A rare & unusual letter from spiritual leader His Divine Grace, A.C.Bhaktivedata. Founder of The Society Of Krishna Consciousness. Swami Prabhupada to Nrippen Babu dated 16th November 1968. This letter is a reply from Swami who was in Los Angeles at time. The content refers to leasing of land in India, the movement in the west & temple development plans for India’s Radha Damodara temple. The letter is signed off by Swami, in blue biro to the end. Various postmarks to the envelope. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedata Swami (1896-1977) is regarded as the foremost Vedic scholar, translator & teacher of the modern era. He is respected as on of the world’s most prominent authority on Bhati-yoga, devotional service to the supreme person Krishna. With the help of his students he founded the International Society Of Krishna Consciousness, commonly known as the “Hare Krishna” movement. At the age of 69 In 1965 Steamship bound from Calcutta, India to New York, USA, he had an aim to introduce India’s message of peace & good will to the people of the Western World. It is said that during the last 12 years of his life he inspired thousands of Westerners & Indians to devote their lives to the Krishna Consciousness, launching one of the fastest grown spiritual movements in the history of the world.
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Very Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Library Armchair, c. 1850-1860, attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, extensive floral crest, scrolled, pierced and padded seat back, incurvate arms and uprights, floral carved serpentine seat rail, acanthus carved cabriole legs, casters, h. 41 in., w. 24 1/2 in., d. 17 1/2 in
Rare American Rococo Highly Carved Rosewood Dressing Table, mid-19th c., New York, possibly Alexander Roux, arched crest, fruit and flower cartouche flanked by putti, mythological bird supports, shield shaped mirror centered by a cabochon, serpentine carrara marble top, conforming drawer, C scrolled fruit carved cabriole legs connected by a foliate and floral stretcher, h. 85 in., w. 53 1/2 in., d. 21 7/8 in. Note: The stunning and exuberantly carved dressing table offered as lot 304 shares many similar aspects with an étagère in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, including the overall form, exaggerated crest, the carving hand of the winding foliate scrolls, and the shape and proportions of the scrolled feet. Among the New York Rococo-revival cabinetmakers, Roux was most known for often incorporating mythological, animal, and human figures in his elaborate pieces. The mythological birds flanking the mirror on the dressing table here relate to a Roux sideboard in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which features similar elements. The present lot also relates to another Roux sideboard held in the Brooklyn Museum, also featuring many naturalistic elements. Ref.: Brooklyn Museum. Decorative Arts. brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/2291. Accessed October 18, 2017; Metropolitan Museum of Art. metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/3555. Accessed October 18, 2017; Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.” www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1993.168/. Accessed October 18, 2017.
Rare Spanish Colonial Iron Mounted, Carved and Painted Wood "Baúl" Strong Box, 18th/19th c., paneled cover and sides carved with scrolling, leafy foliage, iron strapwork with bosses, central strap with painted monogram "FHP", bale handles, retains iron lockplate with key, h. 7 3/4 in., w. 18 in., d. 17 in
Rare Acadian Cypress Table à Treteau, late 18th/early 19th c., Louisiana, two board plank top, trestle base with splayed legs, stretchers, h. 31 1/2 in., w. 72 in., d. 40 1/2 in Provenance: Thibodeaux Cormier residence, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, LA. Ill.: Holden, Jack D., et. al. Furnishing Louisiana: Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735-1835. The Historic New Orleans Collection: 2010, p. 265. Note: The early Acadian trestle or “treteau” table was modeled after the common 18th century French work table, as evident from illustrations in Denis Diderot’s Encyclopédie. The table offered here was found in the Thibodeaux Cormier residence in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Practical in use with lightweight legs, the trestle table could be easily moved for various tasks. Intact examples, such as this table, are very rare. Ref.: Holden, Jack D., et. al. Furnishing Louisiana: Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735 1835. The Historic New Orleans Collection: 2010, p. 264-265.
William Henry Buck (Norwegian/Louisiana, 1840-1888), "Louisiana Pastoral with Wooden Bridge", 1883, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 18 in. x 30 in., period frame. Provenance: Acquired from the artist by Mr. and Mrs. Aristide Hopkins, New Orleans and Biloxi; thence by descent in the family. Note: Aristide Hopkins (1839-1925) and his wife, Mary McNeil Hopkins (1847-1908), were avid collectors and patrons of the arts. As close friends of William Aiken Walker, the couple was introduced to a variety of portrait, landscape, and genre scene painters, and their house on Esplanade Avenue (now the Fisk-Hopkins-Schwartz Home at 730 Esplanade) was filled with works by Louisiana artists such as William Henry Buck, Richard Clague, George Louis Viavant, and Achille Perelli. Aristide Hopkins worked at Merchants’ Mutual Insurance Company on Canal Street; he was an agent for Baroness Pontalba and managed properties within the city. During the Civil War, Hopkins served as a Lieutenant in the Louisiana Cavalry (New Orleans Light Horse) and after the war, he and Mrs. Hopkins maintained homes in both New Orleans and Biloxi. Collected by the Hopkins' amongst other important landscapes and nature mortes, the lovely scene in the current lot displays Buck’s characteristic skill with Louisiana flora and fauna, including majestic oak, pine, and cypress trees laden with Spanish moss. A student of Clague, Buck developed his skills on plein air sketching excursions with his mentor and artists such as Andres Molinary and Marshall Joseph Smith, Jr. These trips, many along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, were undoubtedly influential on the development of Buck's use of lighting effects and evocative atmosphere. The arrangement of the landscape offered here, on the edge of a lake with a curving wooden bridge, is a rare example of an asymmetrical configuration that beautifully guides the viewer's eye around the canvas. The composition, with the inclusion of a picket fence on the left, a farmer and his dog crossing the bridge, and cattle grazing in the background, suggests a farm just beyond the trees and hints at a bucolic narrative. The reflective surface of the water adds an additional element of light and highlights the natural bend in the geography. The painting also includes hints of the Barbizon tradition in the luminous sky, and the loose brushwork that forms the reeds and bushes in the foreground, combining overall into a classic naturalistic view of the Louisiana landscape dating from the height of Buck’s career. Ref.: Trovaioli, August P. and Roulhac B. Toledano. William Aiken Walker: Southern Genre Painter. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1972.
Richard Clague (French/New Orleans, 1816-1878), "Bay Jaune (Fishing Camp on Pilings)", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 16 1/4 in. x 24 1/4 in., period frame. Provenance: Acquired from the artist by Mr. and Mrs. Aristide Hopkins, New Orleans and Biloxi; thence by descent in the family. Note: The delicately placed fishing camp over water that Richard Clague chose to depict in the work offered here is a rare, intriguing composition that remains today enduring and timeless. The low horizon and expanse of sky direct the eye to the structure of the camp, and the viewer is drawn to the red brick chimney in the center of the painting. The attention to detail in the barrel and small figure on the porch of the camp are characteristic of the artist's best work and are contrasted against the vastness of the landscape surrounding them. Clague must have visited the camp several times to sketch and paint the scene; a study of this exact view can be found in one of his sketchbooks now in the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art. As on many of Clague's drawings, he jotted down the location of the scene, and his notation “Jaune” on the study for this painting reveals the fishing camp was situated on Bay Jaune. Bay Jaune is located just off Lake Pontchartrain near the present city of Slidell, which was not founded until 1882 and would have been a small, rural community during Clague's time. Aristide Hopkins, who acquired this painting from Clague, owned homes in both New Orleans and Biloxi and was known for inviting artists to both locations; Bay Jaune is directly en route between the two cities. Ref.: Toledano, Roulhac. Richard Clague: 1821-1873. New Orleans: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1974.
