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1925 BSA 249cc Model B 'Round Tank'Registration no. OR8609Frame no. B10063Engine no. B8694 (see text)A top-selling model for BSA in the 1920s, the versatile Model B, or 'Round Tank', was used by just about every tradesman whose job required cheap personal transport. Popular with learners - the fact that the gearbox had only two speeds and that both brakes operated on the rear wheel were attributes guaranteed to re-assure novices - the reliable 250 sidevalve provided many with their first motorcycling experience. Advanced features, for a lightweight, included all-chain drive and pumped lubrication, though the traditional sight feed and auxiliary hand pump were retained. A three-speed version - identifiable by its black tank - was added for 1926 and then the following year a wedge-shaped tank replaced the much-loved original.This BSA was formerly the property of the vendors grandfather, a Mr Spreadbury, who ran a bicycle and motorcycle shop in Alresford. A well-presented example, it appears to be an older restoration and has been on display at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, since at least 1982. The machine retains its Two Speed gearbox. The machine's V5C lists its first date of registration as 17 August 1925 however it is thought the motorcycle incorporates a 1924 engine (the 1925 Model B engine range running from 9800). Prior to road use this charming little BSA will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore offered strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with a selection of photographs, DVLA correspondence, and a V5C Registration Certificate.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1939 Nimbus 750 SportRegistration no. 954 YUYFrame no. 5170Engine no. none visibleUnusual in producing four-cylinder machines only, the Danish firm of Fisker & Nielsen introduced the Nimbus motorcycle in 1919. Their products were of advanced design, using shaft final drive and pressed steel frames from the start of production, and pioneering the telescopic front fork in the 1930s. Motorcycle production was suspended in 1928, and when the Nimbus re-appeared in 1934 it was with a power unit that showed strong car influence, with integral crankcase/cylinder block in cast iron and a detachable alloy sump. The cast-iron cylinder head was topped by an alloy housing for the single overhead camshaft, the latter being driven by shaft-and-bevel gears. A single-plate clutch transmitted power to the three-speed gearbox. Foot change for the gearbox, a beefier front fork and larger brakes had been added by the end of the 1930s, but from then onwards changes were few until series production ended in 1954. This rare Sport model formerly belonged to Mr Bart Crauwels in Belgium and had been completely restored by him when it was purchased by the current vendor at a UK auction in 2013. At that time the Nimbus had covered only some 3,000 kilometres since restoration, and the vendor has added only another 100-or-so over the last 10 years. Last run in September 2022, the machine has required nothing apart from a new battery and was described by the private vendor as running very well when last out and offered in generally very good condition. Offered with keys and a V5C. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1925 BSA 249cc Model B 'Round Tank'Registration no. BF5254Frame no. B.11906Engine no. B.22490A top-selling model for BSA in the 1920s, the versatile Model B, or 'Round Tank', was used by just about every tradesman whose job required cheap personal transport. Popular with learners - the fact that the gearbox had only two speeds and that both brakes operated on the rear wheel were attributes guaranteed to re-assure novices - the reliable 250 sidevalve provided many with their first motorcycling experience. Advanced features, for a lightweight, included all-chain drive and pumped lubrication, though the traditional sight feed and auxiliary hand pump were retained. A three-speed version - identifiable by its black tank - was added for 1926 and then the following year a wedge-shaped tank replaced the much-loved original.This three-speed example was purchased approximately 4 years ago by the vendor at which time it was in running condition having previously been purchased by a former 'aircraft engineer' owner from a deceased estate in Zimbabwe. Offered for sale as an older restoration and after a period of storage the machine will now require the usual safety checks and sympathetic recommissioning before returning to the road. Offered with a current V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1924 Douglas 2¾hp Model TSRegistration no. BF 6316Frame no. 58672Engine no. 65886The Bristol-based Douglas Foundry took up motorcycle production in 1907 with a machine powered by a horizontally-opposed, twin-cylinder engine, and the company would keep faith with this layout until it ceased motorcycle production in 1957. Fore-and-aft installation made for a slim machine with a low centre of gravity, and the design's virtues were soon demonstrated in competition, 2¾hp Douglas machines taking 1st, 2nd and 4th places in the 1912 Junior TT in the Isle of Man. Douglas were quick to realise the advantages of the countershaft gearbox, its three-speed entries gaining the Team Prize in the 1914 Six Days Trial, a conspicuous success that resulted in the firm obtaining a wartime contract for the supply of military machines.Douglas' success continued after The Great War. In its publicity announcing the 1924 models the company claimed that 'well over 75,000 Douglas 2¾hp machines are giving satisfaction every day to their owners.' Purchased by the vendor approximately 4 years ago, this 2¾hp (350cc) Douglas is offered for sale following a period of storage and will therefore require some sympathetic recommissioning before returning to the road. It should be noted that at some point in its past, the front wheel has been changed (possibly in an attempt to improve the brakes from the original stirrup type front brake). Offered together with a current V5C and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1928 James 496cc Sports Twin ProjectRegistration no. UC 8261Frame no. DP 1733Engine no. ST1983James's first v-twin motorcycle, the 500cc 'No.7', arrived in 1914. Priced at 60 guineas, this top-of-the-range offering was a quality product that incorporated some interesting ideas, one of the more practical being the 'spring drive' shock absorber built into the rear wheel hub. 'We confidently claim that this refinement affords all the sweetness of 'belt drive' with none of the attendant foibles,' declared its maker. After WWI, James continued to offer a range that consisted of both singles and twins, the 3½hp (496cc) Model 12 Sports Twin being a new introduction for 1923. This Sports Twin was in long-term family ownership of some 40 years before being sold as a part-restored project at Bonhams' Beaulieu sale in September 2012 (Lot 515). Since then considerable further restoration has been carried out: gearbox rebuilt; wheels rebuilt; tank restored and repainted; speedometer restored; and new brakes, mudguards, seat, control levers and taper-roller steering head bearings fitted. Although not fully rebuilt, the engine has been converted to provide a positive oil-feed to the main and big-end bearings. Four boxes of spares are included in the sale. Offered with instruction books; an original parts book; sundry bills; a green continuation logbook and old/current V5/V5C documents, this most worthwhile project represents an exciting opportunity to return this rare Vintage-era James to the road. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the completeness or otherwise of this Lot prior to bidding.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1926 Sunbeam 493cc Model 9 Parallel SprintRegistration no. BF 9788Frame no. OP760Engine no. 290/691With victories in the Senior TT in 1920 and 1922, racing success created greater demand for Sunbeam's products, and they were soon lauded as producers of one of the 'quality' sporting machines of the day. BF 9788 was acquired by the vendor in 2016, when he was looking for a quality motorcycle suitable to enter events for vintage machines. When acquired, it was unregistered, and in need of attention. The vendor advises that the top end of the engine was stripped, checked and rebuilt, the clutch was refurbished, new mudguards fitted, front forks rebuilt, petrol tank was repainted, the gearbox regreased, and a new rear tyre was fitted. The magneto was checked, and the ignition re-timed. Following the work, the Sunbeam was used at the Curborough Sprint in 2021, then entered for the Montlhery Vintage Revival in May this year. At Montlhery, the Sunbeam completed four track sessions and is reported to have performed faultlessly throughout. The Sunbeam Owners Club provided a dating certificate listing the model as a 'Model 9 Parallel Sprint'. Papers in the history file suggest that whilst the frame number relates to a Model 9 Parallel, the frame may have been modified to Sprint specification, possibly by the factory. Also mentioned is that the rear wheel may be a works type, with the brake drum on the nearside. The DVLA have recorded the maker as John Marston Ltd on the V5C. Please note that the stand used for the catalogue photos is not included with the machine. Documentation comprises a current V5C, the aforementioned dating certificate, and miscellaneous papers.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 BSA 520cc Gold StarRegistration no. LBL 372Frame no. CB32 4342Engine no. DB.34.GS.166•Known ownership from new•Present ownership 1964-1967 and 1974 to date•Engine rebuilt by Phil Pearson This BSA Gold Star was first registered on 27th April 1955. In 2011 the vendor spoke to the original owner, Harry Argent, who was 27 years old in 1955. Mr Argent said that he raced the Goldie for three years on short circuits including in endurance races at Thruxton before selling the bike in 1958 (see original buff logbook on file listing all owners from new). The vendor first purchased the machine in April 1964 from dealer Bill Fruin of Benson, Oxfordshire and kept it until 1967 when it was sold to John Rickard. In 1968 Mr Rickard sold the BSA to the vendor's brother, and the vendor duly repurchased the machine in 1974. The original frame (number 'CB32 2392') was damaged and so the engine was transferred to another period-correct frame (number 'CB 4342') in 1976 (see logbook). The original registration number 'LBL 372' was retained. (It should be noted that BSA factory records show that frame 'CB 4342' formed part of a Gold Star exported new to Ceylon [Sri Lanka] in February 1955.) The machine had little use until 2000/2001 when it took part in the VMCC Manx Rallies and Parades on the Isle of Man TT circuit. In 2002 the engine was replaced with a Pearson 604cc unit and the Goldie continued to be entered in Manx events until 2011. The Gold Star Club was made aware of the engine change. In 2002 marque specialist Phil Pearson rebuilt the original engine ('DB.34.GS.166') with a new bottom end and re-bored barrel (for a capacity of 520cc). The original engine was put into storage until 2012 when it was reinstalled in the frame. The machine retains the original RRT gearbox and has a Bob Newby belt drive and clutch, while the electrical system has been upgraded to 12 volts. On 12th August 2012 the Goldie was ridden for an MoT test (see certificate) and since then has been kept in storage. It has yet to be run in and will require re-commissioning before further use. The machine comes with old/current V5/V5C documents and is offered without keys (including the throttle lock), however this does not affect its running. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's provenance, originality and correctness prior to bidding.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1967 BSA 499cc A50 Racing MotorcycleFrame no. ED 273Engine no. A50CDY 10Z• Believed to be a 'works' engine and frame• Ideal for historic racing events and parades• Rear Airheart hydraulic braking and Fontana frontThe BSA unit engines, designated A50 and A65 to indicate 500 and 650cc capacities respectively, were introduced in 1962 to replace the venerable and much-loved pre-unit A7 and A10 engines. Riders such as Tony Smith, Peter Brown, and Norman Hanks played their part in the racing development of the unit twins. The factory sent A50 twins to the Daytona 200 race in 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968. Whilst much of the UK racing was with the 650 twins, there was little experience with the 500 version, and the results at Daytona were less than auspicious, with mechanical failures of one sort or another sidelining the majority of the bikes.The vendor purchased the engine of this bike from Paul Ingham, a well-known figure on the classic scene for many years. It was one of two engines Ingham had purchased from Norman Hanks (former BSA Development Tester, and works-supported racer) and the engines (a 650 and a 500) both had 'works' characteristics. The vendor had an interest in the Daytona bikes from 1965 to 1968, and, conscious that only 500cc engines had been allowed in that event, obviously opted for that one, with the intention of using it to replicate a Daytona-type bike.With only an engine to start with, he began to search for parts which were suitable for the project. After initially buying a standard frame, he was hunting for further parts when he spotted this frame at Stafford Show autojumble. It was labelled as a 'BSA Race frame' and showed many features which were seen on the Daytona bikes, and was numbered ED 273. He snapped it up, knowing that the Daytona bikes were all stamped ED (for Experimental Department) with three-digit serial numbers. He subsequently purchased an appropriate used oil tank, and the same supplier was able to provide the correct-type rear hub and Airheart rear brake caliper. The Airheart master cylinder was sourced in USA, the Fontana 4LS front brake was located, a period oil cooler found; the alloy fuel tank was made as a one-off copying the originals.The top end of the engine was stripped and rebuilt, whilst the bottom end was sound, as was the gearbox. The engine was found to have eccentric rocker spindles for tappet adjustment, and the ignition system is an energy transfer arrangement, carburettors are Amal Grand Prix. The owner spoke to a number of people with knowledge of the Daytona machines, including Norman Hanks, Peter Brown, and Les Williams, endeavouring to make the bike as accurate as possible. It took approximately two years to assemble the correct component parts, and a further year to build the bike. When it was assembled, the vendor started the machine, but it was not running correctly. Believing the fault to be the ignition system, he purchased two new coils for the energy transfer system, but never fitted them (included with the bike). He intended to use the A50 for sprints and parades, but his domestic circumstances have altered, and age is now a factor in his decision to dispose of the machine which will require some degree of commissioning prior to use. Documentation comprises miscellaneous papers, notes, and copies of photographs.