Registration : TSY 247 Chassis Number : AR 1495 02814 Engine Number : AR 1315 50407 Odometer reading : 43,950 km Estimate : £26,000 - £30,000 We are delighted to offer this Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider which, according to the Alfa Romeo Historic Archive in Arese, Milan, was manufactured on 19th November 1957 with the original body colour of white, and was sold on 21st March 1958 in Melegnano, Milan. Today, this Giulietta sports red coachwork, a change from its original white, and carried out sometime in its earlier life. On inspection, it appears straight and rust free and although applied some years ago, the finish still looks smart. The engine bay is finished in black and gives away the original colour in places. Mechanically, the original 1290cc engine has been replaced with a later 1290cc Berlina block (a common change in period) mated to the standard four-speed gearbox. An early, rare and sought after cylinder head is fitted and fuelled via twin DCO3 sand cast Weber carburettors. As the historic racing fraternity knows, these carburettors are in very high demand and if a set can be found. The engine is also of interest in that it has an early cylinder head with the fuel pump located and driven off the exhaust camshaft. The chrome work does require some renovation and the wheels look original and untouched. Looking inside, the interior is in good condition and the hood, on removing it from its stowage, operates correctly and is in good order. A large history file accompanies this Giulietta and includes early Giulietta Register club magazines, many magazine articles and cuttings with road test reports from Autocar, Motor and Road and Track and an original Alfa Romeo spare parts catalogue. A large quantity of invoices and notes from its early days in the UK also give a fascinating insight into the car, including records from the well known Alfa Romeo racing driver of the period, John Dooley of Brookside Garage. It also benefits from an MoT test certificate valid until 9th September 2015. The Giulietta's V5 records the car as having first been registered in October 1996, and in fact the car has been in long-term ownership since then. However a sales invoice from 6th December 1974 suggests the car has been in the UK since 1974; as does a letter from Alfa Romeo (Great Britain) Ltd dated 21st June 1976, stating that the car is to Spider Veloce configuration. If you can look past this Spider's imperfections, you should be able to see a fabulous and rare, pre 1960, short wheelbase Giulietta that all too infrequently comes onto the market.
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Registration : 463NCG Chassis Number : T825029DN Engine Number : VS2150-9 Odometer reading : 24,786 miles Estimate : £44,000 - £50,000 Although having a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, the XK150 was radically modernised. A one piece windscreen replaced the split screen and the wing line no longer dropped as much over the doors. The bonnet was widened, opened down to the wings and, on the roadster, the bulkhead was moved back four inches to make the bonnet longer. In the interior, the XK140's walnut dashboard was replaced by one trimmed in leather and chrome. On the early drophead coupés, an aluminium centre dash panel with an 'X' pattern engraving was fitted which looked similar to the early 3.8 litre, E-Type, whilst thinner doors gave more interior space. The four-wheel Dunlop 12" disc brakes appeared for the first time although it was theoretically possible to order a car with drums and either wire wheels or disc wheels could be specified. Suspension and chassis were very similar to that on the XK140. These were high performance, well-appointed sports touring cars capable of 137mph and 0-60 in 7.8 seconds and accomplished long distances with alacrity. This rare righthand drive XK150S Coupé is fitted with the 3.4 litre engine and overdrive gearbox. This two-owner car from new was purchased by the vendor in 1965. Fully maintained and serviced by the vendor in his own workshop, this XK150S is in excellent mechanical condition; it starts easily and runs very well. The car has been re-painted while in his ownership and is finished in British Racing Green with the original brown leather interior. This Jaguar XK150S is supplied with a V5C registration document, an old V5 document, the buff log book and MoT test certificates going back to 2003 which show how little mileage this car has covered in the last twelve years. Righthand drive XK Jaguars from this period are very sought after and collectable - particularly the rare 150S model -and it is even rarer to find an unrestored example in such good condition. 
Registration : SSU 788 Chassis Number : S827638DN Engine Number : V76068 Estimate : £65,000 - £72,000 This 1960 Jaguar XK150 SE has been in the same ownership since 1988 and is now being offered as part of a deceased estate. Although bearing a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, the XK150 was radically revised. A one-piece windscreen replaced the split screen, and the wing line no longer dropped so deeply at the doors. The front parking lights, which were located at the top of the wings, featured a red light to remind the driver the lights were on. Mechanically, the 3.4 litre DOHC Jaguar straight six engine was rated at 180 SAE bhp at 5750 rpm but most cars were fitted with the SE engine whose modified cylinder head (B type) and larger exhaust valves boosted the power to a claimed 210 SAE bhp at 5500 rpm. Twin 1.75-inch (44 mm) SU HD6 carburettors were fitted. The suspension and chassis were very similar to the XK140, and steering was by rack and pinion. According to the original buff log book, the Jaguar was first registered in September 1960, in Kirkowen, Belfast and only four keepers are recorded including the deceased gentleman who remains the last name on the log book. It is rare to find an XK that has been for the most part unmolested and has certainly not had the soul restored out of it. There are a very few blemishes to the coachwork which is resplendent in white and certainly shows off the excellent chrome work and chrome wire wheels. The interior has also been untouched and, although the red leather has that certain patina, the interior is in very good order and serviceable. As well as the original buff log book and instruction manual, the history file shows works carried out by the Jaguar specialists M. Barclay and Hoffman's of Henley amongst others. Since purchase by its enthusiastic owner in 1988, this XK150 DHC has been well loved and cared for, only being used on dry days for trips to local car shows and occasions. We are advised that this Jaguar will arrive at the sale with a current UK V5 registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate. This Jaguar XK150 SE DHC offers the chance to own a very honest and largely original car that is not often found these days. 
