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Click here to subscribeThirty vintage Fortis, Siro, Korting, Wyler and other wristwatches, mostly gentleman's, mostly automatic and manual wind, mostly stainless steel straps, to include Fortis Spaceleader, automatic movement, stainless steel case and strap; Fortis Skyleader, automatic movement, stainless steel case and strap; Wyler Incaflex Dynawind, manual wind, stainless steel case and strap.Qty: 2 boxes
Leica Literature and Compact Digital Cameras, a Leica D-Lux 2 & a Digilux 4.3 compact digital, both untested, bodies G-VG, elements G-VG, A Leitz CEYOO flash, with fan, two Leitz 35mm film canasters, Leitz pocket book 8th edition, Leica Handbook of the Leica System 1996/97, Leica Manual by Morgan & Lester, Leica M7, M6, R8 & other booklets, Leica The Program booklets, Leica M System booklets, editions of The Leica Photographic Bulletin and other Leica literature
A Kodak Model K 16mm Cine Camera, spring drive working, body G, some paint wear to front plate, some wear to leatherette, with Kodak Anastigmat 25mm f/1.9 lens, elements G, in maker's case, with colour filter for cine Kodaks, in holder, with manual for model B-B AND A Brownie Model C box camera
CARLOS MATA (Palma de Mallorca, 1949 - Barcelona, 2008)."Kyros Horse".Patinated bronze, copy 219/275 CE.Signed and justified.Size: 38 x 30 x 9 cm.In this sculpture Mata works with the basic forms that were constant in his work: objects, people and animals reduced to their essence and silhouettes of pure lines. It is precisely this purity that makes the warmth of the texture of the bronze shine even more brightly, competing in prominence with the shape of the piece itself. Mata's production includes stylised and elegant figures of horses and bulls, inspired by his childhood and youth. Mata chooses materials such as iron or bronze for many reasons, among them the plasticity he demonstrates in adapting to the original hand-worked model, reflecting the warmth of manual work with its arid, irregular, rough surfaces, which invite one to touch, and also with its fluid, smooth, rounded-edged crevices.A sculptor, painter and engraver, Carlos Mata studied Fine Arts in Barcelona and Paris, cities between which he has shared his residence since his formative years. He held his first solo exhibition at the Canalls gallery in Sant Cugat del Vallés in 1976, and this first exhibition was followed by others in Barcelona, France and Germany. His most recent exhibitions include those held at the Kreisler gallery in Madrid, Casal Soleric in Palma and Can Marc in Girona. His sculptures in unpolished cast iron take advantage of their austere and rough qualities in figurative stylisations of a certain primitivism and archaeological evocation, generally taking animals, such as bulls or horses, as their subject. The same schematic intention can be seen in his painting, of a neo-figurative, planist type with a contained and reduced chromatic range.
A 'PASHA' RAZOR AND BARBER BRUSH, BY CARTIER, the razor with fluted handle, trinity ring and blue cabochon terminal decorations, with brush en suite, gilt razor signed Pasha de Cartier, numbered 00378, marked made in France, maker's mark, gilt brush signed Pasha de Cartier, numbered 00787, marked made in France, maker's mark, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity dated December 1993 from Cartier Milano, with maker's fitted case and manual guideCondition Report: Superficial signs of wear
A LADY'S DIAMOND-SET COCKTAIL WATCH, BY BULOVA, of manual wind movement, navette silvered dial with Arabic and baton for numerals, polished gold case with snap on back, with articulated fancy-link chain highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds with ropetwist detaling, case and bracelet stamped 14K, dial and case signed, diamonds approx. 1.00ct total, case no. 266212, with security chain, length approx. 18cmCondition Report: glass: some wearDiamonds: approx. 1.00ct total, bright and livelyBracelet: normal signs of wearCould do with a clean for diamonds and braceletHas not been opening to observed condition of movementIn running condition at the time of inspectionTotal gross weight approx. 30g
A 14K GOLD MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH, BY OMEGA, CIRCA 1950, the circular cream dial with Roman '12', daggers and squares for numerals, subsidiary seconds, logo on crown, snap on back, in 14K gold, Swiss assay mark, on brown leather strap, case 31mm* This lot is sold without a reserve Condition Report: Dial: some stains due to ageGlass: no scratches observedCase: normal signs of wear, overall in good condition. Engraved on back: 'presented to Jos Holmes in recognition of more than 50 years service to the Derbyshire F.A. 1952'.Crown: with omega logoBuckle: gilt - non originalStrap: Superficial signs of wearPlease note that this watch has not been opened for inspection.In running condition at the time of inspectionTotal gross weight approx. 33.20gNo box - no papers
