By order of the executors of the late David J Picking1960 Aston Martin DB4GT CoupéRegistration no. 36 HYLChassis no. DB4GT/0113/REngine no. 370/113/GT*Family ownership since 1966*Sold new to Gilby Engineering*Matching chassis, engine and gearbox numbers to factory build sheet *Part restored: body and chassis restored by Bodylines Limited*Executor sale and conservatively estimated Footnotes:'The Aston Martin DB4GT is a stupendous high-performance car which is yet sufficiently tractable for everyday use even in the thick of city traffic. It looks the thoroughbred that it is, and must be placed high on the list of the world's most desirable Grand Touring cars.' – John Bolster, Autosport.The Aston Martin DB4GT offered here, chassis number '0113/R', was sold new to Gilby Engineering and acquired by the late David Picking in November 1966 from a Mr J J Evans of Wembley (bill of sale on file and illustrated here). Gilby Engineering was a renowned British general engineering company owned by Syd Greene. Partially disabled (he had one arm) Greene fed his passion for motor racing by founding a team, which later constructed the Gilby racing car for Syd's son Keith to drive. The team made its debut in the 1954 French Grand Prix at Reims with a Maserati 250F driven by Roy Salvadori, who also drove for Gilby in 1955 and 1956. Gilby Engineering entered 12 Formula 1 World Championship Grands Prix, including six with cars of their own construction. The team's last outing was the 1962 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.This car's entry in the large format and exquisitely presented book 'The Aston Martin DB4GT' published by Palawan Press (compiled and researched by Stephen Archer and Richard A Candee) lists a further five owners including David Picking, although the noted date of his acquisition is incorrect. The entry goes on to state: 'The GT is most likely to have been the road car of founder Syd Greene or his son Keith'.'0113/R' retains its original gearbox and engine block with correct numbers visible. The factory's DB4 engine ledger states engine 0113 as having block no. 433 and this is clearly visible on the rear elevation of the engine block. The motor car is offered in a semi-restored and dismantled state, having been off the road since the 1980s. The chassis and body were restored by noted marque specialists Bodylines in 2010 and now finished in the original colour of Snow Shadow Grey. The original red-leather seats were sent to The Leather Conservation Centre based at Northampton University Campus around the same time for restorative conservation. The engine would appear to have been rebuilt in 1983, by David Picking himself, and the car has been off the road since then, as demonstrated by correspondence on file regarding insurance and the engine rebuild. The intention was for David Picking to reassemble the car.It is not possible to definitively determine the completeness of the car, although in our opinion we believe it is near complete and aware there is no windscreen. Early and private viewing is available to fully inspect '0113' and interested parties are welcome to contact the department to arrange an appointment.David Picking used his 'GT' very much as the company's marketing department envisaged: as a Gran Turismo. He undertook numerous trips across Europe, to the Alps and Mediterranean Coast, including an AMOC trip to the Continent in 1975. A keen restorer of classic cars when not touring, David was a dedicated engineer with extensive design experience in precision machine tools, aircraft structures, and production facilities, as well as having wide planning experience in oil and gas, biogas, pharmaceutical, rail and defence industries. David was also passionate about flying gliders and powered aircraft, owning his own Beagle and being a member of the Civilian Technical Instructor Air Training Corps. Interestingly, the rear screen of the DB4GT has an affixed CUGC sticker (Cambridge University Gliding Club) where he was a member for a number of years from the 1970s. He built his own workshop, carrying out the design and manufacture of prototype equipment for the MoD and manufacturing specialised parts for British aircraft.This almost forgotten DB4GT comes with an extensive file containing assorted correspondence; copy guarantee form; photographs from the 1960s-1980s; receipts for parts acquired from Aston Services Dorset and the factory at Newport Pagnell; and