2001 Rover Mini Classic Cooper Sport- Dealer registered and a showroom exhibit until recently- Warranted 1,250 miles from new- Sunroof, original book pack, extremely original and well preservedIntroduced in October 1996, the so-called MK7 or MPi Mini was the last evolution of Alec Issigonis' iconic design. Boasting a front-mounted radiator, driver's airbag, taller final drive ratio, multipoint fuel injection and side impact door bars etc, it proved a fitting swansong for one of the world's favourite cars. Only in production from March to October 2000, the Mini Classic Cooper Sport could be distinguished from earlier 'Sport Pack' equipped Coopers by its Platinum (rather than OEW) roof and bonnet stripes. The model's widened wheelarches housed 13x6 alloy wheels, while inside it featured an alloy dashboard as well as alloy window winders, door pulls and door handles. A be-winged green Mini motif appeared on the steering wheel and alloy wheel centres but the choice of exterior colours was limited to Solar Red, British Racing Green, Anthracite or Tahiti Blue. Regardless of their exterior hue, all Mini Classic Cooper Sports carried Nickel Silver leather seats with Black facings.Finished in Anthracite with Nickel Silver / Black leather upholstery, this particular example has covered just 1,250 or so miles from new. First registered in Southern Ireland on 24th April 2001 with the appropriate number plate '01-W-1959', it has spent much of the past sixteen years being used as a showroom exhibit and promotional vehicle. Sporting quad auxiliary spot / foglamps and a sunroof, the diminutive Rover is in a condition commensurate with its decidedly modest mileage. A one registered keeper vehicle thus far, it is offered for sale with its original book pack.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
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1946 Rover 12hp Sports Saloon- Entered from a private Irish collection- Older restoration in good overall condition- Elegant four-light, sports saloon coachworkUnveiled in 1937, the Rover P2 range comprised 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20hp models. Benefiting from a stiffer chassis and rod-operated drum brakes, the newcomers were widely praised by the contemporary press for their quality, looks and performance. Powered by a 1496cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the 12hp variant was credited with a nigh on 70mph top speed. Available in either 6-light Saloon or 4-Light Sports Saloon guises, a Tourer variant was added when production recommenced after WW2. Some 11,786 P2 12hp cars were made up until September 1939 and another 4,840 between 1946 and 1948.First registered in West Ham (or so its 'BJD 117' number plate would imply), little is otherwise known about the early history of this handsome 4-Light Sports Saloon. Belonging to David Whitehouse of Malton, North Yorkshire by August 1985, the Rover was sold to Michael Cayley Esq. of Sale, Cheshire some five years later. Mr Cayley is presumed to have carried out various restoration works before selling the 12hp to Clive Richardson Esq. of Welshpool in September 2008. As well as fitting a stainless steel exhaust, Mr Richardson paid attention to the car's steering box, brakes, shock absorbers and headlamps reflectors etc sourcing various parts from Meteor Spares Service Ltd of Nottinghamshire in the process. The Sports Saloon's last keeper prior to entering the current ownership was Jodie Green Esq. of Ely, Cambs. The most recent MOT certificate on file was issued during December 2010 since when the Rover appears to have covered some 700 miles. Presenting as an older restoration, the 12hp appears to pleasingly retain its original Brown leather upholstery and carries a supplier's plaque for Grose Ltd of Northampton to its dashboard. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and assorted invoices.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1958 Jensen 541 Deluxe- Bare shell restoration 2013/2014 including retrim with Maserati-sourced leather, wooden dash etc.- JOC 'Best in Class' cup holder 2015/2016, Rosso Red with Mustard leather- Laycock overdrive, disc brakes, triple SUs, one of just 53 examples builtLike its contemporary Interceptor, Jensen's 541 flowed from the pen of Eric Neale, and first saw the light of day at the 1953 London Motor Show, with production commencing the following year. It had many points of interest. For example it was the first Jensen to feature a predominantly glass reinforced plastic body, the entire front section of which hinged upwards in order to give optimum access to the engine compartment. The material was chosen to overcome the relative post-war shortage of steel, and provide an economical solution to the problem of manufacturing a complex design in small numbers. There was also the benefit of a reduction in weight and, with the contribution of alloy-skinned doors and Perspex rear windows, the newcomer's overall dry weight was 2,690 lb versus the Interceptor's 3,020. Interestingly, not only was the body impressively light, but aerodynamic too - the drag coefficient of 0.39 being notably low for a large car of the period concerned. So to another first - in Deluxe specification, the 541 was also the first British four-seater car to be equipped with Dunlop disc brakes all round.The innovative body was mounted on a rigid steel chassis and the ensemble powered by a triple carburettor version of Austin's proven DS5 engine, complete with Weslake high compression cylinder head. The resulting output of 135bhp was sufficient to propel Motor magazine's test car to 60mph in 10.8 seconds and on to a mean top speed of 115.8mph. The unit drove through a four-speed manual transmission for which there was the option of Laycock de Normanville overdrive. Suspension was independent at the front by wishbones and coil springs, while the live rear axle was supported by leaf springs and further located by a Panhard rod. A total of 226 541s are known to have been built between 1954 and 1959, 53 of which were the Deluxe version that featured all the otherwise optional extras as standard. The original 541 was supplanted by the 541R and then 541S, bringing total series production to c.546, of which the Jensen Owners' Club believes less than 150 remain in existence.The appropriately registered 'TSV 541' now offered for sale is a 541 Deluxe that came off the line in November 1958. We should set the scene by pointing out that it won the Jensen Owners' Club's Best in Class Cup in 2015/2016, so is certainly no run-of-the-mill example. It was acquired by the vendor in 2012 having been dry stored for around 20 years. At this point it was stripped to a bare shell and every component, large or small, either replaced or refurbished as required. The exterior finish of vibrant Rosso Red was left unmolested, as it remained in fine order from an earlier repaint. The car was, however, treated to a new Maserati-sourced Mustard Yellow leather interior that's complemented by a bespoke light-coloured wood facia. This delightful Jensen seemingly wants for nothing, as its comprehensive specification includes: overdrive gearbox, twin stainless steel exhausts, chrome wire wheels, auxiliary front lights, period sports wing mirrors, and a period push-button radio fed by a roof-mounted aerial. The vendor currently classes the interior trim and transmission as 'excellent', the bodywork and paintwork as 'very good to excellent', and the straight-six engine as 'very good'. 'TSV 541' has so far travelled just 3,295 miles since the restoration was completed in 2014, and this lovely example of one of the British industry's rarer classic GT cars is now being offered complete with an MOT valid into October 2018, together with certificates covering the full period of the Jensen's current ownership.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe- 1 of 1,584 RHD Series 1 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes made- Purchased by the vendor from Eagle E-Types as a project car and extensively restored during 2014-2015- Original engine but sympathetically upgraded with a Tremec T5 gearbox, electronic ignition, Bluetooth 'hands free' telephone facility etcTriumphantly launched at the March 1961 Geneva Salon, Jaguar's '150mph' E-Type was the sports car that (a) put the swinging into the 'swinging sixties', (b) no lesser a man than Enzo Ferrari dubbed 'the most beautiful car in the world', and (c) transported a galaxy of stars from Brigitte Bardot to George Best, Tony Curtis to Donald Campbell and Roy Orbison to Steve McQueen. Though not designed as a racer, the E-Type was nevertheless a direct descendent of the all-conquering D-Type and thus had motorsport embedded in its DNA. Equipped with all-round independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes, its handling and roadholding proved more than a match for most rivals. Just one month from launch Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori drove the Equipe Endeavour E-Type ('ECD 400') to victory at Oulton Park and some fifty-six years later the model remains a force to be reckoned with in historic racing. Updated during August 1964, the Jaguar gained a larger 4235cc XK DOHC straight-six engine and more user-friendly manual gearbox with synchromesh on each of its four forward speeds. Thankfully, the Big Cat's beautiful styling remained unaltered until the introduction of the so-called Series 1.5 cars during September 1967 by which time just 1,584 RHD Series 1 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes had been made. According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, this particular example - chassis 1E20499 - was completed on 26th March 1965 and despatched to South London Motors Ltd early the following month. First owned by Derek Clark, it subsequently passed to Surrey residents R.H. Hopkins, K. Lockhart, Michael Hammond and Edward Baylis. Taken off the road during the 1970s, the E-Type was re-registered with the DVLA under its original registration number 'ELA 867C' on April 1st 1979. Changing hands three times thereafter, the Fixed Head Coupe was purchased by the vendor in October 2013 from Henry Pearman of renowned specialist Eagle E-Types. Mr Pearman had been holding the Jaguar in stock as a suitable candidate for one of his company's restorations but agreed to sell it 'as was'.Enlisting the services of craftsmen local to his Suffolk home, the vendor had chassis 1E20499 treated to an extensive 'bare metal' restoration during 2014-2015. The bodyshell was repaired as necessary and its opening panels trued for alignment before being painted Opalescent Dark Green. The interior was re-upholstered by Aldridge Trimming and the brightwork refurbished. A Tremec T5 five-speed manual gearbox was fitted for improved high-speed cruising (the original gearbox and propshaft come with the car) and the E-Type further upgraded via the installation of a heated rear window, electronic ignition, updated starter motor, Bluetooth 'hands free' telephone facility, period looking but modern stereo, improved cooling and uprated brakes. Sent to marque specialist Roach Classics Ltd for a stem to stern 'spanner check', 'ELA 867C' was found to need little by way of adjustment / improvement. Unhappy with the performance of the car's original 'matching numbers' engine the vendor has just recently had it overhauled again this time by Woodbridge Classic Cars.Still being 'run in', the straight-six started readily upon inspection and ran well during our recent photography visit (October 2017). A handsome, home market car, 'ELA 867C' has much to recommend it. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original logbook, restoration photos and MOT certificate valid until September 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2- Subject of a gradual comprehensive restoration that included conversion to righthand drive- Dispalys a credible 59,705 miles and fitted with five-speed manual gearbox- Offered complete with photos of the respray and engine overhaul`STN 169F' is a Series 1.5 model that was dry stored in the USA for 25 years before being repatriated in 2005. Since then it has been the subject of a gradual comprehensive restoration that's included conversion to righthand drive, a bare metal respray in British Racing Green, the installation of new Black leather interior trim (with the exception of the rear seat material), and overhaul of the 4.2-litre engine. Along the way it has acquired a stainless steel performance exhaust manifold and five-speed manual Getrag gearbox. However, due to unforeseen circumstances the Jaguar has remained unused since the completion of the work, and so is reluctantly being made available for sale. The odometer currently displays a credible (though unwarranted) 59,705 miles, and the vendor presently regards the car's bodywork, paintwork, XK engine and replacement transmission as all being in `very good condition, and the interior trim as `good'. The Jaguar comes complete with photos of the respray and engine overhaul. An affordable entry into the wonderful world of the E-Type.The 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe of the immortal E-Type (known as the XKE in America, where most examples were sold) was introduced in 1966. Nine inches longer and featuring a more vertical windscreen, it was equipped with a pair of small rear seats and a notably airy feel courtesy of its stretched wheelbase and raised roofline. It benefited from the same fully independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and disc brakes as its two-seater brethren. Powered by a 4,235cc DOHC straight six engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283 lbft of torque, it was the first E-type model to list automatic transmission as an option. Only in production for some three years, a mere 5,600 are thought to have been built, just 1983 of which were examples of the Series 1.5 version.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1938 MG TA- Restored in 1980s and nicely mellowed with wonderful patina- Original registration number and buff logbook- History file including invoices and photos of the restorationAnnounced in 1936, the TA established the famous T-Series pedigree which would persist until the mid-1950s. Designed around a simple new ladder-type chassis frame, with beam axles and front and rear, allied to ultra-stiff leaf springs, the newcomer was powered by an overhead-valve engine allied to part-synchromesh four-speed manual transmission. The top speed was up to 75mph, the ride was firm, but the entire driving experience was exhilarating. A total of 3,003 TAs were produced until 1939.First registered on 6th April 1938 and understood to retain its original registration number, GRE 318 was restored during the 1980s and has been in the current ownership since 2005. Now finished in red with a lovely patina to the red leather seats, the car has been used sparingly by the vendor, mainly attending various shows around the country. Accompanied by a continuation buff logbook dating from 1960, Swansea V5C, assorted expired MoTs, invoices and restoration photographs, the most recent invoice on file relates to replacement of the master cylinder and front wheel brake cylinders in May 2017. Now only being offered for sale to assist with a family member's house purchase, this lovely TA is described as a "good useable example" with "very good" bodywork, engine, gearbox and interior and "good" paint.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 B 'Adenauer' Saloon- Offered for spares or repair, LHD, Red leather upholstery - Engine and gearbox removed in the past (though, parts of the former appear to remain) - Imported from the USA some years ago, comes with an old US title and proof of UK VAT paid. Synonymous with (and nicknamed after) Konrad Adenauer - the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany - who ran no less than six during his tenure, the Mercedes-Benz Type 300 (or W186) was launched at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show. Able to accommodate up to six people, the Type 300 was available in Saloon or Cabriolet guises. A credible rival to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud / Bentley S1 pairing, the vast majority of the 6,214 Type 300 Saloons made were to left-hand drive specification. Finished in Black with Red leather upholstery, this left-hand drive example is offered for spares or repair having had its engine and gearbox removed at some stage in the past. The gearbox is missing but various parts of the engine remain including, what we guess to be, the cylinder block, cylinder head, cam cover, sump and assorted internals (such as pistons and conrods etc). The bellhousing, steering wheel, twin Solex carburettors (plus associated manifolding) and sundry items of door furniture etc are present too. Described by the vendor as having 'good' bodywork but 'poor' interior trim and paintwork, this incomplete Mercedes-Benz is being sold strictly as viewed and without documentation. PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been informed that this lot comes with an old US title and proof of UK VAT being paid from when it was imported several years ago.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage- 'Huge maintenance record with 15 Aston Martin stamps'- Last serviced at 86,672 miles and 'ready to go!'- Bi Xenon headlights, reverse parking sensors, Touchtronic semi-auto "For the record, the Aston Martin Symphony for 12 cylinders and 2 exhausts is the sweetest sound on tuned pipes this side of J.S. Bach himself . . . If Venus were to come calling as a GT coupe, she'd look like this" (Car and Driver, September 2000).Introduced at the March 1999 Geneva Salon, the Vantage version of Aston Martin's landmark DB7 broke with marque tradition by using a wholly different engine rather than a punchier version of its sister car's existing powerplant. Breathed on by Cosworth, the newcomer's 'heart' was a 5935cc 48-valve, all-alloy V12 that developed 420bhp and 400lbft. Initially available with a choice of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, the DB7 Vantage could be had with ZF's Touchtronic semi-auto from 2000 onwards (0-60mph in 4.9 seconds, limited 165mph top speed). To cope with such performance, the 2+2-seater's structure, suspension and brakes were all upgraded. Asked to rework his masterpiece, stylist Ian Callum added a reshaped back bumper, more pronounced sills, combined driving lamps / indicators and horizontal bars to the radiator grille. Priced at £92,500, Aston Martin's flagship came with central locking, electric windows / mirrors, traction control, ABS, air-conditioning, front airbags, alarm / immobilizer and 18-inch alloy wheels as standard. Notable as the marque's first V12 production model, the DB7 Vantage lasted until 2003 by which time some 2,385 coupes had been made.Finished in Buckinghamshire Green with Green-piped Cream leather upholstery, this particular example also boasts a walnut fascia, ZF 'Touchtronic' semi-auto transmission, reverse parking sensors, Bi Xenon headlights and fitted carpet mats. Last serviced at 86,672 miles, the DB7 Vantage is said to possess 'a huge maintenance history with fifteen Aston Martin stamps'. Described by the seller as 'beautiful looking and ready to go!', 'KE51 FKK' is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and two keys. A great early Christmas present!PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI- Current ownership since 1973 and treated to an engine overhaul and general restoration between 1989 and 1992- Equipped with competition clutch, straight-cut gearbox with competition overdrive, limited slip differential, alloy sump and guard and Works hard top- Competed in the 1997 Monte Carlo and 1999 Rally des Alpes classic rally eventsThis purposeful-looking Big Healey has been in its current ownership since 1973 and was treated to an engine overhaul and general restoration between 1989 and 1992. In more recent years it has served as a classic rally car, and to that end is equipped with: road rally camshaft, six-branch exhaust manifold, competition clutch, straight-cut gearbox with competition overdrive, limited slip differential, alloy sump and guard, Works hard top, roll hoop and Cibi£ auxiliary lights, and in this form competed on the 1997 Monte Carlo and 1999 Rally des Alpes events. More recently, '1735 ME' has benefited from new wings and dampers on the rear.It is finished in the attractive combination of White hard top over Light Metallic Blue bodywork, teamed with dark Blue interior trim. The vendor currently considers the bodywork, interior trim, straight-six engine and transmission to be in 'very good' order, and the paintwork to be of a 'good' standard, and is selling the Healey complete with green log book, large collection of tax discs and old MOTs, plus one valid into August of next year. The following are available by separate negotiation: hood, tonneau cover and bumpers.The 'Big' Healey enjoyed steady development, with the early four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100-Six in 1956, and the first of the 3000s in 1959. By now engine capacity had risen to 2912cc and power output to 124bhp - sufficient to grace the standard car with a 0-60mph time of 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 114 mph. There was the option of Laycock de Normanville overdrive, and braking had been improved by the adoption of discs at the front. There were two body options - a two-seater (BN7) or occasional four-seater (BT7). By the time of the MKII in 1961, a total of 2,825 BN7s and 10,825 BT7s had been produced.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV- RHD UK example, letter and car record from original supplying dealer on file- Koni shock absorbers, Eibach springs, Cromadora alloys (original wheels available)- Well maintained, red with black interior, featured in Classic Cars magazine January 1984This UK market RHD Series 2 example of Bertone's achingly pretty coupe left the factory in July 1970 and was supplied new via Seymour Horwell of Kingsteignton, being first registered on 1st September 1970. A 2014 letter from the supplying dealer together with a copy of its stock book entry accompanies the car. In the current ownership for the past six years, it has been well maintained and benefits from the fitment of Koni shock absorbers and Eibach springs by Velocesport at a cost of over £4,000 having covered just 1,000 miles since. The brakes were also attended to and a new standard exhaust system fitted. Currently riding on period Cromadora alloy wheels, we understand the originals will be included. Finished in classic red with black interior, this desirable 1750 GTV displays c.94,400 miles and comes with Swansea V5C, MoT, copy DVLA records, assorted invoices for works carried out, workshop manual and photostat copy of an Italian text handbook.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