George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), "Catahoula Lake Fisheries", 1976, oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed, titled, dated, "George Rodrigue Gallery, Lafayette, LA" and artist stamps en verso, 24 in. x 36 in., original frame with artist and title plaque. Note: By the mid-1970s, George Rodrigue had gained a reputation for his scenes of Cajun folk-life, resulting in an expanded clientele and book opportunity with Oxmoor House, publisher of Southern Living Magazine in 1976. The large format book, The Cajuns of George Rodrigue, featured images of more than one hundred paintings with George’s detailed descriptions in both English and French. These paintings followed in the footsteps of his first painting with figures, “Aioli Dinner” of 1971, now on view at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Each scene included the distinctive oaks of his first landscapes with the added inclusion of structures, figures and narrative elements. In the 1976 canvas titled “Catahoula Lake Fisheries” offered here, a figure is seen in the doorway of a fishery, with a distant building behind, and pirogue prominently placed on the lake. Catahoula Lake, a duck hunting mecca, is located in Rapides and Lasalle parishes due north of Lafayette and is the largest freshwater lake in Louisiana, home to many camps and lodges. In Rodrigue’s depiction, the high horizon line emphasizes the dark and foreboding feeling of the water which dominates the composition. While most likely completed following the publication of The Cajuns of George Rodrigue, this painting is among the best of this period and is a rare work by the artist as it includes a specific locale named within the scene. Ref.: Rodrigue, Wendy. “Cajuns, The Book.” Musings of an Artist’s Wife. Jan. 14, 2013. www.wendyrodrigue.com. Accessed Oct. 14, 2017.
Very Fine and Rare American Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Center Table, mid-19th c., attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, distinctive undulating white marble top, highly carved frieze centered by portrait busts, lion's mask corners, scrolling vines, crouching winged figural supports, paw feet, casters, h. 29 in., w. 46 1/2 in., d. 31 in. Note: This exceptionally rare and unique table, colloquially known by the collector as the “Jenny Lind” table, is a stunning example of New York cabinetmaker John Henry Belter’s use of figural carvings. Belter, most known for elaborate floral and foliate motifs in his Rococo revival furniture, occasionally incorporated human figures, such as in a well-known group of side chairs with crest rails surmounted by busts of Shakespeare, Chaucer, Dante, and Vergil, and a related sofa with busts of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. A close comparison of the winged figural supports and the female busts centering the frieze on the table offered here to other Belter busts, such as those previously mentioned, display similar stylized features and proportions that relate to Belter’s overall work. The female busts centering the frieze of this circa 1850s table are purported to be modeled after 19th century singing sensation Jenny Lind, featuring Lind’s signature hairstyle. The Swedish-born singer became one of the most famous women of the period after entertainment entrepreneur P.T. Barnum booked Lind, already a rising star, on a nationwide tour of the U.S. that was immensely successful and skyrocketed Lind to stardom by 1850. In 1848, P.T. Barnum built an extravagant home in Bridgeport, Connecticut named “Iranistan,”, which was furnished by the best New York City cabinetmakers. It is a possible scenario that Belter had both Barnum and Lind, who was at the height of her popularity, in mind when he created this magnificent table. Ref.: Dubrow, Eileen and Richard. American Furniture of the 19th Century. Sciffer: Pennsylvania, 1983, p. 122; Stanek, Edward J., et. al. The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival. E.P. Dutton: New York, 1981, pp.48-49; “Meet Jenny Lind, One of America’s First Female Celebrities,” Smithsonian Institution. americanhistory.si.edu/blog/jenny-lind. Accessed October 19, 2017; “Iranistan: The Lost Palace of Bridgeport, Connecticut.” KNOWOL. knowol.com/information/connecticut/iranistan-pt-barnum-bridgeport-ct. Accessed October 19, 2017.
Very Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Sofa, c. 1850-1860, attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, related to the well-known collected examples of the "Tuthill King" pattern; reticulated grape and vine triple crest surmounted by foliage and flower filled baskets, arms, conforming seat rail, rose carved cabriole legs, scrolled toes, casters, h. 46 1/2 in., w. 77 in., d. 26 in. Note: This very rare and elegant example of John Henry Belter’s early work features beautifully carved applied crests and a distinctively carved grape and foliate pierced crest rail. The C-scroll pattern along the crest rail is a close match to known examples of Belter’s “Tuthill King” pattern, originally made for the King family home on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The highly prized Tuthill King group of Belter furniture is illustrated by Eileen and Richard Dubrow in American Furniture of the 19th Century: 1840-1880 (p. 105).
Rare Mississippi Coin Silver Repousse Pitcher, John & Julius Klein, Vicksburg, c. 1854, marked "KLEIN & BRO." and "COIN" incuse, and with pseudo hallmarks, inverted pear form with floral repousse and strapwork chasing, scroll cartouche with period script monogram "EBC", foliate scroll handle, molded stepped base, some dents, h. 11 7/8 in., wt. 21.10 troy ozs. Note: John and Julius Klein began their careers as silversmiths in Leesburg, VA. In 1836 John moved to Vicksburg, MS, and by 1841 he and S.H. Wilson had formed the partnership, Wilson & Klein, which operated in Vicksburg and Yazoo City, MS for a decade. Julius joined his brother in Vicksburg in the early 1850s and they formed the firm Klein & Brother. In the 1850s Klein & Brother advertised as manufacturers of silver. John Klein's handsome c. 1840 Greek Revival home overlooking the Mississippi River, Cedar Grove, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ref.: Hollan, Catherine B. Virginia Silversmiths, Their Lives and Marks. pp. 438-440. Mississippi Museum of Art. "Mississippi Silver", exhibition catalogue, 1979.
Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Sofa, c. 1850-1860, attr. to the "Bird Pattern" maker, New York, serpentine back, intricately carved crest centered by a pair of birds with roses, conforming acanthine seat rail, cabriole legs, casters, h. 49 1/4 in., w. 73 in., d. 28 in. Note: The dramatic reticulation of the crest rail, carved opposing birds on the central crest, use of sophisticated seven-layer laminated construction, shape of the rear legs, and the molded form of the arm supports, seat rail, and front legs of this sofa are all indicative of “Bird Pattern” examples of seated furniture made in New York City during the mid-19th century. Ref.: “Bird Pattern” examples include an arm chair illustrated in Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century., p. 95 and a closely related parlor suite sold in these rooms, Oct. 6, 2007, as lot 274.
Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Meridienne, c. 1850-1860, attr. to the "Bird Pattern" Maker, New York, undulating reticulated crest, serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs, casters, h. 43 1/2 in., w. 71 1/2 in., d. 29 in. Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. Note: Several features seen here relate to known “Bird Pattern” examples of seat furniture made in New York City in the middle of the 19th century. Notable features include the distinctive reticulation of the crestrail, the form of the central crest, the sophisticated seven-layer lamination, the construction of the rear legs, and the molded form of the arm support, seatrail and front legs. Ref.: An identical méridienne to the lot offered here is illustrated in Meyer, Priscilla. Victorian Detail, a Working Dictionary. Armonk, NY: Oak Cottage Farm, p. 32.
Rare American Aesthetic Carved Walnut Center Table, late 19th c., attr. to Allen and Brother, Philadelphia, shaped variegated marble top, carved and incised frieze, carved owls over cabriole legs, with paw feet, turned and fluted legs with disc feet at center, X-stretcher centered by a medallion, casters, h. 30 in., w. 45 1/2 in., d. 29 1/2 in. Note: The high-style table in the present lot features a shaped variegated marble top, exuberantly carved owls, and bold architectural and mechanical turnings, all aspects of fine Renaissance revival and aesthetic furniture by the Philadelphia firm Allen & Brother. William Allen Sr., a purveyor of exotic woods and furniture, was succeeded by his sons in 1847, who took over the workshop located at 137 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. By 1869, the firm had solidified a reputation for fine goods and custom cabinetwork. It was during this period that the firm produced their finest examples, such as the center table offered here. The Allen & Brother firm was well-known for fantastical figural, mythological, and animal carvings, such as the owls found on this lot. The carved owls directly relate to an Allen & Brother settee sold in these salesrooms on February 19, 2005 as lot 492, previously held in the collection of the High Museum in Atlanta. The variegated marble top paired with figural carvings are similar to another center table by the firm in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Ref.: Talbot. “Allen and Brother, Philadelphia Furniture Makers,” Magazine Antiques, May 1996. pp. 716-722; Dubrow, Eileen and Richard. American Furniture of the Nineteenth Century. Schiffer: Pennsylvania, 1983, p. 13.; Philadelphia Museum of Art Collections. philamuseum.org/collections/permanent. Accessed October 16, 2017.
American House of Representatives Carved Oak Armchair, c. 1857, attr. to Bembe and Kimbel, New York, after a design by Thomas Ustick Walter, federal shield crest, bellflower carving, beaded seat rail, faceted legs, cuff casters, h. 42 1/4 in., w. 24 1/2 in., d. 22 1/2 in. Note: The chair offered here was designed for the U.S. House of Representatives Chamber by Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-1887), who was the primary architect of the U.S. Capitol and designer of the interiors of the House of Representative wing. The chairs were in use from 1857 to 1873, when remodeling of the Capitol building resulted in the sale of Walter's furnishings. The crest rail of the chair features a star-and-stripes shield flanked by oak and laurel branches, symbols of longevity and victory which promoted the concept of Manifest Destiny, the 19th century American ideology that the nation must continue to expand westward across the continent and beyond. Ref.: “History, Art and Archives: U.S. House of Representatives,” http://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/Capitol-Furniture/Capitol-Furniture/; “A Real Rare Victorian Mystery,” http://rarevictorian.com/2008/06/a-real-rare-victorian-mystery-part-iii.html.
Rare Acadian Carved Swamp Maple and "Gros Rouge" Low Post Bed, c. 1820, posts with mosquito net extensions, scrolled headboard, turned legs; restored paint surface, h. 89 in., l. 73 1/2 in., w. 52 3/8 in Provenance: The LaFleur Family, Prairie Ronde, St. Landry Parish, LA. Ill.: Holden, Jack D., et. al. Furnishing Louisiana: Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735-1835. The Historic New Orleans Collection: 2010, p. 385.
Rare Pair of Louisiana Acadian Oak Side Chairs, 18th c., tapered uprights, three arched slats, original trapezoidal hide seats, turned legs, double stretchers, h. 30 in., w. 17 in., d. 14 in. Ill.: Holden, Jack D., et. al. Furnishing Louisiana: Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735-1835. The Historic New Orleans Collection: 2010, p. 311
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SHELL-SHAPED DISH painted with flowers and foliage within formalised cellular and foliate borders, 19.5cm, Qianlong, and a rare blue and white patch stand with a foliate top and a shaped base with an undulating rim, decorated with flowers, foliage and insects, probably Kangxi, 8cm dia. (2)
A CHINESE FORMAL COURT ROBE (JIFU) with a rich reddish brown silk ground worked with nine five claw dragons couched in wrapped gold threads pursuing flaming pearls amidst polychrome cloud scrolls, with bats and other Daoist and cosmic symbols, rising from crashing waves above the lishui band, Qing. This is a rare example of an Imperial Court Robe "in the making". The collar and cuffs are not incorporated into the panel. Provenance: Acquired at auction in Nairobi, Kenya, in the early 1950's by the vendor's mother. Private collection, West Dorset.
