1995 Ferrari 456 GT PLEASE NOTE: The drive belts were changed at 47,984 miles and the auxiliary belts at 50,472 miles in 2011 - Supplied new in the UK to European lefthand drive specification by HR Owen at a cost of £153,000 - Regularly maintained by aircraft mechanic Andrew Harmer of Brooke Garage, Norwich - Original factory wallet with service and handbooks, original sales brochure, large collection of old invoices, tax discs and MOTs At the time of its introduction in 1992, the 456 GT was Ferrari's most powerful road car to date (with the exception of the Race-bred F40). It was a replacement for the 412 and, in common with that model, was powered by a front-mounted V12 engine. However, rather than a 60deg unit as used previously, it was a 65deg one developed from the Dino V6. The output was 436bhp - sufficient to vault the 1690kg Prancing Horse to 62mph in around 5.2 seconds and on to a terminal speed of 188mph; making it the fastest four-seater production car of the time. The chassis was of tubular spaceframe construction, to which were added alloy body panels and a one-piece composite bonnet. Production of the various versions ran from 1992 to 2003, during which time 3,289 examples were made, of which 1,548 were manual GTs. `M117 DLW' is a lefthand drive 1995 GT finished in the pleasing combination of Swatters Blue and CrÞme hide interior trim. It was supplied new in the UK to European lefthand drive specification by HR Owen at a cost of £153,000 with the original invoice included in the sale. There have been three keepers to date, the first of whom retained the Ferrari from 1995 to 2000, the second from 2000 to 2005, and the third for the 12 years until now. In recent times it has been regularly maintained by aircraft mechanic Andrew Harmer of Brooke Garage, Norwich, and in addition to routine maintenance has benefited from a new: master cylinder in 2010; clutch in 2011; cooling fan in 2012; drive and auxiliary belts in 2013; and new front tyres and oil service in May of this year. This lovely long term ownership, 61,000 mile classic Ferrari is now offered complete with Parrots hands-free phone kit / bluetooth music, integrated Tom Tom SAT/NAV, transferable life contract Trackstar tracker, original factory wallet with service and handbooks, full factory tool kit, tyre foam canister and a lovely history folder containing the original sales brochure, large collection of old invoices, tax discs and MOTs, including one valid into May 2018. PLEASE NOTE: The drive belts were changed at 47,984 miles and the auxiliary belts at 50,472 miles in 2011 PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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2001 Daimler Majestic 4.0 LWB- Built to a bespoke specification for the personal use of Her Majesty The Queen- First road registered on 4th June 2001 and passed to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust in January 2007- Less than 1,400 miles since leaving the Royal Household and just 15,325 miles from newEvery British monarch has been chauffeured around in, and / or driven if they so wished, Daimlers since 1902 when King Edward VII granted the Coventry marque a Royal Warrant. Rolls-Royce and latterly Bentley may have become the preferred source of state limousines post-WW2 but Daimler remained happy to furnish the Royal Mews with less ostentatious conveyances that were better suited to private motoring. Built to a bespoke specification for the personal use of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, chassis F35595 was despatched from the Works on 14th March 2001 but not road registered as 'Y694 CDU' until 4th June that year. The nigh on three-month delay was necessitated by an intensive, circa 2,500-mile 'debugging' programme to ensure that the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon 'never failed to proceed'. Like HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales, Her Majesty The Queen is known to favour Dark Green hues for her 'own' cars. Thus, the Daimler was finished in British Racing Green with Catkin leather upholstery and a subtle Red coachline. A Vehicle Features Enquiry conducted on Jaguar Cars Ltd's own Service and Warranty System reveals that the five-seater was specified without a rear cigar lighter, ashtrays or blinds but with a full-size spare wheel, touring suspension and more sumptuous rouched soft grain trim. The same document lists numbers for all the car's major mechanical components and even its radio code. However, the Daimler's key number is simply recorded as 'Not Authorised'. Naturally given its intended recipient the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon also boasts a number of extras not available to the general public.As well as an aversion to cigarette / cigar smoke, Her Majesty enjoyed driving (and being driven) with the windows down just not the one nearest to her. Thus, each rear armrest contains controls for both rear windows. The standard fit CD Auto Changer may have been omitted but an examination of the boot shows its place was once supplanted by equipment for keeping The Queen in touch with her Home Office and Government. Benefiting from steel cylinder liners as opposed to Nikasil coated ones for its 3996cc alloy V8 engine (rated at 280hp / 277lbft) and five-speed automatic transmission, the five-seater was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and 149mph; a useful turn of speed should the need ever have arisen to deploy it.The controls for a full suite of security lights are hidden within a compartment that would otherwise have housed the front ashtray / cigarette lighter. The alternately flashing front / rear foglamps and front-mounted strobe lights are not dissimilar to the set-up on an unmarked police car but the convoy lights which nestle either side of the rear view mirror would have made Queen Elizabeth II's presence aboard the Daimler immediately apparent to members of her security team especially at times of otherwise poor visibility.An even more personal touch is the nicely engineered handbag holding tray built into the armrest between the two front seats which ensured that it was readily accessible and kept away from any inadvertent footwell kicks. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Prince Philip were both photographed driving (and being chauffeured in) 'Y694 CDU' on numerous occasions. In addition to commuting from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle, the Daimler was also used to attend polo matches and for social engagements. A letter on file from Jaguar Heritage confirms that the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon was 'used by HM The Queen for private motoring until returned to Jaguar for preservation by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, with little more than 14,000 miles 'on the clock'. Her Majesty then took delivery of a new Daimler'. The same missive also states 'She drove the car herself and it was also used as a royal relief vehicle. We gained control of the car when it was returned to Special Vehicles . . . The car was first registered on 4th June 2001 and we acquired it in January 2007'.An internal vehicle log records the Daimler as being a 'Gift from Jaguar Cars Limited' to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and that it was MOT tested on 19th September 2007 at 14,485 miles. Sold into private hands some two years later, the five-seater had obviously had any sensitive communications equipment removed but interestingly its security lights were not only left in situ but also fully functional. Although, using them on the Queen's Highway would be illegal for mere mortals.Only ever road registered to Jaguar Cars Ltd, the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and the vendor, 'Y694 CDU' has still only covered a warranted 15,325 miles from new (and so less than 1,400 after leaving the Royal Service). Invited to form part of The Cartier Style et Luxe display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 1st July 2012 due to its exceptional provenance, the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon was last serviced by Carrs Jaguar (apparently its seventh) a mere 20 miles ago.Given the time and trouble that went into ensuring that it was fit for Royal Service, the car's current condition should perhaps be no surprise. Kept in a temperature controlled garage as part of an impressive private collection, this truly historic Daimler is worthy of close inspection.Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, handbooks, assorted Jaguar Cars Ltd / JDHT paperwork and numerous photos. A very special motor car.