Grand Palais was a well-known enthusiast for the marque, Captain JF Kruse MC. Born in 1892, Jack Kruse was the eldest son of a successful banker who, having survived a torpedo attack in WWI, left the Royal Navy with the rank of Captain. Following the war, he established successful business enterprises in England and The Netherlands, married an American hotel heiress, and cultivated various connections among British high society. By the end of the 1920s, Capt. Kruse maintained residences in London and the French Riviera. During this period, Capt. Kruse also developed a passion for elegant, high-performance motor cars. He owned some of the finest thoroughbreds of the era including an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750, Bentley 6 1/2 Litre, Bugatti Type 35, Mercedes-Benz SS, Low-Chassis Invicta, and Lancia Lambda, among others. Inspired by his close associate Lord Rothermere, the co-founder of the Daily Mail and an early patron of Rolls-Royce, Capt. Kruse became one of the firm’s most important customers, purchasing three Silver Ghosts, four 20 HPs, four Phantom Is, four Phantom IIs, and four 20/25s. Due to his friendship with Frank Manning, the showroom manager for Barker & Co., most of Capt. Kruse’s Rolls-Royce were bodied by this prestigious coachbuilder. The next owner, the Marquis de Portago, who bought the car in 1933, was a personal friend of Captain Kruse, the two having met on the polo pitch at the Hurlingham Club. In 1928, he had had an only son named Alfonso, whose mother used the car until it was disposed of just pre-WW2. Alfonso became a famous racing driver before his death in the 1957 Mille Miglia. The car spent World War Two in storage in Montpelier Square, London, emerging in the ownership of another Captain - Captain Drummond MC, a member of the banking family and a distant relative of the Queen Mother. Around 1960 she was sold to an American Serviceman based at Bicester and subsequently shipped to Florida. He registered her '1931 RR', and over 20 years allowed her to descend into dilapidation. She was spotted in Miami and brought back to the UK by Porters of Kensington and, shortly afterwards, c.1985, acquired by the retired motor engineer in Lincolnshire from whom I bought her in 2008. Built as a 'one off', she remains unique although rumours exist of a similar body built on a Phantom chassis. Since completion 'Arabella' has travelled c.16,000 miles. The first ride overseas was to the Classic Le Mans meeting, then a tour was made under the auspices of the ‘Club d'Auto’ around the Champagne vineyards of Epernay. We then attended the Circuit des Remparts at Angouleme before being invited to attend the British Car Club Meeting in St Moritz where we participated in the Rally, negotiating two Alpine Passes of seven and eight thousand feet before coming second in the Concours. She has made two trips to the Goodwood Revival and in 2012 she won Best in Class and Best in Show at the RREC Annual Rally at Rockingham. The achievement shortly afterwards of winning 'Best in Show' at the 2013 NEC Classic Car Show is a fitting testimonial to the craftsmen and friends who have helped to create the masterpiece that is the first Rolls-Royce to win this coveted award” Purchased by the vendor from Mr Bowen via our 2015 RREC Burghley House auction, GFT2 has continued its winning ways. Much appreciated wherever she goes, ‘Arabella’ was crowned 'Best in Show' at the 2018 RREC North of England Rally. Apart from this, ‘Arabella’ has been used for many local events on the Isle of Man since being acquired by the vendor. The last couple of months have seen the 20/25 treated to a new battery and full service. Worthy of close inspection, this decidedly special Rolls-Royce’s return to market has only been prompted by impending medical treatment. Offered for sale with large history file, handbook, car cover, hazard light kit (unfitted) and sundry tools.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