1936 Bentley 4.25 Litre Vanvooren Pillarless Sports Saloon- Supplied new to Jean Paul Boucheron of the jewellery dynasty and retained by his family until 2001 when it entered the current ownership- Very rare and elegant Vanvooren pillarless sports saloon coachwork- Built to RHD specification but for use 'in France and on the Continent' hence high ratio back axle, ski rack, 'Projecteur' centre spotlight, lightweight seats and Marchal headlights etc- Partial refurbishment during the current ownership (cylinder head overhauled, doors re-hung, bodywork repainted, upholstery re-trimmed etc)Unveiled to great acclaim at the August 1933 Ascot Races, the Derby Bentley was underpinned by a 'double dropped' chassis featuring all-round semi-elliptic suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Powered by a more potent version of its Rolls-Royce 20/25 sibling's 3669cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the newcomer was soon christened the 'Silent Sportscar'. Responding to increased competition from the likes of Alvis and Lagonda, Bentley gave its customers the option of a larger 4257cc engine during the 1936 season. Priced at £50, a comparatively modest sum compared to the cost of a basic chassis, the new unit proved so popular that the smaller capacity powerplant was soon dropped. Nicely balanced to begin with, the Derby Bentley chassis proved more than capable of handling the extra power and torque. Of the 1,241 4.25-litre variants produced, just 46 were clothed by the Parisian coachbuilder Vanvooren. Highly influential during the 1930s (its patents were employed by over forty European rivals), Vanvooren looked set to become Bentley's preferred body supplier for the soon to be introduced 'Corniche' version of the MKV model until WW2 intervened.According to its accompanying copy build card records, this particular example - chassis B244GA - was intended for use in 'France and the Continent'. Ordered by Franco Britannic Automobiles Ltd on behalf of Monsieur Jean Paul Boucheron of 81 Avenue Malakoff, Paris, it was loaded aboard the SS Silver Thorn bound for Boulogne on 15th May 1936. Part of the Boucheron jewellery dynasty which had crafted pieces for countless heads of state the world over (the Greville Tiara remains a favourite of the British Royal Family), Jean Paul possessed an understandable eye for detail. As well as having Vanvooren fashion notably handsome pillarless four-door sports coachwork for the Bentley, he specified a fuel gauge in litres, speedometer in kilometres, taller 11x43 rear axle ratio for improved high-speed cruising (which FBA Ltd took from chassis B154GA), special damper settings (120lb front / 100lb rear initial load at minimum position), twin side wheel carriers and jewel-like Marchal lights. Given the Paris registration number '740 X 75', the 4.25 litre saw enthusiastic use in Monsieur Boucheron's hands. Treated to a rear axle overhaul during September / October 1938 including new gears and half-shafts, the Pillarless Sports Saloon also gained dual Lucas Mellotone horns in January 1940 (just months before the invasion of France). The horns were augmented by a centre-mounted spotlight complete with 'Projecteur' switch on the leather covered dashboard, while other unusual features included a rear-mounted ski rack and lightweight front seats. Relocating to England, the Bentley passed to one of Monsieur Boucheron's relations, Dr Louis Hamilton, and remained in his care until 2001. Entering the current ownership when Tennants auctioned off the entire contents of Dr Hamilton's magnificent home 'Southerly', the 4.25 Litre had lain dormant for decades. Found to be surprisingly sound and got going with a jury-rigged fuel supply and fresh battery etc, the pillarless sports saloon was nonetheless treated to a partial refurbishment. As well as a 'wings off / doors off' respray, re-upholstered seats and new headlining / carpets, the Bentley benefited from a cylinder head overhaul and fresh exhaust system etc. Pleasingly retaining its original factory-fitted engine (number P9BS) and distinctive Vanvooren coachwork, the four-seater has only recently been granted the UK registration number 'YWG 928'. Never fully restored, it has been sparingly used over the past sixteen years and is still running on an oil-filled coil! Only being offered for sale due to the vendor's poor health, the 'Boucheron Bentley' is now seeking a third family to own it and perhaps make it the jewel in the crown of their collection.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1978 Panther Lima DTV- A rare Dealer Team Vauxhall (DTV) version - Completely refurbished in 1999 and has covered a mere 3000 miles since- Subject to a fresh service, new clutch and offered with receipts and old MOTsThe Panther Westwinds Lima was a fun two-seat Roadster based on Vauxhall Magnum mechanicals. The sale car is one of the rare Dealer Team Vauxhall (DTV) versions, whose 2.3-litre engine therefore benefits from a big-valve cylinder head fed by a pair of twin-choke Dellorto carburettors, high lift camshaft and four-branch exhaust manifold. The related transmission is a five rather than four-speed manual unit. The model is quick, with a 0-60mph time nearer 6 than 7 seconds. 'LCX 430T' is an extremely smart example finished in Red over Silver complemented by Black interior trim. The car was completely refurbished in 1999 and has covered a mere 3000 miles since, and is now offered complete with a fresh service, new clutch and reclining seats (the old ones are available), colour-co-ordinated inertia reel seat belts, air horns, push button start and battery isolation switch, all receipts and old MOTs, plus one valid to September 18, 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth- First registered to Ford's competition department & 23,100 miles from new - Presented in the livery of the Texaco Eggenberger car raced in 1987 by Klaus Ludwig and Klaus Niedwiedz - Current ownership since 2007 and build number 007 - Offered with a collection of old MOT certificates, sundry paper work, original service book plus sales brochure This very interesting fast Ford, build number 007, is one of just 500 righthand drive RS500 homologation specials created for the company by Aston Martin Tickford, with the aim of making the already highly competitive Sierra Cosworth 'unbeatable on the race tracks'. Probably a press car that was first registered to Ford's competition department in Cologne, before becoming the property of a Formula One manager and then part of an important collection of Ford vehicles after its arrival in the UK in 2007 when purchased by the current vendor. It is presented in the livery of the Texaco Eggenberger car raced in 1987 by Klaus Ludwig and Klaus Niedwiedz, with which they clinched the Entrant's division of the World Touring Car Championship for Ford, and would also have won the Driver's section too, had the RS500 not been disqualified from the James Hardie 1000 round in Australia for 'wheel arch panel irregularities'. 'E163 KHK' is understood to have covered only 23,100 miles from new and is offered with a collection of old MOT certificates, sundry German paper work, original service book plus sales brochure and it's understood the RS500 will possess a fresh MOT by the time of sale. The vendor classes its bodywork, Black paintwork, Grey interior trim, 2-0 litre engine and five-speed manual gearbox as all being in 'excellent' condition. A rare opportunity. Always quick to support the performance and motorsport markets, Ford introduced the be-winged XR4i in 1983, followed by the XR 4x4 in 1985, and the Sierra RS Cosworth in 1986, which was conceived to gain homologation for Group A touring car racing, and out of which grew the all-conquering RS500 Cosworth. The intention was to finish all RS500s in Black but, while most were, 56 ended up White and 52 were painted Moonstone Blue. The key differences between the standard product and the RS500 were: thicker walled cylinder block: larger Garrett turbocharger and intercooler; uprated fuel pump; uprated oil and cooling systems and secondary rear spoiler. The engine upgrades increased the output from 204bhp to 222bhp and the RS500 ultimately won 15 national series, including the 1990 British Touring Car Championship.PLEASE NOTE: We understand this Vehicle has not been presented for an MOT due to a braking system issue, which the Vendor believes may be linked to the ABS pump. A spare pump accompanies the Lot.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1958 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Litre Roadster- The 7th righthand drive Roadster to be made and 48,300 recorded miles- Offered with a collection of old MOTs, invoices, dialogue of the restoration and Heritage certificate.