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Lot 36
A rare pedal 'speedboat',repainted metal body in yellow and black, tricycle wheels with solid tyres, 105cm long. Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 396
A rare Ogdens Coolie Cut Plug enamel sign, signsingle-sided, multi-colour pictorial enamel, 46 x 153cm, mounted on board. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 398
A rare Fry's Chocolate 'Five Boys' enamel advertising sign,large version, by Chromo of Wolverhampton, single-sided, in white on dark blue enamel and featuring the famed 'Five Boys' character, wall-mounting holes to edges, some loss of enamel to centre and lower left with some smaller chips and rust to edges but in otherwise good clean order with bright colours and gloss finish, measuring 76 x 92cm. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 502
1939 Rover 'Twenty' Tickford Foursome Drophead Coupé Coachwork by Salmons & Sons (Tickford) Registration no. JPA 105 Chassis no. 97118Footnotes:Rover introduced a new rationalised 'P2' range for 1937, the new bodies establishing a look that would stand the company in good stead well into the 1950s. Far from being a disadvantage, this conservatism was just what Rover's typically middle-class customers wanted. At the top of the range sat the 20hp (called the Speed 20 at first) which boasted a new chassis and body and was powered by a 2½-litre overhead-valve straight-six. An expensive prestige automobile, the 'Twenty' was built between 1937 and 1940 but did not resume production after the war, Rover preferring to concentrate on cheaper and more affordable models in an age of austerity.Boasting rare and desirable coachwork, and benefiting from long-term ownership, this 'Twenty' remarkably comes with its original Rover Company Ltd warranty form dated 22nd June 1939. It is unclear when 'JPA 105' passed into the current ownership but we believe it to be in the 1940s. Offered in need of complete restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the car comes with a bill of sale; an original instruction manual; and a pamphlet with instructions for the Tickford Foursome Coupé's hood. At time of cataloguing the current UK V5C registration document had not been found by the estate office. Offered with Bill of Sale.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 503
1939 Rover 'Twenty' Tickford Foursome Drophead Coupé Coachwork by Salmons & Sons (Tickford) Registration no. HPF 443 Chassis no. 971073Footnotes:Introducing the new rationalised 'P2' range for 1937, the new bodies establishing a look that would hold Rover in good stead long into the 1950s, it was just what their typical demographic wanted. At the top of the range sat the 20hp (called the Speed 20 at first) which boasted a new chassis and body and was powered by a 2½-litre overhead-valve straight-six. This was an expensive prestige automobile, the 'Twenty' was built between 1937 and 1940 but did not resume production after the war, as Rover concentrated on more affordable model alternatives. Boasting rare and desirable coachwork, and benefiting from long-term ownership, this 'Twenty' was registered to the current keeper on 16th February 1939, as verified by the DVLA records and substantiated by the estate selling this Lot. Last on the road in the 1960s, the car is offered for complete restoration and sold strictly as viewed, with some parts missing (the engine is incomplete). At time of cataloguing the current UK V5C registration document had not been found by the estate office. Offered with a bill of sale.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 507
1989 Renault GTA Turbo Coupé Registration no. F999 OLW Chassis no. VFAD5010500042183 Engine no. 042103BFootnotes:Developed from its successful A310 coupe by Renault's competition arm, Alpine, the GTA was produced between 1985 and 1993. Later versions of the A310 had used Renault's 2.7-litre overhead-cam V6 engine, an enlarged (to 2,849cc) version of which was chosen for its successor and mounted behind the rear axle as before. Alpine's long-established backbone chassis was likewise retained for the GTA, which featured pretty glassfibre coupé bodywork bonded to the frame in a form of semi-monocoque construction. With 160bhp on tap, the original GTA was no slouch, but the installation of the 2.5-litre, 200bhp turbo unit elevated it to supercar status, 150mph and 0-60 in under seven seconds being typical performance figures. Alpine's long and successful competition experience ensured that the suspension was capable of coping with the increased performance. This rare right-hand drive GTA Turbo currently displays a total of 64,889 miles on the odometer and is said to have been running when placed in dry storage ten years ago. Re-commissioning will be required before it returns to the road and thus this Lot is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of an extensive run of MoTs prior to storage confirming the mileage; a 1995 sales invoice for £8,995; and several invoices showing regular maintenance in the late 1990s/early 2000s, including fitting Wilwood front and rear brake kits in 1997.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 512
1932 Wolseley Hornet Special Sports Coachwork by March Registration no. YY 1713 Chassis no. 12/78 Engine no. 2733/75A•Only six owners in 90 years•Off the road 1976-2017•Restored in 2017•Restoration bills availableFootnotes:Although its image in later years became ever more difficult to distinguish from that of other makes within the British Motor Corporation, in the early 1930s Wolseley occupied the front rank of British sports cars alongside MG, Riley and Frazer Nash. The single model responsible was the Wolseley Hornet. Introduced in 1930, the Hornet saloon deployed Wolseley's overhead-camshaft, six-cylinder engine in a lengthened Morris Minor chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes. Its power-to-weight ratio was exemplary among contemporary 1.3-litre cars, the smooth and flexible six pulling from walking pace to more than 60mph. The model was revised for 1932 with a shortened, chain-driven overhead-cam engine (repositioned further forward to improve cabin space) and a four-speed 'silent third' gearbox. Increased performance was offered by the Hornet Special