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1961 Ariel 247cc ArrowRegistration no. YSR 710Frame no. T26826/TEngine no. T-264-AThe Ariel Leader, and its sports derivative, the Arrow, sought to combine the virtues of speed and agility with those of cleanliness and convenience. Launched in 1958 and powered by an all-new 247cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with unitary gearbox, the Leader also broke with British tradition in its frame and suspension design, employing a stiff, fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. Detachable panels enclosing the engine and most of the rear wheel extended forwards to meet leg-shields and screen, and the rear chain was fully enclosed. Announced late in 1959, the Arrow dispensed with the Leader's enclosure panels and weather protection while remaining mechanically virtually identical. The Arrow was revised for 1961, gaining squish-band, centre-plug cylinder heads while a third model - the Super Sports, universally referred to as the 'Golden Arrow' after its distinctive colour scheme - was added at the same time.First registered in 1961, this 'ordinary' Arrow is believed to be fitted with an engine of earlier date. Acquired by the current vendor in 2017 it was soon after treated to a complete engine and gearbox rebuild by Dragonfly c.1,500 miles ago. Resprayed to 'Golden Arrow' colours, other noteworthy features include 10:1 cylinder heads; monobloc 376/377; 12v electric ignition; indicators; mirrors and LED headlight among other things. Offered with V5C; old style logbook and bills. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1957 AJS 600cc Model 30 TwinRegistration no. 823 YUCFrame no. A58435Engine no. 57/30 05277Associated Motor Cycles were late in producing a twin-cylinder model to rival those of Triumph, BSA and Norton. When announced in 1948, the AJS Model 20 and equivalent Matchless G9, while following the established pattern of British parallel twins, were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. The new 498cc power unit was housed in the sprung frame recently introduced to the heavyweight singles. AMC's first stretch of its parallel twin took it out to 550cc in 1954, but this US-only variant was swiftly superseded. Introduced for 1956, the AJS Model 30 and equivalent Matchless G11 boasted an engine of 593cc, which went into the newly introduced cycle parts shared with the heavyweight singles. Along with the new frame came a restyled oil tank and toolbox, full-width front brake and a longer seat, while the excellent AMC gearbox was phased in during the year. An older restoration, this AJS Model 30 was acquired by the current vendor in June 2018 and last ran in July 2022 on the VMCC Oxford Section's run. The machine is only offered for sale because the owner is reducing his collection due to old age and health issues. Notable features include electronic ignition and a solid-state voltage regulator. The accompanying history file contains starting instructions; old (copy) and current V5C documents; old MoTs; hand-written service records; and various bills. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1952 NSU 242cc 251 OSLRegistration no. NXS 420Frame no. 1231236Engine no. 980174'The most important series of 4-stroke production motorcycles manufactured during the inter-war years was without doubt the O model range.' – Mick Walker, NSU The Complete Story.The 251 OSL was introduced in 1933. Designed by Walter Moore, formerly with Norton, the 242cc overhead-valve engine producing 9bhp at first and 10.5bhp from 1936, at which time a four-speed gearbox replaced the original three-speeder. 1938-onwards examples had the benefit of fully enclosed valve gear. Top speed was around 60mph. Pre-war production amounted to approximately 35,000 units and this highly successful design was continued after the war's end. The post-war 251 OSL was very little different from its pre-war predecessor and continued essentially unchanged until discontinued in 1952, by which time 67,442 had been made. Dating from the final year of production, this 251 OSL was acquired from a deceased's estate at a UK auction in September 2021. The machine had been part of a private collection and never registered in the UK. Re-commissioning and some minor repairs were carried out and the machine returned to the road. Little needed to be done mechanically, apart from replacing the brake shoes, but the electrics needed to be largely rewired and a new modern voltage controller fitted. Last run earlier this year, the machine is offered with a V5C document and NSU Owners Club dating letter. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Honda 350cc RC172 EvocationFrame no. RC172REngine no. RC.1.348 1077 68.57This evocation of Honda's 350cc RC172 Grand Prix racer incorporates a Honda CB350F four-cylinder engine and what is believed to be a one-off racing frame. The machine was built by Honda apprentices, we believe in the mid-1970s, under the guidance of Technical Director Tony Bingley and for many of years was displayed in the foyer of Honda UK's Milton Keynes Technical Centre. It has been ridden (and signed) by former Honda works rider Jim Redman in numerous demonstration events and parades. Tony Bingley rode the machine at the Isle of Man TT Parade in 2002 and at numerous other events, and it was also demonstrated and paraded by Gary Long at the 2010 'Festival of 1,000 Bikes'. The machine was purchased from Tony Bingley. Notable features include a lightened crankshaft; six-speed gearbox; Swarbrick exhausts; electronic ignition; and twin-leading-shoe brakes. Accompanying spares include an engine, carburettors, sprockets, crankshaft, six-speed gear cluster, etc. The Honda has been raced and paraded by the current owner for the last eight years, mostly in European events, and is said to be easy to start, very reliable, and in generally excellent condition. It last ran in April 2022 at the Houghton Tower Sprint, receiving a 1st place award. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1967 Yamtaco 250cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. B600690Engine no. D6-427•Rare 1960s racing hybrid•Bultaco TSS frame, Yamaha TD1B/1C engine•Beautifully restored in 2020-2021The name 'Yamtaco' is a derivation of Yamaha and Bultaco. In 1962 Yamaha produced the TD1 production racer with a very quick 250cc two-stroke engine that was let down by its chassis. During the years to 1968 the engine was refined in the form of the TD1A, TD1B and TD1C, still using the same frame. Privateer racers soon found the obvious solution and slipped the Yamaha engine into a more capable frame. The frame used to create this hybrid was sourced from one of Yamaha's competitors at the time, the Spanish Bultaco TSS 250, which was powered by a single-cylinder 250cc two-stroke engine. The most famous Yamtaco was raced by Rod Gould in the 1968 season when he came 4th in the 250cc World Championship behind Phil Read (1st), Bill Ivy (2nd), both on factory Yamahas. In 5th place behind Rod was Ginger Molloy on the factory Bultaco TSS. Rod's £200 giant-killer was written off coming out of Devil's Elbow at Mallory Park in October 1968. Fortunately, Rod was not badly injured. The following year Yamaha released the TD2 production racer with a redesigned and a much improved frame, which made the Yamtaco concept redundant. Rod went on to race for the Yamaha works team on TD2s and TR2s. The origin of this Yamtaco is unknown; however, the frame number 'B600690' indicates it was originally in a Bultaco TSS250 Agua (water-cooled) Model 41 manufactured on 14th November 1967. Unfortunately, the records are not clear enough to show who purchased the machine. The engine (number 'D6-427') is a Yamaha TD1B unit that has been converted to TD1C specification, it is believed by Fahron Engineering. The TD1B clutch was mounted on the end of the crankshaft, which had a tendency to snap, while the TD1C clutch is mounted conventionally at the gearbox. The forks are Bultaco and were supplied from the factory painted silver and not polished because of the rough sand-cast finish. The running gear is probably Yamaha TD2The vendor has rebuilt the bike in Bultaco style and appreciates that the purist would probably expect to see it in white and red, more like a Yamaha TD. When the vendor first acquired the machine it had a Yamaha TD fairing which did not fit the frame (the TSS fairing is narrower as the original Bultaco engine had a single cyclinder). His research into period photographs of Rod Gould's Yamtaco suggests it looked more like a Bultaco, although not in the silver and red livery. Offered with restoration bills and a extensive documentation of yamtaco history. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Jawa 350cc Type 673 ReplicaFrame no. KT1.0105059Engine no. none•Accurate copy of this legendary Czech two-stroke racer•Engine professionally rebuilt•Requires further restorationIf ever there was a Grand Prix racing motorcycle famous for all the wrong reasons, it is the notorious Jawa V4, which claimed the life of former World Champion Bill Ivy at the Sachsenring in 1969. Ivy crashed in practice when the temperamental Czech two-stroke seized at high speed, the bike and its rider sliding into an unprotected concrete wall. The Type 673 350cc V4 was just one of a host of different designs drawn up by Jawa during the mid-to-late 1960s as its old four-stroke racers were pensioned off and a range of alternative two-strokes was developed. Designed by Zdenek Tichy, the Type 673 was effectively two twin-cylinder engines of 48x47.6mm bore/stroke mounted one above the other on a common crankcase at a narrow included angle, the two crankshafts driving a large primary gear and thence the seven-speed gearbox. Water-cooling was employed, with circulation by the 'thermosyphon' principal, there being no pump. MZ had shown that disc valves offered an effective route to increased power and this form of induction was adopted by Jawa, while ignition was controlled by four separate sets of contact breakers. The compact V4 engine was carried beneath a tubular steel frame, the lower pair of cylinders being horizontal. As if portending what was to come, the 350cc V4 made an inauspicious race debut in 1967 at the Dutch TT where, ridden by Gustav Havel, it repeatedly seized in practice and retired from the race for the same reason. The rest of the '67 season and most of 1968 were taken up with further experimentation to achieve a measure of reliability, one of the first developments being the fitting of a pump in the cooling system. These efforts began to pay off in the second half of 1968; works rider Franta Stastny achieving a number of top-six finishes in Grands Prix, the highlight being a 3rd place behind Giacomo Agostini's all-conquering MV Agusta at Brno. Following Yamaha's withdrawal from Grand Prix racing at the end of 1968, Jawa recruited Bill Ivy, 125cc World Champion for the Japanese factory in 1967, to head its rider line-up. After an inauspicious debut at a non-Championship meeting at Cesanatico, where the bike seized, Bill bounced back at the Hockenheim round of the World Championship, harrying Agostini's MV on his way to a fine 2nd place, with Stastny on another of the Jawas 3rd. By this time the V4 was running electronic ignition; maximum power had been raised to 70bhp, putting it on a par with the three-cylinder MV. At the next round contested, the Dutch TT at Assen, Bill had passed Agostini before the Jawa slowed, eventually finishing in 2nd place. Thus it was with a keen sense of anticipation that the Czech team arrived at the Sachsenring, only for their hopes to be cruelly dashed. Jawa's hopes of Grand Prix glory effectively ended with Bill Ivy's passing. Yet despite its fearsome reputation there was no shortage of riders willing to race the V4, which was the only credible rival to MV Agusta in the 350 class. The likes of Jack Findlay, Ginger Molloy and Silvio Grassetti all raced the Czech two-strokes with some success, Grassetti's 2nd place at the Italian Grand Prix in 1969 being the best result achieved. When the FIM banned multi-cylinder engines from the 350 class at the end of the '69 season, the Jawa V4's career was effectively over. According to information kindly supplied by Arnost Nezmeskal of the National Technical Museum in Prague, only three complete Type 673 racers were completed by the factory in period, plus two spare engines. All three bikes survive and are known. There was no factory bike sold into private hands except the sole example now in a private collection in Germany, currently on display at the Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum, Hochgurgl, Austria. It seems probable that the machine we offer is one of the early replicas made by Mr Fiala in south Bohemia. In the late 1970s or early 1980 his Tabor-based MAS company concluded an agreement with Jawa permitting them to make a copy of a Jawa Type 673 engine. That engine was mounted in their own frame, and they used castings of original Jawa hubs. Mr Fiala raced his MAS 350 in the early 1980s in Czechoslovakia. Fiala's Jawa replica was later sold to France and further improved to make it look more like the original. In 1991 it was sold by noted collector Michelangelo Pochettino, a Jawa-CZ importer in Italy, before being purchased by a UK collector in 2014. Fiala later made more such copies, although precisely how many is not known. The machine offered here has benefited from the expert attention of Jawa specialist Roger Henderson, who found that the engine was seized solid, the cause being a severely corroded water pump, which had locked the engine. Further inspection revealed a cracked clutch pressure plate, severe internal corrosion to the water passages, corrosion in the gearbox section of the crankcase (which had caused a hole), and various wrecked bearings. Judging by the corrosion in the water passages, which were full of plain water with no inhibitors, the bike had been standing for decades. It took a considerable time to dismantle the engine completely as so much damage was present. A regular report and update was made to the then owner, who asked Roger Henderson to rectify matters. Obviously, parts for the Type 673 are rare if not non-existent. A new water pump casting was made and machined to specification (original with the bike) and various new studs and fasteners made as the originals were of several non-standard sizes. The cylinders and pistons were scored so new liners were made and fitted. KTM con-rods and pistons were used. The engine was reassembled with much help and advice from BDK Engineering, which is about the only concern with knowledge of these machines.At this point matters came to a halt when Administrators were appointed to run the owner's company. Subsequently the engine was reinstalled in the frame, and the carburettors and exhausts refitted together with the tank, seat and fairing. Nothing has been done to the rolling chassis, suspension, brakes etc, so all this will need attention, as will the carburettor settings and cooling system plumbing (the original brief was to leave the cosmetics strictly alone.) Sold strictly as viewed, this well-made Jawa Type 673 replica will surely be welcome at any gathering of historic racing motorcycles.