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Building on the iconic status of the Defender, this highly-spec'd 'KAHN' Defender is an eye-catching 4x4 which has been enjoyed by the same family from new and regularly serviced.The icon. As much a part of British car culture as the Mini, the Jaguar E-Type or the Ford Escort - perhaps even more so. Though officially only known as a ‘Defender’ from 1990, as a rebadge of the previous 90 and 110 models, it was instantly familiar given the evolutionary relationship with the Series Land Rovers that preceded them. To the layman, the different versions have almost become interchangeable, not least because each represents the utilitarian, unpretentious, rugged off-roader that made Land Rover famous.Throughout the 1990s, the model commenced its inevitable climb upmarket whilst remaining true (as close as possible) to its roots. Engine changes became a regular occurrence with the 200Tdi being followed by the 300Tdi, Td5 and then the Ford Duratorq that appeared in 2.4-litre form in 2007 and subsequently in 2.2-litre guise during 2012.The car presented here is a 2016 Land Rover Defender 110 XS Station Wagon which has been tastefully modified with desirable Project KAHN/Chelsea Truck Company cosmetic upgrades. As the company says: ‘Automobiles Refined By KAHN® - Unique handcrafted vehicles for a small circle of people who have the taste for exclusivity and the finer things in life - finest quality to the last detail.’It was first registered in February 2016, has remained with a single family from new, and is now being offered for sale by its third registered family keeper. The 110 is the more user-friendly, long-wheelbase version of the venerable Defender, and this striking version is finished in black paintwork with a bespoke black leather-trimmed interior with contrasting stitching, featuring front sport bucket seats, diamond-quilted inserts on the seats, door cards, and dashboard, and gloss black trim on the centre console. It sits on an after-market set of 16'' KAHN twin five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels finished in matte black, and wears Continental Cross Contact tyres.The factory specification includes a heated rear windscreen, heated front seats, a high and low range gearbox, electric windows, rear privacy glass, a rear step, an adjustable tow bar, rear Land Rover mud flaps, and air conditioning. Externally, this Defender now features an extended KAHN body-kit, LED headlights, a KAHN front grille and headlight grilles, a replacement front bumper with sump guard and built-in spotlights, and a Chelsea Truck Co. rear spare wheel cover. Inside, the cabin has been upgraded with a KAHN steering wheel and pedals, Chelsea Truck Co. and KAHN plaques, a Pioneer media system with satellite navigation and DAB radio, and a red fascia with an analogue KAHN clock.The most recent maintenance was a full service in February 2020 at 27,153 miles by Inchcape Land Rover, Preston. The previous scheduled service was in February 2018 at 19,326 miles by Inchcape and prior to that the first scheduled service was carried out by Hunters Land Rover Preston in February 2017 at 11,895 miles. The car is accompanied by three keys and two fobs, the owner’s handbooks with a leather wallet, and a collection of maintenance invoices and MOT Certificates.Offering excellent value over a newly-specified KAHN Defender, which can be as much as £70,000-plus, this eye-catching 4x4 has been well looked-after, regularly serviced and enjoyed by the same family from new. SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER 110 XS STATION WAGAON 'KAHN'Year: 2016Chassis Number: SALLDHMP7GA484523Registration Number: YA65 CVGTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 151004231012DT224 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 30000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

UK-supplied, post-facelift, 563bhp V12 Vantage S with a stunning specification and just 7,700 miles from new.The traditional American ‘muscle-car’ technique of squeezing a huge V8 into a small (by US standards) car is an established route to increased performance, and so it was with the V12-engined Vantage RS prototype, which combined Aston Martin's largest engine with its most compact model. Built in just four months by Aston Martin's Special Vehicle Operations department, the first prototype was unveiled by Dr Bez at the official opening of the British manufacturer's new design studio at Gaydon, Warwickshire on 11th December 2007. Dr Bez promised that a production version would be considered should there be sufficient demand and the result was a deluge of enquiries from enthusiasts eager to get their hands on, what promised to be, Aston's fastest-ever road car. In early 2008, they confirmed that production of the V12 Vantage would indeed commence in mid-2009 and the new car would be based on the V8 Vantage Coupé, but powered by the company’s familiar 6.0-litre V12 as found in the V12 Vanquish, DB9, and DBS models.In 2013, Aston introduced the uprated V12 Vantage S which offered an astonishing 563bhp at 6,750rpm and a massive 620Nm of torque, smoothly fed to the rear wheels through their new 7-speed Sportshift III automated manual transmission. With a claimed 0-60 time of just 3.9 seconds, the V12 Vantage S was the fastest production Aston Martin ever, equalling their very special One-77.We are delighted to present this stunning UK-supplied right-hand drive 2016 (16) Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Coupé that has covered just 7,700 miles at the time of cataloguing. It has been enjoyed by our vendor and one former keeper and has a full Aston Martin service history. The impressive optional extras list include the Premium Aston Martin audio system, carbon fibre front grille, a reversing camera and the car also benefits from being fully coated with paint protection film.Finished in Meteorite Silver, the Aston presents superbly with 19” Satin Black alloy wheels, red brake calipers, and a carbon fibre front grille and bonnet louvres. The classic Aston interior is furnished in Obsidian Black and Chancellor Red leather with contrasting red stitching. Gloss Piano Black trim surrounds the centre consoles and touch points on the doors, interspersed with black and red elements there too, and the Alcantara headlining is finished in the same shade of red you'll see throughout. It’s a typically Aston cockpit and a rather special place to be.With 563bhp, this is a seriously fast motor car and a veritable Supercar. In a very stylish colour combination, this gleaming Aston will reward a closer inspection at our Supercar Fest Sale and, guided sensibly, this Vantage S appears to offer superb value for money for a British V12 GT that’s barely run-in.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: V12 VANTAGE SYear: 2016Chassis Number: SCFEJBCR6GGS02336Registration Number: YD16 BFLTransmission: AutoEngine Number: AM28/42343 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 7700 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

With beautiful Giugiaro-styled bodywork and a glorious Ferrari V6 soundtrack, this Fiat Coupé from 1969 is undoubtedly one of the best we have ever seen. In the mid-1960s, Ferrari needed a 2-litre production-based engine for their new Formula 2 cars and conceived the mid-engined Dino 206 to provide the necessary basis. Since the late 1950s, Ferrari's V6-engined sports-racers had used the Dino name, after Enzo Ferrari's late son, Alfredino, who had died in 1956, and this was duly applied to the new road car. Indeed, at this time, it was intended that it would be the first of an entirely separate marque. However, faced with the daunting task of building 500 units per annum to meet the FIA's homologation requirements, Ferrari turned to FIAT for assistance, with the resulting agreement for the latter to build the Dino's four-cam V6 engine leading to a spin-off model for FIAT.Launched in Pininfarina-bodied, two-seat Spider form at the 1966 Turin Show, the FIAT Dino carried its 2.0-litre, 160bhp engine ahead of the driver in a conventional manner, and was notable as the first FIAT to employ four overhead camshafts and a limited-slip differential as standard. Steel bodied, the newcomer employed a FIAT 5-speed gearbox and featured independent front suspension by means of wishbones and coil springs, a live rear axle, and disc brakes all round. A longer-wheelbase 2+2 Coupé with Giorgetto Giugiaro-penned Bertone coachwork appeared the following year at the Geneva Salon and was much-acclaimed for its good looks and clever design. In 1969, both Ferrari and Fiat introduced new 2.4-litre Dino models with the aim of increasing torque and usability. In addition to the larger displacement, amongst other notable improvements were a ZF gearbox, FIAT 130-type trailing-arm independent rear suspension and updated switchgear and trim.Offered here is a truly stunning Dino 2400 Coupé finished in Passion Red Metallic with an immaculate tan leather interior. It’s a second-series example featuring the larger 2.4-litre, 180bhp Ferrari engine from the Dino 246 with triple carburettors and a dog-leg ZF 5-speed gearbox as standard.Originally despatched to an Italian dealer, it subsequently moved to Germany and onwards to Switzerland where it was re-registered in 1973. In 1990, the Dino was imported to the UK by the late Michael Sellers, son of renowned car collector Peter Sellers, as confirmed by the club registry and a letter addressed to ‘Mr Sellers’ for work undertaken in 1990. It underwent a full body restoration in the mid-2000s and was subject to a full engine rebuild and gearbox overhaul by DK Engineering in 2017. Further maintenance work was carried out by Dino UK in 2019 and the timing chains were adjusted by Light Cars Action in August 2022.The Dino’s history file is contained within a leather-bound DK Engineering binder and includes all the invoices for work carried out in the UK and a current V5C ready for transfer or export. The file makes for fabulous reading, with a plethora of old MOTs, DVLA correspondence, handwritten invoices for work undertaken in the 1990s in English and German, masses of invoices for parts and labour from the likes of Superformance in the 1990s through to the mid-2000s. You can really paint a picture of what this car has seen and done over the years by immersing yourself within this fascinating history file. It’s also accompanied by a copy of the Dino Handbook in Italian, and two Fiat Dino 2400 handbooks on ‘Specifications and Features’.During our fastidious vendor’s ownership, the car has seen an exceptionally strong level of maintenance simply with perfection in mind, and this attention to detail has been rewarded with much success and admiration culminating in an invitation to grace the lawn at the 2021 London Concours d’Elegance.You are welcome and encouraged to view this remarkable 2400 Coupé to appreciate the sheer quality on offer.SpecificationMake: FIATModel: DINO 2400 COUPEYear: 1969Chassis Number: 135BC0003725Registration Number: FYY 208HTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 06345Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 35700 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Tan LeatherClick here for more details and images

