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Dinky Toys 36 Series Cars, 36a Armstrong Siddeley, grey body, 36b Bentley, green body,36d Rover Streamlined Saloon, green body, 36f Salmson Four-Seater Sports Car, green body, all with moulded chassis and black ridged hubs, F-G (4)

Dinky Toys 38 Series Touring Cars, 38a Frazer Nash (2), first blue body, grey seats, second grey body, dark blue seats, 38b Sunbeam Talbot (2), first red body, maroon tonneau, second dark blue body, grey tonneau, 38c Lagonda Sports Coupe, green body, dark green seats, 38d Alvis Sports Tourer, maroon body, grey seats, 38f Jaguar SS100, red body, maroon interior, all with black ridged hubs, F-VG (7)

Dinky Toys 448 Chevrolet Pick-Up & Trailers, turquoise and ivory body, red interior, red open and box trailers, spun hubs, 796 Healey Sports Boat & Trailer, in original boxes, loose 275 Brinks Armoured Car with two crates, G-VG, 448 open trailer with small section missing, boxes F-G, 448 with inner packing piece and graffiti to lid (3)

Five playworn Dinky diecast model cars to include No.38D Alvis Sports Tourer - Green body, black seats and ridged hubs, 2 X No.38e Armstrong Siddeley Coupe - dark grey, dark blue interior, black ridged hubs, No.38c Lagonda - maroon, dark blue seats, black ridged hubs and No.38B Sunbeam Talbot Sports car - maroon body, grey tonneau, black ridged hubs (5)

Dinky playworn diecast model cars to include 2x No.38F Jaguar - blue body, grey interior, black ridged hubs, No.38A Frazer-Nash BMW sports- grey body with brown seats, black ridged hubs, 2 X No.39E Chrysler Royal Sedan - 1 dark blue body, black ridged hubs, 1 dark green body, black ridged hubs (5)

Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Soldier figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Helicopter Pilot figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Sports Man figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Sailor Figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Talking Commander figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. (5)

Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Soldier figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Sailor figure, Excellent, with accessories, within Good Plus opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Sports Man figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Talking Commander figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Excellent opened box. Palitoy Action Man 40th Anniversary Action Soldier figure, Near Mint, with accessories, within Near Mint opened box. (5)

Dinky Atlas: Lot comprising of fourteen sealed pristine Dinky Atlas model vehicles to include Aston Martin DB3S 104, Austin Covered Wagon 413, Royal Mail Van 260, Triumph TR2 Sports 111 among others (14)

A Webley Sports Starting Pistol Mark III in original Cardboard Box

Fifteen assorted sports books, including Peter McParland: 'Going for Goal', 1960, 1st edition, signed to FFEP, orig. cloth, dust wrapper (wrapper a/f); Gordon Pirie: 'Running Wild', 1961, signed to title page, ex library, orig. cloth; Peter Lovesey: 'The Kings of Distance', 1968, 1st edition, orig. cloth gilt; E. McDonald Bailey: 'If It's Speed You're After', 1953, 1st edition, orig. cloth, dust wrapper; plus others Graeme Kelly, Brian Glanville, The Frank Shorter Story, Isel of Man TT etc (15)

Fishing equipment including Crane Sports folding chair, two further folding chairs in carry bags, a fishing shelter, landing net etc.

Corgi Toys 224 Bentley Continental Sports by H.J.Mulliner, two tone silver and black body, red interior, spun plated hubs, boxed with original 'JOIN THE CORGI MODEL CLUB' literature slip

Corgi Toys 224 Bentley Continental Sports saloon by H.J.Mulliner with windows, two tone black and grey body, red interior, spun hubs, spare wheel to boot, boxed

Corgi Toys 301 Triumph TR2 Sports car, cream body, clear plastic windscreen intact, spun hubs, boxed

Dinky Toys 105 Triumph TR2 Sports, lemon yellow body, pale green interior with seated driver figure, clear plastic windscreen intact, green ridged hubs, boxed

Dinky Toys 108 M.G. Midget Sports, cream body with racing number '28', deep red interior with seated driver figure, red ridged hubs, boxed

A collection of unboxed Matchbox 1-75 'Regular Wheels' issues, comprising 12a Land Rover, green body, seated driver figure, metal wheels, unboxed; 17c Austin FX3 Taxi, maroon body, seated driver figure, grey interior, seated driver figure, plastic wheels, unboxed; 19b MG MGA sports car, cream body, red interior with seated driver figure, unboxed; 57a Wolseley 1500, pale green body with silver trim, plastic wheels, unboxed; others, each unboxed (7)

King & Country - W.W.II - RAF Ranges, comprising: Set RAF010 - MG Sports Car with Pilot, Set RAF018 - WAAF Officer Pointing, Set RAF019 - WAAF Sergeant & Set RAF001 - Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding. Minor display wear otherwise generally near Mint overall. [5 Pieces]

A quantity of sports bats etc.

A Classic Mk 1 sports wheel, a rear glass side window and a wire tow rope

A SMALL PARCEL OF LATE VICTORIAN AND 20TH CENTURY SILVER AND PLATE, comprising a silver and enamel medallion with yellow metal cartouche, 'WALSALL CHARITY CUP - PELSALL F.C. 1935-6 W.T. HINTON', Birmingham 1935, two silver vesta cases of rectangular form, Birmingham 1893 and 1903, a late Victorian medallion, Birmingham 1900, a silver watch chain with locket attached, Birmingham 1880/82, two base metal sports medallions, a plated purse, a chrome cased Duke Railway Timekeeper pocket watch and a silver plated basket, gross weight of silver 3.09ozt, 96 grams (parcel) (Condition Report: most items in worn condition, medallions have traces of dried glue to the backs)

A QUANTITY OF MODERN HASBRO ACTION MAN FIGURES, ACCESSORIES AND VEHICLES, to include parachute, skis, sports car and armoured car, with a Corinthian Peter Schmeichel figure and a Spanish made Gonher cap gun, No.125 (play worn condition), box and loose

NINTENDO WII, MICROSOFT XBOX 360, GAMES AND OTHER GAMING ITEMS, Nintendo Wii games include Mario Kart Wii, Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, Wii Sports, Sonic & The Black Knight, Epic Mickey and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of The New World, Xbox 360 games include Tales of Vesperia, Bioshock Infinite, Infinite Undiscovery, Blue Dragon, Fallout 3, Portal 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Assassins Creed II and the notorious Sonic The Hedgehog (2006), other gaming items include two PS2 racing wheels, a 3DS amiibo reader, The Sims 2 and a quantity of expansions, and the official soundtrack to Super Mario 3D World, Wii, Xbox 360, Wii games, Xbox 360 games and Super Mario 3D World soundtrack have all been tested, and are in working condition

Black leather covered travelling motoring drinks flask for the Abarth-Fiat racing and sports car owner, approx 15 cms.  -

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Transmission: automaticMileage:112178The first 996 Series cars arrived on our shores in October 1997 but only in hardtop coupé form. Those who wished to have the wind in their hair had to twiddle their thumbs for another year before the cabriolet versions were launched, as well as Carrera 4 all-wheel drive variants. Both manual and the Tiptronic S automatic gearbox were offered. 2001 saw a revision of the 911 Carrera 2 and 4 ranges, with turbo-look headlamps, revised steering and suspension, some interior upgrades, but most importantly of all, a 3.6 litre engine which developed 320bhp.This attractive example is presented in the subtle colour combination of metallic grey with a grey leather interior. The look is enhanced with a factory fitted Aerokit and orange brake calipers. Equipment includes satellite navigation, air conditioning and a factory fitted sunroof. The car is powered by a 3.6 litre engine and is mated to a Tiptronic gearbox. The vendor informs us that this Porsche is a joy to drive and has been totally reliable during his tenure. It comes with a stamped service book, a comprehensive MoT test history, various invoices and all the original manuals. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate, this impressive Porsche represents high end sports car motoring at a fraction of the original cost.

1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster Transmission: manualMileage:75174The Jaguar E-Type was ten years old and in need of a new lease of life. History repeated itself when Jaguar debuted its robust V12 engine in a sportscar instead of the saloon for which it was designed. Despite its sportscar heritage, Jaguar depended on saloon vehicles for its survival and had developed the twelve-cylinder engine to power them with sufficient torque and refinement. Larger and softer in nature and with weight redistributed 53/47, the Series III had lost the wilds of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile to which it was arguably better suited. Robert Bell in Motor was quoted as saying at the time that 'all we expected to try was a new engine, but what in fact we drove was a new car. Not a yowling, aggressive Ferrari-like machine with which, perhaps, most people associate a V12 engine, but a very smooth, quiet and refined grand touring sports car'.This very good 1972 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, fitted with a manual gearbox and wire wheels, has been subject to a lot of work over the last 15 years. According to a previous auction catalogue, it was delivered new by Henly’s of London to a Miss Margaret Vera Hind. In 2000, the car was purchased from marque specialists, The E-Type Centre when it is believed to have covered about 58,000 miles. Between 2008-2011 a number of improvements were carried out which included a new propshaft, the differential rebuilt, gearbox rebuild, new clutch assembly, the brake servos and master cylinders replaced, a new starter motor and a new ignition system fitted. In 2014 and with 74,500 miles on the odometer, this E-Type was auctioned and since then it has only covered a further 1,100 miles. Purchased in 2020 by our vendors husband, he continued bringing the car up to a high standard, this included replacing the interior with new cream leather, fitting a new, complete black carpet set, suppling a full tonneau cover and fitting a new hood frame and black hood cover. Finished in the original colour of Azure Blue, this E-Type Roadster is supplied with a factory hardtop, a V5C registration document and a file of invoices compiled since the purchase in 2020. This example is an ideal classic car to be used and enjoyed as it is or continue the cosmetic restoration by rectifying the paintwork.

