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Lot 177
A Georgian canvas panel painted with six crests beneath a gartered monogram, possibly from a carriage door, 33.5 x 40.5cm, together with a 19th century book on stagecoaches entitled 'The Technicalities of the Art of coach-body-making' by John Philipson. M.I.M.E. dated 1885 and 'Monograms & Heraldic Designs from William Harland & Son 1893'.
Lot 70
Patrick Swift (1927-1983)Girl in a Garden (c.1951/2)Oil on canvas, 134.5 x 106.5cm (53 X 42”)Signed; title inscribed on label versoExhibited: “Patrick Swift: An Irish Painter in Portugal” exhibition, Palácio Foz, Lisbon, Oct/Nov 2001; The Crawford Gallery, Cork, Dec 2001/February 2002 .Literature: Patrick Swift (1927-1983) An Irish Painter in Portugal”, Crawford Gallery, Cork, 2001, p.31 (full page illustration).Girl in a Garden dates to the early 1950s and forms part of an interesting body of early work created in Swift's studio on Hatch Street, Dublin . The painting depicts the artist's girlfriend American poet Claire McAllister seated in the garden of the studio. Together they formed part of an influential Dublin cultural set that included Anthony Cronin, Patrick Kavanagh, Nano Reid and Brendan Behan among others. Claire McAllister was then a student at Trinity College and she lived in the same house as Deirdre McDonagh whose flat with its grand piano became a favourite post-pub haunt. They met and soon moved to a large flat in a Georgian House on Hatch Street with Swift subletting the front half to the painter Patrick Pye as a studio. Their relationship came to an end several years later after Swift was introduced to the beautiful Oonagh Ryan byher brother John Ryan (Envoy Magazine, The Bailey Pub etc) in May 1952 and later that year Swift left Claire and followed Oonagh to London. Swift had met Lucian Freud in 1949 and by 1950 Lucian was coming regularly to Ireland due to his courtship with his future wife Lady Caroline Blackwood of Clandeboye Estate in Northern Ireland and he used to come around in the mornings to the Hatch Street Studio to paint. Freud's early influence on Swift - his junior by five years - is very evident in this work which is dispassionate, stylised and severe. Swift however was less preoccupied with texture and more concerned with tone; a dominant feature in the present example. At first glance the subject appears somewhat ordinary set against a frugal palette but closer examination reveals an environment that is more surreal than natural and a subject that is imbued with tension and ambiguity rather than indifference. Claire sits perched on the edge of the garden steps slightly below the artist's line of vision and somewhat dwarfed by an elephantine invasion of vegetation from a neighbouring garden. The rickety patio door hangs open and there is a sense of detachment in spite of their obvious proximity.In 1950 Swift showed his first works in public at the IELA; the following year at the same show his paintings were singled out by Dublin Magazine for their exceptional technical ability and 'uncompromising clarity of vision which eschews the accidental or the obvious or the sentimental'. His first solo exhibition came in 1952 at the Waddington Galleries, Dublin. Tony Gray,the Irish Times art critic was quoted in Time Magazine (October 20, 1952) “Swift unearths [from his subjects] not a story nor a decorative pattern, nor even a mood, but some sort of tension which is a property of their existence.” Later in the 1950s Swift and Freud met again in London, where he coedited a literary and arts journal, X, and mingled with other leading artists of the period including Francis Bacon, John Minton, Frank Auerbach, David Andrews, Leon Kossoff. In 1962 Swift and his wife visited the Algarve where they eventually settled and established Porches Pottery. He continued to exhibit on occasion in Dublin; his portrait of Patrick Kavanagh (CIÉ Collection) was shown at the RHA in 1968. A significant solo show was held in Lisbon in 1974 but it was not until 1993 (the centenary of his death) that Irish audiences could enjoy his work en masse at a major retrospective in IMMA. Further exhibitions have since taken place including a show in Lisbon and Cork in 2001 which included this work. We are grateful to Stephen and Veronica Jane O'Mara whose writings on the artist formed the basis of this catalogue note.
Lot 26
1948 HRG 1500 - One of only around 111 HRG 1500's made between 1939 and 1956 and boasting known history from new - Believed to have been Works prepared for the 1949 Alpine Rally and period competition history at Goodwood and Silverstone - Reported to have had just six owners from new with the vendor having purchased the car in 1984 as a restoration project Rarity and provenance are attributes that many owners would love their vintage and classic cars to have. This HRG 1500 can boast both, and the vendor has kindly carried out a lot of research into the history of his car, efforts all of us now and in the future will be grateful for. According to a letter to the vendor from Ian Dussek of the HRG Association, this HRG left the factory on November 11th 1948 as a standard 1500 with a body by Automarine, painted in green with a green leather interior. Mr Dussek states that the HRG was entered into the 1949 Alpine Rally and it is believed to have been Works prepared for the event at the request of first owner John Roberts, of London SW7. Apparently the weather that year was terrible which resulted in Mr Roberts' retirement (along with many others) on the first day. Believed indications of Works preparation for the Rally are two circular holes in the nearside of the bonnet for the SU carburettors to breath through, brackets on the headlight frame supports for additional horns, the placing of the front brake cables through the wings to raise them from the chassis rails, a leather bonnet strap, twin rear-mounted spare wheels, brackets to hold two one gallon cans of fuel either side of the differential, enamel union jack badges on the leading sides of the bonnet, and twin fuel pumps. Almost two years later (1950) the car changed hands and the new owner, a Commander Norman A. Bartlett RN, continued the young car's competition career and at least took part in the BARC Private Members Meeting at Goodwood on August 12th 1950. Bill Potter became the third owner in 1952/53 and he wrote a letter to our vendor explaining that he had purchased the HRG from Vincent's Garage in Yeovil, Somerset. They had apparently taken the car in part exchange. Mr Potter then sold the car in 1960 to an Adrien Sturgeon who was a work colleague of Mr Potter's brother-in-law. Mr Sturgeon resumed the HRG's competition activities and took part in many trials in the car as well as an HRG versus MG race at Silverstone in 1964. A letter on file from Mr Sturgeon to the vendor states that he carried out a repaint of the HRG. In 1966 the car was acquired by a David Parry who soon afterwards presented the car to Willows Lane Garage in Accrington, Lancashire, for a restoration. Work commenced but the garage's invoices were unpaid so the car remained in a part dismantled state at the garage for the next eighteen years. The garage sadly went into receivership and in late 1983 / early 