- One of an estimated 104 3.4 litre 'S' Drophead Coupes made in both LHD and RHD - Built to RHD personal export delivery specification and retaining its original Coventry issued number plate - Recently fettled by marque specialist Twyford Moors and fitted with power steering This original right hand drive Jaguar XK 150 is one of the exceptionally rare S variants fitted with the 3.4 engine, and the highly practical Drophead Coupe body style. It is believed that just 104 versions of this model were made, with the right hand drive examples making up a very small proportion of that number. The Jaguar Heritage Production Record Certificate on file states that this fabulous car was manufactured on May 6th 1959 and the original colours were Imperial Maroon paint with Biscuit interior trim, and a Sand coloured folding roof, the same wonderful colours in which we find the vehicle finished today. The Certificate continues to state that the car was originally supplied by one of the largest dealers of the time, Henlys of London, and was allocated for Personal Export Delivery for sale to a Major J. M. C. Plant. Major Plant was apparently stationed somewhere in Germany and the car was registered (presumably by the Export Department at the Browns Land Factory) with the Coventry number plate of 'UKV 39', the registration which the car still proudly wears. It is unknown when the car was restored, but it is presumed to have been done to a very high standard in the 1990's by a company called CarPoint, as under the bonnet there is a plaque stating "restored by CarPoint", who appear to be based near Stuttgart in Germany. It is possible therefore that the car remained in Germany until at least the 1990's either in the care of Major Plant, or subsequent custodians after Major Plant's ownership. What we do know, is that in January 1999 the car was registered with the DVLA as 'WSJ 809', and shortly afterwards in April 1999 it was registered in Guernsey as '36992'. The car remained in Guernsey until November 2009 when it was acquired by a resident of Jersey (the vendor). He tasked a well known Jersey restoration workshop to "Re-commission vehicle after a laid up period". The workshop proceeded to carry out many routine repairs during the next few years and in July 2014 the 150 was exported from Jersey by the owner and brought to England, where it was re-registered in England and re-united with its original 'UKV 39' number plate. Highly regarded Jaguar XK specialist Twyford Moors of Hampshire then carried out a thorough service in early 2016 with the in-depth work totalling just over £4,000. The history file contains numerous invoices for the works mentioned above, the Jaguar Heritage Production Certificate, a green Guernsey Registration Book, and Export Certificates for both Guernsey and Jersey. The odometer displays just over 10,000 miles, and it is thought that this is the distance the car has covered since its restoration. On our short drive of the car to take the photographs we felt it performed superbly, and with the benefit of hydraulic power steering, manoeuvrability was eased. The vendor describes this beautiful and rare original right hand drive XK150 3.4 S as being totally correct in that its chassis, engine, and body numbers all match those stated on the Heritage Certificate, and that the car is in 'very good to excellent' condition. These cars offer a rare combination of superlative looks and usable high performance, and with the benefit of power steering, a CD changer, and what appear to be heated seats, this one would be at home both on the open road or a mountain hair pin. It is time to plan that European tour!
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OSI was established in Turin in 1960 as a body-making subsidiary of Carrozzeria Ghia. From manufacturing for Fiat and Innocenti it began producing its own vehicles, not least some 2,000 Ford 2.3-litre V6-engined versions of the Ford Taunus-based 20M TS Coupe featuring Ghia-designed four-seater coachwork. 'CMU 927' had had considerable work carried out prior to the vendor's purchase in 2003 - eg £5,000 worth of bodywork by Marquis Cars and a retrimmed interior. It had also been fitted with a Burton Engines 2.8-litre Ford V6 powerplant, new clutch and stainless steel exhaust system, and the braking and suspension systems attended to. After a spell at the vendor's home in Japan, it moved to his holiday residence in Italy before coming to the UK in 2014. He presently describes this rare and interesting OSI as being in 'generally very good condition and ready to use and enjoy'. It comes with V5 and history file.