2006 Porsche Chamonix 550 Spyder by Beck Transmission: manualMileage:2872The Porsche 550 Spyder was one of Porsche’s first dedicated racing cars (since the 356 was first and foremost a streetcar), the 550 Spyder removed all doubt about what the small new German sports car company was all about. The success of the 550 in competition included a win at the 1956 Targa Florio which proved that the new company, which was just five years old when the 550 first appeared, was serious about motorsport. If that wasn’t enough, it was catapulted to stardom when James Dean died at the wheel of his own 550 Spyder in September 1955. Consequently, the 550 is often replicated, and as is often the case, the quality varies widely from manufacturer to manufacturer.This Chamonix 550 was built by Beck in Brazil. Chuck Beck is well-known for building high quality replicas. However, when the car arrived in the UK, the fastidious vendor was not happy with the quality and invested significant time and money in having several areas rebuilt, together with a series of upgrades. These included the fitting of a sports exhaust, special mirrors, aluminium pedals and switchgear and a Mota-Lita steering wheel. This super stylish exceptional recreation is finished in the colours of the James Dean car and with originals currently fetching well into several millions, this 550 represents superb value, especially given the estimate, condition and low mileage.*Interested parties should note that the private registration plate shown is to be retained by the vendor and a new, age-related registration issued instead.

1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Transmission: automaticMileage:95919With the introduction of the Giulietta in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the 'small car, big performance' formula that would characterise its finest offerings from that point on. The Giulietta's arrival caused a sensation; demand quickly outstripped supply, causing Alfa Romeo to rethink its production strategy and become a high-volume manufacturer. Designed by Pininfarina on a modified Sprint coupé chassis, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was the company's second post-war model. The little two-seat Sports Spider was introduced in 1955 at the insistence of New York importer Max Hoffman, who saw how well small British and German sports cars were being received in America. The Giulietta Spider offered brisk performance (almost 100mph) from its free revving, all alloy, 1.3 litre twin-cam four, mounted in a steel unibody chassis that weighed less than 1900lbs at the curb. The design was unmistakably Pininfarina exuding elegance and sophistication.This Giulietta Spider, chassis number AR 170763, was completed on 23rd August 1961 and sold on 6th September 1961, to Alfa Romeo Inc. in Newark, New Jersey. According to records from Automobilismo Storico, Alfa Romeo, it was originally finished in white with either a red or black interior. While its earliest ownership history is unknown, it is believed that this beautiful little Alfa made its way to the West Coast of the US early on in its life, which is where a previous owner acquired the car; it was then brought to Tampa, Florida. In Florida, the Giulietta spent the next six years serving as the mascot for the Tre Amici café in Ybor City. In 2012, the next owner subjected the Spider to a complete restoration.Work began on what was described as a rust-free body by the Florida Classic Cars restoration company in Tampa. The body was taken down to bare metal and repainted in red. All trim pieces were re-chromed or replaced where needed, and the car also received all new rubber trim and body seals. The black vinyl seats were reconditioned, and the interior was trimmed with new carpeting throughout. The steering wheel is in excellent condition, as is the chrome horn ring, which has also been re-chromed. The dashboard pad and controls are in equally fine order. The car was imported to the U.K. in 2015 by the previous owner who carried out extensive work to the brakes and suspension in 2018. Offered today with a V5C registration document and a file containing shipping documents, U.K. invoices and auction information from 2015. The Giulietta Spider is one of Alfa Romeo’s most iconic post-war automobiles. Autocar magazine wrote that ‘there is no more desirable small sports car; it sets standards of performance, handling, and refinement that very few others can match’.

1998 Lotus Elise S1 Transmission: manualMileage:50713The Lotus Elise is a two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996. It has a hand-finished fibreglass bodyshell atop its bonded extruded aluminium chassis that provides a rigid platform for the suspension while keeping weight and production costs to a minimum but capable of speeds up to 150mph. The Elise was named after Elisa, the grand daughter of Romano Artioli who was chairman of Lotus and Bugatti at the time of the car's launch. The car represented a return by Lotus to simple and lightweight sports cars after several years producing the increasingly heavy and luxurious Lotus Esprit. First registered on 12th March 1998, this extremely pretty Lotus Elise S1 presents exceedingly well in metallic grey paintwork, which appears unmarked and is complemented by a red leather interior and matching canvas hood. This particular Lotus has been fitted with a supercharger by well-known specialists, Turbo Technics, which has increased the output to 190bhp and we are informed it makes the car even more exciting to drive. The service history of the car is commensurate with the condition and is a credit to its previous owners, showing 13 stamps. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate, this impressive little sports car is available without reserve. Series 1 Elise’s have become very sought-after, this fine example is sure to stand out from the crowd and attract attention.

2000 Subaru Impreza WRX RA STI Limited Version 6 Transmission: manualMileage:81963It is generally accepted that the GC8 first generation Impreza was the best to come out of the Subaru factory. It dominated the world of Rallying for most of the 1990s and its road going versions enjoyed the same dynamics and 25 years ago these were in a class of their own! The last edition of the GC8 was the heavily evolved version which was the strongest and most impressive. Built to factory specification and with the hardcore STI performance tweaks this car has a truly epic feel.With ABS, air conditioning/climate control, electric windows, central locking, four-wheel drive and the iconic blistering 280bhp engine, this 2000 example is number 176 of only 2000 cars produced, therefore making this a true survivor and a much rarer car than standard GC8s. In addition to the impressive STI specification, other additions were made including special colour coding and cosmetic changes to spoilers, racing aluminium pedals, special bucket sports seats, blue colour coding to facia panel and the iconic gold alloy wheels which were unique to this model as well as the roof mounted ventilator.Recently imported from Japan, the car also comes with a good Japanese history which shows (upon translation) that it has the coveted Grade 4B which is one below a brand-new car of Grade 5 in Japan. The history file also includes a couple of original handbooks (albeit in Japanese). The speedometer has also been electronically re-calibrated to miles upon its importation. Most RAs were put in motorsport, so to find a road going version in excellent condition with great mileage like this is so hard to come by. This Impreza is in stunning general condition throughout. Recently serviced and now registered with the DVLA, this Impreza is ready to be enjoyed on UK roads and will come with a new MoT test certificate.

1970 Lotus Elan S4/Sprint Transmission: manualMileage:102172The original Elan 1500 was introduced in 1962 as a roadster and made its first appearance at the Earls Court Motor Show, London. After a very short production run of just 22 cars the engine was enlarged and the car was renamed as the Elan 1600. An optional hardtop was offered in 1963 and a coupé version in 1965. The two-seat Lotus Elan replaced the elegant but unreliable and expensive to produce Lotus Elite. The Elan was technologically advanced with a DOHC 1557cc engine, four-wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and four-wheel independent suspension. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 supercar, reportedly said that his only disappointment with the McLaren F1 was that he couldn’t give it the perfect steering of the Lotus Elan.This particular example has been in the care of our vendors since 2003 and has taken part in circa 30 road tours and rallies across much of Europe, even as far as Norway. It has been cherished throughout their time with the car and has never once let them down. The car, affectionately known as ‘Lily’, was originally delivered to Scotland as an S4 and was converted in the 1980’s to Sprint specification with a chassis from Spyder cars, with rollover bar and side protection.To help with long distance road tours and rallies, the car has been fitted with a five-speed gearbox and Brantz rally timing equipment. The car has also been converted to run on unleaded fuel and the fuel pump/hoses were replaced in 2019 and are ethanol proof. The steering rack was also overhauled by SJ Sports cars in 2017. In February 2009, the engine was re-bored, with new QED pistons fitted, and the head overhauled. The camshafts were also confirmed to be ‘D type’ cams at the same time.The vendor has really kept on top of the car mechanically but agrees that the bodywork would be the next job on the list. It is showing a few areas of ‘crazing’ and has picked up some stone chips on its travels, but our vendors are confident that the next lucky owner can pick up where they left off and should have no trouble exploring Europe, as they have done so for the past 20 years.

2008 Porsche 911 / 997 Carrera 4S Transmission: manualMileage:62500 The sixth generation of the Porsche 911 was dubbed the 997 and introduced in 2005. It retained the previous model’s basic profile but drew on the 993 for detailing. In addition, the new headlights reverted to the original bug-eye design. The interior was similarly revised, with strong links to the earlier 911 interiors while at the same time looking fresh and modern. Initially, two versions of the 977 were introduced, the rear-wheel-drive Carrera and Carrera S. In late 2005 Porsche introduced the four-wheel drive versions of the 997, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S which were announced as 2006 models. The 997 remain a worthy model of one of the most celebrated sports cars ever produced and also received mostly positive reviews from the worldwide motoring press, with Jeremy Clarkson, a known detractor of Porsche cars, noting that the 997 will make love to your fingertips and stir your soul.This very good example is presented in, probably the best colour combination of Atlas Grey with a black leather interior and a black electrically operated hood. This car has a full service history from new, with the last service being carried out in 2022. Its 3.8 litre engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox which is rare and desirable. Great performance and stunning looks combined, make this model still the one to have.