- Extensive restoration in the 1990s by Goldsmith & Young of Warminster- Long term previous ownership, unleaded conversion and Coopercraft front brakesBy the time the XK150 was launched in May 1957, Jaguar had won Le Mans four times and was about to do so once again - what a backdrop against which to market a new sports car. Though the newcomer was a logical progression of the XK140, subtle changes to the bodywork gave this final iteration of the XK models a distinctly more modern air. The standard engine was the 3.4-litre DOHC straight six unit of the XK140, but most early 150s were fitted with the optional SE version that sported a cylinder head with larger exhaust valves and a pair of 1.75in SU carburettors. Still more power was available from 1958 in the form of the 'S' engine and its straight-port head linked to three SUs, for which 250bhp was claimed. By the time the model was superseded by the E-Type some 4,445 Fixed Head Coupes, 2,672 Drop Head Coupes and 2,265 Open Two Seaters had been produced.This exquisite 150 is possibly the first S version to be constructed and is certainly understood to be only the 7th righthand drive Roadster to leave the factory on the 4th December 1958 to Henlys of London. The first owner was a MR JHL Copper and its then understood to have been acquired by its long term previous keeper a Mr Murdoch Laing - initially of London but later Ross-shire, Scotland. 'VYR 764' was apparently treated to an extensive restoration of engine, bodywork and interior in the 1990s but, unhappy about the way it was progressing, Mr Laing had the task completed by Goldsmith & Young of Warminster. At some stage in the past the block has been replaced with a larger 3.8-litre unit, although it still retains the original triple carb head (no. VS1634-9) which has been modified to run on unleaded fuel and has been fitted with Coopercraft brakes. The vendor acquired the Jaguar in 2011, and presently considers the bodywork, paintwork, Tan leather interior, straight-six engine and four-speed manual transmission to all be in 'very good' condition. This rare and highly desirable XK is currently displaying (an unwarranted) 48,300 miles and is now being sold complete with collection of old MOTs and invoices, dialogue of the restoration and Heritage certificate.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1960 Porsche Junior 108- The smallest and arguably most attractive of Porsche's four tractor ranges- Manufactured in the old Zeppelin factory of Friedrichshafen-Manzell, Germany- Restored circa four years ago and the perfect partner to any Porschephile's car collectionEven the little green men of Mars are probably aware of Porsche's ubiquitous 911 - the car its makers tried to kill off in the '70s yet is still alive and well 53 years on from its launch. However, not everybody will know that long before the 911 was a twinkle in Ferdinand Porsche's eye, he not only designed the 'People's Car' (the Volkswagen Beetle) but the People's Tractor (the Volk-Schlepper). However, with the intervention and politics of WWII it wasn't until 1956 that the famous name was to first appear on a production version of such a vehicle, and manufacture was only maintained until 1963, by which time Porsche had other priorities. Under the circumstances, the company's tractors are understandably rare and highly prized. The so-called Junior was the smallest and arguably most attractive of the four different models offered, all of which were manufactured in the old Zeppelin factory of Friedrichshafen-Manzell, Germany, and featured an innovative fluid coupling that connected the engine to a six-speed transmission. All four models were diesel-powered and between them covered the needs of most potential purchasers. The choice was as follows: Junior - 15hp; Standard - 25hp; Super - 38hp; and Master - 50hp.The delightful Junior 108 tractor now offered therefore represents a most unusual opportunity to acquire an agricultural cousin of the contemporaneous 356 car. Presented in the Red livery of all Porsche tractors, it was apparently the subject of a restoration around four years ago, since when it has formed part of a private vehicle collection. It is presently regarded by the vendor as having 'very good' bodywork, paintwork, single-cylinder 822cc engine and transmission and will doubtless be of potential interest to anybody with a passion for classic farm machinery, and would certainly be the perfect partner to any Porschephile's car collection. In short, a rare opportunity for enthusiasts everywhere.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1966 Austin Gipsy Series IV Station Wagon- Purchased new by the police force in Whitchurch, Hants but designated as a reserve vehicle and scarcely used - Remarkably original having had just three private keepers since being sold off by the police in 1996 - Believed to have covered just 4,952 miles from new! Introduced in 1958, the Austin Gipsy featured an all-steel body and fully independent suspension utilising Flexitor rubber units developed by Alex Moulton. Powered by a 2199cc OHV four-cylinder engine that drove all four wheels via an all-synchromesh, four-speed gearbox coupled to a high/low ratio transfer box, the newcomer would climb a 45-degree slope and haul a maximum payload of 0.5 tons. The Series II Gipsy of 1960 was available in short- (90in) or long-wheelbase (111in) guises and had its mountaineering credentials proven when a team of London University students used one to scale Ben Nevis (Britain's highest peak at 4,406ft). There was no Series III Gipsy, but at the end of 1962 the leaf-spring equipped Series IV appeared. Gipsy production ceased in 1969 after some 21,208 examples had been sold. A rare Series IV Station Wagon, this particular example was reportedly purchased new by the police force in Whitchurch, Hants. However, the allocation of a fleet of Ford Transits saw the Austin quickly consigned to the role of reserve vehicle and stored in a local garage. Its services were never called upon and the garage proprietor purchased it from the police during 1996. He in turn sold the Gipsy to its previous keeper some seven years later. Entering the current ownership via our October 2010 auction, the Austin had not long been treated to a new clutch master cylinder and brake overhaul (at a cost of £911.91). Described at the time as being 'immaculate and original', it remains highly presentable today. Believed but not warranted to have covered just 4,952 miles from new, the Series IV Station Wagon has formed part of a private Irish collection for the past seven years. Starting readily during our photography session (October 2017), it is accompanied by assorted spares, workshop manuals and old Whitchurch-issued tax discs etc.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is currently registered in Eire and as such does not carry the UK number plate 'KYP 637D' which was surrendered when it was exported. It should be possible to reunite the Austin with its original number plate should a new owner so wish. Although, this will be at the discretion of the DVLA.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1924 Peugeot 172 BS Grand Sport- Formerly road registered in France and more recently Belgium- Very rare and pretty Vintage sports car- Discretely modified with a propshaft-driven alternator, electric cooling fan and electronic ignition (hidden within the magneto)Still suffering from the financial woes inflicted upon it by World War One, Peugeot sought to increase sales by concocting a neat cyclecar design that fell within France's lowest 100 Francs per annum tax bracket. Unveiled at the 1920 Brussels Salon, the resultant Type 161 (quickly christened the Quadrilette) weighed less than 350kg yet featured a water-cooled 667cc sidevalve four-cylinder engine, three-speed transaxle, supple leaf-sprung suspension and rear wheel brakes. Very much a full-size car in miniature, and therefore appealing to the same market as the Austin 7 in Britain, early Quadrilettes were characterised by their narrow track and tandem seating. Incorporating more space for people and luggage alike, the wider tracked Type 172 arrived during 1923 (complete with two abreast seating). Among the rarest Quadrilette variants, the Type 172 BS or Grand Sport was powered by an enlarged 720cc engine. Aimed at the sporting motorist, its sleek torpedo coachwork was typically teamed with blade wings. Very much in the same idiom as the Austin 7 Ulster and Amilcar CGS `Grand Sport', the Peugeot was rarer than either. Only available for 1924, just 100 Type 172 