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Click here to subscribeA 20TH CENTURY OAK COURT CUPBOARD, the top with a single cupboard door, scrolled and foliate carved detail, bulbous supports, on a base with two drawers above two cupboard doors, width 128cm x depth 50cm x height 140cm (condition report: one key, general signs of wear and usage, such as surface marks and scuffs)
A 20TH CENTURY OAK BUREAU BOOKCASE, the top with double glazed doors, enclosing three adjustable shelves, the base with a fall front door, enclosing a fitted interior, above three drawers, width 92cm x depth 42cm x height 198cm (condition report: two keys, right hand door and fall front door lock mechanism faulty, general signs of usage and wear)
A HONDA CIVIC 3GM CRX 2 DOOR SALOON, REGISTRATION NUMBER A5 SJM, 1488cc petrol engine, manual gearbox, red finish with black trim, year of registration 10th May 1984, 73,514 miles and corresponds with MOT history, MOT expired September 2014, service history unknown, with one key (condition report: few fault appears to be from an impact front nearside, front grill in parts but present, nearside front bumper with scratch from impact, small piece behind nearside door black trim cracked and some missing, nearside door latch needs attention, starts and drives) Please Note: Buyers Premium is charged at 10% VAT on this lot plus online platform charges
Rollsiegel aus weißem Stein, neoassyrisch, 7. Jhdt. v. Chr. Qualitativ sehr hochwertig geschnittenes Rollsiegel mit fein und präzise ausgearbeiteten Darstellungen von 3 cm Länge und 1,3 cm Breite. Die Abrollung zeigt von links nach rechts: einen Stier, darüber Stern; eine Tür, darüber geflügelte Sonne; einen stilisierten Baum; eine nach rechts schreitende männliche Person, davor Keilschriftzeichen(?).Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung, erworben in den 80er Jahren im Kunsthandel. A Neo-Assyrian cylinder seal made of white stone, 7th century B.C. A Neo-Assyrian cylinder seal made of white stone, 7th century B.C.Very high quality cut scroll seal with finely and precisely worked depictions, 3 cm long and 1.3 cm wide. The impression shows from left to right: a bull, above a star; a door, above a winged sun; a stylised tree; a male person striding to the right, in front cuneiform character (?).Provenance: South German private collection, acquired in the 1980s in the art trade.Condition: I -
Ein Paar figürliche Türknäufe im Stil der Renaissance, Italien, 19. Jhdt. Zwei massiv aus Bronze gegossene Türknäufe in Form grotesker Bauernköpfe. Am unteren Rand jeweils gelocht, rs. je eine Befestigungsschraube. Altersspuren. Höhe je ca. 15 cm. A pair of Italian figural door handles in Renaissance style, 19th century A pair of Italian figural door handles in Renaissance style, 19th centuryZwei massiv aus Bronze gegossene Türknäufe in Form grotesker Bauernköpfe. Am unteren Rand jeweils gelocht, rs. je eine Befestigungsschraube. Altersspuren. Höhe je ca. 15 cm.Condition: II - III
Jerry WHITE (1952) Abstract Harbour and two other works Abstract Harbour Mixed media and collage 12cm x 18cm Portrait of a woman Mixed media 8.5cm x 15cm New from The Ferryman Mixed media with title 21cm x 11cm Jerry White was born in Sussex and went to the Loughborough College of Art and the Royal Academy schools between 1972 and 1976, winning a Rome scholarship to study in Italy for a year. Then, following four difficult years in London, he moved to Cornwall in 1984. Here his paintings have been liberated and his work has since been shown at Newlyn Art Gallery and The Wolf At The Door Gallery, Penzance. From an excerpt in 'A century of Art in Cornwall 1889 to 1989'
Jerry WHITE (1952) View Over the Bay and three other works View over the Bay Mixed media 17cm x 19cm Hand Mixed media with notes, dated 6/1/86 14cm x 20cm Woman Standing Mixed media 16cm x 22cm Yellow Wardrobe Mixed media 11.5cm x 16.5cm Jerry White was born in Sussex and went to the Loughborough College of Art and the Royal Academy schools between 1972 and 1976, winning a Rome scholarship to study in Italy for a year. Then, following four difficult years in London, he moved to Cornwall in 1984. Here his paintings have been liberated and his work has since been shown at Newlyn Art Gallery and The Wolf At The Door Gallery, Penzance. From an excerpt in 'A century of Art in Cornwall 1889 to 1989'
Jerry WHITE (1952) Four mixed media works and a woodcut Largest measures 18cm x 21cm Jerry White was born in Sussex and went to the Loughborough College of Art and the Royal Academy schools between 1972 and 1976, winning a Rome scholarship to study in Italy for a year. Then, following four difficult years in London, he moved to Cornwall in 1984. Here his paintings have been liberated and his work has since been shown at Newlyn Art Gallery and The Wolf At The Door Gallery, Penzance. From an excerpt in 'A century of Art in Cornwall 1889 to 1989'
Jerry WHITE (1952) Four mixed media works and a woodcut Largest measures 20cm x 24cm Jerry White was born in Sussex and went to the Loughborough College of Art and the Royal Academy schools between 1972 and 1976, winning a Rome scholarship to study in Italy for a year. Then, following four difficult years in London, he moved to Cornwall in 1984. Here his paintings have been liberated and his work has since been shown at Newlyn Art Gallery and The Wolf At The Door Gallery, Penzance. From an excerpt in 'A century of Art in Cornwall 1889 to 1989'
Jerry WHITE (1952) Verdant Landscape Gouache 17cm x 22cm Jerry White was born in Sussex and went to the Loughborough College of Art and the Royal Academy schools between 1972 and 1976, winning a Rome scholarship to study in Italy for a year. Then, following four difficult years in London, he moved to Cornwall in 1984. Here his paintings have been liberated and his work has since been shown at Newlyn Art Gallery and The Wolf At The Door Gallery, Penzance. From an excerpt in 'A century of Art in Cornwall 1889 to 1989'
A miscellany to include a print of 'A Plan of Beverley carefully laid down from an accurate survey' from 1811 with scale and references, a leather bound musical photo album containing family and holiday photographs, a brass door handle pull marked T & C, a United Brass & Copper Works Ltd., Hull pressure gauge and a vintage set of postal scales.