other paperwork including the V5 registration document, old MoTs (1966 and 1968) and the coveted acquisition bill of sale from 1966 for the then princely sum of £825... That may seem modest today but in 1966 the average salary was £798 and a house £2,000.David Picking passed away earlier in 2020 and, having been in the family for some 54 years and off the road for over 30 years, his much-loved DB4GT now comes to market by order of the executors.To view a video of this lot please click hereFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A collection of Dinky Toys diecast models, all racing or sports cars, comprising 110 Aston-Martin DB3S in mid green with red interior and hubs, white figure driver and RN 22, 111 Triumph TR2 in turquoise with red interior and hubs, white figure driver and RN 25, 109 Austin-Healer 100 in cream with red interior and hubs, white figure driver and RN 23, 107 Sunbeam Alpine in Cerise with grey interior, cream hubs, white figure driver and RN 34, 236 Connaught Racing Car, 230 Talbot Lago, 232 Alfa-Romeo, 231 Maserati, 234 Ferrari, 233 Cooper-Bristol, 238 Jaguar D Type and 163 Bristol 450 Coupe, all unboxed with varying degrees of wear. (12)
Triang Minic - A boxed Minic M1514 European Silver Eight Trophy Race Set with two boxed Minic Motorways accessories. The Silver Eight Trophy set contains an Aston Martin DB4, Porsche Carrera GT, a quantity of track, with two controllers. The set shows signs of play and use but generally appears in Good condition overall ina Fair box which has tearing to one side plus general imperfections. The boxed accessories include level crossings, and straights which appear in Fair condition in Fair boxes with storage imperfections. All items are unchecked for completeness. (3)
Corgi, Maisto, Fabbri - 13 boxed diecast vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Corgi Supehaulers CC86612 Scania Curtainside ' Manchester 2002' Corgi TY07501 James Bond Aston Martin Vanquish 'Die Another Day; Fabbri James Bond Aston Martin DB5 'Goldfinger' and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Fair Plus - Very Good boxes / blister packs with some general storage wear.
Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Motorkits - A group of 11 repainted / restored diecast vehicles. Lot includes Dinky Toys #161 Austin Somerset; Motorkits MG TD; Corgi Toys Citroen DS19; Dinky Toys #110 Aston Martin and similar. All models have been restored / repainted to a Good standard and are unboxed.
Dinky group lot of racing cars as follows,110 Aston Martin x 3 and 1x no 104 Aston Martin, conditions vary from chips to raised edges to near mint condition, No.108 MG Midget x 2, one in white which is in very good condition and one in red, red has touch ups on body and is chipped, and a further 2x 107 sunbeam alpine one missing number decals (8 in total)
A 1:2 SCALE ASTON MARTIN DBR1 'AIRFIX' TRIBUTE KIT BY ANT ANSTEAD (B. 1979) AND EVANTA MOTOR COMPANY, HERTFORDSHIRE230cm high, 322cm wide, 44cm deep overallCatalogue Note: '1959 Le Mans tribute' half-scale model of the winning Aston Martin DBR1, a unique static model of the car to commemorate the victory by Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby at the 24-hour race, fibre-glass body shell with plastic windscreen, chromed spoked fixed wheels with spinners fitted with Innovar pneumatic tyres, the cockpit with two seats, a dashboard with dummy instrument panel and a steering wheel, bodywork finished in Aston Martin Californian Sage Green and number '5' race roundel with drivers' details to each side. The sprue of light grey finished tubular metal with parts numberedCondition Report: In good condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Atlas Editions, Matchbox, Dinky Toys - Ten boxed diecast model vehicles with some accessories by Atlas Editions, together with an unboxed Matchbox # 32 E-Type Jaguar, and an unboxed Dinky Toys #735 Gloster Javelin. Lot includes Atlas #973 Leyland Octopus Tanker 'Esso'; #157 Jaguar XK120; #110 Aston Martin DB5 and similar. Boxed items appear Mint - Very Good - Mint boxes. Unboxed items are in playworn condition.
Matchbox, Corgi, Minic Siku, Others - A collection of mainly unboxed diecast model vehicles in various scales. Corgi James Bond Aston Martin DB5; Matchbox SpeedKings 'Milligans Mill' Corgi Rover 3500; a boxed Minic SS United States and similar. Boxed items appear Mint in Good boxes. Unboxed items are in Playworn condition.
