There are 596772 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribeFirst issue 5 f. carmine and light green on letter of the 12th March 1890 from Monte Carlo to Hamburg - Very rare Signature A. Diena Certificate Bolaffi and Hunziker (copy) 1885 - Prima emissione 5 f. carminio e verde chiaro su lettera del 12 marzo 1890 da Monte Carlo per Amburgo - Molto rara - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 31 gennaio 1974 e Hunziker (copia) - Firma A.Diena (Yv. n. 10) (Uni. n. 10) - Base d'asta €3500
First issue 4 s. blue horizontal pair on letter front of the 24th November 1856 from Bergen to Tromso Certificate Bolaffi 1855 - Prima emissione 4 s. azzurro coppia orizzontale su frontespizio di lettera del 24 novembre 1856 da Bergen per Tromso - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 3 giugno 1966 (Yv. n. 1) (Uni. n. 1) - frontespizio Base d'asta €350
First issue 4 s. blue horizontal string of six on letter of the 14th March 1856 from Bergen to Naples - Extremely rare and well margined Certificate Bolaffi and Diena 1855 - Prima emissione 4 s. azzurro striscia orizzontale di sei esemplari su lettera del 14 marzo 1856 da Bergen per Napoli - Estremamente rara e ben marginata - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 27 maggio 1963 e Alberto Diena del 18 ottobre 1962 (Yv. n. 1) (Uni. n. 1) - Base d'asta €15000
First issue 54 p. blue on green paper on upper sheet margin on letter of the 13th September from Galatz - Rare and extraordinarily margined Signature Mondolfo Certificate Bolaffi and Diena 1858 - Prima emissione 54 p. azzurro su carta verde su bordo di foglio superiore su lettera del 13 settembre da Galatz - Raro e straordinariamente marginato - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 16 aprile 1971 e Alberto Diena del 19 maggio 1970 - Firma Mondolfo (Yv. n. 2) - Base d'asta €7500
First issue 2 p. vertically bisected for the 1 p. postage on letter of the 5th September 1854 to Trinidad Certificate Bolaffi and Diena 1852 - Prima emissione 2 p. frazionato verticalmente a metà per il porto di 1 p. su lettera del 5 settembre 1854 per Trinidad - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 21 maggio 1966 e Alberto Diena del 10 dicembre 1962 (SG n. 4b) - Base d'asta €2500
First issue 1 s. dark green on white paper block of four - Crease on the left copy Signature A. D. Certificate Bolaffi 1858 - Prima emissione 1 s. verde scuro su carta bianca blocco di quattro con interspazio di fila dopo il primo esemplare - Piega sull’esemplare di sinistra - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 27 settembre 1968 - Firma A.D. (Yv. n. 6)(SG n. 8b) - nuovo/nuovo linguellato Base d'asta €600
1 p. carmine De La Rue string of four with row gutter after the first copy - Very fresh Signature G. Bolaffi 1855 - 1 p. carminio tiratura De la Rue blocco di quattro con interspazio di fila dopo il primo esemplare - Molto fresco - Firma G.Bolaffi (Yv. n. 7)(SG n. 18) - nuovo/nuovo linguellato Base d'asta €375
First issue 2 p. dark green horizontal string of three left sheet margin Certificate Bolaffi and Diena 1857 - Prima emissione 2 p. verde scuro striscia orizzontale di tre bordo di foglio a sinistra - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 7 ottobre 1974 e Alberto Diena del 19 novembre 1962 (Yv. n. 2)(SG n. 3) - nuovo linguellato Base d'asta €250
First issue 10 c. bright blue diagonally half bisected for the 5 c. postage on letter of the 16th January 1856 from Santiago to Valparaiso - Superb Signature A.D. Certificate Bolaffi 1853 - Prima emissione 10 c. azzurro vivo frazionato diagonalmente a metà per il porto di 5 c. su lettera del 16 gennaio 1856 da Santiago per Valparaiso - Splendida - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 9 febbraio 1979 - Firma A.D. (Yv. n. 2b) - Base d'asta €350
First issue 2 p. blue I plate worn-out engraving, lower left sheet corner on letter of the 30th January to Sydney - Wide margins - Former Burrus collection Signature A.G.Bolaffi and Giulio Bolaffi Certificate Diena 1850 - Prima emissione 2 p. azzurro I tavola incisione logora angolo di foglio inferiore sinistro su lettera del 30 gennaio per Sydney - Ampi margini - Ex collezione Burrus - Cert. Alberto Diena del 27 marzo 1965 - Firma Giulio Bolaffi (Yv. n. 3a)(SG n. 18) - Base d'asta €750
Saint Louis - First issue 10 c. black on greenish grey paper on letter of the 5th January 1846 to Philadelphia - One of the best copies known Certificate Bolaffi 1845 - Saint Louis - Prima emissione 10 c. nero su carta grigio-verdastra su lettera del 5 gennaio 1846 per Philadelphia - Uno dei migliori esemplari noti - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 29 maggio 1973 (Yv. n. 2) - Base d'asta €9500
First issue 10 c. black on letter Bolaffi of the 18th September 1850 from Troy to Montreal - Together with another letter of the 12th February 1848 from Baltimora to Maryland franked with the 5 c. brown of the same issue Certificate Bolaffi 1847 - Prima emissione 10 c. nero su lettera del 18 settembre 1850 da Troy per Montreal - Unita altra lettera del 12 febbraio 1848 da Baltimora per il Maryland affrancata con 5 c. bruno della stessa emissione - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 30 dicembre 1966 (Yv. n. 1+2) - Base d'asta €1850
First issue 8 p. vermilion horizontal block of six copies lower sheet corner - Superb and rare - Trace of hinge on the margins without stamps Certificate Bolaffi 1857 - Prima emissione 8 p. vermiglio blocco orizzontale di sei esemplari bordo di foglio inferiore - Splendido e raro - Traccia di linguella sul solo margine che non interessa i francobolli - Cert. Giulio Bolaffi del 3 giugno 1966 (Yv. n. 8)(SG n. 8) - nuovo Base d'asta €500
English occupation - First issue - The series up to the 1 r. + 20 r. violet and black on red paper two copies 1917/21 - Occupazione inglese - Prima emissione - La serie fino all’1 r. + 20 r. violetto e nero su carta rossa due esemplari (Yv. n. 1/10+16)(SG n. 45/55+61) - nuovo linguellato Base d'asta €100
Edward VII - First issue - The series with "SPECIMEN" overprint - Together with George V 1 £ violet and black on red paper - To be examined 1902/12 - Edoardo VII - Prima emissione - La serie con soprastampa “SPECIMEN” - Unito Giorgio V 1 £ violetto e nero su carta rossa - Da esaminare (Yv. n. 10/18+52)(SG n. 10/18+52) - nuovo linguellato Base d'asta €100
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor informs us that this vehicle's clutch is 'dragging' when engaging first gear and reverse gears. - One owner since January 1960 - Extensively developed and improved by its long-term engineering consultant owner This fascinating left-hand drive Twin-Cam Roadster has had just one owner since January 1960 - the now retired engineering consultant Tom Boyce who, among other things, is known for successfully co-driving Jean Denton in an MGB on the 1979 London to Sydney Marathon. This adventure gave him access to MG's engineering department as well as its competition parts bin. This now much-developed MGA is the embodiment of the knowledge and contacts he accrued. 'UHM 305' vacated the Abingdon production line in August 1959 and was briefly driven in the UK by it first owner, an A. Weed Esq., before being exported to Canada where it was acquired by Boyce. Well used - even by 1968 it had notched up c.120,000 miles - it had spells in Canada, the UK and the US before finally returning to these shores in 1992. It was in the late 1990s/early 2000s that the MG was treated to a comprehensive body-off restoration, since when it has had little use due the owner's failing health. The Twin-Cam's countless upgrades include: a balanced 1790cc B-Series engine that features Dellorto 45mm twin-choke carburettors feeding a gas-flowed, big-valve cylinder head; competition MGB block with nitrided steel cross-drilled crankshaft; 1750cc Alfa Romeo pistons; baffled sump and external oil cooler; large Ford-sourced clutch mounted on lightened flywheel; Lumenition electronic ignition linked to a competition distributor; MGB close-ratio gear set; 4.88:1 final drive, multi-leaf MGB competition springs, competition drive shafts and anti-tramp bars; MGB front springs, competition dampers; larger radiator; alloy-coiled starter and dynamo; 6-inch rims on standard wheel centres; Jaguar E-Type three-eared spinners; stainless steel exhaust system with straight-through silencer. The vendor currently views the bodywork, Blue paintwork, Red-piped Black interior trim, engine and manual gearbox as all being in 'good' order and is offering the MG complete with very comprehensive history file.
