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Lot 1263
Fifty-eight mostly 1970's/80's LPs etc., including Dr. Hook, Marillion, Neil Young, Yes, T-Rex, Phil Collins, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Supertramp, Camel, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, etc. notable albums include; In Through the Out Door, Physical Graffiti, The Wall, Jazz (complete with poster) a Night at the Opera
Lot 1104
TWO PLASTIC BOXES CONTAINING VINTAGE DOOR FURNITURE including two partial boxes of Central Mortice locks, four partial boxes of aluminium Fleet Mortice lock set door handles, various aluminium and stainless steel Casement window stays, aluminium door pulls and coat hooks, Union and Yale locks etc
Lot 1197
A VINTAGE BENT STEEL SAFE, with a plaque reading Lancashire fire and thief proof safe co Manchester, width 47cm x depth 48cm x height 67cm (condition report: heavy so appropriate transport is required, losses to paint, one door key, no key for internal drawer, later internal wooden shelving, surface marks, scuffs and stains)
Lot 1209
A MID CENTURY OAK THREE SECTION UNIX STACKING UNIT, width 55cm x depth 40cm x height 110cm, a glazed single door media cabinet and a modern mahogany corner cupboard (condition report: corner cupboard with one key, all with surface marks, discoloration to media cabinet, other imperfections) (3)
Lot 1220
A WHITE THREE PIECE BEDROOM SUITE, comprising a double door wardrobe, width 57cm x depth 53cm x height 188cm, a chest of three long drawers and a three drawer bedside chest, along with another white suite, comprising a chest of three long drawers, a pair of two drawer bedside chests, a circular mirror and a stool (condition report: one bedside with plastic finish loose, other signs of usage to all) (8)
Lot 1237
AN EON FURNITURE FIVE PIECE BEDROOM SUITE, comprising two double door wardrobes, width 92cm x depth 58cm x height 176cm, a dressing table with a single mirror, three drawers and cupboard doors, a headboard with two single drawer bedsides attached and another headboard (condition report: surface marks, some discoloration, one wardrobe dismantled) (5)
Lot 1284
A 20TH CENTURY OAK TAMBOUR TOP DESK, the tambour door enclosing a fitted interior, an arrangement of eight drawers and two brushing slides, width 139cm x depth 80cm x height 129cm (condition report: in need of attention, due to stiff roll top, surface marks, scuffs, stains and scratches, locking mechanism missing, some drawers do not open)
Lot 1295
THREE VARIOUS 20TH CENTURY OAK BOOKCASES, one with a single cupboard door and double glass sliding doors, width 118cm x 28cm x height 80cm, a four tier open bookcase and another open bookcase, with an arrangement of shelves (condition report: surface marks, scuffs, scratches and stains) (3)
Lot 1298
A SELECTION OF 20TH CENTURY OAK FURNITURE, to include a linenfold blanket chest, width 75cm x depth 43cm x height 46cm, a two door cupboard, a child's desk with a fall front storage section, along with another cabinet with fall front door (condition report: blanket chest with minor scuffs and marks, all other items covered in scratches) (4)
Lot 1300
A SELECTION OF OCCASIONAL FURNITURE, to include a 20th century cabinet with two drawers, over a single cupboard door, width 36cm x depth 30cm x height 63cm, a small single door cabinet, a two drawer index cabinet, a dressing stool, a copper bed pan, a child's chair and a small oak storage box (condition report: stool with veneer loss, all others with surface marks and scuffs) (8)
Lot 1305
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK SIDEBOARD, with a raised back, three drawers above three cupboard doors, the central door enclosing a lined drawer, on turned front legs, united by stretchers, length 184cm x depth 60cm x height 140cm (condition report: two keys, locks working but stiff, surface marks and scratches)
Lot 1326
A SELECTION OF OCCASIONAL FURNITURE, to include a modern flame mahogany bureau, the fall front door enclosing a fitted interior, above four drawers, width 76cm x depth 48cm x height 99cm, a nest of three tables, four table lamps, a spindle back chair, three stools, a magazine table, a white triple dressing mirror and a Nathan teak corner cupboard (condition report: bureau with one key, all with surface marks to all, missing shades, loose legs to nest of tables and other wear and tear) (13)
Lot 5
A Victorian burr walnut davenport The rectangular superstructure with three-quarter pierced gallery enclosing stationery division; above a sloping green tooled leather fall enclosing two drawers; above an arched panelled door to one side enclosing four drawers; on turned carved supports and turned feet, with recessed castors, 54cm wide, 58cm deep, 86cm high.