- 36,000 recorded miles, current ownership since 1990 and just 2 previous keepers - Offered with original book pack with handbooks and service book - Recently re-connollised front seats and a no advisory MOT into April 2017 Though shorter and narrower than the Silver Cloud III it replaced, the John Polwhele Blatchley-penned Shadow nevertheless possessed greater space for both luggage and passengers and certainly boasted far more modern looks and was manufactured from 1965 until 1977, good examples of which are now increasing in demand. Finished in Blue with Blue coloured hide upholstery 'NOA 185P' has been in private ownership since 1990 with only 2 other previous keepers. Displaying 36,000 miles the Rolls is offered with original book pack with handbooks and service book and has recently benefitted from the front seats being re-connolised. Felt by the vendor to have "good" bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, 6750cc V8 engine and automatic gearbox 'NOA 185P' will be driven to the sale and is ready to impress a new keeper with its sumptuous interior and magic carpet ride - a rare find at this reputed mileage and offered with a no advisory MOT into April 2017.
- Convincing copy of rare A7 model crafted by its previous keeper - Interior and body's fabric covering entrusted to Aldridge Trimming Ltd - Thorough mechanical overhaul, new 12v wiring, alloy tank, c.£4k in parts Hailing from the late 1920s/early 1930s, the Mulliner Sports featured striking two-seater bodies crafted by Mulliners of Bordesley Green, Birmingham. They were a rare variant of the ubiquitous 7 breed, of which only around a dozen original examples are known to the Austin 7 Mulliner register. '705 YUC' is a smartly-presented evocation of the type, created in recent years by its previous keeper, complete with boat tail and split-vee windscreen. It features a polished alloy bonnet and Red painted and Black fabric-covered body teamed with a relatively luxurious Red leather and wood-trimmed interior - all trimming operations were entrusted to Aldridge Trimming of Wolverhampton. The mechanics of the donor car were treated to a thorough overhaul, during which c.£4,000-worth of new parts were installed, including a 12 volt wiring harness by Vehicle Wiring Services and alloy fuel tank. The vendor currently considers '705 YUC' to be in 'excellent' condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot does not possess a valid MOT certificate. - The 88th of just 175 RHD E-Type 3.8 'Flat Floor' Fixed Head Coupes made - Current ownership since 1986, matching chassis and engine block numbers - Extensively restored over several decades and still in need of shaking down Famously launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore. With its stunning looks, outrageous performance and accessible price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. While, early competition success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine cradling front sub-frame, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave it excellent roadholding / handling capabilities. Fed by triple SU HD8 carburettors and topped with a 'straight port' DOHC cylinder head, its 3781cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 265bhp and 260lbft. Allied to a four-speed Moss gearbox, the free-revving unit reputedly enabled the E-type to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and onto 150mph. Seemingly borrowed from a light aircraft, the wonderful turned aluminium centre console that adorned its dashboard was complemented by scalloped 'Dunlopillo' seats and a wood-rim steering wheel. Achingly beautiful yet viciously quick, the E-type remains for many the ultimate production Jaguar. While any fixed head coupe is desirable, the so-called 'flat floor' cars enjoy a particularly exalted status. Dating from early in the production cycle before Jaguar responded to popular demand and had footwell recesses pressed into the model's previously 'flat-floor' platform so that it could better accommodate tall drivers, they arguably represent the automotive icon in its purist form. The 88th of just 175 right-hand drive E-Type 3.8 litre 'Flat Floor' Fixed Head Coupes made, chassis 860088 was built on 9th December 1961 and dispatched some ten days later via Henlys of London to supplying dealer Bentalls Ltd of Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Registered in that same county as '666 WPH' on 22nd December 1961, the Jaguar was first owned by J.G. Brigg Esq. An accompanying green continuation logbook shows that the two-seater had relocated to Basildon, Essex and the custody of Douglas Turner by March 1972. Thereafter, it is known to have passed through the hands of William Blyth of Rochester, Christopher John Ward of Northfleet, Richard William Gulvin of Gravesend and Army officer Michael John Dixon; the latter changing the E-type's colour to Red during 1976. Re-registered with the DVLA some four years later, the Jaguar was subject to a Vehicle Identity Check and has its engine number recorded as 7E4531-9. However, this is the number visible to its replacement cylinder head. The number stamped into the cylinder block adjacent to the oil filter mount is 'R3083-9' which is the engine number quoted on the Fixed Head Coupe's Jaguar Heritage Production Record Trace Certificate. Although running and driving when it entered the current ownership in 1986, '666 WPH' was soon found to be in need of extensive restoration. Abbey panels who supplied the E-Type monocoques dispensed with any internal rustproofing and the vendor recalls that once stripped to bare metal it was only the car's bulkhead, roof and chassis legs which did not require major attention. Principally comprising filler and solder the original bonnet was discarded with a new one sourced from SNG Barratt. The seller lead loaded the restored bodywork himself and some thirteen years after it was repainted there are no obvious signs of bubbling. The chassis number 860088 is stamped into what appears to be the original factory fitted 'picture frame' and the Jaguar is understood to pleasingly retain its original body plate too. A labour of love over the past three decades, the refurbishment has not long been completed and thus the E-type still requires shaking down / debugging. A notably early and decidedly rare 'flat floor' fixed head coupe, chassis '88' is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Heritage Certificate, restoration photos, sundry invoices and hopefully a fresh MOT certificate.
