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Lot 165
An Edwardian beech ledgeback mirror back display cabinet, the top with carved floral surmount and open panel above a scalloped bevelled glass mirror and serpentine top with glazed panel door enclosing two shelves, with scalloped apron, raised on square moulded supports (h.150cm x 55cm x 39cm)
Lot 249
The ex-Sir Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks, Roy Salvadori, Ken Wharton1952 Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica MkII SportsRegistration no. XMG 6Chassis no. 421/200/FN176AEngine no. BS4/MK2/505*Significant in-period competition history*Rebuilt in the 2000s*Raced competitively*FIA and HTP papers Footnotes:'XMG 6' has raced extensively in the Motor Racing Legends and Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy series for many seasons. It is a fully FIA and HTP compliant 1950s competition car, whose significant history is associated with legendary greats such as Sir Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks, and Roy Salvadori. Powered by a 2.0-litre six-cylinder Bristol engine, this Le Mans Replica Mark II, chassis number 'FN176', was driven by Stirling Moss at Monaco and was the second of seven MkII Le Mans Replicas built on the parallel tube chassis. It was fitted with a Bristol BS1 engine; ultra close-ratio gearbox; lightweight Marston radiator and oil cooler; Alfin brake drums with lightened back plates; and lightened bolt-on Austin wheels. The narrower chassis allowed the body to be built to minimum race regulations and was 36' wide at the cockpit with no passenger door. There was a 15½-gallon aluminium fuel tank and the spare wheel was mounted vertically in the boot with a detachable tail section.The Le Mans Replica was the most sporting model produced by Frazer Nash in its post-war era. Initially called the Competition model, it was renamed in honour of the Frazer Nash that finished 3rd overall at Le Mans in 1949. Only 29 were made between 1949 and 1954, of which only seven were the much rarer MkII version.This Le Mans Replica was completed in May 1952 and retained as a works race and development car. After completion, it competed in the Prix de Monte Carlo, a race for 2-litre sports cars held on 1st June 1952 as a support race for the Monaco Grand Prix. Stirling Moss set the fastest time in practice to put the car on pole position, but retired whilst disputing 2nd place in the race.Ken Wharton was then engaged as works driver and he finished 2nd in the car at the Jersey Road Race on 10th July 1952. 'FN176' then won the 100-mile race for sports cars up to 2 litres at Boreham on 2nd August, beating Mike Hawthorn. Wharton then raced the car at Thruxton (3rd), Shelsley Walsh (1st in class), Goodwood (3rd), Castle Coombe (3rd), and Charterhall (4th). At Goodwood in September Wharton used the car in a Formula 2 race.With a one minute start over larger cars (DB3S Aston Martins, C-Type Jaguars and a 4.1-litre Ferrari) 'FN176' finished 2nd on handicap (3rd on distance covered) in the British Empire Trophy Race on the Isle of Man on 18th June 1953. Tony Brooks then finished 2nd (2-litre class), in the Unlimited Sports Car Race supporting the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 18th July. Roy Salvadori was at the wheel at Snetterton on 25th July and won the 2-litre sports car race as well as competing in the Formula 2 race. The car then finished 2nd at Goodwood on 28th September in a five-lap sports car race.This Le Mans Replica was rebuilt during July-August 1954 and renumbered as chassis number 'FN176A'. The chassis was lightened and fitted with ZF limited-slip differential and light alloy-rimmed wire wheels. The engine was changed for 'BS4/504' and a new aluminium-alloy body was fitted. The body was similar to a Le Mans MkII but had a different shaped nose and grille. The colour was Bristol Green. The car was raced by Ken Wharton at Aintree on 2nd October 1954 where it finished 3rd in class, then by Tony Brooks at Snetterton on 9th October finishing 4th in class.At Goodwood on Easter Monday, 11th April 1955, Brooks finished 2nd in a five-lap race for 2-litre sports cars. He then won the 2-litre class at Silverstone's International Trophy Meeting on 7th May. At Goodwood on 30th May this Le Mans Replica finished 4th (2nd in class).In mid-1955 the aluminium-alloy body was removed from the chassis and replaced with a full-width Microplas Mistral glassfibre body. The car's only race in this configuration was the Dundrod TT on 17th September 1955, where Ken Wharton was involved in a fiery multiple pile-up just after Deer's Leap on the second lap. The car was very badly damaged and taken back to Isleworth. The 1954/5 aluminium-alloy body remained at the Falcon Works, still with the Frazer Nash brass plate on the bulkhead stamped '421/200/176A'. This body was subsequently fitted to a Singer 9 chassis and retained the registration 'XMG 6'.In the 1970s, renowned engineer, Dick Crosthwaite, was building a small run of replica Frazer Nash cars using his own chassis fitted with various Nash and Bristol parts. The chassis plate and registration number 'XMG 6' were then applied to the Crosthwaite Le Mans Replica, the original Frazer Nash aluminium-alloy body of 1954 being acquired via a third party.After acquiring the original body, complete with its chassis plate and registration number, Jonathan Bradburn commissioned renowned Frazer Nash expert, Bill Roberts, to return 'FN176A' to its 1954 configuration using all the correct original parts. The restoration was completed in the early 2000s. 'XMG 6' has been racing competitively over the last few seasons.Frazer Nash's Le Mans Replica is arguably the most highly regarded of all post-war cycle-mudguard sports-racing cars, and this supremely versatile model is eligible for all the most prestigious historic motor sports events: Monaco, Mile, Miglia, Targa Florio, Goodwood, etc. Only infrequently are they offered for public sale, which makes 'FN176A' - associated with some of the biggest names in the history of British motor sport - a rare opportunity for the discerning collector or historic racing competitor. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 253