1984 the vendor was given a tip-off that there was an HRG inside one of the garage's extensive buildings. Investigations proved positive and the vendor was able to acquire the car from the receivers, the purchase invoice for which is on file. Mr Parry had taken the engine and dashboard instruments away for refurbishing elsewhere, and when the vendor contacted him soon after he had acquired the car, Mr Parry was some-what dismissive of the idea of reuniting the engine with the car. Contact between the two people was eventually lost and the whereabouts of the original engine are now sadly unknown. The engine HRG fitted to most 1500's was based upon a Singer 12hp unit, although a few towards the end of production were fitted with a Singer SM engine. Upon the advice of the HRG Association, an SM engine was therefore sourced from a Singer Gazelle and installed during the restoration. The SM engine would have had two carburettors when fitted to the HRG but in a Gazelle it only had one, and this arrangement was retained when the vendor fitted the engine to the car. The intention to eventually fit a twin carburettor set up resulted in the acquisition of a twin carburettor head, but it has never been fitted. The vendor has stated they will supply the head (plus many related parts) with the car for a new owner to build up and fit if they wish. The body had been part restored by the garage in Accrington and the vendor set about completing this work soon after purchase. With the body soon painted in Rolls-Royce Brewster Green, attention was turned towards the mechanical components and the brakes, suspension, and axles were all overhauled, and the wheels were re-spoked. In addition, a new fuel tank was manufactured and a dash board was copied from a correct and conveniently local HRG and fabricated and fitted up with a mixture of new and overhauled instruments. Serck in Birmingham re-cored the radiator (and modified the top hose outlet) and re-chromed the radiator shell and headlights, as well as some other brightwork, plus a new wiring harness was made by the vendor using what he believed to be the correct colour and gauge of wiring. To improve reliability, all items are reported to have been separately earthed. The final task was for a division of the renowned Jaguar specialist XK Engineering in Coventry to retrim the seats and door panels in green Connolly leather and fit Wilton carpets, and to have a roof and side screens constructed. The restoration was completed in 1994 and the car has only covered around 3,500 miles since. The very comprehensive history file contains many invoices for works carried out during and since the restoration, as well as letters between the vendor and the extremely helpful HRG Association, and previous owners. There is a large quantity of photographs too, such as ones from when the car was first seen in the garage in Accrington, during the restoration, and copies of photographs of the car on the starting grids of Goodwood in 1950 (sent to the vendor by the daughter of Commander Bartlett) and Silverstone in 1964. The car also features in the book "HRG - The Sportsman's Ideal" by Ian Dussek of the HRG Association, in a photograph of Ron Godfrey (the G in HRG) taken by the author in 1960 standing in front of KLD 447. This is a special and rare car with an interesting history that is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition in all respects. Much loved but rarely driven during the twenty-three years since the ten-year restoration was completed, a lack of use is the main reason for the vendor now deciding to part with his beautiful HRG.
Lot 1
1948 Riley RM 2.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Conversion - Drophead Coupe conversion, body converted and restored in 2015 - Engine overhaul in May 2016 - Lovely open tourer ready to be enjoyed The RM Series cars were the last 'proper' Rileys - the swansong of the marque before it was subsumed into the mighty British Motor Corporation. The model range was manufactured in Coventry until 1949, when production moved to the MG factory at Abingdon. The RMA/RME were large Saloons powered by 1.5-litre four-cylinder engines, while the 7-inches longer RMB/RMF models featured twin-cam 2.5-litre units. The RMC and RMD were limited edition soft-tops. While the latter was a conventional two-door Drophead Coupe, the RMC was a two-door Roadster version of the RMB. The 2.5 litre four-cylinder powerplant produced some 100bhp and was also unusual in having twin pushrod-operated camshafts placed high in the cylinder block. The chassis number of the car offered today appears to denote it started life as an RMB saloon. The vendor advises JLV 906 was converted to drophead coupe coachwork in 2015, a new interior fitted, whilst a comprehensive engine overhaul was carried out in May 2016. Now resplendent in Bronze with Magnolia interior, this most handsome Riley is described as being in "fabulous condition" with "excellent" bodywork, interior and engine. Forming part of a private collection, we are informed it received a thorough check over in November 2016 at a cost of £1000. This must surely represent an ideal opportunity to acquire a wonderful looking four seater open Riley which will cruise at 80mph for much less than the price of an original.
Lot 19
1949 Bentley MK VI H.J. Mulliner Saloon Introduced in 1946, the MKVI was Bentley's first post-war model. Aimed at the emerging 'owner-driver' luxury car market, the newcomer was closely based on the 1939 MKV (of which only fifteen were produced). Built around a massive cruciform-braced chassis with independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, it was fitted with a freshly developed 4257cc OISE (overhead inlet side exhaust valve) straight-six engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Capable of over 100mph when clad in the factory's understated 'standard steel saloon' coachwork, the MKVI quickly developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive. However, despite the excellence of the 'basic' car, there remained a core of marque enthusiasts who found its styling too anonymous. Known for the quality and elegance of its renderings, H.J. Mulliner clothed some 307 MKVI chassis. Deservedly popular, the London coachbuilder's design number 7059 - a handsome four-door six-light saloon with semi-razor edge lines - accounted for some 125 sales. Built to Works Order Number 1040, chassis B22EY was then dispatched to H.J. Mulliner to become one of the 125. Road registered by Worcestershire County Council as 'HUY 53' in July 1949, the Bentley changed hands several times thereafter before being extensively restored during the 1980s. Entering the current family ownership at the end of that decade, the MKVI has been sparingly used over the past twenty-eight years but is understood to have been kept in good running order (its late owner was a talented engineer and former board member of Rolls-Royce). Treated to a new exhaust, fuel system overhaul and replacement water pump during the last six months, 'HUY 53' is summed-up by the seller as 'a sound and usable car which would benefit from some cosmetic work and general fettling'. Offered for sale with a history file and MOT certificate valid until July 2017.