A GOLD PLATED MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH, BY BREITLING, CIRCA 1960, jewelled manual wind movement, silvered dial with gilt baton hour markers, gold plated case and lugs, snap on inox back, dial and case signed, case no. 290 24, on chocolate brown leather strap, case 33mm* This lot is sold without a reserveCondition Report: Glass: no scratches observedCase: normal wearIn running condition at the time of inspection. This watch has not been opened to inspect the movement.No box, no papersTotal gross weight approx. 32.10g
A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND 'CRICKET' ALARM WRISTWATCH, BY VULCAIN, CIRCA 1950, of manual wind movement, silvered dial with yellow Arabic numerals and dot indexes, gilt lance hands with arrow tipped alarm hand, case on back, alarm pusher 2 for mechanical alarm, black strap, case no. 406871, case 34mm (no box, no papers)* This lot is sold without a reserveCondition Report: The back has not been to observed the movement and condition insideIn running condition at the time of inspectionBuckle: gilt, non originalBlack strap: minor wear - non originalNo box, no papers
A LADY'S RETRO RUBY-SET COCKTAIL WATCH, BY LEROY & FILS, CIRCA 1940, 15-jewel manual wind movement, the circular champagne dial with circular-cut ruby for numerals, with polished gold case and fitted fancy-link bracelet accented with further circular-cut rubies, dial signed, case signed 'Leroy & Fils, 35 Avenue Opéra', movement signed Uti, case no. 153004, French assay marks, case 15mm, total gross weight approx. 19.30g, length 17.2cmCondition Report: Rubies: of pinkish-red hue, medium tone, good saturation, overall well matched in colourGlass: some minor abrasions visible under 10x magnificationService recommended, non runningNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 19.3gAn external watch specialist who verifies each watch prior to each auction in order to open them, checks their working condition, mentions any potential damage, mentions any movement ref numbers etc...For any additional assistance, please refer to the department.
A LADY'S 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND COCKTAIL WATCH, BY OMEGA, CIRCA 1960, the circular champagne dial with dots for numeral and sword hands, the bezel with polished gold petals and reeded detailing, gold case with fitted mesh-link gold bracelet, dial, crown and bracelet signed and logo, case 15mm, length 17.9cm, total gross weight approx. 27.7gCondition Report: Please note that the watch has not been opened to inspect movement conditionNon running at the time of inspectionBracelet: minor dent due to wearTotal gross weight approx. 27.7g
AN 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH, BY IWC, CIRCA 1960, of manual wind movement Cal-C89, the silvered circular dial with Arabic quarter numerals and baton numerals, dot minutes tracker, polished case with snap on back, 18K gold buckle, on gray leather strap, dial and movement signed, movement no. 1204789, case no. 1229619, Swiss assay mark on case, French assay mark on buckle, case: 36mmCondition Report: Dial: some obvious marks Glass: Normal signs of wearLugs: Off shapeCentre second hand missingBuckle: with French assay mark for 18K goldStrap: Normal wearCentre second hand missing but in running conditionTotal gross weight approx. 38.8gAn external watch specialist who verifies each watch prior to each auction in order to open them, checks their working condition, mentions any potential damage, mentions any movement ref numbers etc...For any additional assistance, please refer to the department.
Motorcycle - 608 XHW - Raleigh Automatic Mk II - first registered in July 1964, with a 49cc Raleigh engine. The motorcycle appears complete, and is suitable for spares or restoration. Non-running. Supplied with an old Vehicle Registration Document and its original manual. Note: As a second-hand vehicle buyers are reminded that such items are sold strictly 'as is' with no guarantees or warranties as to any aspect of its mechanical or electrical safety, or roadworthiness implied by East Bristol Auctions or any agent. Viewing is highly recommended, and can be arranged strictly by appointment. Collection required from a BA postcode (Bath), nationwide delivery available.
GENTLEMAN'S JAEGER LE COULTRE MASTER ULTRA THIN STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND WRIST WATCH, the round silvered dial with wedge and Arabic hour markers, 33mm case, on a black leather strap, in box with papers MOVEMENT: Ticking at present. WEAR: Worn condition. DIAL: Fair condition. CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Fair condition. HANDS & MARKERS: Intact. CROWN: Intact. BRACELET/STRAP: Heavily worn.