chassis, which came with 12' brakes and a remote-control gearshift. The Special used the shortened engine equipped with twin-carburettors and an oil cooler, in which form it produced 45bhp, good enough for a top speed, depending on coachwork, of around 75mph. The Special chassis rapidly became that of choice for the multitude of independent coachbuilders already using the Hornet as the basis for a sporting two-seater. The Hornet Special was soon making its mark in competitions, one noteworthy achievement being the victory achieved by a team of three Eustace Watkins Hornets (two E W Daytonas on the Special chassis, one E W International on the standard chassis) in the 1932 relay race at Brooklands at an average speed of 77.57mph. Carrying four-seater tourer coachwork by March, this rare British sports car is understood to have had only six owners over the course of its 90 years. The Hornet had been off the road since 1976 when it was restored in 2017 at a cost of around £18,000. Related bills are on file. Described by the vendor as in good restored condition throughout, the car also comes with all its old logbooks; a current V5C document; some MoT certificates; a selection of photographs; a handbook; and a document of verification from the Wolseley Hornet Club. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 515
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE 'Ponton' Cabriolet Registration no. 773 DLB Chassis no. 128030-20-003136 Engine no. 127982-20-000577•Rare UK right-hand drive example•Known ownership history•Partially restored•Offered for completionFootnotes:This classic Mercedes-Benz soft-top is a rare original UK right-hand drive example first registered on 20th May 1960 to the famous writer and composer of pop music and musicals, Lionel Bart (of Oliver! fame). A photocopy of the original logbook is in the history file, also showing the original registration number to be 'LB 4'. Various photographs are available on the Internet (Shutterstock) showing Mr Bart in the Mercedes at his then London address of Reece Mews, as per the logbook. Mr Bart owned the car for almost two years before it was registered to furniture manufacturers Parker Knoll in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Four further owners are listed before Mr Graham Ellis, who is also recorded as owner on the old V5C document on file. The current registered keeper purchased the Mercedes in October 2008 as a 'barn find'. The car has since undergone a restoration costing £87,600 by RetroMarques of Strensham and Tony Williams Bodyshop in Malvern, Worcestershire (all invoices on file). It comes as a fully painted bodyshell in its original Mercedes Blue, and is rolling on its wheels. All other components have been photographed as a catalogue/inventory. The engine and gearbox have been stripped and inspected only. Both will require rebuilding. A brand new windscreen is present. All chrome that was in fair condition was sent away for repair and re-plating. Various other parts were bought new from Niemoeller in Germany and everything should be present and correct. The hood frame has been repaired and is complete.NB: there is no wooden dashboard present and they are no longer available to purchase. During restoration RetroMarques had another RHD vehicle as a reference and had a 3D laser scan taken of the dashboard in order that the new owner/restorer can have an exact replica manufactured. Sold strictly as viewed, this exciting Mercedes-Benz restoration project comes with a copy factory data card, the aforementioned paperwork, and a current V5C Registration Certificate.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 516
1934 Triumph Gloria 10hp Sports Tourer Registration no. AER 492 Chassis no. 42277 Engine no. SS98306•Landmark Triumph sporting car•Developed by Donald Healey•Only four owners from new•Off the road 1968-2014•Restored in 2014Footnotes:Developed by the great Donald Healey, the Gloria, more than any other model, established Triumph's reputation as a builder of fine sporting cars; taking its name – it is said – from one of Selfridge's fashion models, who was photographed with the cars for publicity purposes. Standard-Triumph's managing director, Colonel Claude Holbrook, wanted to move the company away from the small cars that had underpinned its success in the 1920s, aiming to take a slice of the medium-size sporting-car market dominated by Riley. Indeed, ex-Riley employees would be instrumental in the Gloria project, designer Charles Ridley having been recruited from them, as was Donald Healey. Healey was quoted as saying: 'I was attracted by the Gloria project, which seemed better than Riley's own Nine... My first job was cleaning up the Gloria range, which was just about ready for production.' Introduced in 1933, the Gloria employed a conventional cruciform-braced chassis, under-slung at the rear and equipped with all-round 12' hydraulic brakes, on which was mounted low, streamlined coachwork of an elegance not previously associated with the marque. According to Holbrook, the Gloria was 'built to an idea... modern in conception, revealing lines that never before been achieved'. And few would deny that, once it had been 'cleaned up' by Healey, the Gloria was indeed most handsome. The four- and six-cylinder IOE engines were built by Triumph to designs by Coventry Climax, who supplied the raw castings, while the four-speed synchromesh gearbox and spiral bevel rear axle were supplied by ENV. In tuned guise fitted with twin carburettors, the 10hp 1,087cc inlet-over-exhaust four produced 46bhp at 4,600rpm; thus equipped, the Gloria Special Tourer was good for 75mph.This rare British sports car is understood to have had only four owners and had been off the road since 1968 when it was restored in 2014 at a cost of around £12,000. Related bills are on file. Described by the vendor as in good restored condition throughout, the car also comes with old logbooks; a current V5C document; a selection of photographs; instruction manuals; and a document of verification from the Pre-1940 Triumph Club. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 518