- A genuine AC Ace that had an original Cobra body fitted in 1966 - Owned by the vendor in 1964, 1966, and again since 2010 with a well-documented history - Over £30,000 of recommissioning works by a Bristol specialist in 2000/2001 A notably late, home market AC Ace Bristol, chassis BE1199 has a well-documented history. The information below is condensed from a wonderful three-page letter that the vendor wrote to The AC Car Club in 2010, plus the Club's archive records and those of the AC Ace Register. Dispatched from the Thames Ditton factory on January 11th 1962 and initially finished in Svecia Red with Black interior trim and a hard top, chassis BE1199 was first owned by a Dr Robert Page-Blair of Cadogan Gardens, London who had it registered with his personal number plate 'RPB 880'. Re-liveried Blue by 1964 when then owner Lynton Moss Esq. was involved in a minor accident whilst driving through Ruislip, Middlesex, the AC first entered the vendor's custody that same year for the princely sum of £105. AC Cars refused to sell him the required driver's side wing and door to repair the car, so he approached their supplier and bought the panels direct (along with two new and complete AC Cobra bodies which he found irresistible). Chassis BE1199 was repaired and painted metallic Regal Red and it is believed the next owner was a Mr Jenkins of Chelsea, London. The Ace was involved in another minor accident during early 1966 which resulted in the vendor reacquiring it. Based in a Lexham Mews garage at the time, he chose to fit one of the Cobra bodies rather than refurbish the lightly damaged original. Painted White and by now re-registered as 'JA 131', the vendor recalls selling the AC to a local photographer named Sean Woodnutt. Although, the AC Car Club's records show the car as having been owned by a Mr Gathercole of Lambeth in 1967. Possibly Mr Woodnutt sold it to Mr Gathercole. During the late 1960's Mr Gathercole reportedly blew a piston and rather than repair the engine he fitted a Ford V6 unit. Over twenty years later in 1989, the car passed through the hands of a succession of well-known dealers and collectors and ended up having another Bristol 100D2 engine fitted, and then in late 1991 it was painted green. Stated as then having a Swiss owner in 1992 and a German (Hamburg) owner in 1998, the car was subsequently owned in 2000 by a Mr Lee from Hong Kong who appears to have kept the car in England. Between October 2000 and July 2001, Mr Lee spent over £30,000 on 'JA 131' with a well-known Bristol specialist having the car thoroughly recommissioned, including a refresh of the engine cylinder head and gearbox. The current V5C states that the AC was acquired by a Lincoln-based gentleman in 2006 and it is understood that he fitted some replacement wheels to sharpen the car's handling and retained its 'OY 8365' number plate. Purchased by the vendor for the third time in August 2010, he has now decided to part company with it once more. The generously sized history folder contains many notes and letters from the above mentioned owners' clubs and a quantity of expired MOT certificates. Supplied with a hard top, this rather special car is described by the vendor as having a 'good' interior and paintwork with a 'very good' body, engine, and gearbox, adding that it 'drives very well'. A beautiful motor car with an exciting and documented history.
- 1 of just 270 3-litres made At its announcement in 1953, Lagonda's new 3 Litre model was only available in two-door Convertible and Saloon guise, but a four-door Saloon similar to that of the previous 2.6 Litre followed the following year; as did a MKII specification that included floor-mounted gearchange. Production of the convertible ceased in 1957 and that of the Saloon in 1958, by which time just 270 3-litres had been made. The 1957 3-litre Saloon now offered from a deceased estate has remained dry stored and unused for over 20 years, and was in the care of its most recent keeper for no less than 56 years. First registered in Croydon and finished in Black with Blue hide trim, the Lagonda is understandably now in need of a degree of recommissioning before it takes to the road once more. It comes complete with V5C, original owners' handbook and buff log book, and currently displays an unwarranted 36,100 miles.
- Twin cam Cosworth 1500cc engine fitted with twin Webers - Prepared for historic racing by Eric Priestley Racing c.25 years ago - Lotus build sheet extract on file Introduced in June 1960, the Seven S2 featured glassfibre wings similar to those seen on the Seven America along with a revised nose styled by John Frayling. As the Climax engine didn't fit the redesigned chassis a number of alternatives were available from the 40bhp Ford 105E unit to the punchy Cosworth unit fitted to the Super Seven. As stated on a copy of the original order sheet obtained by the current owner from Lotus' Heritage department, this Seven, chassis number SB1887, was commissioned new by Wallace Harper, who we understand was a wealthy business man based in Hong Kong. It was manufactured in 1964 and first registered on 17th June 1965, originally painted red. Interestingly it is fitted with a Cosworth 1500 twin cam engine and twin Weber carbs. Around 25 years ago it was extensively overhauled and race-prepared by Eric Priestley Racing, when the colour was changed from red to yellow (with the polished steel remaining). Following this the car was raced at various classic car series events including appearances at the Nurburgring, Brands Hatch and Silverstone. UK registered, this smart looking example currently displays some 6059 miles on its odometer.
- Built at San Jose on 30th November 1967 and supplied new via Holiday Ford of Sunnyvale, California - Genuine 'S' Code car with 390 cu in 4V V8 engine - Restored to concours standard in its original livery - Power disc brakes, power steering, rear sport deck, automatic transmission XPL Type, heavy duty suspension Faced with increasing competition from the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Charger, Ford opted to comprehensively re-style its class-leading Mustang for the 1967-model year. Sporting a jutting grille, concave rear panel and widened sheetmetal, the newcomer was not only more visually imposing than its predecessor but also able to accommodate larger engines. Notable as the first Mustang to be fitted with a 'big block' V8, the 390 'S' code could be had in Notchback, Convertible or Fastback guises. The best-looking variant, the latter was deemed suitable transport for Lieutenant Frank Bullitt in the iconic film of the same name. Needless to say numerous '67 and '68 Fastbacks have since been repainted Highland Green so as to ape the 'king of cool' Steve McQueen's most famous movie mount (some even began life as authentically-powered 390 'S' code cars). According to a letter on file from the Ford Motor Company not to mention a Marti Auto Works DeLuxe Report, this particular example - chassis 8R02S105660 - was ordered for stock by the Holiday Ford dealership of Sunnyvale, California on August 24th 1967. Actually built on November 30th 1967, some seventy-seven days behind schedule, it was 1 of just 1,075 1968-model year Fastbacks to be finished in Sunlit Gold with Nugget Gold upholstery - a combination with plenty of 'pop' in the California sunshine. As well as the all-important 'S' code 390 cu in (6.4 litre) eight-cylinder 4V engine rated at 325hp, its impressive build specification included: C-6 Select Shift Cruise-O-Matic transmission, Heavy Duty Suspension, Power Steering, Sport Deck Rear Seat, Tinted Glass, Deluxe Belts, F70x14 Wide Oval tyres, Remote Control Left Hand Mirror, White Sidewall Nylon Tyres, Deluxe Wheel Covers and Power Disc Brakes etc. Formerly the property of Jeff Taylor, the founder of Monster.com, chassis 8R02S105660 was extensively restored for him by Tango Classic Autos of Bellingham, MA (which he also owned) during the early / mid-2000s. Perhaps the most telling invoice with regard to the lengths gone to during the rejuvenation is one for a 'National Judging Rule Book 64.5 to 73'. Tango Classic Autos morphed into Cape Cod Mustang following its acquisition by Bret Matteson in 2007 but the re-branded firm's website still contains mention of the Fastback: 'This 390 '68 Mustang has been totally restored to "concours trailered". It is a factory Non-GT "S" Code 390 Mustang that has had a no expense total restoration. The 390 engine as well as the total drivetrain has been rebuilt including the C-6 transmission and third member. This solid San Francisco Fastback was disassembled and the body has been restored ground up. Red primer, over spray and correct engine compartment details were added to this restoration. Many N.O.S. parts were used throughout the automobile and the engine compartment was finished with many rebuilt 390 parts including the hard to find smog system. This is a totally restored 1968 Mustang with the very popular 390 engine. Beautifully restored, it is ready to be shown'. Sparingly used since entering the current ownership during 2012, the Ford is believed to have covered just 700 or so post-refurbishment miles. Quite possibly the most impressive Mustang restoration that we have yet encountered, 'FMA 184F' remains highly presentable and boasts a wealth of correct detailing even down to its door tag rivets, engine bay / boot stickers, seatbelt labels and exhaust system markings. Worthy of very close inspection, this 'California Dreamin' 390 'S' Code Fastback is accompanied by a V5C Registration Document, MOT certificate valid until June 23rd 2016, handbook and history file.
