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Lot 232
A superb example of the rare, late-production Motorsport Edition.One of only 181, UK-market, right-hand drive limited editionsFinished in Misano Red, one of only 60Comprehensively equipped with a bespoke Black Nappa Hide interiorJust over 25,000 warranted miles from newImmaculate condition throughout and correctly detailedAccompanied by comprehensive history file, original book pack and tool kitEpitomising style and mechanical prowess when they arrived on the motoring scene in 1976, these beautiful coupés will always stand the test of time with the ability to ‘wow’ anywhere A rare thoroughbred indeed, being one of just 181 produced.Towards the end of the E24's life, BMW introduced a limited edition (factory code Package 129) for the UK market. Based on the 635 Highline they were known as the 635CSi Motorsport Edition and equipped with most of the visible performance features of the M635. The comprehensive specification included Shadowline exterior trim, electric sunroof, rear-seat head restraints, tri-colour M-sport labels, graduated tinted screen, memory electric seats, air conditioning, electric mirrors, headlight wipers, rear spoiler, leather-trimmed steering wheel, and a rear window blind. The interior includes hand-stitched Nappa leather on the seats, door panels, centre console, glove box, roof lining, sun visors, door pillars, upper door trim, and dashboard.The 'Motorsport' cars were only available in three colours and this particular example is one of 60 finished in Misano Red with a Black Nappa Hide Interior. With only four owners from new and a recorded mileage of just 25,000, this particular Motorsport Edition 635 is quite simply outstanding and has to be one of, if not ‘the’ best example on the market today.The condition throughout is exceptional, with all factory manuals present, tools as they should be, engine bay detailed etc. The E24 epitomised style and mechanical prowess when they arrived on the motoring scene in 1976 and these beautiful coupes will always stand the test of time with the ability to ‘wow’ anywhere. Values of the rare Motorsport Edition have continued to firm over recent years and we see no reason why this would change, making this immaculate, low mileage example a rather sensible investment. SpecificationMake: BMWModel: 635 CSI AUTOYear: 1989Chassis Number: WBAEC820X08188484Transmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 42484501 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 233
Desirable E30 M3 offered from single UK ownership since import in 1999.Sourced and imported from Germany in 1999 by its single UK enthusiast owner and mostly dry stored as a second carDating from the 06/02/1987, one of the first 4,585 of the European market “AK05” (195bhp) versionsProfessionally repainted and retrimmed to original specification in 2016 including correct new OEM front wingsThe history file includes the original service book, manuals and a wealth of German paperworkMaintained regardless of cost. Recent mechanical overhaul and fresh MOT.The pedigree of the original E30 M3 is obvious all the way from its race-bred four-cylinder engine (designed to rev past 9000 RPM in race form) and dog-leg five-speed gearbox to those wheel arch blisters specified, not to look cool on the Kings Road, but to accept slick tyres of up to 10” in width. It has a design purity and simplicity of specification that hardly any modern car, and certainly not a new M3 could hope to match. Admittedly today's M3 has double the power but it isn't all about BHP. To really understand the M3 you need to get behind the wheel and drive one, and really drive it. Get hold of it by the scruff of the neck and give it the ‘Full Monty’ and you'll be approaching automotive nirvana. Today the E30 M3 in any of its iterations is a wonderful device, but it's the way the car handles combining brilliantly crisp turn-in with unlikely stability and poise, that truly puts you in the seat of a car that, in its short life won a dozen Touring Car championships across the globe and made it without doubt BMWs finest car ever.Offered here is a lovely well maintained E30 M3 that was sourced and imported from Germany in 1999 by its only UK owner. Manufactured on the 6th February 1987, it’s one of the first 4,585 of the European market “AK05” (195bhp) versions produced and was delivered new finished in Diamond Black with Anthracite cloth heated sports seats. This example had been enjoyed as a daily driver for four years before becoming a second car, dry stored and enjoyed on the occasional weekend with good weather. Around 2016, our vendor took the decision to bring his M3 back to its best and set about a complete refresh which included a full respray in its original Diamond Black with a new correct top-tint screen fitted, a complete retrim of the interior in the correct Anthracite cloth, and a programme of mechanical works including, new fuel pump, pressure regulator, fuel lines, filters, pads, discs and all the fluids changed, including gearbox and differential. More recently in 2020, it was fully serviced and inspected by a well-regarded E30 M3 specialist with fresh fluids and a new alternator.The history file contains the original service book, a wealth of paperwork from Germany, previous UK MOTs and its current MOT (January 2022) which, together with other paperwork, supports the converted indicated mileage of 130,000 miles.This is a superb example that has clearly been well looked after with a known history from new. Realistically guided, it could be a great entry into E30 M3 ownership to be enjoyed doing the things that M3s do best or perhaps take it to the next level and present it as a serious Concours contender.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M3Year: 1987Chassis Number: WBSAK050X01892400Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 212460 KMClick here for more details and images
Lot 243