Registration : YPC555 Chassis Number : 807260 Engine Number : G5031-8 Odometer reading : 66,485 miles Estimate : £58,000 - £64,000 In 1954, the XK120's were superseded by the mechanically updated XK140's fitted with the more powerful 190bhp XK engine which had been used in the Special Equipment 120's. The new models were visually similar to their predecessors differing in external details only. The fixedhead had an extended roof line and, together with the drophead Coupé, was given two small extra seats in the rear suitable for children or adults for a short journey but they made the XK's a little more practical for the family man. Overdrive was now an optional extra and the car could be ordered with a C-Type head in which case power output was increased to 210bhp. The price of the roadster, all but a handful of which were exported, was now £1,127 (plus tax); Special Equipment versions were known in the States as XK140M's and, when fitted with the C-type head, as MC's. The XK140's maintained the XK's popularity but very few found their way into competition although those that did performed well. Today, many are prepped for competition by such specialists as Guy Broad and Twyford Moors and represent formidable opponents. This rare, very original, matching numbers, righthand drive 1955 Jaguar XK140 drophead coupé was purchased by the owner in 1974 after seeing it advertised with 60,000 miles on the clock and in immaculate condition. It was a lot more money than he could afford but he dashed over to where the car was and wrote a cheque for much less than the asking price and put it on the bonnet; after 20 minutes the gentleman owner stepped forward and picked up the cheque. After a worrying week waiting for the cheque to clear, our vendor finally picked up the car. This car has been fully maintained and serviced by the vendor in his own workshop at his farm; it runs and drives superbly having only covered about 6,500 miles since its purchase. Finished in British Racing Green with black roof and brown leather interior, this XK140 is supplied with a V5C registration document, old registration documents and old Mot test certificates which go back to 2001. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an original XK140, righthand drive drophead coupé which has not been restored but is still in excellent condition throughout. 
Registration : tbc Chassis Number : TCF2113L Engine Number : tbc Odometer reading : 932 miles Estimate : £22,000 - £26,000 The Triumph TR3 was built between 1955 and 1957 during which time only 1286 cars were produced for the home market. According to the TR Register, as of 2002, there remains only 893 registered TR3/3A's on UK roads. The TR3B is an unofficial name given nowadays to the final version of the TR3 which was produced in 1962. It was offered concurrent with the TR4 which started production in 1961 and was a special short-production run in response to dealer concerns that the buying public might not welcome the TR4. It had the body of the later TR3A and two series were produced, one with a commission number preceded by 'TSF' of which 530 were produced and one with commission numbers preceded by TCF of which 2804 were produced. The TSF series were identical to the last run of TR3As and the TCF series had the 2.2 litre, TR4 engine. It also had different headlight rims, a wider grille and door handles. This stunning example has been totally restored in 2013 with such fundamental elements such as the body, frame, chassis, interior and engine all receiving due attention. The frame and suspension particularly has been sand-blasted and painted. She sits on new chrome wire wheels and benefits from an all new braking system. Described by the vendor as presenting in almost perfect condition throughout, this is a particularly good, not to mention rare, example of one of the more collectable British sportscars.
Registration : L226 WGK Chassis Number : SCBZB03CXRCH52121 Engine Number : 80668L410M/TKR Odometer reading : 107,225 miles Estimate : £22,000 - £27,000 From its motor car production in 1921, the Bentley name has remained synonymous with prestige, performance and luxury. The 'Continental' designation recalls the Bentley Continental of the post-war period, with the 'R' commemorating the R-Type Bentleys from the 1950s as well as the Turbo R of the 1980s. This series boasts the most powerful engine after the Continental T and has a power output of 420bhp alongside a maximum torque of 650ft-lb. The car could be pushed to a staggering top speed of some 170mph. Presented in Royal Ebony with black leather, this wide-bodied Bentley Continental R by Mulliner Park Ward was purchased on the 21st of January 1994 by prominent businessman, serial car enthusiast and Reading Football Club co-chairman Sir John Madjeski. The car has, as you would expect, been looked after with no regard for cost and from 1994 to 2005, it was cared for by various garages including Mead of Burnham, Hoffman's of Henley and Broughtons of Surrey- at which point it had covered 102,131 miles. In 2004 Madjeski part exchanged the car for a newer model but missed it so much that he then bought it back (invoice enclosed within the history) and it has since been largely SORN or garaged as part of Sir John Madjeski's extensive car collection. Since 2006 and the car's new collection status, it has been taken care of by Bentley main dealers and specialists to ensure the car it is ever ready for an outing. Offered with a new MoT test certificate valid until March 2016, a very good history file and all handbooks and service books, this one-owner car is a rare opportunity to own a former carriage of a much loved knight of the realm. With the ability supercar cruising speeds when new and in enormous luxury, this is a very attractive proposition.
Registration : 578 MOA Chassis Number : XE2D2-661316A Engine Number : 29864 Odometer reading : 37,945 miles Estimate : £15,000 - £18,000 We are delighted to offer this rare Wood and Pickett (W&P) Margrave Elite Landau conversion of the popular Austin Morris Mini. The Alex Issigonis designed Mini became the classless but chic motor car to be seen in during the 1960s and beyond. 1960s cool saw pop idols and Royalty mixing it with the common man and with so many being built it was, perhaps, inevitable that variations on the theme would be born. W&P Ltd established itself in the 1960s and was led by Bill Wood and Les Picket, the ex-employees of the specialist coachbuilder Hooper & Co. Bill and Les specialised in meeting the increasing demand for highly luxurious Minis that had sprung up developing their own uprated Mini model, known as the Margrave, their first customer being the actress, Hayley Mills in 1964. Their designs featured a distinctive leather & walnut fascia, leather and Dralon seating and front and rear nudge bars to which customers were invited to add from a long list of individually-priced options. 578 MOA is one of these examples built upon a 1980 1275GT and cost around £3,700 when delivered to Wood and Pickett but after conversion came out at around £10,000 making this, not only an expensive conversion in 1980, but also an amazing 21st birthday present given to one very lucky young lady by her wealthy father on May 1st, 1980. Although retaining its standard engine, this W&P Mini is far from standard. W&P installed the electric sunroof, twin headlights and the 'Landau' roof option, an archaic design perhaps unsuited for a Mini, however, the skilled craftsmen at W&P has adapted the design surprisingly effectively. Of note, is the rear window, a bespoke item made by Royal Doulton. 578 MOA started life in Java green but now looks resplendent in pearl blue and complemented by a set of Minilite alloy wheels. On the inside, the luxury continues with a walnut dashboard, Moto-Lita steering wheel, electric windows and especially the blue Dralon and magnolia leather seats, all in excellent condition. An MoT test certificate, valid until January 2016, accompanies the car as well as various magazine articles. This excellent example of a W&P Mini is perhaps the height of chic and a special one to own in todays crowded Mini market.