German, coin operated, table top, upright, double comb, 48 cm (19") disc music box. Plays well, teeth in the comb appear intact, manual start and stop, comes with 1 disc. In wood case with gallery and glass door, lock is intact but no keys, wood cabinet overall in very good condition. Height: 112 cm. Width: 58,5 cm. Depth: 35,5 cm. Condition: Very Good. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim. Video link: https://youtu.be/ugQshqVcNKA
A wonderful organ from pre-revolutionary Russia. Famous maker (?.?????? factory (Odessa)), excellent instrument of incredible quality. This was the only factory in the Russian Empire where "sharmanki" were made. Despite the high cost, namely 900 gold rubles, this instrument was in great demand. Body made of wood in dark and light tones, on a plinth, with small legs, with two leather straps, ornamental and other decorative elements, intarsia, floral motifs. On the facade there is a decorative semi-volumetric image of an organ with tubular elements (presumably a horn) in an arch. On the sides of the arch is an image of two dancers (painting). On the back wall there is a panel (light wood): a fragment of a Caucasian village. Under the cover of the instrument there is a wooden program shaft with pins and brackets for 26 tone tracks, 8 melodic programs. Program change - manually, by moving the shaft along the axis. The organ features three registers of flute wooden labial pipes (low, medium and high). The drive is manual, from the handle. On the shaft - dance and song Georgian melodies. Height: 55 cm. Width: 45 cm. Depth: 32 cm. Condition: Very Good. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim.
2007 Porsche 911 Type 997 Turbo Coupé Registration no. not registered Chassis no. WP0ZZZ99Z7S789587•Built to Swiss specification•Tiptronic transmission•Exceptionally well specified (options list available)•Stored in recent years•Showing circa 1,100km from newFootnotes:Representing a major step forward, the Type 996 version of Porsche's perennial 911, introduced in 1997, really did justify its maker's claims to be 'all new'. With the 996's introduction, Porsche finally adopted water cooling for the flat-six engine, which remained behind the rear wheels of a car that shared no panels with its immediate predecessor and was longer, wider, and higher than before. Devotees of the 911 Turbo had to wait a few years before they could get their hands on the 996 version, which did not arrive until the autumn of 1999. The new 3.6-litre Turbo engine was derived from that of the GT3 sports-racer, featuring twin turbochargers, and now developed its maximum of 414bhp at a relatively low (for a sports car) 6,000 revs, with 413lb/ft of torque available from 2,700 to 4,600rpm. As usual, the Turbo was styled more aggressively, with a wider body, broader rear wing, and air intakes in the front bumper and ahead of the rear wheels. Like its predecessor, the new Turbo was only available with all-wheel drive. Not surprisingly, given the Type 996's wholesale re-engineering, the successor Type 997 - introduced in 2004 - represented evolution rather than revolution, the most significant changes being to the interior and exterior styling. The latter marked a welcome return to the 911's traditional oval headlights, and the interior too was more classic 911 than that of the outgoing 996. The base 3.6-litre engine remained essentially the same as the Type 996's, while the more expensive 'S' models came with a more powerful 3.8-litre unit. The Turbo, though, kept the '3.6', which now featured Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) turbo-chargers for better throttle response. There was also a new four-wheel drive system. As is the case with many modern auto 'boxes, Porsche's Tiptronic got the Turbo off the line quicker than the manual-transmission version, the former racing to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds compared with the latter's 3.9. Finished in paint to sample Nordic Gold metallic with Magnolia interior trim to sample, the one-owner, low mileage 997 Turbo offered here was built to Swiss specifications and comes with copies of the bill of sale and full listing of its specification. Highlights of the latter include the following:Tiptronic S gearboxSycamore wood packageHeated seatsRear wiperCeramic composite brakesTop-tinted windscreenPark assistSport Chrono Package TurboSupple leather front and rearDoor entry guards in stainless steel, illuminatedRoof lining in leatherInstrument dials in Speed YellowPorsche crest in headrestsSeat belts in Speed YellowFootrest in aluminiumThis Turbo also has extensive extra leather trim throughout the interior. Offered with (copy) Swiss Carte Grise, the car has been stored in recent years and will require re-commissioning before use. Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
