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Lot 2267
PAIR OF REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND INLAID DISPLAY CABINETS, the pair of doors with astragal glazing on a bow fronted base with a central drawers above a silk panelled door flanked by false drawers above curved panels, on slightly out curved feet, the whole with satinwood line and stylised flowerhead inlay, heights 171 and 170cm, widths 109.5cm and 108cm, depths 45cm (2)
Lot 1848
WALNUT WALL CLOCK, early 18th century and later, the 6 1/2" brass chapter ring inscribed Wm Sellers, London inside cherub head spandrils, on a brass 30 hour, hourly striking movement with anchor escapement, the case with square glazed door and shaped bracket base, height 46cm, width 27.5cm, depth 18cm
Lot 2137
DUTCH MARQUETRY CORNER CUPBOARD, late 18th century, the galleried triangular top above a single, fitted, frieze drawer, the door inlaid with a central lacquered panel 'suspended' from a ribbon bow and swags, height 84cm, width 80cm, depth 46cm Provenance: By family descent from Dr Richard Bright (1789-1858) of Ham Green, Bristol
Lot 356
A Victorian figured walnut Davenport, the top with concealed sprung action and rising to reveal stationery compartments, over a curved lid opening to reveal a sliding writing surface with drawers, cupboard door to one side enclosing four drawers, carved and turned column supports, and supported on a platform base with castors. 62 cm wide.
Lot 2005
- Purchased new by the Electricity Council- Present owner since 1990- Last used on the road in 1997 and dry stored sinceAccording to accompanying paperwork, 'MVO 380P' was purchased new in 1976 by the Electricity Council, since when the electric two-door, two-seater City car has had three keepers; the most recent of whom acquired it in May 1990. It last saw the public roads back in 1997, following which it has been dry stored and the odometer currently displays an unwarranted but entirely feasible 19,758 miles. The little Enfield is now presented in the contrasting combination of White bodywork and Black interior trim and the vendor presently grades its bodywork as 'good' and the paintwork and interior trim as 'average'. A rare opportunity to acquire, at No Reserve, a car that's arguably more suited to today's environment than the one it was born in. The 8000 was produced by Enfield Automotive on the Isle of Wight. A total of 120 were completed, of which 65 were utilised by the Electricity Council and Southern electricity boards.
Lot 2021
- Extensively restored at a cost of c. £60,000- Full engine overhaul by Russ Carpenter (V8 250 expert)- Comprehensive history file including photographs of the restoration Among the smarter Daimler V8-250s that we have encountered, 'JPR 806F' was treated to an extensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment during the late 1990s / early 2000s. The saloon's automatic gearbox and V8 engine were professionally overhauled (the latter by model expert Russ Carpenter), while the highly regarded Jaguar restorers CMC of Bridgnorth undertook a bare metal repaint in its original hue of Willow Green. The interior received a new headlining, door panels, furflex, carpets, sill plates and Kenwood stereo with CD autochanger. Upgraded to electronic ignition, the Daimler also gained a new wind tone horn, uprated wiper washers, halogen headlights and hazard warning lights. The suspension was improved via new rear springs, shock absorbers and various bushes, while the brakes were fitted with uprated Coopercraft 4-pot front callipers and stainless steel hoses etc. Since 2010, the V8-250 has further benefited from attention to its power steering, engine mounts, heater, spark plugs / ignition leads. Deemed by the vendor to be in 'very good' condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim, the Daimler is offered for sale with previous owners' details, restoration photos, original handbook, service book, workshop manual, parts book and assorted receipts / invoices.BodyworkMajor bodywork restoration by the highly regarded Jaguar restorer CMC Bridgnorth during the late 1990s and early 2000s including a bare metal re-spray in its original Willow Green, extensive re chroming including the bumpers and grille and a new windscreen. InteriorNew headlining, door panels, furflex, carpets, sill plates and installation of a Kenwood stereo with cd auto changer.EngineFull overhaul by Russ Carpenter (V8 250 expert)Engine re bored, crank re ground, new pistons and bearings, camshaft and followers re profiled, tappet chest modified to eliminate valve rattle, fully balanced, uprated oil pump, timing cover and front pulley modified to eliminate oil leaks, new design valve guides and oil seals, new inlet and Stainless steel exhaust valves to allow use of unleaded fuel and a new exhaust system.GearboxOverhauled by specialist and new prop shaft mountings.ElectricsDistributor