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1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Transmission: manualMileage:63374The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971 and were known as the 'pagoda roof' SL. All models boast an inline six cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection. Rear wheel drive configuration was complemented by independent rear suspension, a feature that greatly improved road handling. The 230 SL made a remarkable debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where the famous German engineer Fritz Nallinger introduced it as follows; it was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a very high degree of travelling comfort.First registered on 1st January 1965, this wonderful and very rare right hand drive, manual gearbox 230 SL was first registered ACR 650C. Accompanied by the original green logbook, it shows that in 1974 the personal plate of SAE 5 was put on the car at a cost of £5. The vendor requested the DVLA to reapply the plate when he restored the car, which he acquired in 2018 in need of what can only be described as a ‘total restoration’. The degree of what was needed can be seen in the wonderful photographic book that accompanies the car and shows the condition from purchase through to total restoration. Indeed, so comprehensive was the restoration that it is hard to imagine that the car presented here was the same one seen in 2018. Taking just over two years to complete, it is only for sale due to a lack of storage. The car was restored using only Mercedes parts with one bill showing over £15,000 in parts alone, the whole project being totally without compromise. The interior is all new, as are most of the panels. The car was given a bare metal respray in its original colour of navy blue with cream leather interior and new hood. Even the tyres are new! The only modifications from its factory specification are the upgrade from a 230 SL engine to a freshly rebuilt 250 SL engine to improve the driving experience and the addition of a cold start feature, a common issue with the SL’s. The vendor indeed describes the car as immaculate and a pleasure to drive.Supplied with UK V5C registration document, original logbook, old MoT and photographic picture book of its restoration. The car also comes supplied with its hardtop roof and includes the SAE 5 number plate. This fantastic example of a Pagoda is not to be missed.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Transmission: manualMileage:82000The Alfa Romeo Giulia (105) Sprint GT was designed by Bertone’s Giorgetto Giugiaro. The car was launched in September 1963 at the newly opened Arese plant, and displayed later that month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The overall styling of the Giulia was kept very simple however, the Giulia had a very distinctive Scalino “step front” design with the bonnet sitting approximately  1/4 inch above the nose of the car. Alfa Romeo was one of the first manufacturers to put a powerful engine in a lightweight car for mainstream production, making it a forerunner to today's performance saloons. The Giulia was powered by Alfa Romeo’s twin cam, all-aluminium, four cylinder 1,570cc engine mated to a 5 speed gearbox. This punchy power plant ensured the car's performance was better than many sports cars of the era. Alfa Romeo took “Touring Car” racing by storm winning the European Touring Car Championship in 1966, 1967 and 1968. This restoration project is presented in traditional Rosso with blue interior. Its lively 1600 engine is mated to a manual gearbox and the owner informs us that the engine does run! A Heritage Certificate is forthcoming from Italy we are informed and should be in the history file at the time of the Auction. These wonderful classic Alfa Romeos are highly sought after and a restoration project such as this is so rare to find, particularly as the car is complete. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1980 Ford Escort RS2000 ‘Custom’ Transmission: manualMileage:6278It is no secret that the Oval Badge is enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment with high quality examples bucking the trend. Indeed, looking at results, one could postulate that high quality example across the board are doing well. The age-old adage of ‘allowing someone else to do the work’ certainly applies here and what superb work indeed has been undertaken.Indeed, whatever is written below will not prepare you for car shown in real life. This luxury Custom model has only covered 4,200 miles in the last 16 years with 6,278 believed recorded since the rebuild and four previous keepers before being rebuilt in 2007 by Peter Haines. It was completely disassembled before undergoing a full respray in OE Midnight Blue with satin black detailing (bumpers, door handles and droop snoot front end). The replacement graphic and side stripes, rear-lip spoiler were then re-applied. The interior is equally good and something of a rarity to boot. The tan cloth seats are refurbished factory RS items with new Aldridge carpets, correct RS floor mats and even period dealer window stickers. The 1,993cc Pinto engine, again the subject of a top to bottom Peter Haines rebuild, includes an unleaded cylinder head and valves, an H&H electronic ignition kit, original RS exhaust manifold and heat shield and a ‘Slick 5 Fabrications’ downpipe and stainless-steel exhaust system.The rear-wheel drive, factory four-speed gearbox was stripped down and rebuilt with fresh oil seals, a Helix fast-road clutch, quick shifter, original English axle, a Quaife limited slip differential with Group 1 two-piece, half shafts.The suspension consists of Span adjustable dampers with Gartrac 145lb standard height front springs and Gartrac de-cambered rears. There is a twin-cam edition anti-roll bar, adjustable control arms, replacement steering rack, OE 'Green' track rod ends with Superflex black polybushes throughout. Ford Capri 2.8i powder-coated calipers hold the fast-road pads to the Group 1 vented discs in each corner together with original date-stamped RS wheels, refurbished and powder coated in silver.This must represent one of the finest RS2000s in the country with specialist valuers, Hagerty, rating concours examples at £58,000. It is little surprise that this was the cover car (and seven page spread inside) in Retro Cars Modified Classic Magazine, Issue 67, January 2014. And latterly, was invited onto the hollowed turf as just one of only 50 cars selected for the prestigious Hurlingham Club Concours D'Elegance in June 2017. High praise indeed..Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible 4.0 litre Transmission: automaticMileage:65262The Jaguar XJS Convertible, which first appeared in 1988, was considerably more than just a coupé with the roof removed. The earlier 'T'-top cabriolet paved the way as the first open Jaguar since the demise of the E-Type in 1975 but this was to be the first full convertible and a strengthened sub-frame was employed in order to alleviate scuttle shake. Retaining the roomy cockpit space of the coupé, the new convertible naturally boasted all the expected Jaguar refinements as standard making for a very fine, open grand touring car. The XJS was continuously developed during its 20 year production life. Today, this model is very much establishing itself as a most worthy latter day classic with good examples being eagerly sought by connoisseurs of the marque.This superb example of this luxurious sports convertible is presented in Regency Red with cream leather interior, which has recently been re-upholstered to a very high standard. The car comes with a black electrically operated hood and both the interior and exterior are in absolutely superb condition. Powered by the smooth six-cylinder 4.0 litre engine mated to an automatic gearbox, this British sports car still looks as fabulous as it did the day it was manufactured.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1961 Corvette Corvette C1 Transmission: manual Mileage:6663 General Motors designer Harley Earl loved sports cars and was influenced by the GI’s bringing home MGs, Jaguars, Alfa Romeo’s and the like after hostilities ceased in Europe in 1945. Even the small independent carmaker, Nash Motors, began selling a two seater sports car in 1951. Earl convinced GM that they also needed to build a two seat sports car. Earl and his 'special projects' crew began working on the new car later that year which was code named 'Opel'. The result was the 1953 Corvette, which took its name from a small, manoeuvrable fighting frigate and was unveiled to the public at that year's Motorama Car Show.This stunning 1961 Corvette has been owned and upgraded by its current, enthusiast, owner for some 12 years. A twice ‘Best in Class’ winner at the nationals in 2007 and 2008. Finished in Polaris Silver over Ivory coves and complemented by black Al Knoch trim, this example presents almost as new. Sympathetically upgraded and fully restored this ‘Vette’ boasts a 350ci small block Chevrolet engine mated to a TH350 transmission, a turn of the key and the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, the sound is fabulous. Upgrades however did not stop with the engine and gearbox, the end goal was a C1 that could be used on UK roads as a more modern sports car so independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering, a Chevrolet 10 bolt rear end, uprated six pot Wilwood disc brakes and coil over adjustable suspension for a perfect setup were added amongst numerous other upgrades. The history file contains comprehensive invoices and receipts coupled to a workshop manual, V5 registration document and details of the numerous upgrades and details from the restoration. This is one of the most stunning examples we have seen but, in this instance, also one of the best examples to actually drive, performing well against cars half its age. Viewing is highly recommended you will not be disappointed. Interested parties should note that the private registration plate shown is to be retained by the vendor and a new, age-related registration issued instead. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1989 Porsche 928 S4 Transmission: automaticMileage:59567These fabulous sports cars were unveiled at the Geneva Salon in 1977 and voted Car of the Year for 1978. It was intended as an upmarket replacement for the long-running 911 but in the event Porsche's rear-engined classic would outlive its younger sibling. The front-engined 928's stylish hatchback body featured aluminium doors, bonnet and front wings in the interests of weight saving, while ingenious impact resistant 'bumpers' made of colour matched plastic were incorporated into the nose and tail. A five-speed transaxle gearbox or three-speed automatic were the transmission options, in 1979 the 928S with its 4.6 litre engine arrived and then in 1986 the model was further revised and restyled, becoming the 928 S4. Its engine producing 320bhp courtesy of twin-cam, 16 valve cylinder heads and enlargement to 4,957cc, the S4 enjoyed a welcome top speed boost to 160mph.Originally registered in Jersey by Five Oaks Porsche Centre and imported to the UK in July 1994, this fabulous example is presented in its original silver paint with full burgundy leather interior and seats with multicolour cloth seat inlays. Its optional equipment is listed as having recoil bumpers, automatic transmission, Series 4 logo, lumbar support in the driver’s seat and a ten CD/ player radio. Its mighty V8 provides plenty of power for those who wish to travel a little more exuberantly or indeed it is just as at home pottering along in the confines of a city. The car comes with a copy of its Porsche Certificate of Authenticityand we believe that in July 2016 various works were carried out by Porsche Centres at a cost of circa £10,000. The car also comes with a full set of Continental N1 tyres and two sets of keys. Porsche Club GB members eulogise over this car for being totally original and having several details that have been lost on many 928's.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1985 Lister Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet (7.0 Litre) Transmission: manualMileage:9600Lister is one of the most renowned names in sports car racing history and the Lister Jaguar, designed by Brian Lister, swept almost all before it during its first full racing season in 1957. From the early 1980s the name has also graced some of the world's fastest road cars and in 1989, with the culmination of six years of development work, the Lister Le Mans arrived on the supercar scene. Christened 'Le Mans' to celebrate Jaguar's success there in the late 80's, the Lister totally transformed its Jaguar XJ-S base into a mega powerful 200mph supercar. It featured a 7.0 litre version of Jaguar's V12 engine, comprehensively re-worked to cope with its now 500 or so horsepower maximum output. A similar torque figure ensured stupendous acceleration in any gear. Needless to say, the suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres were uprated to cope, while a purposeful looking body kit ensured that the car remained stable at high speeds. In performance terms the Mk. III was in equally exalted company, its claimed 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds bettering that of the contemporary Ferrari Testarossa, as did the estimated top speed of circa 200mph.Originally converted in 1987, the car offered here is believed to be the only Mk. III Cabriolet made. Previously this Lister formed part of the Royal fleet and was later acquired in 1996 by a Mr. Meakins of Coventry who refurbished the car from top to bottom. Mechanical work was carried out by Lister Cars and included the 7.0 litre engine conversion, Getrag five-speed manual gearbox, sports suspension and a new sports exhaust system. Cosmetically the car benefits from twin headlamps, three-piece alloy wheels and traditionally styled dashboard instruments with capillary-type water and oil temperature gauges. Previously forming part of a small but specialist collection of Jaguars in Scotland, the XJ-S was purchased by the next owner in November 2008. The following owner purchased the Mk. III in 2012 and set about a comprehensive restoration undertaken by XJ-S specialists, KWE in Berkshire. Works carried out included removing the body kit; repairing the sills, front and rear inner wheel arches, front chassis members and boot floor. A new ECU was fitted and the gearbox was rebuilt by an independent specialist. The interior was re-trimmed in two-tone grey leather with matching carpets and at the owner's request, 'Lister' logos were incorporated into the headrests and door cards, while the hood and the cabriolet roof's steel panels were refurbished and re-trimmed. This Lister was featured in 'Jaguar World' magazine in December 2014 and comes with a sizeable history file including many sundry bills, the invoices of restoration totalling over £103,000, the current UK V5 registration document and a valid MoT test certificate. Also available are videos of the Lister running and driving.The prolific collector who acquired the Lister nine years ago reports that it will be driven to the sale and as such the mileage reading will differ slightly from the 9,600 showing at time of photography. We believe this Lister is the best example available today. The earth shattering noise that this car produces is justification enough to have it in any collection, let alone its rarity, quality and significance as a part of Jaguar's extraordinary history.Interested parties should note that that contrary to the catalogue description this vehicle was not part of the Royal fleet.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1939 Buick Viceroy Series 40 Special Transmission: manualMileage:1700‘In the name of the King’ is the literal meaning of Viceroy although latterly it has come to mean an official who represents the monarchy in an overseas territory.It is of little surprise that this grand saloon generated such a moniker given its dimensions and styling. Built in Ontario by General Motors’ Canadian coachbuilding subsidiary McLaughlin exclusively for GM’s export division, they were favourites of the British Royal family, with King George VI and Mrs. Simpson owning one each while the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were also Buick fans taking delivery of new models in 1936, ’38 and ’39. All were built by McLaughlin and all purchased from London Buick dealers, ‘Lendrum and Hartman’, the last arriving in Europe just as war was declared. The Viceroy boasts its signature twin, wing-mounted spare wheels and forwardopening rear doors and was extremely advanced, mechanically, for its time.Powered by a fourlitre overhead valve, straight eight motor with a threespeed column change and independent front suspension, performance was good with a lazy 107bhp on tap and the model proved popular on both sides of the Atlantic.Righthand drive export versions, as this is, were made in Canada by the Buick-McLaughlin subsidiary and can easily be distinguished by its stylised ‘Catwalk Cooling’ front end inspired by the contemporaneous Auto Union grand prix cars. Since the arrival of this Viceroy in the UK, the history drops off the radar somewhat but is picked up again some five years ago when it was found abandoned in a barn in Norfolk. It was then stripped back to bare metal and repainted with all new running boards fabricated to the original specification including twin side mounts and carriers. All the brightwork was rechromed to a high standard and the seats and door cards retrimmed in black leather with new carpets fitted. The steering wheel, door cappings and dashboard were renovated in their original ivory finish with a new headlining fitted. The straight-eight, Dynaflash engine was rebuilt and the gearbox and back axle overhauled. The wheels were refurbished and all the tyres are reported to be in good order, the wiring has also been renewed and the car now runs on 12-volt electrical system.It is, of course, MoT test and tax exempt; however, the fastidious owner will supply a 12month ticket. Supplied with current UK V5C registration document, old MoT test certificates, invoices, and other paperwork, this reliable, imposing and, not to mention, rare classic piece of American history is somewhat regal at the same time.  Interested parties should note that this example is now supplied with a brand-new Lucas dynamo, new battery and new tires. (The original dynamo is also supplied) Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1970 Maserati Indy Transmission: manualMileage:89614Maserati followed up its stunning Ghia-styled Ghibli two-seater with the equally elegant Indy 2+2, though the latter, announced in 1968 and noteworthy as the first unitary construction Maserati, was the work of Carrozzeria Vignale. The Indy first appeared publicly in prototype form on Vignale's stand at the 1968 Turin Motor Show and was officially launched by Maserati at the Geneva Salon in 1969. The running gear was conventional, with independent front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, while the power unit was, initially, the Modena firm's well-tried, 4136cc, four-cam V8, with 4.7 and 4.9 litre versions following. A ZF five-speed manual gearbox was standard, with a three-speed Borg Warner automatic available to special order. With 260bhp on tap, the top speed of Maserati's luxury four-seater was in the region of 150mph, a figure the subsequent larger-engined versions improved upon. The sleek Vignale coachwork was so effective that the Indy was able to carry four people in relative comfort without impairing its performance as a sports car.This sleek and attractive example of this iconic Italian sports car is presented light blue with white leather interior. The Maserati Club of Great Britain confirmed (letter in history file) that this car is a matching numbers example and is offered in the same external and internal colours as it left the factory with on 21st June 1970. It was first sold to a dealer in Modena, Italy and at some point in its history, it was shipped to Australia. It was probable that during its time in Australia, the car was converted from left hand drive to its current configuration. It is presented in wonderful condition throughout with its powerful 4136cc engine mated to a five-speed gearbox, providing good performance. This car comes with a significant history file containing many invoices from Australia and the UK which chronicles all work carried out over the years. A pretty car in lovely condition with a great history, this surely must be one of the nicest examples available today.