2017 Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante Registration no. not registered Chassis no. SCFFDAFM3HGB17559•Historic last-of-the-line model•Built to Swiss specifications•Believed one owner from new•Offered from storage•Circa 100km on the odometerFootnotes:'The Aston Martin DB9 is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Combining Aston Martin's unique character with an uncompromising design philosophy, the DB9 was borne out of a synthesis of traditional craftsmanship, high-tech manufacturing, modern components and use of the finest materials.' - Aston Martin.Launched in 2003 as successor to the DB7, the DB9 was the first model to be built at Aston Martin's new factory at Gaydon, Warwickshire. Like its predecessor, the DB9 was styled by Ian Callum, with finishing touches applied by Henrik Fisker. State-of-the-art manufacturing techniques were employed in making the aluminium/composite body, which was robotically assembled using a combination of self-piercing rivets and adhesive. Although some 25% lighter than that of the DB7, this advanced bodyshell possesses double the structural stiffness. The DB9 was powered by a development of the 5.9-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine found in the DB7 Vantage producing 470bhp, an output sufficient to propel the aerodynamic coupé to a top speed of 306km/h (190mph) with 60mph attainable from a standing start in a neck-snapping 4.8 seconds. The aluminium engine was mounted as far back as possible in the chassis, while the transmission/final drive was positioned ahead of the rear axle, resulting in 85% of the car's mass being sited between the axles and a perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution. Transmission options were a six-speed manual or six-speed 'Touchtronic 2' semi-automatic.Inside the DB9 one finds the typically elegant, luxurious and supremely comfortable hand crafted interior traditionally associated with Aston Martin, featuring primarily wood and leather trim as well as the latest in modern technology, subtly deployed. Although scheduled for a slightly higher production level than previous Aston Martins, the DB9 remained an exclusive product affordable only by a privileged few. Its price at launch was £111,000, with the Volante some £14,000 more. After a dozen-or-so years in production, the DB9 bowed out with its final edition: the DB9 GT. Introduced in 2015, the GT had a power output of 540bhp and maximum torque of 457lb/ft; acceleration times improved marginally while the DB9's top speed remained unchanged. Production ceased in 2016.Believed owned from new by the current vendor, this DB9 GT Volante was built for the Swiss market and left the factory finished in Cumberland Grey with Bitter Chocolate interior trim. Kept in storage, the Aston comes with a scan of an old Middle-Eastern registration document and will require re-commissioning before further use.Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1996 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé Registration no. not registered Chassis no. SCFDAM2S9SBL70151•One of the fastest and most powerful supercars of its day•Manual transmission•Stored since acquisition in 2007•Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:'Brutal' was a word used more than once to described the fastest Aston Martin ever on its introduction for 1993, but as the Vantage had no less than 550bhp available to propel its two tons, the choice can only be judged fair comment. After almost 20 years in production, Aston's V8 had been updated for the 1990s as the Virage. A consummate fast tourer, the Virage left room at the top of the range for an out-and-out sports car, hence the Vantage. Although the two models appeared superficially similar few panels were shared, while beneath the skin the Vantage chassis boasted the kind of extensive re-engineering required to cope with the massive increase in performance. The latter came courtesy of a blown version of Aston's 5,340cc V8, twin mechanically driven Eaton superchargers being preferred to turbo-charging on the grounds of superior throttle response. Quite apart from its stupendous maximum output of 550bhp, remarkable enough in itself, the Vantage engine is monstrously torquey, producing 550lb/ft at 4,000rpm, a figure that made even the mighty the Chrysler Viper V10's 450lb/ft seem puny by way of comparison. And for those who found 550bhp insufficient, there was the Works Service-developed 'V600' enhancement that brought with it an additional 50 horsepower together with upgrades to the wheels, suspension and brakes.On test with Autocar magazine, a development Vantage raced to 60mph in a Ferrari 512TR-destroying 4.6 seconds, reaching the 'ton' just 5.5 seconds later. The standing kilometre was achieved in 23.1 seconds with the speedometer registering close to 150mph, and although a true top speed figure proved unobtainable, the Vantage was reported as having already recorded 191mph while on test in France. Its price at launch was as eye-watering as the performance figures: a cool £177,600. Only 240 were built between October 1992 and June 1999, making the Vantage an exclusive car even by Aston Martin's standards. This left-hand drive Vantage was sold new to a client in Paris, France having left the factory finished in Litchfield Black with matching interior, although accompanying copy paperwork suggests it was originally intended to be Buckinghamshire Green and destined for Germany. It is possible that it was a cancelled order or similar at the time. The current vendor purchased this manual-transmission car from British & Sportscars of Overijse, Belgium in December 2007. The bill of sale recorded the mileage at the time as 34,850km. The car is likely to have been stored since then, as indicated by its current odometer reading of 34,853km. Re-commissioning will be required before the car returns to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of copies of the Car Record Card, original warranty, 2007 bill of sale and cancelled Luxembourg Carte Grise. Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
