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Three Mont Blanc pens, two Meisterstuck, each with 4810 14 ct gold nibs, and one Meisterstuck 72 (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The pen with the gold coloured top is a piston filler. The other two are cartridge. The Snow Cap symbols are all in good order with no hairline cracks. The two cartridge pens are both in extremely good condition with no visible damage at all. The piston pen has two small dents to the metal cap. All nibs appear to be in good order and the clips are not bent.

An Ernst Plank Steam powered Tinplate Boat, with white and red hull, simple steam engine with small copper boiler, piston and wheel turning single screw, Flag and funnel for water filling, length 270mm, F, considerable paint loss and a few dents, overall body is good

Montblanc, Meisterstuck, No. 146, a black fountain pen Montblanc, Meisterstuck, No. 146, a black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt clip and triple cap band, ink viewing window, the medium nib stamped 14K, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, Meisterstuck, 149, a black fountain pen, with a black cap and barrel Montblanc, Meisterstuck, 149, a black fountain pen, with a black cap and barrel, the nib stamped 14K, with a piston filling system, inked; together with a matching pencil, in a leather pen pouch, with service guide Please note this is a 146 and not a 149 as catalogued  

A Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 fountain pen, with piston filler and ink window, hairline fracture across snow-cap, together with a Montblanc roller ball, snow-cap marked, and Monblanc Royal Blue ink

Live Steam Piston Driven Engine with plate maker A Shaw, Pernhyn Bay, on imitation tiled base, water tank with fuel tank, small spark plug, ignition coil?

Bruce Engineering kit built "The Ariel" external combustion engine, comprising of burner with single cylinder that is activated by the movement of the piston, with water hopper for cooling, powering a 2.5" brass flywheel, mounted on wooden plinth with instructions

A late 19th century magnum of Napoleon Cognac, bearing a wax seal By repute: Buried in a garden outside Paris by Jean Piston-D'Eaubonne prior to the German occupation during WWII. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for services in the Resistance See inside back cover colour illustration

A Marklin Stationary Steam Plant. The major parts, boiler with brass bands, whistle, safety valve, feeder tap, burner tray and pressure gauge. Plus a single piston horizontal engine, with spoked flywheel and power take off. All mounted on a heavy square tinplate base, 28cm square. QGC-for age. Chimney and a few small parts missing. Plate 6

A 1979 Yamaha DT175 MX, registration number BAM 98V, frame number 2K4017184, engine number 2K417184, white and blue. This particular DT175 has been rebuilt by the vendor to a good standard, including the engine which has new piston rings and main bearings, been rebored and all seals have been replaced, the clutch plates have also been replaced and the engine still requires running in. Further restoration has included refurbishment of the wheels with new rims and spokes, tyres and other components including chain sprockets and seat cover. V5C, no MOT See illustration

EXTRA LOT: A 1972 Triumph Trident T150, registration number PGU 873K, black. This Trident was imported from the USA last year and registered in the vendor's name. He advises us that the engine has been rebuilt with new pistons which has bought the capacity up to 860cc. He advises us that there is a slight oil leak and faint smoke from the exhaust which he thinks is piston rings bedding in as there is plenty of compression and the bike is very quick. The Triumph is fitted with Dunstall silencers which he says sound the business. He describes the motorcycle as a good tidy bike for a 44 year old and is only for sale because he cannot get on with the right hand gear change. V5C, MOT to September 2016 See illustration

A 1966 Gilera Giubileo 150cc SV Sport Extra, registration number FHJ 511D, yellow with bronze frame. Last used in 2014, it benefits from an engine rebuild with rebore and a new piston, which still requires further running in. V5C, no MOT, tax exempt See illustration

A 1972/73 AJS Stormer 410 scrambler, orange. The AJS Stormer was available in three engine sizes 250, 370 and 410cc. They are popular machines in historic scrambling twin shock classes and the Stormer still enjoys a full spares back up from AJS Motorcycles of Andover, from proprietor L Fluff Brown who bought the project rights from the factory in 1974. This particular Stormer 410 has been restored by the vendor with powder coated frame, new tyres and tubes, recovered seat, rechromed fork legs with new oil seals, new levers, throttle and cables, a new exhaust, new chain, new rear suspension units, electronic ignition and the engine has been rebuilt with new piston, oil seals and other components. The vendor also informs us that since the rebuild the engine has not been started. No paperwork See illustration

ACCUCRAFT Gauge O Butane fired live Steam GWR Green 0-4-0T 'CARADOC' renamed 'TASHA' - Gauge adjustable from 32mm (O Gauge) to 45mm (Gauge 1) - insulated Wheels - simulated Stephensons link valve Gear - Piston type reverse Gear - Pressure Gauge and sliding roof. The Model is in Excellent condition with Instructions. A sought after now discontinued Model.

