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Lot 621
As glamorous today as they were when launched in the 1950s, the swooping lines of these elegant roadsters have stood the test of time.The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was the first iteration of the SL class of Grand Tourers and the fastest production car of its day. Introduced in 1954 as a two-seat coupé with distinctive gull-wing doors, it was later offered as an open roadster. Hugely successful in Europe and across the pond, coupé and roadster production topped out at 3,258 cars. For those not wealthy enough to afford the 300SL, or simply not able to find one, Mercedes-Benz offered the less exotic but no less refined 190SL. Announced in 1954 and based on the 180 Saloon, whose all-independently-suspended running gear it shared, the 190SL did not enter production until January 1955, the delay being caused by the time taken to strengthen and develop the saloon's shortened platform to compensate for the open car's reduced stiffness.This glamorous Mercedes-Benz 190SL was purchased by our vendor in 2016 from our Silverstone Auctions, Salon Privé Sale and has benefited from much recent expenditure. According to the Salon Privé listing, this 190SL was delivered new in finished in DB190 'Graphitgrau' ( graphite grey) with red leather, matching red carpets and a black soft top. The proud first owner was John J. Termini of Southampton, New York in 1961, and he kept the car until the summer of 1969 when he sold it to its second custodian, Dr Costanzo, on June 24th. For the next three decades, the small Mercedes roadster would be a stylish daily driver used as a car should be, commuting to work, country clubs, and events in Dr Costanzo's home town on Long Island.In 2003, the decision was taken to comprehensively refurbish the Mercedes and the car was fully stripped. The body was taken back to bare metal, repairs were made in the areas that required it and the shell was then carefully prepared and professionally painted in its original colour. We understand that it was completely gone through mechanically, but photos and receipts documenting the tens of thousands of dollars invested in this project were lost by the previous owner.With its matching hardtop and soft top, this matching engine number, left-hand drive, Mercedes 190SL was imported into the UK in 2015 and has had one former registered keeper prior to its current ownership during its time here. The odometer indicates circa 94,000 miles and the car has benefited from significant expenditure whilst with our vendor.InteriorOriginal seats have been recovered in full leather to original specification (replacing the PVC covers installed by a previous owner) and to the correct Mulberry Red Pantone matching the rest of the interiorExteriorAll original bumpers and light bezels have been re-chromed and the front grille brightwork section replaced in full.Engine Bay AreaWhilst the engine was out, the full engine bay and subframe were stripped back to bare metal, the battery box replaced and all undercoated and painted in chassis black.The old worn steering box was replaced with new re-manufactured unit.The radiator was stripped and re-cored.Front brakes refurbished with new shoes.Engine - Rebuilt by Foxcraft Engineering- Stripped, inspected and crack tested.- Block honed and head vapour-blasted and re-engineered including all new valve seats- Crankshaft and cams crack-tested and polished- Engine rebuilt with all new bearings and seals, new con-rods and pistons, new valves and valve springs, timing chain and tensioners, belt and studs.- Carbs stripped and rebuilt with new seals- New water pump- Electric fuel pump installed removing the mechanical pump. (easily reversed)- Electronic ignition installed within existing distributor - (not easily visible and can be reversed)- Silicon hoses in Classic car finish with stainless hose-clips- Period correct wiring.This is a zero-miles engine which will be just run-in before the auction.Accompanied by its original manuals and service books, the original Bill of Sale from June 1969 and the car's current UK V5C, this classic Mercedes is offered sensibly guided, and we welcome and encourage any inspection at the Silverstone Classic. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 190SLYear: 1961Chassis Number: A1210401000421Registration Number: 180 UYNTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 121921-10-020404 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 94000 MilesMake: LHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 346
A wide-bodied two-door conversion, built with lightweight custom panels. The Class A Thundersaloon Championship-winning car in 2003.The Thundersaloon championship was beloved by true tin-top petrolheads, offering visually brutal and powerful cars with monstrous exhaust notes. These vehicles were highly modified, allowing teams to be imaginative in achieving high performance while loosely resembling their production car counterparts. With few restrictions in the rules, the races were filled with exciting and wild concoctions, providing a brilliant spectacle for fans. As a result, the series became popular among amateur racing enthusiasts and privateer teams.The 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire Thundersaloon being offered here is a surviving monster with a proven track record in sprint and endurance racing. Originally built in 1992/3 by Ford dealer Dave Thomas of Ashington Autos, the car cost around £80,000 to build at the time but with no invoices on file this cannot be substantiated. It was designed for endurance racing and successfully competed in various events, including the Spa 6-hour race, ultimately winning the Class A Thunder Saloon Championship in 2003.Our vendor acquired the car in late-2003 as the Championship winning car, subsequently using it to race and compete for over 20 years with significant success in different championships including finishing 2nd in the 2007 Classic Thunder Championship, with many top ten finishes over the years. The car remains eligible for a variety of race series, including Classic Thunder, Special Saloons, Boss Ford, Modified Fords, Northern Saloons, and others.Visually stunning and uniquely designed, the wide-bodied Sapphire features a two-door conversion with lightweight custom panels. In 2019, the car underwent a thorough cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment, including new inner and outer sills, floor pans, crossmembers, seat supports, and a full repaint with striking tiger-stripe graphics.As with most competition cars, the build specification is long and detailed and runs to several pages but it is, naturally, very important. Consequently our consignor has compiled a detailed list and will email it to genuinely interested parties. Basically the car is powered by a full-house YBT Cosworth engine rebuilt by racing engine specialist Geoff Page Racing in 2019. The engine features various enhancements, listed in detail on file, resulting in an approximate power output north of 500bhp. The gearbox is a Getrag 265/5 dog-leg and the running gear and setup are equally customized, offering exceptional handling and performance with retardation the responsibility of AP Racing brakes all around.Inside, the car features a GP Race Pro seat with custom brackets, new TRS HANS-compatible harnesses, a welded-in cage and a plumbed-in 4kg extinguisher system with alloy pipes and six extinguisher heads.The car comes with five ring-binders worth of history, documenting its journey and technical details, as well as two magazine features. Additionally, the sale includes a spare exhaust silencer, plastic crates of spares, four wheels/ tyres, and body moulds.With the opportunity to compete in various series across the country, this Thundersaloon is sure to impress and will continue to run at the front in the right hands. It's attractively priced, a fraction of its original build cost, and we welcome your interest.