Lot 41
1925 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model Tourer - One of just 513 Speed Models built - Current family ownership since 1958 - Original engine and Vdp coachwork - Offered with history file A railway engineering apprentice turned aero engine designer, Walter Owen Bentley previewed his first creation, the immortal 3-Litre, at the October 1919 London Motor Show (though, he would not deem it production ready for another two years). Inspired by a 1914 Humber T.T. racer, the newcomer's ladder-frame chassis was equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and rear-wheel drum brakes (four-wheel brakes becoming the norm from 1924 onwards). The car's heart and most advanced feature was its 2996cc engine. A long-stroke four-cylinder (80mm x 149mm) that prioritized torque over top-end power, it boasted a five-bearing crankshaft, shaft-driven overhead camshaft, monobloc construction, twin ignition, four valves per cylinder and aluminium pistons. Developing between 65bhp and 88bhp, the unit was allied to a separate four-speed gate-change gearbox. Supplied in bare chassis guise only, albeit with a choice of wheelbase lengths and engine tune, the 3-Litre remained in production until 1929 by which time some 1,636 are thought to have been made. Mindful that his initial offering was among the most expensive cars on the market, W.O. wasted little time in proving its competitive worth. Victorious in the Whitsun Brooklands meeting on May 16th 1921, the design also distinguished itself the following year at the Indianapolis 500 and Tourist Trophy with Bentley netting the Team Prize on the latter event. Justifiably proud of its achievements on the Isle of Man, Bentley not only published a celebratory booklet entitled `The Blue Riband' but also launched a commemorative `T.T. Replica'. Based on the short standard 9ft 9¢in wheelbase chassis, the newcomer boasted a high compression engine, close-ratio gearbox and 90mph top speed. Responsible for giving Bentley its first taste of success at Le Mans when Captain John Duff and Frank Clement drove one to fourth place overall during the inaugural 24-hour race on May 26th-27th 1923, the 'T.T. Replica' evolved into the 'Speed Model' that same year. Achieving two outright Le Mans 24-hour victories and some 513 sales, the latter has long been among the most sought after 3 Litre variants. According to the factory records, this particular Speed Model - chassis 893 - was clothed with notably elegant two-door, four-seater Tourer coachwork by Vanden Plas (body number 1116) and delivered new via the Gladstone Motor Company to Mr G.F. Small of Bruce Road, Glasgow. The ensuing keepers were J.H. Cuthbertson of Kilmalcolm followed by F. Locke of Glasgow, who retained the Bentley until at least the end of the service records in 1936. From then until the commencement of the current long-term family ownership during 1958, known custodians in chronological order were: L.W. Campbell-Colquhoun of Crieff, I. Denton of Rossett, G.H. Naylor of Lymm, G. Edwards, and P. Greaves of St. Helens who acquired the Speed Model sometime during 1955. An accompanying green logbook reveals that the Bentley has sported its present Red and Black livery since at least 1964. During his tenure, the vendor's late father is understood to have overhauled the original engine raising its compression ratio and fitting a BM 1800 camshaft in the process. The Speed Model also benefits from the fitment of a 4.5 Litre steering column numbered HF 3180 (however, the original 3 Litre one has been retained should a new owner wish to reinstate it). Not started or run for some three years, 'XW 9502' is now in need of recommissioning. Able to boast its original engine and Vanden Plas coachwork, it is also thought to retain its factory-fitted A-Type gearbox and 13/51 ratio back axle. Offered complete with a variety of service records, Vanden Plas order sheet, extract from Clare Hay's 'Bentley the Vintage Years' book, selection of photographs, green logbook, instruction book, old invoices and MOT certificates.
Lot 117
1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe As a result of MG's sale to Morris Motors in 1935, rationalisation was the company's priority during 1935, and all new models shared as many parts as possible with other members of the burgeoning Nuffield Organisation. First off the stocks was the all-new 2 Litre (subsequently dubbed the SA). It was a large car by MG standards that was only available as a four-door Saloon at launch, but subsequently offered in Tourer and Tickford Drophead Coupe guise as well. Power came from a tuned version of the straight-six Morris QPHG OHV engine, initially in 2288cc form but later enlarged to 2322cc - the 75bhp output was sufficient to endow the MG with a top speed of up to 85mph. This right-hand drive SA Tickford 3 position Cabriolet was manufactured in 1939 and we are informed that the engine, gearbox and axles are all 'part' restored and the frame plus body are in 'good' shape finished in primer with the work taking place in the 1980's before 'SA2896' was dry stored. Offered for sale by its long-term keeper the MG is offered with its import paperwork. A rewarding and interesting project.
