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Lot 365
Revell, Doyusha, AMT Ertl and Academy - 4 Boxed Plastic Model Kits in various scales. Lot includes Revell Mercedes Benz 1628s (Spoiler) No 7409 1:25, Academy Hobby Model - P47N Special "Expected Goose" No 2206 1:48, AMT Ertl Lowboy Drop Deck Lowbed Trailer No 31184 1:25, Doyusha Shidenk AI (George) Kawanishi NIK2-J Kit No 32 GEO 3500 1:32. Models are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 376
Franklin Mint - seven precision diecast 1:24 scale models comprising 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, 1930 Duesenberg J Derham Tourster (maroon), 1928 Stutz Black Hawk boat tail Speedster, 1938 Alvis 4.3 litre, 1935 Mercedes Benz 500K Special Roadster, 1938 Jaguar SS 100 and 1912 Packard Victoria, predominantly vg+ to excellent, clean, unboxed, however all models have been displayed in a cabinet and have not been checked for any small missing parts [7 models]
Lot 74
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - 52 boxed Matchbox MOY from Y13-Y19, in woodgrain, straw and red boxes containing several interesting variations. Lot includes Y13 Stutz Bear Cat in Cream and Red with Red Seats and door tops; Cream and Red with cream door tops; Y14 Era - made in China and made in Macau versions; Y15 Packard Victoria gold body and bright red grille; Y16 Mercedes in Blue with grey side panel; Y19 Auburn in cream body with red solid wheels black tyres and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in boxes ranging from Good - Mint condition with minor storage wear and tear. (2)
Lot 97
Corgi, Maisto, Lledo, Bburago, EFE, Others - A collection of over 20 boxed diecast vehicles in several scales, along with five glass car ornaments, a card badge and similar. Lot includes Maisto 1:18 Mercedes Benz SLK 230; Bburago 1:24 Ferrari 641/2 ; EFE #13003 Midland Car Carriers and similar. Models appear to be in mint condition in Fair - Very Good boxes with storage imperfections and are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 608
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz Design automatic chronograph stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, circular silvered dial, exhibition case back, mesh bracelet (box with outer sleeve, guarantee and instructions leaflet); together with a Mercedes 722 Edition 1000 Miglia stainless steel wristwatch, quartz (box with outer sleeve, guarantee leaflet), Mercedes SLK stainless steel wristwatch, quartz (box), Mercedes Museum chronograph wristwatch, quartz (box with outer sleeve) and a further Mercedes wristwatch, quartz (box) (5)
Lot 18
Make & Model: Mercedes C220 Blue Sport CDIDate of Reg: KY11 HWMColour: Whitecc: 2143MoT: 19-12-2020Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 136kTransmission: AUTOSummary: Selection of bills inc service invoices. THIS VEHICLE HAS PASSED THE TRIAL.Sold with an after sales test driveVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=113849
Lot 43ST
Make & Model: Mercedes E220 Spt CDI BlueDate of Reg: YY62 BYOColour: Blackcc: 2143MoT: 01-03-2021Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 86kTransmission: AUTOSummary: Selection of bills and invoices.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=114774
Lot 105
Omega Seamaster Professional 200m stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, circa 1990, serial no. 512686xx, gold mounted rotating bezel, the black dial with dot markers, centre seconds, Mercedes hands and date aperture, quartz, 34mm - ** with the original box and guarantee, purchased from Watches of Switzerland in 1991 - Condition Report: - Movement - currently working. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - typical light marks from casual wear, see images for guidance. Crown - adjusting correctly. Bracelet - surface marks and some light scratching especially to the clasp, wrist size 7" approx. Box - the outer covering of the box in poor condition and peeling away. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 117
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master II 'Pepsi' stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 16710, circa 2005, serial no. D295xxx, red and blue 'Pepsi' bezel, black dial, Mercedes hands. dual time zone marker, dot markers, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, cal. 3185 31 jewel movement, Oyster bracelet, bezel 40mm diameter - ** with original box, guarantee paper and receipt purchased from Mallory & Son, Bath in November 2005, tag and bezel protector, plus non Rolex service receipt for 2016 -360 VIEW-Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - some rim chipples and visible scratch, would benefit with replacement. Hands - good. Case - typical marks from general wear, the bezel faded with visible marks - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - typical light marks similar tot he case head, wrist size 8" approx - see images. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 127
