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A late Victorian upholstered two seat settee with swept arms and hump back raised on circular feet by Howard & Sons of London (stencilled to sackcloth base "From Howards, 25, 26 & 27 Berners St", bears remnants of paper label to the ebonised cross member and stamped to one back leg "14742-3462"), 192 cm wide max
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A walnut framed corner chair in the 18th century manner, the yoke back with acanthus carved decoration on fretwork carved and turned column supports, the floral needlework upholstered seat within a moulded frame, raised on square chamfered legs united to the cabriole front leg with claw and ball foot by plain stretchers
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A circa 1900 child's mahogany corner chair in the 18th century manner, the yoke back with acanthus carved decoration on fretwork carved and turned column supports, the floral needlework upholstered seat within a moulded frame, raised on square chamfered legs united to the cabriole front leg with claw and ball foot by plain stretchers
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A pair of late Victorian pitch pine hall chairs in the Gothic Revival taste, the backs with foliate carved ball finials above a triple arch decorated back and pierced swept arms above a shaped seat on turned and ringed legs to blocks united by turned and ringed stretchers, one bearing hallmarked silver plaque inscribed "Presented by Mrs.P. Endres Gane October 20th 1897", the other bearing similar plaque inscribed "Presented by Crofton E & Ethel M Gane October 20th 1987"
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1928 ROLLS-ROYCE 20 HP OPEN FOUR SEAT TOURER PRESENT OWNER 23 YEARS & NICE EXAMPLE Estimate £18000 - 22000 Registration Number SV 6837 Chassis Number GFN 47 Engine Number B2B Engine Capacity 3127 Paint Colour CREAM/BLACK Trim Colour BLUE MOT Expiry Date MAY 2007 Introduced in 1922, the Rolls-Royce 20HP was shorter, lighter and wieldlier than its 40/50HP Silver Ghost stablemate. Boasting an overhead-valve 3127cc six-cylinder engine that was less than half the size but almost two-thirds as powerful as the sidevalve unit which propelled its sibling, the model appealed to new and existing customers alike. Specifically designed to be cheaper and easier to maintain - though built to the same exacting standards which had made the marque world famous - the 20HP utilised all-round leaf-sprung suspension and a fully floating 'Hotchkiss Drive' back axle (complete with spiral bevel differential). Progressively updated with a four-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel brakes, the 'baby' Rolls remained in production until 1929 by which time some 2,940 are thought to have been made.Finished in cream over black with blue leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "reasonable" (paintwork), "good" (electrical equipment, interior trim) or "very good" (engine, four-speed manual gearbox, chassis, bodywork, wheels / tyres) condition. Rebodied as an open four-seat tourer prior to entering the current ownership in 1984, chassis number 'GFN 47' is understood to have been "on the road for summer use every year since". Apparently found to have an excellent 'bottom end' while it was being rebored and fitted with new Hepworth pistons some 1,500 miles ago, the engine is said to "show normal Rolls-Royce oil pressure". Benefiting from a rear-mounted luggage trunk, flashing indicators and weather equipment, this appealing 20HP is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until May 4th 2007 and historic class (free) road tax valid until April 30th 2007. A measure of his confidence in 'GFN 47', the seller has informed us that he intends to drive it the 70odd miles to Cheltenham!