ACCUCRAFT Gauge 1 Butane fired live Steam 0-6-0T 'LAWLEY' - Gauge adjustable from 32mm (O Gauge) to 45mm (Gauge 1) - insulated Wheels - simulated Stephensons link valve Gear - Piston type reverse Gear - Window Pressure Gauge. The models has been fitted for remote control and the Lot includes a Futaba FM Skysport 6H hand controller. The Model appears to have had minimal use and is Excellent condition. There are no Instructions but these can be downloaded from the Accucraft website. Supplied in its original Box with a Wooden bed keep.. A sought after now discontinued Model.

ACCCUCRAFT S19-2 32mm Gauge Butane fired live steam Black WD Baldwin 4-6-0T - insulated wheels - piston valve, reverse Lever, simplified Walschaerts valve gear, safety valve, pressure gauge and water level check valve. The Model is in Excellent condition and has been fitted for remote control. The Lot includes a Turborix 6 channel hand held remote controller. The locomotive is supplied with Instructions in its original Box with wooden keep.

Five fountain pens , to include a Conway Stewart 100, with black cap and barrel, lever filling system, the nib stamped Duro Conway Stewart 14ct Gold, inked; together with a Mabie Todd & Co. Swan Visofil pen, with black cap and barrel, piston filling system, the nib signed Swan 1 14ct, inked; a Parker 51, with black barrel, Vaccumatic, hooded nib, inked; together with two further fountain pens

Waterman's, Demonstrator, a transparent fountain pen, with a transparent cap and barrel, with a piston converter filling system; Sheaffer, Targa, 1005, a fountain pen, the cap and barrel with reeded decoration, and a cartridge filling system

Montblanc, Meisterstuck, 146, a burgundy fountain pen, with a burgundy barrel and a silver gilt reeded cap, the nib stamped 18K, stamped 925, with a piston filling system

A ROLLS ROYCE MERLIN ENGINE PISTON ASHTRAY, with RAF inscription and 'Never in the Field of Human Conflict was so much owed by so many to so few', approximately 13.5cm diameter

A HORIZONTAL SINGLE PISTON ENGINE with cast fly wheel, red painted, 18 x 28cm

A beautiful pistol converted to percussion by Acquafresca dating: 18th Century provenance: North Italy Smooth, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel with mark at the base; lock converted to percussion, engraved with dog and floral motifs, under the piston the signature "AFresca"; slightly sculpted, wooden full stock with steel mounts, chiselled and engraved, the counter-plate pierced with the effigy of a bust between racemes (the right side with antique restoration), trigger guard with bust, butt-plate with bust and floral decorations, on the back the effigy of a woman with flaming crown between racemes, a small bust on the fist barrel bracket. Iron ramrod. dimensions: length 29 cm.

A percussion pistol dating: mid-19th Century provenance: Europe Rifled, two-stage, faceted blade with a short segment of octagonal section, octagonal at the centre, with octagonal nozzle, with foresight, cal. 12; breech with piston and gilt outline numbered "1", the tang outlined in gold and numbered "1", with fixed rear-sight. Forward spring lock outlined in gold, the neck of the hammer too. Brarwood stock, grooved at the but, with iron mounts decorated with gilt outlines, trigger guard with finger support, adjustable trigger. dimensions: length 39 cm.

A small percussion pocket pistol dating: mid-19th Century provenance: France Round, rifled, turn-off, 7 mm cal. barrel, with stamp, "5" and the inscription "Si tu es trompe N'hesite pas Frappe"; frame engraved with floral motifs, foldaway trigger, grooved piston, ivory grip. dimensions: length 10.2 cm.