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE (3.5 Litre) Transmission: automaticMileage:17700The first 'S-class' Mercedes arrived in 1968 in the form of the 280S and 280SE which were large comfortable sports saloons offering powerful touring capabilities and luxurious interiors with space to seat five occupants. Known as W108/109 models, they were constructed on an 108” wheelbase and the new S-Class saloons were much heavier than earlier models. The styling was updated using a thoroughly modern design featuring the attractive stacked layout of the headlights which was popular during the period. Although the 280 was usually powered by a 2.8 litre straight six engine, Mercedes-Benz rather confusingly added a V8 engined 280SE to the model range. The 280SE 3.5 had a 3.5 litre V8 engine and came with both automatic and manual transmission and power steering. These saloons were well equipped and extremely powerful. The 280SE 3.5 would reach a top-speed of 125mph and offered effortless high-speed cruising mated with supple ride comfort. Between 1971 and 1972 Mercedes-Benz produced 11,309 examples and they have always been popular with collectors and enthusiasts alike.The 300SE and 300SEL were especially well appointed, featuring burrwalnut dashboards, automatic transmission and power windows. When the eight cylinder cars were introduced in 1970, the standard transmission was the four-speed automatic box driven via a fluid flywheel rather than the more conventional torque converter however, buyers could specify a four-speed manual gearbox. This Mercedes-Benz 280SE saloon is the desirable model fitted with the 3.5 litre V8 engine mated to the four-speed automatic gearbox. Originally painted in Icon Gold metallic, it had a colour change in 1984 and it is now finished in black with Cognac interior and comes with the added benefit of an electrically operated, factory fitted, sunroof.The present owner purchased this car from a deceased estate and then lightly recommissioned it in April 2021 to get the car to start, run, drive and stop, although a full recommissioning of this rare saloon is necessary before being driven on the road. A great project! Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1980 Ferrari 400i Transmission: automaticMileage:70503These magnificent 12-cylinder Ferraris have enjoyed cult status for some years now and the angular Pininfarina design was the motivating factor behind this front-engined masterpiece. The design was derived from the almost identical looking 365 GT4 2+2 which, itself, was based on the legendary Daytona. Production began in 1976 when Ferrari revealed its first car fitted with an automatic transmission, the 400, at the Paris Motor Show of 1976. The gearbox was a three-speed Borg Warner unit from General Motors, reliable and certainly able to take the prodigious amount of power available. The injection version followed with Bosch K-Jetronics. The interior was lavishly appointed with rich leather, fine wood and high-end carpet and, together with the long-legged gearing and engine, made for excellent long distance touring. Today, its sleek lines and relatively limited production numbers have made good examples very collectable commodities.This engineer owned example is described as being very original and has been used by our car enthusiast vendor for some long tours. We are informed that this handsome Ferrari is both original and has been well maintained. The switches and electrics work and the history file shows a recent service bill from R and D Automotive for £4,800. The car is presented with a new sets of tyres. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until May 2022. The recent values of the Ferrari 400i has been on the increase and this stunning example offered without reserve is surely worth investigating. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1984 Opel Monza GSE Transmission: automaticMileage:85730The Opel Monza was launched in 1978 and as far of the UK is concerned, it helped transform the image of its maker almost overnight - all of a sudden, it was an expensive and desirable coupé that went as well as it looked. Based on the Opel Senator, this full-sized 1978-86 ‘Autobahnstormer’ was a good looking and well equipped three-door coupé which proved agile despite its bulk. In its top-of-the-range 3.0 litre injected form, the Monza offered dramatic straight line ability, 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 133mph. In 1982, the range was facelifted, and the GSE with Recaro seats, digital instrumentation and a prominent rear spoiler was introduced in the UK. This became a bit of a cult car helped in no part by Vauxhall dropping its slightly staider Royale Coupé from the line-up and rebranding its saloon as the Senator which meant for a short while, dealers sold the Opel Monza alongside the Vauxhall Senator.This superb example of this iconic hatchback is presented in metallic blue with black velour interior. This car wants for nothing! The previous owner spent circa £100,000 on it and the invoices for all this work can be seen in the history file. It is powered by the powerful and smooth 3.0 litre straight six mated to an automatic gearbox. Electric windows were an option bestowed upon this remarkable car and the history files contains the original sales brochure for the car, owner’s manual and original General Motors wallet. This surely must be the best example of this executive coupé on the market today.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1968 MG C GT Automatic Transmission: manualMileage:74292The MGC was the first 'high performance' version of the MGB as from early in the design stages of the MGB there was an intention to create high performance variants, using a range of Vee engines that did not make it to production. The MGC was very much more than a tuned MGB and in fact was a completely re-engineered car, although still retaining many visual connections to the MGB. On the outside the MGC was often mistaken for an MGB as the only visual differences were in the heavily bulged bonnet with a transverse chrome strip that accentuated the bulges, and the standard use of 15 inch wheels instead of 14 inch on the MGB. Inside there were few differences between the B and C other than the 140mph speedo and tacho with a yellow and red banding set against lower rpms than the MGB. Under the skin however the differences became obvious with most changes up front. The engine was a BMC C series 6-cylinder 2912cc development of that used in the Austin Healey 3000 and Austin Westminster. This required a new torsion bar front suspension along with uprated braking. The gearbox was also a new stronger all synchromesh unit with optional overdrive.Only produced between 1967 and 1969, the MGC GT is a rare car with only 2,034 righthand drive models being built.This lovely example of this rare British GT is presented in red with black interior. Its six cylinder 2.9 engine is a replacement from the original, installed in 2013. There is a letter in the history file stating that one of its owners had bought the engine from a Mr Bowman who had himself bought the engine brand new from MG just as this model ceased production and kept it in a crate. It was subsequently taken off the crate and put into this car in 2013. The bodywork and interior are in good condition and the wonderful smooth straight six engine is a joy.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16V Cosworth Transmission: manualMileage:112077In 1983, Mercedes-Benz introduced the Cosworth 2.3 16V into their range and the new cars were substantially different from the other 190 models. The body kit reduced the drag coefficient and the steering wheel was smaller than that on other 190s, whilst the fuel tank was enlarged to 70 litres. The Getrag five-speed, manual gearbox was unique to the 16 valve and featured a 'dog-leg' first gear. An enlarged 2.5 litre engine replaced the 2.3 in 1988 and offered double-row timing chains to fix the unreliable single chains on the early 2.3s. The power output was up by 17bhp with a slight increase in torque. It is debated whether the 2.5 engine was developed and built by Mercedes-Benz or by Cosworth … interestingly, they were not keen to broadcast the fact that their most sporting saloon car had an engine developed by a British company. The suspension on the 16 valve models is very different from the standard 190 and as well as being lower and stiffer, it has larger anti-roll bars, harder bushes and hydraulic self-levelling suspension on the rear allowing the rear ride-height to remain constant even when the car is fully loaded.This lovely example of this highly sought after model is especially rare being right hand drive and is presented in black metallic with black leather interior. It comes with an electric sunroof, electric windows, electric front seats and cruise control. The present vendor replaced all the door panels and the bonnet as well as replacing the spoiler with a new one and then had the car resprayed in 2018. The car looks superb! The history file contains various invoices from past work including the latest expenditure of £1622 with Steve Redfearn Mercedes-Benz Specialist in Wimbledon. This car has been very well looked after and it is refreshing to see such an example in such wonderful condition throughout.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1917 Austin 20 Tourer Transmission: manualMileage:7000Driven by Edgar Wren as a promotional car to secure new orders of the 20hp model, the first prototype Austin Twenty began to take shape in the chassis-erecting shop at Longbridge during 1917 and an abridged specification was published in that September’s issue of The Austin Advocate magazine. Like the Hudson Super Six, the newcomer featured a substantial ladder frame chassis equipped with all round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, rear wheel brakes, an engine of monobloc construction with in-unit, centre change gearbox and a sheet metal radiator cowl. Two prototype Austin Twenties were readied for 1918, a Landaulette and a Tourer. Road registered as `OB 6912', the latter sported a commodious four-door, five-seater body with a prominent hood well and internal storage for two spare wheels. With dreams of producing 25,000 cars a year, Herbert Austin despatched works test driver Edgar Wren on a nationwide trip aboard `OB 6912' to create interest. With a projected price of just £495 for the Tourer, and thanks also to the efforts of sales organiser Alfred Dupuis who travelled the Commonwealth and was reliant merely on photos and specification sheets, Austin had attracted an eye watering £6,000,000 worth of orders by July 1919. Unfortunately, the company could not fulfil them. The government tax on excess war profits meant that Herbert Austin could not afford to fully equip his expanded factories, there was also a severe shortage of skilled labour after World War One.Without the hoped-for economies of scale, Austin found itself losing money on every Twenty sold and thus had to introduce a `temporary surcharge’ of £100 per car in October 1919. Things went from bad to worse with the global economic slump of 1920-1921 and by December that year Austin was in receivership. The company famously bounced back with the Twelve and Seven models and the Twenty remained in production until December 1929 by which time some 15,287 had been made. This handsome Austin 20 Tourer is a prototype as mentioned above and few cars can have such an interesting history as this one. This extraordinary car was treated to an extensive `ground up’ restoration during the 2000’s with replacement parts being sourced or made as necessary. The bodywork is in great order and the black leather interior has a nice patina. This is a car that perhaps was ahead of its time taking into account the centre gear change and handbrake lever. Other manufacturers took decades to catch on and follow suit. The artillery wheels are in good order and we are advised she runs smoothly and drives well. This 104 year old vehicle is a very rare piece of British motoring history.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 Transmission: manual Mileage:60900 The Spider designation for the open top sports cars originates from the word, speeder, and a two-person open horse carriage. The Alfa Romeo 105/115 Series Spider was produced from 1966 to 1993, remaining in production for almost three decades with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes. Widely regarded as a design classic, this fourth series version of production came with further mechanical and cosmetic changes. Mechanical changes saw the introduction of the Bosch Motronic electronic fuel injection with an electric fan and cosmetically, losing its front under bumper spoiler and the rear boot spoiler picking up 164-style rear lights stretching across the width of the car together with colour coordinated plastic bumpers.This achingly pretty Alfa Romeo Spider Series 4 is finished in Rosso with tan interior and comes with a black hood. This low mileage example was dry-stored from the early 2000's and as a result has none of the usual problems associated with the marque. Since acquiring the car, the present owner has set about an extensive program of improvements including re-trimming the interior, gearbox overhaul including synchro replacement, new clutch, overhaul of the suspension and braking system, engine mounts replaced and full engine service resulting in a car that sounds and drives as sweet as it looks. A great Italian classic which are always fun on country roads and good for long tours also. Interested parties should note that a small problem with the flywheel has occurred which will be rectified by the vendor at no cost to the buyer. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible Transmission: automaticMileage:51617The Jaguar XJS was a luxury grand tourer produced from 1975 through to 1996 and replaced the E-Type. Although it never had quite the same sporting image, the XJS was actually more aerodynamic with the last one being produced on 4th April 1996; at that stage 115,413 had been manufactured during a 21 year production life. Power came from the Jaguar V12 petrol engine with a choice of a manual or automatic transmission but the manual gearbox was soon dropped. V12 engine cars were unusual at the time with notable exceptions coming from Italian luxury sports car makers Lamborghini and Ferrari. The specifications of the XJS compared well with both Italian cars; it was able to accelerate to 60mph in 7.6 seconds and had a top speed of 143mph.This left hand drive example was recently imported from the USA and is presented in metallic blue with great leather interior and also comes with a new hood. The present owner has carried out an extensive service on the car since its arrival in the UK and it comes with $14,000 worth recent invoices from work carried out in the US. This Jaguar is powered by the mighty 5.3 litre V12 which is mated to an automatic gearbox and as ever with these luxurious convertibles, they drive so well and are extremely comfortable on long journeys. The car comes with its original US Title document and a NOVA letter from the DVLA – a V5 logbook book will have to be applied for.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1972 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S Rallye Transmission: manualMileage:74256Vincenzo Lancia was born in a little Italian village near Turin in 1881. He was the youngest of four children and he showed an aptitude for engineering first with bicycles then cars. He founded Lancia & C. Fabbrica Automobili with friend Claudio Fogolin in 1906 and focused on vehicle manufacture and motor racing. Lancia enjoyed a reputation for technical firsts in production innovation – first monocoque chassis, five-speed gearbox and the first V6 and V4 engines. His son Gianni took over the company in 1937 and was heavily committed to racing and continuing innovation. His racing obsession was costly and in the 1960’s the company was sold to a private investor before sale to the Agnelli family in 1969.This evocative 1.3S Rallye Fulvia boasting twin spotlights and Cromodora wheels was inspired by Sandro Munari who was a Lancia Works driver, taking the Fulvia to victory in the 1972 Monte Carlo Rally before progressing to the Stratos and although not a direct replica finds many styling cues from the ex-Rally examples now revered by so many. The stickers in the rear quarter windows represent the events in which he competed in period. Presented in the iconic colour combination of red coachwork with black trim, this car is ready for rallies, hill climbs or fast road excitement. The car is fitted with Sparco bucket seats and Sabelt four-point harnesses. Signed by the man himself, this car is sitting on its Irish plates and is in fine fettle with a NOVA number for anyone wishing to UK register the car (taxes paid). We are informed the car is also supplied with a set of four new flared arches should the new owner choose to fit them. Supplied with a copy of the original handbook, Irish and original Italian papers within the history file, running and driving beautifully, and sounding fantastic, this is a great example of a car that begs to be driven and enjoyed.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Roadster Transmission: automaticMileage:47764 The Chevrolet Corvette is instantly recognisable by the marque aficionado and non-aficionado alike. The first model, a convertible, was designed by Harley Earl and introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept show car. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette, today, is manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The third generation Corvette, the C3, was designed along the lines of the Mako Shark II concept car and was introduced for the 1968 model year continuing in production until 1982. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the C2 but the body and interior were all new.When this Corvette arrived in Britain from Apopka, Florida in 2012 its new owner had it repainted, at a cost of £9,000, in its original Mille Miglia Red. The panel fit is good and the hood presents well and folds smoothly and neatly away below the rear deck. A hardtop is also included in the sale. The cabin appears original and its general condition is good. Even the factory radio works. After a few pumps of the throttle the V8 engine roared into life and idles nicely. We are informed that this roadster is a joy to drive and that the three speed automatic gearbox changes well and suits the motors torquey nature. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and various bills and receipts for service work, this late C3 convertible is a real head turner and ideal for the summer.  Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