1987 Porsche Carrera Sport Coupé (3.2 litre) Transmission: manualMileage:131438Historically, and thus far, the most important Porsche model has been the 1964 introduced 911, which was to remain in production in much the same form for the next 30 years, albeit progressively updated and modified. With a basically similar layout to the 356, the new 911 was built on a steel platform chassis with suspension by torsion bars, Macpherson struts at the front and trailing arms at the rear. The first version of the 911 was powered by an air-cooled 2.0 litre, horizontally opposed six with five-speed box first used on the 904 competition coupé. Capacity increased, first to 2.4, then 2.7 litres, whilst from 1984, the capacity of the legendary Porsche motor was increased from 3.0 to 3.2 litres and the SC 911 became the 911 Carrera.Unusually for a Carrera of the period, the German delivered 911 on offer here was very well optioned from new including central locking, alarm, top tinted windscreen, heated passenger wing mirror and 16†Fuchs forged aluminium wheels, but more unusually; heated adjustable sports seats, air conditioning, sunroof, limited slip differential, rear screen wiper and both front and rear spoilers. The car has also benefitted from a rare RUF tachometer and sports exhaust being fitted sometime since. Very rarely seen with any car, incredibly the supplied service books show a total of 42 stamps throughout the car’s history. The care given to it can be seen in the condition, which belies its mileage, presenting incredibly well. The vendor reports the car to run and drive better than virtually any other in his impressive collection, the car sounding incredible through its sports exhaust and is now only offered for sale to make room for the pending delivery of a new car. Receipts and MoT test certificates from its life in the U.K. are all included in the supplied history file with the car having been cared for by Zentrum Porsche in Oakham for the past ten years. This wonderful 911 has been also has been maintained by other, well reputed, Porsche specialists such as Oaktree Porsche in its past, testament to its lovely condition and how well it runs. Supplied with a V5C registration document, owner’s handbooks, service books, two sets of keys, file of receipts and an MoT test certificate valid until July 2023. A rare example of a highly original and well cared for appreciating Porsche classic.

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Transmission: manualMileage:95300The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production until February 1971. An all-new design by Paul Bracq to replace the 190 SL and 300 SL Roaster. The 280 SL had a powerful 2.8 litre version of Mercedes inline-six and used Bosch fuel injection. To save on weight the bonnet, boot lid and tonneau cover were all composed of aluminium. The nickname 'Pagoda' was quickly adopted thanks to the slightly concave roof on the optional removable hardtop that resembled a pagoda roof. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful disc brakes and radial tyres gave the W113 superb handling for its time. These roadsters also have one of the most beautiful bodies produced in the 1960s. Thanks to their robust inline-six and their luxurious Mercedes interior, they are wonderful cars to be driven and enjoyed. The styling of the front paid homage to the legendary 300 SL with its characteristic upright Bosch ‘fishbowl’ headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel.This very tidy left hand drive example of this iconic German classic was imported from the US in 2016 and was then repainted in the traditional white which you see today. Its interior, which we believe to be original but cannot confirm, is red MB Tex and is in good condition. Its 2.8 engine is mated to a manual gearbox and we are informed it runs well. The car comes with its factory hardtop which is also in good condition and this Pagoda is priced very reasonably compared to many similar classic Mercedes-Benz and can be used every day or to tour in Europe, either way this is a stylish sports car and still turns heads on our roads today.

1968 Triumph TR5 Transmission: manualMileage:27223The TR5 was built for a 13-month period between August 1967 and September 1968 in Coventry. Visually identical to the Michelotti styled TR4, the TR5 hid the main differences under the body. The most significant change was the 2.5 litre straight-six fuel-injected engine developing around 150bhp and which was carried forward to the TR6. At the time, fuel injection was uncommon in road cars. Triumph claimed in their sales brochure that it was the ‘first British production sports car with petrol fuel injection’. This engine could propel the TR5 from 0-50mph in just 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph. Standard equipment included front disc brakes, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and a four-speed gearbox. The available optional extras included overdrive, wire wheels and a hardtop with detachable roof panel, known as the ‘Surrey Top’.This stunning, fully restored, manual with overdrive TR5 was built on 29th January 1968. The accompanying Heritage Certificate verifies that the car was despatched on 16th February before first being registered on 23rd of February 1968. Looking stunning in its original colour of Valencia Blue with a tan interior and black hood, the Heritage Certificate shows that wire wheels, SP41 tyres, heater and overdrive gearbox were all specified from new. Restored over a 16-month period, this car was something of a passion project. Having owned several Triumphs over the years, Mr. Hoffman had always hankered for the pretty looks of the TR4, but with the performance of the TR6 therefore a TR5 was a must. Having looked around for a suitable car, but having had no luck, he turned to the best in the business and had TR Bitz restore a car from the ground-up just for him. It was essential that the car was usable and reliable for trips and holidays. Mr. Hoffman spent over £45,000 with TR Bitz restoring the car between 2002 and 2004. A true nut and bolt restoration, the California sourced chassis was shotblasted and stove enamelled, the body taken back to bare metal before fitting and painting along with every mechanical and interior part being fully restored, rebuilt or replaced. Whilst having the car restored, the opportunity to upgrade various elements arose. As a result, the car benefitted from; the engine being rebuilt to Stage 2 specification (as well as being lightened and balanced), rebuilt differential, rebuilt J-Type gearbox with overdrive, stainless steel sports exhaust, Bosch fuel pump, 72 spoke wire wheels, Spax shock absorbers, polyurethane bushes, halogen headlamps, high torque starter motor, Kenlowe fan, leather seats and wood door cappings.The car also later benefitted from Alfin rear brake drums, a Borg and Beck clutch assembly and more recently a new Mohair hood cover. Mr. Hoffman spent a further £5,000 on keeping the car in perfect condition before selling it in 2013. The car still looks as good today as it did back in 2004, a testament to how well the car was restored. The car sounds incredible through its sports exhaust and is reported to run and drive incredibly well with the ability to cover ground at an impressively rapid rate.Offered to auction with a V5C registration document, MoT test certificate valid until February 2024, restoration details, photo record and invoices over the past 20 years and several impressive files along with a Heritage Certificate, a copy of Triumph World with a five-page article on the car, original chassis plate and even an original handbook. With only 1,161 original right hand drive cars built, this TR5 must be one of the best and available at a fraction on what a similar restoration would cost today.

1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Transmission: automaticMileage:13182In 1960, executive director Fritz Nallinger proposed to develop a completely new SL design, based on technology from the W112. This led to the W113 platform, with an improved fuel-injected 2.3 litre M127 inline six cylinder engine. The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971. They were known as the ‘pagoda roof’ SL. Most of these early SL’s were sold with both the removable hardtop and a soft top. The 230 SL made a remarkable debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Nallinger introduced it as follows; It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a very high degree of travelling comfort.This matching numbers, right hand drive, 230 SL Pagoda is one of the finest examples we have offered. Originally registered on 5th February 1968, this late example has recently benefitted from an impressive restoration. The comprehensive file that accompanies this car details what an incredible amount work has been undertaken. This includes the fitting of a new fuel pump, radiator, brake servo and master cylinder, brake discs, suspension bushes, anti-roll bushes and new cylinder head valve stem seals. The car presents extremely well in gleaming silver coachwork over freshly trimmed black leather. This look is enhanced with a new wooden dashboard, a new white period correct steering wheel and radio, a new soft top hood and a restored factory supplied hardtop, even the toolkit has been restored and a new boot carpet fitted. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and a valid MoT test certificate, this showroom condition example of this popular car deserves serious consideration by any enthusiast.