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1956 Jawa 500cc Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleFrame no. P-500-36Engine no. P-500-36•One of four built in 1956•Sold by the factory in 1958•Kept in various private collections•Partial restoration of the transmission and running gearCzechoslovakia's National Arms Factory diversified into motorcycle manufacture in 1929, coining the name 'Jawa' for its two-wheeled products. Jawa's operations were combined with those of erstwhile rivals CZ in 1949, and throughout the 1950s and 1960s the marque's main claim to fame was an outstanding run of success in the ISDT, speedway racing and international moto-cross. In road racing, the two companies were not so successful, despite a spirit of innovation that saw them produce a diverse range of designs in the post-WW2 era.Jawa commenced its post-war campaign with double-overhead-cam parallel twins in 250, 350 and 500cc capacities. Racing at first only behind the 'Iron Curtain', Jawa began to venture into western Europe in the 1950s, one of its most successful early forays being Jan Kostir's visit to Zandvoort in 1954 when he won the 500cc event, beating some of the top privateers from Britain and Holland. Progressively developed, the Jawa twins provided star rider Franta Stastny with numerous international wins and places in the 1960s.As ridden by Kostir, Jawa's Grand Prix 500 produced a claimed maximum of 45bhp, good enough for a top speed just short of 130mph. The air-cooled twin-cylinder engine's aluminium alloy cylinders and 'heads sat above magnesium-alloy crankcases, while drive to the twin overhead camshafts was by means of shaft and bevel gears. There was an in-unit gearbox boasting four speeds and the entire ensemble was housed in a duplex loop frame made of square-section tubing. The example we offer is one of the very last of its kind built, being one of four DOHC 500s completed in 1956. This particular machine was sold from the factory in 1958. At time of going to press no information regarding its race history had come to light. However, it has benefited from the expert attention of Jawa specialist, Roger Henderson, albeit some time ago. The work was confined to wheels, brakes, front suspension and primary transmission. The brake plates (magnesium) were stripped and the shoe retaining posts (badly worn) replicated and replaced. Cracks in the plates were repaired and the shoes relined. The front forks were stripped, checked and re-greased, and new Avon Grand Prix racing tyres fitted. No major problems were found. The carburettors have been stripped, ultrasonically cleaned, reassembled and refitted. The geared primary transmission has been stripped and all bearings replaced. The clutch has new bearings and new friction plates. No work has been done on the engine.An example of a rare works Grand Prix racing motorcycle, manufactured in strictly limited numbers and only very infrequently offered for sale, this Jawa 500 represents an opportunity to gain entry into some of the most prestigious of historic motorcycle sport events worldwide. Key not requiredKey not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of the late Warrick Blackwell c.1974 MZ RE250 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle ProjectFrame no. 3161Engine no. St 111•Former MZ factory machine•Part of the Blackwell Collection for at least 30 years•Not ridden for some time•Offered for restorationAlthough the Zschopau marque established its reputation with the general public as purveyor of reliable, if somewhat unexciting, commuter machines, the East German concern was in the forefront of high-performance two-stroke development in the post-war years. Under the direction of engineer Walter Kaaden, MZ achieved some notable triumphs against the might of Japanese opposition in the 1960s, and although its Grand Prix effort eventually faded, the firm produced many highly successful ISDT machines in the 1960s and 1970s. What would become Motorradwerk Zschopau (Zschopau Motorcycle Works) was founded in the old DKW factory in Saxony after WW2, although its first machines were marketed under the IFA brand name. That first machine was based on the pre-war DKW 125, and derivatives were soon being raced in the East German Championship. The pace of development quickened following Kaaden's arrival in 1952, for it was he who redesigned the engine to accept a rotary disc inlet valve and resonant exhaust system. The machine offered here represents MZ's 250cc Grand Prix racer in its ultimate form. Introduced in 1955, the first 250 racer - effectively a doubled-up 125 - was air-cooled and fitted with a four-speed transmission. Maximum power was 25bhp at 8,000rpm. Water-cooling was adopted in 1962 on the RE250, boosting power to 48bhp at 11,000 revs. By 1970 a six-speed gearbox was standard, and with 50-53 horsepower on tap the RE250 was good for a top speed of 140mph. When the factory's racing effort folded in 1977, all the existing bikes and parts were sold off to privateers, who continued to race them for years afterwards. This ex-works example has formed part of the Warrick Blackwell Collection since at least 1992 and has been displayed at both the International Classic Bike Show and Midland Classic Bike Show. Sadly, nothing is known of its in-period racing history. Accompanying history includes photocopied marque-related literature; a selection of photographs; and an invoice/letter from John Mossey dating from November 1992 in which he states that 'the bike starts good and runs up a treat and sounds sharp and clean on both cylinders'. MZ authority Manfred Woll has advised us that the front fork is from a 1977-onwards production roadster, while the rear suspension struts have been modified to a later specification. The covers for the expansion chambers are incorrect also. Otherwise the machine is believed to be correct. Not ridden for some years, this motorcycle will require restoration before returning to the racetrack. Partially dismantled, the machine is sold strictly as viewed and prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to its completeness, provenance, authenticity and engine capacity prior to bidding. A fairing, screen, two tyres, clutch parts, assorted sprockets, cylinder block and sleeves are included in the sale. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of the late Warrick Blackwell c.1972 MZ 250cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle ProjectFrame no. 001/72 (see text)Engine no. 1/71 and 7010136•Part of the Blackwell Collection for at least 30 years•Semi-dismantled and incomplete•Offered for restorationAlthough the Zschopau marque established its reputation with the general public as purveyor of reliable, if somewhat unexciting, commuter machines, the East German concern was in the forefront of high-performance two-stroke development in the post-war years. Under the direction of engineer Walter Kaaden, MZ achieved some notable triumphs against the might of Japanese opposition in the 1960s, and although its Grand Prix effort eventually faded, the firm produced many highly successful ISDT machines in the 1960s and 1970s. What would become Motorradwerk Zschopau (Zschopau Motorcycle Works) was founded in the old DKW factory in Saxony after WW2, although its first machines were marketed under the IFA brand name. That first machine was based on the pre-war DKW 125, and derivatives were soon being raced in the East German Championship. The pace of development quickened following Kaaden's arrival in 1952, for it was he who redesigned the engine to accept a rotary disc inlet valve and resonant exhaust system. The machine offered here represents MZ's 250cc Grand Prix racer in its ultimate form. Introduced in 1955, the first 250 racer - effectively a doubled-up 125 - was air-cooled and fitted with a four-speed transmission. Maximum power was 25bhp at 8,000rpm. Water-cooling was adopted in 1962 on the RE250, boosting power to 48bhp at 11,000 revs. By 1970 a six-speed gearbox was standard, and with 50-53 horsepower on tap the RE250 was good for a top speed of 140mph. When the factory's racing effort folded in 1977, all the existing bikes and parts were sold off to privateers, who continued to race them for years afterwards. This ex-works example comes with a file of history containing press cuttings, correspondence photographs, etc. MZ authority Manfred Woll has advised us that although the frame is of the type built from 1972 onwards, the frame number is not an original MZ stamping. Furthermore, the fuel tank is 1974-onwards while the gearbox dates from 1971. The radiator is modified and the expansion-chambers are of a later type. The fairing and seat may be replicas. Semi-dismantled and incomplete, the machine is sold strictly as viewed and prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to its provenance, completeness, authenticity and engine capacity prior to bidding. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of the late Warrick Blackwell c.1970 Rickman Métisse 'Commando' Racing Motorcycle Project (see text)Frame no. R841Engine no. noneThe Rickman brothers - Don and Derek - were already established moto-cross stars when they built the first Métisse in 1959, and within a decade their company would grow to become one of the biggest and best-known independent motorcycle frame-makers. Unable to continue competing with the Japanese factories, the Rickmans gave up frame-making in the early 1980s, the rights to their designs passing in 1983/84 to Pat French's firm, MRD Métisse, which continued to cater for the increasing 'classic' market.This Lot consists of a rolling chassis; an unnumbered Norton Commando engine; a gearbox numbered 'N17492'; various clutch and gearbox components; a spare fuel tank and seat unit; and an upper fairing with tachometer and two Southern 100 scrutineering stickers. One of the accompanying folders is labelled 'ex-Dave Innocent' and 'bought 1984' but there is no actual documentation confirming the machine's origins or history. In the factory records 'R841' is listed as a Triumph pre-unit T100/T110 rolling chassis despatched to Two Wheel Spares on 13/10/70. Sold strictly as viewed, this potentially most rewarding project is offered with a large quantity of instruction manuals, parts lists, spares catalogues, etc. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1925 Triumph 550cc Model SD & Gloria SidecarRegistration no. PR 5358Frame no. 312873Engine no. 104127 10R•An older restoration•Part of a private museum collection since 2011•Kept on static display•Requires re-commissioningThe first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine but within a few years the Coventry firm - originally a bicycle manufacturer founded by German immigrants Siegfried Bettman and Maurice Schulte - was building its own power units. The first of these - a 298cc single-cylinder sidevalve - arrived in 1904. This first engine was not without its weaknesses: pistons and bores wore out quickly and the curious 'tandem downtube' frame in which it was installed broke, but these shortcomings were soon sorted and within a couple of years 'Triumph' was a byword for reliability. The company was soon involved in racing, and the publicity generated by competition success - Jack Marshall won the 1908 Isle of Man TT's single-cylinder class for Triumph having finished second the previous year - greatly stimulated sales. By the outbreak of The Great War the marque's reputation for quality and reliability was well-established, leading to substantial orders for 'Trusty Triumphs' for British and Allied forces. Triumph's famous 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp (550cc) model in 1914. Equipped with three-speed Sturmey-Archer gearbox, it was Triumph's revised 4hp - the Model H - that did such sterling service in WWI, some 30,000 'Trusty Triumphs' seeing action with Allied forces. Up-dated with chain final drive for 1920, it became known as the 'SD' (Spring Drive) because of its clutch-mounted coil-spring shock absorber, and formed the basis of the later four-valve Ricardo model.Restored at some point, this beautifully presented Triumph motorcycle combination (featuring Triumph's own Gloria sidecar) has formed part of a private museum collection since 2011. Kept indoors on static display, the machine will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. An ideal mount for next year's Banbury Run. Key not requiredFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A believed 1938 BSA JM24 Gold Star Elektron Gearboxunnumbered aside from 'A7' mating numbers throughout, condition unknown, close inspection advised. Footnotes:This lot is offered from the estate of the late 'Rocket' George Wander.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A believed BSA M24 Gold Star gearbox casingcasting number 66-3030 and stamped 5, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Footnotes:This lot is offered from the estate of the late 'Rocket' George Wander.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of believed mostly BSA gearbox shellsand sundry components, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:This lot is offered from the estate of the late 'Rocket' George Wander.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of gearbox internalsbelieved suitable for BSA, together with final drive sprockets and other sundry spares, completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:This lot is offered from the estate of the late 'Rocket' George Wander.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Alvis gearbox.

