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A group of black basalt teawares, 20th century, comprising: an engine turned bowl, 16cm diameter and three milk jugs, largest 13.5cm high, unmarked (4).

A French gilt metal and white opaline glass three light candelabrum, 20th century, in Louis XVI style, the engine turned vase shape sconces above acanthus and swan's head cast scrolling branches issuing from an ovoid, ring turned and fluted column above a spreading circular base, a slender square stem adjusting the height of the shade, 64cm high and an ornate gilt metal mounted amethyst geode and banded agate timepiece, second half 20th century, with associated later Kienzle quartz movement, 29cm high (2).

A pair of 9ct gold cufflinks, with engine turned oval plaques, another pair with heart shape plaques, a fine link neckchain, detailed 9ct, alternate set with cultured pearl and black beads and an Art Nouveau aquamarine and seed pearl openwork pendant, 5cm high, 10.6gms gross combined weight (6).

A George III circular memorial locket, engine turned enclosing a monogram and on the reverse side a lock of hair with monogram with a foliate cast border, 2.2cm diameter, three glazed circular pendant lockets, 19th century, two with foliate cast borders and a Victorian oval rolled gold locket (5).

A silver cigarette box, of slightly domed rectangular for with engine-turned surface and vacant rectangular cartouche, the facia engraved 'Eastwood Rally 1964 E.B Masheder Winner' marks for Birmingham 1963, maker D Bros, 4cm x 11.5cm x 8.5cm tarnishing otherwise good.

Set of 3 original antique magazine insert fold out prints/posters from The Engineer magazine featuring detailed annotated diagrams of locomotive trains. a. Four-Coupled Express Locomotive, South Eastern Chatham Railway. b. Superheater Tank Engine London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. c. Sectional elevation and plan of new 2-6-0 Type Superheater Mixed-Traffic Locomotive, London Midland and Scottish Railway. Poor condition, tears, paper losses, creasing, staining, foxing, tape marks, folds. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 41x56, year of printing: 1900s

Original vintage advertising poster for Citroen Hydropneumatique DS ID19 featuring a great illustration by Andre Francois (1915 - 2005) of a smiling blue and green scaled fish walking with bird-like feet. The Citroen DS is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive executive car that was manufactured and marketed by the French company Citroen from 1955 to 1975 in sedan, wagon/estate and convertible body styles. Good condition, staining, creasing, tears. Country of issue: France, designer: Andre Francois , size (cm): 90x62, year of printing: 1963

Original vintage advertising poster for Citroen Hydropneumatique DS ID19 featuring a great illustration by Andre Francois (1915 - 2005) of a smiling blue and green scaled mermaid with angel wings and a halo. The Citroen DS is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive executive car that was manufactured and marketed by the French company Citroen from 1955 to 1975 in sedan, wagon/estate and convertible body styles. Good condition, staining, creasing, tears. Country of issue: France, designer: Andre Francois , size (cm): 90x62, year of printing: 1963

Set of 5 original antique book inserts featuring detailed annotated illustrations on steam engines - a. Steam Vessel Triple Expansive Marine Engine, Excellent condition, folded as issued. Country: UK Year of printing: 1890s, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 23x31; b. Steam Engine 70 Inch Direct Action Pumping Engine Camden Hill, Good condition, folded as issued, browning. Country: UK Year of printing: 1890s, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 28x41; c. Hydraulics and Hydrostatics or the Art of Conducting & Raising Water, Fair condition, staining, paper losses, tears, creasing. Country: UK Year of printing: 1890s, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 42x26; d. Sugar Processing, Good condition, paper losses, staining, pinholes. Country: UK Year of printing: 1890s, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 16x24.5; e. Steam Engine Condensing Beam-Engines, 200 H.P Saltaire Condensing Beam-Engines, 200 H.P Saltaire, Good condition, paper losses, tears. Country: UK Year of printing: 1890s, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 28x22 Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): as indicated, year of printing: 1890s.

Original vintage travel poster issued by the French State Railways (SNCF) to promote travel by train - Prenez le Train - Take the Train. Photo of a diesel engine train hugging coastline on the track. Good condition, creasing, stains, small tears. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 100x62, year of printing: 1959

Original vintage British Railways poster - Service To Industry (rare version before text was applied to the posters) - featuring an industrial painting by the notable British artist Terence Tenison Cuneo (1907-1996) depicting a view of the rolling stock at the Imperial Chemical Industries factory rail yard in Billingham County Durham with a steam train approaching the viewer on the side emitting thick black smoke into the cloudy blue sky and a modern diesel powered engine pulling tank wagons on the other side of the railway tracks by the chemical works. Cuneo's original painting is held at the National Archives collection in Kew. The Billingham Manufacturing Plant opened in 1918 as the Government Nitrogen Factory; the British chemical company ICI, founded by the merger of four companies, took over the chemical works site in 1926. Published by British Railways North Eastern Region. Printed in Great Britain by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Horizontal. Very good condition, folds, creases, minor tears on bottom margin. Country of issue: UK, designer: Terence Cuneo, size (cm): 129x104, year of printing: 1962

A black and white railway photograph of the steam locomotive Alberta 45562 at a train station with the rail tracks in the foreground and passengers on the platform. Photo of the 45562 Alberta class engine taken on the 28 October 1967 at Normanton station before picking up a special from Manchester for a circular run via Greetland Bank, Halifax and Brighouse, and then immediate withdrawal and scrapping. A sister locomotive 45593 is currently masquerading as Alberta on infrequent workings due to COVID bringing the industry to an impromptu halt. The London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Jubilee Class is a class of steam locomotive designed for main line passenger work. 191 locomotives were built between 1934 and 1936. They were built concurrently with the LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0. Built in 1936 by Crewe Works, the Alberta Jubilee Class train served under the London Midland and Scottish Railway LMS (no. 5699) and, after the merger of the Big Four rail companies in 1948, under British Railways BR (no. 45562). Very good condition, minor creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 26x30.5, year of printing: Unknown

Original vintage advertising poster published by the Pennsylvania Railroad company from their annual calendar entitled - Leaders of the Fleet of Modernism - featuring a dynamic painting by Grif Teller (Griffith Harold Teller; 1899-1993) depicting a view at night of an S1 Class Locomotive train travelling at speed on the railway line towards the viewer, lit up dramatically by the full moon behind the cloudy night sky with lights on in a house below trees on the countryside hills on the side. Grif Teller painted scenes for the Pennsylvania Railroad calendars from 1928-1942 and after WWII from 1947-1950s; the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR or "Pennsy") was founded in 1846, merging with New York Central NYC in 1968 to form the Penn Central Transportation Company; the S1 class ("The Big Engine") was built at the Altoona works, a single example numbered 6100, with the iconic streamlined Art Deco style locomotive designed by the industrial designer Raymond Loewy (1893-1986). Horizontal. Acceptable condition, restored cracks and repaired tears, backed on linen. Country of issue: USA, designer: Grif Teller, size (cm): 42.5x62.5 , year of printing: 1939

A Pair of 18ct Gold Cufflinks and a Pair of 12.5ct Gold Cufflinks, the 18ct cufflinks of octagonal form with engine turned faces, the 12.5ct cufflinks of oval form, the faces engraved with interlocking ovals and floral ornament, gross weight 5.4g

A Victorian Silver Cased Pocket Watch, by John Player of Reading, the case hallmarked London 1858, No. 2427, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, in engine turned case, 50mm diameter, with silver Albert chain and elongated links hung with vesta case and sovereign case, a lady's Swiss silver cased pocket watch retailed by William Wray of Birmingham, and a selection of costume jewellery, including silver mounted pearl scroll pattern brooch, various, contained in a grained metal strongbox

A George V Silver Cased Open Faced Pocket Watch, by James Bennett of Norwich, No. 7426, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, to the rack lever movement, contained in silver engine turned case, 55mm diameter, a late Victorian silver cased pocket watch, by John Walker, No. 13557, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and sweep seconds hands, to the lever movement, contained in engine turned case, 54mm diameter, case hallmarked London 1897, four other pocket watches, and two early wristwatches

An Early 20th Century Silvery Metal and Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Miniature Timepiece, the 1.25ins diameter enamel dial with Arabic numerals and painted with ribbon and floral garlands, contained in engine turned arched topped case decorated with gilt borders, on bracket feet, 3ins high

A 19th Century French Silver Rectangular Card Case, of shaped outline engraved with oval cartouche, floral, scroll and engine turned ornament, 3.75ins x 3.125ins, weight 3.4ozs, a Continental silvery metal rectangular snuff box, the lid engraved with landscape scene, 3.125ins x 2.125ins x .0.365ins high, weight 2.7ozs, and a Victorian tortoise shell and mother-of-pearl inlaid rectangular card case, 4ins x 3ins