Fine Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master 'Pepsi' stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 6542, circa 1958, serial no. 381xxx, 'Pepsi' bezel insert, the black gloss 'Swiss' dial with gilt printing, twenty-four hour hand, dot markers, Mercedes style hands, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, cal. 1035 25 jewel movement, no. DN774xxx, the inside case back dated 'II.58', riveted Oyster bracelet with '65' end links, the clasp dated ' 4.57', bezel 40mm diameter - ** with the original box, Chronometer certificate dated 19 June 1958 and the original Rolex Guarantee booklet dated 26/3/59 purchased in Singapore. Also included in the sale is a spare Oyster 7836 bracelet which is currently attached to the watch head - ** The case back is engraved ' D.R. Chambers' who was the original owner ** David. R. Chambers was a radar Operator in the RAF Marine Craft section, and purchased this watch whilst on National Service in Singapore in March 1959 -360 VIEW-Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - showing nice patina and in good condition for the period. Glass - some surface marks present. Hands - oxidised surface marks present. Case - fading to the blue on the bezel (not Bakelite), the case back inscribed 'D.R.Chambers', typical light marks and wear present, the inside case back has service inscriptions - see all images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - with the original bracelet and also a later example as detailed, the original bracelet lacking pins with link swelling and surface marks - see all images for guidance.. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 150
NO INTERNET BIDDING ON THIS LOT UNLESS YOU HAVE CONTACTED THE AUCTIONEER DIRECT WITH YOUR INTENTION TO BID IN ADVANCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN YOUR BID NOT BEING ACCEPTED DURING THE SALE.Very fine and extremely rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch with the 3-6-9 Explorer dial and pointed crown guard case, ref. 5512, circa 1961, serial no. 764xxx, gloss black 'Swiss' dial with small minute markers, hour baton markers, quarter 3-6-9 Arabic numerals, gilt dial printing 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual 200m=660ft Submariner', Mercedes hands with sweep centre seconds, Oyster case with revolving black calibrated bezel insert, pointed crown guards with screw-down crown, calibre 1530 26 jewel movement, no. 688xx, the inside case back stamped '5512' and dated '1.62' with service inscription date '1971' as indicated in the service log book, later Oyster 93150 bracelet with '580' end links, the clasp dated '1/76', case, dial and movement signed, bezel diameter 40mm -360 VIEW-** Purchased originally in 1964 from Watches of Switzerland Ltd, London on the 22nd December 1964 - ** Complete with the box and green outer cover, Rolex Guarantee booklet and compliment slips. The digital scanned photographs show the original owner, including some wearing he was wearing this watch over many years of treasuring his timepiece - ** The original owner was born and raised in London. During the Second World War (at this time he worked on Savile Row) was seconded as a Bevin Boy and sent up to the North to work in the coal industry. He courted and married a local lady and settled down there, but made regular visits down to London to visit family and friends. As a 40th birthday celebration he purchased this Rolex watch and was proud to own such a beautiful time piece. Which, when he subsequently died it was handed over to his daughter and son-law some 25 years ago by his now departed wife, which has been treasured ever since - ** Gardiner Houlgate sold an identical Submariner 5512 with the same Explorer dial variant in May 2016 for £192,000 inclusive of fees
Lot 158
Tudor Oyster-Prince Submariner stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 7928, circa 1967, rotating bezel, the 'T Swiss T' black dial with outer minute track, luminous markers, Mercedes hands and centre seconds, marker '200m = 660ft', cal. 390 Tudor Auto-Prince 17 jewel movement with 'butterfly' rotor, Rolex crown, the inside case back dated 'II.67, after market bracelet, bezel 40mm diameter -360 VIEW-Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - showing nice patina consistent of the period - see images. Glass - good. Hands - similar patina to the dial - see image. Case - the model number and serial numbers are partially worn with the serial number not legible, dated 1967 to the case back, typical marks and wear consistent of the age, the bezel with no ratchet spring so rotates freely - see all images. Crown - adjusting correctly. Bracelet - after market bracelet in good condition, wrist size 8" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 355
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED PLAY WORN DIECAST VEHICLES AND OTHER TOYS, to include Dinky Toys Mercedes Benz Racing Car, No23a, Riley Saloon No 40a, in green, Ford Fordor Sedan, No 170, in tan with red hubs, Bedford End Tipper No 25m in Orange, Corgi Toys Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car No 266, complete with all figures front and back wings, working side wings, some fading, paint loss (mainly to wings) and wear on original plastic box 'cloud' base, Mettoy Clockwork Racing car, No 830 (distressed), unmarked tinplate double articulated lorry (stake truck and two way side tipping trailers), repainted and has some missing items, damage and wear, Mamod Minor No 2 live steam engine, not tested, but appears largely complete with with burner tray, Mamod workshop press, Kokyu tinplate Fire Engine, assorted lead figures and toys, Jolly Roger cap firing pistol etc
Lot 251