2006 Hummer H2 Pick-up Transmission: automaticMileage:92602The H2 is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) from the General Motors Hummer division with production ceasing on this and all other Hummer models in 2010. This particular H2 is powered by the 6.0 litre, petrol engine which is mated to a four-speed automatic gearbox. The H2 usually only have five seats however this H2 has the benefit of the additional seats in the rear that may be easily removed if required. The extras list is almost endless but amongst them includes privacy glass, cruise control, air conditioning, electric windows, heated leather seats, lumbar support, Isofix child seat anchor points, navigation system, multi CD player, drivers, passenger and side airbags, traction control and alloy wheels.This Hummer is finished in white with an upgraded black and red quilted interior. This rare pick-up example is aesthetically pleasing and benefits from side steps, roof rails, sunroof, lampguards, tow bar and bull bars. With the electronically controlled full-time four-wheel drive system, this Hummer is capable of both on road and off-road driving and is capable of fording water up to two feet in depth, a definite advantage with our wet winters of late. Supplied with a V5C registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until September 2021.This is a very rare pick-up example with a great specification that is sensibly estimated. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

2002 Renault Avantime Privilege Transmission: automaticMileage:106770Renault poured a staggering 1.4bn francs (€285m) into development of the world’s first MPV coupé following the reveal of the Concept in 1998 at the Paris Salon. Remarkably true to the original design, the 'Avantime', built by Matra, was a genuine mould-breaker that offered a luxurious cabin with ‘Theatre’ seating, pillarless side windows and a full panoramic sliding glass roof. 452 were sold in the UK, half being two litre Turbo ‘Dynamique’ models, the rest were specified with the highly capable three litre V6 engine and called ‘Privilege’.Our Avantime is a top-of-the-range V6 Privilege with automatic transmission, specified in bright ‘Illiad’ blue with black leather upholstery and satellite navigation. 'Limited Edition' car Number 40 has had one private registered keeper since being sold by Renault UK in 2002. The car is reported to present superbly with performance to match. Automatic gearchanges are described as seamless - there is a recent receipt for a gearbox oil change and the owner has volunteered to have the car MoT tested and serviced ahead of the auction. There are several other service receipts in the history file along with V5, owner’s leather zipper-wallet (containing owner’s manual and supplements) plus both original keys.Historics are very pleased to offer such a well specified, top of the range Avantime which must be one of the finest currently available examples in the UK.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1972 Triumph TR6 Transmission: manualMileage:58631The Triumph TR6 was manufactured for seven years from 1969 and by the time production came to an end in July 1976, it was the best-seller of the TR range. The bodywork closely resembled that of the previous model, the Triumph TR5, however the front and rear were squared off and all TR6s featured inline six-cylinder engines. For the US market, the engine was fitted with carburettors whilst, for other world markets including the UK, the TR6 was fitted with fuel injection. It featured a four-speed manual gearbox, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, 15 wheels and tyres, pile carpet on the floors and boot, bucket seats and a full complement of instruments. In total 94,619 TR6s were built of which 86,249 were sold overseas and only 8,370 were sold in the UK.This pleasant right hand drive TR6 was manufactured in 1972 for the international market and was imported and registered in the UK in April 1991. Finished in blue with a black interior and with a wooden dashboard in good order, this popular model has benefitted from regular servicing and has recently had a new gearbox fitted. This Triumph is fitted with the desirable overdrive and we are told is a joy to drive. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document, this MoT exempt TR6 would make a perfect start to any classic car enthusiast collection and can be enjoyed straight away. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

