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A ceramic Leopard - height 75cms (foot damaged)CONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is fair. Notably, the item sports a repair to the front leg and the foot has suffered some damage.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.

An early 18th century walnut bureau with herringbone inlay and four drawers under - width 100cmsCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is fair. Notably, the item sports some scratching and has suffered loss of veneer in places.DimensionsWidth, 102cmHeight, 106cmDepth, 58cmOur team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.

A quantity of sports wrist watches

Vintage Wembley Sports camera in case 

An original pre Jaguar British SS Sports Saloon Cars lapel pin badge. White metal stylized wing emblem with central black SS letters mounted onto a pin shaft. Measures approx 4cm. Boxed.

A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Hitler Youth / Jungbann 1936 Sports tinnie badge. The badge depicting a central figure with shot-put with a Hitler Youth badge to the right perimeter. Dated 1936 in the city of Luben. Note; from a large private collection of militaria. Due to the nature of some items, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to originality / origin / condition prior to bidding, irrespective of any description. No guarantees are implied nor offered and all lots remain sold 'as is'.

A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German SA Sports Badge. A silver grade example depicting a Roman broad sword, superimposed over a Swastika encircled by an wreath of oak leaves. Note; from a large private collection of militaria. Due to the nature of some items, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to originality / origin / condition prior to bidding, irrespective of any description. No guarantees are implied nor offered and all lots remain sold 'as is'.

A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German SA Disabled Veterans Sports Badge. A silver grade example depicting a Roman broad sword, superimposed over a Swastika encircled by an wreath of oak leaves. Note; from a large private collection of militaria. Due to the nature of some items, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to originality / origin / condition prior to bidding, irrespective of any description. No guarantees are implied nor offered and all lots remain sold 'as is'.

Gary Pallister 14x12 mounted signature piece. Pallister (born 30 June 1965) is an English former professional footballer and sports television pundit. As a player, he was a defender from 1984 to 2001 and is most noted for his nine year spell at Manchester United from 1989 until 1998. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Football Pele signed 10x8 colour photo. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His 1, 279 goals in 1, 363 games, which included friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Vintage Adidas 'Peter Black' sports bag

No Fear: Dangerous Sports is a pinball machine from May 1995, manufactured by Williams Electronic Games, Inc. In good working condition and with a case in a good condition. Total production: 4540 units. Condition: Good. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim.

