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BROOK TAVERNER; a cotton moleskin camel coloured sports jacket, fully lined, single breasted, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner cotton mix fully lined cream classic blazer, size 42" S, a Samuel Windsor 100% linen beige lined blazer (new with labels), size 42" S, two Peter Christian beige single breasted sports blazers, both size 42" S and a beige brown double breasted blazer with gold tone military buttons, size 42 (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn or unworn and are in very good condition, with few signs of use.

LANIFICIO CAMPORE; two wool and cashmere mix camel coloured single breasted fully lined tailored blazers, size 42" S, a Peter Christian navy cotton single breasted blazer with striped lining and three front buttons, size 42" S, a Peter Christian navy blue linen casual blazer, size 42" S, a Bogart 100% wool sports casual blazer with windowpane check, 42" S and a Reda 100% wool navy blue fully lined single fronted tailored jacket (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn and are in very good, hardly used condition.

BROOK TAVERNER; a grey wool sports check blazer, fully lined and single breasted, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner grey sports check casual jacket, single breasted and fully lined, 42" S, a Moss Bros double breasted Prince of Wales check suit with jacket and trousers, a Sidi, Italy single breasted grey wool suit, a grey and pink pinstriped wool suit, single breasted and fully lined and a 'Desch' double breasted tan and cream suit (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn and are in very good, hardly used condition.

JOSEPH TURNER; a 100% wool navy blue single breasted lined blazer with gold tone buttons, size 42" S, two Brook Taverner navy sports casual blazers with windowpane check, fully lined and single breasted, both size 42 S, a Brook Taverner grey lined single breasted tailored jacket (af), size 42 S, a Charles Tyrwhitt lined single breasted light blue tweed blazer, size 42" S and a Crombie 100% wool double breasted pinstriped blazer (af) (6).Additional InformationUnless stated, all jackets are barely worn and are in very good, hardly used condition.

BROOK TAVERNER; four 100% wool tweed sports casual blazers in different colours and checks, all four are single breasted and lined, one with original tags and unworn, two Peter Christian 100% wool tweed jackets, both single breasted and one with matching waistcoats, all jackets size 42" S (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are worn and in good condition.

BROOK BROTHERS HARRIS TWEED; a limited edition no.14/180 100% new wool tweed fully lined single breasted jacket and matching waistcoat (waistcoat with original tags), size 42" S, a Magee sports tweed blazer, fully lined and single breasted, size 42" S, a Magee tweed sports casual blazer, single breasted and fully lined, size 42" S, a Magee sports jacket, single breasted and fully lined, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner 100% wool tweed sports casual blazer, single breasted, and a Subalpino checked sports tweed blazer, size 42" S (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn and in very good, hardly used condition.

JOSEPH TURNER; a pure wool single breasted lined green and blue tweed sports blazer with windowpane check, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner brand new green, red and blue tweed sports casual blazer with windowpane check, lined and single breasted, size 42" S, two Brook Taverner green lined and single breasted tweed sports casual Camberley jackets (one with tags and unused), a Brook Taverner camel, red and blue check tweed sports casual blazer, size 42" S and a Ritex pure new wool brown tweed jacket with red and green windowpane check, fully lined and single breasted, size 42" S (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn and are in very good, hardly used condition.

BROOK TAVERNER; three green tweed sports casual blazers with windowpane check, all single breasted and fully lined, all size 42" S, a Samuel Windsor wool and linen mix checked casual blazer, fully lined and single breasted (with tags and unworn), size 42" S, a Magee camel coloured with blue windowpane check tweed sports casual blazer, size 42" S and a Gurteen Esquire beige and multicoloured tweed sports casual blazer, single breasted and lines, size 42" S (6).

MAGEE; a brand new Donegal tweed sports casual blazer made with 100% wool, fully lined and single breasted, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner black, beige and brown tweed sports casual blazer with windowpane check, front pockets, single breasted and lines, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner green and orange 100% wool tweed sports casual blazer (unworn, with labels), size 42" S, a Charles Tyrwhitt beige and blue unlined single breasted tweed blazer, size 42" S, a Berwin & Berwin red and white new wool houndstooth check single breasted lined blazer, size 40 Reg and a Valley Mills 100% pure silk pink and black casual blazer made for Peter Christian, size 42" S (6).Additional InformationAll jackets, unless stated, are barely worn and are in very good condition.

SAMUEL WINDSOR; a bottle green velvet formal dinner wear jacket, fully lined with paisley silk, with single front button and pockets, size 42" S, a Charles Tyrwhitt green corduroy sports casual blazer, single breasted, size 42" S, a Peter Christian brown corduroy sports casual jacket, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner dark brown corduroy single breasted lined blazer named 'Cornwall Classic Micro' (with tags and unworn), size 42" S, a Savvy navy blue long corduroy fully lined blazer/coat, size Large and a green lined corduroy blazer, size 42" S (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn and are in very good, hardly used condition.

SAMUEL WINDSOR; a blue and white striped 100% linen James Cracknell boating blazer, double fronted and fully lined, size 42" S, a Samuel Windsor wool and linen mix tweed light blue and white casual blazer with windowpane check, single breasted and fully lined, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner light grey single breasted sports jacket, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner blue and white striped Cambridge classic cotton blazer, unlined and single breasted, size 42" S, a Douglas 100% pure wool black and white striped single breasted lined casual blazer and a white formal dinner wear jacket lined with purple silk (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn and are in very good, hardly used condition.

SAMUEL WINDSOR; a cotton Cambridge classic striped lined blazer with front pockets and two front buttons, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner cotton and linen mix navy blue sports casual blazer, single breasted and fully lines, size 42" S, a Brook Taverna 100% silk cream and grey striped tailored blazer (unworn, with label), size 42" S, a Brook Taverner 100% wool grey and black tartan tweed sports blazer, single breasted and fully lines, size 42" S and a purple wool and mohair single breasted jacket with three front buttons and a satin lining (5).

SAMUEL WINDSOR; a beige cotton, plaid lined show proof short jacket with front slit pockets, size large, a navy cashmere double breasted blazer, size large, a Newman vintage blue corduroy jacket with zip front, size medium, an Odermark brown striped single breasted lined blazer, size 42" S, and two mustard coloured corduroy sports jackets, both size 42" S (6).Additional InformationThe short shower proof jacket is in good condition, as are the brown and navy corduroy jackets, the cashmere double breasted blazer has some marks to the front that could be washed off as does one of the mustard blazers.

GURTEEN ESQUIRE; a 100% wool green tweed single breasted lined sports jacket, size 42" S, a Brook Taverner 100% wool window pane check tweed sports jackets, size 42" S, a Peter Christian West Nab sporting tweed wool fully lined single breasted sporting jacket, size 42" S, a Magee navy blue and multi-coloured herring bone tweed single breasted jacket, size 42" S, an Otten 100% wool multi coloured tweed sports jacket, size 42" S, and a Samuel Windsor 100% wool tweed jacket, size 42" S (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are barely worn and in very good hardly used condition.

CHARLES TYRWHITT; a single breasted blue wool blazer lined with light blue satin with gold tone anchor buttons, two front pockets and a back flap, 42" S, a Samuel Windsor formal black dinner wear jacket lined with red paisley satin, 42" S, with bowtie in pocket, a Peter Christian navy cotton single breasted blazer, 42" S, a Canali double breasted cotton blazer, fully lined with gold tone buttons, 42" S, a Samuel Windsor blue linen lined blazer, 42" S and a blue 100% wool sports casual blazer, 42" S (6).Additional InformationAll jackets are in good wearable condition, with very few signs of wear.

BROOK TAVENER; a navy cotton lined blazer, size 42" S, an Austin Reed 100% wool black and white lined blazer, size 44" S, a Peter Christian harris tweed jacket, fully lined with leather toggle buttons, size 42" S, a Saint Hilaire vintage brown moleskin style jacket, fully lined with a single breast, size 42" S, a Charles Tyrwhitt Prince Charles check 100% wool three piece suit with jacket, matching waistcoat and trousers, size 42" S and a Jolliman vintage cream short sports jacket with zip front, size L (6).Additional InformationAll jackets need to be pressed but are in a fair to good condition. The black and white tweed jacket has some small stains to the front which could be dry cleaned out, and the Jolliman jacket looks unworn. The three piece suit is in need of pressing.