A very scarce four-shot percussion stick gun with stiletto dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium Wooden haft, detachable. Grip with silver mounts featuring stamps, probably English. Removing the grip of the stick, there is a four-barrel gun with grooves similar to the barrel of a pepperbox revolver, the base marked "PARIS BREVETE", "PARIS", with stamp of Liège test bench; by pulling the barrels comes out a small piston that, through a button, fires all shots at the same time. In the front part, between the for barrels, is a stiletto blade. dimensions: length 83.5 cm.

- The third of just twenty-six S1s bodied to design no. B10 - Engine fettled by marque specialist Gary Bretherton for previous keeper - Old MOTs on file date back to 1983, numerous restoration invoices According to Davide Bassoli's authoritative book 'Every Cloud has a Silver Lining', chassis B470AN was the third of just twenty-six S1s that James Young clothed to design number B10. Supplied new via Jack Barclay Ltd (the then owner of James Young) and road registered as `199 FPF' by Surrey County Council on July 1st 1956, the aluminium-bodied four-seater later belonged to Charles Fradley Esq. of Warmingham. Purchased from the latter by Roger Wilson Esq. of nearby Wistaston in August 1989 for the princely sum of £14,000, the Bentley was subsequently treated to an extensive restoration. Having spent approximately £30,000 on the project including sourcing numerous parts from the likes of Healey Bros, Introcar, Ron Stratton & Co, Jack Barclay Ltd, Rollaben (SES) Ltd not to mention having work done by David Felton, S.C. Gordon Ltd, S. Brunt (Silverdale Staffs) Ltd and Derby Plating etc, Mr Wilson lost patience and sold the S1 to its previous keeper during August 2005. In need of an interior refurbishment but otherwise pretty much complete, chassis B470AN was entrusted to Cartlidge Coach Trimming and Upholstery (£5,799) and Chapman & Cliff Veneering and Polishing (£850). As well as fitting the Saloon with power steering, electronic ignition and five new radial tyres, marque specialist Gary Bretherton also treated its original 4.9 litre straight-six engine to an overhaul (new inlet valves / guides, replacement piston rings and reground exhaust valves etc). An unwanted gift purchased at our recent Duxford auction, the car is understood to be in 'good overall' condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. This rare James Young coachbuilt S1 is offered for sale with tool kit, copy chassis cards, sundry restoration invoices and assorted MOTs dating back to September 1983 (which document an increase in mileage from 40,433 to c.44,000).

- Restored prior to entering the current ownership in 2010 - Handbook and Haynes Manual supplied with vehicle - Said to be in 'very good overall' condition and to 'drive well' Owing to the overt success of the Mini, it made eminent sense to employ its designer to create a successor for the larger Austin A40 and Riley 1.5. Codenamed ADO16, the newcomer launched with a Morris badge in August 1962 was therefore penned by Alec Issigonis and echoed the primary thinking of the Mini in having an 'A' Series engine mounted east-west up front, driving the front wheels. Its technical innovations included single-piston swinging calliper disc front brakes and 'Hydrolastic' interconnected fluid suspension system. The appealing styling was the work of Carrozzeria Pininfarina which, with minor adjustments, went on to wear not only Morris but Austin, MG, Wolseley, Riley and Vanden Plas badges during the model's 13 year reign, during which 2.1million examples were sold. They were powered by either 1100 or 1300cc versions of the 'A' Series unit and the example on offer is an October 1971 Morris 1300 GT. Finished in Red with contrasting Black vinyl roof, 'BAF 680K' was evidently restored a few years before being purchased by the vendor in 2010. He informs us that it's in 'very good condition and drives well' and is selling the car with V5C, owners' handbook and Haynes workshop manual.