2007 Porsche 911 Type 997 Turbo Coupé Registration no. not registered Chassis no. WP0ZZZ99Z7S789587•Built to Swiss specification•Tiptronic transmission•Exceptionally well specified (options list available)•Stored in recent years•Showing circa 1,100km from newFootnotes:Representing a major step forward, the Type 996 version of Porsche's perennial 911, introduced in 1997, really did justify its maker's claims to be 'all new'. With the 996's introduction, Porsche finally adopted water cooling for the flat-six engine, which remained behind the rear wheels of a car that shared no panels with its immediate predecessor and was longer, wider, and higher than before. Devotees of the 911 Turbo had to wait a few years before they could get their hands on the 996 version, which did not arrive until the autumn of 1999. The new 3.6-litre Turbo engine was derived from that of the GT3 sports-racer, featuring twin turbochargers, and now developed its maximum of 414bhp at a relatively low (for a sports car) 6,000 revs, with 413lb/ft of torque available from 2,700 to 4,600rpm. As usual, the Turbo was styled more aggressively, with a wider body, broader rear wing, and air intakes in the front bumper and ahead of the rear wheels. Like its predecessor, the new Turbo was only available with all-wheel drive. Not surprisingly, given the Type 996's wholesale re-engineering, the successor Type 997 - introduced in 2004 - represented evolution rather than revolution, the most significant changes being to the interior and exterior styling. The latter marked a welcome return to the 911's traditional oval headlights, and the interior too was more classic 911 than that of the outgoing 996. The base 3.6-litre engine remained essentially the same as the Type 996's, while the more expensive 'S' models came with a more powerful 3.8-litre unit. The Turbo, though, kept the '3.6', which now featured Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) turbo-chargers for better throttle response. There was also a new four-wheel drive system. As is the case with many modern auto 'boxes, Porsche's Tiptronic got the Turbo off the line quicker than the manual-transmission version, the former racing to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds compared with the latter's 3.9. Finished in paint to sample Nordic Gold metallic with Magnolia interior trim to sample, the one-owner, low mileage 997 Turbo offered here was built to Swiss specifications and comes with copies of the bill of sale and full listing of its specification. Highlights of the latter include the following:Tiptronic S gearboxSycamore wood packageHeated seatsRear wiperCeramic composite brakesTop-tinted windscreenPark assistSport Chrono Package TurboSupple leather front and rearDoor entry guards in stainless steel, illuminatedRoof lining in leatherInstrument dials in Speed YellowPorsche crest in headrestsSeat belts in Speed YellowFootrest in aluminiumThis Turbo also has extensive extra leather trim throughout the interior. Offered with (copy) Swiss Carte Grise, the car has been stored in recent years and will require re-commissioning before use. Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2017 Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante Registration no. not registered Chassis no. SCFFDAFM3HGB17559•Historic last-of-the-line model•Built to Swiss specifications•Believed one owner from new•Offered from storage•Circa 100km on the odometerFootnotes:'The Aston Martin DB9 is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Combining Aston Martin's unique character with an uncompromising design philosophy, the DB9 was borne out of a synthesis of traditional craftsmanship, high-tech manufacturing, modern components and use of the finest materials.' - Aston Martin.Launched in 2003 as successor to the DB7, the DB9 was the first model to be built at Aston Martin's new factory at Gaydon, Warwickshire. Like its predecessor, the DB9 was styled by Ian Callum, with finishing touches applied by Henrik Fisker. State-of-the-art manufacturing techniques were employed in making the aluminium/composite body, which was robotically assembled using a combination of self-piercing rivets and adhesive. Although some 25% lighter than that of the DB7, this advanced bodyshell possesses double the structural stiffness. The DB9 was powered by a development of the 5.9-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine found in the DB7 Vantage producing 470bhp, an output sufficient to propel the aerodynamic coupé to a top speed of 306km/h (190mph) with 60mph attainable from a standing start in a neck-snapping 4.8 seconds. The aluminium engine was mounted as far back as possible in the chassis, while the transmission/final drive was positioned ahead of the rear axle, resulting in 85% of the car's mass being sited between the axles and a perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution. Transmission options were a six-speed manual or six-speed 'Touchtronic 2' semi-automatic.Inside the DB9 one finds the typically elegant, luxurious and supremely comfortable hand crafted interior traditionally associated with Aston Martin, featuring primarily wood and leather trim as well as the latest in modern technology, subtly deployed. Although scheduled for a slightly higher production level than previous Aston Martins, the DB9 remained an exclusive product affordable only by a privileged few. Its price at launch was £111,000, with the Volante some £14,000 more. After a dozen-or-so years in production, the DB9 bowed out with its final edition: the DB9 GT. Introduced in 2015, the GT had a power output of 540bhp and maximum torque of 457lb/ft; acceleration times improved marginally while the DB9's top speed remained unchanged. Production ceased in 2016.Believed owned from new by the current vendor, this DB9 GT Volante was built for the Swiss market and left the factory finished in Cumberland Grey with Bitter Chocolate interior trim. Kept in storage, the Aston comes with a scan of an old Middle-Eastern registration document and will require re-commissioning before further use.Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Coachwork by Carrozzeria Pininfarina Registration no. 898 XVF Chassis no. AR 171451 Engine no. AR0010600134•Supplied new to the USA•Left-hand drive•UK resident since 1998•Professionally restored 2016-2020 (bills available)•Immaculate condition Footnotes:It was Max Hoffman, importer of various European makes into the USA, who suggested that Alfa Romeo build an open roadster to compete with the small British sports cars that were proving so popular in North America. Design proposals were commissioned from Bertone and Pininfarina, with the latter securing the commission despite Hoffman's preference for the former. Designed and built by Pininfarina, and notable as the famous Turin coachbuilder's first volume-produced car, the original Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider of 1955 brought a level of refinement and mechanical sophistication to small sports cars that made the opposition look dated. With such a pedigree the Spider was, not surprisingly, a huge success, becoming mainland Europe's best-selling small sports car and continuing in revised, longer wheelbase form after the introduction of the 101 Series in 1959. This restored 101 Series Giulietta Spider was supplied new to Alfa Romeo Inc of Newark, USA before relocating to sunny California in the late 1970s. Brought to the UK in 1998, the Alfa was purchased by the current owner in 2014 and restored by Quest Brothers Classic Cars of St Ives, Cambridgeshire over three years from 2016 onwards (bills available). The car was stripped to a bare shell, which was discovered to be rust-free; the shell was then soda blasted, repaired and primed. At this point, the running gear (already restored and powder coated) was installed and the car checked before being dismantled back to a bare shell for painting throughout. The paint colour used was the original AR716 Grey, with a tough, chip-resistant material incorporated in the paint for the under-body areas. Mechanically and electrically, everything was stripped and rebuilt, including an overhaul of the 1300 engine; stripping, inspecting and rebuilding the gearbox and differential; replacing all bearings; fitting a new wiring loom; rebuilding the instrument cluster, etc. As one would expect, the interior too was refurbished and re-trimmed in original red (floor coverings, seat coverings, door cards, etc. Other notable features include a Weber carburettor (for smoother running); a rare new-old-stock Abarth exhaust system; and an auxiliary input for the original radio. (The original Solex carburettor and air box are included in the sale.)The Giulietta has covered some running-in test miles, with the Weber carburettors (replacing the original Solex) tuned and the brakes just bedded in. Although this car does not require an MoT certificate, one was acquired on completion and has since expired (in 2019). Fewer than 1,000 miles have been covered since the engine rebuild and this delightful Giulietta Spider is ready to be enjoyed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1996 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé Registration no. not registered Chassis no. SCFDAM2S9SBL70151•One of the fastest and most powerful supercars of its day•Manual transmission•Stored since acquisition in 2007•Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:'Brutal' was a word used more than once to described the fastest Aston Martin ever on its introduction for 1993, but as the Vantage had no less than 550bhp available to propel its two tons, the choice can only be judged fair comment. After almost 20 years in production, Aston's V8 had been updated for the 1990s as the Virage. A consummate fast tourer, the Virage left room at the top of the range for an out-and-out sports car, hence the Vantage. Although the two models appeared superficially similar few panels were shared, while beneath the skin the Vantage chassis boasted the kind of extensive re-engineering required to cope with the massive increase in performance. The latter came courtesy of a blown version of Aston's 5,340cc V8, twin mechanically driven Eaton superchargers being preferred to turbo-charging on the grounds of superior throttle response. Quite apart from its stupendous maximum output of 550bhp, remarkable enough in itself, the Vantage engine is monstrously torquey, producing 550lb/ft at 4,000rpm, a figure that made even the mighty the Chrysler Viper V10's 450lb/ft seem puny by way of comparison. And for those who found 550bhp insufficient, there was the Works Service-developed 'V600' enhancement that brought with it an additional 50 horsepower together with upgrades to the wheels, suspension and brakes.On test with Autocar magazine, a development Vantage raced to 60mph in a Ferrari 512TR-destroying 4.6 seconds, reaching the 'ton' just 5.5 seconds later. The standing kilometre was achieved in 23.1 seconds with the speedometer registering close to 150mph, and although a true top speed figure proved unobtainable, the Vantage was reported as having already recorded 191mph while on test in France. Its price at launch was as eye-watering as the performance figures: a cool £177,600. Only 240 were built between October 1992 and June 1999, making the Vantage an exclusive car even by Aston Martin's standards. This left-hand drive Vantage was sold new to a client in Paris, France having left the factory finished in Litchfield Black with matching interior, although accompanying copy paperwork suggests it was originally intended to be Buckinghamshire Green and destined for Germany. It is possible that it was a cancelled order or similar at the time. The current vendor purchased this manual-transmission car from British & Sportscars of Overijse, Belgium in December 2007. The bill of sale recorded the mileage at the time as 34,850km. The car is likely to have been stored since then, as indicated by its current odometer reading of 34,853km. Re-commissioning will be required before the car returns to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of copies of the Car Record Card, original warranty, 2007 bill of sale and cancelled Luxembourg Carte Grise. Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Coupé Registration no. EU09 NUX Chassis no. ZAR92000000044574•Very rare yellow exterior colour•Ordered with numerous rare and desirable options•Extensive service history•Circa 6,200 miles from newFootnotes:First seen in 'concept car' form at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2003, the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione revived a famous name from the Italian company's illustrious past when it entered production in 2006. The original 8C (eight-cylinder) Alfa engine had been designed in 1931 by the legendary engineer Vittorio Jano and was used to power Alfa Romeo's most prestigious road models, as well as its sports-racing and Grand Prix cars, until the decade's end. Styled by Wolfgang Egger, the modern-day 8C was received with universal acclaim, its gorgeous looks recalling those of Carrozzeria Touring's aerodynamic Alfa sports-racers of the late 1930s, while from the side there was more than a hint of Zagato's original Giulia TZ. Within a couple of weeks, orders had been received for well over 1,000 cars, despite a UK price tag of £111,000. Alfa, though, stuck by the decision to build only 500 examples of the 8C Competizione coupé but later changed its collective mind and made a further 500 Spider roadsters, making a combined total for both types of 1,000 cars.The genesis of the 8C graphically illustrates the close links between Italy's premier marques: Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati, all of whom are owned by FIAT. Designed at Alfa Centro Stile in Arese, the 8C used a development of the Maserati Quattroporte double-wishbone suspension (albeit on a shorter-wheelbase chassis) and is powered by a Ferrari-built V8 engine, with final assembly taking place at the Maserati factory in Modena. An enlarged version of that found in the Maserati Quattroporte and GranTurismo, the 4.7-litre V8 produces 450bhp at 7,000rpm and drives via a six-speed, semi-automatic, paddle shift gearbox, which is located immediately ahead of the rear axle in the interests of mass centralisation. The Pirelli P Zero tyres were specially developed for the 20' alloy wheels. As is the norm with 21st Century supercars, the 8C also features switchable performance modes.The main chassis and its engine/gearbox/suspension sub-frames are steel, with carbon fibre used for the passenger cell and external body panels. Carbon fibre and aluminium both feature in the stylish interior, which is equipped with lightweight, leather-trimmed seats by Poltrona Frau of Turin. Alfa Red or black were the standard exterior colours and there were also various options, some at extra cost. No one buys an Alfa Romeo, and certainly not one as special as the 8C, without being interested in its performance potential. Alfa claimed a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of around 290km/h (181mph) despite the fact that an 8C had reached 186mph during testing. It is hard to imagine that any of the fortunate 1,000 customers was at all dissatisfied. One of only a believed handful to leave the factory finished in yellow, the stunning Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione we offer comes with extensive service history: five stamps in the book, the first dated 2012 and the last dated November 2020 at 5,826 miles (the current odometer reading is circa 6,200 miles). The car also comes with its original order form and list of options. Noteworthy features include five-spoke 20' racing alloy wheels; carbon steering kit; Alcantara-trimmed ceiling and centre console; Bose hi-fi system; iPod connection; and satellite navigation. The following factory-supplied accessories are included in the sale: made to measure luggage; floor mats; vehicle cover; battery charge maintainer; first aid kit; fire extinguisher; and a car care kit. The bill for options, accessories and an Alfa Romeo Experience Day totalled over £34,000. A rare opportunity to acquire a limited edition Alfa Romeo supercar that is likely to become increasingly collectible.