Registration : J301RBR Chassis Number : SAJJN4EC3CA176483 Engine Number : 9DPAMA194283 Estimate : £13,000 - £16,000 The Jaguar XJS was a luxury grand tourer produced from 1975 through to 1996 and replaced the E-Type. Although it never had quite the same sporting image, the XJS was actually more aerodynamic with the last one being produced on 4th April 1996; at that stage 115,413 had been produced during a 21 year production life. Originally, power came from the Jaguar V12 petrol engine with a choice of a manual or automatic transmission but the manual was soon dropped. V12 engined cars were unusual at the time with notable exceptions coming from Italian luxury sports car makers Lamborghini and Ferrari. The specifications of the XJS compared well with both Italian cars; it was able to accelerate to 60mph in 7.6 seconds and had a top speed of 143mph. This superb Jaguar XJS has only had one owner and has only covered just 10,500 miles from new. The owner of Plymouth Argyle football club saw this car on display in a Reg Vardy dealership in the North East of England; liked it and vowed that he would buy it if his team won that afternoon, which it did and the rest is history. Finished in red with magnolia hide seats, piped in red and with black carpet, it is fitted with special, very rare optional extra Lattice alloy wheels with red centres. This XJS is supplied with a V5C registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in April 2016 and in the handbook pack is the service book which shows that it has been regularly serviced and maintained. An exceptional Jaguar which is certainly becoming regarded as a modern day classic.
Registration : 662XUF Chassis Number : 118G015756 Engine Number : 103G004 Odometer reading : 42,000 miles Estimate : £13,500 - £17,500 As the successor to the 1100, Fiat's 1200 series debuted in November 1957 at the Turin Motor Show. The two-model 1200 series was available in Granluce saloon and open Cabriolet form with a Turismo Veloce (fast touring) saloon available as well. In particular, the Spider featured sensuous bodywork with its design largely influenced by Fabio Luigi Rapi, Fiat's design director. A restyled convertible appeared for 1959 with a sleek new Pininfarina-designed body with styling quite similar to that of Ferrari's contemporary 250GTPF coupés, especially with the optional hardtop installed. Wind-up windows and swivelling seats remained standard while the new split mesh-patterned grille incorporated angled sides, recalling the prior Rapi-designed Spiders of 1957 and 1958. Alternatively known as either the 1200 Cabriolet or the 1200 Spider, these handsome cars were built by Fiat's Vetture Speciali (special cars) unit. This lovely 1962 Fiat 1200 Cabriolet was completely restored in the United States, other than the rare optional hard top which was restored in 2011. Supplied new to Iowa, it was imported to the UK in 2007 having had only one owner and with only 37,000 miles from new. In 2012 the car was taken to Ireland where the new owner regularly displayed it at car shows. It was then returned to the UK earlier this year and checked through and is now ready to use. Finished in red with black hard top and black interior, this 1200 is supplied with a V5C registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in April 2016, the original service book and the shipping documents from the US. This handsome Pininfarina-styled 1200 Cabriolet is an excellent example through and through. 
Registration : YFY422 Chassis Number : 11407222002490 Engine Number : 11098122003462 Odometer reading : 83,000 Estimate : £12,000 - £15,000 The W114 coupé hailed a completely new range of cars for Mercedes-Benz. Unlike everything else on offer, this did not take any previous elements from the standard 180 from the 1950's. A new designer was also bought in, Paul Bracq, who penned a pure and uncluttered motorcar. The roofline came down and the seats lowered to maintain headroom. The pillars were removed and all four windows wound down completely out of sight. The engine was a 2.5 litre, fuel injected unit with Bosch Jetronic injection delivering 148bhp and propelling this model up to a perfectly respectable 115mph, especially in those days. This excellent 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280CE was with the last owner for twenty years and it has just been taken out of a heated garage where it had been stored for fourteen years. The vendor has carried out a service and fitted a new battery and informs us that it started first time after its sleep and looks and drives amazing. This rare righthand drive example fitted with the very desirable 2.8 litre, twin cam engine was supplied new in the UK with a number of factory extras including electric windows and electric sunroof. Finished in signal red with Mercedes tex biscuit interior this fine example is supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in April 2016, service book and a file containing old MoT test certificates and invoices. This is an opportunity to purchase the rarest of the top of the range 114 coupés with less than 50 280CE's in the UK. 
Registration : GVU 487D Chassis Number : CL23G63247786 Engine Number : CL23G63247786 Odometer reading : 60,050 km Estimate : £9,000 - £13,000 The Newport was the name used by the Chrysler division of the Chrysler Corporation for both a hardtop body and for its lowest priced models between 1961 and 1981. The 1965 Newport was built on an all-new Chrysler C platform. Shared with the 300 and New Yorker, the styling mimicked the square lines of the Lincoln Continental and the 1964 Imperial. The standard engine offering was a 6.3 litre, V8 with two-barrel carburettor and 270bhp. Optionally available at extra cost was the 383 with four-barrel carburetion and 315bhp. Standard transmission was a three-speed column shifted manual and optionally available was the three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission. Interiors featured padded instrument panels, full carpeting and choices of cloth-and-vinyl or all-vinyl standard bench or notchback bench seats with armrest. The 1966 Newport received new grill work and revised taillights but was otherwise changed very little from 1965; with the 270bhp, 6.3 litre, two-barrel continuing as standard. This example has spent most of its life under single family ownership, garaged in Arizona and looks as splendid today as it must have when bought new in 1966 with its gleaming black coachwork, contrasting blood red interior and fantastic chrome highlights. The current owner resides in the UK but often holidays in the States and, rather than pay for a modern hire car, decided to buy a true American classic. The car was thus driven from its purchase in Arizona, across the Mojave Desert to his holiday destination with friends in Palm Springs. Driving across the desert in 42° centigrade is not for the faint hearted and rather ambitious in a newly purchased classic car but the Newport didn't skip a beat and with the air conditioning operating as you would hope, the pillar-less coupé provided as comfortable a journey as could be hoped for . . . even returning near 18mpg! Having covered a mere 60,000 miles since new and offered with recent import and receipts (including original titles), V5 Registration document, operating instructions handbook, registration certificates proving mileage and even the original cheque used to purchase the car, this is a rare American car with a genuine history to back up its claims. With powered brakes and steering, a new MoT test certificate until spring 2016 and such an attractive estimate, this is an outstanding example of classic 60s American style.