Saleroom Notice - To complete the recommissioning a fuel pump is on order and will be fitted post sale at the sellers cost.  An exciting opportunity to acquire a low-mileage, high-spec E39 M5 originally delivered new to a Middle Eastern Prince. BMW’s fourth generation 5-Series, codenamed the E39, was launched in 1999 as a largely fresh design and was the first to feature a V8 engine. The 394bhp, S62 V8  was mated to a Getrag Type-D, 6-speed manual transmission and the suspension shared its basic MacPherson strut/multi-link design with the V8-engined E39 5-Series, however several changes were made including reduced ride height, specific shock valving, thicker front and rear anti-roll bars, polyurethane auxiliary springs, and steel ball joints. Steering was by recirculating ball and was aided by Servotronic vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist which provides two levels of resistance controlled via a console-mounted Sport button. The Sport button also adjusted the electronic throttle butterflies for more sensitive response. Anti-lock brakes, EML (fly-by-wire) throttle control and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) were standard. Offered here is a left-hand drive 2001 M5 post-facelift car with the corona ring headlights, updated rear lights and front parking sensors. Finished in Carbon Black Metallic over black leather seating with Le Mans Blue centre panels, it was supplied new to a Middle Eastern Prince and, not surprisingly, featured a very high specification. Options ticked include a glass sunshine roof, electric memory seats, multi-function steering wheel, tyre pressure control, 6 x CD changer, telephone, NAV, parking sensors and a rear blind with the addition of special order features including double glazed windows and an infra-red windscreen.Arriving in the UK in 2003 having been purchased directly from the Middle Eastern BMW supplying dealer, the M5 had some slight modifications by Snows BMW in Hampshire prior to its UK MOT before being correctly registered and assigned the number HT51 ZZM by the DVLA. It changed hands in 2006 and was regularly enjoyed by its new owner until a health condition meant that he no longer was able to use the car and it spent some years in dry storage. In 2022, the M5 was discovered in good shape but naturally requiring a thorough recommission which has since been completed by a BMW specialist workshop. A full list of the commissioning works can be supplied upon request and the car will be presented to the sale with a new MOT.Now in fine health, the M5 is absolutely on the button and presents beautifully. Nicely preserved and showing the equivalent of just 29,000 miles thanks to almost ten years off the road. The low mileage is supported by a complete history file including from the original purchase order through to the recent recommissioning paperwork.The E39 has a strong following of enthusiasts and this left-hand drive example will appeal to a global market of collectors. M5s are normally, and understandably, well-used and it's unusual to find one in such a lovely state of preservation. An appreciating 'Modern Classic' if ever there was one.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M5Year: 2001Chassis Number: WBSDE91082GJ22047Registration Number: HT51 ZZMTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 46000 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black/blueClick here for more details and images

Perhaps the lowest mileage example of Ford's 'other Cosworth' to be offered this century.Silverstone Auctions are renowned worldwide for offering the best Fast Fords on the market at auction. As such occasionally we come across what can only be described as an unrepeatable car, and we have little doubt that this offering is unlikely to ever be matched in terms of its originality and 'as new' condition.Just like the Lancia Integrale and Subaru Impreza, the Escort Cosworth was a Group A rally car for the road - pure and simple. It was actually underpinned by a shortened version of the Sierra RS Cosworth's platform and powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged, longitudinally-mounted, Cosworth-developed engine driving all four wheels. The car was designed and engineered in Boreham, styled by noted designer Stephen Harper, and ended up being assembled by Karmann in Germany. At the car's launch in 1994, two models were available, the Club-spec standard car and the Lux version, which included electric windows, heated screen, sunroof, and Recaro seats. Power was up slightly from the Sierra RS Cosworth, at 227bhp, and performance consequently improved. The first 2,500 cars up to May 1994 suffered from slight turbo-lag, but the next 4,500 were improved, thanks to their smaller Garrett T25 Turbo. In 1995, the RS Cosworth was treated to a mild facelift, receiving a new honeycomb grille, restyled bumpers, a more attractive fascia, and revised alloy wheels. Manufacture continued until early 1996 when emissions regulations forced it out of production. Like pretty much every RS Ford, it was a classic from the moment it arrived on the market.The car we offer here is one of the very last Escort Cosworth Lux produced, and astonishingly has been enjoyed by just two keepers from new. The first owner kept the car of his dreams for 13 years and our collector vendor acquired it 14 years ago. When he set out to find the best example available, he found this one. We understand that an industrial accident had allowed the car's first owner sufficient funds to acquire the top of the range Escort Cosworth that he had always dreamed about, however, the nature of his accident meant that it was unlikely that he could ever enjoy it. Miraculously, he regained his health several years later but, after much consideration, decided to leave it safe in its cosy storage.  Our vendor felt the same way when he bought the Cosworth in 2009 and the car continued to be cossetted and maintained as it had been in the care of the very well known Ford specialists, Tremona Garage of Southampton. They confirmed "We have maintained the car since 2009 and when he bought it. Every six months we would go the storage facility and start and run the car, checking it and cleaning it. Subsequently, we agreed to check it over once every year since 2014 without starting it, until preparing it for this sale."That time has now arrived, and Tremona have recently carried out a full recommission which included a new cambelt and tensioner fitted, all transmission and axle fluids drained and refilled, coolant system drained, flushed and refilled with Motorcraft anti-freeze, engine oil and filter change with period correct Motorcraft  EFL90 oil filter, new fuel pump fitted, all fuel lines flushed and N/OS Motorcraft fuel filter EFG32 fitted, new 097 battery with factory correct decals, new platinum AGPR12PP spark plugs and the original factory-fitted air filter was cleaned.Amazingly, the car has never had the front number plates attached and consequently, the front bumper is exactly as it was some 27-years ago and doesn't even have the Ford lug-holes drilled. Naturally, it would be incorrect to describe anything that's nearly 30 years old as 'new' or 'almost new' but this remarkable little Cossie is about as close as you are likely to get. With 76 miles on the odometer, fully maintained and in this exceptional condition we imagine that the car will join a Private Collection of low-mileage Fords and we shall have to see which of those collections merits this unrepeatable opportunity.  SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORTYear: 1996Chassis Number: WF0BXXGKABSP92904Registration Number: P701 BAPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: SP92904 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 76 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: LeatherClick here for more details and images

One of only 38 second-generation DB6 Volantes, a car that played "a significant part in the DB6 story". Premiered at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 Volante marked the first occasion the evocative 'Volante' name had been applied to a soft top Aston Martin. After 37convertibles had been completed on the DB5 short-wheelbase chassis, the model adopted the longer DB6 chassis in October 1966. By 1969 however, Aston was winding down production of the DB6 which was now over a decade old and, as attention turned towards the newer, more modern-looking DBS, Aston Martin unveiled a final swan song, the DB6 Mk2. Distinguishable by its flared wheel arches and DBS wheels, the Mk2 was fitted with power-assisted steering as standard and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. When DB6 production ceased in 1970, a total of 1,575 saloons had been made, plus 178 of the long-wheelbase Volante convertibles (140 Mk1 versions and only 38 Mk2s) with one of these later cars being allocated to Her Majesty the Queen who gave it to Prince Charles on his 21st Birthday.The Royal DB6 undoubtedly enjoyed its ‘15 minutes of fame’, however the remarkable Mk2 Volante, #DBMK2/VC/3774/R on offer here has played a much more significant role in the story of the DB6. One of those original 38 Mk2 Volantes, it left the factory in June 1970 finished in Aquamarine with black Connolly trim and a black Everflex hood prior to being registered to its first owner, a Mr F Griffiths of Plastics and Veneers Ltd. in Liverpool, who are still in business today! Factory options recorded on the manufacturers build sheet were; automatic gearbox, two front seat belts, Fiamm air-horns and seven pints of antifreeze.The car's subsequent keepers were a Mr James Roddick from the Wirral in 1978, Philip Hale from Liverpool in 1989, Stephen Pilkington from Ormskirk in 1991 and, later that year Mr Maurice Jones from Walsall. In the early 1980s it had been returned to the Works and the original engine upgraded to factory ‘Vantage-specification’ with the automatic transmission being replaced by a manual factory 5-speed gearbox around the same time. By 1997, it had come into the hands of the Hopton family of Hopton Tyres in Uttoxeter, by which time it had been painted in Dubonnet Rosso with beige trim. The history file shows that the Hoptons had the car regularly maintained by Aston Engineering during their tenure before eventually parting with it in 2005, when it became the property of the Warefield House Establishment from Bracknell. The following year, the car was placed in the hands of marque specialist, RS Williams, with the object of returning it to a superb condition and, consequently, it was treated to new sills, a suspension rebuild and associated mechanical work before being refinished in Old English White with a glorious red leather interior and a new black hood.In 2007 Aston Works were instructed to discreetly source the best Mk2 Volante available for the recently-appointed Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, H.H Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. This very car was chosen and supplied through Mr Kingsley Riding-Felce, an Aston Martin main board director. It remained in the Kuwaiti Collection, lightly used, until 2018 when the Works were able to buy it back and return it to Newport Pagnell. Aston had been working on an ‘EV’ solution for their ‘Heritage’ models as part of their wider EV strategy by creating the first reversible EV powertrain concept. It was important that development of the reversible ‘Cassette’ concept for the older cars was sympathetic, enabling the cars originality and provenance to be maintained. Aston stated at the time, “Given the historical significance of these collectors’ cars, it’s vital that any EV conversion is sympathetic to the integrity of the original car”.In 2018, development was quite advanced and this very car, #DBMK2/VC/3774/R, was selected to demonstrate this technology due to its outstanding condition and originality and was the very first car to be fitted with the radical new EV powertrain. The original running gear was obviously kept securely at the factory whilst the car made its way around Europe in 2019 demonstrating Aston’s exciting new EV technology. There are many YouTube videos and press releases during this period, in fact  3774 features, wearing the world-famous plate ‘1 AML’  and it was also greeted with much enthusiasm when paraded around the GP circuit in Monaco.After this DB6’s illustrious promotional life in 2019 was over, Aston Works set about returning the car to its original running gear thanks to the fully reversible ‘Cassette’ powertrain concept. There are internal invoices in the accompanying history file showing the significant amount of work and expenditure that went into the car to get it running as was originally intended. The quality of this reinstatement was such that the finished car enjoyed a class win in that year’s AMOC Concours d’Elegance. Subsequently, #3774 went into private ownership where it has been enjoyed ever since. In March 2022, just over £5,000 was spent with Aston Works again with invoices on file for new suspension bushes, a new engine damper, a major service and an MOT. The current mileage is just under 54,000.Finally this particular car is without doubt one of the very best driving Astons of the 1960s and 1970s. The electric hood works perfectly, it starts instantly and ticks over very smoothly on its triple Weber twin-chokes and all the controls work, even the electric aerial! It is absolutely ‘on its toes’ and driven regularly by its highly enthusiastic known owner.One of only (effectively) 38 DB6 MkII Volante's, still fitted with its original engine which was upgraded to Vantage-spec by the factory in period, totally refreshed and retrimmed by the Works, a decade in the ownership of an important Middle Eastern politician, developed by the factory as their flagship ‘Heritage’ electric demonstrator, in a documented European Tour proudly bearing ‘1 AML’ and now carefully returned to its original motivation by the development department at Newport Pagnell – as we said before, #3774 is undoubtedly a significant part of the DB6 story.The car was recently fully serviced with a fresh MOT at Desmond Smail's (Aston Specialists in Olney) and the invoice is in the comprehensive history file.    SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DB6 MK2Year: 1970Chassis Number: DB6MK2 VC 3774 RRegistration Number: TUJ 173HTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 400/4523 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 54000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Delivered new to a British national in Marbella, registered in the UK shortly after, lovely service history and offered from five-year ownership with just 40,754km (24,854 miles).The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta burst onto the World stage in the spring of 1994, with the Targa GTS and Spider following in 1995. The F355's name is derived from its 3.5-litre V8 engine and five valves per-cylinder, as denoted by the Cinquevalvole inscription on the rocker covers, and this longitudinally-mounted power unit generates an impressive 374bhp at a spine-tingling 8250rpm. The con-rods are titanium alloy, the clutch is housed in magnesium alloy, and the Bilstein shock absorbers use electronic sensors to provide active damping.Confirmed by the accompanying service book, this Spider was delivered new in Rossa Corsa with Crema leather and Bordeaux carpeting and specified with the fabulous 6-speed manual gearbox. The first owner, a Mr D. Compton, took delivery from Testarossa Cars S.A. to his Marbella address on 7th January 1998 and, weeks later, registered the car in the UK on 22nd January 1998. The history file includes a Sytner Nottingham sales invoice dated 29th September 1998 made out to a Mr C. Burton with an odometer reading of 818km. A year later, a Mr A. Smith purchased the car from Sytner with an odometer reading of 2,900km. We assume that, although both invoices record the odometer reading in miles, they actually represent kilometres. Service stamps, receipts and copy V5C confirm the car’s history.Having owned and enjoyed a F355 GTB in the UK, our vendor set about looking for a good left-hand drive F355 Spider for use at his home in Monaco. After an extensive search, he purchased this very smart example on 1st April 2018 with 36,000km indicated. Prior to purchase, the car was inspected by Ferrari specialists Damax. Coincidentally, the car had spent time in Monaco during Mr Smith’s ownership and was serviced at Ets Cavallari, the service arm of Ferrari Monaco, in 2003. During our vendor’s residency there, it was maintained by them, and the car accompanied him back to the UK when he retired. Since then, it’s been looked after by marque specialists Damax and Keys Motorsport, the latter carrying out the last cambelt service in August 2021 at 40,375km.With a Collection dominated by some rather special Bentleys that are, perhaps, better suited to our vendor’s retirement plans, this car is offered to auction in simply lovely order. Reams of main dealer and Ferrari specialist service receipts complement the service book and the V5C and tool kit are present. Further, the car will be delivered to auction with a fresh annual service and a fresh MOT. The Cherished Registration Number N16 SSY, allocated to the car in 2005, is also generously included in the sale.Very few left-hand drive Ferraris boast British ownership from new, and for domestic buyers who wish to use the car for continental touring, the service history and provenance is reassuring. Equally, as a manual Ferrari F355 Spider finished in classic colours, this estimate represents real value for a European buyer in comparison to its contemporaries marketed on the continent.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: F355Year: 1999Chassis Number: ZFFXR48B000110776Registration Number: N16 SSYTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 48447Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 40754 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Crema LeatherClick here for more details and images