1995 Ferrari 456 GT CoupéCoachwork by PininfarinaRegistration no. F1 FCCChassis no. ZFFSP44C000100729*Delivered new in the UK*Manual transmission*Exceptionally well maintained*Full specialist service historyFootnotes:Not since the 412's demise in 1989 had Ferrari offered a '2+2' and when the 456 GT debuted at the Paris Salon in October 1992 it was obvious that the long awaited newcomer eclipsed all Maranello's previous four-seat Grand Tourers. Although new from stem to stern, the 456 GT incorporated elements familiar to generations of Ferrari cognoscenti - front-mounted four-cam V12, rear transaxle, tubular steel spaceframe chassis and all-independent suspension - while making an appearance for the first time were electronically-controlled adaptive suspension and a six-speed gearbox (there was also an optional automatic).Essentially a de-tuned version of that powering the 550 and 575, the new 5.5-litre V12 unleashed no less than 442bhp at a lowly 6,250rpm, yet remained smooth and tractable from idling speed to red-line thanks to its state-of-the-art engine management system. F40 excepted, the 456 was the most powerful road car developed by Ferrari up to that time, yet despite delivering supercar performance this relatively unstressed engine has proven to be very reliable.For the 456 Pininfarina worked its magic once more to create a subtly beautiful curvaceous body contrasting with the hard edges of its predecessor. Although bereft of extraneous aerodynamic devices, the 456 remained stable up to its maximum of around 190mph, a figure that made it the world's fastest production four-seater passenger car. Acclaimed on its debut, the 456's styling has not dated and is a tribute to Pininfarina's farsightedness in creating one of most successful designs of modern times. An air-conditioned interior, sumptuous Connolly leather trim, perfectly weighted power steering and Porsche-rivalling build quality all combined to make the 456 GT a worthy competitor for Bentley, Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz.A rare and desirable manual transmission model, this Ferrari 456 GT was sold by Maranello Concessionaires, Egham on 6th January 1995 to the Singaporean billionaire hotelier Kwek Leng Beng and registered to his Millennium & Copthorne Hotel Group's South Kensington address. Subsequently the Ferrari was owned between 2000 and 2011 by Sir Bruce MacPhail, Managing Director of P &O. This car's service history is reassuringly comprehensive, there being no fewer than 18 services recorded with recognised specialists (mainly Graypaul) between 21st October 1996 at 6,905 miles to 14th June 2018 at 64,440 miles (the current odometer reading is 64,839 miles). Recent works include refreshment of the paintwork and sills, etc between and 2018 and 2019 by Fiennes Restoration at cost of circa £20,000, and various electrical and mechanical works by Kent High Performance prior to last MoT in October 2019 at a cost of circa £6,000. Described by the private vendor as in good condition throughout, this exceptionally well maintained Ferrari 456 GT comes complete with its leather service folder, owner's manual, leather case and tools, history file, V5C document, and current MoT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 294
Offered from The Chester Collection1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster with HardtopRegistration no. 350 UYOChassis no. 121-040-10-019958Footnotes:*Iconic Mercedes-Benz roadster*Left-hand drive*Recent professional restoration*Restoration bills on fileFor those insufficiently wealthy to afford its hyper-expensive race-bred sports car - the 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz offered the less exotic but no less refined 190 SL. Announced in 1954 and based on the 180 saloon whose all-independently-suspended running gear it used, the 190 SL did not enter production until January 1955, the delay being caused by alterations aimed at strengthening the saloon's shortened platform to compensate for the open body's reduced stiffness. 'Very few new sports cars have been so eagerly awaited or so long in coming as the moderately priced SL version of the Mercedes-Benz,' observed Road & Track magazine. Mounted on a detachable sub-frame together with the four-speed manual gearbox, front suspension, and steering, the power unit was a 1,897cc overhead-camshaft four - the first such engine ever to feature in a Mercedes-Benz. Breathing through twin Solex downdraft carburettors, the M121 unit produced 105bhp at 5,700rpm, an output sufficient to propel the 190 SL to 60mph in around 14 seconds and on to a top speed of 106mph. The fact that the 190 SL's ride was more boulevard than sporting, and that many contemporary sports cars could out-perform it while costing a good deal less, did nothing to deter sales. The model was a big hit in the USA, where many of the slightly fewer than 26,000 produced between 1955 and 1963 found homes. This magnificent left-hand drive example was restored a few years ago to its stunning current condition. Works carried out included a re-spray; an interior re-trim; and an engine overhaul by specialists Silchester Garage in Berkshire (see invoices in history file). In addition, the car received a new clutch; a refaced flywheel; new stainless steel exhaust system; rebuilt carburettors; a reconditioned radiator; new hydraulic cylinders and hoses; relined brakes; and a new battery. The current vendor acquired the car in April 2016, since when it has been carefully stored at a professional facility and checked over regularly by his own mechanic. Finished in black with matching hardtop and contrasting deep red leather upholstery, this beautiful 190 SL is an all year round practical classic and has to be one of the very best of its kind currently available.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 238
