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Lot 50
A WILLIAM IV COROMANDEL & BRASS-MOUNTED TRAVELLING TOILET CASE bearing the printed trade label of “I. Turrill, Dressing Cae & Buhl Manufacturer, 52, New Bond St, London”, with removable morocco-backed easel mirror inset to the lid, the blue velvet-lined interior with removable tray fitted nine cut-glass receptacles with engine-turned silver covers/mounts, & a silver cylindrical container, also fitted a pair of square cut-glass toilet-water bottles with matching plated screw-caps, a mother-of-pearl pen with engraved mounts, & a manicure set (two replacements), the silver items with London hallmarks for 1830-1, by George Riley; 13¾” wide, with Bramah lock.
Lot 156
A SELECTION OF SILVER AND WHITE METAL JEWELLERY, to include a late Victorian silver cross pendant hallmarked Birmingham 1876 approximate length 74mm, a pair of cufflinks with engine turn detail stamped '9ct on silver', a foliate bracelet with sponsors mark MB stamped 925, approximate gross weight 75.4 grams (condition report: good to fair condition, dents, located scratches and tarnish to cross pendant, gold to silver cufflinks has worn away)
Lot 170
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER BOODLE & DUNTHORNE PRESENTATION BOX, engraved as 'won by Ian Erskine 18.X.47' of the 'Formby Golf Club St Andrews Cross, engine turned design apart from the two plain polished stripes, raised on four feet, hallmarked 'Boodle & Dunthorne' London 1933, approximate dimensions 190mm x 90mm x 60mm, approximate gross weight 656.1 grams, with a wooden insert and moveable panel (condition report: overall fair to good condition, signs of age and wear, with wooden interior for cigarette / cigars)
Lot 45
TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY CIGARETTE CASES, the first lined in shagreen, stamped made in England, the second with engine turned detail and rose gold detail, personal engraving to inside, maker's mark G&SCo.Ltd, hallmarked London 1930, approximate gross weight 215.7 grams (condition report: overall condition good, some repair marks to edges of shagreen case, tarnish present to both cases, light scratches in keeping with age)
Lot 46
A PAIR OF NOVELTY SALT AND PEPPER POTS, TOGETHER WITH AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER ASPREY & CO. PILL BOX, the first designed as a pair of milk churns, approximate length 30mm, stamped '925 MEXICO', the second designed as a lidded pill box with engine turned detail, approximate diameter 38mm, hallmarked London 1911, approximate gross weight 60.6 grams (condition report: overall condition good, engine turned detail to pill box lid has worn away, minor tarnish, light scratches to both items in keeping with general wear and age)
Lot 47
THREE SILVER SNUFF BOXES, to include a 1970s snuff box with cherub and scroll embossed detail, hallmarked 'JG Ltd' Birmingham 1970, a snuff box with crowned thistle and engine turned lid, stamped 925, and an oval stuff box, unmarked, approximate lengths 52 to 36mms, approximate gross weight 66.6grams (condition report: overall condition good, minor tarnish and scratches in keeping with age)
Lot 50
THREE LATE 19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER ITEMS, to include a late Victorian silver salt with blue glass insert, approximate length 55mm, hallmarked Birmingham 1874, an early 20th century silver sauce boat hallmarked Sheffield 1911 and a silver snuff box with engine turned detail and hinged handle to lid, sponge insert, hallmarked to the inside of base 'W.D & Co' Birminham 1948, approximate diameter 33mm, approximate gross weight of weighable silver 72.6 grams (condition report: overall condition good to fair, small crack to base of mustard pot together with light dents, light tarnish, scratches present to all)
Lot 70
A MID 19TH CENTURY SILVER ENAMEL PORTRAIT HINGED PILL BOX, engine turned design, portrait depicting a lady wearing a hat, rounded rectangular form, hallmarked silver London 1863, dimensions approximately 65 by 40mms, approximate gross weight 41.04 grams (condition report: overall good condition, clasp in good working order, general wear to the enamel portrait and pitting to the surround, surface scratches to the inside)
Lot 92
TWO LATE VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOXES, the first with a hinged lid and floral engraving, hallmarked AE Robinson & Co, Birmingham 1887, approximate dimensions 62 x 38 x 12mm, the second hinged with various engine turned designs, rubbed marks, approximate dimensions 65 x 35 x 16mm, approximate gross weight 74.2 grams (condition report: both with vacant cartouches, minor external wear and tiny dents, hinge fitting in good working order, split to first box at rear)
Lot 189
A FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED CHINOISERIE VASE ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE DECK, LATE 19TH CENTURY The body with Kylin relief decoration in turquoise glaze, within engine turn banded mounts, apparently unmarked43.9cm high, the base 15.5cm wide Condition Report: Formerly with lid, mounts a little dirty and will benefit from a clean. Retaining bolt has seized on thread making disassembly difficult- no visible sign of maker's marks or foundry stamps. Some glaze pitting and surface scratches. Some rubbing to gilding margins notably handles Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 72
QUANTITY OF SNES GAMES INCLUDING SUPER BOMBER-MAN & DONKEY KONG COUNTRY, loose SNES cartridges to include Sparkster, Donkey Kong Country, Star Wars, Super Bomber-Man (including SNES multi-tap), Sensible Soccer European Champions, Super Adventure Island, Jungle Book, Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends, Aladdin and Soccer Kid; all manuals included (including the multi-tap instruction booklet); all games and multitap tested and are in working condition
Lot 1
1984 BMW 628 CSI Coupe, finished in black with red leather upholstery Registration B979 SFA, Vin No WBAEA720X08155095, Engine No 8155095', Mot expired 01/06/2021. In running order requires mostly light cosmetic restoration. Appears to be in good condition, previous owner was a mechanic from Brooklands Motor Company, Car here for inspection Friday 27th May or on the morning of sale from 9am to 10am.Keys and documents in office.
Lot 315
Discontinued model C late 1990s and manufactured to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Gaggenhau Mercedes Benz factory. Engine turned guilloche cream-ground face, even Arabic numerals, date aperture, luminous baton hands with Mercedes logo upper middle all before the fine Quartz movement and within a polished chromium tank-type case. Water resistant to 3atm and having fine crocodile-pattern leather strap. A superb and stylish timepieceClick here for more details and images
Lot 401
Imported from Japan, this Delta HF Integrale 16v has covered only 50,000km (31,000 miles) and remains in lovely condition.With their walkover success in the 1988 World Rally Championship, Lancia were very aware that the competition was going to be hot on their heels for the 1989 season, and upgrades were required in order to stay ahead of the game. Using the racing logic of the period, it was swiftly decided that more power was the solution, and the 16v Integrale quickly took on the field, both literally and figuratively. Launched at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show, the new Integrale’s upgrades and tweaks were alarmingly subtle for such a flamboyant marque. Despite sticking with the 2-litre engine displacement, a raised bonnet centre was required to house the taller 16-valve variant and further visible external changes included wider wheels/tyres and new identity badges on the front and rear. Invisible changes included altering the torque-split to 47/53 front/rear to improve the cars handling balance.The fabulous 2-litre, turbocharged Lancia engine was already a powerful, honed performer before it was developed further for the Integrale 16v. Changes included larger fuel injectors, a more responsive Garrett T3 turbo, a highly efficient intercooler system which enabled the engine to run at high outputs for longer than the 8v without compromising reliability and a more effective fuel feed at high engine speeds. These changes enabled the 16v to generate over 200bhp at 5500 rpm and, when combined with a new over-boost system which increased torque to 220lb/ft at 3,000 rpm, 0-60mph now took just 5.5 seconds and the little Lancia could nudge 140mph. All these improvements made the road-going version of the Integrale 16v a spirited, engaging, reliable and inherently safe car.This superb, left-hand drive, Delta HF Integrale 16v is finished in a vibrant Rosso Monza with a Grey Harlem interior. The paintwork presents well, and the interior remains in excellent condition as you might expect with such a low mileage. Showing just 50,372km (31,300 miles), the car is presented in good order having spent its early years in Japan before being imported to the UK in 2004 and being in the care of our vendor ever since. It's supplied with the owner’s handbook in both English and Japanese, Japanese documentation and booklets, import documentation and a selection of MOTs and invoices from its time in the UK. Forming part of a well curated collection, the car runs and drives nicely but does not have a current MOT. A real stunner, these previously underappreciated 4-wheel drive 'pocket rockets' are massively engaging and allow you to live out your fantasies of being a rally driver at a mere fraction of the price of an Evolution I or II. There’s good reason the 16v is gaining real traction in the market as a usable future classic, and with this mileage, it’s a case of ‘find another for the money’.SpecificationMake: LANCIAModel: DELTA HF INTEGRALE 16VYear: 1990Chassis Number: ZLA831AB000501586Registration Number: G418 PAHTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 50372 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Tan ClothClick here for more details and images
Lot 403
Ticking all the right boxes, this well presented, totally standard Impreza P1 has a reassuringly comprehensive service history.Built at Subaru's Fuji Heavy Industries plant in Japan and honed by rally 'royalty', Prodrive, the Impreza P1 was always destined to become the hugely desirable modern classic that we rightfully see it as today. Built in a limited run of just 1,000 cars, every one featured the iconic Blue Mica paintwork, Anthracite 17-inch OZ racing wheels and a plethora of upgrades and unique features. It's easy to see why the P1 has gained such a cult following.Based on the two-door bodyshell, with the aerodynamics enhanced by Peter Stevens of McLaren F1 fame, beefier running gear and a fabulous suspension setup by Prodrive, the P1 has more in common with the legendary Impreza 22B than its larger four-door Impreza WRX contemporaries. Developed with British B-Roads in mind, by the very same company which helped the likes of Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Petter Solberg win World Rally Championships, the ‘Prodrive One’ was intended to counter the wave of ‘grey import’ STI Type Rs coming from Japan.The upgrades to the P1 were extensive, but not intrusive. The list includes a more powerful 280bhp engine (up 69bhp from a standard Impreza Turbo), mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with longer gearing, and ABS brakes meaning the difference between a standard Impreza and a P1 is minimal. Further upgrades include a big-bore exhaust, quick-shift gear linkage, 17-inch Titanium-finish alloy wheels and a rally-proven suspension set-up. With the sprint from 0-60 taking just 4.66 seconds, the P1 certainly has the bite to match the bark.First registered on the 7th September 2000, this P1 presents exceptionally well in totally standard specification and has just two former keepers who have covered around 64,000 miles between them. It has been meticulously looked after, with our vendor describing the service history as ‘impeccable’ with service stamps at least once a year from new, the most recent of which included a new clutch, cambelt, brake callipers, discs and pads.The car was cared for by its first owner for the best part of 20 years before being sold to our vendor. The history file includes a plethora of past invoices and the service book is stamped in line with usage throughout the car's life. The MOT history records the incremental mileage increases of the past decade, averaging approximately 3,000 miles or so travelled per year from new.With soaring prices of Japanese domestic market cars, and 22Bs heading well north of £100,000 in recent years, this really smart, low mileage, two-owner P1 seems exceptionally good value in comparison, and is ready to carry on doing the things that Imprezas do best. SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZA P1Year: 2001Chassis Number: JF1GM8KDGYG003298Registration Number: X338 EKLTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 886845Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 63800 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images