Lot 231
Set of six original advertising posters. 1. Geometric Analysis and Nonlinear PDE EMS and Banoch Center School and Conference from 3-10 June 2007 in Bedlewo, Poland, featuring a green and yellow design, lettering in black lists the participating mathematicians and topics. Very good condition, minor creasing, minor discolouration, sticker on reverse. Country of issue: Poland, designer: et, size (cm): 100x71, year of printing: 2007; 2. Liege 1973 featuring an abstract design of green and blue above the image of Perron de Liege fountain located on the Place du Marche in Liege opposite the town hall, this monument is the symbol of the city of Liege. Very good condition, creasing. Country of issue: Belgium, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 100x62, year of printing: 1968 3. Otra pelea cubana contra los demonios... y el mar / Another Cuban fight against the demons... and the sea, a Cuban documentary by director Tupac Pinilla with Raydel Araoz as guest director, featuring an illustration of an upside down house sailing on its roof with smoke coming out of the door. The documentary addresses the cyclical process generated by the attempts to move the Carahatas fishing village away from the coast and other social factors that hinder the transmission of tradition: a way of life that is the base of the resistance and that keeps Carahatas clinging to the sea. Very good condition, minor creasing, minor staining, small tears, signed in pencil in bottom left corner, blind embossed stamp in bottom left corner. Country of issue: Cuba, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 70x50, year of printing: 2007; 4. Aarhus Teater theatre season for 2014-2015, featuring a great illustration of the theatre building in blocks and circles set over a dark background. The modern theatre building was designed by the Danish architect Hack Kampmann (1856–1920), it was finished in 1900, replacing the old theatre, nicknamed Svedekassen or The Sweat-box. Very good condition, minor creasing, small tear in bottom right corner. Country of issue: Denmark, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 92x61, year of printing: 2014; 5.Coro de Ciudad, a 2006 documentary directed by Luis Leonel Leon (b.1971), featuring large white lettering set over yellow, black, blue and red background with silhouettes of people. Excellent condition, signed in bottom left corner, blind embossed stamp in bottom left corner. Country of issue: Cuba, designer: Gabriela Gutierrez, size (cm): 70x51, year of printing: 2006; 6. Design by Bernard Jardel (1932-1984) depicting Gradual green rectangles set over a blue background. Fair condition, restored folds, restored tears, staining, backed on linen. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Bernard Jardel, size (cm): 77x60, year of printing: Unknown.
Lot 233
Set of six original art exhibition advertising posters. 1. Museum Berggruen National Gallery featuring an artwork by the notable Spanish artist and sculptor Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) titled Dora Maar with green fingernails from 1934, depicting Henriette Theodora Markovitch (1907-1997), known as Dora Maar, a French photographer, painter, and poet. Very good condition, creasing. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Pablo Picasso, size (cm): 84x60, year of printing: 2014; 2. Picasso and his time, the Berggruen collection exhibition featuring an artwork titled Bumblebee Flowers over the Yellow House / Hummelsbluten uber dem Gelben Haus by Paul Klee (1879-1940) a Swiss-born German artist, influenced by expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. Very good condition, creasing, small tears. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Paul Klee, size (cm): 84x60, year of printing: 1996; 3. Picasso & The Women of Algiers The Big Series art exhibition at Museum Berggruen featuring artwork by the notable Spanish artist and sculptor Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) titled Les Femmes d'Alger, depicting a lady in Algerian colourful clothing set over a bright multicoloured background. Good condition, creasing. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Pablo Picasso, size (cm): 84x59, year of printing: 2021; 4. Museum Berggruen National Gallery featuring an artwork by the notable Spanish artist and sculptor Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) titled Still life in front of a window at Saint-Raphael from 1919, depicting an open balcony door with cramped objects in the foreground on the table, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Very good condition, minor creasing, small tears. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Pablo Picasso, size (cm): 84x60, year of printing: 2014; 5. Museum Berggruen National Gallery featuring an artwork by the renowned French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) titled Die Seilspringerin / The Rope Jumper, depicting a feminine silhouette in blue jumping the rope. Good condition, minor creasing, minor staining. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Henri Matisse, size (cm): 84x60, year of printing: 2013; 6. Museum Berggruen National Gallery featuring artwork by the notable Spanish artist and sculptor Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) titled Der gelbe Pullover / Yellow Sweater from 1939, depicting a lady in a yellow sweater, purple, blue and green hat and purple skirt seated in a chair. Good condition, creasing, tears on bottom edge. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Pablo Picasso, size (cm): 84x60, year of printing: 2014.