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SAPPHIRE COSWORTHYear: 1990Chassis Number: 180156Registration Number: NOT REGISTEREDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 180156Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 640
A recent participant in the Mille Miglia, a capable, well equipped European-spec MGA Roadster ideal for events and touring rallies.Officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955, the MG A's looks must have come as quite a shock to MG aficionados who had become accustomed to the perpendicular pre-war look of the company's sports cars. It was a complete departure in styling and its beautiful streamlined bodywork was as curvaceous and attractive as anything from Italy or France. The modern look required a modern engine and, with the old XPAG unit getting a touch wheezy, the shiny new 'B-Series', recently debuted in the new Magnette saloon, seemed to fit the bill. The appeal of the MG A was quite staggering, in the first full year of production in 1956, more than 13,000 cars were built, which far exceeded the entire production achieved over a four year period with the TF.Offered here at the Silverstone Festival, one of Europe’s most prestigious historic motorsport events, is this smartly presented, European-spec, MG A 1500 Roadster. It has been specially prepared with the intention of participating in historic regularity rallies with a strong focus on reliability and driveability. Over the past few years the MG A has successfully completed Gran Premio Nuvlari 2017 & 2019, Summer Marathon 2018, Winter Marathon 2018 & 2019, Coppa Franco Mazzotti 2021 and most recently the Mille Miglia 2021.It's an original European-spec, left-hand drive export car manufactured in 1956 and delivered new to Italy prior to being registered there in January 1957 and is classically finished in Old English White with a red leather interior, black hood and sits on a set of premium Turrino wire wheels. The cabin is fully equipped for the task with a state of the art Brantz set up including a WPT001 electronic precision stopwatch and a Brantz International 2S Pro Rally Meter with a remote. It sports a Vic Derrington steering wheel, correctly-mounted seat belts and has recently been treated to a new set of alloy side-screensThe MG is currently UK-registered and is accompanied by a history file containing its current FIVA Passport ready for transfer, the V5C, its MM Registro and various invoices for maintenance and parts over the years. Most recently the car has been maintained and supported by the highly regarded Noci Motoclassic in Italy.With many brilliantly organised events here in the UK and over in Europe, this MG A is absolutely on-the-button and ready to participate. HERO have some challenging and enjoyable events for which this car is perfectly suited or perhaps just enjoy open top motoring in this lovely British classic.SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGA ROADSTERYear: 1956Chassis Number: HDR3317380Registration Number: 862 UYVTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images
Lot 603
Presented to Silverstone Circuit by Ford Motor Company in 1974, this was used as the Flying Doctor Medical Car - well-documented and photographed. Your chance to own a piece of Silverstone Circuit history and offered without reserve.Five years after the launch of the original Capri, in 1974, Ford decided to introduce a practical element to their market-leading Capri. The original car is well known as being influenced by the iconic Mustang, but interestingly for the new 1973 Mustang II, Dearborn had a good look at what their European division was doing with their Capri II which was being developed at the same time. Similar outcomes in many respects, with both being somewhat overshadowed by the originals, however, of the two very different cars, the Capri II was arguably the better. The design brief was to improve the boot access and space, and resolve the poor rearward visibility, and the new 'Hatchback' design was bang-on-trend. Apart from the Reliant Scimitar, no other sports coupé combined the folding seat and rear hatch combination. Around 150 changes separated the original and Capri II, but the engines and much of the running gear and chassis design were carried over.Prior to the arrival of the 3000 Ghia and much later the JPS, the 3000GT was the top of the Capri II range. Powered by a 2,993cc V6 generating 138bhp and 174lb/ft it was quick and, with independent coil springs, telescopic dampers, MacPherson struts, an anti-roll bar and rack and pinion steering, it handled really well.Never known to miss a marketing opportunity, Ford UK decided that it would be advantageous if their new 3000GT could be seen by as many people as possible in the right environment, so the decision was made to gift one of the early cars to Silverstone Circuits Ltd to be used as the circuit's first 'Flying Doctor' Medical Car. Finished in Daytona Yellow with a black vinyl roof and sporting their new Mk 3S alloys, the Capri certainly looked the part, particularly when sign-written with Silverstone Resuscitation Unit down each side. It was in use until the early 1980s and must have been seen by millions of peopleThe car was subsequently enjoyed by two further owners before being purchased by our vendor, Brian Pallett, in March 2013. Brian is a friend of Silverstone Auctions and was the circuit manager of Silverstone for many years. We understand that the car has been repainted in its original Daytona Yellow and has been regularly serviced and kept garaged.As an interesting aside, PTW 473M had a minor action role in the 2018 film 'Yardie' directed by Idris Elba. The film is set in London in 1983 and the car can be seen outside a rather seedy Turkish Social Club.What a great opportunity to own a piece of Silverstone Circuit history. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRI IIYear: 1974Chassis Number: GAECPS00504Registration Number: PTW 473MTransmission: AutoEngine Number: PS00504Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 62900 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black clothClick here for more details and images
Lot 632