Lot 405
A smartly presented, UK-supplied example finished in perhaps the best colour combination and from the final year of production.In terms of the 928, in 1989 Porsche moved the game on with the even more powerful 928 GT, which with a top speed of around 170mph was the Stuttgart firm's fastest production car at that time, before launching the model's ultimate incarnation, the 928 GTS. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1991, the latter boasted a 5.4-litre engine producing all of 345bhp and automatics were fitted with the much faster responding Dynamic Kickdown gearboxes setting them apart from the previous models. Externally, the GTS differed from the S4 with its new style of alloy wheels, flared rear arches and a body-coloured rear spoiler. What Porsche was not advertising when the 928 GTS was released was the price, which was amongst the most expensive cars on the road at the time. This severely hampered sales despite the model's level of competency and long standard equipment list. Porsche discontinued the GTS in 1995 after selling only 2,904 examples in total, which at the time must have been financially uncomfortable for the company, but in 2022 makes these models exquisitely rare and very desirable.928s finished in gleaming black with a black leather interior tend to have a slightly 'menacing' look and that is certainly the case with this impressive GTS. UK-supplied and first registered on the 26th June 1995, it was finished in Schwartz (741) with a matching black leather interior and benefitted from the latest, Dynamic Kickdown automatic gearbox. Offered to auction having covered just 60,553 miles which is supported by the maintenance history made up of main dealers and Porsche specialists. We understand that the car will be serviced by a noted specialist prior to its delivery to auction.Very few luxury GT cars from the 1990s have been so revered as the Porsche 928 GTS, and today it is rare to find a rival that is without the histrionics of contemporary exotica or the dullness of a mass-produced luxury saloon-derived coupé. It's presented to auction after a £1,500 ceramic coating by Marells of Uckfield, a well stamped service book, handbooks enclosed in its wallet, historic MOT certificates, freshly MOTd and serviced by a Porsche specialist ready for the car’s next adventure. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 928 GTS AYear: 1995Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZSS800309 Registration Number: M823 CCCTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 81S50767 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 60533 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 408
A rare example (1/56) of the luxuriously trimmed, bespoke Sunbeam Lotus from Avon Coachworks.The Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus was one of the most exciting hot-hatches to emerge from the 1970s. Chrysler commissioned Lotus to produce an effective entrant for international Group 4 rallying - to beat the dominant Ford Escort RSs at their own game. Lotus took a 1.6 GLS shell and installed a 2.2-litre ('Type 911' and closely related to the Type 912 found in the S2 and S3 Esprits) version of their 16-valve four-cylinder engine and a five-speed ZF gearbox. The new Sunbeam-Lotus certainly looked the part - initially offered only in black and silver, with Marchal spotlights and tailored double four-spoke cast-alloy wheels.Launched in 1979, the high-compression 2174cc twin-cam engine breathed through two twin-choke Dell'Orto carburettors, developed 150bhp (but was easily tuneable to well over 200bhp for rally use) and delivered excellent performance, being rear-wheel drive and weighing only 960kgs, giving a 0-60mph time of just 6.6 seconds. Lotus wasn't just an engine supplier, it was also involved in designing the suspension and exhaust system.As soon as it qualified for inclusion in international rally competition, the Sunbeam-Lotus proved extremely effective, finishing 1st, 3rd and 4th at the 1980 Lombard-RAC rally, Britain's round of the World Rally Championship. In 1981, the Sunbeam Lotus brought the entire manufacturer's championship to Talbot.The production process was convoluted and apparently every car made a loss so in early 1982, with only 1,184 right-hand drive examples having been sold, production was discontinued. A number of cars were left unsold and there were interested commercial buyers for the remaining stock, however, the best known was probably the Ladbroke Avon Coachworks concern who took 56 of them with the intention of offering a specially-trimmed ‘limited-edition’, individually numbered, at a price which was actually lower than the quoted final retail figure for the basic car!The Avon cars were re-painted in pale blue, complemented by double bands of deep metallic blue running the full length of the car. The bumpers and front spoiler were finished to match, while the normally black grille was ‘colour keyed’ in pale blue. Adding to the exclusive luxury aura, a full length vinyl roof was an option in contrasting blue, plus a Britax tinted, tilting sunroof. Red coach lines ran above and below the side stripes and the exterior appearance was set off by a pair of original yellow and green Lotus badges. Inside, the Avon Sunbeam Lotus had also been improved considerably, the standard trim replaced and the car fully soundproofed. The interior was then retrimmed with high quality blue carpet, contrasting blue velour and leatherette trim with red piping on the seats, padded door caps and a specially trimmed console.Offered here is one of the final production-run cars and it’s even rarer as one of the Ladbroke Avon Editions. Well known in Sunbeam Lotus circles, this example presents in great condition and carries a Ladbroke chassis plate. Owned by our vendor since 2016, it’s had six previous enthusiast owners and has spent time in the favourable Tenerife climate as part of an ex-pats collection. It seems at some stage that the external Avon livery was changed to reflect the more mainstream Lotus colours of the period, however, it might make sense for the next owner to revert back to the Avon scheme as they do represent quite a premium over the standard Sunbeam Lotus. The interior is pure Avon. It’s said to drive really well by our vendor, probably commensurate with the low mileage of only 55,000. In the event, Avon only finished a couple of dozen and a lot of those will have disappeared over the years so this is now a very rare car.SpecificationMake: TALBOTModel: SUNBEAMYear: 1983Chassis Number: T4DCYBL425413Registration Number: A178 KTTTransmission: ManualEngine Number: T4DCYBL425413Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 55030 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue VelourClick here for more details and images
Lot 409
The rare Sport 300 is a lightweight, high-performance, road-going derivative of the Esprit X180R and widely regarded as the best Esprit ever.For customers that missed out on the very limited production run of X180Rs, the Esprit Sport 300 was offered in 1993 and was essentially a road-going version of the American SCCA race cars. Styled by Julian Thompson, Lotus’ talented chief stylist, and originally shown as a concept at the Birmingham show in 1992, the Sport 300 was destined to be sold in a Limited Edition of just 50, however, in the end 64 cars were eventually built. At £64,995 the Sport 300 was a rare and very expensive commodity – a whole £18,000 more than an Esprit S4 but still £9,000 cheaper than a Ferrari 348tb.To simply stunning effect, Thompson added a new front air dam with integral brake cooling ducts, extended wheel arches and a new rear wing to the existing S4 bodywork. Underneath, however, this is not a modified S4 but was effectively a derivative of the successful American SCCA and IMSA Supercar Esprit X180R racers. Extensive use of composites in its construction shaved about 80kg from the S4’s 1,366kg kerb weight and torsional stiffness was improved through the use of an engine bay cross-brace, a bonded-in panel where the sunroof used to be and a modified front cross-member and backbone. The same double wishbone front and transverse link/trailing arm rear suspension was retained, but stiffer springs and dampers were fitted all round and the geometry was tweaked. In addition, the hub carriers were modified and an adjustable top-link on the rear suspension added. Easily the Sport 300’s most eye-catching feature is its massive OZ three-piece wheels which measure 8½ x 16-inch at the front and 10½ x 17-inch at the rear. Grip, therefore, is a Sport 300 forte and so is stopping ability with 327mm ventilated discs at the front and similarly specified 280mm discs at the rear. Four-piston AP Racing calipers do the grabbing and are supplemented by a Delco ABS anti-lock system.The Sport 300 was fitted with the same, canted 2,174cc twin-cam 16-valve engine as in the S4, however, with handling and grip that have never been equalled by any other Esprit models, it was obvious that a little more power would be welcome. The hybrid Garrett T3/T4 turbocharger was fed air through a more efficient charge-cooler and the engine sported larger inlet valves with polished ports which, when combined with recalibrated engine management, a little more boost and 98-octane unleaded fuel, resulted in 302bhp at 6,400rpm and 287lb.ft of torque at 4,400rpm, compared with the S4’s 264bhp at 6,500rpm and 261lb.ft at 3,900rpm. As well as taking the specific output to a heady 139bhp per litre, the power-to-weight ratio takes a hike from the S4’s 197bhp per tonne to 243bhp per tonne which was not too dissimilar to Porsches latest 3.6-litre 911 Turbo.With pin-sharp handling, race bred responses and a bit more power, it’s no wonder that over the years the Sport 300 has become the ‘Holy Grail’ amongst Esprit enthusiasts and with only 64 ever built, they are seldom to be found on the open market.This, UK-supplied, right-hand drive Sport 300 is one of those 64 cars built for the worldwide market and has covered just over 50,500 miles. It presents superbly in Camel Yellow (after the Camel cigarettes - sponsored Lotus F1 cars of the period) with a distinctively trimmed interior in Royal Blue and Dark Charcoal Alcantara.We understand that it was damaged in an accident around March 2001, however, this was not recorded as no insurance company was involved. The owner at the time decided to send it back to Lotus to be fully reinstated and a new chassis was fitted and a number of small jobs attended to whilst the car was being returned to its pristine best. He was obviously delighted with the result when it returned from the Hethel factory and subsequently kept the car for several more years. There are photographs showing this work when it was carried out and supporting documents in the history file. So, although it’s a 1994 car it effectively dates from 2001 and we welcome and encourage interested parties to come and see this sparkling Esprit for themselves.There’s a large amount of documentation and photos with the car, including paperwork covering the factory rebuild in 2001, all original handbooks and service books and the original keys. The three-piece, Oz Racing alloy wheels have been dismantled, refurbished and reassembled, and all are fitted with excellent tyres. The car comes with two original specification rear tyres, quite special in the 300's sizes along with a few other parts. The cherished registration number, L300 LTD (Lotus 300 Limited Edition), will remain with the car.With only 64 ever built and regarded by all concerned as “The best Esprit ever”, this isn’t an opportunity that’s likely to present itself any time soon.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ESPRIT SPORT 300Year: 1994Chassis Number: SCC082910RHA68036Registration Number: L300 LTDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 50686 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Leather/AlcantaraClick here for more details and images
