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Lot 26
1948 HRG 1500 - One of only around 111 HRG 1500's made between 1939 and 1956 and boasting known history from new - Believed to have been Works prepared for the 1949 Alpine Rally and period competition history at Goodwood and Silverstone - Reported to have had just six owners from new with the vendor having purchased the car in 1984 as a restoration project Rarity and provenance are attributes that many owners would love their vintage and classic cars to have. This HRG 1500 can boast both, and the vendor has kindly carried out a lot of research into the history of his car, efforts all of us now and in the future will be grateful for. According to a letter to the vendor from Ian Dussek of the HRG Association, this HRG left the factory on November 11th 1948 as a standard 1500 with a body by Automarine, painted in green with a green leather interior. Mr Dussek states that the HRG was entered into the 1949 Alpine Rally and it is believed to have been Works prepared for the event at the request of first owner John Roberts, of London SW7. Apparently the weather that year was terrible which resulted in Mr Roberts' retirement (along with many others) on the first day. Believed indications of Works preparation for the Rally are two circular holes in the nearside of the bonnet for the SU carburettors to breath through, brackets on the headlight frame supports for additional horns, the placing of the front brake cables through the wings to raise them from the chassis rails, a leather bonnet strap, twin rear-mounted spare wheels, brackets to hold two one gallon cans of fuel either side of the differential, enamel union jack badges on the leading sides of the bonnet, and twin fuel pumps. Almost two years later (1950) the car changed hands and the new owner, a Commander Norman A. Bartlett RN, continued the young car's competition career and at least took part in the BARC Private Members Meeting at Goodwood on August 12th 1950. Bill Potter became the third owner in 1952/53 and he wrote a letter to our vendor explaining that he had purchased the HRG from Vincent's Garage in Yeovil, Somerset. They had apparently taken the car in part exchange. Mr Potter then sold the car in 1960 to an Adrien Sturgeon who was a work colleague of Mr Potter's brother-in-law. Mr Sturgeon resumed the HRG's competition activities and took part in many trials in the car as well as an HRG versus MG race at Silverstone in 1964. A letter on file from Mr Sturgeon to the vendor states that he carried out a repaint of the HRG. In 1966 the car was acquired by a David Parry who soon afterwards presented the car to Willows Lane Garage in Accrington, Lancashire, for a restoration. Work commenced but the garage's invoices were unpaid so the car remained in a part dismantled state at the garage for the next eighteen years. The garage sadly went into receivership and in late 1983 / early 1984 the vendor was given a tip-off that there was an HRG inside one of the garage's extensive buildings. Investigations proved positive and the vendor was able to acquire the car from the receivers, the purchase invoice for which is on file. Mr Parry had taken the engine and dashboard instruments away for refurbishing elsewhere, and when the vendor contacted him soon after he had acquired the car, Mr Parry was some-what dismissive of the idea of reuniting the engine with the car. Contact between the two people was eventually lost and the whereabouts of the original engine are now sadly unknown. The engine HRG fitted to most 1500's was based upon a Singer 12hp unit, although a few towards the end of production were fitted with a Singer SM engine. Upon the advice of the HRG Association, an SM engine was therefore sourced from a Singer Gazelle and installed during the restoration. The SM engine would have had two carburettors when fitted to the HRG but in a Gazelle it only had one, and this arrangement was retained when the vendor fitted the engine to the car. The intention to eventually fit a twin carburettor set up resulted in the acquisition of a twin carburettor head, but it has never been fitted. The vendor has stated they will supply the head (plus many related parts) with the car for a new owner to build up and fit if they wish. The body had been part restored by the garage in Accrington and the vendor set about completing this work soon after purchase. With the body soon painted in Rolls-Royce Brewster Green, attention was turned towards the mechanical components and the brakes, suspension, and axles were all overhauled, and the wheels were re-spoked. In addition, a new fuel tank was manufactured and a dash board was copied from a correct and conveniently local HRG and fabricated and fitted up with a mixture of new and overhauled instruments. Serck in Birmingham re-cored the radiator (and modified the top hose outlet) and re-chromed the radiator shell and headlights, as well as some other brightwork, plus a new wiring harness was made by the vendor using what he believed to be the correct colour and gauge of wiring. To improve reliability, all items are reported to have been separately earthed. The final task was for a division of the renowned Jaguar specialist XK Engineering in Coventry to retrim the seats and door panels in green Connolly leather and fit Wilton carpets, and to have a roof and side screens constructed. The restoration was completed in 1994 and the car has only covered around 3,500 miles since. The very comprehensive history file contains many invoices for works carried out during and since the restoration, as well as letters between the vendor and the extremely helpful HRG Association, and previous owners. There is a large quantity of photographs too, such as ones from when the car was first seen in the garage in Accrington, during the restoration, and copies of photographs of the car on the starting grids of Goodwood in 1950 (sent to the vendor by the daughter of Commander Bartlett) and Silverstone in 1964. The car also features in the book "HRG - The Sportsman's Ideal" by Ian Dussek of the HRG Association, in a photograph of Ron Godfrey (the G in HRG) taken by the author in 1960 standing in front of KLD 447. This is a special and rare car with an interesting history that is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition in all respects. Much loved but rarely driven during the twenty-three years since the ten-year restoration was completed, a lack of use is the main reason for the vendor now deciding to part with his beautiful HRG.