BS Grand Sports were made.Originally registered in France (or so an accompanying Permis de Circulation from 1933 which identifies it as a Type 172 BS would suggest), this delightful Grand Sport has more recently been resident in Belgium where it wore the number plate `OA1767' and was the property of Daniel Vanhoolant. Understood to have participated in numerous `Ecurie Les Trapadelles' events and still bearing the Club's name to its cowl, the Peugeot also wears a Veteran Car Club of Belgium plate confirming its year of manufacture. Self-evidently the subject of much past restoration work, the Grand Sport has been discretely modified with a propshaft-driven alternator, electric cooling fan and electronic ignition (hidden within the magneto).PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1964 Triumph Herald 12/50 Skylight Saloon- Entered from a private Irish collection- Warranted 16,200 miles from new- Rare, surviving 'Skylight' (sunroof) modelLaunched in April 1959, the Triumph Herald was styled by Giovanni Michelotti. Equipped with all-round independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, its new chassis would later underpin the Spitfire, GT6 and Vitesse. An accomplished town car, criticism as to its lack of pace was answered by the introduction of the '12/50' for 1963. Powered by an 1147cc four-cylinder OHV engine that developed 51bhp and 63lbft, it was capable of some 80mph. Visually distinguished by a new grille, the '12/50' also boasted a folding 'Skylight' sun-roof and front disc brakes.According to its original logbook, this example was first registered as '563 XTG' to P.W.E. Longhurst Esq. of Penarth on 25th March 1964. The same document bears just four road fun licence stamps; the last one expiring on 28th February 1968. Acquired by Terry Lewis's Amman Garage thereafter, an accompanying invoice from DJ Motors of Llanelli suggests that the Triumph remained in Wales until the end of the 20th Century. Dated February 25th 2000, a letter on file from D. Chapman Esq. of Wombwell, Barnsley states: 'I have known the above vehicle for many years. The vehicle is totally original in every way. It has never been welded or sprayed, the mileage of 3,027 is correct'. Responsible for adding over 10,000 miles to its odometer, John West Esq. of Chalfont St. Giles owned the Herald from April 2002 - June 2006. Entrusted to Kingsdown Garage of Faringdon a month later by its next keeper, Anthony Goodyer Esq. of Whitchurch, Hampshire, the 12/50 benefited from attention to its back axle, speedo cable and brakes etc. Last issued with a MOT certificate at 15,801 miles on 13th May 2010, the Triumph has since covered a further 400 or so. Dry stored as part of a private Irish collection for the past few years, '563 XTG' is a true timewarp that remains in remarkably original condition.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1953 Ford Zephyr 6- Entered from a private Irish collection- Rare, surviving first generation Zephyr 6- Tubular exhaust manifold, aftermarket rear blind and bench seats re-trimmed in leatherIntroduced in early 1951, Ford's Consul (four-cylinder) and Zephyr (six-cylinder) models were notable for their use of a monocoque bodyshell, MacPherson Strut independent front suspension and hydraulic drum brakes. Able to seat up to six thanks to the provision of a front bench seat and column gearchange, the Ford duo were powered by a new generation of 'oversquare' engines. Notably rugged and surprisingly quick, the 2262cc OHV-engined Zephyr Six proved a highly effective rally car with Maurice Gatsonides winning the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally aboard one (beating a Jaguar MKVII into second place) and Vic Preston piloting another to victory on the 1955 East African Safari Rally. Updated in September 1952, the Zephyr gained a revised dashboard with a separate instrument pod that mimicked the shape of its grille. For those Zephyr owners who wanted more performance Raymond Mays offered a range of tuning goodies from twin carburettors to freer-flowing exhausts. Suitably enhanced, the six-seater Ford could give contemporary sportscars a run for their money with a 95mph top speed!Finished in Blue with Light Grey leather upholstery, this particular example has formed part of a private Irish collection since 2006. The Ford's front and rear bench seats have been re-trimmed at some stage (leather was an optional extra in period) but its door cards look to be original. Under the bonnet the Zephyr's six-cylinder engine sports a tubular exhaust manifold but otherwise things appear pretty standard. The saloon's rear window carries an aftermarket sun blind. Wonderfully evocative of the 1950s and a comparatively rare survivor today, this appealing Ford looks to be in good overall condition and started readily during our photography session (October 2017).PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1938 International D2 Pickup- Imported to the UK during the late 1990s and restored thereafter- A decidedly rare sight on British roads- Subtly upgraded with an alternator and 12-volt electricsPeriod pickups tend to ooze character, and that's certainly the case with 'SSJ 914'. It's presented with Green over Black bodywork and rides on Red wheels shod with whitewall tyres - the load bay features a fully boarded floor and wooden side rails. Built in 1938, this charming D2 Pickup was restored 60 years later, following its importation to the UK around 1997/1998. Its electrical system benefits from a conversion from 6 to 12 volts and an alternator in place of the original dynamo. The brake system has recently been checked and cleaned, and the vendor currently classifies the bodywork, six-cylinder engine and three-speed manual transmission as being in 'very good' condition, the paintwork as being 'good', and the Red and Green interior trim as 'average'. A splendid vehicle for helping to promote a business or just having fun. By International's standards, the D2 was a hot seller, with more than 80,000 examples manufactured between 1938 and 1940.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1965 Fiat 500 D Trasformabile- Delightful example restored in 2013 by Signature Classics- Celeste Crociera with cream interior, MoT to September 2018- 600cc engine, synchromesh gearbox, converted to righthand driveDebuting in 1957, the Nuova 500 featured unitary construction and all-independent suspension. Introduced in 1960, the rare 500 D Trasformabile offered a full length folding roof and more performance from a detuned version of the Sport model's powerplant. Now a true motoring icon, the 500 is recognised as a landmark design in the history of motoring. This charming righthand drive conversion was sourced in Italy and professionally restored in 2012 by Signature Automobiles of Beckenham as a 40th birthday gift for the vendor's wife. Finished in Celeste Crociera with cream interior, an upgraded 600cc engine gives good performance although since completion of the works the car has been used sparingly and kept in a carcoon. A period looking suitcase complete with labels of 1960s icons adorns the boot. The history file includes a CD of images and photographs of the restoration together with copies of the original Italian title documents. Offered with MoT to September 2018 and Swansea V5C, this lovely little gem is ready to be enjoyed.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1937 Talbot BI 105 Airline Saloon- Stalled restoration with much work completed in the 1980s- Engine overhaul by Arthur Archer c.30 years ago, rechroming done etc.- Believed to include most parts to finishUnveiled at the October 1935 London Motor Show, the BI 105 was arguably the last 105 variant to remain true to designer Georges Roesch's engineering principles. Notably rigid and low-slung, the newcomer's chassis was reinforced by the use of a massive tubular cruciform brace and additional perforated channel sections to the inner face of its main side members. Equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, Luvax adjustable dampers and large-diameter drum brakes, the BI 105 was powered by a free-revving 3-litre straight-six engine allied to Wilson pre-selector transmission. A rival to models from Alvis, Bentley and Lagonda, just 97 BI 105s are thought to have been made.This fascinating project has been in the current ownership for the past eight years following its acquisition from Birmingham coachbuilder Jack Castle. The vendor has now reluctantly decided that family commitments will prevent him from lavishing the time and attention required to restore the car. We are informed that much work was carried out in the 1980s including an engine overhaul by Arthur Archer (never run since and free) and an overhaul of the pre-selector gearbox. The suspension and braking system were also attended to, whilst much of the brightwork has been rechromed. The vendor believes almost all parts needed accompany the car together with a Swansea V5C, two old buff logbooks and a history file containing two original handbooks and information from Archers. One of just a tiny handful of survivors, DLP 937 represents a rare opportunity for the discerning Talbot enthusiast.