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster Registration no. not registered Chassis no. WDD1994761M0019•Limited edition model commemorating Mercedes-Benz's famous 1955 Mille Miglia victory•One owner from new•Less than 100km on the odometer•Stored since delivery•Attractive colour combinationFootnotes:Manufactured between 2003 and 2010, their new SLR supercar allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner, McLaren, to showcase their collective experience in the development, construction, and production of high-performance sports cars. Built at Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division, the SLR's engine is a 5.5-litre, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful ever found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is the torque produced by this state-of-the-art 'blown' motor that is its most remarkable feature. The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs. Needless to say, the SLR McLaren delivers performance figures that are still among the best in its class. Taking just 3.8 seconds to sprint from 0-100km/h (62mph), it passes the 200km/h (125mph) mark after 10.6 seconds and from a standing start takes just 28.8 seconds to reach 300km/h (186mph). The two-seater has a top speed of 334km/h (207mph). The five-speed automatic transmission was specially optimised for very high torque while affording the choice of different shift characteristics using the Speedshift system.The stylish roadster offered here is an example of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Edition. The '722' refers to the victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia of Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson, whose Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR had the starting number '722' (indicating a start time of 7:22 a.m.). The roadster variant of the 722 Edition was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show as the 722 S. The latter used the same engine and running gear as the coupé together with the standard SLR roadster's folding roof mechanism. Its performance was on a par with that of the closed coupé. The model went on sale in January 2009 and production was limited to 150 units.Sold new to the current vendor, this 722 S roadster was built to Swiss specifications and comes with a list of the following features among others:Sienna Pearl paintworkSilver Arrow beige leatherRed-black fabric soft-topGarage door openerAudio 30 APS with radioMobile phone pre-installationFire extinguisherTechnical modifications (model year 2009)CD changerPassenger compartment protection19' multi-spoke wheels in forged aluminium19' brake systemBlack carbon interior trimSoft-top mechanism coverCarbon-fibre bucket-type sport seats XL sizeSpecial red seatbeltsBrake callipers in gold colour2-tone steering wheelOffered with copies of its purchase invoice and receipt, the car has spent most of the time since delivery in dry storage, hence its low mileage of less than 100km. This rare and attractive SLR will require re-commissioning before further use. Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is not offered with a registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Coupé Registration no. NST 332Y Chassis no. 1121192 Engine no. 1121192•Ground-breaking supercar in its improved LP400S form•Delivered new in Italy•UK-registered since December 1988•Two UK owners•Present ownership since June 1989•Kept garaged and used sparinglyFootnotes:'Developed by Walter Wolf and Gianpaolo Dallara, the LP400S was the car that the Countach should have been all along; it finally had the chassis to cope properly with the available power.' – Richard Dredge, Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murciélago.The legendary Miura was always going to be a hard act to follow, so the extent to which its successor eclipsed the greatest of 1960s supercars came as something of a shock to all. The sensation of the 1971 Geneva Salon, the Countach was styled, like its predecessor, by Carrozzeria Bertone's Marcello Gandini. Looking aggressive from every angle, the Countach was nothing less than spectacular, suggesting it had been conceived on another planet. As Motor magazine observed: 'few people gazing at the original Bertone Countach at Geneva in 1971 could have regarded it as anything but a 'show' car. There were those fold-up doors for a start and the space-age cockpit with its abysmal rear visibility not to mention the strange engine/transmission configuration.' Happily, Lamborghini disregarded criticism of the car's supposed lack of practicality, and the Countach entered production changed in detail only. As it happened, the production version would not be seen for another two years, with deliveries commencing in 1974.The running gear was largely carried over from the Miura, although it had been recognised that the latter's shortcomings in terms of handling and stability would not be tolerable in the Countach. At the same time, cabin heat and noise had to be reduced, and a more user-friendly gear change devised. The Miura's four-cam V12 was retained for the Countach, though this time installed longitudinally and equipped with side-draught Weber carburettors. To achieve optimum weight distribution, designer Paolo Stanzani placed the five-speed gearbox ahead of the engine between the seats, and the differential - driven by a shaft passing through the sump - at the rear. The result was a delightful gear change and a better-balanced car than the Miura. When production began in 1974, the Countach sported an improved spaceframe chassis, replacing the prototype's rather untidy semi-monocoque, while the bodywork was made of aluminium. One of the Countach's most striking features was the doors, which opened vertically and were supported by hydraulic struts, pivoting at their most forward point. The production Countach came with the standard 4.0-litre - instead of the prototype's 5.0-litre - engine. Even with the smaller engine producing 'only' 375bhp, the aerodynamically efficient Countach could attain 170mph (274km/h) and, naturally, came with racetrack roadholding to match. Designated 'LP400' by the factory (LP = Longitudinale Posteriore, describing the engine placement), the first Countach is commonly known as the 'periscopio', after its central periscope, faired into the roof, which provided rearward vision. 'But for sheer outlandish eye appeal, and track-car capability that's translatable for the road, there is simply no better car. It's hard, also, to imagine a better one coming along,' opined Car magazine. But come along one did, in the shape of the LP400S, which featured extensive alterations to the chassis and suspension to exploit the characteristics of Pirelli's newly introduced P7 tyre. A ground-breaking low-profile design, the P7 afforded hitherto unimaginable levels of grip; the associated chassis changes transformed the Countach: 'It corners at 180mph: we know, we've tried it,' declared Car. The LP400S was built between 1978 and 1982, by which time 237 had been made. A ground-breaking design that set new standards for aspiring supercar manufacturers, the Lamborghini Countach is one of the most iconic sports cars of the 20th Century, and all the more enjoyable in its up-rated LP400S form.This stunning example of the revolutionary Countach in its much improved LP400S form was consigned to Achilli Motors in Milan, Italy on 27th June 1980, having been originally ordered with Bleu Acapulco paintwork and a Senape (mustard) interior (see below). The Countach later made its way to the USA where it was owned in California by Mr Robert E Blythe, whose letter on file states that he sold the car to Merlin Olsen Porsche in Sherman, California at approximately 3,000 kilometres (see below). The Countach was first registered in the UK on 21st December 1988. The current vendor purchased the Lamborghini in June 1989 from its first UK owner (Mr Brian James Smallthwaite) and registered it in the name of his company. At that time the car was registered 'DCM 688X' (see hand-written note on file regarding registration changes for insurance purposes). Additional documentation includes sundry bills and a few old tax discs and expired MoTs. The MoT certificate issued on 21st December 1988, soon after the car's arrival in the UK, records the 'mileage' as 32,208. However, the latter figure may be a typo, and it should be noted that there is paperwork on file concerning a speedometer change. The current odometer reading is 6,034 kilometres. It is understood that the vendor's in-house mechanic looked after the Countach, which has been kept garaged in the company of other modern classics. In August of this year (2022) the Countach successfully passed the MoT test.Marque specialist Iain Tyrrell inspected this Countach in November 2022 and Bonhams would like to thank him for preparing the accompanying condition report, a summary of which is as follows:Much of the original factory Blu Acapulco paint finish is still evident. The lower sections of bodywork (wheelarch extensions, sills and front air dam) have been painted in an Acapulco Blue shaded 'stonechip' sometime during the vendor's ownership. As can be seen from the photograph outside my workshop before his ownership in 1989, the paintwork was still all original then. The car shows no evidence of crash trauma/repair, with consistently smooth panels and factory panel gaps. The sections of original paintwork are in what could mostly be described as 'good' condition, with some sinking and blemishes noted. Some detailing work could be undertaken to these sections to restore them to a presentable standard, which would make for a very unusual example, with largely original paint. The visible sections of the chassis are in excellent structural condition but do need preparation to remove light surface rust and repainting. There is a split in the L/H/R glassfibre wheelarch extension.The suspension is complete and solid, but various Rose joints have slight play. Various parts of the suspension have been painted in the past. There is no evidence of damage or trauma. The brake callipers have had restorative work done, including being repainted in non-original finishes. The brake pedal feels consistent with serviceable Countach brakes. The flexi-hoses have been changed in the recent past. The fluid boiling point is 190°C, which indicates recent changing. Front tyres are from 2006 (cracking in places), rears from 2001.The engine is in good order, with good oil pressure and acceptable cylinder leak-down readings (list available). It is very likely that a proper service and tune-up will lower these readings still further. The engine has a clattering noise at idle; this is most likely timing chains requiring adjustment. Cosmetically, the engine compartment is consistent with a genuine and original low-mileage car, but needing cosmetic restoration.The interior is in highly ex... Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1925 Bugatti Type 30 Skiff Bodied Tourer Coachwork by Carrosserie Kelsch & Cie. of Paris Registration no. PE 4405 Chassis no. 4378 Engine no. 379•First registered in the UK in July 1925•Matching numbers (registration, chassis, engine, gearbox, etc)•Known ownership history from new•Formerly part of the Fuad Majzub collection•Highly original•Present ownership since 2004Footnotes:This delightful Type 30 is offered for sale by recognised Bugatti authority, David Sewell, who over the years has compiled some 600-700 detailed reports on examples of the marque. David has owned the car since November 2004, and his thorough report on its history is provided. Production of this chassis, fitted with engine number '379', front axle '378', gearbox '627' (in a series shared with the Brescia model) and rear axle '382' with ratio 12x54 was completed on 13th November 1924 and delivered to Bugatti's Paris agency on 3rd January 1925. From the agency it went to Carrosserie Kelsch in Levallois-Perret, who specialised in lightweight sporting coachwork. There it was fitted with a two-seater and dickey boat-tailed body complete with louvred side valances and cycle-style wings. This body would have been ordered by the car's first owner and, unless if was one of their standard catalogued designs, which it is thought not to have been, would have been built in accordance with the first owner's wishes. On 13th July 1925 the completed car was imported into the UK and road-registered as 'PE 4055' by Surrey County Council. A classified advertisement in the 24th July 1925 issue of The Autocar reads as follows: '1925 8-cyl. Bugatti, delivered new March this year, fitted with special sports body by Kelsch of Paris; the following extras have been added - Bosch magneto, LAP twin carburettors, special Grebel headlights; cost over £900, will accept £575. Frank Wellington and Bowring Ltd, 220, Great Portland St, Museum 8270-71.' This advertisement was repeated in the 31st July, 14th and 21st August, and 4th September issues. Although it cannot be proved positively, the Type 30 advertised in The Autocar must surely be this particular car. The 1954 Bugatti Book by Eaglesfield and Hampton contained the first published register of Bugatti motor cars. Closed for press on 1st April 1953, this register confirmed the car's chassis number, registration number and date of first registration, and listed its owner as Sub-Lt J (Jeremy) Miles of HMS Fulmar, RNAS, Lossiemouth. It noted that the car was a boat-tailed two-seater with dickey, was black but had been coloured grey and Cambridge Blue, and was equipped with an SU petrol pump. It stated that the logbook, which was a duplicate, showed that the car had been owned by G W Mears of The Vicarage, Upper Street, Islington N1; B V Roche of 19 Charing Cross Road, WC2; F K Farquharson of Oxley Wood Cottage, Oxley Place, Watford, Herts; Monty Warn of 97 New Road, Croxley Green, Herts; and A M Wilson of Quaves Comer, Sutton Green near Guildford, Surrey. It was reputedly the 1925 Paris Show model (which it could not have been). Jeremy Miles recalled buying the car in early 1952, which tallies well with a Vintage Autos small-ad in the January 1952 issue of Motor Sport offering a 1925 Type 30 2/3-seater ex-Paris Salon at an asking price of £325. In the January 1958 issue, Miles offered his Type 30 for sale for £250. The buyer was B Dawson of Ferring, who in turn offered the car in the December 1960 issue, with no price stated. It was bought by Hugh Hall of 6 Hereford Square, London SW7 who is given as its owner in Hugh Conway's 1962 Bugatti Register. Once again this register stated that its logbook was a duplicate, to which the names of Perring and Dawson (but unaccountably not Miles) had been added. Sadly, the now completed duplicate logbook cannot be traced. Conway confirmed that the car's chassis/engine numbers were '4378'/'379'. He added that its mudguards were unoriginal; that it had cable operated front brakes as well as rear; a Hardy¬ Spicer propshaft; twin Solex 35 BFHD carburettors on original manifolds; a belt-driven dynamo; an H-section front axle; a right-hand gear-change; and a Brescia Modifié-style radiator. The November 1962 Motor Sport included a small ad offering a Type 30 with chassis number 78 (!), this surely being the same car. The next known owner, possibly in response to this small ad, was Paul Foulkes-Halbard of Filching Manor near Polegate in Sussex who, according to Conway's 1973 update of his earlier register, published in instalments in Bugantics, was then still its owner. Rodney de Little recalled that Foulkes-Halbard never ran the car, knowing that the rear half of its crankshaft was cracked. Indeed, there is no evidence that the Bugatti had run much if at all since Miles' period of ownership ended in 1958. The car was sold by Foulkes-Halbard in either 1972 or 1973 to Martin Hilton of Chiddinglye in West Sussex, who embarked upon its restoration, assisted by Eric Neve, once of Crosthwaite & Gardiner and now of Neve Engineering of Barcombe, near Lewes in Sussex. Neve recalls crack-testing its crankshaft, finding a bad crack in the rear main journal, fitting another crankshaft and assembling the bottom half of the engine after John Kirkby had re--metalled the con-rods. The coachwork was extensively remade, including timbers and panelling. As requested, Neve also polished the front axle beam, knowing that it should not be polished; replaced the brake shoes with alloy ones; fitted a new wet clutch; and completed several other smaller tasks before leaving Hilton's employ in 1975 with the engine still unfinished. Meanwhile Hilton progressed with restoring the coachwork, replacing any timbers as necessary and fitting mahogany decking to the top of the scuttle and tail. Foulkes-Halbard had given him a photograph purporting to be this car, so he endeavoured to copy some of its features including the aforementioned mahogany decking. However, this photograph, published in the 9th October 1923 issue of The Motor in an article featuring cars displayed at that year's Paris Salon, did not name its coachbuilder, while the 12th October 1923 issue of The Autocar showed another view of the same car but specifically credited its coachwork to Lavocat & Marsaud. Dating from the 1950s, two photographs on file show that many changes have been made to the body's appearance since then. Hilton's family business then went into liquidation and his unfinished Type 30 was sold in 1975 to Nick Harley, then trading in Winkleigh, Devon, who continued with its restoration. He had new front and rear wings made in aluminium and linked by running boards, so the louvred valances, which ran for much of the length of the body, were discarded. He also had the car painted red. Before completing the car's restoration, Harley offered it for sale for £20,000 in the Feb-ruary 1980 issue of Motor Sport, although it was subsequently sold later in 1980 to Fuad Majzub of Beoley in Worcestershire via London-based auctioneer Mike Carter. Further work was done on the car by Barrie Price, who by mid-l981 had it running, albeit poorly. Hugh Conway then tried to persuade Majzub to take the car on the forthcoming Bugatti Centenary Rally to Molsheim in September 1981, but he eventually decided against doing so. Some years later Majzub entered the Bugatti for an overseas rally, believed to have been held in Italy. The car boiled severely within a few miles so was brought home and was delivered to Ernie Allen of Dinedor, Hereford. Allen took its radiator to John Underwood of Star Engineering in Caerleon, who in early 1989 fabricated and fitted a new core. Allen then carried out much further work on the Bugatti culminating in a test run in April 1989, when severe engine vibration li... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Sports Saloon Registration no. not UK registered Chassis no. DB6MK2/4163/R Engine no. 400/4456/VC•One of 71 DB6 Mark 2 Vantages•Automatic transmission•Present ownership since 2008•Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:'On taking over the DB6 one is immediately astonished by its flexibility. In spite of multiple carburettor chokes, it will idle through traffic like a dowager's limousine and will accelerate on a high gear in a manner which is rare even among the biggest V8 power units.' - John Bolster, Autosport, 21st October 1966 (reviewing the DB6 Vantage). The culmination of Aston-Martin's long-running line of 'DB' six-cylinder sports saloons, the DB6 was introduced in 1965. Recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Superleggera body structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication. The wheelbase was now 4' longer than before, resulting in an extensive re-style with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. Opening front quarter lights made a re-appearance, but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5, and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox, and for the first time there was optional power-assisted steering. Introduced in July 1969, the DB6 Mark 2 incorporated many components shared with the new DBS, most obviously the latter's wider wheels, which necessitated flaring the front and rear wheelarches. All Mark 2 Vantages came with the highest (325bhp) 'C' state of tune, while all cars benefited from power-assisted steering as standard and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. Production lasted until November 1970, during which time 245 DB6 Mark 2s were manufactured, 71 of which were to Vantage specification, while only 46 left the factory fitted with the optional fuel injection. '4163/R' comes with copy build details revealing that it was originally finished in Dubonnet Rosso with natural interior trim and first registered as '4 TTA', subsequently bearing the registration OCK 140H. The chassis stamping of DB6MK2FI/4163/R reveals as well that this was a car destined to be fitted with fuel injection, although Weber carburettors are now fitted. This car also has automatic transmission, giving it what must be a particularly rare specification. Recorded in the AMOC Register, the DB6 was purchased by the current vendor from marque specialist Desmond Smail in May 2008. Offered from long-term storage, the car will require re-commissioning before further use. Accompanying documentation consists of scans of the 2008 bill of sale, copy build details, and copy old-style V5C Registration Certificate. Please note that if this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at 5% on the hammer price to clear customs. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition Coupé Registration no. not registered Chassis no. WDDAJ76F67M001264 Engine no. 15598060001309•Limited edition model commemorating Mercedes-Benz's famous 1955 Mille Miglia victory•Built to Gulf States specification•Offered from storage•Circa 250km on the odometerFootnotes:Manufactured between 2003 and 2010, their new supercar allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner, McLaren, to showcase their collective experience in the development, construction, and production of high-performance sports cars and, just like its legendary 300 SLR predecessor of 1955, it incorporated technological developments that were ahead of their time. Yet the term 'supercar' does not do full justice to the SLR, which, its peerless performance notwithstanding, is a luxurious and finely engineered Gran Turismo in the best traditions of Mercedes-Benz. The heart of any car is its engine, and that of the SLR McLaren is truly outstanding. Produced at Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division, it is a 5.5-litre, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful engines ever found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is the torque produced by this state-of-the-art 'blown' motor that is its most remarkable feature. The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs. Needless to say, the SLR McLaren delivers performance figures that are still among the best in its class. Taking just 3.8 seconds to sprint from 0-100km/h (62mph), it passes the 200km/h (125mph) mark after 10.6 seconds, and from a standing start takes just 28.8 seconds to reach 300km/h (186mph). The two-seater has a top speed of 334km/h (207 mph). A 2007 model, the car offered here is an example of the '722 Edition', the '722' referring to the victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia of Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson, whose Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR had the starting number '722' (indicating a start time of 7:22 a.m.). Invoiced to the current vendor in March 2007, the car is finished in stunning Crystal Antimon Grey Metallic with Silver Arrow leather trim in classic 300SL Red. Standard equipment includes an Audio 30 APS sound system; garage door opener; passenger compartment protection; and brake callipers painted in red; while a CD changer; Mercedes-Benz telephone; and 'XL' size front seats are among the factory options fitted. Offered with a copy of the purchase invoice, the car has been stored for some time (showing a mere 250km on the odometer) and will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Please note that this vehicle is not offered with a registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1937 SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Two-seater Sports Chassis no. 18050 Engine no. 250997•One of approximately 190 SS 100 2½-Litre models made•Present ownership since 2010•Restored to concours condition over the last 10 years•Featured in numerous publicationsFootnotes:Launched for 1936, the SS 100 was the first real high-performance model produced by SS Cars Limited and used a new Weslake-developed overhead-valve engine in a shortened SS 1 chassis. The introduction of the OHV unit was considered to justify the adoption of a new name for the series, SS Cars boss William Lyons later recalling 'I immediately pounced on Jaguar as it had an exciting sound to me'. ('Jaguar' would be adopted as the marque name in 1943, 'SS' having by then acquired a somewhat tarnished reputation).'SS' originally stood for the Swallow Sidecar & Coachbuilding Company, which had been founded in Blackpool, England by William Walmsley. The company branched out into motor manufacture in 1926, its first major success being an attractive sports saloon on the Austin Seven chassis, the design being the work of Walmsley's partner, one William Lyons. Relocation to Coventry followed and the Swallow range expanded to include models on Morris Cowley, Wolseley Hornet and Standard Sixteen chassis. Marque status arrived in October 1931 with the launch of the SS 1, the chassis of which was supplied exclusively to Swallow by Standard, who also provided the six-cylinder sidevalve engine and four-speed gearbox. Although unspectacular in performance, the SS 1 went some way towards establishing the pattern for future Jaguars, combining sporting good looks with a better-than-average specification and all at a bargain price. By the time the SS 90 sports car arrived in 1935, William Heynes had joined as Chief Engineer. Based on a shortened SS 1 chassis, re-engineered by Heynes, the SS 90 again demonstrated Lyons' consummate skill as a stylist, its long bonnet, smoothly flowing wings, cut-away doors and truncated tail making it every inch the epitome of the 1930s sports car. Although good for 90mph, the SS 90 was handicapped by the limitations of its sidevalve engine, a deficiency that would soon be rectified by another of Lyons' new recruits, gas-flow consultant Harry Weslake. Launched in 1936 alongside the 2½-Litre saloon, the SS 100 Jaguar sports car marked the company's first use of the 'Jaguar' name. Beautifully styled in the manner of its SS 90 predecessor, the newcomer employed a shorter, 102'-wheelbase chassis and a revised version of the 2,663cc Standard six which, equipped with Weslake's overhead-valve cylinder head and breathing through twin SU carburettors, now produced 104bhp. Although a fine touring car, the SS 100 was marketed as primarily for competition work. Its first major success came early, if somewhat unexpectedly, when Tommy Wisdom, crewed by his wife Elsie, won the arduous International Alpine Trial in 1936, beating Bugatti and bringing the fledgling marque to the attention of the Continental public. This would be the first of many successful rallying forays, including class wins in the RAC events of 1937 and 1938, and the Alpine (outright) again in 1948. Around 190 2½-Litre and 116 of the later 3½-Litre cars had been made by the time SS 100 production was prematurely ended by the outbreak of war.Chassis number '18050' was delivered by Henlys, Manchester to its first owner, Jack Harrop, in December 1936, that year's cars being the first to carry the 'Jaguar' name. Harrop entered the car in the 1937 RAC Rally, which he won, achieving the highest score among all the classes. The 1937 RAC Rally is on record as having some of the worst ever driving conditions, with heavy snowdrifts to battle through. That same year Harrop entered the Monte Carlo Rally and won the RSAC award for the top entrant from Scotland. At the time of delivery, the car went to Switzerland where Jack Harrop lived. He served as a fighter pilot in WW2 and sadly was killed in action. SS Jaguar Cars featured a picture of '18050' in their 1939 sales brochure under 'Sporting Success' (copy on file). '18050' is also featured with pictures in several motoring journals of 1937 including Speed magazine, some of which are in the accompanying file. There are also some action pictures taken of the car crossing the finishing line in Monte Carlo and during the rallies. '18050' is also featured in Andrew Whyte's book, SS 100 Super Profile. After the war the car ended up going to the USA, eventually ending up in the ownership of William Martin, a prominent SS 100 collector. In 1993 William sent the car back to the UK to be garaged by a friend for eventual restoration. However, the restoration never happened and the SS languished in the garage for the next 17 years until 2010, when William realised at the age of 80-plus years he was not going to get around to the restoration and decided to offer it for sale to the current vendor. William travelled to the UK from his California home to visit the vendor at his home to discuss the deal and proposals for the car's restoration. He was very keen that it should be a sympathetic restoration and needed to satisfy himself on this point before agreeing the sale. The restoration took 10 years to complete and included the following work:•Engine completely rebuilt by specialist (the block is endorsed with the SS 100 by the factory)•Gearbox rebuilt by a specialist, and a new propshaft made using the original yokes •Chassis medium-blasted and then hot zinc sprayed followed by three coats of specialist chassis paint•Ash body frame removed and all joints re-glued; gusset-strengthening ash built in; frame re-skinned; new plywood floors, all as original•Springs overhauled and new Silentbloc bushes fitted •Original Luvax shock absorbers overhauled and refitted; André Hartford shock absorbers replaced•Original brake shoes relined and all rods plated and refitted•Total electrical rewire using Autosparks (Lucas) wiring loom•All brightwork removed and refurbished (re-chroming undertaken by Derby Plating)•QK596 headlights restored by Vintage Headlight Restorations•Steering rack overhauled by Holman Engineering•Total interior re-trim with new leather throughout by restoration specialist John Foy using original trim patterns and detailing•New door cards, hood, tonneau cover, side screens and carpets. •All dashboard instruments overhauled and re-calibrated by a specialistThe repaint was undertaken by a specialist coachwork sprayer in the original SS colour of Maroon. The car sits on a set of new MWS wheels with New Zealand rims and Blockley tyres. With the car are the restored SS 100 jack, tools, and a starting handle. During the restoration the car was inspected and verified by David Davenport of Davenport Cars Ltd (specialist restorers of SS Jaguars from all around the world). Throughout the restoration the vendor emjoyed the help and support of some of the world's leading authorities on the SS marque: David Davenport, Alan Crouch, Jaguar Drivers' Club, Alan Gibbons, and from Australia John Clucas and Ed Nantes. The SS 100 was one of the fastest and best-handling sports cars of its day, as its competition record both before and after the war bears witness to. Representing a rare opportunity to acquire an historically significant example of the model that can be said to have started the Jaguar legend, '18050' is eligible for a wide variety of the most prestigious historic motor sports events. 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1926 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer Registration no. BM 8287 Chassis no. PH1475 Engine no. LT1586•Registration 'BM 8287' originally on the first ever Bentley, 'EXP 1'•Originally a saloon by Brainsby's of Peterborough•Last re-bodied in the 1960s•Present family ownership since circa 1972•Well documented ownership history from new•Hay Report availableFootnotes:With characteristic humility 'W O' was constantly amazed by the enthusiasm of later generations for the products of Bentley Motors Limited, and it is testimony to the soundness of his engineering design skills that so many of his products have survived. From the humblest of beginnings in a mews garage off Baker Street, London in 1919 the Bentley rapidly achieved fame as an exciting fast touring car, well able to compete with the best of European and American sports cars in the tough world of motor sport in the 1920s. Bentley's domination at Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 is legendary, and one can only admire the Herculean efforts of such giants as Woolf Barnato, Jack Dunfee, Tim Birkin and Sammy Davis, consistently wrestling the British Racing Green sports cars to victory. W O Bentley proudly unveiled the new 3-litre car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier. Bentley's four-cylinder 'fixed head' engine incorporated a single overhead camshaft, four-valves per cylinder and a bore/stroke of 80x149mm. Twin ML magnetos provided the ignition and power was transmitted via a four-speed gearbox with right-hand change. The pressed-steel chassis started off with a wheelbase of 9' 9½' then adopted dimensions of 10' 10' ('Standard Long') in 1923, the shorter frame being reserved for the TT Replica and subsequent Speed Model. Rear wheel brakes only were employed up to 1924 when four-wheel Perrot-type brakes were introduced.In only mildly developed form, this was the model that was to become a legend in motor racing history and which, with its leather-strapped bonnet, classical radiator design and British Racing Green livery, has become the archetypal Vintage sports car. Early success in the 1922 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, when Bentleys finished second, fourth, and fifth to take the Team Prize, led to the introduction of the TT Replica (later known as the Speed Model) on the existing 9' 9½' wheelbase, short standard chassis. Identified by the Red Label on its radiator, the Speed Model differed by having twin SU 'sloper' carburettors, a higher compression ratio, different camshaft and the close-ratio A-type gearbox, the latter being standard equipment prior to 1927 when the C-type 'box was adopted. These engine changes increased maximum power from the standard 70 to 80bhp and raised top speed to an impressive 90mph. Other enhancements included the larger (11-gallon) fuel tank and (usually) André Hartford shock absorbers. Bentley made approximately 1,600 3-Litre models, the majority of which was bodied by Vanden Plas with either open tourer or saloon coachwork.The accompanying illustrated report, compiled by leading marque authority, Dr Clare Hay, and incorporating copies of factory records, reveals that chassis number 'PH1475' was built as a 1926 model 3-Litre on the 9' 9½' wheelbase chassis with the Speed Model specification engine. An AT rev counter was the only departure from standard specification. The Service Record notes various alterations made later and a change of chassis frame and front axle in May 1929, the reconditioned frame fitted being that from chassis '20'. As recorded in the Service Record, the original engine is numbered 'SR1404' and is a 1926 specification unit with one-piece sump, twin SU G5 'sloper' carburettors, and twin ML magnetos. The Service Record also notes a new cylinder block with SU HVG5 vertical carburettors fitted in 1933. 