Registration : NOW868F Chassis Number : CP/ 2267 Engine Number : CP/ 2867 Odometer reading : 32,851 miles Estimate : £34,000 - £37,500 The Triumph TR5 was manufactured for just 13 months, from August 1967 through to September 1968 and is the most sought after of the Michelotti /Karmann-styled Triumph sports roadsters, combining the most elegant early looks with all-independent suspension and the best engine. Optional extras included overdrive, wire wheels and the Surrey top with detachable roof panel. Visually identical to the Michelotti-styled TR4, the TR5 hid its main differences under the body and the most significant of these was the engine, the first British production sports car unit to feature petrol injection. The 2,498cc straight-six used Lucas' new indirect injection system to develop 150bhp. It's the TR5 that aficionados seek out as the most attractive and collectible of the series. Supplied with a British Heritage certificate, this righthand drive (home-market) car comes with the desirable extras of overdrive and wire wheels. It is in its correct and original colour of Wedgwood Blue with a black interior and left the factory on May 20th 1968 to be delivered to dealers, Sparshatts of Southampton. The previous, long term, owner purchased the car fifteen years ago and carried out some restoration work to the car, including the fitment of a new clutch as well as a gearbox and overdrive unit overhaul in 2001, since when the car has covered an average of only 500 miles each year. The car is presented in excellent order with very good panel fit. There is a substantial history file with the car which includes previous MoT test certificates, copies of previous V5 registration certificates and a number of invoices. Prospective buyers should be aware that at some point in the car's history there has been an engine change and that the odometer stopped working at 32,851 miles.This rare and desirable Triumph comes with an MoT test certificate valid until September 2015 and a V5C registration certificate has been applied for.
Registration : CUT20K Chassis Number : ZFFKC33C000090601 Engine Number : 28047 Odometer reading : 47,500 miles Estimate : £28,000 - £32,000 The Mondial offers an affordable entry into Ferrari ownership and benefits from the added practicality of its 2+2 configuration. Conceived as Ferrari's 'world car' and rival to the Porsche 911, the Mondial stayed in production from 1980 to 1993 through four distinct variants. The best and last of them - the Mondial T - was sufficiently different to almost warrant a new name. By now, the original 3.0-litre, V8 had been enlarged to 3.4 litres, as shared with the Ferrari 348, delivering nearly 300bhp. The 'T' suffix refers to the switch from a transverse engine and gearbox, to a new, in-line engine/transverse box layout that allowed the engine to be mounted much lower in the chassis, offering a dramatic improvement in handling. Other innovations on the Mondial T included electronic variable suspension, air conditioning and power steering, along with various styling alterations. This 1991 example is believed to be one of only 53 sold in the UK in righthand drive form, making it a very rare car indeed. Supplied new by Maranello Concessionaires in September 1991 to Mr. Berger in London, this Mondial T has only covered 47,500 miles from new. Finished in 'Rosso Corsa' with black roof and cream interior, this has been well maintained and in May this year had a cam belt service and new MoT test certificate issued by Ferrari specialists, QV London. This Ferrari Mondial T is supplied with a V5C registration document, MoT test certificate which expires in May 2016, the original book wallet, containing the handbook and service book and a file which has a number of old registration documents. Also accompanying the vehicle are various old MoT test certificates, DVLA MoT history, (which with the service book verifies the mileage) and a number of invoices. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a rare, righthand drive Ferrari cabriolet; a perfect car for the summer and a fantastic investment for the future.
Registration : DAP 328B Chassis Number : 881024 Engine Number : RA5438-9 Odometer reading : 66,958 miles Estimate : £65,000 - £75,000 The Jaguar E-Type was manufactured between 1961 and 1975 to create a combination of good looks, high performance and competitive pricing. Established as an icon of 1960's motoring and a great success for Jaguar, more than 70,000 E-Types were sold during its lifespan. The Series I was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961, with the domestic market launch coming four months later, in July of that year. The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted, 3.8-Litre six cylinder XK engine from the XK150's. The first 300 cars built had flat floors and external bonnet latches and are considered to be rare and more valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the bonnet latches moved inside the car, whilst underneath the hood, the engine size increased to 4.2-Litres in October 1964. It is not often we have the opportunity to auction true survivor cars with the current way of thinking to restore and retro fit our most beautiful classics, but in this instance, we have an example of a truly original Series I, 3.8 Roadster. Still showing the original body tags in the boot, axle diff, gearbox casing, gearbox top cover and engine block and even the original crayon marks on the bulkhead, this fully matching numbers example, with wiper motor date coded, is a real collector's item. Offered in Opalescent Golden Sand with upgraded biscuit leather, the car was first purchased by prominent businessman, Mr. E. D. Benedetti in February 1964 from Jaguar Cars, New York. Mr Benedetti owned the car until 1987 when it was purchased by Mr F. Diangelis Jr. of New Jersey. The vehicle resided with Mr. Diangelis until 2010, when it was imported in to the UK by its enthusiastic current owner. When the vendor had spotted the car in the summer of 2009, it was clear it had been virtually unused for, we believe, 25 years and frankly unloved, despite having been held in the same collection for some 13 years. The clutch had completely ceased, which looking at the mileage would make mechanical sense for that time as at 50,000 - 60,000kms, they are due to be replaced and the car appeared to have been parked up since that time. Thankfully, he seized the opportunity and decided to repatriate the E-type by undertaking a re-commissioning, allowing him to own, revive and enjoy the car himself. The changes involved in the re-commissioning were reasonably extensive and included front and rear brakes, a new clutch, a head gasket- completed just 500 miles ago, extensive rebuild of the original SU carburettors and new exhaust. All of these works are supported by numerous bills housed within a comprehensive history file which also includes a very rare, original E-Type Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook, original jack, hammer and hood bag. The current owner has always resisted the temptation to restore this roadster and, instead, enjoys receiving far more attention at Goodwood meets than 'run-of-the-mill' E-Types. The owner's hope is that it will remain an original car but with the current values achieved for restored examples, what would you do with this great example of a true driver's car?