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1936 RILEY KESTREL FOUR DOOR FASTBACK SALOON RARE SPECIAL SERIES 66K & REALLY LOVELY Estimate £10000 - 12000 Registration Number ANP 999 Chassis Number S66K1694 Engine Number 60344 Engine Capacity 1089 Paint Colour RED/BLACK Trim Colour RED MOT Expiry Date T.B.A. "We make far too many models of course. But then we have a pretty fertile design department, and we like making nice, interesting cars" (Riley Advertising, September 1936). Introduced in 1926, the Riley 9hp range heralded the beginning of a golden era for the Coventry firm that lasted until its acquisition by the Nuffield Organisation during 1938. While the efforts of Freddie Dixon and others helped to establish a formidable competition record, the road cars won acclaim for offering performance levels that belied their relatively small engine capacities. Launched in late 1932, the 9hp Kestrel was based around a low-slung ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. A compact, fastbacked four-door saloon, it was powered by the marque's jewel-like 1087cc 'twin-cam' four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission. Distinguished from its brethren by a lower roofline and twin horns, the Kestrel was bodied in aluminium over a timber frame. Boasting a surprisingly spacious interior trimmed with good quality hides, thick carpets and plenty of wood veneer, it remained in production until 1936. Registered on the 11th May 1936 to a Mrs. E.M. Whittaker, who strangely only kept it until the October that year, this rare and highly desirable Special Series 66k four door fastback saloon has had just six further known owners since. Following the short first ownership the second, a Mr. C.F. Dearing, made up for it by keeping the car until 1965 whereupon, after passing though three more owners, it arrived with Richard 'Dickie' Adams in 1996. He started a 4000 hour restoration which took 30 months and it's first outing was to a Riley meeting on New Years Day 1999. It covered about 3000 miles before a piston failed whereupon the engine was rebuilt by Riley expert Barrie Gillies with new high compression pistons, a block twin exhaust cam conversion for increased performance, the radiator was modified for the fitment of a temperature gauge and a stainless steel exhaust was fitted - all less than 250 miles ago. We are informed by the vendor that ANP 999 was restored to the highest standards, as befits an aircraft engineer, and as testament to this it received several awards at Riley and other events. The upholstery has been carefully preserved and the trim, opening glass and sunroof are all excellent. The inflatable airbag seat cushions were remanufactured, the chassis was galvanised and zinc sprayed, all the rust was removed, all the rotten woodwork was replaced and it was rewired. A delightful car that performs well with an extremely good ride, an excellent steering response but it will benefit from use and settling in, especially now that it has more power.PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle now comes with MOT and Road Fund Licence until February 2008.
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1940 LAGONDA V12 DROPHEAD COUPE WORKS DEMONSTRATOR, LATER MADE INTO DHC Estimate £45000 - 50000 Registration Number JPG 654 Chassis Number 16063 Engine Number 16063 Engine Capacity 4480 Paint Colour MID BLUE Trim Colour LIGHT GREY MOT Expiry Date NONE If not W.O. Bentley's greatest achievement then certainly his final masterpiece, the Lagonda V12 was unveiled at the October 1936 Olympia Motor Show (but not officially launched for another year). Intended to marry limousine refinement to sportscar performance, it was based around a cruciform-braced chassis equipped with independent front suspension, a Salisbury hypoid back axle and Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes. Powered by an advanced overhead-camshaft 4480cc V12 engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the Lagonda flagship boasted 100mph plus performance. Available in 10'4", 11'0" and 11'6" wheelbase lengths, just 200 or so were made before production ceased during 1940.According to information kindly supplied by the Hon. Registrar of The Lagonda Club, Arnold Davey, chassis number '16063' was among a batch of approximately twenty cars that were still under construction when WW2 broke out. Put into storage at Flood St, Chelsea until summer 1940 (when the government sanctioned its completion), the 11'0" wheelbase car was clad with Lagonda's own saloon coachwork. Retained by the Works as a demonstrator, the V12 was road tested in the September 1941 issue of Motor Sport. Purchased by its first private owner, North Country comedian Frank Randall, during 1945, the car was to remain in his possession for a decade. Known to have passed through the hands of A.A. Russell and Tom Pinguey thereafter, '16063' was acquired by its previous keeper Dr F.W. Landgrebe of Clwyd Wen, Glamorgan in 1962. Reportedly treated to an extensive engine overhaul by Cotswold Engineering during 1992, the Lagonda was later stripped back to a bare chassis. Confronted with a rotten ash frame, the decision was taken to rebody the V12 in the style of a Vanden Plas drophead coupe (the famous coachbuilder's design was the only convertible one the seller could find for the 11'0" wheelbase chassis). Thought to retain its original factory coachwork from front bumper to A-posts and then from rear seat to tailpipes, the restoration / conversion work also saw '16063' repainted and re-trimmed. Upgraded with a "Jaguar four-speed overdrive gearbox" so as to allow more relaxed high-speed cruising (a straight forward modification given the original unit's separate location), the V12 has apparently had its instruments recalibrated to suit. Off the road since 2001 with starter motor problems (after seven rebuilds the offending component has now been replaced by a more modern alternative), '16063' is variously described by the vendor as being in "sound" (bodywork), "good" (gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, wheels / tyres) or "excellent" (4480cc engine, chassis) condition. Though, he concedes that the paint "needs work".PLEASE NOTE: The vendor has informed us that the original gearbox for this vehicle is available via separate negotiation.
