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Lot 515
A superb and very rare original tinplate enamelled Rolex advertising sign, C1930s. Green ground with yellow Rolex writing and crown emblem and measuring 35.6cm x 51.Signs of wear and oxidation commensurate with age and originality. £800-1200 SpecificationClick here for more details and images
Lot 523
A very rare BMW Classic Aviator Chronograph. A now discontinued model from the late 1990s. White face, luminous baton hands and luminous hour terminals, subsidiary split dials complete with rare screw-on crown wheel and a brand new genuine leather band. Rare nautical scale. Fine Japanese Quartz movement within. Made in Germany. Rare medium-sized case for a chronograph. A highly-sought after timepiece for the discerning BMW driver.SpecificationClick here for more details and images
Lot 542
1960-63 Ferrari 250 SWB set of 4 Borrani Wire Wheels 15 x 6 RW 3690.Original 1960-63 Ferrari 250 SWB set of 4 Borrani Wire Wheels, 15 x 6 RW 3690. This rare set of 4 SWB Borrani wire wheels are presented in fair condition and would benefit from a full overhaul if looking for a Concours finish. Nevertheless, this OEM set of wheels is extremely rare and pertains to the highest-level collector Ferrari, the 250 SWB. Whether you are lucky enough to own one of these rare cars, or just want a piece of automotive history, this set of wheels is unrepeatable.SpecificationClick here for more details and images
Lot 551
Aston Martin One-77 Preview Brochure.Aston Martin One-77 Preview Brochure. The brochure consists of a hardback cover complete with metal Aston Martin Badge. Inside there are 29 A3 single pages beautifully printed on a range of creative materials which add to the premium feel. The pages fit into its own mailing wallet which was used to mail the brochures to prospective buyers across the globe. This is a rare item as it is believed that less than 100 were produced.SpecificationClick here for more details and images
Lot 604
Rare, Ladies-framed, Raleigh moped offered at No Reserve. Before the arrival of the Mobylette range, Raleigh produced the RM1 moped Only in production between May and December 1959 so consequently rare Lady’s-style bicycle frame, Sturmey-Archer two-stroke, fixed drive (no clutch) and drum brakes In two-tone Grey this bike is in garage-find condition but original and mostly unrestored No paperwork. Running recently Restoration project or leave as is Will need recommissioning before road use SpecificationMake: RALEIGHModel: RM1Year: 1959Registration Number: PHH 693Engine Number: 8-59-S 708Click here for more details and images
Lot 612
Beautiful and evocative Italian V-twin in need of some recommissioning. Rare 350cc air-cooled, V-twin Moto Morini Dart Effectively an updated Morini 350 fitted into a Cagiva 125 Freccia frame Finished in Pearl White and Blue. UK registered with a V5c In 'barn find' condition. Unused since circa 2011 and dry stored since Will require some recommissioning before returning to the road Appears to be in mostly original condition. Engine condition unknown Showing 32,000 km. Same owner for last 11 years. Two previous owners Worthwhile project. Pretty bike that's light, agile and quite quick SpecificationMake: MOTO MORINIModel: DART 350Year: 1990Registration Number: H564 FNVEngine Number: Not seenClick here for more details and images
Lot 627
Fully restored and super rare Ossa Phantom. Recent restoration in Spain to a very good standard Matching numbers bike and only 4km since the restoration Part of a private collection and dry stored over the last year or so May need some light recommissioning before use Very rare in the UK SpecificationMake: OSSAModel: 125 PHANTOMYear: 1976Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDEngine Number: E 540097Click here for more details and images
Lot 640
A rare, special order bike from 1957, restored to a very high standard. A stunning example of Norton's legendary long-lived Model 30 International One of only 70 special-order bikes built in 1957 Restored by Robin James in 2004 to a very high standard Matching numbers bike. Same owner since 2010 Part of a private collection and dry stored for the last few years Will need some light re-commissioning before returning to the road Good history file with old photos and restoration receipts SpecificationMake: NORTONModel: MODEL 30 INTERNATIONALYear: 1957Registration Number: KSL 641Engine Number: M1171787Click here for more details and images
Lot 641
Super rare Honda Z50 "Gold" Limited Edition Monkey Bike. Part of a substantial private collection in Kent Officially classified as the 'Z-series' but inevitably known as 'Monkey Bikes' This rare, all-gold Z50J was manufactured around 1996 Air-cooled, 4-stroke OHC, 49cc single-cylinder developing 4.5bhp!!! 4-speed gearbox, kick start and 12 volt electrics Only a few thousand made and all sold in Japan Just 16 recorded miles and in 'as new' condition Never registered for the road. Becoming very collectable Includes original Japanese book pack May require some recommissioning before use SpecificationMake: HONDAModel: Z50J "GOLD" LIMITED EDITION MONKEY BIKEYear: 1996Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDEngine Number: Z50JE 220510Click here for more details and images
Lot 643
Rare little 4-cylinder Guzzi, 1 of only 1,000 produced. This light, agile, naked, 'Quattro' was a market leader in period Air-cooled, four-stroke, 231cc, 28bhp, in-line four cylinder engine with a five-speed box These bikes are rare with less than 1,000 produced Correct numbers bike UK-registered on a current V5c Mostly unrestored and original. Complete with some history Dry stored for the last 12 months May require recommissioning before road use .SpecificationMake: MOTO GUZZIModel: 254Year: 1979Registration Number: PNP 611TEngine Number: BC/BH 1005Click here for more details and images
Lot 655
Rare, alloy-engined ZB32 350 Competition Trials model with a great history. Older restoration to a very good standard. In very good overall condition Correct numbers machine in good running order 350cc, alloy engine, OHV 'Competition Trials' model Extensive history file with period photos, old MOTs, various receipts, restoration details and other associated paperwork Still retains its original registration number Collectable machine in fabulous condition SpecificationMake: BSAModel: ZB32 OHV COMPETITIONYear: 1951Registration Number: DHL 740Engine Number: ZB32A 4240Click here for more details and images
Lot 678
UK registered from new. Restored to a good standard and only 18 miles since Showing 18 miles use since restoration Matching numbers bike that has been UK-registered from new Rare bike in the UK Dry stored for last two years Will require recommissioning before use SpecificationMake: BSAModel: A65 FIREBIRD SCRAMBLERYear: 1969Registration Number: FVX 48HEngine Number: A65L 19449Click here for more details and images
Lot 682
Very rare little 200c twin, difficult to find in the UK. Rare and difficult to find in the UK One of only a handful that has survived to date UK-registered from new. Correct numbers Mostly original and unrestored. In running order Ideal basis to restore or keep it as is SpecificationMake: HONDAModel: CM200T TWINSTARYear: 1980Registration Number: OLW 162WEngine Number: MC01E-2022600Click here for more details and images
Lot 713