A quantity of mainly boxed vehicles of various kinds to include Corgi 97326 'American La France Pump Orlando', a 'Coventry Transport Guy Arab', a 30th anniversary of Goldfinger limited edition Aston Martin DB5 numbered 96445, 'The Avengers Vintage Bentley' with white metal John Steed figure 00101, various other collectors' cars and other vehicles and a quantity of boxed military and other figures to include a Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 'Wells Fargo Stagecoach 1875' YSH3, a Corgi 'Forward March' hand painted diorama of the London Blitz 1940 with metal figures, no.CC59164, various Corgi military figures, a quantity of Britains military figures to include the American Civil War Cavalry Private 17374, etc.
FIVE BOXED 1/18 SCALE MODERN DIECAST BRITISH SPORTS CAR MODELS, Chrono 1963 Aston Martin DB5, No H1002, Minichamps 2004 Aston Martin DB9 convertible, Maisto Aston martin DB7 Vantage, No 31880, Sunstar Jaguar XK140 Drophead Cape, No 2302 and Maisto 1992 Jaguar XK220, No 807B, all appear largely complete except that DB9 is missing nearside mirror and in fairly good condition, all boxes worn/damaged
Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 wristwatch, men, made for Aston Martin, limited edition 154/999, certificate of guarantee Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 wristwatch, men, reference 192.T.25, automatic movement, calibre 751B. Black-grey bicolour dial, partially glazed, with Arabic numerals, two registers and date at 5 o'clock. Original black leather strap and deployant-type closure. By introducing the second generation wristwatches in the AMVOX collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre once again redefines high watchmaking standards and sets a new milestone in its partnership with Aston Martin. AMVOX2 Chronograph Concept will stun technical enthusiasts and watch connoisseurs alike with its latest patented technical breakthrough: the vertical-trigger chronograph. This ingenious mechanism makes it possible to start, stop and reset the chronograph simply by pressing on the sapphire crystal of the wristwatch case, so there is no need for push buttons Issued in limited editions, AMVOX2 Chronograph Concept brings together powerful design and daring performance, making it truly the ultimate driver’s wristwatch. The wristwatch comes with a February 2012 certificate of guarantee. d=46 mm
James Bond 007 Interest - Huge Collection of Model Cars and James Bond Magazines. Amazing collection of 138 boxed 007 cars, including: Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5, Ford Mustang Convertible, Ford Thunderbird; You Only Live Twice Toyota 2000 GT; Die Another Day Lamborghini Diablo, Aston Martin V12, Ford Thunderbird, Jaguar XKR, Ford GT40; Licence to Kill Maserati Biturbo. Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II; Tomorrow Never Dies Range Rover; From Russia With Love Citroen Traction Avant; The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit, Leyland Sherpa Van, Ford Taurus; The Living Daylights Lada 1500, Landrover Lightweight, Audi 200 Quattro; A View To a Kill Chevrolet Corvette; Diamonds are Forever Mustang Mach 1; Thunderball Ford Mustant Covertible, Ford Thunderbird; The Man with the Golden Gun AMC Hornet, MGB; Goldeneye Zaz 965A, Ferrari F355; The World is Not Enough BMW ZB, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Lada Niva, Q Boat; Live & Let Die Corvorado, Chevrolet Impala,Checker Marathon Taxi, Chevrolet Nova; On Her Majesty's Secret Service Mercury Cougar, VW Beetle, Mercedes 600; Thunderball Morris Minor; Octopussy Acrostar, Austin FX4; Quantum of Solace Aston Martin, Ford Edge, Ford Bronco II; For Your Eyes Only GP Beach Buggy; Dr No. Ford Anglia, Ford Consul; and many, many others, a total of 138 all in boxes and excellent condition. Together with a collection of 134 James Bond 007 Car Collection magazines in 007 Collector boxes. This is an amazing collection for the James Bond enthusiast, see images.
Collection of Boxed Die Cast Model Lorries & Cars, including Eddie Stobbart trucks, Express Haulage, Bovril, Dennis the Menace, Kiwi, Weetabix, large Corgi Norbert Haulage truck. Together with a collection of Classic British Sports Cars, Fiat 1500, Aston Martin DBS, E-Type Jaguar, and a Dinky Aston Martin. Also includes a boxed as new Corgi Diamond Jubilee Set, with Royal carriages, horse, etc. never been opened. Good collection, please see images.