Lot 117
1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe As a result of MG's sale to Morris Motors in 1935, rationalisation was the company's priority during 1935, and all new models shared as many parts as possible with other members of the burgeoning Nuffield Organisation. First off the stocks was the all-new 2 Litre (subsequently dubbed the SA). It was a large car by MG standards that was only available as a four-door Saloon at launch, but subsequently offered in Tourer and Tickford Drophead Coupe guise as well. Power came from a tuned version of the straight-six Morris QPHG OHV engine, initially in 2288cc form but later enlarged to 2322cc - the 75bhp output was sufficient to endow the MG with a top speed of up to 85mph. This right-hand drive SA Tickford 3 position Cabriolet was manufactured in 1939 and we are informed that the engine, gearbox and axles are all 'part' restored and the frame plus body are in 'good' shape finished in primer with the work taking place in the 1980's before 'SA2896' was dry stored. Offered for sale by its long-term keeper the MG is offered with its import paperwork. A rewarding and interesting project.
Lot 30
1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 - Believed to have been the demonstrator for Lancaster Bow in East London and registered as 911 H - Original service book showing regular maintenance by the supplying dealer and recognised specialists - Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and finished in a most agreeable colour combination The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity for this car states that it was manufactured on December 13th 1993 and delivered to AFN Porsche in Guildford, with black paintwork with a Marble Grey interior. Presumably then Dealer Transferred to Lancaster Porsche in Bow, London E3, the service book indicates that it was registered to them (presumably as their demonstrator), and shortly afterwards gained their desirable number plate 911 H. The supplying dealership maintained the car for the first five years of its life, after which it was attended to by recognised specialists of the marque such as Paragon (when it is thought they supplied it to a new owner) and eight services were carried out by The Porsche Shop of Halesowen. Supplied with its hand book pack, the Certificate of Authenticity states that the car featured the options of Tiptronic S transmission, air conditioning, sunroof, 17" New Cup Design wheels, and black carpets.
Lot 89
1966 Volvo P1800 S - Manual Overdrive car supplied new by agents Mid-Surrey Motors (Byfleet) Ltd - Restored 2007 - 2008 and sparingly used since purchase by the vendor in 2012 - Horizon Blue with Black interior Based on a design exercise by the Swedish-born Pelle Petterson whilst working at Frua, the Volvo P1800 sports car was officially unveiled at the January 1960 Brussels Salon. Powered by a 1782cc OHV four-cylinder engine breathing through twin SU carburettors, allied to a four-speed manual gearbox, it was capable of over 100mph. This most attractive manual overdrive example is finished in a rare shade of Horizon Blue which was only available for two years. Complimented by a black interior, the car was subject to a thorough restoration between 2007 and 2008 by a previous owner. Contract Paint Co of Winchester carried out any necessary welding and a bare-metal re-spray, while the brightwork was re-plated by the London Chroming Company. The front seats were retrimmed in leather and Moto-Lita of Thruxton, Hampshire supplied the wood-rim steering wheel. Mechanical work included an engine overhaul, re-bore and unleaded conversion by marque specialists Deaconcraft Limited of Chiswick whilst parts were sourced from Brookhouse Volvo of Ipswich. Since purchase by the vendor in 2012, LPC 942D has been sparingly used but regularly maintained. A good history file accompanies the car including handbooks and receipts for works carried out. This stylish Volvo is expected to possess a new MoT by the time of sale.
Lot 113
1938 Austin 12/4 Heavy Low Loader Taxicab - Bodied by Ricketts and 1 of 4 just known survivors - Unusual six-light configuration complete with quarter landaulette hood - Taxi meter, correct 1938 decal, well-appointed interior, recent work has included new cylinder head gasket and five fresh tyres Prompted to enter the London taxicab market in 1929 by a generous order from dealers Mann and Overton, Austin soon upset the status quo. Based on the redoubtable 12/4 chassis, the Longbridge manufacturer's `High Lot' model was cheaper, easier to maintain and more reliable than its Morris Commercial and Beardmore opposition. Updated in 1934 as the `Low Loader' or `LL', the Austin boasted ample luggage space next to the driver and four seats to the rear compartment (though, two of these were of the `fold down' variety). Among the more expensive coachwork options, J & H Ricketts' Landaulette design featured a retractable rear roof that allowed passengers to make the most of any clement weather and could be had in four- or airier six-light guises. Famously durable, the 12/4's 1861cc sidevalve four-cylinder engine was allied to an equally stoical four-speed manual gearbox both of which promised years of faithful service. One of just four Ricketts-bodied examples known to have survived, `ELW 601' remained in service until 1955 by which time it belonged to Alan McIntosh of Upper Norwood. Subsequently passing through the hands of F. Bloomfield Ltd, H.W. Baker-Duly, Jean Foster and Alan Nightingale, the Austin was rescued from a council lock-up garage in Gravesend during the late 1980s by taxi collector Anthony Blackman. Treated to an extensive restoration that saw much of its ash framing renewed by subsequent keeper James Wood, the 12/4 returned to the road in 2003. Still presentable some thirteen years later, this decidedly rare `Low Loader' has benefited from a new head gasket, eight new valves and five fresh tyres during the vendor's custodianship. Sporting a roof rack, taxi meter and ingenious one directional wind-up / wind-down windows, period photos on file show `ELW 601' in London traffic before WW2 and participating in the 1964 London to Brighton Historic Commercial Run.