A splendid, UK-supplied example of the amazing 'drop-door' Z1. A lovely, UK-supplied, left-hand drive example of these innovative little roadsters Finished in Top Red with a Grey/Black interior. Just 52,000 miles From a private collection. Owned by our vendor since 1994 and just two previous keepers Supplied with its original service book and 16 old MOT certificates along with a few receipts Expensive when new and rare today. Distinctive looks and cool doors guarantee continued popularity Of all the BMW Z cars, the Zukunft tag is arguably most fittingly applied to the Z1, a car that even now, thirty years after it first went on sale, looks fresh and modern. The Z1 used a skeletal frame on which the body panels were mounted, making it incredibly stiff, banishing scuttle shake and giving the car superb handling. The body panels were made of plastic, mounted on a substructure of hot-dipped galvanised pressed steel and the seams were continuously zinc welded, adding 25 per cent to body stiffness. The side panels and doors were made from General Electric's Xenoy injection-cast thermoplastic, the bonnet and boot lid were glass-reinforced plastic and the whole body was painted in a special flexible lacquer.State of the art thinking was evident in every aspect of the car's design. Those magnificent doors were operated by toothed belts which lowered both the window and door at the touch of a button. The Z1 used the innovative Z-axle suspension set-up at the rear and also featured some clever aerodynamics, the front of the car was designed to create a high-pressure zone ahead of the wheels to induce downforce whilst the aerofoil-shaped rear silencer helped to decrease turbulence and lift. The engine is one of BMW's finest in the form of the M20B25 unit taken from the E30 325i. The Z1 is special in every sense of the word, it's special to look at, to sit in and to drive and importantly, as the years have passed, people have clearly started to appreciate it as prices have soared. This is a marvellous little car with almost universal appeal and is, without a doubt, one of BMW's finest moments of the past thirty years. Further details and professional images to follow.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: Z1Year: 1990Chassis Number: WBABA910X0AL02850Registration Number: G264 TTOTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 24046983Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 52000 MilesMake: Only LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 715
Delivered new to Monaco and offered directly from single family ownership with just 19,100 miles.Manufactured in left-hand drive for Jaguar France SA on 14/03/1989 in Signal Red with a Magnolia interiorBelieved to have been bought by our vendor’s late father-in-law from the Jaguar stand at the Paris Motor ShowDelivered by British Motors of Monte Carlo, Monaco in April 1989 to the family home where it stayed until 2016The detailed history shows historical invoices from British Motors and Welwyn JaguarUpon registration in the UK the KPH odometer unit was changed by Grange Welwyn Jaguar to MPH with corresponding mileage19,500 miles (atoc) indicated, corroborated by the history file and accompanying KPH unitPresented to auction in superb condition befitting from a lifetime in the South of France and an MOT until 21st April 2022Conceived as a stylish, comfortable and long-legged Grand Routier, rather than an out-and-out sports car like the preceding E-Type, the XJ-S made use of the Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 saloon platform and running gear. Shorter in the wheelbase than its saloon siblings, it debuted as a V12-powered Coupe, with six-cylinder and soft-top versions following in the 1980s. It had a lot to live up to and comparisons to its iconic predecessor are dismissed, with hindsight, as unfair whilst Jaguar were sensibly long-sighted with their launch and ambitions for the model. Nippy, impractical British sports cars were difficult to sell during the 1980s as the market segmented. Aston Martin’s V8 Coupé catered for the very wealthy and Lotus’ futuristic Esprit was the car of choice for those who were image concious. The XJS, however, was the perfect car for the successful gentleman of a certain age wanting a stylish, comfortable sports coupe that cut a dash, moreover it was particularly popular with women. By the time production had ceased in 1996, 115,413 coupes, cabriolets and convertibles had found homes.We are told by our vendor, the daughter-in-law of Mr Miller, the car’s first owner, that this XJS was ordered on the Jaguar stand at the 1989 Paris Motor Show. Resplendent in Signal Red with a Magnolia leather interior, the car was delivered by British Motors of Monte Carlo, who were not just the concessionaires for Jaguar but also Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin. Registered ‘7279 MC’ as an official Monaco resident's car, a privilege afforded only to the very wealthy, it was lightly used by Mr Miller, hardly ever in the rare event of rain, and maintained by British Motors’ service department as documented by the historical invoices on file. When the car left Monaco for repatriation to the United Kingdom in 2016, the odometer showed a mere 29,786 kilometres had been covered, as confirmed by the original odometer-unit supplied with the car.When our vendor and her husband moved back to this country permanently, the Jaguar was registered with the DVLA on 22nd June 2016. The odometer unit was changed by Jaguar main dealers Grange Welwyn to a mileometer unit and the digits updated to match the original kilometres in equivalent miles of 18,508, prior to an MOT the next day at 18,510 miles. Subsequently, the online MOT history shows incremental increases over the years corroborated by Grange Welwyn’s service receipts and, indeed, the car has only travelled some 582 miles since 2016. Whilst in the UK, the car has been maintained, and MOT’d annually, for largely sentimental reasons and as it’s unlikely to be used much by the family, as a left-hand drive car on British roads, it’s now regretfully offered for sale.At the time of cataloguing, the indicated mileage is 19,100 and the car is presented to auction in superb overall condition having obviously benefited from its time in Monaco. The scuttles are in very good order, however, we note that there are dings to each of the rear bumper chrome quarter blades but the buyer should be able to find replacements with relative ease. There is evidence of wear to the driver’s side seat bolster, common with all XJS and indicative of short journeys, Monaco has only thirty miles of urban roads after all.In conclusion, it is rare to offer a low mileage, Monaco-delivered Jaguar from single British family ownership, benefiting from little use in a largely dry climate. The history file includes reams of historical and more recent invoices from Jaguar main dealers, a spare key, the Heritage Certificate, the owner’s manual and the current MOT which is valid until 22nd April 2022.Unlike most of its contemporaries, this venerable XJS has spent twenty-seven years being much admired in Monte Carlo amidst acres of brightly coloured exotica and being offered valet-parking outside the Café de Paris, a rare honour, simply because the Monésgasque appreciate classic British style.Smart examples of Jaguar’s big coupé, in all its iterations, are becoming increasingly sought-after, and this low-mileage, Signal Red car with a detailed history and lovely provenance is worth a closer look.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XJS COUPÉYear: 1989Chassis Number: SAJJNAEW4BB160907Registration Number: G357 PWXTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 19100 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: MagnoliaClick here for more details and images
Lot 721
One of only 115 hand-built XJR-S and consequently very rare. Launched in 1988, JaguarSport was a 50/50 joint venture between Jaguar and TWR Their signature product was the Jaguar XJR-S, hand-built at the Bloxham facility This is one of only 115 RHD cars built and consequently very rare Finished in Flamenco Red with Magnolia leather and Burgundy carpets Only 71,000 miles, ceramic wax polished and in great condition with a stunning interior With our vendor for the last two years and always garaged Turbine-smooth, 6.0-litre V12 with 318bhp. Full TWR suspension geometry Cover-car and a two-page feature in Jaguar World magazine during 2015 Further details about the cars history, service records, ownership history, MOTs etc. to follow. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XJRYear: 1992Chassis Number: SAJJSAES3EK184474Registration Number: K361 APFEngine Number: 8W010650SBDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 71000 MilesClick here for more details and images
Lot 726