Chinese rosewood cabinet (sold as Huanghuali by Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore), with a pierced 2 door compartment above 2 panelled doors enclosing a shelf, exposed brass hinge plates, handles and pin locks, and a carved and pierced frieze, 155 x 77cm x 41.5cm overall. (Provenance: purchased by the current vendors in 1999 from Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, who described the cabinet as a "Huanghuali wood square cornered cabinet with hat chest in lattice work, 18th Century", with invoice).
A Victorian Figured Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Dwarf Display Cabinet, inlaid with stringings, with oval porcelain plaque to frieze, fitted two shelves enclosed by a single glazed panel door, gilt metal brackets to sides, on plinth base with turned feet, 34ins wide x 14ins deep x 43.5ins highSome heavy scattered scratching to the top. On the left hand side of the top there is a small area of veneer loss/damage around 2ins diameter. Some darker staining to the top. Some uneven fading to the front and right hand sides. Some slight rubbing and paint loss to the ebonised edge. Flight holes present, evidence of historic woodworm. The back right hand side at the top has a shrinkage split running vertically from one end to the other, the same for the left hand side. Key is present and locking mechanisms work. Metal components are slightly oxidised. Where the door meets the base there are some signs of rubbing. General heavier wear to the feet and base commensurate with age. Overall the item is structurally sound however there is some movement in the joints and it is slightly unsteady on its feet.
A Modern Burr and Cross Banded Walnut and Oak Wardrobe by Frank Hudson, with moulded edge to top, fitted hanging rail, shelves and mirror, enclosed by a pair of twin panelled doors, on bracket feet, 52ins wide x 22ins deep x 79ins high https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/f1w7qt76t5umaoxagl6ef/h?rlkey=ud5af0sx8zukis1yx9tivyft4&dl=0 Buyers should be advised that the images within this Dropbox link constitute part of the condition report. Please inspect the images carefully. Some light scattered scratching to the whole. On the right hand door of the knob there is a small area of scratching. The key is present and locking mechanisms work. General heavier wear to the base and feet commensurate with age. Overall the item is structurally sound and appears to be in good condition.
A Modern Burr and Cross Banded Walnut and Oak Wardrobe by Frank Hudson, with moulded edge to top, fitted hanging rail, shelves and mirror, enclosed by a pair of twin panelled doors, on bracket feet, 52ins wide x 22ins deep x 79ins highMinor scattered scratching to the whole. On the very top left hand side on the corner of the left door there is a small area of veneer damage 1/8th ins diameter. On the right hand side of the top of the same door there is a small area of veneer damage around 1/8th ins diameter. On the very right hand corner of the right door there is a triangular section with three very small areas of veneer damage around 1/8th diameter each. On the lower panels of the right and left doors there are slight signs of shrinkage with the veneer panels being visible. The key is present and the locking mechanisms work. General heavier wear to the base and feet commensurate with age. Overall the item is structurally sound and appears to be in good condition.
An Early 20th Century French Walnut Parquetry and Gilt Metal Mounted Vitrine, of Louis XVI Design, the shaped and moulded cornice with gilt metal cresting, fitted two plate glass and fabric covered shelves, enclosed by a single glazed panelled and raised parquetry panelled door with cant corners, on turned feet, 36ins wide x 20ins deep x 79.5ins high
Liberty & Co, Arts and Crafts Oak Dresser/Bookcase, the superstructure with an embossed frieze panel 'Read not to believe & take for granted - but to weigh & consider', having open shelves, central quadruple gothic pointed arch panel, single leaded glazed cupboard, the shelved lower section with single enclosed cupboard with metal strapwork hinge, on a plinth base, 72ins wide overall x 11ins deep x 77.5ins high Note: As illustrated on page 187 - 188 of 'Liberty Furniture 1875 - 1915: The Birth of Modern Interior Furniture Design' by Daryl Bennett At the top near the lower part of the writing there are 11 small pins missing, on the shelves there is some light scattered scratching, on the lower shelf there is a small water mark/ring mark around 2ins diameter. The glass appears to be original, there are no areas of obvious damage/loss/restoration. At the base of the top there is a small section of timber loss/damage around 3ins long running horizontally. On the door of the base there is a shrinkage split running vertically from one end to the other. Some slight uneven fading to the base. On each of the shelves there is some light scattered scratching and water/ring marks. On the bottom shelf in the centre at the front there is a pin with an area of timber loss/damage around 3ins long running horizontally. There is some slight movement in the baseboard at the front. The back right hand edge of the right side there is some paint around 2ins long running vertically. In the centre of the same side the boards are beginning to open up at the base where there is a split around 4ins long running vertically. The item is structurally sound however there is some movement in the joints and it appears to be in fairly good overall condition. General heavier wear to the plinth base commensurate with age.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1q76349jh7lnyn7061yur/h?rlkey=yoc2wuy35rlkye1epqf4efexk&dl=0 Buyers should be advised that the images within this Dropbox link constitute part of the condition report. Please inspect the images carefully. Buyers should be advised that the images within this Dropbox link constitute part of the condition report. Please inspect the images carefully.