Lot 59
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG Kompressor As the Coupe derivatives of Mercedes-Benz's famed S-Class cars, you'd expect the CL models to be sumptuous and extremely well-appointed, and this 2003 CL55 AMG Kompressor model certainly doesn't disappoint. Finished in Silver and trimmed in Grey leather it features: Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECTi), electric rear blind, linguatronic voice control, Bose sound system, heated memory/massage seats, electronic sunroof, SAT/NAV, cruise control, keyless entry, and original Nokia mobile phone. Oh, and it's pretty quick as well - courtesy of a 5.5-litre V8 engine topped by a supercharger, it has a substantial quoted output of 493bhp and stump pulling torque of 516lbft, all of which is theoretically sufficient to rocket 'KC03 RKY' to 60mph in 4.8 seconds and on to an electronically-limited 155mph. It has recently had £7,000 invested on the suspension, and comes complete with related invoice, other bills, the original service book with 12 stamps and a fresh MOT certificate.
Lot 71
1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupe PLEASE NOTE: This lot is currently undergoing a cherished number plate transfer. It has been inspected by a DVLA representative and is expected to be re-issued with the number plate 'TSK 491' shortly. - Former Jaguar Drivers' Club concours award winner and twice featured on the front cover of the XK Gazette - Sympathetically uprated by renowned marque specialist Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth in 1998/99 including partial engine overhaul, Getrag five-speed gearbox, alternator conversion, higher capacity radiator etc Launched at the 1954 Motor Show, the XK140 boasted the same bewitching styling as its forebear but allied it to a host of important mechanical improvements. Chief among these was the adoption of rack and pinion steering. Though, the fitment of telescopic shock absorbers (in place of the XK120's antiquated lever arm dampers) also had a noticeably beneficial effect on handling / roadholding. With its engine and bulkhead repositioned three inches further forward, the new model enjoyed a notably roomier cabin (the fixed and drophead coupe variants gaining occasional rear seats as a result). Available in 'standard', 'special equipment' or 'special equipment plus C-type cylinder head' guises, power and torque outputs ranged from 190bhp / 210lbft to 210bhp / 213lbft. Distinguished by its one-piece bumpers and simpler, more imposing radiator grille, the XK140 was among the fastest cars of its generation. Reputedly capable of over 130mph, it focused public consciousness on Jaguar's continued success at Le Mans (the Coventry marque winning the endurance classic in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957). According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example - chassis S817502 - was factory finished in Cream with Red leather upholstery and a Black hood. A Special Equipment model, its original specification also comprised a C-Type cylinder head, twin exhaust system, wire wheels with centre-lock fixing and twin fog lamps. Dispatched to Max Hoffman's famous New York dealership on 18th June 1955, the Jaguar is known to have belonged to Florence Caruso, Richard Reitter and Herbert Simms amongst others whilst Stateside. Repatriated as a stalled project during 1988, the XK140 was first UK registered as 'TSK 491' on May 1st 1992 to Anthony Jackson of Henley-in-Arden by which time it had been extensively restored including a conversion from left- to right-hand drive. Briefly belonging to Stephen Murphy of Wolverton, the Drophead Coupe was acquired by its previous keeper William Brown of Colton on October 13th 1994 for £34,500. Forming part of the JDHT's 'Hall of Fame' display at the Top Gear Classic & Sportscar Show on May 6th-8th 1995 which saw eighty-two cars corralled to celebrate sixty years of the Jaguar marque, chassis S817502 went on to win various Jaguar Drivers' Club Concours d'Elegance awards (including two 1st places). A keen enthusiast whose garage also housed an Aston Martin DB5 and Big Healey, Mr Brown entrusted the XK140 to Phil Kennedy of Renascence Classic Cars for a cosmetic refresh in 1997 (photos on file). The following two years saw the Drophead Coupe uprated by renowned marque specialist Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth with a view to enhancing its drivability, reliability and driving dynamics. As well as having its 3.4 litre engine attended to (re-ground crankshaft, new shell bearings, unleaded fuel cylinder head conversion), the Jaguar gained a Getrag five-speed manual gearbox and diaphragm clutch, Cambridge Motor Sport hi-torque starter motor, electronic ignition, alternator and negative earth conversion, more modern spin-on oil filter, higher capacity radiator, expansion tank, electric cooling fan, electric fuel pump, Moto Lita steering wheel, glovebox concealed Brantz trip meter and custom-built bucket seats (originals retained with the car). In total Mr Brown spent over £45,000 improving and fettling the XK140 between 1994 and 2006 when it entered the current ownership. Thoroughly enjoyed by the vendor over the last eleven years, the Drophead Coupe is said to have proved very reliable consuming no more than a pint of oil during a tour through England, Scotland and Wales during 2016. Riding on 54-spoke wire wheels and benefiting from a recent smartening of its bodywork and paintwork, this much-loved Jaguar is offered for sale with a very large and detailed history file plus a spare set of body-coloured wire wheels.
Lot 120
2001 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 - Formerly the property of superstar footballer David Beckham OBE - 7,800 miles from new - Recent cambelt change with JCT 600 in Leeds Introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the F355, the 360 was an entirely new design featuring an aluminium spaceframe chassis which was 40% stiffer and 28% lighter than the tubular steel arrangement of its predecessor. The revised bodywork resulted in downforce improving by a factor of four over the F355. Powered by a 3.6-litre V8 coupled to either a six-speed manual or F1 electrohydraulic manual transmission, the 360's lighter weight improved the 0-60 mph dash to just 4.2 seconds with a nominal top speed of over 180mph. In 2001, the spider version was introduced, the stiffness of the spaceframe being ideally suited to handle an open top. This was followed in 2003 by the ultimate incarnation - the 360 racing series inspired Challenge Stradale - featuring a number of weight saving and tuning modifications by the factory. Finished in Nero with full Sabbia leather interior, 'Y795 AOO' is notable for having previously belonged to superstar footballer David Beckham OBE. Stated to have covered just 7,800 miles from new, the Ferrari has recently undergone a cambelt service at JCT 600 in Leeds. Fitted with such desirable extras as forged lightweight BBS alloys, wide carbon fibre backed racing seats, privacy glass, F1 Gearbox, Challenge rear grille and Tubi sports exhaust system. Offered for sale with extensive Ferrari service history, this low ownership example is expected to possess a fresh MOT by the time of sale.