Lot 412
This is a very, very impressive P5B and undoubtedly a 'Best of Breed'.In 1965, Rover's Managing Director, William Martin-Hurst, secured the tooling and production rights to the 3,528cc all-alloy OHV V8 '215' engine from Buick and, after a period of development, it was ready for use in Rover's model range. Although a marriage of expediency, the union between Rover's stately P5 and the ex-Buick V8 resulted in an unexpectedly fine motor car. The new aluminium V8 was significantly lighter and considerably more powerful than its predecessor, delivering 160bhp and a massive leap in torque to 210lb.ft. at 2,600rpm, vastly improving pace, comfort, balance, handling, economy and reliability.Launched in 1967, the Rover P5B (or P5 Buick if you prefer) was conceived to stave off increasingly refined competition from the likes of Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz. Available in Saloon and Coupé guises, both of which employed four doors, the big Rover was equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc/drum brakes. Fitted with three-speed automatic transmission and power-assisted steering as standard, it proved a relaxing drive although capable of a comfortable 115mph. The exterior was mostly unchanged, apart from bold '3.5-Litre' badging, a pair of fog lights which were added below the headlights, creating a striking four-light array and the fitting of chrome Rostyle wheels with black painted inserts. The svelte Coupé had a slightly lower roof-line, slimmer chromed window surrounds, twin-armchair rear seats and additional dashboard instruments, and is the most collectable variant today. Production lasted until 1973 by which time 11,501 Saloons and 9,099 Coupés had been built, however, survivors are thought to number in the hundreds.First seeing the light of day some 49 years ago in April 1973 and recently the subject of a rotisserie restoration to the very highest of standards, this outstanding P5B Coupé is finished in gleaming Bordeaux Red with a contrasting roof in Silver Birch and has to be one of the very best, if not ‘the’ best, available today. The 'Gentlemen's Club' interior is absolutely superb in light tan leather with mushroom carpets and burr walnut veneers and is the result of many hours of work by talented craftsmen.The accompanying worksheets and list of parts used is one of the most comprehensive on record with a detailed outlay amounting to in excess of £100,000! Tasked with bringing the Rover back to life, Trevor Farrington Ltd, Classic and Sports Car Specialist, has left no stone unturned resulting in this outstanding example that would satisfy the most pedantic. Every nut and bolt has received attention with the fit and finish being a true credit to the craftsmen and engineers that were tasked with this extensive rebuild. In period, these big coupés were head turners and were perceived to belong to comfortably off owners who appreciated quality and had a certain sense of style, and basically, nothing has changed. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate the standard and quality of this incredible gentleman’s carriage.Please note that the cherished registration number shown, DPO 3L, does not form part of the sale. SpecificationMake: ROVERModel: P5BYear: 1973Chassis Number: 84507788DRegistration Number: WWE 609LTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 84019796Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 14330 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Light Tan HideClick here for more details and images
Lot 413
This multiple Concours d'Elegance-winning XK150S is in simply stunning condition. A progressive development of the sensational XK120 and XK140, the XK150 retained the same basic chassis, 3.4-litre engine and four-speed Moss transmission of its predecessors but, partly due to the growing US demand for more comfortable and refined sports cars, benefitted from an entirely new body providing increased interior space and improved visibility courtesy of a single-piece wrap-around windscreen. A higher front wing line and broader radiator grille were other obvious differences but the new model's main talking point was its Dunlop disc brakes; at last the XK had stopping power to match its prodigious straight-line speed. Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in Fixed and Drophead Coupé forms, the open roadster (OTS) version not appearing until the following year. At 190bhp, the engine's maximum power output was identical to that of the XK140, so performance was little changed, but ‘Special Equipment' and 'S' versions offered 210 and 250bhp respectively, the latter delivering an astonishing 0-60mph time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 136mph. This improvement in performance resulted from the adoption of a Weslake-developed, straight-port cylinder head, high-compression pistons, triple 2” SU carburettors and twin electric fuel pumps. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, whilst a Thornton ‘Power-Lok’ limited-slip differential was available for the 150S. Steel wheels remained the standard fitting although XK150s so equipped are a great rarity as most were sold in SE (Special Equipment) form with centre-lock wire wheels. The much-admired chromed Jaguar Mascot was made available as an optional extra on an XK for the first time.In the early months of production, the vast majority of XK150S 3.4-litre Roadsters were headed for the USA in order to fulfil bulging order books, as is the case with T832078DN, on offer here. Its Heritage Certificate confirms that it was built in left-hand drive, fitted with a manual gearbox with overdrive and finished in Gloss Black with a red leather interior prior to being shipped in April 1959 to Jaguar Cars, New York and onwards to its first American owner.We imagine that the Jaguar led an exciting life for the following 34 years and next reappeared in 1993 when it was imported into Australia by Sydney Businessman, Mark Hayward, who was looking for a sound car that he could restore with the clear intention of winning multiple Concours in Australia.The comprehensive history file and photographic record of the restoration show exactly the extent and level of resource ploughed into this stunning XK150S Roadster with costs of around £100,000 at the time (c.£300,000 in today's terms). UK-based, XK Engineering were involved in the procurement and shipping of parts and there are reams of invoices and correspondence with everyone involved from Abbott Australasia PTY.LTD., O&S Sports Car Restorations and Gavin King’s 'Concours Sportscars Restorations'. All concerned were made aware that only the best would do and the exacting restoration and conversion to right-hand drive took until Easter 1994 to complete. The fact that the car still remains capable of Concours success, is testament to the standard achieved. There followed years of involvement in National Concours d'Elegance competitions attaining many 'Outright Winner' placings including a number of 100 Point scores (Perfect) suggesting that the Jaguar was rated as amongst the finest examples of the marque to be viewed anywhere in the world. T832078DN returned to England in 2013 and was purchased by our vendor, an XK enthusiast who was looking for a special example that presented well but was enjoyable to drive on Tours and long trips. During his ownership he has competed in various events which included the 2013 Arctic Circle, the 2016 Targa Florio and the Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial. The brief to his engine builder was to build a totally reliable engine to do these events with the work entrusted in 2013 to Steven James Engineering and Martin Hunniball specialist machining. The result of the full rebuild of the matching numbers engine today is still perfect oil pressure and lusty clean performance. It's now time for a new owner to enjoy this very special, well-historied XK150S Roadster and, at this this guide, it must surely be irresistible.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XK150 SYear: 1959Chassis Number: T832078DNRegistration Number: OSL 889Transmission: Manual/ ODEngine Number: VS1978-9Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 78840 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images
Lot 417
One of only 33 UK-supplied examples, two owners in total, just 22,000 miles from new and a full Audi service history.Audi AG’s involvement with motorsport seems fairly recent compared to their competitors Mercedes-Benz and BMW whose trophy cabinets bulge with silverware from many decades past, however, three of the companies that merged to form Auto Union AG and subsequently Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, have very respectable histories in circuit racing and hill-climbs so the DNA was undoubtedly there. Not long after Auto Union and NSU merged to become the current day Audi AG, a motorsport programme was on the agenda and the name is now synonymous with success having dominated Group-A rallying in the 1980s, years of good results in the DTM and other Touring Car and Supertouring Championships in the 1990s and beyond, followed by starting the new millennium with three consecutive victories at the ‘24 Hours of Le Mans’, a race widely regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport.During these periods, Audi released sportier versions into the top-end of their road-going model line-up as a nod to the success they were enjoying in motorsport. The RS4 and RS6 were most notably well received and led to RS versions of most of the model line up, however, Audi didn’t have much supercar heritage until, in 2006, they took a bold step to show the world that they could also build such a car and the R8 was the result.The R8 is a two seat, mid-engine supercar positioned as Audi’s flagship model (a title it still holds today). It was launched in 2007 with two engines, the 4.2-litre FSI V8 and the 5.2-litre FSI V10 and uses Audi’s legendary Quattro four-wheel drive system which has been honed through decades of motorsport. It’s cutting-edge design, and performance to match, gained great acclaim in the motoring press and proved the car earned its place in the supercar arena along with the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren.But can you make the best even better? Audi AG’s private subsidiary company ‘Audi Sport GmbH’ answered that question in 2011 by developing a very special model in-house which would be produced in limited numbers and named it the R8 ‘GT’. The brief in short was simple ‘more power, less weight’. Introduced at the 2010 Wörthersee Tour, the Audi R8 GT (coupé) is a high-performance variant of the R8 V10 and was followed by its sunshine sibling, the R8 GT Spyder, unveiled at the 2011 '24 Hours of Le Mans'. Limited to only 333 units worldwide, the R8 GT Spyder combines the aggressiveness of the R8 GT with an open top driving experience.At £158,145 when new, the R8 GT Spyder was Audi’s most expensive road car to date (over £40,000 more than the standard V10 Spyder). Specification highlights include a power increase of 35bhp to 553bhp, carbon ceramic brakes, and a traditional spring suspension set-up (that sits 10mm lower than the standard V10’s variable Magnetic Ride system). The engine frame is made of ultra-light magnesium and the soft top cover and the large side panels at the rear are formed from carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP). CFRP is also used for the modified front spoiler, the fixed rear spoiler, and the new rear bumper and even the seats are made of carbon fibre which result in a weight saving of 32kg alone. Together, these components provide a weight saving of 85kg compared to the standard V10 Spyder and the resultant 197 mph top speed and 0-62 mph sprint time of 3.8 seconds make the GT a true supercar – but one you could easily use every day.The car presented here is a UK-supplied (one of just 33 we understand) 2013 Audi R8 (Type 42) GT Spyder, presented in striking Sphere Blue matt paintwork (a rare colour chosen by Audi for many of the PR images of the GT model at launch) and has been enjoyed by just two owners (in total), with our private vendor having purchased it in 2016. Naturally, it has a full Audi service history (see images; N.B. there is a typo written in the service booklet - the service at 6,506 miles should read 14/05/15 as per the Service History Certificate) ensuring that its highly conservative 22,000 miles have been enjoyed in fine mechanical health and the appearance and condition of the whole car reflect its fastidious upkeep, garaging and low mileage shared between just two diligent owners. Our guide price is truly attractive given all the factors – ability, rarity, history, condition, and sheer usability for what is arguably the world’s most approachable ‘supercar’.