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PAUL MILNES LIGHTWEIGHTEstimate £80 - 120 Part of a private museum collection, this cycle has a 23.5" Reynolds frame, 700x20 Mafic wheels, Campag seat stem and hubs, chrome forks, Cinelli bars and stem, Exage motor brake levers, Galli anodised gold brakes and 12-speed Shimano 600 gears and shifters.
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1997 HONDA DREAMEstimate £1800 - 2200 Registration Number N/A Frame Number AC15-1007341 Engine Number Engine Capacity 49 Paint Colour RED MOT Expiry Date RFL Expiry Date The Honda Dream 50 was released initially as a limited edition model drawing it's inspiration from the CR110 of the 1960's. Although the little twin cam CR110 is best known in Europe as a pure racing motorcycle it was available in Japan as a high performance road bike restricted to approximately 62mph with full road equipment. The Dream 50 replicates the appearance of its predecessor with its red frame and silver fuel tank and seat unit. A front disc brake is an improvement over the drum unit fitted to the sixties machine. Honda offered a comprehensive range of tuning parts and accessories for the little machine which has established a cult following since its release. The example offered is in brand new, unused condition. The protective polythene wrapping is still present on the saddle as are all of the warning stickers. The odometer displays approximately .5 of mile accrued when it has been moved around. It is offered with a C&E 386 demonstrating that it is vat and duty paid in the UK.
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1965 DUCATI RACER BUILT FOR CLUB RACING & TRACK DAYS Estimate £1600 - 2000 Registration Number N/A Frame Number DM200X154230 Engine Number DM250M101043 Engine Capacity 250 Paint Colour RED/BLACK MOT Expiry Date RFL Expiry Date Modified Ducati singles have for a long time provided a cost effective and competitive means to go racing. A wealth of tuning knowledge and parts exists for the machines facilitating the metamorphosis to take place. This pretty example was restored in approximately 1995 for club racing and track day use. The narrow case 250cc engine is housed in a frame equipped with rear sets, fibreglass racing tank and seat unit and clip-ons. The condition of the engine, transmission, cycle parts and suspension are all described as being in good to excellent condition although it should be noted that it has not been used recently.
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1935 ALVIS FIREBIRD TWO SEAT OPEN TOURER A LOVELY EXAMPLE READY FOR SUMMER Estimate £15000 - 18000 Registration Number BCE 720 Chassis Number 13437 Engine Number 13887 Engine Capacity 1842 Paint Colour GREEN Trim Colour PLUM MOT Expiry Date MAR 2007 Introduced in September 1934, the Alvis Firebird was built to the same high standards as its more expensive brethren. Notably low-slung, it was based on a 'double-dropped' ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, friction dampers and four-wheel 14in drum brakes. Utilising a 9ft 10.5in wheelbase and 4ft 4in track, the model was praised by the contemporary motoring pressing for its ride / handling capabilities. Powered by a 1842cc OHV engine - essentially a four-cylinder version of that found in the contemporary Speed 20 SC - allied to four-speed all-synchromesh transmission, the Firebird was reputedly capable of 75mph. Available with a choice of saloon, tourer or drophead coupe coachwork, it remained in production until 1936 by which time just 449 are thought to have been sold.First registered in Cambridgeshire (or so its number plate would imply), 'BCE 720' is said to have been reconfigured from saloon to tourer during the current family ownership. Reportedly underpinned by a new wooden frame, its sleek green bodywork is offset by a freshly trimmed plum leather interior complete with matching carpets and Cherry Wood dashboard / door cappings. A measure of the thought that went into the restoration / conversion, the Firebird's hood frame was apparently computer designed. While, other nice touches include a side-mounted spare wheel, discreet flashing indicators, double-duck weather equipment and avian mascot. Understood to have done "no mileage since last MOT" due to the sad death of the project's instigator, this lovingly wrought Alvis is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until March 25th 2007 and historic class (free) road tax valid until March 2008.