Lot 34
1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to print, we have been provided with the following information by the vendor:- Previous owner since 15th May 1990- Concours winner during the early and mid 1990's- Recent new MOT- Recently re-commissioned, work includes:New stainless steel exhaust Overhauled gearbox New clutch New front suspension bushes Overhauled front brakes Overhauled rear brakes and handbrake New rear suspension bushes New oils and antifreeze More than 5,400 GBP in recent bills - LHD, manual transmission recently given comprehensive overhaul, new clutch - Imported from USA in 2016, not UK registered - Brown with Tan interior, brakes just overhauled and the car will have a fresh MOT The E-Type was an icon from its inception. On the wish-list of those with and without the means to get behind the wheel, no other car has invaded the psyche of the motoring world in quite the same way since. The Series 3 cars were introduced in 1971, all but a handful of which were fitted with Jaguar's new 5.3-litre V12 engine. The original (short) wheelbase was discontinued and the revised car offered only as Roadster (now based on the longer 2+2 floorpan) or 2+2 Coupe. Production of the Series 3 model continued until 1974, when the range was superseded by the XJS; by which time some 15,000 V12-engined examples had been produced - most of which were exported to North America. The purposeful-looking Series 3 E-Types are readily identified from their predecessors by the large cross-slatted radiator grille, flared wheel arches, wider track and V12 badge on the rear. This lefthand drive manual transmission example has recently returned from the USA and has just undergone a full gearbox overhaul and had the clutch replaced. Finished in brown with a beige interior, it registers some 90,000 miles and is ideally suited to someone looking for a car to use and improve and will require registering with DVLA prior to use on the road. With E-Type demand and prices continuing to rise, as a more desirable manual transmission car, it could make an excellent long term investment project.
Lot 95
1967 Porsche 911 S This splendid-looking 911S is the twin to Lot No. 84, in that it emanates from the same source, is from the same model year and is finished in the same combination of Sand Beige bodywork teamed with Black leatherette interior trim - there is even a YouTube video of the two cars driving together. The fundamental difference is that while the other Porsche has never been restored, this one has been the subject of a documented 1,500-hour refurbishment to 'arguably better than new' condition, courtesy of a German Porsche expert. Another left-hand drive example, it was sold new to the USA and delivered to its first owner in Texas on May 12th 1967. The second owner acquired the car in 1979 and it remained part of his private Tallahassee collection until 2015. It was the current owner who made the decision to have it completely restored. Dip coated in a cathodic bath for maximum rust protection, the bodywork was then re-painted using Glasurit products to ensure that it got as close as possible to original specification. Treated to a thorough mechanical overhaul, the Coupe also had its electrics and interior rejuvenated. Introduced in late 1966, the 911S featured a more powerful version of its standard sibling's air-cooled 1991cc flat-six engine. Credited with developing 160bhp and 132lbft of torque thanks to a reprofiled camshaft, higher compression ratio, larger valves, better porting, and bigger carburettor jets etc, the newcomer also benefited from a rear anti-roll bar (to augment the front one), Koni shock absorbers, vented disc brakes and unsprung weight saving Fuchs five-spoke alloy wheels. With a 7,300rpm redline and evenly spaced gears (the exception being a notably tall fifth which permitted 100mph @ 4,200rpm), it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8 seconds and 137mph. Able to humble more exotic machinery on road or track, the 2+2-seater could also catch out the unwary. Though, Car and Driver magazine commented: 'All told, Porsche's admonition, "not for the novice" is a bit gratuitous. Within normal driving limits and with reasonable caution, the 911S handles predictably, controllably, and head and shoulders above practically anything else on the road'. This car now looks just like it did when leaving Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory and offers a great opportunity to acquire this highly desirable model.
Lot 47
1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe - An early matching numbers example acquired by the current owner in around 1978 as a running car but in need of restoration - The engineer vendor stripped the car in the mid 1980's and carried out significant restorative works to the body and mechanicals - The construction of racing and aerobatic aircraft restricted the E-Types rejuvenation and it has remained in a barn loft since 1990 The green registration book that accompanies this early right-hand-drive E-Type 3.8 Coupe shows that it was acquired by Venture Garage of Holbrook, Derbyshire, in March 1969. The current proprietor of the garage informed us that his father, Tom Bacon, was quite well known in the local area for driving around in this E-Type. Clearly an enthusiast, Mr Bacon owned five V12 versions when he passed away in around 2005. Original paint on the door and bonnet hinges lead us to believe that the car was originally finished in Opalescent Silver Blue, and after sporting a red hue for a while the car was navy blue when Mr Bacon sold it at an unknown date to a Mr J A Dyson. Our vendor purchased the car in around 1978 from Mr Dyson (the accompanying sales invoice is undated), and at that time the car was able to be driven but in need of restoration. In around 1983 our engineer vendor commenced restorative works and got as far as stripping, rejuvenating, and reassembling the original matching-numbers engine, as well as the gearbox and rear axle. After stripping the paint from the body he braced it with tubes and installed new floor sections (including the boot floor) that had been purchased from Martin Robey. A hobby of constructing racing and aerobatic aircraft eventually turned into a business and opportunities to work on the E-Type became scarce. Since a house move in 1990 the car has remained in the loft of his barn and only returned to ground level in early 2017 (using a borrowed crane) in preparation for its sale. We are delighted to offer this early example at our IWM Duxford venue as appropriately, two airplanes that the vendor constructed are stored at this famous Museum. This car represents an exciting opportunity for someone to restore an early E-Type FHC to their own exacting standards, something our vendor would loved to have done but never seemed to have the time.