The collaboration of two industry Titans has resulted in this very special, one of 75 UK-only, limited-edition 395bhp, WRX STi Cosworth CS400.The third-generation Subaru Impreza was launched at the New York Motor Show in April 2007 followed almost three years later by the infamous, limited-edition CS400. The performance of the CS400 was 'headline-grabbing' and it was the fastest road-going model ever offered in the UK with a recorded 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds, a standing quarter-mile in only 12.75 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph, only half a second slower to 60 than the mighty 572bhp Audi RS6.The CS400 featured a Cosworth-built engine with forged pistons, connecting rods and bearings, heavy-duty cylinder heads, uprated head gaskets and studs, a custom exhaust system and an uprated clutch and carbon synchros, resulting in an output of a very impressive 400bhp. From there, they turned their attention to the car's brakes and handling, fitting Eibach springs, specially-tuned Bilstein dampers all-round, improved chassis bushings, AP 355mm ventilated front brakes with six-piston calipers and lightweight Racing Dynamics Pro-Race 18" alloy wheels. Additional features included Zunsport mesh grilles, Xenon headlights and a leather interior with Cosworth-embroidered logos.The WRX STi Cosworth CS400, to give it its full title, was the result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times and was the first genuine Cosworth-developed road car since the Escorts of 1996. They offered spectacular performance combined with exclusivity as only 75 cars were built and the example offered here, number 30 of those 75, is in amazing condition having covered just 12,296 patently cossetted miles. Only three colours were available (Spark Silver, Dark Grey and San Remo Red) and number 30 is finished in Dark Grey, a rather muted hue for a 400bhp Impreza, but pleasingly matches the colour in the original sales brochure in the history file. Also in the file are all the MOT Certificates and the CS400-specific service book which displays nine stamps. The car remains in virtually 'as new' condition, with the interior looking showroom-fresh with plenty of Cosworth branding, the original protective film on the centre console, a set of unused Cosworth mats and even the Cosworth-embossed callipers look brand new, without having experienced a full heat-cycle.Silverstone Auctions have a record of achieving special prices for rare Imprezas and this true 'collectors quality' example, with its low-mileage and immaculate condition, surely looks irresistible at this guide. SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZAYear: 2010Chassis Number: JF1GRFKH38G024034Registration Number: DG60 JAUTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 577095 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 12100 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Supplied new to British actor Robin Ellis, this outstanding Interceptor II has been beautifully restored with absolute attention to detail and will continue to turn heads for another 50 years.Jensen's C-V8 replacement debuted in 1966 reviving a name first employed in the 1950s. However, several of the firm's traditions were broken in that the design was outsourced to Carrozzeria Touring and the bodies made of steel not glass fibre. Early shells were built in Italy, by Vignale, prior to production being established at Jensen's Kelvin Way plant in West Bromwich. Power came from a 6,276cc (383ci) Chrysler V8, driving through either a 4-speed manual or 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission to an LSD Salisbury rear axle. Specification included electric windows, reclining seats, wood-rim steering wheel, radio with twin speakers, electric clock and reversing lights. Production of the Interceptor II (occasionally called the Mk.II or Series II) commenced in October 1969 and lasted for two years.This particular car has a chassis prefix, #123, so was one of 694 right-hand drive, UK-cars powered by the E-Series 383ci V8 generating around 330bhp. It was first registered in the spring of 1970 and supplied new to British actor, Robin Ellis, best known for playing the leading role in the BBC series, Poldark, based on the novels of Winston Graham. Purchased for just under £8,000 or the equivalent of £150,000 in today’s money, the Jensen was a serious car for special customers.Several enthusiastic owners enjoyed the Jensen over the years until 2015 when the decision was made to completely restore it. The car's condition today is testament to the outstanding workmanship of the specialist team commissioned to complete the restoration and we understand that this glorious long-legged GT performs as well as it looks. The provenance and history of the Jensen is supported by a large history file containing the factory pre-sale inspection documents and paperwork which confirms that its first owner, Robin Adair Ellis, took delivery of the car on 6th May 1970. Also within the file is a detailed account of the restoration with supporting documentation, the current V5C ready for transfer or export, old MOT Certificates, the Heritage Certificate and a wealth of invoices for care and maintenance over the years, with the most recent service carried out in January 2023. Although exempt, the current MOT is valid until 1 February 2024.Finished in a lovely shade of very pale grey, the Jensen continues to attract all the right attention and, as a well restored and very well-maintained example, should only require basic maintenance. A rare blend of Italian styling, an American engine and British craftsmanship, these big GTs are comfortable and relatively practical with rear seats and a decent boot. It’s a beautiful British classic that will undoubtedly be the talking point at any classic car show or event the new owner wishes to take it to.SpecificationMake: JENSENModel: INTERCEPTOR IIYear: 1970Chassis Number: 1233736Registration Number: SUX 879HTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