Lot 73
1980 BMW Alpina B6 2.8 Alpina's B6 2.8 model was the first turnkey product the company produced as a manufacturer in its own right, of which 533 were created between 1978 and 1983. According to the vendor of this highly prized example - No.151 - only around 83 have survived worldwide, of which nine are understood to be dismantled as listed in the Alpina-Archive. He reckons there is only one other in the UK apart from the one he is now offering, which he claims is among the best anywhere. The first run of B6 models was achieved by inserting a tuned version of BMW's 2.8-litre straight-six engine into the nose of its smallest car of the day - the E21 3 Series. As originally offered this would have boasted 218bhp, but the vendor credits his car with nearer 245, which would be over 100 more than that of a standard 323i. Its specification is certainly impressive and includes: Alpina cam and followers, Mahle pistons, 3.4-litre B9 cylinder head, original 2.8 M30 engine, replacement fuel injectors, sports ECU programmed by BBR, and stainless steel performance exhaust; five-speed 265 Getrag gearbox with Alpina Z3 short shift; full Alpina suspension, RPM top mounts, Bilstein B6 dampers; 2-pot brake calipers with Black Diamond Predator sports pads; Alpina 15 inch staggered `cotton reel' alloy wheels; Alpina spoilers front and rear; additional Alpina 36-litre fuel tank; Alpina prized Rear Diff, VDO/Alpina gauge pack; Alpina striped sports seats; Alcantara headlining; Black leather Momo Corse steering wheel; upgraded dash roll, gear lever and handbrake gaiters, and door cards; Alpina footrest; Alpine Hi-Fi system; central locking, self-arming alarm etc and three original keys. Finished in Avus Light Metallic Blue, this special car which receives invitations to several prestigious events has been fully restored over the last 10 years by a BMW engineer in Switzerland and is now viewed by the vendor as having `excellent' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox. It comes complete with huge history file and full book pack and both LHD and RHD headlights.
Lot 55
1979 Bitter CD PLEASE NOTE: The registration number previously advertised for this vehicle is not included in the sale and will be retained by the vendor. - Erich Bitter's personal car and finished to his specification - 1 of only circa 395 made The three-door CD Coupe started life as a 1969 Opel concept car based on the Diplomat Saloon, its largest model of the time. Positively received at the Frankfurt Salon, it was progressed to prototype stage by Frua before the programme was dropped. However, with encouragement from Opel, it was then adopted by former racing driver Erich Bitter and, following further development, appeared at the 1973 Frankfurt Salon with all mechanical elements courtesy of Opel and bodies produced by Bauer around a shortened Diplomat floorpan. Power was supplied by a 227bhp 5.4-litre (327ci) Chevrolet V8. Again, the car was very well received and some 176 orders are believed to have been taken, encouraging a production target of 200 units per year to be envisaged. The fuel crisis then intervened though, and only c.395 examples are thought to have been sold, of which the sale car is chassis number 386. It is a special example of a rare breed, for not only was it one of the last of the line, but was singled out for Erich Bitter's personal use. He had it finished in his favourite colours - Porsche 'Indisch-Rot' (Indian Red) for the bodywork, Brown for the buffalo hide upholstery (a 7,000DM option) and Tan-coloured carpets. He also specified wheels from the later SC model, which were 15x8inch rather than the standard 14x7inch. Only very occasionally used on a 'five day red number plate', the CD remained part of Bitter's museum until it was sold to Kurt Ritter, one of the company's investors, for 100,000DM in 1990. He too only used the car sparingly and it passed to Armin Wurm in 1994. Never restored, '242 PK' now registers an unwarranted 68,615 kilometres (c.42,600 miles) and is considered by the vendor to have 'excellent' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and three-speed automatic transmission. The MOT is valid into March 2018.
Lot 78
1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 C Mercedes' distinctive W110 `Fintail' model was a popular mid-size Saloon offered with the choice of four-cylinder petrol or diesel engines of 1.9 and 2.0-litre capacity respectively, a total of 356,199 of which were produced between 1961 and 1965. This splendid-looking, time warp petrol example is reputed to have been first owned by the German Embassy. Finished in Dark Maroon and trimmed in Red hide, it was the subject of a magazine article in September 2003, and is presently considered to have `original' four-door bodywork and engine, `excellent' interior trim, and `very good' paintwork and four-speed manual transmission. The 33,600 miles currently registered by `CYR 84C' is believed but not warranted to be correct, and this classic Benz is now being offered complete with its original book pack, green log book, collection of invoices, V5C showing three previous keepers and old MOTs dating back to 1970, plus one valid to February 21 next year.
Lot 47
1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe - An early matching numbers example acquired by the current owner in around 1978 as a running car but in need of restoration - The engineer vendor stripped the car in the mid 1980's and carried out significant restorative works to the body and mechanicals - The construction of racing and aerobatic aircraft restricted the E-Types rejuvenation and it has remained in a barn loft since 1990 The green registration book that accompanies this early right-hand-drive E-Type 3.8 Coupe shows that it was acquired by Venture Garage of Holbrook, Derbyshire, in March 1969. The current proprietor of the garage informed us that his father, Tom Bacon, was quite well known in the local area for driving around in this E-Type. Clearly an enthusiast, Mr Bacon owned five V12 versions when he passed away in around 2005. Original paint on the door and bonnet hinges lead us to believe that the car was originally finished in Opalescent Silver Blue, and after sporting a red hue for a while the car was navy blue when Mr Bacon sold it at an unknown date to a Mr J A Dyson. Our vendor purchased the car in around 1978 from Mr Dyson (the accompanying sales invoice is undated), and at that time the car was able to be driven but in need of restoration. In around 1983 our engineer vendor commenced restorative works and got as far as stripping, rejuvenating, and reassembling the original matching-numbers engine, as well as the gearbox and rear axle. After stripping the paint from the body he braced it with tubes and installed new floor sections (including the boot floor) that had been purchased from Martin Robey. A hobby of constructing racing and aerobatic aircraft eventually turned into a business and opportunities to work on the E-Type became scarce. Since a house move in 1990 the car has remained in the loft of his barn and only returned to ground level in early 2017 (using a borrowed crane) in preparation for its sale. We are delighted to offer this early example at our IWM Duxford venue as appropriately, two airplanes that the vendor constructed are stored at this famous Museum. This car represents an exciting opportunity for someone to restore an early E-Type FHC to their own exacting standards, something our vendor would loved to have done but never seemed to have the time.