Looking fabulous in Capri Blue, this sparkling DB6 benefits from an upgraded 4-speed auto box and a comprehensive history file.Dating from 1966, DB6/2563/R was delivered new to H.W motors Ltd. for its first owner, J.F.P TateFinished from new in Capri Blue with Dark Blue Connolly hide and dark blue carpetsThe accompanying Aston Martin Heritage Trust Certificate confirms the car was right-hand drive and fitted with a Borg-Warner, 4-speed automatic gearboxFurther optioned with Chrome Wire Wheels, 3-eared spinners, Fiamm horns and Avon TurbospeedsThe automatic four-speed gear box has received the 'Chapman' upgrade offering seamless gear changesFull and interesting ownership history. With our private vendor for the last seven yearsFull matching numbers, factory spec and in a fabulous colour. A lovely example The culmination of Aston Martin's long-running line of DB six-cylinder sports saloons, and thus considered by many to be the last 'real' Aston, the DB6 was introduced in 1965, updating the DB5. Although recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Carrozzeria Touring-developed 'Superleggera' body structure of its predecessors in favour of conventional steel fabrication whilst retaining the aluminium outer panels.Increased rear-seat space was the prime DB6 objective so the wheelbase was now four inches longer than before, resulting in an extensive restyle with a more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. 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. These many dimensional changes were integrated most successfully, as the DB6's overall length increased by only two inches. The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification, complete with triple Webers. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox, and for the first time, there was optional power-assisted steering. High profile owners in the early days included HRH Prince Charles, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Twiggy and Peter Sellers.DB6/2563/R was delivered new to H.W motors Ltd for J.F.P Tate, Esq. finished in Capri Blue with Dark Blue Connolly hide (VM 3282) and dark blue carpets. Although subsequently resprayed, the Aston is still presented today in the same Capri Blue with its very nicely aged original interior. The Aston Martin Heritage Trust Certificate confirms the specification being right-hand drive and fitted with a Borg-Warner, 4-speed automatic gearbox plus non-standard equipment including chrome roadwheels, heated rear window, three-eared hub spinners, Fiamm horns, a powered aerial and Avon Turbospeed tyres. The car was in daily use early on in its life and regularly serviced and maintained including a cylinder head overhaul and front suspension rebuild in 1967. It is still matching numbers, today, unlike many DB6s.The car's second owner was a Mr Pitkethly in 1984 who sold it, in 1992, to a Mr Hine who, in turn, later sold the DB6 to Le Riche 'Automobile Restorers' of Jersey in 2002. A little later, Le Riche were persuaded to part with the Aston by a Mr Hoy of Jersey (Reg. J 6929) who kept the vehicle until its export out of Jersey in December 2009.The next change of ownership was to Aston Martin Works Ltd. in April 2014, who sold it to the owner prior to our vendor. He appears to have cherished the car judging by its lovely overall condition today, and covered less than 600 miles in nearly 4 years.This car retains much of its originality, character and is still on its original number plate. It's matching numbers throughout and presented in the original colour of Capri Blue, a rare hue for a DB6 but one that really suits it making the big GT look slimmer and lighter somehow and will, without a doubt, turn heads as it continues to age gracefully. It is also noted that the automatic four-speed gear box has received the 'Chapman' upgrade, and this is very clear when you experience the smoothness of the shifts.OPC 308D is supplied with a fascinating history file direct from the current private owner who has had it for the last seven years, covering very few journeys but all of them memorable we are assured!The history file includes a Heritage Trust Certificate confirming both the original factory specification and matching numbers status.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DB6Year: 1966Chassis Number: DB62563RRegistration Number: OPC3 08DTransmission: Auto 4 SpeedEngine Number: 400-2461 Make: Interior Colour: Blue LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 732
In production for one year only, the 1963 split-window Coupe C2 Corvette is the rarest and most desirable.Supplied new by Harry Mann, Los Angeles CA, the largest Chevrolet dealer on the West Coast at the timeFinished in rare Saddle Tan Metallic with a tan interiorDesirable factory options include uprated 300bhp, L75, 327ci engine, Powerglide transmission and electric windowsRestored to NCRS standards achieving a ‘Flight’ award in recognitionFeatured on the cover of and in 'Classic American' magazine and also in 'The Art of the Classic Sports Car' with photography by James MannThe appropriate registration number VET 661 will remain with the vehicleNow in its eighth 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 produced between 1963 and 1967, that really set Chevrolet's cash registers ringing and left us with the most desired and collectable Corvette to date. Designed by Larry Shinoda 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 Jaguar, 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 as we know it. The aims for the new car included: improved passenger accommodation, more luggage space and superior ride and handling and with this, in mind, a new ladder chassis was created for the car by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the most important element of which was the move away from a live axle to independent rear suspension, courtesy of lateral struts, radius rods and transverse leaf spring. The independent front suspension was much as before, as were the recirculating ball steering and there were a number of drive train options available including four small block V8 engines, three transmissions, and six-axle ratios. One major innovation was that the C2 was available in both Convertible and Fastback Coupé form. The latter initially featured a dramatic split rear window, but this was discontinued a year into production and consequently, the 'split-window' cars are now by far the most desirable.The Corvette has since become widely known as "America's Sports Car" and has become synonymous with freedom and adventure, ultimately becoming both "the most successful concept car in history and the most popular sports car in history"Built in St. Louis Missouri, this very rare and desirable 'Split-Window' C2 is the Holy Grail of Corvettes with production only running for one year. Having had just four owners in total, this ‘black plate’ Sting Ray spent its entire life in California before being exported to the UK in September 2014. Prior to that, the car’s second owner had placed it into dry storage in 1980 where it remained until 2011 emerging ripe for restoration with a complete and total chassis-up rebuild taking place over the next two years. Restored to original specification and NCRS ( National Corvette Restorers Society) standard, this matching numbers example finished in Saddle Tan with a Tan interior is one of just 1,505 Powerglide examples to roll off the production line and remains stunning throughout with an attention to detail that is rarely achieved, even the radiator has the correct year date stamp! Factory options include the uprated 300bhp L75 engine, Powerglide 2-speed auto transmission and electric windows.Not only chosen as a cover car for ‘Classic American’ in 2017 with full feature, this outstanding Sting Ray, wearing the appropriate registration number VET 661, is also included in the coffee table book ‘The Art of the Classic Sports Car’ with photography by James Mann, copies of both are included within the comprehensive history file that accompanies the car.If you have been searching for what must be one of, if not the, best 1963 Split Window coupes, certainly in the UK then look no further! We strongly encourage and welcome your earliest inspection to fully appreciate the lengths taken to produce this outstanding example of automotive history that retains a cult following to this very day. SpecificationMake: CHEVROLETModel: CORVETTE STING RAY SPLIT WINDOW COUPEYear: 1963Chassis Number: 30837S116845Registration Number: VET 661Transmission: AutoEngine Number: 3116845Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 3547 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Tan vinylClick here for more details and images
