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Lot 83
ENGLAND 1966 WORLD CUP OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD SIGNED BY 11 England 1966 World Cup winners, unique and rare letterhead that has been signed by 11 of the England winning squad players + team Dr, This was official paper issued to Middlesbrough FC for their hosting of group matches, the Jules Rimet logo is embossed to stand above the paper itself and can't be reproduced to same effect, so you know your getting the real deal. Signed by, George Eastham, Ron Flowers, Ron Springett, Norman Hunter, Jimmy Greaves, Ian Callaghan, John Connelly, Peter Bonetti, Gerry Byrne, Terry Paine and Dr Neil Phillips (asst team doctor). Letterhead measures 254mm x 203mm and comes complete with COA which incorporates images of the players signing. Ref WC
Lot 950
1967 CELTIC LISBON LIONS AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO Celtic 1967 Lisbon Lions Signed photo measuring 30.5cm x 20cm, shows the team prior to ko in the European Cup Final versus Inter Milan, Autographed by Jim Craig, John Clark and the very rare signature of goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson with the inscription “Best Wishes” and “ex Celtic + Scotland” Comes with COA Ref WC
Lot 426
**Please note - The reserve has been lowered on this lot**Good looking original Triumph 3TA Twenty One 'Bathtub'. Unveiled in 1957 and launched in 1958 as the 350cc version of the Speed TwinThe 'Bathtub' styling was not universally popular, with most owners stripping it off at some point. It's now rare to see original 'Bathtub' bodyworkThis mostly unrestored and original example is showing 22,900 recorded milesDescribed as being in running orderUK-registered from new and complete with a current V5CSpecificationMake: TRIUMPHModel: TWENTY ONEYear: 1962Registration Number: 653 XVREngine Number: 3TA H28176Click here for more details and images
Lot 432
First year of production matching-numbers plunger BMW R67. First of the larger-engined motorcycles allowed post-war, pre-1951 German manufacturers had been restricted to smaller capacitiesA direct follow-on from the R51 and built between 1951 and 1956This nicely-presented, early matching-numbers bike is a rare UK-registered from new example, offered with a V5CShaft drive and plunger rear suspensionFirst registered on 19/10/1951 and with the same owner since 2000Not run for a while so may require some recommissioning before road useEngine turns over with good compressionComplete with an old MOT dated March 1988 and an old RF60 'green' logbook dated August 1968Rare bike in the UKSpecification Make: BMW Model: R67 Year: 1951 Registration Number: MLR 922 Engine Number: 610622Click here for more details and images
Lot 433
Rare, Dutch-manufactured, Sparta 200cc NL200 being offered at No Reserve. Sparta were a Dutch manufacturer based in Apeldoorn, more familiar with bicycles than motorcyclesDuring the 1930s they produced various lightweight motorcycles using Villiers enginesThis, c1954 model NL200, is presented in very original conditionThe petrol tank is showing signs of corrosion but comes with a spareNot UK-registered and there is no paperworkNot used for some time, engine turns with compressionGreat restoration project or recommission and use as isBeing offered at No ReserveIf the buyer wishes to register the bike, it will be their responsibility to do soSpecification Make: SPARTA Model: NL200 Year: 1954 Registration Number: UNREGISTERED Engine Number: 050B50062FClick here for more details and images
Lot 451
A rare example of the Spanish-built, sporting lightweight 125 TS. Built in Spain under licence by Moto Trans between 1961 and 1963Similar to the Ducati 125 Sport of the same era and aimed at the Spanish lightweight commuter marketPowered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder offering 10bhp at 7,000rpmOlder restoration to its current condition and in running orderImported into the UK in 1989History file included containing numerous receipts, copies of its original Spanish registration paperwork, old MOT and Haynes manualUK-registered on a current V5CSpecification Make: DUCATI Model: 125 TS Year: 1963 Registration Number: YAF 354A Engine Number: MD34159MDClick here for more details and images
Lot 454
A genuine TV200 that's been superbly restored. A well-presented Lambretta. The TV200 was produced at the request of the British Lambretta Concessionaires who urged Innocenti to produce a scooter with more capacity and top speedThe result was a top-of-the-range scooter with great acceleration and a high top speed, leading the sales department in the UK to rebrand it as the GT200 This fabulous example has undergone a full nut and bolt restoration by the former Gran Sport Scooters, a highly reputable and professional workshopSince the rebuild, it has been used infrequently and kept on display in a private CollectionThe odometer currently indicates just 2,704 milesAppears to be complete with all original or reconditioned partsRuns and rides, but may require a light recommissioningThe GT200 has developed a bit of a 'cult' following, and this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of these desirable LambrettasSpecification Make: LAMBRETTA Model: TV200 Year: 1965 Registration Number: JWE 37C Engine Number: TV3552470 Click here for more details and images
Lot 478
**Please note - The exhaust system fitted is not the original Lanfranconi system**A rare example of Laverda's sporty four-valve twin, unrestored and nicely original. Launched in 1977 with twin overhead cams, four-valve heads, triple disc brakes and a 6-speed gearboxState of the art in the day but expensive against the Japanese competition so sold in small numbersThis early, matching numbers example is presented in mostly original and unrestored conditionOriginal exhaust system recently rechromedImported from Italy in 1997 and showing only 15,000 recorded kilometresWith its previous owner for over 20 yearsIn running order, UK-registered on a current V5CSpecificationMake: LAVERDAModel: 500 ALPINOYear: 1977Registration Number: PVL 908VEngine Number: 1117Click here for more details and images
Lot 509
New/old stock Husqvarna 500AE that appears to have never been used. Developed during the 1982/1983 Motocross World Championships for enduro racing using a new 488cc two-stroke engineFitted with an automatic 3-speed gearbox, 40mm front forks and twin-shock Ohlins rear suspensionThis example has never been registered and appears to have never been usedDisplayed for years in a Husqvarna dealership as a showroom featureWill require recommissioning before use. If the purchaser is registering the bike in the UK, registration will be the buyer's responsibilityComplete with an original Owners Manual and UK purchase invoice from 2018Unusual and very rare HusqvarnaSpecification Make: HUSQVARNA Model: 500AE Year: 1984 Registration Number: UNREGISTERED Engine Number: 2090 0253Click here for more details and images
Lot 524
Rare John Banks Replica Cheney BSA. Eric Cheney was a notable frame builder associated with BSAJohn Banks competed in the British Motorcross championship in 1973 riding a BSA B50 CheneyThis Mk6 John Banks Replica (JBR) was built in 1973 and is fitted with a 500cc BSA B50 engineRestored to its current conditionSpec includes nickel-plated frame, Ceriani forks, Akront rims with magnesium hubs and Interspan ignitionHas run recently but may require some recommissioning before useGreat addition to any serious motorcross collectionSpecification Make: CHENEY Model: MK6 JOHN BANKS REPLICA Year: 1973 Registration Number: UNREGISTERED Engine Number: JBRClick here for more details and images
Lot 526
Second and last year of the Honda CL360 K1 Scrambler, rare in the UK. Launched in 1974 and developed from the CL350 with a better frame and a 6-speed gearboxWith tough competition, sales were not as good as expected and the model was discontinued in 1975 This cosmetically restored 1975 K1 example is finished in its correct colour of Candy OrangeCorrect numbers and in running orderImported in 2012 from the USA and has been with our vendor since 2017UK-registered with a current V5CHistory file included that contains its original and rare handbook, various receipts, old MOT and a copy workshop service manualRare Honda in the UK and a great addition to any serious collectionSpecification Make: HONDA Model: CL360 K1 Year: 1975 Registration Number: JHU 140N Engine Number: CL360E 2016612Click here for more details and images
Lot 527
