Fully restored with a myriad of OEM+ upgrades, a simply outstanding matching numbers example with just two former keepers, well known and much respected within the RS Owners Club. In September 1978, Ford introduced the RS2000 'Custom' which came fitted with 'Fishnet' Recaro seats, full door cards, clock and pod, centre console, 6Jx13" alloys, boot carpet, remote driver's door mirror and a black panel around the rear lights. In 1980, an RS2000 Custom was an extremely aspirational purchase, with the distinctive polyurethane 'droop snoot' front end and air dam, distinguishing it from any other Escort.Finished in Signal Red with a Chocolate Brown interior, this Escort RS2000 Custom was supplied new in June 1980 via the Ford main dealer E. Hodgson & Son Ltd. of Retford, Nottinghamshire to its original owner, a Mr Bentley of Sheffield. In July 1990 it was sold to its second keeper, a Mr Leathers of Alfreton, who had always wanted a 'new' or the 'best RS' but having never achieved this, sourced this one previous owner example from Sheffield. In 1991, Mr Leathers' desire for perfection meant that the car was fully stripped down, with new/genuine parts sourced, from as far away as Germany, whilst the body-shop worked on the car between jobs and at weekends. Two years passed before the bodyshell was fully completed and Mr Leathers took delivery of his 'rolling' project with the intention of finishing it, however other commitments resulted in it remaining unfinished for another 12 years before finally stalling. Our vendor heard, through a friend, about the RS and upon seeing the quality of the work done thus far, he just had to buy it. This was in August 2005, when it was moved into his sealed, dehumidified workshop and when time and monies allowed, it was painstakingly finished – this wasn’t until 2016 – but it was well worth the wait! It has been a regular attendee at RS Owners Club events and meets where it has garnered much admiration.The car benefits from many new/old stock (NOS) parts and some of the usual period upgrades including a 5-speed gearbox (fully rebuilt) with a quick-shift gear selector, 7" Ronal alloy wheels, new back axle, NOS Ford rear drums, a one-piece prop, new brake & fuel lines, an NOS fuel tank, 'Group 1' Bilstein rear shocks, front NOS Capri 2.8i struts with 'Group 1' inserts, 2.8i vented discs/calipers, single leaf rear springs, braided brake hoses, NOS Weber carb, an Ashley exhaust manifold and system, new radiator and hoses, electronic ignition and a rebuilt dashboard (including circuit foils and voltage regulator). Its original matching numbers engine was fully rebuilt by specialist W.S. Bates Ltd. of Nottingham (re-bored, new pistons, shells, bearings, valves etc.) with a lightly gas-flowed head, plus a period Ford push-button radio, NOS window/screen rubbers, NOS rear boot spoiler and a new brake master cylinder.Still proudly wearing its original registration number, and sporting its original interior, this two-previous-owners 1980s sports saloon is to be celebrated; these are great cars, with a proper following and deservedly so. The extensive rebuild is documented with photos and invoices, whilst the car drives and runs as well as you’d imagine. A genuine 'best-of-breed' RS2000 Custom, don’t miss it.Specification Make: FORD Model: ESCORT RS2000 CUSTOM Year: 1980 Chassis Number: GCATAC017650 Registration Number: OVL 314V Transmission: Manual Engine Number: AC01765 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 96861 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
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In superbly original condition, just 25,000 miles, with full service history and from 32-years ownership. In 1986, the original Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a blue-collar hero able to humble true sports cars. In 1988, Ford introduced the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth, a more ‘discreet’ version, built using the four-door Sapphire bodyshell, first with the same rear-wheel drive layout as the three-door original, and then later with four-wheel drive; but even with a more restrained exterior, a plush velour interior and an executive four-door shell, the Sapphire was far from dull. The early rear-wheel drive cars had 204bhp from the YBB engine (205 block), a T5 gearbox, 7" x 15" lattice alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, side skirts and Recaro seats. The rear-wheel drive cars could hit 60mph in 6.1 seconds. Despite the extra power and potential for greater traction, the later 4x4 Sapphire was slower to 60mph, reaching the speed in 6.6 secs. Approximately 13,140 2WD Sapphire examples were produced during 1988-1989; all were assembled in Ghenk, Belgium, with UK-built Ford-Cosworth engines.The car presented here is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth (2WD) and is in super original, unmolested