Lot 733
The ‘Holy Grail’ of 22Bs, 1 of just 16 examples - the ultimate Subaru road-car; from 18 years ownership. 1 of 16 ‘Subaru UK’ officially imported examples, believed to be the 16th car; with just ten or so still remaining Owned by our vendor for the last 18 years; award-winning, magazine and TV featured Retaining its car-specific ‘Type UK’ metallic booklet, floor-mats, badging and original service book Just two previous owners and 49,000 miles The perfect registration number of N 22B UK accompanies the car With a few choice (yet easily reversible) period enhancements, with original parts retained Built to celebrate both the marque’s 40th. anniversary and its third straight WRC manufacturers’ title, the 22B STi was billed as the production version of Subaru’s already-iconic two-door World Rally Car. With its swollen wheel arches, high-rise rear spoiler and an 80mm increase in width, it was as close to Colin McRae’s rally car as any mortal was ever going to get. It wasn’t a homologation special but more of a road-going replica. The ‘22’ in the model’s name referred to the engine capacity, which was increased from 1994cc to 2212cc. Officially, the turbocharged flat-four developed 276bhp, but the actual figure almost certainly started with a three. The ‘B’, meanwhile, stood for Bilstein, the damper supplier. The 22B is endowed with a specially developed 2.2-litre EJ22-engine with unique forged pistons, a seam-welded bodyshell (supposedly identical in shape to the WRC), special gearing, a twin-plate racing clutch, strengthened drive/prop shafts, driver-adjustable front/rear diff and bigger brakes; the suspension uses unique forged aluminium lower links, rose-joined transverse links, inverted Bilstein dampers and unique Eibach springs, plus a set of 17-inch BBS alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero tyres. Only 400 22Bs were built for sale to the Japanese domestic market, and supposedly, sold out within just hours of release. The car cost a shade under £40,000 in period, or close to £70,000 in today’s money. Another 24 22Bs were produced for the export market, 16 for the UK, along with another 5 for Australia, and 3 prototypes (known to have been issued with the ‘#000 number’), belonging originally to David Lapworth of Prodrive, Colin McRae and Nicky Grist. The 16 cars officially imported to the UK were modified by Prodrive with longer gear ratios and UK-specification lights. As a result of 50 or so 22Bs having been imported privately into the UK, Subaru had to wait until 1999 to register the 16 officially imported cars under the VCA’s Single Vehicle Approval scheme. The car presented here is a 1999 Subaru 22B-STI ‘Type UK’ – the absolute ‘Holy Grail’ for these already very special rally cars for the road. We understand that a ‘Type UK’ has never before been offered at auction, so it is a real honour to be able to do so. ‘Subaru UK’ officially imported only 16 22Bs and passed them on to Prodrive for approved modification. When new, these cars came with a very special car-specific aluminium information booklet, granted to the first owner and hand-signed by the Sales Director of Subaru UK, plus a ‘Special Instruction’ booklet, Type UK badging to the rear and model-specific floor mats. Quite remarkably, as it is very common for the original owner to retain these items for posterity, the car offered here, some 22 years later, retains these invaluable items, plus its original service booklet, manuals, two original keys and two original Subaru alarm fobs. We understand this car, chassis #GC8 071690, to be the 16th example of this very short and special run. The car was originally sold new via Subaru dealer Quenby Brothers Ltd. of Baldock, Hertfordshire to its first owner, a Mr Stewart of Luton, on 13th March 1999, registered ‘T782 RPP’. He ensured it was returned regularly for servicing on five occasions to its supplying main dealer. The car was subsequently sold as a Subaru Approved Car by Lancaster Pangbourne (Subaru) on the 6th December 2001 to its second owner, a Mr Mason of Burnley, then with 17,500 miles, registered ‘CMN 22B’. It was then regularly taken for servicing to Subaru dealer H Robinson & Sons Ltd. of Rochdale on four occasions (up to 39,717 miles). Mr Mason went on to sell the car via Bowker BMW of Accrington in January 2004. Our vendor, a true Subaru enthusiast, then bought the car on the 10th February 2004, ensuring it was still under the Subaru ‘Proven Two Warranty’ scheme. He has also ensured the car has been regularly serviced, using such specialists as Cotton Competition of Preston, Prosport Ltd. of Stockport, and Lateral Performance Ltd. of Hertfordshire, and is up to date. Some choice enhancements were added including a full PPG helical synchro-kit (for TY752 gearcase) from Lateral Performance (fitted by Cotton Competition) in June 2008 (the original gear set still accompanies the car), an AP front brake upgrade in 2004 and a bespoke exhaust system by Powerflow in 2007, both done by District Garage of Bolton. Importantly, all of the original parts have been retained with the car, and could be easily refitted, but may require some recommissioning (see images). The Bilstein suspension was fully refurbished by Bilstein in 2018, just c300 miles ago; the car is fitted with a Tracker and a Clifford anti-hijack alarm, plus it comes with a 22B car cover. This specific car is very well-regarded within Subaru circles, appearing in ‘Car’ magazine (January 2000), ‘Auto Express’ magazine (September 2010) and ‘Modern Classics’ magazine (March 2017). The car won Best OEM example of the day at JapFest/TunerFest at Brands Hatch last September. Silverstone Auctions are privileged to offer for sale such a rare and special car, considered by many as the ‘ultimate Subaru’ for the road. Indeed, for modern-classic collectors in America, they can now, as of 2023, legally import and enjoy these cars – what an opportunity! ‘Type UK’ 22Bs are hugely coveted and rightly so, and rarely appear for sale on the open market, not to be missed.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: 22B-STI 'TYPE UK'Year: 1999Chassis Number: JF1GC8071690Registration Number: N22 BUKTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 000431Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue AlacantraClick here for more details and images
Lot 736
*It has been brought to our attention that the odometer reading has stopped operating*. Number #8 of 102 V-spec examples of the remarkable GT-R LM Limited; rare, reveredand in-demand. Founded on saloon car racing dominance, and almost implausible lap times of the Nürburgring, few cars have built up quite such a mantle of invincibility as Nissan's Skyline GT-RThe R33 came in several flavours and sitting near the top in the R33 GT-R hierarchy is the ‘LM Limited’ (model #GGJPRWFR33ZDA-ARAA)All LM Limited examples were Series 2 models and registered in 1996; one of the rarest GTRs, with only 188 examples produced, 86 wearing the standard GT-Rs and 102 adorned with the special V-spec badgeLM standing for Le Mans to celebrate Nissan's participation in the 24-hours race; only available in stunning Championship Blue (BT2), exclusive to this modelThe cars also featured commemorative GT-R decals, a carbon spoiler-blade and N1 cooling ducts/bonnet lipPersonally imported and owned by an enthusiast in 2016, well-serviced and showing just 56,000 miles, and wearing the registration 'GTR 99M'In the world of GT-R geekery, being able to recite every model and its associated tweaks is like currency. First there’s the obvious ones – Z-Tune, 400R and V-Spec. Then you’ve got the slightly more obscure ones – N1, M-Spec and S1.Based on the R33 GT-R, the ‘LM Limited’ isn’t to be confused with the R33 GT-R ‘LM’. The LM (not limited) was a one-off built for homologation so Nissan could go racing in the GT1 class at Le Mans and is housed at Nissan’s Zama storage facility.The car presented here is an LM Limited, another