Registration : BHK 267A Chassis Number : 888567 Engine Number : RA1837-7 Odometer reading : 80,373 Estimate : £52,000 - £65,000 The Jaguar E-Type is, arguably, the most beautiful motorcar of all time. It has evolved and changed with the market it served and has successfully made the transition into motorsport with great success. It is also extremely flexible in the myriad of ways it can be modified from standard whilst still maintaining is gorgeous profile but enhancing the driver experience. Briggs Cunningham was a force of nature in the USA in the 1950's, building and successfully racing his own cars, providing support for other teams and even winning the Americas Cup in his spare time. His trade mark 'white with blue stripes' colour scheme was the first time stripes appeared on a racing car, a tradition the Carroll Shelby then used to equally great effect. This lefthand drive E-Type is a tribute then to the legendary Briggs Cunningham; presented, as it is, with his special livery and combined with some upgraded performance to match. Appropriately enough, it was acquired in the US by Clive Skilton, an ex-Santa Pod champion when he went to America to run a Chrysler dealership. It was in a less than perfect condition at that point and his plan to restore it took place over the next few years with a comprehensive history detailed in two leather bound history files. Skilton though, not satisfied with a standard Series I example, went to great time and expense to de-seam the entire car, removing bumpers and giving it that purposeful competition look. The front brake discs are drilled for additional cooling with air-ducts to the rear in-board ones. The rear shock absorbers are adjustable and there is an adjustable front anti-roll bar fitted. In addition, a professional, plumbed-in, fire extinguisher system can be found alongside a full roll cage, fuel cell and, a rare addition, an Aquasump which ensures correct oil pressure at all times. There is also an uprated Mallory distributer and the battery has been moved amidships to the rear bulkhead with an external cut-out as per MSA regulations. More recently however, it is thought that in about 2011, specialist Anthony Brazzo of Diato.com, imported the car and passed it onto XK racer, Michael Ridley. There is ample scope to take this racing in the UK where it would be extremely well received, if the exhaust note is anything to go by, or simply used as a fast road car with huge kerb presence. Either way, with good quality Series I's regularly hitting six figures, this is an exciting prospect that has been well prepared, stands out from the rest and is very well priced indeed.
Chassis Number : ZFFKZ66B000168684 Engine Number : 151175 Odometer reading : 33,000 km Estimate : £180,000 - £200,000 Ferrari said, upon release, that the Scuderia Spider 16M is the highest performance Spider that it had ever made. Like the fixedhead F430 Scuderia, this car also incorporates what Ferrari calls 'F1-derived' technology. With a limited edition 499-unit production run, the '16M moniker' refers to Ferrari's 16 F1 Constructors World Championships- the latest of which was achieved in 2008. Although the 16M is derived from its enclosed predecessor, Ferrari had taken the Scuderia concept even further. Despite the additional body strengthening, the 16M is 80kg lighter, tipping the scales at an admirable 1340kg. Much of this has been achieved by a major overhaul of the double-wishbone suspension as well as new dampers and a new steering box, even gaining titanium springs and wheel bolts, a measure of the 16M's extreme engineering brief. Powered by the same 503bhp version of Ferrari's 4.3 litre, V8 found in the coupé, the 16M had undergone an extra tweak in the form of redesigned pistons which also allow for a higher compression ratio offering 80% of the engine's torque on tap from 3,000rpm. The engine drives the F1-SuperFast2 six-speed transmission, which can execute shifts in a claimed 60 milliseconds via the steering wheel paddles. Helping keep the 16M on the road is the F1-Trac traction control system which allows the driver to select five basic 'characters' for the 16M from wet conditions, through good-road holding and track-driving. The car's electronic safety net can, though, be progressively disabled with the CT setting allowing oversteer at maximum power and CST taking away everything but the E-Diff's efforts. Capable of being pleasantly civilised and surprisingly aggressive, this 16M Scuderia, presented in Ferrari White with deep red Suede trim, was purchased, or rather, was allowed to be purchased by a wealthy eastern European business man in 2009 from Karner & Grossegger Automobile Ferrari in Austria. Initially cared for by Warm UP KFT Ferrari in Budapest, the initial owner transferred ownership to his son in 2011 before selling the vehicle on to a prominent business contact of the family in Spain where Guarnieri Marbella and C.DE Salamanca S.A Ferrari have since serviced and cared for the car. Offered with UK registration, this lefthand drive example is offered complete with all handbooks and relevant documents and, by our estimations, is a genuine example of a fast appreciating limited-edition Ferrari, a motorcar that Ferrari were rightly very proud of and, with only 499 ever produced many of which will never come to market, this is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Maranello's finest.
Registration : T595HUB Chassis Number : WDB2084472T022549 Engine Number : 11197520018817 Estimate : No Reserve The first-generation C208 CLK was introduced in 1996 and based on the W202 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched three years earlier. The C208 Coupé was replaced by the C209 CLK-Class in 2002, although the convertible remained in production until 2003 when it was replaced by the A209 CLK. The CLK introduced a new market niche for Mercedes-Benz. Although the C208 used components from the E-Class and had a specification level higher than the E-Class, it was in fact based on the less expensive C-Class platform. This top of the range 230CLK Elegance convertible is fitted with a very rare five-speed manual gearbox. It has a very good service history and the vendor informs us that it is an excellent driving car. Finished in Metallic Blue with blue electric convertible roof and light grey leather interior, this 230CLK is supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in May 2016 and the original handbook pack containing handbooks and service history.