Lot 16
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL - 1 of only 562 right-hand drive examples made (from a total production run of 25,881) - Two owners over the past twenty-seven years and resident in Spain for much of that time - Uprated with Twin Weber carburettors (original Solex ones retained), Black leather upholstery and Black mohair hood The 190SL was introduced in 1955 - the year Mercedes swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR. Indeed, the graceful, new two-door, convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR - the 300SL - whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the 'Ponton' saloon (W121) platform, which was of monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine - an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 120bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a manual four-speed gearbox. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all round. Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price of £2,693 did nothing to deter purchasers. Options included a third seat placed transversely behind the front ones which was big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the 230SL (W113). By this time some 25,881 190SLs had been produced (just over two percent of which were to right-hand drive specification). One of just 562 190SLs built to right-hand drive specification, this particular example - chassis number 23629 - has been UK registered since August 1st 1976. Retained by its previous keeper, George Fisher Esq., for twenty-four years (1990-2014), the Mercedes-Benz was resident in both Scotland and Southern Spain during that time. Inspected by T&T Technical Services of Edinburgh during October 1995 on Mr Fisher's behalf, their report read as follows: 'The bodywork of the vehicle was found to be in first class condition with no evidence of excessive corrosion or perforation. We were unable to detect any extensive repairs which had been carried out to the bodywork and, in our opinion, it would appear that this vehicle is totally original and in as near perfect condition as is possible for a vehicle of this age. The paintwork was also in very good condition although it had, at some time in the past, been re-sprayed but to a very high standard . . . Apart from a slight oil leak from the rear of the engine the mechanical components and vehicle undercarriage were in original and undamaged condition. It is our opinion that this vehicle is as near original as it is possible for a vehicle of this type to be and from all accounts it appears to be totally original and has not been restored'. Doubtless aided by its sojourn in sunnier climes, the 190SL remains highly presentable some twenty-two years later. Entering the current ownership during 2014, the Mercedes-Benz has since benefited from the addition of twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors (though, the original Solex ones have been retained should a new owner wish to reinstate them). Decidedly rare in right-hand drive guise, this stylish 190SL is offered for sale with owner's manual (1968 reprint), sundry paperwork, the aforementioned T&T Technical Services report and MOT certificate valid until 22nd November 2017.
Lot 28
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL PLEASE NOTE: The vendor warrants the mileage on this vehicle and it is now MOT'd until April 2018. While even Mercedes-Benz quality has faltered occasionally over the years, the durability of its third SL model, the R107 Series, has long since been beyond doubt. Its production run spanned a remarkable 19 years, during which 237,287 SLs and 62,888 SLCs were manufactured; a very high percentage of which are still providing sterling service. It was launched in 1971, initially with just a 3.5-litre engine (350SL) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The model was essentially a marriage of chassis components from the mid-sized W114 model with the larger engines of the S-Class (W116) range. The car featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round. The power assisted steering was Daimler-Benz's own recirculating ball system. Braking was by discs all round - ventilated on the front. The range grew to two models when the 4.5-litre (450SL) derivative arrived the following year and to three when the 2.8-litre (280SL) appeared in mainland Europe in 1974. It was replaced by the 3.0-litre (300SL) in 1985. The latter's engine had an output of 185bhp - sufficient to provide the model with ample acceleration and an impressive top speed of around 130mph. 'F343 OPH' was first registered in January 1989 and supplied new to its first owner by Woking Motors - since when it has had just two further keepers and is currently registering 83,800 miles. Its Ivory-coloured bodywork is teamed with 'Brazil' interior trim, and the vendor presently considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and four-speed automatic transmission to all be in 'very good' order. He is now offering the Benz complete with original sales invoice and brochure, original book pack with service record containing 15 entries, further invoices, old tax discs and MOTs, plus a current MOT valid into March 2018. The car has both soft and hard tops.
Lot 25
1963 Jaguar MK II 3.8 Litre Featuring notably slimmer roof pillars than its MKI forebear, the immortal Jaguar MKII was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. Its monocoque bodyshell was equipped with independent coil-sprung front suspension and a well located live rear axle, 12-inch disc brakes all round and recirculating ball steering. The model could be specified with a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8-litre version of Jaguar's race-proved, DOHC inline, six-cylinder XK engine. The interior was quintessentially British with its sumptuous leather-covered seats, polished wood facia and door cappings, comprehensive instrumentation and impressive row of auxiliary toggle switches. The attention to detail and build quality of the MKII were remarkable for the price. Equipped with the 220bhp 3.8-litre engine, the Jaguar was reputedly capable of sprinting to 60mph in 8.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph. Some 30,141 3.8s were produced between 1959 and 1967. Finished in Dark Green with Tan leather upholstery, this particular example boasts a manual overdrive gearbox and chrome wire wheels. Purchased by the current keeper in 2012, it was the subject of a extensive restoration between 1997 and 2001. This included: a bare metal respray during which the colour was changed from the original Golden Sand; the engine was refurbished to standard specification; the original manual gearbox was replaced by a later all-synchromesh unit; the suspension was lowered and rebushed; power steering was added; the bumpers and rear lights were rechromed; the headlining, carpets, facia, wheels, tyres, spinners and radio were all renewed. More recently a Kenlowe fan, electronic ignition, new starter motor and custom header tank have been fitted. The vendor not surprisingly now regards the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as all being in "very good order" and 'APG 401B' is offered with a fresh MOT certificate. A fine looking example of a great motorcar.