A fabulous example of the more powerful, 2012-on California 30 with less than 20,000 miles from new and a full Ferrari service history.Introduced at the Paris Salon in 2008, the Ferrari California had been conceived as a ‘Grand Tourer’ rather than an out-and-out sports car, and was intended to appeal to those who might otherwise opt for a Bentley, an Aston Martin or an SL-Class Mercedes-Benz. It was quite a radical move for the marque pioneering Maranello’s first front-mounted V8 engine, two-piece folding metal roof, dual clutch 7-speed transmission, direct fuel injection and multi-link rear suspension. Styled by Pininfarina and subject to over 1,000 hours of wind tunnel testing, the new car utilised aluminium for both its chassis and bodywork construction. Related to that in the F430, its 4,297cc 'quad cam', 32-valve V8 developed some 453bhp and 358lb/ft of torque and was allied to the aforementioned dual clutch 7-speed transmission as standard. Despite being one of the least expensive models in the range, the California boasted carbon-ceramic disc brakes and the traction control system from the marque's flagship 599 and, a ‘grand tourer’ it might have been, but 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds and 193mph were firmly in ‘junior supercar’ territory. Less demanding to drive than its siblings and therefore more approachable during everyday, 'real world' motoring, the notional 2+2-seater more than fulfilled its brief of attracting a whole new generation of customers to the Ferrari fold.The first real development of the California appeared in 2012 with the arrival of the 'California 30', with 30bhp more and weighing 30kg less. The GDI V8 now delivered 490bhp with maximum torque of 505Nm @ 5,000rpm thanks to new exhaust manifolds and engine mapping and, a bit of a diet at the Scaglietti Centre of Excellence, resulted in an overall reduction of 30kg in the car’s weight without impinging in any way on its structural rigidity and performance.On offer from its fourth registered keeper, this impressively specified right-hand drive California 30 was supplied new by Dick Lovett Ferrari in Swindon and first registered on 30th October 2012. It has covered just 19,980 miles from new and is supported by a comprehensive Ferrari Main dealer service history showing seven stamps in the Service Record with the most recent being at Dick Lovett Ferrari on 7th November 2022 @ 19,809 miles at a cost of £1,060.42.It's delightfully presented in Azzuro California 524, a special order colour chosen from the Ferrari Historical Colour Collection, with a stunning interior in Crema hide (3997) and Nero carpets. Bright yellow calipers peep out from behind 20'' Diamond-finish Sport wheels and the ticked option list includes carbon fibre driver zone and LEDS, central tunnel in leather, armrest on tunnel in leather, A-pillars in leather, yellow rev counter, electric seats, 'Scuderia Ferrari' wing shields. Magneride dual-mode suspension, Int/Ext Electrochromic mirrors, Navtrak anti-theft system, parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, standard stitching and tyre-pressure measurement. The California offers you the best of both worlds, with decent real-world performance, luxury, and a fantastic V8 soundtrack whilst also providing great levels of practicality and usability with its four-seat layout and folding hardtop. This is a lovely example with a fabulous spec and finished in special order California Blue, making it one of the best-looking Californias on the market today. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: CALIFORNIA 30Year: 2012Chassis Number: ZFFTJ65C000191315Registration Number: WU62 WZCTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 192525 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 19889 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Top-of-the-range, Special Equipment XK140 Roadster in a lovely colour combination from 29-years long-term ownership.Jaguar Cars launched the XK140 at the London Motor Show in October 1954 and it remained in production until 1957. Rather than being an uncompromised sports car, the 140 was a much more comfortable and capable long-distance machine than its predecessor, the XK120, and featured a raft of improvements over the earlier car. The styling was enhanced with a revised grille with fewer and thicker slats and larger bumpers, along with new rear lights, which now incorporated the indicators. The handling was improved by rack and pinion steering and telescopic dampers with the interior space enlarged to allow the addition of occasional rear seats for the Fixed Head Coupé.The power unit remained Jaguar's well-tried 3.4-litre twin-cam six, which now produced 190bhp in standard trim thanks to higher-lift camshafts and revised porting. To ensure reliability, steel bearing caps replaced the previous cast-iron type. A close-ratio gearbox enabled better use to be made of the increased performance whilst a Laycock de Normanville overdrive became an option for the first time. Special Equipment (SE) XK140s were fitted with wire wheels and Lucas fog lamps as standard and could be ordered with an engine developing 210bhp courtesy of the 'C'-type cylinder head, these top of the range models being suffixed ‘MC’.This lovely example is indeed a 210bhp SE ‘MC’ and dates from 1956. It’s finished in a delightful colour combination of Cotswold Blue over light grey leather and sits on silver-painted wire wheels. Purchased from Porters in Kensington in 1996, purchase receipt in the file, it has been with our vendors for the last 29 years and appears to have been fully enjoyed on rallies both nationally and internationally, on Drive-It days within the UK and excursions in France, Greece and even Australia!It remains ‘matching numbers’ but, unusually it appears it was converted from left to right-hand drive in 1956, the year it was built. It was restored in 1993/4 by Alscot Garage in Warwickshire with invoices on file and a handwritten summary sheet of all the work undertaken at the time. The history file makes for pleasant reading with plenty of invoices for maintenance and servicing, handwritten correspondence, an original operating manual and old MOTs. Recent history includes a mechanical refresh by Bell Classics along with older significant bills from Cambridge Motorsport and Classic Autos of Hertfordshire.The XK appears largely standard with its smooth revving and glorious sounding 3.4-litre Jaguar inline-six attached to its original 4-speed gearbox and Laycock de Normanville overdrive with the necessary addition of a Kenlowe fan. The condition of the car is lovely, with a gently patinated interior and paintwork that’s good, but not perfect, totally in keeping with an older restoration and 29 years of fun.It’s so nice to come across a mechanically sound, much-loved 1950s classic Jaguar that you could just jump in and go anywhere.  SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XK140 ROADSTERYear: 1956Chassis Number: S812174DNRegistration Number: UVS 147Transmission: ManualEngine Number: G6953-8SDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 18000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey LeatherClick here for more details and images

Fabulous, left-hand drive, first generation Vanquish with less than 7,000 miles and in commensurate condition.An entirely new Aston Martin for the 21st Century, the V12-engined Vanquish Coupé debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2001. Aston Martin's first power unit of its type, the 5.9-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine (first seen in the DB7 V12 Vantage) developed 460bhp at 6,800rpm, with 400lb/ft of torque available at 5,500 revs. The 6-speed gearbox was controlled by F1-style paddles and could be operated in either of two modes: fully manual or computer-controlled automatic, with a sport setting available on both. The inventory of standard equipment included almost everything the discerning connoisseur could wish for, while the performance - 190mph and 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds – placed the Vanquish firmly in the supercar class. Dominated by an imposing aluminium centre console, the interior featured Connolly leather upholstery and Wilton carpeting, emphasising the Aston Martin heritage, for despite its advanced specification, the Vanquish was built like all other Astons before it: one at a time and by hand.Built to Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) specification, this left-hand drive Vanquish was purchased by our vendor in Lebanon and imported into the UK in 2020. Finished in gleaming black with Forest Green leather, the car has been fully serviced by Aston Martin and remains in excellent original condition. It has been looked after in professional storage for the last few years. Service records for the period August 2004 to November 2017, plus last service receipt from 2022 are available and the car also comes with a UK V5C registration document.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: VANQUISHYear: 2001Chassis Number: SCFAC23321B50052Registration Number: LJ51 NCSTransmission: AUTOMATICDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 10900 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Forest GreenClick here for more details and images

Rightfully the most hyped production car in recent history, this Platinum White Circuit Pack car has covered just 2,200 miles.When Toyota decided that they wanted their many years of success in International Rallying to continue, the initial problem was selecting a model that was going to be competitive in coming years. The regulations that govern WRC rallying dictate that your car must be based on an existing road car, a process known as ‘homologation’, and although your rally car can deviate from the road formula in many areas, in most key ones it can’t. In the past, manufacturers were able to get around this because the regs didn’t insist on too many road-going versions, maybe 2,000 or even less, however, that figure is now 25,000. Few manufacturers would even countenance building 25,000 seriously focussed rally cars, and hope to find homes for them but Toyota, always up for a challenge, did just that. Based on their successful little Yaris, and developed alongside their Gazoo Racing World Rally Team, the GR Yaris made its debut in late 2020.This technological miracle may look like a Yaris but the similarities are few and far between. The roof is carbon fibre saving 3.5kg, the door skins, bonnet and tailgate are aluminium, removing another 24kg, and the front half of the chassis is Yaris but the rear is adapted from the Corolla and CH-R. It has the Yaris’ 2,560mm wheelbase, its light clusters, door mirrors and roof fin but that’s about it. Under the bonnet is the world’s most powerful production three-cylinder engine, a 1.6-litre with 257bhp and 266lb/ft. It features a unique block, bespoke pistons and a single-scroll, ball-bearing turbo to reduce weight with the engine itself being hydraulically mounted on one side to reduce vibration and unwanted movement. All cars were fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a remarkably light, four wheel-drive system with an Aluminium central transfer case and Sport and Track Modes. At the rear, there’s an electronically-controlled clutch pack to divide torque between the wheels.When new, the GR Yaris was available with a Convenience Pack or, as here, the Circuit Pack (£3,500) designed for drivers who want the ultimate in handling response and precision. This option included lightweight 18-inch BBS forged alloys, retuned suspension, mechanical front and rear Torsen diffs, red brake calipers and Michelin Pilot 4S tyres.Finished in Platinum White Pearl and fitted from new with the Circuit Pack option, this is a UK-supplied GR that’s being offered from its first registered keeper. Just 2,200 miles have been covered including its first service at 600 miles and a health check at 1,600 miles, and the car is in the sort of condition that you might expect considering its tiny mileage and fastidious ownership. Being offered at a very sensible and tempting guide price, this is a true modern-day ‘homologation special’, yet effortless everyday transport and currently, undoubtedly super cool.SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: YARIS GR CIRCUIT PACKYear: 2022Chassis Number: JTDAF4E300A018022Registration Number: FV22 FRXTransmission: ManualEngine Number: G160028492Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2200 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black SuedeClick here for more details and images