overhauled, electronic ignition, alternator overhauled, uprated wiper washers, new wind tone horn, Halogen headlights and hazard warning lights.SuspensionNew rear springs and bushes, new shock absorbers, suspension overhauled including panhard rod, torque arm and anti-roll bar with new bushes.BrakesCoopercraft 4-pot front callipers, new brake servo and vacuum tank, new brake lines and stainless steel hoses with new discs on the front and rear.SteeringOverhauled by CMC including new PAS tie rods, steering box and pump.WheelsRoad wheels shot blasted, rust proofed and re sprayed.Work done since 2010:Steering geometry re set to factory settings, steering box overhauled to factory settings, engine mounts replaced, heating system overhauled including replacement heater matrix, control valve thermostat and temperature sender, new plugs and leads and the engine set to factory settings.History fileA comprehensive history file is offered with the Daimler which details previous owners, photographs of the restoration, original handbook, service book, workshop manual, parts book, old Mots and tax disc and various invoices and receipts for the work carried out.Vendor Conditions RatingsBodywork "Excellent"Engine "Excellent"Electrical Equipment "Excellent"Paintwork "Very Good"Transmission "Excellent"Interior Trim "Very Good"
Lot 2040
- 1 of just 502 examples made- Formerly UK registered as 'J613 SWL' and more recently resident in Spain- Full Black leather upholsteryAmong the most outrageous homologation specials ever sold to the public, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II debuted at the 1990 Geneva Motor Show. Conceived to dethrone BMW's dominant M3 (E30) in the highly prestigious DTM series, the newcomer sported an outlandish bodykit designed by renowned aerodynamicist Professor Richard Eppler of Stuttgart University. Powered by a bespoke shorter-stroke / bigger bore version of the 2.5 litre DOHC 16-valve engine fitted to its production siblings, the 'Evo II' developed 235bhp @ 7,200rpm and 181lbft of torque @ 5,000rpm. Equipped with a Getrag five-speed manual gearbox and weighing just 1,340kg, the four-door sports saloon was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and 155mph. Suitably uprated, its all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / multi-link rear) boasted an adjustable ride height function, while the Baby Benz's ABS-backed four-wheel disc brakes and power assisted recirculating ball steering were similarly enhanced. Considerably more expensive and rarer than BMW's equivalent E30 M3 Sport Evolution, all 502 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II were apparently snapped up before the model officially went on sale! Interestingly all but two were finished in 'BlauSchwarz' blue/black metallic (the others being painted Astral Silver). Though, owners could choose between full leather upholstery and hide trim with cloth inserts. Quick out of the box, it would not be until 1992 that racing versions of the 'Evo II' finally vanquished their BMW nemeses; the top three places in that season's DTM championship being occupied by Mercedes' drivers Ludwig, Thiim and Schneider respectively. This particular example was supplied new to Germany and first registered there on 27th July 1990. Subsequently resident in both Spain and the UK, it currently wears Spanish number plates ('MA-3714-BK') but also appears on the DVLA and HPi databases (as 'J613 SWL'). A serial BMW collector who has had numerous E30 M3s over time, the vendor was nonetheless intrigued by the prospect of owning an 'Evo II' and thus acquired chassis 736047 during 2003. Said to be 'huge fun to drive', it was garaged at his Marbella holiday home for several years before being entrusted to Blue Bell Wilmslow Ltd for some light recommissioning in December 2012. Totalling £2,440.09, the work included an oil and filter change for the engine plus new water hoses, while attention was also paid to the car's brake system, central locking, exhaust and headlamps etc. Further benefiting from four new Pirelli Rosso 245/40R17 tyres in 2013, the last twelve months or so have seen the Mercedes-Benz fitted with a new radiator and battery not to mention a miles / kilometres speedometer face. Still reading in kilometres, the odometer shows a highly credible but unwarranted 72,000 / c.45,000 miles. Starting readily upon inspection and sounding decidedly purposeful, chassis 736047 is trimmed in Black leather and retains its trademark gargantuan adjustable rear spoiler, blistered wheelarches and 17-inch alloy wheels. An apparently low mileage example, but not so low that it cannot be driven as its maker intended, this highly presentable 'Evo II' offers bidders the chance to acquire one of the most unlikely cars ever to emerge from Stuttgart! Accompanying paperwork includes a Spanish Tourist Class Registration Document, HPi report and sundry bills / invoices.