Registration No: RRN 516K Chassis No: 818.631.016806 MOT: ExemptCurrent ownership since 2013 with c.95,500 recorded milesDesirable original right-hand-drive exampleSupplied new to a Sgt. T. I. Millner based at RAF Wildenrath, GermanyThe beneficiary of a comprehensive engine and brake overhaul by Omicron Classico in 2014Offered with a history file including original sale invoiceWinner of a 'Top 10' prize at the the Lancia Motor Club Annual Weekend 2021The Lancia Fulvia Saloon made its debut at the 1963 Geneva Salon. The newcomer featured a narrow-angle DOHC V4 engine mounted ahead of and driving the front wheels. Front suspension was independent by wishbones and a single leaf spring, while a solid axle with Panhard rod and leaf springs was employed at the rear. Braking was by discs all-round. The two-door Coupe derivative was introduced at the 1965 Turin Salon, the wheelbase of which was 5.9in shorter than the Saloons. Countless race and rally victories were accrued by these feisty little cars, not least victory in the 1972 FIA Manufacturers Championship. All versions of the Fulvia were facelifted in 1969. These Series II cars had superior disc brakes, five-speed gearboxes, a diaphragm clutch, stiffer springing and an alternator.Supplied new to Sgt. T. I. Millner who was based at RAF Wildenrath in Germany, this 1971 Fulvia was manufactured new as a right-hand drive example. Powered by the 1298cc Lancia V4 engine mated to the five-speed manual transmission. Finished in the attractive colour combination of Mendoza Blue with Beige vinyl interior upholstery. Brought to the UK in 1973, the 1.3S entered into current ownership in 2013, purchased from the previous custodian of seven years and has a recorded mileage of some 95,500 miles.Benefitting from a comprehensive engine and brake overhaul by Omicron Classico in 2014 to the cost of approximately £6,800 (with the invoice on file), the Lancia was subsequently furnished with new front and rear screen seals and front discs and pads in 2018 (costing c.£900). Additional improvements include some cosmetic renovation in 2019 and two new tyres and servicing this year. Offered with a history file including an original sales invoice, instruction book and sales literature; a selection of MOTs (the earliest dating from 1984); a large collection of invoices relating to work, servicing and parts; images from a European road-trip in the early 1970s and V5C document.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: NUV 944 Chassis No: LML/50/393 MOT: Oct 2022“It would appear that every so often the gods pass over some Works or another and with an inclination of the head inspire the production of a car with outstanding virtues. The Aston Martin DB2 stands worthy in the pedigree of real motor cars stretching back through the 4½ Litre Bentley to the 30/98 Vauxhall” (Lawrence Pomeroy, The Motor, October 1950)According to its accompanying copy factory records, chassis LML/50/393 was originally finished in Black with Red upholstery. Notable for being among the last twenty of just 411 DB2 cars made, its specification included the more powerful ‘Vantage’ specification 2.6 litre DOHC straight-six engine (number VB6E/50/1221). Bearing the London registration number ‘NUV 944’, the two-seater was supplied new via Aston Martin concessionaire Brooklands of Bond Street to Ian Scott Duffus Esq of Old Place Farm, Mayfield Sussex. A successful businessman, Mr Duffus is believed to have been a scion of the Scottish shipping dynasty and to have garnered a degree of media coverage for building a private funicular railway to access his subsequent clifftop home in Devon. Returning to the factory for routine maintenance until November 1957, the DB2 relocated to the Midlands passing through the hands of Philip Scofield Esq., M.J.A. Hill Esq. and Queen’s Park Garage Ltd of Harborne before being acquired by William Ward Esq in February 1964. Taxation stamps in the continuation buff logbook on file indicate that Mr Ward took the Aston Martin off the road during 1965. Dormant for the next twenty years, ‘NUV 944’ was then sold to Keith Sampson who embarked upon a meticulous body off, chassis up mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Completed by February 23rd 1995 when the car passed its first recorded MOT test with ten miles on the clock, the work was documented via a photo album and handwritten log with the body accounting for some 560 hours alone. A luminary of the Sunbeam Tiger Owners’ Club and proprietor of the Sunbeam Spares Company, Mr Hampson was no stranger to classic cars. With plenty of other machinery to choose from, he covered a mere 1,700 miles or so behind the wheel of ‘NUV 944’ during his twenty-three years’ tenure. Thereafter, it passed to renowned Aston Martin collector Anthony Moody who added a further 600 or so miles to the odometer up until 2012 when he asked Philp Jones of Byron International to broker a sale on his behalf. Drawn to the Byron International advertisement which described it thus: ‘LML/50/393 is believed to be one of the finest examples available. The combination of its condition after several thousand hours of restoration work, a well-documented history of long-term careful ownership, and very desirable specification make it a highly sought-after acquisition for any serious collector or enthusiast’, the vendor commissioned a pre-purchase report from Chris Adams of the respected Feltham Aston Martin specialist Four Ashes Garage. Mr Adams’ conclusions were as follows: ‘This car has been superbly restored . . . it was restored by non-AM specialists when information was difficult to find . . . It is hard to fault the basic restoration, a body off full restoration before this became commonplace with body, paint and trim almost concours level. The engine problems are easy to fix but will cost a lot of money, caused by lack of basic product knowledge’. Intending to use the DB2 for historic rallying and trials, the seller negotiated a modest discount and despatched it to Four Ashes for a thorough engine reworking plus attention to the brakes, steering, suspension, gearbox, wiring and rear axle. As well as having various new internals fitted and being converted to run on unleaded fuel, the 2.6 litre DOHC straight-six benefited from Four Ashes’ expertise with regards to compression ratios, camshaft timing, ignition timing etc. The result according to a dyno sheet from Mass Racing was an impressive 169bhp and 163.8lbft of torque (an impressive thirty-five percent increase in power over a standard ‘Vantage’ unit and more than Jaguar initially quoted for its contemporaneous 3.4 litre XK engine). The gearbox was overhauled with new synchromesh cones and bearings. The steering was rejuvenated too and upgraded with variable electric power assistance. A rear damper conversion was complemented by a heavy-duty front anti-roll bar, reconditioned front dampers and lower / stiffer springs all round. The rear axle gained a Quaife partial locking differential, the flywheel was lightened / balanced and a new clutch installed. The electrics were converted to negative earth with other concessions to modernity encompassing an uprated alloy radiator, Kenlowe fan, stainless steel exhaust and K&N air filters. Completed in time to participate in the June 2013 Three Castles Rally, the ‘breathed on’ DB2 duly won its class and was subsequently invited to appear on the Aston Martin Owners’ Club stand at that year’s NEC Classic Car Show. ‘NUV 944’ also contested the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Three Castle Rallies as well as taking class honours on the 2016 Scottish Malts Rally. The two-seater was granted a FIVA Identity Card in 2017 as the vendor toyed with the idea of contesting the Mille Miglia Storica. In the end his other motoring commitments (mainly Maserati) put pay to such plans. Nonetheless, he continued spending money on the DB2 switching its upkeep to Aston Engineering of Derby. In addition to routine servicing, the latter overhauled the brakes in 2019 and fettled the gearbox during 2020. The seller tells us that he has spent over £100,000 improving and maintaining ‘NUV 944’ and it certainly comes with an impressive history file. Advertised for sale at £259,995 two years ago, the Aston Martin was reviewed and road tested by Classic Cars magazine’s Paul Hardiman who commented as follows: ‘This is an older restoration, but the workmanship is lasting so well it’s hard to tell ... It starts easily, goes well, and as you’d hope at this money, is a fully sorted car that’s very pleasant to drive. DBs of this vintage can be crude old things, but this is about as good as they get ... When tired DB2/4s can be bought at auction for not much more than £100k, this might look pricey at first glance, but it is the earlier, rarer, more elegant (and Mille Miglia eligible) model that couldn’t be replicated to this near-perfect standard for the price’. We believe the modifications have been sympathetically carried out and greatly enhance the driving experience and usability. However, they are all reversible should a new owner so wish. The engine timing cover is clearly stamped with the number ‘VB6E/50/1221’ and the unit started readily and sounded well during our recent photography session. The odometer displays 13,500 miles (11,000 or so accrued by the vendor). Put simply, this is a good car from a good home and worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with large history file and ‘no advisories’ MOT certificate valid until October 2022.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

