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Lot 1208
A STAG MINTREL BEDROOM SUITE, comprising triple door wardrobe, width 154cm x depth 58cm x height 178cm, a two door wardrobe, a dressing table with a triple mirror, stool, bedside unit, 4ft6 bedstead, along with a similar cheval mirror (condition report: one wardrobe dismantled in property and complete, surface scratches, dressing table seat pad stained) (7)
Lot 1477
AN ANTIQUE AND LATER EASTERN HARDWOOD SETTLE / SOFA, the uprights with turned finials at each corner, decorative ironwork, front back and sides with multi panel design, the inner back and front with cross motif and painted green, later hinged seat, and top rail, on four cut down block legs, width 163cm x depth 91cm x height 92cm (condition report: some alterations and later timbers as described in description, water stains to seat)
Lot 221
A group of 19th century English ceramics Comprising a seat Staffordshire figure of a greyhound, 6.5cm high, a Staffordshire figure of a zebra, 12.5cm high, a small early 19th century porcelain vase decorated with birds and flowers on a cobalt ground heightened with gilding, 7cm high, and a Crown Derby miniature twin handled loving cup, 4cm high. (4).
Lot 579
1930 Austin 12/6 Sports Special Registration no. SV 8805 Chassis no. C11970 Engine no. 1F12230Charming and Dependable 12/6 SpecialExtensive History FileSubject to significant expenditureOffered with VSCC Eligibility Papers Dated 2016Small-capacity sixes were much in vogue in the early 1930s, Austin's offering - the Light 12/6 - appearing in 1930. The Light Six used what was essentially the same chassis as the contemporary 12/4 and was made in two engine sizes: 1,496cc (13.9hp) and 1,711cc (15.9hp) both of which placed it well outside its target 12hp taxation class. The Harley saloon on the Light Six chassis is notable as the first Austin with an all-steel body, while alternative styles included two- and four-seat tourers, a fabric-bodied saloon and the Ascot saloon with projecting boot. The Light Six was restyled along with the rest of the range for 1935, gaining smoother, more modern lines and a painted radiator shell. Production ceased in 1937.A plaque on the firewall of this charming Austin Special states that it was rebuilt in the year 2000 by Bernie Jacobson of East Doncaster, Victoria, Australia. This car was rallied by its previous owner in Switzerland up until 2016. Extensive work was done on the car by Old Timer Motors in Zurich and the original invoices for this, amounting around CHF 30,000, are available with the car. When it was brought back into the UK in 2016, VSCC papers were issued later that same year alongside an original FIA watermarked document. Rugged and dependable, these 1930s Austins are among the easiest of contemporary cars to own and maintain and are supported by an enthusiastic owner's club.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 559
1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Registration no. NVS 456 Chassis no. 496218517 Engine no. 496218517 (see text)•Imported from Texas, USA•Automatic transmission•Present ownership since 1992•Running gear completely overhauled in 2006-2007•A many-time visitor to the South of France'The Cadillac is a vehicle manifestly intended to cover long distances at a high cruising speed whilst demanding the absolute minimum of effort from the driver and imposing the smallest possible distraction upon the passengers.' Motor magazine testing the Series 62 Cadillac early in 1950. Although the body style featuring GM styling chief Harley Earl's Lockheed P38-inspired tailfins had made its debut the preceding year, 1949 was nonetheless a landmark year for Cadillac, this season's models being the first to benefit from the company's new 5.4-litre, overhead-valve V8. Replacement for Cadillac's long-running 5.7-litre sidevalve unit, the new engine was untypical in having over-square bore/stroke dimensions and, despite the overhead valve gear, managed to be both more compact and lighter than its predecessor. A maximum output of 160bhp meant that 100mph was within the reach of most models, with comfortable cruising between 80 and 90.Revisions for the succeeding few seasons were chiefly limited to styling changes. Hydraulically operated 'power' windows was a feature of the Convertible and Coupe DeVille by this time, while Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was standardised from 1950 on all Series 62 models. The Series 62 was the larger of the two mainstream Cadillac model lines, being positioned between the 'small' Series 61 and the long-wheelbase Series 75 reserved for the Fleetwood-bodied limousines. Currently showing 61,985 miles on the