Lot 2050
"The Aston Martin DB2/4 is a sports car with a very definite appeal. It has full saloon car comfort, coupled with performance and roadholding of a very high order" (Autocar Magazine)Introduced at the October 1953 London Motor Show, the DB2/4 represented a new breed of longer-legged, more accommodating Aston Martin. Some seven inches longer and a little taller than its predecessor, the fitting of a smaller seventeen-gallon fuel tank (still good for circa 300 miles) plus some minor platform changes liberated enough room for two small seats to be positioned above the back axle. Visually distinguished by a one-piece windscreen and rear hatchback, the new model boasted such niceties as a telescopic steering column and adjustable backrests. Panelled in lightweight aluminium over an advanced tubular frame chassis, its independent front suspension featured a sophisticated trailing link, coil-sprung set-up tempered by an anti-roll bar, while at the rear a Panhard rod assisted radius arms in keeping the coil-sprung beam axle firmly tied down. Initially powered by a 2580cc version of the famous Willie Watson / W.O. Bentley designed DOHC straight-six engine, the adoption of a larger 83mm bore size saw capacity rise to 2922cc in mid-1954. Thanks to its 'Vantage' state of tune, the 2.6 litre unit was credited with developing some 125bhp and 144lbft of torque - outputs sufficient for a quoted 111mph top speed. Overshadowed by its racing DB3 / DB3S siblings, the model still enjoyed a successful competition career winning the team prize on the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally (interestingly, the factory also fielded a pair of DB2/4s for the Mille Miglia). Of the 565 MKIs made, just 448 are thought to have been two-door saloons.According to its accompanying copy Aston Martin Ltd (AML) Build Sheet and Service Record, this particular MKI 2.6 litre example - chassis number LML/664 - was originally specified with optional heavy duty shock absorbers and RJ needles. Supplied new via S.M.T. to Carlaw Ltd of 97 West George Street, Glasgow, the DB2/4 had a replacement engine fitted whilst still under guarantee and indeed appears to have returned to the factory for occasional work up until January 1964. Migrating to America sometime thereafter, the 2+2-seater was discovered by its previous keeper in a Virginian barn during 2008. Dust covered and obviously immobile for many years, the Aston Martin was subsequently entrusted to Francis Warwick of the Lea Francis Co in West Palm Beach, Florida (Mr Warwick's outfit specialises in the restoration of British marques). Disassembled, the DB2/4 had its alloy bodywork repaired as necessary and its underside cleaned and undercoated. The wiring was renewed and the instruments rejuvenated. The engine was thoroughly checked over and compression tested and the gearbox serviced. A period correct exhaust system was installed and the radiator re-cored. Attention was paid to the fuel system, suspension and four-wheel drum brakes too. Re-trimmed in Olive Green leather, the interior also gained a new Beige cloth headlining and refinished wood veneer trims. The windscreen was renewed and the side window winder mechanisms overhauled. The result of all this refurbishment was apparently 'Best in Class' and 'Exceptional in Class' awards garnered at various American concours meetings.Further enhanced since entering the current UK-based ownership, the past year or so has seen chassis LML/664 treated to an estimated £60,000 worth of expenditure by marque specialist Oselli. As well as a total bare metal repaint in California Sage Metallic, the 2+2-seater has benefited from sundry re-chroming (front grille / window frames / bumpers), new rubbers, overhauled SU carburettors and extensive engine / engine bay detailing not to mention the installation of a new aluminium radiator (plus associated cowlings), high torque starter motor, exhaust silencer, EZ electronic power steering, wood rim steering wheel and chrome wire wheels. Road tested following the renewal of its engine oil and anti-freeze etc, the Aston Martin possesses a 'no advisories' MOT certificate valid until May 12th 2017. Potentially Mille Miglia eligible, this decidedly smart and former concours award winning DB2/4 is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with UK V5C Registration Document, BMIHT Certificate, the aforementioned AML (Ltd) Build Sheet / Service Record, numerous restoration invoices / photos and tools.
Lot 2066
The vendor purchased this Diamond Black 850i as a project. The V12 engine has subsequently been fully overhauled by 8 Series specialist Chris Burton, during which: the heads were skimmed; valve seats and broken rocker arm replaced; and new valves, stem oil seals, timing chain and gaskets installed. Other items replaced include: plugs; leads; distributor caps; coils; lambda sensors; brake discs and pads; track rod ends; washer jets; batteries; and horn. This is a high specification 850i that features: rare six-speed manual gearbox, sunroof, climate control, six-CD autochanger, heated sports seats with memory, full Parchment-coloured leather interior and rear blind. The vendor currently grades the interior trim and engine of the BMW as 'very good', the bodywork and transmission as 'good', and the paintwork (which has a key scratch on the passenger door) as 'average'. It comes complete with thousands of pounds worth of invoices, original manuals, old tax discs and an MOT to July 31st 2017.