condition. First registered on 18th August 1989, this superb example has covered just over 25,000 miles within the same family since it was just two years old. Due to the owner's poor health, this Sapphire remained unused and garaged for over 20 years. A combination of diligent ownership, minimal use (due to circumstance) and sheer preservation, now means this ‘Fast Ford’ is in collector-quality condition.We are informed that this exceptional car still retains its original factory-fitted panels, factory-etched glass and its original paint throughout. The interior is described as showing virtually no wear on the switchgear or surfaces. Likewise, all the dials and switchgear are said to function correctly, there are no cracks or UV damage to the dashboard and the original Recaro seats remain in beautiful condition. The boot contains its original Dunlop Sport spare wheel and factory-fitted jack whilst the parcel shelf is straight and free from any aftermarket speaker holes. The original electronic sound system, ECU2 (including power amplifier) are also still in situ, whilst the factory-fitted 15" wheels are shod with period Pirelli P600 tyres. The brakes have been fully recommissioned, benefiting from new rear calipers, brake fluid and discs/pads.The accompanying service history file includes the original Ford service book, owner’s handbook, radio operation manual, numerous invoices, two Ford keys, old tax discs and MOT history certificates.If you are looking for an unmolested, original RS Cosworth, this is probably one of the worthiest candidates currently available. The lighter and rarer version of the Sapphire, this example is one for the Ford connoisseur and is offered at an attractive price guide, offering the new owner membership of the exclusive club of RS ownership.Specification Make: FORD Model: SIERRA SAPPHIRE RS COSWORTH 2WD Year: 1989 Chassis Number: WF0FXXGBBFJS34294 Registration Number: G399 MGH Transmission: Manual Engine Number: JS34294 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 25115 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
An unusual group of G scale American outline freight cars and combine cars all fitted with rechargeable batteries and radio control receivers for the operation of locomotives by battery power, with relevant connectors to connect to locomotives, complete with appropriate chargers - VG (unboxed) (4 cars plus chargers)
A vast quantity of cigarette cards to include full sets: Ardath Film, Stage and Radio Stars, Beatall Tobacco Beauty Spots of Britain, C.W.S. African Types, Ogden's Boy Scouts, Carreras Cricketers, The Triumph Cigarette Card Album, 2 x Black Cats Types of London, part sets : Martin Brinkmann Das Waffenstarrende Ausland (94), Gallaher's, Hignett, Taddy's, Ogden's, R & J Hill, Walker's, Edwards Ringer & Bigg, Premier, Senior Service, John Player and many more, a very large quantity of loose cards, various ages and manufacturers and trade cards: Weetabix, Kelloggs, Peter Jackson etc.
Seven albums containing 61 full sets of cigarette cards to include Wills: Radio Celebrities, Merchant Ships of the World, Arms of The British Empire, Famous Inventions, Railway Equipment, Lucky Charms, Celebrated Ships, Signalling Series etc. Gallaher: Famous Film Scenes, Film Episodes, Portraits of Film Stars, Film Partners, Aeroplanes etc. John Player: Gilbert & Sullivan, International Airlines, Modern Naval Craft etc Lucana: Cinema Celebrities, Lambert & Butler: Motor Cars etc.
An enormous quantity of loose cigarette cards: Will's , Ogden's, Summit foil cards, Kensitas silks, Ardath, Black Cat, Murray & Sons, John player, Senior Service, Godfrey Phillips, Cavanders, State Express etc, some old cigarette packets containing various cards together with a few trade cards: 1960's Raybert Production cards (The Monkees), Radio Review photo cards, Wizard etc and the odd tea card.
Vinyl / Autograph - Genesis - White Mountain U.K. Tour 1976. Original 1977 private pressing album, Dragonfly Records, G 9201, signed to the front by 4 original members: Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, Bill Burford and Tony Banks. Provenance: Consigned by a former radio music producer in whose presence the single was signed by the artists.
Two Bush bakelite radios - 1950s, comprising a DAC 90A and a DAC 10, both with brown bakelite cases, not tested together with Three 1950s valve portable radios - comprising a Stella bakelite radio, model ST105U; a Murphy BU183A vinyl cased radio; and another unidentified vinyl cased radio with flip-up front panel and birds eye maple veneered control panel (5)
Vinyl / Autographs - The Pentangle - Basket Of Light. original UK 1st pressing album signed on the front by 4 members : Bert Jansch, Jacqui McSheen, John Renbourn and Danny Thompson. Provenance: Consigned by a former radio music producer in whose presence the single was signed by the artists.
