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Lot 590
A Collection of Goss and Arcadian Crested Ware Items - Some Rare ( 7 ) In Total. All Pieces are In Mint Condition. Comprises 1/ Submarine Kettering. 2/ Cannon Aldershot. 3/ Battleship Destroyer Aldershot. 4/ Airship Castella Fort, Northampton. 5/ Alsation City of Nottingham. 6/ Hand Holding a Tulip, City of Worcester. 7/ Crest of Romsey.
Lot 1387
Ty - Vintage Very Good Collection of Beanie Buddies ( 10 ) Ten In Total. Please Look Carefully at Photos to Make a Judgement on Value, All are In Excellent Condition with Tags and Labels, They Consist of 1/ Rex The Beanie Baby Dinosaur, Handmade In China, Date 1999. 2/ Rover - Date 1998, Made In China, Polyester and Pe Pellets. 3/ Digger ( Orange Colour way ) - Rare. Date 1999 with Polyester and Pe Pellets, Handmade In China. 4/ Inky The Pink Octopus, Date 2001. Handmade In China, Polyester and Pe Pellets. 5/ Digger ( Multi - Coloured Crab ) Date 1999. Made In China, Polyester and Pe Pellets. 6/ ' Dearest ' Beanie Baby, Made In China, Date 2001. Polyester and Pe Pellets. 7/ Peanuts - Made In Royal Blue Colour Elephant. Made In China, Date 1998. Polyester and Pe Pellets. 8/ Peanuts - Made In Royal Blue Colour Elephant. Made In China, Date 1998. Polyester and Pe Pellets. 9/ Valentino - White Colour way, Date 1999. Made In China, Polyester and Pe Pellets. 10/ Teddy - Cranberry Colour, Date 1998. Made In China, Polyester and Pe Pellets. All Have Come for a Deceased Private Collector.
Lot 1448
The 50th Anniversary World War II Commemorative Covers, Complete Collection From The Danbury Mint 3 Volumes In Total. Comprises From The Years 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 & 1995. Over 290 1st Day Covers, The Complete Collection - Some Rare Ones Included. All In Mint Condition, Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Serial No 0630.
Lot 19
1951 HRG 1500 Four-Seater TourerAccording to Ian Dussek's definitive work `HRG, The Sportsman's Ideal', it was the return home of Antipodean WW2 flying ace F.A.O. `Tony' Gaze in 1947 and his subsequent success aboard one of the first three HRG Aerodynamic models that helped the Tolworth-based marque get a toehold in the Australian market. Gaze joined the Melbourne firm of Brown & Dureau for 1949 and persuaded his new employer to import ten Aerodynamic chassis to be bodied locally. Some purchasers opted for single-seater coachwork but Brown & Dureau are reported to have commissioned Gordon Stewart of Sydney to clothe chassis W185 as a four-seater Tourer. Looking not unlike a pre-WW2 Aston Martin or Lagonda, the resultant machine was reputedly rallied by multiple Australian Grand Prix winner Doug Whiteford and Reg Nutt before Brown & Dureau sold it to John P. Ward of Toorak on 21st February 1952. Thereafter, the HRG passed through the hands of Alexander Fraser, Archibald Johnston Jnr (who used it to contest the Moomba Tourist Trophy at Albert Park on March 26th 1955), Francis Kolbe, Alroy Car Sales, Michael Thomas, Lesley Palmer, Le Mans Motors and David Eggleton. The latter acquired chassis W185 on 7th August 1956 and kept it for over fifty years. Laid-up during the 1960s and displayed at the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania for a time, the HRG had been partially restored by the time it finally left Mr Eggleton's care in 2009. Mechanically overhauled, rewired, repainted and reupholstered by the time that previous keeper Keith Barker of Henley-on-Thames repatriated it five years ago, the four-seater was further improved during his tenure. Entrusted to Total Trim Solutions of Thatcham, the HRG gained a new hood, tonneau, hood bag and sidescreens (£5,815), while Fenn Motor Works Ltd of Reading overhauled its starter motor (£634.40). Marles Steering Boxes of Hamnish supplied a new steering wheel, steering wheel boss and steering box complete with pitman arm (£6,054) not to mention five new Avon Tourist 550 x 16 tyres (£885). The same company got the dampers working properly and machined new hubs for the rear axle (£3,270). Benefiting from attention to its radiator and water pump since entering the current ownership in August last year, `375 YUP' is pleasingly understood to still retain its factory-fitted chassis, 1500cc Singer engine, gearbox and differential. The sole HRG known to have been bodied as a four-seater when new, chassis W185 has the added advantage of period competition history. Illustrated on p.318 of Mr Dussek's marque history, it is offered for sale with original Australian Owner's Certificate (dating from 1951), UK V5C Registration Document and numerous bills / invoices. An elegant and extremely rare sportscar and seemingly the only one which allows the `Hurg' experience to be shared with more than one friend or family member!PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 40
1939 Triumph Dolomite 14/60 Drophead Foursome Coupe- Dry stored as part of a private collection for many years. Currently running and driving but would benefit from attention to its brakes and general recommissioning- Very elegant and nicely engineered three-position drophead coupe coachwork by Salmons & Sons and 1 of just 3 survivors known to the pre-1940 Triumph Motor Club- Dark Blue leather, continuation buff logbook, Eire registered since 1996Brainchild of Donald Healey (then serving as the Coventry firm's technical director), the Triumph Dolomite range current between 1936 and 1940 encompassed 1.5 Litre, 14/60 and 2 Litre engines plus a choice of open and closed coachwork. Though, each derivative sported the same flamboyant, Walter Belgrove-penned 'waterfall' grille. A credible SS, MG and Riley rival, the 14/60 was powered by a 1776cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed synchromesh transmission. Awarded second-in-class at the 1938 RAC Rally and Coachwork Competition at Blackpool, the 14/60 Drophead Foursome Coupe was a notably elegant design. Bodied by Salmons & Sons of Newport Pagnell, its neatly engineered roof could be set in fully open, fully closed or Coupe de Ville positions. Forming part of a County Wexford based collection for the past twenty-one years, this particular example is one of just three surviving 14/60 Drophead Foursome Coupes known to the Pre-1940 Triumph Motor Club. An accompanying continuation buff logbook shows that the Dolomite was first road registered as 'GR 6798' on 5th June 1939 and belonged to Bernard Newsome, Archibald Newsome and John Wilkie from the 1950s - 1970s. Issued with a MOT Certificate by Adams & Gibbon Ltd of Sunderland on August 2nd 1973 at an indicated 74,686 miles, the past forty-four years have only added another 1,000 miles or so to its unwarranted odometer reading! Formerly Grey, the Triumph was repainted Old English White prior to entering the current ownership. The Black hood has faded somewhat but the Dark Blue leather upholstery remains in good order. Seemingly last driven any real distance in Eire during 2010, the 14/60 Drophead Foursome Coupe started readily upon inspection but would benefit from attention to its hydraulic brakes amongst other recommissioning works. An undeniably handsome Post Vintage Thoroughbred that pleasingly retains its original engine, this very rare Dolomite is offered for sale with a copy sales brochure, old MOTs and sundry other paperwork.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 21