Lot 98
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL - Delivered new to Switzerland - c.8,900 miles since restoration in mid 1990s - Beautiful 190SL from a private collection First seen in prototype form at the 1954 New York Auto Show, the 190 SL finally entered full production in May 1955 - the year Mercedes swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300 SLR. Indeed, the graceful, new two-door, convertible grand tourer penned by Karl Wilfert and Walter Hõcker was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR - the 300 SL - whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300 SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the 'Ponton' Saloon (W121) platform, which was of radically different monocoque construction. The 190 SL also boasted an all-new engine - based on the six-cylinder unit of the 300 SL, it was an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1,897cc that breathed through a pair of twin-choke Solex downdraft carburettors to produce some 104bhp, which was sufficient might to accelerate the Benz to 100kph in 14.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 112mph. The unit was coupled to a manual four-speed gearbox operated by a lever sited between the seats. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil sprung swing axles at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums at all four corners. Built to the highest standards and among the nimblest cars of its type at the time, the 190 SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price of £2,693 did nothing to deter purchasers. The convertible could be ordered with or without removable hard top (the rear window of which was enlarged from 1959 onwards) and there was also the option of a third seat placed transversely behind the front ones and big enough to carry an adult. Last but not least, in the early years the model could be ordered in sports racing guise, complete with small Perspex windscreen, lightweight alloy doors and spartan leather-covered bucket seats. The 190 SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300 SL were replaced by the W113 Series 230 SL. By this time some 25,881 190 SLs had been built, the majority of which found homes in the USA, where its combination of sporty styling and boulevard ride proved especially popular. The simply stunning left-hand drive example being sold has White bodywork that's matched to a Red hide interior. Having vacated the Stuttgart production line it was apparently delivered new to Mercedes-Benz Switzerland in 1960. At some point it then found its way across the Atlantic to the USA before being repurchased by the original owner in 1994 and imported to the UK. It was at this stage it was treated to a lengthy £24,000 restoration featuring only original 190 SL components. The Benz was then purchased by the vendor to form part of his private collection, and it was the decision to now reduce the size of that collection that has brought the car to market at this time. The vendor's view of its current condition is 'superb', and he grades the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, four-cylinder engine and all synchromesh transmission as all being in 'excellent' condition. '879 UYO' has amassed just 8,900 miles since the completion of the restoration and has recently benefited from a thorough check over and service. It comes complete with a collection of general invoices, full documentation and photos of the restoration, plus a current MOT valid to October 10th this year.
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1990 Rolls-Royce Corniche III Convertible - Part of private collection since 2011 - Lovely order, Red with Magnolia hide, original decanters and glasses - c.64,800 miles, 300 miles since service (including brakes) by Harwoods Rolls-Royce registered the Corniche name in the 1930s and assigned it to a prototype based on the Bentley MK V, but the model was never progressed due to the onset of war. The moniker was finally first employed in 1971 on the Coupe and Convertible versions of the Silver Shadow. Power was provided by the company's long-standing 6.75-litre V8. This was mated to a GM Turbo Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. Suspension was independent by coil springs all round, augmented by a Citroen-originated hydraulic self-levelling system. Braking was by discs, with ventilated units being phased in for 1972. The most significant upgrades brought by the Corniche II and III models were a more advanced suspension system, ABS, airbags and MK-Motronic fuel injection. This most eye-catching of right-hand drive Rolls-Royces was reputedly built to the special order of a Scottish laird, and its distinctive hue of Red chosen to match that of his family tartan - it is therefore the only Corniche likely to be found in this shade. The sumptuous lounge-like interior sports Red-piped Magnolia-coloured hide upholstery and Red carpeting complemented by a walnut facia and door cappings. The original cut glass decanters and matching glasses remain in place to this day and, at 64,900, the mileage is pleasingly low for what is now a 27 year-old motorcar. It was acquired by a private collector in 2011 and the most recent service (including full brake overhaul) was carried out in July 2015 by a branch of Harwoods Bentley at a cost of £5,500, since when the Corniche has travelled just 300 miles. The vendor has little hesitation in declaring the Rolls' bodywork, paintwork, brightwork, interior trim, V8 engine and three-speed automatic transmission to all be in 'excellent' condition, and is offering 'G545 JSG' complete with an MOT valid until August 23rd.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL The third generation SL (R107) was launched in 1971, and featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all-round. The power-assisted steering was Daimler-Benz's own recirculating ball system. Braking was by discs at each corner - ventilated on the front. Over its 17-year reign, the R107 range was powered by six versions of Mercedes-Benz's silky smooth 90 degree V8. The sale car on offer is the most desirable model being the 500 SL. Having been with its current owner for 12 years the Mercedes displays 77,300 miles and has had just 4 previous keepers, the last of whom from 1991 to 2005. Offered with 22 old MOT certificates and a collection of invoices plus 2 sets of keys, this big Benz has just benefited from an oil and filter change. Offered with both hard and soft tops, it carries an MOT certificate into February 2018.