Lot 103
**Please note the registration number of this car is XCA 955K as per the photographs, not XCA 995K as erroneously catalogued.** A beautifully restored B Roadster, thoughtfully upgraded and presenting well - offered at No Reserve. Introduced in 1962, the MG B Roadster enjoyed an 18-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan 'Safety Fast'. Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, its 1,798cc B series four-cylinder engine was allied to a 4-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph, the provision of front disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering greatly aided control.First registered on 4th April 1972, towards the end of Mk II production, XCA 995K displays 84,900 recorded and credible miles and has been enjoyed by just six former keepers since 1972. It was the subject of an extensive bodywork restoration and paint in the early 2000s, with many receipts from The Welsh MG Centre and Moss Europe that document the purchase of new front wings, a new fuel tank, bumper parts and grille pieces (to name just a few items) since 2001. Finished in gleaming British Racing Green and sitting on chrome wires, the refurbishment was obviously carried to an excellent standard as the B still presents beautifully.The car also benefits from a Kenlowe fan, electronic ignition and is fitted with overdrive. Inside, the cockpit has been freshened with an aftermarket Burr Walnut-effect dashboard trim and complementing it all is a set of cream leather MG F seats with cream door cards and matching carpets. It's supplied with the aforementioned invoices, old MOT Certificates and related MOT garage test invoices, its V5C and the normal manuals etc.People can be a bit dismissive about MG Bs, possibly because there are so many around, but they are handsome, affordable classics that go and handle well, and with the top down on a summer's day, represent all that we love about British sports cars, particularly when they look this good.SpecificationMake: MGModel: B ROADSTERYear: 1972Chassis Number: GHN52748279Registration Number: XCA 995KTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 84900 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Cream leatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 104
Brightly presented, versatile Series III County Safari with celebrity provenance and on offer at No Reserve. This attractive 1983 Series III 'County' spec diesel Station Wagon with the desirable Safari top was originally registered in December 1983. This was towards the end of Series III production and consequently it would have benefitted from the 1982 facelift which included all-new cloth seats, soundproofing kits, tinted glass and other 'soft' options designed to appeal to the leisure owner/user.A previous owner invested in a full refurbishment some years ago and the work included a cylinder head overhaul to enable the use of unleaded, all the engine ancillaries were either replaced or renewed including new carburettors, new battery and radiator, the transmission was rebuilt, the suspension, brakes and all steering parts were also renewed whilst the original body was stripped, a new rear wing and door skin fitted and completely repainted.It now presents wonderfully in Masai Red with a Limestone Safari roof and classic limestone steel wheels and the County Grey cloth on the seats appears excellent. The practical seat configuration of this iconic car consists of three individual seats in the front and four inwards facing fold away seats in the rear which are equally adept at taking friends to the pub for a pint or transporting livestock should you need. This flexibility appealed to our vendor, the well-known singer/songwriter and classic car enthusiast, Jay Kay, who has used it over recent years whilst at his holiday home for taking the kids to the beach and the kind of things that Land Rovers do best.With comparatively low-mileage of just 59,600, this is an economical, totally reliable and versatile Series Land Rover, enhanced by its Safari Roof and perhaps by a little celebrity provenance. On offer at No Reserve, we look forward to your interest.Specification Make: LAND ROVER Model: SERIES III Year: 1983 Chassis Number: SALLBABH1BA201506 Registration Number: A693 KVM Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 36136078 Odometer Reading: 59632 Miles Make: Interior Colour: County Grey ClothClick here for more details and images
Lot 105
