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Lot 1005
Mixed household items, a Triumph SRR-3000 tape recorder/radio, RAC plaque and paperweight, Olympia CDP 3210 adding machine and rolls, Philips health lamp, BT telephones, 78rpm records and a case of LP records, mainly easy listening **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POSTING AND PACKING**
Lot 736
FOUR BOXES AND LOOSE BOOKS, DVDS, CDS, TWO TABLE LAMPS, RADIO, RADIO ALARM, ETC, including Hilkinson 8x40 wide angle binoculars, wooden boxes and trays, bird figures, wooden and leather bellows, waste paper bin, small collection of postage stamps,a small Hugh Wallis copper dish, diameter 13cm, etc (four boxes and loose)
Lot 782
FOUR BOXES AND LOOSE SUNDRY ITEMS ETC, to include a Janome 1550 sewing machine, Bush DAB radio, Mathmos lava lamp, B.O.C. Soda syphon, pair of W.A.S Benson insulated water jugs, one with repair to base, copper trays, Kingsway Plate vintage cocktail shaker, assorted metal wares, weighing scales with weights, carved wooden animals, modern Mackintosh style quartz clock, tripod, etc
Lot 29
NASA/ television camera onboard Apollo 7 Two photographs of the broadcast from inside the spacecraft during the mission: 1) Don Eisele and Walter Schirra hold a sign with an old-time radio tag "Keep those cards and letters coming in folks" during their first TV transmission from the orbiting spacecraft 14 October 1968 Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper, 25.5 x 20.5 cm (10 x 8 in), NASA photo no 68-H-949, with a NASA Kennedy Space Center caption on the verso 2) A demonstration of the spacecraft's console by Walter Cunningham 15 October 1968 Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper, 25.5 x 20.5 cm (10 x 8 in), NASA photo no 68-H-960, with a NASA Kennedy Space Center caption on the verso
Lot 675
* SIR NICHOLAS FAIRBAIRN (SCOTTISH 1933 - 1995), SEPTEMBER SUNSET mixed media on paper, signed and dated 1971 52cm x 78cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Label verso: King Street Gallery, Edinburgh. Note: Sir Nicholas Fairbairn was a colourful, flamboyant and controversial figure in Scottish legal circles and on the UK political scene during the latter quarter of the 20th century. He was immensely popular among his constituents and was widely respected as a competent and diligent constituency MP. Fairbairn was the epitome of an eccentric in his attitudes, his sartorial style and in most other aspects of his working and personal life. While some disagreed with him, few if any, doubted his intelligence or wit. He was a brilliant QC and was appointed Solicitor General for Scotland in 1979. He always carried a silver miniature, working revolver on a chain attached to his belt. He was reputedly the only MP to use the House of Commons Parliamentary snuff box. Above all, Sir Nicholas Fairbairn was his own man. He amusingly, but typically, described himself in his final entry in Who's Who, as "Author, forester, painter, poet, TV and radio broadcaster, journalist, dress-designer, landscape gardener, bon viveur, raconteur and wit". His autobiography, A Life is Too Short, was published in 1987.
Lot 677
* SIR NICHOLAS FAIRBAIRN (SCOTTISH 1933 - 1995), LAKE POWELL pastel on paper, signed 23cm x 33cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Label verso: William Hardie Limited, Glasgow. Note 1: Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona, United States. It is a major vacation spot visited by approximately two million people every year. It is the second largest man-made reservoir by maximum water capacity in the United States behind Lake Mead, storing 24,322,000 acre feet of water when full. Note: Sir Nicholas Fairbairn was a colourful, flamboyant and controversial figure in Scottish legal circles and on the UK political scene during the latter quarter of the 20th century. He was immensely popular among his constituents and was widely respected as a competent and diligent constituency MP. Fairbairn was the epitome of an eccentric in his attitudes, his sartorial style and in most other aspects of his working and personal life. While some disagreed with him, few if any, doubted his intelligence or wit. He was a brilliant QC and was appointed Solicitor General for Scotland in 1979. He always carried a silver miniature, working revolver on a chain attached to his belt. He was reputedly the only MP to use the House of Commons Parliamentary snuff box. Above all, Sir Nicholas Fairbairn was his own man. He amusingly, but typically, described himself in his final entry in Who's Who, as "Author, forester, painter, poet, TV and radio broadcaster, journalist, dress-designer, landscape gardener, bon viveur, raconteur and wit". His autobiography, A Life is Too Short, was published in 1987.