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1963 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III LWB EXCEPTIONAL CAR WITH ELECTRIC DIVISION Estimate £22000 - 26000 Registration Number DRS720A Chassis Number CAL43 Engine Number 5150 Engine Capacity 6230 Paint Colour BURGUNDY Trim Colour BEIGE MOT Expiry Date APRIL 2007 Final evolution of the Rolls-Royce Cloud Series, the Cloud III was launched in late 1962. Sporting the same imposing silhouette as its predecessors, the newcomer was distinguished by quad headlamps, a lower bonnet line and correspondingly sleeker front wings (complete with indicator units frenched into their leading edges). In keeping with its sharpened appearance, the imposing front and rear chrome bumpers wore more modest over-riders. To the interior, the driver and front seat passenger gained separate chairs, while those in the rear benefited from a more upright back to their bench seat and narrower side bolsters. Mechanically, the model's massive cruciform-braced box-section chassis featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a hypoid bevel rear axle, all round drum brakes, power assisted steering and four speed automatic transmission. Though, to capitalise on the smaller frontal area, its 6230cc V8 engine gained more power via a carburettor modification and higher compression ratio. Thus, the Cloud III claimed both a higher top speed and better acceleration than its predecessors at 116mph and 0-60mph in 10.8 seconds respectively. Available in either standard or long wheelbase guises, the latter variant accounted for some 254 special orders. Of these a mere forty-seven were entrusted to outside coachbuilders, the rest being despatched to Park Ward's West London works where their Standard Steel Saloon bodies were deftly modified to incorporate elongated rear doors and enlarged rear three-quarter windows. Finished in metallic pink champagne over burgundy with beige leather upholstery, this particular long wheelbase example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (6230cc engine, four-speed automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim) or "A1" (chassis, bodywork, paintwork, wheels / tyres) condition. Thought to retain its original upholstery, 'DRS 720A' further benefits from an electric division, electric windows and rear picnic tables. A rare and striking motor car, it is offered for sale with MOT certificate and historic class (free) road tax until April 2007.
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1936 HUDSON EIGHT SPECIAL SPORTS SALOON COACHBUILT & EX-SIR EVERARD SCARISBRICK Estimate £38000 - 42000 Registration Number T.B.A. Chassis Number 642204 Engine Number 8844 Engine Capacity 4200 Paint Colour BURGUNDY/BLACK Trim Colour RED MOT Expiry Date JUNE 2007 Thoroughly revamped for 1936, the Hudson Super Eight model range not only gained a new 'Fencer's Mask' radiator grille but also a redesigned chassis complete with 'Rhythmic Ride', 'Tru-Line Steering' and 'Radial Safety Control'. Hailed by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the marque's British advertising campaign as "a really great engineering advancement", the latter feature consisted of two forged steel control arms that prevented the beam front axle from experiencing any lateral movement. Augmented by powerful four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, the set-up's principal advantages were that it (a) allowed the use of longer, softer semi-elliptic leaf springs, (b) minimised bump steer and (c) gave enhanced anti-dive properties. Boasting all-steel 'Fortress of Safety' bodywork, class-leading cabin space, driver's seat / steering column adjustment and a sophisticated thru-draft fresh air ventilation system, the Super Eight was available in standard (120-inch) or long wheelbase (127-inch) guises. Notably refined, its 254ci (4.2litre) straight-eight engine benefited from a fully-balanced crankshaft, oil cooler, high chrome alloy cylinder block, silicon aluminium alloy pistons and cam roller tappets. Developing 120hp and allied to three-speed manual transmission, the free-revving powerplant provided ample performance. Indeed, a Hudson Super Eight averaged 87.68mph for 24 hours over the Bonneville Salt Flats in October 1936 (just one of the 120 US Stock Car Records that the marque set between 1932 and 1940). Based on The Great West Road in London, Hudson's UK Sales & Service operation had the facility to supply right-hand drive specification cars wearing either standardised American or coachbuilt British bodywork.Finished in maroon with red leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is variously described by the vendor as being in "A1" (bodywork, paintwork) or "A1+" (engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, wheels / tyres) condition. Originally bodied by Coachcraft of London, the handsome four-light saloon is reputedly the only one of its kind still in existence. Said to have been previously owned by Sir Everard Scarisbrick Bart and A. Macleod Esq, the Hudson was laid-up in an Ullapool garage during the 1960s. Left languishing for several decades, the current ownership has seen it treated to a highly detailed restoration. Riding on steel wheels shod with whitewall tyres, this stylish and very possibly unique 1930s Anglo-American is accompanied by a MOT certificate valid until June 2007.