Lot 2071
- Finished in the popular colour combination of silver paint and a black leather interior- Desirable Tiptronic gearbox, grey wheels, rear spoiler, and a sunroof- 156,300 recorded miles and supplied with a quantity of maintenance invoices, previous MOT's, and paperworkThe 993 variant of Porsche's iconic 911 line was a particularly significant link in the cars's long chain of development, as it marked the end of an era that had begun forty-three years earlier with the 356, by being the last Porsche to be powered by an air-cooled engine. It was penned by Englishman Tony Hatter and mechanical updates included more power for the 3.6-litre flat six engine (272bhp) and a brand new six-speed manual gearbox. The 993 was available as a two-door Coupe or Convertible and with two or four-wheel drive, a latterly as a Targa with a sliding glass roof.The silver Carrera variant offered here is fitted with the popular Tiptronic automatic gearbox and black leather interior. A sunroof is also present and it appears to have been enjoyed by the most recent recorded keeper since February 2010. The odometer displays 156,300 miles and the vendor claims there is a "full document file with all bills and relevant paperwork, spare keys, and previous MOT certificates". They continue by describing the Porsche as having "good bodywork, engine, and interior trim", and "very good paintwork and transmission".
Lot 2073
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor has advised us that this vehicle was restored by Bell Classic Cars in the mid 1990s. The 'Big' Healey enjoyed steady development with the four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100-Six of 1956, which was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959. The final iteration was the 3000 MKIII, which was launched in October 1963 and mildly upgraded (Phase 2) in May the following year. The most powerful and luxurious of all the derivatives, it had lively performance courtesy of its 150 bhp straight-six engine and featured such niceties as wind up windows and a walnut-veneer facia. 3000 production closed at the end of 1967 after 42,926 had been made, 17,712 of which were MKIIIs. 'BBD 65E' left the production line in 1966 and was immediately exported to the USA. It was repatriated in 1987 at which point the car was restored and converted from left to righthand drive. The task is believed to have involved some £12,000 worth of new parts including a new wiring harness. In 2011 'BBD 65E' received a sympathetic restoration which included the Healey being re-painted and four new wings being supplied by Bell Classic Cars. Sporting Black bodywork matched to a pleasing mix of Red and Black leather the odometer currently registers an unwarranted 24,316 miles and is viewed by the vendor as having 'excellent bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and electrical equipment, and 'good' four-speed manual transmission. It is being offered complete with woodrim steering wheel, badge bar, door mirrors and a pair of period Lucas spot lamps plus an MOT certificate into May 2017. The vendor also informs us 'BBD 65E' has recently completed a trip to the Essen classic car show in Germany with 'no problems'.
Lot 2077
- Current owners late husband acquired the car in May 1969 from the 2nd owner, and recently lightly recommissioned it after 20 years storage- Re-chromed in 1969, re-painted in 1970 and re-trimmed (by Roy Creech) in 1971, and a new cylinder head fitted in 1985- An extraordinary history file with invoices from 1937 and onwards, and just 126,400 recorded miles from newThis truly delightful Phantom comes to market for the first time in 47 years, complete with impeccable provenance that confirms it has had just three keepers from new. Chassis No.20KR was first registered on April 17, 1929, having been equipped with innovative four-door 'All-weather' coachwork by Park Ward, complete with disappearing hood and wind-up windows - the original colour was Black. No less than 116,921 of the total mileage of 126,440 was accrued by the first owner before selling the car in August 1937 - it is understood he lived in Scotland and made repeated business trips to London! A copy of the log book shows he paid £5 in order to retain the original registration plate, 'US 65', which by coincidence has remained local to the car ever since and has frequently been espied in central London on a contemporary Rolls-Royce or Bentley. The replacement registration 'CYE 790' has remained with the car to this day.The second keeper was retired engineer