Lot 90
1958 Jaguar MK I 3.4 Litre - Registered new in New Zealand - Restored in Australia with louvres, rear arches and PAS fitted - Green with red interior The retrospectively named 'Mk 1' made its debut in 1955, powered by a 2.4-litre short-stroke version of the XK120's twin-cam six-cylinder engine. In early 1957, the model became available with the larger 3.4-litre unit developing some 210bhp which had already appeared in the Jaguar Mark VIII. The 3.4 had a larger front grille for better cooling, a stronger rear axle, and the rear-wheel covers were cut away to accommodate knock-off hubcaps. Mark I 3.4 saloons competed successfully in competition in period, notable drivers including Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn, Tommy Sopwith, and Roy Salvadori. 991 UYT was sold new in New Zealand and first registered in December 1958. In the 1990s the car was taken to Australia by its then owner where it received a cosmetic restoration covering the interior and a respray in metallic green. At the same time, it also received coombs style rear arches and bonnet vents, together with the addition of power steering. It returned to New Zealand in 2006 before being imported to the UK in 2016. The vendor advises the engine, gearbox and body number all match and other notable features include red tipped needles and a low fuel warning light as fitted to SE models. A large history file accompanies the car.
Lot 28
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL PLEASE NOTE: The vendor warrants the mileage on this vehicle and it is now MOT'd until April 2018. While even Mercedes-Benz quality has faltered occasionally over the years, the durability of its third SL model, the R107 Series, has long since been beyond doubt. Its production run spanned a remarkable 19 years, during which 237,287 SLs and 62,888 SLCs were manufactured; a very high percentage of which are still providing sterling service. It was launched in 1971, initially with just a 3.5-litre engine (350SL) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The model was essentially a marriage of chassis components from the mid-sized W114 model with the larger engines of the S-Class (W116) range. The car featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round. The power assisted steering was Daimler-Benz's own recirculating ball system. Braking was by discs all round - ventilated on the front. The range grew to two models when the 4.5-litre (450SL) derivative arrived the following year and to three when the 2.8-litre (280SL) appeared in mainland Europe in 1974. It was replaced by the 3.0-litre (300SL) in 1985. The latter's engine had an output of 185bhp - sufficient to provide the model with ample acceleration and an impressive top speed of around 130mph. 'F343 OPH' was first registered in January 1989 and supplied new to its first owner by Woking Motors - since when it has had just two further keepers and is currently registering 83,800 miles. Its Ivory-coloured bodywork is teamed with 'Brazil' interior trim, and the vendor presently considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and four-speed automatic transmission to all be in 'very good' order. He is now offering the Benz complete with original sales invoice and brochure, original book pack with service record containing 15 entries, further invoices, old tax discs and MOTs, plus a current MOT valid into March 2018. The car has both soft and hard tops.
Lot 108
1976 Volkswagen Kombi Camper Van The popularity of Volkswagen's Type 2 models shows no sign of abating, and finding new homes for good examples is rarely a problem with Type 2's having such diverse celebrity owners such as Jamie Oliver, Roger Daltrey and Jenson Button. This tidy-looking left-hand drive example hails from 1976 and is finished in White over Blue and has been subject to an extensive restoration over a number of years which was completed in 2016. Fitted with a Type 4 1700cc engine with twin choke carburettors 'TKR 875R' has received an overhauled brake system, new exhaust and shock absorbers, all new window rubbers and a fresh interior re-trim with rock and roll bed. It currently displays an unwarranted 26,217 miles. The vendor now considers the VW to have 'excellent' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, air-cooled engine and four-speed manual gearbox. It is offered with an MOT certificate into March 2018.
Lot 53
2001 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 - Cared for RHD example with c.19,800 miles recorded - Looked after by Grimaldi with major service including belts done in February 2017 - Rosso Corsa with Nero hide Introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the F355, the 360 was an entirely new design featuring an aluminium spaceframe chassis which was 40% stiffer and 28% lighter than the tubular steel arrangement of its predecessor. The revised bodywork resulted in downforce improving by a factor of four over the F355. Powered by a 3.6-litre V8 coupled to either a six-speed manual or F1 electrohydraulic manual transmission, the 360's lighter weight improved the 0-60 mph dash to just 4.2 seconds with a nominal top speed of over 180mph. In 2001, the spider version was introduced, the stiffness of the spaceframe being ideally suited to handle an open top. This was followed in 2003 by the ultimate incarnation - the 360 racing series inspired Challenge Stradale - featuring a number of weight saving and tuning modifications by the factory. This cosseted example has covered less than 20,000 miles from new, having originally been supplied on 26th September 2001 by Lancaster Colchester. Options fitted include Modular split rim wheels with red brake calipers, wing shields, front Challenge style grilles, rear Challenge grid and Challenge rear grille. For the past eight years it has been looked after by Italian sports car specialists Grimaldi Engineering Ltd of Halstead. The vendor advises the car has just benefited from a major service by them (carried out in February 2017) which included replacement of the cambelts, plugs etc. Finished in the classic colour scheme of Rosso Corsa with Nero hide, this beautiful open Ferrari is accompanied by its wallet and book pack with stamped service history, invoices for servicing work with Grimaldi, assorted expired MoT certificates and a Swansea V5 document. It will also carry a fresh MoT in time for the sale.