Meticulously maintained and superbly-presented in Argento over Tan, this lovely 456 offers a rare package of luxury GT motoring with that glorious V12 and the desirable 6-speed manual gearbox.The 456's looks are elegant and understated, with distinctive external features including a small grille with fog lights on the outside, bonnet-mounted air scoops, a motorised undercarriage spoiler that begins its deployment above 65mph, and pop-up headlamps. By today’s standards, the 456 can be viewed as the last Ferrari to offer uncompromising styling and luxury interior comfort. The model was well-received by press and enthusiasts alike and, although not produced in large numbers, was always gently in demand by sophisticated Ferrari owners before it was eventually replaced in 2004 by the 612 Scaglietti. Data indicates that 1,548 456 GTs were manufactured with as few as 141 manual gearbox cars delivered in right-hand drive.The name '456' refers to the fact that each cylinder displaces 456cm³, and this was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. Despite its supercar performance, 436bhp, 0-60mph in 5.2 secs, and a top speed of 188mph, the 456 has a relatively unstressed engine which has proven, over time, to be an extremely reliable unit. Developed during the Schumacher era, the 456's construction was ground-breaking featuring composite and aluminium bodywork, cutting-edge body to chassis mating technology, along with four-wheel electronically adjustable suspension, resulting in a super lightweight 1,690kg. The Ferrari 456 had no direct rival, as it does today, the antiquated Aston Martin V8 was too bloated and the Porsche 911 was simply not exclusive enough for some.Offered here is a right-hand drive 456 GT delivered new to Hong Kong and specified in Argento Silver with a classic Tan leather interior and a manual gearbox. Manufactured in 1995 prior to being supplied in 1996, this 456 GT was meticulously maintained during its time in Hong Kong by Ferrari agents Italian Motors HK and Auto Italia HK with periodic recorded maintenance. Imported into the UK in 2015 and correctly-registered, this well-preserved example was selected to join a well-known collection of V12 Ferraris. Peter Holloway’s Collection of front engined V12, manual gearbox Ferraris featured in The Official Ferrari Magazine where his appreciation for the 456 was noted due to its 'wolf-in-sheep's-clothing' nature, presenting as a four-seat gentlemen’s carriage yet capable of over 190mph.Presented for auction in outstanding condition, F12 MPG is accompanied by a comprehensive history file with every invoice and receipt from new. The odometer currently indicates just 47,623km which equates to just under 30,000 miles. The Argento paintwork is pin-sharp, the interior presents like new and we understand that this modern classic Ferrari performs just as well as it looks.With very low-production numbers, we rarely see a manual 456 GT, especially with such a lovely specification and in such good order. We welcome any inspection of this very desirable Ferrari which is offered on a very sensible guide and is now ready to join another collection of landmark Grand Tourers.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 456 GTYear: 1997Chassis Number: ZFFSP44C000103273Registration Number: F12 MPGTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47623 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: TanClick here for more details and images
Lot 659
One of the incredibly rare factory 350bhp examples, one owner from new and only 6,180 miles. Possibly the ultimate RS200.The RS200 was born in the era of 'Group B' rallying, undeniably the most extreme period in rally history with all competing manufacturers turning every dial up to 11. The power was immense, the courses dangerous and, no matter how high the level of a driver's skill, it was always outmatched by the sheer bravery required to pilot these machines at full chat. Whilst Ford’s competitors developed their rally cars from suitable models in their road car range, Lancia with their S4 Integrale, Audi with the S1 Quattro and Peugeot with their T16 205, Ford took a more extreme route, building a competitive rally car and then using it as the basis for a well-engineered, road-legal version, purely to tick the homologation boxes.Produced by Ford Motorsport in Boreham from 1984-1986, the plastic-fiberglass composite body was designed Filippo Sapino of Ghia Design Studio and enclosed a mid-mounted engine, four-wheel drive, and a front-mounted gearbox for ideal 50/50 weight distribution. The chassis was designed by Formula 1 designer, Tony Southgate, in conjunction with F1 engineer, John Wheeler, so the car had real potential for greatness.Motivation was provided by an 1,803cc Ford-Cosworth BDT engine fitted with a Garett T03/04 turbocharger which produced 250bhp in standard road-going trim although, as production progressed, more power became available. At the time, 'Group B' regulations required manufacturers to assemble 200 road-going versions of their race-bred competition cars, however, with the passing of time it's become clear that Ford did not manage to sell 200, with Justin Smith, the Ford RS200 authority, believing as few as 147 were actually sold.Towards the end of the program, a 350bhp version was offered, and our car is identified as one of these incredibly rare 'Group B' evolutions, with the adjustable boost rotating control behind the left-hand seat and, when combined with the fact that it's one-owner from new, showing 6,180 miles, in delightful original condition and with an impeccable history file, it must surely be the ultimate RS200. #112 was supplied new by Stormont of Tunbridge Wells, having been ordered by its excited owner after he had visited Boreham to see the RS200 road program on 12th August 1986 as a VIP. We believe this RS200 to be one of the best of the 147 supplied in full road-trim by Ford.Uniquely, it comes with a copy of the original RS200 Customer Sales Record, showing it to be one of the very rare 350bhp factory upgrade examples. It still displays its original JQF Engineering sticker on the cam cover showing build number 158. The iconic red seats and steering wheel complete an incredibly sharp interior without the secondary red gear knob, which means its locked in 37/63 4x4 mode, although the mechanics below the gaiter are the same for all models. It's still running on its original Pirelli tyres, complementing its superb original condition. The suspension struts have been refurbished in the past and, in 2017, it was subject to a cam-belt change and a full service including a new Gold-Flo fuel pump. Despite having not covered any miles since, it was treated to another service recently by Graham Hathaway Racing.#112 is supplied with a massive RS200 workshop manual, two keys - one with the Stormont key fob, complete Ford-embossed tool kit, its Ford Security Pack, custom car cover and plumbed-in battery charger. The history file contains all the documentation necessary to corroborate the fascinating story of RS200 #112. This is a collector-quality RS200, with the 350bhp factory upgrade and in incredibly original condition.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: RS200Year: 1987Chassis Number: SFACXXBJ2CGL00112Registration Number: E380 UKNTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GL00112 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 6180 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 732