Lot 237
Bare-shell restoration recently completed to the very highest of standards with just 28 miles covered since.Finished in gleaming Schwarz with a matching black interiorSuperb craftsmanship, the panel gaps and shut-lines are factory perfectPeriod-correct 1600cc ‘S’ engine, front disc brake conversion and 12v electricsPorsche Certificate of AuthenticityOnly 28 miles since the rebuild. Will require running-inThe 356 is acknowledged as Porsche’s first production car and was a lightweight and nimble handling, rear engine, rear wheel drive, two-door sports car available in hardtop, coupé, and open configuration. Over a 15-year production period, the 356 evolved from an aluminium bodied coupé with an 1100cc air-cooled flat-four engine to a 2,000cc four-cam Carrera engine producing 130bhp. The 356 "B" was produced from 1960 to 1963 and saw body changes that included a curved front boot lid and rounded wings compared to that of the 356A and new front and rear sheet metal. To comply with US-Federal specifications, the front and rear bumpers were raised and over-riders added. Other key changes were raised headlamps, larger door handles, upgraded brakes and some improvements to the cabin. Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsport success and popularity which continues to this very day.Originally supplied to its first owner in Culver City, USA in 1963, this superb 356B T6 Coupé has covered a minimal 28 miles since the completion of a professional, nut and bolt, restoration to exemplary standards of workmanship throughout. The gleaming Black paintwork has a shine so deep that you feel that you could dive into it, the panel gaps and shut-lines are factory perfect and the attention to detail in the matching black interior is remarkable. The dashboard, instruments and period radio present really well but, in the interests of originality, have not been restored.Originally purchased by our vendor some years ago, as a partially completed project, the decision was taken to start again from a bare shell to ensure that the end product would be worthy of any detailed inspection, something that we encourage and welcome pre-sale. Sensible enhancements were included in the build such as a period-correct 1600cc ‘S’ engine, front disc brake conversion and 12 volt electrics with genuine Porsche parts being employed wherever possible.This superb Porsche is now ready to be enjoyed once again, so fresh from restoration that a period of ‘running in’ would be advised. Rarely do examples come on to the market that have just had all the hard work done and are viable at a fraction of the build cost. As well as being a competent and sporting Coupé, this smart black 356 is a perfect representation of the late fifties/early sixties period that is absolutely in fashion at the moment, and this desirable example would be welcome anywhere."Strike while the iron is hot" as they say.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 356 B T6 COUPEYear: 1963Chassis Number: 212019CATransmission: ManualEngine Number: P820845SDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 27 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 246
The ultimate modern-day Ferrari; rare, coveted and with just 1,600 miles.One of only 599 examples ever made and just two owners in totalNew to a Japanese collection, then bought by our vendor from UK specialists DK Engineering in 2015Just 2,577 km (1,601 miles); never seen rain, superb condition throughoutAll books and factory toolkit are still in their original plastic bagsHigh specification in Rosso Corsa (not Rosso Scuderia) paintwork, Grigio Silverstone Opaco roof, full Alcantara interior with Tessuto inserts, Rosso stitching, stitched prancing horses and Rosso harnessesUnderstandably, Ferrari uses the coolest ‘go-faster’ tag in the known-universe sparingly. History shows that only twice before has ‘The Scuderia’ attached the ultimate mark of speed and desirability to the rear of a road car. Those two cars were the 1962 250GTO and the 1984 288GTO - both were defined by performance and an intention to go racing. ‘Gran Turismo Omologato’ is the full description, and homologation was the purpose in both cases, albeit with vastly differing outcomes. The 250 enjoyed a great career, but the 288 GTO was born of the Group B regulations that never delivered the Porsche 959-versus-GTO-at-Le-Mans battles we all craved – leaving it as simply the fastest and most desirable Ferrari road car of its day.So how does this new car, launched in 2010, based on a road machine and with no specific intention to go racing, justify the name? Well, according to Ferrari, it does so by taking much of the technology from the track-only 599XX and making it available with a numberplate: it ‘homologates’ the XX for road use.The aims of this project were, in fact, very simple. Besides translating some of the new technologies wrought through the XX project into a road application, the intention was to extract maximum circuit performance from the 599 package, but still retain enough usability for the car to be a viable road car.The 599 is not an obvious base for a light-weight sports car. It may boast an aluminium bodyshell, but it’s a big machine with a 6.0-litre V12 wedged between the front wheels. The path to sharper responses has of course embraced the standard methodology: make it lighter and add more power. But it’s the sheer number and scope of the changes that impresses, helping to justify its 2010 price tag of £299,300 and underpins Ferrari’s assertion that this is much closer to being a 599XX with numberplates than a 599 HGTE-Plus.For starters, engine power rises from 612bhp to a staggering 661bhp; internal friction has been reduced by 12% through all manner of tweaks: DLC (Diamond Like Coating) for the tappets, super-finished cam lobes, a new shape for the crankshaft weights and a new design of piston skirt. The compression ratio rose from 11.2 to 11.9 and the breathing was completely overhauled.Ferrari has crafted a new aluminium intake system that uses shorter runners and saves 2kg, the exhaust system is ‘hydroformed’ – effectively blown into shape, thereby avoiding the heavy seams that come with even the best welding. The process thins the metal from 1.5mm to 0.8mm and saves a remarkable 15kg over a standard system. Throughout the car, an impressive 100kg has been shed.Gear ratios are down 6%, the car now hitting its claimed 208 mph maximum on the 8400rpm rev-limiter. If the engine work is comprehensive, the chassis goes even further: new springs, dampers, electronic systems, wheels, tyres and a new generation of carbon-ceramic brake that uses, for the first time in a road car, a ceramic pad material.At Fiorano, the car is brutally fast, lapping a second faster than any other Ferrari, and that’s despite weighing 300kg more than a 430 Scuderia.The GTO’s list of go-faster aids is bewildering. It uses the now familiar F1-Trac system to harness those 661 horses, but it now has SCM2, which is a second-generation ‘Skyhook’ damper – the type with magnetized fluid that can alter viscosity through electric current. The main difference on the GTO is that it is fitted with three accelerometers from the XX that relay real-time data to SCM2, whereas the GTB’s dampers have to use approximate data. It’s very, very clever stuff.The