2000 Jaguar XKR Convertible- Two previous owners and every MoT from new- Maintained by Yardley Garage for ten years- BRG with Barley interior, c.57,000 miles only, MoT to April 2018The sleek-looking Jaguar XK8 first broke cover at the 1996 Geneva Salon as a replacement for the ageing XJS. Designed in-house by Geoff Lawson, the newcomer (in common with the Aston Martin DB7) was based on a much modified XJS platform - the changes to which included the adoption of XJ40-type independent rear suspension. The standard version of the XK8 was powered by a 290bhp normally-aspirated version of the company's AJ26 V8 engine, and for those requiring more performance Jaguar offered a supercharged version, the mighty XKR. Like the XK8, this 370bhp monster was available in closed or open guise and could hit 60mph in a whisker over five seconds and power quickly to the electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. Displaying just c.57,000 miles and described as being in "very good" condition, this cosseted example has formed part of a private collection and been enjoyed by just two previous owners. Finished in BRG with Barley interior, it was maintained by Yardley Garage for a decade and comes with spare keys, book pack, all old MoTs, tonneau cover and MoT to April 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1964 Triumph Herald 12/50 Skylight Saloon- Entered from a private Irish collection- Warranted 16,200 miles from new- Rare, surviving 'Skylight' (sunroof) modelLaunched in April 1959, the Triumph Herald was styled by Giovanni Michelotti. Equipped with all-round independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, its new chassis would later underpin the Spitfire, GT6 and Vitesse. An accomplished town car, criticism as to its lack of pace was answered by the introduction of the '12/50' for 1963. Powered by an 1147cc four-cylinder OHV engine that developed 51bhp and 63lbft, it was capable of some 80mph. Visually distinguished by a new grille, the '12/50' also boasted a folding 'Skylight' sun-roof and front disc brakes.According to its original logbook, this example was first registered as '563 XTG' to P.W.E. Longhurst Esq. of Penarth on 25th March 1964. The same document bears just four road fun licence stamps; the last one expiring on 28th February 1968. Acquired by Terry Lewis's Amman Garage thereafter, an accompanying invoice from DJ Motors of Llanelli suggests that the Triumph remained in Wales until the end of the 20th Century. Dated February 25th 2000, a letter on file from D. Chapman Esq. of Wombwell, Barnsley states: 'I have known the above vehicle for many years. The vehicle is totally original in every way. It has never been welded or sprayed, the mileage of 3,027 is correct'. Responsible for adding over 10,000 miles to its odometer, John West Esq. of Chalfont St. Giles owned the Herald from April 2002 - June 2006. Entrusted to Kingsdown Garage of Faringdon a month later by its next keeper, Anthony Goodyer Esq. of Whitchurch, Hampshire, the 12/50 benefited from attention to its back axle, speedo cable and brakes etc. Last issued with a MOT certificate at 15,801 miles on 13th May 2010, the Triumph has since covered a further 400 or so. Dry stored as part of a private Irish collection for the past few years, '563 XTG' is a true timewarp that remains in remarkably original condition.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1953 Ford Zephyr 6- Entered from a private Irish collection- Rare, surviving first generation Zephyr 6- Tubular exhaust manifold, aftermarket rear blind and bench seats re-trimmed in leatherIntroduced in early 1951, Ford's Consul (four-cylinder) and Zephyr (six-cylinder) models were notable for their use of a monocoque bodyshell, MacPherson Strut independent front suspension and hydraulic drum brakes. Able to seat up to six thanks to the provision of a front bench seat and column gearchange, the Ford duo were powered by a new generation of 'oversquare' engines. Notably rugged and surprisingly quick, the 2262cc OHV-engined Zephyr Six proved a highly effective rally car with Maurice Gatsonides winning the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally aboard one (beating a Jaguar MKVII into second place) and Vic Preston piloting another to victory on the 1955 East African Safari Rally. Updated in September 1952, the Zephyr gained a revised dashboard with a separate instrument pod that mimicked the shape of its grille. For those Zephyr owners who wanted more performance Raymond Mays offered a range of tuning goodies from twin carburettors to freer-flowing exhausts. Suitably enhanced, the six-seater Ford could give contemporary sportscars a run for their money with a 95mph top speed!Finished in Blue with Light Grey leather upholstery, this particular example has formed part of a private Irish collection since 2006. The Ford's front and rear bench seats have been re-trimmed at some stage (leather was an optional extra in period) but its door cards look to be original. Under the bonnet the Zephyr's six-cylinder engine sports a tubular exhaust manifold but otherwise things appear pretty standard. The saloon's rear window carries an aftermarket sun blind. Wonderfully evocative of the 1950s and a comparatively rare survivor today, this appealing Ford looks to be in good overall condition and started readily during our photography session (October 2017).PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
c.1968 Hillman Imp Californian- Warranted 82 miles from new! - Original paint, upholstery and engine etc - An unrepeatable opportunity for Imp enthusiasts everywhere Launched in 1963, the Imp was the Rootes Group's counter to the already ubiquitous Mini. It was manufactured in the tiny town of Lindwood, Scotland and designed by Michael Parks and Tim Fry. The result was decidedly innovative and reportedly the first mass-produced car equipped with an all-alloy engine and the first volume-made British one to have its powerplant mounted in the rear. The upmarket Super Imp variant arrived in September 1965, co-incident with the MKII version of the standard car. It brought additional brightwork; over-riders; dummy front grille; wheel trims; full carpet; added sound-proofing; and a generally upgraded interior, including door-operated courtesy lights and integral ashtrays. Launched in late 1966 with the slogan 'Hallo Beautiful - meet the Imp with the fast-back look', the Californian also sported a raked windscreen, lowered roof line, dropped steering column and curved side windows for increased shoulder room etc. The work of in-house stylist Ron Wisdom, its svelte lines hid a revised front suspension set-up (less positive camber and reduced ride height) that resulted in more predictable / exploitable handling. Some £71 more expensive than its Saloon sibling, the handsome Coupe accounted for circa 6,100 domestic sales before production ceased in 1970. Thought to be unique, this particular example - chassis B401006507HCO - has covered just 82 miles from new! A former demonstration model, the Hillman has yet to be road registered (a process which The Imp Club could doubtless facilitate if a valid MOT certificate were obtained for the car). Finished in Forest Green with Green vinyl upholstery, the diminutive four-seater Coupe unsurprisingly still retains its original engine. Starting readily during our photography session (October 2017) and benefiting from a recent brake overhaul, this timewarp Californian is quite simply amazing and represents an unrepeatable opportunity for Imp enthusiasts everywhere! PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been contacted by a member of the Hillman Imp Club who believes that this Californian was previously sold via a BCA auction on July 31st 2004 at which time its odometer showed just 40 miles. The associated catalogue description stated that the four-seater had not only been 'purchased new in 1968 by a somewhat eccentric aircraft engineer' but also 'remained in storage for the majority of its life'. BCA quoted a registration number of 'MDP 248F' but noted that the Hillman was not registered with the DVLA and lacked any registration documents. The vendor was told by his late father who acquired the Imp for their family collection that it was a former demonstration model that had never been registered. However, he is prepared to accept that it might be the ex-BCA car if only because the odds of two such ultra-low mileage, Forest Green Californians still existing must be slim indeed! The seller is happy to warrant the present odometer of 82 miles as representing the total covered from new and considers that the car's condition and originality speak for themselves.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1978 Triumph Stag- Part of the renowned Patrick Collection from new until December 2004 when it entered the current ownership- Notably late example that has covered just 10,800 miles from new- Original Passport to Service, handbook, Supercover documentation, 4-speed maual plus overdriveIntroduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission all but the earliest Stags benefited from both hard- and soft-top roofs. Despite being in production for seven years during which time 25,877 cars were made, a mere 9,500 or so are thought to have survived.Retaining its original Passport to Service, handbook and Supercover documentation, this particular example formed part of the renowned Patrick Collection from new until December 2004 when it entered the current ownership. Issued with its last MOT certificate on January 7th 2004 at 10,187 miles, the Triumph has only covered an additional 700 miles since then. Resprayed from Red to Jade Green at the Patrick family's request before it even left the showroom, the Stag was treated to routine maintenance whilst in their care including a new clutch and overdrive overhaul etc. Benefiting from a Kenlowe fan, the factory-fitted V8 engine started readily during our recent photography session (October 2017). Offered for sale with the aforementioned paperwork, handwritten Patrick Collection maintenance log and assorted old MOT certificates (including its first one at 3,576 miles).PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1973 Fiat 500 Abarth Evocation- Retained by its first keeper from 1973 to 1986 and the second until it was imported to the UK - Subject to a total refurbishment and upgradeed to Abarth specification this year- The vendor believes (but not guarantees) the mileage of 9,450km to be correct`JKH 384L' started life in Pesaro, Italy as a lefthand drive 500L. Its first keeper retained the car from 1973 to 1986 and the second until it was imported to the UK in 2017. Since arriving, it has undergone a fairly major change of character by virtue of a total refurbishment and upgrade to Abarth specification. It now features: 650cc engine conversion with high-performance camshaft; larger Weber 28/36DCD carburettor with performance filter; Abarth sump; Giannini rocker cover; electronic ignition; sports exhaust; new clutch; synchromesh gearbox and Abarth gearchange lever; Abarth suspension lowering kit; alloy wheels; Momo-style Abarth steering wheel; Abarth badges and decals. As the little Fiat remained unused from 1990, the vendor believes (but not guarantees) the mileage of 9,450km to be correct, but it has certainly only covered 500km since the engine was overhauled and upgraded. `JKH 384L' comes with copies of its Italian registration documents and an MOT to August 10, 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1967 Ford Mustang GT- Imported to the UK in 2015 and just fully serviced- V8 powered, C4 automatic transmission, Shelby-style stripes- The subject of a past restoration and MOT'd till May 2018Ford's immortal first generation Mustang was unveiled at the New York World's Fair of April 1964. Soon available in Coupe, Convertible and Fastback guise, it came with a range of straight-six and V8 engines. The eye-catching lefthand drive sale car was imported in 2015 and sports Wimbledon White bodywork with Blue Shelby stripes and is matched to a Black interior. Power comes from the more desirable 289ci V8 engine with new Edelbrock 4-barrel carburettor and is mated to a C4 automatic gearbox. The vendor informs us 'NAU547E' was subject to a sympathetic restoration where all the window rubbers and carpets plus various other interior and chrome items were replaced. The Mustang has just been fully serviced with all fluids changed and the power front brakes have been replaced as have the rear shoes. Described as 'excellent' with regards to the engine, gearbox, bodywork and paintwork it currently displays 67,500 miles and is offered with an MOT into May 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1950 MG YA- Known history from new & just 23,070 miles- Purchased new by Doctor Henry Lawson of Ambleside.