odometer, this much loved Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (body number 'FW2110') has been part of the present owner's collection since 1992, coming directly from Texas. Spending many summers with the family in the South of France, it has been driven from London to Antibes on a number of occasions and is fitted with rear seat belts for the benefit of younger family members. The car has upgraded power steering using genuine 1953 Cadillac parts for greater ease of driving, and also benefits from power brakes and the optional Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Further 1949 luxuries include power windows and power convertible top. During 2006-2007 the Cadillac underwent a complete overhaul of the suspension, steering and brakes, and was fitted with a stainless steel exhaust and a modern-core radiator. In 2014 the instrument cluster was restored (retaining the original mileage) with the addition of a new drive cable in addition to ongoing general maintenance. A new heavy-duty 6-volt battery was fitted more recently. A participant in the Hurlingham Club Concours, the car is offered with jack, spare wheel, hood envelope and a V5C Registration Certificate (incorrectly recording the engine number as '296218517').For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 606
1924 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Coachwork by Steuarts of Calcutta Registration no. R 2509 Chassis no. 82EU Engine no. U176•Body believed built for the Maharajah of Mysore•Late Ghost with four-wheel brakes and AutoVac fuel system•Restored by the late Tony James. Ex RREC Chairman. •Recent service by Ristes of Nottingham•Ready to enjoy A car with a fascinating history, '82EU' was originally sold to Barkers who bodied it for the first owner, one Benjamin Sassoon of London. The car was signed off by Eric Platford on 29th November 1924 and delivered on 20th January 1925. Being a late Ghost, it benefits from four-wheel brakes and an Autovac fuel feed. The car's current body is an original open-drive example built by Steuarts of Calcutta circa 1913, it is believed for the Maharajah of Mysore. This in turn was a copy of a body built by Barkers in 1913, which was displayed at Olympia on chassis number '2366'. The Steuarts body was imported from India in 1967. This car is the life's work of noted Rolls-Royce luminary and enthusiast, the late Mr Tony James, who sourced the body (from James Black). Taken beside Lake Dhakhuria in 1965, a photograph of the body on the previous chassis comes with the car. A passionate restoration was carried out by Engineer, businessman, horologist, renown Rolls-Royce enthusiast, tools specialist, Tony James, whose hero was fellow engineer Sir Henry Royce. Tony studied and knew intimately the working of Rolls-Royce motor cars. During his term as chairman of the RREC he applied his considerable business skill and love of Rolls-Royce (and Bentley) cars to ensuring the strong financial status of the club with, amongst other things, the inception of the year book; preservation of cars and the marque, imparted knowledge at seminars and in articles written with clarity and humour as well as solutions via phone and email communication direct with fellow enthusiasts and those needing help within the industry. Tony offered step by step advice to fix and improve the workings of many a car project and had a hand in restoring 147 Rolls-Royce motor cars, with a particular interested in pre-war examples. '82EU' is finished in Royal Blue with black wings and roof and a black interior, with the bonnet left in polished aluminium. Photographs of the unpainted body come with the car showing it as found and installed. The driver's compartment is upholstered in black leather with original seat backs and re-trimmed seat squabs. An aluminium dashboard with the requisite instruments completes the ensemble. The attention to detail is extraordinary from the hand-crafted multi-layer coach-line, the hand-woven silk window tapes to the leather gaiters on the springs. The vendor confirms that the Ghost needs and wants for nothing. '82EU' is of sufficient importance to have graced the R-REC stand at the NEC.The Ghost has most recently been at marque specialists Ristes of Nottingham having an extensive service and a tune-up.This is a supremely elegant car with rare and highly desirable Indian coachwork. It is also a super Ghost to drive. The open drive Limousine allows the driver to feel the exhilaration of guiding her, whilst passengers are closed in the back in comfort upon button backed restored leather seating with vanity items and footwarmer to complete the plush interior. Affording the prospect of Silver Ghost motoring at its finest, it is ready for long distance rallies and quite capable of driving the entire length of Europe.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 538