latest F1 automated manual is superb, giving 60m/s shifts at Fiorano (that’s 40m/s faster than a GTB) yet able to slur the action in town.The noise? The outside world is treated to four-fifths of the Le Mans soundtrack. In its upper reaches, the V12 gets sharp and angry. Performance is other-worldly, Ferrari claims it’ll do a standing km in 19.9sec, which makes it one of the fastest cars ever made in 2010.You could go on about this machine for an entire website - the thinner glass is 5.5kg lighter, forged wheels and titanium bolts save an eye-popping 22kg, and Sabelt’s snug carbon seats trim another 17kg. It’s a detail masterpiece, a track genius, a road tonic and yet another great Ferrari. Oh, and it fully deserves the badge.The car presented here is as close to a new 599 GTO as you are likely to find, a 2011 example with just over 1,600 miles covered and, in a condition, which wholly reflects this. The car has a very high specification with Rosso Corsa (not Rosso Scuderia) paintwork, Grigio Silverstone Opaco roof, full Alcantara interior with Tessuto inserts, Rosso stitching, stitched prancing horses and Rosso harnesses. It is supplied with all of its original and complete book-pack, covers, radio/key code cards and spare key.Being offered for sale from a discerning private collector of best-of-the-best classic and modern-classic cars, this GTO has been serviced / looked after by the famous 'Cornes' dealership of Japan, then DK Engineering and Dick Lovett Ferrari in the UK, and is undoubtedly one of the best examples available anywhere. Bought by our vendor in 2015 from DK Engineering who described it as 'an exceptional example', going on to say in an accompanying letter in the history file 'it is without doubt one of the best condition cars we have seen recently, especially in regards to the underside (of the car) which I looked closely at in the process of the service and PDI carried out in our workshops'. There is all the reassurance you could want about its ownership/servicing in Japan, its meticulous transportation to the UK (photos & paperwork etc.) and its subsequent full inspection with one of the UK's most revered Ferrari specialists. Regarded by many Ferrari enthusiasts as ‘ultimate modern-day Ferrari’, with that tangible GTO magic well and truly present, the associated kudos of knowing what that really is, and enough power and go to satisfy the demands of drivers seeking thrills from any one of the current crop of supercars, the 599 GTO might just be the high-tide mark for normally aspirated, big-engined sportscars full-stop.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 599 GTOYear: 2011Chassis Number: ZFF70RDJ000179278Transmission: Semi-autoEngine Number: 170329 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2577 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Nero Alcantara seats with RossoClick here for more details and images
Lot 247
A simply glorious example of Ferrari’s legendary GT with recent Classiche accreditation applied for.Supplied in May 1968 to dealers in Verona, ItalyNow classically finished in Rosso Corsa with a Nero interior‘Classiche’ confirmed correct engine, gearbox and body numbersFrom long-term ownership between 2005 and 2017 with over £30,000 spent during this period with JDR, TDH Classics and Hoyle-FoxFully retrimmed, new headlining, woodwork and dashboard refinishedBorranis rebuilt and polished. New stainless steel exhaustRecent attention (21/01/2021) brake rebuild, fuel system drain and flush, ignition service, and oil and filter service with fresh fluidsFully inspected for ‘Classiche Certification’, the £8,400 account has been paid and the glorious ‘Red Box’ is expected any day nowSupplied with its V5c, older MOTs, Ferrari Classiche ‘Vehicle Production Data’ sheet, FIVA Identity Card, detailed invoices and a Workshop Manual with the latest revisionsDebuted at the March 1966 Geneva Auto Show, Ferrari’s 330 GTC was a svelte, high-speed coupé for two with a luxurious and remarkably spacious interior. Intended to fill a gap in Ferrari's line-up between the four-seat 330GT 2+2 and the racer-on-the-road 275GTB, the 330GTC was essentially a closed version of the 275GTS and Pininfarina's understated coachwork combined elements of the latter at the rear, with touches of the 500 Superfast at the front. It was a spectacularly good looking car at the time and the passing five decades has done nothing to change that.The short (94.5" wheelbase) chassis followed Ferrari's established practice of tying together sturdy oval-section main tubes in a steel spaceframe, whilst the suspension was independent all round by means of wishbones and coil springs. First introduced on the 275GTB in 1964, the rear suspension incorporated the five-speed gearbox in a transaxle, an arrangement that created more even weight distribution and a delightful handling balance.Beneath the 330GTC's elegant bonnet nestled the 4.0-litre, 300bhp version of Ferrari's familiar, twin-cam, 60-degree V12, as used in the 330GT 2+2 enabling 0-60 in less than 7 seconds and over 150mph in true V12 GT style.Much development work had concentrated on the reduction of noise levels in the cabin, which was luxuriously equipped in the best Gran Turismo manner: leather seats, electric windows and heated rear screen were standard; radio, air conditioning and Borrani wire wheels the options. With the ability to cover ground so quickly, excellent ride comfort and sure-footed handling, Ferrari could justifiably claim the 330GTC to be the finest way for two people and their luggage to cross a Continent.According to its Ferrari Classiche ‘Vehicle Production Data’ sheet, Chassis number #11257 left Maranello in May 1968 bound for dealers Dino Ravasio & Figli in Verona and finished in Grigio Argento with a Pelle Nera Franzi leather interior. In common with many Ferraris in the seventies, it found a new home in America and, when we next hear of it in 2004, it was resplendent in a gleaming coat of Rosso Corsa. There is a Sale Invoice on file from Heritage Classics of Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood detailing the purchase of #11257 on March 30, 2004 (indicated mileage 19,595) by Hal Danby of Winthrop Hall, Sudbury and a copy of the Ownership Title is in the car’s history file as is an earlier Arizona Certificate of Title with the mileage at 19,116.The Ferrari arrived in the UK on 22/05/2004 and within the file, there are documents indicating that all Duties and VAT have been paid. Quite early in its stay, it was issued with a FIVA Identity Card which states that the car was built in 1966 when it was in fact 1968, easily corrected with the aid of the soon to arrive Classiche Certification.