- Treated it to a bare metal respray in the original colour of Pallendine Red.This delightful and incredibly original MG was purchased new by Doctor Henry Lawson of Ambleside. Only months later he went abroad and 'LTJ 900' was placed in storage for the next 22 years. It then joined the private collection of Bruce Hewitt of Windermere, but didn't revisit the public roads until it became the property of John Connell in 1993 - after 43 years it had covered just 14,000 miles and has only driven 23,070 to this day. Since acquiring the MG from Mr Connell's son in 2005, the vendor has treated it to a bare metal respray in the original colour of Pallendine Red. Much admired at car shows, it is now considered to have 'very good' bodywork, paintwork, Cream interior trim, 1250cc XPAG engine and manual gearbox, and comes complete with a collection of invoices and old MOTs, copy of the original log book, and the car's very first tax disc, priced at a princely £10.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL- Understood to have been sold by the SL Shop in c.2012- Original handbook and comprehensively stamped service book- Resided on Jersey untill 2011 and offered with hardtop and stand'UUY 683Y' is a smart 107 Series 280 SL presented in the combination of Midnight Blue bodywork and MB-Tex upholstery in a lighter shade of the same colour. According to its paperwork, the big Benz has had four keepers to date, the first of whom was a Mr F W Chappell of Jersey. It seems the car remained on the island until 2011 and is understood to have been sold by the SL Shop of Stratford upon Avon the following year. It came into the vendor's care as recently as December last year, and he presently grades the six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission as 'excellent' and the bodywork, paintwork and interior trim as 'very good'. The Mercedes is now being offered complete with: hardtop and stand; CD player; original handbook and comprehensively stamped service book; spare key; and a collection of old invoices and MOTs, plus one certificate valid into August of next year.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1970 Morris Minor 1000 Saloon- Part of the Old Hall collection since July 1977 and just one previous keeper shown on its V5C Reg Doc- Used by the vendor's children to learn to drive and as shared 'weekend wheels'- Understood to have covered just 42,900 miles from new and MOT'd till Oct 2018Debuting alongside Jaguar's superbly glamorous XK120 at the 1948 London Motor Show, the Morris Minor was somewhat overshadowed. An exceptionally advanced design, the Minor was the brainchild of Sir Alec Issigonis. With a monocoque chassis, independent torsion-bar front suspension, all-round hydraulic drum brakes and rack and pinion steering the model possessed excellent handling but lacked the horsepower to exploit it. However, things improved markedly when the four-cylinder 1098cc OHV A-series equipped Series V was introduced in 1962. With up to 45bhp and 60lbft of torque being transmitted to its rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox, the Series V was capable of some 77mph.Reputedly first owned by Mrs Nellie Baldwin of Thirsk - the sole previous keeper listed on its V5C Registration Document - this particular example has formed part of the Old Hall collection since July 1977. Used by the vendor's children to learn to drive and as shared 'weekend wheels', the Morris is understood to have covered just 42,900 miles from new. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and MOT certificate valid until October 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1972 Rover P6 3500- In the current family ownership from new and part of the Old Hall collection for decades- Just 45,000 recorded miles, original Black leather upholstery- Taken off the road in 2011 and although running and driving now in need of some restorationThe last of the P-Series Rovers, the P6 was introduced in October 1963. Designed in-house by Spen King, David Bache and Gordon Bashford, the newcomer featured a pontoon chassis, pushrod independent front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Winner of the first European Car of the Year Award in four-cylinder guise, the P6 could be had with 3.5-litre V8 power from 1968. Equipped with three-speed automatic transmission as standard, Motor magazine found the Rover 3500 capable of 0-60mph in 9.5 seconds and 117mph. Launched in 1970, MKII variants had boot-mounted batteries, power bulge bonnets and revised rear lights.In the current family ownership since new and part of the Old Hall collection for decades, this particular example is understood to have covered just 45,000 miles from new. Pleasingly retaining its original Black leather upholstery which would benefit from re-stitching in places, the Rover has been repainted Red in the past. Taken off the road in 2011, 'FWW 409L' was recently submitted for MOT testing but failed due to structural corrosion. Starting readily upon inspection, this 'one family owned' P6 3500 is surely worth reviving. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and DVLA MOT history printout.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 GDS- Part of the Old Hall collection since May 2003- Desirable short wheelbase, 3-litre diesel, five-speed manual example- 32 entries in the service book and MOT'd till October 2018Development of the G-Wagen - short for Gelandewagen or 'Cross Country Vehicle' - began during the early 1970s at the suggestion of the Shah of Iran (then a major Mercedes-Benz shareholder). Exhaustively tested amidst the German coalfields, Sahara Desert and Artic Circle, the first workable prototype emerged during 1974. Entering production five years later, the G-Wagen began its metamorphosis from functional off-roader to luxury SUV in 1981 when niceties such as air-conditioning and automatic transmission joined the options list. Available in short- and long-wheelbase guises, Mercedes-Benz's evergreen 4x4 was thoroughly revised for 1990. Rechristened the 463 G-Class, it gained a trio of electric locking differentials, full-time 4WD, ABS brakes and an upgraded interior complete with wooden accents.Supplied new by main dealer Monarch Cars (Tamworth) Ltd, 'L766 COJ' returned to them for regular maintenance up until 118,242 miles. Entrusted to Marques of Tamworth and LA Services thereafter, its last oil change was apparently carried out some 2,000 miles ago at an indicated 166,085 miles. Part of the Old Hall collection since May 2003, this desirable short-wheelbase 463 G-Class is powered by a 3-litre straight-six diesel engine allied to five -speed manual transmission. Offered for sale with original book pack and MOT certificate valid until October 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII- A desirable home market, 'matching numbers' car - Supplied new by Cogger & Hawkins Ltd of Aylesbury complete with wire wheels and overdrive- Recently repainted and re-trimmed with 93,700 recorded milesUnlike many Big Healeys we see these days, `APO 373C is a genuine matching numbers, home market example that came off line in July 1965 destined for the dealer Cogger and Hawkins of Aylesbury, Bucks. It was built with a considerable number of desirable factory-fitted options including: overdrive, wire wheels, adjustable steering column, tonneau cover, laminated windscreen and heater. Fifty two years on, and the mileage stands at an eminently credible (be it unwarranted) total of 93,700. In 2009 the car benefited from an overhaul of its twin SU carburettors and the installation of an electronic ignition system. The gearbox and overdrive unit were overhauled in 2016, and in recent times the Healey has been repainted in its current shade of Blue, retrimmed in Blue-piped Cream hide and treated to a fresh Blue mohair hood. Taking all these improvements into account, the vendor presently views the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and manual four-speed gearbox as all being `very good' order, and is now selling the 3000 complete with Heritage certificate, and collection of invoices and old MOTs, plus a current MOT valid into March of next year.The Austin-Healey 100 was the toast of the 1952 London Motor Show, from when the newcomer enjoyed steady development. The four-cylinder cars gave way to the 100-Six of 1956, which in turn was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959. The final iteration was the 3000 MKIII, which was launched in October 1963 and mildly upgraded (Phase 2) in May the following year. The most powerful and luxurious of all the derivatives, it had lively performance courtesy of its 150bhp straight-six engine and featured such niceties as wind up windows and a walnut-veneer facia. 3000 production closed at the end of 1967 after 42,926 had been made, 17,712 of which were MKIIIs.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1990 Bentley Turbo R- Finished in Cobalt Blue and trimmed in Blue-piped Cream-coloured hide- Just 18,162 miles from new and 4 prevoius keepers- Offered complete with its original wallet of handbooks and stamped service bookUnveiled at the 1985 Geneva Salon, Bentley's Turbo R was based on the chassis of the Mulsanne and powered by a modified version of the engine from the Mulsanne Turbo. The chassis changes were especially key to the model's success, as this was to be an unashamedly sporting motorcar, requiring tauter suspension than the Mulsanne. The front anti-roll bar rate was therefore increased by a whopping 60 per cent and that on the rear by no less than 80 per cent. Tuned dampers replaced the standard units of the Mulsanne and a Panhard rod was fitted to limit lateral movement of the axle. A front air dam was added for improved aerodynamics. The 6,750cc engine with Garrett AiResearch turbo was retuned with Bosch MK-Motronic fuel injection for increased torque. The result was a stump-pulling 487 lb ft - sufficient to launch the leviathan to 60mph in under six seconds and on to a top speed of around 150mph. Braking was by discs all round, ventilated at the front. In order to optimise traction and road holding, the Turbo R was equipped with wider tyres than the Mulsanne, which were mounted on alloy wheels - a first for the marque. The R became one of the Rolls-Royce Group's best-selling models between 1985 and 1995. The immaculate example on offer is a May 1990 model finished in Cobalt Blue and trimmed in Blue-piped Cream-coloured hide. Though on its fifth keeper it has covered a mere 18,162 miles from new, so is barely run in. This handsome and exceedingly fast motorcar is now on offer complete with: its original wallet of handbooks and stamped service book; collection of invoices; and print-out of the car's MOT history, as well as an advisory-free certificate valid into October next year. An awful lot of Bentley for the money.