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL- A very special 300SL with only 24,400 miles from new- Comprehensive history file containing a detailed usage log, copies of previous V5's, approximately 15 previous MOT certificates, and old tax discs- Long-term ownerships by Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, it is reported to retain its original tyres and front brake padsWithin the volumous history file for this 300SL lies a note book that the forth owner used to fanatically document every journey they did in the car, noting the mileage covered, the reason for the journey, and the weather conditions. However, the first owner was apparently a Matthew Giles who bought E866 DPC (as it was registered then) new on August 1st 1987 and owned it until October 1992. Ownership then passed to someone from West London, but after five months it is believed to have been repossessed by the finance company and then stored for fourteen months while the hard top was retrieved. In May 1994 it was purchased by a Roger Thomas of Devon and registered with his number plate RCT 8. A copy of a maintenance invoice from this time records the mileage at about 17,300 miles. Mr Thomas seemed to struggle with the lack of space in the SL and after travelling about 1,600 miles removed RCT 8 from the car and placed an advert in the Sunday Times expressing an interest in taking a saloon car in part exchange. E660 DTT was purchased by John Earl in October 1994, the fourth owner, and was clearly cherished. He moved to Hull in May 2004 and after the car was unused during 2005 and 2006 he entered it into our auction at Duxford in October 2007. It was acquired by our Mercedes-Benz enthusiast vendor who has covered just 1,300 miles during his ten years of ownership. While not in use the SL has shared a garage in Kensington, London, with a beautiful Mercedes-Benz from the 1960's. Accompanying the car are Mr Earl's usage log book, copies of previous registration documents, about fifteen previous MOT certificates, old tax discs, a hand book and duplicate service book, a Sunday Times newspaper featuring the SL's 1994 advertisement, a 1994 maintenance invoice, a sales invoice from Mr Thomas to Mr Earl, and a spare set of keys. Low mileage SL's are a rare find and this special car would be a wonderful addition to any enthusiasts garage.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 13
1933 Lincoln Model KA Town Sedan- Understood to have been restored between the '70s and '90s - A credible 50,852 recorded miles - Potential demand for use in TV and film workThis splendid, lefthand drive, matching numbers V12 Lincoln is understood to be #93 of just 201 1933 KA models built in the 514 body style by Murray, so thought by now to be a pretty rare example. With huge street presence, that evokes scenes from the famous film and TV series The Untouchables, concerning the prohibition era of America, 'YWG 366' is finished in the striking combination of Black and Red and trimmed in Beige cloth. The restoration apparently carried out between the '70s and '90s would appear to have been of a high standard and has stood the test of time well, such that the car is currently regarded by the vendor as having: 'excellent' 6.3-litre engine and three-speed manual transmission, 'very good to excellent' bodywork and 'good' paintwork and interior trim. The Lincoln has only resided in the UK since last year and, while its early history is unknown, is understood to have belonged to a Kansas-based enthusiast from 1975 before moving to Colorado in 1987 and then Atlanta in 1999, where it had two consecutive keepers. The indicated mileage of 50,852 is undocumented, but it is certainly credible bearing in mind the Lincoln's current condition. The vendor apparently used it for his son's wedding and one can imagine there being plenty of potential demand for its use in similar events or TV and film work. Alternatively it would make a great addition to any private collection.Lincoln's K Series cars were produced from 1931 to 1940 and could be purchased with factory bodies or bespoke coachwork like the sale car. The KA model was initially powered by an L-head V8 engine of 6.3-litres but this was superseded by a V12 unit of almost identical capacity for 1933 in order to compete with similarly-engined rivals from Cadillac, Rolls-Royce etc.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 62
1954 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 MKIIa Drophead Coupe- Dry stored as part of a private collection in recent years. Currently running and driving but would benefit from recommissioning / fettling. - Resident in New Zealand until 2002 and restored there during the mid 1980s- Further improved during the early 2000s and purchased from Hurst Park Autos LtdLaunched in July 1948, the Sunbeam-Talbot 90 was essentially a reworking of the company's pre-war 2-litre chassis design. However, the newcomer's adoption of overhead valve gear gave it a surprising turn of speed. Quick to capitalise, the Rootes competition department hastened the model's development. Thus, the 90 MKII of 1950 boasted not only a new chassis with independent front suspension but also a capacity increase to 2267cc. Driven by Stirling Moss, Desmond Scannell and John Cooper, a MKII finished second overall on the 1952 Monte Carlo Rally presaging the arrival of the faster, more powerful MKIIA. Equipped with bigger brakes and slotted wheels to assist cooling, the latter could be had in four-door Saloon or two-door Drophead Coupe guises. Bodied by Thrupp & Maberley, the `soft top' MKIIA proved to be the rarest `90' derivative. Part of a County Wexford based collection since 2004, this particular example was supplied new to New Zealand. Fitted with a replacement MKII engine before being extensively mechanically and cosmetically restored during the mid-1980s, the Sunbeam-Talbot had its cylinder head overhauled in 2000. Repatriated the following year and UK road registered as `LAS 714' in 2002, the Drophead Coupe gained a reconditioned gearbox some twelve months later courtesy of marque specialist Graham Brooks. Entering the current family ownership via the renowned Hurst Park Automobiles of Surrey during 2004, the four-seater remains presentable albeit its front bumper would benefit from re-chroming. Starting readily upon inspection, the Sunbeam-Talbot behaved well during a recent photography session but would doubtless be improved for a thorough service and other recommissioning works. A rare coachbuilt, four-seater 1950s Drophead Coupe. What's not to like? Offered for sale with assorted NZ paperwork, Hurst Park invoice and sundry other paperwork.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 79