Registration No: V537 KBHChassis No: VF7N6RFSF36700975MOT: None38,300 miles and just two former keepers from newOffered with a collection of invoices and old MOT certificatesA rare survivor and a new battery fitted in 2016Fitted with 2.0 16v M16 engineThe Citroën Xsara was manufactured by the French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroën, under their Citroën marque, from 1997 to 2006 and was a development of the Citroën ZX and Peugeot 306, which shared the same platform and running gear. The VTS was praised for its punchy, tuneful engine, excellent ride/handling balance and well-sorted steering at the time.Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: N509 LGS Chassis No: WVWZZZ1EZSK038635 MOT: July 2022Very scarce ‘Rolling Stones Limited Edition’ exampleRecently benefitting from much remediation work including renewed brakes, a new exhaust system and cambeltRated as ‘very good’ throughoutAs the successor to the long-running Golf Mk1 Cabriolet (Wolfsburg having decided against a Mark 2 soft-top), the Mk3 version was burdened with expectation. Although not as crisply styled as the earlier Giorgio Giugiaro-penned creation, the newcomer did have the advantage of being based on the 1992 European Car of the Year. A thoroughly modern design, its high-strength two-door monocoque bodyshell featured an integral roll-over hoop and driver's/passenger's airbags. Protected from the elements by a 6-layer quick release hood, the four-seater cabin was suitably cosseting. Drives benefitted from both power-assisted steering and ABS brakes. Available with a choice of 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0-litre engines, the model enjoyed a seven-year production run between 1994 and 2001 (though, later incarnations wore a Mark 4 visage). Few would bet against the Mk3 Cabriolet going the way of its Mk1 predecessor and becoming a predominant classic.Through the mid-1990s, Volkswagen sponsored three high-profile rock bands and introduced celebratory models to commemorate these events. The Golf was the model that featured these special editions, with a 1994 Pink Floyd Edition, 1995 Rolling Stones Edition (as seen here), and the Golf Bon Jovi Edition (1996). Celebrating the Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge album and tour of 1995 and featuring decals from the tour, the Golf is fitted with the 1781cc straight-four engine with five-speed manual transmission. Finished in the exclusive colour of Aqua Blue Pearl metallic with Grey cloth interior upholstery and Black hood, ‘N509 LGS’ has covered c.132,000 miles.Recently benefitting from renewed brakes including new pads, shoes, handbrake kit and replacement brake pipes; new cambelt; full exhaust system and catalytic converted; four matching Yokohama tyres and new battery. Still featuring the special edition seats, gearknob and graphics, the Golf is rated as ‘very good’ throughout with the electric hood said to be in ‘excellent working order’.Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: 'Very Good’ Engine: 'Very Good' Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good' Paintwork: ‘Very Good' Gearbox: 'Very Good' Interior Trim: 'Very Good'Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: IOM-RegChassis No: SRH10991MOT: ExemptSupplied new by Rossleigh Ltd to Cambridge Electrics Ltd of Glasgow and pleasingly retains its original book pack and factory guarantee letter etcBelieved to have covered just 41,000 miles from new based on the condition of its original interior and its residency on the Isle of Man since 1979Recently recommissioned and serviced following a period of dry storageLaunched in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a bold departure for the Crewe-based company. Their first monocoque design, it also benefited from olio-pneumatic rear suspension, power disc brakes and, from 1968, GM's silken 400 series automatic gearbox. Such 'new technology' did not encroach on the luxurious interior with its sumptuous leather hides, rich wood veneers and deep lambswool carpets. Though smaller than the Silver Cloud III, it possessed greater space and boasted far more contemporary looks. At launch, it was powered by a 172bhp V8 engine of 6,230cc, though this was enlarged to 6,750cc during 1970. Performance from the smooth V8 engine was assured, the car wafting forward on a seemingly unstoppable wave of torque. Still immensely cosseting to drive, Shadows offer a genuinely different ownership experience to their mass-made peers.Supplied new by Rossleigh Ltd to Cambridge Electrics Ltd of Glasgow this example pleasingly retains its original book pack and factory guarantee letter etc. The car is believed to have had just two owners (unfortunately this is not document supported) and to have covered just 41,000 miles from new based on the condition of its original interior and its residency on the Isle of Man since 1979. Recently recommissioned and serviced following a period of dry storage, the vendor currently rates the bodywork, engine and interior trim as “very good,” the electrics and gearbox as “excellent” and the paintwork as “average”, although the brakes will require some attention.Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: 'Very Good’Engine: 'Very Good'Electrical Equipment: 'Excellent'Paintwork: ‘Average'Gearbox: 'Excellent'Interior Trim: 'Very Good'Footnote: For more information, please contact:Paul Cheethampaul.cheetham@handh.co.uk07538 667452

Registration No: BF 6434Chassis No: C611200MOT: ExemptDates from 1927 - the final year of Model T productionFitted with a desirable sporting 'Runabout' bodyVarious late-model options including the bright plated radiator shell and wire wheels (shod with balloon tyres)A well known vehicle to viewers of children's television1927 marked an end of an era for Ford Motor Company as it would be the final production year of the Model T. These "Improved Ford" models were introduced in the final years of the T and gave an advanced look at what was to come for the company's new Model A. As such, restyled bodywork and even chassis improvements make these later cars standouts of the T range.This original Model T 'Runabout' Tourer has been in the current ownership for three years having been imported from the USA in 2013. Evidently the subject of much previous restoration work, the red paintwork compliments the black interior and makes a welcome change from the usual black finished bodies more commonly found. The car is offered with a folder full of paperwork and photographs, most recently being put to use for occasional television work. Benefiting from a simple folding fabric hood to help fend off the worst of the English weather, 'BF 6434' is said to have good body, engine, electrical equipment and interior, whilst the paintwork is rated 'average'.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Adam Sykesadam.sykes@handh.co.uk07429 600332

Registration No: M3 XSJChassis No: WBSBJ92070ES85508MOT: December 2022132,300 recorded miles and just 5 former keepersOffered with owner wallet, handbooks and service bookLong term previous ownership from 2003Fresh oil change and just shod with 4 new tyresCollection of invoices and old MOT certificatesFitted with original 17" Motorsport wheelsDebuting at the Paris Show in 1992, the second generation E36 platform-based M3 was the first to feature a straight-six engine initially displacing 2990cc before enlargement to 3201cc in 1995. Recognized as being one of the best handling cars of that decade when tested by Car & Driver in 1997 and much praised for its benign handling and balance, the E36 was also one of the first mainly computer-designed BMW models.Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: 876 XVGChassis No: HDA4354254MOT: ExemptManufactured in 1958 for the North American market and subsequently imported to the UK in 2019Presented in Red with contrasting black interior, and sitting on appealing chrome wire wheels with luggage rackOffered with the V5 document and a number of invoices for previous works carried out The Syd Enever-designed MGA was a breath of fresh air for the Abingdon marque, replacing as it did the last of the venerable T Series cars, whose origins dated all the way back to the TA of 1936. Launched at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, it featured a separate chassis penned by Roy Brocklehurst and was powered by the 1489cc straight-four BMC B Series engine. The suspension was independent with coil springs at the front and by live axle hung on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by Lockheed drums all-round, and steering was by rack and pinion.Manufactured in 1958 for the North American market, 876 XVG was first registered in the UK in 2019 and is presented in red with contrasting black interior. Sitting on chrome wire wheels with luggage rack, spare wheel and tonneau cover, the odometer currently displays 26,835 miles and the vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork and transmission as “good”, with the interior trim being described as “very good”. 876 XVG is accompanied by a V5 document together with a number of invoices, as well as a copy of the Florida title. Please note: This vehicle benefits from an uprated 1800cc engine.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Andreas Hicksandreas.hicks@handh.co.uk07943584762

