Photography - Military History - The British Empire - a photograph album, compiled by Brigadier Mark Chandos Auberon, Bt. (1906 - 1991), documenting his public school education, participation in sports, officer training, military career and time in India, covering the period 1916 - 1930, the pages of photographs and related ephemera comprehensively annotated, including Markfield Grange 1916, MG Cricket XI; Brook Cup Swimming; Cotton House Boxing Team 1922, Rugby, Hockey, House Squad 1923; O.T.C Camp 1923; Gun Drill 1924; R.M.A Athletics Team 1925; Meet of R.A Drag at the "Shop"; Saddle Ride December 1925; General Strike, Bowater paper Mill 1926; Cambridge 1926; Galanai Camp, Mohmand Expedition 1932; King's v New College Oxford; Chatham 1927; Roorkee 1929 & 1930, etc
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Photography - Militaria, Boer War, Scots Guards - Captain Cecil Fife Pryce Hamilton (1879-1914), later MiD in World War One and fell at Ypres, three of his photograph albums, each numbered and/or dated: 1901, Volume 2: 1898-1904 & Volume 3: 1905-, 1) the first album is illustrated and annotated with photographs (usually official but a few leisurely taken) of the 3rd Batallion Scots Guards officers on General Inspection at Hythe, are dated 1901-1902 and include Lord Roberts' Inspection in 1902, Sir Morgan Crofton's 8 H.P. Argyle (sic, Argyll motor car), post-Boer War 1st Battallion inspections after South Africa including the Duke of Connaught's address and presentation of medals, the Return of Lord Kitchener, "Jock" the dog - presumably the battalion or regiment's mascot, Marshall Roberts' Leaving Dinner, Col. Fludyer's Farewell June 1903, then the battalion at ease and on parade at Windsor, NCOs in parade dress, Col. Harboard's Farewell April 19004, Minstrel Troup 1903-4, Scots Guardsmen with early motorbikes flying the Royal Standard of Edward VII, manoeuvres, Pipe Major Ross, sporting competitions and trophies, S.S. "Drayton Grange", the London District School of Instruction at Chelsea Barracks, etc; 2) the second album is again illustrated and annotated with photographs (usually official but a few leisurely taken), Hamilton notes that of the 683 images 650 were taken by him and the remaining 33 by others, they illustrate the life a typical Edwardian gentleman-officer with summers spent yachting in the Solent full of fun on pleasure yachts, with further shots of Royal Navy warships and H.M.S. Victory, military camping accompanied by the regimental servants with some occasional shooting (sport), the Victoria Barracks at Southsea, Chum the dog and the 85th's cat, all before and including the steamship off to South Africa and the Boer War, ?via St. Vincent showing scenes of domestic and native real life, and then Cape Town, Simonstown - with its prisoner of war camp and illustrating their recreational bathing, Bloemfontein, Kaffirfontein, the war images showing scenes of action, including battle and artillery, as well as informal 'behind the scenes' shots of their domestic arrangements and comradery, then back for summer 1902 in Hythe with a subsequent naval review, stay at Cheveley Park Stud, Newmarket - showing the race horses and the country house's interior, Villa Beaumeville at Nice and Hatley Park, Sandy, Bedfordshire, snapshots of motoring friends with their cars (19), some light British and French topography, General French and life with comrades at Victoria Barracks, Cowes, the Brigade Regatta 1903, a house party at Farnborough Hall, Warwickshire, further motoring, manoeuvres and training, etc; 3) the third and final album is again illustrated and annotated with photographs of early motoring (both chauffeurs and gentleman drivers, manoeuvres at Southampton and sea in 1904, further country house visits and their interiors, the Daily Telegraph and Dewar Cup Teams, 1905, the Guard Mounting, Chelsea Barracks, Wroxhall Abbey, Trooping the Colour, Cowes Week and the French Fleet's visit 1905, Nice Carnival 1906, Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire - architectural elevation and interior views, battalion training and drill, further motor cars, Nice and Rome holidays, winter sports and skiing, medals and regimental colours, etc., each bound in a harlequin half or quarter-leather over cloth album, rebacked and some repairs, the covers monogrammed C.P.H., all edges gilt, oblong folios (28cm x 40cm & 28cm x 38.5cm), [3] Provenance: Purchased from Tony Martin Antiques, East Looe, Cornwall, in 1981 for £115, loosely inserted receipt of sale.
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Hunting - Randall (John), Old Sports and Sportsmen [...], London: Virtue [...], 1875, b/w illustrations, contemporary green cloth gilt, 8vo, (1); Whyte-Melville (George): Riding Recollections, with Illustrations by Edgar Giberne, first edition, London: Chapman and Hall, 1878, contemporary red pictorial cloth, upper-cover with contemporary Mudie's Select Library label, 8vo, &, Market Harborough [...], [&] Inside the Bar: or, Sketches at Soakington, fourteenth edition, London: Chapman and Hall, [n.d.], contemporary green cloth gilt, 8vo, (2); Eardley-Wilmot (Sir John E., Bart.), Reminiscences of the Late Thomas Assheton Smith, Esq.: or, the Pursuits of an English Country Gentleman, London: John Murray, 1860, illustrated, contemporary red cloth pictorial gilt, 8vo, (1), [4] Provenance: Robert Innes-Smith, 20th century bookplates to each pastedown.
A pair of two 20th Century vintage style cast iron classic / sports car shop display / point of sale wall plaques to include a Porsche armorial shaped crest designed by Xavier Reimspeiss featuring a galloping horse set on red black and gold background together with a Ferrari armorial shaped car sign designed by Enzo Ferrari featuring the iconic rearing horse below the colours of the Italian flag set on a gold background. Measures 42cm length.
British Army WW1 over 100 photographs collected by Frederick Coleman who was in Intelligence HQ in Italy during the war, including the Honourable Artillery Company, dispatch riders, Austrian POWs, Italian Army motorcyclists, Austrian guns captured by the Yorks & Lancs Regiment, soldiers on R&R, sports etc, panoramic and aerial photos of the trenches, strategic points, towns etc including first pontoon bridges over the Piave October 1918
Various stamps and philately, Royal Mail mint collectors stamps, Classic Sports Cards, Various sets, Football Legends, Robert Burns, Christmas Robins, Channel Tunnel, Swans, a book shaped box containing various loose plastic stamp holders, various other loose stamps, other covers, Christmas 1980, etc. (a quantity)
Three albums of first day covers including, The Beatles (x4), World of Invention, British Motor Sports, Military, Christmas, Fishing, 25th Anniversary of the British Philatelic Bureau, Microscopes, Farming, Penny Black anniversary, D-Day, Royal Engineers Display Team, Sports, Seaside approx 110 (3).