2004 Maserati 4200 Cambiocorsa Coupé Transmission: automaticMileage:80415The Maserati 4200 is an evolution from the previous model 3200 and also a reference to the increase in engine size from 3.2 to 4.2 litres. The Spyder was first unveiled to the public at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show with the Coupé's debut following shortly after at the 2002 Detroit Motor Show. Both cars were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign and were a true four-seater capable of comfortably seating two adults in the back. The naturally aspirated V8 engine was based on a Ferrari unit producing 385hp at 7000rpm; the gearbox is a six-speed unit that was available either as a GT (manual) or CC (Cambiocorsa) using paddle shifters. The Cambiocorsa ('race change' in Italian) is an electro-hydraulic manual transmission that uses a Formula 1 type gearbox with hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by F1-style paddles behind the steering wheel. The gearbox is located at the back of the car with the rear differential giving equal weight distribution between the front and rear of the car and providing better road holding.This stunning example presents extremely well in gleaming black paintwork with a black leather interior. The look is enhanced with grey alloy wheels and red brake calipers. When requested the V8 engine roared into life and we are told the car is a pleasure to drive. The tremendous condition of the car is complemented by a good service history with the majority of the works being completed by either Maserati franchised garages or marque specialists. The most recent service was completed 1,100 miles ago and this Italian thoroughbred has also benefitted from a new clutch. Offered to auction with two sets of keys, a V5C registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 25th November 2021, this extremely reasonably priced Maserati should generate much interest.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1983 BMW 635 CSi Transmission: manual Mileage: Karmann manufactured the early 6-Series BMW's from launch in 1976 before BMW took production in house. The most significant technological upgrade on the E24 range took place in 1982 whereafter all models were constructed upon the more advanced E28 chassis right through until production ceased in 1989. This 1989 635 CSi has the pure elegant lines associated with the earlier cars which accentuate the 'shark-nose' design in the absence of the front skirts and the other exterior evolutions which came with the later generations. At the same time, this model enjoys all of the benefits associated with construction on what was then the brand new E28 platform.Offered to Historics by a BMW Car Club member, this restoration project is the very rare manual 635 CSi with LSD (Limited Slip Differential) and we are informed was in good condition prior to the start of a restoration for what was to be finished as a show car for the marque. The car had been stripped and prepared for a full body restoration with the chassis acid dipped and most welding works completed. Currently finished in Etch primer with a huge selection of parts some of which have been refurbished ready for the restoration. Unfortunately, the restoration had to be abandoned due to loss of storage amongst other pressures that comes with life, but our vendor hopes that a new enthusiastic owner can continue where he left off. We are informed all parts are believed to be included and some £10,000 has been spent thus far and the parts alone are valued at £11,000. Offered without reserve, this could be a fabulous project or perfect donor car. With prices of 635 CSi BMW’s on the rise why not complete what could be one of the rarest and most desirable manual, LSD cars of the 80’s.Guide Price £5,000 - £8,000 Interested parties should note that the engine, gearbox and all ancillary parts will be required to be collected, post auction, by the winning bidder from nearby Woking. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.Parts included with the sale:-The car is believed to have all parts included. The car has moved storage facility a couple of times, so inevitably the odd parts may of gone missing, so while the vendor can’t guarantee all parts are included he can say that 95% of them are. The car has also has the same part more than once (trim pieces), some restored parts (not many) and most of the parts are as they were when they came off the car.When the vendor purchased the he could not fit all the parts in a Long-wheelbase van. Some are boxed while many are loose. He has offered to help the new custodian in any way he can, and there is a huge amount of parts. It fills up an entire stables.Parts by Type: -All body panelsWiring loomGlass (Vendor believes one rear side window has been broken and so is missing)Interior trim in three colours green / blue / blackCarpetsChrome trimSeats front sport disassembled (black)Hydraulics partsSubframes and suspension partsEngineManual Gearbox OverdriveLSD 3.07 ratioBumpersFront valance