Registration No: Y237 NRD Chassis No: SALLPAMW31A458735 MOT: September 2022One of just 200 Bordeaux limited edition examples for the UK market, 100 petrol and 100 dieselCurrent registered ownership since 2017 with six former keepersRecently the beneficiary of much expenditure including new roof lining, ABS sensors and module, new exhaustOffered with service book displaying 22 stampsTwenty-five years after its triumphant introduction, what's now known as the Range Rover `Classic' gave way to the second generation of the model (code name P38A). By then the Rover's original workmanlike persona had been completely transformed - long gone were the hose-down rubber flooring and basic trim, which had been replaced by increasingly deep pile carpets, leather upholstery and wood finishings. The newcomer brought a strengthened chassis and less boxy exterior, while power was now provided by upgraded 4.0-litre and 4.6-litre versions of Rover's ubiquitous all-alloy V8 engine as well as a diesel derivative using the six-cylinder 2.5-litre engine.The limited-edition ‘Bordeaux’ was produced for the 2001 model year, with 200 examples manufactured for the UK market, 100 of both petrol and diesel variants. With a list price of £38,995 when new, they were finished in Alveston Red paintwork with colour-coded bumpers and mirrors along with Pro-Sport alloys. The interior upholstery is finished in complementary Lightstone Cream leather piped in Red with Red carpeting. ‘Y237 NRD’ was supplied new via Lancaster Land Rover of Reading, and this diesel example (fitted with the 2.5-litre TD engine) has been in current registered ownership since 2017 with six former keepers, covering c.113,000 miles from new.Recently benefitting from much expenditure which has included new ball joints, exhaust, ABS sensors and module, fuel tank sender, pipes and hoses and a new roof lining. Most recently serviced in August this year at 113,051 miles, ‘Y237 NRD’ is accompanied by both the original stamped service book and a continuation book, containing 22 service stamps across both books. Further provided with a V5C document, two keys, the original book pack and a small selection of MOTs and invoices and a no advisory MOT certificate until September 2022.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

GOLD CIGARETTE CASE, 1912; SYNTHETIC RUBY-SET CIGARETTE CASE, MID 20TH CENTURY1st: The 9 carat gold cigarette case of engine-turned design, with central monogram, 2nd: The cigarette case of reeded design, the clasp set with a synthetic ruby cabochon, 1st: London hallmark, lengths: 1st 9.1cm, 2nd 15.2cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

CHAUMET: ENAMEL, RUBY AND DIAMOND-SET NECKLACE/WATCH, CIRCA 1910The case decorated with pink and red guilloché enamel within a frame set with rectangular step-cut rubies and cushion and rose-cut diamonds, and terminating in a cabochon ruby crown, the reverse revealing a round engine turned dial with Arabic hourmarkers within a pink enamel bezel, suspended from a cultured pearl, enamel and cushion-shaped diamond necklace, mounted in platinum, dial signed J Chaumet Paris London, later bolt ring fittings, necklace links deficient, lengths: watch 3.5cm, necklace 37.5cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Hornby, Oxford, Dapol and other 00 gauge model railway related train set to include Thomas the Tank Engine, rolling stock, track, buildings and other itemsLocation: RAF

Selection of Vintage Corgi toys models, including 448 BMC Mini police van with tracker dog, model does come with a box but it is in poor condition, has inside packing model and figures are in very good condition has some signs of play, loose, major toys Scammell and mark4 transporter, Lamborghini, rockets ford capri, lotus elan s2,rockets ford capri green, comer ¾ ton chassis ambulance, comer ¾ ton milk truck, commuter dragster whizzwheels, vw breakdown truck, 154 Ferrari formula 1, juniors boat, trailer, , plus Charbens fire engine, clockwork car missing key, two Moko lesney No33 and No32 and a Budgie horse and cart caravan, all models are in good to fair play worn condition, (19 items)

Quantity of Boxed 1970s/80s Corgi toys models, including, 1977 queens silver jubilee “41”, 469 London bus, us racing buggy 167, tipper trailer 56, 441 golden eagle jeep cj5, 457 talbot matra rancho, beach buggy & sailing boat gift set 26, 46 super karts, 10 jeep, 448 4x4 renegade jeep, 702 hi-speed breakdown truck, 403 thwaites tusker skip dumper, hi-speed fire engine 703, security 424, 299 ford Sierra, 419 cj-5 jeep, plus Britains 9610 police land rover, all models are in very good to near mint condition boxes range from fair to very good condition, (17 items)

Quantity of Mixed Die-cast boxed/unboxed models, including dinky toys, corgi and more, with mixed scale and ages, loose and boxed, dinky toys, police box, taxi, Hudson sedan, shell aviation services, Lagonda, 163 bristol 450, triumph, seaplane, 735 gloster javelin, 738 Dh 110 sea vixen, 721 junkers ju with plastic top, transfers and instructions, Dinky Kit metal 1023 and 1008, boxed unchecked, Conrad 1:50 scale Liebherr 991 with polystyrene packing, Rio, itala 24/40, itala 23/49 pechino, fiat 60 cv, Thomas flyer, Polisill FX4 B.R.M Marlboro P.160 in plastic shell, Brumm, 72 mercedes, 148 jaguar, 73 blitzen benz, Five loose vintage style racing models, scabax boeing 747 cathay pacific, two triang minic tinplate cars, Corgi toys, boxed aviation archive 47302, smiths karrier shop, oxford OB coach, juniors fire engine, empty box of 288 with bag of spare wheel inside, vintage glory of steam, 80302 and 80303, showmans range 24801, Victoria r038 hummer, 7 loose models, lledo rw models, oxford, hot wheels, solido and two planes, plus clockwork Chinese tinplate motorcyclist, boxed clockwork tinplate “blue bird” with key, boxed friction tin fifties inc thunderbird boxed, models range from fair to near mint boxed, boxes range from fair to excellent condition, ( a lot)

An engine turned silver backed toilet mirror, and a companion brush and comb

Six: Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class K. N. Wingrove, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star, 1 clasp, Burma; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (M.36710 K. N. Wingrove. C.E.R.A.2. H.M.S. Elfin.) light contact marks to last, generally better than good very fine (6) £80-£100