The lowest-mileage VX220 available? Probably. With just 800 miles - an amazing example of the 'other' lightweight British sportscar of the era, but with a 0-62mph time of 4.7 seconds.The noughties gave us some true future classics, although not all were appreciated equally at the time. Take the Vauxhall 220, which made its debut in 2000. The two-seat roadster may have a following today, but it failed to ignite the wider buying public’s enthusiasm during the early years of the new millennium - despite its eye-catching looks and a genesis that involved the expertise of one of the finest sports car makers in existence. Under the skin, the VX220 shared much with the contemporary Lotus Elise as the product of a partnership between Lotus and Vauxhall; it was built at Hethel and shared many crucial parts with the Elise S2, including the stiff, aluminium chassis tub. It also benefited from Lotus’s know-how with glass-fibre bodywork and suspension tuning.Being a mainstream car maker - and to put a bit of distance between the VX220 and the Elise - Vauxhall opted to temper its new roadster by giving it a longer wheelbase and a wider rear track than the Elise, plus a driver’s airbag and ABS. It chose 17" wheels over the Elise’s 16s, too, although it stopped short of adding air-con and electric windows.Rather than the Elise’s K-series powerplant, a strong, 145bhp 2.2-litre Ecotec petrol engine was shoehorned in, which was enough to propel the 870kg VX220 to 62mph in 5.6 seconds. In 2003, the option of a 2-litre turbo petrol unit from the Astra GSi became available, resulting in blistering performance, as a 0-62mph time of 4.7 seconds attests, despite being heavier than the previous model, at 930kg; the new VX220T also sported cosmetic changes, such as large side air intakes and a spoiler.The car presented here is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo and is, we believe, the lowest mileage example of its type in existence - just 800 miles covered in total from new. Quite remarkable. This striking sportscar was used for a very brief period when new by its more senior custodian, who not long after, sadly passed away, meaning the car was returned to its garage in 2008. As can happen, life continued by and the VX220 became somewhat overlooked. It was eventually rescued from hibernation by a Lotus enthusiast, who undertook a full recommissioning process of it which included draining and renewing all fluids, a new cambelt, water pump and battery - it responded as well as you’d expect an 800-mile example to, as fresh as it was in 2004.This completely standard, basically as new VX220 is truly a time-warp example; the paintwork is still bright and the leather elements of the interior remain supple, the whole car is in quite superb condition (testimony to its excellent storage location, being both dark and dry). Underneath, everything is almost as new too, with most of the original wishbone coating still in situ - the car has obviously never seen any rain/salt during its 800 miles.The value for these focussed diminutive sportscars perhaps bottomed-out a few years ago and is now very much on the climb. An active forum supports owners, whilst specialists have begun to remanufacture unobtainable parts, all clear signs that the VX220 has reached modern-classic status. This must be one of – or even the - lowest mileage VX220s available anywhere, carrying a certain kudos for both the collector and enthusiast alike.SpecificationMake: VAUXHALLModel: VX220 TURBOYear: 2004Chassis Number: W0L0EBR973N007260Registration Number: NR04 YMPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 31025523 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 816 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 738
Possibly one of the most evocative of all American coupes of the 1950s, the delightful, the delovely, the DeSoto Fireflite. Whilst the DeSoto brand was long ago abandoned by the Chrysler Corporation, this remarkable example gives just a hint of what it was like to own a classic American Cruising Coupe in the days before oil crises, passenger and pedestrian considerations, and when just looking cool was the main concern.This remarkable motor car dates from 1959 which was the final year of Virgil Exner's dramatic Fleetwing styling. It's powered by a 383ci (6.3-litre) V8 generating just under 300bhp and mated to a TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic gearbox which is operated by steering wheel-mounted push buttons. Big enough to carry five or six with ease, this stunning Coupe is dressed with chrome almost everywhere, the double headlights and scooped bonnet leading the eye to the rear with those amazing rear fins and vertically stacked triple rear lamps. It was acquired by a previous owner in the US and imported to the UK in 2008 but has undoubtedly been well-restored in the US at some stage. The black paintwork remains in excellent condition as does the substantial amount of chrome, and the six-seat interior has been fully retrimmed and presents really well. The dashboard has the original radio fitted and all of the dials, buttons and switches are said to be in full working order including the odometer which reads 36,519 miles, unlikely to have been from new but you never know. It's supplied with the original Owner's Handbook, the V5C, some invoices for repair and maintenance and other bits and pieces from its days in the US.316 XUM is likely to be the only example on the road in the UK, and it's almost certainly the case that this is the very best example this side of the Atlantic. With its huge swooping tail fins, acres of chrome, jet-age triple rear lights and white-wall tyres, this is an impressive automobile and would fit perfectly into any collection of period Americana. A fabulous looking, well preserved and well maintained 'Happy Days' American coupe that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. SpecificationMake: DESOTOModel: FIREFLITEYear: 1959Chassis Number: M451107028Registration Number: 316 XUMTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 36519 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images
Lot 604