A mixed group of electroplated cutlery including collection of Kings pattern comprising twelve knives, twelve large forks, twelve small forks, twelve small spoons, four large spoons, various boxed cutlery, a brass money bank in the form of a barrel on stand, sports watch, single horse brass and a pair of Buffalo shin bone and indigenous wood carved candle holders.
Daniel Jacobus de Jager(South African 1936 - 2003)HORSE HEADsigned and dated 2013bronze with cast composite baseheight: 36cm including base Danie de Jager, born in 1936, grew up in the Bushveld just outside of Johannesburg, where his fascination with the animals that inhabit South Africa’s landscapes began to develop. It is this fascination for which de Jager is best known today. The artist has created some of the most impressive examples of large-scale animal sculpture in recent South African history, capturing the dynamic forms and essence of these creatures. De Jager created many key public commissioned pieces during the turbulent Apartheid period. Subsequently, many of de Jager’s sculptures have been at the forefront of efforts to re-contextualise and reimagine works which have complex political histories. Horse Head, (lot347), is a possible maquette for a piece that has undergone exactly this type of reinterpretation. This work may be a study for the well-known Equine Sculpture by de Jager, which currently stands atop a grand circular plinth on the University of Pretoria’s sports campus. The work, originally titled Freedom Symbol, shows four horses in full gallop, created to represent the newfound freedom of the Republic of South Africa from Imperial rule. Each horse depicted the four provinces at the time and symbolised the Nationalist ideals of freedom moving forward. The sculpture was originally set in Pretoria’s city-centre as a part of the monumental display in Strijdom Square. After the collapse of the main structure surrounding Strijdom Square in 2001, it was rebuilt and renamed after the struggle heroine, Lilian Nyoni. The Freedom Symbol sculpture was deemed inappropriate as it served as a reminder of the oppression, and was donated and relocated to the University of Pretoria in 2007. The work was stripped of its original title and its meaning was suddenly rewritten. The piece was placed within close proximity to the large lake on campus and the sculpture became a masterfully-executed example of the beauty of untamed nature. Placed within a new context, now symbolising hope and freedom for students moving into their futures after university, the sculpture’s complex past is largely unknown to the students who now use the work as a backdrop to their annual graduation photographs. -A.C Source: Ogilvie, G. 1988. The dictionary of South African Painters and Sculptors. Johannesburg: Everard Read. Schmahmann, B. 2013. Picturing change, curating visual culture at post-apartheid universities. Johannesburg: Wits University Press.
Hunt after Herring, aquatint, 'Fores's National Sports'. 'The Start for the Memorable Derby of 1844', plate 1, London, publ. May 18th 1845 by Messrs Fores at their Sporting and Fine Print Repository and Frame Manufactory, 41 Piccadilly, corner of Sackville Street, engraved by Charles Hunt. Also lists details of horses and riders, this plate is possible a restrike, overall 73 x 122cm
Original vintage car racing advertising poster: Aston Martin World Champions winners of the 1959 sports car championship A sweeping triumph at Le Mans Nurburgring and Goodwood 1921-1976 a thoroughbred there and now. Advert for Aston Martin Lagonda and V8 models. Excellent condition, folded as issued. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 54x36, year of printing: 1976
Original vintage sport adverting poster for the 13th edition of the Winter Olympic Games, held in Lake Placid, New York, United States from 13-24 February 1980. This was the second time the Upstate New York village hosted the Games, after 1932. The sports were played at the Olympic Center, Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run, the Olympic Ski Jumps, the Cascade Cross Country Ski Center, and the Lake Placid High School Speed Skating Oval. The United States men's ice hockey team, composed mostly of collegiate players and not predicted to advance beyond group play, won the gold medal. The United States team's 4-3 win over the veteran and professional Soviet team, which came into the 1980 Games having won four consecutive Olympic gold medals, became known as the "Miracle on Ice" in US culture. The image features a the flag of the United States of America and the Olympic flag flying on two flagpoles, decorated with a snowflake each. They are fluttering against a backdrop of a snowy mountain, with the entire graphic in hues of navy and sky blue. Very good condition, small scuffs on edges. Country of issue: USA, designer: Robert W. Whitney, size (cm): 83.5x56, year of printing: 1980
Original vintage sports poster promoting 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Design by Rod Dye features wrestlers. The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event that was held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States (and other venues around the United States). This was the second time that Los Angeles had hosted the Games, the first being in 1932. The 1984 Games were boycotted by a total of fourteen Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union and East Germany, in response to the American-led boycott of the previous 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; Romania was the only Eastern Bloc nation that opted to attend the Games. Iran and Libya also chose to boycott the Games for unrelated reasons. Good condition, creasing on edges. Country of issue: USA, designer: Rod Dye, size (cm): 87x56, year of printing: 1984
Original vintage sports poster for motorcycle racing event - Moto Cross on 25 September 1966 at Schrecksbach motocross track in Germany. The track is still in operation, this event was sponsored by Pirelli Tyres. Motocross is a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. Motocross is one of the most physically demanding sports as riders use almost all muscles and shift weight to balance throughout the whole ride.The sport evolved from motorcycle trials competitions held in the United Kingdom. Good condition, folds, tears, pinholes, staining. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 84x59, year of printing: 1966
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Seefeld in Tirol, an old farming village, now a major tourist resort, in Innsbruck-Land District in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It was first mentioned in 1022 and since the 14th century has been a pilgrimage site, benefiting not only from the visit of numerous pilgrims but also from its stacking rights as a trading station between Augsburg and the Venice. Also since the 14th century, Tyrolean shale oil has been extracted in the area. Seefeld was a popular holiday resort even before 1900 and, since the 1930s, has been a well known winter sports centres and amongst the most popular tourist resorts in Austria. The municipality, which has been the venue for several Winter Olympics Games, is the home village of Anton Seelos, the inventor of the parallel turn. With more than one million overnight stays each year, it is one of the most popular Tyrolean tourist destinations especially for skiing in winter, but also for walking holidays in the summer. The photograph features a lady skiing, with a white woolly hat and red jumper decorated with the coat of arms of Austria, against a backdrop of a village with snow lined rooftops and snowy mountains in the far distance. Good condition, foxing, water stains, creases and tears on top left and right. Country of issue: Austria, designer: Wenzeil-Jelinek, size (cm): 86x61, year of printing: 1960s