The British War Medal awarded to Wireless Operator A. H. Jeffries, Mercantile Marine, who was killed when the R.M.S. Leinster was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-123 off Dublin Bay on 10 October 1918 with the loss of over 500 lives British War Medal 1914-20 (Arthur H. Jeffries) good very fine £70-£90 --- Arthur Henry Jeffries was born in Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, in 1891, and after training at the British School of Telegraphy in London qualified as a Marconi Radio operator. He served during the Great War as the radio operator in the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company’s vessels R.M.S. Ulster and R.M.S. Leinster, and was killed when the Leinster was torpedoed by the German submarine U-123 just outside Dublin Bay in the Irish Sea, en route from Dublin to Holyhead, on 10 October 1918 - his last radio message was ‘S.O.S. S.O.S. S.O.S. Torpedoed Torpedoed Torpedoed.’ Two torpedoes struck the ship, the first exploding near the bows where 22 Post Office officials were engaged in sorting the mail. Of these men 21 were killed instantly. The second torpedo penetrated her engine room and killed and injured many persons. The weather was bad, with a very heavy sea; nevertheless an attempt was made to take the steamship in tow. In response to Jeffries’ S.O.S. message a destroyer came on the scene in time to rescue 33 persons, but too late to assist the Leinster, which had foundered in the meantime. At the time of the attack many passengers were lying in their berths owing to the rough sea, and there was much confusion when they rushed on deck. Several of the boats were got out too hurriedly and capsized, and in total over 500 lives were lost, many being service personnel who were returning from leave. Jeffries’ body was recovered from the sea and he was buried in the family grave at Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin. Sold with copied research.

A Second War Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal group of six awarded to Major Orlando Cartford Asper, a B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ pilot United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, bronze, slot brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Air Medal, bronze, with 3 clusters on riband, wrap brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; American Campaign Medal 1941-45, bronze, crimp brooch, in box of issue; European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, bronze, crimp brooch, in box of issue; Victory Medal 1945, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; Army Occupation medal, bronze, crimp brooch; Distinguished Unit Citation badge, generally very fine or better (7) £400-£500 --- Orlando “Ole” Cartford Asper was born in Kikungshan, Henan Province, China on 13 June 1917, to Lutheran Missionary parents. Having returned to the United States, he attended Pacific Lutheran High School Division, Pacific Lutheran College, Parkland. Having joined the Army Air Corps Cadet Programme at Army Air Forces Advance Flying School, Stockton Field, California on 26 January 1942, qualifying as a pilot in November 1942, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Force. From May 1943, he served as a Captain (pilot), flying B-17 Flying Fortress bombers of 96th Bomb Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division, 8th Air Force, from Snetterton Heath, England. Between May and October 1942, Asper was pilot of a B-17 named "Kipling's Error", flying at least 25 Missions over target in occupied France and Germany. On 13 August 1943, he was awarded his first Air Medal for 5 combat missions, three more were to follow. He was also awarded the 8th Air Force Certificate of Valour by General Eaker for 25 combat missions. After completing his tour, in October 1943, he returned to the U.S.A. as a Pilot Instructor, before returning to Europe as 1st Lieutenant, piloting twin engine aircraft passenger flights for European Air Transport Service. He also served as Administrative Officer for 8 months in 1946-7, duties including meeting and greeting dignitaries at Rhein Main Airfield, Germany. Appointed a Captain in the U.S.A.F. Reserve on 1 April 1948, he rejoined U.S.A.F. 7th Division Strategic Air Command as an Admin Officer in January 1951 and retired on 30 September 1965. In civilian life, ‘Ole’ taught biology and science in York High School, Nebraska, and also taught at the University of Washington in Seattle. He later worked as an engineer for Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, where he worked on numerous projects, including hovercraft and hydroplanes; he also worked as a nuclear waste engineer for Westinghouse at Hanford Nuclear Plant in Richland, WA. He died on 3 April 1986, in Seattle, King county, Washington. Sold with original 1942 Graduation book, Aviation Cadet Class 42-K. Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School, Stockton Field, California, 8th Air Force Certificate of Valour for 25 combat missions signed by General Ira Eaker, portrait photo, very extensive & detailed official copy of service record, personnel reports, and other original papers.