A very rare, original Spike Anderson-converted ‘Samuri’ later developed into a ‘Super Samuri’.Right-hand drive, standard road car originally imported from CyprusPurchased by ‘Modsports’ racer, Eddie Stephens and built as a ‘fast road’ Samuri by Spike Anderson in late 1974In dry storage for many years before being bought by James Morris, author of the ‘Haynes Super Profile - Datsun 240Z/260Z/280Z’Fully restored and upgraded to Super Samuri-spec during 1997/98 by James in collaboration with ‘Z’ specialist, Kevin Bristow and Spike Anderson himselfSold to Paul Kennelley in late 2015. Totally gone through by 240Z specialists Fourways Engineering in January 2016, (£6,700 @ 5,704 miles)With our vendor since May 2016. The current mileage is 5,821 and the car remains in sparkling conditionSupplied with a C of A from Spike Anderson confirming that HS30-012065/ SMR 256N is one of his original Samuri cars and that he was involved in its later conversion to a Super SamuriThe Datsun 240Z was the first generation of 'Z' two-seat coupés, produced by Nissan in Japan from 1969 to 1978 and its dramatic looks appear to owe a considerable amount to a 1960s styling concept drawn by Count Albrecht Goertz for Datsun, presumably at a time when they were considering ways to break into the European sports car market. The new car was powered by a lusty 2.4-litre, straight six, overhead-cam engine developing around 150bhp and enabling a 0-60 time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph, rather impressive for the period. A five-speed manual gearbox was standard and the car featured independent suspension all round with MacPherson Struts at the front and Chapman-links at the rear. Rack and pinion power steering and front disc brakes meant that the 240Z was a thoroughly modern package. In the 70s, 240Zs were hot property everywhere, and given that the car's drivetrain was heavily based on the Datsun 510 saloons used widely in motorsport, it was only a matter of time before 24OZs (or the 24ounce as they were frequently called) came under the scrutiny of those companies that like to modify the road-going products of mass manufacturers.One of the most notable of these was the Samuri Motor Company, who in the early 70s, built modified 240 and 260Zs for sale as turn-key offerings. Its charismatic owner, Spike Anderson, had trained at Broadspeed in the 1960s working on Minis and Anglias before going on to set up his own business called Race Head Services. One of the first cars to benefit from his experience was a humble Datsun 1200 from which he managed to extract 105bhp! and this was the first car to carry the "Samuri" name, a deliberate mis-spelling as the 'Samurai' trade name was not available. His next project was a standard 240Z and, inevitably, the Z was taken apart and given the Spike Anderson treatment. The results were impressive, very impressive and following a glowing review of the car in a national magazine, it wasn’t long before the Samuri Motor Company was born, offering modified Zs and performance parts to the buying public.This, right-hand drive, 240Z was bought new in Cyprus by a serving British Army Captain while on a tour of duty - it still has a bullet hole in the rear deck from being ambushed by insurgents - and was later privately imported into the UK upon his return. The car was subsequently sold to well-known ‘Modsports’ racer, Eddie Stephens, who took it to Spike Anderson for conversion to ‘fast road’ Samuri specification around the end of 1974. The Samuri took in a few ‘production car’ races before Eddie, unfortunately, managed to drop it into a ditch on the way home one evening and, the following day, it was pushed into his barn where it was to remain for many years.It was eventually rescued by James Morris, the knowledgeable author of the Haynes Super Profile book, Datsun 240Z/260Z/280Z. A full restoration and upgrade was carried out during 1997/98 by James in collaboration with rally-driver and ‘Z’ specialist, Kevin Bristow and the project was guided and supervised by Spike Anderson himself. Pleasingly, within the history file, is a document signed by Spike (20/08/2000) confirming that HS30-012065 (SMR 256N) was built by Samuri Conversions as a fast-road Samuri for Eddie Stephens and also confirming that he assisted in the Morris/Bristow restoration to ‘road-race’ Super Samuri specification. The finished car featured in Classic & Sports Car magazine (November 1998 issue).Full details of the car’s spec at the time are in the file (too lengthy to list here) but include an engine over-bore to 86mm for a capacity of 2565cc, gas-flowed big-valve head, ‘works’ cam, Mangoletsi manifold, triple Weber 45DCOEs, heavy-duty transmission, extensively modified/upgraded, brakes and suspension and much more. Externally the car was de-bumpered and smoothed off, fitted with extended wheel arches and spoilers, and finished in the correct Super Samuri livery (Datsun 110 ‘Flame’ and Chrysler ‘Tango’ metallic) with hand-applied signwriting and coach lines.In March 2007, SMR 256N was offered for sale by Bonhams and purchased by JD Classics who registered it in their name on 28/08/2007. They, in turn, sold it to Paul Kennelley of Pevensey on 28/10/2015 who taxed it on the 1st of November and the MOT in the file indicates that it was tested on 19/11/2015 at a mileage of 5,645. He wasted no time in going through the car from one end to the other, listing everything that needed attention and delivering the car to marque experts, Fourways Engineering, on the 3rd of December. The detailed invoice (9/02/2016 @ 5,704 miles) runs to 3 x A4 pages, totals £6,666.43 and includes dozens of small jobs, clips, brackets, hoses, pumps, brakes, bolts, washers as well as some larger items (s/steel exhaust + manifold, chassis repairs, new Ridgard seats, Luke Harnesses and a Moto-Lita wheel). It’s almost as if he had given Fourways carte blanche to just provide whatever the car needed. On the 16th of February, the rejuvenated Datsun was popped onto the rolling-road at BD Engineering at Newington and the print-out in the file indicates that it was producing 183.1bhp at 6300rpm.In May of 2016, our vendor became the latest owner of this remarkable car. The current indicated mileage is 5,821 and, as is evident from our photographs, it remains in wonderful condition. With the popularity of these cars in period and, possibly even more so now, they were frequently replicated, however, to find an original Spike Anderson-built Samurai is rare, let alone one that was further developed under his auspices some twenty years later into a Super Samuri. Unique in the proper sense of the word.Prior to sale the car has been refreshed with work done to the brake and clutch systems as recently as early February 2021 by Sussex Sports Cars, the total monies spent exceed £1,500.SMR 256N is supplied with a well-presented history file containing V5s, older MOTs, invoices, Bills of Sale, the original post-conversion spec and the aforementioned warranty from Spike Anderson (Samuri Conversions) confirming the car’s provenance. We welcome any inspection of this important motor car. SpecificationMake: DATSUNModel: 240Z 'SUPER SAMURI'Year: 1974Chassis Number: HS30-012065Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: Click here for more details and images
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