1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa- Believed to be one of only 989 911 S 2.4 Targa models produced in 1972 with the oil filler on the rear wing- Sold new in Naples, and resided in warm southern Italy until importation into England by the vendor in 2015- A very original example having never required restoration and presented in lovely condition with its beautiful Gemini Blue paint colourThe Porsche Certificate of Authenticity states this beautifully coloured 911 S 2.4 Targa left the factory in July 1972, finished in metallic gemini blue with black leatherette trim covering the optional sports seats. Other chosen options were a limited-slip differential, 3-point safety belts, and coloured glass.Originally registered in Napoli as NA795750, the 911 later moved further south and registered in the provinces of Catanzaro and Reggio Calabria. These areas of Italy are the closest part of the mainland to the beautiful island of Sicily, and one can imagine popping across the water and enjoying a few hours of spirited driving in the Targa on the historic Targa Florio route.Copies of Italian registration documents detail the relatively small number of people in the south of Italy who were fortunate enough to own this rare car, one of just 989 2.4 S Targa models believed to have been produced in 1972 (against 1,750 coupes). 1972 was significant for the 911 as it was the only year that the oil filler cap was located on the rear wing.In 2000 the 911 was registered in the Province of Avellino as AV111JG and in late 2011 the long-term owner sold it to a gentleman in Rome. The vendor acquired it from him in 2015 through a mutual friend, and it is believed the odometer was replaced some time before the owner in Rome acquired the car. An invoice on file (extremely rare with an Italian car as everything is paid for with cash) shows the Targa was sent to Sicily in 2013 to have the gearbox overhauled by a Porsche specialist in Palermo.Since the 911 has been in England the vendor has spent over £5,000 improving the car with some of the best names in the historic Porsche world. Work undertaken includes fitting RHD headlights, heat exchangers, a stainless-steel exhaust system, a tune of the engine, and a thorough service.Repainted in recent years, it appears this 911 has always been a cherished machine and therefore has never had the need to be stripped and restored. It retains that wonderful solid feel that only an original car can, something that is often lost during a full restoration.We are delighted to offer a highly desirable, outside oil filler, European supplied 911 S Targa that the vendor understandably describes as having "very good" engine and interior trim, with "excellent" bodywork, paintwork, and transmission.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 68
1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster- Very well presented with manual gearbox- Recently re-painted in its original colour of Silver- Described to have 'excellent' interior, bodywork, paintwork, engine and transmissionThe E-Type, or XK-E as it was known in the USA, made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show of 1961. From birth, the car was available either as a Fixed Head Coupe or two-seat Roadster. The engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964. For 1966, a 2+2 version of the Coupe was added to the range. It was 9 inches longer and featured a more vertical windscreen. What are known as the Series 3 cars were introduced in 1971. With the exception of a handful of now very rare examples, they were all fitted with a new 5.3-litre V12 engine. The original (short) wheelbase was discontinued and the revised car offered only as a Roadster (now based on the longer 2+2 floorpan) or 2+2 Coupe. Production of the Series 3 cars continued until the entire model range was superseded by the XJS in 1975; by which time some 15,000 V12-engined cars had been produced - most of which were exported to North America. The Series 3 cars are readily identified from their predecessors by the large cross-slatted radiator grille, flared wheel arches and V12 badge on the rear.According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, 'MCU 362K' departed the production line on March 23, 1972. A lefthand drive export model, it was despatched to British Leyland New York on May 2. Little is known of its subsequent history, other than it has recently benefited from a repaint in its original colour of Silver. Very well presented, this relatively rare manual gearbox V12 is now being offered complete with MOT valid to October 5 and is described by the vendor to have 'excellent' interior trim, bodywork, paintwork, engine and manual transmission.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 18
1968 Chevrolet Camaro 327 Convertible- 327 V8, Powerglide automatic transmission and electric hood- 74,633 miles, original colours of white with blue stripes, power steering- Extremely smart example of this rare option convertibleConcerned at the runaway success of Ford's pony car, the ubiquitous Mustang, General Motors brought the first generation Camaro to market in the September of 1966. It was based on a new rear-wheel drive platform and shared both that and a variety of other major components with the Pontiac Firebird. The 2+2 was available as a two-door Coupe or Convertible and came with a choice of six powerplants, from a 4.1-litre straight six to a 6.5-litre V8, and three trim and tuning packages - RS, SS and Z28. Like Ford, Chevrolet believed the old adage that 'whatever won on Sunday sold on Monday' and wasted little time in taking to the tracks. In the US, this meant contesting the SCCA-sanctioned Trans-Am Series. Working with Roger Penske, they operated an unofficially factory-backed team, winning the title outright with Mark Donohue at the wheel.Imported to the UK in 2012 from sunny Florida, this rare and unmolested Camaro 327 is finished in its original colour scheme of white with blue stripes complimented by a blue interior and white electric roof. Powered by a 327 V8 (5343cc) matched to Powerglide automatic transmission, options include power steering and the car rides on its correct pattern wheels. The subject of a suspension overhaul c.2012, it presents extremely well with "very good" paintwork and "excellent" bodywork. Used sparingly in the current ownership it is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document, MoT to 30th April 2018, import documentation and assorted expired MoTs confirming the mileage of c.74,600.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 92