The ex-Paris Motor Show1938 Bentley 4¼-Litre CoupéCoachwork by De VillarsRegistration no. GAS 905Chassis no. B8MR*The fourth produced of only some 200 M-series models*The only known surviving De Villars-bodied Bentley*Restored in the USA in the 1980s*Present ownership since 2017*Professionally maintained regardless of cost*Used on long-distance tours and rallies Footnotes:Although Rolls-Royce's acquisition of Bentley Motors in 1931 had robbed the latter of its independence, it did at least ensure the survival of the Bentley name. Launched in 1933, the first of what would become known as the 'Derby' Bentleys continued the marque's sporting associations but in a manner even more refined than before. Even W O Bentley himself acknowledged that the3½-Litre model was the finest ever to bear his name.Based on the contemporary Rolls-Royce 20/25, the 3½-Litre Bentley was slightly shorter in the wheelbase at 10' 6' and employed a tuned (115bhp), twin-SU-carburettor version of the former's 3,669cc overhead-valve six-cylinder engine. Add to this already remarkable package an all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox and servo assisted brakes, and the result was a vehicle offering the driver effortless high performance in almost absolute silence. 'The Silent Sports Car', as it was quickly dubbed, had few peers as a tireless long-distance tourer, combining as it did traditional Rolls-Royce refinement with Bentley performance and handling.By the end of the 1930s the 'Derby' Bentley had undergone a number of significant developments, not the least of which was an increase in bore size in 1936 that upped the capacity to 4,257cc, a move that coincided with the adoption of superior Hall's Metal bearings. This new engine was shared with the equivalent Rolls-Royce - the 25/30hp - and as had been the case with the preceding 3½-Litre model, enjoyed a superior specification in Bentley form, boasting twin SU carburettors, raised compression ratio and a more 'sporting' camshaft. Thus the new 4¼-Litre model offered more power than before while retaining the well-proven chassis with its faultless gearchange and servo-assisted brakes.It was the construction of modern highways in Continental Europe, enabling cars to travel at sustained high speeds, which had prompted the introduction of the Hall's Metal bearings and would lead eventually to the adoption of on an overdrive gearbox and improved lubrication system on Bentley's peerless Grande Routière,, improvements that coincided with the introduction of the 'M' series cars in late 1938. Refinement, reliability, and effortless long-distance cruising were hallmarks of the coveted overdrive-equipped 'M' series. Only some 200-or-so were produced and all are most highly regarded today.The Derby Bentley was, of course, an exclusively coachbuilt automobile. Of the 2,442 manufactured, almost 50 percent were bodied by Park Ward in a limited number of styles. Most of the remainder went to other British coachbuilders with relatively few finding bodies abroad, which makes this De Villars-bodied example something of a rarity. Although founded in 1925 in Courbevoie, Seine, De Villars was financed by an American - Frank J Gould, son of the immensely wealthy railroad developer and speculator, Jason Gould - who owned numerous businesses and properties in France. Roland de Graffenried de Villars headed the company in its early days, when its main activity was looking after cars owned by Gould and his associates. Perhaps not surprisingly, De Villars' favoured American styling, with long wheelbase chassis preferred. Quality makes were the order of the day, with notable De Villars creations appearing on Delage, Hispano-Suiza, Mercedes-Benz, Minerva, Renault and, of course, Bentley chassis. Bodies were made in small numbers, approximately 25 per year, and most were unique, like the one fitted to chassis number 'B8MR' (only the fourth M-series car produced) which was supplied new to the De Villars coachworks in 1938.After bodying, the Bentley was displayed at the 1938 Paris Motor Show, at the end of which it was purchased by one Alfred Benhaim. The car's next recorded owners are Edgar de Evia and Robert Denning of New York, who purchased it in 1955, by which time the interior had been re-trimmed in red. There were two further owners and then in 1975 the Bentley passed to Dominic Cappelli of North Carolina. Mr Cappelli commissioned a restoration, which was completed in 1989 by John Griffin of Montgomery, Alabama at a cost of approximately $50,000. The Real Car Company then bought the Bentley, imported it into the UK and sold it on to Graham Thompson in Norfolk. In Mr Thompson's ownership the car was maintained by Fiennes Engineering, who sorted out various problems and fitted a heater (see bills totalling circa £30,000 on file). The Bentley was then offered for sale by Frank Dale & Stepsons, who serviced it, passing in 2007 to Barry Brown, who enjoyed rallying and showing it over the next few years. The Bentley passed to the current vendor, via Germany, in 2017, since when it has been maintained by Kenworthy & Co regardless of cost and used on long-distance tours and rallies; indeed, the owner would happily drive it as far as Scotland at a moment's notice. Kenworthy's most recent service was carried out in November 2019.Described as in generally excellent condition, 'B8MR' is offered with an extensive file containing sundry restoration invoices and photographs; copy chassis cards; expired MoTs; service bills; V5C registration document, etc (viewing recommended). The only known surviving De Villars-bodied Bentley, this is a real connoisseur's car, ready to use and enjoy.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 222