A Group of Three George V Second World War Medals to 1100075 Flight Sgt. Arthur Sykes, 35 Squadron RAF, including - Distinguished Flying medal, 1939-1945 Star, and 1939-1945 War medal, complete with black and white photograph showing Arthur Sykes and six other members of the crew standing in front of aircraft, and with his dog tag and other paperwork, including ticket for investiture at Buckingham Palace dated 10th November 1942 Note: Distinguished Flying medal was listed in London Gazette 13th October 1942. The citation reads: "F/Sgt. Sykes has proved himself to be a most skillful and reliable navigator. He has participated in attacks on a wide range of enemy targets, including Hamburg, Cologne, Stettin, Berlin, two daylight raids on enemy battleship at Brest, and two low level attacks on the German Naval base as Trondheim." He was also part of the crew of a Halifax R9364 on a raid on 30th December 1941 on an operational flight to attack the German battleships at Brest, they took off from the base at Linton on Ouse at around 11:00 hours. The aircraft was hit and damaged by flak while over the target area and damaged to an engine and the fuse light was sustained. The crew managed to make safe return to Linton on Ouse and landed safely at 17:09 hours.

Two Total engine oil advertising posters, by Chaplin-Courrege Paris, 104cm x 68cm, 2

V.16 The Story of the BRM Engine, published 1954, Jaguar, A Biography by Lord Montagu, Jim Clarke, Portrait of a Great Driver, 1980's AA Members Package, Rolls Royce Oil Engine Division Eagle Operators Guide with pin badge, Rolls Royce 340LI plaque, Haynes Workshop manuals, and a quantity of other books relating to diesel engines

Silver table cigarette box, Birmingham 1955, the hinged lid with engine turned decoration and celtic border, 17 x 9cm

A Bachmann Mainline 6127 LMS engine and tender, a Triang British Railways engine, a Matchbox Superkings Constructors Transporter, and a Dinky Toys Ford Transit van

A box of 00 gauge locos, rolling stock and accessories, a micro fliers and rockets boxed set, Revell air bus plastic kit, built your own combustion engine, and a Revell Queen Mary boxed kit

A balsa wood homemade model bi-plane, painted in red and white; together with a single wingspan home-built plane (2)Condition report: No engine.

Silver engine turned cigarette case - 104g.

Silver ladies H/M engine turned embossed compact.

A German steam engine, a/f

A Mamod TE1A steam engine

A late 19th century rosewood and marquetry inlaid mantel clock, having engine turned silvered dial with Roman numerals and eight day cylinder movement, h.15cm (excluding handle); together with a 1930s walnut cased mantel clock; and an Edwardian oak cased aneroid barometer (3)

A box of miscellaneous metalware, to include silver engine turned napkin ring, a silver mount, loose flatware etc

Three early 20th century sterling silver and engine turned bridge marking propelling pencils, cased (one missing)

An early 20th century 18ct rolled gold cased visiting card case, of hinged oval form; together with a George V silver engine turned pocket cigarette case (2)

A mid-20th century silver dressing table jar and cover, having cut glass body, the silver top with engine turned decoration; together with two other silver topped dressing table jars (3)

Stuart live steam engine, S S 500, red chimney and black body, 28cm long

Rider Ericsson live steam engine, unpainted, 25cm high

Stuart live steam single cylinder beam engine, in green livery on an oak base, 33cm long

Stuart live steam engine, 22cm long

19th Century silver and mother of pearl card case, with an engine turned silver front and mother of pearl case back

Dunhill table lighter, patent no.390107, with an engine turned case, 8.3cm wide

Copper and brass lamp, possibly a fire engine lamp by Merryweather & Son fire engine makers, with rubbed makers plate engraved Longacre London, 25.5cm to top of handle

Watercolour depicting the pilot vessel "Alarm", with detail to the top right corner "the pilot vessel 'Alarm', after her acquisition by the Trinity House in 1908 and subsequent upon a full overhaul in 1909 which included he installation of a diesel auxiliary engine and re-rigging to the ketch configuration with a free footed mainsail. She was sold out of the service in 1918. Detail for the drawing provided by A.H. Ward Esq. of Harwich", housed in a gilt and limed glazed frame, the watercolour 70.5cm x 51.5cm

1960 MG MGA roadster, registration 853MPH, British racing green bodywork, 1600CC twin carburetor single cam engine (engine number RS15378), chassis number GHN83326, with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, complete rebuild carried out by Willows Bodyworks Brent Eleigh in 2010, milometer reading 01210 indicating a mileage of 101210

**Sale Room Announcement** A zenos technician has re commissioned the car a report will accompany the vehicleA highly developed British-built sports car boasting 350bhp and 0-60 in 3.0 secondsBritish-built sports car utilising state of the art technology2.3-litre Ford Ecoboost turbocharged, mid-mounted engine, 350bhp and 0-60 in 3.0 secondsHybrid carbon-composite cockpit/Aluminium spine with steel rollover and side-impact protection systemDouble wishbone front and rear suspension with Bilstein dampers (in-board front) for incredible handlingAn unregistered example which may require an IVA test prior to registration.VAT qualifying, 20% to be added to the hammer priceThe retail price when new from £39,995 - To be offered without reserveIn 2012 a group of car industry professionals decided the time was right to produce a new type of lightweight high-performance sports car - one that combined maximum driving thrills with maximum accessibility, Zenos Cars was born.Less than two years later, Zenos showed its first car, the E10 clearly demonstrating their single-minded determination to use innovation to benefit the experience it delivers to its owners. Production began a few months afterwards shorty followed by their second model, the E10 S, providing the same engaging experience with even more performance. In November 2015 Zenos announced the pinnacle of the E10 range, the E10 R, offering further development, performance and configuration options.Offered here is a 2016 Zenos E10 R, the most highly developed offering from the British manufacturer. With a dry weight of just 700kg, the 2.3-litre turbocharged mid-mounted engine with a claimed power output of 350bhp can accelerate the 'R' from 0-60 in an incredible 3.0 seconds.Standard features of the E10 R include a 6-speed manual transverse gearbox, uprated and adjustable Bilstein dampers, OZ lightweight racing wheels with Avon ZZR tyres and this particular example features full carbon seats with harnesses.The car appears virtually unused and is currently unregistered, so should the buyer of this E10 R wish to have the car road registered in the UK, an IVA test may need to be applied for as it's original approval may have lapsed. The car will require a degree of recommissioning as it has been in storage and not used for some time. The vehicle is VAT qualifying and is offered without reserve. You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Steven Keen on 07500 040 422 / steven@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Year: 2016Make: ZenosModel: E10 2.3 R RoadsterRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: SA9FRFRR6GW341077Odometer Reading: TBC milesEngine Capacity: 2261Body Colour: OrangeInterior Colour: Black

Very rare, 'Last Edition' Beetle, remarkably well preserved and just emerged from 29 years of dry storage.UK-supplied, right-hand drive Last Edition Beetle built in 1977 and first registered 1980One of 300 Last Editions, the final Beetles to roll off the production line in Germany in 1978Showing just 432 miles (atoc), correctly dry-stored and today presented in remarkably well-preserved condition. Certificate from VW shows numbers matchingGleaming Jubilee Silver metallic paintwork over untouched Marine Blue velour trimProbably an unrepeatable opportunity to own a VW motoring icon presented in 'showroom' conditionThe Volkswagen Beetle enjoyed staggering success for many years, and in 1972 became the best-selling car ever, with total production worldwide exceeding 15 million vehicles. However, by that time, the Beetle was starting to seem dated compared with much of the modern competition, and sales were flagging. In an attempt to maintain interest in the cars, VW produced numerous special edition models during the final years of European production. These included the Jeans Beetle, City Beetle, Sun Bug and Marathon Beetle, to give just a few examples.Despite all the special editions, with the Beetle now looking seriously dated, sales continued to decline and the last European-built car left the production line in Emden, Germany on the 19th of January, 1978, immediately taking early retirement in the Wolfsburg Auto Museum. In 1978, to mark the occasion, the final run of 300 German-manufactured, right-hand drive Beetles were all finished in the very special 'Jubilee Silver', a colour unique to this batch and never used on any other model year. The vehicles were each equipped with a 1200cc engine (the most famous of all), blue-corded velour trim, a flat screen (as a nod to the past), heated rear window, fresh air blower and a handbrake dash light. Finally, a dash-mounted plaque states the vehicle's number in the sequence. Unfortunately, these seem to have been supplied to VW dealers separately from the cars, and quite a number of LEBs never received the plaques intended for them.Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive Last Edition Beetle manufactured in 1977 and first registered on 1 August 1980. Emerging from 29 years in warm dry storage, today this example's condition can only be described as remarkable. The Jubilee Silver paintwork presents beautifully and the Marine blue velour trim also appears to be in showroom condition.Accompanying this rare Beetle is a history file containing the original VW instruction manual and service book, VW Certificate, original keys on a fob from the supplying dealer, copy of dealer application for a Licence for a new motor vehicle & Declaration for Registration supplied with the vehicle - 17/07/80, and an independent inspection report carried out prior to this sale.This is a great opportunity to add to a collection of landmark cars or just take ownership of perhaps one of the most well preserved of the German manufactured VW Beetles.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Steven Keen on 07500 040 422 / steven@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: EES 600WYear: 1977Make: VolkswagenModel: Beetle - Last EditionRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 1182008210Odometer Reading: 432 milesEngine Capacity: 1192Engine Number: D14214Body Colour: SilverInterior Colour: Blue