1956 Melbourne Australia Olympic Games metal pin badges, various sports, made in West Germany

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, 1493cc. Registration number GED 830V. Chassis number FH 133903. Engine number FP 48619E. The Spitfire was conceived by Standard-Triumph to compete in the small sports car market against the Austin-Healey Sprite. The Sprite had used the drive train of the Austin A30/A35 in a lightweight. The Spitfire used mechanicals from the Herald. Where the Austin A30 used monocoque construction, the Herald used body-on-frame ? a chassis Triumph was able to downsize, saving the cost of developing a completely new chassis-body unit. Giovanni Michelotti, who had designed the Herald, styled the bodywork, which featured wind-up windows (in contrast to the Sprite and Midget, which used side curtains) and an assembly of the bonnet and wings that opened forward for engine access. The Spitfire's introduction was delayed by its company's financial troubles in the early 1960's and was subsequently announced shortly after Standard Triumph was taken over by Leyland Motors. When Leyland officials, taking stock of their new acquisition, found Michelotti's prototype under a dust sheet in a factory corner, it was quickly approved it for production. The Mark IV featured a redesigned rear design similar to the Triumph Stag and Triumph 2000 models, both also designed by Michelotti. The front end was revised with a new bonnet pressing eliminating the weld lines on top of the wings/fenders, door handles were recessed, the convertible top received squared-off corners. The interior was revised to include a full-width dashboard, with instruments ahead of the driver rather than over the centre console, initially finished in black plastic and beginning in 1973 finished in wood. The 1500 followed in 1974. GED was first registered in December 1979 and by 1991 was with Mr Prescott of Hornsea, followed by Mr Lane in 1992, the mileage at this time was 78,989. Our vendor bought it as project in December 1996 and started a body off restoration, a spare body tub was sourced from California, the chassis was blasted and painted, a new bonnet, boot and door skins came from Rimmers as was the exhaust system. All components were giving a refresh and the car was repainted in the original Inca Yellow and a new hood fitted. Completed in 1998 the speedo was reset and an MOT obtained, used very occasionally ever since, the mileage is now only 1,494 miles. A testament to the custodian the car has not deteriorated since and started with ease for the journey to the saleroom. Sold with the V5C, MOT's 1998-2003 and 2019, a variety of receipts from the restoration, some from its past and various Spitfire manuals. It should be noted that the engine block is from a MG Midget 1500.

1964 Honda C110, 49cc. Registration number JMC 52B ( see text). Frame number C110 D291232. Engine number 65017.Introduced in 1958, Honda's classic C100 Cub 'step-thru' gave millions of people the world over their first taste of two-wheeled mobility. Better-built, more powerful and more reliable than the majority of contemporary mopeds, while endowed with handling superior to that of the small-wheeled scooter, the C100 set new sales records for motorcycle production and its descendants continue to be immensely popular today. The first sports derivative, the C110 Sports Cub, appeared in October 1960. This was a proper small motorcycle, with spine frame and a more powerful version of the C100 motor having a higher compression ratio and an alloy cylinder head. The model remained in production until 1966. The power was increased to 5bhp, and for a machine weighing only 66kg gave 50cc motorcycling a whole new appeal! For the first time, a 50cc roadster was able to top 50mph, and to put that into perspective, Honda?s Dream 50 special launched 37 years later in 1997, with four valves and double overhead cam, struggled to get to 40mph! Progress? JMC 52B was owned by Laurie Honey in 1980 before our vendors brother in law bought it in June 1986. Its last run out was at the Castleford & District Cavalcade of British and Classic Bikes on the 14th June 1992 as entry 603. JMC 52B was owned by Laurie Honey in 1980 before our vendors brother in law bought it in June 1986. Its last run out was at the Castleford & District Cavalcade of British and Classic Bikes on the 14th June 1992 as entry 603. This was undertaken with the vendors father on the Tiger Cub, VTN 180, also in this auction, after which the vendors brother in law emigrated to America.Sold with an old style V5 and an original Drivers Manual, an interesting a rare project.

1965 Triumph 6T Thunderbird, 650 cc. Registration number EFW 706C. Frame number 6T DU20186 (not found). Engine number T120 ND31309.One of the most important developments in the history of Triumph's long-running parallel twin was the introduction in 1957 of unitary construction of the engine and gearbox, an innovation extended to the 650 range for 1962. A new alloy cylinder head was adopted at the same time, and the engine/gearbox unit went into a new single-down-tube frame with bolt-on rear sub-frame. Three 650s were offered initially: The Thunderbird tourer, Trophy trail bike, and Bonneville sports roadster. Improvements were made on an annual basis: new forks and 12-volt electrics (the latter on the Thunderbird only at first) arriving for 1964 and a new frame with revised steering geometry for 1966. Mid-way through '66 the Thunderbird was dropped from the range together with the 3TA and 5TA tourers, their passing marking the final disappearance of Triumph's characteristic headlamp nacelle.EFW was owned by Brian Slater of Lincoln in 1997 before selling it to John Turner of Lincoln in 1999 who sorned it in 2019 before selling it to our vendor. It is believed to be an ex Police machine and the engine was changed to the current Bonneville T120 c.1997. There is MOT history from 1997at 473 miles, 2015 at 521 and 2016 at 525 miles. It now shows 528 miles.Our vendor has not used it although it has been fired up occasionally and is now being sold to fund a holiday!Sold with the V5C, V5, three past MOT's and a few receipts, together with a new front wheel, mud guard and various other spares. It will need recommissioning before road use.

A post 1902 naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved fullered blade 31½”, by “Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London” no. 58380 (1920) on backstrap, retailed by “Gieves Ltd, London, Portsmouth & Devonport” and etched with crowned fouled anchor and Royal Arms within frosted, rope bordered oak wreath panels, regulation gilt brass hilt, the guard incorporating crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, wirebound white sharkskin grip, in its leather scabbard with line engraved mounts, the locket with spring catch to hilt, and 2 hanging rings, blue and gilt sword knot. Very Good Condition, the blade retaining most original polish, the hilt much original gilt (one or two minor pitting sports to blade). £300-400

A circular enamelled Third Reich British Collaboration badge, ring Fur Deutsch Britisch Freundschaft, made by Descher and Sohn Ges Gesch. A Hitler Youth Sports day badge; an NSKK tiepin; a Volkswagen day badge and 2 other tiepins. GC (6) .£80-100

A Third Reich Hitler Youth sports badge in silvered metal, reverse marked “E Schneider Entum DSA Sport A32. Haupste Udenscheid” and number. An SA Gruppe Kurpenfalz 1939 badge and a 1935 SA badge. GC (3) £40-50.

A Third Reich “SA Sports” car pennant, 14¾” x 9½”, red cloth with embroidered applique panels. GC £40-60.

FIFTEEN MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR BOXED DIE CAST SPORTS AND MOTOR CARS.

A Collection of Four Ainsworth Illustrated Routledge published Books to Include Jack Sheppard, Rookwood, The Miser's Daughter and Guy Fawkes Together Sporting Stories and Sketches By G G and The Chance, The Truf and the Road by Nimrod, We Three & Troddles by R Andom and The Boys Treasury of Sports and Pastimes (Condition issues to Include Binding, Foxing, Loss etc)

Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949) 'Fishing' a print, from 'An Almanac of Sports', 1897, 19.5 x 19.5cm,and another 'Persimmon'17 x 17.5cm, both framed and glazed (2)Condition report: Both framed and glazed.

Two Islamic mixed metal boxes together with one other boxCONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, condition of lot is fair.Notably, some signs of wear on all boxes, and one box sports a damaged hinge.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.

A period oak dresser base with three drawers to the front on turned supportsCONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, condition of lot is generally good. Notably, the item sports a split to the top surface.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.

A Sheraton mahogany side table with single drawer and cross banded topCONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, condition of lot is generally good.Notably, the item sports some stains and marks to surface.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 antique revolving bookcaseCONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, condition of lot is good.Item sports some scratching as expected from use.Dimensions are as follows:Height, 85cmWidth, 47cmLength, 47cmOur 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 decorative 19th century engraved decanter with white metal stopper, together with a pair of engraved spirit decantersCONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, condition of lot is good.Notably, one sports a slight bubble.Decanter height, 30cmDecanter width, 15cmOther bottles height, 22cmWidth, 10cm

Scalextric Sports 30 Set in original box

1950s The Sports Car Club enamel car badge

Group of four pencil sketches of classic sports and performance cars including Ferrari and BMW, each mounted in metal frame (4)

Group of vintage Rugby / Sports caps including 1953 Harrow School blue velvet cap, maroon felt cap and similar smoking cap, Washington DC felt hat and others.

G.B. - Silver Sports Fob-Medallions x 5 circa 1890-1920, in cases of issue (5 medallions)

G.B. - The Royal Mint London 2012 Sports Collection fifty pence coin collection, set of 12 coins (In Westminster Box with certificates of authentication)

Two Nazi German National Badge for Physical Training, together with a Nazi SA Sports badge, Nazi medal for the Winter campaign in Russia 1941 - 42 and a Nazi Civil Defence Medal (possibly later copies) (5)

Victorian and Edwardian Family photographs in albums including golf, Winter sports, Dunston Hall interior and exterior, hunting, 1930s wedding, pet lion. Mainly identified and with autographs.

A gents yellow metal Rotary Super Sports manual wristwatch. Not running.