1967 Pontiac FirebirdLaunched in 1967, the first generation Firebirds featured distinctive coke bottle styling. Unlike their cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro that was unveiled the same year and shared the same platform, the Pontiac's front bumper was neatly integrated into the overall design. This mean-looking '68 model example was manufactured in late '67 and first UK registered in February 2016. Its mouth-watering specification includes: brand new old stock 7550cc (455ci) engine, Turbo 400 transmission with B&M shifter, limited slip differential, and line-lock system, for which there are over £25,000 worth of invoices from the renowned Pontiac specialists Butler Performance of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. 'FMA 284F' is finished in Dark Metallic Blue teamed with a Black interior, rides on Crager SS wheels (15x10 rear/14x7 front), and is classed by the vendor as having 'excellent' bodywork, paintwork, V8 engine and transmission, and 'very good' interior trim. This rare and exciting pony car is now offered complete with massive history file and 'no advisory' MOT until July 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 16
2014 Nostalgia XK120 Evocation- This smart looking example is finished in light blue matched to a dark blue interior- Completed in 2013 and subsequently IVA tested and registered in 2014- Offered with history file comprising of a collection of invoices, build manual, V5C and a current MOT certificateThe stunning-looking XK120 Roadster caused a sensation when launched at the 1948 London Motorshow. Capable of 120mph, it immediately assumed the mantle of the world's fastest production car. The Fixed Head Coupe followed in 1951 followed by the Drophead Coupe in 1953. The key to the newcomer's sensational performance was its all-new, alloy-headed DOHC 3.4-litre, straight-six engine; the basic design of which successfully powered a range of Jaguars until the late '80s. The suspension was independent by wishbones and torsion bars at the front and by live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking courtesy of Lockheed hydraulic drums all round. The ever-rising prices of original XK120s have inevitably swelled the market for copies, and this immaculate right-hand drive example is a Roadster evocation manufactured by the respected Nostalgia concern of Taunton, Somerset. This smart looking example is finished in light blue matched to a dark blue interior. It's understood the donor vehicle was a 1977 Jaguar XJ6 Series Two 4.2 litre and 'VSU 120' was completed in 2013 and subsequently IVA tested and registered in 2014. Offered with history file comprising of a collection of invoices, build manual, V5C and a current MOT certificate, the vendor currently grades the car as having "excellent" bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and manual gearbox. A rare opportunity.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 76
1999 Maserati Quattroporte IV V8- An exceptionally rare RHD 3.2 litre twin-turbo V8 engined Quattroporte, fitted with automatic transmission and an odometer recording just 48,600 miles- Supplied with hand and service books and also the original sales invoice showing it was sold new by then Maserati importers Meridian Majestic of Bournemouth and first registered 2 FLM- Much enjoyed by the multiple Maserati owning vendor, with a well-known marque specialist replacing the head gaskets and cambelts in 2015Marcello Gandini completed his design of Maserati's fourth series Quattroporte with his signature slashed rear wheel arch style. A total of just 2,400 Quattroporte IV's are believed to have been manufactured between 1994 and 2001 using a range of engines including a twin-turbo 2.0 V6, a twin-turbo 2.8 V6, and a twin-turbo 3.2 V8. The V8 sported Ottocilindri (eight cylinder) badges on its front wings indicating that under the bonnet lay a 331 bhp power plant with 332 lb ft of torque. Whether mated to the six-speed manual or four speed automatic transmissions, performance was exceptional. Only 415 Ottocilindri models were built in LHD and RHD configurations before the Evoluzione models replaced them, and RHD production is estimated to be less than 50. The original sales invoice shows this RHD example was sold new by the then UK Maserati importers Meridian Majestic in Bournemouth and first registered to someone in Southampton, Hampshire, as 2 FLM. Finished in the attractive colour combination of metallic Madera red with black leather interior, the odometer records just 48,600 miles have been enjoyed since it was first registered in April 1999. Cherished by our vendor as a part of his multiple Maserati and Alfa Romeo collection, he had a well-known marque specialist replace the cambelts and head gaskets during 2015, just over 5,000 miles ago. The invoice for this work is on file and accompanies the original service book and a hand book. The vendor describes the car as having a "very good" engine, bodywork, and paintwork, and a "good" interior, and automatic transmission. He reports that the air bag light is currently illuminated and the ventilation system does not function.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 100
1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50 Tourer- Sold by the factory in late 1923 to Sir Henry Samman and despatched to Barker & Co for a Limousine body to be fitted- Acquired by the vendor in October 1988 as rolling chassis with its original engine and rebodied shortly afterwards with the London-to-Edinburgh style open four-seater body currently fitted- Reported to have been in regular use as part of the vendors collection since re-acquiring its original registration number and returning to the road in 1993The fascinating Silver Ghost now offered was built to the order of the Hull-based shipping magnate Sir Henry Samman, who had it clothed from new in a Limousine body by Barkers, from whom it came off test on November 14, 1923. The accompanying chassis records suggest that, Samman retained the Ghost until his death in March 1928, six months after which title for the car passed to a Frank Finn of Bridlington, Yorkshire. Little is then known of its history until the Rolls-Royce appeared at auction in July 1988, where it was purchased from the deceased estate of Rolls-Royce and Sunbeam collector J Ball by specialist marque dealer Brian Ball. It was from Brian Ball that the vendor acquired the car in October the same year. By that stage, though complete, it had been reduced to the state of rolling chassis and scuttle, and bonnet, and a seized engine. However, the ensuing transformation was swift and effective, resulting in the splendid motorcar now offered.The powerplant was stripped and re-assembled during 1988 and 1989 (no new parts were required and it was evident the block had never been repaired) and the vendor provides the following report: "when the engine was stripped and examined it was found to be locked on its seven main bearings from standing unused for many years, all that it needed was to scrape off the layer of carbon on the face of the bearings, the crankshaft itself was found to be perfect with zero wear, the rest of the engine was found to be in the same condition with minimal or no wear so after a careful clean all was reassembled and the engine ran perfectly". The gearbox and axle were treated to fresh oil. A coachbuilder of note, the vendor initially treated the Ghost to a four-seater open Tourer body, but shortly afterwards replaced that with the current London to Edinburgh-style coachwork. With the assistance of historian Michael Worthington-Williams the original registration 'BT 6611' was