Few cars are as instantly recognisable as the R-Type Fastback Continental. Viewed by many as a true collectors item, this beautifully presented example was restored by P&A Wood, and is a multiple concours-winner.Despite its name, the two-door Continental was produced principally for the UK domestic market and just 208 were built. Like many hand-crafted, coachbuilt cars of the period, the chassis were produced at the Rolls-Royce Crewe factory and shared many components with the standard R-Type. Coachwork for the majority of cars was completed by H. J. Mulliner & Co. of Chiswick, with most orders being for the Fastback Coupé (Design number-7277). A distinctive style of coachwork, the lightweight aluminium, wind-tunnel developed fastback from Mulliner, focussed strongly on keeping weight to a minimum in order to maximise power and performance.The early cars were powered by, essentially the same engine as the standard R-Type but with modified carburation, induction and exhaust manifolds along with higher gear ratios and consequently the R-Type Continental became the first British four-seat sports coupé capable of speeds of up to 120mph. The A, B and C Series cars were fitted with 4.5-litre engines that displaced 4,566cc and produced 158bhp and, when mated to a manual gearbox, the result was a potent continental cruiser or surprisingly docile and manageable city charger.On offer here, BC68C is indeed fitted with the desirable manual gearbox and is surely one of the finest R-Type Continentals in existence today. As is often the case with Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars from this era, factory and owner's records are well kept and, in this case, an exceptionally complete set of history files goes right back to the beginning of the car's life and confirms that, for the most part, it was exclusively maintained by Official Rolls-Royce and Bentley Agents including an engine rebuild in 1984 by renowned specialist PJ Fischer. H.P. Arnett & Son, Official Agents (latterly Arnetts of Bournemouth) carried out all maintenance until 1965 and then it was sent to the Central London Factory Service Centre until 1970. Caffyns, again Official Agents, took over maintenance at that point until 1982 followed by PJ Fischer and specialists until P & A Wood, Official Agents again, took over the car’s care in 1993.By 1999, BC68C was starting to look a little jaded, and the decision was made to commence a cosmetic tidy. The work was entrusted to world-renowned specialists, P&A Wood, and took a couple of years. As is often the case with cars of this nature, a gentle refresh escalated into a complete cosmetic rebuild between 1999 and 2001 when the bodywork was taken back to bare metal, laboriously prepared and fully repainted in numerous coats of a glorious deep blue. All the brightwork was re-chromed, the engine bay painted and detailed and the interior was retrimmed in grey leather with matching carpets, the steering wheel refurbished and the veneers, dashboard, gauges and cabin furniture all returned to a superb standard.The quality of this work was such that, between 2003 and 2007, the car was entered in a number of Concours d'Elegance events with much success, particularly at the Autoglym Regional Concours Events - when it won on each occasion and was invited to the National Grand Finals held at the NEC. The Bentley was also voted 'Car of the Show' at the Meguiars Classic Car Show at the Alexandra Palace in 2006. Even at the Annual Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts National Rally at Kellmarsh Hall, surrounded by other splendidly restored Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, the R-Type finished either first or second in Class in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and was 'Elegance' Winner in 2008 and second in Class overall in 2007 and 2009.Since 2011, this important Bentley has been part of two major collections and has covered very few miles in that time, however it has recently enjoyed a few outings with one of our directors, appears in our website opening video, and attracted a number of admirers at the very recent Salon Privé in Chelsea.Here at Silverstone Auctions, we have offered three of these rare Fastback Continentals in the last few years, all guided in excess of £900,000 so this fabulous example seems very sensibly positioned at £600,000 to £700,000. Naturally, we welcome and encourage your close inspection of this venerable Continental.We leave the last word to Autosport’s inimitable John Bolster. Writing in 1958, Bolster noted that the Continental was a classical design that achieved a high degree of excellence by sheer quality of construction: "In doing so, it develops an individuality, a character, call it what you will, that makes it entirely different from any other marque. The man who drives a Continental lives in an enchanted world, for everybody calls him ‘sir’ and he may park where other lesser cars may never tread." Despite the passage of more than 60 years, Bolster’s words ring every bit as true today as they did then.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: R-TYPE CONTINENTALYear: 1954Chassis Number: BC68CRegistration Number: OYN 3Transmission: ManualEngine Number: BCC67Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images

This versatile Series I GTV has been prepared for circuit use but is road-legal and suitable for a variety of motorsport activities.The elegant 105 Series GT Coupés began life in 1963 and developed into the 1750 GT Veloce four years later, defined by its quad headlamps and legendary five bearing four-cylinder 1,779cc twin cam engine with outstanding road holding capabilities and power delivered through one of the finest gearboxes of the time.This particular 1969 Series I ‘GTV’ is one of just 1,138 right-hand drive, South African examples and one of only 240 first series 1750s to roll off the Rosslyn production line before eventually being imported to the UK in 1992. It was initially pressed into use as a sporting road car before, eventually, competition use beckoned, at which time it was upgraded and converted to race specification by Gran Turismo Engineering for use in HSCC events, in which it became very well-known, successful and extremely competitive.  More recently, the emphasis has turned towards classic road rallies and regularity runs, and some of the competition settings have been softened (clutch, suspension, prop-shaft couplings etc.) to make the car more user friendly for road use. It's still fitted with a full cage, OMP seats with full harnesses, Lifeline extinguisher, Retro-Trip, alloy fuel tank, catch tank, bonnet/boot straps and external cut-offs etc. The comprehensive history file contains details of the works completed over the years with invoices from Alfa specialists such as Classic Alfa, Alfaholics, Wren Classics, Connaught Competition Engines and Day and Whites. Over £60,000 has been invested in this lovely Alfa's race prep as well as a further £5,000 in the last 12 months servicing and refreshing the electrics and other engine ancillaries. As always with a competition car, it's important to check the eligibility and currency of any safety equipment.With just 3,000 miles covered since an engine and gearbox rebuild and a differential overhaul, this delightful GTV is once again ready to be enjoyed, be that out on the circuit, competing in classic rallies or, should you be so inclined, general fast road use. There are a number of original parts and trim with the car should the new custodian wish to return the Alfa to a more humble, road car specification. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the opportunities on offer.SpecificationMake: ALFA ROMEOModel: 1750 GTVYear: 1969Chassis Number: AR1452729Registration Number: WYB 109GTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 91526 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Wooden hand-crafted scale replica of the Cantieri Timossi-built, 1953 800kg class speed record-breaking hydroplane piloted by Achille Castoldi.This 1953 Ferrari Hydroplane was originally built for a wealthy boat privateer on Lake Como and was powered by Ferrari Tipo 375 V12 Grand Prix engine developing 385bhp. In January 1953, Castoldi drove the Hydroplane, dubbed "Arno XI", to an unofficial top speed of over 124mph. Attempting to break the speed record set by his rival Mario Verga, Castoldi installed a new engine with twin superchargers. Burning methanol, this new Ferrari engine produced close to 600bhp and in October 1953, Castoldi set a new 800kg speed record with an average flying kilometre two-way speed of over 150mph!  'Arno XI' was restored in the 1990s.Measuring 94cm x 40cm x 22cm including stand.Click here for more details and images

An outstanding restoration of one of the rarest Karmann Ghia models, the Sport Edition.The Karmann Ghia ‘Sports Edition’ is one of the rarest Karmann Ghias ever produced with this particular example thought to be the only one presently in the UK.  Legend has it that VW America approached Karmann directly in 1972 with a proposal that they produce a limited edition, the ‘Sport’, directly for VW America with a total of less than 300 thought to have rolled off the production line prior to the project being quashed by VW Germany who were not best pleased that a deal had been struck without their knowledge or approval. With a sales timespan of just two months, March and April 1973, before the plug was pulled the true capacity of the project was never realised and just 20 or so are now thought to remain worldwide. All were finished in Saturn Yellow with black accents complemented by a ‘Rostyle’-type road wheels and 1,600cc motivation.Imported to the UK in 1973 by the present owner, a time-served classic restoration engineer, this ex-Californian Sports Ghia has had one of the most detailed and comprehensive restorations with the only deviation from standard being a twin-carb set up which delivers fuel to a fully balanced and blueprinted engine giving a more enjoyable and user friendly experience. Totally rebuilt, bodily and mechanically it has to be said that the attention to detail throughout is exceptional with your early inspection welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate the quality of what must surely be the pinnacle of Karmann Ghia ownership.SpecificationMake: VOLKSWAGENModel: KARMANN GHIA SPORTYear: 1973Chassis Number: 1432620056Registration Number: ENT 203LTransmission: ManualEngine Number: TBADrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 41000 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black / GreyClick here for more details and images

A well restored example of one of the most exciting hot hatches to emerge from the late 1970s.The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus was originally conceived when Chrysler Group's competition manager, Des O'Dell, decided that there was a need for the company to create a car that would be competitive in International 'Group 4' rallying. The Sunbeam 1.6 GLS appeared to be their most relevant product, so he approached Lotus and offered them one as a basis. Lotus Engineering rose to the challenge and within a couple of months had developed the GLS into a potential winner. As well as their expertise, Lotus' supplied the 2.2 type-911 version of their 16-valve, four-cylinder engine coupled to a 5-speed ZF dog-leg gearbox, and also engineered a number of chassis and exhaust system improvements aimed squarely at beating the dominant Escort RS and Vauxhall Chevette HS/HSRs at their own game.Lotus' efforts were rewarded in 1980 when a Sunbeam piloted by Henri Toivonen won the RAC Rally of Great Britain, and indeed, this would be the last time a rear-wheel-drive car ever took the title. In 1981, the Constructor's World Championship was claimed by Sunbeam for the newly christened 'Talbot' team (having been renamed by new owners Peugeot in 1979).Homologation rules at the time dictated that for a new car to be eligible to compete internationally, it would also have to be offered to the general public and sold in a specified minimum number. In order to comply with this requirement, Talbot set up a separate production line at their Linwood factory to fabricate the body shells which would then be shipped directly to Ludham Airfield where Lotus would fit the engine, suspension, and gearbox etc. These road-going Talbot Sunbeam Lotus 'homologation specials' were more than just fast, they certainly looked the part as well. Initially, they were offered only in Embassy Black with Silver stripes and sporting a brace of Marchal spotlights and bespoke 'double four-spoke' cast alloy wheels. Launched to an eager public in 1979, the 2,174cc twin-cam engine, breathing through twin Dell'Orto carburetors developed 150bhp and delivered excellent performance.Finished in Embassy Black and Silver, this Talbot Sunbeam Lotus was originally supplied to Jersey and was first registered on 1st April 1979. It's a matching numbers car and is in superb condition throughout having been fully restored and upgraded in recent years. With a high-quality finish in mind, the car's current custodian has completed a no-expense rebuild with a full engine overhaul by Andrew Jones at Shrigley Engineering  which included a Tony Law manifold and a lightweight flywheel and clutch. Further upgrades include a Quaife differential, a suspension upgrade incorporating Gaz front coil-overs, Bilstein rear dampers and improved braking with Wilwood front brake calipers.  It should also be noted that competition-style front seats are currently fitted with the originals to accompany the car should they be required, however, these will require refinishing prior to being refitted.Despite dating from the late 1970s, these little Sunbeams are still considered a truly thrilling drive, set apart from most by their rear-wheel drive balance, beautifully weighted controls, overall lightness and surprisingly rapid pace.NB: Please note, this vehicle has arrived in the UK under ‘temporary admission’, upon successful sale and if remaining in the UK, the seller has agreed to settle import taxes due and obtain ‘NOVA Certification’ to enable UK registration.SpecificationMake: TALBOTModel: SUNBEAM LOTUSYear: 1979Chassis Number: R4OC79L1S81175Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: DC91179059115817SEDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 66000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black / GreyClick here for more details and images