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Austria, featuring a photograph of St. Christoph am Arlberg. At 1800m above sea level, St. Christoph is one of Austria's highest located ski resorts. Arlberg is a brand for the winter sports areas around the Arlberg Pass, in particular the ski areas of Lech, Zurs, Stuben, and St. Christoph, St. Anton am Arlberg. The area is known for its long winter sports tradition. As early as 1901, the Arlberg ski club was founded and two years later a first club competition was held. In 1904 the first general Arlberg race took place, 1928 the first of the famous Arlberg Kandahar races. In 1921, under the leadership of Hannes Schneider, the ski school Arlberg was the first ski school in the region. Features a couple of skiers on the ascent via a drag lift, against a backdrop of the village and snowy mountains of the Tirolean Alps. Good condition, foxing, creases, paper loss on left. Country of issue: Austria, designer: Risch-Lau, size (cm): 88x62, year of printing: 1960s
Original vintage alcohol drink advertising poster map - Wines of Italy - published by the Italian Foreign Trade Institute featuring a colourful map of Italy marking the Italian wines with a Controlled Denomination of Origin depicting ancient Roman ruins and other historical and notable landmarks with fun cartoon like characters taking part in various activities and sports throughout the country's regions and at sea, a character enjoying a glass of wine above the title text banner and a compass point in the corner below, the illustration set within a blue border. Printed in Italy by Litho Masi - Portici. Good condition, small tears, small stain. Country of issue: Italy, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 100x70, year of printing: 1970
Original vintage Scandinavian Airlines System travel poster for USA by SAS featuring a fun and colourful pictorial map design depicting various points of interest and notable landmarks, sports and other leisure activities, agriculture and industry, and natural wonders in the United States of America including mountain ranges, lakes and rivers, sailing, horse riding, basketball, fishing, skiing, car racing, table tennis, people playing music, sunbathing and relaxing, farming, mining, rodeo, filming movies, dancing, factories, deer, the Golden Gate Bridge, cotton picking, archery, lighthouses, Niagara Falls, shooting, camping, golf, polo, wine, sequoia trees, flowers and cactus plants, New York City and the Statue of Liberty, oil rigs, cattle and a drive-in cinema with cities marked, a plane flying into New York over the Atlantic Ocean and Canadian Mounties riding across the border with Canada and caped Mexican charro horse riders along the border with Mexico above the title text in red, white and blue US flag block colours next to a stylised image of a plane and the SAS logo. Founded in 1946, SAS is the partnership flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, formed by Svensk Interkontinental Lufttrafik (SILA), Det Danske Luftfartselskab (DDL) and Det Norske Luftfartselskap (DNL), with Aerotransport (ABA) joining in 1948. Litho in Denmark Danografia A/S. Horizontal. Fair condition, creasing, staining, tears in margin. Country of issue: Denmark, designer: Clausen, size (cm): 100x62, year of printing: 1961
Original vintage ski sports poster issued by the Swedish Tourist Traffic Association. Fun photo of a lady wearing a red, white and green dress pointing a wooden ski pole at the viewer. Printed by Esselte Reklam Esselte, Stockholm. Are is a very popular ski resort in Sweden and is considered to be Northern Europe's largest and most diverse alpine sports resort for all skill levels, especially advanced skiers. Salen is probably the most popular resort among Swedes and a great spot for intermediate skiers. Salen offers a total of six ski resorts in one, all interconnected by the four ski areas: Lindvallen, Hogfjallet, Tandadalen, and Hundfjallet. Good condition, tears, paper losses, pinholes, light stains. Country of issue: Sweden, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 100x62, year of printing: 1946
Original vintage poster for a college sport event - Football St Lawrence vs Clarkson Snell Field Potsdam Sat. Nov. 5th - featuring a dynamic image in shades of red and orange of a footballer kicking a ball against a triangle shaped background with the bold text in black lettering. Established in 1856, St. Lawrence University is located in Canton in St. Lawrence County, New York; the University sponsors teams for a variety of sports including Men's Football. Established in 1896, Clarkson University is located in Potsdam, New York - just 10 miles (16 km) away from their sporting rivals at St. Lawrence. Printed by Capital Advertising Service Harrisburg PA. Good condition, creasing, staining, backed on board. Country of issue: USA, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 51x33, year of printing: 1940s
Original vintage text only sports event poster for The Greatest Pro-Basketball attraction in the east Renaissance worlds colored champions vs New Britain Pros New England champions at Stanley Arena on Sun. Feb. 25 / Preliminary CYO League P&W Girls / Next week's attractions Hartford Pros at Hartford. The New York Renaissance, also known as the Renaissance Big Five and as the Rens, was an all-black professional basketball team established February 13, 1923, by Robert "Bob" Douglas in agreement with the Renaissance Casino and Ballroom. The Casino and Ballroom at 138th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem was an entertainment complex including a ballroom that served as the Big Five's home court. Following each game, a dance took place. The success of the Rens shifted the focus of black basketball from amateur teams to professional teams. Initially, the Rens played mostly in Harlem, but by the end of the 1920s, as attendance began to dwindle, the team could be found more often playing on the road, barnstorming across the country out of necessity. The eastern New Britain Pros basketball team was based in New Britain, Connecticut. The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) was founded in Chicago in 1930 as an athletic association. Fair condition, staining, paper losses, tears, browning, creasing, backed on board. Country of issue: USA, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 56x36, year of printing: 1940s
Original vintage summer and winter sport poster for the alpine spa resort village of Lenk in Switzerland featuring a fun and colourful image of a girl hitting a tennis ball with her tennis racquet behind a boy wearing skiing goggles and holding ski poles in his gloved hands. Lenk im Simmental (or simply Lenk) is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The municipality is dependent on tourism, especially for winter sports. Lenk has accommodations for about 5000 guests, include 800 hotel beds. This is in a town of scarcely 2000. It is home to a ski resort, which operates on both sides of the valley in which it is located. Lenk is connected by rail to the town of Zweisimmen. Good condition, light bumps on bottom right margins, small hole and cut in image. Country of issue: Switzerland, designer: Jacobsen, size (cm): 102x64, year of printing: 1968
Original vintage winter sports poster issued by the Tourist Head Office of the Country of Salzburg. Photo shows skiers skiing down a snowy mountain piste by a ski lift at Shtattberg near Saalbach. Saalbach-Hinterglemm is a municipality in the district of Zell am See (Pinzgau region), in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is well known for its skiing and other winter sports. A four piste network consisting of Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Fieberbrunn and Leogang is located in the municipality, adding up to 270 kilometres of ski slopes. It is short transfer to resort from Salzburg Airport. Good condition, creasing, staining, tears. Country of issue: Austria, designer: Oskar Kuhlken, size (cm): 67x49, year of printing: 1960s