'PH1475' was originally bodied as a saloon by Brainsby's of Peterborough, as depicted in The Autocar edition of 30th July 1926. The registration allocated was 'WU 3989', a West Yorkshire number, and the sale was probably handled by Bassett Motors Ltd of Doncaster through Central Garage Ltd of Bradford, Bentley's Yorkshire agents. The Bentley was first owned by one J Wightman Jnr of Louth, Lincolnshire, who was followed in January 1927 by a Tom Clayton of Bradford. Clayton had a low-ratio final drive fitted together with a double silencer system, and had the car re-bodied as a Weymann saloon by Albany Carriage Co. By April 1930 'PH1475' belonged to a P T Dines of Smithfield, London. In November 1933 the chassis and engine were overhauled and modernised. It is likely that 'PH1475' belonged to Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd's Service Department, which bought in and reconditioned old Bentleys for resale, often re-bodying them, in this with a new drophead coupé body by Corsica, a North London coachbuilder with close links to the Service Department. The chassis was rebuilt to 1928 specification with a new cylinder block with vertical SU carburettors; 5.50x20' wheels; low geared steering; a C-type gearbox; and a Spicer propshaft. Comprehensively updated, the car was sold to a J H Turner of Sevenoaks, Kent. No records exist for the war years. The next recorded owners are F R Cowell (July 1947), D N Stevens (1958) and R Gervais Ford (1961). Gervais Ford removed the body and sold the chassis to John Brogden, who fitted a new Vanden Plas-style four-seater tourer body with blade wings (see BDC Review, October 1968). In 1966 Brogden sold the Bentley to Ann Knights and it was subsequently owned by R E Roberts (1970) and Michael A Ross (1971). By this time the original engine 'SR1404' had been removed and a replacement engine ('LT1586') installed. Ross re-registered the car as 'BM 8287' (the registration from chassis '20') and claimed that identity. (The registration 'BM 8287' is also historically significant as being that originally assigned to the very first Bentley motor car of 1919, chassis 'EXP 1'.)Dr Hay: 'By continuous history this car is PH1475 and not chassis 20. It should be appreciated that Bentley Motors regarded the chassis frame as a service replacement item and that the identity follows the history of the car and not any component part.' The current vendor's father bought 'BM 8287' circa 1972 to compliment his 4½-Litre Bentley ('TY 4015') and the car has been enjoyed by three generations of the family for the last 50 years. Its usage has included the BDC Anniversary trips to Le Mans and Aubusson in 1980 and 1984, both of which the vendor attended, and the same trip in 1993 when the family took both 'TY 4015' and 'BM 8287' accompanied by Colin Brown, who had worked at Hofmann & Mountfort of Henley and carried out general maintenance to both cars. 'BM 8278' has been used regularly by the family, frequently attending VSCC and BDC race meetings and taking part in the Bentley Parade at BDC Silverstone. The car also featured in an episode of Midsomer Murders and there are pictures online of it in the garage in The Da Vinci Code (2006) but it seems that scene did not make the final edit. Prior to sale, BM 8287 has been serviced and lightly recommissioned by marque specialist Ewen Getley of Kingsbury Racing. Works carried out included the fitment of new magnetos, replacement of the gearbox oil and drain plug, inspection of the rear axle including new oil and repacking of the bearings. The brakes were checked and adjusted and the engine timing was checked. A new battery was also fitted along with new mounting bolts.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2020 McLaren 720S Le Mans Coupé Registration no. KE70 RKX Chassis no. SBM14DCC4MW298004•Built to mark the 25th anniversary of the five production McLaren F1 LMs•One owner from new•Circa 1,450 miles from new•McLaren service history•Serviced in November 2022 by McLaren and ready to enjoyFootnotes:One of a limited series of 50, this McLaren 720S LM was built to mark the 25th anniversary of the five production McLaren F1 LMs built to honour the five McLaren F1 GTRs that finished the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours race in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 13th places in McLaren's first appearance at the world-famous endurance classic. Out of the 50 examples sold worldwide, only 16 were destined for Europe, each featuring a Le Mans dedication plate and 'McLaren 25 Anniversary Le Mans' logos.This car is one of only two right-hand drive orange examples in the UK and out of six 720S Le Mans in total in this country, with this car being chassis '004' out of the limited production run of 50 units. Finished in the iconic McLaren Orange of the F1 LM cars, it benefits from bespoke five-spoke alloy wheels finished in gloss dark Graphite Grey to match the style of the F1 LM cars, in addition to gold brake callipers that also featured on the McLaren F1. Additional features include a roof scoop and carbon fibre racing seats. The McLaren 720S Le Mans has astonishing performance delivered by the mid-mounted, 720PS (710bhp), M840T 4.0-litre engine. The twin-turbocharged V8 propels the car from 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 2.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of 212mph (341km/h). The fully-functional roof scoop channels air to provide additional cooling for the engine while the carbon-fibre louvred front wings reduce aerodynamic lift generated by the rotation of the front wheels, as well as reducing vehicle weight.The LM boasts a vast array of options that include: MSO (McLaren Special Operations) Black Pack; stainless steel sports exhaust; Stealth Pack; Dove Grey Le Mans interior theme with '25th Anniversary' stitching on the headrests and floor mats; carbon-fibre racing seats in touring size; primary interior components in carbon-fibre; MSO defined extended carbon paddles; interior ambient lighting; 360-degree park assist (parking sensors front and rear with reversing camera); vehicle tracking system; and the all-important vehicle lift system. A full listing of its exceptional specification is available. This 720S Le Mans has had its first year service, which was completed on 3rd November 2021 at 1,149 miles at McLaren New Forest. It will be serviced again pre-sale by McLaren in November 2022 ready for its new custodian to use and enjoy.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé Adaptation Coachwork by Park Ward Ltd & A B Price Registration no. RKO 222 Chassis no. BC21AF Engine no. BC20A•Restored and converted from fixed-head to drophead coupé configuration in 1987•Professionally restored again in 2000-2002•R-REC 'Most Elegant Car in Show' concours award-winner in 2002•Overdrive fittedFootnotes:Described by The Autocar as, 'A new stage in the evolution of the post-war Bentley,' the magnificent Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction on the R-Type chassis in 1952. With the arrival of the final generation of six-cylinder cars, the all-new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type, the Continental lost some of its individuality but none of its exclusivity. Eulogising about Bentley's new 'S' series cars, introduced in April 1955, The Autocar wrote, 'the latest Bentley model offers a degree of safety, comfort and performance that is beyond the experience and perhaps even the imagination of the majority of the world's motorists'. Later, in October that same year, the Bentley Continental became available on the 'S' chassis. 'It brings Bentley back to the forefront of the world's fastest cars,' Autocar said of the H J Mulliner-styled fastback, which was the quickest four/five-seater saloon of its day. The Bentley S-Type's new box-section chassis incorporated improved brakes and suspension and an enlarged (to 4,887cc) and more powerful version of the existing inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine, which for the first time was identical in specification in its Rolls and Bentley forms. The Continental version came with shorter radiator and higher gearing and, for a time at least, could be ordered with right-hand change manual transmission. As had been the case with the original R-Type, the new S-Type Continental was only ever available as a coachbuilt car; the designs produced by independent coachbuilders for the S1 Continental chassis being among era's the most stylish. All cars were built to the individual customer's personal requirements and finished to the highest standards. There is nothing quite like them in the modern world, and today these supremely stylish motor cars are among the most sought-after classics of their era. Of the 431 Bentley S1 Continentals produced between 1955 and 1959, 185 were bodied by Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder, Park Ward Ltd, of which 122 were right-hand drive like this example, which was originally built as a fixed-head coupé (a 'Continental Saloon' according to the chassis card). The Bentley was retailed by James Young Ltd and sold new to A C Johnson Esq of Sevenoaks, Kent. Four subsequent owners are listed on the chassis card, the last of which - Technical Platings Ltd of Teddington, Middlesex - registered the car in January 1965. In 1987 the then owner decided to restore the Bentley, commissioning highly respected marque specialists A B Price Ltd to carry out the work, which included conversion to drophead coupé configuration. The result is a car indistinguishable from an original drophead coupe; the reason being that a genuine Park Ward drophead was disassembled and the constructional details and parts faithfully copied, including the seats, interior, windscreen, hood frame and hood. The latter alone cost £4,800 (almost £13,000 in today's money). In a letter on file, Barry price states: 'You will understand that it is a major project requiring one's best men and it is, in fact quite exacting work.'In 2000 the Continental was acquired by well-known Bentley enthusiast, Paul Conway, who appreciated the car's quality but wanted a superior standard of finish. After a European tour to celebrate the car's purchase, a second restoration was commenced using some of the best craftsmen in the business. The chassis, suspension, engine and gearbox were rebuilt, and the coachwork treated to a bare-metal repaint in Connaught Green. A photographic record of the work is on file. Completed in 2002, the Continental was shown at the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club's Annual Concours d'Elegance at Towcester Racecourse the following year where the judges voted it the 'Most Elegant Car in Show'. Nearly 20 years later the quality of the workmanship remains evident, the paintwork being remarkably good and the interior nicely mellowed. Importantly, this Continental has been fitted with an overdrive, potentially lowering the fuel consumption while making for more relaxed cruising at high speeds. Offered for sale at less than half the price of an original Park Ward drophead, 'RKO 222' represents exceptional value for money and is presented in beautiful condition.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1957 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon Coachwork by H J Mulliner Registration no. 722 UYL Chassis no. BC41BG Engine no. BC40B•Unsurpassed style and luxury•One of 431 S1 Continentals•Known ownership history•Recent professional engine rebuild, repaint, and interior re-trim•Excellent history file (inspection recommended)Footnotes:Bentley's magnificent Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction on the R-Type chassis in 1952. Unlike the ordinary, factory-bodied, 'standard steel' R-Type, the Continental was bodied in the traditional manner and first appeared with what many enthusiasts consider to be the model's definitive style of coachwork - the lightweight, wind tunnel-developed fastback of H J Mulliner. The Continental's performance figures would have been considered excellent for an out-and-out sports car, but for a full four/five seater saloon they were exceptional: a top speed of 120mph, 100mph achievable in third gear, 50mph reached in a little over 9 seconds and effortless cruising at the 'ton'. Built for export only at first, the Continental was, once delivery charges and local taxes had been paid, almost certainly the most expensive car in the world, as well as the fastest capable of carrying four adults and their luggage. 'The Bentley is a modern magic carpet which annihilates great distances and delivers the occupants well-nigh as fresh as when they started,' concluded Autocar. With the arrival of the final generation of six-cylinder cars - the all-new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type - the Continental lost some of its individuality but none of its exclusivity. Eulogising about the new S-Series cars, introduced in April 1955, The Autocar wrote, 'the latest Bentley model offers a degree of safety, comfort and performance that is beyond the experience and perhaps even the imagination of the majority of the world's motorists'. Later, in October that same year, the Bentley Continental became available on the 'S' chassis. 'It brings Bentley back to the forefront of the world's fastest cars,' Autocar remarked of the H J Mulliner-styled fastback which, arguably, was the quickest four/five-seater saloon of its day. The S-Type's new box-section chassis incorporated improved brakes and suspension and an enlarged (to 4,887cc) and more powerful version of the existing inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine, which for the first time was identical in specification in its Rolls and Bentley forms. The Continental version came with shorter radiator and higher gearing and, for a time at least, could be ordered with right-hand change, manual transmission. As had been the case with the original R-Type, the new S-Type Continental was only ever available as a coachbuilt car, the designs produced by independent coachbuilders for the S1 Continental chassis being among era's the most stylish, although – arguably – none ever improved on H J Mulliner's sublime original. This 'modern magic carpet' was supplied new via Jack Barclay's Mayfair showroom and comes with a most comprehensive history folder containing the original sales contract, numerous service records, internal memorandums, and correspondence from the car's earliest days. The folder also contains Bentley and H J Mulliner build sheets; owners' correspondence; bills from various specialists; a quantity of expired MoTs; and V5C documents to bring the story up to date. The first owner, one J H Rawlings of the Automatic Coil Winding Co Ltd, exchanged his R-Type Continental plus a substantial amount of money for this more modern Continental, a model that would turn out to be far rarer than its illustrious forebear. Jack Barclay ended up supplying 'BC41BG' to its first three owners and they appear to have serviced it throughout this period. The copy chassis card lists a further four owners up to 1965, while a hand-written document lists a further six up to 2011. There have been three owners since, including the current vendor, who purchased the Continental from Graeme Hunt Ltd in early 2020. Works carried out while with recent custodians include a suspension overhaul and engine rebuild by local specialists in Essex, plus a strip to bare metal, fabrication of new rear wheel spats, repaint, and a complete re-trim of the interior and boot by Graeme Hunt Ltd (photographs on file).Without doubt one of the nicest examples currently available, this beautiful S1 Continental 'fastback' is sure to command attention wherever it goes and delight the fortunate next owner. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Coupé Registration no. LYX 326K Chassis no. 02492 Engine no. 8233 – N/I 1038•Iconic V6-engined Dino•UK-delivered right-hand drive model•Matching chassis and engine numbers•Professional bare-metal restoration in the 2000s•Extensive history fileFootnotes:'It is a thrill to drive a car like the Dino, one whose capabilities are far beyond what even an expert driver can use in most real-world motoring, and that is the Dino's reason for being. The real joy of a good mid-engined car is in its handling and braking and the Dino shone as we expected it to. The steering is quick without being super quick, and it transmits by what seems a carefully planned amount of feedback exactly what is going on at the tyres. Thanks to the layout's low polar moment of inertia the car responds instantly to it. The Dino's cornering limits are very high... ' – Road & Track. It was the need for a production-based engine for the new Formula 2 that had prompted the introduction of a 'junior' Ferrari, the Dino 206 GT, at the Turin Motor Show in 1967. The latest in a line of Dino V6 'quad-cam' engines stretching back to the late 1950s, the new unit proved as successful on the racetrack as in the showroom, Derek Bell and Ernesto Brambilla both winning races in the European Championship, while Andrea de Adamich triumphed in the 1968 Argentine Temporada series. Building on experienced gained with its successful limited-edition Dino 206S sports-racer of 1966, Ferrari retained the racer's mid-engined layout for the road car but installed the power unit transversely rather than longitudinally. A compact, aluminium-bodied coupé of striking appearance, the Pininfarina-styled Dino - named after Enzo Ferrari's late son Alfredino Ferrari and intended as the first of a separate but related marque - was powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cam V6 driving via an in-unit five-speed transaxle. The motor's 180 brake horsepower was good enough to propel the lightweight, aerodynamically efficient Dino to 142mph, and while there were few complaints about the car's performance, the high cost enforced by its aluminium construction hindered sales. A 2.4-litre version on a longer wheelbase - the 246 GT - replaced the original Dino 206 in late 1969. Built by Scaglietti, the body was now steel and the cylinder block cast-iron rather than aluminium, but the bigger engine's increased power - 195bhp at 7,600rpm - adequately compensated for the weight gain. A Targa-top version, the 246 GTS, followed in 1972. The Dino 246 was built in three series: 'L', 'M' and 'E', these designations reflecting detail changes in the specification. The final 'E' series incorporated all the changes made to its predecessors together with further improvements to the engine and gearbox and numerous other more minor details. While not quite as fast in a straight line as its larger V12-engined stablemates, the nimble Dino was capable of showing almost anything a clean pair of heels over twisty going. Truly a driver's car par excellence and still highly regarded today. One of the final 'E-Series' cars, the beautiful Dino offered here is a right-hand drive, matching-numbers example built for the UK market. A letter on file from Mr Tony Willis of The Maranello Concessionaires Archive confirms that the car was originally finished in Rosso Chiaro with black interior trim and electric windows. First owner Mr John Goodyear took delivery in October 1971 and the car was registered as 'MBL 1'. The history file is extensive and contains a photographic record of a professional bare-metal restoration carried out in the 2000s together with assorted correspondence, notably between the first owner and Maranello Concessionaires in 1971, numerous bills, and a quantity of expired MoT certificates. Bell Sport & Classic, SB Race Engineering and GTO Engineering have looked after the Dino in recent years; it wants for nothing and is presented in fantastic condition.