The legend that is the 22B - rare, bespoke and hugely covetedOne of the 399 22Bs built for sale to the domestic market. Created by Subaru in celebration of the Peter Stevens-designed WRC 1997 Championship-winning rally carCar #326 of the 400 JDM examples. Imported into the UK in 1998, so as good as it gets without being a super-rare 'Type-UK car'The 22B is endowed with a specially developed 2.2-litre EJ22-engine with unique forged pistons (restricted to 276bhp for the JDM), a seam-welded bodyshell (supposedly identical in shape to the WRC), special gearing, a twin-plate racing clutch, strengthened drive/prop shafts, driver-adjustable front/rear diff and bigger Brembo brakes. The suspension uses unique forged aluminium lower links, rose-joined transverse links, inverted Bilstein dampers, unique Eibach springs and BBS alloys30,200 verifiable miles, three former keepers and a recent full specialist recommissioning service (including cambelt) and inspectionComing to market from a real enthusiast, having owned the car for the last 16 yearsMuch history, books, import papers, even photos of the car arriving into the UK portFitted with an upgraded ECU (including anti-lag and launch control) and a handmade de-cat'd Hayward & Scott exhaust systemBuilt to celebrate both the marque's 40th anniversary and its third straight WRC manufacturers' title, the 22B STi was billed as the production version of Subaru's already-iconic two-door World Rally Car. With its swollen wheel arches, high-rise rear spoiler and an 80mm increase in width, it was as close to Colin McRae's rally car as any mortal was ever going to get. It wasn't a homologation special but more of a road-going replica. The '22' in the model's name referred to the engine capacity, which was increased from 1994cc to 2212cc. Officially, the turbocharged flat-four developed 276bhp, but the actual figure almost certainly started with a three. The 'B', meanwhile, stood for Bilstein, the damper supplier.Only 399 22Bs were built for sale to the domestic market (another 25 were made for overseas markets) and they pre-sold almost instantly in early 1998. The car cost a shade under £40,000 in period, or close to £70,000 in today's money.The 22B is endowed with a specially developed 2.2-litre EJ22-engine with unique forged pistons, a seam-welded bodyshell (supposedly identical in shape to the WRC), special gearing, a twin-plate racing clutch, strengthened drive/prop shafts, driver-adjustable front/rear diff and bigger brakes; the suspension uses unique forged aluminium lower links, rose-joined transverse links, inverted Bilstein dampers and unique Eibach springs, plus a set of 17-inch BBS alloy wheels.The car presented here a 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI, car #326 of the 400 JDM examples, which was imported into the UK in 1998 (the same year as manufacture), so really as good as it gets without being a super-rare 'Type-UK car' (Subaru UK officially imported only 16 22Bs and passed them on to Prodrive for modification, with 3 cars known to have been issued with the '#000 number', belonging to Dave Richards of Prodrive, Colin McRae and Nicky Grist).The car has been owned in the UK by genuine enthusiasts who have obviously managed to keep it in superb condition. Our vendor bought the car back in 2004 and has used it very little but ensured it was stored professionally and was treated to a recent full service (all fluids, filters, cam-belt etc.) by a Subaru specialist. Accompanied by its original Subaru booklets from Japan (in which appears information referring to servicing), import papers and photos of the car arriving into a UK port, plus numerous receipts from such UK specialists as Roger Clark Motorsport Ltd. and G-Force Motorsport, this is a splendid example of an appreciating icon.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: S22 BRBYear: 1998Make: SubaruModel: Impreza 22B-STIRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: GC8071431Odometer Reading: 30200 milesEngine Capacity: 2212Engine Number: 71431Body Colour: Sonic Blue MicaInterior Colour: Blue Alacantra

The last true analogue BMW sports car? Just 41,000 miles, full service history and original bill of saleA smart, first-generation S50-engined Roadster with the 316bhp, 3.2-litre inline-sixUK-supplied, right-hand drive model in Arctic Silver Metallic with Black/Estoril Blue Nappa leatherJust 41,000 miles, only two former keepers, full service history, original bill of sale, and a matching hardtopThe M-Sport spec included a limited-slip differential, a wider rear track and larger brakesZ3 M-Roadster and Coupe are considered the last analogue BMW sports carsThe original BMW M Coupé and BMW M-Roadster are high-performance models of the BMW Z3 coupés/roadsters produced by BMW between 1998 and 2002.The Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first new BMW model to be assembled in the BMW Spartanburg plant in the US, with some major components - such as the engine and transmission - being imported from Germany. The Z3 was introduced as a 1996 model year vehicle, shortly after being featured in the James Bond movie 'Goldeneye'. While the film was number one at the box office, sales of the car peaked, and it was sold out by the time the car was launched. The Z3's design was a tad contentious at the time, it seemed that the market wasn't quite ready for such an Avant-Garde styling exercise from conservative BMW, but today the distinctive styling is regarded as a real virtue. The length of the bonnet and the short rear-end are complimented by swooping wheel-arches and side-vents, plus its purposeful yet comfy cockpit feels like a nice place to be.However, it wasn't until 1999, when BMW installed the performance version of one of the most beloved six-cylinder engines in the car industry, the 3.2-version of the S50 engine from the E36 M3, giving 316bhp at 7,400rpm 260 lb-ft of torque, that the Z3 became an interesting driver's car. The Z3M could now sprint to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 155 mph, aided by uprated suspension, an LSD, a wider track, and larger brakes, all combining to create a proper sports car experience. Today, these cars possess a real feeling of integrity and a distinctive 'old-school' charm; UK's Top Gear declared it 'the best handling car in the business.'Apart from the engine transplant and performance upgrades, the interior of the Z3M received a mild-makeover too and bits of chrome were added, plus a host of 'M' upgrades to differentiate the Z3M from the standard car.With instant response from its naturally aspirated performance engine and a throaty growl from its quad exhausts, the Z3M is now considered as the last bastion of proper BMW sports cars. Today, the Roadster is appreciated for its timeless design, with these special cars now becoming rarer and much sought-after.The car presented here is a particularly fine example, in Arctic Silver Metallic, with just 41,000 miles, only two former keepers, a full-service history, its original Bill of Sale, and its rare matching hardtop. Our vendor searched high and low for the right Z3M, intending it as a gift for his wife, and came across this car, which had been cherished by its first owner, was always garaged, used sparingly and was in very original and genuine condition. With thorough servicing and MOT records to verify the low mileage, it's accompanied by its full original BMW book-pack and many receipts supporting the service history (reassuringly, this includes an invoice for the brilliant yet sometimes fragile VANOS unit being changed by BMW). In splendid condition all round, we imagine that it would be difficult to find a better example of these spirited little German roadsters.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: R150 VJBYear: 1998Make: BMWModel: Z3 M-RoadsterRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WBSCK92000LB06127Odometer Reading: 40990 milesEngine Capacity: 3200Engine Number: 60231619Body Colour: Arctic Silver MetallicInterior Colour: Estoril Blue nappa leather