**Please note the bonnet cable has stretched and will need to be replaced/repaired by the new owner.** A wonderfully-restored Fiat 500F Nuova on offer at No Reserve. The austerity of the basic 500, was known as the 'Economica', was not well received initially, prompting the swift introduction of a revised and better-equipped model which first appeared towards the end of 1957 at the Turin Show. Refinements incorporated in this less spartan version included wind-down windows, an upholstered rear seat, column-mounted switch-gear stalks and hubcaps. Introduced in 1960, the succeeding 500D used the 499.5cc engine of the 500 Sport in de-tuned form whilst, in 1965, that was superseded by the 500F. The latter's altered bodywork incorporating front-hinged doors and a shortened sunroof, whilst mechanical improvements included a strengthened transmission. Maximum power increased to 22bhp and the top speed to within a whisker of 60mph. An immense success for FIAT, almost 3,000,000 of these adorable little cars had been sold when production ceased in 1975.On offer here is a delightful Fiat 500F, finished in Aquamarine with a period-correct, red and cream interior. WGU 476F was purchased in 2017 after having had the bodywork refreshed but still in need of a little TLC to bring it up to the next level. With that in mind, a schedule of works was embarked upon which included a full mechanical overhaul, including the sensible decision to fit an all-synchromesh gearbox together with a full suspension strip and rebuild with all components refreshed or renewed as required. With the focus on keeping as close to the factory-specification as possible, the interior was correctly retrimmed, including the ribbed rubber matting, alongside a new folding roof and even the tool kit received careful consideration, such has been the attention to detail.Accompanying this outstanding Fiat is a comprehensive history file including an original Italian handbook, a workshop manual and factory parts catalogue, various invoices and some rare factory advertising material. Delightfully presented and offering a much-improved driving experience, this is one Cinquecento that would be happy within any collection, or being used as intended, as a fun urban run-around.Acquired by our vendor around 12-months ago on a whim and little-used since, a change in circumstances and a lack of space means it returns to the market on offer at No Reserve, which may well make it the bargain of the day. SpecificationMake: FIATModel: 500FYear: 1968Chassis Number: 1868041Registration Number: WGU 476FTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 110F000 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 75355 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images
Lot 635
A fabulous UK-supplied SC Targa with just 8,653 miles from new and freshly serviced by Porsche.In 1978, Porsche introduced their latest development of the 911, christened the 911 SC, with the 'SC' standing for Super Carrera. Powered by a 3-litre, six-cylinder engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injection and a 5-speed 915 transmission, power output initially was 180bhp, subsequently 188bhp and finally, in 1981, it was increased to a heady 204bhp. The SC Targa was also launched in the same year, and by the end of production in 1983, some 15,682 Targas had been delivered worldwide. It is generally accepted that the UK-market made up about 10% of Porsche sales during this time, and subsequently those high-mileage cars that did survive the salted roads of winter commuting are incredibly scarce and are no strangers to a welding rod or a paint gun.Whilst rarely found, very low-mileage UK-supplied Porsches of this period often show signs of rectification works to remedy long-term storage under damp blankets in drafty garages. The ‘Holy Grail’, therefore, for any British Porsche enthusiast, is a sub-10,000 mile low-production C16 car stored in a temperate climate and exercised under sunshine. The Channel Islands are therefore the perfect, but very scarce, source for UK-supplied low-mileage Porsches with their limited road networks and the warm weather that enabled Jersey to retain its title as the sunniest place in the British Isles.This leads us nicely to this fabulous Porsche that was amongst the first to be built in the final months of production for the SC Targa in 1983. The accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms that the car was supplied under option Code C16 in Guards Red with recoil bumpers, forged alloy wheels, rear wiper, electric aerial, three speakers, black rubber sports shock absorbers and stabilisers to the front and rear. Interestingly, whilst earlier SCs sold in the UK could be specified with the Sport Group Package (UK) which added stiffer suspension, the rear spoiler, front rubber lip and black Fuchs wheels, this car appears to have many options as standard, perhaps as an aid to boost sales ahead of the launch of the 3.2 Carrera a year later. The brown leatherette interior is complemented by the seat inlays of brown checked velour, commonly referred to as Pasha.The car was supplied by Jersey’s Porsche dealer, Jones’ Garage, to a Mr Bisson on 12th July 1983 and registered as J11875. The accompanying Jersey Registration Book confirms the re-registration of the Porsche by Mr Bisson on 15th September 1989 as J32911 and the car was last taxed in 1992. The booklet also bears a DVLA stamp dated 30th October 2015 just prior to the issue of the V5C bearing HBA 949Y to Hexagon Modern Classics of London on 1st November 2015. Hexagon, having been an official dealer in 1970s, are respected for the quality of the classic Porsches they sell and are noted in particular for low-mileage examples. Following recommissioning works, the car went on display on their stand at the 2015 Classic & Sports Car London Show, the odometer reading was confirmed as being 8,100 miles at the time.On 26th August 2016, the car received an advisory-free MOT and the mileage stated at the time was 8,635 miles. The car was subsequently sold to a Mr Dickie on 20th October 2016 who remains the car’s second UK-mainland keeper. With Mr Bisson listed as the car’s owner in the 1989 issued Jersey Registration Book, which was used to confirm the car’s history by the DVLA, the evidence supports Mr Dickie’s status as the car’s second private owner from new. Having been correctly stored but not driven since, the car’s second MOT since 2016 was issued on 15th May 2023 with an odometer reading of 8,647 miles and later trailered to and from Porsche Centre Cardiff for a service that cost £1,869. It's offered to auction with the aforementioned Jersey registration, service book and current V5C.Fully matching numbers, the car presents beautifully today. The painted underseal inside the wheel arches appears to be factory original, as evidenced by exploratory tests, both option code stickers are present, as are the two locking keys for the roof, which has had its perished inner foam lining re-trimmed.A superb example of the very desirable 911SC Targa.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 901/930Year: 1983Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZDS141053Registration Number: HBA 749YTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 63D5277 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 8653 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Brown PashaClick here for more details and images
Lot 692