1970 Porsche 911E Transmission: manualMileage:98794The Porsche 911 is the flagship car of the German manufacturer. It has a distinctive design, rear-engined, with independent rear suspension, an evolution of the swing axle on the Porsche 356. Since its introduction in 1963, the 911 has undergone continuous development although the basic concept has remained little changed. Throughout its lifetime, the 911 has been modified by private teams and by the factory itself for racing, rallying and other forms of competition and is among the most successful competition cars ever. The earliest edition of the 911 had a flat-six engine in the ‘boxer’ configuration, similar to the 356, air-cooled, rear-mounted and displaced 1991cc. It was mated to a four or five-speed manual ‘Type 901’ gearbox. Manufactured in 1970 and then exported and registered in the United States in 1971, the 911E on offer here was unusually specified without the usual additional extras; such as a sunroof or electric windows. This configuration however, would shape the car’s future as it lends itself well to motorsport applications where the non-sunroof shell is not only lighter, but also more rigid, aiding handling. As with so many American sourced classic cars, there is little known of the car’s life over there. It was imported into the UK in 1989 and was featured in Classic and Sportscar magazine when being sold by The Autodrome for the April 1992 edition, (of which a copy of the article can be seen in the accompanying history file). The car was purchased by Ken Davies in 1993, (who later went on to be Chairman of the Castle Combe racing Club and is well respected in the Motorsport community) and went about converting it into a race car to run in the HSCC 70’s Roadsports Series, with the help of the well regarded specialists, Oak Tree Garage. Mr. Davis went to be Chairman of the Castle Combe racing Club and is well respected in the Motorsport community. Included in the accompanying history file are many amusing correspondences between Mr. Davis and the HSCC disputing the allowed minimum weight of the car. Mr. Davis enjoyed good success with it, before selling it on to the vendor in 2005.The vendor carried on racing the car in the HSCC 70’s Roadsports Series until 2009. In 2007, he had the engine rebuilt and uprated to S specification by well renowned Porsche specialist Mike Bainbridge including; ported and polished cylinder heads, reground crankshaft, new Mahle S specification barrels and pistons, modified oil system and replacement piston squirters fitted. The car was then tuned on Bob Watson’s rolling road and shown to have a very healthy 198bhp. Two notable victories for the car were in 2006, when the car won both the Birkett Relay and the Pomeroy Trophy. In 2009, the vendor swapped to a Jaguar for his racing, however, he kept the 911 and used it sparingly for Sunday outings and the odd track day at his local circuit Castle Combe. The car’s specification is impressive with the aforementioned Bainbridge built S specification engine, 6x15†front and 7x15†rear Fuchs style wheels, Bilstein sports suspension, 911S style front bumper, 3.2 Carrera front brake calipers, rear roll cage, RS style seats and lightweight carpet set.Supplied with a V5C registration document, file of receipts and virtually every MoT test certificate between 1989 and 2016, the vendor reports that the car runs and drives extremely well and that it is a very quick and capable car both on road and track. Ideal for Sunday coffee runs, car meets, track days or even racing, this pretty little 911 can do it all.

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Transmission: automaticMileage:97180The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971 with their distinctive 'Pagoda' hardtop roof giving them their contemporary nickname. All models feature an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection using a mechanical pump system adapted from the diesel engine. All are rear-wheel drive and are equipped with independent rear suspension, a feature that greatly improved road handling. It made its debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Technical Director Fritz Nallinger introduced it as follows, It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a high degree of travelling comfort. Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, who was as competent behind the wheel as most racing drivers, demonstrated the capabilities of the 230 SL on a tight short race track near Montreux in 1963 where he put up a best lap time of 47.5 seconds and, incidentally, out-performed Mike Parkes in his Ferrari 250GT.This 1966 230 SL Pagoda Mercedes-Benz has been subject to a restoration by a Hampshire based classic car restoration company, costing in excess of £200,000. The car is presented in silver with biscuit leather interior and has a new dark blue hood. Its original engine (included in the sale) was replaced by a 2.8 litre engine from a 1970 CE model, providing the car with better performance and is mated to an automatic gearbox. Recently this Pagoda has been treated to maintenance work to the braking system at a cost of circa £1,600. Offered with a V5C registration document, previous MoT test records, sundry invoices and an MoT test certificate valid until October 2023.Interested parties should note that whilst the car has been restored, we advise any prospective purchaser to read the condition report provided by Hemmels which can be obtained by way of a PDF from Historics or indeed can be seen in the history file at the auction. Since the report the Pagoda has had work carried out to the braking system at a cost of circa £1,600 and comes with a MoT test certificate valid until October 2023.

1964 Aston Martin DB5 Transmission: automaticMileage:10920At its unveiling the Aston Martin DB5 instantly became one of the most desirable and sought-after grand tourers ever created. Described by Autocar as ‘a car that defies definition’, the DB5 was all things to all men, as adept at storming the newly opened M1 motorway as it was burbling along quiet London mews—providing you could afford the hefty £4,248 price. The DB5 became an icon after being thrust into the limelight, while starring alongside Sean Connery in the 1965 James Bond spy thriller Goldfinger. Immortalised in celluloid, the Silver Birch dream machine became an overnight sensation that would alter forever, public perception not only of the model, but of the Newport Pagnell company as a whole. With a 0-60 mph sprint time of just 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph, the DB5 was the perfect tool for crossing continents in comfort, outpacing many period rivals including the fuel-injected Maserati 3500 GTI. The British machine also rivalled its European competition in terms of luxury, with a cabin trimmed in leather, reclining seats, and wool carpets cossetting its fortunate occupants. Standard equipment was also impressive, and included an alternator, chrome wire wheels, an oil cooler, power-operated windows, and twin fuel tanks. Fast, comfortable, and reassuringly expensive, the Aston Martin DB5 was one of the leading grand tourers of the 1960s—a reputation that it more than lives up to today, evolving into the marque's most timeless classic, appealing to dedicated enthusiasts and casual observers alike.First registered on 14th April 1964 chassis number 1529/R was originally finished in Platinum with red Connolly leather interior. The factory workshop sheets confirm various works carried out at Newport Pagnell up to January 1967 (at 21,691 miles). Fulham Workshops of Parsons Green (later Clapham Common) serviced the Aston for many years until they retired. In 2006 Aston Martin specialist Tim Bissett, was commissioned for a rebuild and upgrade; this work involved enlarging the engine to 4.2 litres, the fitment of fast road cams and a Billet crankshaft. Photographed in the history file is confirmation the car was used competitively for the 2001 Classic Marathon rally, wearing its number 65 and registration 2189 RD. Our highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic vendor purchased this car at a Bonhams auction in December 2017 before undertaking a full nut and bolt restoration. The two-year restoration is detailed in a hardback photo book supplied with the car showing the entire process before being completed and used for his daughter’s wedding. Part of the restoration included various upgrades to be implemented and during this restoration, our client installed a larger capacity aluminium radiator with electric fan, larger 6†wire wheels and tyres and power steering. Further enhancements include the fitment of central locking, an upgraded light system and a retro style modern DAB radio.The history file includes invoices from the restoration, together with the original order details, early servicing details and engine rebuild details from Tim Bissett. This example has been well cared for by our vendor who has owned a number of DB5’s and is supplied with a V5C registration document and a current MoT test certificate valid until 31st May 2023.  The Aston Martin DB5 is often thought of as the ultimate quintessential British sports car, admiring the beautiful aesthetics of this curvaceous classic, it is easy to see why.* Interested parties should note that the private registration plate shown is to be retained by the vendor and a new, age-related registration issued instead.

2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 Transmission: automaticMileage:35100Like all modern Ferraris, the 599 is just as luxurious as it is fast. The interior is spacious and comfortable with incredible attention to detail being paid throughout. Carbon fibre and aluminium are utilised on the dash, which features Enzo-styled instruments and a complex LCD display that allows the driver to access a multitude of settings and in-car information. The seats, developed by Recaro, are multi-functional and have adjustable pneumatic support for the passengers' hips and ribs, to provide a tight grip during high-speed road or circuit driving.This lovely, UK supplied, right hand drive Ferrari 599 GTB was first registered in December 2006. Finished in Grigio Silverstone Metallic it was supplied with a number of options including: Daytona style, full electric sports seats in Nero leather, carbon steering wheel, carbon dash top and seat bases, Nero leather headliner, Nero leather rear parcel shelf, BOSE HiFi system, Cascade Telematic navigation system, iPod connection and electrochromic internal mirror. The equipment to the exterior of the car includes carbon brakes, yellow brake calipers, 20†Monolithic wheels, rear parking sensors and ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ wing shields.Having only covered 35,100 miles from new, it has a full-service history with fifteen service stamps in the book from Ferrari main dealers, the last service recently been carried out by Graypaul Ferrari Edinburgh. This very good Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 is supplied with a V5C registration document, a MoT test certificate which expires in May 2023 and the service book pack. This is an outstanding and sensibly priced 599 which would make a great entry to the amazing world of front engined, V12, two seat Ferraris.

1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Transmission: automaticMileage:35487The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971 with their distinctive ‘pagoda’ hardtop roof giving them their contemporary nick name. All models feature an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection using a mechanical pump system adapted from the diesel engine. All are rear-wheel drive and are also equipped with independent rear suspension, a feature that greatly improved road handling. These SL’s were typically sold with a soft top and an optional removable hardtop; the so-called ‘Coupé/Roadster’ configuration. The 230 SL made its debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Technical Director Fritz Nallinger introduced it as follows, It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a high degree of travelling comfort. Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, who was as competent behind the wheel as most racing drivers, demonstrated the capabilities of the 230 SL on a tight short racetrack near Montreux in 1963 where he put up a best lap time of 47.5 seconds and, incidentally, out-performed Mike Parkes in his three litre V12 Ferrari 250GT.The vendor for this delightful Pagoda tells us that he first saw the car on the cover of Classic and Sports Car magazine and decided it would be an ideal present for his wife’s 40th birthday. He was right and she was over the moon when the car arrived from the Silchester Garage. During their 14-year tenure the car has covered a mere 2,000 miles. Most of these journeys were short trips to the local village or car shows and once a year it went on a pilgrimage to Goodwood. This Mercedes has been well looked after by leading Pagoda specialists, Roger Edwards of Amersham with receipts totalling over £6,000 on nine services. Although not documented, we are also informed that £3,000 was spent on a gearbox rebuild and £2,400 on the removal of two small rust spots. This stunning Pagoda also benefits from a desirable Becker Mexico Retro design stereo. Offered to auction with a desirable factory hardtop, service invoices, previous MoT test certificates and even a framed copy of the cover of Classic and Sports Car that started the vendors ownership. 