- Extensively restored and modified by Severn Classics - Speedwell Monza-style bonnet, Dan Dare removable hardtop - Engine / g'box / diff overhauled, new wiring, fuel system, brakes Starting out life as a standard Austin-Healey Sprite MKIII, `GBJ 689J' was purchased by the vendor from its previous owner of twenty-eight years and entrusted to Severn Classics of Cradley, West Midlands for a thorough makeover and upgrade. Stripped to a bare chassis, the Sprite had its metalwork repaired as necessary before being fitted with a new recreation fibreglass Sebring Sprite body, Speedwell Monza-style bonnet and refurbished steel doors. Work carried out on the mechanicals consisted briefly of: overhauled 1275cc engine (new pistons and piston rings etc), refurbished carburetors, rejuvenated 4-speed standard gearbox, overhauled differential and new wiring loom / fuel system / brakes. Finished in Jaguar Quartz (silver/blue) with a Black `Dan Dare' roof and Red upholstery, the two-seater is described by the vendor as being in `excellent' order with regard to its bodywork, paintwork and interior trim, while he rates the engine, gearbox and electrical equipment as `very good'. Built with excitement in mind but not neglecting comfort, the Sprite still retains its original winding windows, comfy yet supportive seats, carpeting throughout and the removable hard top. The history file comprises a photographic record of works done, a V5C and current MOT valid until June 2016.

A Bassett-Lowke 0 Gauge 3-rail ‘Royal Scot’ Locomotive only: in LMS maroon, with Bing-type buffers and front bogie, believed converted from clockwork, P-F, smoke deflectors added, body mostly over-painted, left-side piston rod and right side valance section missing, no tender

Two Bassett-Lowke 0 Gauge clockwork ‘Mogul’ Locomotives and Tenders: both heavily overpainted in lined LMS black, the first as no 13000 and named ‘Joseph’, P-F, one piston rod and parts of valve gear missing, control knobs missing, damage to winding arbor, the second as no 2945 with later ‘controlled’ mechanism, F, replacement cab roof detached

A scratch built live steam twin piston engine, pained green and black, 5 1/2in. (14cms) high.

A model of a stationery twin piston engine. Fly wheel diameter 11.5 cm, length 26 cm.

A boxed Mamod 'Centurion' steam tractor live steam engine with double action piston cylinder, green body and black roof with Fred Dibnah logo. Appears unused.

A boxed Mamod 'Challenger' steam roller live steam engine with double action piston cylinder. Green body and black roof with Fred Dibnah logo. Appears unused.

Aviation Books, A collection of miscellaneous volumes, most with dust jackets, some with the David Thirlby personalised book plate. Titles include Early Aircraft Arnament, Messerschmitt, Aero Engines, Heinkel He.111, A history of Aircraft Piston Engines, The Schneider Trophy, The Secret War, Bleriot-Herald of an age, Vulcan Test Pilot and others, Approx 45 volumes

Aircraft Miscellaney, A collection of colour and black and white images of various piston, prop-jet and jet military and civilian aircraft, including a dramatic image of a Nimrod at take-off signed by the photographer and dated 88, Spitfire AD-C and Hurricane LE-L over a coastal landscape (MOD photo), the 1978 Farnborough show, Avro Anson of Treffield Aviation Ltd in formation, the ATP G.MATP on test and others. Approx 60 images, various sizes. Max 30cm x 45cm

Aviation Literature, collection of miscellaneous publications, all with dust jackets, some with the David Thirlby ex-libris label, titles include Spitfire - the History, British aviation - The Pioneers years, British flight testing, Sopwith - the man and his Aircraft, British Piston aero-engines and others, approx 14 volumes

GUCCI JACKIE O' HANDBAG, wine colour reptile skin with black leather trim, gun metal hardware, shoulder strap, piston strap closure, 26cm x 16cm H x 4cm with dust bag.

Tinplate and Plastic Piston Action Tractor Group, 3 boxed examples to include Nomura of Japan Lited Piston Action Tractor, tracks missing and driver missing (F-BG), ZIL Toys of Russia piston action crawler tractor, orange body with blue seat, black tracks, in the original all card very worn box, exhaust missing (G-VG-BPF) and another plastic piston action crawler tractor, with black tracks (VG-BG)

A V16 BRM piston.