An Alvis gearbox.

A tall pair of axle/car/gearbox stands.

2 X The Gearbox Collection Aircraft. Boxed a 1942 F4F- 4 Wildcat and a Sopwith Pup.

1954 JAGUAR XK120 SE OTS ROADSTER Registration: 476 UYN                      Chassis Number: S674627 Recorded Mileage: c. 24,000 miles - Best in category at the 2016 and 2019 editions of the London Concours of Elegance - Blue-printed fast-road 3.8 litre motor, triple SU carburettors, five-speed gearbox - c. £55,000 in development and maintenance since 2016 It was at the 1948 London Motor Show that Jaguar threw the sports car world into turmoil with its stunning XK120. Here was a car with incredible style and looks, a powerful six cylinder engine installed in an outstanding chassis, and a remarkably low price, a quarter that of a V12 Ferrari, but with similar performance. At the heart of the William Lyons styled roadster was that all-new 3,442cc twin overhead camshaft XK engine, producing 160bhp via twin SU carburettors, sufficient for 126mph and 0-60mph in 10 seconds. The XK120 became a massive success, both on the road and the track, where it scored numerous victories. The many drivers included Stirling Moss, Peter Walker, Peter Whitehead, Leslie Johnson and Ian Appleyard. In XK120C/C-Type form it won Le Mans in both 1951 and 1953, while its engine was to power three more Le Sarthe winners and a whole host of successful Jaguar models for the next fifty years. This hugely impressive XK120 SE Roadster was delivered to Hornburgs, Los Angeles, in January of 1954, finished in Lavender Grey with a Red interior and Fawn soft top. By the late 1980s the XK had found its way back to the UK and into the ownership of a Swedish enthusiast who embarked on a significant program of restoration and upgrades with leading specialist Guy Broad. After a further 25 years or so years of ownership, in 2015 the Jaguar passed to our current vendor, a UK-based enthusiast who took his beloved XK to the next level to produce the beautiful yet highly usable example you see today. Entrusted to well respected marque specialists Winspeed of Guildford, the Jaguar has enjoyed much further work as detailed in the extensive history file. In addition to regular maintenance and minor refurbishment as and when required, our car received a number of major upgrades. The 3.4 litre engine was removed and replaced with a bespoke 3.8 litre blue-printed, balanced and polished unit, fed through triple 1 ¾” SU carburettors and driven through a Broadsport 5-speed gearbox, well suited to driving at high speed over long distances, and with the minimum of fuss. During the build the cylinder head was gas-flowed and converted to lead-free fuel, and fitted with larger XJ6 exhaust valves. The flywheel was lightened, a high-torque starter was fitted, as was a new clutch, and starting was improved with the fitting of electronic ignition. A bill for £34,308 supports this work alone. In current ownership the XK has become somewhat a celebrity on the concours scene, winning its category in the annual Concours of Elegance events in 2016 and 2019 at Windsor and Hampton Court respectively. Not to say this is merely a trailer queen; the Jaguar has been much used and enjoyed over the last few years, a testament to its usability and quality of mechanical rebuild. Finished in black with comfortable and stylish tan leather bucket seats, lightened by the removal of its bumpers, cooled by its additional bonnet vents, and more streamlined with its Brooklands aero screens, this uber-cool classic road racer is the ideal companion for long trips to Le Mans or quick blasts to Goodwood, in comfort and at speed. This wonderful machine is on the button and is offered with an extensive history file outlining its ownership and maintenance over a 35 year period. The XK will be supplied with the original screen, roof, side panels and wipers.