A UK-market 3000 restored and enhanced for maximum driving enjoyment.Rare and desirable right-hand drive BJ8, Phase-2, UK-market car, the final evolution of the 3000Increased power, servo-assisted brakes, improved rear suspension and a more luxurious interiorSourced specifically for an exacting restoration having the right spec and two previous keepersFully restored at Renaissance Classic Cars by Phil Kennedy, fully documented in six foldersDOME Motorsport engine, with a warm cam, mid-range suspension set-up and an anti-roll barNo expense spared to create the 'ultimate Big Healey' for spirited road use and touringIn a fabulous colour combination and immaculate conditionJust 600 miles since the restoration and on offer from a private collectionThe Austin-Healey 3000 is the very epitome of the classic British sports car and one of the few cars that can be said to have attained classic status whilst still in production. Quite an achievement then, but not an altogether unexpected one considering the Austin-Healey heritage coupled with its achievements in motorsport. The Austin Healey 3000 Mk III was launched in October 1963 and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of all Austin Healeys ceased. Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys with a Walnut veneer dash, wind-up windows and a 150bhp engine, propelling the car to 60 mph in under ten seconds and enabling a top speed of just over 120mph. Improvements to the engine included a revised camshaft, valve springs and twin SU HD8 2" carburettors together with a redesigned exhaust system and servo-assisted brakes. In May 1964, the Phase 2 version was introduced that gave better ground clearance at the rear by a modified chassis. The car presented here is a rare and desirable RHD, UK-market 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mk3 BJ8 Phase 2, the final evolution of the 3000. It was specifically sourced for our vendor by a Healey expert given its rarity as a 'one previous owner, UK-market example, fitted with overdrive gearbox, and a decent history' - all essential prerequisites as a starting point for the brief he was given to create the ultimate 3000. He then commissioned an exacting 5-year restoration carried out at 'Renaissance Classic Cars' by Phil Kennedy, the aforementioned expert, and this car was one of the final Healeys he worked on before retiring.The car was originally supplied from the factory in Ivory White with Ambla vinyl and has now been refinished in this same colour (as per its Heritage Certificate) but with a very good quality, expensive Bentley Ox-blood leather interior.Starting with the ideal base 2+2 matching-numbers car, the brief was to create a Healey for spirted road driving but with no compromise to its ability to cover miles comfortably and efficiently. The bodywork was all methodically renewed with the addition of competition-style alloy vents that greatly help with airflow through the engine bay and give the car a sleeker and more aggressive look.The engine was fully rebuilt by Dennis Osborne of DOME Motorsport to a superb standard, with an uprated cam. Likewise, the gearbox was treated to the same quality rebuild, whilst the suspension was given a mid-range set-up with an anti-roll bar offering superb handling and road-holding. Phil Kennedy ensured the car was properly 'shaken-down' with 300 miles or so covered before our vendor added another 300 miles.The result is a really smart 3000 refreshed to a very high standard. All this work is captured in six folders (see photo), covering every aspect of the project, with lots of photos, invoices and notes all telling the story of investment, engineering, and commitment to what just might be the perfect Healey. We encourage you to view this car and its accompanying folders to see for yourself just how good a package it is.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: KME 533BYear: 1964Make: Austin HealeyModel: 3000 Mk3 BJ8 (Phase 2)RHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: H-BJ8/29055Odometer Reading: 600Engine Capacity: 2912Engine Number: 29KRUH/3813Body Colour: Ivory White (WT3)Interior Colour: Red (Ambla)

The car to have in 1960, quintessentially British and Jean Shrimpton prettyFinished in Old English White with silver wires and a smart red interiorOlder restoration retaining a good shine. Superb panel fit throughout1588cc B-Series producing 80bhp and offering 0-60 in 13 seconds and 96mphRack and pinion steering, Dunlop hydraulic front disc brakesStill retains its initial registration number 2650 RFRecent inspection and freshly issued MOT certificate with no advisoriesYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedWhen the MGA arrived in 1955, it must have come as quite a shock to MG aficionados who had become accustomed to the pre-war look of the company's sports cars. It was a complete departure in styling and its beautiful streamlined body was right up to the minute in terms of appearance. It was powered by a new engine; MG had decided that the old XPAG unit had had its day and so introduced the much more modern B Series engine that had made its debut in the recently announced Magnette saloon. The 'A' was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. In 1959, MG released the 1600 model featuring a larger 1588cc engine, disc brakes at the front and rigid framed side screens with sliding windows. Rolling off the production line during the first quarter of 1960, this Abingdon-produced 1600 MGA Coupe was originally finished in Chariot Red complemented by the optional painted wire wheels. Clearly used as an everyday car in period, the time would eventually come when a little TLC was required. Completed some years ago, 2650 RF (its original registration number) was treated to a sympathetic restoration and a colour change to Old English White but retaining the red interior albeit retrimmed to suit. A conversion to a single 12v battery rather than two 6v batteries was also implemented. The silver painted wire wheels remain, as does the factory-supplied steering wheel, with the only new addition being an attractive stainless steel boot rack. Now nicely settled in, the Coupe has an air of originality and does not appear to be too factory fresh or overly restored, simply a very pleasant and mellowed MGA. With Coupe values now closely following the Roadster, this smart little MG is worth a look and with the 1600cc engine and front disc brakes fitted as standard, this is one 60s sports car that is very useable in today's traffic. It has recently been inspected and a new MOT Certificate issued without advisories.Seriously pretty and quintessentially British, MGAs offer real driving pleasure on the open road and make great entries into local rallies and club events.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: 2650 RFYear: 1960Make: MGAModel: 1600 CoupeRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: GHD88220Odometer Reading: 18385Engine Capacity: 1588Engine Number: 16GAU20291Body Colour: Old English WhiteInterior Colour: Red

Official UK press car and one of 53 right-hand drive examplesSuperbly presented in Grand Prix White with Guards Red Fuchs alloys LSD, 5-speed G50, shortened gear lever, Sport shock absorbers, top-tinted screen Official UK Porsche GB press car. Extensive history file. 89,700 milesFull-service history. Certificate of Authenticity. Original bill of sale. Both original keysWhen Porsche wanted to build a 9112.7 RS for the 1980's, it came up with the Carrera 3.2 Club Sport, a car which ~ like an RS has gone on to become a sought-after classic. In common with its RS predecessor, the key to the Club Sport is lightness. Without going crazy, Porsche shaved around 40kg off the standard car's 1210kg. This was done by omitting unnecessary 'luxuries' including electric windows, rear seats, rear wiper, radio, rear quarter panels, door pocket lids, central locking, engine-and luggage-compartment lights, passenger sun visor, underseal (although some UK cars retained some protection), some sound-deadening (that in the engine bay and roof lining remained), and even the coat hooks. There were manual heater controls (as fitted on earlier 911s) instead of an automatic thermostat system, whilst air-conditioning was deleted in markets where that was standard.In addition, the car was fitted with a lighter starter motor, simplified (and therefore lighter) wiring loom, and an alloy spare wheel. Despite the reduced specification, the Club Sport's interior was far from austere, with full carpeting (including over the rear seat area) and comfortable pinstripe fabric seats, although some examples had leather seats. Mechanically, the car retained the standard 3.2 engine, albeit blueprinted, fitted with lighter hollow inlet valves, and located on stiffer mounts. A revised engine management system increased the rev limit from 6520rpm to 6840rpm but, bizarrely, Porsche didn't claim any increase in power over the standard engine's 231bhp. The power was fed through a G50 gearbox with a shorter throw and taller fourth and fifth gears, and a limited-slip differential. Suspension, meanwhile, was uprated with nothing more than Bilstein gas dampers all round. The majority of Club Sport's were finished in Grand Prix White with the option of large 'Carrera CS' side decals in Guards Red. The Fuchs alloy wheels usually had matching red centres, but could also be specified in black or white. Only 340 Club Sports were built, with 53 right-hand-drive examples coming to the UK, where road testers received it with open arms; Motor claimed it to be the fastest 911 it had driven, and good value at some £3,000 cheaper than the standard car.The example we have here is finished in Grand Prix White and Black leatherette with pinstripe black seats. As a factory Club Sport, it comes with an LSD, 5-speed G50 gearbox, shortened gear lever, forged alloy wheels, 'Sport' shock absorbers, top tinted windscreen, and Clubsport Equipment. It also retains its original Blaupunkt radio cassette.This stunning 3.2 Club Sport (number 22 out of the 53 RHD UK cars delivered) was supplied through JCT600 in Bradford to Porsche themselves and subsequently became the official Press Car as confirmed by the history file. This is a superb read and even includes an original press release (addressed to Mr Tony Dron no less!). The car has been sold throughout the years by both Porsche themselves and well respected Porsche specialists. The service history mirrors this and dates all the way back to the initial 'Running-in' service, with invoices to verify from the current day back to 1992. Currently owned and loved by Silverstone Auctions M-D, Nick Whale, under his ownership the Club Sport has been maintained by respected Porsche Specialists, Tuthill Porsche, and was last serviced in 2019, with invoices on file. The original invoice from Porsche GB to the first private owner is also included. Supplied with all the history detailed above, the Porsche CoA, the stamped original service booklet and 2 original keys. The 3.2 Club Sport is a very rare machine, a desirable 80s Porsche for the serious collector and tipped to seriously increase in value. It is a true drivers car ~ and one with such an interesting history is surely the one to own.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Nick Whale on 07831 440 158 / nick@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: E744 CPCYear: 1988Make: PorscheModel: 911 3.2 Carrera Club SportRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WPOZZZ91ZS551023Odometer Reading: 89499 milesEngine Capacity: 3200Engine Number: 63J03246Body Colour: WhiteInterior Colour: Black