2005 Ford GT Coupé Registration no. GT06 EWH Chassis no. 1FAFP90S25Y401284•One of only 101 produced for the European market•Delivered new via Switzerland•UK registered since 2012•Circa 12,700 miles from new•Freshly serviced and MoT'd for sale by marque specialists, GT101Footnotes:The 'new generation' GT was developed by Ford's Special Vehicle Team Engineering department under the direction of John Coletti and Fred Goodnow. The prototype was released in 2002 in anticipations of Ford's 100th anniversary celebrations, with production commencing in late 2004. The composite body panels are unstressed, as on the original GT40 of the 1960's, but instead of the monocoque chassis construction used in the 1960s, SVT Engineering developed an all-new lightweight aluminium spaceframe combining extruded sections and panels. Doubling as fuel reservoirs, a pair of massive sills contributed much to the original's chassis stiffness, whereas the new 'GT40' relies on a centre-tunnel 'backbone' that greatly improves ease of entry and exit. The suspension design is an advance on the original's, consisting of unequal-length control arms and a pushrod/bell-crank system acting on horizontally mounted coil spring/damper units. Braking is handled by six-piston Alcon callipers with cross-drilled and ventilated discs all round. In defeating Ferrari's more highly stressed V12s, Ford proved that the traditional American V8 possessed all that was necessary to compete at the cutting edge of international endurance racing. A far cry from the simple pushrod units of the 1960s, the Ford GT's supercharged MOD 5.4-litre V8 produces 550bhp at 6,500rpm and 678Nm (500lb/ft) of torque at 3,750 revs; figures on a par with those of the 7.0-litre engine that won at Le Mans in 1966 and 1967. The six-speed all-synchromesh manual gearbox/transaxle uses ZF internals and was sourced from RBT Transmissions, whose founder Roy Butfoy had been a member of Ford's racing team at Le Mans. The interior features leather-upholstered Recaro bucket seats with aluminium ventilation grommets embedded into the panels. The instrument layout follows the original's, comprising analogue gauges and a large tachometer complemented by modern versions of the traditional toggle switches. Back in 1966, the Ford GT40 endurance racer became the first car to exceed 200mph along the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans. Matching that would be some achievement for the production road car, even allowing for nearly 40 years of technological progress... Tested for Motor Trend magazine by Indycar racing legend Bryan Herta, the Ford GT duly topped 200mph at Ford's Kingman test facility in Arizona, emphatically demonstrating that it was indeed worthy of that famous name. The GT also has stunning acceleration, sprinting from 0-100km/h in approximately 3.8 seconds.One of only 101 produced for the European market, this beautiful example was ordered by Monaco resident Mr Gabriel Cadringher, who was the FIA's technical delegate and had various involvements in motor sport. It was one of only seven cars ordered through Ford of France and was supplied via the Swiss Ford dealer Grimm in Geneva, one of only three European dealers involved in the delivery programme. The original specification included Midnight Blue paintwork with white top stripes and standard six-spoke wheels, which have subsequently been upgraded to the optional BBS lightweight wheels. As with all 101 European GTs, there were no further specification options available. DVLA records show that the car was first UK registered on 1st February 2012. The service book and associated invoices record the following:Service at 4,700 miles - Grimm, Geneva, Switzerland 12/12/06Service at 6,105 miles - USAdvance, Saint-André-de-la-Roche, France 21/01/11 (invoice only, no stamp)Service at 10,271 miles - Autopics, Russtington, UK 02/12/14Service at 12,061 miles - Autopics, Russtington, UK 22/06/18Service at W E Shepherd & Son, Byfleet, UK (mileage and date not listed)The following MoT certificates are on file also:10/01/12 @ 8,207 miles27/03/13 @ 9,117 miles08/04/14 @ 9,757 miles15/04/15 @ 10,424 miles14/04/16 @ 10,921 miles13/04/17 @ 11,401 miles20/04/18 @ 11,862 miles29/04/19 @ 12,478 milesRecently at 12,653 miles, the car was serviced by Dave Jones of GT101 (world renowned Ford GT specialists) and MoT'd prior to sale. Included in the sale are the original service book, owner's guide and leather wallet. Unusually, there is also a photograph album with the car that details the factory build process of this particular example. Please note that the registration number 'B4 BOP' is being retained and a new age-appropriate plate will be assigned to the car by the DVLA.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé Adaptation Coachwork by Park Ward Ltd & A B Price Registration no. RKO 222 Chassis no. BC21AF Engine no. BC20A•Restored and converted from fixed-head to drophead coupé configuration in 1987•Professionally restored again in 2000-2002•R-REC 'Most Elegant Car in Show' concours award-winner in 2002•Overdrive fittedFootnotes:Described by The Autocar as, 'A new stage in the evolution of the post-war Bentley,' the magnificent Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction on the R-Type chassis in 1952. With the arrival of the final generation of six-cylinder cars, the all-new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type, the Continental lost some of its individuality but none of its exclusivity. Eulogising about Bentley's new 'S' series cars, introduced in April 1955, The Autocar wrote, 'the latest Bentley model offers a degree of safety, comfort and performance that is beyond the experience and perhaps even the imagination of the majority of the world's motorists'. Later, in October that same year, the Bentley Continental became available on the 'S' chassis. 