(The registration 'R8 XDT' will be coming with the car)SpecificationMake: AUDIModel: R8 GT SPYDERYear: 2013Chassis Number: WUAZZZ428CN910163Registration Number: R8 XDTTransmission: Semi-automaticEngine Number: CMPA001540 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 22000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
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One of the first 50 E-Types built - Chassis Number 38.The story of the E-Type requires little introduction, however, what perhaps may need some explanation is the position in the market of the very early cars and their importance to collectors and marque enthusiasts alike. In common with Works of Art, Furniture, Philately, Fine Wines and all the other things people collect, the rarest and best quality items tend to attract collectors' interest and inevitably, the harder they are to find, the more expensive they can become. Should there be a number of well-heeled collectors chasing a particular painting, for example, then the result can be a serious clash of egos and wallets. This is equally true of Classic Cars and the E-Type is a perfect example. The most sought after of all the E-Types are the first 92 right-hand drive cars produced and these are easily distinguished by their external bonnet locks (EBL). Chassis No. 38 is indeed one of those EBL cars and is one of the oldest surviving having been manufactured in June 1961 and supplied to Appleyards in Leeds to be utilised as a company demonstrator. It's finished in Opalescent Dark Blue with Red hide, its original colour combination, and was purchased by its first private owner, a Mr Straughan, as a stop gap before acquiring a Mk2 Jaguar some eighteen months later. With the E-Type returning to the dealer in part-exchange and the model still much in demand, it soon found its second new home where it was to remain for the next fifty years. Shortly after taking delivery and noted in the history file, damage was sustained to the engine block during the 1963 ‘big freeze’ requiring a replacement block to be fitted. Upon the owners passing in the 1980s, the Jaguar remained within the family but was stored and unused until 2004 at which point the decision was taken to totally restore this historically important Jaguar. The task of restoring the bodywork was handed to Alan Proctor of Worksop, Nottinghamshire and mechanical aspects attended to at Beamish Morgan Ltd. of Durham. It’s noted that at this point the recorded mileage was a mere 32,000 so comparatively little work was required to refresh and bring everything back to life. Naturally, being an older restoration, the overall condition is not rebuild fresh but it is superb throughout and clearly remains as one of the earliest E-Types still on the road today. Accompanied by its original and unrestored ‘factory’ hardtop, a comprehensive history file and various other ephemera, this is an historically important E-Type with a known history and would befit any collection of special Jaguars. Your earliest inspection is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate this fine external bonnet lock Roadster. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E TYPE 3.8 ROADSTER EBLYear: 1961Chassis Number: 850038Registration Number: KJH 20Transmission: ManualEngine Number: R1187-9Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red HideClick here for more details and images
Lot 422
An iron fist in a velvet glove’ Restored, manual, UK-delivered and numbers-matchingHand-built at Aston Martin’s Newport Pagnell factory, each Aston Martin V8 took in the region of 1,200 man-hours to complete, with each car inspected rigorously to ensure the continued upkeep of AM’s legendary build quality and reputation.The Aston Martin V8 (later known as the AMV8) was introduced in 1969 to replace the ageing DB6, with the brief being to create a handsome, powerful GT car, powered by Tadek Marek’s V8 engine, and remained atop the company’s model range until its retirement in 1989.Initially, the V8 was equipped with a Bosch fuel injection system for the first two models (known as the V8 and AMV8, respectively) though the Series 3 models - such as the one we have here - switched back to a carburettor setup, with four twin-choke Weber carburettors providing fuel for the V8 engine, with these cars being instantly recognisable due to the bulge in the bonnet to accommodate the additional height of the carbs.Allegedly, this change was due to stricter CA emissions affecting model sales and legislation, though rumour has it that the change was implemented due to ongoing difficulties with the Bosch injection system. Of course, tightening emissions controls and the switch from injection to carburettor-fed fuelling resulted in a slight drop in performance, with the Series 3 rated at 288bhp, though a ‘Stage 1’ pack boosted this to 305bhp, thanks to a re-profiled camshaft and enlarged exhausts.Production of the Series 3 models was carried out between 1973 and October 1978, though no examples were built during the entirety of 1975. As a result, only 967 examples were produced before the Series 4 ‘Oscar India’ models were introduced in October 1978. UK-supplied, this 1974-registered Series 3, manual gearbox car was delivered new by Charles Hurst Aston Martin of Belfast, as one of those 967 Series 3 examples..From the factory, this was a handsomely-specified example, featuring numerous desirable additions to its factory specification list, including the following options:Electric sunroofHeadlamp wipersBumper over-ridersSide market lightsRear fog lightsAir-conditioningLockable centre arm-restIn 1986, whilst in the hands of one of the early owners - a Mr Robinson of Leicestershire - the car was given a full-body respray from its factory Imperial Blue to a metallic green colour, in which it remained until 2017. The car changed hands twice between 2000 and 2017, with the owners continuing Mr Robinson’s cherished ownership and regular maintenance, with an extensive history folder, including 22 stamps from Kensington-based specialist Ian Mason and supporting the cherished ownership of the car during this era. In 2017, the car passed to a Mr Hammond, who not only set about addressing the numerous wear-and-tear issues gained over years of enjoyment, but also commissioned a bare-metal respray back to its original Imperial Blue along with a re-trim of the original Cream interior to the tune of c. £8,000 along with other works such as re-chromed bumpers, new window and door rubbers, a new windscreen, refurbishment of the alloy wheels and a programme of rustproofing to ensure this S3’s continued survival.In the years since, this wonderful V8 has been continually cosseted and cherished by DM Historics, and presents in outstanding condition throughout, with no signs of any major wear to the paint or bodywork, a near-pristine interior and a history file that would make any enthusiast hot-under-the-collar. A true gem of a Series 3 V8, with a rare manual gearbox, matching-numbers and restored to the highest standards irrespective of cost by its history of dedicated and enthusiastic owners, this is an opportunity not to be missed by any Aston Martin V8 enthusiast or collector.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: V8Year: 1974Chassis Number: V8/11123/RCARegistration Number: BVU 476NTransmission: ManualEngine Number: V5401123Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: CreamClick here for more details and images
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Beautiful 'First Edition' Plus Six in the Moonstone Blue launch colour with only 1,325 miles.The Morgan Motor Company’s arrival in the 21st Century was signalled by its first new model in 19 years, the Plus Six and the fact that they were now taking themselves very seriously was the model’s first public appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019 and not in the ballroom at the Abbey Hotel in Malvern as had been the case with previous new car launches. It may look like any other Morgan, but looks can be deceptive. After 110 years of production, Morgan have completely transformed the car without changing the classic traditional look, in fact the only part this car shares with previous models is the bonnet catch. Underneath that classically styled bodywork lies Morgan’s new CX chassis, only the fourth new platform in Morgan’s 110 year history. (CX is 110 in Roman numerals). The CX-Generation aluminium bonded platform has been designed and developed for use in Morgan’s future high-performance models and features a 100% increase in torsional rigidity over the previous aluminium platform as well as being considerably lighter weighing-in at less than 100kg. In a nod to traditionalists, Morgan’s century-long association with wood continues with an Ash frame surrounding the cockpit with is designed to increase stiffness in that area.Snugly fitted underneath the Plus Six’s hand–rolled and hand punched aluminium bonnet is a 2,998cc, 24 valve, turbo-charged, straight-six cylinder power unit from BMW offering 335bhp @ 5,000rpm and 369lb.ft of torque @ 1,600rpm and coupled to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox. This is the same engine that was fitted to the BMW Z4 and Toyota’s Supra at the time of the Plus Six’s launch in 2019, both cars admired for their sparkling performance. This was the first time that Morgan had fitted a straight-six and also their first foray into turbo-charging and the results were impressive with 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds on the way up to 166mph.As a result of the new underpinnings there’s a 20mm extension in the wheelbase, 200mm more leg room and an 80mm wider cockpit. As always there is no ‘proper’ boot, but the CX chassis allows for a much deeper rear parcel shelf behind the seats for your overnight bags and umbrellas. The Plus Six featured a new suspension set-up with a double-wishbone MacPherson-strut derived system at the front with a four-link set up at the rear. The Plus Six also benefited from a set of newly designed 19-inch multi-spoke wheels and electromechanical power-steering. Four models were offered initially with two versions known as the Plus Six First Edition in a choice of Emerald Green or Moonstone Blue.The First Edition on offer here dates from 2020 and is presented in Moonstone Blue with a dark blue soft-grain leather, Dark Grey box-weave carpets and 19-inch Frost Grey Alloys. It was optioned from new with air-conditioning, heated seats, Kenwood audio system, paint protection film, puddle lights, side-screen bags, a luggage rack, Cibie driving/spot lamps and a sports exhaust system - we understand that the final purchase price was just short of £90,000.Our vendor, the car's only owner from new, has recently found himself unable to truly enjoy the Morgan he had waited so long to own. He has reached a stage where jumping in and out is no longer possible and so he regretfully is offering it for sale so that someone else may enjoy it rather than it sitting around waiting. It’s covered a total of 1,324 miles, is in commensurate condition and will be accompanied by all the usual dealer paperwork, manuals and warranties etc. This is a thoroughly modern Morgan that will stand the test of time and being offered at a very, very generous guide, is bound to attract some serious interest. SpecificationMake: MORGANModel: PLUS SIX FIRST EDITIONYear: 2020Chassis Number: SA9LP58AEKP004093Registration Number: BJ69 FANTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 14395736 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1324 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Dark Blue Soft Grain LeatherClick here for more details and images