2002 Volkswagen Golf GTi (20v turbo) Transmission: manualMileage:58121Launched in October 1997, the fourth generation Golf was elevated to ‘best-selling car in Europe’ by 2001. The absolute highlight was the 1.8litre petrol engine with twin overhead camshafts, five-valves-per-cylinder technology, turbocharger and intercooler. In conjunction with the six speed manual gearbox (fitted as standard to the rare 180bhp version), this engine delivered the exhilarating performance that the ‘hot-hatch’ generation had come to expect.Mr. Routley purchased this three door GTI new from Motorpoint for his wife (purchase invoice present) together with a Service Care Programme from a VW Dealership, where the car continued to be serviced until 2014. Paintwork is Black Magic Pearl with contrasting beige (heated front) leather Recaro style upholstery. The car has been diligently maintained and remains in excellent original, unmodified order throughout. The Montreal alloy wheels are immaculate and the original beige carpets, overmats and headlining appear pristine. The car drives tightly and performance is reported as superb. Timing belt kit & water pump was last changed at 52,506 miles, with less than 200 miles since the last major service and there will be a new MoT test certificate prior to the auction. The comprehensive history file backs up the service book and completes a very impressive package for this exciting and relatively scarce top-specification GTI.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.

1960 Bedford CA Van Registration number WBD 240 Red and cream Long wheel base Bought & restored 12 years ago Engine reconditioned 3 speed gearbox Re-commissioned last year Now running well 5 nearly new tyres Part of a collection of CA vans Rare survivor

1971 Midget Mark 3Registration number XOP 987JBritish Racing green5 speed gearbox conversion9" Front disc brakes conversionAdjustable rear telescopic shock absorbersUprated front shock absorbers1/4" Aluminium sump guardOil coolerFire extinguisherSafety Devices roll cageSoft top hood and coverInertia seat beltsMinilita style alloy wheels (5)Spot lightsWired for fog lightsLighting relaysLucas rear mounted fog light (reversing)Battery master cut out switch (under dash)Reversing cameraKent Fast Road camElectronic ignition3 Branch ExhaustStainless exhaust and silencerBrantz trip meter and clockRolling road tunedMOT to June 2022Large history file

1967 MG B GT V8 Conversion Registration number AAR 521F Chassis number G/HD3-124614 Owned since 1983 Client (an engineer/garage owner) installed a Rover 3500 V8 (understood to have travelled just 1,500 miles at that time coming from an insurance write off) Manual with overdrive Garage stored for many years Will need re-commissioning Old MOT certificates 1983, 1985-87 For sale due to a house move and ill health Last taxed in 1987 as not practial as a family with four children V5 (notes original 1798cc engine) Starter motor failed, client has fitted one but had to cut the exhaust pipe to access/fit From the owner: The rear axle is the later one which is of a higher ratio, The gearbox came from the same vehicle an is the 4 speed with overdrive. I cannot remember the year of the doner vehicle that these parts came from. The bump on the bonnet can be eliminated by fitting an Offenhauser manifold and mounting the carbs on the back of the engine ,trouble is it takes the power down from 232 BHP to 128 BHP, I could put up with the bump no problem its like driving an E Type. I have an exhaust system here at home that I made 25 years ago from scaffold tubing that will last a lot longer than anything on offer today for the MG. Its a real pain to fit but it will fit the car.

A Williamson F.24 General Purpose Aerial Camera,grey, type 25, with Dallmeyer Pentac f/2.9 8" lens, gearbox type E installed, marked Air Ministry to gearbox and film magazine, untested,

1986 Porsche 924S, 2,479cc. Registration number C232 DAH. Chassis number WPOZZZ92ZGN402901. Engine number unknown. The Porsche 924 was put into production in 1975, it was the company?s first front engine, rear-wheel drive car, beating the 928 to market. A Bosch fuel injection system was standard giving 95bhp, the rear transaxle gearbox gave the car near perfect weight distribution for outstanding handling. In 1984, Volkswagen decided to stop making the 2.0-litre engine blocks which left Porsche in somewhat of a dilemma. The 924 was considerably cheaper than the 944, so dropping the model would leave a void in the range. The decision was therefore made to fit a detuned version of the 944?s 163bhp 2.5-litre engine. The suspension was upgraded, brakes beefed up and five lug wheels added, thus in 1986 the 924S was born, with power stated as being 148bhp. The 924S had a short life as in 1989 Porsche dropped it from sale along with the base 944, deciding instead to concentrate on more upmarket cars. DAH, with black leather and a sunroof, was first registered in June 1986 and last MOT'd in 2011 at 81,266. It was found during a house clearance in York and apart from three tax discs from 2004/05 there is no paperwork. Please note that the engine turns over but will not fire, it appears the aftermarket immobiliser may be the issue. Sold with no paperwork, this 924 should be a relatively easy restoration project to get back on the road.

1962 Bedford JO truck, 2561cc. Registration number 571 XVM (non transferrable). Chassis number JOC 62761. Engine number 3794.First manufactured in 1958, the Bedford TJ continued in production in some form for over 30 years, although after the mid ?70s it was only available for export, typically to South Asia. It came in several different model sizes with varying load capacities; the one-and-a-half ton J1 being the smallest through to the J6 which could carry 7 tons.The half-ton J0 (sometimes referred to as a JO with an ?o? not a zero), like we have for sale here, was introduced in 1960 as a pickup and van featuring a cab almost identical in appearance to that used on the small TJ models. It was powered by the 2.6 litre straight six petrol engine from the Vauxhall Cresta (Bedford?s parent company) giving 95bhp and near saloon car levels of performance. Contemporary reports claim that the J0 could top 100mph - something very few light-commercials could do back then.It delivered power through a three-speed all-synchromesh column-shift gearbox. Suspension was provided by semi-elliptic springs and telescopic dampers on both axles. When first introduced in the UK it was priced at £627 for the full-bodied pick up or £475 for just the cab and chassis. A large number of the production were exported to "The Colonies".XVM was one such machine spending its life in New Zealand on a farm. Brought home in 2020 it has been registered with DVLA and will be driven to the saleroom.Offered in as used condition it is a blank canvas for the next custodian to make it into whatever they so desire. It has the desirable four on floor gearbox compared to the normal three on the column.Sold with the V5C.

1989 VW Polo Mk2, 1272cc. Registration number G775 MKH. Chassis number WVWZZZ80ZKW168973. Engine number 2G040290. The Polo Mk2 was introduced in October 1981, with the major change being the introduction of a third body style with a steep rear window, in addition to a version resembling the original Mk1 shape with a diagonal rear window. The Polo competed in the supermini sector with its new rivals like Austin Metro and Ford Fiesta and it was one of the largest superminis in production at this time, meaning that it was close to larger cars including the Ford Escort in terms of size, space and price. Within two years of its launch, however, it was faced with competition from a wave of new rivals, particularly the Fiat Uno and Peugeot 205. MKH was purchased new by our deceased vendor and used sparingly over its time with her. It has a 5 speed gearbox. There is a large folder of receipts dating back to the early 1990's confirming the current mileage of 44,512 miles. The last MOT was carried out in September 2020 although we do not have the official paperwork. Sold with the V5C, MOT history and a large collection of receipts. The car was driven from Bridlington to our Goole saleroom on trade plates and no issues were noted, although we would advise safety checks as it has been stood for a while.

1955 Triumph Tiger Cub, 200cc. Registration number VTN 180. Frame number T11013 (not found). Engine number T20 3250 2.With the introduction of the 149cc Terrier in 1952, Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines. A simple, compact, unitary construction four-stroke with four-speed gearbox, the Terrier was joined in 1954 by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - that offered 60mph-plus performance and 100 miles per gallon fuel consumption. A big success, particularly with younger riders, the Cub underwent continual development for the next 16 years, finally ending up with BSA Bantam cycle parts before being dropped in 1970. The model remains a favourite with today?s collectors, many of whom would have commenced their riding career on a Cub, and is well served by an extensive network of parts suppliers and other specialists.VTN 180 was first registered on the 29th January 1955 by the Cowie dealership and by May 1962 it was with Charles Wakefield of Durham, the next year it moved to Leeds with Robert Isle, followed by Charles McNeil and then the father of our vendor in August 1966. It was used for commuting to work until in 1971 it had a replacement engine due to a cracked crankcase (the original is included with the machine), this was noted on the R.F. 60.It continued in daily use use until in 1979 it was withdrawn from active use, stripped and restored, both rear plunger slider forks were replaced at this time. Back on the road in 1982 it was only used for pleasure; its last run out was at the Castleford & District Cavalcade of British and Classic Bikes on the 14th June 1992 as entry 142. This was undertaken by the vendors father with the vendors brother in law on the Honda C110, JMC 52B, also in this auction. Shortly after this our vendors father passed away and the bike remained with his mother until her passing in 2019.Offered for auction with the V5C, photocopy R.F.60, various MOT's from 1964 until 1991, confirming the current mileage of 33,708, various tax discs from 1964 until 1992 and the afore mentioned crankcase. A great basis for a project.