'It brings Bentley back to the forefront of the world's fastest cars,' Autocar said of the H J Mulliner-styled fastback, which was the quickest four/five-seater saloon of its day. The Bentley S-Type's new box-section chassis incorporated improved brakes and suspension and an enlarged (to 4,887cc) and more powerful version of the existing inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine, which for the first time was identical in specification in its Rolls and Bentley forms. The Continental version came with shorter radiator and higher gearing and, for a time at least, could be ordered with right-hand change manual transmission. As had been the case with the original R-Type, the new S-Type Continental was only ever available as a coachbuilt car; the designs produced by independent coachbuilders for the S1 Continental chassis being among era's the most stylish. All cars were built to the individual customer's personal requirements and finished to the highest standards. There is nothing quite like them in the modern world, and today these supremely stylish motor cars are among the most sought-after classics of their era. Of the 431 Bentley S1 Continentals produced between 1955 and 1959, 185 were bodied by Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder, Park Ward Ltd, of which 122 were right-hand drive like this example, which was originally built as a fixed-head coupé (a 'Continental Saloon' according to the chassis card). The Bentley was retailed by James Young Ltd and sold new to A C Johnson Esq of Sevenoaks, Kent. Four subsequent owners are listed on the chassis card, the last of which - Technical Platings Ltd of Teddington, Middlesex - registered the car in January 1965. In 1987 the then owner decided to restore the Bentley, commissioning highly respected marque specialists A B Price Ltd to carry out the work, which included conversion to drophead coupé configuration. The result is a car indistinguishable from an original drophead coupe; the reason being that a genuine Park Ward drophead was disassembled and the constructional details and parts faithfully copied, including the seats, interior, windscreen, hood frame and hood. The latter alone cost £4,800 (almost £13,000 in today's money). In a letter on file, Barry price states: 'You will understand that it is a major project requiring one's best men and it is, in fact quite exacting work.'In 2000 the Continental was acquired by well-known Bentley enthusiast, Paul Conway, who appreciated the car's quality but wanted a superior standard of finish. After a European tour to celebrate the car's purchase, a second restoration was commenced using some of the best craftsmen in the business. The chassis, suspension, engine and gearbox were rebuilt, and the coachwork treated to a bare-metal repaint in Connaught Green. A photographic record of the work is on file. Completed in 2002, the Continental was shown at the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club's Annual Concours d'Elegance at Towcester Racecourse the following year where the judges voted it the 'Most Elegant Car in Show'. Nearly 20 years later the quality of the workmanship remains evident, the paintwork being remarkably good and the interior nicely mellowed. Importantly, this Continental has been fitted with an overdrive, potentially lowering the fuel consumption while making for more relaxed cruising at high speeds. Offered for sale at less than half the price of an original Park Ward drophead, 'RKO 222' represents exceptional value for money and is presented in beautiful condition.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda Series 1 7.0-Litre Saloon Registration no. not UK registered Chassis no. L/12007/RCAC Engine no. V/540/2007•One of only eight made•Extensively upgraded by R S Williams Ltd•Stored since acquisition in 2008•Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:The Lagonda brand had been moribund for a decade when Aston Martin revived it in 1974 as the model name for a sensational new four-door saloon based on the existing two-door V8. A prototype ('MP/230/1') had been used by David Brown in 1969 but the project would not come to fruition until after his departure and Aston Martin's acquisition by Company Developments. Launched at the London Motor Show in October 1974, the new Lagonda was 305mm (12') longer in the wheelbase than the two-door V8 whose engine and running gear it shared and to which it bore an understandably strong resemblance. Priced at £14,040, including Purchase Tax, at the time of its launch, the Lagonda cost 24% more than the contemporary V8 and thus was one very expensive motor car. Unfortunately, the ongoing Middle East 'oil crisis' and other economic woes meant that the market for a 160-mph luxury saloon had declined sharply. An exclusive model even by Aston Martin standards, the Lagonda was catalogued until