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1968 Lotus Elan S3 Drophead Coupe- Light blue with black interior, replacement Spyder chassis- c.£6,000 spent on recommissioning in 2010 with Bateman's Performance Engineering- Recent hood, stored last four years, 44,981 miles recordedThe original Ron Hickman-penned Elan looks as fresh as when it burst onto the roads in 1962 and, thanks to its lightweight, stiff backbone chassis, fully independent wishbone suspension and potent twin-cam powerplant, will still show a clean pair of heels to many a far younger rival. The vendor informs us this light blue example has enjoyed just three previous owners since being first registered in February 1968. The second owner was a stepson of renowned Lotus racer Adam Currie. A replacement Spyder chassis was fitted in 1988 whilst some £6,000 was invested in recommissioning works in 2010 with specialists Bateman's Performance Engineering including new CV drive shafts, fuel tank, ignition, brakes etc. A recent hood has also been fitted and a tonneau cover is included. In storage for the past four years, PXE 468F would now benefit from attention to the cosmetics and in our opinion would make an ideal winter project.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII- Original RHD UK supplied example with 62,500 recorded miles- Re-painted in 2013, over-drive equipped and known ownership from new- Overhauled carburettors last year, MOT'd to July 2018 and ready to be enjoyedDonald Healey's eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show that not only impressed the public, but also so excited Austin's Managing Director, Leonard Lord, that he struck a deal to build the car in volume at Longbridge. The newcomer was renamed the Austin-Healey 100 and the rest, as they say, is history. The 'Big' Healey enjoyed steady development with the four cylinder cars giving way to the 100-Six of 1956, which was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959. The final version was the 3000 MKIII which was launched in October 1963 and mildly upgraded (Phase 2) in May the following year. The most powerful and luxurious of all the models, it had a lively performance courtesy of its 150bhp straight-six engine and featured such niceties as wind-up windows and a walnut veneer facia. 3000 production closed at the end of 1967 after 42,926 had been made, 17,712 of which were MKIIIs.As one of the last of the line, the 3000 offered is a desirable home market MKIII Phase 2 model. Its supporting paperwork confirms it was built on January 15, 1967 and delivered new the following month to Martins Caravan Co. of Exeter. Over the years the body which was originally finished in Beige was changed to Red and Black before receiving its current hue of British Racing Green in 2013 - it is matched to Black interior trim. The SU carburettors were overhauled last year and 'JTT 673E' is now being offered complete with newly fitted hood, tonneau cover, a spare set of five wire wheels, Heritage Certificate, original handbook and sales brochure, details of all past owners, tax discs and MOT certificates (including one valid to July 2018) and an assortment of spares.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1957 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside Pickup- Understood to have been restored in America in 2015- A 'big rear window' example fitted with a 350ci (5.7-litre) small block engine- Overhauled TH700R4 transmission with Camaro rear end stub axles, disc brakes; and power steering. The Task Force was Chevrolet's successor to the Advance Design Pickups and was produced from 1955 to 1959. Its more contemporary style included a 'wrap around' windscreen - a truck industry first. This most eye-catching of lightly customised examples is understood to have been restored in America in 2015 and imported from California in 2016. A 'big rear window' example, its comprehensive specification includes: 350ci (5.7-litre) small block engine; TH700R4 transmission (that was overhauled by Alders Automotive of Hailsham last year at a cost of £1,852); transmission cooler; Camaro rear end stub axles and disc brakes; and power steering. '192 UYU' was treated to both a new starter motor and cab heater last year, and is now considered by the vendor to have 'excellent' bodywork, Turquoise paintwork, Cream-coloured interior trim, V8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission. The Chevy is now available for sale complete with a collection of invoices and V5C.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1956 Land Rover 107- Genuine UK supplied first registered 8 October 1956- Original and transferable registration mark- 2 litre petrol, overdrive gearboxThis is where 'The Best 4x4 by Far' started - a utility vehicle devised in 1947 by the Wilks brothers for use on their farm and inspired by the wartime Jeep. Thanks to its ingenious high/low ratio four-wheel drive system, the resultant 4x4 was possessed of incredible climbing ability in all conditions including battlefields.This UK supplied Land Rover 107 pick-up was first registered on 8th October 1956 and comes with a host of old tax discs from new. The two-litre petrol engine is believed to be the original unit and is said to be in "good" condition, as is the bodywork, gearbox and interior trim. A buyer may wish to smarten the "old" paintwork or use the vehicle as is. An invoice on file details recent work to the front and rear brakes and a re-cored radiator. Finished in grey with grey interior, the odometer displays some 68,450 miles and the Swansea V5 indicates the registration RAA 293 is transferable. With the 70th anniversary of production coming up next year interest in the marque is sure to grow and now may well be a wise time to buy.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 B 'Adenauer' Cabriolet- Very rare right-hand drive example and current ownership since 1971- First registered to Mercedes-Benz UK and retained by them until 1965- Substantially complete but in need of restorationWith global interest in classic cars showing little sign of abating, one might imagine all the gems that were secreted away in barns and garages over the years had been unearthed and accounted for. Happily, that's not the case, as confirmed by this sale's pair of Mercedes-Benz 300s which have remained hidden in the West Riding of Yorkshire for the past 20 years. These exciting finds were among the most expensive cars on the planet in period. However, it is this four-door Cabriolet that is of especial interest, as it is thought to be one of just seven righthand drive examples and therefore exceedingly rare as well as very desirable.We are informed that it vacated the Mercedes factory in Stuttgart on November 19, 1953. Originally finished in `Middle' Red, it was first registered to Mercedes-Benz UK and retained by them until 1965. It was then the property of two private owners before being acquired by the vendor in 1971. These days it sports Deep Blue bodywork teamed with a sumptuous Grey leather interior. Though clearly in need of restoration, it is in sound condition and substantially complete. It presently displays a credible total mileage of 76,296 and is now being made available complete with buff log book, original service book, sales parts list, instruction manual, and some photos of it in its pomp. A truly unique opportunity for Mercedes-Benz collectors everywhere.The 300, aka W186, Mercedes was manufactured from 1951 to 1957 and offered in four-door Salon, Phaeton, Cabriolet and Limousine guise, all powered by basically the same 2996cc SOHC straight-six engine. The B version of the car was introduced in March 1954 and benefited from vacuum-assisted power brakes and an increase in power to 123bhp. The `Adenauer' sobriquet was a nod to Germany's Chancellor of the period, who owned several W186 models.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1971 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster- 45,500 recorded miles and just 1,700 miles covered since an engine overhaul by VSE of Powys, Wales in 2007- Subject to a mechanical overhaul by marque specialists Wat Jag in 2013 at the cost of £12,572.45- Fitted with five-speed gearbox conversion and stainless steel exhaust system- Offered complete with a large collection of invoices dating back to 1973 and old MOT certificatesThis eye-catching Series 2 E-Type features glossy Red bodywork matched to a Black hood and contrasting Cream leather interior. We understand its first owner was Mr Dennis Meighan of London, who retained the Jaguar until it was purchased by the vendor in 2006. A spell in storage apparently accounts for the low recorded mileage of 45,500, just 1,700 of which have been accrued since an engine overhaul by VSE of Powys, Wales in 2007. In 2013 £12,572.45 was invested with marque specialists Wat Jag of Great Longstone, Derbyshire, which funded: a rear axle overhaul; the installation of four pot brake calipers and vented discs, and Gaz dampers; and tuning of the triple SU carburettors. Welcome upgrades to the original specification include a five-speed gearbox conversion and Series 1-style stainless steel exhaust system. The vendor presently classes the E-Type's 4.2- litre straight-six engine as `excellent', the manual gearbox and interior trim as `very good' and the bodywork and paintwork as `good', and confirms the Jaguar `runs and drives well'. He is now offering `DLM 210J' complete with a large collection of invoices dating back to 1973, a reproduction handbook and workshop manual, and a number of old MOT certificates, plus an advisory-free one valid into April of next year.At launch the new Jaguar was the fastest production car of its time - its 3.8-litre engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of around seven seconds and a top speed of c.150mph. Despite this, the engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. The Series 2 models introduced in 1969 are distinguished by their lack of headlamp covers, enlarged front air intake, repositioned front indicators and tail lights, wrap-around rear bumper, twin-electric fans, and refashioned facia and seats.