1964 FERRARI 330 GT 2+2 SERIES 1 Registration Number: BVN 781B                Chassis number: 5863GT Recorded Mileage: 43,000 miles - Matching numbers, UK delivered from new - One of only c. 20 known surviving RHD examples - In current ownership since 1971 Replacing the 250 GTE 2+2 and the limited-production 330 America was the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, making its first public appearance at the Brussels Salon in January 1964. This new model helped carry on the success of the 2+2 models of the immediate past with several key updates, in hopes of seeing an increase in sales over the 250 GTE 2+2. Ferrari’s new four-seater featured a completely new body style from Pininfarina, one that was very distinctive from the other Ferrari models on sale at the time. The easiest way to identify the first-series 330 GT 2+2 is by its quad headlight front end. The Series II cars did not adopt quad headlamps, which was the easiest way to idenify them. The public did not warm to them and so no other future Ferrari used quad headlamps. Other notable cosmetic changes include more angular nose and tail sections from the 250 GTE 2+2 and the introduction of a wider front grille to help increase airflow to the engine. Following in the footsteps of the 330 America in terms of its drivetrain, the 330 GT 2+2 featured a four-litre V12 engine mated to the existing four-speed-plus overdrive transmission as in the 250 GTE. Its wheelbase was increased by two inches, and with the installation of Koni adjustable shock absorbers, handling improved immensely. The 330 GT 2+2 remains one of Ferrari’s finest four-passenger touring cars - with its 300-horsepower, 4.0-litre engine, the 330 is powerful yet easy to drive around town, while its luxurious appointments make the car as suited to today’s road tours and events as when it was new. The 330 GT 2+2 still provides a great opportunity to enter into classic V12 Ferrari ownership at a reasonable price.  An early RHD 'Series 1' model, chassis number '5863' was delivered new on 1st August 1964 to Maranello Concessionaires on St. Swithin’s Lane in the City of London. Finished in a dark shade of Blu Scuro with a stylish red leather interior, the 330 was soon to be despatched to its first private owner, the Scottish businessman Sir John "Jack" Stewart-Clark, who kept the Ferrari for a two or so years before moving the car on to its next custodian. Changing hands a few times during the 1960s, during which time the 330 had been repainted from dark blue to a sportier shade of red, in October 1971 our current vendor Peter chased up a classified ad placed by a dealer in London’s Notting Hill for a “Ferrari 330 Sports”. According to the seller, the car was a “fabulous looker” and “a snip” at a mere £1,750! Our man, a devoted Italian classic car enthusiast and collector, promptly bought the Ferrari and took to the road.  After purchase, and knowing that the clutch needed adjustment, upon removing the gearbox it transpired more than a new new clutch was needed, the flywheel was blue with radial cracks after only a thousand miles use, and more work than that was immediately revealed.  Other than the necessary work at the time, the 330 had some later work in 1987 and at the time a new MoT certificate obtained. The doors had previously been lightened in 1973, at which point new perspex windows were also fitted, with a sliding panel to the driver's window to enable pit signals in light competition use.  However the car never raced and remained with a number of other exotic Italian classic cars in the collection. After 51 years of ownership, and due to a general desire to thin out his collection, our vendor has finally decided the time is right to find a new home for his 330 GT. In August 2022, in preparation for sale, an engineer was brought in to wake the slumbering V12 engine. After careful preparation, and some work to the carburettors and fueling, the engine was turned over and instantly burst into life,. Whilst largely complete the brakes are disconnected and the car lacks its door furniture. In recognition of this our vendor has asked for the pre-auction estimate to be reduced accordingly. In largely solid and well preserved condition, this hugely stylish, understated classic GT car of the 1960s is the perfect candidate for full restoration to original condition. The 330 is supplied with a record of continuous ownership from new, a copy of the original buff logbook and an original Ferrari 330 brochure. A UK V5C will need to be applied for, which Dore & Rees are happy to assist with if required.

1987 PORSCHE 911 3.2 TARGA Registration Number: D306 GYE          Chassis Number: WPOZZZ91ZHS140584                         Recorded Mileage: c.97,000 miles - Two private owners from new - 97,000 miles, full Porsche/specialist service history - Rare Non-Sport specification from new The name “Targa” came from the Targa Florio sports car road race in Sicily, Italy, in which Porsche had notable success, with seven victories since 1956, and four more to come until 1973. This last win in the subsequently discontinued event is especially notable as it was scored with a 911 Carrera RS against prototypes entered by Italian factories of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. The road going Targa had a stainless steel-clad roll bar, as Porsche had, at one point, thought that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would outlaw fully open convertibles in the US, an important market for the 911. What a find this beautiful 1987 911 Targa is! Fitted with the later, and much improved G50 gearbox, D306 GYE was originally supplied by Follett of Mayfair to the first owner in February of 1987, changing hands just once in 2015 to the current keeper. Finished in Venetian Blue metallic with a part-leather Marine Blue interior, this rare non-Sport version is presented just as it left the factory, wearing its correct Teledial alloy wheels, fitted still with its factory-optioned Blaupunkt Toronto radio cassette player, and with its original tool roll, compressor and accessories pack.  This Targa has clearly enjoyed much care and attention, supported by a maintenance book containing a total of 12 services, the most recent in September 2021 at 97,344 miles. Looking through the fully stamped service book, we see initial maintenance was undertaken by main dealer Charles Follett, followed by AFN of Guildford and specialist Camtune, and in current ownership by JZM Porsche and Number 5 Garage of West London.  Other than regular maintenance, the Porsche has also benefited from the recovering of the Targa roof with the correct-type black vinyl. With only around 100 miles since its last major service, and supplied with a full book back, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, UK V5C, bills for maintenance in current ownership, and two sets of keys, this is a wonderful example of a very usable modern classic Porsche.

1965 JAGUAR C-TYPE BY PROTEUS Registration Number: CHG 635C Chassis Number: 1B54867DN/CC2121 Recorded Mileage: Under 50 road miles from new - All-aluminium single-door period Le Mans chassis by Proteus  - 3.8 litre Jaguar engine with triple Weber carburettors - Running in mileage only since completion Where else to start but with legendary test driver Norman Dewis. Whilst testing a C-Type for The Motor, he summed the new model up thus: "Within a very few hours of first acquaintance, the experienced driver feels well able to travel at speeds in excess of 120mph whenever the road traffic conditions render such motoring prudent…as the speed climbs beyond the 130 mark, the car does tend to feel a little light, but the curious sense of becoming faintly airborne is offset by no loss whatever in directional controls. At such speed there is no shake or even tremble in the body nor is there anything to indicate that much higher speeds would not feel equally safe to the occupants in the car. The driving of the Jaguar XK120C on the motor roads of Europe is in fact a great and memorable experience." Built in a remarkably short space of time, the first ever competition model from Jaguar, the C-type brought the firm international recognition in motor racing. Following Leslie Johnson’s impressive outing at the 1950 Le Mans in an XK120 S, management approved the development of a new racing model based on the XK, initially named the XK 120 C, the model was later known as the C-Type. The new model started with an all-new lightweight tubular space frame, redesigned rear suspension and an upgraded 3.4-litre engine with a new cylinder head, high-lift camshafts, racing pistons and a side-exit dual exhaust system. Stylist Malcolm Sayers designed the wonderful coachwork with the classic elliptical grill. Three factory C-Types were entered into Le Mans in 1951, two retiring early but Peter Walker’s and Peter Whitehead’s car pressed on for victory, becoming the first British car to win Le Mans in almost 20 years. Duncan Hamilton returned in 1953 in his Weber-carburetor fed “Lightweight” to win again, meanwhile Jaguar built a further 40 or so customer cars. Rare, beautiful and historically significant, the C-Type was a true watershed moment in the evolution of post-war racing sports cars. Unsurprisingly there remains a healthy level of interest in authentic replicas of this rare and exotic racer. Originally named ‘Copycat’, Proteus was founded in 1980 by architect Jim Marland, the company being re-named as Proteus in 1983. Over the years Proteus developed a reputation for building some of the finest Jaguar C-Type recreations available, ultimately focusing entirely on the production of this vehicle. In true Jaguar XK120-C tradition, the Proteus features a tubular chassis with a lightweight aluminium body, period Jaguar engine and drivetrain, and authentic period design details such as the leather bonnet straps, original-style dials, wire wheels on spinners and a Le-Mans style fuel filler. The Proteus was always supremely quick, with a quoted 260 BHP, and was capable of reaching 0-60 in a shade over five seconds. Each car was built to customer specifications, with various options for colour and trim. Only around twenty cars were built each year, making the Proteus C-type both rare and desirable. The build of this fabulous Proteus C-Type started over 20 years ago, the basis being frame number CC2121, an earlier Proteus C-Type replica chassis, with a lightweight all-aluminium single door “Le Mans” body and vented bonnet. The former owner, a prominent historic racer and collector, and custodian of a genuine factory C-Type, was exacting in his requirements for this pet project. In addition to its lightweight body, our car features a 3.4 litre XK engine with period-correct triple Weber carburettors, a four-speed gearbox with overdrive, live rear axle, 16” wire wheels and disc brakes on each corner. Early in the build the owner was dissatisfied with the fit and shape of the bonnet supplied, and so commissioned a brand new aluminium bonnet by CMC of Bridgenorth, complete with authentic Le Mans 1953 scoop to feed its thirsty Webers. The car was actually completed in the early 2000s, but was subsequently dry stored for some years before being recently recommissioned in preparation for road use.  This wonderful example presents very nicely with only the slightest evidence of road use and age. The paint shows an excellent finish throughout, capturing the fluidity of the undulating lines as achieved over 70 years ago. The construction of the body panels is exceptional, with excellent fit and finish, authentic and attractive exterior trim and lighting, a properly nested side exhaust, clear headlight covers, and correctly painted wire wheels. The aircraft-inspired cockpit is focused, purposeful and engaging, the low windscreen and additional aero-screens effectively transport you back to this golden era of motor racing. Climbing in creates a sense of racing heritage and purposeful features; neatly clustered instruments sit behind an attractive wooden steering wheel. The authentic green leather seats sit neatly in the cockpit, revealing just a few painted frame tubes, a reminder of the C-Type’s racing heritage. Under the bonnet, the engine features prominently with its Weber carburettors, a handmade aluminium airbox, polished cam covers and tubular exhaust manifolds. Finished in a correct shade of Jaguar racing green, this is a highly accurate replica of the original 1953 winner, finished to an exceptional standard and with only a handful of shakedown miles since completion. The C-Type is supplied with invoices totalling over £40,000 for its build, with much work in period by specialist Legends Racing of Cheltenham (is in addition to the initial cost of the base Proteus chassis/body and donor engine, transmission and drivetrain). The car has been serviced in September 2022 to ensure proper operation and driveability, and fitted with a new starter motor, fuel pumps and lines, attention to the suspension, carburation and running, and new Blockley tyres on each corner. A masterpiece of automotive design and racing excellence, the Jaguar C-Type is a car only a few in the world can truly aspire to. This highly authentic replica offers the enthusiast to live the 1950s Le Mans dream in what is effectively a barely run-in example of the marque. This super C-Type will be supplied with UK V5C, new MOT certificate and file of invoices detailing its older build and recent expenditure.