Original vintage poster issued for the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, USSR with an address of bookshop in Kiev selling sports books. Bold, simple graphic illustrations depict Olympic sports including shooting, basketball, rowing, running, swimming, football, fencing, archery, horse riding and boxing. Written in several different languages. The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russia. The 1980 Games were the first Olympic Games to be staged in Eastern Europe, and remain the only Summer Olympics held there, as well as the first Olympic Games to be held in a Slavic language-speaking country. They were also the only Summer Olympic Games to be held in a communist country until 2008 in China. These were the final Olympic Games under the IOC Presidency of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin. Eighty nations were represented at the Moscow Games - the smallest number since 1956. Led by the United States, 66 countries boycotted the games entirely because of the Soviet Afghan War. Some athletes from some of the boycotting countries (they are not included in the list of 66 countries that boycotted the games entirely) participated in the games under the Olympic Flag. The Soviet Union would later boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics. Good condition, folds, creasing, staining, Country of issue: Russia, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 34x27, year of printing: 1980
Original vintage travel poster issued by the British Railways to promote travel to ski destinations in Europe - train and steamer services to your Winter Sports. Great mid-flight photo of a skier jumping from a snowy edge of the mountain. Poor condition, repaired tears, tape marks, staining, creasing, folds. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 101x63, year of printing: 1960s
A collection of Greyhound Racing Ephemera to include a Programme for The Grey Hound Derby, White City London 1928, Sports Pictures and Football Mirror edition - the cover showing Mrs Stokes the owner and Mr Johnson the Trainer of Boher Ash - the Scottish dog which won the second Grey Hound Derby at the White City and an Edition of Sporting Life recording the same event. (a lot)
**Sale Room Announcement** A zenos technician has re commissioned the car a report will accompany the vehicleA highly developed British-built sports car boasting 350bhp and 0-60 in 3.0 secondsBritish-built sports car utilising state of the art technology2.3-litre Ford Ecoboost turbocharged, mid-mounted engine, 350bhp and 0-60 in 3.0 secondsHybrid carbon-composite cockpit/Aluminium spine with steel rollover and side-impact protection systemDouble wishbone front and rear suspension with Bilstein dampers (in-board front) for incredible handlingAn unregistered example which may require an IVA test prior to registration.VAT qualifying, 20% to be added to the hammer priceThe retail price when new from £39,995 - To be offered without reserveIn 2012 a group of car industry professionals decided the time was right to produce a new type of lightweight high-performance sports car - one that combined maximum driving thrills with maximum accessibility, Zenos Cars was born.Less than two years later, Zenos showed its first car, the E10 clearly demonstrating their single-minded determination to use innovation to benefit the experience it delivers to its owners. Production began a few months afterwards shorty followed by their second model, the E10 S, providing the same engaging experience with even more performance. In November 2015 Zenos announced the pinnacle of the E10 range, the E10 R, offering further development, performance and configuration options.Offered here is a 2016 Zenos E10 R, the most highly developed offering from the British manufacturer. With a dry weight of just 700kg, the 2.3-litre turbocharged mid-mounted engine with a claimed power output of 350bhp can accelerate the 'R' from 0-60 in an incredible 3.0 seconds.Standard features of the E10 R include a 6-speed manual transverse gearbox, uprated and adjustable Bilstein dampers, OZ lightweight racing wheels with Avon ZZR tyres and this particular example features full carbon seats with harnesses.The car appears virtually unused and is currently unregistered, so should the buyer of this E10 R wish to have the car road registered in the UK, an IVA test may need to be applied for as it's original approval may have lapsed. The car will require a degree of recommissioning as it has been in storage and not used for some time. The vehicle is VAT qualifying and is offered without reserve. You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Steven Keen on 07500 040 422 / steven@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Year: 2016Make: ZenosModel: E10 2.3 R RoadsterRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: SA9FRFRR6GW341077Odometer Reading: TBC milesEngine Capacity: 2261Body Colour: OrangeInterior Colour: Black
A rare, right-hand drive, manual gearbox car with just 30,375 miles.One of very few, UK-right-hand drive, manual gearbox 928 GT models5.0-litre V8, 326bhp, 5-speed gearbox, sports suspension and twin exhaustsWell presented in Velvet Red metallic with red-piped Linen leatherAir con, electric sunroof and windows, leather sports seats, alloy wheels30,375 warranted miles and four former keepers11 service stamps, most recent at Paragon Porsche, in November 2019 at 30,153 milesOver £5,000 recent spend by our vendor; new tyres, cambelt/all belts, clutch master cylinder, geometry set up, etc. All at Paragon PorscheOriginal stamped Porsche service book, many old invoices and MOTs and its original Porsche manualsThis GT provides a rare opportunity to purchase one of the last remaining low mileage examples of Porsche's flagship model1989 saw further development in the story of Porsche's 928 with the launch of the GT featuring a more powerful 5.0-litre V8 capable of a creamy 326bhp, but more importantly, the introduction of a 5-speed manual gearbox for those who wanted a more sporty driving experience. The GT also sported twin exhausts, uprated camshafts, and sports suspension - the ultimate 928 had arrived! We are delighted to be able to offer this very special, right-hand drive, 928GT. UK-supplied and first registered on 01/08/1990, it has been enjoyed by just four former keepers and in the care of our vendor for the last three years in which time he has covered around 4,500 miles. It continues to present well in Velvet Red Metallic with a lovely interior featuring Linen Leather seats piped in red, deep red carpets and a very smart dashboard. It's equipped with air conditioning, electric sunroof and windows, leather sports seats, alloy wheels, and central locking. Our vendor has been diligent when it comes to maintenance having spent £5,011 during his ownership including four new tyres, new cambelt, clutch master cylinder, all belts renewed, full geometry set up, new rocker cover gasket, and annual servicing with all the work carried out by Paragon Porsche. The original stamped Porsche service book is present with, 12 service stamps in the book, the most recent at Paragon in November 2019 at 30,153 miles. A fresh MOT was issued with no advisories in July 2020, and the car is accompanied by many old invoices, MOTs and its original Porsche manuals.A very rare manual example of the Porsche 928, this GT provides a real opportunity to purchase one of the last remaining low mileage examples of Porsche's flagship model. You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Richard Greenhalgh on 07948 152 921 / richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: H242 RETYear: 1990Make: PorscheModel: 928 GTRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZLS842087Odometer Reading: 30375 milesEngine Capacity: 4957Engine Number: 85L01266Body Colour: Red MetallicInterior Colour: Linen Leather