- Reputedly 1 of just 15 Broadspeed Turbo Bullits built and the only LHD survivor - Exhibited at the 1973 Barcelona Motor Show and subsequently owned by renowned Spanish racing driver Rafaez Barrios - Said to have covered just 30,000km from new Inspired by the legendary Mustang, the Capri was Ford's European pony car and has a special place in many enthusiasts' hearts. With 138bhp on tap, the 3.0-litre versions of the MKI were quick cars, but a lot faster still when breathed on by one of the independent tuners of the period. Notable among these was Broadspeed who, based on their experience of preparing racing Escorts and Capris, offered both normally-aspirated and Turbocharged 'Bullit' Capris' for the road - the name was a nod to the legendary film Bullitt (with two Ts) and its Mustang-driving detective of the same name. It is thought only 15 Turbo variants were built, all of which were based on MKI 'Facelift' chassis, of which the sale car is one of only seven remaining, and the only left-hand drive example. Manufactured at Ford's Halewood plant in December 1972, it was immediately converted by Broadspeed before being shipped to Spain, where it formed part of the company's 1973 Barcelona Motorshow display. It then passed into the hands of Spanish racing driver Rafael Barrios before acquiring owners in Madrid and Coruna. After a period of storage following a minor accident it was acquired by Garcia Autos of Lugo, from whom the vendor purchased it in 2007. It was granted the UK registration 'YNE 125L' in July 2008; the same year it featured in Retro Ford magazine alongside 'EPY 302L', the oldest Turbo Bullit. Understood to have driven just 30,000 kilometres from new, this rare Fast Ford has never been restored, yet remains resplendent in its original livery of Monza Blue and contrasting bonnet, and is currently considered by the vendor to have 'excellent' bodywork, Tan vinyl/cloth interior trim, 3.1-litre V6 engine and four-speed manual gearbox, and 'very good' paintwork. It comes complete with rear window louvres, boot spoiler and a fresh MOT.
Alongside the Dante Giacosa-penned four-door 2300 Saloon and Estate cars, Fiat decided to offer a two-door Coupe styled by Sergio Sartorelli of Ghia - the standard model boasted 105bhp while the more powerful S version gave 136bhp. A prototype was first displayed at the 1960 Turin Motorshow and the final version was placed on general sale in 1962. The major underpinnings were shared with the 2300 Saloon, (which itself was effectively a mild update of the highly proven 2100 model); the only notable differences being an increase in the front and rear track and final drive ratio. Though the Coupe body was developed by Ghia, the styling house lacked the production capacity for the envisaged volumes, and manufacture was therefore subcontracted to the Turin-based OSI concern. The model reigned from 1962 to 1969, when it was supplanted by the 130 Coupe. The 2300 was of unitary construction and featured double wishbone front suspension with torsion bar springing and a solid axle suspended on leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by servo-assisted discs on all four corners. Most examples produced were equipped with four-speed manual transmission, though a Saxomat automated clutch (later, a three-speed Borg Warner automatic unit) was a theoretical option. Power operated windows, Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel, passenger footrest and other such luxury equipment were standard fit for the elegant new Coupe. This left-hand drive example is a rare first series one - notable for the lack of window frames in the doors. It is finished in White and trimmed in contrasting Black leather. A previously restored vehicle, it is presently classed by the vendor as having 'excellent' interior trim, 'very good' bodywork, paintwork, six-cylinder engine and electrical system, and 'good' manual transmission. The odometer currently registers an unwarranted 91,223 kilometres and the rare Fiat is being sold complete with its original user's manual.