Very well-presented, matching numbers, UK-supplied RD400 in Marine Blue. Last of the air-cooled RD400 models before being replaced by liquid-cooled bikesPotent two-stroke machines capable of speeds in excess of 100mphThis matching numbers example is in running orderRestored to a good standard including a full engine rebuildFitted with electronic ignition with original system includedFitted with a rare, US-spec, rear luggage rackUK-registered from new with a current V5CHistory file included containing Haynes manual, various receipts and some old MOTsSpecification Make: YAMAHA Model: RD400 Year: 1976 Registration Number: OUK 940R Engine Number: 1A3 003410Click here for more details and images
Lot 547
Rare fuel-injected Z50JC Monkey with just 2,007km. The fuel-injected Z50 was produced for the Japanese Market onlyA collector's piece in Japan, a very rare desirable item outside JapanLimited numbers producedIn superb condition, odometer showing only 2,007km (1,255 miles)In running condition with a valid MOT until June 2024Supplied with a valid V5C and dating letterSpecification Make: HONDA Model: Z50JC Year: 2012 Registration Number: AY61 KNJ Engine Number: AB28E-12029922Click here for more details and images
Lot 559
**This example is matching numbers, same owners for 40 years and complete with its original bill of sale.** Rare Puch 125 motocross bike being offered without Reserve. Launched in 1970, produced in Austria and aimed at the US market6-speed gearbox and two-stroke 123cc engineThis example is mostly original and was recently runningRecent carb rebuildOriginal plastic fuel tankWill possibly require some recommissioning before useBeing offered without ReserveSpecificationMake: PUCHModel: MOTOCROSSYear: 1973Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDClick here for more details and images
Lot 567
Rare pre-Tiger Cub 150cc Triumph Terrier. Built at the Meriden factory between 1953 to 1956 with telescopic front forks and plunger rear suspensionThe predecessor of the Tiger Cub, not built in big numbers so relatively rare to findThis example has been restored to its current conditionRecently running but may require some recommissioing before road useUK-registered on a current V5CSpecification Make: TRIUMPH Model: T15 TERRIER Year: 1955 Registration Number: TSK 967 Engine Number: T15 13100Click here for more details and images
Lot 569
Very collectable 1980s two-stroke in lovely original standard condition. LCs were light, fast and had good braking with rock-solid handling that put them in an entirely different leagueThis is a matching numbers machine that's been UK-registered from newIts specification remains standard, including the rare 3-stripe Candy Blue colour optionFitted with the desirable '4LO' engine, liquid-cooled, more reliable and mechanically quieterIn running order and complete with its UK V5C. Showing just over 11,000 recorded milesIt's almost impossible to find unmodified/unrestored LCs, making this lovely example very special Specification Make: YAMAHA Model: RD350LC Year: 1982 Registration Number: FNO 2Y Engine Number: 4L0205116Click here for more details and images
Lot 575
Rare French 125cc Motobecane. Motobecane started producing motorcycles in 1923 and soon became France's biggest manufacturerUsing mostly two-stroke engines and then moved into bigger four-strokes during the 1930sPart of a large private CollectionThis older restoration example is presented in average conditionA potential restoration or leave as is and get runningStored for some years so will require recommissioning before useBeing offered with No ReserveSpecification Make: MOTOBECANE Model: D45S Year: 1932 Registration Number: UNREGISTERED Engine Number: 605292Click here for more details and images
Lot 583
**Please note there are no keys with this motorcycle but they can be easily replaced**A rare 750 Sport, UK-registered from new and only 20,000km. The 750 Sport is quite a rare model and was only manufactured for a couple of years748cc, 4-valve, V-Twin fuelled through a 44mm Weber and generating 72bhp when new, 5-speed gearbox, Marzocchi suspension, 16″ Oscam wheels and Brembo brakes Part of a large private CollectionOdometer showing only 20,000 kmsSame owner since 2011Dry stored for last few years so will require some recommissioning before usePresented in mostly original and unrestored conditionUK-registered from new and complete with current V5C SpecificationMake: DUCATIModel: 750 SPORTYear: 1989Registration Number: F770 TBCEngine Number: 750485Click here for more details and images
Lot 619
Emerging from a back garden around 10 years ago, our vendor set about a ground-up restoration of this increasingly rare YL1 to this fine standard. Produced by Yamaha between 1966 and 1971 and were far superior to the competition at the timeBuilt as a 90cc for the Japanese domestic market and 100cc for the US and UKBelieved to be matching numbers. Highly prized by collectors, particularly in this conditionFully restored with fresh paint, extensively re-chromed including tank, exhaust, wheels rebuilt with new rims and tyresOur vendor believes that the indicated mileage of 5,913 may well be correctA 'turn-key bike', it has won Best in Show at a local bike show and it's easy to see why Specification Make: YAMAHA Model: YL1 TWINJET Year: 1968 Registration Number: NRE 29F Engine Number: 41852Click here for more details and images
Lot 338
Produced under licence at the behest of Ferrari, this 1960s pressed-steel bodied childrens car has been bought back to its former glory with high-quality paint and decals mimicking the original stripes and grilles.Upgraded with adjustable seating, the graceful Sharknose would look great in an office/man-cave, or with a delighted child behind the wheel. Measuring 112cm in length and weighing around 25kg. These models are now extremely rare.Click here for more details and images
Lot 4156
Taschenuhr: exquisite, rare Lepine mit Repetition, Jean-Antoine Lepine Paris, um 1795: Ca. Ø54mm, ca. 113g, 18K Gold, rückseitig kleine ovale Kartusche mit Monogramm PP, markanter Münzrand, Pariser 20K Goldpunze, typischer Werksaufbau von Jean-Antoine Lepine mit kleinerem, zentralen Staubdeckel und außenliegenden Tonfedern, Staubdeckel signiert Leroy Palais Royal No.2406, exquisites Jean-Antoine Lepine Zylinderwerk mit Viertelstunden-Repetition, signiertes Emaillezifferblatt in hervorragendem Originalzustand, goldene Verzierungen, goldene Signatur, originale Breguet-Stahlzeiger. Die Uhr ist gangbar und von hervorragender Qualität. Lediglich die Emaillierung der kleinen Monogrammkartusche ist minimal berieben. Taschenuhren, die aus den Werkstätten von Jean-Antoine Lepine stammen, sind heute ebenso gesucht wie Uhren von Breguet und Berthoud. Er lieferte diese Uhr an Leroy, weshalb sie auch seine Verkäufersignatur trägt. Jean Antoine Lépine wurde am 18. November 1720 in Challex (Frankreich) geboren. Um 1750 entwickelte Lépine die Kommahemmung. 1762 absolvierte er erfolgreich seine Meisterprüfung und wurde 1766 noch unter Louis XV. zum Königlichen Hofuhrmacher ernannt. Diesen Titel behielt er auch unter Ludwig XVI. und unter Napoleon. Jean Antoine Lépine gilt als Meister der Raumausnutzung. So verbesserte er u.a. die Konstruktion des Federhauses, in dem er dieses verzahnte und damit den Antrieb über Kette und Schnecke entbehrlich machte. Er ermöglichte dadurch den Bau von sehr flachen Uhren, die auch nach ihm benannt wurden. Ein Video für dieses Los finden Sie auf unserer Website.
Lot 4167
Taschenuhr: frühe, extrem rare Spindeluhr mit Steingehäuse und Repetition, 18K Gold, ca. 1750: Ca. Ø42mm, ca. 68g, 18K Gold und Jaspis, Spindelwerk mit Repetition der Stunden und Viertelstunden, signiert Herve Paris No. 409, sehr schönes Louis XV Emaillezifferblatt, Zeiger fehlen, das extrem seltene Steingehäuse ist hervorragend erhalten, das Werk ist restaurierungsbedürftig, Unruh schwingt aber frei und zumindest Teile der Repetition funktionieren. Spindeluhren mit Steingehäusen sind prinzipiell sehr selten und gesuchte Sammlerobjekte, mit Repetition sind sie extrem selten. Es handelt sich hier um ein hochinteressantes Restaurierungsobjekt. In funktionstüchtigem und einwandfrei erhaltenem Zustand würde diese Uhr mit einem Schätzpreis von 8.000-12.000 Euro angesetzt werden. Ein Video für dieses Los finden Sie auf unserer Website.
Lot 4204
Taschenuhr: extrem rare "Breguet-Typ" Frackuhr von Patek Philippe mit Platingehäuse, ca. 1928: Ca. Ø45mm, ca. 67g, Platingehäuse No. 607005, Patek Philippe Präzisionsankerwerk in Spitzenqualität, wie bei Observatoriums-Chronometern 2-fach gepunzt mit dem Genfer Qualitätssiegel auf Platine und Brücke, Genfer Streifenschliff, Feinregulierung, Werksnummer 818446, originales signiertes Breguet-Zifferblatt, vermutlich ebenfalls aus Platin, funktionstüchtig, extrem selten.