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1958 Porsche 356A T2 Coupé Coachwork by Reutter Registration no. 823 XVU Chassis no. 102714 Engine no. P68580•Supplied new to Kenya•Right-hand drive•Only four owners from new•Professional restoration completed in January 2022 (bills and photographs available)•Concours conditionFootnotes:Although Ferdinand Porsche had established his automotive design consultancy in the early 1930s, his name would not appear on a production car until 1949. When it did, it graced one of the all-time great sports cars: the Porsche 356. Having commenced manufacture with a short run of around 50 hand-built aluminium-bodied cars at Gmünd, Porsche began volume production of the steel-bodied 356 coupé at its old base in Stuttgart, at first in premises shared with coachbuilders Reutter and then (from 1955) in its original factory at Zuffenhausen.The work of Ferdinand's son, 'Ferry' Porsche, the 356 was based on the Volkswagen designed by his father. Like the immortal 'Beetle', the 356 employed a platform-type chassis with rear-mounted 1,100cc air-cooled engine and torsion bar all-independent suspension, yet somehow contrived to offer level of performance that belied the basic layout's humble origins. In part this had been achieved by the 356's aerodynamically efficient body, designed by Porsche employee Erwin Komenda. In its report on the 1949 Geneva Motor Show, scene of the 356's international debut, Motor commented: 'Despite the conservatively stressed engine, a weight of only 11.7cwt gives 68bhp/ton and the beautifully formed body offers such low drag that the car has been timed by an independent tester to cover a kilometre at 84mph (134km/h).'Porsche was anxious to prove its new sports car in competition, and on 11th July 1948 the open prototype had won its class at a race meeting at Innsbruck. In 1951 an aluminium-bodied works car finished first in the 1,100cc class at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race and 20th overall, thus beginning the marque's long and illustrious association with La Sarthe. Aluminium cylinder heads were an early improvement (introduced in November 1949) while constant development would see the 356's engine progressively enlarged, with 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre units first becoming available in 1951. As the engine increased in both size and power, the inadequacies of the Volkswagen-type transmission were exposed, leading to the introduction of Porsche's own synchromesh gearbox - the Type 519 - in 1952. That same year the original split windscreen was replaced by a one-piece, while 1955 marked the arrival of the revised 356A model, the newcomer being readily distinguished by its curved windscreen and 15' - down from 16' - wheels. Regularly revised and updated, Porsche's landmark sports car would remain in production well into the 911 era, the final examples being built in 1965.The right-hand drive Porsche 356A offered here was supplied new from the factory (complete with a US-specification front bumper) to a Mr N Fallon in Nairobi, Kenya in January 1958, subsequently passing through the hands of two further owners in Kenya before being acquired by the current vendor in 1999. The car then remained in Kenya until it was shipped to well respected Porsche restorers RSC Automobile in Belgium for a complete 'last nut and bolt' restoration. This concours-standard rebuild was completed in January 2022 at a cost in excess of £150,000. Related bills are on file together with 450 digital images of the rebuild plus some lovely period shots showing the Porsche with its first owner in Kenya. Imported into the UK and registered here on 1st July 2022, this expertly restored Porsche 356A is worthy of the closest inspection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Maserati Bora 4.7-litre Berlinetta Registration no. GYY 600L Chassis no. AM117 432•Maserati's first mid-engine sports car•Purchased from renowned marque specialists McGrath Maserati•Extensively refurbished by McGrath in 2021 (including engine rebuild)•Detailed invoices available totalling over £50,000Footnotes:The highlight of the 1971 Geneva Salon was undoubtedly the sensational new Maserati Bora. With the Bora's introduction, the great Modenese manufacturer followed other supercar constructors in going mid-engined while at the same time abandoning its traditional tubular chassis technology in favour of unitary construction. Named after an Adriatic wind, the Bora was the work of Giorgetto Giugiaro's Ital Design, at least as far as its bodyshell was concerned; the mid-mounted engine was Maserati's familiar four-cam V8 in 4.7-litre form, the five-speed transaxle came from ZF and the all-independent double-wishbone suspension was penned by Giulio Alfieri, co-designer of the legendary 250F Formula 1 Grand Prix car. One of the first 'new generation' models to appear following Maserati's acquisition by Citroën, the Bora used the latter's hydraulic technology to adjust seats and pedals, raise the headlamps, and operate the excellent power-assisted brakes. A slippery shape plus 310bhp made for a very fast car - top speed was over 160mph (258km/h) - and the Bora had acceleration, handling and braking to match. Motor magazine concluded its March 1973 road test thus: 'The Bora impressed us as one of the best and most civilised mid-engined exotics we've tried, better developed than most of its ilk and immensely rewarding to drive, especially to drive fast on cross-country roads.' What more could any enthusiast want? According to the copy build sheet on file, this 4.7-Litre Bora was built in December 1972, and specified new with Exterior in 'Celeste' paired with 'Senape' interior. The copy delivery notice shows it was delivered via the Walter Bordese dealership in Turin on the 26th March 1973. The extensive history file contains numerous old invoices, MOTs and handwritten notes, together with copies of previous Italian and French registration documents.The current owner - a Maserati connoisseur having owned 1950s competition exotics such as a 250F and 250S - purchased this Bora from McGrath Maserati after a two year search. As he intended to use the car for international touring and Maserati Club events it was decided to complete a thorough evaluation of the car. This resulted in an engine out rebuild of the mechanical systems and the car as a whole, with detailed invoices on file. These invoices (totalling over £50,000) include an engine rebuild; front/rear suspension overhaul; CWP and differential overhaul; wheels refurbished and new front tyres; ethanol compatible fuel lines fitted; air conditioning service; and supply of original tools. When this work was completed in September 2021 the car was driven to Switzerland where our client has a home and used to explore the Jura region, both Swiss and French. The vendor advises us that over 1,500 km were completed without issue. This included 900 km from the UK with stops only for fuel.The vendor advises us that the car has met 100% of his expectations during his ownership, and indeed the only reason for sale now is that osteoarthritis prevents him from easily getting in and out of the car. Bonhams consultant James Knight has driven this magnificent Bora and confirms that the car is 'an absolute delight to drive'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1950 Aston Martin Two-Litre Sports Drophead Coupé (DB1) Registration no. not registered Chassis no. AMC/50/10 Engine no. EN/49/11•The first post-war Aston Martin model•One of only 15 production cars made•Stored since acquisition in 2007•Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:This Two Litre Sports is a fine example of the model that ushered in the 'David Brown' era at Aston Martin. Successful industrialist David Brown had bought the struggling Aston Martin concern in 1946, and the following year added Lagonda to his expanding motor-manufacturing empire. When Brown bought Aston Martin he acquired the Atom - a 2.0-litre four-cylinder prototype intended for post-war production - plus 'a few rusty old machine tools and the services of the Atom's designer, Claude Hill, who was very good...'. The chassis of the Two Litre Sports was a direct development of the Atom's, being of tubular construction and featuring independent front suspension by means of trailing arms, and a well-located live rear axle. Coil springs were used all round, plus a torsion bar at the front. A departure from Aston Martin's customary overhead-camshaft type, the 1,970cc overhead-valve engine was intended to be more reliable and easier to service. The gearbox was a David Brown four-speed unit, and there were Girling drum brakes all round.With the Lagonda purchase had come the services of their remarkably talented body stylist, Frank Feeley. Feeley designed the drophead coupé body for the Two Litre Sports, based on sketches he had made pre¬-war for the Lagonda V12. This modern, streamlined shape was very different from the traditional Aston Martin style, and its trend-setting influence can be detected in other handsome contemporary designs such as the Sunbeam Alpine. A foretaste of future glories was provided in 1948 when a stripped-for-racing Two Litre Sports won the Spa 24 Hours Race.With the DB2 ready for release, manufacture of the Two Litre Sports (retrospectively known as the 'DB1') was halted in mid-1950 after only 15 production models had been made, plus one Team Car. It is thus the rarest of all the 'David Brown' Aston Martin production models. Chassis number '10' is recorded in the AMOC Register as having attended the Le Mans Historic meeting in 1975 and 1978, and the AMOC Luxembourg Slalom in 1985 where it won the Members' Choice Trophy. The owner in 1985 was a Mrs Geisler. Otherwise the car's history is not known, though copies of old German registration papers and other documents on file indicate that it spent some time in that country before being shipped to the USA. The current vendor purchased the Aston from Tom Papadopoulos' Autosport Designs of New York, USA in May 2007, since when it has been kept in storage (copy bill of sale on file). Offered for re-commissioning, 'AMC/50/10' represents a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the serious collector to own one of these ultra-rare and historic Aston Martins. Please note that if this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at 5% on the hammer price to clear customs. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series IV Coupé Coachwork by Carrozzeria Pinin Farina Registration no. 47 ELF Chassis no. B20-2991 Engine no. 3576•Iconic Italian Gran Turismo•Desirable Series IV example•Previously owned (twice) by motoring authority Anthony Pritchard•Professionally restored by Omicron Engineering (2011-2012)•Maintained by Thornley Kelham•Mille Miglia eligibleFootnotes:Introduced in 1907, the Vincenzo Lancia's first car showed an independence of thought and defiance of convention that would remain associated with the marque well into the modern era. Lancia recommenced production after WW2 with the Aprilia and its smaller cousin the Ardea, but waiting in the wings was yet another groundbreaking design: the Aurelia. Lancia's classic Aurelia, the first car ever to employ a V6 engine, was launched at the 1950 Turin Motor Show. Designed in wartime by Francesco de Virgilio, the 1,754cc 60-degree V6 was of all-aluminium construction and used overhead valves operated via short pushrods instead of Lancia's traditional overhead camshafts. An advanced unitary construction design, the Aurelia retained Lancia's 'sliding pillar' independent front suspension, first seen on the Lambda, but used a novel semi-trailing-arm layout at the rear, another world first. The transmission too, was unusual, comprising a two-piece prop-shaft and combined gearbox/rear transaxle on which were mounted the inboard brakes, though for once this was not an entirely new departure. The B10 saloon was joined the following year by the Pinin Farina-styled B20 Coupé, a fastback '2+2' on a shortened wheelbase which, with its combination of sports car performance and saloon car practicality, can be said to have introduced the Gran Turismo concept to the world. The Aurelia engine had been increased to 1,991cc in 1951 and it was this unit in up-rated form that went into the B20. Lighter and higher geared than the saloon, the B20 was good for a top speed of over 100mph. Stunning the motor racing world, a mildly race-developed B20 driven by chain-smoking, brandy-swigging Giovanni Bracco finished 2nd in the 1951 Mille Miglia, beaten only by Luigi Villoresi's 4.1-litre works Ferrari! It is worth noting that the nimble Aurelia was actually faster than the Ferrari over the mountain passes north of Florence. Introduced in 1953, the 3rd and subsequent series B20s were powered by a 2,451cc, 118bhp version of the pushrod V6, while 4th-series onwards cars had De Dion rear suspension instead of the original semi-trailing-arm arrangement. It is worthwhile noting that from the Series IV onwards the cylinder block featured Vandervell shell bearings rather than the Series I/II/III's white metal bearings, which are more difficult to renew. The engine's external appearance is the same. The Lancia factory publication, The History of Lancia 1906-1989, states that 1,231 2.0-litre B20 GTs were produced (Series I and II) plus a further 1,880 2½-litre cars (Series III to VI). An engineering tour de force clothed in sublime coachwork by Italy's foremost carrozzeria, the Aurelia B20 represents for many the zenith of Lancia's post-war production.This B20 GT is one of the first right-hand drive Series IV cars built. According to the official build records, it was released on 25th June 1954 finished in Grigio and fitted with engine number '3576', which it retains to this day. This car has been comprehensively restored by marque specialists Omicron Engineering Ltd and is now resplendent in pearlescent silver-grey paintwork and blue trim. It also features the desirable Nardi floor shift.A previous owner was the prolific and respected motor historian and author Anthony Pritchard, who was an authority on Italian racing and sports cars having written many books on Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and the Mille Miglia. Pritchard bought a Series IV B20 GT from legendary Lancia guru Harry Manning in 1965 for £545. He sold the car some time later. Fast forward to 2010 and Pritchard decided he wanted another of these cars. He instructed Omicron, the well-known Lancia experts, to find a suitable car. Omicron tracked down this example in Massachusetts, USA in the process of being restored. They bought the car on Pritchard's behalf and shipped it back to the UK. Omicron then completed the restoration including an extensive mechanical overhaul and engine rebuild with invoices totalling over £37,000. It was only when the Aurelia was back in the UK that Pritchard realised it was the very same car he had owned 45 years previously! He applied to the DVLA, who reissued the car's original registration '47 ELF', which it carries today.There is a comprehensive history file with the car detailing the work undertaken by Omicron as well as further recent expenditure totalling some £13,000. After acquiring the car, the current owner took it to Thornley Kelham, the Lancia Aurelia specialists based in Cirencester, and instructed them to do a vehicle health check and resolve any issued they could identify. Work carried out included fitting a new set of Michelin X tyres. The car has since returned to Thornley Kelham for annual servicing. Most recently the Aurelia appeared on the Lancia stand at the NEC Classic Car Show in November 2022, successfully completing the 180-mile round trip without issue. Eligible for a host of prestigious historic events including the Mille Miglia, this beautiful Aurelia B20 GT is ready to enjoy.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 1:5 scale limited edition model of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2002 Championship winning Formula 1 car by Sports Models of Europe,numbered 128/200, promotional display resin and metal model, finished in Rosso Corsa race livery and wearing race number 1, with Shell, Vodafone, and other sponsors' logos, later applied with Marlboro sponsors logos, with rolling wheels fitted with rubber tyres, measuring 91cm long. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A scratch built Ferrari 312PB group 5/6 sports prototype 1/4 scale by Daniel Stockli, Swiss,hand-made in metals, plastics and fibre glass, with riveted body panels, opening doors, the rear cover detaches (one hinged) to display mid-mounted naturally-aspirated 48 valve DOHC V12 scale engine, a well constructed and detailed model, which, after long period of storage, requires cleaning and overhaul with repair to front right suspension (one piece detached but present), 100cm long. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two bottles of Glenfarclas 18 year old single malt Scotch whisky distilled and bottled for The Morgan Sports Car Club for the Scottish International Morgan Gathering June 1989.