Lot 84
1967 Porsche 911 S After a lengthy gestation period, the now ubiquitous Porsche 911 entered production in 1964 and, despite Porsche's own attempts to replace the model with the 928 in the 1970s, much evolved versions of it remain in production to this day. The design was the work of Dr Ferry Porsche's eldest son, Ferdinand Alexander 'Butzi' Porsche and the company's joint founder and chief body engineer Erwin Komenda Introduced in late 1966, the 911S featured a more powerful version of its standard sibling's air-cooled 1991cc flat-six engine. Credited with developing 160bhp and 132lbft of torque thanks to a reprofiled camshaft, higher compression ratio, larger valves, better porting, and bigger carburettor jets etc, the newcomer also benefited from a rear anti-roll bar, Koni shock absorbers, vented disc brakes and unsprung weight saving Fuchs five-spoke alloy wheels. With a 7,300rpm redline and evenly spaced gears (the exception being a notably tall fifth which permitted 100mph @ 4,200rpm), it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8 seconds and 137mph. Able to humble more exotic machinery on road or track, the 2+2-seater could also catch out the unwary. Though, Car and Driver magazine commented: 'All told, Porsche's admonition, "not for the novice" is a bit gratuitous. Within normal driving limits and with reasonable caution, the 911S handles predictably, controllably, and head and shoulders above practically anything else on the road'. Autocar magazine were similarly impressed remarking that: 'The Porsche 911S is a car one never likes to leave parked when one could be driving it'. We cannot recall ever having been offered a stunning, Sand Beige short wheelbase Porsche 911 S before, and having a matching pair in the same sale is probably an unprecedented occurrence for any auction house. This one is the most remarkable of the two cars, however, in that it is completely original and has never been restored. A left-hand drive example, it was sold new to the USA where it was delivered to a William G Cooper of Dallas Texas in the Autumn of 1967. Mr Cooper evidently campaigned it regularly in motor club events such as the Porsche Parade of 1969 in California. It was in 1979 that he passed it on to a friend from Florida, Calvin Anstey, who retained the Porsche until 2014, at which point it was acquired by its current keeper. The car still wears its factory applied paint which is in 'very good' condition, if arguably slightly reduced in thickness after years of being polished. A few touched in stone chips add to the endearing patina. The Black leatherette interior is equally original and the panel gaps as per factory specification. The indicated mileage is an unwarranted but highly credible (1)12,000 miles. This 'matching numbers' 911 comes complete with good documentation including Porsche Classic certificate and original service book. Its previous owner treated the car to regular use and serviced it as required, thus keeping it mechanically sound. The most recent keeper had the carburettors cleaned and adjusted together with the ignition, changed some of the rubber fuel lines, overhauled the brakes and part of the suspension and undertook a comprehensive service. Amazingly, no further attention was required and the Porsche recently completed a 1000mls Alpine tour free of any issues. Early 911s have been strong currency for some time now. Many solid short wheelbase chassis have been snapped up by the classic rally fraternity, further diminishing the already small pool of original road cars. The opportunity to purchase an example of the much sought after 911 S version in as original condition as this one is therefore a potentially very exciting one for Porsche enthusiasts everywhere, and we imagine the bidding will be hard fought.
Lot 31
1968/2010 Jaguar C-Type Evocation by Suffolk Sportscars - Only c.1600 miles since completion by vendor in 2010 using Jaguar 420 donor - GRP body, 3.8-litre VSE engine, twin SUs, overdrive gearbox, copies of build sheets - Magazine featured, period Suffolk registration number and Swansea V5C In many ways the XK120's success, both on and off the track, took Jaguar by surprise. Among the fastest production cars of its day, the model had obvious competition potential but the endurance racing derivative that debuted at the 1951 Le Mans 24-hours was an altogether more specialised machine. Conceived behind closed doors, the XK120-Competition - a.k.a. the C-Type - was considerably faster, lighter and nimbler than its roadgoing sibling. The work of Bob Knight and Malcolm Sayer respectively, the newcomer's sophisticated multi-tubular chassis frame and aerodynamic bodywork allowed it to conquer contemporary Ferrari, Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz opposition. Famous for winning the 1951 and 1953 Le Mans 24-hours, the C-Type may well have triumphed on the 1952 event had Jaguar not chosen to make various unproven modifications. One subsequent upgrade that more than validated its worth was the adoption of four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes. Thus equipped the C-Type driven by Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt at the 1953 Le Mans 24-hours became the first car ever to average over 100mph for the French endurance classic. Total C-Type production amounted to just 53 cars but even after Jaguar had turned its attention to the D-Type privateers continued to campaign the older design with considerable success. This example was supplied in kit form from Suffolk Sportscars Ltd, whose products are widely recognised as having the most accurate dimensions, and constructed by the vendor over a period of six months using a Jaguar 420 donor vehicle. An article about the build process was published in Suffolk magazine in 2011, a copy of which is contained in the history file. Completed in 2010, and registered with the period Suffolk number LGV 248, the car has covered just c.1650 miles since. Finished in Ecurie Ecosse blue, the specification includes a VSE supplied fast-road 3.8-litre engine breathing through twin SUs, 4-speed overdrive XJ6 gearbox, disc brakes all round, torsion bars, collapsible steering column and Blockley tyres. Copies of the build sheets and invoices accompany the car together with a Swansea V5C and MoT to August 2017. Constructed with great attention to detail, this wonderful evocation is now only being offered for sale due to a house move.