The first owner of this handsome Continental was Patrick Greenhous, the then chairman of the large motor group Vincent Greenhous Ltd. It was specified with heavy gauge chassis, manual aerial, and electric windows complete with emergency handle. The factory build sheets confirm the chassis being despatched to Mulliner Park Ward on February 25th 1965 and the Bentley being collected by a representative of the supplying dealer, Charles Attwood Ltd, on the ensuing June 4th. At this stage the Continental - 1 of just 58 right-hand drive examples bodied by MPW to design number 2006 - was finished in Valentine's Ming Blue and trimmed in a combination of Off-White Connolly leather, and Beige carpet and headlining teamed with a Dark Blue Everflex hood. The keeper's son evidently recalls the Bentley replacing an Aston Martin DB5 Convertible; also being collected from Radley College in the Bentley and being taken to lunch at The Bear, Woodstock. The Bentley was evidently one of numerous special cars owned by Mr Greenhous, that included a Lamborghini and Jaguar E-Type as well as several Rolls-Royces that he used with and without the presence of his chauffeur. By 1987 the Bentley was in the US, where it was reputedly registered 'ABT 475' and employed as a wedding car - the certificate of title notes the mileage at this time was 37,900. Two years later it was sourced by Bentley specialist Edward Hamilton on behalf of Mr Roger Taylor of Essex, whereupon it was returned to the UK and re-registered 'NME 86C'. During this period it was maintained by Hamilton as well the renowned marque specialists P&A Wood. It was while engaged in a Bentley Drivers' Club event that the car met its next keeper, Mr Roger Fowler of Worcestershire, who retained it for just over a year before selling it with 63,000 miles displayed to TV executive and producer John Ranelagh of Cambridgeshire on May 14th 1996. He in turn covered 6,000 miles in six years before trading it in to dealer Cars International, from whom it was acquired by businessman Mr Philip Derby of Surrey on April 25th 2002. It was during his care that the Bentley was treated to a 27-month long refurbishment by the Fullbridge Restoration Company. It was stripped to bare metal and all corrosion removed before the body was primed and refinished in its original livery of Valentine's Ming Blue. The trim was carefully refurbished and new carpets and hood installed. The brightwork was replated as required, new valve guides fitted to the engine, and all other mechanical parts checked and seen to as required. It was at this stage that air conditioning was installed in anticipation of some hot Continental motoring. Fullbridge's total bills added a further £50,000 to the purchase price of £45,000. The finished vehicle was subsequently employed on a number of Continental tours before the engine was overhauled in 2005 by Bentley Pangbourne at a cost of £18,646. Having provided pleasure for Mr Derby, the Bentley was consigned to a de-humidified bubble from 2007 until April 2012, at which point it was acquired by its most recent keeper. Following an extensive overhaul that included a new steering box, he and his wife enjoyed a 14-day round trip to the Monaco Grand Prix with no problems whatsoever. Now under used, this lovely Bentley is being made available for a new keeper to benefit from. It is being sold complete with an MOT valid to March 14th next year and 18 past ones confirming the current indicated mileage of 91,501. 'DUJ 888C' is one of those motorcars that will cut a dash wherever it goes and could continue to appreciate in the process.
- 1 of 839 home market car's and rare special equipment example - Offered with Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate and continuation log book - Recent mechanical fettling and MOT'd into Jan 2017 although exempt This delightful-looking XK140 is a rare SE example of what were only 839 righthand drive Fixed Head Coupes made for the home market. It was previously owned by Jeremy Broad the father of Guy Broad, the renowned XK marque specialist. According to the accompanying Heritage Certificate, the Jaguar vacated the Browns Lane assembly line on June 22, 1955 finished in British Racing Green teamed with a Tan-coloured interior. The original distributor was Henlys of London and the first owner a K D Mayse. As presented today, the Coupe features White bodywork, a Red leather interior and rides on chromed wire wheels shod with white walled tyres. 'RXN 77' has been the subject of much mechanical fettling and the original cylinder block is now topped with a replacement head that's equipped with a trio of SU carburettors. The Jaguar was previously treated to a partial restoration and interior re-trim. It is now being offered complete with a 2016 invoice of £2,000 from Retro Services of Wolston near Coventry, who serviced and MOT'd the car while carrying out some minor welding and replacing such items as: exhaust downpipes (now stainless steel), suspension bushes, exhaust mountings, handbrake cable, front and rear brake cylinders and hoses, and windscreen washer pump. The car's paperwork includes an up to date V5C, continuation buff logbook, an old MOT plus one valid to January 8, 2017, and the aforementioned Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. The chromed boot rack is a nice touch that will appeal to those intent on continental touring. It was in 1954 that the all-conquering XK120 gave way to the XK140. Visual changes included more substantial bumpers, over-riders, a one-piece radiator grille and chrome strip running up the centre of the bonnet and down the middle of the boot lid.
- Formerly the property of Nigel Mansell CBE, the 1992 Formula One and 1993 Indycar World Series Champion - Extensively restored by the vendor, the proprietor of a manufacturer-approved bodyshop, with some £15,000 spent on parts alone - Original Tornado Red livery and factory-fitted engine but upgraded with Dialynx exhaust manifold and Milltek Sport stainless steel exhaust etc AYRTON SENNA MAYBE, STIG BLOMQVIST POSSIBLY, GENE HUNT NO CHANCE Among the defining performance cars of the 1980s, the first generation (or 'ur') Audi Quattro boasted supercar humbling pace thanks to its superb four-wheel drive system, rally-bred suspension and punchy turbocharged engine. Keeping up with this particular example would have been a challenge beyond most mere mortals given that it was road registered to Nigel Mansell on 13th June 1984. Driving for Team Lotus and resident on the Isle of Man at the time, the future Formula One and Indycar World Series Champion appears to have sold the Coupe following his move to Williams Grand Prix. Interestingly, Mansell's new race number at the Grove-based equipe - the iconic Red Number '5' - matched the colour and cylinder count of the Audi. Understood to have had just four former keepers since being UK road registered as '1 DWP' on 4th February 1985 (its current number plate 'A154 DWP' was assigned on 17th June 1993), accompanying paperwork shows that the Quattro was subject to an insurance total loss payment during April 1995 due to 'theft of parts from the vehicle'. The Audi's turn of speed and sure-footed handling made it a popular choice with members of the underworld in period (hence the reason no doubt that DCI Gene Hunt was allocated one in the hit TV series 'Ashes to Ashes') and there used to be a ready market for 'discounted spares'. The components in question are presumed to have been ancillaries because today the four-seater retains its original factory-fitted engine block (number WR005159). Being built on 31st March 1984, chassis WAUZZZ85ZEA900940 also features the revised, lowered suspension (down by 20mm all-round) and wider eight-inch wheels that had been phased-in earlier that month. Intriguingly, the Coupe was first road registered in Germany on 10th April 1984 - despite being built to right-hand drive specification - and thus might have been a special order car? Off the road for eight years prior to entering the current ownership in November 2011, the Quattro was subsequently treated to an extensive, almost 'bare shell' restoration. The proprietor of a manufacturer-approved bodyshop, the vendor fabricated several repair pieces himself as well as sourcing two new front wings, fussing over panel fit for hours and keeping the use of filler to a minimum. Thoroughly overhauled, the 2144cc five-cylinder powerplant benefited from a reground crankshaft, Dialynx exhaust manifold, re-cored radiator, fresh clutch / flywheel, refurbished intercooler, Milltek Sport stainless steel exhaust system and various new internals. The suspension and running gear were rejuvenated too with replacement bearings, bushings and ball joints as deemed necessary. In all the vendor estimates that he spent some £15,000 on parts alone from the likes of Deutscheparts, Quattro Corner and TPS. The original interior fabric had worn surprisingly well. Carefully cleaned, it belies the 116,000 miles shown on the car's odometer. Entrusted to a specialist, the digital dashboard was returned to full working order. Aside from the minor engine modifications, the Audi gained a later (but still ur-type) 20v steering wheel and rides on 8 x 15J R8 Ronal rims. Some 4,000 miles after the project was completed, 'A154 DWP' remains highly presentable having received a degree of restoration that would not have been financially viable had the current owner factored-in his own labour costs. Starting readily upon inspection and looking every inch the 1980s icon that it is, this very nicely restored Quattro is offered for sale with copy Isle of Man registration document in Nigel Mansell's name, old Isle of Man tax disc (also in Mr Mansell's name), V5C Registration Document, MOT certificate valid until November 2016 and copy of Audi Driver magazine (January 2016 issue) on which it graced the front cover.