Offered from the estate of the late John Surtees, CBE1957 BMW 503 3.2-Litre CabrioletRegistration no. BEE 46Chassis no. 69141•One of only 138 cabriolets made•One of only three right-hand drive examples•First registered to AFN Ltd for Mrs Aldington•Two owners from new•Restored while in John Surtees' ownership Footnotes:'It was evident that the factory had yet another classic in its own time as they had with the 328 two decades earlier. The wholly individual coupé or convertible was a true follower of the 328 traditions... one of the very few non-Italian body designs to be assured of classic status from the 'fifties...' - Sloniger and Von Fersen on the BMW 503, German High Performance Cars, 1894-1965.At the end of WW2, BMW was in a much worse state than Mercedes- Benz in Stuttgart because one of its major plants – the old Dixi works at Eisenach in Saxony - was within the Russian Zone and would soon be cut off from the West behind the 'Iron Curtain'. Nevertheless, manufacture of what would later be called 'EMW' cars recommenced at Eisenach under Russian control almost as soon as hostilities ceased. BMW's Munich factory though, had been badly damaged by Allied bombing and for the next few years a much-reduced workforce struggled on producing household utensils, agricultural machinery, bicycles and railway brake sets. It would be 1948 before deliveries of BMW motorcycles restarted and another four years before the first true BMW car of the post-war era emerged. BMW recommenced car production in 1952 with the introduction of the 501 luxury saloon, a strange choice for an impoverished country still recovering from the ravages of war. The 501 had been announced in 1951 and first appeared with a development of the company's pre-war six-cylinder engine before gaining a much needed performance boost, in the form of a 2.6-litre V8, in 1954. Designed by Alfred Böning, this new power unit had been inspired by American V8s but was constructed of aluminium alloy rather than cast iron. Towards the end of 1955 a 3.2-litre version was introduced and the big saloon's model designation changed to '502'. Clearly, this new state-of-the-art V8 had considerable potential as a sports car engine. Sales Director Hanns Grewenig had been pressing for a V8-engined sports car for some time but it was not until Mercedes-Benz introduced the 300 SL that the project was given the green light. BMW was encouraged by Austrian-born entrepreneur Max Hoffman, at that time the US importer of various European makes, who knew just the man to style the car: Count Albrecht von Goertz, an independent industrial designer who had worked for the legendary Raymond Loewy on the latter's trend-setting Studebakers. Designer of everything from fountain pens to furniture, Goertz had never before styled an entire car and would not work for BMW again until the 1980s, by which time he had produced another classic of automobile styling: the Datsun 240Z. Goertz was commissioned to produce two different designs, both of which debuted in prototype form at the Frankfurt Auto Show towards the end of 1955. The more conservative of the two – the 503 – retained the 502 saloon's 2,834mm wheelbase chassis, suspension and centrally mounted, column-change gearbox, while the 507 was built on a much shorter wheelbase, which necessitated attaching the gearbox directly to the engine. (The Series II 503 - introduced in 1957 - used the 507-type engine/transmission arrangement complete with floor-mounted change). As installed in the alloy-bodied 503, the 3.2-litre V8 produced 140bhp, which was good enough for a top speed of 118mph (190km/h). With its long bonnet, 2+2 seating and generously sized boot, the 503 looked every inch the elegant Grande Routière. Even Pinin Farina was impressed, declaring it to be the most beautiful car in the show. Had the 507 not debuted at the same time, it would no doubt have also been the most memorable. Expensive and exclusive, the 503 was built both as a closed coupé and a cabriolet, only 206 of the former and 138 of the latter being delivered between 1956 and 1960. BMW's high-performance, V8-engined cars of the 1950s attracted a small but discerning clientele, including some very well known names from the motor sporting world. The example offered here belonged to the late John Surtees, four-time motorcycling World Champion in the 500cc class and Formula 1 World Champion in 1964. The car was registered to him on 6th August 1992 and is offered for sale now directly from the Surtees family.In an undated document on file, John states that his car was built specially for Mrs Aldington of the eponymous family that owned AFN Ltd, which had arisen from the old Frazer Nash company in 1926. One of only six right-hand drive BMW 503s made, of which three were cabriolets, chassis number '69141' was first registered to AFN Ltd, Falcon Works, Isleworth on 19th September 1957. This car's rather special registration, 'BEE 46', is a reference to Mrs Aldington's gynaecologist (a Dr Bee) who was allowed to use the car. AFN had been BMW importers since the 1930s and in 1953 began importing Porsches, becoming the official importer for Great Britain in 1956. This arrangement lasted until 1965 when Porsche Cars Great Britain was formed. Aldington family members remained on the board of this company until John Aldington sold out to Porsche in 1987.In John Surtees' own words: 'When Porsche purchased the AFN facilities one of the assets they still had was the 503. A friend of mine, who was well aware of my keen interest in BMWs, phoned me to say they had something that was ideal for me. I purchased the car and fortunately it was in very sound condition having just been stored at the back of the workshop. Working with some people well versed in German car restoration I restored the car to a condition that satisfied me. It looks superb, runs likewise and everything that was original works including the foldaway roof operated by an hydraulic pump.'Additional documentation consists of details of works carried out during John Surtees' ownership and a V5C Registration Certificate in his name recording AFN Ltd as the first owner. A rare right-hand drive example of an exclusive limited edition model, this beautiful BMW 503 Cabriolet has the unique cachet of belonging to the only man to have been World Champion on both two and four wheels. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 298