model with its roots buried in Le Mans, but much more subtly. Only available in stunning Championship Blue paintwork, which was exclusive to this model, and featuring commemorative GT-R decals, a carbon spoiler blade and N1 cooling ducts/bonnet lip, all LM Limited cars were Series 2 models and were registered in 1996 – make no mistake, this model is right up there with the rarest of GT-Rs.Only 188 examples of the LM Limited were produced from May 1996; 86 of these wore the standard GT-R badge and the remaining 102 were built on V-spec models. Subtle but effective, there wasn’t a different engine block like in the N1, and the interior didn’t change at all. Powered by the legendary RB26 engine, it still sounds and goes very much like its predecessor the GT-R, plus it's starting to follow the family trait with interest and values on the rise in the past few years.To quote Japanese performance cars specialists ‘Torque GT’: “When you open up that glorious RB26 on an open road there is nothing quite like it, it's one of those distinctive howls that cannot be mistaken for anything else. The linear surge of power through the revs gives the GTR a very different feel to other high performance JDM metal".Everyone will have their own preference as to what kind of power delivery they prefer, but the RB26 feels unburstable and hugely addictive. The R33 GT-R LM Limited is a perfect example of a time where cars screamed personality, something that is often seen as missing in modern cars.”So, if the homologation LM already existed, and Nissan never won any class at Le Mans with a Skyline, what was the point of the LM Limited? The short answer was to commemorate Nissan’s return to Le Mans. Like having an ultra-successful big brother who could do no wrong, the launch of the R33 meant it had some Godzilla-sized boots to fill. But Nissan had the perfect solution in 1995 – a rejuvenated Le Mans program spurred on by both Nismo and GT-R fans. What better way to promote the new Skyline than to do something not even the R32 could boast?This specific car, 1 of the 102 V-spec examples, was personally sourced, bought and imported by our Japanese-performance-car-enthusiast vendor in 2016. As part of his collection, and having recently been SORN’d, he has used it sparingly with the indicated mileage now being 56,000 (approximately). The car is not modified (apart from obligatory large exhaust) and is all the better for it, there being some room for improvement in minor areas. GT-Rs of this era are now rightly recognised as performance icons, with rarity and originality playing a big part in demand/values – this is real opportunity for both.SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINE R33 GT-R V-SPEC LM LIMITEDYear: 1996Chassis Number: BCNR33-022949Registration Number: GTR 99MTransmission: ManualEngine Number: RB26 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 739
Delightful, one owner from new, Series 1 that's been lightly used, well maintained and benefits from over £9,000's worth of recent expenditure.This smart Elise was supplied new by SGT Garages of Maidenhead on 07/01/1999 optioned with driving lights, radio fitting-kit, leather trim and a dealer-fit 'Janspeed' exhaust" for a total sum of £24,502.40Serviced regularly throughout its life with the first service being completed by SGT on 07/01/2000 (10,354)Fabulous service history (see main description). In February 2021 the car went to Bristol Classic Car Restorations for a full service and check over prior to sale (£5,000 +)Very recent paint refresh in its original 3-pack Pearlescent Yellow at a cost of over £4,000.(April 2021)Large history file with detailed invoices, MOTs, V5, Owner's Manuals, original Bill of Sale, etc.It's rare to find a one owner from new Elise and, with its detailed history and very recent expenditure of over £9,000, at this guide it seems remarkable valuePurity is a fragile and vulnerable thing and in August 1996, the revolutionary new Lotus Elise seemed to ooze purity from every extruded anodised aluminium and epoxy resin crevice, with nothing superfluous subtracting from the essence of this truly minimalist, focused little sports car. Although 'beautiful to behold' it certainly was, the time-honoured relationship between 'form and function' was clearly evident in the way it went and handled with its lightweight chassis-tub at 731kg failing to daunt the enthusiasm of the mid-mounted, 1.8-litre K-series engine, and its 118bhp was enough for a 0-60mph time in the low sixes allied to decent torque in the higher ratios. Clothed in two-piece 'clamshell' fibreglass bodywork, the featherweight two-door also featured all round double-wishbone, independent coil-over suspension, rack and pinion steering, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, and a five-speed gearbox. Designer Julian Thomson and engineer Richard Rackham were keen to create a car with something of a motorcycle’s feel, and they undoubtedly succeeded, as is evident as much in the aluminium-and-rubber interior and neat little Stack instrument panel, as in the car's dynamic intimacy with the road, the wind, and the weather. The Elise was a reaction to the corpulent world of leather, luxury, and levers becoming increasingly evident in Lotus road cars, and was an attempt to recreate Colin Chapman’s early principles before he abandoned them in a move upmarket.The early cars were followed in 2002 by the Series 2 but the simpler, more demure Series 1 still defines the breed and this one owner, 1999 Pearlescent Yellow car is a perfect example. It's been completely refreshed very recently (April 2021) and our vendor, its only owner, has provided details of his life with the Lotus;The Elise was supplied new by SGT Garages of Maidenhead on 7 January 1999 with Driving lights, radio fitting kit, alloy window winders and leather trim as factory-fitted options plus a dealer fit "Janspeed" exhaust" for a total sum of £24,502.40.This one-owner car was used mostly in the summer and always garaged.The car was serviced regularly with the first service being completed by SGT on 7 January 2000 at a mileage of 10,354The next major service was conducted by Lakeside Engineering on 17/12/2001 with the mileage at 15,310.Lube/filter servicing was then conducted by the owner until 2008 when the car also had a new exhaust and ball joints fitted by Brooke Kensington Ltd with 34,572 on the odometer.Browns garage of Thame, replaced the cam belt and water pump and completed a full service on 24 July 2016 when the odometer was showing 38,424 miles.Between 2017 and 2019 Williams Automobiles, Lotus dealer, replaced the alternator belt and Yokohama Advan rear tyres (42,419 miles), repair starter motor (42,974 miles), and replaced alternator (46,906 miles). The December 2020 MOT at Browns of Thame required a new catalytic converter and identified some other advisory work - mileage was 54,154.In February 2021 the car went to Bristol Classic Car Restorations for a full service and check over prior to sale. Work completed at a cost of over £5,000 includes: Hood repair, drivers seat retrim and knee/kick panel repairNew water pumpRefurbished wheelsNew discs and padsNew adjustable shock absorbers all roundSuspension and ride height set-up.A factory-approved body shop for a comprehensive respray in 3-pack Pearlescent Yellow paint at a cost of over £4,000. Whilst the car has never been "pranged" the bodywork was tired with stone chip damage to the front clam-shell and door mirrors, and 2 minor grazes to the rear bodywork. In April 2021, Specialised Paintworks have resprayed both the front and rear clam-shells as well as the mirrors and parts of the doors at a cost of £4,000. I have invoices for all the above in a filed in the binder with other supporting documentation (MOTs etc.)The Elise is supplied with its Owner's Manual, the V5C, lots of invoices and an MOT valid until December, 2021.It's very seldom that we are presented with a car where its owner has had such a dedicated approach to servicing and maintenance and it's confidence inspiring. With over £9,000 worth of recent expenditure, this little Lotus seems very sensibly guided and we welcome any inspection. SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELISE S1Year: 1999Chassis Number: SCCGA1111XHC35397Registration Number: S334 UCFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 18K4FJ31188736 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 55000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 740