A Britains Lilliput World Tumbrel Cart, boxed, (a/f), a part set of five horses, and a set of four geese, six geese and one land girl, both boxed (a/f) two boxed miniature military vehicles 'Ambulance' and 'Tank', two Charbens miniature series model cars, 'Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 1906' and 'Panhard', a Lesney Models of Yesteryear 'The Allchin 7-N.H.P. Traction Engine' boxed, and a Corgi 'James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5' boxed
A collection of Aston Martin model cars in varying scales. To include a 1:18 scale Cult Scale Models Aston Martin V8 Volante in blue metallic, a 1:18 scale Cult Scale Models Aston Martin DBS in yellow, a 1:43 scale Spark Aston Martin virage 1989, a 1:43 scale MaxiChamps Aston Martin DBS together with three Minichamps 1:43 scale cars: Aston Martin DB6 (265/400pcs), Aston Martin V8 Coupe (1/1008pcs) and a Aston Martin DBS (1/1104pcs). (7)
Fourteem 1:43 scale model cars to include Classic Sports Cars Aston Martin DB5, Gulf Lola Aston Martin LMP1, Diecast Cararams VW Beetle, a Lehuco VW, a IXO Models Aston Martin DBR9 and a Top Gear MiniChamps Aston Martin DBS with the Stig. 24 Heures du Mans: Aston Martin DBR9- 2005 and a Aston martin DBR9- 2006. MiniChamps: VW CrossPolo- 2006 (1/1104pcs) and a VW Golf Plus- 2004 (1/008pcs). EG: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe and a Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Voltane- 1993. With loose Aston Martin DB5 and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
2002 ASTON MARTIN DB7 VANTAGE AUTO SILVER THE PROPERTY OF A DECEASED’S ESTATE REGISTRATION NUMBER R123MMW CHASSIS NUMBER SCFAB12372K302888 FIRST REGISTERED 4 APRIL 2002 PETROL MILEAGE 24714 Regarded by many as the purist modern Aston Martin, the fetching new DB7 was introduced in 1993 and was Aston Martin's first six-cylinder model since production of the DBS had finished in 1971. Considered to be one of the most attractive looking cars ever produced by Aston Martin, the DB7 was well received and attracted new customers worldwide. In 1999, the DB7 received significant enhancements with the introduction of the Vantage. The Vantage was the first Aston Martin to use the V12 engine and alongside styling changes enabled 420bhp. This attractive Aston Martin was registered in April 2002, it presents extremely well in the colour combination of Silver with red leather interior. This model has an exceptional service history showing 10 stamps in the service book. This vehicle is offered to auction with a V5C registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 16 September 2021, and other documentation in relation to the cars service and repair history. 'Following on 28 years after the launch of the cherished Aston Martin DB6, you could forgive the air of expectation that surrounded the DB7. It may have been a long time coming, but few would argue that it wasn’t worth the wait. . . There are few, if any, cars on the road today that would pip the Aston Martin DB7 in a beauty contest. Fact. Subjective an issue as taste may be, the new Aston's aesthetic qualities are inescapable. Its proportions are exquisite, its purpose unmistakable.’ – Motor Sport, December 1994.
1995 ASTON MARTIN DB7 3.2 COUPE GREEN THE PROPERTY OF A DECEASED’S ESTATE REGISTRATION NUMBER N776 NGP CHASSIS NUMBER SCFAA1117SK100345 FIRST REGISTERED 23 AUGUST 1995 PETROL MILEAGE 90129 Regarded by many as the purist modern Aston Martin, the fetching new DB7 was introduced in 1993 and was Aston Martin's first six-cylinder model since production of the DBS had finished in 1971. Considered to be one of the most attractive looking cars ever produced by Aston Martin, the DB7 was well received and attracted new customers worldwide. This attractive Aston Martin was registered in August 1995, it presents extremely well in the colour combination of Racing Green with cream leather interior. This model has an exceptional service history showing 18 stamps in the service book. This vehicle is offered to auction with a V5C registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until February 2021, road tax until March 2021, service book and other documentation in relation to the cars service and repair history. 'Following on 28 years after the launch of the cherished Aston Martin DB6, you could forgive the air of expectation that surrounded the DB7. It may have been a long time coming, but few would argue that it wasn’t worth the wait. . . There are few, if any, cars on the road today that would pip the Aston Martin DB7 in a beauty contest. Fact. Subjective an issue as taste may be, the new Aston's aesthetic qualities are inescapable. Its proportions are exquisite, its purpose unmistakable.’ – Motor Sport, December 1994.