The last true analogue BMW sports car? Just 41,000 miles, full service history and original bill of saleA smart, first-generation S50-engined Roadster with the 316bhp, 3.2-litre inline-sixUK-supplied, right-hand drive model in Arctic Silver Metallic with Black/Estoril Blue Nappa leatherJust 41,000 miles, only two former keepers, full service history, original bill of sale, and a matching hardtopThe M-Sport spec included a limited-slip differential, a wider rear track and larger brakesZ3 M-Roadster and Coupe are considered the last analogue BMW sports carsThe original BMW M Coupé and BMW M-Roadster are high-performance models of the BMW Z3 coupés/roadsters produced by BMW between 1998 and 2002.The Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first new BMW model to be assembled in the BMW Spartanburg plant in the US, with some major components - such as the engine and transmission - being imported from Germany. The Z3 was introduced as a 1996 model year vehicle, shortly after being featured in the James Bond movie 'Goldeneye'. While the film was number one at the box office, sales of the car peaked, and it was sold out by the time the car was launched. The Z3's design was a tad contentious at the time, it seemed that the market wasn't quite ready for such an Avant-Garde styling exercise from conservative BMW, but today the distinctive styling is regarded as a real virtue. The length of the bonnet and the short rear-end are complimented by swooping wheel-arches and side-vents, plus its purposeful yet comfy cockpit feels like a nice place to be.However, it wasn't until 1999, when BMW installed the performance version of one of the most beloved six-cylinder engines in the car industry, the 3.2-version of the S50 engine from the E36 M3, giving 316bhp at 7,400rpm 260 lb-ft of torque, that the Z3 became an interesting driver's car. The Z3M could now sprint to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 155 mph, aided by uprated suspension, an LSD, a wider track, and larger brakes, all combining to create a proper sports car experience. Today, these cars possess a real feeling of integrity and a distinctive 'old-school' charm; UK's Top Gear declared it 'the best handling car in the business.'Apart from the engine transplant and performance upgrades, the interior of the Z3M received a mild-makeover too and bits of chrome were added, plus a host of 'M' upgrades to differentiate the Z3M from the standard car.With instant response from its naturally aspirated performance engine and a throaty growl from its quad exhausts, the Z3M is now considered as the last bastion of proper BMW sports cars. Today, the Roadster is appreciated for its timeless design, with these special cars now becoming rarer and much sought-after.The car presented here is a particularly fine example, in Arctic Silver Metallic, with just 41,000 miles, only two former keepers, a full-service history, its original Bill of Sale, and its rare matching hardtop. Our vendor searched high and low for the right Z3M, intending it as a gift for his wife, and came across this car, which had been cherished by its first owner, was always garaged, used sparingly and was in very original and genuine condition. With thorough servicing and MOT records to verify the low mileage, it's accompanied by its full original BMW book-pack and many receipts supporting the service history (reassuringly, this includes an invoice for the brilliant yet sometimes fragile VANOS unit being changed by BMW). In splendid condition all round, we imagine that it would be difficult to find a better example of these spirited little German roadsters.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: R150 VJBYear: 1998Make: BMWModel: Z3 M-RoadsterRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WBSCK92000LB06127Odometer Reading: 40990 milesEngine Capacity: 3200Engine Number: 60231619Body Colour: Arctic Silver MetallicInterior Colour: Estoril Blue nappa leather
A UK-market 3000 restored and enhanced for maximum driving enjoyment.Rare and desirable right-hand drive BJ8, Phase-2, UK-market car, the final evolution of the 3000Increased power, servo-assisted brakes, improved rear suspension and a more luxurious interiorSourced specifically for an exacting restoration having the right spec and two previous keepersFully restored at Renaissance Classic Cars by Phil Kennedy, fully documented in six foldersDOME Motorsport engine, with a warm cam, mid-range suspension set-up and an anti-roll barNo expense spared to create the 'ultimate Big Healey' for spirited road use and touringIn a fabulous colour combination and immaculate conditionJust 600 miles since the restoration and on offer from a private collectionThe Austin-Healey 3000 is the very epitome of the classic British sports car and one of the few cars that can be said to have attained classic status whilst still in production. Quite an achievement then, but not an altogether unexpected one considering the Austin-Healey heritage coupled with its achievements in motorsport. The Austin Healey 3000 Mk III was launched in October 1963 and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of all Austin Healeys ceased. Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys with a Walnut veneer dash, wind-up windows and a 150bhp engine, propelling the car to 60 mph in under ten seconds and enabling a top speed of just over 120mph. Improvements to the engine included a revised camshaft, valve springs and twin SU HD8 2" carburettors together with a redesigned exhaust system and servo-assisted brakes. In May 1964, the Phase 2 version was introduced that gave better ground clearance at the rear by a modified chassis. The car presented here is a rare and desirable RHD, UK-market 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mk3 BJ8 Phase 2, the final evolution of the 3000. It was specifically sourced for our vendor by a Healey expert given its rarity as a 'one previous owner, UK-market example, fitted with overdrive gearbox, and a decent history' - all essential prerequisites as a starting point for the brief he was given to create the ultimate 3000. He then commissioned an exacting 5-year restoration carried out at 'Renaissance Classic Cars' by Phil Kennedy, the aforementioned expert, and this car was one of the final Healeys he worked on before retiring.The car was originally supplied from the factory in Ivory White with Ambla vinyl and has now been refinished in this same colour (as per its Heritage Certificate) but with a very good quality, expensive Bentley Ox-blood leather interior.Starting with the ideal base 2+2 matching-numbers car, the brief was to create a Healey for spirted road driving but with no compromise to its ability to cover miles comfortably and efficiently. The bodywork was all methodically renewed with the addition of competition-style alloy vents that greatly help with airflow through the engine bay and give the car a sleeker and more aggressive look.The engine was fully rebuilt by Dennis Osborne of DOME Motorsport to a superb standard, with an uprated cam. Likewise, the gearbox was treated to the same quality rebuild, whilst the suspension was given a mid-range set-up with an anti-roll bar offering superb handling and road-holding. Phil Kennedy ensured the car was properly 'shaken-down' with 300 miles or so covered before our vendor added another 300 miles.The result is a really smart 3000 refreshed to a very high standard. All this work is captured in six folders (see photo), covering every aspect of the project, with lots of photos, invoices and notes all telling the story of investment, engineering, and commitment to what just might be the perfect Healey. We encourage you to view this car and its accompanying folders to see for yourself just how good a package it is.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: KME 533BYear: 1964Make: Austin HealeyModel: 3000 Mk3 BJ8 (Phase 2)RHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: H-BJ8/29055Odometer Reading: 600Engine Capacity: 2912Engine Number: 29KRUH/3813Body Colour: Ivory White (WT3)Interior Colour: Red (Ambla)