Lot 4209
Taschenuhr: äußerst rare Rotgoldsavonnette mit 5-Minuten-Repetition, Patek Philippe Geneve No.90082, ca. 1890: Ca. Ø53mm, ca. 135g, 18K Rotgold, Werk und Goldgehäuse nummerngleich 90082, Rückdeckel innen mit Geschenkwidmung Weihnachten 1890, Werksverglasung, Patek Philippe Spitzenkaliber mit Genfer Streifen und Wolfsverzahnung, Gehäuse, Werk und Zifferblatt signiert Tiffany & Co. New York, perfekt erhaltenes originales Emaillezifferblatt mit roter Minuterie, gebläute Stahlzeiger, hervorragender Erhaltungszustand, voll funktionstüchtig. Die sehr seltene Komplikation der 5-Minuten-Repetition wurde überwiegend von Patek Philippe für den amerikanischen Markt gefertigt. Fast alle an Tiffany gelieferten Uhren mit dieser Komplikation, die Patek Philippe in Genf fertigte, waren offene Uhren. Savonnetten, insbesondere von diesem Kaliber wie hier vorliegend, sind dagegen äußerst selten. Ein Video für dieses Los finden Sie auf unserer Website.
Lot 4233
Formuhr: extrem rare Emaille-Formuhr "Laute" mit originaler Aufhängung, Le Roy Wien/Paris um 1820: Insgesamt ca. 11cm lang, emaillierte Aufhängung ca. 5,5cm lang, Formuhr ebenfalls 5,5cm lang, Wiener Goldpunzen, sowohl die Aufhängung als auch das Gehäuse sind fantastisch emailliert, schauseitig sehr seltene Purpurcamaieu-Malerei mit Puttenmotiven, rückseitig Darstellung eines Notenblattes, schauseitig Blick auf die Unruh, rückseitig aufklappbar, Werk signiert Le Roy, Emaillezifferblatt, Breguet-Zeiger. Das Werk ist nicht gangbar und braucht Überholung. Diese äußerst seltenen Formuhren in Form einer Laute wurden in Wien gefertigt. Teilweise wurden Wiener Werke, oft aber auch französische Werke namhafter Hersteller, verwendet. Nur äußerst selten ist die originale Aufhängung mit Brosche noch vorhanden. Provenienz: Antiquorum 10/1988.
Lot 4297
Taschenuhr: extrem rare Frackuhr, IWC Skeleton "Diamonds" Ref. 5211, Originalkette, Originalbox, ca.1990: Ca. 61 × 42mm, ca. 58,8g, 18K Gold, oval, beidseitig verglast, schauseitig mit originalem Brillantbesatz, skelettiertes, graviertes und vergoldetes Brückenwerk, Gehäusenummer 2280489, Werksnummer 2332507, Kaliber 9527, originale massive 18K Goldkette, Karabiner mit originalem Brillantbesatz, Originalbox, technisch und optisch in hervorragendem Erhaltungszustand, äußerst selten.
Lot 4308
Armbanduhr: extrem rare Longines Lindbergh Navigationsuhr Hour Angle, 1935, mit Stammbuchauszug: Ca. Ø47,5mm, originales Silbergehäuse mit Scharnierboden und originaler drehbarer Lünette mit grünen Ziffern, Gehäuse und Werk nummerngleich 5167862, Handaufzug Kaliber 18.69N, originales Zifferblatt, Emaille, Mittelteil versilbert, originale Zeiger, vermutlich originales Lederarmband, funktionstüchtig und unserer Meinung nach in unberührtem Originalzustand. Die Uhr ist ein Erbstück und ist seit Jahrzehnten unangetastet. Es handelt sich um die frühe Ausführung der legendären Lindbergh Navigationsuhr Hour Angle aus der Zeit um 1935. Es handelt sich um die Referenz 3210 mit Stammbuchauszug. Diese Uhr wurde von Longines mehrfach in verschiedenen Varianten neu aufgelegt. Hier handelt es sich um das Original, was heute nur noch extrem selten auftaucht, insbesondere in so einem Zustand. Eine weitere identische Originaluhr der Referenz 3210 wurde 2015 in Genf versteigert und erzielte 30.000 Schweizer Franken (https://www.cortrie.de/go/l18). Ein Video für dieses Los finden Sie auf unserer Website.
Lot 357
Original vintage rare Indian army recruitment poster - Opportunities / Become a Man of Steel / For full particulars apply to the nearest Technical Recruiting Office: Lucknow, Delhi, Narayanganj, Ajmer, Ranchi, Shillong, Calcutta, Patna, Allahabad, Asansol, Meerut. Colourful illustration of three tanks advancing in line towards the viewer against a shaded blue background with the title above in yellow and red and information text below in black letters. Published by the General Advertising Agency (India) Ltd. Printed by The Eagle Lithographing Co. Ltd. Calcutta. The Indian Army Armoured Corps is one of the combat arms of the Indian Army. Tracing its origins from the first regiment formed in 1776, the present corps was formed in 1947 from two-thirds of the personnel and assets of the British Indian Army's Indian Armoured Corps. It currently consists of 67 armoured regiments, including the President's Bodyguard. Good condition, folded as issued, creases. Country of issue: India, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: 1950s.
Lot 79
THE SMITHS - HAND IN GLOVE - ORIGINAL 'NEGATIVE' SLEEVE DESIGN (RT 131) A supremely rare example of the 'negative' sleeve print for The Smiths - Hand In Glove' (RT 131). As explained in an interesting letter of provenance by the vendor (included with the lot) - this printing error came on a later printing of the single, not on the original release. The vendor worked in the warehouse at Rough Trade during the early 1980s and was able to obtain a copy before most were destroyed. The sleeve is in sharp VG+ condition showing some minor creasing with a little ringwear and one very small tear along the opening edge, the reverse flipback tabs are in clean order. The record is in clean Ex condition showing only a couple of very light and minor surface hairline marks. Matrix/runout: RT 131 A-2U-1-1-3 Kiss My Shades & RT 131 B1 PORKY KISS MY SHADES TOO.
Lot 63
THE PINK FLOYD - SEE EMILY PLAY/ SCARECROW 7" (NIGERIAN COLUMBIA - 45-DB 8214). A rare Nigerian 7" pressing of The Pink Floyds legendary 1967 7" single See Emily Play/ Scarecrow (45-DB 8214, 1967 Nigerian pressing on Columbia. Black/ silver text 4-prong centre labels are bright and legible, some minor wear around the edge of the 4-prong centre. Each side of the record displays numerous surface marks, some light but feelable. Each side plays through with surface noise throughout, it doesn't overwhelm for the most part. Side A VG/ side B G+. Comes presented in a green Columbia company paper sleeve).
Lot 62
PINK FLOYD - POINT ME TO THE SKY/ CAREFUL WITH THAT AXE EUGENE 7" (IRISH PRESS - COLUMBIA - DB(I) 8511). A rare Irish pressing of Pink Floyds 7" single Point Me To The Sky/ Careful With That Axe Eugene (DB(I) 8511, 1968 Irish pressing on Columbia. 4-prong centre labels are bright and clean, all text is clean and legible. Some light spindle wear around the centre holes. Visually the record appears VG, each side is glossy but displays numerous light surface marks. It plays more VG+, no skips/ jumps/ sticks etc but does play with some minor surface noise. Comes with a green Columbia company paper sleeve).