1934 Riley 1½-Litre 12hp Lynx Tourer Project Registration no. AXT 16 (see text) Chassis no. 44T 1121 Engine no. 44T 1121•Relatively rare six-cylinder Riley•Recent barn discovery•Off the road for many years•Offered for restorationFootnotes:Hailed as 'The Wonder Car Plus Two', the first 14hp, 1.6-litre six-cylinder models duly appeared in 1929 followed by 12hp, 1.5-litre versions in 1933. Riley's 1,633cc, 13.5hp engine was also offered in this chassis, which was built in two different wheelbase lengths (110.3' and 113.5') and was available with a wide variety of bodies in different styles including the Alpine, Kestrel and Mentone saloons, Lincock coupé, Ascot drophead coupé, Lynx tourer and March Special.A recent barn discovery, this 12hp Riley six with Lynx 'disappearing hood' tourer coachwork was first registered on 27th March 1934 and spent its early years in Surrey and Essex. Latterly the car was discovered in a dilapidated garage near Axminster, having been registered to an owner in Lyme Regis in the 1980s. The Riley requires total restoration; there are boxes of parts with the car but it is not known whether or not it is complete. The hood frame is present but has no canvas, and it should be noted that the engine does not turn over. There is no V5C Registration Certificate with the car, the only documentation consisting of an old-style buff logbook; an old MoT from Maple Garage, Ilford (1963); and a Riley Register member's card. Sold strictly as viewed, this Lynx tourer represents a wonderful opportunity to restore one of Riley's class-leading 1½-litre six-cylinder sports cars of the 1930s. It should be noted that the registration 'AXT 16' is not recorded in either the HPI or DVLA databases. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this car's registration status prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 528
1910 Humber 16/20 HP Tourer Chassis no. C7292 Engine no. 9154• A rare early survivor of one of Britain's pioneering makes• Delivered new to Argentina• Single ownership for over 35 years• Highly original example•Offered without reserveFootnotes:Founded as a bicycle maker in 1868, Humber diversified into motorcycle manufacture in the 1890s and built its first prototype automobile as early as 1896. The firm had production facilities in Coventry, Beeston and Wolverhampton.The Coventry-built Humber 16hp offered here is believed to date from 1910. The year of production is supported by a date cast in the engine block: 'June 22 – '10', while Humber catalogues on file show a near perfect resemblance with the 16hp model introduced in 1909. This particular Humber 16hp is a lengthened version and can accommodate 4/5 passengers in the rear, making it a 6/7 seater. Unlike the standard model, it has 'suicide' doors at the rear.This car was sold new in Buenos Aires, Argentina by Macchi, Pozzi & Riva, the local Humber importers. The original owner was a wealthy man who used the car on his vast estate. The Humber was equipped with a siren and rifle case mounted on the side, supposedly for hunting purposes. Later on it resurfaced in Monticello, New York, registered to a Mary L Briggs, who had its registration renewed in 1951 (document on file). Later, 'The Humber Register' found the car being offered for sale at New York's 'Vintage Car Store' in 1969 (correspondence on file). However, it appears that the Humber only found its next owner, Mr Dean McMinn from Sterling Heights, Michigan, in 1974 having supposedly been in dry storage since the early 1950s. The current owner bought the car on 8th October 1986, directly from Mr McMinn.Part of the previous owner's collection for over 35 years, this 1910 Humber was much enjoyed yet remains in a remarkably original condition. The engine and body are believed to be highly original, as is much of the interior leather. According to 'The Humber Register', 'C7292' would be expected to have an engine numbered at around '9300', and this car's engine is numbered '9154'. The current owner purchased this Humber in Europe and imported to the UK (UK taxes paid), the car has had a NOVA and UK registration applied for.A rare opportunity to acquire a fine automobile from one of Britain's pioneering makes, presented in exceptionally original condition.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 535
1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 3.0-Litre Drophead Coupé Coachwork by Mulliners of Birmingham Registration no. not registered Chassis no. LML/1019 Engine no. VB6J/542•One of only 46 export-model DB2/4 dropheads made•Delivered new to California, USA•Dry stored for many years•Offered for restorationFootnotes:The need to widen the appeal of the already-successful DB2 resulted in the launch in October 1953 of the 2+2 DB2/4. Modifications to the rear of the chassis plus a reduction in fuel tank capacity from 19 to 17 gallons liberated sufficient space within the existing design for two child-sized occasional rear seats. Alternatively, the rear seat backs could be folded down, thus creating a load-carrying platform that more than doubled the luggage space, the latter being accessed via a hatchback rear door - one of this now-common feature's earliest applications. In addition, a raised roofline, one-piece windscreen, larger bumpers and other detail styling changes differentiated the newcomer from its predecessor. Otherwise, the DB2/4 remained much the same as the DB2, employing the latter's rectangular-tube chassis, trailing arm independent front suspension and well-located live rear axle. Standard specification included the W O Bentley-era, 2.6-litre, 'VB6E' engine in 125bhp tune. Despite this, the redesign's inevitable weight gain was not fully compensated for until the arrival of the 3.0-litre, 140bhp engine in 1954. Equipped with latter, the DB2/4 was one of the fastest cars then built in Great Britain - with 100mph achievable in third gear and around 120mph maximum - possessing impeccable handling plus a level of comfort rare in any high-performance car. DB2/4 production had amounted to 565 cars by the time of the Mark II's introduction in October 1955. According to the AMOC, at least 102 were dropheads, of which 46 were export models like that offered here. Its accompanying copy guarantee form shows that this 3.0-litre 'Mark I' DB2/4, chassis number '1019', was delivered new via Peter Satori Co Ltd to first owner Michael Henry Strater of Berkeley, California, USA. The car was ordered with