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One of 83 examples of AC's pretty, Bristol-engined 2+2 Greyhound, sympathetically restored by our vendor and now ready for the next sixty years.When the last 2-litre saloon left the Thames Ditton factory in 1958, AC were left without a car that offered more than two seats. In response to what was perceived as customer demand, as well as encouragement from Hubert Patthey, the racing driver and Swiss AC importer, work began under the direction of AC’s Chief Engineer, Alan Turner, on a 4-seat GT Coupé, the Greyhound. The first prototype was given an airing, as well as its competition debut, at an AC and Lagonda Owners Club Sprint at Brand Hatch, which was quickly followed by the first production car making its appearance at the London Motor Show in October 1959. Sitting on an extended version of the Aceca’s steel ladder frame chassis, allowing space for an additional row of two seats behind the driver and front passenger as well as a decent sized boot, the Greyhound was clothed in an attractive alloy body not dissimilar to Aston Martin’s recently introduced DB4. The interior of the car was well appointed, with leather seats front and back, full carpeting throughout, ample instrumentation, and good headroom for all occupants.Most cars in the late 1950s still relied on live rear axles, leaf springs, and four-wheel drum brakes, however, the Greyhound offered a more modern approach with fully independent front and rear suspension on coil springs, rack and pinion steering and disc brakes on the front. In common with the Ace and Aceca, Greyhound customers were offered a choice of four engines and the all straight-six line-up included AC’s own 1,991cc 75bhp unit; the BMW-derived Bristol OHV engine in 125bhp 1,971cc and 2,216cc 105bhp form; and the 2,553cc Ford Zephyr engine which was capable of producing up to 170bhp when tuned by Ruddspeed. Whilst the Zephyr engine was the most powerful, purists rightful preference was always the smooth and 'revvy' Bristol powerplants as the noise, balance and feel was perfect for the Greyhound’s GT aspirations when combined with a four-speed manual gearbox and the optional overdrive.This remarkable, matching-numbers, 2.0-litre straight-six, Bristol-engined Greyhound has a lovely back story having been discovered and uncovered in our vendor’s late father-in-law’s garage under 45 year’s worth of clutter and dust. Purchased new in 1960, the car was used as a daily driver including visits to UK circuits where its owner used to race Aston Martins at club level. With the arrival of his new car in 1978, the AC was moved to the garage where it was to remain under an increasing quantity of boxes etc. until dug out by our vendor prior to commencing a sympathetic restoration. He planned to carry out most of the restoration himself using as many original parts as possible and given that the car was less than 18 years old and had covered just over 43,000 miles when it was put into storage, much of it was in sound condition. Invoices within the history file include one for c.£21,000 with historic racing engine specialist Ian Nuttall (IN Racing) for a full engine rebuild including modifying the engine to run on unleaded fuel.150 SPF was originally finished in AC ‘Rosso Chiarro’, however, small volume manufacturers used paint from wherever source they could find at the time and the exact code was not available so the car has been finished as close as possible to the original shade and now benefits from several coats of Red which retains a deep shine and looks fabulous. There are photos with the car covering various aspects of the restoration. The original bumpers have been re-chromed and are ready to be fitted but are currently off as to our vendor prefers the smoother bumperless styling. Pleasingly, much of the interior appears to have been refitted and the seating, headlining, dashboard, steering wheel and gear lever display a light patination from use by 150 SPF’s long-term owner, however, the red carpets are new. It’s the perfect combination for a sporting classic, a gleaming exterior and smart engine bay with a few little areas that show that the AC has lived a life.Happily, the car has a full history including old tax discs, old invoices (which help support the indicated mileage of 43,625), its original tool kit in the spare wheel well, original owners handbooks and manuals from when it was bought new until it was parked up in 1978. The restoration was completed in early 2022 and we understand from our vendor that “the engine is running well and the car is a delight to drive". This has got to be one of, if not the finest example of a Greyhound to come to market recently and with prices of the Ace and Aceca having soared in recent years, we can’t help feeling that the Greyhound is somewhat undervalued by comparison. With the striking looks of a DB4, 75% of the performance, 10 times rarer, yet only 20% of the cost, it looks remarkable value at today’s guide price. SpecificationMake: ACModel: GREYHOUNDYear: 1960Chassis Number: BEF2506Registration Number: 150 SPFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 100D21088Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 43615 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Cream LeatherClick here for more details and images
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Original, right-hand drive, SA car subject to a full nut and bolt restoration in the past with some performance upgrades.At first glance, the 356C, introduced in mid-1963, differed little externally from its predecessor, the 356B, since it continued to use the T-6 body type which had arrived in 1962. Porsche, however, brought the 356 concept to its zenith with the 356C, available in Coupé and Cabriolet form, with the addition of Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes as standard, a higher-lift camshaft for the 1,600cc engine, new flat-face hubcaps, and deeper bucket seats. These seats came courtesy of Porsche's acquisition of Reutter, which included the future Recaro subsidiary. 356 production peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964 which coincided with the arrival of the new 911 model, however, Porsche continued to sell the 356C in North America right through to the end of 1965. According to the Vehicle Identification sheet issued by Porsche Cars GB, Chassis number 131884 is a right-hand drive 356C Coupé built during 1964, fitted with Engine Number 716623 and finished in Light Ivory with a Black Leatherette interior. It was shipped to supplying dealer, Lindsay Saker Motors (Pty) Ltd. in Johannesburg, South Africa and onward to its first owner. We next hear of the car when it’s being shipped to the UK in late 2001. The Bill of Lading details that it was accompanied on the trip by a 1960 356B and a ‘65 Chevrolet Corvair and the trio set off from Durban on 23/10/2001 arriving at Tilbury Docks in January 2002 all bound for Douglas Valley Breakers in Standish, Lancashire who were handling 131884 on behalf of Forty Forty Cars in Harrogate. Within the substantial history file are documents confirming that all VAT and Duty was paid and they include the Bill of Lading, correspondence with the DVLA and Customs and Excise, a UK Bill of Entry, the South African Title and a Vehicle Clearance from the SA Police. Now safe in the UK, a major rolling restoration was commenced in 2003 and appears to have been completed in late 2007 judging by the fact that the first UK MOT in the file is dated 16/01/2008 @ 79,872 miles and the car was first UK registered on 1/03/2008. It was a full, engine out, glass out, trim out, bare-shell restoration in its original Ivory White and there are photographs in the history file of the Porsche when it first arrived, during the process and one or two of the finished article. There are dozens and dozens of invoices in the file addressed to Larry Goff, the car’s owner at the time, and we would suggest that interested parties take an hour or so to have a detailed look. They include PR Services £8,811, Southbound Trimming £2,795, Paul Brown - wiring £843, Karmann Konnection – parts £5,396, Zentrum - engine parts £5,420, Maxted Prill engine rebuild and more - £8,891 plus a 500 mile service - £1,842, and various others, suggesting that over £35,000 was invested in the 356 during this period. The invoice for the engine rebuild is dated 5/12/2008 and confirms that the cylinders were re-bored and fitted with Shasta 86mm forged pistons taking the capacity out to 1,720cc with a consequential increase in horsepower.Our vendor purchased 131884 on 26/01/2011 with the appropriate invoice on file together with an Insurance Valuation from Sherwood Restorations of Nottingham carrying the same date and suggesting that the car at the time had a value of £60,000. Our vendor is particularly fastidious when it comes to his motor cars and towards the end of that year he noticed that one or two small areas of bodywork were not quite as pristine as he had hoped. As we all know, once you see these things it’s very difficult to ‘unsee’ them and inevitably one thing led to another and the decision was made to replace the front wings and door skins. Realistically, if you are going to paint both wings and doors on a car the size of a 356, you may as well prepare and paint the whole car and a few months later 131884 emerged blinking into the sunlight looking fabulous and now in a classic shade of Porsche silver. The work was carried out by DMR of Doncaster and there are invoices in the file.The car’s mileage at that point was around 88,000 (MOT on 31/08/2012 shows 88,424) and, at the time of our photography in March 2022, the odometer was reading 97,352. Pleasingly, there are 11 older MOT Certificates on file (first on 16/01/2008 @ 79,872 miles) corroborating the Porsche's light but regular usage.Andy Lee of Sandbach, Cheshire appears to have been entrusted with looking after the car in recent years and there are invoices on file from him (£3,209) for routine servicing and the inevitable niggles up to 27/11/2018 with an oil and filter change at 95,860 miles. The Owner’s File also contains a couple of photocopied period brochures, Porsche Club GB correspondence and a wiring diagram. As well as being a competent and sporting Coupé, this superbly presented right-hand drive 356 is a perfect representation of the late fifties/early sixties period that is absolutely in fashion at the moment and this desirable example would be welcome anywhere. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 365CYear: 1964Chassis Number: 131884Registration Number: DRR 372BEngine Number: 716623Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