Lot 45
FIVE DAY RAIN - S/T LP (UK WHITE LABEL - HEAVY PROG). A hyper rare LP pressing of the never released debut album by British heavy-prog rock group Five Day Rain. Recorded in 1970 but never officially released at the time, it took another 20 years before copies started to resurface (Plain white labels with hand-written side information. Simple machine-stamped A/ B matrix. Side 1 is glossy, strong VG condition, it has a couple of light surface marks, some feelable. Side 2 is VG, like the first side, mostly clean with a few more feelable marks than the first. Comes in a plain white card sleeve with a hand-written track information sheet). For more information about the group/ this release please see the available link: https://www.nightwings.org/files/FiveDayRain-story.htm
Lot 33
THE FACTORY - PATH THROUGH THE FOREST/ GONE 7" (UK FREAKBEAT - MGM 1444). A stunningly rare original UK 7" stock pressing of Path Through The Forest/ Gone by short-lived 60s freakbeat group The Factory (MGM 1444, 1968 UK pressing on MGM Records. 4-prong centre labels are bright, clean & legible. 7XSM 1587-1 R KT 1/ 1588-1 G KT 1 matrix/ stampers. The record is in glossy Ex condition. Displays a couple of very wispy/ hairline paper marks).
Lot 42
JERUSALEM - S/T LP (HEAVY ROCK - UK OG - DERAM - SDL 6). A rare copy of the self-titled debut album by British heavy rock group Jerusalem (SDL 6, 1972 UK pressing on Deram. Brown/ white labels are in bright, clean shape. XZAL-11229.P-1W/ P-2W matrix. The record is in clean, glossy Ex condition. Displays a couple of wispy/ hairline paper surface marks. The laminated gatefold sleeve is in nice VG+ condition, covers are bright and clean. The spine edge has a little cracking).
Lot 36
HERON - TWICE AS NICE & HALF THE PRICE LP (W/ RARE POSTCARD - DAWN - DNLS 3025). A wonderful copy of Heron's 1971 double LP album Twice As Nice & Half The Price (DNLS 3025, 1971 UK stereo pressing on Dawn. Original lilac labels are bright & clean. Scarce postcard insert is in excellent condition. Record sides are a mixture of strong VG+/ Ex, each displaying a couple of hairline/ light paper surface marks. The top opening front laminated sleeve is in strong VG+ condition. The laminated cover is bright and clean. Back cover has some light ring wear).
Lot 106
Very rare Christopher Neil Cabriolet conversion of Lotus' four-seat Elan, on offer at No Reserve. Whilst current market values often don't show it, the Elan Plus 2 was a pivotal car for Lotus when it launched in 1967. Its Ron Hickman lines and shared name may have pinned it with the petite breakthrough Elan of five years prior, but the Plus 2 was much more than a mere variant of the first mass market Lotus. It was the marque's first real concerted push towards the upmarket sports car sector it inhabits today. Where its junior sibling was aimed squarely at the enthusiastic hobbyist, the Plus 2 was conceived to tempt the affluent young family man out of his Jaguar and into a Lotus for the first time. Consequently, the Lotus was generously adorned with Walnut veneers, leather, gauges, switches and the airy interior required by arriving young executives and their families. In confirmation of this, the Plus 2 was the first Lotus not available in self-assembly form.However, despite its larger overall dimensions, the Plus 2 remained true to the Lotus 'simplify and add lightness' mantra, and the extended and widened Elan backbone chassis ensured that the Plus 2 retained the urgency and reactiveness that had proved such a hit with the original. This was something special - a light, sporty concept that was brand new to this sector of the market, and so much more than an enlarged Elan.We imagine that the management at Lotus must have discussed, at some point, the possibility of chopping the top off the Elan Plus 2, but it never happened, leaving the field wide open for enterprising Lotus dealer and marque expert, Christopher Neil, to do just that with his CN Cabriolets a few years later.First registered in 1969, XWW 50G started life as a Lotus Yellow Plus 2 Coupé before being converted to an open-top car using a Christopher Neil conversion kit. Around the year 2000, it was in need of a restoration and this was duly carried out. The work included a new chassis, sills, a full engine rebuild, new brakes, a wiring loom and finally it was refinished in a very attractive shade of Indigo Blue. Since being owned by our vendor, an ex-Formula 1 mechanic, it has been further improved by fitting new suspension from Tony Thompson Racing in 2021 with the invoice in the history file for £2,871, Sue Miller driveshafts, an aluminium fuel tank and aluminium radiator, and a new mohair roof and tonneau from Autotrim for £1,440. It's supplied with an original Christopher Neil Conversions sales brochure, multiple receipts, MOTs etc. and its V5C.Presented to a good standard, this is a rare car and you are unlikely to see another on the road. Remarkably, it's on offer at No Reserve, making this a tempting proposition.Specification Make: LOTUS Model: ELAN +2 CONVERTIBLE Year: 1969 Chassis Number: 500570 Registration Number: XWW 50G Transmission: Manual Engine Number: H17326B Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 28000 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 111
An exceptional, low-mileage, low-ownership example of Suzuki's, now rare, SJ413 - offered at No Reserve. The Suzuki Jimny, a small, simple and robust 4x4 car, became the Japanese car maker’s first global success. In 1970, the first version was introduced as the LJ ('Light Jeep') 10. With its length of less than 3.2 metres, it belonged into the tax-privileged 'Kei car' (smallest vehicle) category. Its successor LJ 20 introduced the famous vertical grille bars and a stronger engine. In 1975 the SJ series ('Suzuki Jeep') was launched, which eventually replaced the LJ, even though both models were offered simultaneously. Power upgrades followed, additional markets were won over. In Germany, the LJ was presented in 1979 and the SJ 410 available as of 1982.As it was cheap to buy and run, it quickly gained a significant market share, with Suzuki becoming market leader for 4x4 cars throughout the 1980s. Particularly popular became the SJ 413 (four-wheel drive, 1.3-litre engine), later called 'Samurai' which featured a larger 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission and power brakes (disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear) all around. The body and interior were also redesigned, with the introduction of a roll bar, along with a new dashboard, seats, and grille. This smart example was originally supplied by Suzuki at Highfield in January 1991 - the original Sales Invoice remains with the car. The previous owner purchased the car in 2020 and used it regularly for local journeys, storing it under cover during Lockdown and in the winter. Now over 30 years old, the car is a remarkable survivor and remains in excellent condition, a testament to its three owners.The service book documents the first main dealer service in 1991 and then 11 hand-written entries from 2002 until 2015, detailing service and maintenance work. A quantity of further maintenance records and parts invoices show just how well the little Suzuki has been looked after. The odometer currently reads 32,551 miles which is corroborated by the extensive service and MOT history.It's supplied with the original dealer bookpack, numerous invoices, older MOT Certificates back to 1997, an original brochure and some useful spares including a windscreen.Specification Make: SUZUKI Model: SJ 413 VX Year: 1991 Chassis Number: VSE0SJV3D00088904 Registration Number: H638 FLU Transmission: manual Engine Number: G13A93238 Odometer Reading: 32500 Miles Interior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images
Lot 116
A lovely example of the British Cobra. Designed in part by renowned American car designer and racer, Carroll Shelby, in an attempt to raise the declining fortunes of the Rootes Group, the Tiger was penned around the popular Sunbeam Alpine bodyshell with V8 motivation to compete successfully in World markets where larger capacity engines and sports car styling were at the forefront of late-1960s motoring.Codenamed 'Thunderbolt', the whole project took place without the knowledge of Lord Rootes, and when he found out, he got 'very grumpy' by all accounts, although he had the good sense to get a prototype shipped to Coventry and was deeply impressed with the car when it arrived. Shelby had envisaged assembling them in America as he had done with AC Cobras, however Rootes opted to pay him a royalty on each unit and use West Bromwich-based Jensen Motors to build the cars, as they had spare capacity having just ceased their Volvo P1800 assembly contract. A total of some 7,085 Sunbeam Tigers were eventually produced, including 536 of the now very rare 4.7-litre Mk2 versions which arrived in 1967. The final cars rolled off the lines in 1968, production being shelved when Chrysler took over the Rootes Group, their new bosses unable to sanction a car powered by their arch-rivals, Ford.This Tiger was produced new in 1966 then marked for export to California where it was first registered in 1967. Repatriated to the UK in 1989, it was purchased by marque specialists, Alpine West Midlands, and the proprietors, Mr & Mrs Farmer, decided in view of its remarkably sound 'California Car' condition, to keep it as their own personal vehicle. As their business revolved around Alpines and Tigers, it was important that their personal car was a bit of a 'showroom window' so, during their ownership, it was converted to right-hand drive, treated to some cosmetic paintwork whilst retaining all of its original panels, the dashboard was re-veneered in Walnut, and the car was generally detailed to reflect their standards.Ownership then passed to a private couple based in Germany who owned the car for the next 22 years until it joined our vendor's significant private Collection of British Motor Cars nearly five years ago.This is a lovely, sound example of the Tiger, which has benefitted from living in California, six years with marque enthusiasts and the next 25 years under caring private ownership. Tigers continue to gain momentum in the market, and this is a good one that will reward a closer inspection.Specification Make: SUNBEAM Model: TIGER MK1A Year: 1967 Chassis Number: B38200249LRXFE Registration Number: KOM 310E Transmission: Manual Engine Number: HEHB5A18F Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 62 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 117