Registration : K543 RDL Chassis Number : WDB1240311B614899 Engine Number : 10498012031315 Odometer reading : 83,700 km Estimate : £9,000 - £12,000 W124 is the Mercedes-Benz internal chassis designation reference for the 1985 to 1995 version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Due to the high cost of German engineering and build quality, the model was designed to last many miles with awards won by high mileage versions. Front suspension is by way of a separate spring and damper whilst rear suspension features the Mercedes-Benz multi-link axle introduced in 1982 on the 190 and now standard on many modern cars. Much of the 124's engineering, along with many of its features, were advanced automotive technology at introduction and incorporated innovations that were adopted throughout the industry. This rare, Mercedes Benz 300E 3.4 AMG original Special Edition had been imported from Japan to Germany in 2014 and is supplied with the original factory order code, as well as a Japanese service inspection. Offered in silver with black leather and having passed a much respected German TUV inspection, (valid until August 2016) alongside an English MoT test, (valid until September 2015) this 300E, combined with the AMG engine produces 272bhp driven through the automatic gearbox. This is a superb, original AMG W124 model from the pre-merged era with Daimler-Benz and is certainly offering an array of extras from the full AMG performance pack. Fully electric seats, air conditioning and protected paintwork give the chance to own an incredibly rare example of this German flyer, in very good order and offering nothing short of breathtaking AMG performance.
Registration : K186APC Chassis Number : SALLHAMM3JA623473 Odometer reading : 109,000 miles Estimate : £9,000 - £12,000 The first generation Range Rover was produced between 1970 and 1996. The original car was not designed as a luxury 4x4; while certainly up-market compared to preceding Land Rover models, the early models had fairly basic, utilitarian interiors with vinyl seats and plastic dashboards designed to be washed down with a hose. Features such as power assisted steering, carpeted floors; air conditioning, cloth/leather seats and wooden interior trim were fitted later. The Range Rover was a body-on-frame design with a box section ladder type chassis similar to contemporary Land Rovers. The Range Rover utilised coil springs as opposed to leaf springs, permanent four-wheel drive and four-wheel disc brakes and was originally powered by the Rover V8 engine. This example is a rare Brooklands model (one of 150) and is in excellent condition. The green paintwork has a great depth to it and the grey velour trim in very good order. The body was restored two years ago and she drives with no known faults. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a full years' MoT test certificate, together with some service history, Range Rover Classics have become highly desirable and sought after. A limited edition such as this and presented in the condition that K186 APC is, will always attract attention from Range Rover enthusiasts.
Wellington interest: a very rare military documentary horn cup inscribed "Assaye 74" with an elephant crest above. This cup was made for the 74th regiment of the Scottish infantry who were led by Arthur Wellesley at the battle of Assaye in 1803 during the Maratha war in India, 4 1/2'' tall.
A SECOND WORLD WAR GERMAN LUFTWAFFE GROUND FORCES SERVICE PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM ( FRANCE 'DUNKIRK' - RUSSIA 'KONIGSBERG'), 1940 - 1944 of typical service format, containing approximately two hundred and fifty black and white photographic images, including several rare views of captured allied soldiers at Dunkirk, downed aircraft, tanks, vehicles, civilians and graves on the Russian front, numbered and noted throughout.
TEN ELASTOLIN AND LINEOL THIRD REICH PERIOD PERSONALITY FIGURES including Hitler (in overcoat), Hess (civilian with moving arm), Goering, Mussolini (marching, with moveable arm), H.J. Jungvolk standard bearer, and rare King Edward VIII in Life Guard uniform, (some restoration and over-painting).
A SECOND WORLD WAR GERMAN NAVAL COASTAL ARTILLERY WAR BADGE 1941 (KRIEGSABZEICHEN FUR DIE MARINE ARTILLERIE) BY S. H. & CO. together with an S.A. Sports Badge (S.A.Wehrabzeichen), 3rd Class, in bronze, by E.Schneider; an Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) Wound Badge 1939, 3rd Class, in black; an N.S.D.A.P. Party Badge (RZM-M1/102); and a rare athletics enamel badge, Deutschland - Belgien 'Krefeld 1939', complete with pin-back, (5).
A RARE SECOND WORLD WAR GERMAN MODEL 1937 N.S.F.K. SERVICE DAGGER (FLYER'S KNIFE) by SMF, Solingen, the blade bearing etched maker's mark at the ricasso, with blue leather covered grip and scabbard and plated fittings, the down-swept hilt numbered underneath 'TS1 - 314', complete with its original hanger.
STAMPS - A RARE FRENCH VOLUNTEER LEGION 1941 +10Fr miniature sheet, depicting sword against 'Bolshevist' bear (Bloc De Franchise Du Corps Expeditionnaire De La Legion Des Volontaires Francais Contre Le Bolchevisme) fresh O.G. (stamp is unmounted ); also French (Legion Post), unused French Volunteer Legion 1941 air set of two and 1942 air set of two, with overprint 'Front De L'est Ostfront', fresh un-mounted O.G. (lot). Provenance; Stanley Gibbons.
A RARE SECOND WORLD WAR BELGIAN (FLEMISH) SIDE CAP WITH INSIGNIA of beige cotton construction, with dark green piping, bearing three 'National Socialist' metal insignia: 1) Sea-mew, flying left holding a cog wheel, centred with a triangle, 60mm (Note: the cog wheel would seem to suggest a connection with another fascist party, Dinasco, later amalgamated with the V.N.V., very rare); 2) Young flier's merit badge, eagle flying right, 64mm (Note: See Littlejohn, Foreign Legions of the Third Reich, second printing 1987, Volume Two, p.39, line drawing, extremely rare); and 3) Stylised sea-mew, flying left within a circle, 19mm, representing the N.S.J.V. (Youth movement of the V.N.V.).