1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES III ROADSTER Registration Number: CMS 781 Chassis Number: 1S1868 Recorded Mileage: 34,726 miles  - One family owner, under 35,000 miles from new - Desirable manual gearbox - Complete with rare factory hard top Whilst the concept of the Jaguar E Type was without doubt one of the finest pieces of automotive design ever to be put into general production, one of the problems with its continued development was the inevitable weight gain. Throughout the 1960s ever more stringent safety legislation emanated from the USA and, as this market was a major breadwinner for Jaguar, it was perhaps unavoidable that the purity of the original design would be compromised to compete within it. Emissions legislation had forced the adoption of twin Stromberg carburettors on trans-Atlantic bound cars resulting in a reduction in power to 177bhp instead of the quoted 265bhp for European examples breathing through triple Webers. However, the balance was to be redressed with the introduction of the Series 3 model powered by Jaguar’s new 5.3-litre, overhead camshaft V12 developing 272bhp. This resulted in a top speed  in excess of 140mph with 0-100mph taking just 16 seconds, the fastest ever acceleration figures for the model. Revisions to the running gear included anti-dive geometry on the front suspension and ventilated disc brakes. Power steering was standard and flared wheel arches were incorporated to allow fitment of wider rubber to maintain grip. A deeper radiator aperture with chrome grille completed the restyle. With manual or automatic transmission options the Series 3 ensured the immortal E Type would survive into the new decade of the 1970s. The very original example you see here is not only a rare surviving RHD Series 3 E-Type Roadster (fitted with the more desirable manual gearbox) but also one with an interesting history. The one and only family took delivery of this later Series III Roadster just in time for the summer of 1973, ordered from new in a very period 1970s colour scheme of Fern Grey with a tan leather interior.  The E-Type was used regularly until 2008, at which it was carefully dry-stored until being recently recommissioned by Jaguar specialists Twyford Moors of Hampshire. The recommissioning works included a service, the clutch bled and adjusted, draining and flushing of the fuel and cooling systems, a new fuel pump, carburetors rebuilt, also attention to the brakes and exhaust system. The Jaguar has been well preserved yet showing a lovely patina often lacking on newly restored examples.  Still registered on its cherished plate CMS 781, and with an MoT to July 2023, it is really welcoming to see such a nice genuine example of what is rapidly becoming one of the more popular of the E-Type variants, and in our case a car with such an interesting history. The E-Type is complete with original book pack and wallet, older logbook and current V5C, older MoT certificates, also bills for previous maintenance and repairs over the years.

1946 STANDARD FLYING EIGHT SALOON Chassis Number: NA2121DL Registration Number: KPC 288 Recorded Mileage: 3,690 miles - Rare early post-war example  - Nicely restored in current ownership The smallest member of the Standard Flying family, the Flying Eight was launched just prior to the 1938 Motor Show at Earls Court in October of that year.  It was a brand new design, marking Standard's first entry into the tax-busting 8 hp market. The frame was all new, with box section longitudinals, and independent front suspension (ifs) by a transverse leaf spring. The 1,021cc engine put out a heady 31bhp through a 3 speed gearbox and stopped with Bendix mechanical brakes operated by cables. Two versions were available from the launch of the model: A two-door all-steel saloon, and a 2/4-seat open tourer, with a drophead coupe from 1939. The 8 hp model, now without the Flying name, was rapidly re-introduced after the Second World War with the first models appearing within ten days of VE day. The only major update from the pre-war model involved the fitting of a 4-speed gearbox. The car was pitched by Standard against the Austin 8 and Morris Eight rivals, and was priced at £314. The 8 was phased out when the new Triumph Mayflower was launched in 1949. A slow seller, it was soon replaced by the new Standard Eight in 1953. This very early post-war model was first registered in January 1946 in the London area, later finding its way down to South West England and the ownership of a classic car collector near Frome. In current ownership the Standard has been restored to a very good standard, The black coachwork retains a lovely shine, and the retrimmed interior in tobacco leather presents extremely nicely with little signs of any wear. Dry stored since the passing of the former owner, the Standard will no doubt benefit from some light recommissioning before being used on the road once more.  This charming little motor car is offered with its original buff log book and several period instruction books and data sheets.

1976 JAGUAR XJ-S COUPE Registration Number: MPN 480P Chassis Number: 2W1365BW Recorded Mileage: 68,800 miles - Early chassis from March 1976 - Recent extensive bodywork restoration Introduced by Jaguar on September 10, 1975, at the Frankfurt Motor Show and put into production the following year, the XJ-S carried on the legacy of the E-Type with its V12 engine. The new coupé was produced in three series until 1996, the last of which lost the hyphen in its name and became simply the XJS. From the E-Type, it inherited the 5.3-litre 12-cylinder engine but fitted with a new innovative Bosch D-Jetronic electronic injection system, developed by Jaguar’s own engineers. The bodywork, elegant and rich in heritage compared to Jaguars of the recent past, is based on a platform derived from that of the company's flagship XJ, making the XJ-S more suited to long, fast journeys than to purely sporting driving. Performance, on the other hand, is excellent, with a 0-100 km/h sprint in less than seven seconds and a top speed of 245 km/h - a remarkable figure for a kerb weight of 1,675kg. The XJS has come of age. The E-type was always going to be a hard act to follow, but the replacement coupe launched in September 1975 retained the mighty 5343cc V12, endowing this grand tourer with silken thrust. It rode on typically Jaguar independent suspension: double wishbones up front, and the William Heynes-designed independent rear suspension that ingeniously uses the driveshaft as the upper suspension link, saving space. Comfort and pace were unrivalled. At first, buyers had the option of a manual four-speed gearbox or a three-speed automatic, but all XJSs were automatic from 1978. There were soon engine upgrades to more efficient HE spec and eventually 6 litres, and the choice of a 3.6 and later 4.0-litre straight sixes. In 1991 the XJS was facelifted with revised rear styling and new front and rear lights. Replaced by the XK8 in 1996, it was in production for longer than the E-type and sold in greater numbers. Time has been kind to the XJS's looks, and now prices are rising as its popularity increases. As many have rotted away, good ones are increasingly harder to find.  This very early XJ-S, chassis 376, was first registered in March of 1976, finished in Old English White with a contrasting red leather interior. Unusually the XJ-S was specified without standard factory air-conditioning, and as with other early cars, lacks fitted foglights in the rear bumpers. The XJ-S has been in the ownership of just two enthusiasts since 1996, the current one since 2014. Upon acquiring the Jaguar to add to his classic car collection, our vendor quickly realised the car required more work than he initially anticipated. The car was stripped and repaired as and where required, all glass removed and then the body completely refinished to its original colour. The glass was then refitted with new rubbers all round. The interior is believed to be the original, and is in well preserved condition, with the exception of the headlining which has been replaced with a new item. An estimated 1,000 hours have been put into the project to date.  Having been serviced with new filters and spark plugs, the Jaguar’s engine is said to run well, and the transmission/drivetrain operate smoothly. The vendor advises that one or two electrical items need attending to, these being the horn, fuel gauge and oil pressure switch. However the oil pressure has been checked with a manual gauge and reads around 40psi. The front suspension bushes have also dried through storage and are a little squeaky, another minor item to attend to. Early Jaguar XJ-S models are a rare commodity indeed; this desirable model from the first year of production, as driven in period by Simon Templar’s character in The Saint, and with all the hard work completed, is ready to be taken to the next level by its future owner. The XJ-S is offered complete with original books, manuals, receipts for work over the years, and a UK V5C document.

1974 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 DOUBLE-CAB PICKUP Registration Number: VMR 491M Chassis Number: 2642-126-905 Recorded Mileage: 43,000 miles - Rare Twin-Cab version of the venerable Type 2 - Recently purchased and restored at a cost exceeding £40,000 Volkswagen’s Type 2, known officially (depending on body type) as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, or, informally, as the Bus (US), Camper (UK) or Bulli (Germany), was introduced in 1950 as its second car model following the eponymous Type 1 Beetle.  The Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter van’s forward control layout endowed it with huge versatility, allowing it to be configured in a bewildering number of variants, from simple panel van through to the relatively luxurious Samba Deluxe camper. All models shared common mechanical underpinnings, with a Beetle-derived flat-four air-cooled engine, later adopting the Volkswagen/Porsche developed two-litre unit. By the time production ended almost 1.5 million Transporters were on the roads, with a high survival rate due to a fanatical following and very good spares availability. The Type 2 remained in production in Brazil until increasingly stringent regulations finally killed it off in 2013. This beautiful example, fitted with the later 2-litre Type 4 engine as fitted to the Porsche 914 model, was imported from South Africa in the last few years. The Pickup was subjected to a 12-month comprehensive restoration in current ownership, which was completed around the start of 2021. Much of the fabrication and restoration work was entrusted to respected specialist Beetlelink of Surrey, supported by bills for c. £18,000. Our owner, an experienced classic car restorer himself, tackled the remaining mechanical rebuild and reassembly. The schedule of restoration work in the history file runs into 150 or more rows of various parts acquired or services provided, with numerous items being purchased from specialists such as from Just Kampers and Volkswagen Heritage. New sills, wheel arches, cabin and cargo floors were let in, and both new drop-sides and tailgate fitted. The engine and gearbox were rebuilt and reinstalled, the Pickup then being fitted up with numerous replacement mechanical, electrical and trim components. Upgrades have included the fitting of two twin choke Weber carburettors, and also power steering. The cost of all of this effort was in excess of £40,000, as detailed in the truck’s history file. This fabulous VW is finished in an attractive shade of light blue, with a tan canvas tilt and Porsche 17” Design 90 wheels, painted in Satin Black. One of the best Double-Cabs in the country, the Pickup is supplied with a history file and UK V5C.

A Wankle engine and gearbox, Villiers engine, another similar and assorted tools and other items (qty) Provenance: Removed from a private garage/workshop in Oxfordshire

A LAND ROVER FORWARD CONTROL SERIES 11BRegistration Number: SGB103AEngine Number: 21L03215RPrevious licence number was KPF188GPCirca 1974, Engine 300TDI 2.5 litre turbo diesel, R385 speed gearbox, white with beige, grey and black stripes. This Land Rover is converted into a camper van, equipped with with fridge freezer, toilet/shower, gas water heater, cellular battery system, gas stove and oven, sink, outside cooking area, Braai stand with jerry cans, warn winch , with a table that converts to a bed, and benches.This is one of the vehicles that was on the ( C2C22 Mission from Chartwell to Chartwell South Africa Mission) ( Rocinante) Ex South African Defence Force Comms Vehicle Please note this vehicle will not be in the UK until the end of October, due to a delay in shipping schedules. There will be the opportunity to view the vehicle as soon as it arrives in the UK.