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1931 FORD MODEL A VICTORIA AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL VEHICLE Estimate £14000 - 16000 Registration Number CSJ 329 Chassis Number A4615296 Engine Number A4615296 Engine Capacity 3300 Paint Colour GREEN/BLACK Trim Colour FAWN MOT Expiry Date MAY 2007 Amid rumours that several States were preparing to ban his Model T due to its 'unsafe' hand-operated braking system, Henry Ford begrudgingly succumbed to pressure from his son Edsel in July 1926 and authorised the development of a successor. Introduced to the public on 2nd December 1927, the Model A was greeted with unprecedented demand. Longer and lower-slung than that of the Model T, its chassis still retained transverse-leaf front / rear suspension but proved significantly more refined. Designed by Howard Hicks, its 3285cc, L-Head four-cylinder engine developed 40bhp (twice the Model T's output) as well as boasting niceties like coil ignition and an integral water pump. Mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, it gave the new model a top speed of 65mph which in turn necessitated the fitment of four-wheel drum brakes. One of the last Model A bodystyles to be launched, the Victoria was only in production for two years. A two-door, four-seater design, it was visually distinguished by a gently raked windscreen, lower roof line and bustle back. Eschewing the windscreen peak favoured by many of its siblings, the newcomer benefited from internal sun visors and a useful luggage cubby (accessed via the rear seat back).Finished in green over black with fawn cloth upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is described by the vendor as being in "A1+" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. The subject of extensive restoration work, 'CSJ 329' is said to present as well underneath as it does on top. A rare sight in right-hand drive (overseas production is thought to have accounted for just 2,098 of the 42,310 Victorias made), it sports painted wire wheels and rear window blinds. A worthwhile addition to any collection, this lovely Model A is offered for sale with MOT certificate and historic class (free) road tax valid until May 2007.
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1930 MG M-TYPE OLDER RESTORATION, HISTORY BACK TO 1942 Estimate £12500 - 14500 Registration Number MG 445 Chassis Number 2/M1360 Engine Number MG1120A Engine Capacity 885 Paint Colour GREEN Trim Colour GREEN MOT Expiry Date APRIL 2007 Introduced at the October 1928 London Motor Show, the M-Type proved to be a landmark model for MG. Smaller, lighter and cheaper than anything the marque had yet produced, the newcomer was based around a stepped ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Inspired by WW1 aero-engine practice, its SOHC 847cc four-cylinder engine developed 20bhp @ 4,000rpm (rising to 27bhp during 1930) and was allied to three-speed manual transmission (though, a four-speed gearbox would later become optional). While, most M-types wore Carbodies coachwork in either open 'Boat-Tail' tourer or closed 'Sportsman' coupe guises, some were supplied as bare chassis. Priced from £175, the diminutive MG was reputedly capable of 64mph and 40mpg. Decidedly compact (6ft6in wheelbase / 3ft6in track), it garnered considerable competition success taking gold medals in the 1929 Land's End Trial and a class win in the 1930 Brooklands 'Double Twelve'. Although total production is thought to have amounted to 3,325 cars (1928-1932), survivors are comparatively scarce today.First registered on April 12th 1930, 'MG 445' has changed hands just four times in the last sixty-five years. The subject of a sympathetic older restoration, it sports a V-shaped windscreen, J2-style cutaway doors, 'MG' fasteners, 1953 tax disc, Rotax instrument panel, adjustable seat back and Royal Aero Club Associate badge. Starting readily on inspection, the M-Type houses a jack, spare wheel, hood and sidescreens within its boat-tail. A truly enchanting little car, 'MG 445' is offered for sale with buff logbook, sundry correspondence, Octagon Car Club ephemera, MOT certificate valid until April 26th 2007 and historic class (free) road tax valid until June 30th 2007.