1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster Transmission: manualMileage:103199The Jaguar E-Type was ten years old and in need of a new lease of life. History repeated itself when Jaguar debuted its robust V12 engine in a sportscar instead of the saloon for which it was designed. Despite its sportscar heritage, Jaguar depended on saloon vehicles for its survival and had developed the twelve-cylinder engine to power them with sufficient torque and refinement. Larger and softer in nature and with weight redistributed 53/47, the Series III had lost the wilds of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile to which it was arguably better suited. Robert Bell in Motor was quoted as saying at the time that 'all we expected to try was a new engine, but what in fact we drove was a new car. Not a yowling, aggressive Ferrari-like machine with which, perhaps, most people associate a V12 engine, but a very smooth, quiet and refined grand touring sports car'.Originally supplied by British Leyland, New York, in April 1974 where it had two owners before being returned to the UK in 1997 when it was converted to right hand drive. This automatic example of the Series III E-Type roadster is presented with gleaming red paintwork and black trim. Boasting a pampered garaged life over the past 26 years, since its sale in 1997 the car has had just one previous owner and in 2011 completed a full body restoration including new or refurbished chrome.The engine was rebuilt alongside the brakes and suspension, a new radiator and cooling system was added, and carburettors rebuilt, all to full UK specification including yellow indicators, no side wing lights and correct chrome over-riders. New carpet adorns the interior, including the boot trim and the seat covers and roof were replaced in 1997 with little over 5,000 miles covered since. All five wheels have recently been refurbished by Tudor Wheels and shod in new Dunlop Sport tyres.This matching numbers example boasts original features including original side sill weld spots, all original glass, original build stickers and identity plaque coupled to original spare wheel sound proofing. Supplied with a huge history file including a Heritage Certificate and nearly £30,000 of receipts including a recent service at a classic Jaguar specialist which included a new exhaust system, radiator and carburettor tune. The perfect combination of drivability and E-Type styling, this Series III is begging to be driven and enjoyed all while prices for Series III E-Types are on the rise. 

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Seven Pedigree Sindy Activity sets including Washday, Housework, Barbecue, Sunlounger and Winter Sports. Look to be predominantly complete, some boxes with storage wear.

Twelve Revell / AMT Ertl plastic 1/24 American Sports Cars. Excellent in boxes.

A quantity of play worn 1960's sports cars including Jaguar, MG, Triumph etc.,

1976/1977 Superstars | Sir Gareth EdwardsBritish, European & International Superstars competition-worn t-shirts by Sir Gareth EdwardsItems & Provenance: Comprising (1) blue v-neck t-shirt with white Adidas stripes to sleeves, white Adidas logo to left chest, white ‘Superstars’ in felt applied to width of chest, right chest with ‘crossed swords’ emblem (2) red v-neck t-shirt of similar design but with black details and without ‘crossed swords’ (3) green running-vest with white details, without swords.Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.Superstars: Superstars was a multi-discipline sports competition in which elite athletes from a variety of sports competed against each other. It was covered by the BBC in the late 1970s and 80s with presenters David Vine, Ron Pickering, and Barry Davies.Sir Gareth Edwards competed in the 1976 UK competition in which he came overall 4th (beating fellow Welsh player JPR Williams who came in 8th place). The winner in the 1976 UK competition was David Hemery. A year later Sir Gareth travelled to Pine Martin, Georgia to compete in the first ever world Superstars championship. There was 132,000$ prize money at stake for most athletes but not Sir Gareth, as an amateur.Sir Gareth Recalls: ‘I was uncertain to compete in America because Wales were playing Scotland on the Saturday!I had to go out to America on the Monday/Tuesday, compete and then return by Thursday!!! Great event, but I had to donate all my winnings to the WRU, as agreed, as I was an amateur sportsman.I returned uninjured and we won the game, in which Phil Bennett scored a great try’.Auctioneer's Note:Each lot will be accompanied by the auction prospectus, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE.

1967 France | Christian DarrouyInternational Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Christian Darrouy versus WalesJersey & Provenance: All white jersey in original and complete condition. Bears label for Allen Sports, Paris. Blue badge applied with braided and embroidered cockerel and FFR, black plastic No.11 as per the period.Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.Christian Darrouy: Christian Darrouy (b.1937) was a long serving winger for France with 40 caps between 1957 and ’67 being one of the country’s best try hunters.Wearing the French jersey, Darrouy amassed 69 points with an impressive 23 tries, 13 of which were scored in the seven Five Nations Tournaments in which he participated. Darrouy’s overall match win rate with France was a solid 62%. He was a Five Nations Tournament winner in ‘59 and in the year that he wore this jersey against Wales in 1967.The Match: In that ’67 match France beat Wales 20-14 at Stade Olympique, Colombes, before dispensing of Ireland to be crowned champions.The 1967 match against Wales was Sir Gareth Edwards’ first Wales cap at the age of 19. Darrouy was also awarded his first French cap at the age of 19 albeit ten years earlier. Darrouy was to bow out of international matches four games later, at the end of the season, playing against South Africa.It was perhaps because of this symmetry and affinity that Darrouy was to gift Edwards his No.11 jersey after the match.Sir Gareth Recalls: ‘After the match Stuart Watkins swapped his shirt with Darrouy to allow me to keep my first Welsh shirt and have a French shirt from my first International’.Auctioneer's Note:Each lot will be accompanied by the auction prospectus, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE.

1973 Scotland | Andy IrvineInternational Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Andy Irvine versus WalesJersey & Provenance: in original and complete condition. Bears Umbro (two globes) label, thick cotton Scottish thistle to chest, No.15 in plastic sewn to reverse.Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.Andy Irvine: Andrew Robertson Irvine MBE (born 1951) vies with Ken Scotland, Gavin Hastings, and Stuart Hogg for the title of Scotland’s greatest ever fullback. For Scotland he won 51 caps, scored ten tries, was captain 15 times and scored 250 points. Polls have voted Irvine Scotland’s greatest player.His first Scotland cap was against the All Blacks in 1972 and his last international appearance was against Australia in 1982. Irvine was awarded British Lions caps against South Africa in 1974, New Zealand in 1977 and South Africa in 1980. On the 1974 tour, he scored, a surely unassailable, 156 points in fifteen games despite JPR Williams’ presence restricting him to two Test appearances on the wing.Irvine was more than a sharpshooter with his right boot; he was known for his explosive pace and incisive running and was probably one of the best attacking full backs of the 1970s. Later in life he became president of the Scottish Rugby Union and was awarded an MBE in 1979, for services to Rugby Football in Scotland. In 2002, Andy Irvine was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame and inductee of the International Rugby Hall of Fame.The Match: The match was played at Murrayfield in the Five Nations Championship, on February 3rd, 1973. Scotland managed a narrow home victory with the score 10-9. Reigning champions Wales were pitched as clear favourites before the match, but the Scottish defence shut out the Welsh star-studded backline in a monumental display of backs-to the-wall rugby. The following day, in view of the Herculean effort from the Scottish defence and Irvine’s ‘impeccable positioning’ to scrape a victory, the newspaper headline famously read ‘The Mighty Mouse that Roared’. It certainly was a special victory for the underdogs considering Wales’ reputation. The result contributed to the strange conclusion of all five nations tying the championship at the end of the season.Sir Gareth Recalls: ‘One of frustration! A game we could have won- but didn’t deserve to! Scotland frustrated us at the scrum and lineout. As usual a tough encounter. Disappointed but no complaints’.Auctioneer's Note:Each lot will be accompanied by the auction prospectus, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE.

Circa 1975-1978 Scotland | Dougie MorganInternational Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Dougie Morgan versus WalesJersey & Provenance: in original and complete condition. Umbro label (two globes), Umbro print to hem, embroidered Scottish Thistle, plastic No.9 of the period.Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.Dougie Morgan: Douglas Waugh Morgan (1947-2020) is an important figure in Scottish rugby. He attended Melville College, Edinburgh, where in similar vein to Sir Gareth Edwards, he excelled at many sports, captaining the cricket and hockey XIs and winning awards in swimming and athletics. Later in life he became a single handicap golfer.In 1972, Morgan captained the combined Edinburgh/Glasgow team against the touring All Blacks. The provincial team performed admirably, losing by only 6 points to the almost invincible New Zealand team. The performance earned Morgan a debut full cap against Wales two months later in the 5 Nations Championship of ‘73. The Scottish team were the underdogs against a formidable Wales side, but Scotland managed to secure a win by one point.Morgan was a skillful, combative scrum- half, he was capped 21 times for Scotland between 1973 and ’78 and in his final season was captain during the Five Nations’ Championship. In 1977 he toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions playing 13 matches including two Test appearances.After hanging up his boots he began coaching, initially with Edinburgh, then with the national set up, contributing to the 1990 Grand Slam and Scotland reaching the 1991 World Cup semi-final. In 1993, he became Scotland coach and in 1995 led the team to a Grand Slam decider after overseeing Scotland’s famous win in Paris.Former Scottish International and British Lion, Jim Calder, described Morgan as ‘a very inspiring figure with total self-belief who set high standards which everyone bought into. A natural captain, he prepared well for every game and was a great influence on all of us, he really was ahead of his time’.The Match: Believed to have been swapped on March 1st, 1975 when Scotland beat Wales 12-10 at Murrayfield in the Five Nations Championship. The match was attended by a then record of 104,000 spectators. Dougie Morgan proved to be the match winner by scoring 9 of the 12 points to seal victory. Jerseys were swapped after the game.Sir Gareth Recalls: ‘Morgan played exceptionally well that day’.Auctioneer's Note:Each lot will be accompanied by the auction prospectus, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE.