1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre Vanden Plas-style TourerCoachwork by James E PearceRegistration no. FYU 313Chassis no. B-137-MX•The ultimate expression of pre-war motoring refinement•Replica Vanden Plas-style body•Desirable M-series overdrive model•Original engine, gearbox, and registration•Comprehensive history fileFootnotes:Introduced in 1936, the 4¼-Litre Bentley chassis, developed from the preceding 3½-Litre, was the finest that the wealthy sporting motorist could aspire to. Although Rolls-Royce's acquisition of Bentley Motors in 1931 had robbed the latter of its independence, it did at least ensure the survival of the Bentley name. Launched in 1933, the first of what would become known as the 'Derby' Bentleys continued the marque's sporting associations, but in a manner even more refined than before. Even W O Bentley himself acknowledged that the 3½-Litre model was the finest ever to bear his name. Based on the contemporary Rolls-Royce 20/25, the 3½-Litre Bentley was slightly shorter in the wheelbase at 10' 6' and employed a tuned (115bhp), twin-SU-carburettor version of the former's 3,669cc overhead-valve six-cylinder engine. Add to this already remarkable package a part-synchromesh four-speed gearbox and servo assisted brakes, and the result was a vehicle offering the driver effortless high performance in almost absolute silence. 'The Silent Sports Car', as it was quickly dubbed, had few peers as a tireless long-distance tourer, combining as it did traditional Rolls-Royce refinement with Bentley performance and handling. By the end of the 1930s the 'Derby' Bentley had undergone a number of significant developments, not the least of which was an increase in bore size in 1936 that upped the capacity to 4,257cc, a move that coincided with the adoption of superior Hall's Metal bearings. This new engine was shared with the equivalent Rolls-Royce - the 25/30hp - and as had been the case with the preceding 3½-Litre model, enjoyed a superior specification in Bentley form, boasting twin SU carburettors, raised compression ratio, and a more 'sporting' camshaft. Thus the new 4¼-Litre model offered more power than before while retaining the well-proven chassis with its faultless gear-change, and servo-assisted braking. Land speed record holder Sir Malcolm Campbell appreciated its formidable performance, praising the 'absolute perfection' of the Bentley's engine, handling, and braking. It was the construction of modern highways in Continental Europe, enabling cars to travel at sustained high speeds, that had prompted the introduction of the Hall's Metal bearings and would lead eventually to the adoption of on an overdrive gearbox and improved lubrication system on Bentley's peerless Grande Routière. These and other improvements, most notably the adoption of Marles cam-and-roller steering in place of the Rolls-Royce worm-and-nut, coincided with the introduction of the 'M' series cars in 1939. Refinement, reliability, and effortless long-distance cruising (3,000 revs equates to 78mph) were hallmarks of the coveted overdrive-equipped 'M' series. Only some 200-or-so were produced during 1939 and all are most highly regarded today.With its 4¼-litre engine and overdrive gearbox, 'B-137-MX' represents the Derby Bentley in its ultimate and most desirable incarnation. This car was originally bodied by Park Ward as a four-door sports saloon and was delivered new in September 1939 to Alan Samuel Butler, Chairman of the de Havilland Aircraft Co Ltd. The Bentley was registered as 'FYU 313'. Exported to the USA in 1952, returning in 1989, the car was owned for many years by the Ingham family of Surrey, who used it for many Continental tours, one of which was the Around the World in Eighty Days Rally in 2000! 'FYU 313' had been campaigned hard throughout its life and continued in use well into its seventh decade. It was then that the family decided to strip the car and give it a new lease of life, and renowned specialist James E Pearce was chosen to ensure that the quality of the rebuild would stand the test of time. Work commenced in 2007. It was decided to re-body the car as a Vanden Plas-style tourer, and an original VdP tourer body was used as the buck. James E Pearce's invoices for the restoration are on file together with those issued by various other specialists for works carried out both before and after. Some ten years later the result still looks wonderful; indeed, the quality of the workmanship has often been recognised, as evidenced by various R-REC and BDC concours rosettes. The Bentley has also been chosen for display by the RAC at their Hampton Court Concours twice, and also for display within the Rotunda in their Pall Mall Clubhouse. Last serviced in July 2019, the car comes with a comprehensive history file containing copy chassis cards; old/current V5C registration documents; a quantity of expired MoTs and tax discs; a list of previous UK owners; and the aforementioned bills and rosettes. Not only is this VdP-style tourer undeniably attractive, it is said to drive sublimely too, starting on the button and running perfectly. As a late M-series example, it affords the benefits of overdrive and 'soft' steering, making it relaxed on the motorway and more manageable in town. Retaining its original registration number, engine, and gearbox, this fabulous Derby Bentley is not to be missed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 206