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1958 Ferrari 250GT PF Coupe Rebodied as a LWB California Spyder - Offered from the stable of one of the UK's foremost Ferrari collectors - Based on an original 250GT PF Coupe chassis (Tipo 508D) which is interchangeable with that of a 250GT LWB California Spyder - Correct-type subframe and bodywork expertly copied from chassis 1487GT (an orginal 250GT LWB California Spyder Competizione that was formerly part of the vendor's collection) For many the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder - be it in LWB or SWB guise - is simply one of the most beautiful cars yet made. Though, it is the former variant which boasts the greater competition pedigree with a highly impressive 5th place overall during the 1959 Le Mans 24-hours and a class win at that year's Sebring 12-hours. Of the fifty 250 GT California Spyder LWB cars made, just thirty-six are known to have been built with the preferred covered headlamps. A Competizione variant - chassis 1603GT - sold for $18,150,000 in August 2016 so ownership is necessarily a select affair. The vendor of this particular car, chassis 1241GT, has been fortunate enough to own dozens of Ferraris over the past five decades including a 250 GTO and the ex-Pedro Rodriguez 1959 250 GT California Spyder LWB Competizione which he meticulously restored during the late 1990s / early 2000s. Smitten by the enclosed headlamp-equipped ex-Rodriguez machine (chassis 1487GT), he determined to make a precise copy and commissioned a dimensionally accurate wooden body buck which took some 3,000 hours to construct just by itself! A self-confessed perfectionist with a notorious eye for detail he spent years scouring the globe for correct accessories including door furniture, light units, instruments and even the correct boot lock. There was no question of using inauthentic parts even if they were destined to be out of sight so when a suitable fuel tank could not be located a facsimile was fabricated from scratch. A connoisseur of all things Prancing Horse he knew that the later California Spyder LWBs were underpinned by the same Tipo 508D chassis as the contemporary 250 GT Pininfarina Coupe (albeit with a different subframe). Starting life as one of the latter, chassis 1241GT thus required precious little alteration to serve as a donor (though, its brakes were upgraded to four-wheel discs). One of a mere 353 examples made, it had been supplied new to America on December 29th 1958 and subsequently belonged to Charles Wray of Maryland before entering the current ownership via Thomas E Shaughnessy Consulting of San Clemente, California in August 2000. Interestingly, the engine currently fitted to chassis 1241GT had previously been installed aboard chassis 1487GT when the vendor first acquired it (and erroneously stamped up as `1487GT'). The precise origins of the 3-litre V12 remain a mystery despite a radiographic inspection carried out during 2003 suggesting 094C or perhaps 0944C as the internal engine number. However, it is a dual distributor Tipo 128D inside plug unit of the same type that would have powered a California Spyder LWB when new. The gearbox is similarly period correct albeit that it has been upgraded with a fifth gear courtesy of renowned marque specialists GTO Engineering of Berkshire. Fabricated by Clive Smart of Shapecraft UK using the aforementioned body buck, the alloy coachwork was completed and mounted to the chassis during 2003. Painted some two years later, the process of finding bits and pieces and having things done just so meant that the Ferrari was not UK road registered until July 2009. Determined that `1430 MU' should not only look, but also act, the part of a 250 GT California Spyder LWB, the vendor dispatched it to GTO Engineering in November 2015. Some ten months and over £90,000 later, the Ferrari had undergone a thorough engine overhaul (re-ground / balanced crankshaft, new cylinder liners, fresh high compression pistons, replacement bearings and timing chain etc) plus had attention paid to its cooling system, five-speed gearbox, rear leaf springs and back axle etc. Shaken down by Kevin Jones of GTO Engineering including a trip to Prescott Hillclimb, chassis 1241GT started readily upon inspection and sounded decidedly healthy. It is difficult to overstate the amount of time and effort that has gone into transforming this 250 GT from a Pinin Farina Coupe into a California Spyder LWB. Indeed, we would wager that `1430 MU' is more authentic in some respects than a few of the originals (especially if they were restored in less exacting times). Utterly convincing - to our eyes at least - this delectable Ferrari is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with UK V5C Registration Document, Maryland Certificate of Title, Ferrari Owners' Club dating letter, radiographic report, `no advisories' MOT certificate valid until June 9th 2017, sheaf of GTO Engineering invoices and numerous restoration photos.
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1985 Bugatti Type 50 Grand Sport Evocation Complete with polished alloy bodywork, bonnet straps, monogrammed radiator cap, aeroscreens and suitably massive Lucas P100 headlamps, this evocation of a Bugatti Type 50 Grand Sport is bound to turn heads wherever it goes. In fact it was a model Bugatti designed but never made, and `FUF 700' was created from the original 1934 plans and photographs (copies of which form part of the car's history file). The chassis was constructed by a Bob Lewis and the ash frame by a Bob Jones, while the striking aluminium coachwork was fashioned by Vintage Wings of Manchester. Evidently it took several years and some £40,000 to get to that stage and, following additional expenditure, Tim Perry of TJP Classic Services completed the project in 1992. The recreation is powered by a fully-refurbished Nissan L20A straight-six engine dating from 1976 - it is the type normally found in the Datsun 240Z and 510 and Nissan Laurel and Maxima, and is known for its reliability, durability and parts inter-changeability. The unit has been cosmetically modified and the turned aluminium engine bay detailed in order to add period flavour to the vehicle - twin radiator fans assist cooling in heavy traffic. Braking is by discs at the front and drums at the rear. Damping is by friction units up front and modern telescopic ones behind. The cockpit features French Racing Blue leather seats and door pockets, rosewood and turned aluminium dashboard, and brass-ringed instruments. Replica Bugatti pedals and gearknob complete the period impression. Since completion, this splendid-looking evocation has driven just 3,900 miles and is now being offered complete with V5C (in which it is described as a Bugatti), and very large history file including the aforementioned plans and photos, plus a 1999 video tape of the press coverage gained when it first took to the road.