Offered from The Chester Collection1954/86 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupé EvocationRegistration no. 479 UYSChassis no. 11202110008954Footnotes:*Built by Anton 'Tony' Ostermeier of the Gullwing Car Company*One of an estimated 50 made*Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-cam engine*Manual transmissionThe Mercedes-Benz 300 SL debuted in the 1952 Mille Miglia, finishing 2nd and 4th overall. Wins in the Carrera Pan-Americana and at Le Mans followed, and the 300 SL was firmly established as part of motor sporting legend. Max Hoffman, the Mercedes-Benz importer for North America, believed a market existed for a road-going version and managed to convince the factory that such a car would be a success. The first racers were open-topped but before the '52 season's end the distinctive 'Gullwing' doored Coupé had appeared. Launched in 1954, the production 300 SL retained the racer's spaceframe chassis and was powered by a 2,996cc, overhead-camshaft, inline six canted at 45 degrees to achieve a lower, more aerodynamic bonnet line. Using innovative direct fuel injection by Bosch, this state-of-the-art power unit produced 215bhp at 5,800rpm. An all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox transmitted power to the hypoid bevel rear axle, while suspension was independent all round by wishbones and coil springs at the front and swing axles and coil springs at the rear. This stunning 300 SL Evocation was built by former Mercedes-Benz employee Anton 'Tony' Ostermeier, whose Gullwing Car Company was based in Gardena, California. Ostermeier's Gullwings were built on a modern Mercedes-Benz 300E chassis and thus featured a modern drive train, suspension, and brakes, making them very practical road cars. Moulds were made from the body of an original 300 SL Gullwing to ensure accuracy, while the panels were made of aluminium reinforced with glassfibre and steel. Indeed, Obermeier's remanufactured components were of such high quality and accuracy that they have been used on authentic 300 SL coupés and roadsters. Mercedes-Benz in Germany was one of his customers. The E-Class 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-cam engine produces 177bhp and is mated to a manual transmission. There are disc brakes all round and the car rolls on Rudge wheels. It is believed that Ostermeier built only 50 of these Gullwings, most of which were delivered to either Japan or Germany. The V5C Registration Certificate records the date of this car's first registration as January 1954 and the date of UK registration as July 2016. The vendor purchased the car from its first UK owner in July of that year, since when it has been carefully stored at a professional facility and checked over regularly by his own mechanic. Currently displaying a total of 31,257 kilometres on the odometer, this car represents a wonderful opportunity to own a convincing recreation of the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing at a mere fraction of the cost of the genuine article.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 23
Walter Gotschke (American 1912-2000), '1931 Mille Miglia',signed lower left and dated 84, gouache on paper, race scene depicting Rudolf Caracciola and Wilhelm Sebastian on their way to victory in the Mercedes-Benz SSKL, the first victory for a foreign driver at the event, 20 x 28cm, mounted with printed title, framed and glazed. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 285
One owner from new2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren CoupéRegistration no. WV05 GNZChassis no. WDD 199 3761 M000524*Exclusive, limited edition supercar*2,880 miles from new*Full service history with McLaren BrooklandsFootnotes:Manufactured between 2003 and 2010, their new supercar allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner McLaren to showcase their collective experience in the development, construction and production of high-performance sports cars and, just like its legendary 300 SLR predecessor of 1955, it incorporated technological developments that were ahead of their time. Yet the term 'supercar' does not do full justice to the SLR, which, its peerless performance notwithstanding, is a luxurious and finely engineered Gran Turismo in the best traditions of Mercedes-Benz. The heart of any car is its engine, and that of the SLR McLaren is truly outstanding. Produced at Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division, it is a 5.5-litre, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful engines ever found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is the torque produced by this state-of-the-art 'blown' motor that is its most remarkable feature. The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs. As Car & Driver magazine observed: 'This lends mind-boggling elasticity to the SLR, with passing