1935 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Open TourerRegistration no. KS 8969Chassis no. GBJ38Engine no. 524H•Originally a Hooper limousine•Open tourer body designed by Osmond Rivers of Hooper & Co•Restored and re-bodied in the mid/late 1960s•Single family ownership from 1966 to 2018 Footnotes:First registered on 1st November 1935, this Rolls-Royce 20/25 was purchased by previous owner Sydney Creamer, of the eponymous Kensington-based Jaguar agency, from Mr D J Petty of the Manor House, Welwyn, Hertfordshire on 25th April 1966 for the sum of £175. Writing in June 2002 (document on file) he related: 'It was then fitted with its original and very heavy Hooper limousine body. The purchase was fortunate because of the quality of the fittings in the body, such as the door furniture, radiator, headlamps, etc, all of which could be used to benefit the restoration of the car. 'I was introduced to Mr Osmond Rivers, who had started life as an apprentice at Hooper Motor Bodies Ltd and during the course of his career had risen to be Managing Director and Chief Designer for the company. I knew the style of the body I had in mind and made some sketches and proposed them to Mr Rivers. He offered to design a body for me of the style I had described, providing I allowed him to see through the making of the body. 'Osmond Rivers examined the limousine body... and advised me to dispose of the main part of the body but retain the base or platform. This was in good order and of course it fitted the chassis perfectly and would form the basis of the new coachwork. I finished the restoration of the chassis and the body was duly built by me under the direction of Mr Rivers. The only difficulty encountered was at the end when it came to adjusting brakes and the carburettor. These were carried out by the Rolls-Royce Service Department at Hyde Road on instructions of Mr Ron Heynes, who advised swift action as the only person left in his department capable of accurately adjusting the brakes was retiring at the end of the month. At the same time, they attended to the carburettor. 'Amongst all the bills that I have today is that of Mr Rivers for designing the body... and seeing me through the making of it. The sum? 25 guineas, or £26. When the car was finished I gave it to my wife Joan as a wedding anniversary present. She still owns it and I am the unpaid chauffeur.'The current vendor inherited the Rolls-Royce from Mrs Joan Creamer upon her death in 2018. Although starting 'on the button', the car has seen little use in recent years and the vendor advises that it may require some light re-commissioning before regular use. Correspondence between Messrs Creamer and Osmond Rivers is on file together with a selection of photographs, an old-style continuation logbook, and a current V5C Registration Certificate. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 106
A child's car modelled as 'skiff-bodied' 1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost,modern, capable of approximately 8mph variable speeds with both forward and reverse gears via lever stick, dual braking system with disc brakes to front wheels, supported by an 'eye' section beam axle with coil and leaf springs, steel box section chassis with rack and pinion steering, electric 24 Volt motor/transaxle is powered by 2 new Lucas 34AH gel batteries and is controlled by an intelligent 4QD brain, coachwork polished aluminium bonnet, nickel plated radiator grille with 'Spirit of Ecstasy' mascot, wooden ribbed boat-tail body clad with ply slats, carvel finish in dark mahogany, with stringing type light decking, gloss varnished, interior deep buttoned maroon leather-cloth, two-seater with front and rear compartments, Birdseye Maple veneered dashboard with dummy gauges, aero screens, opening near side door. Featuring working side and head lamps, adjustable pedal length for differing drivers from children to average adult size, 2 spare tyres in steel front wings, 300 x 12 pneumatic on wire spoked wheels. Overall length 2400 x width 900 x height 900. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 289