1970 Ford F-100 Stepside Short Bed Pickup Truck Registration no. LWT 960H Chassis no. F10AKH97105 Engine no. F2TE6015First introduced in 1948, Ford's F-Series has been America's best-selling light/medium truck for the last 40-plus years, generating billions of dollars annual income for its maker. Models available include full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and all manner of commercial vehicles. The stepside pickup offered here is an example of the fifth generation F-Series, introduced in 1967. The fifth series retained its immediate predecessor's separate chassis while offering increased dimensions and a greater glass area. Additionally there were more engine options and plusher trim levels, while for 1969 there was a new grille and the option of a new more powerful 302ci (5.0-litre) Windsor V8 engine. This F-100 was imported from New Mexico, USA in 2021 and purchased by the current vendor in July 2022. This vehicle has the 3.9-litre inline six-cylinder engine and three-speed manual gearbox, and retains its original body. Recent maintenance has included new shock absorbers, carburettor, window and door seals, leaf spring bushes, brake drums, shoes and hoses, while the bench seat and wooden bed have been refurbished, the latter using Oak Beam Grade timber. Accompanying documentation includes receipts for the aforementioned parts, the shipping inspection and receipt report, a V5C Registration Certificate, and a 1970 Ford Truck workshop manual. A few spare parts are included in the sale. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 607
1949 Triumph Roadster 2000 Convertible Registration no. LPP 939 Chassis no. TRA 689•Restored circa 40 years ago•Regularly used and campaigned•Standard Vanguard overdrive gearbox•Well loved and well maintainedThanks to its use by TV's fictional Jersey detective Jim Bergerac, few post-war classics are as instantly recognisable as the Triumph Roadster. A landmark model in the history of the Coventry firm, the 1800 Roadster was one of the first post-war designs to bear the Triumph name. Standard was already supplying Jaguar with a 1,776cc overhead-valve engine and four-speed gearbox for the latter's 1½-Litre saloon, and these were chosen for the new car. The chassis - an all-new design featuring independent front suspension - comprised two large-diameter steel tubes joined by cross braces. Styled by Standard's Frank Callaby, the Roadster's elegant alloy-panelled body was unusual in retaining the dickey seat that had been a feature of the pre-war Triumph Dolomite Roadster Coupé.Launched in March 1946 alongside its sister car, the 1800 Saloon, the Roadster was not revised until 1948 when it received the 2.1-litre engine, three-speed gearbox, and rear axle of the newly introduced Standard Vanguard, which would also be used in Triumph's TR sports cars. When Roadster production ceased the following year, a total of 4,501 of these charismatic cars had been built, there being an estimated 400-plus survivors.This example owes its survival to a gentleman who bought it as a 'barn find' in 1981 and spent two years restoring it from the ground upwards. The only significant mechanical change is an upgrade to the Standard Vanguard's overdrive gearbox, giving an extra ratio on both second and top that makes for more relaxed open-road cruising. The owner got a great deal of use out of it over the next almost 40 years, collecting prizes at shows and enjoying tours abroad to France and (inevitably!) Jersey with the Roadster Club. The paint has been reapplied once since the restoration but otherwise the car presents as a well-loved, well-maintained example, ready for anything.The history file contains restoration photographs, as well as a few more from shows and associated newspaper cuttings. There is a receipt for a new exhaust, fabricated from stainless steel in 2007, and some manuals and technical handbooks for the Roadster and related saloon models. Remarkably, there is even a cutting from the local paper in 1981 announcing the auction of this car 'in need of renovation'. There is also correspondence and information from the Roadster club, and a lengthy run of MoTs from 1991 onwards that demonstrate the car's consistent roadworthiness and regular use over the years. The car has been stored unused for the last year since it was purchased by the now deceased enthusiast'Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 530