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1929 Hotchkiss AM2 Tourer- Seven years of labour went into creating this vintage Tourer on a AM2 rolling chassis- The open tourer coachwork was copied from the Gurney Nutting body - Subject to a comprehensive engine overhaul and offered complete with photographic record of the restorationSeven years of painstaking labour went into creating this vintage Tourer. It is based on an AM2 rolling chassis purchased from Ren£ Barke of Normandy in 2008. The instigator of the project was a trained engineer, member of the British Hotchkiss Society, and owner of a later AM80 model, so well qualified to take on the task. The chassis was completely stripped and the engine, gearbox, torque tube, rear axle and running gear all totally refurbished. The open tourer coachwork was copied from the Gurney Nutting body of the restorer's AM80. Its construction comprised a framework of French ash panelled in 2mm birch WBP plywood (apparently as used on the WWII De Havilland Mosquito). The outer structure was then finished with a layer of British Racing Green-coloured fabric and the interior trimmed in Beige leather. The comprehensive engine overhaul included: a crankshaft regrind; cylinder rebore; new pistons, valves and bearings; and machining of the cylinder head. For superior lubrication a contemporary full-flow oil filter was installed with additional feed to the timing gears. The completed masterpiece first took to the roads in March last year and has covered just 1,000 since. As all aspects of `BF 7189' are either new or refurbished, it's no surprise that the vendor presently considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, four-cylinder engine and four-speed transmission to all be in `very good' order, and he's now offering this interesting motorcar complete with photographic record of the restoration.The chief interest of the French Hotchkiss concern was the manufacture of munitions, and it was a slump in demand for those products that caused it to commence car manufacture in 1903. It is ironic that the `Hotchkiss Drive' (the transmission system of live axle and open propeller shaft) that still features on the vehicles of many other manufacturers was not used on the AM2.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series III 4.2 2+2 - Chassis Number One and Body Number One- The first left-hand drive Series III 2+2-seater made and the only example fitted with a 4.2-litre XK engine- Referred to by Jaguar Enthusiast magazine as 'A Ghost of an E-Type' and 'the one missing link' (August 2017 issue)- Offered from the collection of music producer Pete Waterman and in his care since the late 1980s.Although conceived to power a new generation of saloons (starting with the MK VII), Jaguar's first 'clean sheet' engine design debuted aboard the XK120 Roadster. Sir William Lyons' reasoning being that it was less risky to prove / develop the straight-six DOHC XK unit in a low volume sportscar than a high volume 'tin top'. The same thought process applied to the Coventry manufacturer's second 'clean sheet' powerplant. Hence, its much vaunted 5.3 litre SOHC V12 was 'debugged' in the Series 3 E-Type before appearing in the XJ12 Saloon.Reconfiguring the E-Type to house the 60-degree V12 was no easy feat. As well as a new bulkhead and front subframe, the Series 3 gained revised steering, brake and suspension assemblies plus a host of bodywork and interior changes. With the V12 representing a relative leap into the unknown and the XK unit having a loyal following courtesy of its five Le Mans 24-hours victories, Jaguar engineered the Series 3 to accept both powerplants.Early brochures thus mentioned 'A new Jaguar Engine - the 5.3 litre V12 to supplement the 4.2 litre six cylinder XK engine' and even featured pictures of the latter but in reality derivatives equipped with the smaller powerplant were never made available to the general public. Marque authorities have suggested that a mere six or seven cars were factory-fitted with XK DOHC 4.2 litre engines during the development and production of the Series 3 (though, some of those were heavily modified Series 2/3 hybrids). As such, the Series 3 4.2 litre is rarer than any other E-Type variant including the fabled 'Lightweight'.Presumed lost for many years and so referred to as 'A Ghost of an E-Type' and 'the one missing link' by Jaguar Enthusiast magazine (August 2017 issue), this particular example is wrongly listed on various websites as chassis number 1S70001 or 1W700001. In fact, the number clearly stamped into the 2+2-seater's original chassis plate reads '1W70001', while its body and engine numbers are recorded as '4W50001' and '7R39503-9' respectively.Although Jaguar Heritage quote the first left-hand drive Series 3 2+2-seater as being chassis number 1S70001 with body number 4S50001, '1W70001' would most likely have been identified as such many moons ago had it not formed part of music producer Pete Waterman's private collection since the late 1980s. A long-term Jaguar enthusiast whose stable has included C- and D-Types as well as other significant E-Types, Mr Waterman acquired the unique Series 3 via marque specialist Lynx.Published in the December 1980 issue of Jaguar Driver magazine, a letter from the 2+2-seater's then owner James Johnson of Brooklyn, New York outlines its early history:'The car is in all original concours condition save the new paint job, carpeting and exhaust system I have had to restore. I have won second and third prizes in Empire Division Jaguar Club Concours which I have entered. The only work needed on the car is to have the engine paintwork detailed. After purchasing the car I became interested in its history and wanted to confirm my suspicions that it was extremely rare. I wrote to Mr Bob Lewis at Jaguar Service, Radford who responded to me through Cindt Greico at Jaguar Rover Triumph in Leonia, New Jersey. It seems that this response had crossed the desk of Mr Graham W Gardener, Manager - Engineering Liaison of JRT in Leonia and he wrote to me personally. To begin with Mr Lewis confirmed for me that the car is what I thought it to be. Mr Gardener tells me that this is the Series 3 E-Type 6-cylinder imported by JRT Leonia into the US. He further informed me that this car was used to obtain certification for the 4.2 litre engine for the 1971 model year. In addition he says that the York air conditioning compressor installed in my car is unique as Delco-Air compressors were normally used. In my quest for information about the car I phoned Mr Gardener. He stated that at approximately 10,000 miles he sold the car to a used car dealership in Queens, New York City. From there a man bought the car, ran it an additional 17,000 miles and died, willing the car to his wife. His wife being completely un-automobile orientated, wrapped the car in plastic and stored it in her garage for five years. She had met a gentleman in the interim and when he proposed and asked her to move out of the state with him she went about selling the car to me. Unfortunately, she wrapped it in plastic so the paint discoloured, mottled and peeled off with the plastic when she unwrapped it'.Prior to being sold to the used car dealership in Queens, New York, chassis 1W70001 is rumoured to have been driven by a female member of the Whitehead family. Graham W. Whitehead was President of Jaguar Cars North America for several decades and his involvement might well explain why the E-Type was issued with the distinctive New Jersey registration plate 'JAG UR'. Acquired from James Johnson by marque enthusiast (and former owner of the Works D-Type 'OKV 2') Godfrey Miller, the Series 3 is understood to have retained its original tyres at the time! Mr Miller still has fond memories of the car and only reluctantly sold it to Guy Black of Lynx. A sticker affixed to the 2+2-seater's windscreen suggests that it was enjoyed on The Garden State's roads until at least 1986 and although not warranted its present odometer reading of 53,800 miles is highly credible...PLEASE NOTE: The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate for this lot states that it was initially sent to the Jaguar Cars Ltd Experimental Department. The manufacturer's Car Record Book further confirms that the E-Type was originally finished in Warwick Grey with Red interior trim and quotes its chassis, engine and body numbers as: '1W 70001 BW', '7R39503-9' and '4W 50001' respectively. The chassis plate currently fitted to the car appears to be a factory installed item but lists the chassis number as '1W 70001'. Furthermore, the 2+2-seater is equipped with four-speed manual rather than Borg Warner (hence BW) automatic transmission. We queried this anomaly with the Jaguar Heritage Trust and they replied as follows: 'It is entirely possible that during its time as an experimental vehicle a variety of gearboxes were fitted'. They also commented: 'Jaguar did build chassis 1S 70001, but not with the body number you suggest. We would describe chassis 1W 70001 BW as the first and only LHD Series 3 with a 4.2 litre six-cylinder engine'. So there you have it, this historic E-Type is 1 of 1. PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1934 Aston Martin 1.5 Litre 12/50 Long Chassis Tourer- Recently repainted in dark blue and retrimmed with burgundy leather- Delivered new as a saloon, it is understood to have worn touring coachwork since the 1960s- Competed in the 1938 Scottish Rally, detailed history fileOne of very few examples produced on the long-wheelbase Standard chassis, 'G3/297/L' was originally bodied as a saloon and finished in black / maroon with black leather. The accompanying chassis card shows the first owner as one E C Peacock Esq of Castleford. Two further owners are listed, the most recent being W G Paddon (1946), while the AMOC Register records the car as participating in the 1938 International Scottish Rally driven by Christopher Angell. Angell modified the car with 'helmet' front wings and twin outside exhaust pipes, and repainted it white.An old-style continuation logbook lists Roy French as owner in 1968, followed by Richard Loveys, from 1971. By then it had been re-bodied as a tourer, as evidenced by reference to a 1967 advertisement in accompanying correspondence. Some restoration work had been done by Roy French, including the interior; nevertheless, it was decided to strip the car down to the chassis and rebuild it. Various specialists, principally Morntane Engineering, carried out the works, which were completed in 1979. The car was now painted white with green interior, re-trimmed later in tan leather.Richard and Sandra Loveys used the car extensively over the next 35 years, as recorded in its lengthy entry in the AMOC Register. As well as AMOC events, the Aston took part in the two-day Norwich Union Classic Run on numerous occasions, and in 2005 formed part of the St George's Day parade at Windsor in front of HM The Queen. The Loveys' last entry is for the year 2013 when the car attended no fewer than seven events.In 2016 the car was repainted in dark blue and trimmed with burgundy leather. A new hood, tonneau and sidescreens were also fitted. Offered with detailed history file and Swansea V5C.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