Offered with Ferrari Classiche certification and only 17,000 kilometres from new1991 Ferrari F40 BerlinettaCoachwork by PininfarinaRegistration no. F4 ODNChassis no. ZFFGJ34B000088446*Delivered new in Milan, Italy*Non-adjustable suspension*Known ownership history*Service history*Present ownership since 2017Footnotes:'The take-up into the next gear is flawless and, with the turbos cranking hard, the blast of acceleration just goes on again and you seem to be in a blur of time conquering distance, gearshifts and noise. It has the tonal quality of an F1 engine, if not the sheer ferocity. From outside, if you stand and listen, you hear the frantic whoosh as the turbos start to drive oh-so-hard.' - Autocar magazine, May 1988.Introduced in 1988 to celebrate Enzo Ferrari's 40 years as a motor manufacturer, the F40 was the ultimate supercar and is historically significant as the first production passenger car to have a claimed top speed of over 200mph. It is also the last Ferrari to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari prior to his death in 1988. A mid-engined, two-seater berlinetta, the F40 was a development of the limited-production 288 GTO and like the latter - but unlike the preceding 308 series - mounted its power unit longitudinally rather than transversely. Much had been learned from the development of the Evoluzione version of the 288 GTO - intended for the soon-to-be-abandoned Group B competitions - which enabled Ferrari to take the F40 from drawing board to dealers' showrooms in just 13 months. A 2,936cc quad-cam V8 with four valves per cylinder, the F40 engine employed twin IHI turbochargers to liberate 478bhp (approximately 352kW) at 7,000rpm. For the seriously speed-addicted, this could be boosted by 200bhp by means of a factory tuning kit. Of equal, if not greater, technical interest was the method of body/chassis construction, the F40 drawing on Ferrari's Formula 1 experience in its use of composite technology. A one-piece plastic moulding, the body was bonded to the tubular steel chassis to create a lightweight structure of immense rigidity. The doors, bonnet, boot lid and other removable panels were carbon fibre. Pugnaciously styled by Pininfarina, the F40 incorporated the latest aerodynamic aids in the form of a dam-shaped nose and high rear aerofoil. Despite the need to generate considerable downforce - and with a top speed of 201mph, higher than the take-off speed of many light aircraft, the F40 needed all the downforce it could get - the result was a commendably low drag coefficient of just 0.34. The F40's interior reinforced its image as a thinly disguised race-car, with body-contoured seats, an absence of carpeting and trim, and sliding Plexiglas windows. When it came to actual competition, race-prepared F40s more than held their own and in the Global GT series proved quicker on many circuits than McLaren's F1 GTR.Autocar concluded its test thus: 'on a smooth road it is a scintillatingly fast car that is docile and charming in its nature; a car that is demanding but not difficult to drive, blessed as it is with massive grip and, even more importantly, superb balance and manners. You can use its performance - the closest any production carmaker has yet come to race car levels - and revel in it. ...there's little doubt it is the very personification of the term sports car.' Even today the F40 has the power to impress. Launched in the UK with an asking price of around £185,000, the F40 was changing hands at the height of the late '80s supercar boom for up to half a million pounds. When production ceased in 1992 only 1,311 of these quite exceptional cars had been completed, all of which were left-hand drive and finished in Rosso Corsa when they left the factory. Today, much of the F40's enduring appeal is the fact that it is one of the last great 'analogue' supercars, designed and built at a time when the driver was expected to be in full control and before the introduction of electronic interventions in the form of anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, and paddle-shift automatic gearboxes, which have since become the norm. It also lacked a brake servo, air conditioning, interior door handles, and power steering... As Ferrari marketing executive Giovanni Perfetti explained: 'We wanted it to be very fast, sporting in the extreme and spartan. Customers had been saying our cars were becoming too plush and comfortable. The F40 is for the most enthusiastic of our owners who want nothing but sheer performance.' Even so, the F40 could not remain unaffected by the march of technological progress, gaining refinements such as ABS, glass side windows, catalytic converters, and adjustable suspension as development progressed. A desirable non-adjustable model built to European specification, this particular F40 was delivered new in Italy via the official Ferrari dealer Crepaldi Automobili in Milan and registered on 17th February 1991 to a Mr Benedetto, a local industrialist. Registered in Milan as 'MI 1 T 0114', the car was delivered with air conditioning, glass side windows, and a catalyst-equipped exhaust but is currently fitted with a non-cat sports exhaust system. In 1993 '88446' was sold to its second owner, Oliviero Busetti, another Milanese, who passed it on to the third owner, a resident of Monza, in 1998. '88446' remained in Italy until it came to the UK in July 2012 and was registered as 'H470 JLF'. That same month the F40 was seen in the Cub Ferrari France parking during the Le Mans Classic, and in 2015 was displayed at the Classic & Sports Car Show at Alexandra Palace. In October 2017 the Ferrari was sold by Graypaul to the current vendor and reregistered as 'F4 ODN'.The most recent annual service was carried out by Graypaul, Nottingham in September 2018 at 17,507 kilometres (invoice on file). Previously, in 2017, Graypaul had replaced both fuel tanks and the cam and ancillary belts as part of a major service. Importantly, '88446' also comes with its original tool kit as well as the original handbooks and service book in their original tan leather wallet.Reacquainting himself with the F40, F50, and Enzo Ferraris for Octane magazine (July 2014 edition) racing driver Mark Hales declared: 'The F40 is for me, the special one. Not just because I have spent so much time in them, but because it was such an explosive, other-worldly creation when it first appeared, and it still retains much of that character.' Enough said.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 239