A BOX CONTAINING VARIOUS COINS, MEDALS, COMMEMORATIVES to include over 2.7 kilos of pre 47 coins, two silver sports awards, other coinage etc

Erich Honecker - Internationales Olympisches Komitee: Olympischer Orden in Gold. Exemplar verliehen im Jahr 1985 an Erich Honecker. Die Ordensdekoration in Form der Olympischen Ringe und Lorbeerblättern an Tragekette. Vergoldet. Auf der Rückseite Herstellerzeichen der Firma "BERTONI MILANO". Dazu die Miniaturnadel in Form der Ordensdekoration. Gold, Die Nadel mit Sicherheitsverschluß. Auf der Rückseite Goldstempel "750" sowie Herstellerzeichen "BERTONI". Der Olympische Orden ist eine seit 1975 bestehende Auszeichnung des Internationalen Olympischen Komitees (IOC) für Menschen, die sich um die Olympischen Spiele verdient gemacht haben. Der Olympische Orden wurde bis 1984 analog zu den Olympiamedaillen in den Klassen Bronze, Silber und Gold verliehen. Seit 1985 gibt es keine Unterteilung mehr in Silber und Bronze, der Orden wird seitdem in der Silberfassung verliehen. Der Orden in Gold wird weiterhin als höchste Stufe verliehen. Vor der Einführung des Olympischen Ordens wurden verdiente Personen mit dem Olympischen Diplom ausgezeichnet. Der erste Geehrte war 1904 der damalige US-Präsident Theodore Roosevelt.Der Olympische Orden wird nur an Personen, die sich in besonderem Maße für die olympische Bewegung verdient gemacht haben, verliehen. Auch posthume Auszeichnungen sind möglich. Institutionen, wie z. B. Vereine und Verbände, werden mit dem Olympischen Pokal (Olympic Cup) ausgezeichnet. Dieser Pokal, von Pierre de Coubertin gestiftet, wird seit 1906 verliehen. Zur Verleihung des Olympischen Ordens wurde eine eigene Kommission gegründet, deren Vorsitzender der IOC-Präsident ist. Alle Vizepräsidenten des IOC müssen Mitglied der Kommission sein. Die Kommission erstellt Nominierungen und entscheidet dann über die Vergabe des Ordens. Aktuelle stimmberechtigte IOC-Mitglieder dürfen nicht nominiert werden. Die meisten Rezipienten erhalten ihre Orden während einer IOC-Session verliehen. Übergeber sind meist der IOC-Präsident, einer der Vizepräsidenten oder auch die Präsidenten der betreffenden NOKs. Dem Geehrten wird der Orden nach einer besonderen Formel überreicht: Bei den Olympischen Winterspielen 1988 in Calgary sollten auch Reinhold Messner und Jerzy Kukuczka einen Olympischen Orden in Silber verliehen bekommen. Messner lehnte die Auszeichnung jedoch mit der Begründung ab, dass er so eine Neuauflage eines Wettbewerbs verhindern wolle. Kukuczka, der einen entscheidenden Unterschied zwischen der Ehrenmedaille des Olympischen Ordens und einer Olympiamedaille sah, nahm die Auszeichnung dagegen an. Bislang (Stand Juni 2018) gab es vier Rezipienten, die zwei Mal mit dem Olympischen Orden geehrt wurden. Der spanische Sportfotograf Francisco Alguersvari Duran wurde 1984 (Bronze) und 1988 ausgezeichnet. Die rumänische Kunstturnerin Nadia Comăneci erhielt 1984 des Orden in Silber und wurde 2004 erneut geehrt. Mit 23 Jahren war sie 1984 die jüngste Person, die einen Olympischen Orden erhielt. Der kubanische Boxer Teófilo Stevenson wurde 1987 und 1991 ausgezeichnet. Der schwedische Kronprinz Bertil Bernadotte erhielt 1978 den Orden in Silber. 1990 wurde ihm der Orden in Gold verliehen. Erst einmal wurde ein vierliehener Orden wieder zurückgegeben. 2006 wurde Hans Wilhelm Gäb ausgezeichnet. 2016 gab er aus Protest vor der umstrittenen Entscheidung des IOC, Russland nicht komplett von den Olympischen Spielen von Rio de Janeiro zu verbannen, den Orden zurück. In einer Mitteilung schrieb er: "Ich möchte nicht die Auszeichnung einer Organisation tragen, welche die Ideale des Sports verrät."Der Olympische Orden in Gold wird nur extrem selten verliehen. Zu den bisherigen Trägern gehören:Papst Johannes Paul II. (1981), India Ghandi (1983), Francois Mitterand (1984), Nicolae Causescu (1985), Erich Honecker (1985), Juan Carlos I. (1985), König Bhumibol von Thailand (1987), Boris Jelzin (1993), Nelson Mandela (1994), Richard v. Weizsäcker (1995), Helmut Kohl (2000), Papst Franziskus (2013), Xi Jinping (2013), Kofi Annan (2015).Insgesamt wurde der Olympische Orden in Gold von 1975 - 2018 nur 58 mal verliehen. Als persönlich an den DDR Partei- und Staatsratsvorsitzenden Erich Honecker verliehenes Exemplar der höchsten Stufe des Olympischen Ordens von außerordentlichem historischen Interesse und von größter Seltenheit.Meines Wissens das einzige jemals auf einer Auktion angebotene Exemplar. Bedeutendes museales Objekt.

A large job lot of new Wii 6 in 1 sports packs

A stainless steel Seiko automatic sports watch. Circular black dial with mixed markings and day/date feature. Stainless steel bracelet. 103.3 grams

A framed Sports Illustrated picture of Muhammed Ali v Sonny Liston, signed by Muhammed Ali with Certificate of Authenticity to reverse

A silver capstan inkwell with engraved top, ''Harrogate Military Sports, Aug 2nd 1915, 100 yds 2nd Prize, E.I. Kingsbury, 2nd Lieut. 11th York & Lancs'', hallmarked Chester 1913, diameter of base 15cm

c.1950 RA4 Vanguard Formula Libre Grand Prix MonopostoChassis no. RA4*An important part of New Zealand single-seater racing history*One of a handful of innovative single-seaters built by Hec Green and Jack Brewer*In-period race history at international events (Lady Wigram Trophy) *FIA papers valid until 2029*Invited to the Goodwood Revival MeetingFootnotes:A wonderful showcase for Kiwi ingenuity that deserves to be more widely recognised, the RA4 Vanguard was built in 1950/1951 in Christchurch, New Zealand and first appeared at the 1951 Lady Wigram International meeting at Christchurch. It is one of five or six innovative single-seaters built by Hec Green and Jack Brewer. The RA4's inspiration appears to have been the pre-war Auto Union Grand Prix car; indeed, its trailing-arm front suspension is as used by Auto Union but sprung by rubber bands, a medium used extensively in aircraft landing gear. The rear suspension was an unusual low-pivot swing-axle arrangement, with springing by hydraulic oleo struts from the tail wheels of Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk fighter aircraft. Adjustments could be made from the cockpit via a system of pulleys and levers. Messrs Green and Brewer obtained the Auto Union specifications from the UK where a booklet on the German GP cars prepared by Army Engineers was issued after the war. They were both aircraft mechanics during WW2, hence the aircraft practices. The supercharged engine was based on a modified Standard Vanguard unit, boasting larger cylinder head studs; cross drilled crankshaft; and a Hec Green-designed and ground camshaft. It was fed by a pair of SU carburettors via a Wade aircraft cabin blower, which was chain-driven from the front of the crankshaft to provide 14lb of boost. Fuel was a methanol blend, with the engine producing over 200bhp, while detonation was kept in check by water injection. The transmission was a three-speed sequential transaxle of the makers' own design and manufacture, based on Cisitalia drawings. This proved well up to the task and is still in the car today. Despite a lack of development, the RA4 performed well at many international and local meetings in NZ from 1951 through to 1960 when it was outclassed by the 'new' mid-engined Coopers... Its history includes the International Lady Wigram Trophy in 1951, 1952, 1953, 1958 and 1960; participation at various road circuits; and the New Zealand Beach Racing Championship. The car was restored and rebuilt in 2009 with input from Jack Brewer. It comes with a huge history file containing contemporary news reports, race cards, etc and a VCC NZ logbook. A spare engine (condition unknown) and a spare supercharger are included in the sale. The RA4 is without doubt one of the most revolutionary of post-war Grand Prix cars and has never been offered for sale before outside NZ. It has an FIA Historic Technical Passport issued in 2020, has been invited to Goodwood, and has run at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a unique Grand Prix car eligible for some of the world's most prestigious Historic motor sports events.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition CoupéRegistration no. not registeredChassis no. WDD1993761M001241•Limited edition model commemorating Mercedes-Benz's famous 1955 Mille Miglia victory•First registered to Daimler Chrysler AG•Present ownership since November 2007•Odometer reading 4,998 miles / 8,044kms•Offered at No ReserveFootnotes: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 first registered in November 2006 to Daimler Chrysler AG in Stuttgart, the car offered here is an example of the '722 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.). Delivered to the current owner in November 2007, by which time it had recorded circa 8,000 kilometres, the car is finished in stunning Crystal Antimon Grey Metallic with semi-aniline black leather interior. Standard equipment includes an Audio 30 APS sound system; garage door opener; passenger compartment protection; and larger (19') front brake discs, while a CD changer; mobile phone pre-installation; and 'XL' size front seats are among the factory options fitted. The car is offered with copies of previous German registration papers, copy certificate of conformity and a copy of the supplying Mercedes-Benz dealer's invoice from November 2007. The car recently received new batteries and, although the engine turns over, it did not start and will require attention. If the car is to remain in the UK it is subject to import VAT of 20% and will require registering.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