A Vintage "Empress" Musica Ballet Powder Compact,1950's, by Stratton, signed by Baron, playing "The Skaters Waltz", original label "lift stopper to play, do not over wind", complete with sifter, 3.25ins x 2.75ins x .75insMild scratching to enamelling a small mark to top right, mirror in good condition no chips or scratches, a scratch from the winding key down to the bottom left hand corner, winds and plays, door and hinge work well, sifter is present and in good condition, bottom has a small amount of wear around the edges
An 18th Century Mahogany Small Longcase Clock, by Andrew Padbury, (Bishop's) Waltham, the 7.5ins arched brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, dial centre engraved with leaf scrolls, phases of the moon to the arch, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in case with arched and moulded top, split turned reeded columns to hood, plain trunk door and reeded quarter columns to sides on plinth base with bracket feet, 48ins high Note: Andrew Padbury of Bishop's Waltham recorded working 1730-1775
A 19th Century Mahogany and Oak Longcase Clock, by T. Dobie of Glasgow, the 12ins arched painted dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and minutes dial, to the eight day striking movement, contained in case with scroll pediment, fluted columns to hood, shaped trunk door, with quarter columns on sides, on plinth base, 96ins high
1955 Sunbeam 90 Mk. III Transmission: automaticMileage:88425The Sunbeam 90 was produced and built by Sunbeam-Talbot from 1948 to 1954 and continued as the Sunbeam Mk III from 1954 to 1957. A further 3bhp was extracted from the 2,267cc, four-cylinder engine, bringing the total to 80bhp and raising top speed to 91mph, while externally the model underwent a mild front-end facelift and gained a set of Raymond Loewy-inspired engine bay 'portholes'. Otherwise, the Mk. III remained much the same as the preceding Mk. IIA, with four-speed manual transmission, steering-column gear-change and independent front suspension. The model remained in production until 1957, in total approximately 2,250 examples were manufactured.This Sunbeam has been owned by the vendor for the last six years and has proven to be totally reliable throughout his stewardship. These were stylish cars back in the 50's with the back door hinged at the rear. Finished in two-tone grey over blue with a matching grey interior we are advised by the vendor LSK 978 drives well given its 68 years of age, although we have been made aware the fuel gauge does not function. Supplied with a V5C registration document this Sunbeam 90 saloon is a great way to enter classic car motoring for a modest outlay.
1980 Volkswagen Scirocco GLS Transmission: manualMileage:23377The Scirocco is a three-door coupé that underwent two generations of development between 1974 and 1992 before being re-introduced for a third generation in August 2008. Volkswagen began work on the car during the early 1970's as the replacement for the ageing Karmann Ghia coupé. The platform of the Golf and Jetta was used to underpin the new Scirocco, although almost every part of the car was re-engineered in favour of a sportier drive and the model's all-new styling resulted in a sleeker and sportier car than either the Golf or Jetta.This example was purchased new by our vendors late father-in-law in May 1980 for the princely sum of £5,015 from Barnett & Small Ltd Volkswagen in Surrey. The car was then only used on nice days and special occasions and has lived in the same garage for the past 43 years, apart from a short spell in our vendors garage when he first became the owner of the car. Having covered such few miles, the car is in excellent condition throughout and has been maintained almost exclusively by the supplying dealer. The service book contains nine stamps from Barnett & Small Ltd up until 1990, by which point the car had covered 20,458 miles, all with supporting invoices. The car was then serviced by Rowledge Garage in 2003 at 21,819 miles and in 2005 at 22,402 miles. Following that, the car was mostly kept off the road in storage, until it was taken back to Rowledge Garage in November 2021 at 22,976 miles for a major service including fuel hoses, cambelt, brake hoses, alternator belt and tyres, the bill totalling over £2,000.The car is now offered to sale with an excellent history file including many invoices, all owner's books and manuals, an original brochure and even a written log of every single fuel station visit the car had up until August 2008. This is likely one of the very best surviving Scirocco GLS' of which only 51 are currently registered on the road in the UK (according to 'how many left'). Offered without reserve, this car would be the perfect addition to any Volkswagen collection.Guide price: £8,000-£12,000
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E Transmission: automaticMileage:74308Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 four-door versions in January 1976. While there were some technical similarities to their predecessors, the new models were larger in wheelbase and exterior dimensions. The styling was also updated, although stylistic links with the W114/W115 were maintained. Initially, all models except 280/280E featured quad unequal-size round headlights and the latter large rectangular units. When face lifted these units became standard across the range. All W115 engines were carried over. It is a tribute to the car's instant popularity and possibly to the caution built into the production schedules that nine months after its introduction, a black market had developed in Germany for Mercedes-Benz W123's available for immediate delivery. Customers willing to order new cars from their local authorised dealer for the recommended list price faced waiting times in excess of twelve months.This 'time warp' example of this popular saloon is presented in superb totally original condition, unrestored and in what could be described as museum quality throughout. Its cream paintwork is amazing, its tan interior is exemplary particularly as its totally original and it comes with automatic transmission. This truly stunning example comes with lots of history of receipts from Mercedes-Benz, original and stamped service book, its original build sheet, three sets of keys, original and unused first aid kit (unopened). It also has its original toolkit and spare wheel, many old MoT test certificates and the present owner has fitted a new fuel pump and fuel relay. This has to be one of the most original examples of this hugely desirable and popular saloon model of its era and in this museum quality condition, surely must be one for the collector.