1958 Earls Court Motor Show Launch car and bought new by Jazz legend Chris Barber1958 Earls Court Motor Show launch car. Registered initially as CB 23Bought new by Jazz Legend Chris Barber. Extensively raced in top level International Sports Car racing 1958 – 1963Class Winner: 1963 Tourist Trophy, GoodwoodRecently emerged from a top quality, very exacting restoration as an historic racing car for Channel 4's ‘For the Love of Cars’Stored for many years prior to its restoration commencing in early 2016Restoration carried out by renowned engineer and Wheeler Dealers presenter, Ant AnsteadLotus Elite 1009 represents a unique proposition for buyers wanting to race in top-level historic motor sport or add to a stable of historically interesting cars. Its history and provenance make this Elite one of the most famous in the world and mean it would be welcome at any prestigious historic race meeting or show, worldwide. Not only is it the first Elite produced as a production vehicle for sale rather than a pre-production prototype as the previous eight were, but it was originally purchased by one of Colin Chapman's favoured customers and friends, jazz legend Chris Barber, a man whose music was influential in the British Blues and Jazz scene of the 1950s and 1960s and whose band was behind the UK's first Rock'n'Roll record, 'Rock Island Line' by Lonnie Donegan. Barber entered and raced the car extensively for 5 seasons in top-level international sports car racing in the UK and Europe including the Nürburgring, Spa and Zandvoort.During this period it was driven regularly by Sir John Whitmore, the 'Racing Baronet', who famously broke the class lap record at Spa using CB23 while on his way to class victory in the Grand Prix GT Support Race of 1962. Other notable drivers who drove the car include Mike Beckwith and Bob Olthoff as well as Chris Barber himself. The Lotus Elite was debuted at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show and caused an absolute sensation, the star of the show. The fact it was also made entirely from the new wonder material, glass fibre, simply added to the Elite's aura of other-worldliness. Chapman, however, was obsessed by efficiency and in a car, whether road or race, that meant light weight and low drag. The Elite had a CD figure of 0.29, remarkable now let alone in 1958, and utilised the maximum amount of energy then possible from every ounce of petrol it consumed; amazingly it was capable of returning around 40mpg even when touring at 80 plus mph! Chapman saw the fibreglass monocoque as a way of achieving this without the need for expensive tooling, which he simply could not afford. Though still a young man, he was just 29 when the Elite was launched, Chapman was not in awe of more established companies or designers; indeed he relished looking at the basic problem of making a car go as fast as possible over a given distance with completely fresh eyes. He was also very ambitious and saw that if he wanted to grow Lotus into a serious force in racing he had to follow Enzo Ferrari's model of making road cars which paid for the racing. His first attempt, the Six, was a successful but basic car and by 1956 he had ideas about producing a small upmarket GT car with serious performance using the Coventry Climax engine he was so familiar with from racing. He gathered together his small army of young volunteers, who often worked for beer and sandwiches just to be part of a world-beating racing car company, for this exciting new project. Frank Costin looked at the aerodynamics of Peter Kirwan-Taylor's overall shape, while friends from the Ford Motor Company design office, John Frayling, Peter Cambridge and Ron Hickman, did the detail work on the interior and other aspects. The aim, to produce a coupe that could be used on the road for touring and also race at Le Mans was very ambitious, but the young team more than achieved it. Chapman's own suspension design, softly sprung yet firmly damped, all independent by wishbones at the front and Chapman struts at the rear, gave the Elite fantastically predictable handling while the brakes, all disc but fitted inboard at the rear to reduce unsprung weight, proved more than able to cope with stopping this lightweight gem. The successful Lotus 12 racer also contributed its wheelbase and track. Lotus' groundbreaking fibreglass monocoque was initially developed away from their own workforce for secrecy by Peter Frayling and 21-year-old assistant Albert Adams. The first Elite bodyshell was 'cast' on Saturday, August 31st 1957 and that day Chapman took the decision to debut the car at the Earls Court Show in October 1957. Remarkably the team made that deadline but then had to develop the car into something which worked reliably and could be produced efficiently.This car is the first customer car, chassis #1009 and would be finished in October 1958, just in time to be displayed at the Motor Show alongside the last prototype, 1008. It was then fine tuned before being officially sold to Chris Barber, and entered in the Lotus' Cars ledger on 31/12/1958. Barber, though, had already raced the car as the owner on the 26th of December, Boxing Day, Brands Hatch Sports Car race, so it seems likely the ledger entry was made on the day the factory returned to work following the Christmas break. By the time Elite production ceased in September 1963, 1030 examples had been made and Lotus had developed from a company unheard of outside of UK club racing to one of the most famous racing teams in the world. They were about to be crowned F1 World Champions for the first time with Jim Clark, and were seen as established world players in road car manufacture with a mature market presence in the USA and elsewhere. The Elite played a big part in this remarkable feat of automotive industrial growth. It was Lotus' first 'grown-up', credible road car and laid down the foundations of the Lotus business that still exists today. Lotus Elite 1009 has undergone a very high quality nut and bolt restoration by renowned restorer and engineer, Ant Anstead, as a racing car, and is not currently road registered. The restoration was filmed for the 'For the Love of Cars' series which has been so successful worldwide, something which can only add to this car's remarkable provenance. It also has the latest current FIA HTP papers (Period E- 1947-1961 which are valid until 31-12-2026) and is thus eligible for all International events. Offered in pristine condition from our private vendor who has owned the car since Silverstone Auctions first sold it in 2016, but has never used it ~ this Lotus Elite Type 14 Mk1 presents a unique opportunity for collectors and racers alike.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Nick Whale on 07831 440 158 / nick@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Full restoration details can be found hereSpecification:Registration: N/AYear: 1958Make: LotusModel: EliteChassis Number: MYH/1009P

The always-in-fashion, DS. French-style at its very best; very rare, fully auto UK/RHD car.The DS Pallas is the more luxurious version of the DSThought to be one of only two RHD/UK-supplied EFI Pallas' supplied to French diplomats, fitted with a fully automatic gearboxFitted with the more powerful EFI engine; first registered in the UK on the 22/09/1972Wearing its original registration number MKX 884L (assigned SRC 7 between 1988-2007)Formerly Green but painted Bronze in 2001, whilst being restored by a Mr LowdellThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againJust as it had done 21 years previously with the revolutionary 'Traction Avant', Citroën stunned the world again in 1955 with the launch of the strikingly styled 'DS'. Beneath the shark-like newcomer's aerodynamically efficient, low-drag bodyshell there was all-independent, self-levelling, hydro-pneumatic suspension; plus, power-operated brakes, clutch, and steering.No European car would match the DS' ride quality for several years, the fundamental soundness of Citroën's ahead-of-its-time hydro-pneumatic suspension being demonstrated by its survival in present-day top-of-the-range models.The DS original 1,911cc, overhead-valve, long-stroke engine was replaced in 1966 by a short-stroke 1,985cc unit, also available in 2,175cc and 2,347cc capacities, while other DS developments included a restyled front end, swivelling headlights, fuel injection, and a five-speed gearbox. The DS was one of the first mass-market cars to use electronic fuel injectionThe car presented here is a 1972 Citroën DS21 EFI Pallas, a desirable and very rare (1 of 2 examples possibly), UK-supplied RHD car fitted with a fully automatic gearbox. According to the son of the restorer, a Mr Lowdell, he understands the car to be one of only a pair originally supplied to French diplomats based in the UK, who specified them with the fully automatic BorgWarner gearbox (supposedly with a different 2nd gear to allow a walking speed to be maintained smoothly, no doubt for diplomatic-style driving; this gearing was later altered to a conventional one). Mr Lowdell did used to own the car, later selling it to a Mr Cooper, who commissioned Mr Lowdell to fully restore it, taking approximately 10 years, concluding in 2001. Prior to this, the car was Green with a Green interior, with the Bronze paintwork being done by Rolls Royce.The sought-after Pallas is the more luxurious version of the DS, easily recognised by the trim on the body panels and the more luxurious interior (carpet on the sills, optional leather seats etc.).Restored to a high standard some 20 years ago, it has held up well with very little use and proper storage. With only four previous keepers, and being SORN'd in 2010, this lovely French icon requires some TLC to make it 'formidable' once again. In recent years, this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: MKX 884LYear: 1972Make: CitroënModel: DS21 EFI PallasRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 03FA2022Engine Capacity: 2175Engine Number: 582001907Body Colour: BronzeInterior Colour: Brown