A rare pick dating: 17th Century provenance: Germany Made of iron; with a wedge on a side and a beak of square section on the other; the surface decorated with floral engravings featuring silver and brass inlays; at the top a spike assembled on a long, cylindrical neck decorated with silver-inlaid racemes. Keeping remains of the antique, wooden haft, with chiselled decorations and colour. Probably used as a presentation tool, used as the membership symbol of a corporation. dimensions: height 22 cm.
A rare Atayal sabre dating: late 19th Century provenance: Taiwan Strong, curved, flat, single-edged blade, worked in one piece with the hollow, tapering grip (can be mounted on a pole), pommel with rattan binding. Wooden scabbard (restored tip), opened on a side and held together by several, iron brackets in order to keep the blade in. dimensions: length 65 cm.
A rare paiwan dagger dating: 19th Century provenance: Taiwan Strong, single-edged blade with a ribbed side and a smooth one; sculpted, wooden grip, lacquered in red and decorated with a brass ring-nut, brass thread and white metallic rivets. Red lacquered wooden scabbard with copper mounts, engraved and embossed with floral motifs, the chape shaped as a stylized face.This weapon was donated by Japanese people, occupying the island from 1895 to 1945, to a chief of Rubai tribe, located in the southern area of Taiwan (Formosa), for his "collaboration". dimensions: length 62 cm.
A rare 1874 model prototype revolver dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy Round, rifled, 10 mm cal. barrel; with foresight. Grooved, six-shot cylinder. Marked "GLISENTI" and "BRESCIA", with the military, crowned stamp "G.G.", serial number "1xx"; grip with checkered, wooden grip scales with extractor screwed inside; provided with a ring for the strap. dimensions: length 30 cm.
A rare wheel-lock gun with double cock dating: 17th Century provenance: Brescia Short, smooth, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and round, with fore -and rear-sight, stamps at the base, a visible restoration (of a moved rear-sight?); archaic lock with external wheel, double hammer and sliding pan cover, at the inside the stamp "H" in a shield; wooden full stock with iron mounts, trigger guard engraved with grooves. Wooden ramrod. dimensions: length 93 cm.
A rare 1870 model Glisenti carbine prototype dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Italy Round, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel with octagonal breech, marked with crowned "PB", crowned rampant lion, crowned stamp "RA", serial number "1xx"; bolt action, markings "GLISENTI BRESCIA"; long, wooden stock; iron mounts.A rare carbine prototype, probably built in no more than two hundred samples, it never entered mass military production. dimensions: length 94 cm.
A rare percussion stick gun by Fields & Sons dating: mid-19th Century provenance: London Smooth, round, finished, 15 mm cal. barrel, signed "Field & Sons 253 Holloway London", a deep mark at the base; round nozzle worked en suite, with lower hammer and trigger, angled wooden grip. Wooden ramrod with tip (probably not pertinent). dimensions: length 86.5 cm.
A rare percussion stick gun dating: mid-19th Century provenance: London Smooth, round, turn-off, iron, 12 mm cal. barrel with stamp of the test bench and unclear name, with two bands engraved and gilt with floral motifs, foresight; round frame with lower hammer and foldaway trigger, marked "DAY'S PATENT IR" and "25"; angled, wooden grip with button marked "SWAINE & CO LONDON", under the grip a brass plaque with Day's emblem and address "UBBARD 126 EWGATE ST.". Nozzle with brass stopper, brass-tipped wooden ramrod provided with spring to block the ramrod inside the barrel. dimensions: length 73.5 cm.
A rare double-barrelled gun by Darne dating: 1875-1890 provenance: France Smooth, round, re-finished, 12 cal. barrel with rib marked "RUBAN ETOFFE"; revolving receiver, finely engraved with floral motifs, on the right the lever to cock the hammers with automatic extractor, signed "DARNE B.TE SGDG A ST. ETIENNE" between the hammers; checkered, briarwood butt and fore-end; engraved, iron trigger guard, butt-plate of checkered horn. Fine gun featuring Régis Darne's system patented in 1881. dimensions: length 113 cm.
A rare twelve-bore breech loading double-barrelled gun by Purdey dating: 1875-1890 provenance: London Smooth, round, damask barrels with re-freshened finishing, the rib signed "HENRI ATKIN FROM J. PURDEYS 18 OXENOON STREET HAY MARKET LONDON W", foresight, 12 gauge; finely engraved tang, marked "PATENT"; backward spring locks signed "PURDEY" and engraved with floral motifs; receiver marked "PURDEYS PATENT" and decorated en suite; briarwood full stock with checkered neck and fore-end, engraved and blackened iron mounts, trigger guard with lever; serial number "72xx". dimensions: length 117 cm.
A rare ten-bore breech loading double-barrelled gun by Purdey dating: 1875-1890 provenance: London Smooth, round, damask barrels with re-freshened finishing, with rib signed "J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON", foresight, 10 gauge; finely engraved tang, with opening lever marked "PATENT" and blackened; backward spring lock marked "PURDEY" and engraved with floral motifs; receiver marked "PURDEY PATENT" and decorated en suite; briarwood stock with checkered neck and fore-end, iron mounts blackened and engraved, serial number "84xx". dimensions: length 121.5 cm.
A rare engraved dagger dating: 17th Century provenance: Germany Straight, flame-shaped blade, on a side a strong raiser worked with woven chiselling, the tip shaped as an arrow. The quillon as bat wings, with hollow faces engraved with racemes. Bone grip, flat on a side and convex on the other, decorated with engraved effigy of soldiers and flowers within frames, iron cap. Scabbard of bone sectors engraved with floral motifs, with grotesque figures, at the front the high-relieved effigy of a soldier in his armour. Dagger featuring some restorations; with decorations of scarce typology. dimensions: length 51,5 cm.