1976 Alfa Romeo GT Junior Transmission: manualMileage:47500Mention Alfa Romeos from the 1960s and 1970s and what usually springs to mind is the marque's 105 Series Coupé, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertone and considered to be one of his greatest designs. Not only as one of the best looking and handling classic saloon cars of the period, but the advanced specification, with its five-speed gearbox, all-round disc brakes, independent suspension, and powerful twin-cam engine, still has the capability to embarrass many of its modern counterparts.This 1976 Alfa Romeo GT Junior (105 two-door coupé) is presented in lovely red coach work and has previously successfully circuit raced in South Africa under a FIA Historic Passport (since expired). Its specification included a balanced two litre Nord engine with Group One cams, custom exhaust system, remote oil cooler, bespoke aluminium radiator, Watts linkage rose-jointed rear suspension, camber adjustable front suspension, bespoke front anti-roll bar with rose-jointed drop links, four-pot front brakes, 4.3FD LSD differential, lightweight doors and boot lid, Perspex side windows and a stripped interior with six-point roll cage.Imported to the UK in 2017, the Alfa has recently been subject to a major restoration and conversion to 'Fast Road' specification. Work carried out included an overhaul of the suspension components and bodyshell repairs where required, with the underside treated with Bilt Hamber Dynax. Numerous new parts, mainly sourced from Classic Alfa and Alfaholics with invoices in the history file, were fitted including Weber twin 40DCOEs and alloy mounts, fuel pump and Malpassi regulator, Cobra Monaco Pro bucket seats (in date), Nardi Signature steering wheel, custom sump guard, electronic ignition unit, Bosch blue coil, plugs and leads, and rebuilt brake calipers. Externally the car was treated to new head lamps and rings, tail lamps, sidelights, lightweight bonnet, GTA alloy wheels with Michelin tyres, windscreen, chrome surround and seal, wiper arms and blades. Further new parts include a clutch master cylinder, adjustable front top-arms, lowered Eibach springs and Koni yellow dampers, spring pans, complemented by zinc-plated front suspension arms with Lemforder ball joints. Most recently, a new starter motor, master switch and battery were fitted; the list goes on but this should give a good indication.Since the restoration and some would say softening to 'Fast Road' specification, Peter Smart Classic Alfas carried out a full health check including setting up the Weber carbs and engine timing and adjusting the suspension settings. Finally, they carried out a full respray in period-correct Alfa Rosso. The car shows as Historic status on its V5C registration document and is therefore MoT and Tax exempt. It is a high-performance, classic car that can be driven to 'cars and coffee' runs or enjoyed once again on the track, either way it is a beautiful and iconic Alfa Romeo.
1963 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Splitscreen Camper Transmission: manualMileage:68000The Volkswagen Type 2 was introduced in 1950 as a multi-variant utility vehicle, known as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus (depending on body type), and was devised as an evolution of the Volkswagen Type 1, the original Beetle. The first generation of these versatile vehicles (named the T1) was produced with a distinctive split windscreen from 1950 until 1967. Only two models were originally offered, the Kombi and the Commercial, the Microbus was added in May 1950, and was joined by the Deluxe Microbus in June 1951. The Deluxe Microbus (known as the 'Sunroof Deluxe' in America) was the most luxurious version of the Volkswagen Transporter T1. The Deluxe model featured eight rear side windows and two rear corner windows, making it the '15-window' but was not available in Europe. Meanwhile, the European-market Deluxe Microbus, with its additional eight small skylight windows is, accordingly, the '23-window'. From the 1964 model year with its wider rear door, the rear corner windows were discontinued, making the latter two, the 13-window and 21-window respectively. The 23 and later 21 window variants each carry the famous nickname 'Samba' and are particularly revered.This example has been in the care of our vendor for more than ten years and is a very rare find, a UK supplied right hand drive example. Presented in a fetching two-tone maroon and white colourway, this example looks to have been previously restored but not during our vendor's ownership. The interior is set up for nights away with space to sleep two and an Electrolux fridge. The camper is supplied with a V5C registration document and MoT test certificate valid until July 2024. Our vendor reports the vehicle is a delight to drive but recent lack of use has aided the decision that it is time for someone else to enjoy this fabulous 'splitty'.