2012 Citroen Picasso motor car, silver, petrol, manual gearbox, registration number HN62 CTY, approx 54,945 miles, MOT to 24/8/23, no V5.TO BE SOLD AT 12 NOONWe ask that all potential new bidders wishing to bid on a vehicle, please be aware that prior to the sale they will need to provide full ID in the form of a driving licence/passport and a copy of a utility bill.Buyer's premium is 10% (12 % incl VAT) on the hammer price.Agents buying on behalf of a third party must have written authority from their principal clearly stating their authorisation to bid.We will also require a 10% deposit of the lower estimate at the time of registering, which can be made during the viewing period. If unsuccessful, then we will issue a refund immediately.There will be no internet bidding on vehicles.

A BMW Mini One Convertible,1598cc Petrol two-door with manual gearbox in the rather unusual shade of cool blue. KD55 NWJ, First Registered 12th October, 2005, M.O.T.'d until the 21st July, 2023. Currently showing 105,905 miles, which appears confirmed by the D.V.L.A. M.O.T. history. We have driven the car around the sale-yard and it appeared to operate satisfactorily in the space available, including the reversing sensors. Here we have a solid feeling motorcar in which to enjoy the fresh air and the otherwise un-noticed fragrance of the countryside and finished in what could perhaps be described as metallic/pearlescent Air Force Blue. The V5C is present, as is one key which opens and operates the car but does not currently operate remotely. The Kenwood in car entertainment system requires some fettling as it does not power up at present. N.B. BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total Premium 12% but plus any specific on-line bidding fees).

Boxed Gearbox Collectable 1/12 17904 Mint Precision Series 1958 Chevrolet Corvette diecast model, ex

An attractively presented example of Triumph's innovative design with a manual gearbox, overdrive and a hardtop.A late Mk II in period Pimento Red with a matching factory hardtopClassic black interior with the seating attractively piped in redFitted with the sought-after manual gearbox with overdrive, the drivers' choiceThe paintwork was refreshed some years ago. Further detailing would take it to the next levelOne of 500 to take part in the Stag's 50th Anniversary celebrations at Silverstone this yearWith a fresh MOT prior to sale, this is a great opportunity to enjoy one of the seventies most usable classicsViewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 24th ahead of the auction which begins at 11am. SpecificationMake: TRIUMPHModel: STAGYear: 1977Chassis Number: LD427770Registration Number: TFK 557RTransmission: ManualEngine Number: LF42831HEDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 92683 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: VinylClick here for more details, condition report and images

Desirable early car re-clothed in a Heritage Shell a few years ago and remaining in lovely condition.A first 12 months of production, pull door handle example finished in Tartan RedRestored some years ago utilising one of the first Heritage ShellsRetaining many of the early car features including 3-bearing engine, 3-synchro gearbox, pull door handles, Banjo steering wheel, pack away hood, dealer-fitted belts and steel wheelsApproaching its 60th Anniversary, but clearly demonstrating the good looks that made the B so popularIn lovely condition throughout, on the button and driving well SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGB 1.8 ROADSTERYear: 1963Chassis Number: GHN318709Registration Number: XKR 571ATransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47074 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details, condition report and images

Alfie Moon's (Shane Richie) on-screen Capri as seen in numerous episodes of the BBC's long running soap opera, EastEnders.Early 2.8i with Pepperpot alloys, Carla Check trim, 4-speed gearbox and 62,537 milesOwned by the BBC and used in EastEnders between 2010-2016 as Alfie Moon's Capri Janspeed stainless steel exhaust. Upgraded alloy radiator. Runs well with good oil pressureVery good overall condition. At some point it has been repainted its original Ford BlackPolished alloys. Supplied with quality, bespoke indoor and outdoor car coversThis is a wholesome example of quite a rare model with the added bonus of soap star provenanceViewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 24th ahead of the auction which begins at 11am.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRIYear: 1982Chassis Number: WF0CXXGAECBE06262Registration Number: NOJ 234XTransmission: ManualEngine Number: BE06262Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 62537 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

A delightful example of the ever-popular 928 S4 and very sensibly guided.UK-supplied, C16 right-hand drive, 320bhp V8, Series 4 automatic Well presented in Grand Prix White with a black, soft leather interiorPurchased by its current owner from CCA in 2020. Four former keepers (previous 25 years)The condition is such that the indicated mileage of 160,500 is hard to believeRecent work includes, cambelt service, water pump, top-end engine work, flex plate reset and end float checked (April 2021), only 500 miles since. New front discs, pads and rear tyresLSD and gearbox fluids changed by the previous owner at 149,000 miles Chronological history file; service/maintenance receipts, owner's manuals, service book etc.Original full toolkit, space saver spare wheel, tyre compressor, jack and rear parcel shelfMOT until June 2023. This is a delightful example and appears very sensibly guidedViewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 24th ahead of the auction which begins at 11am.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 928Year: 1990Chassis Number: 92LS841843Registration Number: H982 HGSTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 81L51952Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 160500 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

Arguably the most glamorous and prestigious of all Interceptor variants, looking simply stunning in Brienz Blue.Débuting at the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, the Interceptor Convertible was based on the same tubular chassis as its fixed-head sibling The Convertible represented the West Bromwich manufacturer's highest aspirations at the time of its arrival in 1974Powered by a 7.2-litre Chrysler V8 mated to TorqueFlite automatic transmission and capable of 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds and 126mphBased on the Interceptor III only 456 Convertibles were built, the majority going abroadThis stunning example dates from 1974 and returned from California in 1989, was converted to right-hand drive and re-registered in the UK in February 1990Superbly presented in a fabulous shade of Brienz Blue enhanced by thin silver and red coachlinesThe interior is equally impressive in black leather with unusual sheepskin seat panelsIndicated mileage is just under 25,000, not warranted but looking at the quality of the interior, engine bay and underside of the car, it may well be accurateThe automatic gearbox and torque converter have been replaced in recent times, though just 4,000 miles have been covered in the last 16 yearsIt's supplied with an extensive history file containing numerous invoices, receipts, MOT Certificates, Jensen Interceptor handbook and convertible supplement along with a workshop manual for the car These convertibles are rare and this stunning example would grace any collection of British classics     SpecificationMake: JENSENModel: INTERCEPTOR IIIYear: 1975Chassis Number: 23111666Registration Number: MBW 636NTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 24977 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details, condition report and images

Low ownership, low-mileage second-generation 944 Turbo in Ruby Red Metallic.In 1989, the 944 S2 was introduced, powered by a 208bhp normally aspirated, double-overhead-cam, 16-valve, 3.0-litre version of the 944S engineA turbo version of the 944 (951) was always on the cards, and it boosted the 2.5-litre engine by nearly 60bhp, whilst both the clutch and gearbox were uprated to suitFor 1988, a Turbo SE (952) was offered with 250bhp thanks to a larger turbocharger, the transmission was again upgraded, and a limited-slip diff was fitted along with uprated brakes and Koni dampers and from 1989-1991 the SE specification was adopted for the standard 944 Turbo (as here) making it somewhat of a sleeping giantThis delightful example is finished in Ruby Red Metallic with cream leather and has been enjoyed by just two ownersOptioned with a sunroof, alloy wheels, central locking, tailgate spoiler and a radio cassette playerThe indicated mileage of 73,471 is supported by the service records with eight stamps in the book including two cambelt services, the most recent in 2015It's supplied with its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and the original handbook pack in its bespoke wallet SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 944 TURBOYear: 1991Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ95ZLN100818Registration Number: J399 TKGTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 47L01233 Odometer Reading: 73471 MilesMake: Interior Colour: Cream leatherClick here for more details, condition report and images

**Please note the history file has gone missing** A rare, late production, Daimler Coupé with an interesting civic history and Mayoral duties in London. This lovely example dates from 05/01/1976 and has a particularly interesting pedigreeIt was previously owned by Sir Anthony Jolliffe, who was the Sheriff of London in 1980 and the Mayor of London in 1982Subject to a three-year, glass out, bare metal, new panel restoration in 1988It was refinished in its original Signal Red and fully retrimmed in tan leatherThe engine was completely dismantled, the crank reground, new pistons fitted and the gearbox stripped and rebuiltNew suspension, steering, brakes, radiator, exhaust and road wheels were fitted together with both front and rear screens and sealsIt is as immaculate today as it was when it reappeared after its three-year restoration programme and drives beautifullyLess than 70 of these elegant pillarless coupés are left in the UK with very few in this remarkable conditionSpecificationMake: DAIMLERModel: SOVEREIGN 4.2 AUTOYear: 1976Chassis Number: 2H1499BWRegistration Number: MGV 613PTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 56193 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

VeilSide-bodied Japanese domestic market car with the desirable 6-speed Getrag manual gearbox.  2,997cc, 2JZ-GTE, twin-turbo straight-six producing 276bhp originally (in Japanese spec)Subsequently retro-fitted with a Garret T70 single turbo (power output to be confirmed)Fitted with a VeilSide body kit and colour-coded Blitz multi-spoke alloysFinished in Alpine Silver (199) with a very smart blue/grey interiorImported from Japan in 2003. three UK keepers and with our vendor for the past 18 yearsNicely detailed engine bay. Extensive UK service history. A really lovely exampleSpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: SUPRA A80Year: 1993Chassis Number: JZA800016595Registration Number: G12 SSYTransmission: MANUALEngine Number: 2JZ GTEDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 142000 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey/BlueClick here for more details, condition report and images