Bought new by the legendary comedian and offered with his original registration EM 100. Unrestored and a unique opportunity.For a couple of decades during the middle of the 20th Century, it seemed almost compulsory that celebrity Rolls-Royce owners had to be pictured alongside their car, posing self-importantly. Yet there was one gentleman at the very top of his game who just could not take himself or the trappings of his success seriously in front of the camera. The photograph included in this very special car’s history file defines the late Eric Morecambe in one image. Although a household name, he still looked, and importantly behaved, like everyone’s favourite uncle, he just wanted to get a laugh.By the mid-1960s, and having worked hard since their double act was formed in 1941, Eric Morecombe and Ernie Wise had started to make some serious money. In 1968, the same year as the launch of The Morecambe & Wise Show, Eric bought one of the most expensive sports cars at the time, a Jensen Interceptor. The car played a significant role in saving his life during a period of ill-health, and his subsequent interview with Michael Parkinson also inspired our Chairman, Nick Whale, decades later to track down and restore that particular Interceptor. In 1971, Eric’s ambition of owning a Rolls-Royce was fulfilled when he bought his first of two Silver Shadows. As confirmed by his long-term chauffeur, the late Mike Fountain, Eric would usually sit up front and only used the back seat when he wanted to stretch out for a nap.On 11th October 1974, this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, finished in Walnut Brown with a Beige interior, was supplied new to Eric and bore his private EM 100 registration. The only registration the car has ever had, it is generously included by our vendor in the sale in recognition of its historical importance. The car was much loved by Eric, and it's poignant that he still had the Rolls ten years later when he sadly passed away, at the age of 58, on 28th May 1984. The family kept the car for a further 20-years until they sold it at auction in December 2004. The car had 74,000 miles on the odometer at the time, and the previous owner, from whom our vendor bought the car, had travelled an additional 3,000 miles to account for the odometer reading of 77,452 miles at the time of cataloguing.Having never been restored, the bodywork and chrome bumpers present as one might expect, the beige leather has aged well and the lambswool rugs are pleasingly still in place although the walnut veneers show the usual bloom of old lacquer. With bills of £15,000 over the last ten years, the mechanical aspects of the car appear to have been maintained to a very high standard.We conclude that few celebrity cars are available at this estimate and, with a number plate worth a significant sum on its own, this fabulous Rolls-Royce will surely bring you sunshine wherever it goes.SpecificationMake: ROLLS-ROYCEModel: SILVER SHADOWYear: 1974Chassis Number: SRH19679Registration Number: EM 100Transmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 19679 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 77500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Beige LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 605
A smart example of the sought-after Type-2 'Early-Bay', which has benefited from a recent restoration and is now ready to be personalised. On offer at No Reserve, this is an unmissable opportunity.Starting in 1951, Volkswagen offered an officially sanctioned camper conversion for its Type 2 by Westfalia-Werke of Franz Knobel & Sohne in Rheda-Wiedenbruck, Germany. Interiors were panelled in birch plywood, and standard equipment included screened jalousie windows, a laminated folding table, storage cabinets, an icebox and electrical hook-ups. Some models included a sink and pressure water system. A number of fold-out seat arrangements provided sleeping accommodation and optional equipment included a pop-up roof section, awnings and side tents, a chemical toilet, camping equipment, a small map table and even a child's crib in the driver's cab.This is an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive Volkswagen T2 Campervan that was first registered on 26th June 1972. It has been subject to a recent restoration which included a full strip-down to bare metal, the removal and replacement of all rusted panels and a full respray with the interior fully retrimmed and painted, and a new 'pop-top' roof, fitted with body-matching blue and white stripes. When the camper was prepared, it was finished in Pastel Blue and Cumulous White and sits on a set of white-painted, Fuchs-style steel wheels wearing Continental ContiEcoContact 3 tyres. The interior has been refreshed with new beige cloth upholstery and matching carpets, and the rear has been fitted with a plank effect, light grey Vinyl flooring. The recently-painted cockpit features manually-operated windows, a Benkson CR3 radio, heater and ventilation controls and push-up roof ventilation panels, and the naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre engine sits in an engine bay which appears to be smartly-presented. Transmission is classic Type 2 4-speed, and the odometer indicates a mileage of 54,000, however this is not warranted. Unlike the majority of campervans that we see, this example hasn't been personalised by previous owners, offering an opportunity for its next owners to furnish and equip it exactly as they and their family would like. This genuine early bay-window bus strikes the perfect balance between 1960s camper-van cool, VW-enthusiast credibility and real-life modern drivability. It's fast enough, but not too loud, long legged and is easy to drive and is ready-made fun for all the family. We invite you to have a look at the Silverstone Festival and start planning how you would fit out the interior ready for those long weekends away. SpecificationMake: VOLKSWAGENModel: CAMPERVANYear: 1972Chassis Number: 2322156957Registration Number: EKE 526KTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 53856 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Fawn / Blue / WhiteClick here for more details and images
Lot 698
Very few cars in this price range come close to offering the levels of comfort, style, performance and reliability that come with this restored Mk IX.The Jaguar Mk IX is a large luxury saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961. The bodywork was generally similar to its predecessor, but the sunshine roof became a standard fitting for the UK-market. An enlarged-bore, 3.8-litre, double overhead cam, straight-six with twin SUs replaced the 3.4-litre unit of its predecessors. Standard transmission was a 4-speed manual gearbox with an overdrive option, but most cars, including this, were built with a Borg Warner 3-speed automatic box. Four-wheel, servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes and recirculating-ball power steering were now standard equipment and the torsion bar independent front suspension and leaf-sprung rear live axle were retained from the Mk VIII. With 220bhp, disc brakes all round, 0-60 in 11 seconds and 115mph, the Mk IX was a serious performance saloon.However, outright performance was not high on the list for most customers who simply wanted to enjoy the style, elegance and comfort of the new Mk IX. The interior was unashamedly luxurious with extensive use of leather, walnut wood trim and deep pile carpet. A range of single and duo-tone paint schemes was offered although the car here looks particularly elegant in a single shade of Claret.Christened ‘Yobbo’ (Reg. YBO 123), although hardly that, the glorious Mk IX on offer here was