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Lot 735
An early, Pre-A Speedster on a set of Rudge knock-off alloys, one of the most collectable Porsches of all time.Porsche’s remarkable 356 put the Zuffenhausen Company firmly on the automotive map in the 1950s, with Dr Ferdinand’s original design - a somewhat basic sports car closely based on Volkswagen’s Beetle - evolving into a technically advanced, beautifully resolved machine over a production life spanning more than 15 years. The earliest 356s were powered by a Volkswagen-derived flat-four displacing 1068cc and rated at 40hp, but the 1300cc engine became an option from 1951 onwards. In 1952, the body was refined with a one-piece windscreen (bent in the middle) and revised bumpers, while a new 1488cc engine became available with a roller-bearing crankshaft, twin Solex carburettors and a handy 60bhp on tap. Other improvements included duplex front brakes, a rear parcel shelf and revised instrumentation (the tacho became standard). Stronger brakes, full synchromesh gearboxes across the range and a new two-spoke steering wheel appeared in 1953 and two new 1500cc engines were introduced, the 55bhp standard unit and the 70bhp 'Super'. Sold in Coupé, Cabriolet and Speedster variants, the so-called ‘Pre-A’ 356 is highly prized amongst collectors for its rarity and purity of design. Built at the instigation of Porsche’s North American distributor, Max Hoffman, the original Speedster was a stripped down, open-topped version of the 356 and became very successful in North America as a dual-purpose sports car, proving popular with amateur racing drivers competing in SCCA events. Porsche built approximately 920 Pre-A Speedsters before adopting the new Type 616/1 and 616/2 engines in October 1955 and a total of 1,234 Pre-A cars were made prior to the official introduction of the 356A in January 1956. The left-hand drive Speedster we have on offer here is an early one, indeed it’s the 347th car produced and the accompanying Kardex card confirms that it was completed on 3rd March 1955 prior to being delivered to Hoffman’s in New York City.Little is known about the car's early history although it has been enjoyed by its current owner for more than 20 years in Monaco. Recently, it's been looked after by award-winning Porsche restorers, Sportwagen in Southend as well as JAZ Porsche and recent attention includes a minor service with the relevant documentation on file.Sitting on a set of the desirable and valuable Rudge knock-off alloy wheels, the 356 is now attractively finished in Dunkelblau with a grey leatherette interior. The original colour was Signal Red according to the Kardex and additionally the Speedster now also boasts a more powerful 1600 cc engine.Overall, this is a car to use and enjoy, it's one for a driving enthusiast. If you’re after a matching numbers, Concours restoration with history from new, then this car is perhaps not for you, however, if you’re in the market for a highly usable example that you could still be proud to own and is priced very competitively, then this cracking little Speedster may well be worth the effort to come and see it in the metal at our NEC sale and investigate a bit further.Thanks in part to its association with glamorous film stars like James Dean and Steve McQueen, the 356 Speedster has always been a very desirable Porsche and any Pre-A version ranks amongst the most collectable Porsches of all, with a cult following that shows no signs of waning.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 356Year: 1955Chassis Number: 80347Registration Number: 670 UXBTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: LeatheretteClick here for more details and images
Lot 425
A George IV Mahogany Satinwood-Banded and Boxwood-Strung Bureau Bookcase, 2nd quarter 19th century, the swan neck pediment above a plain frieze and astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a deep secretaire drawer enclosing a green leather writing surface, nine small drawers with turned ivory handles and pigeon holes, the base with moulded cupboard doors with oval panels enclosing an adjustable shelf, on square tapering legs113cm by 51cm by 227cmWith non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 8KEJ6A1FReasonable cosmetic condition throughout however some scratches mainly around the top section as photographed later brasses with previous handle marks visible on secretaire drawer front the interior good condition with recent leather general scuffs throughout consistent with age with small sections of stringing missing
Lot 466