Lot 37
1978 Ford Capri 3.0 S - Former Autocar magazine front cover car - Part of Ford's pre-production press fleet 'VHK' registrations will be familiar to fans of 'The Professionals' TV series which featured several vehicles wearing such plates; not least one of Bodie's Capris. This example was from the same pre-production batch as Bodie's and, like that car, started life as a member of the company's press fleet. And according to the vendor, as a result of that role, it appeared on the front cover of the March 4th 1978 edition of Autocar magazine. He has owned the 'matching numbers' Ford for the last 12 years, during which £5,000 has been invested in an engine overhaul. He tells us the car's been 'lovingly looked after and never modified or welded' and classes it as 'an original, well looked after example that's been gradually restored to its current condition'. Apparently he's driven it to numerous European destinations with total reliability. 'VHK 493S' now registers 68,520 miles and is MOT'd into March 2018.
Lot 87
1953 Jaguar XK120 'Broad Sport' Road / Race Tourer PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been contacted by Paul Newsome. He vividly remembers his father, Sammy Newsome, running a Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe as a company demonstrator because he learned to drive in it. However, he has no recollection of S.H. Newsome & Co Ltd ever retaining a Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe for use as a demonstrator. He also tells us that by the early 1950s his father's energies were focused on the theatre business as an impresario rather than motorsport. Apparently, it was typical for S.H. Newsome & Co Ltd to register vehicles in their own name before supplying them to private keepers and Paul Newsome feels this is most likely what happened with 'OHP 625' (hence the reason that S.H. Newsome & Co Ltd is listed as the first owner on its JDHT Certificate). Paul Newsome served as a director of S.H. Newsome & Co Ltd from 1963 - 1969. His family sold their company to Henlys and destroyed all their paper records many years ago.PLEASE NOTE: Having examined the paperwork which accompanies this lot it would appear that the Jaguar was restored / reconfigured in 2000 and not 1999. Lynx were responsible for modifying the chassis, suspension, steering and brakes etc as well as fitting the Roadster bodywork, while Broadsport installed the powertrain (4.2 litre XK DOHC engine / Getrag five-speed manual gearbox) and trimmed the interior. The completed car was subsequently featured in a marque magazine. - An Ex-Works Car as confirmed by its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate - Supplied new to S.H. Newsome Ltd & Co Ltd, the dealership owned by former Le Mans class winner and Jaguar Works driver Sammy Newsome - Comprehensively re-configured and uprated by Guy Broad to become 'Broad Sport 0009' in 1999 A winner 'out the box' in the Daily Express-sponsored One Hour Production Race at Silverstone on 30th August 1949, the XK120 also claimed victory during the following year's Dundrod Tourist Trophy with Stirling Moss behind the wheel not to mention recording strong performances at that season's Le Mans 24-hours (5th-in-class), Targa Florio (2nd when retired) and Mille Miglia (5th overall, the marque's best-ever result). No less impressive were the three Coupe des Alpes that Ian and Pat Appleyard won aboard their famous XK120 Roaster 'NUB 120'. The latter's successor, 'RUB 120', enabled the Appleyards to claim their fifth and final Coupe des Alpes on the 1953 Alpine Rally. Always one to exploit loopholes, Jaguar's Competition Manager Lofty England recommended that 'RUB 120' be re-bodied from a Roadster to a Drophead Coupe so that it could contest the Viking Rally in Norway as a four-seater (the newly introduced Drophead Coupe featuring a pair of token rear seats absent from its Roadster and Fixed Head Coupe siblings). As things transpired the Appleyards instead used a MKVII saloon for the event but 'RUB 120' did contest the 1953 Lisbon Rally in Drophead Coupe guise. Despite a typically spirited drive to second overall in Portugal, Appleyard just missed out on being crowned the first European Rally Champion. According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate this particular XK120 - chassis number 667032 - was built as a right-hand drive Drophead Coupe and dispatched to first owner S.H. Newsome & Co Ltd on 6th October 1953 (the same month that the similarly configured 'RUB 120' found itself in Portugal). No stranger to Jaguar, S.H. 'Sammy' Newsome had achieved Le Mans class wins for the likes of Lea-Francis, Aston Martin and Riley before campaigning various SS100s to great effect including a works entry on the 1939 RAC Rally. His dealership was among Coventry's most successful turning over £1 million per year by the late 1950s. As such, Sammy Newsome held considerable sway with various manufacturers which might explain why the Heritage Certificate for chassis 667032 includes the remark from Chief Archivist and Jaguar historian Anders Ditlev Clausager that: 'This was an Ex Works Car'. We have not unearthed any racing or rallying history for the XK120 but have little doubt that Jaguar's Competition Department would have approved of the transformation that it underwent in 1999. In becoming 'Broad Sport 0009' chassis 667032 was not only re-born as a Roadster (the opposite of Lofty England's suggestion for 'RUB 120') but also extensively uprated for fast road / eventing usage. Fed by triple SU carburettors, the 4.2 litre XK DOHC engine was reputedly reworked to deliver circa 300bhp. Allied to a Getrag five-speed manual gearbox, it drove the back wheels via an XK150 rear axle complete with limited slip differential, 3.54:1 ratio and strengthened shafts. A Panhard Rod kit and adjustable tramp bars acted on the rear XK150 leaf springs, while upfront many of the suspension components were nickel plated and their action tempered by an anti-roll bar. A rack and pinion set-up gave more precise steering and four-wheel disc brakes (four-pot callipers front / XJS callipers rear) yielded far greater retardation. Adjustable shock absorbers were fitted to all four corners and the radiator, expansion tank, oil catch tank and fuel tank all fabricated from alloy. Finished in Jaguar Midnight Blue with Dark Blue Connolly leather bucket seats, visual clues as to the XK120's significantly improved performance / handling capabilities include: a 'Monza' fuel filler cap, Works-style louvered bonnet (complete with double buckle leather retaining straps), wood-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel, vented front wings, Luke racing harnesses and 'D-Type' Dunlop alloy wheels. Purchased from renowned marque specialist Lynx by Robert Farago of Berkshire in February 2000, the XK120 entered the current ownership the following year. Successfully re-united with its original registration number 'OHP 625' by the vendor, his ongoing business commitments mean that he has exercised the Jaguar less than he would have wished. Thus, the 2,200 miles shown by its odometer may well represent the total covered since Guy Broad reincarnated the car as a much-enhanced two-seater Roadster. Offered for sale with sundry paperwork and 'no advisories' MOT valid until December 28th 2017. A unique opportunity.