#11527 was to remain in the care of Mr Danby for the next 13 years and during this period no expense was spared in bringing this superb motor car up to this amazing standard. In addition to the normal maintenance and regular servicing inherent in Ferrari ownership, the car was fully retrimmed in Nero leather, new boot carpet and a new headlining fitted, all interior wood finishes, door cappings and the dashboard were restored and refinished, the Borranis were rebuilt and the spinners re-chromed, the carburettors were rebuilt, a new stainless steel exhaust fitted, the brakes rebuilt and the distributors were adjusted to suit the new electronic ignition. Over the years this attention amounted to over £30,000 and there are detailed invoices in the file from JDR, TDH Classics and Hoyle-Fox.In late 2017, the 330 became the property of our vendor and has been used lightly since with the odometer indicating 26,358 miles. With the car is an invoice from LM Supercars of Suffolk for £3,763.28 dating from 22/01/2021 relating to an extensive brake rebuild (callipers, pistons, master cylinder), fuel system drain and flush, ignition service (points, distributor, HT leads), oil and filter service with fresh fluids, a new Platinum battery and other sundry items to ensure that the car is ready for the sale.More importantly, however, is the news that #11257 has been fully inspected for official Ferrari ‘Classiche Certification’, the £8,400 account has been paid and the glorious ‘Red Box’ is expected any day now.This is a simply lovely example of one of the best looking cars in history. It has just enjoyed a day or two being mechanically prepared for the sale and another day being polished and detailed to within an inch of its life. If you are considering the purchase of a classic sixties GT Ferrari, we strongly urge you to make an appointment to spend some time with #11257. It may change your life. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 330 GTCYear: 1968Chassis Number: 11257Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: Nero LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 258
A UK 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 with known history from new.UK-supplied C-16, right-hand driveFinished in gleaming Carrera White with Satin Black wheelsJust two owners and 9,860 miles from newExcellent spec with numerous factory optionsSuperb value todayThe Cayman GT4 is the fastest and most purposeful model of the Cayman range producing over 300bhp and, when launched at the end of 2015, it was the first Cayman to produce more power than the contemporary standard 911. It’s a performance-focused, mid-engined Coupé with class-leading handling, massive brakes, a slick manual gearbox with perfect ratios for ultimate performance and a remarkable 188mph top speed.In January 2016, this car was delivered new to Silverstone Auctions Managing Director, Nick Whale, by the Porsche Centre in Solihull, which he previously owned. His chosen factory options included; Mobile phone prep, Sports package plus, Sports Chrono package with Porsche Track Precision App, Porsche Communication Management, Digital radio, Bi-Xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic light system, Rear wing supports in black, Centre console trim in carbon, Full bucket seats (very important!), Boxster Spyder wheels painted in Satin Black, Cruise control, 64-litre fuel tank and a full carbon interior package.They were in extremely short supply at the time and became instantly a ‘premium car’ achieving values well in excess of list price. Carefully run-in and enjoyed for some 3,000 miles and 6 months of ownership, it was then sold to one of Nick’s closest personal friends who is our vendor today. (for a modest price obviously!)Since then the car has covered a total of 9,860 miles today with correct factory maintenance by Porsche Centre Guildford in August 2018. It was treated to a set of new tyres in September 2018 and comes to the Sale with the full original book pack, spare keys and spare tracker card. We can confirm that the car is offered with all original panels and all original paintwork.The sublime GT4 displays such startling poise and fluency that it may well be considered in the future to be one of the best handling Porsches ever and this gleaming Carrera White example presents and drives superbly and now looks value in this price range for such an outstanding performance car with known history, background and provenance. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: CAYMAN GT4Year: 2016Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ98ZGK188708Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 004172Make: Click here for more details and images
Lot 262
Possibly the best restored S2 JPS Esprit on offer today.When first seen in concept form at the Turin Show in 1972, Giorgio Giugiaro's dart-shaped outline was breathtakingly modernNumber 22/100 World Championship Commemorative Models built for the UKRestored to exacting standards over the past three yearsComprehensive history file including a Lotus Certificate of ProvenanceA well-known car, Top Gear and Magazine featuredSuper rare opportunity to acquire an instantly recognizable, limited edition Esprit that is one of the best we have seenThe first, and arguably the most memorable, of the early Esprit limited-editions was officially dubbed the World Championship Commemorative Model, but is better known to enthusiasts as the John Player Special (JPS), as its distinctive Black and Gold livery was inspired by the ground effect, JPS-sponsored, championship-winning Lotus 79 cars of the period, as raced by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Petersen. It was originally planned to build 200 but in the end, it was believed that 185 were produced, 100 for the UK, 55 for the United States and 30 for Europe. The eye-catching specification included, Gold-coloured side stripes complete with “World Champion” lettering, Gold-coloured front and rear windscreen surrounds and alloy wheels, Gold-effect Corduroy seat inserts and a three-spoke leather rimmed steering wheel instead of the plastic offering. The “Juke Box” installed was a Hitachi Digi-One radio-cassette. The 1973cc, 16-valve DOHC engine delivered a feisty 160bhp which was sufficient to sprint the 1,980lb glassfibre-bodied, two-seater to 60mph in 6.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 124 mph. Production ran from December 1978 till July 1979.DLH 393T was built on the 21st of December 1978 and supplied to Chipstead of Hampton Court, prior to being registered on the 20th of January 1979 and delivered to its first owner, Waverley Textiles Ltd.This immaculate Lotus Esprit was badged “Number 22”, however, we understand from the Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance that it was actually the 12th car manufactured, all detailed in the cars fascinating history file. The present custodian has cossetted this Esprit since 2017 and has lavished thousands on bringing the car back to a ‘Best of Breed’ standard. He had the bodywork stripped back to the gelcoat and freshly painted with a set of the original stripes and the alloy wheels refurbished to the exact Gold colouring of the original issue. S J Sports Cars of Crediton near Exeter have maintained this car since 2017 and within the history file, there are invoices to the tune of some £25,000 the most recent of which details a complete engine re-build, refurbished carburettors and a myriad of mechanical components along with a separate invoice for £3,000 relating to a whole host of trim parts to complete the re-build. This S2 has worn a few different number plates throughout the years, however, the current owner did successfully manage to obtain the original registration number which the Lotus now sports again.Number 22 is quite a well-known car as, in addition to enjoying some fame on a pre-Clarkson ‘Top Gear’, and appearing in a YouTube clip (wearing its GJI reg) it was celebrated in an impressive 9-page feature in the January 2019 issue of Classic Cars, a copy of which resides in the history file.The original tool wallet, jack and brace, correct spare wheel, and genuine full Lotus workshop manual are all where they should be and complete a very special package. Superbly presented and indicating only 67,295 miles, this is a serious car for a serious collector and requires just one thing… a new owner.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ESPRIT S2 JPSYear: 1978Chassis Number: 781205577GTransmission: ManualEngine Number: CC907781215715Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 66000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black /CreamClick here for more details and images