The ex-Juan Augusto Malcolm/Argentina1928 Maserati Tipo 26B 2.1-Litre Sports, Gran Premio and Formule Libre Racing Two-SeaterChassis no. 35*Immensely evocative early Maserati*Immensely versatile for every Historic use*Race-winning Argentine career, 1930-38*2-litre supercharged straight-8 engineFootnotes:This most attractive and very useable 'tween-wars Maserati has an unusual racing history, having spent its early active life being campaigned in Argentina by a colourful, capable and indeed intriguing private owner/driver who was an Argentine with Scottish roots. He cheerfully went by two names, Juan Augusto Malcolm being the Hispanic form, John Malcolm his English-language alter ego. He became renowned for his racing exploits in that vast country - where his family owned and ran large (and profitable) farming estancias dotted around the province of Buenos Aires, in Bragado, Lincoln and Lujan. The family business most notably bred thoroughbred horses, while also raising beef cattle and being involved in general agriculture. Juan Augusto (aka John) Malcolm was either born in Buenos Aires on July 29, 1901 - or in Oban, Scotland in 1898, being taken to Argentina by his family when they emigrated in 1900. One story he reputedly told had him being taken to the UK by aunts, eventually returning to Argentina as a youthful multiple motor-cycling champion. Another tale had him working for Bugatti from 1917, competing at Grand Prix level. When he genuinely began racing in Argentina, the always inventive local press conflictingly nicknamed him both 'El Gaucho Escocés' and 'El Inglés'... Quite apart from his achievements on track, Juan A. Malcolm is certainly recalled for brazen story-telling of great (fictional) racing exploits on trips to the USA (including participation in the Indianapolis '500') and to Europe, where he described contesting both the 1924 and 1925 French GPs, and finishing fourth in the latter, in a Delage (that place actually having been taken by Meo Costantini's Bugatti Type 35). According to Malcolm he had also led at the Nürburgring in a Mercedes S-Type before the car failed. Despite such a fertile imagination, Juan Malcolm was certainly a competitive and capable racing driver who became quite a star on the Argentine national scene which would eventually produce such genuinely world-beating talents as Juan Manuel Fangio and José Froilan Gonzalez. National Argentine racing through that period involved enthusiastic individuals fulfilling competitive ambitions, not building professional driving careers. Malcolm worked as a rancher amongst developing other business interests, and also indulged in local politics, becoming a mayor as had his father before him. In fact his weekend racing career spanned the years 1921-1948, thus overlapping with those of Fangio and Gonzalez amongst others. He campaigned a wide variety of locally-modified specials and great imported cars of considerable stature, including such marques as Hudson, Stutz, Chandler-Curtiss, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat, Alfa Romeo RL, the immensely exotic Grand Prix Delage V12 owned by Moises Vengerow and his son Jacobo, Mercedes - and Maserati. Malcolm certainly travelled in Europe in the late 1920s. In 1928 he bought two new Mercedes-Benz cars in Paris: an SSK and a 680S (the latter acquired on November 23, 1928, for 30,000 German Marks). He shipped them back to Argentina where he later claimed he had driven the 'Caracciola SSK' to finish 2nd in the 1930 Monza Grand Prix for sports cars (when Caracciola himself had finished 2nd to Ernesto Maserati's Maserati 16-cylinder). He also claimed to have finished 3rd at Cremona, 2nd at the 'Austrian Grand Prix', and to have led at the Nürburgring before the car failed. What is demonstrably true is that in 1929 he not only visited the Maserati works at Bologna but also drove in that year's Cremona race, reports differing upon whether he handled a Maserati or a Mercedes - or indeed an Alfa Romeo - but if it was a Maserati it was not No '35' now offered here which he ordered during that trip. This Maserati certainly became the first to be imported into Argentina, perhaps significantly being liveried by the factory not in blue and yellow Argentine racing livery, but in blue and white - which would gain sporting fame as the colours of Scotland... 'John' Malcolm's birthright. The fascinating documentation file accompanying this Lot includes some wonderful original letters, invoices, receipts and other documents relating to the car in 1929-30. He paid a one-third deposit of Lire 30,000 for it, the remaining 60,000 upon completion before the car, plus spares, was shipped to Buenos Aires on the Italian luxury liner 'Conte Rosso'. Studying No '35' as it survives today one can imagine it in the liner's hold on the long voyage south. The 'Conte Rosso' was named after Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy, the so-called 'Red Count', and she was much praised in period for her lavish Italian interior decoration - all lost in wartime as she was torpedoed and sunk off Sicily in May 1941 while in use as a troopship. Her assailant was HMS Upholder, the most successful of all Royal Navy WW2 submarines, commanded by Lt Cdr Malcolm Wanklyn who was awarded the Victoria Cross - the highest British military distinction - for this action. Just touch the car and even such fleeting historical connections resonate... The documentation file also includes a receipt for initial Customs and commission payments related to the car's original shipping to Buenos Aires, dated April 16, 1930, on the 'Conte Rosso' - shipped by Fratelli Salvadori SA of Bologna, Trasporti Internazionali the fees paid totalling 2.5-million Argentine Pesos. A letter from Maserati dated March 1, 1930, advises owner Malcolm that the car should run a fuel mixture containing 45 per cent denatured alcohol, 45 per cent Benzol and 10 per cent sulphuric ether. The engine is described as being of 2109cc displacement, supercharged, 8-cylinders in-line, bore & stroke 64mm x 82mm, maximum revs 5,500 - 4 forward speeds and reverse - 6kg oil pressure to be maintained at 3,000rpm - front tyre pressure 2kg and rear tyre pressure 2.5kg. Performance potential circa 150bhp and 190km/h (118mph)... In this 2.1-litre supercharged straight-eight Maserati Tipo 26B, Juan Augusto Malcolm immediately took third place in the Circuito Primavera race at Mercedes in Buenos Aires province. In March 1932 he reappeared in the Carrasco race at Montevideo, Uruguay, but after building a notable lead he crashed, overturning the Maserati although Malcolm and his riding mechanic Angel Pieralise escaped unhurt. The car was repaired in time for two July races in Buenos Aires, leading the first until lap 7 when Malcolm was passed by Vittorio Coppoli's Bugatti, falling to third during a refuelling stop and finally finishing second overall. The car was liveried in Italian racing red by this time. He then dominated the second BA race, displacing Carlos Zatuszek's massive Mercedes-Benz SSK only for the huge and uncontrollable crowd to overflow onto the course, and in the confusion Domingo Bucci's De Soto-Chrysler beat the Maserati into second place. It was reported at the time that Malcolm was expecting delivery of a new 2.8-litre engine but it seems unlikely it was ever delivered. Still in 2.1-litre form he then won the 1933 consolation race at the Mar del Plata horse-racing track in Maserati No '35' and would race the ageing Tipo 26B again in the 1935 500 Miles race at Rafaela, the car repainted yellow and blue, Argentine national racing livery. He qualified sixth and ran with Zatuszek in the early stages before the Maserati's radiator was punctured and the engine seized. After further repair he reappeared in the November 24 race at Venado Tuerto, but failed to finish, and at Paraña on December 29 the car ran poorly. Malcolm made ... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Vantage Sports SaloonRegistration no. YKR 270J (see text)Chassis no. DB6Mk2/4255/REngine no. 400/4598/VC•One of only 240 DB6 Mk2s manufactured•An older (1980s) restoration to a high standard•AMOC Stanway Concours Volz Trophy winner (1987)•Present ownership since 2008•Offered at No ReserveFootnotes:The final incarnation of the 'DB4' family, the DB6 Mk2 incorporated many components shared with the successor DBS, most obviously the latter's wider wheels that necessitated flaring the front and rear wheelarches. All Mk2 Vantages came with the highest (325bhp) 'C' state of tune, while all cars benefited from power-assisted steering as standard. Production lasted from July 1969 to November 1970, during which time only 240 DB6 Mk2s were manufactured. According to the build record, this DB6 Mk2 Vantage was completed on 8th April 1970 but not despatched from the factory until 5th November that year, destined for Eton Garages Ltd in Windsor, Berkshire and finished in Olive with Pigskin leather interior. It is understood from a Byron International advert on file that the Aston was first registered (in Kent) on 9th November 1970 but its first owner is not known. According to the advert the earliest known owner was a Mrs Susans of Guilford, Surrey (from December 1983) followed by Frank Reeder & Sons Ltd (Performance and Specialist Cars) of Pewsey, Wiltshire (from April 1984). The advert describes four concours events attended while the DB6 was owned by Mike and Graham Reeder, including Stanway in 1987 where it is said to have won the coveted Volz Trophy. The other three outings produced one 2nd and two 3rd places, clearly demonstrating that the Reeders had done an excellent job in restoring it.The Aston was kept in a heated garage throughout the 1990s, and in December 2001 was sold to Mr Robert Stephens of Gloucestershire. Mr Stephens kept the car for two years before exchanging it with the Reeders, from whom it was purchased by Mr Paul Housego of Devon in August 2003. The current owner purchased the Aston from Byron International in November 2008 (see invoice and advertisement copy on file). At that time it was stated that the car was finished in Canyon Pearl Red with tan leather interior, and that it had been restored between March 1984 and March 1986 by the Reeders and marque specialists Goldsmith & Young (which ties in with the 1987 Volz Trophy concours award). MoT mileage totals were quoted as rising from 56,906 in October 1985 to 68,741 in August 2008. It was further noted that the DB6 had the five-speed ZF manual gearbox and that it had benefited from an unleaded conversion. Exported in 2008, the car comes with copies of its BMIHT Certificate and old-style V5C document but will require reregistering and be subject to the low rate import duty of 5% should the successful purchaser wish to resume using it in the UK. The Mk2 has received a cursory engineer's inspection and the car started and held good oil pressure. We found the brake master cylinder was sticking and, as it has been stored in recent years, it will likely require further recommissioning before being returned to the road.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