Lot 305
Eight books on science to include: Biometrika - A Journal for the Statistical Study of Biological Problems - Vols I - V (inclusive), uniformly bound, together with: HUNT, Henry - On the Severer Forms of Heartburn and Indigestion, especially for those that arise from Constitutional Causes - 1854; FORSYTH, J. S - A Pratical Treatise on Diet, Regimen and Indigestion - 1829 and Preceptes Fondes sur la Chimie Organique pour Diminuer sans Alterer la Sante (8)
Lot 40
EVANS, T. S - The Sleeping Beauty - William Heinemann, with illustrations by Arthur Rackham tog. w. FAIRLESS, Michael - The Roadmender - 1911, with illustrations by E. W. Waite; The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen - 1899, with illustrations by Helen Stratton and thirteen other books (15)
![WRIGHT, John - The Fruit Grower's Guide - J. S. Virtue, three vols [as pub. in this ed], with numerous coloured plates in eac](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/2f92becb-950a-420c-a503-a73900c89075/ea903d37-5325-44a1-89ec-2d87a9e2efe8/468x382.jpg)
Lot 103
REISS GEORGE F. A collection of 14 mounted wood engravings, some of views around Kendal, other botanical. Mainly ltd. eds. Late 1920's to early 1960's; also a pen & ink drawing of "A bit of Old Kendal" by another hand & a ltd. ed. engraving of a fairground by Harold Albert Maddick (purchased at retrospective 50th Exhibition of the Society of Wood Engravers). (16).
Lot 621
A SILVER SAUCE BOAT with egg and dart decorated edge, open double 'C' scroll handle and three cabriole legs with hoof feet, 17cm long, Birmingham 1932, by S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd; a pair of miniature sauce ladles with wavy edges by William Suckling Ltd; and a pair of silver knife rests, 10.4 troy oz (5)
Lot 231
A COLLECTION OF GEM SET DRESS RINGS, comprising a sapphire and diamond stylised cluster ring, stamped '18k 750', a diamond set dress ring, stamped '14k', a blue cabochon set dress ring, of foliate design, also stamped '14k', an opal cluster ring, stamped '10k', and an opal doublet dress ring, first ring size S (5)
Lot 341
A 9CT GOLD 'OYSTER' WRISTWATCH BY ROLEX, the circular dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute scale, subsidiary seconds dial and blued steel hands, to jewelled manual movement, case with import marks for Glasgow 1936, numbered 37632 208, the dial, case, movement and winder signed, on an unassociated 9ct gold adjustable baton-link bracelet with maker's mark 'B&S', case length 3.4cm, dial diameter 2.4cm
Lot 350
AN 18CT GOLD OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH AND CHAIN, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, signed P. S. Phillips, Hull, to a keyless wind movement and 18ct gold case with import marks for London 1924, monogrammed, with maker's box, together with a curb-link Albert chain, with swivel clasps and T-bar suspension, stamped '15 .625', watch case diameter 4.7cm, chain length 40cm (2)
Lot 436
A SILVER TWO HANDLED SUGAR BASIN, oval shaped with handles and matching jug, Birmingham 1912 by William Aitken; two octagonal shaped silver ashtrays with inset medallions for the Derbyshire Golf Club by S Blackensee & Sons Ltd; a shovel shaped spoon by Charles Lias; a pair of dwarf candlesticks; a silver topped glass mustard pot; two cased sets of silver handled tea knives; a cased set of six teaspoons; and two further cased sets (13)
Lot 440
A MIDDLE EASTERN HEART SHAPED DISH with chased panels decorated with birds, signed, 19.5cm long; a pair of silver candlesticks with beaded decoration by S Blackensee & Sons Ltd; a cased christening fork and spoon; a cased set of six apostle teaspoons; and a further cased christening spoon (6)
Lot 468
A GEORGE V SILVER MATCH DISPENSER of circular form with engine turned decoration and turned knop, 14cm diameter, Birmingham 1928 by S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd; a silver cigar pricker with engine turned decoration, 7cm long, Birmingham 1967 by W.M. Ltd; and a plain rectangular cedar lined cigarette box (3)
Lot 474
A SILVER CHRISTENING MUG of plain tapering form, 6.5cm high, Birmingham 1933 by S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd; a silver bowl standing on three cabriole legs by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd; a silver mustard pot and matching salt and pepper by Mappin & Webb; a further silver pepper and mustard pot; and a silver jug, 24.1 troy oz (8)
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