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Finished in brilliant Bianco, this supremely elegant 3500GT Spyder is one of only 242 ever built.The 1950s had proved very successful for Maserati in both sports car and Grand Prix racing and in 1957 the Italian sports car manufacturer announced an exciting new road car called the 3500GT. The rakish new car was styled by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan and featured their new hallmark 'Superleggera' body construction which consisted of lightweight aluminium body panels supported underneath by thin steel tubing that followed the general shape of the car. The engine was a road-going version of the competition 300/350S motor, a double overhead-camshaft straight-six unit with two spark plugs per cylinder, fuelled by a set of triple side-draft Weber carburettors with Lucas fuel injection as an option later in the model's production. Many chose the fuel-injected engine when new but as the technology was in its infancy a great number of 3500 GT engines were converted retrospectively to Weber carburettors. Factory original Weber-engined cars are therefore very rare.Presented at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show, the 3500GT was an instant hit and it wasn't long before Maserati realised there could be a great demand for an open top version. Carrozerria Frua had built a Spyder prototype on an early 3500GT chassis in 1957 and Carrozzeria Touring constructed two open-top versions, however, it was Carrozzeria Vignale who were sanctioned to produce the car for Maserati in 1959. Interestingly the Spyder didn't feature Touring's 'Superleggera' construction but was built with a steel body with an aluminium bonnet and boot lid. The wheelbase was shortened and front disc brakes and a limited-slip differential were options in 1959 and became standard equipment from 1960 onward with rear brake discs introduced as standard equipment in 1962.According to its Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Maserati Classiche programme, AM101*1375* was delivered on 13 April 1962 to the Swiss Maserati agent in Chiasso, just over the Italian border. Official concessionaire Martinello & Sonvico had specified the car in a stylish and very period combination of Biancospino (white) with a Pelle Blu Connolly interior and a matching blue hardtop. Examination of the Certificate confirms that this lovely Spyder remains ‘matching numbers’ and still retains its correct S5.17 ZF five-speed gearbox and Borrani steel/alloy disc wheels.The car's first owner was a Mr E Kendrick of 64 Century House, London, who chose to have the expensive and exotic car registered in Geneva, not unusual in the days of currency controls and punitive UK Taxes. Records accompanying '1375' show it to have been sold for 50,000 French francs by M. A Mezzo of St Vaast, Normandy to Yannick Le Prevost of Saint-Omer - both French citizens - on 18th March 1982. On 27 April 2002, another Frenchman, M. Gerard Fasseux, purchased the Maserati from Le Prevost, now living in Arques, and he in turn sold it to an Italian enthusiast, Sig. Massara, some 18 months later.With his new acquisition now in Milan, he entrusted Modenese Maserati expert Franco Tralli with a €65,000 programme of thorough, but mild and sympathetic recommissioning. All bodywork matters were left to another recognised marque and model specialist, Mario Galbiati. Within the substantial history file, there is a quote for Sig. Massara from Auto Sport dated 7/11/03 to the value of €47,730 covering the bodywork (side members, internal side members, floor, rear cross member, boot interior and doors etc.) and the car fully prepared and painted in its original Biancospino. The intention was always to maintain the wonderful originality of '1375', avoiding a US-style restoration with new, out-of-character leathers and period incorrect paint finishes. The interior is still the original, almost impossible to replicate, Connolly blue hide and even the luggage compartment is in period condition. All necessary mechanical work was completed to such a level of detail that when the engine was stripped down it was found that the original pistons were in excellent order, so were retained, modern replacements being of an inferior standard. Various stickers (on the wheels, for example) are as applied in 1962. Purchased by our London-based vendor in 2015 and initially UK-registered as 169 UYN, it was exported to Germany in 2019 in order that he could enjoy it when he was on business in Munich. Although now registered in Germany, and enjoying free movement within the EU, '1375' will be present at the Sywell sale. Should the car remain in the UK low rate import duty of 5% will be payable on the successful purchase price.Used lightly and well maintained since its recommission, the car remains in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition and is one of the last 'unmolested' Vignale Spyders retaining that lovely 'original' feel. It's accompanied by an Owner's file which contains lots of early correspondence, bills of sale, German registration details, certificates, memberships, photographs of the 2003 recommission and a workshop manual. Naturally, most of this is in Italian. The Maserati Classiche report is not currently with the car.To conclude, therefore, we believe that the Maserati 3500 GT Spyder offers incredible value today against the car's in-period rival, the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, recent sales of which have topped $20,000,000. As one of the prettiest Maseratis ever produced, this car deserves serious consideration and we welcome any inspection. SpecificationMake: MASERATIModel: 3500 GTI VIGNALE SPYDERYear: 1962Chassis Number: 1011375Registration Number: TO BE REGISTEREDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 1011375Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 20090 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Pelle Blue LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 434
One of just 562 right-hand drive examples on offer from twenty-five years of ownership.The 1955 launch of the 190SL cemented Mercedes-Benz's reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed. Unsurprisingly most of the 26,000 units were sold to the North American market and it is believed just some 562 were made in right-hand drive. Although stunningly pretty, the 190 SL had stiff competition in the UK from domestic sports car manufacturers such as Jaguar, Austin-Healey and the significantly cheaper models from MG. Consequently, a UK-supplied 190 SL is perhaps the rarest of all sports cars from the era, especially compared to the huge amount of cars sold to countries who drive on the other side of the road.This delightful right-hand drive 190SL was first registered in the UK on the 18th January 1962. The colour is registered as being changed in 1984 from White to its current, rather fetching, shade of Fire Engine Red and the hard top is assumed to have been painted to match at the same time. Whilst the seating, carpeting, door cards and dashboard top-roll are finished in red the dashboard is painted grey, which may well be the original colour as all dashboards match the exterior paintwork. It is understood that the car saw some restoration works in 1984 whilst with its penultimate owner, which tallies with the colour change date. He kept the car for some fourteen years, selling it locally to our vendor in 1997 who has done nothing more than general servicing since. Our vendor informs us that his family has a long association with Mercedes-Benz’s SL range which started with his grandfather’s purchase of a 300SL Gullwing back in the day, regretfully conceding that only the later SL cars now remain! This car was bought locally from its 5th owner on the 14th May 1997 where it joined a collection made up largely of coachbuilt Bentleys and was appropriately stabled alongside two very fine SL Pagodas. Maintaining the car privately within their own workshop, our vendor’s family drove it occasionally and even then just locally, preferring more inclusive family jaunts offered by their other cars. Prior to the fresh MOT issued on the 26th April 2022, the car was last issued with an MOT in 2018, and it may be advisable to fit a new set of tyres and give the car a service and a thorough 'going over' before embarking on a long journey. With demand for the right-hand drive 190SL reaching ever increasing heights it is rare to see an example that isn’t so pin-sharp restored as to prove an anxious drive. This car is keenly estimated to reflect a condition that presents well but will require further detailing to make it exceptional, chief of which is a re-trim of the convertible hood. Once we are in possession of the Factory Data Card, we can confirm the original colours upon request and, as such, this pretty little 190SL offers the twin benefits of a presentable car that could be used without being too precious and the option of future works to return it back to factory original. It's presented to auction with an odometer reading of some 14,900 miles at the time of cataloguing, its Swansea V5C, previous MOTs and the current MOT which is valid until April 2023. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 190 SLYear: 1962Chassis Number: 121042209500385Registration Number: NKS 503Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 121921209500387Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 14832 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images
Lot 436
Nothing tops a Guards Red 911 from the '80s with relatively low mileage, low ownership and presented in fabulous order.Offered here is a lovely 3.2 Carrera Sport supplied new to the UK (C-16) by AFN, Guildford and first registered in the summer of 1986. Finished in classic 911 colours with Guards Red paintwork and black, piped red sports seats and optioned from new with impact bumpers, passenger mirror, a Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 24 cassette-radio, central locking, electric adjustable sports seats, 16-inch Fuchs forged-alloy wheels, front 6-inch with 205/55, rear 7-inch with 225/50 tyres, and a rear window wiper.Today, this wonderful example shows just 65,425 miles and presents beautifully, the Guards Red paintwork is even across the car and retains a deep gloss, the interior is clean and shows very little signs of wear, only that to be expected on a 36-year-old Porsche with relatively low mileage. A clean HPI check shows just two previous owners, no recorded damage and no outstanding finance. The service history is comprehensive and the car is accompanied by its history file which includes the original service book stamped up-to-date with the most recent maintenance completed by a highly regarded classic Porsche specialist dated August 21 with an engine and gearbox service. Also within the file, is a current V5C ready for transfer or export, the current MOT Certificate valid until September 2022, old MOTs and other supporting invoices.These, well-built 911s from the ‘80s offer a great classic car ownership experience being quick enough and good fun to drive, comfortable with a well-finished interior, great looking with classic Porsche lines and iconic features, relatively straightforward to maintain with regional good specialist workshops and financially not too perilous as values appear to continue upwards for the right cars. Excellent examples rarely come to market and a Coupé, in great colours, with low ownership and a complete history, really does tick all the boxes. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 CARRERA SPORT COUPÉYear: 1986Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZGS103656Registration Number: D516 WPDTransmission: manualEngine Number: 63G05802 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 65361 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 437