c.1949 Ford F-1 V8 Woodie Estate- Reputedly supplied new to the US Consulate in Ireland for use by the Consul General's bodyguards (and one of just three such 'Woodies' made)- Treated to an extensive bodywork / woodwork restoration by S.T. Foreman of Bosham, West Sussex during the 1990s- Formerly registered with the DVLA as 'MSU 202' prior to entering the current Irish ownershipIntroduced in late 1947, the F-Series was Ford's first post-WW2 truck design. Also known as the Bonus-Built, the newcomer boasted a one-piece windscreen, wider cab and integrated headlamps. The majority of F-Series were supplied in Pickup, Panel Van, Cab over Engine or School Bus guises (though, Ford also sold bare chassis for speciality bodies to be built upon). Power was provided by a range of 'Flathead' straight-six and V8 engines. Most variants utilised three-speed manual transmissions but some of the heavier duty ones had five-speed gearboxes. Marmon-Herrington All Wheel Drive remained an option on all F-Series until 1959. Stylistically updated with a single-bar grille in 1951, the first-generation Bonus-Built was superseded by the F100 for the 1953 model-year. The F-Series Pickup proved to be the USA's best-selling vehicle for 23 years and its best-selling truck for 31.Reputedly one of three such Ford F-1 light commercial chassis that were specially bodied in Cork for use by the US Ambassador to Ireland's bodyguard troupe, this unusual Woodie Estate later migrated to Llangendeirne, West Wales. Acquired by hoteliers Mr & Mrs Knowles of Bramshaw, Lyndhurst in February 1996, the Ford ferried numerous of their guests around over the next seventeen years. Entrusted to coachbuilders, S.T. Foreman Woodwork Restorations of Bosham, West Sussex, the F-1 emerged from a full bodywork refurbishment during 2007. Powered by a 239ci (3.9 litre) V8 engine allied to three-speed manual transmission, assorted paperwork suggests that Mr Knowles sourced any necessary mechanical parts from marque specialist Joblot Automotive Inc of New York. Sparingly used since entering the current Irish ownership four years ago, the Ford remains presentable and is said to 'drive very well'. Offered for sale with various restoration photos and sundry paperwork (including an expired V5 Registration Document for the number plate 'MSU 202').PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1968 Jaguar 340- Supplied new to a Mr Ted Clarkson of Preston, Lancashire- Subject to a comprehensive two year restoration - Offered with photographs of the restoration, collection of old invoices and MOT'sA Mr Ted Clarkson of Preston, Lancashire was the first keeper of the Jaguar MKII 340 `CPP 350F'. In 1973 it was removed from the road for no more than general repairs, but didn't in fact return to use until purchased by a Mr William Winder of Blackpool in 1998, and it was he that instigated a comprehensive two year restoration that included the engine, interior and bodywork. The vendor acquired the Jaguar in 2014 and is offering it as refurbished with bodywork in Dark Green and interior trimmed in Pale Green leather. The finishing touches are the chrome wire wheels shod in whitewall tyres, as per the American specification of the period. The restored 340 has apparently been the star of a number of magazine articles and is now available complete with fitted tow bar, photographs of the restoration, original sales brochure, and collection of old invoices and MOT certificates, plus one valid into August 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2- In the current ownership since 1974 (2nd owner) and registering less than 20,000 miles- Sable with Beige leather, manual transmission UK RHD example- Restored in 1987 by Southern Classics and now requiring attention to cosmeticsOwned by the vendor since 1974, XTN 372H has had just two private owners from new. A copy old logbook shows it was first registered to a company of the original owner who then transferred it into his own name. The dealer from whom the car was purchased also registered the car totalling four entries but just one private previous keeper. The mileage in 1974 was 7,302 and whilst the owner cannot warrant the mileage was correct when purchased, he can confirm he has covered just c.11,600 miles, the odometer currently reading just c.18,900 miles. Stored from 1978, in 1986 the bodywork and paint were restored by Southern Classics and in 1987 the engine and gearbox overhauled by Peter Dodd (at c.17,500 miles). A new bonnet was also fitted around this time. In 1990 the seats were restored by Leather Renovations. Following a further period of storage, the car was recommissioned by Thomas Barclay Ltd at a cost of some £8,000 in 2015-16. Some attention to its microblistered paintwork is needed, but this low-ownership, low-mileage E-Type is well worth the effort.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1976 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce- LHD, twin Dellorto carburettors, black leather upholstery, first UK registered in March 2000- Off the road and treated to sundry restoration / refurbishment works between 2008-2017- MOT'd till Jan 2018 (and exempt from May 2018), period alloysThe Spider first broke cover at the 1961 Turin Motorshow, but a combination of Italy's economic problems and Alfa's ongoing success with its existing models meant production was delayed until 1966, and the official launch took place at the Geneva Salon of that year. The Series 2 Spider arrived in 1970. The rounded tail was replaced with a distinctive 'Kamm' design and a year later engine capacity was increased to 1962 cc, prompting the name to be changed to 2000 Spider Veloce. With 131bhp on tap, this was the quickest Spider yet and capable of over 120mph. From 1975 the interior was modified to include a pair of occasional rear seats. The very pretty left-hand drive Spider being sold is a 1976 example finished in Red with black leather upholstery. It was first UK registered in March 2000 and has been off the road between 2005-2015 and treated to a sundry restoration / refurbishment. This included a new hood, new carpets, new steering rack and electric fuel pump. The vendor informs us the Alfa is in generally 'Good' condition with 'healthy' oil pressure and the twin Dellorto carburettors have recently been overhauled and balanced. 'UBV895P' is offered with an MOT certificate into January 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1966 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster- 1 of 863 right-hand drive Series 1 4.2 Roadsters made and warranted to have covered 49,000 miles from new - Purchased by Patrick Thornton of P & K Thornton Restorations 'Classic Jaguar Specialists' in 1986 and painstakingly refurbished before returning to the road in 2008 - 'Matching' chassis and engine numbers and original Carmen Red with Black livery - Implicated in the infamous 'one armed bandit murder' of 1967 which inspired the film 'Get Carter' - Referenced in the Mark Knopfler song '5:15am' from the album Shangri-La For many people, the E-Type remains the ultimate production Jaguar. A car whose heady blend of styling and performance were so exceptional at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch they continue to cast a smooth, elliptical shadow over the marque's new sports cars some 56 years later! Its Malcolm Sayer-penned lines are thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motor car. Indeed, only a few years ago the Daily Telegraph ranked the E-Type top of the `100 most beautiful cars of all time' and, of course, none other than Enzo Ferrari beat them to it by many years when he similarly described it as `the most beautiful car ever made'. Like the XK150 before it, it was born of Jaguar's competition successes on the race tracks of Europe. Make no mistake, this was no ordinary motorcar - it was a true thoroughbred. Allied to a monocoque passenger cell, the model's tubular front sub-frame cradled a 3781cc DOHC straight-six engine, independent torsion-bar suspension and rack and pinion steering, while its back axle played host to a sophisticated coil-sprung set-up complete with inboard disc brakes. From birth, the E-Type was available either as a Fixed Head Coupe or two-seat Roadster. Among the very fastest cars of its generation, contemporary road tests found the newcomer to be capable of 0-60mph in circa 7 seconds and 150mph. Despite this, engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and electrical systems, plus more comfortable seats. A mere 863 right-hand drive E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadsters were made prior to the introduction of the so-called Series 1.5 cars in September 1967. According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Trace Certificate, this particular example - chassis 1E1482 - was manufactured on 11th February 1966. Finished in Carmen Red with Black leather upholstery, it was road registered as `LGT 788D' and supplied new via Linmac Ltd to Kemal Kansaran of Ilford, Essex. However, the Roadster's actual first owner is understood to have been Mr Kansaran's business associate Vince Landa. Continuing the distancing trend, the E-Type was booked in for its first service at 1,016 miles with Hackney Road Motor Services by Rensa Models Ltd of Long Street, London on April 1st 1966. A former boxer, Mr Landa fell foul of the infamous Kray Twins when they accused him of installing slot machines in some of their clubs. Relocating to the North East as a result, he set-up Social Club Services - a fruit machine business valued at £8m in 1966 - and became the owner of The Piccadilly and Birdcage nightclubs in Newcastle which played host to the likes of Tom Jones and Roy Orbison. Although, his main residence was Dryderdale Hall, Bishop Auckland, he also had a property in Spain and maintained links to London and the South-East. Embroiled in the so-called `one armed bandit murder' which saw Social Club Services' employee Angus Sibbert shot dead on January 4th 1967, `LGT 788D' was supposedly being driven that night by Michael Luvaglio (Landa's brother) and Dennis Stafford who were subsequently convicted of the crime. Messers Luvaglio and Stafford have long protested their innocence and the whole affair is referenced in Mark Knopfler's song 5:15am as well as being cited as an inspiration for the film `Get Carter' (which just so happens to feature Dryderdale Hall as the villain's lair). Eventually released by Durham Constabulary to H. Sibley of Pear Tree Garage on 10th September 1968, the Jaguar's next owner was reportedly Norman Gibbs of Hebburn, South Tyneside. A quiet spoken gentleman who was rarely seen without a jacket and tie, Mr Gibbs kept the car until 1986 when it was bought by Mr Willis, a Surrey-based dealer. Promptly advertised in Exchange & Mart on March 6th, `LGT 788D' was described thus: `E-Type Roadster, 1966, original red paintwork, 48,000 miles, service books, last owner 17 years, requires restoration'. Unperturbed by the work needed - if only because he and his brother own a restoration business specializing in Jaguars - the vendor had long been on the lookout for a late E-Type 4.2 Roadster that had left the factory in Carmen Red with Black upholstery. A personal project carried out on an `as and when' basis, the car had its repaired bodyshell re-sprayed during the mid-1990s but did not return to the road until 2008 (circa 700 miles ago) and indeed has just had a hood bag made for it. Aside from some crazing to the bonnet's power bulge which was caused by a stopper that ICI discontinued shortly thereafter, the Jaguar's Carmen Red cellulose paintwork remains highly presentable. Warranted to have covered just 49,000 miles from new, the E-Type has been thoroughly mechanically overhauled. Pleasingly retaining its original engine and gearbox, the Roadster benefits from an uprated cooling system, limited slip differential, taller back axle ratio, wider stainless wire wheels and improved Coopercraft front disc brakes. As smart underneath as it is on top, there is little doubt that the two-seater's rejuvenation was a labour of love. Described by the vendor as being in `very good' (paintwork, gearbox) or `excellent' (bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, interior trim) condition, this highly desirable, low mileage E-Type is only being offered for sale after thirty-one years to help fund a house purchase. The subject of an article in the E-Type Club's magazine entitled `E-Type Jags and Flashy Suits' during February 2012 (copy included), `LGT 788D' also comes with a jack, tool roll, handbook, brochure, Heritage Certificate, Exchange & Mart advertisement, Norman Gibbs' driving licence, first service invoice and MOT certificate valid until October 2018 etc. A fabulous car with a remarkable story to tell. PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been contacted by the author of the 'E-Type Jags and Flashy Suits' article, Mr Michael Cassidy, to say his subsequent research has shown that (a) Vince Landa's nightclub portfolio did not include the Birdcage and (b) Harry Sibley of the Pear Tree Garage was 'a regular in the company that Landa kept'.