A rare British-built sports car utilising state-of-the-art technology. 2.0-litre turbocharged Ford EcoBoost-based, mid-mounted engine, 250bhp and 0-60 in 4.0 seconds Hybrid carbon-composite cockpit/Aluminium spine with steel rollover and side-impact protection system Double wishbone front and rear suspension with Bilstein dampers (in-board front) for incredible handling UK registered and showing 2,287 miles from new. MOT valid until 13/04/2022 A pocket rocket British Sportscar and simply amazing value for money In 2012, a group of car industry professionals decided the time was right to produce a new type of lightweight high-performance sports car - one that combined maximum driving thrills with maximum accessibility, and Zenos Cars was born. Less than two years later, Zenos showed its first car, the E10, clearly demonstrating their single-minded determination to use innovation to benefit the experience it delivers to its owners. Production began a few months afterwards shortly followed by their second model, the E10 S, providing the same engaging experience with even more performance. In November 2015, Zenos announced the pinnacle of the E10 range, the E10 R, offering further development, performance and configuration options. The example offered here is a UK-registered, 2016 E10 S Roadster with a 1999cc, 16v turbocharged, four-cylinder GDTI EcoBoost engine. Developing 250bhp@7000rpm and 295lb ft@2500rpm, Zenos claim the 725kg machine can hit 60mph from a standstill in 4.0sec and power on to a top speed of 145mph. Showing 2,287 miles and recently issued with a fresh MOT, valid until April 13th 2022, this ‘pocket rocket’ British sportscar is ready for its next owner to enjoy some serious fun this summer. At this guide price we feel this is simply amazing value for money.SpecificationMake: ZENOSModel: E10 SYear: 2016Chassis Number: SA9BRFRT6FW341069Registration Number: SN16 DLVDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2220 Click here for more details and images
Lot 742
A superb re-creation, presented in iconic colours and featuring some well-engineered upgrades. 1988 KCC GT40 Replica #51 professionally constructed to a very high standard Tubular chassis, period-correct, '68 Ford 302, 5-litre motor mated to 5-speed Audi box Presented in classic Gulf colours with full decal set in tribute to the 1969 Le Mans-winning car with good details including Smiths dials and gauges Fitted with a heater and air-conditioning for some comfort. Rear-mounted camera Offered, fully serviced and UK- registered with an MOT to December 21, from a member of the UK GT40 Enthusiasts Club The private registration number illustrated does not form part of the sale Offered here is a replica of, arguably, the most famous racing car of all time, the Ford GT40 #1075, the only car to have won the Le Mans 24-Hour race twice (1968/9). Correctly titled as a 'KCC GT40' on the V5c, this example was imported from South Africa in 2018 by its present owner. This KCC GT40 replica is the South African version of the British KVA design developed in the 1980s by Ken Vincent Atwell, an ex-Ford engineer who had permission to take moulds from an original Ford GT40 in order to produce his design. Atwell licenced his design to KCC in Johannesburg. This 'Tribute' car replicates the exact body dimensions of #1075 taken from the original moulds of the Le Mans-winning car and featuring the widened rear arches. KCC #51 utilises Ford front and rear suspension components married to a tubular steel chassis and the rear suspension is an upgrade on the original Ford Granada design with Gaz adjustable dampers on all four corners. Pleasingly, this example is running a very desirable, period-correct and 'certified-block number' 1968, 5-litre Ford 302 Windsor motor which is in mostly standard configuration, making it more reliable and useable as road car. The engine is mated to a 5-speed, Audi Turbo gearbox and clutch which is the standard set up for many GT40 replica cars. Other mechanical features include a 'Bundle of Snakes' exhaust system, unique to GT40s, which has been professionally ceramic-coated to aid cooling and creates that unmistakeable GT40 soundtrack. Twin auxiliary cooling fans fitted in the rear also help with engine cooling The car also benefits from 3-piece, split-rim alloys, a cabin heater, air-conditioning and, to aid rear vision, a rear-mounted camera, very useful on such a low wide-bodied car. Paying homage to the original GT40s, this well-constructed example features an original set of Smiths GT40-style instruments with traditional 180 mph, mechanical speedo, bucket seats with GT40-style eyelets, 4-point racing harnesses fitted for driver and passenger, internal Aluminium badging and a push-button start, all adding to the authentic '60s feel. Externally, the decals faithfully replicate #1075 and sensible additions include a reversing light, fog lights and original helicopter style window vents. The rear window is glass, an extremely rare find on an early GT40 replica. On offer privately from a member of the GT40 Enthusiasts Club, GB after two years of enjoying this very special #1075 homage, we are informed that recent mechanical work includes a full service with new plugs, oil, filter, electronic points, coil and HT-leads and the car is now on the button with an MOT that is valid until January 2022. There can't be a petrol-head out there worth his octane-rating that's never fancied a properly-engineered GT40 re-creation and this seems like a remarkable opportunity. *Please note the private number will be retained by the current owner to be assigned to their new GT40 and is not included in the sale*SpecificationMake: HEINKELModel: TESTYear: TBCChassis Number: KCCGT4005188Registration Number: TBCTransmission: ManualEngine Number: BSEKH4963 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 531 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 743
One of the rarest and most sought-after Integrales, the Evo 2 'Edizione Finale'. Just one UK keeper and 5,400km from new Number of 92 out of just 250 examples of this 'Final Edition' Superbly presented in Bordeaux Red with final-edition stripes UK-registered and all taxes paid Major service including belts just 12 months ago The ultimate version of a true icon Following their amazing seven years of success in the World Rally Championship for ‘Group A’ cars, which included four driver's titles and six consecutive Manufacturer’s Championships, Lancia decided to release one, final, limited-edition version of their venerable Delta Integrale. Named ‘Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 Edizione Finale’, production was limited to just 250 and all were to be finished in Bordeaux Red with narrow yellow and blue stripes running over the bonnet and roof. Influenced by the wildly enthusiastic Japanese ‘Deltisti’, who were inevitably going to be the biggest customers, the standard specification included high-back bucket Recaro seats, black fabric interior trim, 16” Speedline wheels finished in Anthracite, push-button start, carbon-fibre trim details, Aluminium OMP pedals and passenger footrest, a Momo steering wheel, upgraded engine-management to 250bhp, special Eibach springs front and rear and an OMP strut-brace. Each car had a stamped, numbered plate next to the gear lever with this particular car being 'Number 092' out of 250. The engine and drivetrain were identical to the final Evo 2, except for the upgraded engine-management system, and still featured permanent four-wheel drive. Number 92 was delivered new to Japan in 1995 and, a few years later in 2008, was exported to Belgium and subsequently on to its only UK-registered keeper in 2009. The car has not been used much since, becoming part of a private collection stored indoors in ideal purpose-built premises, and presents today as it should for a car that has covered just a little over 3,000 miles from new. In February 2020, the little Lancia was sent to noted Integrale specialists, Walkers Garage Ltd. of Northallerton, North Yorkshire, where the history file reveals that £1,472 was spent on a full service including cambelts, a new battery, new fuel pump and a thorough going through to make sure it was running at optimum level. All the old fuel was drained and replaced at this time with new fuel filters fitted as well as new spark plugs and a thorough road test. Within the car's interesting history file are the original service books with some Japanese invoices, the export paperwork, recent invoices from Walkers and the spare keys. This is a very rare opportunity to own an example of the ultimate development of the iconic Lancia Integrale. The car is in outstanding order throughout and a real collector's dream so please make arrangements to come to our viewings and see for yourself just how special this Final Edition Evo 2 really is. SpecificationMake: LANCIAModel: INTEGRALE EDIZIONE FINALEYear: 1995Chassis Number: ZLA831AB000586345Registration Number: M228 FWREngine Number: 00586345Odometer Reading: 5400 KMMake: Interior Colour: BLACKClick here for more details and images