By 1932 Morgan's three-wheeler chassis could be ordered with four types of body, namely: Super Sports, Sports Two-Seater, Sports Family and Family. The Super Sports was notable for its chromium-plated exhaust pipes that ran the length of the body. This truly splendid-looking example of the breed has been the subject of a professional restoration under the supervision of the present keeper. The overhaul of the 1100cc V-twin JAP engine included new crankshaft, conrods, pistons, barrels etc. 'GX 3164' is finished in Black and trimmed in Green and is currently felt by the vendor to have 'good' Beetleback bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and three-speed transmission. He is offering the mighty Morgan complete with history file of invoices etc, photographic record of the restoration from 'as found' condition, original weather equipment, custom-built trailer and some spares. A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic and very desirable version of Morgan's extraordinary period masterpiece.
- Believed to be second oldest surviving Saxon in existence according to the Saxon Vehicle Registrar - Restored for Don 'Big Daddy' Garlits in the late 1970's when fitted with electric starter and electric lights - Previous owners include Alan Test, Grandson of the first president of Saxon Motors - Imported by present owner in 2011, new petrol tank fitted in 2015 Despite once being the seventh largest US car maker, Saxon is now little heard of and this delightful Edwardian light car is believed to be the second oldest survivor. First registered in Connecticut during May 1914, it was restored for the 'King of the Dragsters' Don 'Big Daddy' Garlits in the early '70s and retained by his museum for some 20 years - other former owners include Alan Test, the grandson of the manufacturer's first President. The vendor imported 'BF 6028' to the UK in 2011 and admits the 50-year old restoration is 'now showing its age' and currently classes the two-seater bodywork, Grey and Black paintwork, Black leather interior trim, 1440cc engine and two-speed manual transmission as all being in 'average' condition. The Roadster has been retro-fitted with electric starter and lights and comes complete with new fuel tank, original handbook and pair of 1914 licence plates. A very rare opportunity.
A rare mechanical wristwatch, reputedly produced under license following the launch of the 246GT in 1968. This quality timepiece features a gilt case, yellow dial with 'Dino' script and 'prancing horse' insignia to the reverse of the case. Fitted with a more contempory yellow leather strap. Offered in good working condition.
A rare 'Ballerina Girl' accessory mascot designed by G. Poitvin, 1924-1926, well-detailed silvered bronze figure of a ballerina girl gazing down at the ground, holding the corners of her dress up, whilst standing on her tip-toes, with Contenot-Lelievre foundry stamping to the side of the base. Signed by the sculptor, with numbers. Approximately 15cm tall & display-base mounted.
This is a rare opportunity of aquiring one, of only 10, faithful replicas of a sign issued by MG Motors to their dealerships and garages in the immediate post war period. There are only 2 known surviving originals in the UK, estimated value by the auction houses as £3 K +. These replicas were reviewed by the "Classic & Sportscar" magazine in June 2014 as follows. " After several years searching for a period MG showroom sign, Rodney Manners decided to fabricate his own. " A generous owner allowed me to measure up his rare original, so that I could make one for my garage," explains long-term MG enthusiast, Manners, who is a retired chartered mechanical engineer." The sign is fabricated from 18 SWG. mild steel, polyester powder coated in a clear lacquer, giving a grey metallic appearance. The two octagonal MG logos are laser cut to accept the two embosssed red polyester lenses. These are vacuum formed as per the original. The replica signs differ from the original, in that they have a low energy LED lamp instead of an old fashioned tungsten filament bulb. The final touch is assembly with brass set screws throughout, which enhances the patinated appearance. This example is one of the original prototypes, and has become available following a garage clear out. It has a few minor scratches, and a little superficial rust showing under the lacquer, which adds to the period patinated appearance.
A rare accessory mascot, depicting the famous MGM film company Lion stood upon a globe. The globe is marked 'MGM' & these mascots were reputedly given to top pre-war film directors, executives & famous actors to display on their cars. 1930s period, with correct mounting stud, offered in good original condition with some tarnishing. Mounted to a period radiator cap. 16cm tall.