H Raymond Morgan, who lived in Westminster, London SW1, but retained the Rolls at his primary residence near Swanage, Dorset. The first of many invoices in the car's fascinating history file is one from The Marble Arch Car Service Depot, dated October 8, 1937 - a garage apparently recommended to him by Rolls-Royce. On October 31 1938 for the princely sum of £15 4s 1p, they refurbished the cylinder head, fitted a new rear hub bearing, and supplied and installed a selection of electrical items. There is also a copy of a cheque made out to the same firm in August 1963, that not only covered the fitting of a replacement exhaust downpipe but also a degree of garaging and fuel. Intriguing correspondence between Rolls-Royce and Mr Morgan of July 1968, reveals that in both August 1932 (with the speedometer reading 56,832 miles) and July 1935 the company fitted replacement standard-sized pistons for reasons that are not stated.The third keeper has been the now late Sydney Creamer, who purchased the Rolls for £1,250 on May 1, 1969, at which time the odometer was showing 124,442 miles. He immediately set about a progressive programme of restoration that lasted until 1973 and included: having various items of brightwork rechromed (1969); the paintwork stripped and resprayed in Land Rover Bronze Green and Black, and the rear bumper modified and the tail lights moved there from the body (1970); the purchase of six fawn hides from Connolly in readiness for reupholstering (1971); the interior fully retrimmed, the flooring recarpeted with stock purchased direct from Wilton, and a new hood installed, all courtesy of Roy Creech of Fingringhoe, Essex (1972/1973). At a later date the radiator was fully refurbished by Serck Services (1977), a replacement alloy cylinder head sourced from the USA (1985), and the exhaust system replaced (1982). The keeper's notes confirm that he obtained from Mr Morgan the original handbook with detailed instructions on starting and driving the Rolls-Royce, and bonnet mascot, plus a substantial typed record of service and maintenance from the time the car was new. All these items are included with the Phantom today.'CYE 790' was recently released from 20 years of dry storage and treated to a degree of light recommissioning. The vendor now grades the bodywork, interior trim, six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission a 'very good' and the paintwork as 'good'. Though the car certainly looks remarkably pristine once more, it would clearly be prudent for the next keeper to carry out further checks before this amazingly original Rolls-Royce finally and triumphantly returns to the road.
Lot 2082
At its announcement in 1953, Lagonda's new 3 Litre model was only available in two-door Convertible and Saloon guise, but a four-door Saloon similar to that of the previous 2.6 Litre followed the following year; as did a MKII specification that included floor-mounted gearchange. Production of the convertible ceased in 1957 and that of the Saloon in 1958, by which time just 270 3-litres had been made. The 1957 3-litre Saloon has remained in dry storage and has been unused for over 20 years, and was in the care of its previous keeper for no less than 56 years. First registered in Croydon and finished in Black with Blue hide trim, the Lagonda is understandably now in need of a degree of recommissioning before it takes to the road once more. It comes complete with V5C, original owners' handbook and buff log book, and currently displays an unwarranted 36,100 miles.
Lot 2085
The V8-250 was a derivative of the MKII Jaguar. It took its name from the engine that powered it - a lightweight, eight-cylinder unit of 2548cc designed by Edward Turner. First registered in November 1964, the tidy automatic transmission example offered was the subject of an extensive restoration in the late 1990s. Further improvements took place over the following eight years which included; an engine overhaul; the cylinder heads converted to run on unleaded fuel; new radiator, heater, stainless steel exhaust, bumpers, rear lights and Koni shock absorbers; and a refurbished interior including new headlining, dash, door cappings and Motalita steering wheel. Covering some 7,000 miles since the work was carried out, the V8 has more recently been adorned with four new chrome wire wheels and tyres. Sporting Grey bodywork teamed with a Blue leather interior, it is accompanied by a host of spares, a comprehensive history file, old MOT certificates dating back to 1998 as well as current one to April 12, 2017.