Lot 765
An exciting project, a manual gearbox, Series 2 Roadster in need of total restoration. Excitingly offered at No Reserve – a Series 2 roadster that needs substantial restoration Delivered new to Sweden 1970 in left-hand drive with a manual gearbox Originally Pale Primrose Yellow with a black interior and black hood This matching numbers car was brought back to the UK in 2019 and is now UK-registered A number of new/replacement parts have already been acquired (list available) We understand that the engine runs and sounds in good order Private vendor unable to start the restoration so now someone else’s opportunity Jaguar continued to develop the E-Type throughout its life and the first results of this programme of improvements were introduced in 1964 when the newly enlarged 4.2-litre XK engine was installed. Maximum power remained unchanged at 265bhp, however, torque was usefully increased which, combined with the arrival of a fully synchronised Moss gearbox and more consistent fuel flow from the twin SU petrol pumps, contributed greatly to smooth progress. The Series 2 of 1968 was a further quantum leap with an improved cooling system and better Girling brakes addressing those, less than endearing Serious 1 characteristics of getting too hot and not being able to stop. The Series 2 also introduced several design changes, largely due to U.S. Federal legislation, and the most noted exterior features are the open headlights, a larger grille opening, re-positioned and larger front indicators and rear lights below the bumpers. The 4.2-litre XK power straight-six now featured ‘ribbed’ cam-covers, whilst inside there were better seats with head-rests, new switchgear and the ignition switch was now on the steering column. According to the accompanying Heritage certificate, ‘1R13561’ was dispatched on the 19th May 1970 to Sweden in left-hand drive format, fitted with a manual gearbox, finished in Pale Primrose with a black interior and black hood. Having been laid up for a number of years in Sweden, this Series 2 was purchased by our private vendor in 2019 as a restoration project. It was brought back to these shores, UK-registered as ‘EVG453H’ and various new parts were sourced in order to start the restoration. Unfortunately, with other projects pressing, the vendor has never got round to starting the restoration and now needs to sell, enabling somebody else to enjoy the journey. As you can see from the pictures, there are various parts included in the sale and a list can be sent to interested parties upon request. We understand that the engine runs and sounds in good order. Excitingly offered at ‘No Reserve’, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a very desirable, matching numbers, E-Type and commence a large but enjoyable project.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E-TYPEYear: 1970Chassis Number: 1R13561Registration Number: EVG4 53HTransmission: 4 Speed ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 73000 Click here for more details and images
Lot 1054
A RARE GEORGE I PROVINCIAL SILVER LIDDED TANKARD, by Francis Batty II, Newcastle 1721, of slightly tapering form with girdle and double-scroll handle, the domed cover with reeded flat rim and scroll-form thumbpiece. 18cm high, 25.8 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Cover with lion passant and leopard's head. Handle with maker's mark. The body with full set of five marks. Marks slightly rubbed but legible. Engraved to handle D (over) WS. No personalised engraving. Lid closes neatly but hinge rocks (no more than to be expected). Surface wear and marks commensurate with age. In generally good condition.
Lot 1078
A RARE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH HORN VINAIGRETTE, registration mark for 1871, the bulbous hinged cover set with a faceted orange 'jewel' and engraved with scrolling foliage, applied with vacant cartouche and thistle-form whistle. 9cmThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Small sign of Verdigris to inside of lid, overall good.
Lot 1220
A RARE GEORGE III SILVER BOTTLE COLLAR, by Samuel Knight, London 1817, of tapering form with reeded borders, for MOSELLE. 7.8cm diameter, 1.5 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Good condition.
Lot 417
A rare Huntley and Palmers F.A. Cup biscuit tin- the FA Cup was shown at the biscuit factory during Reading F.C good cup run 1926-7, everyone in Reading hoped the club would reach the final and Huntley and Palmer issued a commemorative biscuit tin shaped like the FA Cup to celebrate. Reading got to the semi-finals but were beaten by Cardiff City, 21cm tall x 10cm, minor dents but generally good
Lot 544
A Rare George III Mahogany Drum Table, circa 1800, with worn green leather writing surface and two hinged leaves, one side with lidded compartments, the opposing side with circular open apertures and oval pen trays with dummy drawers below, on a turned and reeded support with three reeded legs, brass capped toes and castors, 109cm by 108cm by 79cm
Lot 2152
A Very Rare Early Oversized Single Push Chronograph Aviator's Wristwatch, signed Omega, ref: 568.18, Omega Museum confirms this watch was manufactured in July 1915, (calibre 18''') frosted gilt finished lever movement signed and numbered 4428352, bimetallic balance with blued overcoil hairspring, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute and fifths of seconds tracks, two dials for seconds and 15-minute register, single push pink gilt button below 6 to operate red chronograph hand, wire lugs, nickel case with hinged back stamped inside Omega and numbered 5415908, cuvette with matching number, 46mm wide, see illustrations This watch is sold with an email from the Omega Museum's vintage watch specialist' John R.Diethelmm. He confirms that this watch is recorded in the Omega archives, stating the case and movement numbers, movement calibre and watch reference and that the watch was manufactured in July 1915. This is an excellent example of one of the earliest Omega first generation model chronographs ever made. This watch uses the calibre 18''' which is a pocket watch size movement. Its large-size case and clear visible enamel dial and ingenious design of chronograph button at 6 o'clock was ideal for pilots to read the time and activate the complication during flying. Similar oversized single button chronograph wristwatches are illustrated in Goldberger (J) Omega Watches, pg.66-69. An almost identical wristwatch sold at Sotheby's New York sale October 19th 2007 lot 136 for $28,600. Another almost identical watch, owned by Lawrence of Arabia, sold at Antiquorum, Geneva sale, 11 November 2012, lot 557 for 86000CHF 23.03.21 Case with surface scratches, sides with minor dents, pink gilt to the single button and winding crown are very slightly rubbed, later strap, dial with one minor hairline crack at 12 and one hairline crack between 3 & 4 o'clock from the dial edge to the 15-minute register dial edge, hand setting correctly, winding smoothly, movement in going order, chronograph is working.