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Series 2 CoupéCoachwork by Carrozzeria TouringRegistration no. 6122 HXChassis no. AR1900C 01713*Landmark Alfa Romeo model*Imported into the UK in 1960*Present ownership since 1985*Restored in the late 1980s/early 1990s and continuously improved*Mille Miglia eligibleFootnotes:Chassis number '01713' is one of 550 Alfa Romeo 1900C Series 2 Super Sprints produced between 1954 and 1955. There were around 550 1900C Super Sprints made by Alfa Romeo for all coach builders. We have not been able to establish the exact total number of Touring Series 2 cars built as all Touring records were destroyed when they went into liquidation. However the register have calculated, based on Touring serial number, that between 470 and 480 Series 2 cars were built.Its factory devastated by wartime bombing, Alfa Romeo did not resume car production until 1947, the pre-war 6C2500 standing the Milan marque in good stead until 1952. The firm's first all-new offering of the post-war period arrived in 1950. Designed under the supervision of Dr Orazio Satta and intended for volume production, the 1900 was the first Alfa to employ unitary construction and - in keeping with the company's sporting heritage - was powered by a twin-overhead-camshaft engine. A four-cylinder unit, the latter displaced 1,884cc and produced 90bhp, an output sufficient to propel the four-door saloon to 150km/h (93mph).Although ostensibly a humble family conveyance, the 1900 was endowed with sporting credentials which extended beyond its type of power unit, owners enjoying the benefits of wishbone and coil spring independent front suspension and an exceptionally well located live rear axle. It should have surprised nobody therefore, when the 1900's potential was realised in the form of high performance derivatives. Launched in 1951, the 1900C Sprint was built on a shortened chassis (C = Corto, Italian for short) with a wheelbase of 2,500mm, down from 2,630mm. All Corto chassis were completed with coachbuilt bodies.The 1900C Sprint featured bodywork by Pinin Farina (cabriolet) and Touring (coupé), both models utilising the 100bhp engine of the 1900TI sports saloon. Touring's Superleggera aluminium-bodied Sprint Coupé attracted such public acclaim that it was subsequently adopted as the basis for all future 'aerodynamic' Alfa Romeo coupés. One direct descendant was, of course, the lovely little Giulietta Sprint in which the family resemblance is immediately obvious.The Sprint Coupé was designed to offer sporting performance together with '2+2' accommodation - guaranteed to appeal to the sports car enthusiast with a family - while the heart-shaped vertical grille with matched horizontal side intakes became an Alfa trademark on later models. In June 1954 the engine was enlarged to 1,975cc and the model re-designated as the 'Super Sprint'. With 115bhp on tap and possessing an excellent power-to-weight ratio courtesy of the aluminium-alloy body, these cars could top 190km/h (118mph). They shone in competitions of all kinds. It is worthwhile noting that while Alfa Romeo identified the Touring cars by three series depending on specification and body style, the Alfa Romeo Register in the UK and USA now recognise four. Attractively finished in red with red/grey Connolly leather interior, this wonderful example of a landmark model from one of motoring's most charismatic marques boasts a truly stunning pillar-less body with a most generous glass area, making for an exceptionally light and airy cabin. Chassis number '01713' was delivered from factory on 31st March 1954 to Giuseppe Mattioli of Carpi (near Modena). Imported into the UK on 12th May 1960, this Series 2 car was purchased by the current vendor in August 1985. An eight-year restoration followed (most bills available) and the vendor has now owned the Alfa for 35 years. Badges left in the car indicated that one Italian owner was a member of the Automobile Club Roma and that it had been used for competition. The Five UK-based owners are known with details available in the history file.Since the initial restoration's completion in 1994, the engine has been rebuilt again; the gearbox overhauled ; and the clutch replaced recently. Indeed, the car has been continuously improved since the restoration; we are advised that rear indicators (a factory option) have been installed and the front sidelights fitted with orange bulbs to act as indicators (the sidelights are now incorporated into the headlights). The car also benefits from an electric cooling fan with thermostatic switch.MoT'd to June 2020 this beautiful Alfa Romeo, has received numerous awards (too many to list) over the years including the Jeffrey Mason award for the Best Alfa Romeo in 2019. It certainly represents the perfect opportunity for the fortunate new owner to participate in the Mille Miglia and other prestigious historic motoring events.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 272