professionally restored at no expense-spared by a well-known restorer, and care was taken to ensure great accuracy down to the last detail. The interior is lavish with rich leather, immaculate woodwork and extra thick rugs offering the fortunate occupants first-class travel. Tray tables, a drinks cabinet and a convenient arm rest satisfy the requirements of rear-seat passengers, whilst the driver can enjoy the impressive handling and power from the sonorous XK straight-six.The car was subsequently sold to another well-known Jaguar enthusiast and a new chapter in Yobbo’s life began. Its new custodian initially spent quite some time on the mechanics, improving the handling, braking etc. A radiator cooling fan was fitted, and a CD-player was installed, discreetly hidden from view. When all was well, he started to enjoy the car, although quite sparingly. In 2013, Yobbo took part in the JEC London to Brighton run and was awarded the top prize of the 'Jaguar most people would like to take home'. Yobbo then repeated the run in 2014 and 2015 and, unbelievably, won the same award both years also – a hat-trick which had never been achieved before!In 2015, Yobbo was entered in the Mk VII, VIII and IX Class at the main JDC Concours and, what do you know, it won convincingly, which qualified it for the ‘Champion of Champions’ class on the JDC Stand at the NEC. Unfortunately, the car was involved in an isolated incident causing some superficial damage needing repair and some paint rectification, which meant missing the NEC.In 2016, Yobbo was back to her most beautiful self in time for the main JDC day, and happily won the class for the second year running. This time, it made it to the NEC on the JDC stand and won the Jaguar Mk VII,VIII and IX Class of the ‘Champion of Champions’. It was the only car on the stand that drove under its own steam to and from the exhibition.Yobbo has attended other smaller events often winning awards, but these are too numerous to list! Very few cars in this price range come close to the levels of comfort, style and performance that comes with this restored Mk IX and, with the minimum amount of fettling, it could be back on the JDC stand once again, receiving the top award.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: MARK IXYear: 1961Chassis Number: 775923BWRegistration Number: YBO 123Transmission: ManualEngine Number: NE1994-8 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 25525 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Oxblood Red leatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 310
Build Number 001, the first car produced for the Bowler Defender Championship and the first Bowler Defender ever produced for retail.Since its inception in 1985, Bowler Motors has developed a worldwide reputation in the arena of design and construction of Land Rover-based off-road vehicles. Led by the company’s inspirational founder, Drew Bowler, until his untimely death in 2016, the company grew from a nascent workforce of just eight to the present group of 35 highly-skilled engineers. Initially focussing on the preparation of cars for British off-road events, the company’s ambitions expanded rapidly to encompass participation in events including the Dakar Rally, Morocco Desert Challenge and Spanish Baja and, for the past two decades, their cars have formed the backbone of many Rally Raid events across the globe.In late 2019, Jaguar Land Rover acquired Bowler to add to their Special Vehicle Operations Division, and there were those who were worried that Bowler may become a rather watered-down wing of the larger company, however that has not been the case with Bowler, still enjoying a pleasing level of independence with the bonus of now having access to some of the extensive test and development facilities of JLR. A good example of Bowler/JLR's positive thinking was the announcement in 2021 of the Bowler Defender Championship, a new one-make rally series to promote the Defender and allow customers to take part in rallying in a cost-controlled environment. The 2022 Series was over six rounds, all gravel rallies, and covered events in England, Scotland and Wales during the year at well-known and long-established rally events.The 'Challenge' cars were based on a standard car which was taken off the production line and hand-finished by a specialist team at Bowler. The 2-litre Ingenium petrol four-cylinder engine (296bhp and 295lb/ft of torque) and the 8-speed automatic transmission both remained largely untouched in order to achieve identical performance in the competing cars. To this they added:Structural body and chassis• Monocoque bracing – minimises body movement and supports underbody protection• Full internal roll-cage integrated with body and linking suspension mounts• Internal spare wheel mount integrated to roll cage• Additional front recovery points• Rally-spec gearbox cross member• Stiffened gearbox mounts• Strengthened engine mounts• Braced front and rear subframes• Front suspension turret brace• Rear turret brace• Strengthened radiator mounts• Adapted chassis and subframe mounts• Rally jacking pointsPerformance• Improved cooling – auxiliary radiators removed and increased airflow to main radiator• Increased transmission cooling capacity• Sports exhaust system• Bowler 18” wheels with increased strength• BF Goodrich AT tyres• Bespoke suspension design with modified subframes, new springs and unique turrets for increased stiffness• Bespoke Fox dampers• Race steering wheel with quick release boss• Side air intake covers• High level air intake• Front upper wishbone revised to reflect new ride height geometryElectrical/systems• ECU system integration with race box• ABS/DSC – rally control modifications• New integrated wiring harness for new components• New rally-spec facia• Navigator control unit for lights/washer/horn• Rally system integration with JLR safety systems• Adapted body control unitRegulatory• High-level rear marker lights• Alpine, door and rear windows replaced with polycarbonate• Race sports seats with specific race seat mounts• Six-point race harness• Integrated and hand-held fire suppression• Electrical cut-off switches – internal and external• Complete removal of all airbag systemsStyling• Front bumper adapted to take new underbody protection• Bowler front grille with increased air flow• Rear roof spoiler with extended profile and integrated additional reversing lights• Front and rear wing shields to meet new underbody protection• Wheel arch extensions utilising accessory fitment• Door lowers – protection pieces on shortened doors• Team liveryFunction• Additional bonnet-mounted windscreen washers – to deal with rally levels of water splash• Front driving lights for increased night driving illumination• Rally-spec mud flaps• Full underbody protection system – 6mm aluminium reinforced design• New gear shift position – optimised to sports seats• Column-mounted gear shift paddles – unique to Bowler• Passenger foot rest• Rear door manual release mechanism• Wheel arch lines – increased strength to meet rally requirementsWe are delighted to offer, here at the Silverstone Festival 2023, Bowler Defender - build number 001, the first car produced for the Championship and the first Bowler Defender produced for retail, all confirmed by the Bowler chassis plate and the relevant documentation that accompanies the car.