A Regency Rosewood and Gilt Metal Mounted Chiffonier, early 19th century, the pierced three-quarter gallery above a narrow shelf with plain glass plate below, with brass turned column supports above brass grille doors with gathered silk enclosing two shelves, on a platform base93cm by 31.5cm by 112cmProvenance: With original invoice from H W Keil Ltd, Tudor House, Worcestershire, 30 June 2000
Lot 429
A George III Mahogany Two-Tier Bookstand or Bedside Table, late 18th century, the three-quarter fret-carved gallery with chamfered moulding above a single shelf, on square chamfered legs47cm by 39cm by 77cmGood colour and patina throughoutsome minor splits as photographed otherwise very good
Lot 475
A Regency Amboyna and Parcel Gilt Breakfront Chiffonier, early 19th century, with pierced three-quarter gallery above a narrow shelf with leaf-carved wood supports and rectangular mirror plate, the faux marble top above four mirrored cupboard doors enclosing shelves, on an inverted platform base with egg and dart moulding163cm by 34cm by 129cmProvenance: With original purchase receipt from Trevor, Mount Street, London, 2 April 1979Mirror plates are original reasonable condition throughout back support slightly weak and movement in joints marble with faults with repairs on the corners as photographed general scuffs throughout consistent with agetop shelf small repairwith key
Lot 461
A Regency Carved Rosewood Chiffonier, early 19th century, with pierced brass balustrade above a plain rectangular mirror plate with acanthus carved column supports, the moulded top above a plain frieze with gadrooned border, on acanthus-carved tapering supports with a platform base, the mirrored back support between moulded pilasters102cm by 34cm by 124cmSome fading throughout mainly around the carved column supports and shelf numerous scratches mainly around the bottom platform mirror plates seem to be laterveneers on shelf, splitting and patch repair height of shelf 91cm
Lot 463
A Regency Mahogany, Ebony and Brass-Strung Side Cabinet, in the manner of George Bullock, early 19th century, with a later black and white marble top above glazed doors enclosing a shelf, flanked by scrolled stiles, on a breakfront base with ebonised feet104cm by 38cm by 91cmLater marble top with general surface scratches timber slightly faded but uniform colour end panels minor splits as photographed
Lot 588
An Early 20th Century Satinwood, Polychrome-Painted and Tulipwood-Banded Bowfront Side Cabinet, in Neo-Classical style, the top decorated with an urn, trailing leaves and a crossbanded and trailing border of foliage above two cupboard doors enclosing a shelf with oval panels, ribbons and flower garlands raised on splayed bracket feet107cm by 55cm by 90cm
Lot 439
A Victorian Satinwood, Rosewood Crossbanded and Polychrome Painted Octagonal Occasional Table, 3rd quarter 19th century, the top richly painted with trailing flowers and musical trophies, the frieze drawer decorated with ribbons, on square tapering legs decorated with flowerbells and joined by a small shelf and stretcher, on brass-capped feet and castors53cm by 41cm by 68cm
Lot 476
A Good Regency Rosewood and Gilt Metal-Mounted Sideboard, early 19th century, the superstructure with pierced brass gallery and narrow shelf with turned spindle supports, the top of breakfront form decorated with scrolled anthemion mounts above moulded cupboard doors enclosing later adjustable shelves, flanked by bowfront cupboards, all between moulded, fluted tapering supports, on moulded block feet with egg and dart mouldings228cm by 60cm by 121cmgood quality timber and good condition with the exception of the top which has several small splits Glass protector for top section good quality metal mounts metal banding lifting slightly on end sections - see images with key
Lot 516
A George III Sheraton Period Mahogany, Satinwood-Crossbanded and Ebony-Strung Cabinet, circa 1780, the three-quarter gallery above an open shelf flanked by grille door cupboards, the base with an oak-lined frieze drawer with original brass handles above grille doors, on square tapering supports with brass-capped feet and castors100cm by 54cm by 124cmProvenance: With original invoice from Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd, Harrogate, 12 May 1977Generally nice condition and nice colour however the top section has a fine split see photographs the three-quarter gallery has a repair the end panels also with splitswire work later general scuffs particularly around the legsWith key and Bramah locks
Lot 410
A Late 17th Century Joined Oak Hall Cupboard, the moulded top above a lunette carved frieze above inverted turned finials, the two moulded cupboard doors below enclosing a boarded interior and flanked by fielded panels with a conforming carved frieze below, the moulded cupboard door enclosing a shelf, on stile feet140cm by 50cm by 152cm
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