Putnam Publications. Bristol Aircraft Since 1910, by C.H. Barnes, 1st edition, 1964, World Speed Record Aircraft, The Fastest Piston-Engined Landplanes Since 1903, by Ferdinand C.W. Käsmann, 1st UK edition, 1990, The British Fighter Since 1912, by Francis K. Mason, 1st edition, 1992, British Flight Testing: Martlesham Heath 1920-1939, by T. Mason, 1st edition, 1993, Boutlon Paul Aircraft Since 1915, by Alec Brew, 1st edition, 1993, together with 14 further Putnam publications, circa 1970s-90s, all mixed editions, all original cloth in dust jackets, VG, 8vo (19)

A vintage custom made stationary engine by Stuart Turner Limited, Engineers, Henley-on-Thames comprising a single wheel and piston, 28 cm long approx (housed within a vintage timber Chopped Ham & Pork box) together with associated diagram/documentation, etc

A 1976 Triumph Stag, registration number UCW 606R, blue. This manual overdrive Mk II Stag has been lightly recommissioned and MOTd after having been in store for a few years. The vendor advises us that it will require some general tidying, but is a usable classic. The Stag retains its original V8 engine, fitted with a stainless steel exhaust, electronic ignition, heat wrapped manifold and chrome cam covers. Previous works have included a new left hand cylinder head (invoice present), an engine rebuild in 1998 with new piston rings, big end bearings, main bearings, cylinder liners, a reground crank shaft, crank and flywheel balance, and cylinder block reface (invoice present). Body repairs in 1991 included two front wings, inner wings, rear, inner and outer wing repairs, both sills, front and rear splash panels, front outriggers and a full respray (with invoices). It has both soft and hard tops which are said to be in good condition. The interior is generally tidy, but would benefit from new front seat foam. V5C, ***MOT to November 2016 (not October 2016)*** See illustration

A 1960 Lambretta LI 150 Series II combination, registration number 788 AFJ, frame number 150LI 853422, engine number 150LI 853492, green. This rare combination was originally supplied by Emerys of Exeter and was owned by the same family until 2010 when the vendor purchased it as a restoration project. It is believed the combination was last on the road in the 1970s. The vendor embarked on a full nut and bolt restoration, with the engine being rebuilt with a new crank shaft, main bearings, little ends and piston and rings. The body work has been restored and resprayed in light green, the original seats were retrimmed in green vinyl and the original sidecar frame was restored with a replacement chair. Since completion the Lambretta has been used sparingly and has been in storage for the majority of the time. The combination is offered for auction with original handbook, a Watsonian sidecar brochure and receipts. RF60, V5C, no MOT, tax exempt See illustration Note: Removal charge of £70+VAT applies to this lot.

A 1984 Honda C90, registration number A72 EMY, frame number C905193737, red. This Honda has had a recent engine rebuild with a new piston and rings and retained the standard barrel. The last MOT expired in August 2015 and now will require a general check over before obtaining its next MOT. V5C, no MOT

A scratch built steam engine, early 20th century, with copper boiler, brass chimney and fly wheel mounted piston, on a square base, 23cm high.

A green painted steel steam engine with piston beneath, lacking base, 28cm high, together with part of a steam driven fly wheel, and three scratch built copper boilers for steam engines (5).

Omas, T2 Paragon, 75th anniversary, a limited edition fountain pen, no.146/750, 2000, with facetted titanium cap and barrel, gold plated Greek key trim, and 18 carat gold nib, piston filler, in a lacquered blue box

Aurora, 88 Demonstrator, a limited edition transparent fountain pen, no. 1783, with a transparent cap and barrel, the cap with a gold plated cap band and clip, the medium nib stamped 18K, piston filling system, uninked, in original box, with a bottle of ink and outer sleeve

Batmobile - an extremely rare (USA) Gold coloured Batmobile Piston battery operated Bump'n Go, mystery action tin plate Batmobile CG-1228B, near mint in excellent box - Est £400 - £600