Ivory paintwork, subsequently changed to green, and left the factory with a red interior and matching hood. Unfortunately, little is known of the car's subsequent history prior to its acquisition by the current vendor in 2002 from Classic Autos and Auctions of Birmingham Alabama. Alabama Registration Paperwork on file shows its transfer from a Daniel Rapley to the aforementioned auction company in 2002. Accompanying documentation consists of copies of the aforementioned guarantee, old Mississippi Certificate of Title, old Alabama registration paperwork, and a bill of sale to the vendor. Stored since acquisition, the car will require re-commissioning/restoration before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Please note that if this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. It will also require a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and an additional fee of £350 (plus VAT) will be charged on the Invoice to prepare the NOVA. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 545
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Long-wheelbase Limousine Coachwork by James Young Registration no. RR 1955 Chassis no. DLW117 Engine no. L116D•Believed to be the Geneva Motor Show car•Rare long-wheelbase model (639 produced)•Restored in the USA in the 1970s•Automatic transmission and after-market air conditioning•Original registrationFootnotes:Rolls-Royce's first post-war model, the Silver Wraith employed a chassis similar to that of the Mark VI Bentley, though with a 7' longer wheelbase. The Wraith however, was only offered with traditional coachbuilt bodies rather than the Mark VI's pioneering 'standard steel' bodywork. Powering Rolls-Royce's post-war range was a new 4,257cc six-cylinder engine of cast-iron, monobloc construction with an aluminium cylinder head and featuring overhead inlet and side exhaust valves. A four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh was standard initially, an automatic option (for export models only at first) not becoming available until 1952, at which time the engine was enlarged to 4,566cc and a long-wheelbase version introduced. Production ceased in 1959, by which time 1,883 chassis had been completed, 639 of them to long-wheelbase specification.The last word in motoring luxury in its day, this long-wheelbase Silver Wraith carries saloon coachwork by James Young, one of the few British coachbuilders still active after WW2. The Bromley-based carriage-maker had bodied its first automobile in 1908, affiliating itself with a succession of quality marques throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and had established itself among the foremost coachbuilders for upmarket chassis by the end of the latter decade. Its factory devastated by wartime bombing, the company did not resume exhibiting at the London Motor Shows until 1948, continuing to offer coachbuilt designs of distinction on (mainly) Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis until the arrival of the unitary construction Silver Shadow/T-Series range in the 1960s. Believed to be the 1955 Geneva Motor Show car, this Silver Wraith was given its distinctive and most appropriate registration when new. The Wraith's last owner purchased the car in the USA, where it had been restored in the 1970s, and imported it into the UK in 1992, retrieving the original registration. The car had been painted white, re-trimmed and fitted with after-market air conditioning, while other notable features include a glass partition, cocktail cabinets, picnic tables, privacy curtains and a vanity set. Service history is available from 2002 at an indicated 55,000 kilometres (the current odometer reading is 62,751 kilometres but cannot be guaranteed genuine). Accompanying documentation consists of an MoT certificate and a V5C. Copies of the factory chassis cards have been applied for.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 546
1936 BSA 10hp Scout Tourer Registration no. CAE 990 Chassis no. 691 Engine no. 717•Rare front-wheel drive sports car•More powerful 10hp model•Present family ownership since 1973•Bodywork and interior restored 2018/2019Footnotes:A motor manufacturer from 1907, the Birmingham Small Arms Company acquired Daimler in 1910, soon abandoning its own range in favour of a Daimler design powered by a Knight sleeve-valve engine. When BSA resumed post-hostilities car production in 1921 it was with a quite different type of vehicle: a 10hp light car powered by a 1,075cc, v-twin engine made by Hotchkiss. The model sold well, only disappearing in 1925 when rivals Morris bought Hotchkiss, though BSA later acquired rights to the engine for use in its front-wheel-drive three-wheeler. A version of the latter appeared in 1933 powered by a 9hp, four-cylinder, sidevalve engine of 1,075cc which was also used in the four-wheeled, though still front-drive, 'T9' model introduced that same year. Restyled but retaining essentially the same engine and running gear, the Scout two-seater sports car debuted in 1935, though it was soon superseded by the outwardly similar but larger engined (1,203cc) 10hp Series 3 version. Described by Autocar magazine as 'undoubtedly one of the best-looking small cars in existence,' the Scout progressed through Series 4, 5 and 6 but did not re-emerge after WW2, BSA having decided to concentrate on producing motorcycles only. First registered on 1st February 1936, this particular Scout was purchased by the vendor's father in 1973 and comes with a photograph taken on the day it was acquired. The Scout needed some work to make it roadworthy, after which it was used on the road. During 2018/2019, the bodywork was treated and repainted and the interior re-upholstered (by Blackwater Bodyworks in Essex) for the father's 90th birthday. On file are old-style logbooks from the 1950s and from 1973; an MoT certificate issued in 1982; and a current V5C document. The car also comes with a maintenance book for the BSA Scout (1935 version) and a copy of an introduction to the car from 1987, both published by the BSA Club.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 547