Vinyl / Autograph - Dire Straits - Love Over Gold. Original UK 1st pressing album signed to the front by all 5 original members: David Knopfler, John Illsley, Hal Lindes, Alan Clark and Terry Williams. Provenance: Consigned by a former radio music producer in whose presence the single was signed by the artists.
(From the Estate of Sir John and Lady Clare Keswick at Portrack House, Dumfriesshire, lots 143-149) SPINACH-GREEN JADE RECTANGULAR BOX AND COVER QIANLONG MARK BUT 20TH CENTURY 二十世紀 乾隆款 碧玉長方蓋盒 後嵌西式金屬百寶鐘及收音機the box of plain form, inscribed on the base with a four-character Qianlong mark in a panel, later mounted and hinged cover with British/European style gold-tone metal inlaid with creamy-white and green beads, the interior with a clock and a radio 14.1cm wide x 5.1cm high x 9.4cm deep The Estate of Sir John and Lady Clare Keswick at Portrack House, Dumfriesshire.Sir John Henry Keswick, KCMG (1906–1982) was an influential Scottish businessman in China and Hong Kong. He was the tai-pan of Jardine, Matheson & Co., the leading British trading firm in the Far East, and had established friendships with many Chinese politicians, including Zhou Enlai, Premier of the People's Republic of China, and Madame Soong Ching-ling, wife of Sun Yat-sen during his stay in China. He was also a representative of the Special Operations Executive, a British intelligence service during the Second World War. Sir John spoke fluent Chinese. He was a Chinese art collector, particularly contemporary paintings.He married Clare Mary Alice Cynthia Catherine Celia Elwes (1905–1998) in 1940 and had a child Margaret Keswick (1941–1995) who founded Maggie's Centres for those suffering from cancer.
Five unbuilt 1/48 scale plastic model kits, most with extra detailing sets to include Eduard Tempest MkV (series 1) with Quinta Studios QD48191 3D interior set, CMK 4394 resin fuselage fuel and oil tanks set and CMK 4393 resin Napier Sabre engine (please note main canopy parts removed from sprue and placed in a hard box for protection, main sprue bag factory sealed), Hasegawa 09052 Hurricane MkIID (sprues loose but checked and complete, no loose parts, decal/canopy bag sealed), Hasegawa 09101 P-38J Lightning 'Virginia Marie' with 2x Eduard PE sets, Eduard mask set, Paragon dropped flap set and Quickboost resin gun barrels and detailed superchargers (sprue bags factory sealed) and 2x unboxed Tamiya P-51 Mustang kits including a P-51D with Squadron vac-form canopies and resin wheel bay sets and a P-51B, kit just started with some detailing of the cockpit area, model has an Aires resin cockpit (please note rear of cockpit floor insert with radio removed, see photos), 2 sets of Squadron vac-formed canopies, Ultracast detailing sets etc., no decals. Both unboxed kits checked and all appear complete unless otherwise mentioned, all transparencies present and perfect
William John Vincent Jnr - A collection of secret letters and correspondence relating to colleagues at Bletchley Park dated 1943-1946, for example 'Dear John, With reference to the attached logs. H wish me to apologies for the original omission and thank you very much for the QTC you obtained from friend FSG. They tell me that it was sent over to group 8 to see if it had any connection with them and as returned directly in error. The have now revised the traffic' etc, and other letters similarly dated Mrs Metcalf etc, also letters to W.J Vincent Jnr, various RSS Log Acknowledgement slips to Mr Vincent, a typed list of German 'Q' codes dated 1/9/42, an emergency label 'E L' allowing travel on reserved roads, notes on the secrets act and wireless transmissions, R.S.S Log sheets, lists of marker stations, typed call sign lists, handbooks, radio licences, an H.R.O Receiver frequency table pencil code note book dated 1948, QSL cards for G401 and a small collection of badges mounted on white card all contained in a brown leather brief case. (qty) NB - William John Vincent was a radio operator and code breaker based at a farm in Hampton Lane, Solihull. He would secretly visit isolated locations to listen to, decipher and transmit signals using homemade equipment.
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