Lot 271
Sparkling 5.6-litre, long wheelbase, S-Class with 26,089 warranted miles.UK-supplied, right-hand drive, W126 dating from 05/03/1987Delightfully presented in Willow Green Metallic with Pine Green leather upholstery5.6-litre, SOHC, 296bhp V8 offering 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and 155mphOptioned from new with ‘Footrests in the rear, Becker Mexico Radio Cassette, paintwork preservation, LSD oil, MPH speedometer and output increase for 560SEL/ SECAccompanied by a substantial history file. Original First Aid KitUp until recently was part of a significant private collection for thirty yearsWith the current indicated mileage 26,089 corroborated by family correspondence, this S-Class is a must-have for any serious collectorFor decades, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been something of an automotive yardstick for technology and these luxury saloons have always represented the very best of the German marque's forward-thinking design with many world firsts debuting on an S-Class. In its homeland, this model is referred to as the "Sonderklasse," or Special-Class in English and the W126 (1979-’91) was very special indeed.Only the second generation of the car to officially carry the S-Class nameplate, the W126 was a significant improvement on the popular W116. Launched in 1979 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, after six years in development, this was to be the model that would take Mercedes-Benz into the next decade and serve as the flagship for the three-pointed-star. Designers wanted the W126 to be the unquestionable champion in the areas of safety, technology, and efficiency and this they managed to achieve for over a decade.In 1987, the most expensive top of the W126 range was the 560 SEL, a veritable palace on wheels which combined the super-smooth 5.6-litre V8 and the long wheelbase of the SE range, placing it in direct competition with the Rolls-Royce Spirit of the day, both in terms of price and size. It was powered by a 5547cc, SOHC, V8 that developed an unstressed 296bhp and 336lbft of torque, an output sufficient to propel this substantial saloon from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and on to 155mph.This amazing 560SEL is truly a time-warp car in the sense that its sheer presence and gleaming condition give no indication that it’s been wafting around for nearly 35 years. It’s delightfully finished in the rare combination of Willow Green metallic with Pine Green leather and, according to the well-kept history file, Chassis WDB1260392A324158 was built on 5th March 1987 to order number 0753788734 complete with: ‘Footrests in the rear (226), Becker Mexico Radio Cassette player (251), paintwork preservation (524), LSD oil (601), MPH speedometer (461) and output increase for 560SEL / SEC (822)’ etc. Up until very recently, it was part of a significant private collection for thirty years and is accompanied by a letter from the previous owner’s son that helps corroborate the current odometer reading of 26,089 miles from new.This low owner, low mileage example of one of Mercedes-Benz’s most exciting flagship saloons is offered for sale with its Owner’s Manual, original first aid kit, V5C and an MOT Certificate valid until July 2021.Over the years, all Mercedes models move from being ultra-desirable status-symbols to becoming second-hand cars for a year or two and eventually, at an undefinable point in time, people start to remember just how good they were and the market changes with excellent examples becoming collectable. We think the 1980s S-Class has moved through that curve and is rapidly in the ascendancy with examples like this gorgeous, 26,000 mile, 560 SEL becoming unrepeatable. SpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: W126 SELYear: 1987Chassis Number: WDB126039ZA324158Transmission: AUTOEngine Number: 11796822028170 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 26000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Pine Green LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 432
This fabulous C2 Corvette is totally correct, superbly original and a rare find.St Louis-built in 1965, imported to the UK from the US in 1988 and supplied to Claremont CorvetteSuperbly finished in Goldwood Yellow, a one-year only factory colourSimply fabulous left-hand drive C2 cockpit in black leather and chromeFitted with the desirable 327ci (5.4-litre) Turbo-fire V8 producing 300bhp and a 4-speed manual boxJust 47,645 miles from new and predominantly unrestoredMany original features including the rare and collectable factory radioMultiple award winning car and also magazine featured. Pleasingly a wealth of trophies accompany the carWith our vendor since 2012. Detailed history file with many receipts and old MOTsNow in its seventh generation, the Corvette began life in 1953 with the C1, a model that inspired a generation of young Americans and gave the Ford Empire a nine-year headache. However it was the C2 the immortal Sting Ray product produced between 1963 and 1967, that really set Chevrolets cash registers ringing and left us with the most desirable and collectable Corvette to date. Designed by Larry Shinoda and under the guidance of the legendary Bill Mitchell, influences on the Sting Ray’s unique and unforgettable form are said to include the E Type, a Mako Shark once caught by Mitchell, the Q Corvette concept car of 1957 and the Mitchell Sting Ray design exercise. By the Autumn of 1959, elements of the two unique Corvettes had been built into XP-720, the design programme that led to the production of the Sting Ray (later changed to Stingray) as we know it.1965 UR, originally registered here as JGU 31C arrived in the UK in 1988 from Newburgh in Indiana, shown by the original US Title documentation in the history file, and being a 1965 model was fitted with the newly available, four-wheel disc brakes and power steering. Finished in Goldwood Yellow with Black leather interior, this colour was only available for one year only making this car even more desirable and collectable. This delectable Sting Ray has won many Club and Concours awards in the States and over here in the UK and a large number of these trophies will remain with the car. It’s been featured many times in magazines including a 7-page spread in Classic and Sports Car, June 2014.Supplied with a comprehensive history file showing the care and expense lavished on this special motor car, and includes 20 old MOT Certificates, the current MOT valid until November 2021 