1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Limousine Coachwork by Arthur Mulliner, Northampton Registration no. VV 2802 Chassis no. GUB51 Engine no. X4T•Sold new to the The Hon Alice Nivison, daughter of 1st Lord Glendyne•Present ownership since 2013•Extensively recommissioned 2014-2015 (approximately £100,000 spent)•Raised final drive gearingThe introduction of a smaller Rolls-Royce, the 20hp, in 1922 enabled the company to cater for the increasingly important owner-driver market. Its successor, the 20/25hp, introduced in 1929, up-dated the concept with significant improvements, featuring an enlarged (from 3.1 to 3.7 litres) and more-powerful version of the Twenty's six-cylinder overhead-valve engine. Produced contemporaneously with the Phantom II, the 20/25 benefited from many of the features, such as synchromesh gears and centralised chassis lubrication, developed for the larger model, and would become the best-selling Rolls-Royce of the inter-war period.The Rolls-Royce 20/25hp was, of course, an exclusively coachbuilt automobile, and most of the great British coachbuilding firms offered designs, many of them unique, on the 20/25hp chassis. Off test on 10th February 1934 and registered as 'VV 2802', chassis number 'GUB51' carries formal limousine-with-division coachwork by the respected Northampton firm of Arthur Mulliner, a coachbuilder of the highest order whose designs were favoured by wealthy clients able to afford the finest chassis available. In this car's case the purchaser was the The Hon Alice Nivison, daughter of 1st Lord Glendyne (and an ancestor of our titled vendor). The latter purchased the Rolls-Royce from The Real Car Company, which had bought it at a UK auction in October 2013. At that time the car was said to have last been MoT'd in 1985 and was being sold requiring extensive recommissioning. Works carried out during 2014-2015 include the following: engine rebuild; magneto serviced; suspension serviced throughout; brakes rebuilt; front bench seat re-stuffed and upholstered in black leather; electrics rewired; wings repaired and repainted; front dashboard replaced in walnut. All of the aforementioned works were carried out by Milford Engineering in Scotland, while A & S in Alton cleaned and re-stuffed the rear seat and rebuilt the brakes (again). In addition, the car has been fitted with a more modern dynamo and a raised final drive ratio for more relaxed cruising. The vendor estimates the total amount spent to be around £100,000. Related bills are available and the car also comes with a V5C Registration Certificate.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 547
1927 Star 14/40hp Coupé with Dickey Seat Coachwork by in the style of Hoyal Registration no. PF 8599 Chassis no. B547 Engine no. LG118•Quality British make•Believed the only 14/40hp model surviving (see text)•Completely restored between 2001 and 2009•Present ownership since 2017•Engine professionally rebuilt in 2021/2022One of Britain's top six motor manufacturers prior to WWI, the Wolverhampton-based Star Motor Company produced its first automobile in 1898. A close neighbour of Sunbeam, the company had been founded by Edward Lisle Sr, proprietor of the Star Cycle Company that would later build its own Starling cars under the guidance of his son, Edward Jr. Progressing from that first single-cylinder Benz-based design, the firm added twin- and four-cylinder cars to a diverse and expanding range, and built its first six in 1907. Although technically unadventurous in its early years, Star built up a deserved reputation for building luxuriously appointed and well constructed cars, aided by the fact that it made most of its parts, chassis frames excepted, in house. Four-wheel brakes - on the bigger sixes - and overhead valves - on the four-cylinder 12/40 - made their appearance in the early 1920s. Star's midrange offering, the excellent 14/40, was made from 1926 and powered by a 2,120cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed gearbox. Very well built, it was noticeably smooth and flexible thanks to a massive crankshaft running in five main bearings. First registered in March 1927, this Star 14/40 was first owned by a Percy Wootton of Shere, Surrey as recorded in the original buff logbook. It is believed that the car's rear end was converted into a truck in the 1940s, but not much else is known about its subsequent history until 2001 when it was acquired by a previous owner. The latter then treated it to a total 'last-nut-and-bolt' rebuild, which was to take some eight years to complete. As one can see, the result is truly spectacular, and the car simply oozes quality. The restoration is extensively recorded photographically but there are no bills on file as the owner did not wish to count the cost of the exercise, which was undertaken for love not profit. It may safely be assumed that the cost exceeded the catalogue estimate by a substantial margin! Research has revealed that the only other Star 14/40 known to the Star Register may well have been destroyed in an Australian bushfire some years ago; even if this is not the case, you are unlikely to encounter another any time soon. The current vendor acquired the Star in 2017, since when a comprehensive £25,000 rebuild of the engine and gearbox has been carried out by Tim Abbott Ltd of Northampton (detailed invoices and photographs are available). Little used since and only in dry weather, this is a rare car that would enhance any private collection. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 505
1978 Mini 1275 GT Competition Saloon Registration no. 1918 XJ Chassis no. XXE2D2-463973A Engine no. 18330Built in period by Richard Longman for Patrick MotorsReplica of his 1978/1979 British Saloon Car Championship-winning Mini 1275 GTUsed for promotional purposes and never racedRequires recommissioning before usePatrick Motors sponsored - and was very successful with – saloon car racing, winning the British Saloon Car Championship twice in the late 1970s with well known Mini exponent Richard Longman. This Mini 1275 GT was purchased by Richard Longman and built for Patrick Motors as an exact replica of his 1978 British Saloon Car Championship-winning car. In fact, Longman also won the Championship in 1979 driving the same Mini 1275 GT for Patrick Motor Sport, which ran the British Leyland-supported works team. Longman was completely dominant in his class, winning nearly every race two years running in the PMS Mini. Longman had worked for the factory-approved tuning firm Downton Engineering in the 1960s, tuning and preparing countless Minis, before setting up his own company, Longman Engineering, in 1971. Not merely a tuner, Longman was also a talented racer and thus ideally suited to spearhead British Leyland's campaign in the British Saloon Car Championship, with sponsorship from Patrick Motors Ltd. Longman's team managed to extract 120bhp from the 1.3-litre A-Series engine but that still left the Mini at a marked disadvantage when facing larger-engined rivals. However, the Mini was far more agile, running rings around the competition in corners. In 1978, Longman took 11 class wins out of 12 races (retiring once) to win the championship in imperious style. The '78 car was retained for the following season, which would prove equally successful, with 10 wins out of 12 races resulting in another Championship victory. This replica has been built with a racing engine, slick tyres, roll cage, bucket seat, competition exhaust, etc, etc. The Mini has been used for exhibition purposes, touring Patrick Motors branches and attending events, etc. It has no actual competition history but could be restored/rebuilt to full modern Historic competition specification making it eligible for racing at the Goodwood Members' Meeting etc. But it will need going through from front to back. Offered with an old-style V5C document. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 542
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Coupé Registration no. YNE 883L Chassis no. 107.023-12-000820 Engine no. 117.986-12-032470•USA-specification model•Left-hand drive•Automatic transmission•Present ownership since 2019•Freshly repaintedFirst introduced in 1971/72, the luxurious 450 SL roadster and 450 SLC coupé were outwardly identical to their '350' (3.5-litre) sister models, though endowed with superior performance courtesy of a more powerful 4.5-litre V8 engine. Built on a longer wheelbase, the coupé accommodated two rear seat passengers and provided greater boot space than the roadster. Mercedes-Benz's increasing preoccupation with safety was evident in the design of the interior, which boasted a padded dash top, recessed or flexibly mounted switch gear, and padded steering wheel on a 'collapsible' column. Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection was standardised for 1975, electronic ignition and self-adjusting hydraulic tappets being introduced at the same time. Maximum speed of this superbly equipped top-of-the-range coupé was around 215km/h (approximately133mph). Autocar magazine's summary of the 450 SLC described it as 'Luxury high performance for four in splendid comfort,' going on to praise the car's 'high standard of roadholding, handling and safe ride...' before concluding: 'expensive but beautifully engineered – a car for the connoisseur.'The 450 SL/SLC remained in production until October/November 1980, by which time 31,739 SLC coupés had been sold compared with 66,298 examples of the SL roadster. An elegant and timeless design, the 