A Prinztronic Videosport 800-colour TV game, boxed, together with a Grandstand Model 6000 video sports centre TV Game, boxed, a Optim Sport two player TV game, with gun and a Binatone TV Master MK IV (4)To be sold on behalf on Monkey World, Dorset

Six Action Man vehicles, to include a tank, military jeep, military flatbed truck, sports car and others

Sixty PC-CD, floppy disk and PC-DVD games and programmes, cased, to include Elonex Microsoft Windows, Eye Of The Beholder, Eye Of The Beholder II, Eye Of The Beholder III, Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, The Legend Of Kyrandia Book One, Freedom Force, Warcraft III Reign Of Chaos, Solitaire Genius, Scrabble, Absolute Terror, 100,00 Clipart Images, Resident Evil 4, The Sum Of All Fears, Battlefield 2 Complete Collection, Lara Croft Tomb Raider Anniversary, Tomb raider The Last Revelation, Arcade Pinball, CSI, 5 Sports Games, The Land Before Time Preschool Adventure, Eunpad, Kombat Kars, Motocross Madness 2, The Incredibles Rise Of The Underminer, Lemmings, Need For Speed Carbon, Jacked, Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun, Full Spectrum Warrior, Stolen, Age Of Mythology The Titans, Secret Mission The Forgotten Island, Power Surge, Hot Wheels Mechani X, X2 The Threat, 1000 Games, Lego Racers, Windows Vista Ultimate, Strike, Clifford Learning Activates, Mars To Earth, Rugrats In Paris The Movie, Ultimate Demolition Derby, Ball Park, Mechwarrior Mercenaries, Monopoly Star Wars, Star Wars Jedi Knights Dark Forces II, Spartan, Grand Theft Auto, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000, Kingpin Life Of Crime, Physics, Spongebob Squarepants Clash Of Triton, 101 Puppy Pets, Lego Football Mania, Cool Pool, Codename Panzers Phase One, World Of Warcraft and Sid Meiers Civilization IV Complete