An original ex-Metropolitan Police Daimler Dart, a rare survivor and restored to a Concours standard. An unusual departure for a firm more noted for its stately limousines, the SP250 sports car was Daimler's final fling before its acquisition by Jaguar. Aimed at the North American market and launched in 1959, the SP250 (originally entitled Dart) employed a separate ladder-type chassis on which sat controversially-styled fibreglass coachwork manufactured by Daimler themselves. Four-wheel disc brakes were an unusual feature at the time but unquestionably the car's biggest virtue was its magnificent 2.5-litre V8 engine. An outstandingly flexible unit, the smaller of Daimler's two Edward Turner designed V8s produced 140bhp, an output good enough to propel the SP250 to a top speed of 125mph. In keeping with the demands of its intended market, automatic transmission was available as an option.In the late 1950s, the Metropolitan Police had a major problem with what were called, 'Café Racers'. Groups of youths on motorbikes would gather together at a local café, put a record on the jukebox and then race their bikes along a set course, getting back to the café before the record had stopped playing. Accidents occurred and, in an attempt to put a stop to the practice, the Met’s proposal was to have a fast car that could actually catch the bikers. The existing fleet of Wolseley saloons was not up to the task, so they looked instead at sports cars, concluding that the Daimler SP250 Dart was the answer! This had a 2.5-litre lightweight V8 engine and was capable of 125mph and 0-60 in ten seconds which, for 1959, was remarkable. The Met bought 26 Darts between 1961 and 1964 and soon got them into service to be used as high-speed pursuit cars based at separate Traffic Garages situated over the London area. The results were impressive, with many speeding bikers being caught, and the number of fatal road accidents dropped. Unlike today, the idea then was that you see a Police car and thereby slow down - no stealth tactics for these boys.Borg-Warner Model 8 3-speed automatic cars destined for Police use were modified by Daimler with the fitting of a handle in the centre of the dashboard which, when pulled, locks the gearbox into second gear allowing a speed range from 0-85mph in a single gear. The gearbox normally runs in two gears only, with a ‘low’ ratio for manual selection if required and the slightly higher gearing resulted in an increased top speed compared to manual gearbox cars. The Metropolitan Police found this to be better for town work and high-speed chases, and it was also found to be more economical, avoiding the clutch wear that a manual car would develop with usage between 18 and 24 hours a day.Traffic police in Bristol, Cambridge, Liverpool, Manchester, Southend and Surrey also used the SP250 for speed enforcement, as did police forces in Australia and New Zealand. After the opening of the first section of the M1 in 1959, the Bedfordshire police used the SP250 for motorway patrol prior to the arrival of the 70mph limit in 1965.The sparkling example on offer here, 550 CLU, was registered with the Metropolitan Police on 1st June 1961 as Fleet Number 240T. It bears Engine No. 96223, Chassis No.102820 and was fitted with the optional Borg-Warner DG. Automatic gearbox, an AT Head Calibrated Speedometer and Pye Radio equipment.The Met disposed of 550 CLU on 30th August 1967, having been driven 97,325 miles in less than five years, and it was sold on to a Mr Killamsy of 2 Winter Street, London SW11 (copy record in file). It was subsequently purchased by Claude Kearley, President of the Daimler SP250 Owners Club (2007-2009) who commenced a photo-documented restoration including engine, gearbox and drive train to Concours standards. It became our vendor's property in 2016 and has been much enjoyed ever since, taking part in all sorts of events and is a multi-award winner including second place in the 2017 East Coast Run and first Place, Sledmere 2017. It’s been an NEC exhibit three years running and was to be an entrant in Zoute Concours d’Elegance prior to the COVID lockdown.When 'Oxford Diecast' chose to model a Police SP250 for their 1/43 scale range, 550 CLU was the chosen car.Supplied with the car are its V5C and previous ownership docs, a copy of the Met Historic Fleet Disposal Records, period copy photographs of actual use when in service, press cuttings, photos of surviving drivers (at 2013), MOTs, Owners’ Manual, accessories manual and more.Offered from a significant private Collection of British motor cars, this Daimler is a must for any collector/investor and needs to be viewed to fully appreciate the finish and detail that has gone into its fastidious restoration.Obviously this immaculate Dart can be enjoyed in much the same way that we all enjoy our classic cars but, in addition, it’s regularly in demand for meets and shows and would be welcome at events run by the Daimler and Lanchester Owners Club, the Daimler Dart Owners Club, the Police Vehicle Club and naturally local County Shows and Village Fetes. If that’s what you have in mind, this rare 1960s classic could keep you busy for the rest of your days.Specification Make: DAIMLER Model: SP250 Year: 1961 Chassis Number: 102820 Registration Number: 550 CLU Transmission: Auto Engine Number: 96223 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images
Lot 120
Multiple International Concours-winner and one of the finest examples available today. When Michelotti's sharp-suited new TR4 was unveiled at the London Motor Show in 1961, the car looked thoroughly modern, especially when compared with the venerable TR3A that it replaced. However, the reality was that, under the skin, the car was still very much a TR3A as little more than the sleek bodywork was actually new. Despite this, the TR4 and the TR4A that succeeded it were amongst the fastest affordable sports cars on offer throughout the 1960s. Cheap to buy and run, the car's road manners, however, left some room for improvement over the TR3A, despite the TR4 having gained rack and pinion steering, wider front and rear tracks to make it more surefooted, and an all-synchro gearbox. However, as stylish transport, they were pretty much unbeatable. All it cried out for, to compete with the new wave of GT saloons, was more power. Lots more. The standard 2-litre GT6 engine was tried and, although smooth, was actually no quicker than the old tractor-derived four pot. In the end, the solution was remarkably simple. The straight-six was enlarged by 500cc to a lusty 2.5-litres, the cylinder-head redesigned and a more sporty camshaft fitted, all of which resulted in a much more 'manly' power unit, albeit a little 'lumpy' at low revs. Fuel-injection proved the answer to that particular problem and, in October 1967, the TR5 was launched. Outwardly, the car was barely discernible from the TR4A, but the new engine, complete with Lucas fuel-injection turned the '5' into a genuine performance car, with a handy 150bhp on tap. Realistically, the car was effectively a stop-gap and only had to last around two years until Karmann had finished its work on the replacement, the TR6, however, with the benefit of hindsight, the TR5 is arguably the best of the lot, enjoying the great unsullied looks of the TR4 but with the raunchiness of the TR6. Only 2,947 TR5s were ever built, with 1,161 of those being finished for the UK-market and, today, only around 500 are believed to remain on UK roads.Presented in striking Jasmine Yellow and optioned with overdrive, this rare 1968 UK-market car has benefitted from a money-no-object restoration to a breathtakingly high standard. For over 20 years prior to work commencing, Simon Eaton and his engineer father, already prolific Triumph collectors, set out on a treasure hunt to source all available new/old stock and boxed 'Stanpart' components. Their brief was simple - to build the very best example possible. Well-known Triumph restorer, Michael Papworth, was to provide the Eatons with the ideal basis for their project, reluctantly parting with his stalled TR5 restoration project - a desirable home-soil example with just one former custodian from new. Over subsequent years, the car was stripped and progress was made. A brand new chassis by CTM was commissioned as the starting platform, but utilized N/OS turrets and steering column brackets and absolutely nothing reconditioned was fitted. The inner bodyshell and Stanpart panelwork were prepared and finished by respected restorer, Mark Johnson of Jules Bodycraft. Simon's father was tasked with the meticulous job of rebuilding the car's fuel-injected 'six' to its original factory specification, including balancing the crankshaft. The stated 150bhp is transmitted through a fully rebuilt gearbox with overdrive featuring all Stanpart internals and a new/old stock Laycock three-piece clutch. Upholsterer to HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Gary Wright of Milton Keynes