- Very rare 1933 model-year only tourer with period competition history - First owned by the vendor in the 1960's and reacquired in 1991 - Restored from the chassis up at he cost of over £100,000 Arguably the handsomest Riley 9 derivative, the two-door Lynx Tourer was only current for the 1933 season. Sporting half the door count of its successor not to mention an elegant 'disappearing hood', the short-lived model was notably rakish and low-slung. Powered by a 'sports' version of the Coventry marque's advanced 'twin-cam' four-cylinder 1087cc engine mated to four-speed manual transmission, the four-seater enjoyed a level of performance that belied its 9hp tax rating. Based around a ladder-frame chassis equipped with all round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and bias-adjustable drum brakes, the Riley was known for its crisp handling too. Built to special order complete with a bespoke dashboard, chassis 6021101 was collected from the factory by first owner Herbert Way Esq. A solicitor by profession, Mr Way was also a keen motorist and participated in several of the Riley Motor Club's 24-hour Rally and Reliability Trials (badges for which adorn the front of 'RV 3333'). An accompanying period photo of the Lynx in action shows some minor damage to the offside running board and one hypothesis is that safety concerns may have prompted Mr Way to commission the 'straight top' doors and pillar-mounted spotlight which it retains to this day. Remaining with its first keeper until 1956, the Riley was taken off the road and laid-up in a barn some eight years later. In between times the two-door Lynx briefly belonged to the vendor - then an art student - who ran it for a memorable summer before his father intervened. Advertised for sale in Motor Sport magazine by Andrew Booth of Orchid Cars, 'RV 3333' re-entered the current ownership during 1991 for the princely sum of £10,500. A long overdue 'ground up' restoration was begun later that decade. Renowned marque specialist Blue Diamond was entrusted with refurbishing the chassis, gearbox, front / rear axles, steering, brakes and suspension, while Hamlins Engineering of Bridgwater overhauled the original powerplant with Sprite camshafts and Brooklands inlet / exhaust manifolds etc John Foy Ltd of Royston was tasked with renovating the ash frame and repairing / renewing the alloy bodywork as well as re-trimming, re-wiring, re-painting and generally finishing the car. The project stalled when the vendor's wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer but recommenced during 2012 and was completed in time for his 70th birthday celebrations last January. Used on an often daily basis since then, the Riley has covered some 4,500 post-rejuvenation miles. Refinished in its original Maroon livery and having had over £100,000 lavished on it (aside from the cost of re-acquisition), 'RV 3333' is considered by the vendor to 'surely be the best Lynx in the world'. Thanks to the efforts of Mr Way's nephew, the Riley's history file not only contains a plethora of restoration invoices but also numerous period photos and even his uncle's 1933 RAC badge.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot has been NOVA declared by the vendor. He has also volunteered to pay the admin fees for Peter Anderson of Imported Vehicle Registration to UK road register the car on behalf of a new owner should it remain in the UK. This very smartly presented right-hand drive 964 Turbo has been domiciled on the island of Jersey since new, a five by nine mile dot in the English Channel the Porsche could no doubt span in minutes if the laws allowed. It has had just two previous owners and is finished in an eye-catching shade of White and trimmed in White-piped Black leather. Its 14 stamp service record evidently supports the currently indicated mileage of 87,000 and shows the maintenance to have been carried out by just two garages - a Porsche main agent and an independent specialist. The Turbo benefits from having been treated to a main agent service earlier this year and an MOT that remains valid into March 2017. The car comes with paperwork providing its NOVA number and proof the VAT owed has been fully paid, and is currently considered by the vendor to have 'excellent' bodywork, flat-six 3.3-litre engine and five-speed manual transmission, and a 'very good' standard of paintwork. An appreciating asset. Porsche's 964 Series of cars was produced between 1989 and 1994. It was penned by Benjamin Dimson and featured significant styling revisions over the outgoing 993 model, the most obvious of which were the more integrated bumpers. The first turbo version of the newcomer appeared in March 1990. A turbocharged derivative of the 3.6-litre M64 engine had yet to be developed, so it was initially powered by a revised version of the 3.3-litre unit previously found in the 930 model. In its latest guise it was smoother, less prone to lag and more powerful - the figures were 320bhp at 5,750rpm and 332lbft of torque at 4,500rpm - sufficient to whisk the Porsche to 60mph in 5.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 167mph. Total production of the 3.3 Turbo Coupe amounted to 3,660 worldwide.
In 1925, Vauxhall was bought by General Motors for $2.5 million with the intention of producing high volume, lower-priced vehicles in the UK; a strategy which would successfully save the company during the Great Depression. Having been designed prior to the GM takeover, making it 'British' in construction and plan, the 20/60 was announced on 28th September 1927. Available as a saloon, limousine, tourer or cabriolet, it represented an affordable entry to the luxury market and notably was the first six-cylinder Vauxhall to be marketed for under £1,000. Initially fitted with a 2762cc OHV engine, which was later enlarged to 2962cc, the 20/60 also boasted a four-speed manual gearbox, all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. In production for just three years and reputedly capable of nigh on 70mph, it was replaced by the Vauxhall Eighty. Supplied by Graham Bros (Motors) Ltd and first registered on 24th April 1929, 'VM 8474' spent some of its life in Southern Ireland, before returning to the UK. Self-evidently the subject of past restoration work but having been stood for the last few years, it would benefit from a degree of recommissioning. Exempt from MOT, it is offered for sale with current V5/C registration document.
This delightful little lefthand drive Fiat Nuova is essentially a three owner car. Its first keeper bought the little Fiat for his wife before selling it to his work colleague for 400,000 lire in 1973. It then remained unused for many years in dry storage until the decision was made to restore the Fiat which commenced last year. The original engine and gearbox were overhauled and the engine enlarged from 499cc to 595cc with the carburettor being replaced. Attention was also paid to the brakes, new shock absorbers fitted and shod with new tyres. The vendor inform us that the bodywork has been restored and repainted in its original colour and all other items were removed and sand blasted before being painting and new seals fitted. As a result the vendor presently grades the bodywork, Blue paintwork, Red interior trim, two-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox as all being in 'excellent' order.