1959 BSA C15, 250cc. Registration number 350UYM (non transferrable). Frame number C15 4257. Engine number (see text) C15D 1770.BSA acquired the Triumph marque in 1951, and the BSA C15 250 cc four stroke was derived from the 200 cc Triumph Tiger Cub, itself coming from the 150cc Terrier. Edward Turner became head of the BSA automotive division and in 1958 BSA introduced the concept of unit construction, where the engine and gearbox were combined in one piece rather than as separate components. The BSA C15 'Star' was the first unit construction model and proved more reliable and economical than its predecessor, the pre-unit BSA C11.UYM was owned by David Atkinson of Sunderland in 2014 and our vendor bought it at auction in 2016. He has ridden it around his village but other projects have got in the way. It started on second kick when delivered for the auction.Sold with the V5C and an instruction manual, please note the engine number on the V5C is not the same as in the motorcycle.

1962 Triumph Tiger Cub, 200cc. Registration number VSJ 675 (non transferrable). Frame number 78595 (not found). Engine number T20 78596.With the introduction of the 149cc Terrier in 1952, Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines. A simple, compact, unitary construction four-stroke with four-speed gearbox, the Terrier was joined in 1954 by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - that offered 60mph-plus performance and 100mpg. A big success, particularly with younger riders, the Cub underwent continual development for the next 16 years, finally ending up with BSA Bantam cycle parts (as the Bantam Cub) before being dropped in 1970. The model remains a favourite with today?s collectors, many of whom would have commenced their riding career on a Cub, and is well served by an extensive network of parts suppliers and other specialists.Restored by our vendor in 2020 this Cub presents well, and looks ready for the road subject to the normal safety checks.Sold with the V5C and various receipts for parts that have been replaced.

1956 AJS 16M, 350cc. Registration number KFV 338. Frame number A38236. Engine number 56/16MS 27927.Associated Motor Cycles announced its post-war range of AJS and Matchless heavyweight singles in June 1945. Coded Model 16M and G3L respectively, the two 350cc models shared the same 93mm stroke as their 500cc brethren, coupled to a 69mm bore, and could be distinguished by the different magneto position: forward of the cylinder in the AJS, behind it in the Matchless. Housed in a rigid frame with Teledraulic front fork, the ruggedly built overhead-valve engine drove through a four-speed gearbox. Hairpin valve springs were adopted for 1949 and a swinging-arm frame introduced, the latter initially for export only but available in the UK from 1950, machines so-equipped being suffixed ?S?.KFV was first registered on the 16th January 1956 and bought by our deceased vendor in 2010. There are old MOT?s on file from 2002 at 39,882 miles, 2003 at 40,049 miles and 2010 at 40,087 miles. Today the odometer reads 42,592 miles. An older restoration it presents very well, although unused for some time and gentle recommissioning will be required.Sold with the V5C, old MOT?s and a quantity of 16M literature.

1957 Velocette LE, 200cc. Registration number 412 XUE (non transferrable). Frame number 200/4399/3. Engine number 200/4379/3.From 1948 until 1970, Velocette produced the ?LE?, a light engined motorcycle that was intended to meet the need in post-war Britain for a reliable and economical mode of transportation. Designed by Charles Udall, the LE was an innovative machine, stylistically unlike any motorcycle before; the four stroke, water cooled engine, clutch and gearbox unit were contained within enclosed panel work and the model benefitted from additions such as aluminium leg shields, foot boards, a glove compartment and detachable panniers. The LE was subsequently used by over fifty British police forces, and became known as Noddy Bikes, because of the nod Police officers had to give to their seniors.XUE has been stripped of its panels and has a "street racer" look about it. Owned by Derek Coppard of Bognar Regis in 2010 our deceased vendor bought it in 2017. There is MOT history going back to 2012 at 41,888 miles, today it is at 41,9250. Unused since his passing some 4 years ago it will require recommissioning.Sold with the V5C, past MOT's and various literature.

1984 Honda CM125 Custom, 124cc. Registration number A159 XFE. Frame number JC055 008186. Engine number JC05E 5008182.The Honda CM125 is a parallel twin cylinder air-cooled OHC four-stroke cruiser motorcycle made from 1978 to 2002. It had a top speed of 65 mph, the CM125C engine combines the single carburettor of the squat Honda CD125 Benly motor with the tall cylinder head and five-speed, gearbox of the sportier Honda 125 Super Dream.The design used popular North American cruiser styling and copied features found on larger displacement cruisers and factory custom-styling. The CM125 had high handlebars, megaphone silencers, a teardrop-shaped petrol tank and a stepped seat. It was a popular learner motorcycle. It was deleted from Honda's United Kingdom line-up in 1986.Owned by our vendor since 1987 it comes with a comprehensive MOT history from that date and was refreshed in 2019 when stripped to bare metal and powder coated, a new exhaust fitted. A new front tyre was fitted at this years MOT.Sold with the V5C, new MOT dated 30th Jun3 2021, Haynes manual, engine gasket set and a new seat cover.

2021 Zhenhua ZH-CJL-125, 125cc. Registration number YN70 FKS. Frame number L37DMJCA6HZ070018. Engine number LC125 FM117050097.A Chinese copy of the ever popular Honda DAX ST125 monkey bike.New and unused, fuel injected 125cc, 4 speed gearbox, electric/kick start (will not start with side stand down, folding handlebars, dual seat. Ideal for a motor home or paddock bike.Sold with the V5C, manual and EC certificate of conformity.

1965 Triumph 6T Thunderbird, 650 cc. Registration number EFW 706C. Frame number 6T DU20186 (not found). Engine number T120 ND31309.One of the most important developments in the history of Triumph's long-running parallel twin was the introduction in 1957 of unitary construction of the engine and gearbox, an innovation extended to the 650 range for 1962. A new alloy cylinder head was adopted at the same time, and the engine/gearbox unit went into a new single-down-tube frame with bolt-on rear sub-frame. Three 650s were offered initially: The Thunderbird tourer, Trophy trail bike, and Bonneville sports roadster. Improvements were made on an annual basis: new forks and 12-volt electrics (the latter on the Thunderbird only at first) arriving for 1964 and a new frame with revised steering geometry for 1966. Mid-way through '66 the Thunderbird was dropped from the range together with the 3TA and 5TA tourers, their passing marking the final disappearance of Triumph's characteristic headlamp nacelle.EFW was owned by Brian Slater of Lincoln in 1997 before selling it to John Turner of Lincoln in 1999 who sorned it in 2019 before selling it to our vendor. It is believed to be an ex Police machine and the engine was changed to the current Bonneville T120 c.1997. There is MOT history from 1997at 473 miles, 2015 at 521 and 2016 at 525 miles. It now shows 528 miles.Our vendor has not used it although it has been fired up occasionally and is now being sold to fund a holiday!Sold with the V5C, V5, three past MOT's and a few receipts, together with a new front wheel, mud guard and various other spares. It will need recommissioning before road use.

1960 BSA A10, 650cc. Registration number 347 UYM (non transferrable). Frame number GA7 10816. Engine number DA10 12861.Launched in 1949, the BSA A10 was a development of the A7 500cc and was needed to compete with the Triumph Speed Twin, it was designed by Bert Hopwood (who had previously worked at Triumph and Norton). Initially it was available with a rigid frame but the rear plunger was a more popular choice, especially amongst the sidecar buyers. It had hinged rear mudguard and a semi unit gearbox mated to the parallel twin engine until 1954 when a swinging arm rear was introduced along with separate gearbox and engine. Initially offered in black and chrome to the UK market a new gold colour was introduced and became very popular and led to the name Golden Flash, some 80% of all units were made for export which meant that there were long waiting lists for UK buyers.UYM was originally registered 2786 CD in August 1960 and by 1968 it was with John Hate of Bexleyheath, by 1971 it was in Sidcup with Edward Piper. There are MOT's from 1989 until 1998 by when the mileage had risen to 83,949 miles. In 2013 Eric Patterson of Ascot bought it and had it MOT'd in 2015 at 86,561 miles. He had it reregistered as UYM and sold it to Stephen Hurrell in 2015 who over the next several years restored it. Our vendor acquired it in 2021.Sold with the V5C, R.E.60, various old MOT's and quantity of receipts for parts.

1980 Triumph Bonneville T140E, 744cc. Registration number GWA 714V. Frame number T140E CB26743. Engine number T140E CB6743.The final phase of development of Triumph's vertical twin commenced in 1972 with the first appearance of the new 750cc version of the Bonneville. Other improvements included a new ten-stud cylinder head, triplex primary chain, stronger transmission, and a disc front brake, while a five-speed gearbox, introduced on the preceding 650 Bonneville, was standard equipment on the 750. After the Meriden debacle, Triumph continued with the Bonneville as its main model, ringing the changes to produce a succession of special and celebratory editions, while significant technological developments included the adoption of electronic ignition and the introduction of models with electric starting and an 8-valve head. It was, of course, too little too late and the company folded in the early 1980s.GWA was purchased by our vendor in 2018 as a project, see photos on file!!He has fully restored the machine at a cost, in parts, of close to £4,000, including a full engine rebuild and powder coating the frame along with paint, electrics and wheels. Just completed it has passed its MOT for many years and will require finally fettling so that it can be enjoyed for many years to come.A serial restorer, our vendor has now moved onto another project.Sold with the V5C, a list of the works undertaken, photos pre restoration and many receipts.