An interesting Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC project from almost 50-year single ownership. This Series I, right-hand drive, 3.8 FHC was originally finished in Carmen Red with a black leather interior and is on offer from a Deceased Estate with single ownership that covers almost 50 years. Paperwork within the history file, dated 1980/81, lists a complete body and engine rebuild, a new bonnet assembly, new door skins, new floor pans, a suspension rebuild and much more, and the mileage, at that point, was 67,625. It was obviously used lightly after that, as the current indicated mileage is just over 74,000.By 2010, however, it was obviously in need of a refresh, and work commenced but was never completed. We understand that work included fresh paint, refinished chrome and works to the engine which is free and in running order. The Jaguar is believed to have stood for a period of ten years since these works were carried out, and it's evident that further recommissioning and future investment will be required, dependent on what level of finish is decided upon, offering real potential to its next custodian.It is suggested that your early inspection prior to purchase is encouraged and welcomed to fully understand what additional work will be required to return this Series I to top form. Whilst the paintwork finish is not glamorous, it may not take much to return the car to the road to be used whilst a full restoration is being considered, and it could represent a very affordable entry into E-Type ownership.Specification Make: JAGUAR Model: E TYPE 3.8 FHC Year: 1964 Chassis Number: 861261 Registration Number: 127 KNX Transmission: Manual Engine Number: TBA Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 74170 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 107
**The detail states the car was converted from brand new by JCW, however the one and only keeper had the car converted 18 months later by JCW all clearly documented and at 1453 miles**Fabulous Almond Green one-owner Cooper fitted with the 'S Works' conversion and just 6,350 miles from new. The final version of the 'Classic' mini was the Mk 7 which was launched in 1996 and served as a swansong for the icon. These later models saw a number of improvements, with a driver's side airbag, seatbelt pre-tensioners, side door anti-intrusion beams, an immobiliser as well as a distributor-less electronic ignition system.Sourced from John Cooper Garages of East Preston and supplied new by Whichford Rover of Basingstoke to its one and only keeper on the 26th of April 1999, T699 NCF was a standard Mini Cooper 1,275cc ordered from new with the 90bhp John Cooper 'S works' Conversion (MCC1275 SW) available on all twin-point Mini Coopers from 1997 onwards. Power output was up by 40% on a standard car with a significant increase in torque without hurting fuel economy or drivability. Finished in Almond Green, it was optioned from new with a Classic Paint Finish, Electric Webasto-style full sunroof, Classic leather trim in Porcelain Green, the Sports Pack, and wood door and rear-quarter cappings costing an additional £1,595. Accessories ordered at the time are listed as a fabric mat set, driving lamp covers, high-mounted rear stop lamp, rear fog warning lamp, a polished rocker cover, and door sill treads topping up the bill by £270.25 and bring the total purchase price, with 12 months Road Tax and First Registration, up to £12,697.55.The Mini has covered a mere 6,350-odd miles in 24 years and presents like a shiny pin. It still displays its John Cooper Conversions plaque confirming that its No.0448-Si and it's supplied with the original Book Pack with handbooks, and the service book which is stamped up until 2006, when our knowledgeable vendor took over the car's servicing with further maintenance, MOTs and repairs carried out by a local specialist. The history file contains receipts and invoices for all this work, details of the John Cooper Works conversion, the original Bill of Sale, old MOTs and an A4 ring binder full of documents relating to the care and attention lavished on this one-owner car since 1999.A very quick little Cooper, superbly presented and probably unrepeatable with just 6,350 miles.SpecificationMake: ROVERModel: MINI COOPERYear: 1999Chassis Number: SAXXNNAZEXD170801Registration Number: T699 NCFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 12A2LK70380513Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 6350 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Green LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 109
Fully rebuilt with a new chassis and extensively upgraded, this Series IIA is really rather special. Dating from April 1966, George is a Series IIA that has been fully restored and upgraded in current ownership since 2014. The 'story of George' runs to several thousand words, far too much to even paraphrase here, but our consignor, Stacey will be happy to send interested parties a copy of this charming story by email.A small extract in our vendor’s words;'I needed something that would keep me more active than normal, so my wife gave me the green light to find a classic Land Rover, but she had one condition that it must have the headlights in the centre panel. For me, I added that I wanted a petrol engine and SWB and that was it, so other than these requirements I really didn’t have a clue what to look for. So the search began, mainly looking around Ebay, I did see a couple of vehicles around my budget and then I spotted