1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Skiff TorpedoCoachwork by LabourdetteRegistration no. 4928 DGChassis no. 40FW*First owned by Marcel Boussac*Updated with a Hispano Suiza front axle and servo-assisted brakes*Professionally repainted and re-trimmed in 2011*Offered from a private collection*Exceptionally well maintained and 'on the button'Footnotes:'The directors were obviously as impressed with the car as the public were when they first saw it displayed... the company's future, based upon Royce's intuitive design genius and the uncompromising standards of workmanship he set, clearly lay in the rapidly expanding area of luxury cars...' – Edward Eves, Rolls-Royce, 75 Years of Motoring Excellence.Although the 40/50hp model would in any event have earned its 'The Best Car in the World' sobriquet (actually first used by the Pall Mall Gazette in November 1911), Rolls-Royce's decision to drop all other types only served to focus attention on what would become known as the 'Silver Ghost'. Prior to 1908, when it relocated to a new factory in Derby, the company founded by engineer Frederick Henry Royce and entrepreneur the Honourable Charles Stewart Rolls had manufactured a variety of models at its Manchester premises. Cars with two, three, four and six cylinders were made, and even an abortive V8, before Managing Director Claude Johnson's decision to concentrate on the range-topping 40/50hp. The latter had first appeared at the 1906 London Motor Show and became known as the 'Silver Ghost' the following year when chassis number '60551' was exhibited wearing silver-painted tourer coachwork by Barker & Co.The heart of the Silver Ghost was its magnificent engine, a 7,036cc (later 7,428cc) sidevalve six equipped with seven-bearing crankshaft and pressure lubrication. A sturdy chassis comprised of channel-section side members and tubular cross members was suspended on semi-elliptic springs at the front and a 'platform' leaf spring arrangement at the rear, though the latter soon came in for revision. The transmission too was soon changed: a three-speed gearbox with direct-drive top gear replacing the original four-speed/overdrive top unit in 1909. In the course of its 20-year production life there would be countless other improvements to the car, one of the most important being the adoption of servo-assisted four-wheel brakes towards the end of 1923.After a successful 2,000-mile trial under RAC supervision, the factory demonstrator - chassis '60551', 'The Silver Ghost' - was entered in the 1907 Scottish Reliability Trial, completing the 15,000-mile run with flying colours to set a new World Record. From then on the car's reputation was assured, not the least in North America where the wide-open spaces placed a premium on reliability and comfort. Royce's uncompromising engineering standards demanded only excellence of his staff in Manchester and later Derby, and no chassis was delivered until it had been rigorously tested.Rigorous testing continued to be undertaken publicly too in the interests of promoting sales, the next such enterprise being chief test driver Ernest W Hives' legendary journey in September 1911 from London to Edinburgh using top gear only. Rivals Napier had just completed a similar stunt and Rolls-Royce felt obliged to rise to the challenge. Hives' Silver Ghost averaged a remarkable 24.32 miles per gallon over the 400-mile journey and on its completion was taken to the Brooklands racetrack where it was timed at 78.26mph. That car, chassis '1701', incorporated under-slung cantilever rear springs and an engine upgraded with increased compression ratio and a larger carburettor, while the lightweight sports-tourer 'torpedo' coachwork was by Holmes & Co of Derby. Orders for replica London-to-Edinburgh models poured in.A luxury motor car, the 'Silver Ghost' was not designed with motor sport in mind but that did not deter the more enthusiastic owners. In 1912 Mr James Radley privately entered his 40/50hp in the Austrian Alpine Trial only to find that the three-speed gearbox's limitations prevented him from negotiating the Katschberg Pass. As a result, Rolls-Royce prepared four cars for the 1913 event, equipping them with four-speed transmissions and more powerful engines producing 75bhp (up from 60 horsepower) courtesy of a raised compression ratio and larger carburettor. These changes made for a dramatic improvement and the team cars won six awards, including the prestigious Archduke Leopold Cup. Inspired by this success, the factory began producing cars of the same specification for customers. Officially they were 'Continental' models but are better known by the evocative 'Alpine Eagle' nickname given them by Ernest Hives.The Silver Ghost remained in production in England until 1925, 6,173 being completed at the Manchester and Derby factories, and until 1926 at Rolls-Royce's Springfield plant in the USA where a further 1,703 were made, the longest production run of any model from this celebrated company.Little is known of this Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle's history other than that its first owner was textile manufacturing entrepreneur and racehorse breeder Marcel Boussac, who at that time was regarded as the wealthiest man in France (the Prix Marcel Boussac horserace is still run at Longchamps to this day). It is also worth mentioning that in addition to the Alpine Eagle specification mentioned in the build sheets, the chassis is designated 'high speed'. Boussac had his sporting Silver Ghost bodied by Labourdette, one of the oldest of Parisian master coachbuilders, and the result, with its dual cowl and long doors, is undeniably very elegant. Other notable features include a top-opening windscreen; rear Auster screen; Lucas 'King of the Road' headlights; scuttle-mounted sidelights; and Toby diver's lamps at the rear – all recently re-plated in nickel.West Hoathly Garage repainted the 'Ghost in 2011 to a very high standard while the interior was beautifully re-trimmed at the same time, featuring deep-buttoned light grey leather upholstery; a wooden dashboard; and blue carpets. Front and rear tonneau covers are present also. Sensible upgrades include a Hispano Suiza front axle; servo assisted brakes; Smiths 0-80mph speedometer; Smiths 8-day trip clock; electric fuel pumps; and a fuel gauge concealed within the glove compartment.Part of a private collection, exceptionally well maintained and 'on the button', this most elegant Rolls-Royce is ideal for 20 Ghost Tours and many other prestigious historic motoring events.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