reclaimed in 1993, since when the venerable Ghost has enjoyed continual use, and starred in several weddings and a Welsh television drama. Prior to the sale it will be treated to a thorough clean, and the wheels repainted and shod with new tyres, while the non-original Spirit of Ecstasy mascot will be replaced by one of a slightly smaller size. Finished in Grey and trimmed in Navy Blue hide, this matching numbers Rolls-Royce is currently considered by the vendor to have 'very good' bodywork, interior trim, engine and transmission, and 'good' upholstery. A relatively rare opportunity to acquire one of only 7,874 Silver Ghosts made.The 40/50hp was the model upon which Rolls-Royce's reputation as manufacturers of 'The Best Car in the World' was founded, and it made its debut at the November 1906 London Motor Show. A conventional but beautifully executed design, the newcomer was based around a massive ladder-frame chassis equipped with leaf-spring suspension all-round, powerful rear wheel brakes and spiral-bevel final drive. Displacing 7036cc (7428cc from 1910), its six-cylinder engine featured a seven-bearing crankshaft, full pressure lubrication and 12 spark plugs (fed via a dual magneto / coil ignition system). This wonderfully torquey yet eerily quiet side-valve unit initially drove through a three-speed gearbox, but a further forward ratio was added from 1913.With a shrewd eye for publicity, Managing Director Claude Johnson had the company demonstrator 'AX 201' (the car that inspired the now legendary Silver Ghost moniker on account of its striking livery and silver-plated fittings) take part in both the 1907 Scottish Reliability Trial and an RAC scrutinised 15,000 mile endurance run immediately afterwards. Though made to journey between London and Glasgow no less than 27 times as part of the latter ordeal, a thorough post-event examination revealed the car had suffered no appreciable wear to its engine, gearbox, rear axle or brakes.Possessing a legendary eye for detail, Henry Royce continued to develop the 40/50hp model throughout its 18-year production life. Thus, late Silver Ghosts boasted considerably more horsepower (up from 48bhp at 1,250rpm to 80bhp at 2,250rpm) and therefore higher top speeds (some lightweight-bodied cars were timed at over 80mph) than their earlier brethren.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 70
1966 Jaguar MK II 3.4 Litre- Original livery of Opalescent Silver Blue bodywork with Dark Blue leather interior trim - Offered with comprehensive history file and large selection of photographs of the restoration- High ratio back axle, rare Reutter reclining front seats and stainless steel exhaust system. Good MKII Jaguars have been highly sought after for years, and this very attractively presented home market example has had just two owners in the last 25 years and only four in total - the first of whom retained the car for 15 years and the second for a decade, during which she undertook regular trips to Switzerland for family holidays. It is finished in its original eye-catching livery of Opalescent Silver Blue bodywork teamed with Dark Navy Blue leather interior trim and rides on chrome wire wheels. The accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms the date of build as November 22, 1965, making it one of the first to be fitted with Jaguar's own all-synchromesh gearbox, which proved to be infinitely more user friendly than the Moss box it replaced. It is also equipped with a pair of rare Reutter reclining front seats, which are inevitably more comfortable than the standard non-adjustable chairs. Additional items of note include: overdrive and a high ratio back axle for more relaxed cruising, heated rear window, and stainless steel exhaust system. 'OVW505D' is known to have benefited from six years of dry storage in the late '90s and, at some stage, a 'glass removed' repaint which the vendor informs us was 'carried out to a very high standard and shown virtually no subsequent deterioration'. He adds 'the Jaguar is a lovely honest example which has been well maintained and improved over the years in the hands of four careful owners, and now offers an opportunity for a new custodian to enjoy the benefit of their commitment'. It is being sold complete with a comprehensive history file containing assorted maintenance invoices, an almost unbroken run of MOT certificates from 1969 to date, one valid into July 2018, the aforementioned Heritage Certificate, and a large selection of photographs of the restoration.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 51
1976 Porsche 912 E- Rare example of a late 912E with c.113,000 miles- LHD, recent repaint, retrim and engine overhaul- Headlining and brake discs replaced and wheel repolishConcerned over the price increase for the new 911 model, Porsche introduced the entry level 912 in 1965 to bridge the gap between the outgoing 356 and 911. Initially powered by the 4-cylinder 1.6-litre unit proved in the 356, the model found favour with Porsche buyers and was to outsell the 911 for the first few years of its production. Discontinued in 1969 following the launch of the 914, it was not until 1975 that the model was reintroduced as the 912E, sharing the G-Series bodywork of the 911S but powered by a VW 2-litre unit, to again bridge the gap between the discontinued 914 and 924. Production ran from May 1975 to July 1976 and 2100 cars targeted at the US market were built.We are advised this rare survivor was recently imported from the US and treated to a retrim in tan leather at a reputed cost of £5,000. The engine was also overhauled at this time. The car has just been subject to a glass-out respray in brown, wheel repolish and new brake discs and a new headlining have been fitted. Now registering some 113,000 miles, it is offered with current MoT to July 2018. For those looking for the Porsche experience on a budget, the 912E still provides a highly enjoyable solution despite the passage of 40 years.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 105