performance that has to be felt to be appreciated.' In the interests of maximum fuel efficiency, the screw-type compressor is controlled by the engine management system and only activated when the driver floors the accelerator. Needless to say, the SLR McLaren delivers performance figures that are still among the best in its class; taking just 3.8 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62mph), it passes the 200km/h (125mph) mark after 10.6 seconds and from a standing start takes just 28.8 seconds to reach 300km/h (186mph). The two-seater has a top speed of 334km/h (207 mph).A front-engined layout was chosen in the interests of optimum weight distribution, handling dynamics and braking stability, the motor's dry-sump lubrication system enabling it to be mounted lower in the chassis. The five-speed automatic transmission was specially optimised for very high torque and also offers the driver the option of choosing between different shift characteristics using the Speedshift system.Reflecting the long-term technological collaboration that Mercedes-Benz and McLaren enjoyed in Formula 1, the SLR's carbon fibre composite monocoque body/chassis structure was produced in the latter's then all-new facility in Woking, England. Clearly showing its Formula 1 parentage, the suspension is by means of double wishbones all round. The power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is speed sensitive, while the SLR's Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) enable its sporting nature to shine through while maintaining the usual safety standards. The pioneering use of composite technology has also been extended to the brake discs, which are manufactured from a fibre-reinforced ceramic material capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and offering a level of fade resistance hitherto unattainable in series-produced road cars. Topping off this technological tour de force is the electronically controlled rear spoiler, which rises to an angle of 65 degrees when the driver brakes heavily, boosting the braking effect by increasing aerodynamic drag and lending the SLR outstanding stability when braking from high speeds. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was launched in South Africa and introduced for the 2005 model year priced at $455,000, although choosing from the lengthy list of options could add considerably to the total. Finished in black with red leather interior, and equipped with 19' Turbine wheels, this superb example was first registered on 14th April 2005 and has had only one owner from new. Offered with ten expired MoTs, a V5C document, fresh MoT and full service history with McLaren Brooklands, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage example of this exclusive, limited edition supercar.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 8
Six large monochrome photographs by Louis Klemantaski and Robert Followes,comprising five by Klemantaski: depicting Mercedes-Benz W125 #14 40 x 50cm; Tazio Nuvolari in the Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo 12C – 36 #22, 40 x 50cm; Mercedes-Benz W125 #12 40 x 50cm: Auto Union C-type #44, 40 x 50cm; Mercedes-Benz W154 #16 driven by Rudolf Caracciola, 36 x 49cm; one by Fellowes: depicting Auto Union V12 #2 driven by Tazio Nuvolari, 1 May 1939 during practice for the Eifelrennen race, 36 x 49cm, each mounted, framed and glazed. (6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 9
Five framed motorsport photographs of pre and post-War race scenes,each a monochrome 11.5' x 18' photograph, depicting Richard Seaman in the Mercedes-Benz W154 at the 1938 Donington Grand Prix, Tazio Nuvolari in the Auto Union D-Type at the 1939 Reims Grand Prix, Mike Hawthorn in the Jaguar D-Type at the 1955 Le Mans 24-Hours, Tony Brooks in the Aston Martin DB3S at the 1955 Goodwood 9-Hours race, and Graham Hill in the Ferrari 250 GTO at the 1963 Goodwood TT, each display mounted, framed and glazed and each measuring 47 x 63cm overall, offered for sale without Copyright. (5)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 218
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL RoadsterRegistration no. 959 UYOChassis no. 9500100•Landmark Mercedes-Benz sports car•Left-hand drive•Appealing colour combination•Described as in generally very good condition Footnotes:'It proved to be fast and tireless, exhilarating to drive and was probably created with long distance, comfortable travel in mind...' - The Autocar on the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, 10th January 1956. For those insufficiently wealthy to afford its hyper-expensive race-bred sports car - the 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz offered the less exotic but no less refined 190 SL, which was cleverly styled along the lines of its more costly sibling. Announced in 1954 and based on the 180 saloon whose all-independently-suspended running gear it used, the 190 SL did not enter production until January 1955, the delay being caused by alterations aimed at strengthening the saloon's shortened platform to compensate for the open body's reduced stiffness. 'Very few new sports cars have been so eagerly awaited or so long in coming as the moderately priced SL version of the Mercedes-Benz,' observed Road & Track magazine. Mounted on a detachable sub-frame along with the four-speed manual gearbox, front suspension and steering, the power unit was a 1,897cc overhead-camshaft four - the first such engine ever to feature in a Mercedes-Benz. Breathing through twin Solex downdraft carburettors, the M121 unit produced 105bhp DIN (120bhp SAE) at 5,700rpm, an output sufficient to propel the 190SL to 100km/h (62mph) in 14.