A large, rare and very early Michelin Tyres advertising showcard, depicting Mr. Bibendum in his earliest guise wearing an inner tube as a scarf and smoking a cigar, whilst rolling a tyre. Extremely striking, this is the earliest piece of Michelin advertising signage we have encountered. Marked 'Made in France' to the reverse side, which features another superb image of Mr Bibendum holding up an early tyre. 27 1/2 x 33 1/2".
Ernest Nagamatsu will be travelling all the way over from LA to drive the Shelby Cobra and Old Yeller at this year's Chateau Impney Hillclimb. Ernest recently made the long trip to the Chateau in April to deliver two very special gifts. Ernest has donated two copies of 'The Legends of Motorsport' book. This book was compiled in the early 1990s and features many rare pictures from the extensive motorsport photography of Dave Friedman, Team Shelby Official photographer in the 1950s. Dave Friedman listed Ernest Nagamatsu in his acknowledgements amongst others as the editing and professional staff who assisted in the preparation of The Legends of Motorsport. One of the books, is a Limited Edition copy, one of only 350, which contains 22 signatures of motorsport legends, as well as the author. These signatures include; Chris Amon, Mario Andretti, Charlie Hays, Parnelli Jones, Phil Hill, Stirling Moss, Derek Bell, David Hobbs, Lother Motschenbacher, Jack Brabham, Brian Redman, Vic Elford, Jody Schecter, George Follmer, Denis Hulme, Jackie Stewart, Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, John Surtees, Jim Hall, Innis Ireland, Rodger Ward and Dave Friedman. The 415 photographs are all in black and white and shows a stunning and representative of the finest in racing photography. This Limited Edition copy will be auctioned during the event and all proceeds will be donated to our charity partner, the Midlands Air Ambulance. The other copy of the book will be used as a prize for the individual that we believe encompasses the spirit of the event.
A rare glass continental accessory mascot, produced by Rene Lalique. It depicts a swimming Perch, with raised dorsal fin & an integral circular base for lighting. Constructed of polished & frosted crystal glass, with (post-war etched `Lalique France' signature to the side area. Lalique stock numbered 1158 & first introduced 20th April 1929. Excellent visual condition, with no chips or cracks & magnificent when lit. Approximately 16x9cm.
A rare large-format factory-issued victory poster, celebrating Jaguar's success at the 1954 Le Mans 24-hour endurance event. This red and dark green on white original victory poster, features the image of a D-type (by artist Roy Nockolds, as used on the original Jaguar D-type sales brochure) at the top with text below celebrating the 2nd place finish of the Rolt/Hamilton team, plus a 4th place finish of another one of their cars. Printer's name to lower edge, English language, mounted to linen for preservation. 30.5" x 41.5"
A magnificent Edwardian Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot for the 40/50HP six cylinder Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost automobile, this being the rarest type, produced for only 6 months back in 1911, having various correct period dating features including the hollow under base area & most importantly the words 'Rolls-Royce Limited 6th FEBRUARY 1911' around the base area, as opposed to all other Ghost mascots which read 'Rolls-Royce Ltd FEB 1911'. This rare mascot features the signature of Charles Sykes across the top of the base area and no under-wing markings, which is correct on all pre-World War One examples. A stunning and impressive item of the very finest detail, deep original pre-war nickel-silver plated finish on bronze base metal, mounting stud and fittings, mounted to a display base.
A rare and highly attractive original advertising poster for Griffon Motorcycles and Cycles, features the image of an elegant female holding a bugle, standing alongside an early single-cylinder Griffon motorcycle. The poster features some light discolouration and general wear and tear, however it has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation. 85x123cm
A rare original advertisement poster for 'Grand Prix', famously starring James Garner, alongside Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montano, Toshiro Mifune & others. This fabulous original advertisement features colourful artwork depicting the cast, together with an image of a red single-seater mid accident, plus the two main characters in a romantic embrace. Printed in Italy in 1967, with Italian text throughout. Good visual condition, save for light fold lines. Approximately 145x105cm (poster). Linen backed for preservation, then professionally mounted and framed behind Perspex.
A rare enamelled advertising pin badge, produced in Slovakia around the 1910 - 1914 period, constructed of bronze, with original securing pin to reverse side. Enamelled in three colours, featuring the early 'smoking Monsieur Bibendum' character. Offered in excellent original condition, together with a later Monsieur Bibendum buttonhole. Larger badge 3cm diameter.