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I Transmission: manualMileage:In 1961, Colin Chapman was commissioned by Harry Mundy to design a twin cam version of the Ford Kent engine and its first appearance was at the Nürburgring in a Lotus 23 driven by Jim Clark. Soon after, the engine appeared in the Lotus Elan. During the engine's development, Walter Hayes at Ford, asked Colin Chapman to fit the twin cam into 1,000 Ford saloons for Group 2 racing homologation. Chapman accepted the contract and the type 28, or Lotus Cortina as it became known, was born. Whilst Ford supplied the two door bodyshells and took care of the marketing, Lotus engineered the mechanical and cosmetic changes which included the 1558cc engine along with the Elan's close-ratio gearbox, front quarter bumpers and Lotus badges. They also made changes to the interior with a new centre console to accommodate the revised gear lever position, different seats and a later styled dashboard that incorporated a tachometer, odometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel gauges. A wood rimmed steering wheel was the finishing touch.This delightful Cortina was originally exported to the US. It was then repatriated to the UK in 2012 and registered with the DVLA on the index number MCY 135D. The car had a total nut and bolt ground-up restoration and was then sold to an Austrian collector. It was featured in a six-page article in a magazine, such is the quality of this Lotus Cortina. Still in left hand guise, the car has once again been repatriated to the UK and at the time of writing, the vendor is communicating with the DVLA to have the car re-registered onto the same number-MCY 135D. This is expected to be completed prior to the auction. The restoration included a full engine rebuild and the fitment of electronic ignition. We are advised this Mk. I Lotus Cortina drives as good as it looks and is sure to appeal to both collectors and investors. With prices of fast Fords rising rapidly this is sure to be a hit.
1970 BMW 1600-02 Convertible Transmission: manualMileage:The BMW 02 Series is important in the history of BMW for several reasons; not least of which being that it brought the company out of near bankruptcy in the 1960s and put BMW on the map in the United States. It was the ancestral grandfather to the BMW 3 Series and was produced from 1967 until 1976. The BMW 02 Series set a new standard from small two-door saloon cars, featuring a powerful engine in a hugely attractive silhouette and offering impressive handling. The convertible was produced by Baur Karosserie of Stuttgart between 1967 and 1971, with 1,672 examples being produced in total.Our vendor purchased this car from Germany in 2020 and has enjoyed three summers with the car since then. The 1600 convertible is an incredibly rare car in the UK, with only a small handful expected to be on the roads here, much rarer than the later 2002 Baur cabriolets which are seen more often on UK roads. The huge appeal of these early 1600's is the full convertible roof, opposed to the later Targa style cabriolets, offering a more elegant look when the roof is down. This example is in very impressive condition overall, the interior has aged exceedingly well and is most likely the original, the paintwork has a good shine and the chromework is free from any major pitting but shows its age in some places. The odometer had been changed from kilometres to miles, the original reading was 28,823km (most likely 128,823km/80,047 miles) and the replacement odometer showed 96,747 miles, so the true reading is 16,700 miles below the odometer reading giving a current mileage of 80,369 miles. The car is supplied to auction with a V5C registration document, copy German registration document, TÃœV certificate and various workshop manuals. This is an excellent example of one of the most elegant early BMW's and is sure to be one of the rarest cars at any BMW show it attends.
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Transmission: automaticMileage:60895With a 0-60mph time of six seconds, the 4973cc, R129 Mercedes-Benz SL500 carried on the tradition of the fast and reliable grand touring convertible. A fully operating electric hood, windows, door mirrors and seats made this model easy and comfortable to operate. The fifth generation SL was in production between 2002 and 2008 and featured the all-new retractable hardtop - an important feature for those British showers! Mercedes-Benz followers were impressed with the stability of the car with the hardtop in place and the ease at which they could remove it. Such was its success; the SL is still one of the leading cars in the Mercedes-Benz range. This car features the very capable 5.0 litre 302bhp V8 powerplant mated to a standard automatic gearbox.Originally registered on 20th September 2005 this Mercedes-Benz presents beautifully in dark blue with light grey leather interior. Clearly this has been a well looked after SL500 which is confirmed by a very good service history, the first part of which was by main dealers and latterly by specialists. We are informed GY55 UFV drives well with no known faults. These R230 Mercedes SL500's are very well equipped cars with electric memory seats, heated seats, cruise control and air conditioning all standard features. The 4966cc V8 engine offers brisk performance by any standard and this example is offered for sale with a V5C registration document and a current MoT test certificate valid until 31st August 2024. The SL500 model is becoming increasingly sought after and this example is not to be overlooked. We are sure this well-presented example will be enjoyed by the new owner in the coming months!Guide £7,000-£9,500
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Transmission: manualMileage:33564The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a two-door grand touring convertible which was produced between May 1955 and February 1963 with a prototype first shown at the 1954 New York Motor Show. It was sold alongside the faster, more expensive Mercedes-Benz 300 SL which it closely resembled both in its styling, engineering, detailing and fully independent suspension. However, the 190 SL did not use the 300 SL's purpose-built tubular spaceframe W198 platform but was built on a shortened monocoque R121 unit. The 190 SL was powered by a new 1.9 litre inline-four SOHC engine which developed 104bhp and was later also used in the W120, 180 and W121, 190 models. The four-cylinder engine block of the 190 SL was based on the six-cylinder engine of the 300 SL. The car was available either as a soft top convertible or with a removable hardtop.This example, like so many others, was originally exported to the United States, our vendor purchased the car in 2015 and imported it into the UK, first registering it in 2016. The car was bought with a project in mind and our vendor set about a total restoration from top to bottom, the decision was made to paint the car in a stunning Metallic Grey with a chocolate brown soft top and tobacco coloured interior, courtesy of Alridge trimming. The colours chosen give the car a very classy appearance and the interior, paintwork and chrome work have been finished to an exemplary standard throughout, the car must be seen to be fully appreciated. The original Solex carburettors have been retained and have been rebuilt and tuned. The engine and gearbox have been fully rebuilt and the engine runs beautifully, we are told the car is a joy to drive but it has only covered a small handful of miles since completion. The whole restoration took around six years in total, the result is a 190 SL which is in exceptional condition and would be at home in any collection of significant cars. It is hard to find a 190 SL which has been restored properly to this standard, on offer with a very reasonable estimate, this is sure to be one of the finest examples available and viewing is highly encouraged.