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1962 LOTUS 25 RACING SINGLE SEATER EX JIM CLARK & TREVOR TAYLOR Estimate £300000 - 400000 Registration Number N/A Chassis Number 25R5 Engine Number T.B.A. Engine Capacity 1497 Paint Colour GREEN Trim Colour N/A MOT Expiry Date N/A The following information was dictated by Cedric Selzer and Michael Strauss on the 9th. February 2007. This was for the express purpose of its inclusion of the H&H Classic Auctions Ltd. collector car Cheltenham catalogue.The Introduction It is no overstatement to say that the Lotus 25 revolutionised Formula 1 car design. It was a complete break from conventional thinking, advanced even for Colin Chapman, and it must surely be one of the best kept secrets in motor racing.Colin Chapman reckoned that the inspiration came from the steel backbone frame of the new Lotus Elan and the improved stiffness it gave. Would it work on a single seater? It all really came about from a meeting with Mike Costin from which he went home with a napkin and some sketches.Although, the Lotus 25 was not the first monocoque single-seater racing car, it was the first one to prove the efficacy of monocoque design in Grand Prix racing. Based around two D-section tubes placed back to back and held in place by fabricated front / rear bulkheads, the chassis drew further strength from the instrument panel and seat back. Though, having the engine and gearbox assembly bolted directly to it helped boost rigidity as well.This design was the brainchild of Colin Chapman and the car was arguably the grandfather of all current day Grand prix cars.The Car in Period Built towards the end of the 1962 season, Lotus 25 chassis number R5 was originally designated to be Jim Clark’s backup car for the South African Grand Prix in East London. However, with a World Championship riding on the weekend’s outcome the decision was taken to promote 25 R5 from spare to race status on account of the fact that it used a carburettor-fed Coventry Climax V8 whereas 25 R4 (Clark’s existing race mount) was fitted with a new fuel-injected unit. Shrugging aside any horsepower deficit, Jim Clark duly put 25 R5 on pole and was leading the race by a comfortable margin when a smoking engine forced him into retirement. At the time, the fault was attributed to an oil gallery plug falling out. However, in hindsight I think the problem was oil scavenge pump failure.Jim Clark drove the following races aboard 25 R5 in 1963: Pau GP 1st place Pole position Fastest lap. Imola GP 1st place Pole position Fastest lap Aintree - Pole position but Clark suffered problems during the race. He was called in and changed cars with Trevor Taylor who subsequently finished 7th. BRDC International Trophy at Silverstone - 1stThereafter 25 R5 became Trevor Taylor’s mount. He finished 6th at Monaco but at Spa two weeks later, during practice, the car suffered suspension failure due to a bolt falling out of the rear wishbone mounting and it ended up in the marshal’s post at Stavelot.What was left of the car was brought back to the works and stripped but it was decided not to rebuild the car as a new monocoque was nearing completion and time was always a priority. The monocoque, which had been split in half, was placed at the back of the workshop awaiting the scrap man. Colin Chapman gave me permission to remove the damaged monocoque and other redundant parts - see the letter in the history file from Dick Scammell - which was not unusual as a number of Team Lotus mechanics owned Lotus 7s and other home made specials and a large number of parts from the F1 cars, ended up on these cars, once the parts had reached their "sell by date". The damaged monocoque and sundry parts from R5 were removed and stored in a mews garage in Belsize Park, NW London.Cedric Selzer and Michael Strauss During 1961 Michael Strauss (an old school friend of mine from South Africa) and I bought a Lotus 7 in kit form and assembled it. As I h
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1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E 220 CABRIOLET LOVELY EXAMPLE WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY Estimate £7500 - 8500 Registration Number L39 GNF Chassis Number WDB1240622C099928 Engine Number 11196022048694 Engine Capacity 2199 Paint Colour MET. BLUE Trim Colour GREY MOT Expiry Date FEB 2008 Launched originally in 1985 to replace the successful and long-running W123 series of mid-range Mercedes-Benz cars, the W124 series built on the reputation of thorough design and meticulous construction which had characterised its predecessor but added a dash more driver appeal to the recipe. Featuring a particularly sophisticated multi-link rear suspension design to give an excellent handling and ride compromise, the W124 was launched as a saloon and the range gradually expanded to include a T-Series Estate (1986), CE Coupe (1987) and then finally CE Cabriolet bodystyle in 1992. Virtually unique in the market place as a full four-seater convertible which demanded no compromises from its rear seat passengers (think Jaguar XJS Convertible...) the Cabriolet was an immediate hit and with limited right hand drive production long waiting lists accompanied the model throughout its market life. Almost immediately after the introduction of the Cabriolet Mercedes-Benz redesignated all its mid-range models as E-Class as part of a range-wide attempt to simplify what had become a very confusing range of engine size based model designations. Accompanied by some minor exterior restyling and new engines in certain models, the Cabriolet range was also expanded with the introduction of a 220 4-cylinder model to join the 320 6-cylinder. In this form production of the Cabriolet model continued long after the saloon had been replaced by an all-new model in 1995 until the introduction of its CLK Cabriolet replacement in 1998.The 1994 E220 Cabriolet Automatic which is offered for sale here today is finished in metallic blue with a grey cloth interior and shows a current mileage of just under 97,000 at the time of going to press, a figure guaranteed by the vendor to be correct. With the all important full service history (mainly but not exclusively Mercedes-Benz) the vendor describes all aspects of the car's condition as 'excellent' and claims that 'over £800 recently spent on automatic hood mechanism' and 'new battery'. Also featuring a CD player this refined convertible has an MOT until February 2008.
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