1976 Argentina | Adolfo EtchegaryInternational Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Adolfo Etchegary versus WalesJersey & Provenance: in original and complete condition. Bears label for Noceto Sports, printed Puma to chest, black felt No.9 to reverse.Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.Adolfo Etchegary: Adolfo Marcelo Atchegary (b.1942) was a former scrumhalf and captain for Argentina. He played 25 Test matches between 1964 and 1976. He spent his club rugby career with the historic Buenos Aires club, Atlético San Isidro Adolfo Marcelo.The Match: In 1976, Argentina toured Wales and England for a series of six matches culminating with a Wales XV in Cardiff Arms Park on 16th October.Etchegary was an ever-present captain for the tourists. The Pumas were then to travel back to home- soil for two tests against the All Blacks.Wales were not awarded caps for matches against the Pumas at this stage, but the current Grand Slam winners fielded a team laden with experienced all-time greats, including JPR Williams, Gerald Davies, Phil Bennett, Derek Quinnell, captain Terry Cobner and scrumhalf Sir Gareth Edwards with whom Etchegary swapped jerseys after the game.There was no doubting who were the favourites, the expectation was one of an inevitable comfortable victory for the star-studded men in red. However, Argentina gave Wales the greatest scare of the golden era. The Pumas put on a special performance that would stay in the memories for a long time.At half-time the match was drawing and at injury time at the end of the game, the underdogs led 19-17. But in the dying seconds, to save Welsh blushes, Phil Bennett converted a penalty for a high tackle. Relieved Wales won the match by a single point.The match is still hugely revered in Argentina, indeed in 2016 the Argentina Rugby Federation arranged a massive ‘gala de rugby’ to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the match. Perhaps Argentina’s performance should not have been such a shock for Welsh rugby. At fly-half the Pumas had one of the most complete rugby union footballers in Hugo Porta, who put in a typically composed performance opposite Phil Bennett. Sir Gareth chose Porta’s performance that day in his 50 great moments in the history of rugby union.But Porta was only able to play in such a way with delivery from Etchegary as his half-back companion – wearing this jersey.Sir Gareth Recalls: ‘A close intense match, Argentina were tough and Porta was composure personified’Auctioneer's Note:Each lot will be accompanied by the auction prospectus, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE.

Circa 1973-1976 Wales | Sir Gareth Edwards International Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Sir Gareth EdwardsJersey & Provenance: in original match-worn and complete condition. Bears manufacturer label for Umbro in orange diamond within two globes above ‘International Sportswear’, complete with buttons, No.9 and Prince of Wales feathers.Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.Gareth Owen Edwards won his first international cap for Wales against France, on April 1st, 1967. He was 19 years old. The match ended with defeat to that season’s Five Nations Champions. But only a year later, Edwards became Wales’ youngest ever captain in February 1968 at the age of 20 and winning his first game in charge against Scotland. It was the beginning of the golden era for Wales.It had been an exciting sporting journey for the young Gareth Edwards; born a miner’s son in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, in the Neath Valley, South Wales. He attended Pontardawe Technical School for Boys where he was taken under the wing of sports teacher Bill Samuel. He was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Millfield Public School in Somerset.Apart from rugby, Edwards was a natural sportsman, he played association football for West Wales Youth and even signing for Swansea Town at the age of 16. He was also a competent gymnast and an International track & field athlete. Between 1967 and 1978 Edwards won 53 caps for Wales, including 13 as captain. All his caps were won in succession; he never had a dip in form or an injury that would allow anybody else to take his place. He scored twenty tries in internationals.This jersey was worn in a highly successful period for Wales. They were joint 5 Nations winners in 1973 and outright winners in 1975 and 1976 with a Grand Slam in ’76.Sir Gareth Recalls: ‘Pulling on a Welsh jersey for the first time and always was never to be forgotten! I/we were presented our shirts before each match by our Physio Gerry Lewis, who made it a special occasion. I kissed the badge upon receiving my first shirt and I did it for every match I played for Wales thereafter’.Auctioneer's Note:Each lot will be accompanied by the auction prospectus, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE.

All proceeds will be donated to the Sporting Bears Motor Club Charity.As part of a new Motoring TV Series on DAVE, this chair was commissioned by the Sporting Bears Motor Club and will be featured as the centrepiece for an episode of the show to be aired later this yearThe Bears are a group of classic and sports car enthusiasts who raise over £200,000 for children's charities each yearCreated by the show’s chief designer/mechanic, Derek Drinkwater, its design follows that of Ron Arad’s well-known Rover P5 chair and comprises an early Ford Thunderbird seat atop a powder-coated tubular steel frame and legsThe combination of Burgundy leather and the Gunmetal Grey frame results in a standout piece of furniture100% of this chair’s hammer price will go to the children’s charities supported by Sporting Bears Motor Club. For this lot, Silverstone Auctions have waived our fees to ensure that every penny goes directly to charityClick here for more details and images

One of nine cars built by Arnott's Garages in Harlesden, this JAP-engined 500 has been a regular in motorsport paddocks for over 70 years. The name of Arnott has long been associated with high-performance motoring and the manufacture of superchargers, so it’s a little ironic that the cars that bear the Arnott name were built for Formula 3 (500), a Formula that specifically excluded superchargers. Daphne Arnott was born into a family with a deep-rooted passion for motorsports, her grandfather ran the Werner Motorcycle Company and her father designed the Arnott Supercharger. Daphne joined the family business in 1948 and soon became equally passionate about motor racing which was just developing again after the war years.It was a trio of visits to Brands Hatch and a chance meeting with George Thornton that changed her life. George convinced her that atmospheric induction could still produce potent vehicles despite her family's belief that forced induction was the way forward. She was intrigued and enthusiastic about George’s ideas for a new Formula 3 car (lightweight tube-frame chassis powered by 500cc motorcycle engines) and committed to support his plans. Arnott’s management don’t appear to have been impressed, so it was up to Daphne and George to treat the whole thing as a private venture, however, they were able to reserve a corner of the company’s general garage section at Harlesdon to build the cars as long as they worked outside of normal working hours.The first car used a tubular ladder-frame with torsion-bar suspension and achieved some success both in racing as well as in breaking Class 1 records at Montlhery in 1953. A supercharged Austin A30-engined sports car was offered from 1954, and a 1,098cc Coventry-Climax model was introduced in time for the 1955 race at Le Mans. The Arnott 500 was intended for series-production and was aimed at the growing number of young drivers who were becoming interested in Formula 3.This well presented example of the Arnott 500 is fitted with a Jap 498cc engine mated to a 4-speed Norton clutch and gearbox driving the rear wheels, motorcycle-style, with a chain to the rear axle. It has the added benefit of being fitted with a self-starter, making this car extremely easy to run and obviating the need to push it around the paddock, trying to avoid everyone else doing the same thing, until it starts. The steering is rack and pinion and the car sits on period cast alloy 15'' wheels.It was originally campaigned in 1952 by R D Beenan and has been raced on circuits and Hill Climbs ever since. The car is well known in the 500 Owners Association who confirmed that it still retains its original chassis and has been very competitive over the years.A superb, early single seater which would undoubtedly be welcomed by the Half-Litre Car Club, the 500 Club and the 500 Owners Association.SpecificationMake: ARNOTTModel: 500 F3Year: 1952Chassis Number: 500/5Registration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualEngine Number: JOS/4075766/4Make: Click here for more details and images