- Extremely rare survivor and owned by the Escott family for most of its life - Highly desirable twin-cam engine and four-speed manual gearbox shared with the later 'Grand Sport' two-seaters - Sympathetically restored including a thorough mechanical overhaul, new fabric body covering (over some of the original wood frame) and re-wiring etc Hailed by some as the Bugatti of the cyclecar world, Salmson won an incredible 550 races and set ten speed records from 1921-1928 (at events such as the Bol d'Or, Le Mans 24 hours, Targa Florio, Spa 24 hours and Brooklands 6 hours etc). A renowned aero engine manufacturer, the French company developed its first twin overhead camshaft motorcar powerplant in time to win the Third Grand Prix de l'U.M.F. Cyclecars at Le Mans on September 17th 1921. Introduced the following year, the Salmson D-Type was the very first series production Touring car to be offered to the public with a 'twin-cam' engine. A landmark in motoring history, the newcomer could be had with a choice of two open and two closed bodystyles (though, the majority of buyers opted for the Open Four-Seater Tourer). Interestingly, Dirk Bogarde's father had a very attractive D-Type Saloon which he drove at Brooklands during the summer of 1926 (Ref: p.7 'Great Meadow An Evocation' by Dirk Bogarde, 1992). The only D-Type 'Grand Sport' Torpedo Tourer known to have survived, chassis 25855 was ordered by the UK concessionaire SMS London on October 4th 1924 (though, delivery would not be made for another eight months). Issued with the London registration number 'YL 394' on September 5th 1925 when purchased from Gordon Watney & Co Ltd by Mrs C.W. Escott, the Salmson would spend the majority of its life in her family's care. Kept on the road throughout World War Two albeit with painted-out brightwork, the D-Type was subsequently laid-up during the 1950s. Pleasingly retaining its original twin-cam engine and rare four-speed manual gearbox, chassis 25855 finally left the Escott family's ownership some twenty-five years ago. Acquired by a marque enthusiast with the intention of carrying out a 'ground up' restoration to original specification, he sadly died before much work had been completed. Determined that the Torpedo Tourer's highly prized 'Grand Sport' drivetrain would not fall prey to a special builder, the vendor - a renowned Salmson historian - then took over the project. Original body frame timbers were salvaged where possible and the car re-skinned in Pearl Grey fabric with new Black leather upholstery, Wilton carpets and front / rear double duck tonneau covers being fitted too (a copy of the factory build record shows that the car was finished in Gris Perle when new). The original engine was thoroughly overhauled with a new block and pistons. Displacing some 1400cc, the four-cylinder unit is fed by correct-type twin Solex carburettors which reportedly 'give a useful boost to effortless cruising'. Attention was similarly paid to the highly desirable four-speed manual gearbox (which gained a new clutch), brakes, suspension and original wire wheels. The latter feature RAF hubs and were rebuilt prior to being shod with new tyres. A new loom was installed with authentic pattern wiring and the brightwork re-plated. The original supplier's plaque and switch panel were restored along with the superb Marchal headlights and white-faced OS instruments. Starting readily upon inspection and deemed by the vendor to be in 'very good overall' condition, this extremely rare and appealing Salmson has completed several trouble-free trips to France. A rare opportunity to obtain a lovely example of the French Grand Marques but at the fraction of a cost of a comparably rare Bugatti.
- Believed one of only 16 UK supplied RHD Club Sports and featuring the original sales invoice for £131,710 - An extraordinary number of factory and dealer fitted extras including carbon pack, bucket seats, and special colour - Only one owner form new and just 55,000 recorded miles with a very comprehensive maintenance record When Porsche launched the 996 version of their 911 GT2 in 2000, the car swiftly gained iconic status as one of the most focused and fastest Porsche production cars ever manufactured. With the reported 462bhp produced from its twin turbo flat six engine being transferred to the road through the rear wheels only (the Turbo model had four wheel drive), performance was electrifying with 60mph being achieved from rest in just under 4 seconds and a top speed of about 198mph. The comprehensive history file on this rather special GT2 Club Sport contains both the handwritten order form and the sales invoice form AFN Porsche on London's Park Lane. They state that the options chosen when new were special paint, carbon package, leather console, carbon rear console, leather sport steering wheel and leather steering column casing, front floor mats, leather interior light, carbon door entrance panels, aluminium dials, carbon gearshift and handbrake, top-tint windscreen, centre console, Becker radio/CD, Club Sport package, leather bucket seats, coloured wheel centres, passenger six-point harness, and security glass covering. The total of the two-page invoice was a generous £131,710. The purchaser resided in Bayswater, West London, and was very much a Porsche enthusiast who raced a modern 911, but despite having his own workshop to maintain his racing car, he entrusted the supplying dealer's Reading workshops to maintain the car for the first four annual services, and Porsche Hatfield for the 2006 and 2007 services. Thereafter he had the car maintained in his own workshop and transferred the registration into the name of his racing team in March 2013. As well as the aforementioned invoices, the history file also contains many maintenance invoices, many expired MOT certificates, and the hand book pack. With only a reported 129 GT2 models imported by Porsche into the UK when new of which apparently only 16 were to Club Sport specification, this one owner car has a super provenance and is described by the vendor as being excellent in all respects. It is sure to attract the interest of Porsche collectors.
- Arthur Daley's famous 1981 Daimler Sovereign from the hit TV series Minder - The car George Cole wanted to buy himself, and came close to doing so before it was given away in a TV Times competition - Used in series 4,5,6 and the Christmas Special 'Minder on the Orient Express' - Recent mechanical overhaul to the brakes, suspension, bushes, ball joints, and servicing at the cost of £4,000 - Recent bodywork restoration with glass out repaint in its original livery of Portland Beige, interior refresh and new steering rack at the cost of £4,500 - Extensive service history, original handbooks, service book and original tool kit - 43,990 recorded miles and offered with an advisory free MOT into March 2017 This lovely-looking 4.2-litre-engined Series III Daimler Sovereign will be immediately familiar to the many fans of the '80s comedy-drama TV series Minder, and would no doubt nowadays be referred by its star, the roguish car dealer and entrepreneur Arthur Daley, as 'a nice little earner'. The Daimler's accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms that 'VDU 343X' (it carried the fake registration 'DYO 979V' for the camera) was manufactured on July 7, 1981 and finished in its still current livery of Portland Beige and Burnt Umber interior trim. First registered to Jaguar Cars, it was assigned to Euston Films and featured prominently as Daley's 'wheels' in Series 4, 5 and 6 of their massively popular show, as well as the Christmas specials 'Minder Around The Corner and 'Minder On The Orient Express'. Daley was brilliantly played by the late George Cole, who reputedly became so enamoured of the Daimler that he attempted to purchase it from Jaguar Cars for his own use, and was on the point of doing so when it was decided to offer the car as a prize in a TV Times competition - a copy of the magazine cover with Cole enticingly dangling the vehicle's original keys is included in its history file. The final iteration of the XJ6/XJ12/Sovereign range was the Series III model introduced in 1979. It was based on what had been the long wheelbase version of the earlier cars which was then treated to a subtle makeover by Pininfarina, providing what was now an 11-year-old design with a more contemporary look. The resulting changes included an increased glass area, narrower door frames, slimmer radiator grille, and more substantial rubber-faced bumpers. There were three engine options - the ubiquitous straight-six XK unit in either 3.4 or 4.2-litre guise and the V12 one of 5.3-litres. Though production of the V12-engined cars continued until 1992, that of the six-cylinder ones was phased out following the launch of their long overdue replacement, the XJ40 range, in 1986. Of the 318,000 XJ6, XJ12 and Sovereigns built, no less than 132,952 were Series III models. This Daimler's vendor has recently invested heavily in his historic car. For example, £4,500 was spent with Miles Classic of Huddersfield on bodywork restoration that included a glass out repaint in the original colour and a refresh of the interior, while a further £4,000 was paid to marque specialist XJK of Newcastle-under-Lyme for attention to the brakes and suspension etc - during all of which such major items as the automatic gearbox and steering rack were replaced. Perhaps unsurprisingly the vendor now grades the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and transmission as all being in 'excellent' order, and is offering this truly unique Sovereign complete with extensive service history and service book, original handbooks and tool kit, and an advisory-free MOT valid into March next year. The odometer currently displays a total of 43,990 miles. The inclusion of 'VDU 342X' in this auction not only represents an increasingly rare opportunity for Jaguar/Daimler aficionados to acquire a fine example of one of the marque's most iconic models (maybe as a present for 'er indoors'?), but for Minder fans to invest in not just one but both star cars from the show, as the Ford Capri equally famously driven by Daley's boxer turned bodyguard, Terry McCann (played by Dennis Waterman), is also on offer. As Arthur would almost certainly have said: "Buy the pair and from now on the world is your lobster."