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi- 1 of just 1,743 and a relatively late-build American specification example- Recently benefited from a new timing belt, dampers and tyres courtesy of Ian Barkaway of Tonbridge- Comes complete with original sales brochure, collection of invoices, wallet and handbooksFerrari considered mid-engined technology when replacing the 275 GTB - Lamborghini had already declared their hand with the prototype Miura - but were concerned how customers might cope with the related handling of so large and powerful a car. The ensuing Dino therefore represented their first foray into the mid-engined road car market, a line then successfully followed with the 308, 328 and 348.The Pininfarina-penned 308 GTB debuted at the Paris Salon in 1975 as both a replacement for the Dino 246 and supplement for the Bertone-styled Dino 308 GT4 2+2. A notable departure for the early fixed roof 308s was the use of GRP for the bodywork and, while for some countries wet sump versions of the 2.9-ltre V8 engine were employed, European specification cars were fitted with dry sump units. The Targa-topped GTS was first seen at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show and, in common with its GTB sibling, then had its carburreted engine replaced by one with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1980, giving rise to the GTSi and GTBi models respectively. By now the use of GRP for the fixed roof bodies had been dropped and both variants were clothed in steel. Production of the GTSi version had totalled 1,743 cars by the time the model was replaced by the 308 Quattrovalvole in 1982.`PDA 120X' is a relatively late-build American specification GTSi that was imported to the UK five years ago. It is very well-presented in the classic Prancing Horse combination of Red bodywork teamed with a Black hide interior, and is presently considered by the vendor to have `excellent' transmission, and `very good' engine, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim. It has recently benefited from a new timing belt, dampers and tyres courtesy of Ian Barkaway of Tonbridge. This fine-looking low mileage example comes complete with original sales brochure, collection of invoices, wallet and handbooks and is offered with an MOT into March 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1937 Fiat 500 Topolino PLEASE NOTE: This lot includes a quantity of Topolino spares (photos of which are in the Documents Office). The spares can be collected from near Birmingham Airport within a reasonable timeframe after the sale. - First registered by Manchester County Council on April 13th 1937 - Treated to much past restoration work and part of a private collection since 2008 - Understood to retain its original engine and to be potentially Mille Miglia eligible - Recent recommissioning work has seen attention paid to the engine (new head gasket, cylinder bores honed, fresh piston rings), steering box and brakes A design classic, the original Fiat 500 (nicknamed the 'Topolino' or Little Mouse) was engineered by Dante Giacosa and Antonio Fessia. Powered by a 569cc engine allied to synchromesh transmission, it boasted a 55mph top speed and 45mpg fuel consumption! First registered by Manchester County Council on April 13th 1937, this delightful right-hand drive Topolino migrated to Devon some twenty years later (or so a handwritten annotation to its accompanying green continuation logbook suggests). Belonging to Anthony Turreff and Patrick Hardy during the 1960s, the Fiat was then laid-up for a time before John Evans of Paignton re-registered it with the DVLA during 1983. Nearing the end of an extensive restoration when Mr Evans died in 2001, chassis 013080 was purchased by Chris Jackson who commissioned marque specialist Steve Denning to make it roadworthy again. During his seven-year stewardship Mr Jackson treated the Topolino to a respray (2002), re-trim in Black leather (2003) plus carburettor and gearbox refurbishments (2007). He also had attention paid to its wiring, dynamo and starter motor and fitted new tyres etc. Further fettled by next keeper David Devonald of Warrington, the Fiat entered the current ownership via our July 2008 Buxton auction at a cost of £11,733.75. Potentially eligible for the highly prestigious Mille Miglia Storica, the Fiat was hotly contested with the vendor outbidding a Japanese enthusiast for the privilege of adding it to his collection. Stabled alongside various Bugattis and a W.O. Bentley for the last nine years, '587 XUK' has been sparingly used. Benefiting from a reconditioned steering box, more recent work has included a partial engine refresh (new cylinder head gasket, bores honed, fresh piston rings) and freeing of the brakes. Pleasingly understood to retain its original engine, this lovely UK-supplied Topolino is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file. PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1937 MG TA- Built on 19th May 1937 and supplied new to Australia- Repatriated from Melbourne by the vendor in 2000 and treated to an extensive refurbishment by Classic Restorations Ltd of Alyth the following year- Original engine overhauled by Agra Engineering of Dundee. Part of a private MG collection since 2000 The first of the famous MG T-series line, the TA was introduced in 1936. Larger, faster and more comfortable than its PB predecessor, the newcomer was powered by a MPJG 1292cc OHV engine that developed some 50bhp @ 4,800rpm. Allied to four-speed manual transmission, it endowed the two-seater with a nigh on 80mph top speed. Traditionalists may have decried the adoption of a less exotic powerplant, insulating rubber engine mounts and - after a while - synchromesh on 3rd and 4th gears but the TA had accounted for 3,003 sales by the time production ceased in 1939. According to the T-Register's (www.tregister.org) production record search facility, this particular example - chassis number 'TA 1400' - was built on 19th May 1937. Reportedly supplied new to Australia and repatriated from Melbourne by the vendor during 2000, the right-hand drive tourer was entrusted to Classic Restorations Ltd of Alyth, Perthshire the following year for 'an extensive, body off, chassis up restoration'. Finished in striking two-tone Dark Metallic Green, the two-seater is also understood to have had its original MPJG engine thoroughly overhauled at the hands of Dundee-based Agra Engineering. To the interior, the green-piped red leather upholstery is complimented by dark green carpets and a wooden dashboard. Riding on red painted wire wheels and sporting a black hood, 'AAS 491' does not want for visual drama and appears as sharp as one might expect given the cost of its refurbishment alone was reputedly £25,000 (though, that figure would be dramatically higher today). Part of the vendor's MG collection for the past seventeen years, this handsome TA is variously rated by him as 'excellent' (bodywork, paintwork, interior trim), 'very good' (engine, electrical equipment) or 'good' (four-speed manual gearbox). He summarises 'AAS 491' as 'a fabulous example of a prewar MG T Series'.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 E- A very smart example with approximately 105,000 miles from new- Engine overhaul in 2008 and stainless-steel exhaust system in 2009- Offered with a large file of invoices and details on recent regular servicing The 500 E was regarded as a classic from birth. With its discretely macho looks, limited production run (just 10,479 examples in little over five years) and BMW M5-matching performance, it was always destined to be popular with aficionados of the marque. Based on Mercedes's proven W124 Saloon, each example was hand-built by Porsche, powered by the lusty 5.0-litre, quoted 322bhp, V8 engine and available only as a four-seater with automatic transmission the 500 E was distinguished from the standard E class by subtly flared wheel arches. All were lefthand drive.'J49 JGU' is an early, more powerful, example first registered in Germany. In recent years it was sold by The Hairpin Company to the Dealer Principal of Porsche Silverstone, from whom the vendor acquired it in 2010. Finished in Blue Black and trimmed in contrasting Grey hide, it has covered approximately 105,000 miles from new. The extensive specification incudes recently re-gassed air conditioning, sunroof, electric memory seats, bluetooth phone connectivity and a discreet i-pod connection in the central arm rest. Having benefited from an engine overhaul in 2008 and stainless-steel exhaust system in 2009 this high performance Mercedes is shod with matching Dunlop tyres. Offered with a large file of invoices and details on the recent regular servicing schedule the vendor has used the Mercedes for trips to France and this year to visit Techno Essen in Germany with no problems. Described as being in 'Very Good' condition with regards to its engine, automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork plus interior trim, is said to 'run beautifully', and is offered with an MOT certificate into May 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1976 Porsche 912 E- Rare example of a late 912E with c.113,000 miles- LHD, recent repaint, retrim and engine overhaul- Headlining and brake discs replaced and wheel repolishConcerned over the price increase for the new 911 model, Porsche introduced the entry level 912 in 1965 to bridge the gap between the outgoing 356 and 911. Initially powered by the 4-cylinder 1.6-litre unit proved in the 356, the model found favour with Porsche buyers and was to outsell the 911 for the first few years of its production. Discontinued in 1969 following the launch of the 914, it was not until 1975 that the model was reintroduced as the 912E, sharing the G-Series bodywork of the 911S but powered by a VW 2-litre unit, to again bridge the gap between the discontinued 914 and 924. Production ran from May 1975 to July 1976 and 2100 cars targeted at the US market were built.We are advised this rare survivor was recently imported from the US and treated to a retrim in tan leather at a reputed cost of £5,000. The engine was also overhauled at this time. The car has just been subject to a glass-out respray in brown, wheel repolish and new brake discs and a new headlining have been fitted. Now registering some 113,000 miles, it is offered with current MoT to July 2018. For those looking for the Porsche experience on a budget, the 912E still provides a highly enjoyable solution despite the passage of 40 years.