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Lot 731
The unicorn of Elise S1 models, a genuine motorsport 190, 1 of only 48 worldwide examples, just 15,000 miles and from a long, diligent ownership.Purity is a fragile and vulnerable thing, and in August 1996, the revolutionary new Lotus Elise seemed to ooze purity from every crevice, with nothing superfluous subtracting from the essence of this truly minimalist, focused sports car. Although 'beautiful to behold' it certainly was, the time-honoured relationship between form and function was clearly evident in the way it went and handled with its lightweight chassis-tub failing to daunt the enthusiasm of the mid-mounted, 1.8-litre K-series engine.Designer, Julian Thomson, and engineer, Richard Rackham, were keen to create a car with something of a motorcycle’s feel, and they undoubtedly succeeded. The Elise was a reaction to the corpulent world of leather, luxury and levers becoming increasingly evident in Lotus road cars, and was an attempt to recreate Colin Chapman’s early principles before he abandoned them in a move upmarket. It’s a testimony to the concept that, almost 27-years on from launch, the original S1 still delivers; as with other great drivers’ cars such as the E30 M3 and the original Elan, all things feel in-balance – power, grip, handling, and mass making for a uniquely satisfying experience.The car presented here is perhaps the ultimate Elise Series 1 – known as the Sport 190, they were hand-built by Lotus Special Vehicle Operations, and were intended for competition use. This car bears the correct motorsport chassis number, denoting/verifying its special status. There were just 48 Sport 190 examples produced worldwide, with most destined for the US and Japan. A very small number of the UK-market cars were converted for road-use by a select-few UK-dealers, including HR Owen and, as with this car, Bell & Colvill. There were only seven examples ever registered in the UK (the paperwork accompanying this car features a list of the other six cars), and of these, it is known that one example was converted to wear an Exige body, one was exported, one had a supercharger fitted, making this (essentially standard) car an extremely rare thing indeed. With a dry weight of around 670kg and 190bhp on tap from its hand-built 1.8-litre K-Series VHPD (Very High-Performance Derivative) inline-four, this is a very fast and exhilarating car.As well as this special engine, all Sport 190s were fitted with an upgraded close-ratio gearbox, numerous chassis improvements, AP Racing front callipers with cross-drilled ventilated discs, spring and damper upgrades, a fire extinguisher and battery cut-off switch, a removable steering wheel, racing bucket seats, a roll-cage, a lightweight polycarbonate rear screen, and a lightweight filler cap – all helping to reduce the dry weight of the car from 755kg to 670kg.This car has been in the same Lotus-enthusiast ownership since 1998, and during this near 25-year ownership period it was initially raced (as was only proper for its abilities). However, after a few seasons of racing, it was retired to road duties, and at this point its engine was refreshed with a very high standard Minister rebuild, upping the already ample power to 215bhp. Later, an Emerald ECU was added to improve driveability. The car also benefited from having its suspension refreshed a few years ago too. Other changes include Nitron 46 Race Pro dampers and a B&C exhaust backbox, whilst all original items have been retained (a set of barely-used KONI Sport dampers in their box, the original backbox and the MEMS ECU). It is accompanied by a huge history file with old invoices, MOTs and has its Certificate of Newness and original SVA paperwork.The Sport 190, as with all motorsport-edition cars, was highly customisable - this car has all of the safety systems (electrical cut-offs/fire suppression), motorsport seats/harness set, T45 hoop with petty bar, and magnesium wheels (all fully road legal).In short, everything is 'on tap’ here for the Lotus enthusiast. This is an extremely rare car with interesting provenance and is remarkably versatile, being comfortable on both road and track with some serious performance available. We don’t know when an opportunity to buy a Lotus like this will come around again – interestingly, this car turns 25-years old in November, so US-buyers take note – be the envy of any track-day.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELISE S1 SPORT 190Year: 1998Chassis Number: SCCGA1115WHE34015Registration Number: S774 VDPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 18K4FJ31124111 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 15000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 137