Lot 2090
- The 90th of just 93 right-hand drive Roadsters made- A 'Special Equipment' model that was exported new to Hong Kong - Treated to a meticulous 'chassis up' restoration upon entering the current ownership in 1985- Participated in the 1st and 2nd Martell Classic Car Rallies to China and has raced at Macau- Matching chassis, engine and body numbers etcLast flowering of the separate chassis XK sportscar line, the XK150 was introduced in 1957. A more sophisticated and refined design than its forebears, the newcomer benefited from the adoption of four-wheel disc brakes and a more generously proportioned cabin. Available with a variety of 3.4 litre or 3.8 litre DOHC straight-six engines (in differing states of tune), potential customers could also choose between four-speed manual or three-speed automatic gearboxes. An effortless performer (contemporary road tests recorded top speeds of 130mph upwards) the XK150 did much to cement Jaguar's reputation as Britain's foremost sportscar manufacturer. Although, the model could be ordered in standard trim, the majority of customers seem to have opted for the factory-fitted 'Special Equipment' (SE) pack which incorporated wire wheels, front spotlights, tuned B-type cylinder head and a twin exhaust system. Appearing in 1958, a year later than its Fixed Head Coupe and Drophead Coupe siblings, the Roadster did without their token back seats. Decidedly more rakish looking thanks to a repositioned scuttle (moved four inches further back) and curved door tops, it nevertheless boasted a proper hood and wind-up windows. Of the 2,267 Roadsters made, just 93 were to right-hand drive specification.According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust eCertificate, this particular example - chassis S820090 - was manufactured on July 13th 1960. Among the very last right-hand drive Roadsters to emerge from Browns Lane (production ceased at chassis 820093), it was dispatched to Jaguar distributor Gilman & Co of Hong Kong the following month. A 'Special Equipment' model complete with four-speed manual transmission, the XK150 showed very little sign of corrosion by the time it entered the current ownership in 1985; a result no doubt of the former British colony's temperate climate. Living and working in Hong Kong at the time, the vendor purchased the two-seater from marque enthusiast John Northwode Turner as a partially stripped restoration project. Drawing on local contacts, he had AEL Ltd which serviced all the rolling stock at, and on, Kai Tak airport refurbish the chassis, overhaul the original engine, re-trim the interior and renew the hood / tonneau cover. Renowned specialists Suffolk & Turley supplied the relevant trim kits, while XK Engineering of Coventry assisted with sundry new engine internals. Local engineering firm Paul Gross Ltd of Sai Kung tracked down a number of new components such as disc brakes etc. Part of the Toyota Group, Crown Motors helped rejuvenate the original body. Repainted in Old English White with Beige leather upholstery, Dark Blue mohair hood and Black tonneau cover, the two-seater also had its instruments overhauled by Vintage Restorations and a stainless steel exhaust fitted. Suitably mechanically and cosmetically refreshed, chassis S820090 participated in the first and second ever Classic Car Rallies to the People's Republic of China during 1986 and 1987 which were organised and sponsored by the Classic Car Club of Hong Kong and Martell respectively. Taking to the famous Macau Grand Prix circuit as part of these events, the XK150 was invited to contest the Supercar Race on one occasion and thus found itself dicing with modern Porsches and Ferraris (finishing 11th out of 31 entrants). A testament to Jaguar reliability, the Roadster then contested the Classic Car Race at the same meeting immediately afterwards much to the displeasure of the Circuit President!Repatriated and UK road registered for the first time some twenty-nine years ago, the XK150 now presents as an older restoration. Starting readily upon inspection and proving decidedly un-temperamental whilst we photographed it, the two-seater is understood to pleasingly retain its original chassis, body, engine and gearbox. A decidedly rare car and one deserving of another long-term custodian, 'FSV 998' is offered for sale with numerous restoration photographs and invoices, two under bonnet rally plaques and a fresh MOT certificate.
Lot 2092
Launched at the October 1978 Birmingham Motor Show, the Fourth Series or Oscar India V8 (Oscar India being AM factory 'shorthand' for October Introduction) boasted a re-profiled 'power bulge' bonnet, subtly integrated rear lip spoiler and GKN alloy wheels. Little changed beneath its aluminium skin, the model utilised the same independent coil-sprung front suspension, De Dion rear axle, four-wheel disc brakes and power assisted rack and pinion steering as its predecessors. Predominantly allied to three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission, the Tadek Marek designed 5340cc DOHC V8 engine was fed via quad Weber carburettors. Thus equipped, Autocar magazine found the Oscar India to be capable of 146mph and 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds. Cementing its Grand Tourer credentials, the model featured a smart burr walnut dashboard / door cappings and could be had in Fixed-Head or Convertible guises. Total carburettor-fed V8 Volante production amounted to just 439 cars (though, the American market accounted for the vast majority). According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example - chassis 15075 - was completed on 1st May 1979 and dispatched to Reg Vardy Ltd some eight days later. Originally finished in Tourmaline Blue with Light Blue-piped Fawn leather upholstery (the same livery it pleasingly sports today), the Aston Martin's build specification also included a lockable fuel-filler cap, left-hand electric door mirror and two detachable headrests. Purchased by its previous keeper, Alan Webb Esq., from marque specialist Runnymede in 2010, the V8 Volante was subsequently entrusted to the Chiltern Aston Centre for a thorough vehicle inspection following which attention was paid to its boot floor, sills, floorpan, brake system and suspension etc. Keen to enhance his driving pleasure, Mr Webb commissioned Aston Workshop to convert 'OPT 775T' from automatic to six-speed manual transmission. Showing a credible but unwarranted 43,966 miles at the time, the occasional four-seater retains its original engine but now displays some 3,000 miles to the digital odometer which was fitted as part of the Tremec gearbox upgrade. Acquired by the vendor with service and maintenance bills from Aston Martin main dealers and specialists that apparently totalled nearly £50,000 not to mention over 150 photographs detailing work done, the car has since been treated to a re-spray in its original Tourmaline Blue and had its interior trim smartened etc. Highly presentable and mechanically well sorted, this rare right-hand drive carburettor-fed V8 Volante is offered for sale with BMIHT Certificate, original handbook, brochure, fresh MOT certificate and extensive bills / invoices dating back to the 1980s. It also comes with its original automatic transmission should a new owner wish to reinstate it.