with No Advisories, many old Tax Discs and a plethora of invoices from both suppliers and garages. A recent addition to the car was a complete set of five brand new wheels at huge expense and indicative of our fastidious vendor’s attention to detail. A lovely feature is the original, fully working dashboard radio fitted from new which we are told rarely work in these cars and to replace, if you can find one, are around £1,500.This is a simply delightful example of a C2 Sting Ray in a rare and attractive colour. It may not be everyone’s choice of Sixties Classic and it definitely wouldn’t suit a ‘shrinking violet’ but it’s an iconic and powerful sports car that does everything that Italian exotics do, but at a third of the price. Things don’t fall off, you won’t need a trickle charger, a cambelt change every three days or a bloke with a BSc. to change the plugs and, when we are finally allowed out again, you can ‘woofle’ down the High Street on a sunny afternoon and people will look at you and think California and Fonzie and ‘Happy Days', and they’ll feel better.SpecificationMake: CHEVROLETModel: CORVETTE C2Year: 1965Chassis Number: 194375S113341Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 5113341Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47700 MilesMake: Only LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 434
A rare model, one of 392, that has been subject to a fastidious restoration.Subtle yet significant aerodynamic alterations differentiate the 500 from the standard ChargerDating from September 1970 and originally fitted with a 383ci V8 and Torqueflite transmissionArrived in the UK in 2004 and with our vendor for the last 10 yearsSubject to a bare-shell restoration by our knowledgeable vendorRefinished in its original factory triple-green colours. Factory VIN plate retained and lacquered. Fender tag crisp and clearSuperbly restored interior. Rare factory option of front centre armrest converting to additional seat with lap beltFitted with a freshly-built Magnum 440ci (7.2-litre) engine generating over 500bhp and disc brakes on the front (original matching-numbers engine available)V5C, restoration invoices and original factory build sheetThe quality and attention to detail is nothing short of sensational!!At a time when racing engines were pushing the horsepower envelope, the manufacturers involved in US Stock Car Racing’s premier series knew that to win, they had to find another way to make their cars faster. One hundred and eighty mph just was not quick enough for the new ‘super speedways’, and producing enough reliable horsepower to break the 200 mph barrier was not feasible. Manufacturers turned to aerodynamics to make up the difference, triggering a battle for aero supremacy that gave us such gems as the Plymouth Superbird, Ford Torino Talladega, and the car offered here, the Dodge Charger 500. Subtle yet significant aerodynamic alterations differentiate between the 500 and the standard Charger. Despite NASCAR Homologation Rules that mandated the production of 500 road-going cars, it is believed that only 392 examples were actually completed.This amazing 1970 Dodge Charger 500 is one of those 392. From its informative ‘Fender Tag’ we learn that it was built in St Louis and was originally fitted with a 383ci V8 with a two-barrel carburettor and Torqueflite transmission. It was finished in (FF4) Light Green Metallic with a Full Vinyl Roof in Green (V1F) and a ‘Charger Trim Grade’ interior featuring vinyl bucket seats in green with the optional front centre arm rest converting to an additional seat.That was all a few years ago and we understand the car arrived in the UK in 2004 and it has been in our vendor’s ownership for the last ten years. During this period it has been fully restored and a close examination of our images or indeed the physical car, if possible, will confirm that this is one of the most spectacularly impressive restorations we have seen. After being stripped to bare metal, the car has been painted in the correct Light Green Metallic with factory Dark Green Metallic below the doors, the full vinyl roof has been replaced in the correct colour and the interior has been totally retrimmed in the correct green vinyl with matching seatbelts and a new headlining. Pleasingly, the black vinyl dashboard appears to be original and certainly the instruments and radio date from 1970. The presentation of the engine bay is show quality, we would never use the word ‘perfect’ but, in this case, it might just fit.Our owner has made a couple of sensible upgrades to the car, the most dramatic of which was the installation of a freshly built ‘Magnum’ 440ci (7.2-litre) engine generating over 500bhp. (the original matching numbers, 383ci engine is available from our vendor). With the much bigger numbers from the Magnum, it made sense to convert the front brakes to discs. Since completion, apart from a couple of shake-down runs and a bit of setting-up, it hasn’t travelled any distance.The car is accompanied by its V5C, older MOTs, a number of invoices from the restoration and the original Build Sheet.This is a really impressive example of a rare model. It has been sensibly upgraded and the attention to detail is typical of our fastidious vendor who is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to his motor cars. As one of only 392 Charger 500s built, it would be welcome in any of the world’s finest muscle car or racing car collections but we do feel that it would be a shame to just hide it away.SpecificationMake: DODGEModel: 500 CHARGER 440CIYear: 1970Chassis Number: XP29LOG1899635Transmission: AUTODrive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: Dk GreenClick here for more details and images
Lot 441
Brand spanking new 10-year FIA HTP, on the button and simply glorious.From 37-year ownership in California including original registrationImported in 2002 and built by Steve Smith of Vibration Free Bicester as an endurance racer (six year build)289ci (4727cc) V8, 396bhp, massive spec (details below)Competed in the Spa 6-Hours and the Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand PrixEngine refreshed in 2009 and little use sinceSmartly presented and well-detailed history file (build and life story)Retains complete interior, UK-registered and MOT valid until December 2021Brand spanking new ten year FIA HTP (CT10). Expires 31/12/2030Outstanding quality and condition, on the button, ready to go and simply gloriousThere can’t have been many 17 year-olds that woke up on the morning of their 17th Birthday to find a shiny new Ford Mustang parked on the drive, but Kim Lee of 1560 Parrot Street in San Diego, California certainly did. It was a 1965 Mustang Hardtop finished in Honey Gold with a ‘Black Luxury’ interior and powered by a 2-valve, 289ci V8. He obviously appreciated the gift as he was to retain the car until 2002 covering over 77,000 miles in his beloved Mustang. Pleasingly, the original US Registration Document and Owner’s Manual remain with the car secure in the fascinating History File.Substantially rust-free, as are most California cars, the Mustang was imported into the UK in 2002 by Steve Smith of ‘Vibration Free’ as the basis for creating a competition car suitable for historic endurance racing and comprehensive details of the build and preparation