was chosen as the ideal candidate to retrim the car's interior (all to original specification) and provide weather protection in the form of a perfectly fitting mohair hood. Finished off by a set of polished chrome wire wheels, this spectacular TR5 is one of the best we have ever seen.Upon completion, the car received much critical acclaim and has won a plethora of high-profile Concours d'Elegance events contested by Triumph owners from all over Europe including:2000 Meguiars / TR Register International - Best Standard TR5 - 2502004 Meguiars / TR Register International - Masters Class Winner2007 Meguiars / TR Register International - Best Paintwork2010 Meguiars / TR Register International - Best Standard TR4-5The TR was purchased by our vendor a few years ago, and he has continued to cherish and maintain it, including fitting the lovely elm dashboard, a new and correct fuel tank, a reconditioned diff, Waxoyled the underside and the bodywork has been polished and ceramic coated. It's also had an electronic fuel injection and ignition system fitted, however the original mechanical unit is carefully boxed and comes with the car as does the original steering wheel and boss.As you might expect from such fastidious owners, the car is supplied with a substantial quantity of paperwork, photographs which completely document the mammoth restoration and many of the aforementioned awards. Truly a 'Best of Breed' example that couldn't be replicated for double today's guide figure, we invite and encourage your viewing of this rare and desirable TR to confirm the sheer quality on offer.Specification Make: TRIUMPH Model: TR5 Year: 1969 Chassis Number: CP26690 Registration Number: HBH 10G Transmission: Manual Engine Number: CP910 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 2241 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
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Beautifully restored in the past and on offer from diligent, long-term ownership. Jaguar Cars launched the XK140 at the London Motor Show in October 1954 with a raft of improvements over its predecessor, the landmark XK120. The styling was enhanced by a revised grille and larger bumpers along with new rear lights, which now incorporated the indicators. The handling was improved by rack and pinion steering and telescopic dampers and the interior space was enlarged to allow the addition of occasional rear seats. The power unit remained Jaguar's well-proven 3.4-litre twin-cam six, which now produced 190bhp in standard trim, thanks to higher-lift camshafts and revised porting. To ensure reliability, steel bearing caps replaced the previous cast-iron type. A close-ratio gearbox enabled better use to be made of the increased performance whilst a Laycock de Normanville overdrive became an option for the first time. Special Equipment (SE) XK140s came with wire wheels and Lucas fog lamps and could be ordered with an engine developing 210bhp courtesy of a C-Type cylinder head.According to its Heritage Certificate, this right-hand drive XK140 DHC was completed on 16th June 1955 finished in Dove Grey with tan leather and a Fawn hood. It was despatched on 24th June 1955 to Belle Vale Service Station (now Henlys, Manchester) prior to being delivered to its first owner, a Leo McParland of Wallasey who registered it as DHF 28 on 27th June 1955.From the helpful ownership history provided with the car, we can see that in 1978 it was purchased by a Mr Adams who commenced what was to be an extended restoration. One further owner followed before DHF became the property on 3rd March 1986 of Edward Billins who picked up the reins of the restoration and handed the car over to the Marina Garage in Southampton.Some 14 years later, the restoration was still not complete and, for whatever reason, ownership of the Jaguar passed to the Marina Garage. The final chapter of this long-running saga commenced in 2010 when the XK was purchased by the Beaulieu Garage, also in Southampton, and according to the file it was running but required the trim and woodwork finishing. This was obviously done as there is an invoice in the file from 2010 for £9,437 detailing a full retrim, new hood and associated fittings. There are a number of further invoices in the file including one for £5,000 for labour in 2011, and we assume this relates to the Jaguar being refinished in a deep coat of Indigo Blue.DHF 28 was purchased by our vendor in June 2011 and has been enjoyed since then, being maintained and upgraded in-house by his experienced engineers. A substantial invoice from October 2014 details a full engine rebuild with a new clutch, the installation of a 5-speed T5 gearbox, power steering kit and upgraded cooling fan. The original parts have all been retained in the interests of returning the car to standard. Next to the XK150S Roadster, the right-hand drive XK140 drophead is the second most rare of the XK range, and this stunning dark blue example with chrome wire wheels and a crisp grey and blue interior is one of the best we have seen. We invite and encourage you to view this lovely Jaguar at the Classic to appreciate the quality on offer.Specification Make: JAGUAR Model: XK140 Year: 1955 Chassis Number: 807170 Registration Number: DHF 28 Transmission: Manual Engine Number: G-4036-8 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 80199 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Kight Grey LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 124
The 300 marked a post-war return to Mercedes-Benz tradition of building high-performance, luxury automobiles of the highest quality. Daimler-Benz AG emerged from the smoking rubble of World War II in somewhat precarious health, with production plants that had been pretty comprehensively levelled by Allied bombing. Far from being a broken nation, the resilience of the workforce was remarkable, and Mercedes-Benz resumed car production in 1946, albeit with the pre-war 170V, a modest middle-class car that had been their best-seller in the 1930s. However, in less than six years, the company was sufficiently confident to return to the luxury market when the Mercedes 300 was introduced at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show, and for the duration of the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz prestige line-up was based on the 300 range, at the heart of which was essentially the same superb 2,996cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine found in the legendary 300SL 'Gullwing'. The 300 Saloon was aimed squarely at Captains of Industry and Heads of State - indeed, the model was nicknamed 'Adenauer' after Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. In office from 1949 to 1963, he employed six custom convertible, hardtop, and landaulet versions during his tenure. Inside, the 300 was beautifully executed in polished wood, with deep bucket seats trimmed in either cloth or leather, and a division was available as an option for those who preferred to be chauffeur driven. Improvements came with the 300B of 1954 in the form of twin Solex carburettors, along with servo-assisted brakes and minor styling changes, while the 300C model of September 1955 saw the option of a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic for the American market. Introduced in August 1957, the 300D was the linear successor to the 300C, with a longer wheelbase, fuel injection, and unique hardtop configuration transforming it into a pillarless 'Phaeton'. An additional 4" of wheelbase provided greater rear legroom, equalling that of the long wheelbase Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Removable rear quarter-lights allowed an unobstructed view in and out from the front vent window all the way to the back, much valued in the model's popular role as a 'parade car'. Employing a slightly detuned version of the 300 SL sports cars Bosch fuel-injected engine, the 300D produced 180bhp at 5,500rpm. Automatic transmission was standard and power brakes, power steering, and Artic-Kar air-conditioning were added as options.Offered here is a truly magnificent 1959 Mercedes-Benz (W189) 300D, delivered new in right-hand drive to Australia. Presented in Schwartz/black paintwork with a remarkably well-preserved luxurious Crimson leather interior. This particular 'Adenauer' has benefitted from the warm, dry Australian climate. It's fitted with a matching numbers, fuel-injected, 3-litre straight-six producing around 180bhp coupled to a 3-speed automatic transmission. Having formed part of a small private Collection in recent years, the 300D's bodywork has benefitted from some cosmetic attention with the underside also in good order as might be expected from a vehicle from a dry country. Internally, the original leather upholstery remains, and the wooden door caps, veneers, Bakelite and chrome all present with patina commensurate with the car's age. It's accompanied by a detailed history file including the original Owners Manuals, service book and the original toolkit.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly remarkable 300D 'Adenauer'. Its commanding presence and stately manner are irresistible to both occupants and bystanders alike, and it's rather unlikely that you will park next to another one.Specification Make: MERCEDES Model: 300D ADENAUER Year: 1959 Chassis Number: R1890108501131 Registration Number: 641 XVT Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: R189980-8500909 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 14373 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Red HideClick here for more details and images
Lot 126