George, he was taxed and MOT’d for six months which meant I could run him and get an idea of what needed doing.A few days later, I made the train journey down to Evesham to collect George with the intention of driving back to Stoke, and made sure I had sufficient tools to cover any basic repairs should any issues come up during the drive back. When I arrived, George was standing on the drive in all his glory, he’d already been fitted with parabolic springs and Koni shocks some time back by a previous owner, the door tops were pretty much shot but usable for now, they would need replacing along with the rear tail gate and cat flap which had been joined together to make a type of safari door – not nice for sure.The sale was agreed and the journey home commenced. George was running a Weber Carburettor which was being a little temperamental on the journey home, but after a few tweaks it calmed down and the rest of the trip was relatively pain free – well as best you can expect from a Land Rover. Once home I had time to make a full assessment of what I needed to replaced right away to use up the remaining six months of Tax and MOT, during this time I could plan my re-build, it was always my intention to replace the chassis and I think after the strip down I was justified in that decision.'The rest of the story is hugely detailed and fascinating. We recommend for anyone interested to come and view George in all his glory - the handsome, restored example of the rugged and iconic 4 x 4, presenting in excellent condition throughout, making the perfect usable off-road companion, a brilliant show car or a charming addition to any collection, and these are just some of the reasons why George is so special.Standard components – either restored or replaced:Chassis – replaced in February 2015 using a Richards Replica Chassis Suffix CEngine – original engine correct date, short block refurbished +0.40 pistons, standard crank (bearings replaced) and cam, timing chain, oil pump, water pump and petrol pump all replaced.Axle – both front and rear are originals and date correct 1966 – Refurbished using nylon coating. Swivels replaced new bearings fitted. Leather swivel Gaiters fitted.Gearbox – Original 1966; overhaled with new bearings and sealsNew 9" clutch assemblySteering - original 1966 refurbished steering box, heavy-duty solid drag-linksNew hydraulic brake lines.Replacement Autosparks wiring loom – alternator fitted but retained Ammeter in the loom.Front Bulkhead – original but refurbished and E-coatedFront Wings – refurbished Series III converted to Series IIA (headlights removed)Original Front Radiator panel refurbished and GalvanisedRadiator replaced with heavy duty 4 core radiator (Series III)Bonnet – original 1966Rear Tub – 95% new/rebuilt, the tub bulkhead is original 1966Door bottoms – replacements fittedRe-galvanised Trim & Windscreen – Original.Upgrades and ModificationsRolling chassis (over and above the above-mentioned parts) consists of:Heystee parabolic springs – 2" liftPolybush bushes throughoutGAZ adjustable shock absorbers – bespoke length made to suit the springsTerrafirma stainless steel over braided flexible brake hoses + 2" extension.Heystee Automotive Front disc brake conversion, Defender 4 pot calipers plus vented discsHeystee Automotive Rear disc brake conversion, Defender 2 pot calipers plus solid discsDefender Dual circuit master cylinder and Type 50 servoDOT 5 fluidX-Brake disc brake fitted - handbrakeWolf Rims fitted with 205 x 80 x 16 Continental tyresPlastic tubed axle breathing kit – front & rearEngine upgrades:Full ACR - SU Carburettor conversion, plus a ACR stainless-steel free-flow rear silencerStage 1 Unleaded Head 8.1 Compression by ACRACR 4-into-1 exhaust manifold in carbon steel123 ignition – fully programmable electronic distributor – Bluetooth capableMagnecor HT lead setStainless steel over braided fuel linesStandard oil bath air filterAlternator fittedGearbox upgrades:Roamerdrive over-drive.Roamerdrive finned transfer case cover plateStainless steel over-braided clutch fluid lineSeparate clutch master cylinderBody upgrades:Exmoor heavy duty black anodised aluminium Defender door hinges complete with door mirrorsRocky Mountain door topsLater Series/Defender rear tailgateFull rubber tailgate inner linerElectric upgradesLED replacement indicator, brake and side lights – complete sealed units, wired to later plugsWIPAC halogen headlights (already fitted)Dashboard and controlsWater temperature gaugeDirest feed oil pressure gaugeBattery kill-switchBrake bias valve12v accessory socketModified standard ammeter to take higher currentUpholstery and other fabricsExmoor deluxe front seat setExmoor inertia reel driver and passenger seatbelts plus centre seat lap beltDriver & passenger adjustable seat basesExmoor rear bench seats.Mohair Tilt in navy by All Wheel TrimOther features specific to this Land Rover either current or previous:Heavy Duty tilt frame manufactured by Purely MetalFully Coated chassis with Dinitrol wax systemSpecification Make: LAND ROVER Model: SERIES IIA Year: 1966 Chassis Number: 24125923C Registration Number: CKV 459D Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 25254128H Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 124