Lot 2164
A Rare 'Meters First' Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, model: Submariner, ref: 5513, 1967, (calibre 1520) lever movement signed, matte finish black dial with luminous triangular, dot and baton markers, Mercedes hands, protected screw down crown, bi-directional rotating diving bezel fitted with the 15 minute marker insert, screw back with an engraved inscription, inside case back signed, numbered 5513 and dated II.67, case serial number 1596362, Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a deployant fliplock clasp numbered 93150 and date code DT4 for 2002, 43mm wide see illustrations This Submariner reference 5513 is such a collectable and characterful wristwatch in today's watch market. This rare reference 5513 dial version is the very first matte finish dial in the 5513 which followed the earlier glossy finish dials. This dial was introduced in around 1966 and the collectors' so-called term is 'Meters First' which refers to the measurement depth rating reading with the metric rating first followed by the imperial feet reading second. This was only used for a few years until Rolex dials started to read the imperial rating first at the end of the 1960's. This is a rare example showing the original matte finish dial and original luminous zinc sulphide and tritium lume. 12.02.21 Case with light surface scratches, case with minor dents to the lugs and sides, later Rolex bracelet was replaced in 2002 and the clasp is numbered 93150 DT4, some bracelet links are rubbed and slightly worn, glass with minor dents, bezel with one small scratch at 9 o'clock and other minor scratches, luminous dot at 12 on the bezel has been changed, dial with the original finish, dial luminous hour markers have slightly discoloured but with a good colour patina, luminous hour markers have slightly shrunk which is a normal feature and a sign of a original dial luminous finish, hands with luminous very slightly discoloured, hand setting correctly, crown is screwing down on the threaded pipe correctly, movement is clean and in going order.
Lot 2182
A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, model: Turn-O-Graph, ref: 6202, 1954, lever movement signed and numbered 89866, original black dial with gilt writing and outer minute track, luminous triangular, dot and baton markers, luminous Mercedes hands, screw down crown, 60-minute scale black bezel with a red triangle at 12, screw back stamped inside with maker's mark Rolex, reference number 6202 and dated I 54, Rolex spring loaded riveted oyster bracelet with clasp stamped Rolex and dated I 57 and end links stamped 64, 34mm wide, together with another Rolex stainless steel oyster bracelet with clasp stamped with letters E T and one link numbered 7836 and the end links numbered 358 see illustrations 12.03.21 Case with light surface scratches, bezel with minor scratches, bezel is not rotating at present and is fixed possibly by dirt residue beneath, bezel triangular marker at 12 with luminous dot missing, crown is screwing down correctly. The 1957 bracelet with surface scratches, one bracelet link with the springs missing and needs repairing. The other Rolex bracelet was replaced by the vendor when the 1957 bracelet broke. The other re-placed bracelet has light surface scratches, original dial finish has a good patina and the original gilt writing and outer minute track, dial has staining marks throughout, but has good patina and has nicely aged, luminous hour marks have discoloured and the luminous has slightly shrunk in size which is a feature of an original dial finish, hand setting correctly, movement with minor scratches, movement in going order.
Lot 2183
A Rare and Early Speedmaster Pre-Moon Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Omega, model: Speedmaster, ref: 2915-3, 1958, (calibre 321) lever movement signed and numbered 15996393, column wheel chronograph, movement dust cover, black dial with luminous baton hour markers, three dials for 30-minute, 12-hour registers and seconds, tachymeter base 1000 scale bezel, buttons in the band to operate chronograph, straight lugs, screw back engraved with the Speedmaster above the Seahorse emblem and a double bevelled edge, inside back cover stamped with maker's mark Omega Watch Co and numbered 2915-3, Omega stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp numbered 1125 and end links numbered 617, 38mm wide see illustrationsThis reference 2915-3 is one of the most desirable Speedmasters on the market today. In production between 1957 and 1959, reference 2915 is known in three different iterations,1, -2, and -3.This example is the 2915-3 and called by collectors "The transitional early Speedmaster". Omega used the features of the 1 and 2 iterations and combined them together to use the same features, like the early Omega script on the dial, hands and 1000 base tachymeter bezel to produce and launch this reference in 1959. 07.04.21 Case with surface scratches, case sides with minor dents, case back Speedmaster signature and emblem is slightly rubbed, case is dirty next to the Omega logo crown, original black 1000 scale bezel with small scratches and minor dents, Omega plexi glass with surface scratches, Omega bracelet with surface scratches. This Omega bracelet would have been later added in the 1970's. In between bracelet links are dirty, original dial finish with the outer luminous baton hour markers nicely aged with a good patina, dial surface with very minor staining marks visible under an eyeglass. Dial with one very small scratch above the 12 on the 12 hour register sub dial and a very minor dirt mark to the same dial just to the left hand side of the hands central pivot. When tilting the dial towards the natural light the dial goes very slightly brown under an eyeglass, hands have been later replaced, winding smoothly and hand setting correctly, mainspring appears to be slipping when winding the watch several times, movement is clean, chronograph is working correctly, movement in going order.
Lot 1012
A rare set of three Maw & Co. Tiles designed by Owen Gibbons c. 1885 depicting Japanese ladies in traditional dress intended for a fireplace as shown in Maw's catalogue of 1885, and illustrated in "Fired Earth - 100 years of tiles in Europe", published by Richard Dennis and TACS, 1991, Figs 227 and 423, each 6" x 12".
Lot 1028
A quantity of WWI National War Savings Committee Savings stamps: Women's War Work series (4), VC Series (8) and War in the Air Series (4), all stuck to a card; and a rare WWI Patriotic letter Card, unused, the interior pages cut to create an image of Admiral Jellicoe when held to the light (2).
Lot 1607
A very rare Nymphenburg WWI 'Kreigzeit Series' porcelain inkstand, dated Kriegsjahr 1914 -15 and with painters signature of Hans Kratzer to the base, finely painted with two German cavalry officers and their horses,, one reclining on the ground, the other mounted smoking his pipe, 8 1/2" tall.
Lot 90
A rare Victorian 15ct gold sporting winners medal, of circular form with a central relief cast roundel depicting a trophy, the Yorkshire Cup, with inscription border 'Yorkshire Football Challenge Cup, 1878-9', and surrounded by a filled in cross adorned with fleur-de-lys, with jump ring, the reverse engraved 'Yorkshire Football Challenge Cup, Won By Wakefield Trinity F.C., Presented By the Supporters of the Club To A. Shires, Forward, April 3rd 1880', hallmarked '15' and 'J M', probably by Mappin & Son, Sheffield, 23.6g, 4 by 55 by 45mm.Notes: The Yorkshire Cup is an English Rugby Football Union competition founded in 1878 by the committee of the Yorkshire County Football Club (composed from the clubs of Bradford FC, Huddersfield FC, Leeds FC, Hull FC and York FC) who sanctioned a knock-out tournament - the first of its kind in the UK. The silver 'Yorkshire Cup' trophy itself was made in 1877 by Martin, Hall & Co. Sheffield and London, only 3 years before this medal was awarded, and was known locally as 'T'owd Tin Pot'. In first season of the competition, sixteen teams battled it out for 'T'owd Tin Pot', with York eventually losing out to Halifax in the Final. This gold medal was awarded for only the third ever playing of the competition in 1880 to the forward A. Shires after Wakefield Trinity beat Heckmondwike in the Final with 3 goals, 6 tries, and 7 'minor' points.
Lot 117
117. GUNTHERMANN CLOWN DRUMMER W/ PERFORMING POODLE | Rare German hand painted tin toy, standing clown minstrel has drum in hands with small dancing poodle atop, key wind causes the poodle to turn while minstrel bangs drum and his hat moves up and down. | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 9" h. | Hips & one arm are reattached, touch-ups to red coat, otherwise in (Excellent Condition) | $1,000 - $1,500
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