The car to have in 1960, quintessentially British and Jean Shrimpton prettyFinished in Old English White with silver wires and a smart red interiorOlder restoration retaining a good shine. Superb panel fit throughout1588cc B-Series producing 80bhp and offering 0-60 in 13 seconds and 96mphRack and pinion steering, Dunlop hydraulic front disc brakesStill retains its initial registration number 2650 RFRecent inspection and freshly issued MOT certificate with no advisoriesYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedWhen the MGA arrived in 1955, it must have come as quite a shock to MG aficionados who had become accustomed to the pre-war look of the company's sports cars. It was a complete departure in styling and its beautiful streamlined body was right up to the minute in terms of appearance. It was powered by a new engine; MG had decided that the old XPAG unit had had its day and so introduced the much more modern B Series engine that had made its debut in the recently announced Magnette saloon. The 'A' was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. In 1959, MG released the 1600 model featuring a larger 1588cc engine, disc brakes at the front and rigid framed side screens with sliding windows. Rolling off the production line during the first quarter of 1960, this Abingdon-produced 1600 MGA Coupe was originally finished in Chariot Red complemented by the optional painted wire wheels. Clearly used as an everyday car in period, the time would eventually come when a little TLC was required. Completed some years ago, 2650 RF (its original registration number) was treated to a sympathetic restoration and a colour change to Old English White but retaining the red interior albeit retrimmed to suit. A conversion to a single 12v battery rather than two 6v batteries was also implemented. The silver painted wire wheels remain, as does the factory-supplied steering wheel, with the only new addition being an attractive stainless steel boot rack. Now nicely settled in, the Coupe has an air of originality and does not appear to be too factory fresh or overly restored, simply a very pleasant and mellowed MGA. With Coupe values now closely following the Roadster, this smart little MG is worth a look and with the 1600cc engine and front disc brakes fitted as standard, this is one 60s sports car that is very useable in today's traffic. It has recently been inspected and a new MOT Certificate issued without advisories.Seriously pretty and quintessentially British, MGAs offer real driving pleasure on the open road and make great entries into local rallies and club events.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: 2650 RFYear: 1960Make: MGAModel: 1600 CoupeRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: GHD88220Odometer Reading: 18385Engine Capacity: 1588Engine Number: 16GAU20291Body Colour: Old English WhiteInterior Colour: Red
Official UK press car and one of 53 right-hand drive examplesSuperbly presented in Grand Prix White with Guards Red Fuchs alloys LSD, 5-speed G50, shortened gear lever, Sport shock absorbers, top-tinted screen Official UK Porsche GB press car. Extensive history file. 89,700 milesFull-service history. Certificate of Authenticity. Original bill of sale. Both original keysWhen Porsche wanted to build a 9112.7 RS for the 1980's, it came up with the Carrera 3.2 Club Sport, a car which ~ like an RS has gone on to become a sought-after classic. In common with its RS predecessor, the key to the Club Sport is lightness. Without going crazy, Porsche shaved around 40kg off the standard car's 1210kg. This was done by omitting unnecessary 'luxuries' including electric windows, rear seats, rear wiper, radio, rear quarter panels, door pocket lids, central locking, engine-and luggage-compartment lights, passenger sun visor, underseal (although some UK cars retained some protection), some sound-deadening (that in the engine bay and roof lining remained), and even the coat hooks. There were manual heater controls (as fitted on earlier 911s) instead of an automatic thermostat system, whilst air-conditioning was deleted in markets where that was standard.In addition, the car was fitted with a lighter starter motor, simplified (and therefore lighter) wiring loom, and an alloy spare wheel. Despite the reduced specification, the Club Sport's interior was far from austere, with full carpeting (including over the rear seat area) and comfortable pinstripe fabric seats, although some examples had leather seats. Mechanically, the car retained the standard 3.2 engine, albeit blueprinted, fitted with lighter hollow inlet valves, and located on stiffer mounts. A revised engine management system increased the rev limit from 6520rpm to 6840rpm but, bizarrely, Porsche didn't claim any increase in power over the standard engine's 231bhp. The power was fed through a G50 gearbox with a shorter throw and taller fourth and fifth gears, and a limited-slip differential. Suspension, meanwhile, was uprated with nothing more than Bilstein gas dampers all round. The majority of Club Sport's were finished in Grand Prix White with the option of large 'Carrera CS' side decals in Guards Red. The Fuchs alloy wheels usually had matching red centres, but could also be specified in black or white. Only 340 Club Sports were built, with 53 right-hand-drive examples coming to the UK, where road testers received it with open arms; Motor claimed it to be the fastest 911 it had driven, and good value at some £3,000 cheaper than the standard car.The example we have here is finished in Grand Prix White and Black leatherette with pinstripe black seats. As a factory Club Sport, it comes with an LSD, 5-speed G50 gearbox, shortened gear lever, forged alloy wheels, 'Sport' shock absorbers, top tinted windscreen, and Clubsport Equipment. It also retains its original Blaupunkt radio cassette.This stunning 3.2 Club Sport (number 22 out of the 53 RHD UK cars delivered) was supplied through JCT600 in Bradford to Porsche themselves and subsequently became the official Press Car as confirmed by the history file. This is a superb read and even includes an original press release (addressed to Mr Tony Dron no less!). The car has been sold throughout the years by both Porsche themselves and well respected Porsche specialists. The service history mirrors this and dates all the way back to the initial 'Running-in' service, with invoices to verify from the current day back to 1992. Currently owned and loved by Silverstone Auctions M-D, Nick Whale, under his ownership the Club Sport has been maintained by respected Porsche Specialists, Tuthill Porsche, and was last serviced in 2019, with invoices on file. The original invoice from Porsche GB to the first private owner is also included. Supplied with all the history detailed above, the Porsche CoA, the stamped original service booklet and 2 original keys. The 3.2 Club Sport is a very rare machine, a desirable 80s Porsche for the serious collector and tipped to seriously increase in value. It is a true drivers car ~ and one with such an interesting history is surely the one to own.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Nick Whale on 07831 440 158 / nick@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: E744 CPCYear: 1988Make: PorscheModel: 911 3.2 Carrera Club SportRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WPOZZZ91ZS551023Odometer Reading: 89499 milesEngine Capacity: 3200Engine Number: 63J03246Body Colour: WhiteInterior Colour: Black
1958 Earls Court Motor Show Launch car and bought new by Jazz legend Chris Barber1958 Earls Court Motor Show launch car. Registered initially as CB 23Bought new by Jazz Legend Chris Barber. Extensively raced in top level International Sports Car racing 1958 – 1963Class Winner: 1963 Tourist Trophy, GoodwoodRecently emerged from a top quality, very exacting restoration as an historic racing car for Channel 4's ‘For the Love of Cars’Stored for many years prior to its restoration commencing in early 2016Restoration carried out by renowned engineer and Wheeler Dealers presenter, Ant AnsteadLotus Elite 1009 represents a unique proposition for buyers wanting to race in top-level historic motor sport or add to a stable of historically interesting cars. Its history and provenance make this Elite one of the most famous in the world and mean it would be welcome at any prestigious historic race meeting or show, worldwide. Not only is it the first Elite produced as a production vehicle for sale rather than a pre-production prototype as the previous eight were, but it was originally purchased by one of Colin Chapman's favoured customers and friends, jazz legend Chris Barber, a man whose music was influential in the British Blues and Jazz scene of the 1950s and 1960s and whose band was behind the UK's first Rock'n'Roll record, 'Rock Island Line' by Lonnie Donegan. Barber entered and raced the car extensively for 5 seasons in top-level international sports car racing in the UK and Europe including the Nürburgring, Spa and Zandvoort.During this period it was driven regularly by Sir John Whitmore, the 'Racing Baronet', who