The London Motor Show; Ex-Maharajah of Patiala1928 Aston Martin 1½-Litre Standard Sports ModelChassis no. TS10Engine no. ST18•The first 'Standard Sports Model'•Displayed at the 1928 London Motor Show•Unique specification•The third oldest Bertelli-era Aston Martin known to be running•Restored by Ecurie Bertelli LtdFootnotes:Manufactured by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin, the first Aston-Martins (the hyphen is correct for the period) rapidly established a reputation for high performance and sporting prowess in the immediate post-WWI years. The company traces its history back to 1914, when Bamford & Martin Ltd built their first car - ultimately known as 'Coal Scuttle' - at their works in Henniker Place, Chelsea. The coming of war saw the two founders engaged in more important activities, and 'Coal Scuttle' remained the sole Bamford & Martin car for some years. The company later changed its name to Aston-Martin, retaining the name of founder Lionel Martin and borrowing from the Aston hill climb near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (the hyphen was later dropped). The first Astons used four-cylinder sidevalve engines, and though the firm experimented with overhead-camshaft types, it was the trusty sidevalves that did most of the winning. In 1922, the sidevalve Aston Martin enjoyed its finest hour when one nicknamed 'Rabbit', and latterly known as 'Bunny', set 25 light-car and 10 outright world speed records at Brooklands. Unfortunately, the management's concentration on motor sport, while accruing invaluable publicity, distracted it from the business of manufacturing cars for sale, the result being just 50-or-so sold by 1925 when the company underwent the first of what would be many changes of ownership. The foundations were laid for the commencement of proper series production with the formation of Aston Martin Motors Ltd in 1926 under the stewardship of Augustus 'Bert' Bertelli and William Renwick. Built at the firm's new Feltham works, the 'new generation' of 1½-litre Aston Martins was first displayed at the 1927 London Motor Show at Olympia. Like his predecessors, 'Bert' Bertelli understood the effect of competition success on Aston Martin sales and sanctioned the construction of two works racers for the 1928 season. Based on the 1½-litre, overhead-camshaft road car, the duo featured dry-sump lubrication, and this feature was carried over to the International sports model, introduced in 1929. In the meantime, Aston Martin had displayed three new models on its stand at the 1928 London Motor Show at Olympia: a four-seat open car, a four-door saloon, and an open two-seater on the short (8' 6') chassis, which was described as the 'Standard Sports Model'. The latter was chassis number 'TS10', the car offered here, which was only the tenth car completed at the firm's new Feltham workshops. Although the Standard Sports Model was described in the catalogue as having a dry sump, 'TS10' was displayed at Olympia with a wet-sump engine, as recorded by Inman Hunter in his definitive work: Aston Martin 1913-1947 (page 95). Finished in brown and boasting long black wings, 'TS10' was sold from the show stand to the Maharajah of Patiala and exported to India where the body's ash frame was replaced with either mahogany or teak to withstand attack from wood-eating insects.Little is known of the car's subsequent history in India; however, in 1967 it was offered for sale by a Mr Paraamjit of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh but did not surface again until it was found - in pieces - by the immediately preceding owner. By this time the Aston had been much modified and lost both its original wet-sump engine and its worm drive rear axle. Restoration was not thought to be possible.However, in 2006 Andy Bell of Ecurie Bertelli Ltd, the world-renowned authority on pre-war Aston Martins, located a 'T' type engine, number 'ST18', and found the last known wet sump in a bin of parts in his workshop. It was decided to restore 'TS10' using this engine and a newly made rear axle. The car was shipped from Malta to Ecurie Bertelli's workshop at Olney in the UK for restoration to exact and original specification, which took almost three years to complete. Unusually, 'TS10' has front-opening doors, which is the original design but not what was commonly found in the era. 'TS10' is the first Standard Sports Model built and a direct ancestor to today's Aston Martins; it is also the third oldest Bertelli-era Aston Martin known to be still running. Unique and magnificently presented, it represents the dawn of one of Britain's greatest sporting marques and would surely take pride of place in any collection of fine Aston Martin motor cars. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Contessa Teresa 'Tracy' di Vicenzo 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 ConvertibleRegistration no. HKX 367GChassis no. 9F94R549292•One of three ordered specially for the film•Used in filming the barn scene•List of previous owners available•Present ownership since 1990•Full restoration completed in 2020Footnotes:The Mercury Cougar Convertible we offer belongs to that select band of movie cars that have featured in the James Bond series, the first and most famous of which is the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger. This Mercury is one of a tiny handful (some sources say three, others four) purchased by Eon Productions for use in the filming of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) starring Australian actor George Lazenby in his sole outing as 007. Co-starring with Lazenby were Telly Savalas as super-villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld and Diana Rigg as the Contessa Teresa 'Tracy' Di Vicenzo, owner of the Mercury. Eon Productions ordered this car on the 30th January 1969. It was scheduled to be built on the 12th February but was actually completed six days earlier on 6th February 1969. The car was flown from the USA to the UK and registered on 13th February 1969. Copies of the original Ford Motor Company paperwork and invoice are on file, listing this individual car's specification and confirming its 'Bond Movie' connection. According to the accompanying Marti Auto Works Elite Report, only three cars were finished in Candy Apple Red with a black roof, indicating that only three were supplied for the film. The Marti Report lists the following original features: 428-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8 EngineC-6 Select Shift Automatic TransmissionRed Paint, Ford #2008-A Dark Red Leather Bucket Seats 3.50 Conventional Rear Axle Color Keyed Floor Mats Black Power Top w/Glass Backlite F70X 14 Belted Raised White Letters Tires Ram Air Induction Console Power Front Disc Brakes Tilt-Away Steering Wheel Power Steering Hood Pins AM Radio Styled Steel Wheels Front Bumper GuardsThe Cougar is believed to have been flown to the UK as a special order and used for the barn scene filmed at Pinewood Studios, which if nothing else spared it from any damage (see below). Most of the film's action takes place in the Swiss Alps and the Mercuries were fitted with a chrome ski rack for Tracy's Kneissl skis, which were the 'must have' brand of the day. The car's red French numberplates are temporary visitor plates. The Cougars were used in four scenes: the opening scene on the beach; the bullfight; the ice race and chase; and the barn scene. OHMSS was released initially in Japan on 13th December 1969 and subsequently released as a Royal Premier at The Odeon, Leicester Square on 18th December 1969. The Ian Fleming Foundation (IFF) which looks after 40 screen-used James Bond vehicles, believes that perhaps four Cougars were used in making OHMSS: one was very badly damaged during the ice race sequence and subsequently scrapped; another resides in Spain; one has been owned by the IFF since 2008; and the remaining example is the car offered here. Subsequent owners are not known until 1976 when the car was registered to one Brian De Mesquita. Since then the Cougar has had seven other owners including the current vendor, who acquired it on 10th June 1990 (full list of owners on file). The Mercury had been advertised in Exchange & Mart in May 1990, with no mention of any James Bond connections (advertisement on file). Only competed in 2020, the car's full 'last-nut-and-bolt' restoration included stripping and repainting the chassis and all body panels; fully rebuilding the engine with new pistons, Crane camshaft, HV oil pump, etc; fully restoring the Holley carburettor; fitting the correct Ram Air induction, air filter, snorkel and heat shield; overhauling the alternator and starter motor; rebuilding the automatic transmission; and rebuilding the rear axle with Traction-Lock limited-slip differential by Hauser Racing. The body panels were acid dipped prior to priming and painting in the correct Candy Apple Red, while the convertible top and interior trim were done by specialists Piper Trimmers in Sparkford.The list of new parts fitted is far too lengthy to reproduce here but may be found in the history file (perusal highly recommended). Only 20 miles have been covered since the restoration's completion and this historic 'James Bond' Mercury Cougar is presented in commensurately excellent condition, worthy of the closest inspection. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Ex-Midge Wilby, 1939 Scottish RAC Rally1937 Atalanta 2-Litre SportsRegistration no. HMX 957Chassis no. 1011Engine no. 1009•One of only two short-chassis cars of fewer than 20 produced•One of only two with the Gough 2-litre engine•Present ownership since 2007•Le Mans Classic eligibleFootnotes:A short-lived but highly regarded manufacturer, Atalanta Motors of Staines, Middlesex was the brainchild of Alfred Gough, designer of the overhead-camshaft Frazer Nash engine. Gough was joined in his new venture by another ex-FN employee, draughtsman Peter Crosby, while financial backing came principally from undergraduates Peter Whitehead and Neil Watson, the former a future Le Mans winner and the latter heir to the Burma Oils fortune. Other luminaries of the British Motor industry that played a part in the Atalanta story include Wally Hamill (Dunlop and Morris); Eric Scott (Specialoid pistons); A C Bertelli (ex-Aston Martin); and Dennis Poore (Manganese Bronze Holdings and Norton Villiers Triumph). Founded in 1937, the firm specialised in hand built sports cars of advanced design; the exclusive and expensive Atalantas being unique among British cars of their day in featuring all-independent coil-sprung suspension. The channel-section steel chassis was a substantial, X-braced affair, while the use of Hiduminium alloy for the suspension links and Elektron magnesium alloy for the huge (16'-diameter) Lockheed hydraulically operated brake drums helped keep un-sprung weight to a minimum. Gough four-cylinder engines powered the majority of Atalantas, not that there were many; indeed, it is estimated that no more than 20 cars of all types were built. The Gough engine was available in two capacities: 1.6 (78bhp) and 2.0 litres (98bhp), while in 1938 the company added a Lincoln Zephyr V12-powered 4.3-litre model to the range. Whatever the engine, the Atlanta's performance was excellent, thanks in no small part to its lightweight construction, and many of the cars enjoyed successful competition careers. Most were bodied by Atalanta's neighbours, E D Abbott of Farnham. Sadly, the outbreak of WW2 curtailed development of these exciting designs, and the Atalanta marque was not revived after the war's end. Survivors are exceedingly rare. One of only two short-chassis models, 'HMX 957' was originally owned by Miss M V 'Midge' Wilby, one of Atalanta's directors, who competed in rallies and trials with considerable success. This car was delivered with the 2-litre Gough engine and is the second of the three Atalantas owned by Midge Wilby. Reportedly, the adventurous Miss Wilby entered an Atalanta in the 1938 Monte Carlo Rally only to have her entry rejected on the grounds that the firm had built too few cars to be eligible. She drove a Lancia Aprilia instead. Another of Atalanta's financial backers, Midge Wilby ran a quasi 'works' team of these cars for herself and her friends, of which 'HMX 957' was one. In 1939 the Atalanta team won the manufacturers' team prize in the SWAC Welsh Rally. In 1939, The Light Car road-tested another of Midge Wilby's Atalantas ('JMC 973') for an article in its 7th April edition, declaring: 'road holding is beyond criticism: rough, almost colonial sections can be treated like main roads. The Atalanta has the tenacious quality of a racing car when cornering, and it is nearly impossible to cause the tyres to squeal'. That same year, 'HMX 957' was entered in the Scottish RAC Rally as part of a three-car team driven by a Mr A E Crosby, and contemporary press cuttings and photographs of the car in action may be found in the history file. What happened to the Atalanta immediately thereafter is not known, the next ownership record on file being an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1950) which records a change of engine rating/size from 13.9 to 24.9 horsepower, and a change of colour from blue to green. The penultimate change of owner is dated 1963. The last change in the logbook, Ryan Hodges of Woodcote, Reading, is also recorded as owner in a list of 14 Atalanta cars ('HMX 957' being one of only two 2.0-litre Gough-engined examples). The car is stated as being fitted with a Bristol engine at time of purchase by Mr Hodges. It is also stated that a correct Gough engine was 'now being assembled'. Some time later 'HMX 957' went to Sweden and is mentioned as resident there