1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton Transmission: manualMileage:17823The Lotus Carlton was a Vauxhall Carlton upgraded by Lotus Cars to be a 177mph sports saloon with acceleration to equal contemporary supercars. When released, it was the fastest four-door saloon car in the world. The external differences were minimal with the addition of a rear spoiler, air intakes on the bonnet, Lotus badges on the front wings and bootlid, a bodykit and considerably wider wheel arches. The car was only sold in one colour, a shade of British Racing Green called Imperial Green, a very dark green that in anything but direct light appears black. Lotus re-worked the 2969cc, 24V straight six used in the Carlton GSi and bored it out to 3615cc. In addition, twin Garrett T25 turbochargers were attached resulting in 377bhp and torque at 419lb/ft. Power was transmitted through a six-speed ZF manual gearbox and power was driven to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. The brakes were supplied by AP with 330mm ventilated discs all round and racing calipers. This absolutely stunning low mileage example of this brutish British saloon is probable the one of the finest examples of this model being offered to the marketplace presently. Offered in its original Imperial Green Pearlescent paintwork (as all the models were when produced) and with a black anthracite connolly leather interior (standard also), both of which are exemplary in their condition. It comes with a very good history including, Lotus book, Certificate of Provenance, old MoT test certificates and a present MoT test certificate which expires in October 2024. The car's current private registration is being retained by the current owner and an age-related plate will be issued by the DVLA. This is the best example of this model we have ever seen and it is undoubtably one for the collector/investor. Simply unbeatable in every way!Interested parties should note that the private registration plate shown is to be retained by the vendor and a new, age-related registration issued instead. The correct registration is shown in the catalogue, and we are awaiting receipt of the new V5 registration document from DVLA which may not be present at the time of the auction.
1967 Jaguar E-Type Series I 2+2 Coupé Transmission: manualMileage:18618Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type was nothing short of a revelation. With its heady blend of supercar performance, breathtaking styling and low price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. Early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave it excellent road holding and handling capabilities. The Jaguar E-Type Series I 2+2 was designed to be a more practical version of the legendary E-Type, with a longer wheelbase and additional interior space. It was produced from 1966 to 1967, and it featured a 4.2 litre inline-six engine that produced 265 horsepower. One of the most notable features of the Jaguar E-Type Series I 2+2 is its sleek and timeless design. The car has a long, flowing hood and a low-slung profile that gives it a sense of speed and power. The body of the car is made of lightweight aluminium, which helps to reduce its overall weight and improve its performance.This 4.2 litre Series I E-Type rolled down the production line in 1967. Its left hand drive configuration saw it dispatched to America, where it remained until it was repatriated some six years ago. On returning to the UK, the car was subjected to a full rebuild returning the steering wheel to the right hand side, easy enough to alter when you are taking a car back to a bare shell. The restoration was competed in March of 2020 and the DVLA then issued it with its first UK V5C registration document. The restoration work was carried out by Rushton Engineering in Devon. They have been rebuilding E-Types since 1987 and a quick trawl of their website, reveals the bold claim as to the quality of their work: "œOur normal restorations are aimed at an as new standard but are always better. We can restore to the exact factory specification, fit subtle upgrades or simply use modern technology to enhance your driving experience."When presented for restoration the car was white but it was decided to return it to its original colour and it was repainted in a rather fetching Opalescent Blue. The panel gaps appear in great shape and undoubtedly better than those created on a 1960s. The paint finish is still excellent as is the extensive chrome which was either completely replaced or re-chromed.The same level of care and attention has been given to the interior. The burgundy leather seats are supple and supportive. It is not only the seats that have had a retrim, door cards, dash and centre console have all been lavished with attention. The boot has been retrimmed too and is ready to receive a modicum of luggage. The 2+2 E-Type Coupé is surprisingly practical, so no need to travel light on those weekends away. There are also some notable upgrades including air conditioning which makes sense, ideal for those warm summer days. The period looking radio hides a secret, it is actually a modern DAB unit in disguise, so no crackly old MW and last, but by no means least, drop your hand from the delightful wood-rimmed steering wheel and it will fall upon the gear stick, with the power to now control an uprated five-speed Getrag gearbox which modernises the drive to be useable on modern roads and in traffic especially cruising at higher speeds. This was coupled to new stainless-steel exhaust, suspension components and brakes upgraded to Fosseway vented four-pot discs. The engine was rebuilt, having the valve guides and seals renewed and new high tensile studs were fitted. We are told the car drives beautifully, just as one would expect when restored by specialists to the highest of standards.Offered with a full photographic restoration CD, bills for maintenance and improvements since the restoration. This is a fabulously restored E-type with the added practicality a 2+2 brings and the potential to purchase a car for a fraction of what it would cost to restore to a car this standard.