1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 ConvertibleRegistration no. F493 OPCChassis no. SAJJNADW3DB157017•First owned by around-the-world yachtsman Serge Paris •Three owners from new•25,020 miles from new•Well maintained Footnotes:Conceived as a comfortable and long-legged Grande Routière, rather than an out-and-out sports car like the preceding E-Type, the XJ-S made use of the Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 saloon platform and running gear. Shorter in the wheelbase than its saloon siblings, the XJ-S debuted as a V12-powered coupé, with six-cylinder and soft-top versions following in the 1980s. The car's 150mph performance was not achieved without penalty however, its prodigious thirst causing sales to nosedive as oil prices soared. However, the arrival of the HE (High Efficiency) V12 in 1981 and the introduction of the smaller six enabled it to weather the storm. The introduction of the six-cylinder model in 1983 coincided with that of the Targa-style cabriolet - the first open Jaguar since the E-Type's discontinuation - but it was not until 1988 that a full convertible became available. Jaguar's first response to demands for an open-top XJ-S was somewhat conservative in engineering terms. The car had not been designed with an open version in mind, so a Targa-style arrangement was adopted for the XJ-S Cabriolet, which retained a substantial roll hoop in the interests of maintaining rigidity in the absence of a fixed roof. Following the Cabriolet's deletion, both the Coupé and conventional Convertible models lasted until the end of XJ-S production in 1996.This automatic transmission XJ-S V12 Convertible has had only three private owners, the first being around-the-world yachtsman Serge Paris, and while in his ownership was maintained by Jason Mann, who previously worked for H A Fox Jaguar in Guildford. Mr Paris spent many years away at sea, which explains this car's relatively low mileage (see signed letter of confirmation on file). The immediately preceding (second) owner, a Jaguar collector, purchased the XJ-S at Bonhams' Beaulieu Sale in September 2014 (Lot 428) and used the car sparingly, covering fewer than 1,000 miles while keeping the it correctly stored and well maintained. After purchase in 2014 car was sent to CMC Ltd for a check-over (see bill for £6,000 on file) while more recently the car has been looked after by Jaguar Classic in Coventry. Dated 2019, there are bills on file totalling £9,000 for new door seals, servicing, MoT, minor repairs, etc. Finished in Solent Blue with cream interior, this little used and well cared-for XJ-S convertible is offered with its original handbook, original service book, and a V5C document.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 203
1983 Ford Fiesta 1300 Group 1 SaloonRegistration no. not registeredChassis no. VS63XXWPFBCU79326*Replica of Alan Curnow's 1980 British Saloon Car Championship class-winning car*Built in 2017*Two-time Goodwood Members' competitor*Current FIA HTPFootnotes:This Datapost-liveried Fiesta 1300 Group 1 has been built as an exacting replica of Alan Curnow's 1980 British Saloon Car Championship class-winning car. Both Alan and Richard Longman were present at the car's first Goodwood outing and were suitably impressed with the build quality and level of detail. The full Datapost livery was applied by JellyFish Design, and both Alan's and Richard's signatures adorn the passenger door.Built in 2017 to compete in the Motor Racing Legends HTCC and the Gerry Marshall Trophy at the Goodwood Members' Meeting, the car has a current FIA HTP valid until 31st December 2028, and a current Legends Engine Capacity Certificate. In 2018 the Fiesta competed at Goodwood, Donington Park, Silverstone Classic (class win), Oulton Park Gold Cup and again at Goodwood in the 77th Members' Meeting in 2019, with Simon Goodliffe at the wheel.No expense was spared with the build, which used premium components and systems. The bodyshell is seam welded and incorporates a bespoke FIA roll cage, while the side and rear windows are 5mm hard-coated Lexan. Powering the car is an all-steel Mountune 1300 cross-flow engine, which produces 132bhp running on split Weber 45DCOE carburettors with Maniflow intake and exhaust (ceramic coated) to original pattern (side-exit and 105db full system). A dynamometer printout is available. Other noteworthy features include the following:TAG alternator and bespoke ARC hi-torque starterQuaife straight-cut transmission and Gripper limited slip differentialProAlloy custom high capacity radiatorPeriod-correct Bilstein dampers front and rearHigh-ratio steering rack6.0x13' RS wheels and Dunlop Post-Historic regulation tyres Stack Pro instruments: tachometer, oil pressure, oil and water temperature gauges60-litre ATL fuel cell mounted in a bespoke sealed aluminium container Lifeline Zero 360 fully plumbed electrically operated fire systemRaceTech seat and Schroth Enduro six-point harnessA small spares package of replacement bearings, seals, brake discs, brake pads, electrical system components, etc is included in the sale (buyer to collect) and set-up data and support is available.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 268