One of only five UK-supplied right-hand drive manual models2005 Ferrari 575M Superamerica ConvertibleCoachwork by PininfarinaRegistration no. FJ06 AVPChassis no. ZFFGT61000144215*One of 559 built*Present ownership since 2007*Circa 22,086 miles from new*Full service historyFootnotes:In 2004, Ferrari released a limited run of 559 examples of a striking and innovative convertible version of the 575M: the Superamerica. Introduced in 2002, the 575M (Modificata) was an evolution of the acclaimed 550 Maranello. Styled by Pininfarina like its illustrious 'Daytona' predecessor, the 550 Maranello was similarly proportioned, adopting the classical combination of long bonnet, small cabin and truncated tail. Styling details such as the bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front wheelarches recalled the great competizione Ferraris of the past, in particular the immortal 250 GTO, while the tail incorporated Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights. Drawing its name from the iconic Pininfarina-designed Lampredi V12-powered GT cars of the 1950s and '60s, the Superamerica retained the 575M's 5,748cc engine, six-speed gearbox, and running gear together with its general design while featuring a unique pivoting photo-chromic roof. The work of Pininfarina's chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, creator of the legendary 365 GTB/4 'Daytona', it was the first roof of its kind ever fitted to a production car and was built using a carbon fibre frame integrated with electro-chromic glass. The transparency of the glass could be adjusted from within the cabin to transmit varying amounts of light, letting in approximately the same amount of light as a conventional glass sunroof at its lightest setting and only 1% of the sun's rays at its darkest. With the press of a button, the Superamerica can be transformed into a convertible, with the roof rotating back to rest flush with the boot lid in just 10 seconds.Finished in Nero Daytona with matching leather interior, this stunning Superamerica was supplied new via Graypaul Nottingham to Howard Walker of Preston on 31 February 2005. Its late owner purchased the car from Graypaul Nottingham in June 2007 at 1,449 miles. The Ferrari was serviced by Graypaul in 2006 and there are a further seven services recorded, the most recent being by M D Allen in 2017 at 21,858 miles. (The current odometer reading is 22,086 miles.) A sports exhaust system was fitted 2008 and the Superamerica comes complete with its leather wallet; full book pack; and a file of old MoTs and most service bills accumulated during the deceased's ownership. The Superamerica has become one of the most highly coveted Ferraris of recent times thanks to its rarity, uniquely innovative design, and the exhilarating driving experience that can only be had behind the wheel of one of these modern Ferrari V12 roadsters. An opportunity not to be missed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1963 Lagonda Rapide Sports SaloonRegistration no. 241 EXN (see text)Chassis no. LR/121/R•One of only 55 made•In-period factory conversion to ZF five-speed manual transmission•Factory-fitted replacement engine in 1966•Present ownership since 2011•Offered at No ReserveFootnotes:Aston Martin revived the Lagonda name in 1961 with the luxurious Rapide four-door sports saloon. Powered by a 4.0-litre version of the DB5's twin-cam six, the Rapide certainly lived up to its name with brisk acceleration and a 130mph-plus top speed. Extremely expensive, and therefore exclusive, only 55 were made, almost all of which were equipped with Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission. According to the copy guarantee form on file, this Lagonda Rapide was sold new through the Brooklands agency to Babcock & Wilcox Ltd of Euston Road, London. It was registered as '241 EXN' and was finished, then as now, in Midnight Blue with a deep red leather interior. Works records detail the car's factory maintenance through its early years and confirm that it returned to the works in June 1965 to be up-rated with a ZF five-speed manual gearbox. An option on late DB4s and standard on the DB5, the ZF 'box was a significant improvement over the three-speed automatic and even the optional four-speed David Brown manual unit. Eight months later, '121/R' was fitted by the factory with a replacement engine, it is likely that this is the current engine (stamped 400/117).A car well known to the Bonhams team, the Lagonda first appeared at Bonhams' sale at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Massachusetts in May 2006 (Lot 315) when it was noted as having had only two owners from new. The current owner purchased the Rapide at the subsequent Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance sale in June 2011 (Lot 341). At that time the car was described as in generally original and correct order, apparently never having undergone a complete restoration. It was also noted that at some time the paintwork had been refurbished to a high standard and that it still presented well; likewise the interior, which was said to exhibit a good balance of new and original leather sympathetically refurbished, while the boot had been completely re-trimmed. Long overlooked, these elegant Lagondas are now being appreciated for the value they represent when compared to their Aston Martin contemporaries. The car is offered with the Bonhams sales invoice from 2011 and an old State of New Hampshire Registration Certificate. There is no UK registration document with this Lot and it should be noted that the registration number '241 EXN' is not recorded in the HPI database. Having been stored in recent years, the car may require some re-commissioning prior to road use. The car will attract the low import duty rate of 5% if it is to remain in the UK and require re-registering.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

From the Estate of the Late Peter Blond1974 Bentley Corniche Two-door SaloonCoachwork by H J Mulliner, Park Ward LtdRegistration no. 107 HYLChassis no. CBH17786•One of only 151 Bentley Corniche models built•Present ownership since 2004•Maintained by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist N Sandell•Original instruction handbooksFootnotes:'The name Corniche has been chosen for the latest coachbuilt models because it symbolises their higher cruising speeds and their ability to cover greater distances with the minimum of fatigue for driver and passengers,' explained Rolls-Royce in 1971, referring to the magnificent cliff-top roads of France's Côte d'Azur, for decades a favoured destination among Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners. Introduced in March that year, the Corniche was a revised version of the Mulliner, Park Ward-bodied two-door variants of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series saloons, themselves notable as the Crewe factory's first unitary construction cars. In Corniche form Rolls-Royce's well-tried 6.7-litre V8 produced around 10% more power than standard and proved capable of propelling the car to a top speed in excess of 120mph with sports car-beating acceleration to match. The model proved a major success for Rolls-Royce; periodically revised and up-dated, it remained in production well into the 1990s, the last (Convertible) examples being delivered in 1995. For much of the time that the Corniche was in production, a Bentley was regarded as little more than a slightly cheaper alternative to a Rolls-Royce. This famous marque had yet to re-establish its reputation as maker of some of the world's fastest and most exciting sports saloons and Grand Tourers, a process that commenced in 1982 with launch of the Mulsanne Turbo. Consequently, the Bentley Corniche was produced in much smaller numbers than its Rolls-Royce equivalent, despite being – arguably – the more handsome of the two. Up to 1984, when the Bentley Corniche was renamed 'Continental', only 151 had been sold compared to several thousand of the Rolls-Royce version! These rare Bentleys are much sought after today. The car offered here was acquired by the current vendor in 2004, since when it has been maintained by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist N Sandell of Isleworth, Middlesex. The car had a major engine overhaul in 2003 and has covered circa 13,000 miles since. Numerous related bills are on file from N Sandell for works and servicing since 2004, together with the current V5C Registration Certificate and a quantity of expired MoTs and tax discs. The car has received a recent service from N Sandell and these bills are on file. The car also comes with factory instruction handbooks and an Information for Owners booklet recording the original colour combination as Willow Gold with Magnolia leather interior. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports SaloonRegistration no. WJH 333E (see text)Chassis no. DB6/3091/REngine no. 400/3058/V•One of only three DB6 Vantage models with automatic transmission•First owned by Lord Macpherson of Drumochter•Well specified•Present ownership since 2007•Offered at No ReserveFootnotes:Superseding the DB5 in 1965, the DB6 was the last of the long-running line of David Brown 'DB' models, and as such is considered by some aficionados of the marque to be the last of the 'real' Aston Martins. Aware that increased headroom and legroom was required to extend the car's appeal to a wider market and make it a true four-seater, the factory lengthened the wheelbase by 4' while at the same time re-styling the DB6 to incorporate a more raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter-windows.One of only three Aston Martin DB6 Vantage models completed with Borg Warner automatic transmission, this example comes with a guarantee form copy revealing that it was built for the UK market and delivered new via Cheapside Motor Co (HR Owen) to Lord Macpherson of Drumochter, JP. The car was ordered in Mink with Dark Blue Connolly leather trim, and was first registered as 'WJH 333E'. In addition to the Vantage engine and automatic transmission, the Aston also left the factory equipped with power steering; chrome road wheels; heated rear screen; 3-ear hubcaps; power aerial; Coolair air conditioning; safety belts; Motorola radio; Fiamm horns; Marchal quartz iodine fog and spot lamps; and an extra vanity mirror on the driver's sun visor. The total cost was £3,232 2s 6d plus £873 2s 6d Purchase Tax. A boot-mounted CD player was added subsequently. The current owner purchased the DB6 at the Bonhams Olympia Sale in December 2007 (Lot 703). The 2007 catalogue description states: 'On file are receipts from specialists Aston Workshop, Puddleduck and Rikki Cann recording refurbishment work carried out including attention to front and rear wings, rear sill and both door bottoms; renewing pedal support and master cylinder mounting brackets (2003); changing brake discs and fitting Aeroquip hoses all round; fitting reconditioned master cylinder and Vantage carburettor overhaul kit (2005); and overhaul of steering rack (2006).' Unfortunately, the documentation for these works has since been lost, as have the eight MoT certificates mentioned in the description, the last of which was obtained immediately prior to the 2007 sale. Exported in 2007, the Aston comes with a copy of its last UK V5C Registration Certificate recording the owner when issued as Christopher Jones of Kent. The car will need to be reregistered with the DVLA should the successful purchaser wish to resume using it in the UK and will be subject to the low import duty rate of 5%. The Vantage has received a cursory engineer's inspection and with some effort the car started although is not running well and the fuel pump is seized. As it has been stored in recent years, it will require further recommissioning before being returned to the road.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