in a letter on file from Midge Wilby dated 3rd February 1985. Chronologically, the next significant piece of this car's history is its appearance in a UK auction in February 1996 (catalogue entry on file), it being stated at that time that the Atalanta was offered fresh from a major restoration carried out between 1993 and 1995, which included fitting a Ford V8 'flat head' engine. Its owner at that time would appear to have been Mr Werner Oswald of Brocton, Staffordshire (recorded as previous keeper in the old-style V5C on file). Its purchaser in February 1996 was Mr Craig Davis of Pebble Beach, California, who immediately commissioned TT Workshops of Westbury, Wiltshire to undertake a full restoration, including the sourcing and installation of a correct 2.0-litre Gough engine, one being found in Switzerland (see correspondence and detailed bills on file). The Atalanta appears to have next changed hands in 2007 when it was offered for sale by Mr Patrick Ryan of California at a US auction and purchased shortly thereafter by the current owner. In the vendor's own words: 'The car was immaculate when we purchased it – reflected in its having recently won the Cartier Style et Luxe at Goodwood and being displayed and sold at Pebble Beach in 2007. It is presented in similarly immaculate condition now.' Whilst in current ownership the Atalanta has benefited from the expert attention of the renowned Le Riche Automobile Restorers, who have carried out further major refurbishment works since its acquisition (bills on file). More recently (November 2019) 'HMX 957' was inspected and mechanically refreshed by Atalanta Motor Cars Ltd, the main focus of the work being to ensure the brakes, steering, and suspension operated safely. The bodywork was re-polished and detailed, and the car then remained in covered storage for some months prior to collection.The engine was serviced (including fresh oil) and set-up to run properly, which it did, and the car was then test-driven for no more than three miles. As the Atalanta was again likely to stand for some time in the client's collection, the cooling system was drained as precaution. (At the time of cataloguing it was noted there was some emulsification in the oil, which we understand is due to porosity in the block. This will likely need rectification prior to serious road use.)The Atalanta has seen only limited use while forming part of the vendor's private collection, covering only some 100 miles since acquisition. It was displayed at the Credit Suisse motoring event in Jersey in 2008 and at the Hampton Court Concours in 2014 but has not been rallied or used on events. It was a very personal acquisition that was, due to its age, admired as a piece of automotive art and displayed in the music room of the owner's house. Exotic, advanced, and exceedingly rare, the mythical Atalanta is rightfully considered by many enthusiasts to be the 'Holy Grail' among British pre-war sports cars.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two framed displays of six James Bond '007' images with associated signatures, featuring Aston Martins,colour photographic images of '007' cars, each common mounted with the respective Bond actor's signature, the first display comprising Sean Connery with the 'Goldfinger' DB5, the George Lazenby 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' Aston Martin DBS, and Roger Moore with the 'For Your Eyes Only' Lotus Esprit Turbo, the second display comprising Timothy Dalton with 'The Living Daylights' V8 Vantage Volante, Pierce Brosnan with the 'Die Another Day' V12 Vanquish, and Daniel Craig with the 'Spectre' DB10, all mounted together within two glazed frames, each measuring 95 x 34cm overall. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A photograph of Sean Connery as 007 with the Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 in the Furka Pass, mounted with an autograph,monochrome image, 29.5 x 19.5cm, mounted together with a signature of the actor in blue ballpoint on light blue paper, framed and glazed. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A cased display of silver motoring ingots by Franklin Mint,late 1970s-early 1980s, fifty .925 silver hallmarked ingots set with emblems of British, European and American marques, including Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Stutz, Duesenberg, and others, all contained within a fitted blue velvet lined wooden display case with hinged glazed lid, 29.5 x 60cm. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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