Lot 2093
- First registered to Viscount Monsell of Evesham- One of just ten Lagonda M45As built- Stunning looking conversion to Le Mans style coachworkAmong the rarest Lagondas ever made, the M45A measured its production span in terms of months rather than years. Notable as the last model to be signed off before Lagonda went into receivership, manufacture recommenced during Autumn 1935 once LG Motors (Staines) Ltd had taken control but is thought to have accounted for just ten saloons. An evolution of the M45 incorporating lessons learnt from the sporting M45 Rapide, the M45A utilised a modified version of the marque's proven 10-ft 9in wheelbase `ZM' chassis but with the engine set further forward so as to increase cabin space. The radiator and Girling brake system of the Rapide were adopted but otherwise the newcomer was mechanically more akin to the M45 (though, it did also share the racier model's rocker cover). Powered by an unstressed Meadows 6ESC 4453cc OHV straight-six engine, the M45A was reputedly capable of 95mph. Compared to the `Silent Traveller' ST34 saloon body fitted to the M45, the pillarless four-door ST64 body found on its successor was not only roomier but also boasted a host of detail changes including: a larger, more rounded boot, reprofiled windscreen, flush door hinges, improved mouldings and restyled / valanced wings (complete with a central ridge). Of the ten M45A saloons built during the Summer and Autumn of 1935, it is understood that just two are known to have survived.According to its chassis plate, Z11408 began life as one of those extremely rare M45A ST64 pillarless saloons. A letter from the Lagonda Club confirms it was first registered on 1st July 1935, although it was not delivered to its first owner, Viscount Monsell of Evesham, until 8th November. Due to its Surrey registration number it is quite possible the car served as a Works demonstrator between first registration and its November delivery date. Bolton Meredith Eyres-Monsell, 1st Viscount Monsell GBE PC, had been a decorated Naval Commander during WW1, receiving the Order of the Nile from the Sultan of Egypt. He enjoyed a lengthy and successful political career, serving as an MP for Evesham District from 1910 to 1936 and held the position of Chief Whip of the Conservative party until 1931 when he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty.It is not known when he sold the car but by November 1955 it was in the ownership of a K A Targett of Chiswick and in 1970 was acquired by Tony Toffolo of Paignton, Devon. According to Club records, it was he who removed the original saloon body replacing it with touring coachwork. It is believed this is the coachwork worn by the car today. The work would appear to have been completed to a good standard and CPK 384's appearance is both striking and extremely attractive. Finished in green with black seating and carpets, aero screens and Rapide style exhaust complete its sporting character.In December 1984 the car was acquired by motor dealer, Geoff Forty, who sold it in April 1985 to a Mr H Pendlebury of Blackburn. By July 1990 it was in the ownership of a Miss Janet Simpson of Preston, from whom it was purchased by the vendor's late-father in 2008.The engine currently fitted is numbered M45/15 and is understood to have originally been installed in chassis Z10510 before being repaired under warranty and then fitted into chassis Z10795 which is believed to have been subsequently broken up. Featured on the front cover of Lancashire Life magazine in December 2007 (a copy accompanies the car), it is understood to drive well with a good turn of speed, although the exact current specification of the Meadows straight 6 OHV engine is unknown.Fast, tough and beautiful, the M45 is as highly prized today (and for exactly the same reasons) as it was amongst those lucky enough to have enjoyed ownership during its 1930s heyday.