Updated MP62, recently restored and now running a Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird power unit.After a successful career in Formula 1 with BRM, Lotus and Surtees, Mike Pilbeam launched Pilbeam Racing Designs in 1975. Based in rural Lincolnshire, the company quickly established itself as the premier manufacturer of Hill Climb single seater and sports racing cars. 17 UK Hill Climb titles in the last 21 years are ample testimony to the company's expertise in this field. But PRD is much more than just a specialist Hill Climb chassis manufacturer, F3, Formula Renault, Rally (Group A, WRC and F2), GT and Super Touring Car projects have all been undertaken, with much success, for customers including General Motors, Ford, Honda, Peugeot and Hyundai.Offered here for auction without reserve at Race Retro 2023 is this Pilbeam MP62 built in 1992 as an out and out hill climb car. This particular car is chassis #4 of around 14 MP62 constructed in total with slicks and wings and it was later upgraded to MP82 specification which added some carbon fibre parts and additional aerodynamic features. It was run competitively by Andrew Henson & his daughter in 2015/16, mainly in the MAC events, with its original Vauxhall XE and Hewland gearbox set up finished in blue and silver.The car was subsequently sold on to its current owner who has undertaken a 'nut and bolt' restoration and a full respray in bright orange. More recently, chassis #4 has been professionally converted to run a Honda CBR1100XX superbike engine (164bhp @ 9500rpm when new). The lightweight and powerful unit is mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox and chain drive to a Westgate Engineering limited-slip differential. The specification also includes adjustable Koni dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars, new aero wishbones, Stack digital dash, removable steering wheel, dry sump with scavenge pump and a full stainless-steel custom exhaust system. The engine conversion and chassis development were professionally carried out by TS Historic of Newbury, Berkshire, with a total investment well into five figures.The Pilbeam is supplied with a history file, period photographs of it in competition, set up sheets and its original RAC Competition Car Logbook (which will require updating) and spares package including a full spare set of wheels, hub nut socket, Honda dash & other partsThe car has not been driven in anger since its restoration so will require some initial set-up, and renewal of its safety equipment, before it takes to the hills again.Recently restored and offered without reserve, this fast little bike-engined, hill climb car will offer relatively affordable access to many competitive Hill Climb events across the country and a really fun community of great racers.SpecificationMake: PILBEAMModel: MP62/82Year: 1992Chassis Number: MP62004Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDTransmission: ManualMake: Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Very rare in the UK, this LHD Maverick Grabber has been superbly prepared for fast road or circuit/hill climb use complete with a new, ten-year Motorsport UK Vehicle Passport.The Ford Maverick was introduced in mid-1969, exactly five years to the day after the original Mustang appeared. Basically an economy 'Sports Coupe', it was built on the Falcon chassis and used the Falcon’s 170ci straight-six engine. It was advertised at 22mpg, weighed 2,411lbs, sold for $1,995 and, in the first partial year, 127,833 found homes. The Maverick gained a four-door sibling in 1971 and a sporty “Grabber” version with a 210bhp, 302-ci V8 was introduced.Dating from 1971, this example is indeed an original Grabber and we understand it was converted into a competition car prior to our vendor’s purchase around six years ago. Apparently the car took part in a couple of events with the Classic Touring Car Racing Club but was then sold. The next owner, an engineer, fitted it with a 289ci V8 in a hot but not ‘full-race’ state of tune, plus a Ford ‘Top-loader’ gearbox, however moved to Australia without using the car. The Grabber’s following owner spent considerable sums on a new LSD, a gearbox rebuild, safety equipment, tyres, mechanical improvements, bodywork, paint and much more but he too never actually raced the car. In our vendor's care, the car has continued to be fettled but it’s been kept road-legal and has covered around 100 miles or so in the years that he’s owned it.It’s been dyno’d at 312bhp which means there’s room for further tuning of the V8 but it’s lighter than a comparable Mustang or Camaro and, with good brakes (discs all round), a high-ratio steering box, an anti-dive suspension kit and a heavy-duty rear anti-roll bar, it could be made extremely competitive even at the current output. All the panels are steel, so if you fancied further weight saving, GRP wings, doors, bonnet and boot are available in the USA.The Maverick presents very well in Ford Diamond White with the obligatory Guardsman Blue Daytona stripes and has had no track use since the re-paint and generally appears very smart. The satin-black rear panel and spoiler offer a period ‘racer’ look and the car sits on new 15'', American Racing wheels currently shod with 225/50 Toyo Proxes R888 tyres. It’s been fitted with new Wilwood brake calipers, front and rear, with new vented discs on the front, vented discs to the rear and a brake balance bar.The interior is fully stripped for competition and fitted with an OMP race seat and a TRS full harness. The cage is described as a ‘fully-welded roll-cage to FIA specification’ and features door bracing bars, two overhead hoops across the car and triangulated rear fixings to welded-on mounts in the rear quarters, plus extra cross-bracing behind the driver’s seat. The extinguisher is fixed to the floor behind the driver's seat and the activation toggle and battery cut-off are in easy reach of the driver’s right hand (it's left-hand drive). The old two-dial dash has been replaced with a more comprehensive set of instruments and the car has just been completely rewired to competition spec. The original pedals have been replaced by a proper, adjustable, floor-hinged pedal box, the steering column is braced by a rose-joint attached to a strut emerging from under the dash and the steering wheel is deep-dish with a suede covering. Fuelling is courtesy of a large race-spec rubber fuel cell, a Holley electric pump and some very sturdy braided fuel lines with anodised fittings.The engine bay is functional and purposeful, with lots of professional touches like the tiny spring used to keep the dipstick from working loose, the braided hoses to and from the oil cooler and the doubled-up throttle return springs. The 289ci V8 is topped by a large Holley four-barrel carb on a Weiand intake manifold and the sparks are controlled by an electronic ignition unit in the distributor. Three-inch downpipes meet three inch stainless pipes that head to a single silencer each side and on to those glorious side-exit exhausts offering a classic V8 'burble'.The car is supplied with a few bills dating back as far as 2012 and there are detailed invoices from a specialist in Dorset covering mechanical fettling and bodywork repairs to take care of minor rust problems, followed by a respray. There are also Dyno readouts supporting the power and torque claims (both over 300), a couple of older MOTs and instruction sheets for Comp Cams products, including their ‘High Energy & Hi Tech’ hydraulic lifters’. The V5C is in the vendor’s name and confirms that the car has been in the UK since 1989 and there are quite a few other receipts for minor mechanical and cosmetic bits - one or two much weightier ones from the Mustang Depot for the new differential. The fresh Motorsport-UK Vehicle Passport. No.45162 is valid until 21/12/2032 for Sprints/Hill-climb and Sports Libre.The Maverick was introduced in 1969 so pre-’66 Appendix 'K' events are not an option, but there are a number of championships that could be suitable, including the Classic Touring Car Racing Club’s Boss Blue Oval Saloon series, Bernie’s Sports Racing and V8s, the Classic Sports Car Club’s Swinging Sixties or Future Classics, amongst others.If you are keen to race a proper period American V8, then this well presented, professionally prepared, only one in the UK, Diamond White Grabber may well be the answer and, at this guide price, you’ll struggle to find a competitive Camaro or Mustang.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: MAVERICKYear: 1971Chassis Number: 1K93F151707Registration Number: KWE 980JTransmission: Manual Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