are in the file. The bodyshell was fully stripped and seam-welded prior to being delivered to Andy Robinson Race Cars for an FIA specification roll-cage to be welded in. It was then carefully prepared and superbly finished in Guardsman Blue Metallic with white 'Daytona' stripes a colour scheme originally used on the 1965 racing debut of the Daytona Cobra Coupé. The 289ci (4,727cc) V8 engine was built to the correct FIA specification and is currently rated at 396bhp. It has an all-steel billet bottom-end with forged racing pistons, MLS head gaskets, Tim Adams camshafts and valve train. The fuel system incorporates an 80-litre foam-filled tank that feeds the Holley mechanical fuel pump and Holley Performance 650 double-pumper carburettor through braided hoses. To keep everything cool there is a high-capacity, five-row, copper radiator with remote header and bleeds to the rear of heads, electric fan and new heater matrix. Power is fed to the rear wheels through a Borg & Beck clutch assembly and a four-speed gearbox with a Hurst shifter to the Andy Robinson rear axle with 3.55:1 Gripper differential. At an engine speed of 6,500 rpm, this relates to a top speed of 145mph sitting on a set of Minilite 15" alloys shod with Avon Sport 205/70/R15 tyres.The remit was always for the car to be kept UK road-legal and was built as an Historic Endurance Competition Touring Car with FIA Appendix ‘K’ regulations in mind so consequently the car’s interior was restored with its original Deluxe interior with Pony upholstery, rear seats, radio, centre console, interior lights, and has had new wool carpets fitted. It also boasts tinted windows, a functioning heater, and remotely operated wing mirror. Everything works as intended, right down to the interior lights. To bring the car up to race spec, it’s fitted with Willans five-point harnesses, a hand-held fire extinguisher and Racetech oil temperature, oil pressure, water pressure and fuel gauges replace the standard items in the original “Rally Pac” mounting. Twin ‘Lamda’ gauges run off sensors fitted to the downpipe of each bank of cylinders.It took six years to build this car and, we understand, it was used for its designed purpose for a few years taking part in the Spa 6-Hours, lapping the circuit in 3 minutes 9 seconds, the Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix and other events. We believe that the engine was refreshed after the 2009 Spa meeting with new bearings, rings and gaskets.Within the history file is a list of the car's equipment at this point;Suspension lowered, uprated and Poly-bushed with double adjustable shock absorbersHeavy-duty front spindles and bearingsShelby castor-kit and front anti-roll barKelsey Hayes four-pot brake callipers with short distance pistons to accept long-distance padsBrake linings and pads to competition specificationAndy Robinson rear axle with 3.55:1 Gripper differentialFour-speed gearbox with Hurst shifterBorg & Beck clutch assemblyFIA-compliant competition specification engine, dynamometer tested at 396bhp80-litre foam-filled fuel tankFive-row high-capacity copper radiator with remote header tankElectric cooling fanHi-po cast-iron exhaust manifolds3" twin stainless steel exhaust system with crossover and effective silencersWillans five-point harnesses (x2)Hand-held fire extinguisherRacetech gauge packTwin Lambda gauges35psi oil pressure warning lightQuad PIAA driving lightsIt seems that ABW 140C was used on the road in the intervening years and there are regular MOTs up until 28/06/2016@ 82,640 miles prior to being purchased by our vendor in April 2019. Within the informative file are 13 invoices from PT Classics of Maldon, Essex dated between August ’19 up until 21/12/2020, totalling £20,823 clearly detailing the attention that this car has received in our vendor’s ownership. These invoices are professionally presented and essential reading for any prospective purchaser. It was freshly MOT’d on the 15th of December but, more importantly, the car’s brand spanking new FIA Historic Technical Passport arrived a few days later. Dated 18/12/20 and valid until 31/12/30, the Mustang qualifies as a Competition Touring Car (CT10), Period F; 1962-1965.It appears that no expense has been spared by our vendor returning this car to sparkling health. It is simply glorious, no other word will do. A UK, road registered, FIA Mustang that’s on the button with a long MOT and 10-year HTP is probably as good as it gets and this well-prepared example in iconic colours should provide a Classic Touring Car enthusiast with endless fun until the time comes when we are all told to stop running around in petrol-powered cars.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: FIA MUSTANGYear: 1965Chassis Number: 5R07C233947Transmission: ManEngine Number: 5R07C233947Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 444
The DB6 Mk 2 Vantage is one of the rarest David Brown era Aston Martins and the culmination of over a decade of engineering advancement.Chassis # DB6MK2/4256/R is one of only 71 DB6 Mk2s equipped with the Vantage engine by the factory when newSeemingly always a cherished example with several AMOC Concours successes in the 1970s and 1980sFinished in the beautiful colour combination of British Racing Green with Natural leatherAn original factory manual transmission example, the car retains its matching numbers Vantage engineSignificant recommissioning by Aston Martin Works including an engine overhaulOffered at a very competitive guide price and presented to auction freshly MOT’d with its V5 and an interesting history fileConsidered by many to be the last 'real' Aston Martin, the DB6 was launched in 1965 and replaced the DB5. The wheelbase was now 4" (100mm) longer than before, resulting in an extensive restyle with a more steeply raked windscreen, reshaped rear quarter windows, and a raised roofline which made the rear seats considerably more viable. Opening front quarter lights made a reappearance, but the major change was at the rear where a 'Kamm' tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. The Tadek Marek-designed, six-cylinder engine, which had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5, remained unchanged and the power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp.By 1969, Aston Martin was winding down production of the DB6, which was now over a decade old, and as attention turned towards the newer, more modern-looking DBS, Aston Martin unveiled a final swan song - the DB6 Mk 2. Mechanically, the Mk 2 was largely unchanged from its predecessor; the Borg & Beck clutch plate was replaced by a 10.5-inch version, and the, previously optional, power-assisted steering was now fitted as standard. Both the ZF five-speed manual gearbox and the automatic transmission were available; however, a new option of Brico fuel injection was offered and fitted to just 46 cars. Visually, the new Mk 2 benefited from several DBS components utilised to keep costs down while subtly upgrading the look of the DB6. Most recognisable of these upgrades was the wider 8.15×15-inch Avon wheels, which necessitated flared front and rear wheel arches. Previously optional three-ear knock-offs were fitted as standard, and the interior was redesigned to more closely resemble the DBS - including trimming the front seats with