The elegant and rare Chapron-bodied DS; UK/RHD, manual and fully restoredFirst registered in May 1965 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, this is a rare right-hand drive, manual gearbox example, wearing its original registration number and accompanied by its green logbook and copy of its original invoice Chassis 4424017 was the last DS19M Chapron made in 1965Subject of a £30,000-plus restoration in August 1997, with input and parts supplied from numerous marque specialistsIn total, just 1,365 Cabriolet d'Usines (factory convertibles) were officially built; there were c50 examples produced in right-hand drive, with probably less than 10 surviving todayWhile a few European coach-builders offered cabriolet Citroen DSs, it was the conversion work of Henri Chapron that was considered the most stylish and elegantAt twice the price of the saloon, the DS cabriolet needed to be specialThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againJust as it had done 21 years previously with the revolutionary 'Traction Avant', Citroën stunned the world again in 1955 with the launch of the strikingly styled 'DS'. Beneath the shark-like newcomer's aerodynamically efficient, low-drag bodyshell there was all-independent, self-levelling, hydro-pneumatic suspension; plus, power-operated brakes, clutch, and steering. No European car would match the DS's ride quality for several years, the fundamental soundness of Citroën's ahead-of-its-time hydro-pneumatic suspension being demonstrated by its survival in present-day top-of-the-range models. The DS's original 1,911cc, overhead-valve, long-stroke engine was replaced in 1966 by a short-stroke 1,985cc unit, also available in 2,175cc and 2,347cc capacities, while other DS developments included a restyled front end, swivelling headlights, fuel injection, and a five-speed gearbox.Other models offered alongside the original DS were the ID (a simplified, cheaper version), the cavernous Safari estate, and the two-door Décapotable (convertible), the latter boasting coachwork by Henri Chapron. (Chapron's first convertibles had been produced independently of Citroën, but the factory eventually gave the project its blessing). Despite a much-reduced demand for bespoke coachwork after WW2, Chapron survived thanks to his exemplary creations for Delahaye, Talbot and Salmson, switching to offering bespoke versions of unitary construction models when motor manufacturers began to abandon the traditional separate chassis frame. The arrival of the Citroën DS in 1955 presented Chapron with a fresh opportunity that would result in his name being forever linked with this remarkable car.Citroën's own Décapotables were built on the longer, stronger chassis of the ID Break (Estate) but the model was never produced in England, where Citroën's right-hand drive cars were assembled at its Slough factory up to 1966. In total, 1,365 'usine' (factory) convertibles were made with either the DS19 or DS21 engine between 1960 and 1971, while Chapron built a further 389 of his own, the last in 1973.Built in 1964, this DS19M (for Mécanique, indicating a manual gearbox) Décapotable (body/shell number: 0013001220) is a right-hand drive model, a particular specification for the British market, promoted as the model with the slightly uprated DW engine. It has the original-style front end pre-dating the revised version introduced in 1967.The car was first registered in May 1965 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire and went on to have six owners up until 1976, when it was taken off the road with a view to some bodywork restoration. The story goes that this was started but not finished. The car spent most of the 1980s and 1990s sat in the Citroën dealers in Llandudno, North Wales, in the ownership of the parts manager Mr David Williams. In early 1997 the dealership closed, so Mr Williams offered the car for sale, still in need of restoration and in April 1997, the car, complete and running, was bought by Mr Tony Stokoe. The odometer reading was 48,221 miles and was believed correct given how genuine and mechanically sound the car was. In August 1997, Mr Stokoe set about commissioning a thorough restoration of the car, documented with photos on a CD-ROM, employing Citroën specialist 'Installation Services' of Oswestry to remedy the bodywork and hood, painting the car Royal Blue (AC.619), an original DS Chapron colour. Andrew Brodie of Brodie Engineering, London worked as a consultant on the project and supplied many Chapron parts and specialist trim items. Likewise, Graham Lange at the Oxford French Car Company provided many early DS parts. The car was stripped, repaired, and welded with new and correct panels fitted as appropriate, with all mechanical components being overhauled. The seats, trim and hood all were all renewed with the correct materials.This beautiful DS is now ready for a new owner but will require a small amount of recommissioning due to being stored. A real opportunity to acquire a very desirable car knowing all the major work has been already carried out. In recent years, this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: BBM 200CYear: 1965Make: CitroënModel: DS19M Décapotable Coachwork by Henri ChapronRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 4424017Engine Capacity: 1911Engine Number: DW-0164018443Body Colour: Royal Blue

Citroën's flagship car of the era, a wonderful collaborationA striking example in a great colour combination - there is nothing quite like an SMEarly paperwork (1974/1975) shows evidence of the car residing in Madrid, Spain, being maintained and serviced at Citroën; a 2010 receipt shows it was bought from a Madrid seller by Classics & Cabriolets Collection of EssexA marriage of Citroën and Maserati led to the birth of a highly individual coupe - the SM was a two-door, four-seat Coupe powered by a 2670cc, Maserati, four-cam, 90-degree V6 producing 180bhp at 6,250rpm, all fed through the front wheelsCitroën's flagship vehicle capable of 0-60 mph in around eight seconds and a top speed of 140mphComplex and innovative; the suspension was Hydropneumatic and the steering was variable-assist hydraulicThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againIn 1961, Citroën began work on 'Project S', a sports variant of the revolutionary Citroën DS. As was customary for the firm, many running concept vehicles were developed, increasingly complex and upmarket from the DS. Citroën purchased Maserati in 1968 with the intention of harnessing Maserati's high-performance V6 engine technology to produce a true Gran Turismo car combining the sophisticated Citroën suspension. The result was the Citroën SM - a two-door, four-seat coupé powered by a 2670cc, Maserati, four-cam, 90-degree V6 producing 180bhp at 6,250rpm, all fed through the front wheels.First shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1970 and going on sale in France in September of that year, all factory-produced cars were left-hand drive, although right-hand conversions were supplied to the UK and Australia.The origin of the model name 'SM' is not completely clear. The 'S' may derive from the Project 'S' designation and the 'M' perhaps refers to Maserati; hence SM is often assumed to stand for 'Systeme Maserati' or 'Sports Maserati'. Another common alternative is 'Série Maserati' but others have suggested it is short for 'Sa Majesté' (Her Majesty in French) which aligns with the common DS model's nickname 'La Déesse' (The Goddess).In 1972 the 2.7 was changed from triple Weber 42DCNFs to Bosch Jetronic injection although later cars returned to the Webers. It was capable of 0-60 in around 8 seconds and had a top speed in fifth gear of 140 mph. The suspension was 'Hydropneumatic' and the steering was variable-assist hydraulicThe car presented here is a 1971 Citroën SM 2.7 V6 (so with Weber 42DCNFs) with accompanying early paperwork (1974/75) showing evidence of it residing in Madrid being maintained and serviced at Citroën. A much later receipt shows it was bought in 2010 from a Madrid seller to 'Classics & Cabriolets Collection' of Essex. Enjoying the sunny climate of Madrid for most of its life should make for a solid example and was obviously deemed worthy of purchase by a UK classic car specialist.A fascinating car, the SM is considered a real design and technology maverick, and it is wholly understandable why they continue to generate such interest.In recent years, this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: BHJ 431JYear: 1971Make: CitroënModel: SM 2.7 V6Chassis Number: 005B3335Engine Capacity: 2670Engine Number: TBCBody Colour: BlueInterior Colour: Black