The 300 marked a post-war return to Mercedes-Benz tradition of building high-performance, luxury automobiles of the highest quality. Daimler-Benz AG emerged from the smoking rubble of World War II in somewhat precarious health, with production plants that had been pretty comprehensively levelled by Allied bombing. Far from being a broken nation, the resilience of the workforce was remarkable, and Mercedes-Benz resumed car production in 1946, albeit with the pre-war 170V, a modest middle-class car that had been their best-seller in the 1930s. However, in less than six years, the company was sufficiently confident to return to the luxury market when the Mercedes 300 was introduced at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show, and for the duration of the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz prestige line-up was based on the 300 range, at the heart of which was essentially the same superb 2,996cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine found in the legendary 300SL 'Gullwing'. The 300 Saloon was aimed squarely at Captains of Industry and Heads of State - indeed, the model was nicknamed 'Adenauer' after Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. In office from 1949 to 1963, he employed six custom convertible, hardtop, and landaulet versions during his tenure. Inside, the 300 was beautifully executed in polished wood, with deep bucket seats trimmed in either cloth or leather, and a division was available as an option for those who preferred to be chauffeur driven. Improvements came with the 300B of 1954 in the form of twin Solex carburettors, along with servo-assisted brakes and minor styling changes, while the 300C model of September 1955 saw the option of a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic for the American market. Introduced in August 1957, the 300D was the linear successor to the 300C, with a longer wheelbase, fuel injection, and unique hardtop configuration transforming it into a pillarless 'Phaeton'. An additional 4" of wheelbase provided greater rear legroom, equalling that of the long wheelbase Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Removable rear quarter-lights allowed an unobstructed view in and out from the front vent window all the way to the back, much valued in the model's popular role as a 'parade car'. Employing a slightly detuned version of the 300 SL sports cars Bosch fuel-injected engine, the 300D produced 180bhp at 5,500rpm. Automatic transmission was standard and power brakes, power steering, and Artic-Kar air-conditioning were added as options.Offered here is a truly magnificent 1959 Mercedes-Benz (W189) 300D, delivered new in right-hand drive to Australia. Presented in Schwartz/black paintwork with a remarkably well-preserved luxurious Crimson leather interior. This particular 'Adenauer' has benefitted from the warm, dry Australian climate. It's fitted with a matching numbers, fuel-injected, 3-litre straight-six producing around 180bhp coupled to a 3-speed automatic transmission. Having formed part of a small private Collection in recent years, the 300D's bodywork has benefitted from some cosmetic attention with the underside also in good order as might be expected from a vehicle from a dry country. Internally, the original leather upholstery remains, and the wooden door caps, veneers, Bakelite and chrome all present with patina commensurate with the car's age. It's accompanied by a detailed history file including the original Owners Manuals, service book and the original toolkit.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly remarkable 300D 'Adenauer'. Its commanding presence and stately manner are irresistible to both occupants and bystanders alike, and it's rather unlikely that you will park next to another one.Specification Make: MERCEDES Model: 300D ADENAUER Year: 1959 Chassis Number: R1890108501131 Registration Number: 641 XVT Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: R189980-8500909 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 14373 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Red HideClick here for more details and images
Lot 127