1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe- A matching numbers example displaying a credible 21,339 miles- Recently treated to a classic Jaguar alloy radiator, Coolcat fan, silicone radiator hoses, Polybush steering rack mounts, upgraded engine mounts and H4 headlight upgrades- Tended to by Moss Jaguar Ltd and offered with a fresh MOTReceived wisdom says that to become truly valuable, cars have to be both desirable and rare, in which case Jaguar's immortal E-Type is the exception that proves the rule. Nobody is denying its desirability - remember that no lesser an automotive authority than Enzo Ferrari dubbed it the 'most beautiful car ever made' - but with a production run topping 77,000, rare it most certainly is not. Yet, unquestionably stoked by the car's still relatively recent 50th anniversary, the market for Malcolm Sayer's masterpiece has been decidedly buoyant for all versions. Enthusiast drivers will tell you that the best on-road experience is provided by the Series II Coupe, while purists understandably decry that model's federal lights and bumpers, and will hear only of the early Series I cars, as powered by the original 3.8-litre engine. In their eyes, first is best.Current values support this thinking, which brings us to the example on offer - a lefthand drive September 1963 3.8-engined Coupe finished in Primrose Yellow and trimmed in Black. It was shipped new to Jaguar Cars New York and on to California where 'PTU 342B' has spent the bulk of its life. It is understood to have been used sparingly, meaning the indicated mileage of just 21,339 is credible, though not warranted. The Jaguar returned to these shores in late 2015, since when it has been tended to by Moss Jaguar Ltd, who have: stripped and Waxoyled the doors; installed a new Classic Jaguar alloy radiator, Coolcat fan, silicone radiator hoses, Polybush steering rack mounts, upgraded engine mounts, and exhaust heat shields; fitted Dynamat to the floor pans and H4 headlight upgrades; and powder or nickel plated various under-bonnet parts. The vendor presently grades the interior trim as 'very good' and the bodywork, paintwork, engine and transmission as 'good', and is offering the car with a new MOT.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II- A cherished example of the rare Silver Wraith II model with a reduced rear window and picnic tables to the rear of the front seats- Boasting an "extensive history file" with approximately £4,000 recently spent, plus hand and service books with mostly authorised dealer stamps- Finished in a most agreeable colour combination of Pewter paint and grey leather, and described by the vendor as having "excellent" paintworkThis rare Rolls-Royce is the long wheel base Silver Wraith II version and is equipped as most were with the reduced rear window and Everflex covered roof. As well as the smaller rear window to aid privacy, rear seat passengers are afforded with around four inches of extra leg room compared to a Silver Shadow, and this example has picnic / writing tables to the rear of the front seats and movable foot rests amongst the deep-pile over-carpets. Within the original book pack are two service books (the original and a continuation book), the hand book and its supplements. The history file has been described as "extensive" and features many invoices from authorised dealers and specialists such as Ross Brothers, Mann Egerton, HR Owen, The Chelsea Workshop, and Eaton Square Garage, as well as a comprehensive selection of previous MOT certificates from 1993 onwards. The original service book states this motorcar was sold new by Ross Brothers of Ilkley, West Yorkshire, in April 1980 and registered as MWW 434V. Three months later the first service was carried out and it is reported in the service book that the odometer was changed when it displayed 3,371 miles. Therefore, this figure needs to be added onto the odometer reading, which is currently just 77,500 miles. Later registration numbers include AR 1000 and the ONM 876V that the car has now. Letters and invoices in the history file show that a gentleman in Chelsea, London, purchased the car in October 1990 from Mann Egerton, the authorised Rolls-Royce dealership in Dover Street, London. A maintenance invoice from HR Owen in June 1991 indicates the odometer reading as 66,333, and the car was used sparingly during the gentleman's thirteen years of ownership as he had only covered just over 8,000 miles when he sold it in June 2003. The next owner, a gentleman in Boston, Lincolnshire, travelled just 2,700 miles during his first four of ownership, however he then hardly used the car and according to the MOT certificates (which he had issued promptly every June) he covered just 90 miles between June 2007 and October 2013, at which time the car was acquired by our vendor. The car has continued its leisurely existence with our vendor as only around 60 miles have been driven. Due to this inactivity, the car was recommissioned at the end of 2016 and more than £4,000 was spent overhauling and replacing many of the braking components. The Rolls-Royce has apparently been garaged during at least the past two ownerships (and possibly for much of its life given London's parking problems) which would explain why the paintwork, which is a most agreeable metallic pewter grey, is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition. With wonderful natural patterns being exhibited in the lovely dark walnut dash board, the grey leather interior is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition, as one would expect with such a low recorded mileage. This certainly appears to be a superlative example.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SLDo you by any chance have any plans for next winter? If not, we've got the perfect solution - a 'barn find' 190 SL Mercedes in need of a full restoration. Take a look at the photos - there's surely nothing a little spit and polish won't rectify!Okay, so perhaps it's not for the faint hearted, but how great it would be to resurrect one of these now relatively rare and desirable classic Mercedes sports cars. A righthand drive UK specification model, it is apparently complete, finished in Dark Grey and trimmed in Red, and even comes with a White hardtop in addition to its Black hood. It has remained in the same ownership for the last 40 years and lain unused for the last 30. An enticing project being offered at No Reserve.The 190 SL was introduced in 1955 - the year Mercedes swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300 SLR. Indeed, the graceful, new two-door, Convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR - the 300 SL - whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300 SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the 'Ponton' Saloon (W121) platform, which was of steel monocoque construction. The 190 SL also boasted an all-new engine - an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 120bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a very respectable maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a manual four-speed gearbox operated by a lever between the seats. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil sprung swing axles at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball, and braking by power-assisted drums at each corner.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1967 Chevrolet El Camino PLEASE NOTE: We have been advised that this vehicle suffered Rear and Side damage whilst in the United States, but was subsequently repaired. And now for something completely different! This most eye-catching of Pickups is a 1967 model Chevrolet El Camino - one of only 2,565 examples built with the optional 325bhp L35 Turbojet engine and TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. Other stand out features of this highly potent second generation Pickup include: 3883948 Q Jet inlet manifold and Q Jet 4-barrel oval port L35/L36 carburettor; 12-bolt Positraction limited-slip differential; SS Supersort louvered bonnet; Cragar five-spoke wheels shod with BF Goodrich tyres; twin exhaust pipes; 'ice cold' air conditioning system. 