Only 2,500 miles since a substantial restoration, this elegant 120 Coupé remains in fabulous condition. A car-starved Britain, still trundling around in perpendicular pre-war hangover vehicles, glimpsed the future in October 1948 with the launch of the Jaguar XK120 at the Earls Court Motor Show. Production commenced in 1949 in Coventry, and the XK's swoopy shape and stylish occupants would become a common sight on British roads over the next 15 years. It heralded the arrival of Jaguar's famous 3.4-litre twin overhead camshaft XK engine, (the basis of all their engines for the next 25 years) with an alloy cylinder head and twin side-draught SU carburettors producing nearly 160bhp. The 120 referred to the car's top speed which, at the time, made it the fastest production car in the world. Jaguar seems to have always had a flair for marketing and to illustrate that the car's top speed was not a figment of a publicist's imagination as in May 1949, on the Jabbeke to Aeltre autoroute, an XK120 with its hood and side screens in place recorded a speed of 126mph, and no less than 132mph with the hood and windscreen detached and an undertray fitted. The car was in almost instant demand and went on to spawn the famous XK lineage of fast and elegant sports cars.This splendid XK120 was delivered new to Hoffman, New York on 4th September 1951. It turned heads in the US for many years before returning to the UK in July 2004 looking very tired and in need of restoration. Renowned Jaguar restorers, Beacon Garage in Doncaster, inherited that particular task and a comprehensive last nut and bolt rebuild was completed in 2012. The car was converted to right-hand drive, fitted with a C-Type cylinder head, upgraded leather bucket seats and chrome wire wheels - there are receipts on file totalling £80,000 from this period and viewing of the extensive file is highly recommend. Inspected by the Jaguar Drivers Club at the time who confirmed it was faultless, other than some light pitting of the chrome on one rear light. They valued it at £125,000 at that time.XDN 36 was purchased by our vendor, a serious motoring connoisseur, in December 2018 and, in his care, the XK has been well-maintained and lightly but regularly used. It's been enjoyed on various Bowcliffe Drivers Club events and placed second in one of their Concours d'Elegance events. It has covered less than 2,500 miles since the restoration with the only major expense being a set of new Pirelli Cinturatos. On our recent inspection, the car remains near faultless, it really does present well, with a small nick on the drivers bucket seat bolster the only obvious fault.Ready to be enjoyed, be that out on the open road or gracing the club circuit, with all that has to offer, this impressive XK120 warrants your early inspection to fully appreciate this rare and desirable drivers Jaguar.Specification Make: JAGUAR Model: XK120 COUPÉ Year: 1951 Chassis Number: 679082 Registration Number: XDN 36 Transmission: Manual 4 speed Engine Number: G 2681-8 Odometer Reading: 2134 Miles Make: Interior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 138
An outstanding, fully restored and uprated GTV, re-imagined in the style of a GTA. A rare original right-hand drive UK Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV that has been totally restored, upgraded and re-imagined in the style of a GTA, rolling off the production line on 5th May 1970 before being delivered to London the following day, finished in Rosso Alfa with a Skai Nero interior.Now with a strengthened, lightweight shell by Bob Wright of Alfa Panels, this stunning GTV is powered by an uprated 2-litre Nord 'Big Valve' engine with Alfaholics Stage 2 components such as modified cams and cam seals, forged pistons, titanium cam-pulleys, new liners and new core plugs all built into a correctly prepared and cleaned block all mated to a freshly rebuilt 5-speed gearbox with fast-road clutch, all of which is superbly detailed, providing that certain 'wow' factor when lifting the bonnet. All ancillaries are new or fully refurbished including a new radiator, water and oil pumps and the rebuilt high-torque starter.As you would expect, the drivetrain has also received serious attention including vented and grooved disc brakes all round, Koni Sport Classic dampers and fast-road springs, a 29mm anti-roll bar with lightweight Alfaholics wishbones and high castor kit with built in bump steer correction, adjustable drop-links and new poly bushed mounts. It's fitted with a 2000 GTV 3:3 rear axle with LSD and 2000 GTV calipers to assist with stopping power to cope with the enhanced power, which is estimated to be in the region of 190bhp, (dyno read outs are available), a considerable increase over standard, sitting on a set of Alfaholic 7"x15" alloys with Pirelli 195/50/15 tyres.Internally, the dashboard has been remanufactured incorporating full instrumentation and revised electrics but the most notable features are the seats, custom built and retrimmed incorporating the present owners family tartan with adjustable seat rails and mounts, all fitting in as if they were factory items.An in-depth build was recently completed by Melliard Motorsport to the very highest of standards, with impressive attention to detail, resulting in a fast-road Alfa that will not fail to impress. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate the opportunity on offer.Specification Make: ALFA ROMEO Model: 1750 GTV Year: 1970 Chassis Number: 1454525 Registration Number: SMB 131H Transmission: Manual Odometer Reading: 74900 Miles Make: Interior Colour: Black / GreenClick here for more details and images
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One of just 78 examples of the Rouse Sport 304R featuring a bespoke Sport Package developed by Andy Rouse Engineering. Just 78 Rouse Sport 304Rs were produced, with only a small percentage of those thought to still exist today, making it a rare and increasingly desirable member of the Performance Ford family. The Sports Package was developed by Andy Rouse in conjunction with Ford Motor Company to provide further depth to the Ford Cosworth range, and consisted of the body kit/aero pack with a body coloured 'C' pillar, a smaller Garrett T25 Turbo and remapped ECU providing a further 40bhp, plus slightly larger tyres and an upgraded interior including Rouse seats and door cards with optional mahogany accents. At an additional cost of £4,500 plus VAT, this was not a cheap option at the time, probably dictating why so few were produced.First registered on 18th December 1990, this exceptional one-owner Sapphire Cosworth Rouse Sport 304R, No. 045/100, is thought to be one of the rarest Cosworths to still exist. Finished in its original shade of Moonstone Blue with Raven hide, it was supplied by Peacocks of Balham to the current owner. With a comprehensive restoration having been carried out by Chariots of East Sussex between 2009 and 2013, including a full engine rebuild by Julian Godfrey, the Cosworth Specialist, and with minimal use since, the overall condition remains outstanding with our fastidious vendor recently returning the vehicle to Chariots for a full health check prior to being offered for sale. It should also be noted that the registration number TIA 428 was assigned at date of first registration and will remain with the vehicle when title passes to a new custodian. It's accompanied by a comprehensive history file containing the original purchase invoice, original book pack and various other invoices.This largely ignored Cosworth model has recently come back to the attention of Ford aficionados with interest reignited and desirability increasing at a pace. With so few still in existence, and even less in this condition, this particular 304R is certainly worthy of a place in any serious Blue Oval collection. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate the opportunity on offer.Specification Make: FORD Model: SIERRA SAPPHIRE COSWORTH 4X4 Year: 1990 Chassis Number: WFOFXXGBBFJL21274 Registration Number: TIA 428 Transmission: Manual Engine Number: LJ21274 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 79660 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Raven HideClick here for more details and images
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A rare, second-generation, soft top example of Mazda's powerful RX-7 Turbo, freshly recommissioned and looking good - offered at No Reserve. Following the demise of NSU's Ro80, Mazda was left as the only major automobile manufacturer using the Wankel rotary engine. An entire range of rotary-engined models was developed during the 1970s, but by the decade's end, the RX-7 sports car was the only one of its type selling in significant numbers outside Japan. Powered by a twin-rotor Wankel of, nominally, 2.3-litres displacement, the pretty RX-7 coupé had debuted in 1978. Maximum power increased from 105 to 115bhp from 1981 - good enough for a top speed of 125mph, an excellent straight-line performance that the RX-7 combined with handling and grip on a par with European rivals. Restyled for 1986, the second generation car was fitted with a new, more powerful engine and improved rear suspension at the same time. A turbocharged variant was introduced in 1988, becoming available in convertible form the following year, and with 200bhp available was capable of a, claimed, 148mph with the top up.This second generation RX7 Turbo Cabriolet was supplied new by Charles Follett Ltd. in London on 15th May 1992 and is accompanied by a list of older owners up until it was acquired by its previous owner in November 2004 and subsequently our vendor in September 2019. There is a massive invoice file detailing work on the car from 1996 right up to date. (See Summary on file) and the service records indicate regular main dealer servicing up until 2001. Thereafter, work was covered by Rotary Engine Specialists with comprehensive invoices on file including the