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Convertible Registration no. EKA 333Y Chassis no. 10704522017272•Extensive recent restoration with bills on file totalling over £42,000•Mercedes-Benz original parts sourced where available •Original and desirable colour combination•Excellent history fileFootnotes:Launched in 1980, the 380 SL convertible and 380 SLC coupé retained the Type 107 bodyshell first introduced in 1971/72 in virtually unchanged form apart from the addition of a front spoiler. The newcomers supplanted the outgoing '350' models and were produced alongside the outwardly similar 280 and 500 SL/SLCs. Power unit was an enlarged (to 3,818cc) and improved version of the existing 3.5-litre overhead-cam V8, though after little more than a year the 380 SL was re-engined with a longer-stroke, 3,839cc V8 in the interests of better fuel economy and reduced emissions. The running gear followed Mercedes-Benz's established pattern, comprising all-independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, while the new four-speed automatic transmission was standard equipment. Top speed was in excess of 130mph.Superbly constructed, elegantly styled and supremely well equipped, Mercedes-Benz's top-of-the range 'SL' coupés and cabriolets have long been recognised as symbols of wealth and prestige, attracting a distinguished and discerning clientele. The 380SL convertible offered here was purchased in 2018 by the current vendor, who has undertaken an extensive restoration documented by over 800 photographs. The body restoration cost over £42,000 and the invoices are on file. During the in-depth restoration the car was repainted in its original factory colour Lapis Blue Metallic, while the original chromework was refreshed. At the same time, the car had a complete factory-specification interior fitted by the world-renowned D:Class Automotive. Works included new carpets, a new soft-top and all the cables and wires associated with its operation. The car comes complete with two hardtops: the original rusty one and a brand new one plus two hardtop stands, a lifting kit for the garage, and a new blue soft-top including all the cables and wires. All five wheels have been refurbished (new bolts and wheel centres) and shod with new Dunlop tyres. All four brake callipers are new, as are the discs, pads and hoses. Also new are the shock absorbers, the complete Mercedes -Benz exhaust, and many other parts, which are listed in the file. The 380 SL comes complete with its original unused tool kit, unused 1st aid kit, jack, radio blanking plate (very rare), two keys with original fobs from the dealer, and the leather book pack with all books including the original service book with 35 Mercedes-Benz dealer stamps. This has to be one of the finest examples of the 380 SL currently on the market. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 554
1912 Mors 12/15hp Model NX Roadster Registration no. BJ 4471 Chassis no. 120595 Engine no. 120595•Pioneering French make•Right-hand drive•Present ownership since 1994•VSCC Eligibility DocumentFootnotes:Mors, founded at the end of the 19th Century by Émile Mors, was one of France's most prominent makes of the Edwardian era having forged its reputation in the heat of competition. Mors was a firm believer in racing's technological and promotional benefits, and the company participated in many events in its early years. In 1901 Henri Fournier won both the prestigious Paris-Berlin and Paris-Bordeaux long-distance races driving a 10-litre 60 horsepower V4-cylinder Mors, which by then had been equipped with pneumatic shock absorbers. The company survived near bankruptcy in 1908 and began to prosper again under the management of André Citroën. Under Citroën's leadership sales doubled between 1909 and 1910 thanks to the introduction of smaller and less expensive models, which gradually supplanted the chain-driven leviathans for which Mors is best remembered. Sadly, by the early 1920s Mors' star was fading fast and in 1925 the company went into liquidation, its factory in Paris being taken over by Citroën. This rare example of one of Mors smaller pre-WWI models is powered by a 2.1-litre four-cylinder engine driving via a three-speed gearbox. The engine is reported to be in very good order, starting readily on the handle, running quietly and pulling very well, while the relatively high top gear makes for quiet and comfortable cruising. Particularly worthy of note is the Mors band-brake clutch, which is so much better than the cone clutches widely used at the time. The clutch action and steering are both said to be light, the ride good, and the brakes typical for a car of this period. The coachwork appears sound, likewise the paintwork and upholstery, while the hood is in very good condition. The car has been in regular use over the years, acquiring a delightful patina of age. The only notified deviations from factory specification are electric lighting, a scuttle-mounted fuel tank (moved from under the seat) and Sankey metal wheels (previously wooden). Accompanying documentation includes an old-style buff logbook dating from 1930. The first owner listed therein kept the Mors until 1977, and there is related correspondence on file dating from the 1960s. The current owner purchased the Mors in 1994 and has corresponded with the granddaughter of the person who owned it in 1930 (see letter and photographs on file). Additional documentation includes a Veteran Car Club Dating Certificate (number '905', issued 1961) and an old VSCC 'Blue Form' and current Eligibility Document enabling participation in their Light Car and Edwardian Section events. The car also comes with a V5C Registration Certificate and photocopies of marque-related literature. In short: this is a rare, distinctive and eminently useable Edwardian motor car eligible for all sorts of enjoyable events.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 555