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1974 Ford Capri RS 3100- Finished in Sebring Red and just 1 of just 250 examples- Supplied new to a Mr Donald MacKenzie of Scotland and 60,741 recorded miles- Offered with original order sheet, owner's handbook and collection of invoicesThe RS3100 was a limited edition Capri built to homologate the parts needed for Ford to compete head-to-head with BMW in the European Touring Car Championship. The regulations technically required a minimum production of 1,000 cars, but in the end only 250 RS3100s were constructed (one at Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations in South Ockenden and 249 at Halewood on Merseyside), 50 of which were sent to Australia, making the model an unusual sight on UK shores. Power came from Ford of Britain's trusty V6 Essex engine over-bored to 3091cc and equipped with hand finished inlet and exhaust ports for superior gas flow. The result was a lusty output of 148bhp at 5500rpm, leading to a 0-60mph acceleration time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed in excess of 125mph. Other items of note included: dual circuit braking system with ventilated front discs; lowered and stiffened suspension; relocated track control arms resulting in negative cambered front wheels; lightly flared wheels arches covering six inch wide alloy wheels; neat chin spoiler and large boot lid-mounted ducktail one on the rear; front quarter bumpers. Most other items were as per the Capri 3000GT, on which the RS3100 was based. The model was only available through Ford's network of Rallye Sport dealers.The tidy example being sold is finished in the strident colour of Sebring Red teamed with the Black vinyl interior common to all RS3100s. We are informed it was supplied new to a Mr Donald MacKenzie of Scotland in August 1974, and 43 years later it is displaying a credible (though unwarranted) 60,741 miles. It is offered complete with original order sheet and owner's handbook, DVLA ownership history, and a collection of old MOTs and invoices. Interest in 'The Car You Always Promised Yourself' is escalating steadily, making good examples of the rare RS3100 ever more sought after.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 B 'Adenauer' Cabriolet- Very rare right-hand drive example and current ownership since 1971- First registered to Mercedes-Benz UK and retained by them until 1965- Substantially complete but in need of restorationWith global interest in classic cars showing little sign of abating, one might imagine all the gems that were secreted away in barns and garages over the years had been unearthed and accounted for. Happily, that's not the case, as confirmed by this sale's pair of Mercedes-Benz 300s which have remained hidden in the West Riding of Yorkshire for the past 20 years. These exciting finds were among the most expensive cars on the planet in period. However, it is this four-door Cabriolet that is of especial interest, as it is thought to be one of just seven righthand drive examples and therefore exceedingly rare as well as very desirable.We are informed that it vacated the Mercedes factory in Stuttgart on November 19, 1953. Originally finished in `Middle' Red, it was first registered to Mercedes-Benz UK and retained by them until 1965. It was then the property of two private owners before being acquired by the vendor in 1971. These days it sports Deep Blue bodywork teamed with a sumptuous Grey leather interior. Though clearly in need of restoration, it is in sound condition and substantially complete. It presently displays a credible total mileage of 76,296 and is now being made available complete with buff log book, original service book, sales parts list, instruction manual, and some photos of it in its pomp. A truly unique opportunity for Mercedes-Benz collectors everywhere.The 300, aka W186, Mercedes was manufactured from 1951 to 1957 and offered in four-door Salon, Phaeton, Cabriolet and Limousine guise, all powered by basically the same 2996cc SOHC straight-six engine. The B version of the car was introduced in March 1954 and benefited from vacuum-assisted power brakes and an increase in power to 123bhp. The `Adenauer' sobriquet was a nod to Germany's Chancellor of the period, who owned several W186 models.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
2013 Land Rover Defender 90 LXV 65th Anniversary- 1 of 65 limited edition examples, 1 owner & 3,500 miles from new - Offered with original order letter, sales invoice, key ring, handbooks and personal letter from the CEO of Land Rover- Described as `excellent' with regards to its bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and transmissionThere were a number of limited editions of the venerable Defender during its lifetime, among the most desirable of which were the examples built in 2013 in celebration of Land Rover's 65 birthday. Christened LXV (65 in Roman numerals), the edition was limited to 65 vehicles, making it rare from the outset. Each was based on the two-door Defender Hard Top model and powered by the company's proven 120bhp 2.2-litre diesel driving through a six-speed manual gearbox. Special exterior treatment that defined the LXV included Santorini Black paintwork teamed with contrasting Corris Grey roof grille and headlight surrounds, and 16-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels. The interior boasted leather trimmed seats with LXV-embossed headrests and unique orange stitching for the seats, steering wheel and centre storage compartment. A union flag decal and LXV logo on the rear completed the unique LXV package.The example now being sold goes a stage further and even features an LXV registration. `S5 LXV' was purchased new by the vendor, a Land Rover enthusiast, so is a one owner vehicle that has so far amassed a mere 3,500 miles. Always garaged, it is presently considered by him to have `excellent' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and transmission. He is now making it available for sale complete with the original order letter, sales invoice, key ring, handbooks, all related invoices and personal letter from the CEO of Land Rover. A serious consideration for Land Rover collectors everywhere.The ubiquitous and much-loved Defender was produced from 1990 to 2016. It was a direct descendant of the original Land Rover launched in 1948 and, though it retained its ancestor's rough, tough go anywhere qualities to the end, it also became a cult vehicle for a new breed of enthusiast who demanded a level of King's Road chic and creature comforts never previously envisaged. Production may have ceased but demand continues unabated.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series III 4.2 2+2 - Chassis Number One and Body Number One- The first left-hand drive Series III 2+2-seater made and the only example fitted with a 4.2-litre XK engine- Referred to by Jaguar Enthusiast magazine as 'A Ghost of an E-Type' and 'the one missing link' (August 2017 issue)- Offered from the collection of music producer Pete Waterman and in his care since the late 1980s.Although conceived to power a new generation of saloons (starting with the MK VII), Jaguar's first 'clean sheet' engine design debuted aboard the XK120 Roadster. Sir William Lyons' reasoning being that it was less risky to prove / develop the straight-six DOHC XK unit in a low volume sportscar than a high volume 'tin top'. The same thought process applied to the Coventry manufacturer's second 'clean sheet' powerplant. Hence, its much vaunted 5.3 litre SOHC V12 was 'debugged' in the Series 3 E-Type before appearing in the XJ12 Saloon.Reconfiguring the E-Type to house the 60-degree V12 was no easy feat. As well as a new bulkhead and front subframe, the Series 3 gained revised steering, brake and suspension assemblies plus a host of bodywork and interior changes. With the V12 representing a relative leap into the unknown and the XK unit having a loyal following courtesy of its five Le Mans 24-hours victories, Jaguar engineered the Series 3 to accept both powerplants.Early brochures thus mentioned 'A new Jaguar Engine - the 5.3 litre V12 to supplement the 4.2 litre