W O Bentley's first major step on the road to automotive celebrity concerned the 1912 purchase, with his brother Horace, of the London DFP (Doriot, Flandrin et Parant) dealer Lecoq and Fernie, which they duly rebranded Bentley & Bentley. It was while visiting DFP in Paris that W O first espied an aluminium alloy piston - an innovation he then employed with great success in his racing DFPs. The 12/40 Speed Model was the embodiment of all his tuning expertise and was built exclusively in France by DFP for Bentley & Bentley. It captured 12 of the class B Speed records at Brooklands in 1913 and 1914 and finished 6th overall in the 1914 Isle of Man TT. Archives show W O driving that TT car with the registration 'LL 2687'. Although not conclusively proven to be the same vehicle, the DFP now offered is certainly an historic machine from a key period in W O's life, that would shortly lead to the establishment of Bentley Motors and its immortal 3 Litre model. It was 1986 when Cedric Cook spotted an advert for a DFP, stated to be in poor condition. It was in France and totally dismantled, but turned out to be a remarkably complete 12/40 Speed Model that the seller, a Monsieur Fallot Hughes, had acquired in the UK, complete with the registration palate 'LL 2687'. On the assumption that this and the car photographed in the Isle of Man were very possibly one in the same, it was then completely restored in that guise. The body re-construction was entrusted to Martin Hull and the badly rusted chassis remanufactured to the same gauge and pattern as the original. The only completely non-standard, non-original component is the electric starter motor. This uniquely interesting motorcar is now offered complete with that all-important registration number and VSCC eligibility document.

According to Davide Bassoli's authoritative book 'Every Cloud has a Silver Lining', chassis B470AN was the third of just twenty-six S1s that James Young clothed to design number B10. Supplied new via Jack Barclay Ltd (the then owner of James Young) and road registered as `199 FPF' by Surrey County Council on July 1st 1956, the aluminium-bodied four-seater later belonged to Charles Fradley Esq. of Warmingham. Purchased from the latter by Roger Wilson Esq. of nearby Wistaston in August 1989 for the princely sum of £14,000, the Bentley was subsequently treated to an extensive restoration. Having spent approximately £30,000 on the project including sourcing numerous parts from the likes of Healey Bros, Introcar, Ron Stratton & Co, Jack Barclay Ltd, Rollaben (SES) Ltd not to mention having work done by David Felton, S.C. Gordon Ltd, S. Brunt (Silverdale Staffs) Ltd and Derby Plating etc, Mr Wilson lost patience and sold the S1 to its previous keeper during August 2005. In need of an interior refurbishment but otherwise pretty much complete, chassis B470AN was entrusted to Cartlidge Coach Trimming and Upholstery (£5,799) and Chapman & Cliff Veneering and Polishing (£850). As well as fitting the Saloon with power steering, electronic ignition and five new radial tyres, marque specialist Gary Bretherton also treated its original 4.9 litre straight-six engine to an overhaul (new inlet valves / guides, replacement piston rings and reground exhaust valves etc). Described by the vendor as 'good overall' with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork, this rare James Young coachbuilt S1 is offered for sale with tool kit, copy chassis cards, numerous parts bills, sundry restoration invoices and assorted MOTs dating back to September 1983 (which document an increase in mileage from 40,433 to c.44,000).