1931 Aston Martin 1½-Litre Le Mans / International 'Team Car' 2/4 Seater Sports Tourer Coachwork by Bertelli Registration no. JO 3999 Chassis no. J1/111•One of only four Le Mans 'Team Car' replicas•Unique coachwork•In-period Brooklands race history•First purchased by the vendor's father in 1955•Mechanically maintained but cosmetically un-restoredFootnotes:Please note the chassis no is I1/111 and not J1/111.Manufactured by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin, the first Aston-Martins (the hyphen is correct for the period) rapidly established a reputation for high performance and sporting prowess in the immediate post-WWI years. Unfortunately, the management's concentration on motor sport, while accruing invaluable publicity, distracted it from the business of manufacturing cars for sale, the result being just 50-or-so sold by 1925 when the company underwent the first of what would be many changes of ownership. The foundations were laid for the commencement of proper series production with the formation of Aston Martin Motors Ltd in 1926 under the stewardship of Augustus 'Bert' Bertelli and William Renwick. Built at the firm's new Feltham works, the first 'new generation' Aston Martins were displayed at the 1927 London Motor Show at Olympia. Like his predecessors, 'Bert' Bertelli understood the effect of competition success on Aston Martin sales and sanctioned the construction of two works racers for the 1928 season. Based on the 1.5-litre, overhead-camshaft road car, the duo featured dry-sump lubrication and this feature was carried over to the International sports model, newly introduced for 1929. Built in two wheelbase lengths (102' and 118'), the International was manufactured between 1929 and 1932, mostly with bodies by Augustus's brother Enrico 'Harry' Bertelli. Aston Martin built 136 cars between 1927 and 1932: 14 on the long chassis and 122 on the short International chassis. A contemporary road test of an International recorded a top speed of 81mph with up to 90mph attainable, depending on the back-axle ratio. The new Aston was soon making its mark on the racetrack, 'Bert' Bertelli and Pat Driscoll winning the Biennial Cup at Le Mans in 1932, one of many competition successes achieved before the International was superseded by the Le Mans and Ulster models. Private owners entered all kinds of competitions, while team drivers included Sammy Davis, Eddie Hall, Cyril Paul and George Eyston. The 'Le Mans' label was first applied to the competition version of the (1st Series) International following Aston's class win and 5th place overall in the 1931 Le Mans race. This conceit was fully justified when the model placed 5th and 7th in the 1932 race and collected the Rudge-Whitworth Biennial Cup. It may, in fact, be the first car named after the Le Mans Race, although many others have since followed Aston Martin's example.'JO 3999' is one of four International-based Le Mans models built in 1931 as Team Car replicas (these should not be confused with the Le Mans model of 1932). Original owner George Hartwell first saw the new two-seater Le Mans on Aston's stand at the London Motor Show in October 1931. However, he wanted a 2/4 seater and asked the Bertellis to copy the slab-tank rear of the '100mph Invicta' to create the required accommodation. In Inman Hunter's book, Aston Martin 1913-1947, Hartwell is quoted as saying: 'After the Show the Bertelli brothers drew out full size the side and rear elevations, which satisfied me and the car was produced.' Clearly displaying its bespoke derrière, 'JO 3999' is pictured in Hunter's book (page 133) and Hartwell's unique Le Mans was also illustrated in The Autocar described as a 'Le Mans four-seater', priced at £675. The AMOC Register records 'JO 3999' as winning the Inter-Varsity Hill Climb in 1931 with George Hartwell, who followed that up by finishing 2nd in the JCC Members' Day handicap at Brooklands in 1932 (his fastest lap at Brooklands was 88.6mph). The Aston appears to have changed hands soon after, the next entry being for 'Laing' in 1933 (3rd in the Inter-Varsity Speed Trial) while later that same year Laing finished 7th overall in the LCC Relay Race at Brooklands. 'JO 399' first came into the current family's ownership when the vendor's late father purchased the car in 1955 for £200. Sold a few years later, the Aston was reacquired in August 1969, just in time to be given to the vendor on his 19th birthday in September '69. Owned by the vendor since then, the car has been kept in good order mechanically but not refurbished cosmetically, so it has a wonderful well-used patina. Ecurie Bertelli fitted a new Laystall crankshaft in the 1980s, and more recently the car has been maintained by Morntane Engineering. A unique example of the rare Le Mans Team Car replica, this well documented, unique and highly desirable pre-war Aston Martin is Eligible for both VSCC and AMOC events.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 569
1936 Frazer Nash-BMW 315 Cabriolet Registration no. DGF 956 Chassis no. 68071•Present ownership for just over 10 years•Restored by the previous owner•Fully documented rebuild•'New-old-stock' engine installed three years ago•Lockheed hydraulic brakes conversionFootnotes:Introduced in 1934, the BMW 315 boasted a 1½-litre six-cylinder engine, twin-tube chassis with transverse-leaf IFS, a synchromesh gearbox, and mechanical brakes. Good for around 65-70mph, the 315 was sold in the UK as the Frazer-Nash BMW Type 34, AFN Ltd having concluded an agreement with BMW for the importation of their motor cars, some having German bodies and others locally made coachwork. The vendor has owned this delightful cabriolet for just over 10 years having purchased the car from Mr Steven Fathers, who had completely restored it. It remains in excellent condition today having been used purely for high days and holidays. Replaced three years ago, curing a water pump issue, the engine is a reconditioned, new-old-stock unit from Mark Garfitt and was installed with the help of Oliver Penney after a full strip down and refit. The electrics have been converted to 12-volt with an electronic regulator. The vendor advises us that the car drives really well and is ideal for touring as there is plenty of luggage space and a proper hood for when the weather turns sour. The panel fit is exceptional and the two-tone paint very smart, while the hood remains excellent. Body-coloured wheel trims complete a charming picture. Brightwork too, is very smart, as is the beautiful tan leather interior, which remains in almost perfect condition. Additional gauges have been fitted discreetly beneath the dashboard so the driver can monitor water temperature and engine revs.According to the vendor: 'On the road it keeps up with modern traffic very well. The six-cylinder engine is nice