450 SL/SLC looks as good today as it did when first unveiled back in 1971, which in no small measure explains its enduring popularity with collectors. This relatively rare 450 SLC coupé was imported from the USA to Lebanon in 2000. It is a USA specification model; however, the current owner has fitted the European style bumpers, giving the car a much cleaner and more elegant appearance. Our vendor owned the car in Lebanon from 2019 before importing and registering it in the UK in 2020. The vendor advises us that the bodywork is in good condition and has received fresh paintwork. The car is said to present very well overall, with a strong engine displaying good oil pressure, and should be enjoyable for many more years to come. Offered with jack, tools and a V5C Registration Certificate.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 527
2003 London Taxi International TXII Gold Taxicab Registration no. LF03 PPZ Chassis no. SCRT4B6ME3C153394•First owned by Sultan Qaboos of Oman•Many special features•Fully serviced annually with service and MoT history (up to 2020/2021)Trading as 'The London Taxi Company', LTI (London Taxis International) manufactures and sells London's famous back taxicabs. For many years the classic London 'black cab' was the Austin FX3, introduced in 1948 and built by Carbodies of Coventry, which in 1958/59 was superseded by the Austin FX4. Manganese Bronze Holdings took over Carbodies in 1973 and later reorganised the taxi-making part of its business as LTI. By the mid-1990s the ageing FX4's replacement was long overdue and a new design - the TX1 - was submitted to London 'cabbies' for their approval. As well as an improved interior, the TX1 incorporated several design cues linking it with its much-loved predecessors and was accepted as continuing the marque's traditions. In 2002 it was replaced by the TXII, which used the 2.4-litre Ford Duratorq diesel engine as found in various 'Blue Oval' products and the Land Rover Defender. Offered here is a 20-year-old purpose-built London taxicab that has covered a mere 1,100 miles from new (an average of 76 miles annually). The vehicle was owned from new by Sultan Qaboos of Oman as part of his vast vehicle collection in London. It was first registered in 2003 and is the London Taxi International TXII Gold model. This was the top-of-the-range model at the time and has the advantage of full air-conditioning front and rear; walnut dashboard; chrome grille and door handles; intercom system, etc. At further expense a centre console was fitted in the rear to house a fully remote, high quality Alpine sound system, and an occasional fold-down passenger seat in the front. The rear compartment also boasts floor lighting and a fold-down wheelchair access ramp.This taxicab looks, drives, and smells brand new. Kept in dehumidified storage since new, it has had occasional use only yet has always been serviced annually and maintained regardless of how infrequently used. The current vendor purchased the taxicab at Bonhams' MPH auction at Bicester in March 2021 (Lot 360) since when it has continued to be carefully stored. The taxi comes with service and MoT history (up to 2020/2021) and as one would expect is said to run and drive beautifully. Offered with a V5C document and Certificate of Conformity. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 520
1934 Austin 10hp Two-Seat Tourer plus Dickey Registration no. JY 3195 Chassis no. G33851•An older restoration•Present family ownership since 2003•Engine professionally rebuilt circa 20 years ago•Kept in good running order•Enthusiastically campaignedThis Austin 10hp two-seat tourer - with additional dickey seat - was first registered in March 1934, benefiting from the updates made during 1933 including an X-braced chassis, 12-volt electrics, trafficators, chromed bonnet catches, and a spare wheel cover. Aside from the Austin spending its life in and around the Southampton area, little is known of its history prior to 1970 when it was discovered on a smallholding 'in a dilapidated state' by a Mr D Shepherd, who proceeded to treat the Ten to an extensive body-off restoration. The chassis and mechanicals were stripped and restored by Bob Gentle of Southampton and the interior and roof retrimmed by Southern Upholstery.In 1974, immediately following the restoration's completion, 'JY 3195' came a close second in concours competition, winning the first rosette of many more to come. In 1975 the car won the 'Pride of Ownership Cup' at the Austin 10 National Rally and was Outright Winner at the Southsea Rally.Due to the owner's ill health, the Austin was dry stored again from 1986 onwards, but was kept running and roadworthy, before being sold