engine change in January 2005 by Hurley Engineering, a year before it was laid up.More recently, the car was fully recommissioned with all fluids changed and thoroughly examined. Numerous works were carried out which included a thorough overhaul of the fuel system, replacing fuel lines, cleaning injectors, etc., brake lines replaced, callipers refurbished and new OEM Mazda brake discs fitted with new pads, the wheels were refurbished and fitted with new tyres, the hood mechanism was cleaned, lubricated and refitted with a new rear roof section fitted, obtained from America, and underneath some rust was found behind the sills and the interior was stripped for a full repair with rust proofing.The paintwork is generally very good, and overall the car is therefore described by its enthusiast owner to be in excellent condition, having passed it’s MOT with no advisories. The Rotary engine was replaced about 12,000 miles ago and is very sweet. The engine bay is very clean with plated items, etc in excellent condition. It retains the battery cover, often missing. In the boot, the carpet is excellent with the correct tonneau cover, tool roll, wheel chocks and jack. Also present is the original black book pack containing the handbook, service booklet and instructions for the radio cassette. It even has the period Mazda sales brochure and a further service and Owners Manual on CD-Rom. It comes with two correct Mazda keys.A now rare Collectors' item, it is unusual to find one in this condition - an opportunity not to be missed.Specification Make: MAZDA Model: RX-7 TURBO Year: 1992 Chassis Number: JMZFC183200202499 Registration Number: J429 DYK Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 13BE078671 Make: Click here for more details and images
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The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sits at the pinnacle of the World’s performance saloons, offering 592bhp, dynamic agility and all-wheel drive traction. With just 106 miles from new, this superbly presented, fully-specified example represents a very rare opportunity. The second Collector’s Edition by SVO, following the successful F-Type Project 7 of 2014, Project 8 is a hand-built four-door saloon with supercar performance – designed to thrill driving enthusiasts with an extraordinary combination of explosive power, dynamic agility, and all-wheel drive traction. To ensure exclusivity, just 300 examples were built, each assembled at SVO’s Technical Centre in Coventry.The car is powered by the most highly-tuned version of Jaguar Land Rover’s 5-litre supercharged V8 petrol powertrain featuring a Titanium Variable Active Exhaust and offering 600PS (592bhp) and 516lb/ft of torque complemented by Jaguar’s All-Wheel Drive system and motorsport-derived aerodynamics to deliver a 200mph top speed and 0-60mph in a remarkable 3.3 seconds, making Project 8 the fastest accelerating Jaguar road car yet.Based upon the entry-level Jaguar XE Saloon, the Project 8 was conceived by Jaguar to be 'the most extreme performance Jaguar ever created'. Whilst it may still be recognisable as an XE saloon, only the front doors and roof are carried over from the production XE, with the rest of the panels subtly (and some not-so-subtly) sculpted and modified before being made out of lightweight carbon fibre. Carbon fibre panels include bumpers with enhanced cooling ducts, the bonnet, front air splitter, side skirts, adjustable rear spoiler, rear diffuser and adjustable rear aerodynamic wing. The result was the lightest V8 saloon in the range combined with lift reduced by 205% and a claimed 122kg of downforce at 186mph, with the Project 8 happily continuing onwards to 200mph.The interior features gloss carbon fibre trim as well as Alcantara on the rim of the Project 8 sport steering wheel, instrument binnacle and door cards. The 8-speed 'Quickshift' transmission can either be operated by aluminium paddle shifters behind the steering wheel or by a central ‘Pistol' shift lever.Other Project 8 features include; manually adjustable ride-height and aerodynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamic settings for circuit use, the first application of Jaguar’s ultimate new Carbon Ceramic Braking system and, an industry first use of F1-style silicon nitride ceramic wheel bearings on a road car.This fabulous example was originally purchased from Sturgess of Leicester and first registered on 21st December 2020. It’s finished in Quad Coat SV Premium Palette Velocity Blue, with a Narvik Black roof and Jaguar ‘Leaper’ graphics. It sits on 20" Lightweight Gloss Black alloys and now bears the Cherished Registration Number PR08 JUR which is generously included in the sale. Options from new include Project 8 logos stitched into the headrests, a Project 8 aluminium commission plaque, vehicle data recording device, privacy glass, head-up display, solar attenuating windscreen, suede cloth/Windsor leather – Ebony interior, electrically adjustable steering column, adaptive Xenon headlamps with LED Signature, a rear view camera and finally a bespoke car cover.This is really special. Just 106 miles from new with its one and only owner. With just 300 built, most of which appear to have disappeared behind locked doors, the XE SV Project 8 is a Collector's dream. They seldom come to market, and this sparkling, delivery miles-only example In a head-turning shade of Velocity Blue deserves to be seen in the metal, and consequently we invite and encourage you to take a closer look at our NEC Sale.Specification Make: JAGUAR Model: XE PROJECT 8 Year: 2020 Chassis Number: SAJAA4BE0KS487730 Registration Number: PR08 JUR Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: 18070623351508PS Drive Side: Left-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 106 Miles Make: Only LHD Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
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A rare and desirable Trans Am Y82 Special-Edition, fitted with the 'W72' Performance Pack and a manual gearbox. Pontiac’s Firebird left behind its roots as one of GM’s first Pony Cars in the late 1960s to become an automotive icon, famous for its starring roles in Smokey and the Bandit and Knight Rider. The second-generation model introduced in 1970 maintained the Firebird’s performance image whilst adding a European-inspired level of sophistication. The Oil Crisis may have stolen some of the muscle car’s 'mojo' by the 1970s, but Pontiac made up for the lack of horsepower in other ways, adding bold new graphics (including the famous 'Screaming Chicken' bonnet decal) and popular options like the T-bar roof. The Firebird was extensively restyled for 1977, and featured an aggressive new front end with a recessed black grille and four rectangular headlamps. Four models were available, ranging from the entry-level Firebird to the more upmarket Esprit and Formula variants, but the legendary Trans Am remained the most popular by far, accounting for almost half the total sales. Fitted with a new shaker hood, the Trans Am still had a massive 400-ci (6.6-litre) V8 as standard, rated at 200bhp and an abundance of low-down torque. Inside, the Trans Am’s cabin featured a machine-turned dash finish, additional gauges and Formula padded steering wheel, while the Turbo Hydramatic transmission was standard equipment, along with power front disc brakes and radial tuned suspension. A manual gearbox was an option but rarely selected in the US making manual cars now very hard to find.The Y82 was introduced in 1977 to coincide with the release of Smokey and the Bandit 1 movie and were originally supplied in Black with Eagle decals and glass T-tops. Unlike this car, most black Trans Ams have been painted black in homage to the film car and consequently, with a manual gearbox and the W72 Performance Pack, this car is extremely rare. The original build-spec has been verified by Pontiac Historical Services and is within the history file. The car is also an Aircon car and, although the system has been removed, many of the parts are included in the sale. The mileage is believed to be original but this cannot be confirmed. In America, the Y82 is considered to be the Holy Grail of all Trans Ams and, at the 2022 Mecum Harrisburg auction, a low-mileage example, which was not a manual box or performance pack car, sold for $400,000.Unusually, the car was imported to the UK in 1980, very early on in its life, and was used from 1980 until 1992 at which point it was put into storage where it remained for the next 20 years or so. A previous owner bought the car in 2013 and set about returning the car to the road, with the work being completed in 2014. Accompanying the car is an interesting history file containing lots of invoices and receipts along with a copy of the original build sheet, Owners Manuals, UK V5C and correspondence with the UK Pontiac Owners Club.The current owner enjoys a small eclectic private Collection which includes many 'best-of-breed' American cars, and he acquired the Trans Am a few years ago having purchased it on the basis of its rarity being a 1977 manual gearbox car with the Y82 and W72 packages. There have been some significant prices achieved for these rare cars in recent years and, at this guide price, this certainly seems like a very interesting proposition. We welcome and encourage your inspection of this rare Firebird at our NEC Classic Car Show Sale.Specification Make: PONTIAC Model: FIREBIRD TRANS AM SE Year: 1977 Chassis Number: 2W87Z7N180355 Registration Number: VGC562W Transmission: Manual Engine Number: ZW87Z7N180355 Drive Side: Left-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 57752 Miles Make: LHDClick here for more details and images
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