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1960 Jaguar MK II 3.8 Litre- Subject to an extensive, documented restoration in the 1990's- Believed to have covered just 30,500 miles from new- Fitted with the preferred four-speed manual plus overdrive transmissionFor many the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the MKII was introduced in October 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the MKII was quick to dominate contemporary saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon occupants.Finished in Red with Magnolia leather upholstery, this particular example was built to right-hand drive specification. Seemingly laid-up for a while, the MKII was re-registered with the DVLA on 6th February 1990 following the completion of 'an extensive, documented restoration'. Believed to have covered just 30,500 miles from new, the Jaguar is said to have been 'well maintained' since being acquired by its last registered keeper during 2007 and to consequently 'run and drive very well'. Fitted with the preferred four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission, this smart sports saloon is accompanied by an 'impressive history file containing operating manuals and MOTs dating back to 1996' (its most recently issued certificate is valid until February 2018).PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1985 Porsche 928 S2- Porsche Cars Great Britain 928 S2 press car- Recent maintenance includes new cam belt and fresh oil and filters- Offered with extensive service historyStyled by American Tony Lapine, Porsche's front-engined, water-cooled, V8-powered 2+2 928 was launched at the 1977 Geneva Salon. Though about as different as could be from the ubiquitous 911 the newcomer was intended to replace, it received a rapturous reception from the press and was duly awarded the 1978 Car of The Year Award. If the model had a problem, it was that it was signed off during one major fuel crisis and launched during the next. Nevertheless, production continued for no less than 18 years, by which time some 61,000 examples had been made. It remains one of the great grand touring cars of its era and, as values have been relatively slow to rise, good examples still represent great value in today's classic marketplace.This handsome, automatic transmission S2 example hails from 1985, and has an assured place in the history of the model, as it was first registered to Porsche Cars Great Britain and for some time served as their 928 press car, sporting the registration familiar to enthusiasts nationwide - `THE 928S'. Featuring sparkling Crystal Metallic Green bodywork teamed with half leather interior trim in Green and Grey, and now wearing the registration `B941 FGP', the Porsche is presently regarded by the vendor as having `excellent' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, V8 engine and four-speed transmission. Recent maintenance has included a new cam belt and related ancillaries, and fresh oil and filters. The car's comprehensive specification includes the original Blaupunkt SQ 46 radio/cassette, air conditioning and heated seats, and this historic 928 is now offered complete with: a large collection of books and magazines, including the Ultimate History of Porsche, in which the car featured during its road test days; DVLA keeper history (including Porsche GB); service book with main dealer and marque specialist stamps; owner's manual pack; and current MOT. An interesting proposition for Porschephiles everywhere.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe- A matching numbers example displaying a credible 21,339 miles- Recently treated to a classic Jaguar alloy radiator, Coolcat fan, silicone radiator hoses, Polybush steering rack mounts, upgraded engine mounts and H4 headlight upgrades- Tended to by Moss Jaguar Ltd and offered with a fresh MOTReceived wisdom says that to become truly valuable, cars have to be both desirable and rare, in which case Jaguar's immortal E-Type is the exception that proves the rule. Nobody is denying its desirability - remember that no lesser an automotive authority than Enzo Ferrari dubbed it the 'most beautiful car ever made' - but with a production run topping 77,000, rare it most certainly is not. Yet, unquestionably stoked by the car's still relatively recent 50th anniversary, the market for Malcolm Sayer's masterpiece has been decidedly buoyant for all versions. Enthusiast drivers will tell you that the best on-road experience is provided by the Series II Coupe, while purists understandably decry that model's federal lights and bumpers, and will hear only of the early Series I cars, as powered by the original 3.8-litre engine. In their eyes, first is best.Current values support this thinking, which brings us to the example on offer - a lefthand drive September 1963 3.8-engined Coupe finished in Primrose Yellow and trimmed in Black. It was shipped new to Jaguar Cars New York and on to California where 'PTU 342B' has spent the bulk of its life. It is understood to have been used sparingly, meaning the indicated mileage of just 21,339 is credible, though not warranted. The Jaguar returned to these shores in late 2015, since when it has been tended to by Moss Jaguar Ltd, who have: stripped and Waxoyled the doors; installed a new Classic Jaguar alloy radiator, Coolcat fan, silicone radiator hoses, Polybush steering rack mounts, upgraded engine mounts, and exhaust heat shields; fitted Dynamat to the floor pans and H4 headlight upgrades; and powder or nickel plated various under-bonnet parts. The vendor presently grades the interior trim as 'very good' and the bodywork, paintwork, engine and transmission as 'good', and is offering the car with a new MOT.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II- A cherished example of the rare Silver Wraith II model with a reduced rear window and picnic tables to the rear of the front seats- Boasting an "extensive history file" with approximately £4,000 recently spent, plus hand and service books with mostly authorised dealer stamps- Finished in a most agreeable colour combination of Pewter paint and grey leather, and described by the vendor as having "excellent" paintworkThis rare Rolls-Royce is the long wheel base Silver Wraith II version and is equipped as most were with the reduced rear window and Everflex covered roof. As well as the smaller rear window to aid privacy, rear seat passengers are afforded with around four inches of extra leg room compared to a Silver Shadow, and this example has picnic / writing tables to the rear of the front seats and movable foot rests amongst the deep-pile over-carpets. Within the original book pack are two service books (the original and a continuation book), the hand book and its supplements. The history file has been described as "extensive" and features many invoices from authorised dealers and specialists such as Ross Brothers, Mann Egerton, HR Owen, The Chelsea Workshop, and Eaton Square Garage, as well as a comprehensive selection of previous MOT certificates from 1993 onwards. The original service book states this motorcar was sold new by Ross Brothers of Ilkley, West Yorkshire, in April 1980 and registered as MWW 434V. Three months later the first service was carried out and it is reported in the service book that the odometer was changed when it displayed 3,371 miles. Therefore, this figure needs to be added onto the odometer reading, which is currently just 77,500 miles. Later registration numbers include AR 1000 and the ONM 876V that the car has now. Letters and invoices in the history file show that a gentleman in Chelsea, London, purchased the car in October 1990 from Mann Egerton, the authorised Rolls-Royce dealership in Dover Street, London. A maintenance invoice from HR Owen in June 1991 indicates the odometer reading as 66,333, and the car was used sparingly during the gentleman's thirteen years of ownership as he had only covered just over 8,000 miles when he sold it in June 2003. The next owner, a gentleman in Boston, Lincolnshire, travelled just 2,700 miles during his first four of ownership, however he then hardly used the car and according to the MOT certificates (which he had issued promptly every June) he covered just 90 miles between June 2007 and October 2013, at which time the car was acquired by our vendor. The car has continued its leisurely existence with our vendor as only around 60 miles have been driven. Due to this inactivity, the car was recommissioned at the end of 2016 and more than £4,000 was spent overhauling and replacing many of the braking components. The Rolls-Royce has apparently been garaged during at least the past two ownerships (and possibly for much of its life given London's parking problems) which would explain why the paintwork, which is a most agreeable metallic pewter grey, is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition. With wonderful natural patterns being exhibited in the lovely dark walnut dash board, the grey leather interior is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition, as one would expect with such a low recorded mileage. This certainly appears to be a superlative example.