A rare hand-built 1960s Tourer that was the choice of Royalty in period.One of less than 100 TE Cabriolets producedEnjoyed by the rich, famous and PrincesRenowned for its sharp styling and enviable interior spaceLate production TE with strengthened chassis and improved performanceFour former keepers. Original engineThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againThe name Alvis was always synonymous with craftsmanship and performance and the final models produced by this very British manufacturer were no exception. When production of the three-litre cars ended in 1954, the end was in sight for Alvis Cars, however, the fortuitous intervention of the Swiss coachbuilder, Graber, saved the day. For some time Graber had been successfully clothing Alvis chassis with their own elegant and modern designs and, in 1953, Alvis reached an agreement to build the Graber cars under licence. Loughborough coachbuilder, Willowbrook, built the first model, the TC108G, but it was expensive and only 17 examples were sold during the next three years. Production ceased in 1957 when Alvis, having bought the Graber rights two years earlier, struck a deal with Park Ward to build the cars at a more reasonable cost. The resultant new TD21 was announced in October 1958 and benefited from a strengthened chassis, sharp styling and increased interior space. In 1962, a Series II version was launched with disc brakes all round as standard as was a five-speed ZF gearbox. It received excellent press, Autocar calling it "One of the most enchanting owner-driver cars imaginable" a somewhat quaint phrase to our ears but during the early sixties, a significant proportion of large luxury cars were driven by chauffeurs. In 1964 the Series III, otherwise known as the TE21, was introduced and it was simply a masterpiece of understated elegance. By this time, the 2993cc engine had been developed to produce just over 130 bhp, and with its ZF box, disc brakes, and the new recirculating-ball steering, the TE could give many a sports car a run for its money.The purchase of an Alvis said a lot about the buyer. The car was not slow (the 130bhp straight-six would propel it above 100mph with relative ease), yet it did not shout 'performance', 'money' or 'extravagance'. Just 352 TE21 models were produced in total, only 95 as cabriolets and as a testimony to their build-quality and desirability, an estimated 88 still remain.This particular TE21 has only four former keepers recorded with the DVLA and appears to be in very good condition. It's finished in a lovely shade of Burgundy with good chrome and a pristine set of chrome wires. The interior is generally very good apart from the grey leather seating which is a little 'lived in', the red carpets look fresh and the grey soft top appears recent. The indicated mileage is 8,786 but we imagine it's probably 108,786. A rare Alvis in period and we are sure that only a couple of dozen cabriolets will still be on the road today so this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a model that was once the vehicle of choice for both Prince Philip and Prince Charles.In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: FWA 333CYear: 1965Make: AlvisModel: TE21RHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 27239Odometer Reading: 8786 milesEngine Capacity: 2993Engine Number: 27239Body Colour: BurgundyInterior Colour: Grey

This diminutive cycle car presents well to this day and will make a welcome and rare addition to any collectionRare 1920's cycle car produced by Maurice Jeanson in 1927945cc Chapuis-Dornier engine with a sports car bodyDiminutive styling in line with Amilcar and SalmsonOne of the first vehicles to be offered under a finance agreementYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againA new V5c will need to be requested by submitting a V62 formIt's not only quality, engineering, innovation or competitiveness that can make a car manufacturer successful. Perhaps most important of all is marketing. And this is where French manufacturer Maurice Jeanson excelled, albeit for a limited time. Jeanson entered the car market in 1921 during the cyclecar craze. He chose the name of his nephew, Benjamin, as a brand name and introduced a small 750 cc 4-cylinder car with shaft drive that weighed just under 350kg. That meant that the car benefitted from the tax advantages for cyclecars whilst offering the better build quality of more conventional cars. More importantly, he concocted an innovative financing scheme for his customers. In association with bank Société Générale, he offered a credit scheme which meant that the cars could be bought by paying 12 monthly instalments, which added only 200 Francs to the price. Benjamin acted as a security to the bank, which proved to be both productive as well as risky.At first business boomed and sales grew rapidly. In 1923 the range was expanded with a long-chassis model that could be fitted with 4-seater bodies but was also offered for commercial vehicles. That same year a 2-seater sports model was introduced with a single overhead cam engine that propelled the car to a maximum speed of 100 kph. A year later a true cyclecar was marketed as the Benjamin P2. It was powered by a 525 cc twin-cylinder 2-stroke engine that was mounted in the rear of the boat-tailed car. Though it had some success in competition, the car didn't sell well and the model soon disappeared from the range. After that Benjamin stuck by 4-cylinder 4-stroke models and capacities up to 1095 cc were offered.Up to 1926 production grew and grew and Benjamin prospered. Four-wheel braking was introduced on the cars, which had made a name for themselves for offering quality at a modest price. But then things went awry as the economy declined and customers failed to pay off their loans. Since Benjamin acted as guarantor, the company was obliged to reimburse the bank for the failed payments of their customers and this led to bankruptcy in 1927. As the creditors saw more advantages in continuing production as opposed to selling the assets the company was not liquidated and Jeanson was allowed to re-establish his company, but now closely governed by his main creditor, the bank. Benjamin was renamed into Benova, meaning "new Benjamin".The most notable new car was the Type G with a 1502cc (later enlarged to 2 litres) straight 8-cylinder engine provided by S.C.A.P. This was a luxury car quite unlike the preceding models and was produced up to 1929. More common were the models powered by the 4-cylinder engines provided by Chapuis-Dornier. They ranged from 945cc to 2100cc capacities and powered models varying from small 2-seaters, conventional 4-seaters to commercial vehicles. They sold reasonably well but with the recession, the competition from mass-produced cars and without the attractive financing scheme the market dried up for Benova and its last vehicles were sold in 1931. It's not quite clear how many Benjamins or Benovas were made in total but of the B3 model shown here, there were more than 300 built between 1927 and 1929. Most of them had regular tourer, coach or saloon bodies but there were sportscars as well. This example is fitted with the 945cc Chapuis-Dornier engine and fits in quite nicely with contemporary small sportscars from Amilcar and Salmson. There are still a number of Benjamin and Benova cars extant, mostly in Western Europe and often as 2-seater sports specials which still enjoy some popularity. This diminutive cycle car presents well to this day and will make a welcome and rare addition to any collection. In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: Not RegisteredYear: 1927Make: BenjaminModel: B3 SportsRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 60553Body Colour: Blue

Just three owners from new and 33,000 miles.Registered to the first of just three owners on the 15/07/1997Supplied by Jack Barclay in Racing Green with Sandstone leather interiorAt launch, the Continental was hailed as the first "proper" Bentley for nearly 60 yearsThe 22 service stamps show a veritable Who's Who of main dealer and Bentley specialistsThe odometer reading is some 33,000 miles (atoc) and the car was last MOT'd in 2010This car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againBentley's 1980's resurgence had hitherto relied exclusively on models whose basic architecture was shared with other Rolls-Royce products but on display at Geneva in '85 was 'Project 90', a mocked-up coupé intended to gauge public response to the idea of a high-performance car unique to Bentley. When the real thing - the Bentley Continental R - was unveiled six years later, the waiting crowd burst into spontaneous applause. Styled with the assistance of consultants International Automotive Design, the Continental R benefited from computer-aided design and wind tunnel testing in the devising of its sleekly streamlined shape. Despite the need to incorporate non-traditional features such as doors recessed into the roof, the result looked every bit a Bentley, albeit one restated for the 1990s. Also new was the gearbox, a four-speed automatic with 'overdrive' top ratio, but the main focus of interest was the newcomer's performance. Needless to say, this was outstanding, the combination of the Turbo R engine in the new wind-cheating shape cutting the 0-60mph time to 6.2 seconds and boosting top speed to in excess of 150mph.There was even more to come in the form of the Continental T. Introduced in June 1996, the latter was a short-wheelbase version of the Continental R, some 4" being taken out of the chassis aft of the doors. With 400bhp at its disposal and crouching aggressively on 18" wheels, the low-slung Continental T looked every inch the thoroughbred Bentley sports car, the cockpit with its engine-turned dashboard recalling the heroic exploits of W O's 1920s racers. The engine start button was another neat 'retro' touch. Despite weighing as much as two Ford Mondeo 1.8s, the luxuriously appointed Continental T was certainly no slouch, racing to 60mph in a tyre-shredding 5.8 seconds on its way to a (governor limited) top speed of 156mph. Equally eye-watering was the price: £220,312 at time of launch.Supplied new via Jack Barclay in July 1997, this Continental T has covered only 33,000 miles from new and comes with a full service history with Jack Barclay, Nine Elms to July 2002 and then Michael Powles, Norwich to 2008. The car was last serviced by P & A Wood in September 2009 at 32,964 miles. There are 22 recorded services with fewer than 1,000 miles between many of them, indicating a fastidious approach to care and maintenance. Finished in Racing Green with Sandstone hide interior, the car comes with specification sheets listing fully veneered door cappings, sports-style steering wheel, Spruce hide piping, roof-mounted aerial and Burr Walnut centre console among the special factory-fitted options. The previous owner purchased the car at auction in 2010 and it changed hands in 2014 to the third registered keeper. It has formed a part of a large collection which included some historically significant Bentley R-Type Continentals and S-series drophead-coupes. The odometer reading is some 33,000 miles, at the time of cataloguing, and the car was last MOT'd in 2010. Although stored correctly and presenting well, the car hasn't had much in the way of maintenance or servicing and consequently is being sold as a "non-runner". We would caution any buyer to treat the car to a thorough going over upon delivery.In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Arwel Richards on 07434 960 868 / arwel@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: A8 SLWYear: 1997Make: BentleyModel: Continental TRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: SCBZU23C2VCH53473Odometer Reading: 33000 milesEngine Capacity: 6750Engine Number: 87093L410M/T1T/SBody Colour: Racing GreenInterior Colour: Sandstone