A B-17 Flying Fortress pilot’s Distinguished Service Cross group of six awarded to Major Sidney Hantman, of 322 Squadron who was badly wounded when cannon-shell from a German fighter blew off his arm during an attack on the Arado Fleugenwerke in October 1943 - at the time he was ‘filling in’ for a sick rear gunner having already completed his own tour of operations as a pilot - he continued his duty until he passed out from loss of blood United States of America, Distinguished Service Cross, bronze, numbered ‘13747’, wrap brooch; in case of issue (cover distressed), with miniature Distinguished Service Cross, with brooch mount; Air Medal, bronze, numbered 16441, wrap brooch; Purple Heart, gilt and enamel, slot brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Army Commendation Medal; American Defense Service Medal, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; Victory Medal 1945, slot brooch, in box of issue, generally very fine or better (6) £800-£1,000 --- Distinguished Service Cross Citation: ‘The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sidney Hantman, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Tail Gunner and Observer in a B-17 Heavy Bomber of the 322nd Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, during a bombardment mission over Germany on 9 October 1943. Although he had completed his missions as a pilot and was serving as squadron Operations Officer, First Lieutenant Hantman volunteered to fill a crew vacancy by occupying the tail gunner observer position. Before arriving at the target area, his aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters and he was struck by an explosive shell which blew off his right arm at the shoulder, and caused a compound fracture of his right leg and inflicted extensive wounds to his right thigh. In total disregard of the pain of his wounds and without regard for the preservation of his life, Lieutenant Hantman remained at his post without first aid or assistance and continued to discharge his duties under enemy attack until he was on the verge of unconsciousness. He then began to work his way forward to obtain someone to take over his post at which time he collapsed from shock and loss of blood. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Hantman on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Headquarters: U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 15 (1944).’ Sidney Hantman was born on 23 April 1916, in Springfield. In 1943, he was serving as an Assistant operations officer, flying in B17 Flying Fortress’s of 322 Squadron, part of 91st Bomb Group. On 9 October 1943, as part of the crew of B-17 #604 (42-5804) "Hell’s Hallo”, Hantman took part in a raid on the Arado Fleugenwerke, in Anklam, Germany. However just before reaching their target, the aircraft was hit by a 20mm cannon round. A Squadron report stated that: ‘1st Lt. Sidney Hantman (Ass't operations officer of this squadron) while riding in the tail position of A/C 604 piloted by Lt. Everett and Major Donald Sheeler, was struck by a 20 mm.  It cut his right arm off close to the shoulder, penetrated his thigh and went on through his leg. Hantman was hit just before the formation reached the target at about *** hours. Tourniquet could not be applied as arm was sheared off too close to body. S/Sgt . W. S. French, right waist gunner on A/C 804, was struck by flak or bullet in hand. Injury not serious although French was hospitalized. S/Sgt A. K. Baker, radio operator on A/C 511, struck in forehead by flak.’ A further Squadron report of the raid stated: ‘A/A Fire: No fire at target, meager to moderate fire from Madergale, Rostock, Warnestrude, Fehasian Island and Bad Sulms. All inaccurate. We were out of their range. Enemy Opposition:  Up to 300 E/ A were encountered, mostly twin engine craft, some single engines - FW190, ME109, ME110, He111, Do217, JU87, JU88, FW189.  First met E/A at 1032 hours and not until our remaining planes of the formation were well offshore at 1035 did the E/A cease their attacks. Enemy employed rockets which were fired by the Me110, Ju88 and FW190. Although fighter support was to have met us at point in the North Sea, our formation did not see them.’ 1st Lieutenant Hantman and Staff Sergeant French were taken to the 49th Station Hospital before moving to a hospital in or near Cambridge. He was later taken back to America and sent to Water Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. He met his wife-to-be at Walter Reed and had one or more children. Promoted Major, in later life Hantman was a life member of The Legion of Valor, serving as National Commander 1968-1969. He resided in Maryland and died at home at Silver Spring on 17 March 1973. Sold with medal riband bar, mounted as worn in photographs, Major’s rank insignia, leather flying jacket name label, large 322nd Bombardment Squadron and smaller Army Air Force cloth flying jacket patches; Legion of Valor banner and National Commander forage cap, U.S. Air Force sweetheart cushion cover; paperwork, including service record, original citation and certificate for Army Commendation; period file with detailed commendations, menu from dinner honouring Hantman in 1957, Hartman’s Armed Forces of the United States card, with photo and left fingerprint, noting his right ‘Amputated’, giving his rank of Major, dated June 1950; Legion of Valor membership card, Governor of Kentucky Order of Kentucky Colonels membership, 1973, 91st Bomb Group Memorial Association membership, 1973; together with a large quantity of photographs, including one of the attack where he lost his arm, of large portrait (wearing medal ribands), damaged aircraft, veteran shots, also meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The important M.B.E. and K.P.F.S.M. group of four awarded to Mr Horace Sampson Lyne, Chief Fire Officer for Newport, Monmouth, for 50 years, a Welsh International Rugby player and referee who played an important role as a founder member of the International Rugby Board (I.R.B.), serving for 51 years, and as President of the Welsh Rugby Union (W.R.U.) for 41 years The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1933; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer‘s breast badge, silver and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles; King’s Police Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue, for Distinguished Service (Horace Sampson Lyne M.B.E. Chief of Newport (Mons.) Fire Brigade); Jubilee 1935, very fine (4) £500-£600 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 7 January 1918. The above badge added to complete group. K.P.F.S.M. London Gazette 1 January 1932. Officer St. John London Gazette 26 June 1934 Horace Sampson Lyne was born at Newport on 31 December 1860, the son of Charles Lyne, mayor of the town in 1856 and 1884. He was educated in Plymouth and at the Royal Naval College, Keyham, and by profession he was a solicitor. At aged 18, he played as full back for Newport rugby club, but it was as a skilful forward that he found success, as the captain of the club in 1883-84, being capped five times for Wales, 1883-85. In 1885 he refereed the England vs. Ireland Rugby International. In 1886-87, he was one of the founders of the International Rugby Board, as a representative of the game in Wales, and he served the Board without a break from 1887 to 1938 (51 years). He served as the respected President of the Welsh Rugby Union for 41 years, longer than anyone else, and steered the rugby affairs of Wales throughout the first half of the 20th century. He was Chief Officer, Newport Reserve Constabulary 1914-18, when Newport had no Chief Constable (M.B.E.), Chairman of Newport Athletic Club 1894-1949, and Newport’s Chief Fire Officer for 50 years (K.P.F.S.M.). Newport Fire Brigade, by the Secretary C. Hallett: ‘Up to the year 1884, the duties appertaining to the extinguishing of fires were carried out by the Police of the town. In that year, however, the Mayor (Councillor J. W. Jones, J.P.) called a public meeting of the Burgesses, at which meeting it was resolved unanimously to form a Volunteer Fire Brigade. The Mayor became Honorary Captain, and continued in that office, for many years. Mr. R. J. Whitehall, a gentleman who had had some previous experience of fire brigade work, was appointed Captain and there were two Lieutenants, viz. Messrs. Horace S. Lyne and F. W. Cross, and twenty Firemen. A subscription list was opened for providing uniforms, etc., and the Corporation made a grant of £50 and handed over such appliances as they had. Most of these seem to have been very old and in a bad condition. They included two manual pumps, a hose reel and a quantity of leather hose. One of the manuals is still in existence, having been retained for its sentimental and historic value. The first Fire Station (a very inadequate building), was opposite the Police Office in Dock Street. The building is still in existence and is now used as a garage for the Police patrol cars. The records of the Brigade show that there were many difficulties to contend with in those days. Such hydrants as were in the town were of varying patterns and a lot of delay was occasioned in getting the standpipes and hose to fit. Delay also often arose in getting horses to draw the appliances to the scene of a fire. It was the custom then to have detachments of firemen on special duty on November 5th and on the nights of Parliamentary Elections. For some years the firemen were called to fires by the Police going round the men's houses. Nowadays each fireman's dwelling is connected to the Central Fire Station by an electric call bell or a telephone. In 1886, Mr. Horace Lyne was appointed Captain of the Brigade and continued as Chief Officer until his retirement in 1934, on the completion of 50 years' service. Mr. Lyne's services are still at the disposal of the Brigade in an advisory capacity, and he now holds the rank of Honorary Chief Officer. The first steam fire engine was purchased in 1885, a second steamer was obtained in 1900, and in the latter year the first professional fireman was appointed. In 1896, a new Fire Station, built on the site of the present premises, was opened, and three horses were purchased and kept at stables there. This appears to be the commencement of the period when the Brigade had its own horses, and those who are in a position to remember still speak in admiration of the perfect training of the horses and the way in which they took up positions to be turned out when an alarm of fire was raised. In 1912, the Brigade had its first motor fire engine, and two years later all the horses were dispensed with and two motor pumps purchased. The Central Fire Station was enlarged to its present extent in 1915 and re-opened by the then Lord Tredegar.’ Lyne was very prominent in the public affairs of Newport and was granted the Freedom of the town in 1934, and made an officer of the Order of St. John in the same year. In 1938, he was appointed Chancellor of the See of Monmouth, and he was a member of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales. He died on 1 May 1949 in Newport. He is a holder of the National Fire brigades Association Honorary life member medal. Much detail of Lyne’s services to Welsh rugby can be found in ‘Fields of Praise’ by David Smith and Gareth Williams (1980), the Official History of the W.R.U. Sold with a copy of ‘Fields of Praise’ by David Smith and Gareth Williams (1980), and ‘Newport Athletic Club 1875-1975’, together with a comprehensive file of copied research.