2005 BAE Vantare Transmission: automaticMileage:35591The BAE Vantare is the brainchild of actor, television presenter, engineer and former professional footballer, Bradley Walsh. It is rumoured that Mr. Walsh drove a DB5 and wasn't too enamoured by the experience so set about creating a car with super stylish looks and modern day mechanicals. Hence the BAE Vantare was born.Based on a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 the car was stripped to the chassis and rebodied with the exquisite design named the Vantare. Clearly styling was a massive focus point on this project and it would appear the professional design and manufacturing team interpreted Mr Walsh's brief with enormous attention to detail. Often cars designed in low numbers can be disproportionate in their shape. This is not the case with the BAE Vantare. The curvaceous lines of this delightfully handsome car will ensure admiring glances from every angle. Under the bonnet is the well tried and tested 6.0 V12 powerplant of the DB9, ensuring performance, a sonorous sound track and power all in one package. We are informed state of the art materials were used in the make-up of this coachbuilt car including the bodywork in carbon fibre composites. LED lighting adorns the exterior and the metallic grey (Silver Birch esq) paintwork is in excellent order. Open the door and a host of buttons and knobs welcome the occupants. Drive is selected by push button and the re-designed dashboard incorporates a large display screen. The uniquely trimmed seats have been crafted very well as has the steering wheel, embossed with the Vantare logo.713 XUK was chassis number 001 of the project and was utilised as a publicity and press car. It is our understanding that the car was very well received and always generates enormous interest on the road. A very limited production run of the BAE Vantare was planned, all bespoke to customer order and indeed, it is understood that only three cars were manufactured, the last of which sold for £330,000. This is an unrepeatable opportunity to purchase the very first example of this stunning coachbuilt Grand Tourer.Photographs courtesy of TAZ BROTHERTON (www.tazbrophotography.com)Photograph of Bradley Walsh and the BAE Vantare reproduced by kind permission of Steve Camplin
1977 Alfa Romeo Alfaholics Spider-R Transmission: manualMileage:1500A superb bespoke open-top performance car, known as the world's fastest Alfa Spider, and featuring new or refurbished parts throughout after a recent full engine and gearbox rebuild. Powered by an uprated and fuel-injected, MoTec ECU controlled Alfaholics 2.0 litre Twin Spark engine, producing 216bhp, coupled to a five-speed fast road specification strengthened gearbox with LSD sending power to the rear wheels. Restoration and upgrade work was completed by Alfaholics themselves, reference to this can be found not just online but on the Alfaholics website and with bills from our client. Using only the highest quality parts, this car is based upon the mechanicals of the GTA-R with the engine, brakes and suspension set-up and all bespoke built for an Alfaholics client.Based upon an original right hand drive UK-sourced Alfa Romeo Spider S2, which was first registered in 1977, this stunning example is presented in Bianco Nuvola. Subject to a six-figure build, the Alfaholics clients initial focus was the car becoming not only the fastest S2 Spider but also an incredibly capable track focused machine. Stiffening the chassis and lowering the floors were two of the biggest challenges taken on by Alfaholics in the build process but the car was equipped with a T45 ultra-lightweight custom cage, all installed below the car's waistline and tied into main tubing running the length of the floors inside the sill structures. The shell was fitted with lowered and ribbed floor pans, initially for racing seats but now enabling space for a taller driver.Its 2.0 litre Twin Spark engine has received a nut and bolt engine rebuild featuring a big valve head with race valve gear, billet rifle-drilled cams, billet H-section con-rods and forged coated pistons and new liners. It is now fitted with a MoTec Alfaholics programmable throttle body fuel injection system and an aluminium, foam-filled 55 litre fuel tank. An Alfaholics race paddle clutch kit is fitted and was set-up on a rolling road. The high-quality GTA-R suspension package includes Alfaholics extreme lightweight suspension trailing arms, wishbones and race aluminium T-Bar, aluminium adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable camber arms with revised bushings and a six-pot brake kit for enhanced stopping power. The car also features a number of bespoke parts created by Alfaholics, including a bespoke GTA style grille and door grab handles, designed by Alfaholics from scratch and milled from billet aluminium before being polished to a high shine.Since this build and under our vendors ownership, he has decided to soften what was an incredible track car to become the ultimate fast road example, this has included a raft of 2022/3 GTA-R Alfaholics parts more recently fitted. The gearbox originally a six-speed sequential track box is now a far more road usable five-speed example built and strengthened to fast road specification with a clutch designed for the road. The race spec seats were exchanged for a new Connolly leather retrimmed set of period bucket seats which we think suit the car better but still with three-point Corbeau belts on an inertia reel making it comfortable for road use but also secure for a car and passenger travelling at speed. The engine has also been fully rebuilt less than 1,500 miles ago and new Alfaholics