Lot 2098
- Purchased by superstar footballer George Best from Grassicks Garage Ltd of Perth- Built in accordance with 'Page 16 Issue 12 SVR.1067 of the Special Vehicles requirement brochure'- Original Black leather upholstery, Grey Ambla headlining and Black carpets etc, last registered keeper since 1994Launched in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a bold departure for the Crewe-based company. Their first monocoque design, it also benefited from olio-pneumatic rear suspension, power disc brakes and, from 1968, GM's silken 400 series automatic gearbox. Such 'new technology' did not encroach on the luxurious interior with its sumptuous leather hides, rich wood veneers and deep lambswool carpets. Performance from the smooth 6230cc V8 engine (upgraded to 6750cc in 1970) was assured, the car wafting forward on a seemingly unstoppable wave of torque. Still immensely cosseting to drive, Shadows offer a genuinely different ownership experience to their mass made peers.According to its accompanying RREC copy chassis records, this particular example - chassis number SRH 13549 - was built in accordance with 'Page 16 Issue 12 SVR.1067 of the Special Vehicles requirement brochure'. Factory finished in Acrylic White with Black leather upholstery, Grey Ambla headlining and Black carpets, the luxury saloon was supplied new to Grassicks Garage Limited of Perth, Scotland as a 'Trials Car' on 27th June 1972. As well as 'Plain Sundym Glass throughout' and an 'internally adjustable mirror to the driver's door', optional equipment also included 'Automatic Speed Control' (better known these days as cruise control). A letter on file from Tony Clark of Grassicks Ltd reveals that the Silver Shadow was sold to the internationally renowned football player George Best before the Scottish Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Ferrari distributor had had the chance to open a Service Record for it. No stranger to publicity, George Best and his new acquisition were photographed by the Daily Mirror in the showrooms of Ian Anthony Car Sales on 4th December 1972. The car has sported various registration numbers over the past forty-four years but on that occasion wore plates advertising Mr. Anthony's Manchester-based dealership. Mr. Best is understood to have been only too happy to promote his friend Mr. Anthony's business. The Acrylic White Rolls-Royce was also pictured outside Manchester United's Old Trafford grounds with its surprised owner turning round just as he was about to open the driver's door (doubtless in response to a shouted paparazzi request). Never one to hold on to cars or women for too long, George Best had use of a 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 Fixed Head Coupe at around the same time (that we coincidentally sold for £49,000 in October 2015). Both cars were automatics, the transmission of choice for louche playboys, but the Rolls-Royce's 'Automatic Speed Control' gave it the edge in terms of sybaritic transport. Repainted since belonging to Best, the luxury saloon has also gained a Black vinyl roof covering (a 'must have' automotive accessory during the mid- / late-1970s) and later-style integral reversing lamps. However, the Silver Shadow still pleasingly retains its original steering wheel, Black leather upholstery and Grey Ambla headlining etc. Thus, any future custodian has the pleasure of knowing that he / she is not only driving a car that George Best owned in his heyday but also sitting on the very same leather!Acquired by its last registered keeper during 1994, chassis SRH 13549 has had some £22,000 spent on it over the last twenty-two years. Adorned with more aesthetically pleasing bumpers than their successors, first series Silver Shadows have become increasingly collectible of late (with post 1970 cars boasting both the more powerful engine and smoother transmission). Although not as cosmetically sharp as it once was, the Rolls-Royce possesses a current MOT certificate valid until 14th June 2017 and offers a new owner the chance of restoring it back to 'Best' specification.
Lot 2101
- Supplied new by Jack Barclay Limited and latterly resided in Sweden for 22 years- Presented with a large history file detailing a thorough engine overhaul in 2012, plus a re-paint- One of only 606 2-door saloons produced by Mulliner Park WardHand-crafted by Mulliner Park Ward, the Silver Shadow Two-Door Saloon was introduced in 1966. Blending speed with refinement in a way that few rivals could match, it was powered by a 6230cc OHV V8 engine allied to automatic transmission. Trimmed with a superlative mix of sumptuous leather hides, rich wood veneers and deep lambs wool carpets, the model was every bit as luxurious as it was expensive. Despite being in production for five years, just 606 MPW Two-Door Saloons are thought to have been made.Manufactured in March 1968, copies of factory records on file state that this right hand drive example was sold new by Jack Barclay in London to Melbray Group Limited of London, SW1, believed for the use of Sir W.F. Beale. Factory warranty cards record the next owner as a Mr Frohlich of Mayfair who acquired the car in 1971. The enormous quantity of invoices in the voluminous history file reveal subsequent owners and in 1991 XBY 130F (as it was known then) was purchased by a RREC member in Sweden. Upon returning to the UK in 2015, the car was reported to have had a "thorough engine overhaul by Bengt Stange" and a "respray in its original livery" during 2012. There are many photographs showing the engine is various states of component form. Described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition in all respects, the car has recently benefitted from having the rear bumper re-chromed.
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