Hawkwind: six original quad concert posters comprising two "Hawkwind: Empire Liverpool Thursday 14th November" (102cm x 75cm), "Brunel Ents. Presents: Hawkwind plus support Sports Barn Brunel University Fri 7th Dec" (102cm x 76cm), "Hawkwind Special Guests Krel, Playhouse Edinburgh Friday 1st May" (100cm x 76cm), "Hawkwind Special Guests Krel, Colston Hall Bristol Thursday 7th May" (100cm x 76cm), and "Global Presents: Hawkwind 12 Hour Technicolour Dream All Nighter" (100cm x 74cm)Generally very good. Some fold marks and minor wear to edges.

Alken, Henry. National Sports of Great Britain, facsimile, London: Methuen, 1903. Folio, quarter buckram lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, illustrated with vibrant chromolithographic plates with protective tissue-guards. Contents very good, clean, bright, some faint handling marks in places, binding tight & square, some light surface wear & discolouration to cloth

A collection of four various 1/24 scale part complete Franklin Mint diecasts to include a 1942 Chrysler Town & Country, a 1935 Chevrolet Standard Sports Roadster, a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, and a 1967 Volkswagen Camen Ghia, all in original card packaging

A Kyosho 1/18 scale boxed limited edition diecast model of a Morgan 4/4 sports car, finished in dark grey with black hood and black interior, housed in the original polystyrene packed box

Dinky Toys No. 113 MGB sports car comprising cream body with red interior and driver figure, sold in the original Grand Prix style all-card box (E-NM,BG)

Corgi Toys mixed diecast group comprising No. 475 Citroen Safari in white and fitted with a blue/green interior, with 1964 Olympics decal to the bonnet, with 4 skis, poles and skier figure, housed in the original blue and yellow picture sided box (E-NM,BE), No. 436 Citroen Safari in yellow, with Wild Life Preservation decal to the bonnet, some chips to the model (G-BVG), No. 396 Datsun 240Z Rally Car, and No. 343 Pontiac Firebird, the windscreen of the model is broken, all sold with a Dinky Toys No. 113 MGB Sports Car in white with a red interior, no driver figure (G-BG)

Corgi Toys boxed model group of 8 comprising No. 435 Karrier Bantam Produce Van, No. 302 MGA Sports Car, No. 424 Ford Zephyr Estate Car, No. 229 Chevrolet Corvair, No. 102 Rice's Pony Trailer, No. 251 Hillman Imp, No. 51 Massey Ferguson Trailer, and No. 61 Four Furrow Plough - all models and boxes have wear

Corgi Toys boxed model group of 3 comprising No. 219 Plymouth Sports Suburban Station Wagon, No. 217 Fiat 1800, and No. 200 Ford Consul Saloon - all models/box conditions (F-G,BP-F)

A collection of boxed Matchbox Lesney Superfast models, with examples including No. 22 Pontiac GP Sports Coupe, No. 23 Volkswagen Camper Van, No. 29 Racing Mini, and others, all models in generally fair to near mint condition with poor to fair boxes, some of which have end flaps missing

One tray containing a collection of Titan Sports Ltd 1990s wrestling action figures, various mixed examples to include The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, and various other examples

A Sega Megadrive 2 video game console, limited edition, special release pack containing European Club Soccer and EA Sports, housed in the original card box, with instruction leaflets, original plastic wrapping and the two games as stated, overall in excellent good clean condition with very little use

One box of mixed Atari 5200 loose game cartridges to include Zaxxon, Pacman, Missile Command, Real Sports Football, Space Invaders, and others

A Dinky Toys original trade box No. 36F 6 British Salmson four seater sports car, containing four various examples to include one green, one light grey, and two fawn examples

GLYNNE JONES OWEN.  Rock-Climbing in the English Lake District. Frontis & illus. Orig. dark green cloth, rubbing & wear. 1897; also 12 others, Cumberland & Westmorland natural history & field sports.  (13).

Photographs. Howard Family. Rubbed half red morocco oblong quarto album cont. approx. 100 photographs incl. family groups, shooting, ice-sports, H.G. Tylecote in the Studio & some photos. (rather poor) by Tylecote, Naworth & district etc.

Medals: a 9ct gold and enamel sports medal, 31mm, gross weight 5.8g.

WILLIAM TAMPLIN: THE SPORTING DICTIONARY AND RURAL REPOSITORY OF GENERAL INFORMATION UPON EVERY SUBJECT APPERTAINING TO THE SPORTS OF THE FIELD: London, Vernor & Hood, 1803, 1st edition, 2 vols, 6 engraved plates as called for, 2pp adverts at end of each vol, contempory calf gilt v worn, vol 1, top board detached, vol 2 lacks part of back strip (2)

Folder of miscelleaneous coinage to include 2011 50p Olympic Sports (approx. 57), florins, 10ps etc

A collection of vintage games including Denys Fisher The Six Million Dollar Man, Radotin Tele-Sports, table soccer, Mr Potato Head, etc

Assorted playworn vintage plastic and tinplate vehicles and parts including Brimtoy Lyon's Tea truck, Scalex MG T.F sports car etc.

Royal Mint London 2012 sports collection, comprising 29 fifty pence coins and the completer medallion, housed in the official collector album, together with a UK Power Networks "An Electrifying Achievement" medallion commemorating their work at the London 2012 Olympic games (2)

Vacheron Constantin. A fine and rare 18K white gold automatic bracelet watchModel: OverseasReference: 2000V/120G-B122Date: Purchased 5th December 2016Movement: 36-jewel Cal.1120/3 automatic, Seal of Geneva, No.5298158Dial: Sunburst grey, applied polished baton hour markers with luminous inserts, white outer minute divisions with blue Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, polished pointed baton hands with luminous insertsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, exhibition back secured by 5 screws, shaped fixed polished bezel, No.1344074Strap/Bracelet: Detachable shaped linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed double folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 40mm Accompaniments: Vacheron Constantin box, outer card, Vacheron Constantin passport, Guarantee Certificate, original purchase receipt, repair receipt dated 5/08/17, 3 spare links, USB stick, polishing cloth, swing tagFootnotes:Vacheron Constantin can trace its steel sports watch history back to the 1970's with the iconic 222. In 1996 the brand launched the Overseas collection. Whilst they had released other sports watches previously, it was the Overseas that many considered to be the successor to the 222. Continuing the theme of tonneau shaped cases and Maltese cross inspired bezels the model was easily recognisable. In 2016 Vacheron Constantin presented a revamped Overseas collection as shown with the current lot. The new models came equipped with a new in-house movement and a convenient interchangeability device, allowing the user to remove and attach bracelets and straps without the need for tools.For an example of a 222 please see lot 24 for an original Jumbo 222 and lot 69 for the 34mm version.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com