famously broke the class lap record at Spa using CB23 while on his way to class victory in the Grand Prix GT Support Race of 1962. Other notable drivers who drove the car include Mike Beckwith and Bob Olthoff as well as Chris Barber himself. The Lotus Elite was debuted at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show and caused an absolute sensation, the star of the show. The fact it was also made entirely from the new wonder material, glass fibre, simply added to the Elite's aura of other-worldliness. Chapman, however, was obsessed by efficiency and in a car, whether road or race, that meant light weight and low drag. The Elite had a CD figure of 0.29, remarkable now let alone in 1958, and utilised the maximum amount of energy then possible from every ounce of petrol it consumed; amazingly it was capable of returning around 40mpg even when touring at 80 plus mph! Chapman saw the fibreglass monocoque as a way of achieving this without the need for expensive tooling, which he simply could not afford. Though still a young man, he was just 29 when the Elite was launched, Chapman was not in awe of more established companies or designers; indeed he relished looking at the basic problem of making a car go as fast as possible over a given distance with completely fresh eyes. He was also very ambitious and saw that if he wanted to grow Lotus into a serious force in racing he had to follow Enzo Ferrari's model of making road cars which paid for the racing. His first attempt, the Six, was a successful but basic car and by 1956 he had ideas about producing a small upmarket GT car with serious performance using the Coventry Climax engine he was so familiar with from racing. He gathered together his small army of young volunteers, who often worked for beer and sandwiches just to be part of a world-beating racing car company, for this exciting new project. Frank Costin looked at the aerodynamics of Peter Kirwan-Taylor's overall shape, while friends from the Ford Motor Company design office, John Frayling, Peter Cambridge and Ron Hickman, did the detail work on the interior and other aspects. The aim, to produce a coupe that could be used on the road for touring and also race at Le Mans was very ambitious, but the young team more than achieved it. Chapman's own suspension design, softly sprung yet firmly damped, all independent by wishbones at the front and Chapman struts at the rear, gave the Elite fantastically predictable handling while the brakes, all disc but fitted inboard at the rear to reduce unsprung weight, proved more than able to cope with stopping this lightweight gem. The successful Lotus 12 racer also contributed its wheelbase and track. Lotus' groundbreaking fibreglass monocoque was initially developed away from their own workforce for secrecy by Peter Frayling and 21-year-old assistant Albert Adams. The first Elite bodyshell was 'cast' on Saturday, August 31st 1957 and that day Chapman took the decision to debut the car at the Earls Court Show in October 1957. Remarkably the team made that deadline but then had to develop the car into something which worked reliably and could be produced efficiently.This car is the first customer car, chassis #1009 and would be finished in October 1958, just in time to be displayed at the Motor Show alongside the last prototype, 1008. It was then fine tuned before being officially sold to Chris Barber, and entered in the Lotus' Cars ledger on 31/12/1958. Barber, though, had already raced the car as the owner on the 26th of December, Boxing Day, Brands Hatch Sports Car race, so it seems likely the ledger entry was made on the day the factory returned to work following the Christmas break. By the time Elite production ceased in September 1963, 1030 examples had been made and Lotus had developed from a company unheard of outside of UK club racing to one of the most famous racing teams in the world. They were about to be crowned F1 World Champions for the first time with Jim Clark, and were seen as established world players in road car manufacture with a mature market presence in the USA and elsewhere. The Elite played a big part in this remarkable feat of automotive industrial growth. It was Lotus' first 'grown-up', credible road car and laid down the foundations of the Lotus business that still exists today. Lotus Elite 1009 has undergone a very high quality nut and bolt restoration by renowned restorer and engineer, Ant Anstead, as a racing car, and is not currently road registered. The restoration was filmed for the 'For the Love of Cars' series which has been so successful worldwide, something which can only add to this car's remarkable provenance. It also has the latest current FIA HTP papers (Period E- 1947-1961 which are valid until 31-12-2026) and is thus eligible for all International events. Offered in pristine condition from our private vendor who has owned the car since Silverstone Auctions first sold it in 2016, but has never used it ~ this Lotus Elite Type 14 Mk1 presents a unique opportunity for collectors and racers alike.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Nick Whale on 07831 440 158 / nick@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Full restoration details can be found hereSpecification:Registration: N/AYear: 1958Make: LotusModel: EliteChassis Number: MYH/1009P
Citroën's flagship car of the era, a wonderful collaborationA striking example in a great colour combination - there is nothing quite like an SMEarly paperwork (1974/1975) shows evidence of the car residing in Madrid, Spain, being maintained and serviced at Citroën; a 2010 receipt shows it was bought from a Madrid seller by Classics & Cabriolets Collection of EssexA marriage of Citroën and Maserati led to the birth of a highly individual coupe - the SM was a two-door, four-seat Coupe powered by a 2670cc, Maserati, four-cam, 90-degree V6 producing 180bhp at 6,250rpm, all fed through the front wheelsCitroën's flagship vehicle capable of 0-60 mph in around eight seconds and a top speed of 140mphComplex and innovative; the suspension was Hydropneumatic and the steering was variable-assist hydraulicThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againIn 1961, Citroën began work on 'Project S', a sports variant of the revolutionary Citroën DS. As was customary for the firm, many running concept vehicles were developed, increasingly complex and upmarket from the DS. Citroën purchased Maserati in 1968 with the intention of harnessing Maserati's high-performance V6 engine technology to produce a true Gran Turismo car combining the sophisticated Citroën suspension. The result was the Citroën SM - a two-door, four-seat coupé powered by a 2670cc, Maserati, four-cam, 90-degree V6 producing 180bhp at 6,250rpm, all fed through the front wheels.First shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1970 and going on sale in France in September of that year, all factory-produced cars were left-hand drive, although right-hand conversions were supplied to the UK and Australia.The origin of the model name 'SM' is not completely clear. The 'S' may derive from the Project 'S' designation and the 'M' perhaps refers to Maserati; hence SM is often assumed to stand for 'Systeme Maserati' or 'Sports Maserati'. Another common alternative is 'Série Maserati' but others have suggested it is short for 'Sa Majesté' (Her Majesty in French) which aligns with the common DS model's nickname 'La Déesse' (The Goddess).In 1972 the 2.7 was changed from triple Weber 42DCNFs to Bosch Jetronic injection although later cars returned to the Webers. It was capable of 0-60 in around 8 seconds and had a top speed in fifth gear of 140 mph. The suspension was 'Hydropneumatic' and the steering was variable-assist hydraulicThe car presented here is a 1971 Citroën SM 2.7 V6 (so with Weber 42DCNFs) with accompanying early paperwork (1974/75) showing evidence of it residing in Madrid being maintained and serviced at Citroën. A much later receipt shows it was bought in 2010 from a Madrid seller to 'Classics & Cabriolets Collection' of Essex. Enjoying the sunny climate of Madrid for most of its life should make for a solid example and was obviously deemed worthy of purchase by a UK classic car specialist.A fascinating car, the SM is considered a real design and technology maverick, and it is wholly understandable why they continue to generate such interest.In recent years, this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: BHJ 431JYear: 1971Make: CitroënModel: SM 2.7 V6Chassis Number: 005B3335Engine Capacity: 2670Engine Number: TBCBody Colour: BlueInterior Colour: Black