Superbly restored, a very well-presented example of one of Chapman’s earliest designs. The Elite Type 14 was Colin Chapman’s first production sports car that he designed for Lotus Cars, debuting in 1957. Lotus' design philosophy ran contrary to the prevailing norm, making their cars lighter, more aerodynamic and therefore more nimble, rather than increasing horsepower and weight enabling Lotus cars to outmanoeuvre much more powerful vehicles on track. It was very light, weighing just 630kg utilising a monocoque construction which meant there was no separate chassis, the body was load-bearing, and whilst this was becoming accepted practice, the Elite was the first time it had been constructed in glass-fibre. There were only two strips of steel in the car — a strip for the door hinges to attach to and a very small steel frame to which the engine and suspension were attached. When combined with independent sporty suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all-aluminium engine and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29, it made for a great drivers car, so much so that by production end in 1963 over 1,000 had been produced. The Elite was very expensive to produce - especially the GRP monocoque which was extremely labour-intensive (the first 280 were built by Maximar then production switched to Bristol Aircraft who built a further 760+ cars). It is estimated that Colin Chapman lost c.£100 on each Elite, so there was a backwards switch to a separate steel backbone chassis for the successor Elan, making it much cheaper to build.Offered here is very special Elite SE, presented in the wonderful period-correct Primrose Yellow with a silver metallic roof, matching Jim Clark’s road car. It's the higher performance, 85bhp factory variant (SE) which initially came fitted with twin SU carburettors, a fabricated exhaust system, the ZF Gearbox and Lucas PL700 headlamps.Purchased new in 1962 by Viscount Gough, it was subject to a complete 'last nut and bolt' restoration by the previous owner, who was meticulous in his attention to detail. In 2005, the bodywork was stripped back to the gel coat, all traces of repairs, stress cracks, and damage were removed and repaired using glass fibre only. The entire car was then re-spayed by Proline Paint, GRP specialists, costing in excess of £8,000, and all the lights were replaced with new-old-stock Lucas items. The interior is finished in black with grey carpet, the seats having been re-trimmed by a local ex-Aston Martin trimmer in black leather and the correct Irvin black seat belts were retained as was the original instrumentation, wood-rim steering wheel and its original Snail Brand tool kit and jack.Mechanically, the engine has been fully re-built up to FWB specification with a capacity of 1,460cc, using new components supplied by the premier Coventry Climax Engines specialist. These include a new-old-stock Coventry Climax crankshaft; Carrillo con-rods; new pistons; alloy five-bearing cam carrier; high-lift camshaft; new water and oil pumps; high-torque starter motor; re-cored radiator; thermostatically controlled Kenlowe electric cooling fan; new cast inlet manifold; and refurbished Weber DCOE 18 carburettors. In addition, the cylinder head has been fully ported, gas-flowed and rebuilt with larger inlet and exhaust valves. Having been fully balanced, it's not subject to the usual vibrations and shudders of an Elite. The engine will now safely rev to 7,000rpm plus, and should develop 120-125bhp.Standard fitment was a 4-speed MG gearbox with the highly sought after ZF all-synchro box offered, as an option on S2 models, but was part of the SE package. One of the drawbacks of the MG transmission was that it was low geared (standard rear axle ratio of 4.22:1 plus a direct fourth gear) meaning that the engine ran at quite high revs when cruising. This led to the development of a 5-speed Type-9 conversion – greatly improving driveability with its 'overdrive' fifth gear. This is all achieved without any modifications to the monocoque - so is completely reversible and vastly improves the driving experience. '905 FWB' is fitted with a Type 9 5-speed gearbox complete with a new clutch cover and drive plate. New bearings and universal joints were fitted throughout, and the 4.22:1 differential fully rebuilt, while the new 60-spoke wire wheels were fitted with period-correct Pirelli Cinturato tyres.In 2014, the suspension was replaced in its entirety by Tolman Motorsport. The original rear wishbones utilised a 'rubber ball' type location at the inboard end which can wear prematurely leading to instability caused by unwanted changes in toe angle. This Elite had the rear wishbones converted to rose joints in place of the 'ball & socket' arrangement, along with the Tolman Motorsport adjustable suspension set-up.Despite being MOT exempt, our vendor put the car through a voluntary MOT which it passed with no advisories, valid until 8th October 2024.Built in very small numbers (circa 1,040), and presenting in fabulous condition, this very well-sorted Elite is a delightful example. Having seen a full restoration with intelligent upgrades, this is certainly a car that Chapman would be proud to bear his name.Specification Make: LOTUS Model: ELITE SE Year: 1962 Chassis Number: EB2181718 Registration Number: 905 FWB Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 11977 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 64742 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
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