Founded in 1882 in Havana, Cuervo y Sobrinos attracted some of the most influential personalities of the 1900's as customers, including Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway, Clark Gable, Eleonora Dusel, Nat King Cole, and many others. The Cuervo y Sobrinos prestige was of the most respected of the 1920s period. Luxury watch manufacturers Rolex and Patek Philippe cooperated with Cuervo y Sobrinos agents by inscribing the Sobrinos brand name onto Rolex/Patek Phillipe wristwatches sold at the luxury Sobrinos watch and fine jewellery Boutiques. The watches are now produced in Switzerland, using the finest Swiss movements.This particular example is a rare limited edition 'Prominente' model, fully automatic with a 21-jewel Swiss movement, stainless steel case, with art-deco textured dial, in the style of Franck Muller, with 'Calendagrafo' date window. The reverse of the case features a glass window to display the complicated movement. The watch retains its original black leather strap with double deployment concealed buckle. Serial number - A102 NUM 29844. Offered in very good condition, at a fraction of its original retail price. The watch comes complete with its own beautiful wooden Humidor and outer-box, which doubles as its display case. At the time of printing, we could not find another example of the watch model for sale in Europe.
Very early totally correct example, originally fitted to chassis number F285A, an open tourer model produced in 1928. Wear and very light discolouration to the plating, mounted to a radiator cap. Period repair to one of the legs and small amount of damage to one of the wingtips. A very rare mascot, offered in original condition. 13cm tall.
A rare original advertisement poster, features colourful artwork depicting the maestro sliding his Maserati 250F, whilst a host of other cars feature in a huge accident behind him. Printed in Italy with Italian text throughout. Good visual condition. Approximately 39 x 55 inches & linen backed for preservation.
A rare bronze presentation plaque, featuring the Mercedes-Benz team boss and streamliner in relief. Reputedly presented to a selection of professional drivers in period by the B.R. & S.C.C. Mounted to a wooden display base and offered in good original condition. A similar piece that was presented to Jochen Rindt in 1971 sold at a Christies auction in 2011 for $1,434.
Original promotional poster for STP race fuel featuring wonderful Graham Hill Lotus 49 artwork. Artist: Yves Thos, Printer: Chabrillac SA, Toulouse, France. Size: 156 x 114cm (45 x 61.5 inches) Large single sheet. Mounted on conservation linen and framed for display. A rare first-series example with all later editions not featuring the STP branding. A very imposing piece.
An Extremely Rare Pair of Michelin Employee's Lapel badges, c1908 - 10 period A scarce matching pair of factory employee enamel badges, featuring Monsieur Bibendum in his very earliest guise (as he originally featured on his debut 1898 advertising poster); it shows him offering a toast to his inferior competitors with a glass full of road hazards; it was in 1908 that this cigar smoking company mascot was given the name Bibendum and these badges were produced for customer facing staff members. Two different types were produced, one featuring a medallion-type loop to the reverse side, whilst the other featured the more conventional stick pin design. Both types are offered here, presented in very good original condition, save for one minute touch-up to one example. (2)
An original rare circular advertising sign for Singer cycles, features red text reading 'Singer Cycles Coventry', over contrasting white enamels, with red border design. Dating from October 1900 & produced by the 'Patent Enamels Co.' of Birmingham, with eight mounting holes. Some loss/ rusting primarily to the edges. 2 feet in diameter.
A rare soft back 72 page publicity brochure, produced by Mercedes-Benz in 1935 to detail the history of the marque & the vehicles produced between 1895 - 1935. The brochure also describes and illustrates the company's racing successes with the Silver Arrows. Well detailed & illustrated throughout. Offered in very good original condition.
A Tag Heuer 'Carrera' wristwatch, featuring a rare factory white diamond bezel and mother of pearl dial. The stainless steel case is offered in excellent condition and the black crocodile leather Tag Heuer strap and deployment clasp features only light wear. This timepiece was supplied new in 2006 by 'Mayors' of Atlanta, USA and includes an International Guarantee Card and document wallet, with presentation display box. Model number - CV2116, Serial number SR0125. Offered in very good condition.