and smooth, with good acceleration and speed. It will go faster if pushed, but it's at its best when cruising. The brakes are up-rated Lockheed hydraulic ones (replacing the original cable-operated brakes) and lend it excellent stopping power – it pulls up nice and straight. The four-speed manual is good to use – it's lovely.'In the comprehensive history file is a CD with a detailed photographic history of the car's restoration. Accompanying this are detailed hand-written notes, listing every part fitted, how long it took, and an exact description of what was done (perusal recommended). Also on file is a V5C document; a handful of invoices; some expired MoTs; a VSCC eligibility document; and a BMW Historic Vehicle Register certificate confirming the model, engine and chassis numbers, date of registration, and original colour (green). Restored to the highest standards, this rare BMW 315 Cabriolet is 'on the button' and ready to enjoy.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 574
1913 Napier 15hp Doctor's Coupé Registration no. LK 6256 Chassis no. 12165•Rare model from a premier make•One of 3,274 15hp models made•Seven owners from newFootnotes:Best known for its highly successful WWI aero engines, the precision engineering firm of D Napier & Son of Lambeth was first established in 1808. Headed by Montague Napier, the company turned to automobile manufacture at the turn of the 19th Century, swiftly forging a formidable reputation thanks to the racing and record breaking exploits of its sole distributor, S F Edge. The company manufactured a diverse range of engine types before introducing the world's first commercially successful six in 1904 and moving into the luxury car market. Outclassed by Rolls-Royce's Silver Ghost, Napier's larger models faded away after 1911, to be replaced by more modest offerings.Developed from an earlier 15hp model launched in 1907 as a more affordable foil to the huge sixes that had established Napier's reputation, the four-cylinder 15hp introduced at Olympia in 1910 was the company's most successful model. 'A sturdy car without frills,' it cost £350 in chassis form, to which Napier's own four-seater bodywork added an extra £80 (plus an extra £7 for the windscreen). The 15hp Colonial model was produced especially for those countries where rough roads prevailed, featuring raised suspension, larger wheels and an engine installed 'back to front' so that the large flywheel was protected by the front axle. As the flywheel rotated in the opposite direction to other Napiers, it was dubbed the 'anti-clockwise' model.The Napier offered here is a unique example of an Edwardian motor car in highly original condition, having had only seven owners in its 100-plus years of history. Seating is three inside and two in the uncovered dickey at the rear. The four-cylinder 15hp engine has three forward gears plus reverse. The car has brakes on the rear wheels only, and a transmission brake operated by pedal. Top speed is around 50mph. An electric fuel pump, electric starter, and a Zenith carburettor are sensible provisions.The original owner in 1913 was a Harley Street doctor, who was followed in 1921 by Mr A V Campbell-Lambert. Mr Campbell-Lambert drove the Napier until he was 90 years old, taking it on numerous continental holidays in the 1920s and 1930s. Upon Mr Campbell-Lambert's death in 1964, his grandson inherited the Napier, joining the VCC a year later. He took it on numerous rallies before selling the car in 1985. For 30 years, 'LK 6256' was owned by the same family and actively rallied both at home and abroad, always proving reliable. The current vendor purchased the Napier in September 2021 , since then it has been used for local rallies and shows. Finished in blue/black with blue leather interior, this charming 'Brass Era' motor car is offered with a VCC Certificate of Dating and a V5C registration document.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 577
2008 Maserati Quattroporte Saloon Coachwork by Pininfarina Registration no. KU08 LSD Chassis no. ZAMFD39C00038136 Engine no. 131118•Rare right-hand drive model•Automatic transmission•51,500 miles recorded•Good service historyFootnotes:Maserati introduced an all-new version of its long-running Quattroporte (four-door) model in 2004 and in doing so came up with an outstandingly luxurious conveyance that nevertheless was aimed squarely at the enthusiastic owner-driver. A luxury saloon with the soul of a sports car, the new Quattroporte featured DuoSelect six-speed sequential manual transmission complete with Formula 1-style paddle gearshift. Displacing 4.2 litres, the Quattroporte's quad-cam V8 revved to 7,200 and produced 394bhp, a remarkably high specific output for a normally aspirated engine, particularly that of a luxuriously appointed four-seater saloon. Unusually, Maserati chose not to limit the car's top speed, unlike the majority of its (mainly) German rivals; thus the Quattroporte was allowed to realise its full potential, achieving a maximum velocity of 171mph with 62mph attainable in 5.2 seconds. By mounting the dry-sump engine aft of the front axle line, Maserati's engineers achieved a slight rearward weight bias, endowing the Quattroporte with sports car-like balance and communicative steering. The suspension (Maserati's familiar Skyhook) incorporated both anti-dive and anti-squat geometry while offering electronically controlled adaptive damping and excellent ride comfort. Performance was restrained by ventilated Brembo disc brakes all round, supplemented by four-channel ABS, electronic brake force distribution, traction control and stability control. The first Maserati to be styled by Pininfarina for 50 years, the Quattroporte combined elegant Gran Turismo looks with a sumptuously equipped interior featuring Poltrona frau leather upholstery, six airbags, Blaupunkt information centre, satellite navigation and a BOSE sound system. One of only a few hundred examples imported annually into the UK, this right-hand drive Quattroporte is something of a rarity, being a 4.2-litre pre-facelift model with the ZF six-speed paddle-shift gearbox. The Maserati was purchased new with an extended warranty lasting until 2011, which the next owner extended, keeping the car until 2020. There is a comprehensive service record stretching back to its early days with Maserati and Ferrari (engine) specialists, demonstrating that this car has been cherished and wanted for nothing. The last service was carried out in May 2020 at 47,529 miles. Finished in dark grey metallic with tan leather interior, this marvellous Italian Gran Turismo currently displays a total of 51,500 miles on the odometer and is described by the private vendor as in good condition throughout, commensurate with the low mileage. Offered with a current MoT, this beautiful car represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exciting sports saloons of recent years at a fraction of the approximately £77,000 launch price. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 1581