Standard MkII 998cc Austin Cooper prepared in the 1980s for club rallying. From long-term ownership and no longer active but would make a great sprint/hill climb/fun road car.Making its debut in 1961, the giant-slaying Mini Cooper went on to become one of the most successful competition cars of all time, literally running rings around far bigger and more potent opponents as a result of its incredible handling. The original 997cc long-stroke engine was supplanted in 1964 with the 998cc unit offering 55bhp and the twin SUs and close-ratio gearbox made for a very successful formula. A major revamp occurred in 1967 with the introduction of the MkII with a larger rear window and a different grille amongst a raft of other changes. Some 16,000 MKII Coopers were sold before production came to an end in 1969 and survivors are increasingly prized by collectors.Built on the 3rd of July 1968, JDR 612F was originally a standard 998cc Austin Cooper MkII finished in white with a black roof. At some point in its early life, one of its owners had decided that the call of motorsport could not be ignored and JDR was prepared for its next role as a rally car.We are not sure whether it was gradually developed over a period of time or was prepared initially as an homage to the mid-1960s ‘Works’ cars but it certainly looks the part now. Traditionally finished in Tartan Red with an Old English White roof, the little car sits well on chunky 10” Minilites popping out from black extended arches and sports a heavy duty sump-guard, Cooper’S’ twin tanks with quick-fillers, a quartet of Lucas spot/fog lights, a roof-mounted hand-operated spotlight, bonnet and boot straps and much more. There are some cheeky Cooper S badges on the boot and bonnet but, sadly, it’s not a 1275.Apart from the full roll-cage, a new dashboard panel and a hand-held extinguisher, the interior is basically standard and equipped with the normal working tools of a navigators life, internal fuses, map reading light, multiple stop watches and a Halda Twinmaster.It was owned and rallied by navigator, Nigel Chetwynd, and driven by his friend, Peter Barker, during the late 80s and early 90s with much success including an outright win in the Cumbria Classic in 1990 and second in class on the Solway Rally (There will be some press cuttings from that period with the car).JDR has been owned since 2005 by a father and daughter and is on offer from their private Mini Collection. We understand that it's been well-maintained during their ownership and has been out from time to time on road rallies and regularity runs. Our vendor has fitted rear lights and a rear screen from a Mk I Cooper further enhancing its ‘factory’ look. The car has a very strong shell and drives extremely well and, as an entry-level rally car represents great value for money, although the currency of the safety equipment (cage, belts, extinguisher etc.) would have to be established.Or perhaps just use it for fun days out, regularity events or the odd club sprint. Versatile little Cooper with a really great ‘look’.    SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: MINI MKIIYear: 1968Chassis Number: CA2SB1150782ARegistration Number: JDR 612FTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 9FDSAH35094Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 15648 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Innovative, early 1960s Formula Junior/Monoposto car wearing the all enveloping (streamline) bodywork originally fitted to John Cooper's 1959 French Grand Prix entry.It was fashionable in Formula One in the mid 1950s to have all-enveloping streamlined bodywork for the faster circuits of the calendar. In 1954/55, the Mercedes-Benz cars ran bodywork that was genuinely streamlined and the likes of Connaught, Maserati, Vanwall and Cooper all tried full-scale bodywork, which perhaps may not have been aerodynamically streamlined, but certainly enclosed the open wheels resulting in a reduction in drag. In 1958, Rob Walker had some good results in his F2 Cooper with the streamliner body, especially at the fast Reims circuit.For the 1959 French Grand Prix at Reims, John Cooper brought along his latest streamlined bodywork for Jack Brabham’s F1 car. It had been briefly tested in the rain at a wet Silverstone test session, however at the fast French circuit, and especially along the Soissons straight, the car tended to become airborne, and it was quickly converted back to its original open-wheeled bodywork. The complexities of downforce were not fully understood in those days and it’s not surprising that an aluminium profile built to resemble an aircraft wing would naturally want to fly when it reached ‘take off’ speed. Streamlined bodywork was not used in 1960, and in 1961, Streamliners were banned altogether.John Moore, supplier of Lockheed brakes and clutches to the race car builders of the day, noticed the abandoned ‘streamliner’ bodywork sitting in the rafters at the Cooper Car Company whilst visiting the works one day and quickly acquired the body with a plan to race a car in both the 1962 Monoposto and Formula Championships. His idea was that the car could have dual bodywork, sports and single seater, to suit a variety of championshipsJohn Moore also supplied Ken Tyrrell, and his next acquisition was some prototype Formula Junior uprights, Condor wheels and 8'', iron-lined alloy brake drums. With a chassis cleverly fabricated to support both the sports car and single-seater body panels, he entered both Championships, winning the 1962 Monoposto Championship including three lap records with an average speed of an incredible 93mph around the Silverstone GP circuit. The car ran a Ford E93A side-valve engine fuelled through a Weber 45DCOE and an early Mini gearbox with chain drive to the rear wheels.John Moore sold the car to Derek Edwards who, in 1963, fitted a Formula Junior BMC engine and raced it until 1970. The car was subsequently raced by Malcom Hadley-Saw who was a member of the Essex 750 MC and his flamboyant exploits were recorded in a video called ‘’Charge of the Flight Brigade’’ at one race at Mallory Park (video incl.) In 1971, it was purchased by Bill Wheeler with ambitions to race in Formula 4 but he left for Australia before the car had turned a wheel.In 1990, David Morgan, the 750 MC archivist, bought the Warwick and partially restored it before, in 2000, it became the property of our vendor, himself an accomplished engineer, and raced by him in the 750 MC Trophy Series with some success. The last couple of outings were at the Crystal Palace Sprints in 2010 and 2011, coming second in class to Simon Taylor’s HWM Chevrolet. We understand that it will be supplied to sale with two 1,172 cc Ford side-valve engines.This incredible car has a history that puts it in the sweet spot of early 1960s innovation with Cooper at its heart and a car that would be welcome at prestigious motorsport events when there was a class for racers of that era. It’s accompanied by a fascinating history file, great provenance and some period photos.A lovely piece of motorsport history first hammered into shape in the days of Mercedes’ legendary W196 Streamliner. SpecificationMake: WARWICKModel: SPORTS/FJYear: 1961Chassis Number: TBARegistration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualMake: Click here for more details and images

Superbly prepared and patently competitive, this pretty little Mk VII (70/003) has a great pedigree and an equally promising future.Elva, whose name is derived from the French phrase "elle va" (she goes) was founded in 1955 by Frank Nichols in Bexhill, Surrey. Nichols always took the approach that it was better to sell racing cars than race them himself. Even with drivers such as Stuart Lewis Evans and Archie Scott Brown driving for Nichols in Europe against 'works' teams such as Lotus, it was hard for the early Elvas to compete and, consequently, they looked to America where the SCCA provided a much more level playing field.However, it was the Mk VII introduced in 1962, that enjoyed success on both sides of the pond. Porsche supplied engines to Elva, a rare instance of the German firm supplying another manufacturer, and a Porsche-engined Mk VII took a debut win in the 1963 Road Atlanta race, one of the most important on the American calendar. In Europe, Herbert Muller drove a Mk 7 to second place in the European Hill Climb Championship whilst Tony Lanfranchi regularly beat the Lotus 23s and Brabham BT8s en route to the 1964 Autosport Championship.This lovely Elva Lotus Mk VII (70/003) is just the third to leave the Elva works in a production run of only 29 cars. It has been campaigned both in the USA and the UK and is accompanied by a very well documented history file containing its FIA/HTP papers Class-TSRC10 (current until 2026) and a giving a fascinating account of its race history, refurbishments, race entries and the successes of recent years.Prepared by historic race car specialists, TTP, it was raced in 2016 by Robi Bernberg and Andy McKenna in the Madgewick Cup at the 2016 Goodwood Revival and had outings at various other events which included an outright win at Mallory Park, three class wins at Donington, and another at Castle Combe, clearly showing its race potential as a leading contender for a host of events in the future.Finished in Sunshine Yellow with sky blue and red stripes, this very pretty little Elva appears superbly prepared and is patently competitive. With its current FIA/MSA paperwork, this is a fabulous opportunity to be invited to all the best historic events in the UK and worldwide. Simple to run, these little sports racers are pretty well guaranteed to punch way above their weight, as they always have done. SpecificationMake: ELVAModel: MK7 SPORTSCARYear: 1963Chassis Number: 70/003Registration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualClick here for more details and images

One man's labour of love with a simply epic specification to create the fastest rear-wheeled, half-mile street-legal car in the UK.The highly anticipated, fourth generation (A80) Supra was finally unveiled at the 1993 Chicago Motor Show after 4 years in development under the guidance of chief engineer Isao Tsuzuki, who had also worked on the first Celica and both generations of MR2. Unlike anything Toyota had produced before, the A80’s proportions and flowing design owed more to the 2000GT of the Sixties than its predecessor. With a long, low bonnet line and high-rise optional rear spoiler it was aerodynamically efficient and clearly aimed at delivering a much higher top speed. Allied to a simplified engine line-up of either naturally aspirated or twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre JZ-series straight-six offering between 220bhp and 326bhp, top-spec turbo versions with Toyota’s first 6-speed gearbox now offered ‘supercar’ performance.The car presented here started life as a 1996 Toyota Supra RZ-S, factory twin-turbo with a 6-speed gearbox and was one of only 563 examples produced in the desirable factory colour of Royal Sapphire Pearl (8L5). This was not enough for our vendor…..he wanted more!And more he got…. he is a very determined man and set his sights on turning his Supra in to one of the fastest road-legal cars in Europe – and boy, was he determined. By his own admission, he got ‘carried away’, but the result is truly impressive. A project that may have cost him in excess of £200,000 but there is no disputing that he realised his ambition, the car is a testament to that and his commitment, so behold. Every component and part had to be ‘up to standard’ given the perfection criteria he set himself for this car.This Supra has 1250bhp+ and is the fastest ½ mile RWD road-legal car in the UK, running a 100-200km/h time of 3.49 seconds which is quicker than most modern hyper cars! The sort of reliable and consistent performance this car has is not achieved easily, and the engineering involved here is top-drawer and specialist.Fully stripped down to its skeleton, the car had its chassis and paintwork (factory RSP) rotisserie-prepared ready for its epic transformation – this became a full and proper race car quality preparation / build project. From here, the brief got ‘deep’ as everything deemed less that stellar was replaced – the list of new OEM parts became lengthy to say the least! The car’s bespoke build, fabrication and maintenance have been done by specialists ‘SRD Tuning’ of Haywards Heath, one of the best and most respected tuners of Supras in Europe. They know these cars like nobody else and have been ‘fettling’ with this car for years.The original 2JZGTE engine has been extensively reworked with an array of forged parts and endless hours of R&D. The top-end sports a ported and polished head, built valvetrain, Kelford cams and an incredible Precision 7675 GEN2 DBB Turbo, whilst Syvecs S7 management helps fine tune everything. The engine is mated to a Samsonas RS90 5-speed sequential gearbox with a long drop gear.The interior likewise has been reworked, with the factory Toyota seats having been thoroughly reworked, leather-trimmed and complete with Alcantara, whilst blue diamond stitch work gives the original interior a huge lift whilst retaining some original Mk4 Supra aura.The car is surprisingly road-friendly; it fires up on the key, idles and drives smoothly, whilst the Samsonas gearbox is actually a joy to use. The car runs a ‘flex fuel’ system for both pump fuel (Shell V Power) and VPC85 race fuel. This ingenious system automatically detects what’s running through the fuel system, relays it back to the ECU which automatically switches the map. A change of wheels/tyres/suspension spec and the removal of the parachute - you would pretty much have a standard looking Supra. The exterior is sufficiently subtle not to immediately alert you to the Behemoth of a performance car that lurks underneath, and it’s all the more appealing because of it.Full specification to be added to website soon or upon request beforehand.SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: SUPRA RZ-SYear: 1996Chassis Number: JZA800037390Registration Number: A50 PRATransmission: Manual Engine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1800 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images