pleated leather.As was customary for Aston, the Vantage engine was available as an option to those owners who wanted that extra power boost. Having evolved from the DB4 Special Series engine first seen in 1961, Vantage engines were fitted with three Weber carburettors instead of the standard two. In the highest ‘C’ state of tune, the DB6 Mk 2 Vantage engine now produced 325bhp as compared to the standard 282bhp.This very rare, desirable and simply lovely DB6 Mk2 Vantage was manufactured in April 1970 and records show that it was sold by HR Owen in London and registered in September 1970. The car was supplied by the factory with the Vantage engine and ZF manual transmission options, and was originally finished in Burnt Almond with an interior in Natural leather.It seems the car remained a cherished example throughout its life as the Aston Martin Owners Club (AMOC) Register notes that #4256/R enjoyed several club Concours successes in 1979, 1985, and 1986. Although it is unknown when the car adopted the lovely shade of British Racing Green it wears today, we imagine it was a regular at AMOC events and competed in many Concours events over the years, in addition to the events at which it was awarded a prize.More recently, the DB6 was acquired in August 1997 by an Aston Martin Owners Club member who resided near Birmingham, and he kept it for thirteen years until its most recent owner acquired it directly from them in May 2010. Soon after purchase, the Vantage was exported to the Middle East where it joined their significant car collection and remained on display in perfect storage conditions.Upon the cars return to England in 2018, Aston Martin Works were tasked with carrying out a significant recommissioning of the mechanicals, including an overhaul of the original Vantage-specification engine. Pleasingly, the work was carried out by Aston Martin technicians in the same facility in which the car was originally constructed.Of the 240 DB6 Mk2s produced, only 71 had the Vantage engine from new and less than half of those were right-hand drive saloons with a factory-fitted manual gearbox, which makes this example a very rare car. The Aston presents well in a delightful colour combination with a classic DB interior which proudly displays its original radio. We feel the car is competitively guided given its rarity and recent recommissioning by the ‘Works’. Freshly MOT’d, this beautiful DB6 is ready to be enjoyed by its next lucky owner.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DB6 MK2Year: 1970Chassis Number: DB6MK2/4256/RTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 400/4629/VCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Tan LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 455
A unique opportunity to take ownership of chassis #60 on the 60th anniversary of the E-Type.Beautiful home-market, right-hand drive, flat floor fixed-head CoupeFinished in classic colours, Opalescent Gunmetal Grey with a red leather interiorChassis number 60 of 175 right-hand drive flat floor Coupés emerging from 43 years ownershipEnjoyed for many years before a complete ground-up restoration was commenced in 2000Accompanied by a history file with photographs of the restoration works, invoices, old MOTs, its Jaguar Heritage Certificate and the current V5Offered with some spares including the original radio (to be installed), fitted car cover and a collection of E-Type literature.Emerging from 43 years of private ownership, this beautiful, early home-market 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe is finished in the classic colour combination of Opalescent Gunmetal Grey with a red leather interior. Manufactured in November 1961 and first registered on 1st January 1962, Chassis 860060 is an early ‘flat floor’ example, one of the first 175 Coupes built before the recessed footwells were adopted and one of just 1,559 right-hand drive, 3.8 Coupes constructed in total, so rather a rare car in its own right.Accompanying the car is a history file including some old MOTs, invoices for restoration works, photographs taken during the restoration, copies of old logbooks, Jaguar Heritage Certificate and a current registration V5c. Also forming part of the sale is a collection of books, mostly restorers guides, reference books and parts manuals. What appears to be a period-correct stereo and some other assorted spares are also included along with a high-quality fitted car cover.Having regularly enjoyed the E-Type for over 22 years, our vendor’s late partner set about a full and detailed restoration of Chassis #60. The restoration appears to be of a good quality, well finished with some components upgraded to improve driveability and pleasingly, many of the original features unique to the early cars remain in place. The engine fires on-the-button and sounds keen and healthy, the gears engage as they should, the brakes feel good and overall this lovely Jaguar feels tight and fast and just as you would hope.For now, early Roadsters command a higher value than their solid top siblings although the early Coupe’s purity of line renders it as undoubtedly the more beautiful. Perhaps this gap will narrow over time with early cars certainly the most desirable and rightfully forming part of any notable classic car collection. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of chassis #60, on the 60th Anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E-TYPEYear: 1961Chassis Number: 860060Transmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images
Lot 129
Lovely 3-litre SC Cabriolet in a rare colour from long-term ownership. Number 1217 of only 2,406 Euro-spec models before Porsche changed to the 3.2-litre 3-litre 215bhp, fuel-injected, flat-6. 5-speed manual box. 0-60 in six seconds and 160mph Special order from Herr Armin Johl, boss of a leatherwear company in Offenbach Ordered from new in Garnet Red (Granatrot), a non-standard colour in 1983 Quality Burgundy leather interior with matching carpets and soft-top Spec'd from new with BBS colour-coded alloys, sports seats, Blaupunkt radio cassette, and a Bischoff s/steel exhaust Maintained by Glocklers of Frankfurt for its first 140,000 km and subsequently owned by Porsche specialist, Brian Woodward of Rockhampton, in 1999 KPH speedo reset to miles and adjusted to correct reading. Now showing 121,526 miles Our fastidious vendor has kept a list of all the parts replaced/ work carried out during his 21-year ownership (see Condition Report) MOT August 2021(no advisories), Porsche C of A, Extensive history, matching numbers SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 3.0 SC CABRIOLETYear: 1983Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZDS151217Registration Number: PHT 752YTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 63D2313Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 121526 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: burgundy leatherClick here for more details, condition report and images
Lot 552
Wallis Eaton signed 6x4 black and white vintage photo. Wallis Eaton (18 February 1917 - 3 November 1995), sometimes credited as Wallace Eaton or Wallis Eaton, was an English film, radio, television and theatre actor. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
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