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports SaloonCoachwork by KellnerRegistration no. HXM 341Chassis no. 5UK*One of only 281 built*Delivered new to France*Fascinating wartime history*Fully restored by Ristes in the 1990s*Eligible for the most important Concours d'Élégance eventsFootnotes:The Phantom II Continental was the last Rolls-Royce to be designed under the personal supervision of Henry Royce, before his death in 1933. As its name suggests, this new Rolls-Royce was intended for fast continental touring; indeed, there were few roads in Britain where its outstanding performance - the top speed was around 95mph - could safely be exploited to the full.The Phantom II had been introduced in 1929 as a successor to the New Phantom (retrospectively Phantom I). The Phantom II employed an entirely new chassis laid out along the lines of that of the smaller 20hp Rolls-Royce. Built in two wheelbase lengths - 144' and 150' - this new low-slung frame, with its radiator set well back, enabled coachbuilders to body the car in the modern idiom, creating sleeker designs than the upright ones of the past.The engine too had come in for extensive revision. The PI's cylinder dimensions and basic layout were retained, but the combustion chambers had been redesigned and the 'head was now of the cross-flow type, with inlet and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. The result of these engine changes was greatly enhanced performance, particularly of the Continental model, and the ability to accommodate weightier coachwork.Designed around the short (144') Phantom II chassis and introduced in 1930, the Continental was claimed to be 'ideal for the enthusiastic owner-driver' and featured revised rear suspension, a higher axle ratio, and lowered steering column. Produced for a relatively short period, during which time only 281 examples were completed, the Phantom II Continental typically sold for around £2,500 (more in some cases), a quite staggering amount to ask for a motor car and equivalent to the cost of no fewer than six or seven average-priced houses in the UK at that time! The Continental's - necessarily wealthy - owners included such famous names as the racing drivers Sir Malcolm Campbell and Woolf Barnato; Prince Ali Khan; the Prince of Nepal; various members of the British nobility; the Rothschilds; the Maharajas of Bahawalpur and Jodhpur; N S Gulbenkian; and Noel Coward.Highly favoured by prominent coachbuilders, the Phantom II chassis would provide the platform for some of the truly outstanding designs of its day, and this example boasts typically elegant sports saloon coachwork by Kellner. A carriage making business established as far back as 1861, Kellner built its first motor body in 1903 and on founder Georges Kellner's retirement his sons Paul and Georges Jr took over its management. The man credited with creating the 'torpedo' body style, Georges Jr later assumed sole charge of Kellner, having bought out his brother's share of the business in 1919.Operating out of showrooms on the Champs-Elysées, Kellner specialised in coachwork for the most expensive chassis, most notably Hispano-Suiza. Faced with economically difficult times, the firm had abandoned coachbuilding by the end of the 1930s. Kellner left behind a legacy of some quite outstanding designs, including that seen here on chassis number '5UK', which is pictured on page 141 of Coachwork on Rolls-Royce by Lawrence Dalton (1975 edition) when it was owned by one J Leake, Esq.The Phantom had been imported into France by Franco-Britannic Automobiles (FBA) whose manager, Walter Sleator, was a former Kellner employee. Following the German Blitzkrieg that commenced in May 1940, '5UK', which had been bought back from its owner, Eric Boucherit, was one of two cars used by FBA's staff to flee Paris. In their book The Kellner Affair: Matters of Life and Death, Messrs Larsen and Erickson state: 'The Rolls-Royce didn't get far. It was abandoned at the Sleator family estate in the village of Oysonville, a scant 79 kilometres from the centre of Paris, and garaged with Walter's parents, Alexander and Mary Sleator. In 1943, the car was reclaimed by Jean Goemaere who was keeping the shell of FBA afloat in Paris.'So many 40/50hp Rolls-Royces of this period were intended to be chauffeur driven, with almost no room in the front for the chauffeur and all the legroom in the rear. In '5UK' - an owner-driver Continental - all the legroom is in the front and hardly any in the rear: effectively a '2+2' arrangement. The owner has driven this car on relatively long trips and advises us that he finds it spacious and very comfortable. Other notable features of this well equipped Continental include twin scuttle vents; cut glass bottles and small goblets; twin horns; and beautiful Marchal headlights and auxiliary driving lamps to the front. There is also a full tool kit in its fitted tray on the upper boot lid, and large tools in the engine bay.In the mid-1990s '5UK' was treated to a 'chassis-up' restoration by marque specialists Ristes of Nottingham at a cost in excess of £165,000. Now delightfully patinated, the Phantom still presents and drives well, the chrome in particular being very good, its only detraction being some moth damage to the roof lining. The car has been very well maintained and benefits from a recent service by West Hoathly Garage.Retaining matching chassis, engine and body numbers, this highly original and beautifully presented Phantom II Contiental is eligible for the most important Concours d'Élégance events and is ready to be enjoyed by its next proud owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre CoupéCoachwork by Carrozzeria GhiaRegistration no. HGF 444KChassis no. AM115/49.2472*One of only eight right-hand drive examples*Matching engine*Well-known in Maserati circles*Recently repainted*Comprehensive documentationFootnotes:Maserati's Ghibli debuted in coupé form at the Turin Motor Show in November 1966 to critical acclaim. Styled at Carrozzeria Ghia by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Ghibli rivalled the Ferrari Daytona for straight-line performance - its top speed was close to 170mph (275km/h) - while beating it for price and, arguably, looks. Like the contemporary Mexico 2+2, the Ghibli used a shortened version of the Quattroporte saloon's tubular steel chassis in its live rear axle form. The power unit was Maserati's venerable, four-cam, 90-degree V8, an engine derived from that of the 450S sports racer and first seen in road-going guise in the 5000GT. This was used in 4.7-litre form up to 1970 when it was superseded by the 4.9-litre 'SS' version. The gain in horsepower was minimal but in either case performance was stunning, with 100mph (160km/h) attainable in under 16 seconds. This neck-snapping acceleration resulted from the V8's enormous torque, which made the Ghibli one of the most flexible and easy-to-drive Gran Turismos of its era. Ghibli production ceased in 1973 after approximately 1,149 coupé and 125 spyder models had been built. Supplied new in the UK and one of only eight right-hand drive models produced, this Ghibli Coupé represents the model in its ultimate form, with the 4.9-litre 335bhp 'SS' engine, ZF five-speed manual gearbox, and air conditioning, plus the desirable option of power assisted steering. 'HGF 444K' is a well-known example, having featured in the Maserati Club's Trident journal and also in Classic Cars magazine. It has also been seen at many club events over the years. The body was restored in the early 1990s and the interior re-trimmed at the same time in the original colours of Rosso Fuoco paintwork and black Connolly leather. The comprehensive history file contains Maserati factory documentation including build sheets, delivery notes, final test data, the Certificate of Origin, and the internal factory order. The file also contains expired MoTs; service invoices from Maserati specialists McGrath Maserati and Terry Hoyle; and complete ownership records, one of the past owners being Adam Clayton of 'U2' fame. The current vendor purchased the Ghibli at a UK auction in October 2016, since when it has been carefully stored at a professional facility and checked over regularly by his own mechanic. While in the vendor's care the car has been repainted black. One of the most stunning looking motor cars ever made, the Ghibli was a worthy rival for the Ferrari 'Daytona' and represents exceptional value for money today, just as it did 50 years ago.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series IV' Vantage Sports SaloonRegistration no. 550 HYTChassis no. DB4/973/R*Special Series (Vantage) engine from new*Present family ownership since 1970*Routinely maintained by R S Williams*An older restoration*Well documentedFootnotes:'Performance, controllability and comfort have been combined in the Aston Martin DB4 to make it a highly desirable car: one in which long journeys can be completed very quickly indeed with the minimum of risk or discomfort and the maximum of pleasure.' - The Motor. Classically proportioned and instantly recognisable from the moment of its introduction in 1958, the Touring-styled Aston Martin DB4 established a look that would survive, with only minor revisions, until 1970. Designed by Tadek Marek and already proven in racing, the DB4's new twin-cam six-cylinder engine displaced 3,670cc while the gearbox was a new David Brown four-speed all-synchromesh unit. An immensely strong platform-type chassis, designed by Harold Beach, replaced the preceding DB2/4's multi-tubular spaceframe, the latter being considered incompatible with Touring's Superleggera body construction. The DB2/4's trailing-link independent front suspension gave way to unequal-length wishbones while at the rear the DB4 sported a live axle located by a Watts linkage instead of its predecessor's Panhard rod. Boasting disc brakes all round and with 240bhp on tap, the DB4 was the first production car capable of accelerating from a standing start to 100mph and back to rest again in under 30 seconds. At a time when few family saloons were capable of exceeding 70mph and took an age to get there, this staggering performance made the DB4 just about the fastest thing on the road, easily the equal of its Italian rivals.Manufactured between October 1958 and June 1963, the DB4 developed through no fewer than five series. However, it should be made clear that the cars were not thus designated by the factory, this nomenclature having been suggested subsequently by the Aston Martin Owners Club to aid identification as the model evolved. The first had already undergone a number of improvements, including the fitting of heavy-duty bumpers after the first 50 cars, before the second series arrived in January 1960. A front-hinged bonnet, bigger brake callipers, and an enlarged sump were the major changes