Six: Chief Engine Room Artificer S. Milford, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (MX.48984 S. Milford. C.E.R.A. H.M.S. Drake.) about extremely fine (6) £70-£90

Five: Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class R. D. Dodd, Royal Navy Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-14 (270695 R. D. Dodd. E.R.A. 2 Cl. H.M.S. Highflyer); 1914-15 Star (270695, R. D. Dodd, E.R.A. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (270695 R. D. Dodd. E.R.A. 1 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., G.V.R., 1st issue (270695 R. D. Dodd, C.P.O. H.M.S. Cormorant.) good very fine (5) £180-£220 --- Richard Davey Dodd was born in Sunderland on 7 May 1880 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 23 June 1902. He served in H.M.S. Highflyer from 27 February 1911 to 14 June 1913, and during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 20 July 1917, and was shore pensioned on 1 July 1924 in the rate of Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class.

A post-War Knight Bachelor, Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St. John group of nine awarded to Colonel Sir Cennydd G. Traherne, K.G., Royal Artillery and Corps of Royal Military Police, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his services in North-West Europe, and was later Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan 1952-85 Knight Bachelor’s Badge, 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Bailiff Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles, and breast Star, silver-gilt and enamel, lacking heraldic beasts in angles, with full sash riband and large embroidered mantle Star; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Jubilee 1977, unnamed as issued; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated 1949, the medals mounted court-style as worn, and all housed alongside a portrait of the recipient and the recipient’s riband bar in a glazed display frame, minor enamel damage to centre of St. John Star, generally very fine and better and a rare group of medals to a Knight of the Garter (11) £1,000-£1,400 --- Provenance: Bought privately from the recipient’s estate following his death. His Garter insignia was returned to the Central Chancery by his nephew Rhodri Traherne, Colonel of the Welsh Guards. K.G. London Gazette 24 April 1970. Knight Bachelor London Gazette 13 June 1964. Order of St. John, Bailiff Grand Cross London Gazette 1 July 1991. T.D. London Gazette 20 May 1949. M.I.D. London Gazette 8 November 1945: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe.’ Sir Cennydd George Traherne was born in Cardiff on 14 December 1910, the son of Commander L. E. Traherne, R.N., and was educated at Wellington College and Brasenose College, Oxford. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 81st Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (Territorial Army) in March 1934, and was promoted Captain in 1938. He served during the Second World War with this unit, before transferring to the 102nd Provost Company, Corps of Military Police, in April 1943, and served with them post-D-Day in North-West Europe, being Mentioned in Despatches. Demobilised at the end of the War, he contested the Pontypridd seat in the 1945 General Election, but suffered the same fate as all Conservatives before and since in this seat, and instead went on to serve as Chairman of Cardiff rural district council. Appointed a Justice of the Peace and a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Glamorgan in 1946, Traherne held various honorary appointments in the Territorial Army, being awarded his Efficiency Decoration in 1949, and was ultimately promoted to Colonel. He was Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan from 1952 to 1974 and, following the splitting of the historic county into three separate administrative units, continued as Lord Lieutenant or Mid, South, and West Glamorgan from 1974 to 1985. He was knighted for his public services in 1964, and was appointed a Knight of the Garter on St. George’s Day, 1970. Throughout his adult life he held numerous charitable posts, and was devoted to the Welsh people and their culture. He died at Coedarhydyglyn, his elegant Regency house on the outskirts of Cardiff, on 26 January 1995. Sold with various photographs of the recipient; three letters regarding the presentation of the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement to British Airways Engine Overhaul Ltd., two from the recipient on Lord Lieutenant writing paper, and one from the local M.P., the Rt. Hon. James Callaghan, on House of Commons writing paper; and copied research.

Seven: Engine Room Artificer Second Class J. S. Tucker, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (MX.46062 J. S. Tucker. E.R.A.2. H.M.S. Carlisle.) nearly extremely fine (7) £70-£90