The only Cerbera Speed 12 built by TVR specifically for road use, the defining example. An opportunity to own an exceptional and unique motor car, fully sanctioned by the marque and coming from diligent enthusiast-ownership.The only Cerbera Speed 12 built by TVR specifically for the road, the defining example and the only remaining factory-built complete carFully prepared by TVR engineers, this road-going GT car is uniquely fitted with the correct, race-bred 7.7-litre 840bhp V12 engine and the final evolution of the race car carbon-fibre/Kevlar bodywork with a flat-floor and powerful aeroOriginally offered for sale directly by TVR boss Peter WheelerWidely featured in the motoring press (see images of EVO magazine article by scrolling through above) and immortalised in the Sony PlayStation game Gran TurismoOne of the rarest and most revered supercars of the last 25 years, a truly special machineIn today’s crazy world of ‘hyper-cars’, with manufacturers continuing to indulge their seemingly irresistible need to build the most rapid cars the world has ever seen, the TVR Cerbera Speed 12 would fit right in, however 20 years ago, the idea of a road car weighing 1,100kg with nearly 900bhp wasn’t so much unprecedented as unhinged.‘Project 7/12’ was originally conceived in the 1990s with the design brief to develop a supercar to rival the McLaren F1 GTR, whilst also producing a true GT road-racer. It debuted at the 1996 Birmingham motor show and, predictably, it caused a sensation. The possibility that it might actually be quicker than the McLaren F1 wasn’t vigorously denied by TVR boss Peter Wheeler though, unlike the F1, the Speed 12 had a development brief that was heavily biased towards a career as a GT1 class endurance racer with the aim of taking it to Le Mans.The 7/12 project tag denoted the proportions of its monster engine, essentially two Cerbera Speed 6 straight-sixes spliced together, utilising a steel block, further developed by TVR’s John Ravenscroft creating a 7.7-litre V12. The story goes that it snapped the input shaft of the 1,000bhp-rated dynamometer and consequently TVR’s engineers were obliged to measure each bank of cylinders separately. This resulted in output figures of 480bhp on each side suggesting a total output of 960bhp, although the figure eventually quoted ‘officially’ by TVR was 800bhp as set up for road use.As a would-be Le Mans GT1 Class entrant, FIA regulations required that the TVR’s mammoth output be pegged back to around 675bhp by the use of air intake restrictors, however, the Speed 12’s competition career was short-lived as, after a few outings in the FIA GT Championship, a sudden rule change to accommodate purpose-built GT1 machines such as the Porsche 911 GT1, and the subsequent withdrawal of the class in other championships, effectively made it obsolete.In late 1999, TVR decided that rather than let their efforts with the Speed 12 go to waste, they would develop a new car to race in the GT2 class of motorsport. Again, with homologation in mind, there was fresh impetus around a road car version - the ultimate TVR would run the full-house 800bhp engine and cost £245,000, and the now-badged ‘Cerbera Speed 12’ was ready in 2000. Its design, which began with the Speed 12 GT, had now evolved over time, and its final style favours the Cerbera, but was essentially a totally separate concept created for racing and is dramatically unique. Deposits for the new road car began to pile up, and the new race car was rolled out too, where it would go on to win several races from 2000 to 2002, the best-known example perhaps being the Scania-sponsored Cerbera Speed 12 race car.Unexpectedly, the road car’s future came to an abrupt end one night when the Boss, Peter Wheeler, took one of the finished prototypes home for the night and, on his return, declared it too powerful and too wild for the road. Production plans were canned, deposits returned, and the remaining prototypes were broken up for spares to service the race cars. Except for one.In August 2003, TVR shocked the automotive world by advertising for sale a Cerbera Speed 12 with the registration ‘W112 BHG’. At that point, a complete car didn’t actually exist so with the racing program now consigned to history, TVR set about creating a true best-of-breed road-going Cerbera Speed 12, putting all their engineering knowledge into it.The completed road car was eventually ready by 2005, having taken a team of three race engineers (headed by Jonny Greenwood) over two years to build and test, piece-by-piece. Rightly, the engine utilised was the 7.7-litre, ‘bucket-head’ V12 – the last example of its type-originally developed by TVR for racing. The team utilised the best components from the race development program, with the express design criteria that W112 BHG should be road-legal. Many new items were utilised, such as the gearbox, transmission and brakes, and the race car influence was obvious in the air-jacks and the final evolution of the carbon-fibre/Kevlar bodywork from one of the GT racers, with the wind-tunnel developed aerodynamics offering state-of-the art levels of downforce at high speed.This special car obviously had to satisfy Peter Wheeler’s perfectionism ensuring he would be proud to sanction and oversee the sale of it, which he did to an enthusiast that he personally vetted. The new enthusiast-owner later utilised the skills and experience of the original TVR race engineers to further optimise its performance by remapping the engine and replacing many components with uprated items. It now weighs around 1,000kg, whilst producing around 850bhp, and over 900lb/ft of torque.The car was subsequently sold to our vendor in 2010, a true TVR aficionado who sees himself as a custodian of this supremely special machine. Like the previous owner, he sought out the close assistance of Brian Hosfield who was Peter Wheeler’s personal race engineer for 15 years and also managed the Works’ racing team. Post-TVR, Brian went on to set up and run the highly regarded Lawfield Engineering, but has been fully hands-on with W112 BHG for many years. The car was fully re-commissioned in 2014, following its appearance at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed, where it won best in class at the ‘Style et Luxe’ Concours d’Elegance and is now always kept in full race-ready mechanical and cosmetic health.Some additional parts accompany the car including an ECU and exhausts for MOT testing. Our vendor is keen to stress that any new owner is very welcome to stay in touch with him and Brian Hosfield as their combined knowledge, experience and engineering know-how about this 'race-car-for-the-road' might prove invaluable in getting the best out of it, at least in the short-term.Silverstone Auctions are very proud to offer for sale such a car- a unique example of its type from an era of British automotive brilliance. For any serious collector, enthusiast or driver this is a remarkable opportunity to acquire this legendary motor car and, as its owner, you and it would be welcome and much admired at any high-profile motoring event anywhere in the world. SpecificationMake: TVRModel: CERBERA SPEED 12Year: 2000Chassis Number: SDLCC14A0YB001521Registration Number: W112 BHGTransmission: Manual Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

UK-supplied with the desirable manual gearbox, an incredible 4,793 miles from new and in the care of its enthusiast owner for 16 years.  At the Geneva Show in March 1999, as a replacement for their much-admired F355, Ferrari introduced the 360 Modena to critical acclaim and, not unsurprisingly, within weeks there was a two-year waiting list. The 355 was a tough act to follow, but the 360 was rather special: its all-aluminium construction (a first for Ferrari) was revolutionary, resulting in a much lighter car along with increased rigidity (40% lighter than the 355's steel platform but also nearly 30% stiffer), whilst also improving the under-body aerodynamics using knowledge gained from Ferrari's F1 programme. All this combined with the flowing Pininfarina lines, computer-controlled suspension, a staggering 400bhp, 0-60 in 4.4 seconds and 186mph - immediately made its predecessor, the excellent 355, feel rather dated.The Modena also saw a new word introduced into Ferrari reviews: 'reliability'. The engineering had been more thoroughly thought through, and this was (and still is) reflected in lower servicing costs than for earlier mid-engined examples of the Prancing Horse. Higher levels of quality too meant that the 360 became one of the first truly modern Ferraris that could realistically be used every day. That didn't detract from the excitement factor, however, with strong performance, a searing engine note and a very capable chassis.Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 360 Modena that is fitted with the rare and desirable manual gearbox. It's classically finished in Rosso Corsa with Crema leather and has covered just 4,793 miles from new.Our vendor purchased this lovely 360 in 2007 and, as can be seen from our images, the car has patently been cherished in his caring ownership. He is, in fact, the car's second owner but is showing as the third registered keeper having bought it initially through his business before transferring it to personal ownership. The service records indicate that the Modena's most recent attention was in October 2021 by marque specialist, Bell Sport & Classic, and the car's tan leather wallet that contains all the dealer-supplied owners and system manuals etc. appears as well cared for as the rest of the car.These rare, manual gearbox 360s are becoming harder to find and, in this superb condition with such low mileage, this is undoubtedly a collector-grade example that may well be hard to repeat. Truly immaculate, with a detailed history and sensibly guided we welcome and encourage your viewing of this delightful Ferrari.  SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 360 MODENAYear: 2001Chassis Number: ZFFYR51C000124911Registration Number: TBCTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 62142 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 4793 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