Introduced in 1927, the Rally Type ABC featured an 'abaissee' (or underslung) chassis that endowed it with notably good handling / roadholding. Indeed such was the Paris-built sports car's reputation that MG are known to have acquired one for analysis. Available with a choice of 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5 litre four-cylinder proprietary engines allied to three-speed manual transmission, even the smallest capacity derivative was reputedly capable of over 80mph. A popular choice in 1.1 litre class events, the Rally Type ABC's period competition pedigree encompassed the GP de l'A.C.F., Spa 24 hours, GP Guipuzcoa, Bol d'Or, Mille Miglia and Brooklands Double Twelve. One of a pair imported new to the UK by motor trader J.A. Driskell and L. Cutbill Jnr to promote the marque, this particular example was finished in red, christened 'Moulin Rouge' and road registered as 'UL 8540'. Nicknamed 'Moulin Bleu', its appropriately-hued sister car bore the number plate 'UL 5582'. Entered for the MCC Land's End Trial in late March 1929, the two 'Moulins' were rewarded with Silver Medals. Contesting the inaugural Brooklands Double Twelve race two months later, 'UL 8540' demonstrated an impressive turn of speed until suffering piston failure some six hours in. Repaired using parts from the spare car, Driskell / Cutbill's mount made-up much lost ground on day two. Sold off thereafter, the Rally Type ABC was re-acquired by J.A. Driskell during early 1933. In between times he had campaigned a BNC and engaged the services of Ralph Silva as an apprentice mechanic (the latter subsequently worked for first ERA and then Prince Bira alongside Stan Holgate). Re-liveried from red to blue, 'UL 8540' participated in numerous sprints and hillclimbs with Driskell / Silva aboard as well as returning to Brooklands for the High Speed Trial and Relay Race etc. Doubtless more agile than the Ford V8 that he piloted on the 1934 Monte Carlo Rally, Driskell is rumoured to have kept the French sports car until his death during late WW2. An accompanying list of former keepers suggests that 'UL 8540' remained in the Home Counties until the mid-1950s when it migrated northwards. Acquired by Douglas John Moray Stuart, the sometime Lord Doune and 20th Earl of Moray in 1972, the voiturette formed part of his renowned motorcar collection for nigh on thirty years. Restored whilst on display at Doune Castle, it changed hands twice thereafter before entering the current ownership during 2003. Starting readily upon inspection, 'UL 8540' retains what the vendor believes to be its original but much repaired SCAP X11 1.1-litre engine. Still wearing the same 'Grand Prix'-style, tapered-tail bodywork that it sports in the numerous period photos on file, the two-seater even displays evidence of what is thought to be its initial 'Moulin Rouge' livery (visible to the chassis and axles in places). Sparingly used over the last dozen years, the Rally Type ABC has nonetheless benefited from new internals for its three-speed manual gearbox. Thought to have been fitted with an uprated rear axle during the 1930s (the original unit lacked a differential), the two-seater also sports a period Rene Thomas four-spoke steering wheel. Described by the vendor as possessing 'fair' paintwork and 'patinated' blue leather upholstery, 'UL 8540' was much admired when invited to form part of Cartier's 'Style et Lux' exhibit at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Seemingly highly original and potentially eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica among many other prestigious events, this undeniably handsome (Bugatti Type 37-esque) Rally is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and its silver medal from the 1929 MCC Land's End Trial.

- Extremely rare factory racing machine - One of only six made - Purchased by present owner in 1997 - Restored by German DKW specialist Bernd Kohler - Many new parts fitted including supercharger piston, rotary inlet valves, pistons and crankshaft - In good running order - With photographs and correspondence from the restorer

- Same owner since 1977 - Converted for 'green lane' use - Road legal - Comes with low compression piston and cam - Comes with original piston and competition cam

A 1950s model airliner with a wing span of 14 inches mounted on an alloy aircraft piston