A rare silver-encrusted khula-khud dating: 18th Century provenance: Indopersia Strong, iron skull of hemispherical shape, with elongated and pointed top surmounted by a square cusp with knotted neck, decorated with remains of silver and gold inlays. The surface of the helmet is richly decorated with thick, silver inlays depicting fine engravings; frames of spirals enclose six court scenes alternatively depicting a king or a queen entertained by a female figure, or a juggler, or a dancer, each scene featuring two musicians having a different instruments for every depiction (drums, flutes, sitar, etc.), together with the nobles always come two attendants; at the upper part the frames of spirals intersect creating a thick, cage pattern. The lower band of the surface decorated with various cartouches featuring inscriptions in Arabic characters, with remains of gold inlays. The helmet is provided with a sliding nose-piece with cartouches at the edge featuring remains of silver and gold inlays, and two lateral plume-holder. Long mail neck-defence of simple, iron rings with fringed border and brass details. dimensions: height 60 cm.
A long and rare khula-zirah dating: 18th Century provenance: Indopersia Mail consisting of iron riveted rings, at the top an iron plume-holder on a circular, flat base; triangular, front opening with nasal fringe; the front and rear part longer than the lateral ones. dimensions: height 53 cm.
A rare and interesting shamshir dating: early 19th Century provenance: Persia Fine, yatagan-like, damask blade with "T"-back and thin fuller, featuring two gold-inlaid cartouches with characters in Arabic on one side; at the back remains of gilding, the base of the back with a silver plaque engraved with floral motifs; quillon with arms bent toward the blade, decorated with gold-inlaid racemes; ivory grip scales (probably replaced) with curved pommel provided with a hole, the central band of the grip engraved with net pattern. Leather scabbard sewed with iron thread, mounts engraved with net pattern, complete with two rings. dimensions: length 62,5 cm.
A rare gilt shamshir dating: 19th Century provenance: India Curved, single-edged , damask blade of triangular section, short tang, at the forte a small, gilt cartouche featuring inscriptions in Arabic; one-piece hilt, entirely gilt (very small parts missig), with ribbed langets, quillons shaped as dragon heads, bent toward the blade, the pommel and the end of the guard en suite, all provided with turquoise eyes, grip of octagonal section. Wooden scabbard with yellow velvet covering, stitched with gilt thread; chape gilt en suite with the quillon; gilt band with pierced and festooned borders, provided with a ring. dimensions: length 88 cm.
A rare and important sosun pattah dating: circa 1800 provenance: India Wide, slightly curved blade similar to the ones of khyber knives, with single-edged, damask blade (very clean), with rear groove and "T"-back, on one side of the base a golden cartouche featuring inscriptions in Arabic. Very elegant, iron hilt partially pierced at the ends of the langets, guard with swan heads, wide disc-shaped pommel and grooved grip, all parts finely decorated with floral and geometrical motifs in gold. Wooden scabbard with velvet covering (later), engraved bronze chape with remains of gilding. See a similar piece in "Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour" by Robert Hales, page 162, no. 392. dimensions: length 87 cm.
A rare dagger from the Odisha region dating: 18th Century provenance: India Moghul Curved, double-edged blade with a deep groove and strengthened tip; scarce grip with knuckle-guard, finely decorated with floral motifs in gold, the base of the blade en suite, a spike on the side of the knuckle-guard which could be used in battle, spherical gilt pommel. dimensions: length 40 cm.
A rare percussion gun for tiger hunting dating: mid-19th Century provenance: India Heavy, octagonal, smooth, 16 mm cal. barrel; box-lock mechanism with rear hammer and trigger with trigger guard; the mechanism is fixed to a tapering socket of octagonal section in order to place it on a pole. Under the barrel is a bayonet with undulated, double-edged blade with two long spikes at the base. The bayonet is placed on a sliding arm ending in a lever which can put pressure on the trigger, two springs pushes the spikes back to their first position. When the blade reached its target, the mechanism of the gun made the barrel shoot automatically. On the lower side of the gun is an iron ramrod too. dimensions: length 54,7 cm.
A rare powder-flask dating: 19th Century provenance: Caucasia Curved body covered with black leather, the edges enriched with silver bands featuring nielloed decorations; bone cover and stopper, horn fuse shaped as an acorn. On the left side a sliding divider to open and close the fuse. Two iron suspension rings. dimensions: height 20 cm.
A rare pair of Naga male bracelets dating: 19th Century provenance: India Extracted from the section of a large, elephant fang; only a few male members of the Naga community can wear it as it is considered a status symbol within the community. Tradition tells that they have to be used by headhunter warriors from Nagaland and Assam tribes.Complete with CITES certificate. dimensions: width 14 cm.
A very rare male chastity belt dating: 18th Century provenance: Turkey Iron structure with the purpose of binding the loins; provided at the front part with a compartment for the male member, mounted on a plaque connected to the rest of the structure by two iron buckles at the upper part and, at the lower part, by an articulated, iron band. The margins of the plaques are strengthened by an iron, riveted band with hemmed and festooned borders. The front compartment is divided into two small compartments with separate doors, the upper one used to contain a cleaning stone, the lower one to contain the member. The front plaque provided with lock which used to block the opening of the belt is now missing. Small parts missing. Assembled on an iron support. Antique chastity belts, specially male ones, are extremely scarce. We say that, in Europe, similar items were used during the Crusades to guarantee knights, left for the Holy Lands, and their wives mutual faithfulness. Recently though, the existence and use of chastity belts has been questioned. In 17th and 18th Century, chastity belts were used not only to guarantee faithfulness, but also to protect women from rape, to prevent prostitutes not paying taxes to practise their profession, to prevent onanism (considered a pathology in 19th century), and protect from sexually transmitted diseases. Similar belts could have also been used to protect the central part of the body during combats. dimensions: height 34 cm.
A rare full iron flintlock pistol dating: 18th Century provenance: Germany Smooth, two-stage barrel, octagonal and round, on the right side the pan and the hammer, on the left one the spring with block; faceted butt, the butt-plate chiselled with rays; the edges of the trigger guard chiselled with foliage; iron ramrod. dimensions: length 46.5 cm.
A rare officer's sabre dating: second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Germany Slightly curved, single -and false-edged blade with central fuller; gilt aluminum hilt, decorated with bas-relieved oak leaves, langets, the front one with eagle. Black grip with metallic wire binding. Complete with sword knot and black lacquered scabbard, one suspension ring. In original case. dimensions: length 96.3 cm.
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