- Terry McCann's famous 1977 Ford Capri 2.0 S from the hit TV series Minder - Not only driven by Terry in the opening sequence but also at various times during the series - Recent bodywork restoration and bare metal repaint in its original Ford polar white , new vinyl roof and interior refresh at the cost of £7,800 - Extensive mechanical overhaul including brakes, suspension, service and wax oiled at the cost of over £5,000 - 88,700 recorded miles and offered with an advisory free MOT into March 2017 Dennis Waterman has enjoyed a long and successful acting career that took off with the role of DS Carter in 'The Sweeney' and was furthered by that of Terry McCann in 'Minder' - another Euston Films Series in which he not only played the likeable bodyguard (minder in London slang) to unscrupulous used car salesman Arthur Daley (George Cole), but sung the theme tune - 'I Could Be So Good For You'. The MKII Capri offered here was first registered on January 25 1977 and is the actual car driven by McCann in Minder's opening titles and at various times throughout the Series, which ran from October 1979 to March 1994. 'SLE 71R', which was voted the '28th Greatest TV Car Ever' by Sky TV viewers, was reputedly acquired by a gentleman from Kent after Euston Films had finished with it, and is rumoured to have come close to being scrapped at some stage before belonging to John Hill of Capri Club International from 1991 to 2014, when it was purchased by the vendor. He now regards the body, White paintwork, 2.0-litre engine and manual transmission as 'excellent' and the Black interior trim as 'good', and small wonder as: £7,800 has recently been invested in bodywork restoration, a bare metal repaint in the original colour of Polar White, new vinyl roof, and refresh of the interior. The famous Ford has also benefited from over £5,000 worth of mechanical fettling involving attention to the brakes, suspension and wheels as well as a service and Waxoyl treatment. Currently displaying 88,700 miles, the Capri is being offered with: a collection of old MOTs, plus an advisory-free one into March 2017; invoices for all the work carried out; not to mention the possibility of also acquiring its automotive co-star - ie Arthur Daley's famous Jaguar from the same hit Series. A once in a lifetime opportunity for TV buffs everywhere! The choice of a Capri for former professional boxer turned minder Terry McCann was an interesting one. Though having served time in prison, he was cast as being basically honest and loyal, and his repeated attempts to find a better job suggest a degree of ambition. This linked nicely with the Capri, the model dubbed by Ford as 'The Car You Always Promised Yourself' - ie one for the young, aspiring mainly male driver. Launched in 1969, it was an all-new model range for the Blue Oval - a Coupe that was intended to reproduce in Europe the success of the mighty Mustang in the US - ie our pony car. And a success it most certainly was, with no less than 1.2 million sales accrued for the MKI version. The MKII model like the Minder car was launched in 1974. It was an example of gentle evolution rather than revolution, via which Ford heeded the lessons imposed by the oil crisis and attempted to make their popular Coupe better suited to the needs of the time. The revised model was treated to a shorter bonnet, larger cabin, more modern facia and smaller steering wheel. Most significantly, the Capri now gained a hatchback rear door making the stowage area far more easily accessible and giving rise to a boot space of 630 litres. The engine powering the Minder car was the 2.0 single overhead camshaft Pinto unit, that in standard form produced 98bhp at 5,200rpm and 112 lb ft of torque at 3,500rpm. This drove through either a four-speed manual gearbox or C3 three-speed automatic. The result was no supercar, but a lively performer that allowed Terry to stay out of trouble - at least some of the time!
- 1 of just 974 RHD S1 Fixed Head Coupe 2+2 cars made - Black leather, Bodywork restored / repainted in the previous ownership - Manual gearbox, Heritage Certificate Jaguar's immortal E-Type underwent its first major surgery in 1966 when, feeling there needed to be a version in which customers' children could share the E-Type experience, Jaguar introduced the 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe. A rear bench seat was accommodated by increasing the wheelbase by nine inches and adding two inches to the roofline. The airy 2+2 benefited from the same fully independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and disc brakes as its two-seater sibling. By now, the E-Type range was powered by a 4.2-litre version of the company's DOHC, straight-six, developing a quoted 265bhp. Finished in Red with Black leather upholstery, 'NFW 811F' is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' condition with regard to its 4.2-litre engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim. Showing three former keepers to its V5C document, the Jaguar was entrusted to Andy Marshall of Mansfield for a bodywork refurbishment and respray during the previous ownership. Boasting its original engine plus an electric fan, Heritage Certificate and chrome wire wheels, this rare Series I 4.2 FHC 2+2 has also been recently treated to a front vented discs upgrade by Fossway.
PLEASE NOTE: It is hoped the sidescreens for this vehicle will be delivered to the sale venue by 1pm on 20th April. If this is not possible, they will be available for collection from the vendor by the successful purchaser. - Homemarket RHD example - Restored to award winning standards in 1991 - Matching chassis and engine numbers The first post-war MG was the TC. It bore great similarity to the pre-war TB and was fitted with basically the same 1250cc OHV XPAG engine. It was superseded by the TD in 1950 which, though visually similar to the earlier cars, was built around a more modern chassis derived from the Y-Type Saloon. The benefits included independent coil-spring front suspension, rack and pinion steering, and smaller 15-inch disc wheels. The newcomer also boasted a hypoid bevel axle, hidden scuttle hoop and twin leading shoe front brakes, and was five inches wider than its predecessor. A home market car, chassis TD26197 migrated to America during the late 1950s. Repatriated from Iowa some three decades later, the MG was reportedly treated to an extensive 'nut and bolt' restoration by a previous keeper. Completed in 1991 to 'award winning standards', the work appears to have lasted well. Finished in Red with Beige upholstery, the TD is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, bodywork and paintwork with "very good" interior. Treated to a new crankshaft oil seal in 2010 and sporting a full complement of weather equipment, this matching chassis and engine numbers MG presents extremely well and is ready for Summer.
This 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. Many consider the 86" to be the best of the Series 1 Land Rovers with more cabin space and only being produced between 1954 to 1956. This delightful Series I short wheelbase Land Rover 'UYJ 635' was first registered on June 18, 1956 and is fresh from a total restoration by Abbey Classic Cars of Tewkesbury. It was stripped to bare metal, repaired, primed and repainted. The indicated mileage of 89,500 is believed though not proven to be correct. The original specification - 'spread bore' - engine was felt to be in good shape but was nevertheless stripped and checked to make sure. The wheels, seats, wiring harness and canvas tilt were renewed and the vehicle's reassembly carried out using the right specification nuts, bolts and fasteners. It boasts overdrive and a cabin heater which were both options in period, while indicators have been added for safer driving in modern traffic. Otherwise the Land Rover is believed to be to original specifications. The vendor unsurprisingly now grades the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as 'excellent'. Offered with current V5C, collection of invoices, old tax discs, previous MOT certificates, photographs of the restoration and dialogue of the restoration this charming land rover is certainly worthy of closer inspection.
- 9,300 miles from new - Recently imported from Florida and fettled by marque specialist P.J. Grady (Europe) including attention to its fuel injection, water pump, ignition system and cooling fans not to mention the re-graining of its stainless steel bodywork - Original owner's manual, letter from second American keeper to warrant mileage, UK V5C Registration Document, MOT'd till Feb 2017 Automotive history is packed with intrigue and tales of failure and success. That of the De Lorean marque is among the most fascinating and recently took another twist with the announcement of an intended return to production. Such news can only further heighten interest in those remaining of the 8,583 produced originally, of which the sale car would seem to be a particularly desirable example. It hails from the first year of production, yet boasts just 9,300 miles from new. It was recently imported from Florida and then treated to £1,400 worth of expert fettling by marque specialist P J Grady (Europe), during which attention was paid to the car's fuel injection system, water pump, ignition system, cooling fans and hand brake, not to mention the re-graining of the De Lorean's unique stainless steel bodywork. 'NNT 583W' is now being offered complete with the original owner's manuals and wallet, a letter from its second American keeper warranting the mileage, UK V5C registration document, an MOT valid into February 2017, and a selection of other items of relevant paperwork. Immortalised by its starring role in the film Back to the Future, the DMC-12 was the sole product of the DeLorean Motor Company that manufactured cars in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland from January 1981 until entering liquidation at the end of the following year. Impossible to confuse with any other car, it was penned by Italian maestro Giorgetto Giugiaro and notable for its gullwing doors and unpainted outer panels. Following pre-production problems, the vehicle was largely re-engineered by Lotus, resulting in a backbone chassis and running gear very similar to that of the Esprit. Power came from a rear mounted 2849cc V6 engine provided by the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo consortium. This gave 130bhp when tuned for the US market - the region in which most examples were sold.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is now registered as BAE567B. - Reported to have left the Alvis Factory on December 15th 1964 - Originally registered in Bristol in December 1964 as BAE-567B - Believed to have been exported to America in 1975 and returned here in 2015 Copies of the Alvis Archive record and guarantee certificate on file state that this beautiful Alvis TE21 Drophead Coupe was despatched from the Coventry Factory on December 15th 1964 and delivered to the dealership C. Allen & Son (Bristol) Limited. Having been registered as BAE-567B, the first owner was the Bristol footwear manufacturer G. B. Britton & Son Limited of Kingswood. Alvis Club records then show that by 1972 the car was owned by a W.R. Davey of the accountants W.R. Davey & Sons Limited of St. Phillips, Bristol. The typed notes on file of an enthusiast then state that by 1975 the Alvis was with a car dealer in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. who sold it to a Dr Robert Laughlin of Alexandria, Virginia, according to a copy of the Virginia State title. Dr Laughlin was a curator at The Department of Anthropology at The Smithsonian Institution, and in 1995 it is reported that he sent the Alvis to an English car restoration specialist in Bainbridge, Philadelphia, who carried out a restoration on the body of the car, seemingly at a very leisurely pace. It is believed that work ceased on the car in around 2010 and that Dr Laughlin passed away fairly recently. The Alvis was then sold and imported into England in late 2015/early 2016 and the restoration was finished, with the vendor carrying out a superb re-trim on the car with new leather and carpets to the interior and restored decorative wood. The vendor also had new front suspension springs fitted, along with a new exhaust, a new voltage regulator, a new brake servo, a complete fluid change, and new chrome wire wheels and tyres. The car started easily and ran smoothly and quietly upon our inspection and it has apparently had a lot of recent expenditure with an Alvis expert to get the car operating as it should. This is a beautiful example of the Alvis marque of which the vendor describes both the bodywork and the paintwork as being in excellent condition.