On offer from 19-years long-term ownership, this is a well cared for example of the desirable E39 M5.An original UK-supplied, right-hand drive, manual gearbox car with an indicated 82,352 milesPost-2000 facelift car with corona ring headlights, updated rear lights and front parking sensorsLooking fabulous in Silverstone Blue over black leather with grey inserts394bhp, 4.9-litre V8 with variable valve timing, eight throttle bodies and a free-flow exhaustSliding glass sunroof, rain sensitive wipers, rear park distance control, tyre pressure warning system, heated front seats, BMW Business radio/cassette/CD playerThe original first aid kit and the tool-kit/warning triangle in the boot lid remain in placeFrom 19-years current ownership with just two former registered keepers. MOT until April 2023. In period, the E39 M5 was the business, and they continue to strengthen in the market SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M5Year: 2001Chassis Number: WBSDE92070BJ11484Registration Number: M500 GPBTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 60492404 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 82352 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

Only 75 examples were ever made for the UK market and these delightful drivers' cars are seemingly undervalued given their desirable status as the ultimate 924.Purchased initially from AFN by Chris Morrison, Manager of Blur, Ultravox and Thin LizzySuperbly presented in Black (A1/A1) with a black leatherette interior black/red pinstripe seatsThe subject of a painstaking total refurbishment with a fastidious attention to detailEngine, turbo, gearbox and Quaife LSD fully rebuilt by a well known Porsche specialistInterior fully stripped and reinstated by Aldridge Trimmers of WolverhamptonFitted with new Bilstein Suspension and the braking system upgraded with Brembo componentsFull stainless steel exhaust and refurbished Fuchs alloys along with new branded rubberSubstantial history file containing all the relevant refurbishment invoices totalling over £40,000A true Homologation Special, we welcome any inspection of this superb exampleNB; The illustrated registration, 924 GT, does not form part of the sale.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 924Year: 1981Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ93ZBN700414Registration Number: SLH 979WTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 31500425Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 90600 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

One of only 402 examples of the DBS to benefit from Tadek Marek's all-new, 310bhp V8.Desirable, right-hand drive, manual gearbox DBS V8 supplied new by HR OwenOriginally Fiesta Red with black trim and now silver but still matching numbersReturned to the UK from Japan some years ago and has been in long-term storage sinceImportantly the engine is turning freelyCurrently the vehicle is not UK-registered but it comes with a with NOVA CertificationBeing sold  as a restoration projectYour careful inspection is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential on offerSpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DBS V8Year: 1971Chassis Number: DBSV8/10288/RCRegistration Number: UNREGISTERED - NOVATransmission: ManualEngine Number: V/540/265Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details, condition report and images

Lovely mid-sixties roadster professionally restored some time ago and fitted with a 3.5-litre V8, 5-speed gearbox and appropriate driveline.Genuine UK right-hand drive car first registered on 16/06/1967 and treated to a very thoughtful and expensive restorationCompleted the late 1980s, the rebuild included various body panels, sills, wings and new doors, painted in Tartan Red inside and out  The 3.5-litre, V8 petrol engine is the correct option with twin carbs and engineered to fit under the original standard bonnet. It was completely rebuilt at the time of the conversion. Lighter than the standard 1800 cast iron B-Series engineFitted with a 5-speed gearbox and the correct MG B V8 stainless steel exhaust systemProfessionally rewired, upgraded brakes, excellent black mohair soft topComprehensive history file which warrants the various work, parts and maintenance over the years and helps support the indicated mileage of 67,898. MOT valid until August 2023     SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGB V8 ROADSTERYear: 1967Chassis Number: GHNB124049Registration Number: JKV 70ETransmission: Manual Engine Number: 11A62550 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 67917 MilesClick here for more details, condition report and images

Very special collectors' quality, E12 BMW M535i in fantastic restored condition.From the first generation of 5-Series (E12) cars, the M535 was the first series-production saloon to wear the now distinctive M badgeHand-assembled at BMW Motorsport’s Garching plant, 1,410 were produced between April 1980 and May 1981Just 450 were built in right-hand drive and only 408 of those found buyers in the UK at a list price of £13,745This particular example spent several years off the road before being entrusted to Malton Coachworks in 2014. It was fully stripped down including removal of windscreens and re-painted in its original colour of Alpine White. The interior was re-upholstered with a brand new headlining, new carpets, re-finished woodwork and the original Recaro seats were re-upholstered in black leather. It was then treated to new Motorsport stripes as original and a new Bluetooth CD player and speakers fittedThe engine was removed from the car and fully stripped down and rebuilt including a new crankshaft, new pistons, con rods, all new shells, oil pump, full set of fuel injectors and rebuilt cylinder head. The BMW was also treated to a new clutch, slave cylinder, overhauled prop-shaft, new front and rear brake discs and pads, new handbrake shoes and cables, new rear shockers, new front springs, the radiator was re-cored and all four door central locking motors replacedIt's now outstanding on the road and surprisingly quick. The strong rebuilt engine has impressive power and performance, the 5-speed gearbox is lovely to use and the car handles and brakes superblyThe car presents beautifully with excellent straight bodywork, stunning paintwork and the interior is crisp and fresh. With almost £25,000 of receipts, this little 'Beemer' has had a serious programme of work that means it can now been used and enjoyed with confidence or placed in any collection of Munich's finestIn top condition, this is a fabulous example of the one that started it all, the M535i   SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M535IYear: 1981Chassis Number: WBADG0201B4148094Registration Number: BPO 815WTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 176000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

Impressively presented 190E with a manual gearbox, one former keeper and less than 75,000 miles from new.This late model (production finished in April 1993) is finished in Barolo Red and sits on a set of 15", eight-hole alloys with recent GoodyearsThe cream/beige cloth interior is in remarkable condition appearing almost unmarked. Original floor matsPowered by Mercedes' bomb-proof 108bhp,1.8-litre, 8-valve four-cylinder with a manual 5-speed gearboxOne local private owner since it was 18 months old and has covered just 75,000 miles (only 12,000 in the last 15 years)On offer at No Reserve, this lower-mileage example ticks all the right boxes for a useable modern classic Mercedes    SpecificationMake: MERCEDES BENZModel: 190 EYear: 1993Chassis Number: WDB2010182G092891Registration Number: L851 GVTTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 10291020132562 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 74961 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

Super, 2-litre SE, manual gearbox and just 9,500 miles from new.An excellent example of the first-generation roadster that has covered just 9,500 miles from new2.0-litre, four-cylinder offering 147bhp. 6-speed manual gearbox Finished in gleaming Black Sapphire with a matching black leather interiorIn more comfortable SE spec with less aggressive styling and 17" alloysFull dealer service history with invoices. MOT until April 2023 issued with no advisories SpecificationMake: BMWModel: Z4 SEYear: 2008Chassis Number: WBABZ12010LZ66550Registration Number: VE08 YZPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: B081I029Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 9500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black leatherClick here for more details, condition report and images

Brightly hued Mk1 with a Triumph straight-six and manual gearbox.A great looking car in Tahiti Blue with silver coach lines and Wolfrace alloysSmart black interior but front seats may need re-paddingMany new parts including a new soft top in 2008Fitted some time ago with a Triumph 2.5-litre straight-six engineIndicating 33,200 miles but believed to be 133,200Further detailing would take it to the next levelVery sensibly guided for such a smart, manual gearbox, Mk1SpecificationMake: TRIUMPHModel: STAGYear: 1971Chassis Number: LD7610Registration Number: YBT 299JTransmission: ManualEngine Number: MM36013HEDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 133200 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

Offered from a Deceased Estate and very sensibly guided, a superb opportunity to own one of these collectable post-war Bentleys.In period, the R-Type offered a particularly well balanced means of a dignified, yet not too ostentatious arrivalClassically finished in Tudor Grey over Georgian Silver with a factory sun roofSumptuous interior in Burgundy leather with woven carpets and walnut veneersPowerful 4,556cc six-cylinder coupled to a smooth 4-speed automatic gearbox offering 148bhp and 101mphThe subject of an older restoration and continues to look well. Good history fileRecently gone through by a local specialist to make sure it's ready for saleShowing some 18,200 miles on the odometer which could be correct but not warrantedSpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: R-TYPE STANDARD STEELYear: 1954Chassis Number: B96WHRegistration Number: 917 FXNTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: B48WDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 18193 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BurgundyClick here for more details, condition report and images

Handsome TR6 with performance-focused upgrades, a superb drivers car.UK-supplied in right-hand drive, this 1970-built car is the more powerful 150bhp ‘CP’ spec.Finished in Pimento Red with silver wire wheels, a rare original works hardtop, soft top, frame and a Tonneau coverManual gearbox with overdrive. SS extractor exhaust. Tidy engine bayOwned since 1997 by our vendor, the TR's third owner. Totally restored with a colour change by Chestnut Classics in 1992/93 and less than 2,000 miles a year sinceMany receipts for works carried out. Original handbook, spare parts list, workshop manual and sales brochureSpecificationMake: TRIUMPHModel: TR6Year: 1970Chassis Number: CP51560Registration Number: WAA 880HTransmission: ManualEngine Number: CP51531HE Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 45345 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: VinylClick here for more details, condition report and images

Beautifully refurbished, three-door, 16-valve, Mk2 GTi.Totally stunning in Tornado Red with a refurbished grey interiorOptioned from new with electric windows, power assisted steering, central locking and a leather-rimmed wheelRefurbished during COVID by a qualified VW technicianNew O/S tailgate, wings and lower front panel were sourced and fittedMechanically the car was fully refurbished, new cambelt, oil service and a gearbox overhaulNew fuel lines, injectors and fuel pumps were also replaced during the rebuildAccompanied by two A4 folders full of history, both keys and an MOT valid until June 2023Attractively guided for a totally refurbished GTi that's ready for a new ownerSpecificationMake: VWModel: GOLF GTIYear: 1989Chassis Number: WVWZZZ1GZKW736416Registration Number: G246 XLUTransmission: ManualEngine Number: KR127831Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 149000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details, condition report and images

This charming PVT Box Saloon is an older restored example, which has been well maintained and enjoyed by the current and previous vendors.A 1934 model, the popular Box Saloon, ideal for VSCC events, 750 Motor Club, Light Car section etc.UK-registered with a V5C, it proudly displays its original registration number. Small history fileRestored some time ago but still presents very nicely with a well trimmed interior in black leathercloth and a good headliningThe car starts readily, and has a good turn of speed, 4-speed gearbox, brakes are surprisingly effective for a SevenOffered at No Reserve, this is a fantastic little car to purchase in the Austin Seven's Centenary YearSpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: 7 BOX SALOONYear: 1934Chassis Number: 192037Registration Number: GL 1478Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black leatherClick here for more details, condition report and images