made on the Series II, while the third series featured separate rear lights, two bonnet stays, and a host of improvements to the interior fittings. The fourth series was readily distinguishable by its new grille (with seven vertical bars), shallower bonnet intake, and recessed rear lights, while the final (fifth) series manufactured between September 1962 and June 1963 was built on a 3.5' longer wheelbase (allowing for increased leg room and a larger boot) and gained 15' wheels, an electric radiator fan, and the DB4GT-type instrument panel. One of the most notable developments had arrived with the introduction of the 'Series IV' in September 1961 when a 'Special Series' (SS) or 'Vantage' engine became available as an option. The 'SS' incorporated a 9.0:1 compression ratio, larger valves, and triple SU HD8 carburettors, producing 266bhp at 5,750rpm, a gain of 26 horsepower over the standard unit. Almost all DB4 Vantages, around 45 in total, were built with the faired-in headlights of the iconic DB4 GT (a feature that would be carried over the DB5) including the car offered here. Its accompanying copy guarantee form shows that chassis number '973/R' was built with the Vantage specification engine and left the factory finished in Roman Purple with blue grey Connolly leather trim. As well as the Vantage engine, the guarantee form records electric window lifts; a heated rear screen; and chrome road wheels as part of the original specification. '973/R' is one of only seven Series IV cars fitted with the DB4 GT instrument panel with its separate gauges, and is the only one in this colour. This car also has a Webasto sunroof and is interesting because it may be considered a 'halfway house' between the Series IV and V and is believed to have the latter's longer wheelbase. First registered 'PPA 2' (later '640 HYH'), the DB4 was retailed via the Brooklands dealership and sold new to the Wilburton Investment Trust Ltd of London W8. It would appear that the Aston had one subsequent owner (in Lincolnshire) before the current vendor, who acquired the car in 1970, by which time it had been reregistered as '550 HYT'. That same year the original Vantage engine ('1003/SS') was replaced with a factory exchange unit of the same specification ('1171/SS') which is still in the car today (see bill on file). The DB4 was used as a company car throughout the 1970s. There are invoices on file totalling £70,000 dating back to 1970, many issued by renowned marque specialists R S Williams Ltd, including one for a £24,000 refresh in 2008, while there are also photographs documenting a re-spray and a restoration dated 2001 and 2006 respectively. An older restoration that still presents well, '550 HYT' represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and highly original example of this most sought-after Aston Martin model benefiting from long-term single-family ownership.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The ex-Corrado CupelliniFerrari Dino 246/60 Formula 1 racing single-seaterChassis no. '0011'*Tremendous front-engined Historic F1 potential *Highly original 4-cam V6 engine and transmission*All-round independent suspension/disc brakes*Untapped potential of spare Dino 246/59-spec chassisFootnotes:Here Bonhams is delighted to offer what is potentially an extremely competitive front-engined Grand Prix car ideal, with proper race-preparation and in the hands of a capable racing driver, to compete for top honours in Historic Grand Prix Car races for the period 1954-1960. This extremely handsome Ferrari Dino 246/60 has all the right basic attributes to prove itself a front-runner against such contemporary front-engined 2½ -litre Formula 1 racing designs as the BRM Type 25, the Scarab in 2 1/2-litre engined form, and the Aston Martin DBR4/250 and Maserati 250F. The car is offered here in long-stored but nicely presented and runnable condition. After its period of inactivity - not least spent on display in first the Colline de l'Automobile exhibition at Puteaux, France, and later the Enzo Ferrari family museum in Modena - we of course recommend expert inspection and preparation before any attempt is made to start and run it. Most significantly this Lot includes not only the fully-assembled Historic racing Grand Prix car as photographed here but also a spare multi-tubular chassis frame potentially dating from period and plainly built to period Ferrari Dino 246 design. It was the acquisition of this frame together with a considerable selection of genuine Ferrari Dino 246-series mechanical components which prompted construction of this mouth-wateringly attractive Historic racing machine, the project commencing around 1978. As raced extensively by its owner - the Bergamo-based Italian classic car dealer and broker Corrado Cupellini - from the early 1980s, this car has featured in such major Historic racing events as at Monaco, the Nürburgring, Monza and Imola. The car as offered is powered by a believed genuine, from-period, 2.4-litre 4-cam V6 Ferrari Dino engine as deployed by the legendary Maranello factory team from 1958-60, and subsequently in a rear-engined Dino 246SP sports-prototype application 1961-62. . This eminently usable and potentially race-winning Grand Prix car also adds the sophistication of highly adjustable all-independent coil-spring suspension, rear-mounted 5-speed transaxle transmission (also believed to be genuine and from period) plus - perhaps most significantly for racing - disc brakes. In period the Ferrari Dino 246/60 cars, with their midship pannier fuel tanks concentrating the bulk of the fuel load well within the wheelbase to minimise handling change as the fuel was consumed and overall weight diminished, were the finest front-engined contenders of their1960 Formula 1 World Championship race season. Works driver Phil Hill - who would win the FIA Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship title for Ferrari the following year in the legendary rear-engined 'Sharknose' successors to this 246/60 design - started from the front grid grid row for the 1960 Belgian Grand Prix and finished fourth - headed only by three rear-engined Cooper-Climax cars, after being delayed by a cockpit fire caused by fuel spraying from a cracked fuel-pressure gauge feed... In September 1960 Phil Hill then won the high-speed Italian Grand Prix at Monza, his works-entered Ferrari Dino 246/60 - like the car now offered here - leading home his similarly-mounted team-mates Richie Ginther and Willy Mairesse in works Ferrari 1-2-3 formation. As offered here this particular car - as originally prepared for Corrado Cupellini in the late 1970s - is accompanied by FIA Historic Technical Passport documentation, as included in the accompanying file. It was issued by the Austrian Automobile, Motor-Cycle & Touring Club and is dated June 29, 2007. It records the 4-cam V6 cylinder as having original standard 85.00mm cylinder bore and original standard 71mm stroke, displacing the declared original swept cylinder volume for the six cylinders of 2417cc. The unit has two valves per cylinder, magneto ignition and three twin-choke Weber 42DCN downdraught carburettors. Lubrication is by dry sump and the transverse-shaft transaxle gearbox mounted behind the driver's seat has five speeds and is accepted within this document as having been originally of 1959 manufacture. This is perfectly plausible and of course in period Ferrari operated an extensive programme of re-using wherever possible still-competitive and useable components from one year's Formula 1 and 2 racing model to the next,. This car as offered features Dunlop disc brakes, 300mm diameter x 12mm thick. Both front and rear brake discs are drilled for internal cooling. Road wheels fitted are wire-spoked, and FIA-accepted in both 15-inch and 16-inch diameter, 5.00-6.00-inches wide fronts and both 15-inch and 16-inch diameter, 6.50-7.50-inches wide rears. The car's exceptionally shapely Rosso Corsa-liveried aluminium body panelling bearing those legendary black-on-yellow Cavallino Rampante (Prancing Horse) shields is described as being 'the original one for the chassis' and at the time of the document's origination it was signed off to 'Cupellini Corado (sic) of Salzburg, Austria. in this document Victor Dietmayer of the OSK Historic Motorsport Service describes the car's origination date as having been 1957. To be clear, Ferrari applied the chassis serial '0011' - now borne by this Dino 246/60 - to their very first prototype Formula 2 Dino 156 monoposto built for the 1957 season. This was the car which introduced the marque's now famous 'Dino' lettered V6 engine series which eventually spun off from racing into production road-going sports car design. The FIA governing body had announced that a new unsupercharged 1.5-litre Formula 2 class would take effect in 1957 to provide an adequate single-seater racing stepping-stone towards contemporary 2 1/2-litre Formula 1. Mr Ferrari had briefed not only his senior engineering team but also his suitably-qualified son Alfredo ('Alfredino' - 'Dino') to produce a suitable engine design. The poor boy had developed muscular dystrophy and was fading fast. Mr Ferrari recorded how he and his legendary veteran ex-Alfa Romeo, ex-Lancia design consultant, Vittorio Jano, spent long hours at Dino's bedside during the long, cold winter of 1955-56, debating the pros and cons of using a 4-cylinder, straight-6, V6 or V8 engine for the forthcoming category. They settled upon the V6, and following Dino Ferrari's death on June 30, 1956, Mr Ferrari decreed that his signature should be cast into the new power unit's cam covers - founding the Ferrari Dino model line as the boy's dynamic, living memorial. The Jano-perfected Dino V6 engine made its debut in a single-seat racing chassis designed as a scaled-down version of the Formula 1 Lancia-Ferrari 801 V8-engined Grand Prix cars which Ferrari deployed during 1957. The F2 prototype was given the chassis serial '0011' and made its debut in the non-Championship Formula 1 Naples GP on April 28, 1957, where it was driven by works star Luigi Musso, finishing third overall. The same car then won the important Coupe de Vitesse F2 race at Reims, France, driven by Maurice Trintignant, its 1500cc V6 engine's power overwhelming the British Coventry Climax 4-cylinder engined opposition from Cooper and Lotus. As detailed in the book 'Dino: The Little Ferrari', by Doug Nye (Osprey, London, 1979) '0011' and its sister car '0012' were then fitted with Dino engines enlarged to 1893cc for the September Modena GP, while Mike Hawthorn drove '011' with a further enlarged 2195cc V6 engine in the Moroccan GP at Casablanca. While Formula 1 cars that year still burned alcohol-based fuel, F2 was a pure pump-grade petrol-burning category, and the FIA had announced that F1 wou... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com