six cylinder XK engine' and even featured pictures of the latter but in reality derivatives equipped with the smaller powerplant were never made available to the general public. Marque authorities have suggested that a mere six or seven cars were factory-fitted with XK DOHC 4.2 litre engines during the development and production of the Series 3 (though, some of those were heavily modified Series 2/3 hybrids). As such, the Series 3 4.2 litre is rarer than any other E-Type variant including the fabled 'Lightweight'.Presumed lost for many years and so referred to as 'A Ghost of an E-Type' and 'the one missing link' by Jaguar Enthusiast magazine (August 2017 issue), this particular example is wrongly listed on various websites as chassis number 1S70001 or 1W700001. In fact, the number clearly stamped into the 2+2-seater's original chassis plate reads '1W70001', while its body and engine numbers are recorded as '4W50001' and '7R39503-9' respectively.Although Jaguar Heritage quote the first left-hand drive Series 3 2+2-seater as being chassis number 1S70001 with body number 4S50001, '1W70001' would most likely have been identified as such many moons ago had it not formed part of music producer Pete Waterman's private collection since the late 1980s. A long-term Jaguar enthusiast whose stable has included C- and D-Types as well as other significant E-Types, Mr Waterman acquired the unique Series 3 via marque specialist Lynx.Published in the December 1980 issue of Jaguar Driver magazine, a letter from the 2+2-seater's then owner James Johnson of Brooklyn, New York outlines its early history:'The car is in all original concours condition save the new paint job, carpeting and exhaust system I have had to restore. I have won second and third prizes in Empire Division Jaguar Club Concours which I have entered. The only work needed on the car is to have the engine paintwork detailed. After purchasing the car I became interested in its history and wanted to confirm my suspicions that it was extremely rare. I wrote to Mr Bob Lewis at Jaguar Service, Radford who responded to me through Cindt Greico at Jaguar Rover Triumph in Leonia, New Jersey. It seems that this response had crossed the desk of Mr Graham W Gardener, Manager - Engineering Liaison of JRT in Leonia and he wrote to me personally. To begin with Mr Lewis confirmed for me that the car is what I thought it to be. Mr Gardener tells me that this is the Series 3 E-Type 6-cylinder imported by JRT Leonia into the US. He further informed me that this car was used to obtain certification for the 4.2 litre engine for the 1971 model year. In addition he says that the York air conditioning compressor installed in my car is unique as Delco-Air compressors were normally used. In my quest for information about the car I phoned Mr Gardener. He stated that at approximately 10,000 miles he sold the car to a used car dealership in Queens, New York City. From there a man bought the car, ran it an additional 17,000 miles and died, willing the car to his wife. His wife being completely un-automobile orientated, wrapped the car in plastic and stored it in her garage for five years. She had met a gentleman in the interim and when he proposed and asked her to move out of the state with him she went about selling the car to me. Unfortunately, she wrapped it in plastic so the paint discoloured, mottled and peeled off with the plastic when she unwrapped it'.Prior to being sold to the used car dealership in Queens, New York, chassis 1W70001 is rumoured to have been driven by a female member of the Whitehead family. Graham W. Whitehead was President of Jaguar Cars North America for several decades and his involvement might well explain why the E-Type was issued with the distinctive New Jersey registration plate 'JAG UR'. Acquired from James Johnson by marque enthusiast (and former owner of the Works D-Type 'OKV 2') Godfrey Miller, the Series 3 is understood to have retained its original tyres at the time! Mr Miller still has fond memories of the car and only reluctantly sold it to Guy Black of Lynx. A sticker affixed to the 2+2-seater's windscreen suggests that it was enjoyed on The Garden State's roads until at least 1986 and although not warranted its present odometer reading of 53,800 miles is highly credible...PLEASE NOTE: The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate for this lot states that it was initially sent to the Jaguar Cars Ltd Experimental Department. The manufacturer's Car Record Book further confirms that the E-Type was originally finished in Warwick Grey with Red interior trim and quotes its chassis, engine and body numbers as: '1W 70001 BW', '7R39503-9' and '4W 50001' respectively. The chassis plate currently fitted to the car appears to be a factory installed item but lists the chassis number as '1W 70001'. Furthermore, the 2+2-seater is equipped with four-speed manual rather than Borg Warner (hence BW) automatic transmission. We queried this anomaly with the Jaguar Heritage Trust and they replied as follows: 'It is entirely possible that during its time as an experimental vehicle a variety of gearboxes were fitted'. They also commented: 'Jaguar did build chassis 1S 70001, but not with the body number you suggest. We would describe chassis 1W 70001 BW as the first and only LHD Series 3 with a 4.2 litre six-cylinder engine'. So there you have it, this historic E-Type is 1 of 1. PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution- Finished in Monza Red, UK supplied example that was exported to Ireland in 1994- Benefitting from the underbody being restored and cosmetically refreshed in the summer of 2016.- Displays 99,800 KMS and offered with a collection of invoicesThe Giugiaro-penned Delta range was launched in 1979. The ensuing HF Integrale versions boasted four-wheel drive and turbocharged power, modified versions of which dominated the World Rally Championship between 1987 and 1992. The Evolution I models of 1991/1992 were the final batch of 'homologation specials' and featured wider track front and rear, extended wheel arches and adjustable roof spoiler.This extremely striking Monza Red example is a UK supplied vehicle that was exported to Ireland in 1994. It was uprated to 300bhp by leading marque specialist Walkers Garage of Northallerton in December 2004, and comes complete with related invoice for £9,500 listing no less than 70 improvements including: stainless steel exhaust manifold and system; and quick-shift gearchange. The car's underbody was restored and cosmetically refreshed in the summer of 2016. The vendor now classes its four-door bodywork, 2-litre engine and five-speed manual transmission as 'excellent', and the paintwork and mix of Black leather and cloth interior trim as 'very good'. As with all Integrales, the sale car is lefthand drive and its odometer currently displays a totally credible though unwarranted 99,800 kilometres. A rare offering.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT
A RARE GEORGE III SILVER ARTERY CLAMP with twin arms, hinged scissor action and loop handles and with gauge and pin, London 1812, makers mark J.S. perhaps Josiah Snatt, 14cm long, 3.5 troy oz Note: Blood loss and shock killed patients so speed was of the essence during surgery. Surgeons had to amputate limbs in minutes relying on assistants to clamp and suture. The antiseptic property of silver was only realised much later
A Rare Late 17th/Early 18th Century Continental Silver and Damascene Travelling Knife, Fork and Spoon set:in a tooled leather case, blade incuse stamped "D" and back of silver bowl stamped with maker's mark only "IF", possibly German. CONDITION REPORT: The wear to implements in commensurate with the age. The case has extensive wear to interior and exterior..
FOOTBALL, Manchester United home programmes, complete seasons, 1975/6 (25), complete league (Nos. 2-15 & 17-27), lacking Red Star & U-19s v England Youth, LC & FA Cup; 1976/7 (32), UEFA Cup, LC & FA Cup; 1977/8 (26), European (2), v St Etienne (played at Plymouth, with rare CCTV issue) & Oporto; 1978/9 (26), Manchester City v Luton LC (2nd replay), LC & FA Cup; 1979/80 (24), v Aston Villa postponed (No. 16 but replayed without issue No.), LC & FA Cup, some tokens removed, VG to EX, 134*
FOOTBALL, programmes, inc. Watford v Southport, 29th April 1978 (with unused ticket), Southport's last league game before relegation, they were the last team to be relegated through re-election; Manchester United home programme, v Burnley, 17th March 1970, rare issue with no dates for Spurs (postponed) & Burnley matches, common programme included for reference, VG, 4
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