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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe PLEASE NOTE: Although offered with a V5 Registration Document, this vehicle has an 'export' marker recorded against it with the DVLA. Always keen to present customers with as much choice as possible, Rolls-Royce overlapped the production lives of the Silver Cloud III and its Silver Shadow successor by more than a year. While the latter model was undeniably more technologically advanced, it was (a) initially only available as a four-door standard steel saloon and (b) lacked the sheer road presence / grandeur of its forebear. Based around a version of the 'Bentley 9' modular platform, the Cloud III may not have been 'cutting edge' by 1966 standards but it was still a wonderfully refined motorcar. Featuring independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a leaf-sprung semi-floating back axle (complete with hypoid bevel final drive), hydraulic shock absorbers (adjustable at the rear), power steering and servo-assisted drum brakes, its enormously strong cruciform-braced box-section chassis provided a wonderful foundation for coachbuilders to practice their art. Powered by a 6230cc OHV V8 mated to four-speed automatic transmission, it also had the benefit of near 120mph performance. Society in the 1960s however was changing rapidly and, among others, the era of the chauffeur-driven car was coming to an end. Rolls-Royce had to make changes too. One of the more striking designs available, this Mulliner, Park Ward Drophead Coupe was aimed at owner-drivers. It owed its beautifully sleek profile to Norwegian-born stylist Vilhelm Koren, who pioneered its 'straight-through' wing line and 'cut-back' wheelarches on the Bentley S2 Continental chassis. Afterwards these lines were successfully carried over to its successors and also to the initially more conservative Rolls-Royces. Visually updated by the diagonal placement of their quad headlights, which gave it its nickname 'Chinese Eye', the Koren-designed Cloud IIIs (available in both fixed- and drophead coupe guises) thus boasted a decidedly avant-garde, yet majestic look. Not surprisingly, the modernist design attracted a younger clientele like actors and musicians. Offered here is Drophead Coupe chassis CSC11B that was delivered new by Jack Barclay to a Mr Sidney E Dale of Plaistow, London on May 17th 1965. It started life in Regal Red but received a change of image in the 1980s and is these days finished in the elegant combination of Mid Metallic Blue teamed with Beige hide interior. The car contains numerous factory options like a heavy gauge frame, an electrically operated aerial, electric windows with emergency manually-operated handles/cranks, an electrically operated hood mechanism, hood cover and a radio. It also has a cocktail cabinet with crystal glasses and carafe under the dashboard. The Rolls-Royce's next keeper was none other than Kenney Jones, one time drummer for the Small Faces, Faces and later The Who after the death of Keith Moon. In 1993 the Coupe passed to another famous musician, Mr Evangelos Papathanassiou, better known as Vangelis, who retained it for the next twenty-three years, yet hardly ever drove it. The Rolls-Royce was recently unearthed from a London garage and, though running well, its general lack of use means that a degree of re-commissioning would be advisable - especially in relation to the brakes and electric hood mechanism. The vendor currently grades the engine and transmission as 'very good' and the coachwork, paintwork, and interior trim as 'good'. This fascinating and rare Cloud III comes complete with build sheet, option list, correspondence and V5s.
Lot 105
2010 Porsche Cayenne 902 Coupe by Merdad - Understood to be one of just three examples with this specification worldwide - Stunning sports SUV finished in Basalt Black with a sumptuous black / red interior - c. 9,200 miles, MoT to March 2018 and last serviced by Porsche less than 1,000 miles ago "We are very proud that this creation has brought together many British engineers and designers who have contributed to bringing this fantastic beast to the table." Merdad The 902 Coupe is a radical two-door conversion of Porsche's luxury Cayenne SUV carried out by UK based tuning company, Merdad. Unveiled at the MPH Show, London, in 2010, the concept was far more than just a cosmetic blow-over, changes were made to the aerodynamics package and a host of engine upgrades were available on the 4.8-litre V8 Bi-Turbo power unit. Understood to be one of just three examples with this specification worldwide, this stunning sports SUV is finished in Basalt Black with a sumptuous interior trimmed in black leather with red suede cloth. The impressive specification includes: Tech9 Engine Modification developing some 625bhp, custom forged 22 inch Merdad Collection 10 Y spoke black alloy wheels with red Merdad brake calipers, full Merdad exterior styling with 40mm Lowering Module, Zenon headlamps with washers, LED DRLs, Sparco carbon fibre electric front sports seats with height and lumbar control, black / red Alcantara headlining, red Alcantara trim and door cards, velour floor mats piped red, carbon fibre kick plates and pedal surrounds, red Merdad Collection dials, custom sports multifunction steering wheel with paddleshift, front and rear distance parking control, dynamic air suspension, cruise control, PCM with colour sat nav, Bluetooth, CD/DVD/MP3, USB connectivity, hill-hold assist, heated foldable door mirrors, privacy glass, tilt and slide electric sunroof, automatic dual zone air conditioning, powered tailgate and even a space saver spare tyre! A tracker is also fitted. Displaying some 9,200 miles, this amazing SUV coupe comes with Swansea V5 document, MoT to March 2018 and was last serviced by Porsche less than 1,000 miles ago. Not one for shrinking violets, this will turn heads wherever it goes!
Lot 42
1982 Toyota FJ40 LX Land Cruiser - Current ownership since 1983 and 137,864 Km c.86,000 miles from new - Subject to a recent bodywork restoration and mechanical overhaul - Desirable late example and well-travelled previously residing in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain The origins of the long-running Land Cruiser series of 4x4s date back to 1941, when the Japanese authorities ordered Toyota to reverse engineer the Jeep. With the experience of several military trucks behind it, the company then launched the first Land Cruiser 10 years later. The name has subsequently become a byword for rugged dependability in parts of the world where even the ubiquitous Land Rover has been known to struggle. The now classic FJ40 model was in production from 1960 to 1984, and the lefthand drive version now offered is a two-door Hardtop powered by the later 2F 4.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine driving through a four-speed manual gearbox. It was acquired by the vendor in Saudi Arabia in 1983 and then domiciled in the UK from 1985 to 1989 before a year spell in Bahrain. On return to England in 1990 it was initially garaged in the South before moving to Morpeth in 1996, where it has remained in storage until now. In recent times 'EPT 549X' has been the subject of considerable mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment, during which: the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and exhaust all received attention; the body was repainted in its original shade of Beige; and many new parts installed as required. The vendor now grades the paintwork as 'excellent'; the bodywork, 'original time-warp' interior, transmission and engine as 'very good'; and the electrical equipment as 'good'. This sought after and rare LX model with its original LX interior comes with factory power steering and rides on new White, eight-spoke steel wheels shod with equally fresh Falken Landair tyres. The specification includes a sunroof and the rare option of Fairey overdrive and free-wheel hubs. This impressively-presented Toyota is now offered complete with comprehensive file detailing its 35 year history by way of maintenance invoices, global shipping documents and photographs of the vehicle in various exotic locations. The mileage currently stands at 137,864 kilometres and a large collection of spares are also available by separate negosation.
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