WATT JAMES: (1736-1819) Scottish Inventor & Mechanical Engineer. An interesting D.S., James Watt, four pages, folio, Heathfield, near Birmingham, 23rd July 1795. The manuscript document is the ‘Proposed Description for Mr Buc[hanan’s] Specification in the event of his obtaining H[is] Majestys Letters Patent for a Pump up[on] an Improved Construction…’ and describes in detail the uses and construction of the pump, in part, ‘This Pump like the common Pump acts by the pressure of the Atmosphere, but differs from it in….essential particulars which constitute its excellence….The Water is discharged from this Pump….by means of a valve….which is situated in the side….[com]municating with the Cistern….These valves need not be confined to any….dimensions and are placed in an inclined posi[tion] by wh[ich] means gravel dirt or other things are prevented from lodg[ing] in the Pump….This Pump may be occasionally used as an….for extinguishing fire….These are the excellencies which distinguish this Pump but the following instructions in regard to construction will more fully explain its nature….This Pump in its body and parts may be made of Wood, Copper, Cast Iron, or any other Metal or Material suited….The Valves best suited to the purposes of this Pump are of the kind called Clack Valves….because it has been found that where the apertures are of this shape the Valves have less Water at each shutting than when the apertures are of a circular form. The Valves may be made of any metal but Brass is recommended as least apt to rust - a flat piece of leather is fixed on the under part of the lid, having a piece of cork interposed between the leather and the lid to render it more elastic. The lid of each of the Valves turns upon two pivots, which have freedom in their Sockets to rise a little upwards that any small substance which happens to intervene near the hinge may not prevent any part of the lid from lying close to the Box. The Bore of the lower or suction Pipe may be made of any shape…For the purpose of allowing a more easy passage to the water and for the better discharge of oblong pieces of wood and other things which may be brought up along with the water, the Bore of the suction or lower pipe should receive a bended or curved form as it approaches the Inner Valve so as to make its ultimate direction nearly at right angles to the inclined position of the Water Valves….’ , and continuing to give the particulars of outer valves, pistons, brass lined barrels etc., and concluding ‘Motion may be given to this machine by means of the Common Brakes, or by what are commonly called Ball ropes, or by ropes led horizontally from a bended lever, or by any other method practiced in working the Common Pump, which it resembles excepting in the particulars above stated. In order to render this Pump occasionally useful as an Engine for the purpose of extinguishing fire it is only necessary to make the Piston air tight in descending as well as in ascending, and to fix an air Vessel communicating with Pipes made of Leather or any other material over the Cistern’. At the conclusion of Buchanan’s text Watt has added a holograph statement, in full, ‘This draft of Mr. Buchanan’s specifications laid before me and referred to in my opinion of this date’, signing his name and adding the place and date in his hand immediately beneath. A further statement appears beneath Watt’s, signed by a Nicholas Smith, and stating, in full, ‘This paper writing was produced and shewn to Roobertson Buchanan and is the same mentioned and referred to in his Affidavit sworn this 25 day of July 1795 before me’. Together with an associated D.S., Roberston Buchan[an], one page, folio, Public Office, Symonds Inn, 25th July 1795. The manuscript document states, in part, ‘Robertson Buchanan Engineer, and….Manager of the Cotton Mills or Rothsay Island of Bute in that part of Great Britain called Scotland Maketh Oath & Sayeth [that the] annexed Description is that which he…will allude…Specification of a Pump invented by him [in the] event of his obtaining His Majestys Letter[s Patent] for the sole use, benefit & advantage of [the] Invention’. Countersigned by Nicholas Smith as a witness. With integral leaf. A rare document of good content relating to an early example of a fire extinguisher. Each of the documents have been professionally and expertly repaired at the margins where originally heavily damp stained (some purple spotting still evident) and suffering from paper loss (affecting some words of text). Watt’s own bold ink signature and holograph statement are, however, largely unaffected and remain entirely legible. About G  £1500-2000   Robertson Buchanan (1770-1816) Scottish Civil Engineer whose interests spread from mill machinery to pumps (as illustrated by the present document) and heating. As well as being involved in bridge construction, in 1811 Buchanan worked on an early railway proposal in Scotland.   The first fire extinguisher of which there is any record was patented in England in 1723 by Ambrose Godfrey, a celebrated chemist of the time, and the modern fire extinguisher was invented by Captain George William Manby in 1818. Buchanan’s own suggestions for a fire extinguisher, based on a Pump, as outlined in the present document, falls in between these two dates.                                                             

BERTHIER LOUIS-ALEXANDRE: (1753-1815) Marshal of France and Chief of Staff under Napoleon. L.S., Berthier, two pages, folio, Alassio, 6 fructidor an 3 (23rd August 1795), to Adjutant General Prisye, on the printed stationery of the General Headquarters of the Army of the Alps and Italy and featuring a vignette of the figure of liberty carrying a Phrygian cap, in French. Berthier writes, in part, 'I have received, Citizen, your letter of 23 thermidor in which you tell me that you were unable to arrive at the destination which General Kellermann had assigned to you. The representative of the people….having decided that in view of the lack of general officers in the 3rd division you should be sent to La Bonne-ville in order to provisionally take over the command of that division, I have informed General Kellermann of this change of plans. There is no problem, Citizen, with you taking Citizens LeBon and Andrieux as your deputies. The decree of the Committee of Public Safety which states that deputies can only be chosen from lieutenants does not appertain to captains….who fulfilled these functions at the time the law was promulgated and who have not ceased to fulfil these duties. I have written on this subject several days ago to Generals Moulin and Piston, so you may ask them to approve the two deputies you propose; from the high praise you have for these two soldiers, these generals cannot help but give their assent immediately. As for me, I give you mine…'. Some light staining and some extensive fraying at the edges, causing a few small areas of paper loss, not affecting the text or signature, G Francois Christophe de Kellermann (1735-1820) Marshal of France.

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