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1926 Sunbeam 20.9 Coachbuilt Saloon- Timewarp car that belonged to its first owner, Malcolm Rollo Esq., from 1926 - 1964 and has had just four keepers since- Engine overhauled during the 1990s with assistance from marque specialist Bill Barrott and wings refurbished that same decade- Interior little changed since the car left the factory- Said to 'run lovely on the road with lively performance combined with a decent four wheel braking system'The 1920s witnessed Sunbeam win the French and Spanish Grand Prixs, finish second at Le Mans, set numerous Land Speed Records and cause Henry Royce consternation regarding the quality and refinement of its products. Introduced in 1926, the 20.9hp was powered by a 2916cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission. Reputedly capable of over 70mph (coachwork permitting), the newcomer shared numerous drivetrain components with its glamorous 3-Litre Super Sports sibling. Available in Tourer, Fixed Head Coupe, Folding Head Coupe, Coachbuilt Saloon, Weymann Saloon and Rally Weymann Saloon guises, some 2,560 20.9hp cars are thought to have been made before the model was revised for 1931. Though, today survivors are comparatively few and far between. Contemporary Sunbeam brochures reveal that the 20.9hp Coachbuilt Saloon was priced at a hefty £895 and could be ordered in `Claret, Dark Smoke Blue or Dark Blue' over Black and with `cloth or best quality English leather of suitable colour to match the paintwork'.According to its accompanying paperwork, this handsome 20.9hp Coachbuilt Saloon has had just five owners from new (the first of whom, Malcolm Rollo Esq. of Rochford House, Tenbury kept it until 1964). Treated to a degree of restoration work during the 1990s including an engine overhaul and refurbished wings, the Sunbeam is described by the vendor as being in `good' (paintwork, electrical equipment) or `very good' (engine, gearbox, bodywork, interior trim) condition. He goes on to say: `This car is a genuine timewarp. It runs lovely on the road with lively performance and a decent four-wheel braking system. The interior is virtually as it left the factory. Recent new tyres. We are only parting with her due to downsizing our collection. She comes with a history file including many letters, old MOTs, buff logbook, V5C Registration Document and a workshop manual'.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1954 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe- Exported new to Venezuela and distributed to its first keeper by CAMAV of Caracas- Recently fitted with replacment steering box, brake calipers and alternator- Heritage certificate and an MOT valid to September 2018 although exemptThis extremely attractive matching numbers 1954 XK was exported new to Venezuela where it was distributed to its first keeper by CAMAV of Caracas. At the time it was finished inside and out in Suede Green. At some stage it crossed into North America as it was from Washington DC that it was repatriated in 2014. The vendor purchased it from a private collection, since when the steering box, brake calipers and alternator have all received attention. These days `663 UYU' sports Ivory bodywork teamed with a Tan-coloured leather interior. It is considered to have `excellent' 3.4-litre XK engine and manual transmission, `very good' bodywork and interior trim, and `good' paintwork. It comes complete with Heritage certificate and an MOT valid to September 17 next year. A potentially fine addition to any classic car collection.It is true to say that the phenomenal success of the XK120 was completely unexpected by Sir William Lyons and his team, whose post-war focus was the MKVII Saloon. However, as that car and its XK engine neared completion in 1948, it occurred to Lyons that a sports car powered by the stunning new DOHC unit would probably outperform almost anything else in production at the time. The extraordinary decision was therefore made to design and build an XK-powered two-seater in time for display at the Earls Court Motor Show of October 27 - an apparently impossible task in the time available. However, within a few days of the Bronze show car going on display, it was evident that a complete rethink was required - such was the euphoria with which the XK120 was greeted. In the end, production spanned five years and the car was produced in three guises - Roadster, Fixed Head Coupe and Drophead Coupe; the combined production volumes of which were 12,055.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1967 Jaguar MK II 3.8 Litre- Desirable 3.8 litre with manual overdrive gearbox- 77,000 miles and MOT'd into August 2018- Offered with a collection of old tax discs, invoices and MOT certificatesInextricably linked with the 'swinging '60s' and the first choice of the period's bank robbers as well as the police who chased them, the MKII was one of the cars to have. The optimum version was the 3.8 litre-engined model with overdrive manual gearbox, so the righthand drive matching numbers sale car ticks all the right boxes. It's understood (but not warranted) to have covered only 77,000 miles from new, and was treated to a respray in Golden Sand five years ago, and an engine overhaul in 2013. More recent attention includes the installation of new rear brake calipers, tyres and carpets, plus an oil and filter change. This handsome example, that's trimmed in nicely patinated Cream leather and rides on disc wheels, is now being offered complete with hands-free Parrot phone kit, a selection of spare parts, and collection of old tax discs, invoices and MOT certificates, plus an advisory-free one valid into August next year.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
WELSH REV. DR. WILLIAM, of Mossfennan. Notebook of Sermons. Thick 8vo manuscript vol. 1835/1836. Welsh (1820-1892) became first minister of the Free Church in Broughton, Lanarkshire, in 1843, the year of seccession & was minister there for some 49 years (see also lot 107). With this lot are four further 8vo manuscript vols. of sermons, minutes & related material. (5).
KILNER THOMAS P., English Pioneer Plastic Surgeon. 5 manuscript letters from the Churchill Hospital, Oxford to Mrs Marjorie Munt, mainly of a social nature; also a few items of related correspondence from Pomfret's wife & from his secretary. Pomfret (1890-1964) was a pioneering figure & one of only two plastic surgeon specialists in the UK from the end of the first World War until the 1930's.
BATTENBURG PRINCE LOUIS (Mountbatten, 1st Marquis of Milford Haven). 2 manuscript letters to his steward on mourning notepaper, Darmstadt, May & November 1892, with a stamped envelope. The first letter covers instructions for mobilisation & the second regarding arrangements re. servants & related matters. Battenburg (1854-1921), Admiral of the Fleet, father of Lord Louis Mountbatten & grandfather of Prince Philip.
LANCASTER JOSEPH. Improvements in Education. 8pp prospectus for his experimental school in Borough Road, London. The first 3pp describes the school with a further 4 being an extremely distinguished subscriber's list (incl. Wilberforce, Canning, Howard, Elizabeth Fry, bishops & aristocracy. The final page includes a review by Samuel Whitbread praising the educational system. N.d. but c.1807?
FORSTER E. M. Where Angels Fear To Tread. Orig. blue cloth with circulating library shield to upper brd. 32pp. publisher's adverts (5/05). Lacking back free endpaper & a well worn copy with internal browning & spotting but the 1st ed., 1st issue of Forster's first novel. (1050 copies printed), 1905.
A VICTORIAN GEM SET BIRD PENDANT, modelled as a bird upon a perch, with cabochon turquoise set body and cabochon red stone eye, engraved verso, (some stones deficient), together with a glazed locket pendant, the circular openwork frame highlighted with half pearls, stamped '9ct', (pearls untested for origin), first pendant length 3cm (2)
TWO VICTORIAN PANEL BROOCHES, comprising a half pearl star brooch, with detachable threaded brooch fitting and hinged pendant loop, and an old-cut diamond and half pearl brooch, with bead and ropetwist wirework decoration, 15ct gold mounted, (pearls untested for origin), first brooch length 3.2cm (2)
A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY, comprising a late Victorian ruby and diamond set gypsy ring, 18ct gold mounted, a pair of 9ct gold cufflinks, the rectangular panels with chequerboard decoration, on chain-link fittings, a 22ct gold slim wedding band, and an oval shell cameo ring, 9ct gold mounted, first ring size L (4)
A COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY AND LATER BROOCHES, comprising a citrine panel brooch, designed as a flowerhead cluster of oval mixed-cut citrines, with foliate border, (later fittings), a hardstone panel brooch, also of foliate design, a turquoise set brooch, suspending two pendant drops, a turquoise set circular panel brooch, a lapis lazuli memorial panel brooch, inscribed verso, a coral corallium rubrum bar brooch, (pin deficient), and five further bar brooches, first brooch length 4cm (11)
A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY, comprising an amethyst and half pearl cluster brooch, with later fitting, a seed pearl and gem set star brooch, a pair of amethyst ear pendants, a 9ct gold hand brooch, a 15ct gold and micromosaic panel brooch, and other items, (all pearls untested for origin), first brooch length 3.1cm
A SMALL COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN JEWELLERY, comprising an oval shell cameo brooch, carved to depict the profile of a bearded gentleman, in foliate frame with cannetille scrolled wirework and bead decoration, later fitting, a tortoiseshell pique work brooch, also with later fitting, and an oval shell cameo panel, in jet mount, first brooch length 4.4cm (3)
A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY, to include a seed pearl wishbone bar brooch, stamped '15ct', a cultured pearl bar brooch, stamped '585', a fancy-link fob suspension, stamped '585', a lady's bracelet watch, the circular dial signed Weiss, also stamped '585', two further watches, and a dress ring, first brooch length 4.4cm (7)
A COLLECTION OF LADY'S WATCHES, comprising a gilt metal wristwatch by Raymond Weil, the signed rectangular dial with Roman numerals, to manual movement, another gilt metal wristwatch by Festina, a silver cased wristwatch, with circular dial, a spherical pendant watch, with brooch fitting, and two further watches, first watch case length 2.7cm (6)
TWO PENDANT/TRAVEL WATCHES, the first of hinged reeded form, with square dial signed Eterna, case stamped 'Brevet', numbered 3000671, the second of hinged rectangular form, heightened with monochrome enamel and marcasite borders, with rectangular dial signed Leicht-Mayer, case stamped '0,925' and numbered 332909, both watch lengths 4.2cm (2)
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