'FMA 435F' is a lefthand drive, matching numbers California car that was recently imported to the UK and is reputed (but not warranted) to have covered just 49,000 miles from new. Finished in gleaming Bright Red and trimmed in Black, it is described by the vendor as 'rare and desirable and 'very good' in all major respects'. It comes complete with an MOT valid into June next year. PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1967 Ford Mustang Convertible PLEASE NOTE: The Estimate for this vehicle has been reduced to £12,000 - 14,000 due to a change in circumstances for the vendor. - 3.2-litre (200 ci) straight-six engine and three-speed automatic transmission - Recently treated to a full service, new timing chain and refurbished braking system - Rare period alloy wheels; electronic ignition; electric fan and stereo system. Ford's immortal first generation Mustang was unveiled at the New York World's Fair of April 1964. Soon available in Coupe, Convertible and Fastback guise, it came with a range of straight-six and V8 engines. The eye-catching lefthand drive sale car was imported from California in 2016 and sports a Blue interior matched to Metallic Blue bodywork and refurbished White power hood. The vendor regards the original interior trim, 3.2-litre (200 ci) straight-six engine and three-speed automatic transmission as all being in 'very good' order, the bodywork as 'good', the paintwork as 'average', and informs us that the 'pony car' returns 24mpg. It is an unmolested example that has recently been treated to a full service, new timing chain, refurbished braking system, replacement lock set (with two keys), and an MOT that remains valid into February of next year. The Ford is now offered complete with: rare period alloy wheels; electronic ignition; electric fan and stereo system. PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1930 Morris Minor OHC Coachbuilt Saloon- Rare surviving Coachbuilt Saloon complete with folding 'Kopalapso' roof- Advanced overhead camshaft engine inspired by a WW1 aeronautical Hispano-Suiza design and shared with the MG M-Type sports car- The subject of much past restoration work but pleasingly retains its original rubber running board inserts and 'cammy' engine etc- Brown leatherette upholstery, opening windscreen, brand new 12volt dynamoIntroduced at the October 1928 Olympia Motor Show, the Morris Minor was conceived as an altogether more sophisticated rival to the Austin 7. Influenced by a Hispano-Suiza World War I aero engine design, the newcomer's advanced overhead camshaft 850cc four-cylinder powerplant was shared with the MG M-Type sports car. Like a big car in miniature, the Minor featured a ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Available with a choice of open or closed bodywork, the coachbuilt steel saloon derivative was elegant, practical and well-finished. It could also be specified with a fold-back 'Kopalapso' roof for those who wanted to augment the airflow offered by the standard fit opening windscreen. Faced with a marginal per unit profit margin and instances of oil leaking down the drive shaft from the camshaft bevel into the dynamo (a non-issue these days thanks to modern 'O' rings), Morris decided to launch a cheaper sidevalve version during 1931. Thus, just 39,087 'Cammy' Minors were produced over a four-year production run.Finished in Maroon over Black with Brown leatherette upholstery, this particular Coachbuilt Saloon example sports a winged calormeter, 'Kopalapso' fold-back roof, rear-mounted spare wheel and what appear to be the original rubber inserts to its running boards. First road registered as 'WE 9758' by Sheffield County Council on 14th October 1930, the diminutive four-seater has self-evidently been treated to much past restoration work. Further improved by the vendor thanks to the installation of a new 12-volt dynamo, the Morris started readily upon inspection and looks to pleasingly retain its factory-fitted engine (number U29724). A quite delightful Vintage Saloon, this rare surviving 'Cammy' Minor is offered for sale with workshop manual and original instruction book.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1975 Volkswagen Trekker 182- Treated to a ground-up restoration over a period of eighteen months- Five spoke chrome wheels shod with General Grabber all-terrain tyres- History file including old MoT's, invoices and CD's of photographs taken during the restorationA rare survivor, this Volkswagen 182 Trekker was treated to a ground-up restoration over a period of eighteen months. As repair panels were not available the originals were repaired or new ones made from scratch. The car was then sprayed with Galvafroid zinc-rich, anti-corrosion coating and a layer of underseal applied to the underside. During the restoration, a custom-made roll-cage was installed, the ride-height raised by 2" and five spoke chrome wheels shod with General Grabber all-terrain tyres fitted. Finished in sand with camouflage cloth interior, other military items were incorporated into the restoration including a water bottle on the bulkhead and shovel under the bonnet. Mechanically, the 182 has been fully overhauled and according to a magazine article, the engine capacity increased from 1600cc to 1641cc. The exhaust system gives a note resonant of a V8! Offered with full weather hood and side windows, V5C registration document, MoT certificate valid until May 2018, and history file including old MoT test certificates, invoices, a copy article about the car and restorer and CD's of photographs taken during the restoration. Off-road fun is guaranteed.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1963 Ford Zodiac MKIII- Genuine 40,000 miles from new with substantial history file including 19 MOTs- Recent expenditure includes new carburettor, fresh tyres (x4), auto gearbox overhaul and engine top end refurbishment- Said to 'drive well and never welded', MOT tested until September 2017This very smartly-presented automatic transmission example of Ford's third generation Zodiac has apparently covered just 40,302 miles from new - an average of around 750 miles a year! Finished in White with a Red roof and interior trim, it is presently regarded by the vendor as having 'good' bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, straight-six engine and gearbox. He adds that the Ford is 'very reliable, drives well and its automatic gearbox changes as it should'. Within the last four years '5523 RU' has been treated to a new carburettor, a top-end engine and gearbox overhaul and four fresh tyres, and is now being sold complete with a two inch thick folder of invoices and no less than 19 old MOTs, plus a current one valid to September 27. Now a very rare sight on our roads, the MKIII Zodiac was Ford's top of the range model from 1962 to 1966 and would have cost c.£1000 to buy new.