1966 Triumph 3TA, 348cc. Registration number MYU 354D. Frame number 3TA H43516. Engine number 3TA H43516.Triumph re-entered the 350 class in 1957 with the introduction of the Twenty One. Its arrival ushered in Triumph's unitary construction era, which saw the engine and gearbox, previously separate components, combined within a single structure, albeit one that retained a vertically split crankcase assembly. Readily distinguishable by its Shell Blue metallic finish and 'bathtub' rear enclosure - a feature later applied to Triumph's larger models - the newcomer was renamed '3TA' in September 1958. With just 18.5bhp on tap, Triumph's smallest twin lacked the urgent acceleration of its larger brethren, but nevertheless was a capable tourer good for around 80mph while delivering excellent fuel economy. Subject to an older restoration MYU has MOT history back to 2009 at 1,491 miles, in 2013 it was owned by Roy Wilson of Leven, our vendors deceased engineer husband buying it in 2015. Unused since his passing in 2017 it will require recommissioning before use.Sold with the V5C, MOT history and several receipts.

1958 BSA A10 Gold Flash, 650cc. Registration number VSL 499 (non transferrable). Frame number FA75752. Engine number AC10-3061.Launched in 1949, the BSA A10 was a development of the A7 500cc and was needed to compete with the Triumph Speed Twin, it was designed by Bert Hopwood (who had previously worked at Triumph and Norton). Initially it was available with a rigid frame but the rear plunger was a more popular choice, especially amongst the sidecar buyers. It had hinged rear mudguard and a semi unit gearbox mated to the parallel twin engine until 1954 when a swinging arm rear was introduced along with separate gearbox and engine. Initially offered in black and chrome to the UK market a new gold colour was introduced and became very popular and led to the name Golden Flash, some 80% of all units were made for export which meant that there were long waiting lists for UK buyers.VSL was bought by our vendors deceased engineer husband in 2015 and a rebuilt magneto was put on it at a cost of £734. Unused since his passing in 2017 it will require recommissioning before use.Sold with the V5C and receipt.

1923 Connaught, Barr & Stroud sleeve valve 350 cc. Registration number SV 5859 (non transferrable). Frame number 3551. Engine number (DVLA 347) 231572 (see text).First seen in 1912, Connaught motorcycles were built by the Bordesley Engineering Company of Birmingham, whose first offering was a 293cc two-stroke single. Like the four-strokes of the time, early two-stroke engines relied on hand-pumped lubrication, with oil being delivered from a separate compartment within the fuel tank. Connaught though, was among the first to use 'petroil' lubrication, whereby oil is mixed with the petrol, which would become the accepted method and remain so for several decades. However, a hand pump was retained, presumably to allay fears about possible unreliability. In 1922 the 348cc two-stroke model appeared, this had a three-speed Burman gearbox and all-chain drive. In 1924 the marque was bought by the J. E. S. Motor Company and production moved to Gloucestershire for a while, before going back to Birmingham. Connaught motorcycles were last produced in 1926.Little is known of SV 5859's early life, but it is listed in the VMCC register in 1991 with frame/engine 3551/347 and a registration number of CJ ????, a Gloucester number. Jeremy Burnett of Lightwater near Guildford was the owner in 1983 which presumably when it lost the CJ number and gained the reissued SV one. In 1996 it was purchased by our vendor and at some point the Barr & Stroud engine was fitted. An older restoration, it was last MOT'd in 2011 and taxed in 2013 so will need recommissioning for road use.Sold with the V5C and V5, please note the V5C has the engine capacity as 23572 cc, the engine number being 231572.

1990 Kawasaki KR1-S, 248cc. Registration number G250 AAY. Frame number KR250C 001754. Engine number KR250 BE 006662. In an attempt to crack the export market, Kawasaki tried reviving some of the old Meguro models, but failed to make a dent. It was only when they came up with the 250cc Samurai that things began to change in their favour. Followed by the 350cc Avenger and then the mercurial 500cc Mach III 'widow-maker', they had discovered the magical formula to captivate the international motorcyclist's heart, ultimate performance. After making an international reputation with their radical two strokes, Kawasaki started to develop large four strokes, resulting in the 900 Z1. Further four strokes followed, but they never forgot their roots were in two strokes, and their hooligan past was not dead, merely lying dormant until it was reawakened with the KR1 in 1988. State of the art technology was used, with liquid cooling, balance shaft, crescent-slide carburettors, electronic ignition, six-speed gearbox, and an alloy box-section frame. Power was impressive for a 250, and the following year it was boosted again with the new KR1S version to become the ultimate 250. AAY was owned by Simon Steadman of Hinckley in 2008 before selling it to our vendor in 2010, at which point it was HPI clean and had an MOT at 7,507 miles and was black in colour. This was changed to the current livery in 2013. MOT'd each year with minimum mileage being added it is wonderful condition and benefits from recent tyres. Sold with the V5C, the MOT expired on the 19th June 2021, MOT history, and two service manuals, it is only being sold due to a house move and lack of storage.

An Albion vintage gearbox

An Albion vintage gearbox

An Albion vintage gearbox, another similar and various parts

Various Velocette MAC gearbox parts and spares

Velocette LE shaft and gearbox parts

1952 Peugeot Type 55GL, Project, 125cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number 917770. Engine number 917770.The first "Type 55" appeared in 1946, built on the basis of the pre-war P53 model, with an increased engine size from 100 to 125 cc. It had parallelogram forks, no rear suspension and a 3-speed hand-controlled gearbox. During the 10 year production run, the Type 55 evolved, 55 AL, C, T, TA, TC, TCL, GL, GLT, GTS, with or without sliding rear suspension, with parallelogram or telescopic forks, manual or foot selector gears, economy or luxury versions, in short, there is had something for all tastes and all budgets!There is no paperwork with this project.

1956 Royal Enfield Clipper, Project, 250cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number 7765. Engine number 7765. In 1953 Royal Enfield returned to the 250cc class with a new model: the Clipper. Every inch an Enfield, the new quarter-litre roadster was obviously out of the same mould as its larger siblings, featuring a cast-iron engine top-end, oil tank integral with the alloy crankcase, and a separate gearbox, the entire ensemble being housed in a scaled down version of the swinging-arm frame that had debuted on the Bullet in 1948. Alternator electrics and coil ignition were new departures. This matching numbers project is listed in the Enfield archives as dating to 1956 and delivered to Bevan of Cardiff. This partially completed project has paperwork related to spares purchased to the tune of some £450.

Aircraft Coin Banks, five boxed examples , ERTL Collectibles Douglas DC3 F493 Air Rescue Service, F491 Cutting Stars US Navy, Gearbox Collectibles 11503 F4F-4 Wildcat, 13001 US Corsair and Liberty Classics Spec Cast Twin Beech 18 in Bud Light livery, G-E, Boxes F-G, (5)

A large scale un-named model of a British 'Empress' style twin funnel Liner, wood construction, black and red hull, deck detail including eight lifeboats, fitted with an approx. 6v DC electric motor driving through a gearbox to counter-rotating twin screws, on/off control under small deck hatch, built and finished to a very good standard, L 48'', H 18'', W 6'', together with a well made storage trunk, VG, one mast repaired, some minor blistering to black paint

Being one of only 3'443 2000 Spiders delivered, this example was first registered in January 1959. About 20 years ago the Touring coachwork was restored. Engine, gearbox and differential received an overhaul between 2004 and 2010. This terrific cabriolet is in very good condition and will certainly be admired wherever it goes.  The most recent Veteran MOT dates from June 2018. Not available in auction hall, item will be shipped from Switzerland. Please contact us for viewing options. This item has reduced buyers premium of 14,5%. Condition: Very good.