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1938 Alvis Silver Crest 20hp Six Light Saloon- Reputedly one of less than twenty known survivors from 344 Silver Crests built- The subject of much restoration work including a mechanical overhaul and bare metal repaint- A very smart and usable Post Vintage Thoroughbred SaloonIntroduced in August 1937, the Silver Crest was underpinned by a notably stiff ladder frame chassis featuring no fewer than six crossmembers. Like its illustrious Speed 25 and 4.3 Litre siblings, the newcomer boasted an all-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension and large diameter drum brakes. Available with a choice of saloon or drophead coupe coachwork, the newcomer could also be had with 16.95hp (2362cc) or 20hp (2762cc) straight-six OHV engines. Developing some 95bhp @ 4,000rpm and plentiful torque, the larger engined models were good for over 80mph. Popular among special builders because of their robust and tuneable running gear, fewer than twenty of the 344 Silver Crests made are thought to have survived to the present day.This excellent Silver Crest Six-Light Saloon was first supplied to Wellsway Garage of Bath on 12th November 1938 and pleasingly retains its original registration number. We are advised that the car was in restoration for well over ten years. The previous owner purchased the Alvis in 2014 with all the mechanical work done including an engine overhaul but with the bodywork, paint, trim and chrome still left to complete. The paintwork was done professionally from bare metal. The wire wheels have been refurbished and look very smart. The leather is partly original / partly replaced and nicely done. The woodwork and chrome have been restored. There are a few photos of the refurbishment on file and a selection of invoices. There is an old V5 registration document along with the modern type. The car's original build record is on file. The body is by Holbrook as were all the Silver Crest saloons.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1974 BMW 3.0 CSi- 63,000 recorded miles, 5 previous keepers and MOT'd into March 2018- Subject to an extensive bodywork restoration, glass out re-repaint and re-trimmed boot- Fitted with a stainless-steel exhaust, refurbished wheels shod with fresh tyresBMW's so called 'New Class' compact Saloons and Coupes manufactured between 1962 and 1975 quite simply saved the company from extinction. Introduced in 1965, the 2000C and 2000CS Coupes featured distinctive-looking Karmann-built bodies and luxurious interiors and, having set a trend, were superseded in 1968 by the first of the E9 Coupes - the 2800CS. The length and wheelbase of the newcomer were extended to accommodate the 2788cc straight-six engine from the E3 Saloon, and the nose of the Karmann monocoque body was restyled to echo that of its four-door sibling. The 170bhp of the new, silky smooth powerplant was sufficient to propel the handsome Coupe to 60mph in 8.5 seconds and on to a top speed of a whisker under 130mph. The fully independent suspension was by MacPherson struts up front and semi-trailing arms at the rear. Braking was still by disc/drums and the steering by a power-assisted ball and nut system. The 2800CS was supplanted by the 3.0CS and 3.0CSi in 1971, for which the engine was bored out to give a capacity of 2986cc - in fuel-injected CSi guise, this produced 200bhp at 5,000rpm. Finished in Silver with Blue velour interior, 'XGT 454N' displays a credible but unwarranted 62,539 miles and has just been treated to an extensive bodywork restoration, glass out re-repaint and re-trimmed boot. Fitted with a stainless-steel exhaust, electronic ignition and riding on refurbished wheels shod with fresh tyres, the BMW is understood to have benefited from a brake overhaul in c.2011 before entering the current ownership. Recently serviced, the 3.0CSi is described by the vendor as being in 'excellent' condition with regard to its bodywork, engine, gearbox, interior, electrical equipment and paintwork. Offered with V5C, collection of invoices, BMW certificate and tool kit, this stylish coupe is offered with a MOT certificate into March 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1966 Jaguar MK II- Treated to an extensive restoration in 2008 that included a bare metal respray- Interior retrim by B.W Cates of Bournemouth and new wire wheels in 2012- Offered with a collection of invoices, MOT's and photographs of the restorationFeaturing notably slimmer roof pillars than its MKI forebear, the immortal Jaguar MKII was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. Its monocoque bodyshell was equipped with independent coil-sprung front suspension and a well-located live rear axle, 12-inch disc brakes all round and recirculating ball steering. The model could be specified with a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8-litre version of Jaguar's race-proved, DOHC inline, six-cylinder XK engine. The interior was quintessentially British with its sumptuous leather-covered seats, polished wood facia and door cappings, comprehensive instrumentation and impressive row of auxiliary toggle switches. The attention to detail and build quality of the MKII were remarkable for the price being asked (just £1,779 0s 10d including taxes even for the 3.8) - these cars punched above their weight. Equipped with the 220bhp 3.8-litre engine, the Jaguar was capable of sprinting to 60mph in as little as 8.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph - small wonder that it was the first choice of both bank robbers and the police of the period! It was also extremely popular with the public, outselling its smaller-engined siblings, with 30,141 being produced between 1959 and 1967. 'KGK 34D' is a right-hand drive 1966 Jaguar MKII which left the factory as a 3.8 litre model fitted with the desirable four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox. It was reportedly treated to an extensive restoration in 2008 that included a bare metal respray and overhaul of its replacement 3.4 litre MKII engine. Having received an interior retrim in 2012 by B.W Cates of Bournemouth and new wire wheels, the vendor now regards the bodywork, paintwork, trim, engine and gearbox as all being in "very good" order and is offering the Jaguar with a collection of invoices and old MOT's, photographs of the restoration and a current MOT certificate into July 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1967 Ford Mustang Convertible PLEASE NOTE: The Estimate for this vehicle has been reduced to £12,000 - 14,000 due to a change in circumstances for the vendor. - 3.2-litre (200 ci) straight-six engine and three-speed automatic transmission - Recently treated to a full service, new timing chain and refurbished braking system - Rare period alloy wheels; electronic ignition; electric fan and stereo system. Ford'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 from California in 2016 and sports a Blue interior matched to Metallic Blue bodywork and refurbished White power hood. The vendor regards the original interior trim, 3.2-litre (200 ci) straight-six engine and three-speed automatic transmission as all being in 'very good' order, the bodywork as 'good', the paintwork as 'average', and informs us that the 'pony car' returns 24mpg. It is an unmolested example that has recently been treated to a full service, new timing chain, refurbished braking system, replacement lock set (with two keys), and an MOT that remains valid into February of next year. The Ford is now offered complete with: rare period alloy wheels; electronic ignition; electric fan and stereo system. PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1979 Lotus Elite- 1 owner example from new being supplied to the vendor by D.C Cook of Doncaster- Offered with original sales brochure, collection of invoices and 19 old MOT certificates- 33,500 miles from new and MOT'd into April 2018 with no-advisory'sThe Type 75 Elite of 1974 not only revived a famous Lotus name from the past, but represented the company's first foray into Saloon car territory. Its two-door, four-seater, fibreglass hatchback bodyshell was designed by Oliver Winterbottom. The newcomer was powered by an equally new Lotus engine, the all-alloy DOHC four-cylinder 907 unit of 1973cc and drove through the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. As tested by Motor magazine, the Elite was capable of sprinting to 60mph in around 7.8 seconds and on to a top speed of around 125mph. The handsome interior was the work of Giugiaro. This right-hand drive Elite 501 left the Hethel factory in 1979 and sports Silver fibreglass bodywork, Black leather interior and is a 1 owner example from new being supplied to the vendor by D.C Cook of Doncaster. Having covered just 33,500 miles the Elite has recently been serviced after a period of dry storage and MOT'd into April 2018 with no-advisory's. Offered with original sales brochure, collection of invoices and 19 old MOT certificates the vendor currently classes this extremely collectable Elite as having 'very good' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and five-speed manual gearbox.