- Desirable RHD manual transmission example - c.49,500 miles, wheels recently refurbished - Silver with Grey leather interior, current MoT Porsche's 996 evolution of the venerable 911 concept was manufactured between 1998 and 2005 and represented the most significant single update of the 911 family since its introduction in 1964. The company's first supercar of the modern era, the most fundamental change was the move from air-cooled to water-cooled engines, in the interest of increasingly stringent noise and environmental regulations. Making its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1999, the 996 Turbo was powered by a 420bhp 3.6-litre flat-six engine (derived from Porsche's 1998 Le Mans winning GT-1 car) which was capable of propelling the four-wheel drive chassis to 60mph in 4.2 seconds and on to a nominal top speed of 190mph. This tidy-looking right-hand drive, manual transmission example is finished in Silver and trimmed in Grey leather. Displaying some 49,500 miles on its odometer, it has been in the current ownership since 2010. Works known to have been carried out include a remap by Fearnsport of Silverstone in 2009, replacement of the centre and side radiators in 2009 and more recently refurbishment of the road wheels. Fitted with air-conditioning it is described by the vendor as having "good" bodywork, with minor marks to the paintwork and interior trim whilst the engine and gearbox are said to be "all fine". Offered with Swansea V5 document, current MOT to September 2016, security key, spare key and owner's wallet. The current cherished registration number is being retained.
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor reports that the speedomoter cable on this vehicle snapped on the way to the MOT station on Monday. It has since driven only from Whitchurch, Hampshire, to the auction venue. - Only three registered owners from new, with the second for 38 years - Only 37,000 recorded miles and a quantity of lovely early documentation - One of Pininfarina's finest designs in very rare right hand drive configuration This beautiful and very rare right hand drive Lancia Flavia 1.8 Coupe was first registered on January 27th 1969, and according to the original green log book on file, in January 1970 the car was owned by a Mrs Sonya Burt from Lindfield, West Sussex, and the engine number on the document matches that of the unit in the car today. A letter on file from Mr Burt to a later owner states that he "acquired (the car) for my Wife back in the 60's" so possibly Mrs Burt was the first owner. An invoice on file shows that in November 1972 the car was purchased by a Dr C.N.D Eastes of Hove, West Sussex and a copy of a 1985 V5 registration document show that by 1985 Dr Eastes had moved to nearby Storrington. In June 2010 ownership changed to a Gentleman in Eastleigh, Hampshire, and a letter typed during the purchasing negotiations implies that the car was being purchased from Dr Eastes' son. The current vendor acquired the car in 2012 but due to it joining his Lancia and Italian car collection and his keenness not to put another owner in the registration document, he never registered it in his name. The history file contains many wonderful early documents such as a January 1972 MOT certificate (where the mileage was recorded as being 27,400), an April 1985 certificate (27,704 miles recorded), a January 1972 tax disc, a handbook, a radio user guide, and a BP Energol maintenance booklet. The Flavia is described by the vendor as being excellent in all respects having never been rusty, with them adding that during the 2015/16 winter the car had a bare metal repaint carried out to all panels except for the original paint on the roof, that the engine shows good oil pressure, the synchromesh on the gearbox are good, and that the interior is original and near perfect. This glorious car has had only three recorded owners and has covered just 37,200 miles from new, an odometer reading that is warranted by the vendor. A very beautiful, special, and captivating car.
And now for something completely different! This unique and decidedly eye-catching first generation righthand drive NSX is a modified fresh import finished in the contrasting livery of White bodywork and Black leather trim. Its many upgrades include: coil over suspension; HKS induction kit; HID headlamps; carbon effect interior trim; custom alloy wheels - 17inch front/18inch rear; full bodykit with high level rear spoiler; quad exhausts; and NSX fitted mats. The vendor presently grades the all-alloy V6 engine and four-speed Sports Shift automatic transmission as 'excellent' and the two-seater bodywork, paintwork and interior trim as 'very good', and is offering the Honda complete with Japanese service history and MOT valid to July 28. The car's odometer currently registers 77,500 kilometers. Opportunities to purchase good examples of what are sometimes referred to as 'Japanese Ferraris' and be able to boast about the input of three-times World Champion Ayrton Senna are rare indeed.
- Highly convincing Dino GTS powered by a mid-mounted Alfa Romeo V6 - Many original Ferrari parts including Dino speedo/rev counter - Original style Campagnola wheels and freshly MOT'd The original Dino 246 GTS were V6 mid-engine sports cars produced by Ferrari and sold under the Dino marque between 1968 and 1974. The Dino 246 was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers with their value's increasing year after year. This Evocation has been built using molds taken from an original Dino and is one of the best we have ever seen with power coming from a mid-mounted Alfa Romeo V6 engine mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. Finished in "Ferro Grigio Metallizzato" with a Cream and Black interior many original Ferrari parts have been used including a Dino speedo/rev counter. Riding on original style Campagnola wheels the Dino is offered with cherished registration number 'F3 NSJ' which is currently on retention. The vendor now grades the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, gearbox and interior trim as 'Very Good' and is offered with an MOT certificate into February 2017.
- Wonderful example with just 3 previous keepers and c.54,000 miles - Extensive history file including bill of sale, service book etc - Recent gearbox refurbishment Jaguar's XJ Saloon was introduced in 1968 and was the last model to have the personal input of Sir William Lyons. The striking Pillarless Coupe was first shown five years later, though production didn't commence until 1975. There were two engine options - a 4.2-litre DOHC XK unit and the silky 5.3-litre V12. This attractive V12 Coupe is finished in dark blue with black vinyl roof and dark blue interior and displays c.54,800 miles on its odometer. Originally supplied to Racal Group Services Ltd of Bracknell, Berkshire, the V5 registration document records just three previous keepers. The car is accompanied by an extensive history file containing the original purchase invoice, owner's handbook, lubrication chart, Passport to Service book stamped up to 48,000 miles in 2000, detailed notes of works carried out since 2000 and numerous assorted MoTs dating back to 1978. Following a period of storage we are advised the car has been treated to some £4,000 of expenditure including attention to the braking system and also benefits from a recent gearbox refurbishment by XJ Restorations. The current MoT expires in February 2017.
This handsome right-hand drive S1 complete with glass division is one of only 24 long wheelbase versions of the Standard Steel Saloon produced, and therefore a very rare model. It is presented with gloss Black bodywork complemented by a Burgundy hide interior and White walled tyres. The vendor informs us that the first owner was J. Londou Esq., then the Chairman of the Shell Oil Company. Between 1978 and 2008 it is understood to have formed part of the collection of a Dutch enthusiast, while more recently it was acquired and restored for the vendor's wife. However, she has not put it to use - hence its inclusion in this sale. The vendor currently grades the long wheelbase bodywork and paintwork as 'excellent' and the straight-six engine, automatic transmission and interior trim as all being in 'good' order. He also notes that the Bentley's wood trim has been beautifully restored. '312 YUX' is being offered complete with some history and its odometer displaying a credible though unwarranted 67,000 miles. The S1 was unveiled in April 1955. It was both longer and wider than its predecessors and based on a much stiffer chassis of 16-gauge closed box-section design, complete with cruciform centre bracing. Though its traditional body-on-chassis construction facilitated the manufacture of special-bodied versions, the vast majority were delivered with the standard offering produced by Pressed Steel Ltd, that featured weight saving alloy doors, bonnet and boot lid. The newcomer was powered by the final iteration of the company's venerable 4.9-litre straight-six engine - it featured revised cylinder-head porting and produced 178bhp. S1s were offered with a choice of wheelbase - 10ft 3in or 10ft 7in. The price at introduction ranged from circa £4,669 to £6,894 depending on specification. The model could accelerate to 60mph in around 14.2 seconds and just exceed the magic 100mph barrier.