June 1976, by which time only seven had been made. Chassis numbers ranged from '12001' to '12007', while a further example - '12008' - was sanctioned later. Of the seven cars built in period, five were completed with automatic transmission and only two with the ZF five-speed manual gearbox, '12007', the car offered here, being one of them.In the early 2000s, '12007' was extensively re-engineered and enhanced by respected marque specialists R S Williams Ltd, and post-completion was featured in Octane magazine (Issue 7, 2004). The project took two people a year to complete, consuming 4,000 hours at an estimated cost of £100,000. Suitably and sympathetically modified for everyday use, the Lagonda incorporates the electronic communications systems required by the business user of the day; nevertheless, retaining originality was always an intention and all the modifications are reversible. Already a powerful car, the Lagonda was endowed with even greater urge courtesy of R S Williams' 7-litre conversion. The conversion places particular emphasis on torque, producing a substantial 550lb/ft and 480bhp against the estimated 350lb/ft and 320bhp of the 5.3-litre original, increases that more than offset the weight gain associated with the Lagonda's extra equipment. This in turn necessitated up-rating the Chrysler Torqueflite automatic transmission, which has replaced the original ZF manual 'box. The current vendor purchased the Lagonda at Bonhams' sale at Aston Martin Works Service in May 2008 (Lot 320). Kept in storage since then, the car will require re-commissioning before further use. Offered with copies of its Car Record Card and Middle Eastern registration document, '12007' represents an exciting opportunity to acquire an extensively upgraded example of one of the rarest and most exclusive of post-war Aston Martin products.Please note that if this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at 5% on the hammer price to clear customs. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.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
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon Coachwork by H J Mulliner Registration no. 722 UYL Chassis no. BC41BG Engine no. BC40B•Unsurpassed style and luxury•One of 431 S1 Continentals•Known ownership history•Recent professional engine rebuild, repaint, and interior re-trim•Excellent history file (inspection recommended)Footnotes:Bentley's magnificent Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction on the R-Type chassis in 1952. Unlike the ordinary, factory-bodied, 'standard steel' R-Type, the Continental was bodied in the traditional manner and first appeared with what many enthusiasts consider to be the model's definitive style of coachwork - the lightweight, wind tunnel-developed fastback of H J Mulliner. The Continental's performance figures would have been considered excellent for an out-and-out sports car, but for a full four/five seater saloon they were exceptional: a top speed of 120mph, 100mph achievable in third gear, 50mph reached in a little over 9 seconds and effortless cruising at the 'ton'. Built for export only at first, the Continental was, once delivery charges and local taxes had been paid, almost certainly the most expensive car in the world, as well as the fastest capable of carrying four adults and their luggage. 'The Bentley is a modern magic carpet which annihilates great distances and delivers the occupants well-nigh as fresh as when they started,' concluded Autocar. With the arrival of the final generation of six-cylinder cars - the all-new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type - the Continental lost some of its individuality but none of its exclusivity. Eulogising about the new S-Series cars, introduced in April 1955, The Autocar wrote, 'the latest Bentley model offers a degree of safety, comfort and performance that is beyond the experience and perhaps even the imagination of the majority of the world's motorists'. Later, in October that same year, the Bentley Continental became available on the 'S' chassis. 'It brings Bentley back to the forefront of the world's fastest cars,' Autocar remarked of the H J Mulliner-styled fastback which, arguably, was the quickest four/five-seater saloon of its day. The S-Type's new box-section chassis incorporated improved brakes and suspension and an enlarged (to 4,887cc) and more powerful version of the existing inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine, which for the first time was identical in specification in its Rolls and Bentley forms. The Continental version came with shorter radiator and higher gearing and, for a time at least, could be ordered with right-hand change, manual transmission. As had been the case with the original R-Type, the new S-Type Continental was only ever available as a coachbuilt car, the designs produced by independent coachbuilders for the S1 Continental chassis being among era's the most stylish, although – arguably – none ever improved on H J Mulliner's sublime original. This 'modern magic carpet' was supplied new via Jack Barclay's Mayfair showroom and comes with a most comprehensive history folder containing the original sales contract, numerous service records, internal memorandums, and correspondence from the car's earliest days. The folder also contains Bentley and H J Mulliner build sheets; owners' correspondence; bills from various