The topical RS500 Cosworth, number 215 of 500, just over 23,000 miles and a comprehensive history file.The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1985. It was introduced as a means of homologating their Sierra model for 'Group A' Touring Car racing, with a requirement that 5,000 cars were built and sold. Launched for sale in July 1986, and based on the three-door Sierra body-shell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed, 2.0-litre turbocharged engine of now-legendary repute. At the time, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a 'blue-collar hero' able to humble true sports cars and was approachable and (almost) affordable for a family man. In total 5,545 cars were produced - of which 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the Sierra 'RS500 Cosworth'. Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, Group A rules allowed an upgraded 'Evolution' model to be launched which featured further developments focused on improving its racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500. If the RS Cosworth was an 'homologation special', the RS500 could rightfully wear the "Evo" hat offering serious 'street cred' and with 224bhp, upgraded brakes, modified bodywork, dramatic spoilers and the cachet of being hand-assembled - the RS500 really is the ultimate 1980s Fast Ford!E321 EPD is Number 215 of the 500 cars built and was supplied new by Hartford Motors of Oxford and first registered on 3rd August 1987. It has recently spent much of its time in a large private Ford collection and when the car was photographed, prior to our sale, the odometer read 23,235 miles.RS500s have now become rather valuable and, in the interests of total transparency, we note the contents of a condition report dated 31st October 1991 written by Boddington, Mee Consulting Automotive Engineers of Nottingham which shows the odometer reading as 2,972 miles at the time and notes that there is slight damage to the N/S/F corner bumper mounting and “no sign of major accident damage”. With no other reference in the history file to any accident damage, it appears that the 1991 report accounts for why the car appears on some online car history check websites as “repaired and inspected after being previously written off”. We can’t find any other reference to this and our ‘go-to’ site for vehicle history, the internationally respected HPI, don’t mention this at all.The interior appears to be very original in its appearance with a slightly bowed rear parcel shelf, common in Fords of this age, no cracks in the dashboard and the seat facings show very little in the way of stretched material. The original Ford stereo unit with its matching amplifier is still in place and in good working order and the leather gear knob is only lightly worn. Interestingly, the car still retains its Ford exhaust pipe which has not been replaced, as so many have, by larger non-pattern parts. The car was professionally repainted in 2015 and presents well today with good shut lines and retains a deep gloss shine nicely highlighted by the correct pin-striping and RS500 decals.Most importantly, the car benefits from a comprehensive report carried out by the renowned RS specialist, Paul Linfoot, in October 2021. A copy of this accompanies the car (available to view by interested parties) and it certainly offers peace of mind to any potential purchaser. At the same time, Paul went through the engine bay to make sure it matched the rest of the car with new wing sealers fitted and other items changed where required. EPD is supplied with a comprehensive history file, a well-stamped service booklet and the original book pack along with many old MOTs supporting the indicated mileage.Anyone interested in the ownership of an RS500 will be aware of some recent surges in value and, as always, the ‘market’ will decide, however, we feel this lovely RS has been very sensibly guided.   SpecificationMake: FORDModel: RS500 COSWORTHYear: 1987Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGG38672Registration Number: E321 EPDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GG38672Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 23235 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images

A 19th century ebonised mantel clock of architechtural form, having an enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals and engine turned brass centre flanked by turned columns the eight day movement striking on a gong, w.33, d.15, h.48cm.Clock runs.No key.Some hairlines to enamel chapter ring.Glass good.With modest age/handling wear.Otherwise no apparent faults.

A fabulous example of Giorgetto Giugiaro's stylish and timeless design superbly recreated as the ultimate road-going Giulia Sprint GT.During the dark days of ‘lockdown’ in 2020, our intrepid European client, a gentleman of mature years and great taste, decided to contact the UK-based Alfaholics team to establish the likely lead time of one of their amazing GTA-R, 105-Series individual creations. Having established this could take a number of years, he decided to embark on a different route and managed to source in Germany an excellent, partly restored but unfinished 1965 ‘step-front’ Giulia Sprint GT as a donor car for €40,500.He then commissioned highly-respected Alfa specialist, Bas Aalberts of ‘BAS Auto Service’ of Lichtenvoorde in the Netherlands, to set about completely stripping and rebuilding the car to his ultimate road-going specification, very much in the style of Alfaholics’ much admired R-Type, but with a number of bespoke modifications to suit his personal requirements.Parts were sourced from the best specialists around Europe, including Alfaholics in the UK, Porsche spec leather, Tillet seats, and a Springall steering wheel in order to create the ultimate Giulia Sprint finished as he wanted it. All mechanical work was completed by BAS, however, the chassis stiffening, paintwork and the interior trim were outsourced to local Dutch specialists.The car was refinished in its original Bluette (AR506) with a full blue Porsche leather interior and looks extremely smart in the metal, totally underplaying the fantastic performance available from the freshly-built, bespoke 2,000cc Alfa 155 Twin-Spark engine. This special unit is on mappable fuel-injection with Jenvey ‘Heritage’ throttle bodies, very similar to the specification of the Alfaholics’ unit in their GTA-R, and generates 210bhp which, in a car weighing only 930kg, offers truly outstanding performance.All invoices for the build are included in the comprehensive history file and, when totalled, suggest that the overall build cost will have been close to €200,000, however, the quality of the workmanship and attention to detail can clearly be seen in our images. This project took more than a year to complete and the sparkling little Alfa was handed over to its excited owner in September 2021. He was totally delighted and set about the running-in process with care, prior to trailering it to Goodwood for a few enthusiastic laps which were recorded on video for posterity. The car has been lightly used since its completion and has covered only 3,700km in that time.The Alfa 105-Series has a worldwide following and we are delighted to be able to offer this carefully considered and superbly presented, bespoke 2-litre Giulia Sprint GT at a very tempting guide when you consider the original build outlay and the likely cost (when you can get one) of an equivalent Alfaholics R-Type. The car presents beautifully, drives extremely well and we welcome and encourage you to come along to our sale and inspect this delightful little Giula Sprint for yourselves. One for the true Alfa connoisseur.Please note, if the car is registered in the UK, the buyer will be responsible for completing a NOVA declaration within 14 days and paying the import VAT at 5% on the hammer price plus buyer's premium. We encourage buyers outside of the UK to confirm any local tax, VAT or duty that may be payable upon purchase.SpecificationMake: ALFA ROMEOModel: GIULIA SPRINT GTYear: 1965Chassis Number: 616553Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 4000 KMMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

One of just 543 UK-supplied cars, family owned since 1999 and offering classic Ferrari style with a modern driving experience.The entirely new Ferrari 308 made its debut at the Paris Salon in 1975 and marked a welcome return to Pininfarina styling, with rakish lines and curved haunches. After ten years of huge success, particularly in the United States, Ferrari had grown weary of the 'Federalisation' of their lovingly designed motorcars in America, with mandatory ugly rubber bumpers ruining the Pininfarina-penned lines. With their Italian aesthetics under attack, Ferrari launched the new 328 with body coloured front and rear bumpers which adhered to US guidelines, and for the first time, the design remained unadulterated by bureaucracy. Increasing both bore and stroke, the Quattrovalvole engine's capacity was raised to 3,186cc which, together with a higher compression ratio, revised pistons and an improved Marelli engine management system, lifted maximum power to 270bhp. Top speed was raised to within a whisker of 160mph with the sprint to 100kph covered in a fraction over 5.5 seconds.Beneath the skin, the tubular steel chassis remained much as before, with all-round independent suspension by double wishbones, four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes, and aluminium-alloy wheels, though the latter were increased in size. The interior too had come in for subtle revision and now featured improved instruments, switchgear and heating. Pininfarina built two variants of this mid-engine sportscar, the Gran Turismo Berlinetta Coupe and the Gran Turismo Spider (GTS) featuring a removable Targa top, offering an exhilarating open-air driving experience and affording the driver and their fortunate passenger unbridled access to the unmistakable howl of the Ferrari V8. Production ended in 1989 and by then some 7,412 GTS and GTB variants had rolled out of Maranello, with just 543 GTS cars supplied to the UK in right-hand drive.This car was supplied by the earliest Ferrari dealer in the country, Maranello Sales of Egham, to a Mr Reynolds of London on the 8th August 1989 in Rosso Corsa with a tan leather interior and Rosso carpeting, a lovely combination. The Art Deco showroom of Maranello Sales displayed the car a further three times over the next decade, catching the eye of Mr Colin Goddard on 26th July 1999 and ten years later on 17th July 2019 the car was registered to his son, its current keeper. It's presented to auction with a Kenwood sound system, tool roll, jack and car cover, together with the original Ferrari leather wallet that holds the Owner’s Manual, warranty card and service book. The history file contains historic receipts and previous MOT Certificates, the most recent of which was issued without advisories and is valid until 23rd August 2023. It  had a full cambelt service by a specialist workshop in 2022 and the odometer reading, at the time of cataloguing, was 40,593 miles.In today’s collector market, very few cars offer the same stylish road presence, relatively modern driving experience and performance of the 328 and with the ability to pop the top off and listen to that glorious V8 howl, these have become very desirable classic Ferraris. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 328Year: 1989Chassis Number: ZFFWA20C000081734Registration Number: G131 BPFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 18176 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 40593 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Crema LeatherClick here for more details and images

One of only 165 UK-supplied examples of these remarkable coupés and one enthusiast owner from new.The Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW as well as the first new BMW model to be assembled in the United States. It was introduced as a 1996 model year vehicle, shortly after being featured in the James Bond movie Goldeneye. While the film was number one at the box office, sales of the car peaked and over 15,000 orders had been placed by the time the car was launched. The Z3 was designed by Joji Nagashima of the BMW design team and developed from the 3-Series E36 platform and consequently is often referred to as the E36/7 (Roadster) or E36/8 (Coupé). When launched, only the 1.9-litre, straight-four engine was offered, but its 138bhp proved a bit short of breath. A 2.2-litre engine producing 168bhp was made available for the more enthusiastic driver whilst in 1997 a powerful six-cylinder 2.8-litre unit producing 190bhp was an option, and ultimately, in 1998, the 3.2-litre Z3M topped the range. In October 2001, the M Coupé reappeared with the new 3.2-litre S54 B32 engine from the E46 M3, producing 321bhp at 7,400rpm and 258lb/ft, and it transformed the Z3M. On paper, the difference is a mere 4bhp, in the real world it feels like at least 40bhp! The free revving characteristics remained, but with the power instantly available, throughout the range; smoother, torquier, more responsive – in other words, the drivers’ choice, and the model the enthusiasts hanker for. Only 165 right-hand drive Z3M Coupés were made worldwide, which makes this a rare and very desirable car.Having learned that the Z3M Coupé was to be no more, our BMW enthusiast owner descended upon his local dealership, Bridgegate of Chesterfield, in November 2002 to replace the aging one that he had enjoyed over a number of years. He was determined not to miss out, however it would appear that the forthcoming end of Z3M production had galvanised a few buyers into action and he only just managed to get this one. In fact, he was led to believe that it is the very last brand new ‘Breadvan’ Z3M supplied in the UK. Finished in Sapphire Black with that particularly distinctive Imola Red/black interior, this one-owner example has been fastidiously maintained throughout its life, initially at the supplying dealer, and more recently since our vendor's retirement, by a local motorsport specialist. Prior to his retirement, the BMW was used on long trips all around the UK, but these days it only appears on special days and, just 130 of the indicated 65,118 miles have been covered in the last four years.Very much an oddball and all the better for it, the Z3M Coupé followed no model lineage and wasn't replaced when production ceased, but what a wonderful hiccup in the corporate product line this car was. Given the rarity of RHD Coupés, the desirability of the S54-engined cars and the single enthusiast ownership history of this lovely example, this modern classic may turn out to be one of your better investments.           SpecificationMake: BMWModel: Z3MYear: 2002Chassis Number: WBSCN92070LC69266Registration Number: YS52 HXRTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 60262727 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 65118 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: LeatherClick here for more details and images