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster- Fitted with 3.8-litre engine and Moss gearbox- Ex-USA car, restored 1999 - 2009, RHD conversion- Jaguar Dark Blue with Burgundy interior and blue hood and tonneauAccording to its accompanying JDHT Certificate, this Series One 4.2 E-Type Roadster was manufactured on 14 September 1966 and subsequently sold to its first owner, Thayer Bentley Hawkins of Youngstown, Ohio, via distributor Jaguar Cars, New York. Originally finished in Primrose with black interior, the last recorded US owners were also residents of Ohio. Falling into disuse and requiring restoration, the car was imported to the UK in December 1988. At some point, a 3.8-litre engine and Moss gearbox were installed and the car converted to RHD.Around 1999, as a rolling shell, it was purchased as a 60th birthday gift by the previous owner's wife and given to her husband. He duly set about completing the restoration for which detailed notes of works carried out are recorded in a note book contained in the history file along with an album of photographs and a large amount of receipts for parts. According to an entry by him on website 'xkedata', the body restoration had already been completed by the importer. Due to spending their winters in the Florida sun, progress was slow and the project would not be completed until 2009 / 2010. Repainted in Jaguar Dark Blue and retrimmed in Burgundy leather with a blue mohair hood and tonneau, some mechanical works (including comprehensive overhauls of the engine and gearbox) were carried out by Swallow Engineering of Basildon. Finally, in August 2010, the car was driven on the road for the first time in over thirty years. Acquired by the vendor in 2013, it has been used sparingly and cossetted in a carpeted garage.Whilst some cosmetic improvements could be made, FHJ 645D performed extremely well on a recent short test drive, as would be expected due to the minimal mileage covered since completion. A desirable Series One E-Type ready to be enjoyed, it is also offered with Swansea V5, MoT to June 2018, owner's handbook, service manual and spares catalogue.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1961 Lotus Elite S2- Supplied new to Gilby Engineering and raced by Keith Greene in period- Recent comprehensive restoration by Mk14 Components, blue with black interior- 5 speed Ford Type 9 gearbox, offered by renowned Lotus enthusiast and collector"The road manners of the Elite come as near to those of a racing car as the ordinary motorist would ever experience" (Autocar, May 1960)Unveiled at the1957 London Motor Show, the Elite (Type 14) was not only Colin Chapman's first production road car but also the world's first fibreglass monocoque (a contributory factor to its reputed 684kg kerb weight). Perhaps influenced by the FIA's recently introduced 1300cc GT racing class, the newcomer's specification included F2-derived all-round independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes (inboard at the rear). Powered by a Coventry-Climax SOHC four-cylinder engine mated to four-speed manual transmission, its amazing 0.29 cd allowed all but the basic variant to claim a top speed of over 120mph. The work of Peter Kirwin-Taylor, aerodynamicist Frank Costin and John Frayling, the coupe's super sleek silhouette is still considered a masterpiece. Unsurprisingly, given its radical design (and Chapman's budget constraints), the first running prototype did not emerge until May 10th 1958. Driven straight to Silverstone by Ian Walker, it promptly won a production sports car race against 1600cc opposition. As successful abroad as on British circuits the Elite won its class at Le Mans every year from 1959-1964. Although, the contract to manufacture the Type 14's innovative GRP monocoque was initially entrusted to Maximar boatbuilders, it was transferred after 280 or so units to the Bristol Aircraft company. Coinciding with revisions to the rear suspension layout, an improved interior and increased engine power, this switch heralded the emergence of the Series Two in mid-1960.Chassis 1471, a Bristol bodied car, was delivered new in January 1961 to Formula One team Gilby Engineering for Keith Greene to compete in sports car events and, we understand, was fully prepared for racing by Lotus themselves. Conversations with Keith Greene subsequently confirmed its competition life was a brief one due to teething problems and the weakness of the early suspension pick up points. The car was returned to the factory for this to be rectified. The car was then sold on, being registered as a road car in December 1961. At this time, it retained the full race bottom end, initially with an MG gearbox fitted, before the original ZF unit was purchased from Gilby and reinstalled. It then changed hands in 1964 and again in 1965 before being put into long term storage around 1966 by the then owner who always intended to recommission the car. Work commitments prevented this and it was acquired by the previous owner from him in 2006. The original engine and ZF gearbox having disappeared over the years, a full restoration was finally commenced. The Chassis Body Unit was repaired and painted in metallic blue and a new sub frame fitted, whilst the FWE Climax engine was completed to a high standard with a steel crank, lightened flywheel and forged pistons. It was also converted to accept unleaded fuel. Running on twin 40 DCOE Webers, power output was recorded as a healthy 105bhp. Cooling is provided by an all alloy radiator with an 11" electric fan. A Ford Type 9 five-speed gearbox was also fitted. With similar ratios to those found in the ZF unit and a fifth gear, the car is capably relaxed and quite at home in modern traffic conditions. Other modifications include rose joints on the rear suspension, a 50 amp Dynator in place of the original dynamo and retrimming of the seats and door cards in black leather. Completed in 2014, it was purchased by the vendor, a renowned Lotus enthusiast and collector, directly from Mk14 Components Ltd and is only being offered for sale due his recent acquisition of another example. The car has recently had an MOT inspection, valid until June 2018. It has also received a full Service in June of this year, from Tolman Motorsport. Invited to the 60th anniversary celebrations at Castle Combe in May, it will afterwards be featured in Classic & Sportscar magazine. A fully restored example with period race history, 1471 ticks all the right boxes and should appeal to Lotus collectors everywhere.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue- 1 of just 525 Camargues made and 34,500 miles from new- Purchased by the mercurial Raymond Way on 18th June 1975 for £29,250 as a 'used' car (it was initally the Jack Barclay demonstrator)- Current family ownership for the past 20 years and 6,000 milesWhen launched in March 1975, the Camargue was the world's most expensive production car; for the price of which you could have bought five Jaguar XJ6s or 26 Minis! Styled by Paolo Martin of Pininfarina, it was the first post-WW2 Rolls-Royce not to be designed in-house. The model's sleek two-door coachwork was crafted in London by Mulliner Park Ward and power was provided by an uprated version of Rolls-Royce's 6750cc V8 engine mated to Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. Between 1975 and 1986 just 525 Rolls-Royce Camargues were produced (plus one bearing Bentley badges).Finished in Richmond Blue with Turquoise leather upholstery, chassis JRH18624 initially served as Jack Barclay Ltd's demonstrator before being bought on 18th June 1975 by the mercurial Raymond Way whose career encompassed: Brooklands racing driver; RAF pilot; proprietor of Shackleton Aviation; Lloyds underwriter; boxing and wrestling promoter; farmer; Radio Luxembourg motoring correspondent; Home Guard soldier with Tommy Trinder; fairground barker; and renowned car / motorcycle salesman. Even 'used' the Camargue cost a staggering £29,250 with £14,000 being made as an allowance against Mr Way's Phantom VI! The accompanying history file is packed with fascinating correspondence between Mr Way and Victor Barclay giving a true glimpse into a bygone era. Another letter on file dated 7th April 1997 simply states: 'This vehicle was registered in the name of the TWR Group in order to transfer the registration number '1 RW' and was not used by ourselves'. Entering the current family ownership that same year via marque specialist Colbrook, the Rolls-Royce has covered just 34,500 miles from new. One of just 65 cars to utilise twin SU carburettors, it is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' (bodywork, paintwork, interior trim) or 'excellent' (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment) condition. A notably early, low mileage Camargue with a fabulous provenance, 'YJL 621' is MOT'd until June 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1930 Morris Minor OHC Coachbuilt Saloon- Rare surviving Coachbuilt Saloon complete with folding 'Kopalapso' roof- Advanced overhead camshaft engine inspired by a WW1 aeronautical Hispano-Suiza design and shared with the