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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2005 Hummer H2- 13,600 recorded miles and private 'H2 HVE' registration- The high specification includes aftermarket 24" alloy wheels with new tyres and 2006 spec interior- The Vendor currently classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as 'very good'Hummer was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors purchased the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the military Humvee, as well as the H2 and H3 models that were based on smaller, civilian-market GM platforms.Finished in black with a black leather interior 'H2 HVE' was first registered in the UK in 2005 and was acquired by the current keeper in 2008. The high specification includes aftermarket 24" alloy wheels with new tyres, 2006 spec interior with heated and electric seats and rear 6th seat option. The vendor currently classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as 'very good' and it is offered with an MOT certificate into May 2018. A rare sight on UK roads.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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1953 Lagonda DB 2.6/3.0 Litre Drophead Coupe- Supplied via Brooklands of London to Sir Peter Ustinov CBE FRSA and notable as the renowned actor / writer's first new car purchase- Built as a 2.6 litre model but uprated with a 3 litre engine by the factory in November 1954 (and a four star diff three years later)- Retained by Ustinov for twelve years and current ownership since 1968- Engine overhauled in 1997 and veteran of numerous Continental trips- 'NLO 950' quite possibly inspired HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to order his own Lagonda 3 Litre Drophead Coupe given that both he and Ustinov were members of The Thursday ClubNotwithstanding Lagonda's commitment to the war effort, their chief engineer W.O. Bentley - ably assisted by W.G. Watson and Donald Bastow - began work on a new car in early 1944. Conceived as a sports saloon, the resultant design boasted an innovative chassis equipped with all-round independent suspension and hydraulic drum brakes (inboard at the back). Powered by a DOHC straight-six engine featuring hemispherical combustion chambers, its flowing lines were partially attributable to Frank Feeley. Unveiled to an enthusiastic press in September 1945, production plans for the exclusive `2.5 Litre' were stymied by Lagonda's inability to negotiate sufficient steel supplies given the prevailing `export-or-die' atmosphere. Unable to recover financially, the marque was bought by industrialist David Brown in 1947. Merged with Brown's other recent purchase Aston Martin, the two companies operated out of the latter's Feltham premises. In addition to donating its powerplant to the nascent Aston Martin DB2 programme, the `2.5 Litre' was developed in its own right. Fitted with a David Brown S430 four-speed synchromesh gearbox, rack-and-pinion steering and hypoid back axle, it reappeared at the October 1949 Earls Court Motor Show as the DB Lagonda 2.6. Highly regarded but expensive, the model evolved through a MKII version and reputedly accounted for just 511 sales (386 saloons and 125 drophead coupes) before giving way to the DB 3 Litre in 1954. Marque concessionaire Brooklands of Bond Street are understood to have purchased the last sixteen DB 2.6 MKII chassis and had them bodied as a mixture of fixed-head and drophead coupes by Tickford Ltd of Newport Pagnell. The resultant six 'tin tops' and ten 'soft-tops' presaged the styling of their equivalent DB 3 Litre successors exactly. The last 'Brooklands of Bond Street' Drophead Coupe made, chassis LAG50/536 has the further distinction of being the first new car bought by Sir Peter Ustinov, CBE FRSA, the acclaimed raconteur, writer and star of stage and screen. Born Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov on April 16th 1921 in Swiss Cottage, London, his ancestral connections ranged from Russian nobility to the Ethiopian Royal Family! Fluent in Russian, French, Italian, German, and English, Ustinov befriended David Niven whilst serving in the Royal Sussex Regiment during World War Two and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh when all three were members of The Thursday Club. Indeed, it is quite probable that Sir Peter's purchase of 'NLO 950' inspired Prince Phillip to commission his own Lagonda DB 3 Litre Drophead Coupe (which we sold last year for a world record price of £346,800). A true car enthusiast, Ustinov returned chassis LAG50/536 to its maker to be fitted with a larger 3 Litre engine in late November 1954 and a four-star differential some three years later. Part of his stable when he won Best Supporting Oscars for Spartacus (1960) and Topkapi (1964), the Lagonda is known to have belonged to Coleman & Sons of Coalville, Smith Capell & Company of Northampton and Breedon General Services Ltd of Derby before entering the current family ownership during 1968. Re-trimmed in Grey leather the following decade, the Drophead Coupe received a new hood during 1986 courtesy of Northampton-based coach trimmer R.A. Waite. Invited to take part in the Display of British Coachwork Commemorating the Centenary of the British Motor Industry at Hagley Hall in the West Midlands on May 11th 1996 by The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London, the four-seater was treated to an engine overhaul some twelve months later. The cylinder liners showed remarkably little wear (.002thou) but the crankshaft was re-ground and new main / big-end bearings installed etc. The clutch friction plate and a propshaft universal joint (ahead of the gearbox) were renewed at the same time too. A stainless steel exhaust was commissioned for the car during 2000 and remains in situ. Damage to a rear wing prompted a full respray in 2001 which was carried out by Aston Martin specialist Four Ashes Garage Ltd of Stratford-upon-Avon. The colour chosen was a close match to the Lagonda's original Metalichrome Gulf Blue livery but some sixteen years on the finish has deteriorated. The same year also saw the radiator refurbished, while more recent fettling has seen attention paid to the dynamo (2005), water pump / gearbox oil seal (2006) and cylinder head (2011). The vendor proudly tells us that 'NLO 950' has never failed a MOT test during his forty-nine year stewardship and attributes its longevity to the basic excellence of W.O. Bentley's design and the extensive use of wear resistant phosphor bronze fittings for the steering and suspension etc.Driven to the Continent on an annual basis up until a few years ago, chassis LAG50/536 started readily upon inspection and behaved well during our photography session. The seller is understandably reluctant to say goodbye after nearly fifty years but feels a new custodian should be given the opportunity to either enjoy the 'Brooklands of Bond Street' car 'as is' or restore it to its former glory. A decidedly rare and elegant motorcar with a great provenance. Offered for sale with copy factory build / maintenance records, numerous bills and current MOT certificate valid until April 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
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