1962 Lotus Elite CoupéRegistration no. KOO 912Chassis no. EB 1611*Long-term ownership 1981-2015*Four owners from new*Extensive professional restoration in the late 1990s*Fewer than 1,000 miles since restoration*Present ownership since 2015*ZF gearbox and Weber carburettorsFootnotes:This Lotus Elite had been meticulously maintained and enjoyed by the immediately preceding owner for some 34 years when it was purchased by the current (fourth) owner in May 2015. 'KOO 912' had been delivered new in 1962 to a county cricketer, who bought the Elite with his testimonial match takings. Specialist Miles Wilkins refurbished the Lotus while the car was in the hands of its second owner, who sold it in March 1981 to the aforementioned long-term custodian. The latter competed with the Elite at various circuit events such as the HSCC Roadsports championship from 1983 until 1988, achieving several class wins and one outright win at Brands Hatch in June '88. 'KOO 912' is fitted with a highly desirable ZF gearbox and twin Weber carburettors, making it one of the more competitive examples. Subsequently, the car underwent a complete restoration: the bodyshell being restored by Tony Bates in 1995 while the interior was re-upholstered in leather and all trim and carpets replaced. The engine was rebuilt by Tony Mantle of Climax Engine Services at a cost of £4,400, which included replacing the cylinder head. The ZF gearbox was inspected but deemed in good condition, and the clutch plate replaced. Fewer than 1,000 miles had been covered post-rebuild when the Elite was purchased at auction by the current vendor in 2015. At that time the car was said to have been set up on a rolling road, with the carburetion and timing adjusted. Parts listed as renewed during the restoration included the chrome wire wheels, wheel spinners, wiring loom, battery, brake pipes, master cylinders, clutch slave cylinder, brake pads, handbrake cable, petrol tank, fuel lines, fuel gauge, fuel gauge sender, speedometer and rev counter drive cables, throttle cable, hoses and rubbers, suspension bushes, engine mounts, steering column doughnut, window frames, windscreen and rear screen, rubber surrounds and trims, and new gutter trims. Since acquisition the car has been carefully stored at a professional facility and checked over regularly by his own mechanic. While in the vendor's care the car has been repainted black (from Aston Martin Celeste Blue). Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate, this has to be one of the best Elites currently available.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Original Bugatti Type 49 GearboxNumbered 24Unexamined and may need recommissioning For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Vantage Sports SaloonRegistration no. YKR 270J (see text)Chassis no. DB6Mk2/4255/REngine no. 400/4598/VC•One of only 240 DB6 Mk2s manufactured•An older (1980s) restoration to a high standard•AMOC Stanway Concours Volz Trophy winner (1987)•Present ownership since 2008•Offered at No ReserveFootnotes:The final incarnation of the 'DB4' family, the DB6 Mk2 incorporated many components shared with the successor DBS, most obviously the latter's wider wheels that necessitated flaring the front and rear wheelarches. All Mk2 Vantages came with the highest (325bhp) 'C' state of tune, while all cars benefited from power-assisted steering as standard. Production lasted from July 1969 to November 1970, during which time only 240 DB6 Mk2s were manufactured. According to the build record, this DB6 Mk2 Vantage was completed on 8th April 1970 but not despatched from the factory until 5th November that year, destined for Eton Garages Ltd in Windsor, Berkshire and finished in Olive with Pigskin leather interior. It is understood from a Byron International advert on file that the Aston was first registered (in Kent) on 9th November 1970 but its first owner is not known. According to the advert the earliest known owner was a Mrs Susans of Guilford, Surrey (from December 1983) followed by Frank Reeder & Sons Ltd (Performance and Specialist Cars) of Pewsey, Wiltshire (from April 1984). The advert describes four concours events attended while the DB6 was owned by Mike and Graham Reeder, including Stanway in 1987 where it is said to have won the coveted Volz Trophy. The other three outings produced one 2nd and two 3rd places, clearly demonstrating that the Reeders had done an excellent job in restoring it.The Aston was kept in a heated garage throughout the 1990s, and in December 2001 was sold to Mr Robert Stephens of Gloucestershire. Mr Stephens kept the car for two years before exchanging it with the Reeders, from whom it was purchased by Mr Paul Housego of Devon in August 2003. The current owner purchased the Aston from Byron International in November 2008 (see invoice and advertisement copy on file). At that time it was stated that the car was finished in Canyon Pearl Red with tan leather interior, and that it had been restored between March 1984 and March 1986 by the Reeders and marque specialists Goldsmith & Young (which ties in with the 1987 Volz Trophy concours award). MoT mileage totals were quoted as rising from 56,906 in October 1985 to 68,741 in August 2008. It was further noted that the DB6 had the five-speed ZF manual gearbox and that it had benefited from an unleaded conversion. Exported in 2008, the car comes with copies of its BMIHT Certificate and old-style V5C document but will require reregistering and be subject to the low rate import duty of 5% should the successful purchaser wish to resume using it in the UK. The Mk2 has received a cursory engineer's inspection and the car started and held good oil pressure. We found the brake master cylinder was sticking and, as it has been stored in recent years, it will likely require further recommissioning before being returned to the road.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Skiff TorpedoCoachwork by LabourdetteRegistration no. 4928 DGChassis no. 40FW*First owned by Marcel Boussac*Updated with a Hispano Suiza front axle and servo-assisted brakes*Professionally repainted and re-trimmed in 2011*Offered from a private collection*Exceptionally well maintained and 'on the button'Footnotes:'The directors were obviously as impressed with the car as the public were when they first saw it displayed... the company's future, based upon Royce's intuitive design genius and the uncompromising standards of workmanship he set, clearly lay in the rapidly expanding area of luxury cars...' – Edward Eves, Rolls-Royce, 75 Years of Motoring Excellence.Although the 40/50hp model would in any event have earned its 'The Best Car in the World' sobriquet (actually first used by the Pall Mall Gazette in November 1911), Rolls-Royce's decision to drop all other types only served to focus attention on what would become known as the 'Silver Ghost'. Prior to 1908, when it relocated to a new factory in Derby, the company founded by engineer Frederick Henry Royce and entrepreneur the Honourable Charles Stewart Rolls had manufactured a variety of models at its Manchester premises. Cars with two, three, four and six cylinders were made, and even an abortive V8, before Managing Director Claude Johnson's decision to concentrate on the range-topping 40/50hp. The latter had first appeared at the 1906 London Motor Show and became known as the 'Silver Ghost' the following year when chassis number '60551' was exhibited wearing silver-painted tourer coachwork by Barker & Co.The heart of the Silver Ghost was its magnificent engine, a 7,036cc (later 7,428cc) sidevalve six equipped with seven-bearing crankshaft and pressure lubrication. A sturdy chassis comprised of channel-section side members and tubular cross members was suspended on semi-elliptic springs at the front and a 'platform' leaf spring arrangement at the rear, though the latter soon came in for revision. The transmission too was soon changed: a three-speed gearbox with direct-drive top gear replacing the original four-speed/overdrive top unit in 1909. In the course of its 20-year production life there would be countless other improvements to the car, one of the most important being the adoption of servo-assisted four-wheel brakes towards the end of 1923.After a successful 2,000-mile trial under RAC supervision, the factory demonstrator - chassis '60551', 'The Silver Ghost' - was entered in the 1907 Scottish Reliability Trial, completing the 15,000-mile run with flying colours to set a new World Record. From then on the car's reputation was assured, not the least in North America where the wide-open spaces placed a premium on reliability and comfort. Royce's uncompromising engineering standards demanded only excellence of his staff in Manchester and later Derby, and no chassis was delivered until it had been rigorously tested.Rigorous testing continued to be undertaken publicly too in the interests of promoting sales, the next such enterprise being chief test driver Ernest W Hives' legendary journey in September 1911 from London to Edinburgh using top gear only. Rivals Napier had just completed a similar stunt and Rolls-Royce felt obliged to rise to the challenge. Hives' Silver Ghost averaged a remarkable 24.32 miles per gallon over the 400-mile journey and on its completion was taken to the Brooklands racetrack where it was timed at 78.26mph. That car, chassis '1701', incorporated under-slung cantilever rear springs and an engine upgraded with increased compression ratio and a larger carburettor, while the lightweight sports-tourer 'torpedo' coachwork was by Holmes & Co of Derby. Orders for replica London-to-Edinburgh models poured in.A luxury motor car, the 'Silver Ghost' was not designed with motor sport in mind but that did not deter the more enthusiastic owners. In 1912 Mr James Radley privately entered his 40/50hp in the Austrian Alpine Trial only to find that the three-speed gearbox's limitations prevented him from negotiating the Katschberg Pass. As a result, Rolls-Royce prepared four cars for the 1913 event, equipping them with four-speed transmissions and more powerful engines producing 75bhp (up from 60 horsepower) courtesy of a raised compression ratio and larger carburettor. These changes made for a dramatic improvement and the team cars won six awards, including the prestigious Archduke Leopold Cup. Inspired by this success, the factory began producing cars of the same specification for customers. Officially they were 'Continental' models but are better known by the evocative 'Alpine Eagle' nickname given them by Ernest Hives.The Silver Ghost remained in production in England until 1925, 6,173 being completed at the Manchester and Derby factories, and until 1926 at Rolls-Royce's Springfield plant in the USA where a further 1,703 were made, the longest production run of any model from this celebrated company.Little is known of this Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle's history other than that its first owner was textile manufacturing entrepreneur and racehorse breeder Marcel Boussac, who at that time was regarded as the wealthiest man in France (the Prix Marcel Boussac horserace is still run at Longchamps to this day). It is also worth mentioning that in addition to the Alpine Eagle specification mentioned in the build sheets, the chassis is designated 'high speed'. Boussac had his sporting Silver Ghost bodied by Labourdette, one of the oldest of Parisian master coachbuilders, and the result, with its dual cowl and long doors, is undeniably very elegant. Other notable features include a top-opening windscreen; rear Auster screen; Lucas 'King of the Road' headlights; scuttle-mounted sidelights; and Toby diver's lamps at the rear – all recently re-plated in nickel.West Hoathly Garage repainted the 'Ghost in 2011 to a very high standard while the interior was beautifully re-trimmed at the same time, featuring deep-buttoned light grey leather upholstery; a wooden dashboard; and blue carpets. Front and rear tonneau covers are present also. Sensible upgrades include a Hispano Suiza front axle; servo assisted brakes; Smiths 0-80mph speedometer; Smiths 8-day trip clock; electric fuel pumps; and a fuel gauge concealed within the glove compartment.Part of a private collection, exceptionally well maintained and 'on the button', this most elegant Rolls-Royce is ideal for 20 Ghost Tours and many other prestigious historic motoring events.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com