One of only 295 'Giallo Ferrari' Evo 1 Limited Editions with less than 17,000 miles from new.From the mid-1960s until the early 1990s, Lancia was a major force in international rallying, winning the ‘World Rally Championship for Makes’ no fewer than 11 times between 1972 and 1992, including a remarkable six successive victories commencing in 1987. During the same period, Lancia drivers won the European Rally Championship on 14 occasions and the World Drivers' Championship (only instigated in 1978) four times. Badged as the Delta HF 4WD on its introduction in 1986, the model retained the Volumex supercharger initially before switching to a straightforward turbo when transformed into the Integrale in 1987. The latter would prove a supremely capable rally car, winning the World Championship in both 1987 and 1988, yet in road trim remained a thoroughly practical family hatchback. Integrale performance was boosted further by the introduction of a 16-valve cylinder head for the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine in 1989, maximum power increasing to 200bhp and top speed to around 220km/h.Homologated to maintain the works rally team's competitive edge, the first Evoluzione models were manufactured towards the end of 1991, incorporating wider front and rear track, appropriately altered bodywork, an engine re-mapped to produce 210bhp and a number of other detail improvements. The Evo 2 was essentially the same but came with a catalyst in the exhaust system, however, it’s the original Evoluzione that is nowadays generally recognised as having the closest connection to the original Group A cars and consequently is the more desirable of the two. With the Integrale's reputation firmly established, Lancia began offering a number of limited-edition variants, split pretty evenly between those that featured a non-standard colour and those that celebrated their rallying heritage. One of the rarest and most collectable was the 'Giallo Ferrari' of which only 295 were built. They were finished in Giallo Fly with a black leather interior and a number of small cosmetic differences.With an odometer reading 27,772km (16,605 miles) this delectable Integrale Evo 1 must surely be one of the lowest mileage Evo 1s on the market today. The meagre mileage can be partly explained by the fact that the Lancia appears to have been secreted away, unregistered, shortly after it was new and with only 75km on the clock for over 8 years before being discovered. We can only assume that a ‘canny’ Italian dealer felt sure that a rare, limited-edition Integrale with delivery miles only would be sure to appreciate in value and, in that, he was certainly correct.Our vendor purchased the Lancia in 2005 from Bill McGrath Maserati in Kimpton and was pleased to find that the car was accompanied by an impressive history file “ from month of manufacture to present day.” From Fiat Auto UK, there is a Declaration of Conformity, British National Type Approval and a Dating Letter confirming that the car was built in July 1992. It appears to have been first UK registered on 13/04/2000. There is a copy of Auto Italia Magazine from September 2000 which contains an article offering a guide to purchasing an Integrale which includes half a dozen photographs of this car looking immaculate and a caption stating “There are still a few new cars around, this one was bought in Italy recently with just 75km on the clock.” The history file also contains a Manual/Warranty for the Kenwood music system, a Sigma Alarm Installation Certificate, factory Owners Manual, a grand total of 21 MOT Certificates with a Gov.UK MOT History and a substantial amount of service and maintenance invoices, mainly from our diligent owner.In a note to us he explains "During my ownership the car has been regularly maintained and serviced regardless of the mileage which includes all belts and bearings changed every 3 years, the last one including a water pump. Tarox discs and pads are fitted. All suspension has been removed and powder-coated, anything that was found needing replacement was replaced - bushes and bump stops etc. The car has wanted for nothing and all maintenance carried out during the winter months by Lancia-trained technicians. Body underneath has been treated to Dinitrol protection and all inner cavities injected with Teroson HV350 Wax Oil purely for preservation. During this process, absolutely no corrosion was found in the car." In the winter we understand that it's stored on axle stands with the wheels off and kept warm and dry. It has just (mid-April) benefited from a full service with belts, recharged air-con and a fresh MOT. The Cherished Registration Number, C10 EVO, will remain with the car and both sets of keys are present.Cossetted and cherished since the day it arrived, it's only been used lightly in our vendor's ownership and, in more recent times, just for local car shows and Concours, with some success being a Scottish Italian Car Day Winner. This is a serious opportunity as low mileage, limited-edition Evo 1 Integrales with a full history and in this immaculate condition are very, very difficult to find. There is no reason why values of these rare cars won't continue to gently rise which is a win-win situation as, unlike a number of other 'blue chip' investment classics, these cars are just such incredible fun to drive. SpecificationMake: LANCIAModel: DELTA INTEGRALE EVOLUZIONE 1Year: 1992Chassis Number: ZLAB31AB000576372Registration Number: C10 EVOTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 16000 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 440
Exceptionally well presented and fabulously maintained, this enthusiast owned, triple show-winning V8 GT is a fantastic example of the Esprit's swansong.Released as the successor to the hugely popular, Lotus Elan, the Esprit was unveiled to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 1975 and didn’t cease production until 2003, with 10,500 units produced, rightfully gaining a loyal following. Whilst the last-of-the-line examples look undeniably progressed compared to the original S1, the Giorgetto Giugiaro-based design clearly flows through all four series of Esprit.The vast majority of Esprit were fitted with 4-cylinder engines, both naturally aspirated and turbocharged, in 2.0 or 2.2-litre guises but from 1996, the in-house Lotus built twin-turbo V8 was finally ready to be ordered by those brave enough. This remarkable Type 918 V8 was an all-aluminium, 90° DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder engine with two Garrett turbochargers, built to produce around 500bhp but detuned to 350bhp in the interest of durability and reliability. Standing at just 1.12 metres (44.1in) high, the Esprit's low-slung, rakish aesthetic offers a 'fast-moving' appearance even when stationary. With 0-60 being dispatched in a fraction over 4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 175mph, the V8 GT's performance perfectly matches its looks.After a few years of searching, our vendor acquired this Esprit in August 2012 having found what he deemed to be the best and most original example on the market. He has been a passionate Lotus enthusiast for as long as he can recall and this passion is evident in the way the car is presented. It looks fabulous in Norfolk Mustard Yellow and has covered at time of cataloguing just 47,007 miles, corroborated by the service records and MOT history. In recent years it has averaged around 1,000 miles per year being used exclusively for specific car events such as Club Lotus weekends, classic car shows, club pub meets and runs out. It was also used it to attend Lotus Factory events at Hethel, including the 70th Anniversary meeting and to follow the Lotus Cup and Elise Trophy race series at various circuits across the country.Its impressive condition can be judged by its Concours success having attended many shows across the UK winning a number of trophies including:Best Lotus - 1st Place at the Classic & Sports Car show 2013Best Lotus - 1st Place at the Classic Car Show 2015Best British Sports Car - 1st Place at the Classic Car Spectacular Show 2019The car's comprehensive history file contains details of its service history (full Lotus Main Dealer) with its original stamped Handbook. Over £12,000 has been invested in maintenance and servicing in our vendors ownership with all services (except for the first two) carried out by Christopher Neils / Oakmere Lotus, with the most recent on 15th February 2022 which included a cam belt and auxiliary belt changes at a cost of £1,599.54. The history file also contains every MOT Certificate dating back to 2004, old tax discs, receipts/invoices for all work done, the original Owners Hand Book, original Sales Brochure, Alpine Car Audio manual and a Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance.During the Pandemic, the car was SORN’d and, not using it for a long period, our vendor came to the realisation that he had accomplished everything that he had wanted to achieve with the Esprit. As can be seen from the car's spectacular condition, he enjoys 'detailing' and realistically he has taken the Esprits as far as it's possible to go, so now it's time to move it on and let someone else enjoy this lovely Lotus. With its low warranted mileage, stunning condition and ever-increasing rarity, this car would fit perfectly within any collection of significant motorcars, or could comfortably be driven to and from shows, with a very high chance of coming home with more silverware to add to the collection.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ESPRIT V8 GTYear: 2001Chassis Number: SCCDA08231HC10200Registration Number: ESP 87VTransmission: ManualEngine Number: LL918001030755Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47007 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 443
One of only six factory-built cars in the UK.Introduced in 2002, after some five years in development, the R230 Series SL Roadster was an engineering tour de force. Painstakingly modelled on a state-of-the-art supercomputer which enabled the designers to analyse every curve and line, it looked utterly sensational with an air of barely contained aggression that gave it huge road presence. With its balletic folding roof that takes less than 20 seconds and packed full of sophisticated electronic driver aids which made it immensely safe but still fun to drive, it was an instant success and is widely considered to be the best-looking Mercedes for many years. However, they were produced in commercial numbers, and there are always enthusiasts who would like something a little more exclusive and that market was catered for by Mercedes’ Performance Division, AMG, who in 2003 introduced their SL55AMG. Seriously powerful and impressively fast, the supercharged 5.4-litre V8 was rated at 493bhp and the AMG was fitted with larger wheels, bigger brakes, uprated electronics and some subtle cosmetic changes. The SL55AMG was expensive, exclusive and rather special but, as always, they were one or two customers for whom it wasn’t quite special enough and, for those discerning individuals, the Holy Grail was the Brabus K8.BRABUS GmbH is a German high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company founded in 1977 in Bottrop. Their ‘K8’ was launched at the Geneva Salon and marketed as a ‘performance kit’ but in truth it’s considerably more than that. The engine modifications require that each Brabus dealer has a dedicated engine builder and similarly the suspension, electronic and cosmetic changes all require experienced specialists, hardly a ‘kit’. The engine modifications were primarily to the supercharger drive with a custom vibration damper and a new pulley for improved belt-drive geometry, high-performance metal catalysts, and an auxiliary circulation pump with opposing radiator. This raised output to a minimum of 530bhp and a tree stump-pulling torque of 572 lbs.ft. and, when he was fully happy, the engine builder signed a small brass plaque and attached it to the top of the engine. Brabus also tweak the car's aerodynamics to enhance high speed stability with a new front spoiler, while a more prominent diffuser works the air harder at the back to increase downforce. Underneath, the car's active body control suspension was recalibrated using an electronic module for the ABC, lowering ride height by 15mm, and the braking system was uprated by the Brabus engineers. Whilst the additional 40 odd bhp produce a small increase in performance, we understand that it’s the K8’s amazing handling that takes the SL55 to another level.The redesigned side skirts create an aerodynamic transition between the wheel arches and feature automatic illumination of the ground whenever the door is opened and the new rear apron incorporates a subtly altered diffuser. Externally, these modifications are not immediately noticeable which cannot be said about the striking polished 20” Brabus ‘Monoblock’ wheels.On offer here we have an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55AMG developed to Brabus K8 specification at the factory during February 2003 before being delivered on 28/05/2003. It’s finished in gleaming Obsidian Black with an ‘exclusive’ Black/Anthracite leather interior and a Designo Alcantara roof lining in Alpaca Grey. It was well optioned from new (Panoramic glass roof, alarm, phone prep, Parktronic, Keyless-go, CD changer etc.) and would have cost around £165,000 at the time. The indicated mileage when photographed was 49,512 and the car has been in present ownership for the last ten years during which time it has been maintained to the highest of standards with recent expenditure covering two new batteries, fuel pump pressure sender, rear driveshafts, ABC pump and thrust arm. The ABC front struts have also been replaced and, more recently, brand new Brabus Monoblock VI wheels with Vredestein tyres have been fitted to further enhance this already head-turning Mercedes. A 5-year ceramic coating was applied last year alongside a deep clean and full paint correction. The car is accompanied by two spare keys, the full book pack and numerous invoices.This is a very rare car in wonderful condition and, if ever a car was worth a trip to inspect, then this is and you won’t be disappointed. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: SL55 AMG BRABUS K8Year: 2003Chassis Number: WDB2304742F054882Registration Number: GN53 YLHTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 11399260016417Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49600 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Anthracite/BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 444
Impeccably presented and patently cared for, this low-mileage, one owner Impreza Turbo is the genuine article.Launched in Japan with the WRX badge, the turbocharged Impreza boasted a power output of some 240bhp with official UK sales beginning in late 1994, however, to conform to UK regulations, the engine was retuned to 208bhp and the car was badged as the Impreza 2000 Turbo AWD. This was a car that changed the motoring public's perception of affordable performance offering Escort Cosworth-beating performance for just under £18,000 - £8,000 less than the Ford resulting in many enthusiasts migrating from one 'Blue Oval' to another.The Impreza was available as a four-door saloon or five-door hatchback/station wagon, however, Subaru chose to continue their longstanding use of the the four-cam EJ20 boxer engine with the option of permanent four-wheel drive. According to Subaru, this configuration minimised body-roll due to the lower centre of gravity compared with offset engines in most other vehicles. The boxer design was well balanced and provided good vibration mitigation with the movement of each piston being largely countered by a piston in the opposing cylinder bank, eliminating the need for a counter-weighted rotating crankshaft (harmonic balancer). Torque steer is also minimised with this type of powertrain layout since the front drive shafts are of equal length and weight.Offered here is a totally original Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo AWD that was ordered new by our vendor and has covered only 33,846 miles in his possession. At the time, in the nineties it was his inspirational car and obviously Subaru’s rally exploits with Prodrive had an influence in his decision. He ordered the car from his local Subaru dealer, Greenways of Norwich, but this model was much in demand and it arrived some seven months later, however, we understand it was worth the wait. Always garaged from new and used sparingly on high days and fine days, it's probably the most cossetted and original one-owner Impreza available and remains superbly presented in Deep Blue Mica with an unmarked grey interior. It's been serviced regularly, initially by the dealer then entrusted to the respected Blakeney Garage in North Norfolk and, most recently, treated to new discs and pads and a set of tyres all round. It's supplied with all its books/ manuals and MOTs from day one and the current MOT is valid until September 2022. Very rarely does such a genuine Impreza come to the market and Silverstone Auctions are proud to present this absolutely delightful, one owner, low mileage example and welcome and encourage any inspection. SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZA TURBO 2000 AWDYear: 1999Chassis Number: JF1GC8KD3XG044050Registration Number: V110 DAHTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 631228Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 33744 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 446
Rare and desirable, 54/500, only 35,600 miles and in excellent condition.The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1985. It was introduced as a means of homologating the Sierra for 'Group A' Touring Car racing, with a requirement that 5,000 cars were built and sold. Launched for sale in July 1986, and based on the three-door Sierra body-shell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2.0-litre turbo engine of now-legendary repute. At this time, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a 'blue-collar hero' able to humble true sports cars!In total 5,545 cars were produced - of which 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the Sierra 'RS500 Cosworth'. If the RS Cosworth was a homologation car, the RS500 was an evolution special. Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, 'Group A' rules allowed an upgraded 'evolution' model to be launched. This could carry changes focused on improving its racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500. The RS500 was announced in July 1987 and had a mechanically uprated Cosworth engine (more similar to the one to be used in competition), with power boosted to 224bhp, modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled - the RS500 really is the ultimate 1980s Fast Ford!This stunning, UK-supplied, right-hand drive RS500 was finished in Black and believed to be delivered new through Bristol Street Motors Ltd. in Kent to its first owner, in March of 1988. Documentation with the car indicates that it had been enjoyed by five former keepers prior to being purchased by its long-term owner, Mr M. G. Whittingham from Stoke-on-Trent in 1992. Mr Whittingham bought the car from a Motorsport Preparation team near Lutterworth and was apparently very impressed with its wonderful condition. We believe that, at some point prior to Mr Whittingham’s ownership ‘54’ had been professionally re-shelled using a factory bodyshell, however, Mr Whittingham was never aware of this.He was to own the car for 29 years up until earlier this year and was very diligent when it came to keeping records. There are ten service references in the original service book - at 1,499 miles (08.06.88), 6,771 miles (15.01.89), 10,328 miles (23.05.90), 28,532 miles (08.11.92), 29,632 miles (13.07.98), 31,277 miles (04.06.11), 31,823 miles (14.05.12), 32,889 miles (01.04.15) and at 35,580 miles (17/12/2021). To add further reassurance, 14 MOT Certificates are present dating from April 1992 at 26,128 miles through to the most recent at 35,589 miles and valid through till December 2022 with ‘No advisories’. Furthermore, 21 tax receipts found in the history file tell us that the car was SORN’d in 1992, and again in 2004 all the way through to 2013. These periods off the road related to the owners personal circumstances, however, he was able to enjoy ‘54’ from 2013 up until the point of its sale early this year. The car’s history file contains the original service book, dealer directory, audio book, and RS500 supplement along with maintenance and service invoices dating from November 1992 through to most recently in November 2021. This latter service was carried out by Parkway Specialist Cars at 35,580 miles and included the following; renewal of engine oil and filter, replaced spark plugs, replaced air filter, replaced fuel filter, renewal of brake fluid, replace cambelt, replace ABS sensor, replaced discs and pads both-front and rear and fitted 5 new tyres.Chassis no. 054 was purchased by our vendor in 2022 as part of a quest to tick-off his childhood ‘bucket list’ of cars as the RS500 was once a key feature of his poster collection when he was younger, so naturally, it was near the top of the purchasing order. 54/500 (9093550) is now offered for sale in excellent condition having been recently serviced, with an MOT valid until December and supplied with a UK V5C and both sets of keys. An inspection of the accompanying images, and the car itself when viewing commences, will reveal that it remains in simply splendid condition and all it now needs is a committed and enthusiastic owner that will keep it in good shape for many years to come, and doesn’t mind turning a few heads in the process whilst behind the wheel. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA RS500Year: 1988Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGG38807Registration Number: E52 SELTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GG38807 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 35560 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images
Lot 449
Delightfully original Series 3 with just two previous keepers and lots of period history.The Lotus Elan burst onto the scene in 1962 as the first road-going Lotus to use the now synonymous combination of a steel backbone chassis coupled to a separate fibreglass body. Colin Chapman proudly announced in the launch literature that "We wanted to build you a fun car." A technologically advanced DOHC development of Ford's proven 'Kent' engine, bored out to 1,558cc provided the propulsion, whilst cutting-edge features such as all-round disc brakes, fully independent suspension, and rack and pinion steering provided agility and handling that was second-to-none.The Series 3 Fixed Head Coupé arrived in 1965 closely followed by the S3 soft-top. In line with Lotus's intention to move upmarket and justify an increase in prices, fit and finish had been improved over the earlier Elans and the Coupé sported a considerably smarter dashboard. The new S3 further benefited from revised windows with frames to reduce cabin noise and of course, the windows were now electrically operated.In common with many British sports cars from this era, this particular Elan Type 36, was supplied new to a Mr D Penny of Dorking, Surrey in kit form, thus avoiding the addition of UK Purchase Tax at the time, with the body finished in French Blue and a Black Vinyl interior. Once it was certified fit for use, the Elan stayed in long term ownership until 2005 and then enjoyed further committed ownership with its second custodian until 2015. Forming part of an eclectic collection in recent years, it has been kept in dry storage but has been maintained as required to keep it on the button and ready to use and enjoy as intended. With just two former keepers being recorded, the car remains delightfully original and unmolested to this day and is accompanied by a comprehensive history file which includes the original purchase invoices, including body and engine, old invoices, letters from Lotus and much more, a fascinating insight into times gone by. With its rigid backbone chassis and lightweight fibreglass body an Elan is a very enjoyable car out on the open road and can surprise many with its race inspired nimble performance and superb handling, a true driver’s delight. The S3 coupé is arguably the most beautiful of all the early Elans and this little French Blue example has many more years of enjoyment to offer.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELAN S3 COUPEYear: 1968Chassis Number: 36/7749Registration Number: VPA 182FTransmission: ManualEngine Number: LP11551LBADrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black VinylClick here for more details and images
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