FOUR ITEMS OF ANTIQUE & VINTAGE FURNITURE to include pair of period oak farmhouse chairs, 86cms H, 44cms W, 32cms seat D, circular carved oak top barley twist side table with turned cross stretcher, 71cms H, 47cms diam. top, and a light oak vintage fire screen, with barley twist supports and needlework central panel, 84cms H, 66cms W, 33cms foot D
Lot 382
A WWI Zeebrugge Raid DSC group of six to '269564 William Mark Sutton CERA 2Cl RN' , Distinguished Service Cross, Naval General Service Medal (HMS Fox) with Persian Gulf 1909-14 clasp, 1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal and Royal Naval General LSGC Medal (HMS Fox) together with corresponding miniatures, ribbon bar, a black and white press photograph of HMS 'Vindictive' after Zeebrugge, another aboard HMS 'Iris', two Zeebrugge Raid postcards and related research etc. .together with a George V Royal Navy Regulation pattern Officer's Dress sword, the straight single edge fullered blade with crown and 'GRV' cipher to one side and foul anchor to the other, numbered ' 02266' to back of blade, folding gilt brass hilt with single quillon and guard decorated en suite, wire bound fish skin grip, lion's head pommel and gilt bullion loop, together with a gilt brass mounted black leather scabbard with double suspension loops, blade length 79cm*Notes- William Mark Sutton was born in Kingswear, Devon on the 4th January 1878. At The age of 21 he joined the Royal Navy on the 11th January 1899 aboard HMS 'Vivid II'. Taking part in the Zeebrugge Raid in April 1918, he was awarded the DSC for his actions. The London Gazette of the 23rd July, 1918 reports.' William Mark Sutton, RN. Displayed wonderful leadership and devotion to duty. At the commencement of the operations it appeared doubtful whether sufficient head of steam could be kept in the boilers to enable 'daffodil' to perform the duties required. Mr Sutton's untiring exertions, initiative and resource enabled this difficulty to be overcome. Throughout the pushing operation he managed to maintain 160lb of steam, a pressure which would have seemed impossible in view of previous experience. The engine-room was holed and two compartments flooded, but these were immediately and effectively dealt with by Mr Sutton'The Zeebrugge Raid was an attempt by the Royal Navy to block the Belgian port of Bruges -Zeebrugge by sinking obsolete vessels in the channel in order to stop German U-Boats from leaving port. Two Mersey Ferries 'Daffodil' and 'Iris II' were used during the raid accompanying HMS 'Vindictive' in an attempt to land raiding parties to destroy German gun emplacements. The wind direction changed and removed the smoke screen cover from HMS 'Vindictive' which then drew heavy fire from the German guns. The raid was hailed as success by the Admiralty who used it to promote Allied propaganda.Provenance: The group was purchased direct from the family by Donald in the 1980s
Lot 1293
A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 95cm by 46cm 94cm, and a quantity of occasional furniture comprising, a carved walnut fire screen with embroidered panel, a Regency simulated rosewood pole screen, a nest of three tables, and an apprentice chest of drawers, a standard lamp, a tripod wine table, two foot stools, a walnut occasional table, an oval dressing table mirror and a three tier hanging shelf (12)
Lot 1381
A SELECTION OF WALL MIRRORS, to include a regency giltwood circular convex wall mirror, with a phoenix surmount, a modern triple dressing mirror, a modern overmantel mirror, a ceramic framed wall mirror, along with an 19th century walnut American drop dial wall clock, a brass warming pan and a brass folding fire screen (condition report: -warming pan dented) (7)
Lot 729
A QUANTITY OF PICTURES AND PRINTS ETC, to include an early 20th century bead work picture, depicting the Royal Coat of Arms mounted within an oak framed fire screen, approximate total size 75cm x 58cm, two framed silk and watercolour pictures depicting birds and foliage, approximate sizes 115cm x 50cm, a late 20th century scene depicting fishing boats in a harbour, signed W Jontos, oil on canvas, approximate size 60cm x 90cm, Japanese style Shibayama panels, Charles Baldock hunting prints, Cries of London prints and assorted other prints etc
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