‘Twelve Rolls Royce Merlins roared in unison with twelve fighter pilots crouched in their cockpits alone with their thoughts. This was the day, the hour, the moment of truth ...  I had no feeling of fear, just the intense excitement before any contest. The fact that this was to the death, didn’t cross my mind. I looked down at Cap Gris Nez, and up at the dark surround of smoke which hung predatorily above it from its source on earth.’ Smoke Trails in The Sky, by A. C. Bartley refers The important Battle of Britain Fighter Ace’s ‘1940’ D.F.C. and ‘North Africa - Operation Torch’ Second Award Bar group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader A. C. ‘Bolshie’ Bartley, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - one of the founder members of the famous 92 Squadron, who is credited with at least 12 Victories, 8 damaged, a number of probables and possibles, and countless unclaimed. Bartley cut his teeth over the beaches of Dunkirk, shooting down two enemy aircraft after his first dogfight, 23 May 1940 - his aircraft riddled with bullets as a result. On the way home, ‘as I was racing back across the Channel, another Spitfire flew up beside me, and the pilot pulled back the hood and started pointing at my aircraft. Then, Bob Tuck came on the intercom and chortled, ‘You look like a sieve, chum.’ I scanned his fuselage and answered back, ‘Just wait until you get a look at your crate.’ Bartley survived a remarkable episode during the height of the Battle of Britain, when he shot down a Do 17, 15 September 1940, ‘I heard a cannon shell explode behind my armour-plated seat back, a bullet whizzed through my helmet, grazing the top of my head and shattering my gun sight, while others punctured my oil and glycol tanks. A 109 flashed by. Fumes then started to fill my cockpit, and I knew without doubt that I had had it, so I threw open my hood, undid my straps and started to climb over the side. As I braced myself to bale out, I saw my enemy preparing for another attack, and knew it meant suicide to jump with him around. Escaping airmen over their own territory were fair game in some combatants’ log book, and a friend of mine had been shot down in his parachute. So, I decided to bluff it out, climbed back into my aircraft, and turned on my attacker. My ruse worked; he didn’t know how hard he’d hit me, but he did know that a Spitfire could turn inside a Messerschmitt, and I fired a random burst to remind him, whereupon he fled for home. By this time I was too low to jump, so I headed for a field and prayed. At a hundred feet, my engine blew up, and I was blinded by oil. I hit the ground, was catapulted out, and landed in a haystack, unharmed. I hit the buckle of my parachute to release it, and as it fell to the ground, the pack burst open spewing forth the silk which had been shredded by splinters of cannon shell. I said a hasty prayer before the first of the rescue party could reach me.’ Bartley’s was a life of extraordinary adventure, during which he was involved in a number of iconic incidents, all of which are reflected in his Log Books and autobiography - a veritable who’s who of stars of the stage, screen and sky. From Winston Churchill to Clark Gable, Noël Coward to Laurence Olivier, and Bob Stanford Tuck to ‘Sailor’ Malan - all ultimately leading to his marriage to the film star Deborah Kerr, of The King and I fame Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1940’, with Second Award Bar, reverse officially dated ‘1943’, mounted on investiture pin, in damaged Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star, 1 clasp, Battle of Britain, loose; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with seven related and mounted miniature awards, and riband bar for first four awards, the latter indicating the award of a bar to Africa Star, generally very fine or better (7) £100,000-£140,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 25 October 1940: ‘Pilot Officer Bartley has shot down at least eight enemy aircraft. He has always displayed great coolness in action and proved himself a clever and determined fighter.’ D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 16 February 1943: ‘In the operations in North Africa, Squadron Leader Bartley took part in numerous sorties on which he destroyed 2 hostile aircraft, bringing his total victories to 13. His great skill, courage and determination have been an inspiration to all.’ Anthony Charles Bartley was born in Judge’s House, Ramna, Dacca, Bengal, India in March 1919. He was the son of Sir Charles Bartley, KT, a Judge in the Calcutta High Court. Bartley was educated at Stowe, and took up an apprenticeship at a Chartered Accountants in London with a view to joining the East India Company. A useful athlete, Barclay played for Blackheath Rugby Football Club - where his skipper encouraged him to learn to fly at West Malling Flying Club, Kent in 1938. With a sense of impending conflict Bartley applied for a commission in the Royal Air Force, and in May 1939 was posted as an Acting Pilot Officer (on probation) to No. 13 F.T.S., Drem: ‘A whole new life had opened up for me, and I knew that the next few months could make or break it. The sky was now my only goal, my only limit.’ (Smoke Trails in the Sky, by A. C. Bartley refers) With Jamie Rankin (later D.S.O. and Bar, D.F.C. and Bar and C/O of 92 Squadron) as one of his flying instructors, Bartley soon got in to the swing of things: ‘In our off duty time, I learned to play golf, sail a thirty-two foot boat I’d bought with four of my friends and named Pimms No. 4, went into Edinburgh with them on Saturday night drinking safaris, and fell madly in love with the Provost of Edinburgh’s daughter. When war was declared, just after I had got my Wings, I proved that the Oxford was acrobatic by looping the Firth of Forth Bridge, and nothing fell off. In October 1939 I was posted to 92 Fighter Squadron at Tangmere, and after a gargantuan farewell party in the officers’ mess, I headed my MG towards the south.’ (Ibid) The Squadron had reformed primarily from pilots from 601 Squadron, with Roger Bushell (later mastermind of the “Great Escape” from Stalag Luft III) as the commanding officer. As Bartley settled in to squadron routine he noted, ‘A new life line was starting for all of us. Few were to survive it.’ (Ibid) 92 Squadron - Enter the Spitfire, Bob Stanford Tuck and Churchill... The Squadron re-equipped with Spitfires, 6 March 1940, Bartley was 20 years old at the time: ‘My second most exciting experience was to fly a Spitfire for the first time. It was like driving a racing car after an Austin... riding a racehorse, after a hack. It just didn’t seem to want to slow down... the perfection of a flying machine designed to combat and destroy its enemy. It had no vices, carried great fire power, and a Rolls Royce motor which very rarely stopped. An aerodynamic masterpiece, and a joy to fly. The next weeks were spent in a hasty training programme as the inevitable confrontation with the Luftwaffe drew nearer... The more proficient we became in mock combat, the more restless we were to get into the real thing, but our CO knew we were not yet qualified. We lacked a paramountly important element in our team - a second flight commander.... He knew we were unprepared until he’d found one. The arrival of Robert Stanford Tuck at Croydon was as spectacular as his reputation. He buzzed the airfield with every known and, to us, unknown acrobatic before m...

A 9ct gold cheroot/cigarette holder, with engine turned decoration, 10.5cm long, weight approx 8.1g

A 9ct gold cigarette case, E Whitehouse & Son, Chester 1927, of engine turned form with alternating rose and white gold stripe decoration, the interior engraved with the Welsh Dragon and motto, the rim engraved 'Boodle & Dunthorne, Lord St, Liverpool', 8cm high, weight approx 91.9g

An Art Deco silver hip flask, James Carr, Birmingham 1939, of engine turned slightly faceted form with screw and hinge cap, 10.5cm high, weight approx 5.4ozCondition report: Hallmarks clear, cap in good working order, some small dings/dents to the body, general wear and light scratches, refer to inages

9ct gold toothpick, having engine-turned decoration with a small medallion attached to the suspension loop, 8.37 gms. 

Wedgwood Thomas the tank engine breakfast set, 1 bowl, 2 plates, 2 mugs and 2 egg cups, slight chip in 2 items

A silver hip flask of circular form (marks rubbed), a silver hip flask with engine turned decoration (Sheffield 1956 by James Dixon & Son) and a further silver hip flask with engine turned decoration. Total weight 10 oz

A MODEL PENNY FARTHIUNG, STEAM TRAIN, A STEAM POWERED? ENGINE, ETC

AN ELF ENGINE OIL TIN SIGN

A VILLIERS SMALL PETROL STATIONARY ENGINE FOR RESTORATION

A VILLIERS PETROL STATIONARY ENGINE

THREE VARIOUS PETROL ENGINE HEDGE CUTTERS TO INCLUDE A ROBIN HT231 ETC

A LARGE VINTAGE LAWN MOWER WITH KUBOTA GS160 ENGINE AND AN ELECTRIC QUALCAST LAWN MOWER

AN ELECTRIC BLACK AND DECKER LAWN MOWER AND A FURTHER PETROL ENGINE LAWN MOWER

A MAMOD TRACTION ENGINE TE1A LIVE STEAM MODEL WITH ACCESSORIES

THREE BOXED MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR MODEL VEHICLES - STEAM ROLLER, LEYLAND WAGON AND SHOWMAN'S ENGINE

A BOXED MAMOD SE3 MODEL TWIN CYLINDER STATIONARY STEAM ENGINE - UNUSED AND COMPLETE