Rare A. de Vekey & Son longscale style 4 ukulele labelled the 'de Vekey' ukulele (Foreign, Style 4, Specially designed for the sweetness and quality of tone by A. de Vekey & Son, Bournemouth, England) in four styles nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, with decorative mother of pearl entwined banded table and sound hole, with geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and open peg box inscribed de Vekey, within a fitted case ** One of only three of this particular model made
Lot 1816
English boxwood flageolet with four keys stamped Jewell, England (D sharp key missing); also a six-holed single key duct flute stamped with a Crown and inscribed: Improved/Patent/Voice/Flute/London/D and another duct flute/keyed recorder, possibly late 19th century Italian, within original fitted case (3) **The duct flute/keyed recorder is a rare instrument with four keys and flageolet style spacing studs. The small first hole and large fifth hole are characteristic of Improved Octave flageolets
Lot 129
RARE BOOK, THE ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Late President of the United States of America, and the Attempted Assassination of William H. Seward, Secretary of State, and Frederick W. Seward, Assistant Secretary, on the Evening of the 14th of April, 1865 (Washington 1867), 4to (295 x 225 mm) with engraved portrait frontispiec, in original black gilt-decorated morocco, ribbed spine with gilt decoration and gilt lettering, the vollume contains translations of diplomatic correspondence from across the world after the assassination, 1st editionAuctioneer's Note: massive volume reprinting hundreds of letters of condolence and press releases relating to the assassination of President Lincoln.100 of these volumes were bound in full Turkey Morocco and sent to heads of governments and other VIPs who had sent condolences to the American people and governmentProvenance: deceased estate Carmarthenshire
Lot 38
A Rare Bishop & Stonier Miniature Dinner Service - Possibly a child's set in 'Three Man Willow' pattern, to include a sauce boat, two lidded tureens, three graduated platters, five side plates, a lidded soup tureen and stand, eleven plates, two sandwich plates, a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and six cups and saucers.
Lot 75
William De Morgan - A rare 1898 'triple lustre' Fulham period animal 6' tile, decorated with a sealion and fish, stamped verso 'DM 98', 15.2 x 15.2cm. NB: For the same design (although not shown lustred in blue and violet iridescence, as this is) see front cover of Arts and Crafts Tiles William De Morgan by Rob Higgins and Will Farmer (2017) pages 15 & 51 and the stamp see page 18.
Lot 76
William De Morgan - A rare 'triple lustre' Fulham period bird 6' tile, stamped verso 'DM 98', depicting a pair/family of penguins and a chick hatching from an egg, with blue and violet iridescence and wave like designs, 15.2 x 15.2cm. For the same design see Arts and Crafts Tiles William De Morgan by Rob Higgins and Will Farmer (2017) page 51 and the stamp see page 18.
Lot 77
William De Morgan - A rare triple lustre Fulham period animal and bird 6'tile 'DM 80' stamped verso, depicting an owl and rat embellished with pale pink tones, 15.2 x 15.2cm. For similiar design see Arts and Crafts Tiles William De Morgan by Rob Higgins and Will Farmer (2017) page 83 ('Fantastic Ducks' embelished with pale pink tones) and the stamp see page 18.
Lot 635
MADIERA WINE Produce of Madeira Portugal, Adega Exportadora de Vinhos da Ltda Funchal Madeira, vintage Madeira rare rich sweet wine imported by Coverdale & Co Ltd London E.C.3 together with a 1937 Coronation Fine Sherry and a Sandeman Tawny Port 440406 (3) Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 454
rare 1982 Irish garda pilgrimage to rome medal Issued to members of the Garda who took part in the 60th Anniversary of the founding of An Garda Siochana pilgrimage to Rome held in 1982. The pilgrimage took place from the 17th to the 24th of April and was attended by over one thousand Garda ex-Garda and their families.
Lot 311
Blowout Sale! Quadrophenia Leslie Ash hand signed large 16x12 photo. This beautiful, rare hand-signed 16 inches x 12 inches photo depicts Leslie Ash as Steph in the cult hit movie Quadrophenia. This signed photo is guaranteed authentic, and is supplied from one of the UK's leading autograph memorabilia companies. Good condition Est.
Lot 138
RARE! - Arts and Crafts inspired MASONIC tea caddy spoon with Arts and Crafts and LODGE No 4134 inscribed on the blue enamelled handle, with the Masonic Round Table depicted in red enamel - Birmingham Hallmark by Silversmiths AS and Co - dimensions 8.5cm length and gross weight 22.36g approx, with also an Arts and Crafts Lodge 4134 souvenir teaspoon still in its box with four other enamel spoons out of boxes with also a white metal BUCKFAST ABBEY tea caddy spoon for the tourist market dimension 11.5cm lengthApprox 3 pieces
Lot 195
007 JAMES BOND Collectable Rare Corgi 007 James Bond Set of 8 die-cast movie Cars In A Steel Attache Case - still in original packaging and in an 'as new and unused condition'to include -Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - Die Another Day• BMW Z3 - Goldeneye• Lotus Esprit - The Spy Who Loved Me• Rolls Royce Phantom III Sedance De Ville - Gold Finger• Aston Martin DB5 - Thunderball• Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale• Aston Martin DB5 - Casino Royals• Jaguar XKR - Die Another DayApprox 1 pieces
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