A rare hand-built 1960s Tourer that was the choice of Royalty in period.One of less than 100 TE Cabriolets producedEnjoyed by the rich, famous and PrincesRenowned for its sharp styling and enviable interior spaceLate production TE with strengthened chassis and improved performanceFour former keepers. Original engineThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againThe name Alvis was always synonymous with craftsmanship and performance and the final models produced by this very British manufacturer were no exception. When production of the three-litre cars ended in 1954, the end was in sight for Alvis Cars, however, the fortuitous intervention of the Swiss coachbuilder, Graber, saved the day. For some time Graber had been successfully clothing Alvis chassis with their own elegant and modern designs and, in 1953, Alvis reached an agreement to build the Graber cars under licence. Loughborough coachbuilder, Willowbrook, built the first model, the TC108G, but it was expensive and only 17 examples were sold during the next three years. Production ceased in 1957 when Alvis, having bought the Graber rights two years earlier, struck a deal with Park Ward to build the cars at a more reasonable cost. The resultant new TD21 was announced in October 1958 and benefited from a strengthened chassis, sharp styling and increased interior space. In 1962, a Series II version was launched with disc brakes all round as standard as was a five-speed ZF gearbox. It received excellent press, Autocar calling it "One of the most enchanting owner-driver cars imaginable" a somewhat quaint phrase to our ears but during the early sixties, a significant proportion of large luxury cars were driven by chauffeurs. In 1964 the Series III, otherwise known as the TE21, was introduced and it was simply a masterpiece of understated elegance. By this time, the 2993cc engine had been developed to produce just over 130 bhp, and with its ZF box, disc brakes, and the new recirculating-ball steering, the TE could give many a sports car a run for its money.The purchase of an Alvis said a lot about the buyer. The car was not slow (the 130bhp straight-six would propel it above 100mph with relative ease), yet it did not shout 'performance', 'money' or 'extravagance'. Just 352 TE21 models were produced in total, only 95 as cabriolets and as a testimony to their build-quality and desirability, an estimated 88 still remain.This particular TE21 has only four former keepers recorded with the DVLA and appears to be in very good condition. It's finished in a lovely shade of Burgundy with good chrome and a pristine set of chrome wires. The interior is generally very good apart from the grey leather seating which is a little 'lived in', the red carpets look fresh and the grey soft top appears recent. The indicated mileage is 8,786 but we imagine it's probably 108,786. A rare Alvis in period and we are sure that only a couple of dozen cabriolets will still be on the road today so this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a model that was once the vehicle of choice for both Prince Philip and Prince Charles.In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: FWA 333CYear: 1965Make: AlvisModel: TE21RHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 27239Odometer Reading: 8786 milesEngine Capacity: 2993Engine Number: 27239Body Colour: BurgundyInterior Colour: Grey
This diminutive cycle car presents well to this day and will make a welcome and rare addition to any collectionRare 1920's cycle car produced by Maurice Jeanson in 1927945cc Chapuis-Dornier engine with a sports car bodyDiminutive styling in line with Amilcar and SalmsonOne of the first vehicles to be offered under a finance agreementYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againA new V5c will need to be requested by submitting a V62 formIt's not only quality, engineering, innovation or competitiveness that can make a car manufacturer successful. Perhaps most important of all is marketing. And this is where French manufacturer Maurice Jeanson excelled, albeit for a limited time. Jeanson entered the car market in 1921 during the cyclecar craze. He chose the name of his nephew, Benjamin, as a brand name and introduced a small 750 cc 4-cylinder car with shaft drive that weighed just under 350kg. That meant that the car benefitted from the tax advantages for cyclecars whilst offering the better build quality of more conventional cars. More importantly, he concocted an innovative financing scheme for his customers. In association with bank Société Générale, he offered a credit scheme which meant that the cars could be bought by paying 12 monthly instalments, which added only 200 Francs to the price. Benjamin acted as a security to the bank, which proved to be both productive as well as risky.At first business boomed and sales grew rapidly. In 1923 the range was expanded with a long-chassis model that could be fitted with 4-seater bodies but was also offered for commercial vehicles. That same year a 2-seater sports model was introduced with a single overhead cam engine that propelled the car to a maximum speed of 100 kph. A year later a true cyclecar was marketed as the Benjamin P2. It was powered by a 525 cc twin-cylinder 2-stroke engine that was mounted in the rear of the boat-tailed car. Though it had some success in competition, the car didn't sell well and the model soon disappeared from the range. After that Benjamin stuck by 4-cylinder 4-stroke models and capacities up to 1095 cc were offered.Up to 1926 production grew and grew and Benjamin prospered. Four-wheel braking was introduced on the cars, which had made a name for themselves for offering quality at a modest price. But then things went awry as the economy declined and customers failed to pay off their loans. Since Benjamin acted as guarantor, the company was obliged to reimburse the bank for the failed payments of their customers and this led to bankruptcy in 1927. As the creditors saw more advantages in continuing production as opposed to selling the assets the company was not liquidated and Jeanson was allowed to re-establish his company, but now closely governed by his main creditor, the bank. Benjamin was renamed into Benova, meaning "new Benjamin".The most notable new car was the Type G with a 1502cc (later enlarged to 2 litres) straight 8-cylinder engine provided by S.C.A.P. This was a luxury car quite unlike the preceding models and was produced up to 1929. More common were the models powered by the 4-cylinder engines provided by Chapuis-Dornier. They ranged from 945cc to 2100cc capacities and powered models varying from small 2-seaters, conventional 4-seaters to commercial vehicles. They sold reasonably well but with the recession, the competition from mass-produced cars and without the attractive financing scheme the market dried up for Benova and its last vehicles were sold in 1931. It's not quite clear how many Benjamins or Benovas were made in total but of the B3 model shown here, there were more than 300 built between 1927 and 1929. Most of them had regular tourer, coach or saloon bodies but there were sportscars as well. This example is fitted with the 945cc Chapuis-Dornier engine and fits in quite nicely with contemporary small sportscars from Amilcar and Salmson. There are still a number of Benjamin and Benova cars extant, mostly in Western Europe and often as 2-seater sports specials which still enjoy some popularity. This diminutive cycle car presents well to this day and will make a welcome and rare addition to any collection. In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: Not RegisteredYear: 1927Make: BenjaminModel: B3 SportsRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 60553Body Colour: Blue
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