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Panel Brougham de VilleCoachwork by BrewsterRegistration no. DS 8665Chassis no. GAJ15*One of only two bodied in this style*Known ownership history*Well documented*Featured in numerous publications on Rolls-Royce*Present ownership since 2015Footnotes:Changing times after WWI forced the abandonment of Rolls-Royce's 'one model' policy, an all-new 20hp car joining the existing 40/50hp Silver Ghost in 1922. The 'Twenty' reflected Royce's interest in contemporary trends within the American automobile industry, incorporating unitary construction of engine and gearbox, the latter featuring the modern innovation of a central ball change, and a 'Hotchkiss drive' rear axle. The engine, Rolls-Royce's first with overhead valves, was a six-cylinder unit displacing 3,127cc. Favourably received as the Twenty was, its three-speed transmission's central gearchange was not well liked, and when four-wheel, servo-assisted brakes were introduced in 1925, a four-speed gearbox with right-hand, gated change replaced the original three-speeder.This right-hand drive example of Rolls-Royce's successful smaller companion to the Silver Ghost was sold new in rolling chassis form on 31st January 1927 to Mrs A L Sylvester, a resident of the Plaza Hotel, New York, USA. The car was shipped to the USA aboard the SS Laconia. 'GAJ 15' wears unusual 'Panel Brougham de Ville' coachwork by the highly respected American firm of Brewster, a company acquired by Rolls-Royce of America Inc in December 1925. It is one of only two such built on the 20hp chassis and retains its original body. Credited to Henry Peter 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), this style of body is noted for its formal upright and square appearance, with curving forward swage line in front of the rear compartment doors. This style was common on many horse-drawn carriages of the time, and when the motorcar was introduced many carriage designs were simply adapted by coachbuilders to accommodate an engine in the front as opposed to horses! This formal style is often referred to as a 'Town Car' and would have been used for taking the owner(s) to the theatre or opera or other formal occasions in the larger towns and cities. It dates from an era when horse-drawn carriages probably still outnumbered motorcars. All the brightwork is nickel silver, and the style of the vertically striped paintwork is known as 'Dutch Pink', although not actually pink! Reportedly by Fabergé, the door furniture in the cabin is silver and enamel. The grey cord upholstery is old but probably not original, and the pull-down blinds are silk, albeit rather fragile today. There is a speaking tube for the passengers to communicate with the chauffeur. The solid 'artillery' type wheels are very robust and heavy, and would not be out of place on the battlefield! The other car bodied in this style is still in the USA and both examples were owned by the same family in the 1960s. The Rolls-Royce changed hands five times while in the USA and was resident in the Powers Automobile Museum in Connecticut in the 1940s and '50s. It was brought back to the UK in 1991 and later had its engine stripped and rebuilt. The car was stored between 2000 and 2005 when it was sold at Bonhams' Harrogate sale in November of that year (Lot 442); it has belonged to the current vendor since March 2015. A list of all owners in the USA and up to and including the immediately preceding owner in the UK is on file. Other documentation contained within the comprehensive history file includes copies of the original order form and chassis cards; photocopied literature; a quantity of expired MoTs and tax discs; copies of previous registration documents; a current V5C Registration Certificate; and a most substantial quantity of bills for works carried out and parts purchased while with previous owners (perusal recommended).This car is featured in a number of publications on Rolls-Royce cars including Rolls-Royce in America by John Webb de Campi; The Rolls-Royce Twenty by John Fasal; and Coachwork on Rolls-Royce by Lawrence Dalton. A die-cast scale model of it has been made by Top Marques of Honiton, Devon and one is included in the sale. The vendor advises us that the car in good running order but has not been on the road for some months because he has had to undergo hand operations; the engine has been run regularly but a general service is required. This exceptional car comes complete with tools, jack, hubcap tool, town cap, rim lever, special grease gun, etc, all housed under the front seats, and has a period-correct Flying Lady mascot on a correct cap. It also comes with an original instruction book; a full set of keys for ignition, bonnet locks, rear compartment, and padlocks on spare wheels and the fuel can. Side screens for the front compartment are kept in a black bag in the rear compartment. The only known faults are a sticky starter, which occasionally does not engage and needs a push to move it, and the electrical charge, which sometimes takes a while to get going, although it works well then. One of the spare tyres is deflated, and the petrol tank gauge does not work (there is a marked dipstick in the rear of the car). It should also be noted that there is an electrical cut-off switch just to the side of the driver's seat. The only reason for sale is that the elderly owner, at nearly 80, has arthritis in both hands and the aforementioned operations have not been as successful as hoped.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 280