MG M-Type sports car- The subject of much past restoration work but pleasingly retains its original rubber running board inserts and 'cammy' engine etc- Brown leatherette upholstery, opening windscreen, brand new 12volt dynamoIntroduced at the October 1928 Olympia Motor Show, the Morris Minor was conceived as an altogether more sophisticated rival to the Austin 7. Influenced by a Hispano-Suiza World War I aero engine design, the newcomer's advanced overhead camshaft 850cc four-cylinder powerplant was shared with the MG M-Type sports car. Like a big car in miniature, the Minor featured a ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Available with a choice of open or closed bodywork, the coachbuilt steel saloon derivative was elegant, practical and well-finished. It could also be specified with a fold-back 'Kopalapso' roof for those who wanted to augment the airflow offered by the standard fit opening windscreen. Faced with a marginal per unit profit margin and instances of oil leaking down the drive shaft from the camshaft bevel into the dynamo (a non-issue these days thanks to modern 'O' rings), Morris decided to launch a cheaper sidevalve version during 1931. Thus, just 39,087 'Cammy' Minors were produced over a four-year production run.Finished in Maroon over Black with Brown leatherette upholstery, this particular Coachbuilt Saloon example sports a winged calormeter, 'Kopalapso' fold-back roof, rear-mounted spare wheel and what appear to be the original rubber inserts to its running boards. First road registered as 'WE 9758' by Sheffield County Council on 14th October 1930, the diminutive four-seater has self-evidently been treated to much past restoration work. Further improved by the vendor thanks to the installation of a new 12-volt dynamo, the Morris started readily upon inspection and looks to pleasingly retain its factory-fitted engine (number U29724). A quite delightful Vintage Saloon, this rare surviving 'Cammy' Minor is offered for sale with workshop manual and original instruction book.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1926 Ford Model T Tourer- Believed to have been British built, and then shipped to France for its coachwork, the style of which is known as Cammionette Tour- Equipped with such modern ancillaries as an alternator and distributor- Offered complete with both a hood and tonneau coverThe world long since ran out of new things to say about the Model T. Launched in the autumn of 1908, it was the car that set both Ford and the world on the move. The statistics are staggering: it was the first to be mass produced and the first to be manufactured in several countries simultaneously. Production ran for 19 years, during which time c.16.5 million examples were built. The chassis of the sale car is believed to have been British built, and then shipped to France for its coachwork, the style of which is known as Cammionette Tour and can be transformed from Tourer to Pick-up. Finished in Maroon over Black with Black upholstery, the T is thought to have been reimported in 2009, comes equipped with such modern ancillaries as an alternator and distributor, and is offered complete with both a hood and tonneau cover. A lot of fun for the money.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1929 Bugatti Type 44 Vanvooren Saloon- Extensively restored by Wilkinsons Coachbuilders of Derby from 1990-94 and 8,500 miles since- Exquisite Vanvooren saloon body began life aboard another T44 that was supplied new to Jean Jacques Peugeot (of the car making dynasty)- Beautifully detailed with unusual triple-hinged doors and among the most delightful Vintage Saloons we have encountered"This Bugatti is decidedly sporting; yet it is just as emphatically smooth and sweet, and the flexibility on fourth speed is remarkable. When I ran Bugattis for two and a half years, I thought myself quite lucky if I got more than 400 or 500 yards of fourth speed in London . . . This 3 litre straight eight could be driven from 'The Bear' at Esher to Aldgate Pump on fourth speed, using third only for restarting after traffic lights. It is just as refined as it is fast; just as amusing a car in the hands as ever the little beggars were . . . For what my judgement is worth, the 23.6hp Bugatti is one of the five best, most interesting, most friendly, companionable and altogether delightful motorcars that can be bought in London today" (Edgar Duffield in the Automotor Journal, 1928).Introduced at the October 1927 Paris Salon, the Type 44 was heralded by Motorsport magazine as Bugatti's "first serious attempt at a Touring car". In the best Molsheim traditions, much of its exquisitely crafted running gear was common to other models. Thus, the new arrival's chassis was essentially carried over from the preceding Type 38, while its circular front axle, spiral-bevel back axle, four-speed manual gearbox and multi-plate clutch were derived from the Type 40 / Type 43 models. An acknowledged masterpiece, the Type 44's 2991cc straight-eight engine was based around two cast-iron cylinder blocks (complete with non-detachable heads) and boasted a centrally-driven single overhead camshaft that operated twenty-four valves (sixteen inlet / eight exhaust). Running in nine plain bearings (as opposed to the five roller ones used on the Type 35B etc), its finely balanced two-piece crankshaft endowed the unit with enviable smoothness and flexibility. Quoted as developing 80bhp, it was reputedly capable of running at anything from 125rpm to 4,500rpm. Praised for its pliant ride, taut handling and excellent refinement, the Type 44 rode on leaf-sprung suspension (semi-elliptic front / reversed quarter-elliptic rear) and benefited from self-compensating cable-operated 330mm drum brakes. Bodied by the likes of Kellner, Weymann, James Young, Vanvooren and Molsheim itself, the Type 44's 3122mm wheelbase and 1250mm track played host to some wonderfully stylish coachwork. A typically strong performer - Motorsport magazine coaxed an indicated 95mph out of Colonel Sorel's fabric saloon - the model also proved to be Bugatti's most commercially successful car with some 1,095 rolling out of the factory gates between 1927 and 1930. Prized by enthusiasts worldwide, some led more adventurous lives than others (Norbert Jean Mahe drove his modified Type 44 to ninth overall but second in class at the 1934 Le Mans 24-hour race). Little more than ten percent of Type 44 production is thought to have survived to the present day. Indeed, this particular example owes its continued existence to two siblings which donated their original engine and coachwork respectively. According to renowned Bugatti historian David Sewell, chassis 44667 was delivered new to London and first registered as 'MT 1338' by Middlesex County Council. Although the identity of its first owner is a mystery, the Type 44 is known to have belonged to Eric Tutton Esq. of Hayfield, near Stockport by the late 1930s. Confronted with cracked cylinder blocks, Mr Tutton jettisoned the original 3-litre straight-eight engine in favour of a much smaller four-cylinder Bugatti 'Brescia' one. The replacement powerplant served for some 50,000 miles thanks, in part, to some frame rail shortening and the fitment of a lightweight tourer body (taken from a Riley Lynx).Acquired by dealer David Baldock Esq. some years later, chassis 44667 then passed to James Taylor Esq. (minus its second engine but complete with front / rear axles and gearbox). A Dover-based scrapyard owner, Mr Taylor retained the car until his death in 1980. Entering the current ownership a decade later, the original chassis frame was returned to its correct dimensions with the assistance of Mr Sewell who also helped source another Type 44 3-litre engine (ex-chassis 441192). As the then proprietor of the well-regarded coachbuilding / restoration firm Wilkinsons of Derby (established 1904), the vendor could have had any body design he fancied crafted for the Bugatti. Instead, he chose to rejuvenate the wonderfully elegant Vanvooren saloon coachwork that had initially adorned Jean-Jacques Peugeot's Type 44 (chassis 44694). A member of the car making dynasty, Monsieur Peugeot took the enclosed four-seater off the road when World War Two broke out during September 1939.Unfortunately, his chateau at Montbeliard was subsequently occupied by German forces who one day used the Bugatti for target practice leaving tell-tale bullet holes in its doors. Returned to Monsieur Peugeot after the cessation of hostilities, the Type 44 remained with him until 1962 when it was given to 'Jabbo' Klopper of the Netherlands. Mr Klopper chose to re-body chassis 44694 and thus its Vanvooren coachwork was acquired by Wolf Zeuner. A friend of Mr Sewell, the latter had been drawn to the saloon body not only because of its unusual patina but because of its elegant lines and high quality construction.Unlike several of its peers, Vanvooren body number 2154 featured triple rather than double door hinges. Whether or not the Courbevoie-based coachbuilder was trying to curry favour with the Peugeot family by taking extra care over its fabrication is an intriguing but unproven hypothesis. Photographically documented, the refurbishment of 'MT 1338' took some four years to complete (1990-1994) and included a thorough overhaul of its correct type but replacement engine. Covering some 8,500 miles since then, the Bugatti has been on several tours and remains a credit to its restorers. Starting readily upon inspection, it is quite simply among the nicest detailed and most appealing Vintage Saloons that we have encountered.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