#001 was ordered at the beginning of 2021 as part of the Bowler Defender Challenge and, at the time of purchase, was equipped with all the possible options from Bowler including Rally Package One and Rally Package Two. It took part in five rounds of the 2022 Championship, winning the longest and most challenging event, the three-day Welsh Hill Rally.Initially it was retained by Bowler and has been featured in a number of their promotional videos, both for JLR and their own marketing requirements. As part of its high-profile, #001 starred in the car wow ‘tug-of-war’ contest and was used for a full days testing and training in conjunction with Mark Higgins at Walters Arena.A complete new engine was fitted by JLR Special Vehicles around 600-miles ago, with only one event since, and the car is up to date with all the more recent Bowler modifications including the uprated radiator mounting system and the modified torque tube and subframe. It's complete with a full tool kit, two rally computers, upgraded light pack, twin intercom system and road-compliant headsets plus the aforementioned paperwork. It has been used competitively and therefore does have bodywork inClick here for more details and images
Lot 645
A collector-quality example of Renault's never-to-be-repeated, limited-edition, design-classic with just over 5,000 miles and an extensive service history.The idea for the Renault Spider was formulated in the early 1990s, in the midst of a revival, after a difficult second half of the 1980s, Renault wanted a car to promote as a sporting brand (similar to the Renault 5 Turbo from a decade earlier) and as a result the Spider was the first car to be produced under the new brand name of 'Renaultsport'.The Renaultsport Spider started life as a futuristic concept car dubbed ‘Laguna Roadster’ that made its international debut at the 1990 edition of the Paris Motor Show. Public response to the Laguna Roadster was surprisingly positive, so Renault’s top executives attempted to make a reasonable business case for it. The project was a tough sell at first, few automakers can justify investing in a low-volume niche model, but it was finally given the green light for production in September of 1993.The Spider was intended to serve as both a racing car in a one-make series organised by Renault and as a slightly more civilized road car. The first prototypes for 'Project W94', as it was known at the time, were completed in mid-1994, and a concept version was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995. The car went on sale in late 1995, assembled at the Alpine factory in Dieppe.Designed from the outset as a driver's car, the chassis was made of aluminium (combining low weight and substantial strength) clad in a GRP body. The gearbox and engine were one unit, transversally fixed in an oscillating hinge (an arrangement inspired by aeronautical design), which all but eradicated the interference of engine vibration with the chassis. The pedals of the Spider were adjustable as well as the seat so the driver could achieve the absolute optimum driving position. The heart of the Spider was a mid-mounted 2-litre, DOHC F7R four-cylinder engine which was borrowed from the Clio Williams and later used in the Mégane Coupé. Tuned to generate 148bhp and 129lb/ft. of torque, the 16-valve unit was linked to a five-speed manual transmission that sent power to the rear wheels. The 930kg two-seater sprinted from 0 to 62mph in 6.9 seconds and went on to a top speed of 133mph.According to the official production numbers there were just 1,685 examples of the Spider assembled in Alpine’s Dieppe factory from 1996 to 1999. Each car was hand-built from start to finish and took about 90-hours to complete, which partially justified its relatively high price at the time. The Spider model was unfortunately discontinued after only a year and a half of production.400 LHD cars were produced as 'saute vente' with a wind deflector (instead of a windscreen) which created an air-screen in front of the driver. For the UK-market, a number of RHD cars were built with windscreens, but only 60 RHD cars were sold. The remainder of the cars were sold in the German market converted back to LHD with the addition of a driver’s airbag.The 1997 Renaultsport Spider presented here is one of those 60 windscreen-equipped, right-hand drive examples sold new to the UK-market and has covered just over 5,000 miles since new. It's finished in the original three-stage Pearlescent Liquid Yellow paintwork – arguably a Spider’s signature colour. Incredibly original and still in 'showroom condition', there cannot be many better examples available. It has quite obviously has never seen any rain or winter roads, its condition being wholly commensurate with its low-mileage, fully backed-up by servicing records. It was supplied new on 16th December 1997 through Bailey’s of Hanley Ltd. (Renault) and is still accompanied by its owner’s book-pack, service book, numerous receipts and invoices, V5C, previous MOT Certificates, and both keys, as well as clear and weatherproof cockpit covers. It also retains its original ‘briefcase’ in the front luggage compartment which houses the locking wheel nut, spares, tow hook, and jack.The service record is impeccable too, the most recent (with cambelt) being done at Renault specialists Cedar Motors Ltd. of Leicestershire.Aug 2022 - 5,018 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonSep 2021 - 5,008 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonSep 2020 - 4,999 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonJul 2019 - 4,993 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonSep 2007 - 3,322 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun 2006 - 3,125 miles - Parkwood Service CentreMay 2004 - 2,675 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun 2003 - 2,307 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun 2002 - 2,081 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun 2001 - 1,852 miles - Globe Motors LtdNov 1999 - 1,034 miles - Renault LeedsThis is a very rare opportunity to acquire a special little sports car, rarely seen on British roads, that is sure to be the talking point at any classic car show.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: SPORTS SPIDERYear: 1999Chassis Number: VMKAF0H0515801676Registration Number: R137 EFATransmission: Maual Engine Number: C000322 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 5215 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 1379
FOOTBALL TICKETS Fifteen tickets including Southampton v Anderlecht 76/7 ECWC, Aberdeen v Liverpool 80/1 EC, punched hole, West Ham United v La Gantoise 64/5 ECWC, Tottenham Hotspur v Rangers 68/9, Arsenal v Real Madrid 62/3, Wrexham v Arsenal 77/8 FA Cup seat ticket, Tottenham v Lyon 67/8 ECWC, Aston Villa v Man. Utd. 76/7 the remainder are standard League tickets from the 1970's. Generally good
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