Classic colours and showing some 14,000 miles.Initially registered on the 24/09/1997 to the first of five owners, current since 2014Supplied in the classic colours of dark blue over cream leather with a blue mohair hoodThe Bentley Azure was one of the most expensive production cars of its dayWith an odometer reading of some 14,000 miles (atoc) the car was last MOT'd in 2019This car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againIntroduced in 1995, the Bentley Azure was based on the platform of the Continental 'R' Coupé which had been launched originally in 1991. By definition, a fully strengthened luxury convertible to seat four adults very comfortably, accommodate their luggage and hide an engine sufficiently powerful to propel the entire ensemble towards the horizon in a linear fashion is never going to be a small car and the Azure often surprised with its substantial presence.Power came from the company's stalwart 6.75-litre V8, fed by a single inter-cooled turbocharger producing in the region of 380bhp which, when mated to a General Motors-sourced, four-speed automatic gearbox enabled this superbly designed Bentley to silently waft up to 60mph in an impressive 6.1 seconds. Owing to the limited space at Bentley's Crewe factory, the Azure was assembled and finished by Pininfarina, significantly adding to the vehicle's production costs. The selling price varied, naturally, with the specification, the options list was deliciously indulgent, but the base price was around £200,000 when new.Initially registered on the 24th September 1997 to the first of five owners, the car has been part of a large private collection since 2014 and, consequently, hasn't had much in the way of maintenance or servicing and is best described as a "non-runner". It was last MOT'd in 2019, however, we would caution any buyer to treat the car to a thorough going over upon receipt. Please note there are faults with the roof mechanism and steering rack. Estimates for rectification works are in the history file.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Arwel Richards on 07434 960 868 / arwel@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: R460 SOYYear: 1997Make: BentleyModel: AzureRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: SCBZK15C8WCH61575Odometer Reading: 13944 milesEngine Capacity: 6750Engine Number: 88985L410M/T1TBody Colour: BlueInterior Colour: Cream

One of just 100 examples of the S3 Flying Spur.Initially registered to the first of three owners on the 25/03/1966One of the final S-Series-derived Bentleys before the introduction of the T1Believed to be one of just 100 S3 Continental coachbuilt by H.J. MullinerShowing an odometer reading of 46,667 miles (atoc) and last MOT'd in 2009This car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againIntroduced in 1955, the Bentley S-Type and equivalent Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud saloons were thoroughly modern, spacious, comfortable, quiet and powerful. In production for 10 years, they were the final series-production coach-built cars from Crewe.Building on the legendary status of the ground-breaking R-Type Continental, Bentley soon announced a two-door S-Type to be available as a stunning drophead coupé by Park Ward and a desirable and sporting 'fastback' by H.J. Mulliner.These cars were fast - thanks to aluminium coachwork, a raised compression ratio and longer final drive - and once again found favour with the super-rich of the day. It took two years before the company relented to customer demand for the pace and exclusivity of the Continental combined with the practicality of four doors. H.J. Mulliner of NW London created a superb Continental saloon, subsequently titled 'Flying Spur' after the Clan Johnstone crest of Mulliner's then managing director, Harry Talbot Johnstone. The first car was on the road in May 1957 and deliveries commenced with a pair exported to the USA just two months later. Facing competition from across the Atlantic, in August 1959 Rolls-Royce announced a new, 6,230cc V8. The light alloy unit weighed the same as the outgoing 'six but produced significantly more power, perhaps as much as 25%. The new S2 Continentals - only ever fitted with automatic gearboxes - were faster and even more refined than ever. At the same time, making use of the more compact profile of the new engine, the distinctive radiator shell was lowered and slightly raked forward.The Bentley S3, introduced in October 1962, took this process of modernisation one step further. More than simply a twin-headlamp face-lift, S3s featured a raft of other changes including another 1.5in taken off the height of the radiator, which was raked further to aid visibility. All S3 engines had bigger, 2in SU carburettors and this modification, together with raised compression, gave the cars an edge in performance, particularly above 60mph. For the first time as standard, the front seats were individual, rather than a single bench.One of the last cars built, this S3 Flying Spur was initially registered on the 25 March 1966 to the first of just three UK owners and has been significantly restored in the intervening years. Showing an odometer reading of 47,050 miles, at the time of cataloguing, and last MOT'd in 2009 this car was purchased in 2014 and has formed a part of a large collection which included some historically significant Bentley R-Type Continentals and S-series drophead-coupes. Although stored correctly and presenting well, the car hasn't had much in the way of maintenance or servicing and as such is sold as a "non-runner". We would caution any buyer to treat the car to a thorough going over upon delivery.In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Arwel Richards on 07434 960 868 / arwel@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: LAX 94DYear: 1966Make: BentleyModel: S3RHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: BC102XEOdometer Reading: 46667Engine Capacity: 6250Engine Number: 51EBL-S4607Body Colour: RedInterior Colour: Cream

The popular and capable TR4A, a true British classicA UK-market example with just four previous keepers, accompanied by numerous invoices and a Heritage Certificate The 4A debuted in 1965 and introduced an all-new independent rear suspension system (IRS)It combined a modern Michelotti-designed body with the chassis of the previous TR3AThe 2138cc, TR3A engine continued offering a top speed of almost 110 mph with overdriveThe four-cylinder TRs are among the easiest of post-war classic sports cars to own and maintain being supported by a multitude of component suppliers and other specialistsThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againProduced between 1961 and 1967, the Triumph TR4 combined a new, modern, and aggressive body design by famed Italian stylist, Giovanni Michelotti, with the basic chassis of the previous TR3A. The TR4 also improved passenger comfort with wind-up windows, face-level ventilation, and an optional hardtop. When equipped with the optional overdrive, the TR4 was good for a top speed of almost 110mph.Following on from the TR4, the new TR4A was phased in smoothly at the beginning of 1965 and introduced an all-new independent rear suspension system (IRS), which provided exceptional rear-wheel camber control with excellent wheel travel while softer springs improved the ride quality. Having six universal joints, three prop shafts and two trailing arms, the system was appreciatively more expensive than the previous live axle arrangement (dealers in the US reacted uncomfortably to the new design on cost grounds; to appease them, Triumph actually built the TR4A in two forms, one with a live axle primarily for the US and the TR4A IRS for other markets where the price was less sensitive). The press was happy to see an all-independent car, and Triumph was pleased to be the first British car manufacturer to have all-independent suspensions under every car in their line-up. At the Sebring 12 Hours in 1966, ample proof of the validity of the IRS was provided when three IRS-equipped TR4As achieved a remarkable 1-2-3 class victory. Body production changes for the TR4A were a new grille, decoration and badging, and a radically different chassis (designed to accept the new semi-trailing arm independent rear suspension), plus the introduction of an up-rated version of the 2138cc Vanguard unit, now with a better cylinder head breathing through a new exhaust, giving 104bhp at 4,700rpm. Other changes were new decoration, badging, sidelights and chrome trim along the door/wings, a wooden dash, and better seats. The hood too was revised with proper catches at the front, which ensured it would stay on, unlike the pitifully poor TR4 hood.The car presented here is UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1966 Triumph TR4A dating from the 6th April 1966 and sent to Puttocks Ltd. of Guildford for sale. With only four previous keepers, this 4A has led a well-cared-for life in the hands of genuine enthusiasts immediately evident by the accompanying history file showing much expenditure on maintenance and upkeep over the years. A BMC Heritage Trust Certificate is also present and evidence that at least one previous owner was a member of the TR Register. A UK-market example is relatively rare and the most desirable, giving the new owner the opportunity to step straight into a very well-regarded British classic.In recent years, this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: MPB 691DYear: 1966Make: TriumphModel: TR4A IRSRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: CTC/67993-OEngine Capacity: 2138Engine Number: CT/70777-E (formally CT/68145-E)Body Colour: RedInterior Colour: Black