A collection of Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit books, 23 volumes and Thomas The Tank Engine by the Reverend W Awdry, (40 volumes)

Boxed Mamod Traction Engine TE1a (missing safety valve)

Mixed collection of vintage toys including boxed Minister Delux car by Amar toys, NYLINT boxed Jeep, 2 Tri-ang Minic steam rollers, scratch built model German biplane, Meccano tank and No 3 Meccano box, clockwork rabbit and elephant musicians, Corgi Comics Dick Dastardly Racer (All AF) together with an O gauge 0-4-0 clockwork locomotive by Hornby, a Matchbox Showmans Steam Engine and a game of Monopoly

Executors sale - Mercedes Sprinter 412D van - registration number R554 ULX, First registered October 1997, 2874 cc, diesel, white, mileage 122702, automatic, engine runs, not taxed or Mot'd. Standing approx two years, partly converted to a camper van, mileage TBC, Paperwork in auctioneers office *10% buyers premium*

Executors sale - Smart Car model 500, white, manual, no MOT or tax, standing approx 18 months, engine runs, no paperwork found other than purchase invoice August 2021, Registration number M555 LJT, Unable to start the car as the battery is flat, therefore cannot confirm mileage, but as at 9/8/2021 mileage was 87924 (when purchased by current owner) (deceased) *10% buyers premium*

An Allett Expert Kensington 14k petrol driven cylinder lawn mower with Kawasaki FJ100 engine

A Hayter Harrier 56 petrol driven rotary lawn mower with Briggs & Stratton engine

A Stihl KM85 combi engine/tool with pruner and hedge trimmer attachments, (3)

A Stihl KM100R combi multi-tool engine with line trimmer attachment

An Eliet Maestro Intek petrol driven garden shredder, 5.5HP OHV engine by Briggs and Stratton, the framework incorporating a collecting bag and set within a mobile framework, almost unused

A Mantis garden rotavator powered by a Honda GX 25 four stroke engine, hardly used

A Clarke Tiger 1700 pressure washer with 2.6hp petrol engine, max pump pressure 110 bar, max flow 6lt per minute, virtually unused

Collection of antique and later costume jewellery to include an Edwardian silver long guard chain with attached floral stamp case, a 1930s silver medal fob, Eastern white metal sword brooch, gold plated bangle with engine turned detail, carved Whitby jet monogram brooch, saphiret glass horseshoe brooch, etc, contained in a purple leather jewellery box

A pair of 9ct chain link cufflinks, with an engine turned geometric design (hallmarked 3.75: NBS) weight 5gms.

A Meccano window display model of a steam engine Ferris wheel approx. dimensions 71cm h x 54cm w x 33cm d.

Briggs and Stratton engine 109cc in working order

Eight Silver cased compact/lady's key wound Pocket/Fob watches including several marked 935, one unmarked but with engine turned face and yellow metal Roman numerals (running at time of cataloguing), key present; one marked "Fine Silver" and with floral detail to the centre of the face and with yellow metal trailing foliage detail (running at time of cataloguing), one marked 800 and with yellow metal Roman numerals and foliage to centre and perimeter of the face (running at time of cataloguing), four others including one with inset second hand (all running) and one with Birmingham hallmark engraved within "A.L. Goring" (ran briefly at time of cataloguing).

An Asprey George V silver and yellow metal cigarette case, mounted initials to the front 'GB', engine turned decoration all over, the edges mounted in yellow metal, unmarked but testing as approximately 9ct gold, with sliding closure action and elasticated band inside, engraved 'G. Best, Canon Pyon, Hereford', stamped 'Patent No 21914' and 'Asprey London', Asprey & Co Ltd, London 1912, 11.5 by 8.4 by 1.0cm, 6.15toz gross.

A Cyma 0.900 silver open faced pocket watch, keyless wind, circa 1920, champagne dial signed 'Cyma Chronometre', with gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, gold hands, within a stylised engine turned case, numbered 7675355 and 439, 48mm case, 60.4g.Notes: in working condition, keeps time across 1hr test, however Batemans cannot guarantee its continued operation.

A Victorian silver case, of oval form with scalloped rim and hinged cover, engraved foliate decoration over engine turned rows, gilt washed interior, Francis Clark, Birmingham 1847, 1.77toz, 7.9 by 4.3 by 1.2cm.

Two George V silver cigarette boxes, the largest with the Oundle school insignia and motto to its lid, also inscribed with initials 'J.A.H-W.' to its front, cedar wood lined interior, Cohen & Charles, Chester 1924, 14.4toz gross, 14.5 by 9.5 by 5cm high, together with an Art Deco style cigarette case with engine turned decoration to its lid, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. London 1933, 11toz gross, 12.5 by 9 by 4.5cm high. (2)

THE GENERAL TERMINUS AND GLASGOW HARBOUR RAILWAY DESK SEAL A TULIP WOOD AND BRASS DESK SEAL, CIRCA 1849 the wooden handle of baluster form with a flat topped terminal, to a brass matrix, engraved '0-4-2 tender engine' above an inscription encircling a three-masted schoonerDimensions:Length: 96mm, matrix: 24mm x 18mmProvenance:Provenance:Sheffield Railwayana Auctions 18th September 1999, lot 351Matrix: A Collection of British Seals - David Morris 2012 - Seal 121, page 232Note: Note:The General Terminus and Glasgow Harbour Railway operated a line, and branches from the Pollock and Govan Railway to the River Clyde and opened in 1849. It was amalgamated with the Caledonian Railway in 1865

THE WISHAW & COLTNESS RAILWAY COMPANY SEAL A GEORGE IV / EARLY VICTORIAN LABURNUM AND STEEL SEAL, CIRCA 1840 the slender baluster handle of polished laburnum, with simple circular steel seal engraved with motto Wishaw & Coltness Railway Company around a scene of an engine pulling carts over a bridgeDimensions:Length: 10.2cm, matrix diameter: 27mmProvenance:Provenance:Great Central Railway Auctions, 13th October 2012, lot 307Note: Note:The Wishaw & Coltness Railway Company was one of the earliest railway companies formed in Scotland. It was formed by act of parliament in 1829 to raise £80,000 on an estimate of £50,000 in construction costs. Shortages of funds led to further Acts and was funded in the end to a much higher level than expected.The company operated over an 11-mile route from Chapel Colliery at Coltness to join the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway. Originally built to a Scotch gauge of 4ft 6 inches as a single track line engineered by Thomas Grainger. By 1849 it was to become part of the larger Caledonian Railway and is now part of the West Coast Main Line

Machine Works visible V8 engine model (with digital and interactive augmented reality, box opened, contents mint and unstarted, sprue bags etc factory sealed), Science Museum Antarctic Exploration building bricks set (factory sealed), Lego set 75958 Harry Potter Beauxbaton's Carriage: Arrival At Hogwarts set (factory sealed) and a small Revell 1:12300 scale Star Destroyer plastic model kit (factory sealed). Also included 3 Lego Duplo storage bricks (2 small, 1 large) and a boxed Duplo set 10848. (8)

Vintage boxed Bandai battery operated remote control Porsche With Visible Engine model, metal construction in excellent little used condition. Tested, remote steering works well, electrics not functioning.

Five 1/18 scale diecast Porsche models incl. NT Models 911 Street Car (engine panel screws removed), NT Models 911 Carrera RS, NT Models 911 Turbo S, Maisto Special Edition Boxster and a Carrera RS 2.7Ltr 1973 by Eagles Race (wing mirror missing). Unless otherwise stated, all models in mint/near mint condition, boxes good to excellent

Three Corgi 1/50 scale diecast Heavy Haulage models to include Sunters Brothers and Siddle C Cook Scammell Constructor Low Loaders, Annis & Co Diamond T Ballast Lowloader with steam engine load and 2 truck models. No boxes or accessory packs, all models in excellent condition (5)

Tamiya 1/6 scale Kawasaki Z1300 motorcycle engine model kit (item no BS0623/1900), un started with all sprues and parts still factory sealed. With full instructions and sticker sheet

Built up Stuart Models D10 steam powered stationary engine, all metal construction in glass and wood display case and "Building A Steam Engine From Castings" book by Edgar T Westbury. Case W25.4cm D25.4cm H28cm

Tamiya 1/6 scale Honda CX500 Turbo motorcycle engine model kit (item no 1627/1900), un started with all sprues and parts still factory sealed, with full instructions and sticker sheet.

Three unstarted 1/8 scale Hasegawa Museum Quality model kits to include Model 1915 Lewis .303 Aircraft Mounted Machine Gun, Model 1915 Vickers .303 Aircraft Mounted Machine Gun and French Air Cooled Clerget Model 9B Rotary Engine

Collection of vintage boxed Matchbox Models Of Yesteryear (15) to include 2x 1929 Bentley 4.5 ltr's, 2x 1912 Packard Landaulet, 2x Rolls Royce Silver Ghost's, a Shand Mason Horse Drawn Fire Engine (driver loose, head missing) etc. Also included various books and Matchbox catalogues.

Williams Bros 1/8 scale Wright J-5 "Whirlwind" scale plastic static aircraft engine model, unstarted, bags factory sealed. Description sticker has come away from backing, see photos

Seven OO gauge electric tank engine models from Hornby, Dapol, Tri-Ang and Airfix, 3 boxed to include Hornby R2483 LSBC 0-6-0 Terrier Class A1X "Piccadilly No 41" with sealed accessory bag and instructions.

Six Million Dollar Man - vintage Kenner made Six Million Dollar Man action figure with engine block and working arm mechanism along with a boxed Maskatron figure with Maskatron Austin and Goldman disguise faces and x1 super suction arm.