GTA-R 2022/3 brakes and a full new 2022/3 Alfaholics electrical loom with MoTec ECU system has been fitted alongside new billet steering box, Alfaholics 10k racing propshaft and GTA-R road springs to name a few items. The bills within the history file show an incredible £56,000 plus maintenance and upgrade schedule which has been comprehensive over the past 24 months with a £12,000 interior, £13,000 gearbox and prop cost coupled to circa £32,000 on a MoTec loom and 2022 GTA-R parts and upgrades.To complement the new seats for road use, the car was beautifully re-trimmed in quilted Connolly burgundy leather, the rear section is trimmed to match as are the doors which are topped with black leather that extends across all of the car's interior including the dashboard, surrounding the car's dashboard dials which is now made of a bespoke Carbon fibre unit and converted to Race Technology Digital Dash in order to make best of the MoTec system found in the car. The central tunnel was reworked to be more road friendly, now with a pocket to store a phone and a letterbox glovebox was added for maps, sunglasses etc. added to the dashboard. The car is accompanied by a description of the restoration from Alfaholics and all maintenance invoices from the restoration itself, a full annual service history since the rebuild, with documents for recent upgrades and original documentation from the donor car. Recent invoices include a 2021 by Analogue Automotive Ltd. engine oil and filter change, a coolant change and the replacement of the hydraulic fluids. Prior to this, the car was serviced annually while in dry storage and most recently by Alfaholics themselves as part of the upgrade works in 2022/23.A VERY fast road version of Alfa Romeo's beautiful Spider S2, the Alfaholics Spider-R features tried and tested mechanical upgrades, which are shared with the acclaimed GTA-R. There are numerous other recent and car specific Alfaholics factory upgrades, which make it a capable companion for spirited weekend drives, cruising the city streets, going for dinner with the wife or nipping to the South of France. This car presents in excellent cosmetic and mechanical order and is now ready for the next owner who would be saving over £200,000 and a three year wait for Alfaholics to build you a new one.*Interested parties should note that the odometer reading is since the full engine rebuild.
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I Transmission: manualMileage:There are few road and racing cars more instantly recognised than a Lotus Cortina, with its green arrow pointing its way so clearly towards success. Using Ford's eponymous two-door saloon and Colin Chapman's fabulous twin-cam engine, the marriage was a match made in heaven. Chapman commissioned Harry Mundy, of Coventry Climax fame, to come-up with a twin-cam version of Ford's Kent engine. Keith Duckworth from Cosworth tuned the motor and the 1.6 litre unit was born. Together with the same close-ratio gearbox as the Elan, some drastically altered suspension and lightweight alloy panels used for doors, bonnet and boot, weight began to be shed and lap times dropped. The interior received an updated dash featuring the necessary dials, uprated seating and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. By 1966, the Lotus Cortina had earned an impressive competition reputation. Motor Sport greats such as Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Vic Elford, Jack Sears, Sir John Whitmore, and Jacky Ickx all raced them and helped the car gain the iconic status it has today.This example of this iconic racing saloon is in race trim and race prepared with full roll cage, bucket seat and carries the usual Lotus Cortina livery. The present owner, who used to race the British Touring Car Championship in the 1960s against such luminaries as Jack Sears, Sir John Whitmore and Jim Clark to name a few, bought the car in early 2000s with the view he wanted to compete on the circuits with his son. Barwell Motorsport were instrumental in its preparation for competition with the scrutinizing input from the vendor to make sure the car was going to as competitive as possible at that time which it was! In 2002, on the rolling road, the car showed an output of 185 bhp which, considering its interior is stripped out for racing etc, it was a quick racing saloon and still is in the right hands of course! The car was first delivered to its new owner on 8th November 1965 as shown in the original buff log book and we believe that in the 1990s the car was converted for race use but there is no paperwork to support this timeline of the work carried out. The car is fitted with a power lock differential suitable for most circuits 4.5/1 and a further diff 4.2/1 for longer circuits, Bullet gearbox and racing clutch, modified half shafts extra strong, fully adjustable suspension and disc brakes all round, the engine has a solid billet crankshaft and modified camshafts up to date starter and alternator. Within the current vendor's ownership, the car has won many awards together with his son at the wheel, proving that it is indeed still capable of winning in the right hands as they were when driven in anger in period by Jim Clark etc. The car comes with a spare period engine, and a standard gearbox ( photographed), lots of smaller spare's, original drum brakes etc. original buff log book and various invoices showing expenditure over a period of years. A great opportunity to purchase an iconic racing saloon which is eligible for many historic events including the world famous Goodwood Revival (subject to invitation by Lord March).
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