PLEASE NOTE: The estimate on this vehicle is now £24,000 - 28,000. By their very nature Lotus / Caterham Sevens tend to get well used and often abused, so to find a 1962 example in fine original fettle with lovely continuous history is rare indeed. 'NCM 320' is, however, the exception that proves the rule. Among the car's massive history file is the original June 1962 invoice from Lotus Components to first owner David Holgate of Birkenhead for the body kit that totalled the princely sum of £260. There is another one of the same date from Racing Engines Ltd for the 1340cc Cosworth power unit, close-ratio gear set, electric fan, sidescreens, tonneau cover, rev-counter, set of Avon Turbospeed tyres, heater unit, sealed beam headlamps, workshop manual and flashing indicators that came to £296 and 5 shillings. Also among the extensive paperwork is the buff log book that shows how the Lotus passed in relatively quick succession from Holgate to H. O'Brien, D. Aukland, R. Liptrot, and C. Whalley before being acquired by C. Webb of Liverpool in 1972, who retained it for 34 years. Little used for the last five of those, it was then restored by Kelvin Jones Motorsport, with assistance from the original chassis and body manufacturers Arch Motors, and sold by Mike Abbas Classic Cars to the Phillips family for Oliver Phillips to race in HSCC events. The file features numerous bills from RW Racing Services who prepared / improved the car for them, until it passed to marque specialist Paul Matty Cars and was purchased by the vendor in 2009. Resplendent in Blue with a Yellow nose cone and trimmed in Red vinyl, the little Lotus nowadays rides on Minilite-style alloys and is still powered by the 1498cc pre-Crossflow Cosworth unit that supplanted the original engine back in 1965. A rare opportunity to acquire such a genuine unmolested Seven S2 complete with HSCC Identity Form.
- A very early example of the popular Proteus Jaguar C-Type Evocation - Jaguar XJ6 4.2 based with manual transmission - A wonderfully attractive and patinated motor car We are very grateful to the vendor for supplying the following description: It is believed that this car was built in the early 1980's, making this one of the first examples produced by Proteus. These early cars are widely regarded to be of a better quality than later cars. Finished in British Racing Green with black leather upholstery and green carpet inserts. The car is in very good overall condition, the bodywork, paint finish and interior are in keeping with a car of its age. There are one or two blemishes to the paintwork, however the 'patina' only adds to this cars charm and authenticity. It really is a lovely example. Owned and cherished for many years by a member of the Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC) this car has been enjoyed when the weather permitted and has not been used in anger on circuits or hill climbs. Engine: Equipped with a 4.2 litre Jaguar straight six, and twin SU carburettors. This car performs very well indeed, it has been cared for with no regard to cost. These engines are inherently torquey. This, along with the overdrive system make this an astonishingly competent long distance tourer. Interior Detail: The interior is an accurate representation of an original C-Type, with period dials, switchgear and Moto-Lita 'Classic 4' steering wheel. The leather seats have subtly faded, resulting in a level of 'age' that suits the car perfectly. Suspension & Brakes: 'Spax' adjustable suspension front and rear. Disc brakes to the front provide very effective braking power. This stunning motorcar is to be sold complete with UK V5 logbook, an MOT certificate expiring January 2017, and a history file containing past invoices.
- Restored over a 2 year period including re- paint and new interior - Fitted with fridge, hob, sink, main supply socket and ready to be enjoyed over the summer - 36,049 recorded miles and MOT's into Sept 2016 This notably handsome example of the perennially popular Type 2 VW Camper has been in its current ownership since September 2012, during which time it has undergone a major restoration that included: a repaint by PA Coatings and the provision of new curtains and a leather interior, plus cabinets by marque specialists RVTEC of Preston. The comprehensive specification includes: fridge, gas hob, sink, mains supply socket, Bluetooth stereo system, roof-mounted luggage rack and woodrim steering wheel. 'NPO 223J' is finished in White over Blue and trimmed in Brown. It currently displays an unwarranted 36,048 miles and is offered complete with samples from the interior renovation and a collection of old MOTs, plus a current one valid to September 25 this year. According to the vendor, the Dormobile's engine fires at the first turn and this attractive-looking home on wheels is fully ready for others to enjoy in the coming summer months.
- Much expenditure in the current ownership - Walnut dash, retrimmed red leather interior and respray in BRG - Engine overhaul by Gordon Dale & Beacon Hill Engineering, few miles since Introduced in 1946, the MKVI was Bentley's first post-WW2 model. Aimed at the emerging 'owner-driver' luxury car market, it was fitted with a freshly developed 4257cc engine mated to four-speed manual transmission. Suspension was independent by coil springs at the front and by leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by mechanically-assisted drums all-round. Unfortunately, the variable quality of steel available in the post-WW2 period meant that the MKVI's Standard Steel Saloon coachwork rarely lasted as long as Crewe had intended, and by the mid-1960s there were a good number of mechanically strong but cosmetically untidy cars running around. Dating from that time onwards, the tradition of building Bentley MKVI-based Specials is long and proud. This extremely attractive MKVI special is understood to have been converted by Michael Walker's Garage, (Rolls-Royce & Bentley specialists) of Woking, in the early 1980s when owned by an R J Stephenson. Subsequently passing to his son, M Stephenson, it was acquired by the vendor in 2011. RKM 233 has been maintained regardless of cost whilst in the current ownership, works carried out include a respray in BRG, re-trimming of the interior in red leather and the fitment of a walnut dashboard. Invoices on file dated 2009 relate to refurbishment of the SU carburettors and an engine overhaul by Gordon Dale and Beacon Engineering. Only around 2,500 miles have been covered since. Equipped with full weather gear and a tonneau cover (unused), aero screens and fold-flat windscreen, the car further benefits from the fitment of a recent set of wire wheels. Looking every inch the sporting Bentley special, the car is accompanied by a Swansea V5 registration document, assorted old MoTs and invoices relating to the build.
- Supplied new in April 1989 by Charles Follett of St. John's Wood and registered KMJ-1 - Finished in a wonderful colour combination and described as having a very good interior - Original service book accompanied by many maintenance invoices After a lengthy gestation period, the now ubiquitous Porsche 911 entered production in 1964, and much evolved versions of it remain in production to this day, 52 years later. Initially powered by an air-cooled, 2-litre, flat-six engine, in common with all other aspects of the 911 the engines have undergone steady evolution ever since. The 911 Carrera 3.2 made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show of September 1983. Visually indebted to the outgoing 911 SC, the Carrera wore a revised front valance with auxiliary driving lamps and a subtle 'Carrera' script on its engine lid. The model's 3164cc flat-six engine was credited with developing some 231bhp and 209 lbft of torque and was allied to a five-speed transmission, making it reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds and 153mph. Some 19,987 Cabriolet variants of the 3.2 Carrera were sold between 1984 and 1989. This very late 1989 model was supplied new by renowned London Porsche dealer Charles Follett of St. John's Wood, and was first registered on April 4th 1989 with the desirable number plate of KMJ-1, a plate it appears to have worn for the first five years of its life. Presented with a handbook and its original service book, the comprehensive history of this Cabriolet details that it was maintained by London (NW2) Porsche specialist Pickup Motorsport between 2001 and 2012, with a print-off of the maintenance invoices from Pickup covering the period 2005 to 2012. These show that a new clutch was fitted in March 2011 and there is also an invoice on file for a new roof in May 2012. Presented in a wonderful colour combination, this super looking 911 displays a total of 125,600 miles on it odometer and is described by the vendor as having very good bodywork, paintwork and interior trim.
Loading...