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 171km/h (106mph). With its four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox, servo-assisted hydraulic drum brakes, and fully independent suspension, the 190 SL was both more refined and more comfortable than any contemporary British sports car. The fact that the 190 SL's ride was more boulevard than sporting did nothing to deter sales. The model was a big hit in the USA where many of the slightly fewer than 26,000 produced between 1955 and 1963 found homes. Offered here is a very attractively finished left-hand drive example, whose body, ivory paintwork and exterior trim is described by the vendor as in very good condition, while the red leather interior is rated as very good throughout. The engine is said to start and run very well, and the running gear likewise is reported to be very good.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 286
Formerly the property of the Sultan of Brunei1997 Ferrari 456 GTA CoupéRegistration no. R394 VRHChassis no. ZFFWP50L0000109951*Delivered new in the UK*Approximately 660 miles from new (see text)*Present ownership since July 2015Footnotes:'The first completely new car from the Modena manufacturer since the 348 of 1990 and arguably the most evocative front-engine coupé since the fabled 365 GTB/4 Daytona of the early '70s. Its ancestors read like a who's who in the Great Book of Grand Touring – 330 GTC, 365 GTC, 365 GTC/4 – and, for good measure, it was the last new project Enzo Ferrari saw before he died in 1988.' – Autocar. Not since the 412's demise in 1989 had Ferrari offered a '2+2', and when the 456 GT debuted at the Paris Salon in October 1992 it was obvious that the long awaited newcomer eclipsed all Maranello's previous four-seat Grand Tourers. Although new from stem to stern, the 456 GT incorporated elements familiar to generations of Ferrari cognoscenti - front-mounted four-cam V12, rear transaxle, tubular steel spaceframe chassis and all-independent suspension - while making an appearance for the first time were electronically-controlled adaptive suspension and a six-speed gearbox. Essentially a de-tuned version of that powering the 550 and 575, the new 5.5-litre V12 unleashed no less than 442bhp at a lowly 6,250rpm yet remained smooth and tractable from idling speed to red-line thanks to its state-of-the-art engine management system. F40 excepted, the 456 was the most powerful road car developed by Ferrari up to that time, yet despite delivering supercar performance this relatively unstressed engine has proven to be very reliable.For the 456, Pininfarina worked its magic once more to create a subtly beautiful curvaceous body contrasting with the hard edges of its predecessor. Although bereft of extraneous aerodynamic devices, the 456 remained stable up to its maximum of around 190mph, a figure that made it the world's fastest production four-seater passenger car. Acclaimed on its debut, the 456's styling has not dated and is a tribute to Pininfarina's farsightedness in creating one of most successful designs of modern times. An air-conditioned interior, sumptuous Connolly leather trim, perfectly weighted power steering, and Porsche-rivalling build quality all combined to make the 456 GT a worthy competitor for Bentley, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz in the luxury Gran Turismo marketplace. An automatic transmission version, known as the 456GT A, became available for 1997 and then two years later the model was given its one-and-only makeover, re-emerging as the subtly restyled and improved 456 GT M (Modificata). Rare and desirable, this automatic transmission Ferrari 456 GTA was delivered new to the UK and then returned to Maranello to have mirror glass and extra-soft leather fitted before being shipped to New Zealand. Used infrequently, the Ferrari returned to the UK in December 2014 with approximately 1,000 kilometres recorded and was re-commissioned by a Ferrari main dealer. A new MPH speedometer was fitted at that time, since when the car has covered only 50 miles. Finished in black metallic with matching interior, this low-mileage Ferrari 456 is offered with five expired MoTs, a V5C document and fresh MoT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 706
A large collection of x9 assorted scale diecast model cars and other vehicles of various makers to include:- Revel Mercedes Benz- Corgi Lincolnshire Road Car- Corgi Guinness Lorry- Collectors Edition 1948 Ford Woody- Ducati 350 motorbike- Maisto Triumph Daytona motorbike- Maisto Triumph Tiger motorbike- BMW X3 collectors model- Newao Toys Camel Trophy Land RoverGood collection of assorted model vehicles
Lot 80
An incredible original vintage Pocher made 1/8 scale plastic model 1935 Mercedes 500 K-AK Cabriolet. Incredibly highly detailed plastic model, including leather interior, moving roof section, engine detail, working door handles, dash detail, tools and many other features. Superb model. Supplied with its original brochure. Appears complete, but some smaller accessories may be missing. Rare model. Measures approx; 63cm long.
Lot 963
A collection of 4x Bburago / Burago and Maisto made 1/18 scale boxed precision diecast model cars. Comprising: Bburago Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster, Maisto Audi Supersportwagen, Maisto Porsche 911 Turbo and a Maisto Porsche No1 356 Roadster 1948. All appearing mint, within the original boxes.
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