2005 Hummer H2- 13,600 recorded miles and private 'H2 HVE' registration- The high specification includes aftermarket 24" alloy wheels with new tyres and 2006 spec interior- The Vendor currently classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as 'very good'Hummer was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors purchased the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the military Humvee, as well as the H2 and H3 models that were based on smaller, civilian-market GM platforms.Finished in black with a black leather interior 'H2 HVE' was first registered in the UK in 2005 and was acquired by the current keeper in 2008. The high specification includes aftermarket 24" alloy wheels with new tyres, 2006 spec interior with heated and electric seats and rear 6th seat option. The vendor currently classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as 'very good' and it is offered with an MOT certificate into May 2018. A rare sight on UK roads.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1949 Dodge Wayfarer Roadster- Presented in Aircruiser Red allied to Beige upholstery- Understood to have been fully restored in 2011- Imported into the UK from Canada, where it had been a multiple trophy winnerLow-cost two-seat Roadsters were plentiful and popular on the American market in the `20s, but somehow fell out of favour. So, in an attempt to spice up an otherwise rather lacklustre line-up 20 years later, Dodge hit upon the idea of turning the clock back and including a basic Roadster within its new 1949 Wayfarer range, that also comprised a two-door Saloon and Business Coupe and, of 63,816 Wayfarers sold that year, 5,420 were Roadsters. The emphasis was on fun and affordability, so the specification included a single bench-type front seat and relatively rudimentary hood. Power was provided by an L head straight-six engine of 3.8-litres. Those lower than hoped-for first year sales were put down to the post-war public requiring more creature comforts that their predecessors, so for 1950 the Roadster was slightly up-specced and renamed the Sportabout. As the required targets were still not met, the model had been dropped from the range by 1952, but there is no doubt its initial inclusion had created some much-needed interest in the otherwise rather tired Dodge brand and, as is so often the way (think MG C for example) the Roadster, the model that never quite took off in period, is now the most sought after of the Wayfarer family.The delightful 1949 example now offered was imported into the UK from Canada, where it had been a multiple trophy winner. It is understood to have been fully restored in 2011, work that included the fitment of new glass throughout and a fresh interior. The Dodge is presented in Aircruiser Red allied to Beige upholstery and the vendor these days classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and manual three-speed transmission as all being in `Excellent' order. He says it `runs and drives very well' and is selling the car with MOT into June 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1953 Lagonda DB 2.6/3.0 Litre Drophead Coupe- Supplied via Brooklands of London to Sir Peter Ustinov CBE FRSA and notable as the renowned actor / writer's first new car purchase- Built as a 2.6 litre model but uprated with a 3 litre engine by the factory in November 1954 (and a four star diff three years later)- Retained by Ustinov for twelve years and current ownership since 1968- Engine overhauled in 1997 and veteran of numerous Continental trips- 'NLO 950' quite possibly inspired HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to order his own Lagonda 3 Litre Drophead Coupe given that both he and Ustinov were members of The Thursday ClubNotwithstanding Lagonda's commitment to the war effort, their chief engineer W.O. Bentley - ably assisted by W.G. Watson and Donald Bastow - began work on a new car in early 1944. Conceived as a sports saloon, the resultant design boasted an innovative chassis equipped with all-round independent suspension and hydraulic drum brakes (inboard at the back). Powered by a DOHC straight-six engine featuring hemispherical combustion chambers, its flowing lines were partially attributable to Frank Feeley. Unveiled to an enthusiastic press in September 1945, production plans for the exclusive `2.5 Litre' were stymied by Lagonda's inability to negotiate sufficient steel supplies given the prevailing `export-or-die' atmosphere. Unable to recover financially, the marque was bought by industrialist David Brown in 1947. Merged with Brown's other recent purchase Aston Martin, the two companies operated out of the latter's Feltham premises. In addition to donating its powerplant to the nascent Aston Martin DB2 programme, the `2.5 Litre' was developed in its own right. Fitted with a David Brown S430 four-speed synchromesh gearbox, rack-and-pinion steering and hypoid back axle, it reappeared at the October 1949 Earls Court Motor Show as the DB Lagonda 2.6. Highly regarded but expensive, the model evolved through a MKII version and reputedly accounted for just 511 sales (386 saloons and 125 drophead coupes) before giving way to the DB 3 Litre in 1954. Marque concessionaire Brooklands of Bond Street are understood to have purchased the last sixteen DB 2.6 MKII chassis and had them bodied as a mixture of fixed-head and drophead coupes by Tickford Ltd of Newport Pagnell. The resultant six 'tin tops' and ten 'soft-tops' presaged the styling of their equivalent DB 3 Litre successors exactly. The last 'Brooklands of Bond Street' Drophead Coupe made, chassis LAG50/536 has the further distinction of being the first new car bought by Sir Peter Ustinov, CBE FRSA, the acclaimed raconteur, writer and star of stage and screen. Born Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov on April 16th 1921 in Swiss Cottage, London, his ancestral connections ranged from Russian nobility to the Ethiopian Royal Family! Fluent in Russian, French, Italian, German, and English, Ustinov befriended David Niven whilst serving in the Royal Sussex Regiment during World War Two and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh when all three were members of The Thursday Club. Indeed, it is quite probable that Sir Peter's purchase of 'NLO 950' inspired Prince Phillip to commission his own Lagonda DB 3 Litre Drophead Coupe (which we sold last year for a world record price of £346,800). A true car enthusiast, Ustinov returned chassis LAG50/536 to its maker to be fitted with a larger 3 Litre engine in late November 1954 and a four-star differential some three years later. Part of his stable when he won Best Supporting Oscars for Spartacus (1960) and Topkapi (1964), the Lagonda is known to have belonged to Coleman & Sons of Coalville, Smith Capell & Company of Northampton and Breedon General Services Ltd of Derby before entering the current family ownership during 1968. Re-trimmed in Grey leather the following decade, the Drophead Coupe received a new hood during 1986 courtesy of Northampton-based coach trimmer R.A. Waite. Invited to take part in the Display of British Coachwork Commemorating the Centenary of the British Motor Industry at Hagley Hall in the West Midlands on May 11th 1996 by The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London, the four-seater was treated to an engine overhaul some twelve months later. The cylinder liners showed remarkably little wear (.002thou) but the crankshaft was re-ground and new main / big-end bearings installed etc. The clutch friction plate and a propshaft universal joint (ahead of the gearbox) were renewed at the same time too. A stainless steel exhaust was commissioned for the car during 2000 and remains in situ. Damage to a rear wing prompted a full respray in 2001 which was carried out by Aston Martin specialist Four Ashes Garage Ltd of Stratford-upon-Avon. The colour chosen was a close match to the Lagonda's original Metalichrome Gulf Blue livery but some sixteen years on the finish has deteriorated. The same year also saw the radiator refurbished, while more recent fettling has seen attention paid to the dynamo (2005), water pump / gearbox oil seal (2006) and cylinder head (2011). The vendor proudly tells us that 'NLO 950' has never failed a MOT test during his forty-nine year stewardship and attributes its longevity to the basic excellence of W.O. Bentley's design and the extensive use of wear resistant phosphor bronze fittings for the steering and suspension etc.Driven to the Continent on an annual basis up until a few years ago, chassis LAG50/536 started readily upon inspection and behaved well during our photography session. The seller is understandably reluctant to say goodbye after nearly fifty years but feels a new custodian should be given the opportunity to either enjoy the 'Brooklands of Bond Street' car 'as is' or restore it to its former glory. A decidedly rare and elegant motorcar with a great provenance. Offered for sale with copy factory build / maintenance records, numerous bills and current MOT certificate valid until April 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1976 Toyota HJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup- Subject to a recent extensive restoration, mechanical and engine overhaul- Offered with photographs of the restoration plus current V5C- Displaying 62,400 kms and offered with an MOT certificate into April 2018.The origins of the long-running Land Cruiser series of 4x4s date back to 1941, when the Japanese authorities ordered Toyota to reverse engineer the Jeep. With the experience of several military trucks behind it, the company then launched the first Land Cruiser 10 years later. The name has subsequently become a byword for rugged dependability in parts of the world where even the ubiquitous Land Rover has been known to struggle. The now classic Land Cruiser models were produced from 1960 to 1984, and the righthand drive version now offered is of the two-door pickup variant that hails from 1976 powered by the 3.6-litre six-cylinder diesel engine driving through a four-speed manual gearbox. This smart looking example has been subject to a recent extensive restoration, mechanical and engine overhaul and is offered with photographs of the restoration plus current V5C and letter from Toyota confirming the build date. Displaying 62,400 kms the vendor currently classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and manual gearbox as 'Very Good' and is offered with an MOT certificate into April 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII- Original RHD UK supplied example with 62,500 recorded miles- Current ownership since 2007, MOT'd to July 2018 and ready to be enjoyed- Re-painted in 2013, over-drive equipped and known ownership from newDonald 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. There have been eight other owners including the vendor who acquired the car in April 2007. 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 new 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 (@ 20%)
4 x Crowns comprising: 1695 OCTAVO first draped bust, contact marks/flecking & small, shallow, edge pinhole at 12 o'clock between D & E of DECVS o/wise GFine/Fine; 1696 OCTAVO first draped bust, contact marks, adjustment marks, shallow edge pinhole at 12 o'clock between N of TVTAMEN & A of ANNO VG; 1818 LVIII numerous contact marks, generally good edge VG & 1845 VIII cinquefoil stops, contact marks, small dig near Queen's chin, light golden toning AFine/GFine, together with 4 x halfcrowns comprising: 1689 PRIMO first busts, second shield, no frosting & no pearls, scratches on busts VG, 1696 OCTAVO first bust, large shields, early harp, contact marks & light scratches, rev. centre & lower half of shields worn Fair, 1745 D.NONO LIMA generally good surfaces, minor edge imperfections Fine to GFine & 1825 scratches across bust & in obv field o/wise GFine
8 x Miscellaneous English Silver, Copper & Bronze Coins comprising: florin 1907 light contact marks AVF/VF; 3 x sixpences: 1696 first bust, large crowns, early harp, scratches on bust & in field VG, 1888 minor contact marks o/wise AVF & 1905 minor contact marks Fine; penny 1797 virtually flawless edge & surfaces, attractive dark tone VF+; penny 1863 good edge & surfaces, good lustre AEF & 2 x hammered silver coins: Elizabeth I sixpence 1585 sixth issue MM escallop, scratches on busty, shield worn & minor flat spots in legends, bust & shield Fair, legends better & Edward III halfgroat, London Mint, obv. bust & most of legends worn, rev. 50% of outer legend worn, Fair to VG
William III, 2 x Halfcrowns comprising: 1701 D.TERTIO, first draped bust, modified large shields, plain in angles; good edge & surfaces, lightly toned with underlying lustre, Fine to GFine or+ & 1697N NONO Norwich Mint, first draped bust, large shields; first two digits of date & part of 'N' below bust worn, numerous contact marks & scrapes (particularly rev), parts of rev. legend & French shield worn, clear edge lettering, Fair to VG
16 x 19th Century Shillings comprising: 1817, 1820, 1826, 1836, 1862 VG/Fine, 1866 die 38 VG/Fine, 1870 die 11, 1873 die 65, 1880, 1883(x2), 1886, 1887JH, 1888, 1897 & 1898 & 6 x sixpences: 1757, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1821 & 1887JH withdrawn type VF/GVF; all with contact marks, generally AFine to AVF unless o/wise graded together with George IV 2 x farthings first issue, 1825 leaf ribs raised GVF & 1826 GEF
Elizabeth I Shilling, second issue MM martlet; full, round flan with full, clear legends & quite good portrait; obv hairlines & light scratches, rev. first quarter of shield not struck up, blue/gold tone in legends, together with sixpence 1561 third/fourth issues MM pheon, small bust type (S2560), obv. scratches & rev. scratch through second & fourth quarters of shield o/wise full flan & full clear legends & threepence 1568 third & fourth issues, MM coronet, taller bust, ear shows; generally good edge & surfaces, bluish tone; all GFine or+
William & Mary Halfcrown 1689 PRIMO first busts, second shield, crown with caul only frosted with pearls, minor contact marks & light hairlines VG to AFine, together with William III 2 x shillings: 1696 first bust, light flecking, sometime cleaned, numerous hairlines o/wise AVF & 1697 first bust, obv. scratches, sometime cleaned AFine/Fine & sixpence 1697 first bust, small crowns, later harp; generally good edge & surfaces, toned, blue/gold lustre in legends GFine or+
8 x Shillings comprising: 1711 fourth draped bust, plain in angles, minor contact marks, peripheral blue/gold tone AFine, 1723 SSC first laureate & draped bust, blue/gold tone VF, 1739 young laureate & draped bust, roses in angles, normal garter star VG/Fine, 1758 old laureate & draped bust, plain in angles AFine/GFine, 1787 with hearts, blue/gold tone AEF, 1826 VF+, 1834 minor contact marks AFine/Fine & 1887JH VF
4 x Miscellaneous English Silver Coins comprising: 2 x Maundy pennies: 1828 toned GVF & 1836 trivial contact marks on bust o/wise toned GVF; Edward I penny London Mint, contact marks, obv legends not struck up between 10 & 12 o'clock & correspondingly on rev o/wise Fine to GFine & James I halfgroat first coinage, first bust, MM thistle; trivial contact marks & a few faint hairlines but good portrait & shield detail GFine to AVF, together with a 17th century Cambridgeshire farthing token: obv. WILLIAM LIMBER around hart, rev. IN CHESTERTON around LWD, lettering legible but corroded surfaces VG
James I, 2 x Shillings: (1) second coinage, third bust, MM rose; facial features weaker than rest of portrait, faint hairline scratches on bust, toned AVF (2) second coinage, fourth bust, MM rose; flat spots in legends & third quarter of shield worn, some portrait detail, Fine & Ireland sixpence, second coinage (1604-07) first bust, MM rose; obv. IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT etc around bust, rev. TVEATVR VNITA DEVS around harp; obv flat spots in legend at 10 & 5 o'clock & correspondingly on rev; bust AFine o/wise AVF
Miscellaneous Lot comprising: 2 x crowns: 1892 contact marks/scratches AFine & 1935 GVF, halfcrown 1887JH AFine; 20 x CuNi crowns: 1953(x3), 1965(x6), 1972(x5), 1977(x4), 1980 & 1981, 4 x £5 coins: 1998(x3) & 2002; several Whitman folders: shillings 1953-1966 (E & S) complete; pennies 1902-1929 (except 1918H & 1926), 1927-1967 complete & 1930-1966 (except 1950, 1951 & 1953) & halfpennies 1937-1967 complete; Swaziland proof set 1974 'First Coinage of Swaziland' & an album containing 230+ English coins, brass threepences, sixpences, shillings, florins & halfcrowns & including £7.25 face value pre-47 silver together with a further £7.87½ face value pre-47 silver (loose) & £0.87½p face value pre-20 silver & 24 x silver threepences
Henry VIII Half groat, first coinage, York Royal Mint, MM star; obv. HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z around profile issue portrait of Henry VII, rev. CIVITAS EBORACI around royal arms over cross, keys either side of shield & Cardinal's hat below (Archbishop Wolsey); clear legends & good portrait detail, AVF for issue
8 x Shillings comprising: 1707E third draped bust Fair/VG, 1711 fourth draped bust, plain in angles, generally good edge & surfaces AVF, 1721 first laureate & draped bust, plain in angles, contact marks, edge slightly bent at 6 o'clock (ex-mount?) AFine/Fine, 1723 SSC generally good edge & surfaces Fine/GFine+, 1745 LIMA very minor obv flecking o/wise good edge & surfaces VF to GVF, 1787 with hearts, blue/gold tone GVF, 1787 no hearts, blue/gold tone AVF & 1887JH AVF/VF
'The First United Kingdom Referendum on Membership of the European Community June 5th 1975;' a commemorative set of 6 x sterling silver ingots & a silver medallion; each ingot 31.9g & depict EU Headquarters, the UK Parliament & famous buildings/landmarks in each of the then eight members of the EC; the obv of the sterling silver medallion (45mm, 47.7g) depicts a ballot box & the rev quotes the referendum question & the result: 'Do you think that the UK should stay in the EU - YES 17,378,581 NO 8,47007' in fitted CofI, UNC. Lot also includes a second example of the silver medallion & a bronze version of the same medallion, each individually cased; all issued by the Birmingham Mint
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