A scarce French accessory mascot, featuring the walking cat standing on the moon & the moon smiling back at the cat. Signed by the artist 'Et. Mercier' & dated/inscribed 'Paris 1923'. Nickel-plated finish & mounted to a display base. A good example of this rare mascot - approximately 12cm tall.
A rare original advertisement poster for 'Pole Position'; this striking original advertisement features colourful artwork depicting a menacing looking driver wearing his crash helmet & a driver's view from inside the F1 cockpit. Printed in Italy in the c1970/80s, with Italian text throughout. Linen backed for preservation, then professionally mounted and framed behind Perspex. Approximately 145x105cm (poster).
A large signed photographic presentation, features the famous image captured on February 14th 1972, depicting Presley pretending to box with Ali in his hotel room. Presley was a huge fan and had personally commissioned the rhinestone covered robe seen in the picture at a cost of $3000, which he had gifted to him earlier that evening. Below the main image is an original Elvis Presley publicity postcard, signed in blue ballpoint ink, together with a newspaper cutting, signed in black ink by Ali. Captioned, professionally framed and glazed. A very rare piece of memorabilia. 55x65cm.
An original rare circular advertising sign for Singer cycles, features blue text reading 'Singer Cycles Coventry', over contrasting white enamels, with red border design. Produced by the 'Patent Enamels Co.' of Birmingham, with eight mounting holes. Some loss/ rusting primarily to the edges and restoration to the lettering. 2 feet in diameter.
A rare Brooklands Junior Car Club (J.C.C) car badge, 1930s period, numbered J2779, complete with an original J.C.C. membership card, with signatures of the secretary of the J.C.C & 'Speed King' Malcolm Campbell - display base mounted. Together with a large silver-plated bronze/enamel member's lapel badge from the same estate. One of the most important motor racing offerings in recent years. (2)
ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES THE: A good pair of adjoining pages removed from an autograph album, the left page boldly signed in pencil by Basil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes) and the right page signed in bold pencil by Nigel Bruce (Dr. Watson), George Zucco (Professor Moriarty) and (in ink) Stella Zucco (1900-1999, Wife of George Zucco). Both Rathbone and Bruce have added the date 1939 in their hands, the same year in which they starred in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes alongside Zucco. An extremely rare group of signatures. Some very light, uniform age toning, evidently caused by previous framing, otherwise VG
DAGUERRE LOUIS: (1787-1851) French Artist and Photographer, one of the fathers of photography who invented the daguerreotype process of photography. Rare A.L.S., Daguerre, one page, 8vo, n.p. (Paris), n.d. (c.1830), to Monsieur Dauptain, in French. Daguerre asks his correspondent, if he has the funds in question, to give them to the bearer of the letter. With integral address leaf. A few light stains, only very slightly affecting a few letters of text and the paraph of the signature, about VG
To Maurice Chevalier DISNEY WALT: (1901-1966) American Animator, Academy Award winner. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 14 x 11 photograph, the image depicting Disney seated in a three quarter length pose at the steering wheel of a buggy, presumably within the grounds of Disneyland. At his side the American actress Carol Channing and French actor and entertainer Maurice Chevalier can be seen seated in three quarter length poses. Signed by Disney in bold black ink to the image, and inscribed to Chevalier, 'To Maurice, Avec Mon Appreciation, Walt Disney' and also signed and inscribed by Channing to Chevalier, 'Maurice dearest, How lucky can a girl get?...being between the first Gentlemen of France and America! With devotion and xxx's, Carol Channing'. A rare signed photograph with excellent associations. Some light surface and corner creasing, otherwise VG
TURING ALAN: (1912-1954) British Mathematician and Computer Scientist, famous for his work during World War II at Bletchley Park, Britain's codebreaking centre, where he was responsible for devising techniques for breaking German ciphers, including those generated by the Enigma machine. An extremely rare ink signature ('A. M. Turing') and date, 18th - 21st December [1931] in his hand on a 4to page removed from a Vistors' book. The page also bears eighteen other ink signatures and dates by various individuals. Autographs of Turing are extremely rare in any form not least as a result of his tragically early death at the age of 41. EX The present page was removed from the Visitors' Book for Abbey Grange and Westcott House, a boarding house associated with Sherborne School in Dorset. Turing attended the independent school from the age of 13, in 1926, before studying as an undergraduate at King's College, Cambridge, from 1931-34.
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