specialists; a quantity of expired MoTs; and V5C documents to bring the story up to date. The first owner, one J H Rawlings of the Automatic Coil Winding Co Ltd, exchanged his R-Type Continental plus a substantial amount of money for this more modern Continental, a model that would turn out to be far rarer than its illustrious forebear. Jack Barclay ended up supplying 'BC41BG' to its first three owners and they appear to have serviced it throughout this period. The copy chassis card lists a further four owners up to 1965, while a hand-written document lists a further six up to 2011. There have been three owners since, including the current vendor, who purchased the Continental from Graeme Hunt Ltd in early 2020. Works carried out while with recent custodians include a suspension overhaul and engine rebuild by local specialists in Essex, plus a strip to bare metal, fabrication of new rear wheel spats, repaint, and a complete re-trim of the interior and boot by Graeme Hunt Ltd (photographs on file).Without doubt one of the nicest examples currently available, this beautiful S1 Continental 'fastback' is sure to command attention wherever it goes and delight the fortunate next owner. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1961 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé Coachwork by Park Ward Ltd Registration no. not registered Chassis no. BC4LBY•The ultimate in motoring luxury in its day•One of 63 Park Ward-bodied left-hand drive dropheads•Delivered new in the UK•Present ownership since 2004•Stored since acquisitionFootnotes:Introduced in the autumn of 1959, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 appeared externally unchanged from their Silver Cloud and S-Type predecessors, though their performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6,230cc aluminium-alloy V8 engine. 'The Bentley S2, with its sister Rolls-Royce models, gives high-speed travel in silence and luxury, while the driver and passengers enjoy the sense of well being that only British craftsmanship can give. The V8 engine, with its flashing acceleration, certainly contributes to the result and is a definite step forward in Rolls-Royce technique,' enthused Autosport. There were few significant changes to the running gear, though power-assisted steering was now standard and the manual gearbox had been dropped, Rolls-Royce's own four-speed automatic transmission being the sole offering. The Continental version of the Bentley remained, as ever, exclusively a coachbuilt car. The firms of H J Mulliner, Park Ward, James Young, and Hooper (with a solitary example) all offered bodies on the Continental S2 chassis, which differed from the standard version by virtue of its four-leading-shoe front brakes, shorter radiator and, up to chassis number 'BC99BY', higher gearing. Of these four, James Young and Hooper would soon cease coachbuilding, leaving only Rolls-Royce-owned Mulliner and Park Ward to carry on a noble tradition, with Park Ward building the S2 Continental drophead coupés and Mulliner the saloons. Chassis number 'BC4LBY' is one of 125 drophead coupés built by Park Ward on the S2 Continental chassis, of which 63 were left-hand drive like this example. This car was delivered new in the UK in September 1961 and first owned by one R Lang. The original registration was '100 AGF'. An advertisement on file dated May 2003 states that the Bentley had been restored in Switzerland and was a '1st class trophy winner'. The current vendor purchased the Continental from The Real Car Company of Gwynedd in September 2004 (bill of sale copy on file), and in March 2005 the car was despatched to Aston Martin Works Service for a complete service and rectification of faults. At the same time the car was upgraded with electric window lifts; Sundym windscreen and side windows; an aluminium radiator; and a viscous cooling fan. Copies of AMWS's bill for £47,355 and a copy Middle Eastern registration document are on file. Stored since acquisition, this beautiful soft-top Bentley Continental will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. Please note that if this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at 5% on the hammer price to clear customs. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.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
A Acorn Electron computer (serial No 07-ALA01-0145463), with AV and power cables, user guide and Start Programming With The Electron book, original box, together with Learn Basic Programming On The Acorn Electron, consisting of cassettes, manual and ruler, in original box, together with twelve cassettes, including Goal/Spaces Caverns, Football Manager, Joe Blade, Ravenskull, Arcadians, Jet Power Jack, Vindaloo/Wet Zone, Kastle/U.S. Drag Racing, Stokmark, Rig Attack/Alphatron, Boxer and ChessTo be sold on behalf on Monkey World, Dorset
A Atari 800XL computer, with AV and power cables, a joystick, Gamemate II controllers with Gamemate receiver, with manual in original box, another Gamemate II controller set with receiver, A Atari Trak-Ball controller, boxed, a Atari XC12 tape deck, with manual and Super Huey Helicopter Flight Simulator cassette, together with six cartridges, to include Asteroids (with a4 sized manual), Pac-Man x 2, Donkey Kong, Computer Chess and In-Store Demonstration Program CartridgeTo be sold on behalf on Monkey World, Dorset
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