Offered from The Alps to Goodwood Collection1987 Cadillac Allanté ConvertibleCoachwork by PininfarinaChassis no. 1G6 VR3 171 H41 005 30*Landmark collaboration between Cadillac and Pininfarina*Delivered new to Switzerland*Two owners from new*Fewer than 12,000 kilometres coveredFootnotes:If you think the Cadillac Allanté looks like the product of a European manufacturer you'd be more than half right, for the body and interior were styled and produced by Pininfarina in Italy. Indeed, at the time of its launch Sergio Pininfarina remarked that working with Cadillac had been 'the realisation of a lifelong dream', although this was not the first occasion on which the two companies had collaborated. Introduced in 1987, the Allanté was a luxury two-door convertible. Bodies were built at Pininfarina's factory in Turin and then shipped to General Motors' Hamtramck assembly plant in Detroit where the drive train and running gear were installed. Specially modified Boeing 747s took 56 bodies at a time. Of front-wheel drive configuration, the Allanté was powered by a tuned version of the 4.1-litre fuel-injected V8 engine as found in other Cadillacs, while the suspension was independent all round by MacPherson struts. Bosch anti-lock brakes were standard, and all Allanté models featured a fully electronic instrument and control panel. The leather trimmed interior featured Recaro 'memory' seats and came in a choice of two colours: Burgundy or natural saddle. Other standard features included a removable aluminium hardtop and a Delco Remy/Bose Symphony sound system. The Allanté's aerodynamic wedge-shaped body had a commendably low drag coefficient of only 0.34, and Cadillac General Manager John Grettenberger claimed that 'owners will find that even with the top down they will be able to carry on a conversation in normal tones'. With a base price of $54,700, the Allanté was the most expensive model in the Cadillac range by a considerable margin. Production ended in July 1993 after 21,430 had been built: a mere drop in the ocean by Cadillac's standards.This example of an exclusive Cadillac model rarely seen in Europe was delivered new to Geneva, Switzerland. Possessed by a feeling of nostalgia, the current vendor bought the car in 2017 from the original owner, having owned and enjoyed driving an Allanté while he was working in the USA. Registered in Switzerland, the car has covered fewer than 12,000 kilometres from new and is presented in commensurately excellent condition.Should the vehicle remain in the UK, local import taxes of 5% will be added to the hammer price.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 112
Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Drinks' Display Cupboard, the glazed upper section with three glass shelves, the double door cupboard base with an oak shelf, on octagonal front feet, with carved mouse trademark, 92.5cm by 51.5cm, 170.5cm high See illustration .Good condition
Lot 176
An Exceptional Art Deco Five Piece Figured Walnut and Amboyna Burl Bedroom Suite, inlaid with floral panels, black and green square handles, comprising Triple Door Wardrobe, with fitted interior, 180cm wide, 55cm deep, 190cm high a 4ft 6'' Bedstead, 138cm wide, 122cm high Bedside Cupboard, labelled WALTER CARTER HARROD'S LTD OLSBERG 73 SOUTHPORT, 83cm high Dressing Table and Mirror, 126cm wide, 53cm deep, 166cm high and A Tallboy, 101cm wide, 53cm deep, 155cm high See illustration. Dressing table - central mirror plate is cracked through and missing is glass screw covers, missing finial cap, repair to front left foot, crack in the side, worm holes to back left foot. Tallboy - drawers stiff. Bedstead - a few knocks to edges. Bedside cupboard - in good order. Wardrobe - wear to the bottom edge, from opening and closing the doors.
Lot 42
John Walsh Walsh (1850-1951): Nine Art Deco Frosted Glass Shaped Panels, after a design by Walter Gilbert, moulded with a frog (3) door mouse and spider (3) and a pair of doves (3) moulded marks G.Sc.R.fec., two sizes 20.5cm by 19cm and 19cm by 12cm .They all have some degree of nicks and chips to the edges.
Lot 58
Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Panelled Bedside Cupboard, with raised upstand, above a single door, enclosing a single shelf, with wrought iron hinges and latch, on four octagonal and block feet, with carved mouse trademark, 48.5cm wide, 38.5cm deep, 69cm high. Provenance - Byland Inn
Lot 59
Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Panelled Bedside Cupboard, with raised upstand, above a single door, enclosing a single shelf, with wrought iron hinges and latch, on four octagonal and block feet, with carved mouse trademark, 48cm wide, 38.5cm deep, 69cm high. Provenance - Byland Inn
Lot 206
Attributed to Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple, Arts & Crafts Oak Three Door Wardrobe, Having a Mirrored Door enclosing a Pine lined interior, With Hanging Rail, Flanked with two Panelled Doors, Decorated with Copper Strapwork Panels, Carved Roundels in twelve Square Panels, Carved Stylised Fruit and Vine Panels and Appliques, 205cm high, 225cm wide, 58cm deep Condition reportThe Wardrobe splits into two sections.Also the cornice and base are separate.The largest part of the wardrobe measures 183cm high, 125cm wide, 55cm deep, internal depth 50cm Minor age surface marks, stains to the oak.Age staining to the copper strapwork panels.Doors open freely.One minor mark to mirror.Minor chips to wood on cornice.Some scuff marks, scratches to the pine interior.
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