to Peter Nash Specialist Cars from whom it was bought by the current vendor's family in February 2003. The car was purchased as a gift for their daughter's eighth birthday (yes, eighth not eighteenth); it was something fun that she could be taken out in and would be able to drive once she was old enough. The Austin has been loved and cherished for the last 20 years, the engine being rebuilt by Bob Glenister at Available Austins of Coventry within the first year of ownership due to a cracked block. This work and associated repairs cost almost £7,500. Since then the owners have undertaken most of the maintenance themselves. A couple of years ago, for reasons the owners cannot remember, they changed the named keeper on the V5C. In the present ownership the Austin has been used extensively, including a run to the Netherlands in 2010 where it won the 'Piston Cup' for 1st place at the Austin Ten Drivers Club weekend (trophy included). Sadly, the father of the family recently passed away and the mother and daughter feel that now is the time 'JY 3195' passed to an enthusiastic new custodian. The car comes with a decent history file containing old logbooks, period publications, and numerous invoices, while a quantity of spare parts and tools is included in the sale also.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 567
1937 Frazer Nash-BMW 315/2 Sports Tourer Coachwork by Whittingham & Mitchel Registration no. FMC 116 Chassis no. 66.062 Engine no. 66.062•One of only six in this style by Whittingham & Mitchel•Matching chassis and engine•Original registration•Requires re-commissioningIntroduced in 1934, the BMW 315 boasted a 1½-litre six-cylinder engine; a twin-tube chassis with transverse-leaf IFS; a synchromesh gearbox; and mechanical brakes, all of which made it one of the more advanced designs of the period. 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 BMW motor cars, some having German bodies and others locally made coachwork. The car offered here is one of 22 BMW 315 triple-carburettor sport specification chassis imported by AFN and known as the 315/40 or 315/2. According to the BMW Historic Motor Club, 15 of these cars were right-hand drive. Production records listed in Denis Jenkinson's AFN history show that this is one of six cars bodied in aluminium as four-seat tourers by Whittingham & Mitchel, a company based in New Kings Road, Fulham and after WW2 in Staines, Middlesex. How many of these six cars survive is not known. The current owner acquired 'FMC 116' as a non-runner in 1966; little history is known prior to that other than an advertisement in Motor Sport in December 1957 claiming it 'fast to drive and pretty to look at' and 'believed the only one of its type'. Some work was done to the car over the years, and there are invoices on file from Bristol Engineering (successors to marque specialists TT Workshops) dating from 2012 and others relating to further work by Paul Rogers Engineering in December 2016, resulting in an MoT pass. The car has been unused since and will require recommissioning. The cream paintwork dates from the 1950s, as does the interior trimmed in beige vinyl, while the hood and side screens, in cream vinyl, are in usable condition. The instruments are incorrect and the hub caps missing, but otherwise the car is believed to be complete. This classic pre-war Frazer Nash-BMW represents a wonderful opportunity to own a car which, following recommissioning, will be suitable and eligible for all manner of competitions. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 169
James Martin RAF EJA(S)3 Experimental Jet Aircraft Series cover Ejection Seat Testing. Signed by John S Martin, James W Martin, Captain Jack Scott and Squadron Leader John Fifield of the Martin-Baker Aircraft Company. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 87
Aviation Pioneer Sir Tom Sopwith signed Harry Hawker Test pilot flown RAF cover. Sopwith Aviation got its first military aircraft order in November 1912, and in December moved to larger premises in Canbury Park Road, Kingston upon Thames. The site of the factory is now a private gated housing estate. A small section of the original building still exists at the junction of Elm Crescent and Canbury Park Road; white painted bay windows can be seen extending from the building to allow as much light as possible to enter the large room in which Sopwith made blueprints for his aircraft designs. The company produced more than 18,000 World War I aircraft for the allied forces, including 5747 of the Sopwith Camel single-seat fighter. Sopwith was awarded the CBE in 1918. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
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