PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been contacted by a Mike Hawthorn historian to say that although the 1958 Formula One World Champion had an association with Connaught he is not thought to have ever driven 'MPH 329'. - The first Connaught motor car built and first owned and raced by Connaught financer Kenneth McAlpine - Chassis despatched from Lea-Francis in March 1948 and delivered to Continental Cars, founders of Connaught - Incredibly documented history file and possibly eligible for the most prestigious events around the world The Connaught name is not part of every automotive enthusiast's lexicon, yet few companies did more to put Britain's post-war motorsport industry on the map. By far its biggest claim to fame was Tony Brooks' victory in the 1955 Syracuse GP aboard a Type B single-seater Connaught - the first for a British car since 1923. However, it is the two-seater road going sports cars that preceded the company's monoposto ones that concern us here. Connaught Engineering was sired by the Continental Automobiles concern of former WWII RAF pilot Rodney Clarke. The firm specialised in the sale and preparation of Bugattis and had expectations of becoming agents for the Molsheim-based manufacturer. When this did not materialise, Clarke, and his right-hand man Mike Oliver, decided to produce a sports car of their own design and the Connaught (CONtinental AUTomobiles) marque was born. The first of the new breed were the L1 and L2, where the L was a nod to Lea Francis, whose components were fundamental to the construction. The chassis for example, was primarily that of a 14hp Lea Francis with minor adjustments to the damping and steering, while the 1767cc four-cylinder engine came from the same stable. The functional, two-seater alloy body with forward-opening front section was designed by Clarke and crafted by Leacroft of Egham. The difference in specification between the L1 and L2 largely concerned the tune of the engine, and ultimately no L1s were produced, while the final L2 count was three prototypes and three production cars. In conjunction with Monaco Motors of Watford, Oliver squeezed up to 122bhp from the standard engine, courtesy of high-lift camshafts, high-compression pistons, four branch exhaust manifold, a quartet of Amal carburettors, and dry sump lubrication. The L2 unit drove through a close-ratio Lea Francis gearbox and, with a dry weight of 2130 lbs, a standard specification 102bhp L2 could hit 60mph in 11.9 seconds and achieve some 104mph flat out. The sale car was the first example off the stocks, the chassis for which was despatched from Lea Francis to Charles Follet on March 26, 1948. It was then sold to Continental Automobiles and registered to the company's major financial backer, Kenneth McAlpine of construction fame, on October 8. Registered 'MPH 329' from new, it made its competition debut the following June by winning its class at Prescott. Six days later McAlpine was 4th in the 'Miscellaneous' class of the BOC's Silverstone meeting. The following month he finished a creditable 2nd in a five-lap scratch race at the same circuit and was 2nd to the sister car of Rodney Clarke at Goodwood a fortnight later. The following month he turned the tables on Clarke by leading another Connaught 1-2 at Blandford. McAlpine achieved many further notable results before parting with the Connaught in late 1951, during the September of which 'MPH 329' was reputedly driven to 6th place in the Goodwood International Sports Car Race by a young Mike Hawthorn. The car then passed through various UK hands before being shipped to Australia, where it was raced before a 10 year spell in the York Motor Museum, Perth. By 1989 it was back in the UK and, following restoration, was seen at various Grand Prix meetings in the hands of Mike Lester. Subsequent owners have included Dr Michael 'Spike' Milligan, Peter Cox and David Duffy. The vendor acquired 'MPH 329' in 2009. Presented in traditional British Racing Green and trimmed in Black leather, this hugely significant historic racing car comes complete with a metal chest brim full of race results, correspondence, invoices, copies of old registration documents, MOT certificates and more. Of undisputed provenance, the Connaught would be potentially eligible for some of the world's most prestigious historic motorsport events such as the Goodwood Revival and Monaco Historics to name but two.
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- 1 of just 438 RHD UK examples and supplied new by Nigel Mansell Sports Cars Limited - 38,315 miles from new and current ownership since 1999 - Re-painted this year with engine out service in 2013 - Original owner's wallet plus handbooks and service book - Offered with 20 old MOT certificates and collection of invoices Ferrari's mid-engined, flat-12 Testarossa was unveiled to an expectant media at the Champs-Elys£e's Lido nightclub on the eve of the 1984 Paris Salon. Though an evolution of the 512BBi, it had a markedly different appearance. In order not to recreate the high cabin temperatures of its predecessor, the Testarossa featured a pair of rear-mounted radiators rather than the 512BBi's single front-mounted one. This called for large, slatted intake ducts leading from the doors and rear quarter panels, and it was these that gave the newcomer both its distinctive looks and considerable girth - at 77.8 inches, it was nearly 6 in wider than the 512BBi. The model was also longer and higher, resulting in more passenger and luggage accommodation. The Testarossa name (Italian for 'red head') was an echo of Ferrari's immortal Testa Rossa sports racing cars of the 1950s and the engine's cam covers were painted red, as before. The five-litre Colombo-designed unit was very similar to that of the 512BBi, but featured four-valves per cylinder. Together with other improvements, this resulted in a healthy output of 390bhp - sufficient to power the sleek new Prancing Horse to 60mph in just over five seconds and on to a top speed of some 180mph. The Testarossa reigned for seven years, before metamorphosing into the 512TR and finally the 512M. For obvious reasons, examples of the 438 UK market right-hand drive Testarossas increasingly rarely come to market these days. This one, finished in the classic combination of Rosso Red bodywork and Tan hide interior, is a 1990 model that, to this day, has just 38,315 miles to its name. It was supplied new in March of that year by Nigel Mansell Sports Cars Ltd (Blandford) and is quite simply one of the nicest we have encountered, and has clearly been maintained to the highest standards throughout its life. It has remained within the same ownership for the last 18 years and the invoice from that purchase is among the many documents comprising the car's comprehensive history file. The vendor informs us that all the fuel pipes were replaced in 2001, while in 2013 the Prancing Horse was treated to an engine-out service by Key Motorsport of Silverstone, that included the replacement of all perishable items such as hoses etc and a timing belt change, and cost £4,223.53 - photos of this work are also on file. Later that year, the same company was commissioned to replace the clutch and service the air conditioning - the bill that time totalled £2,913.64. Last year Keys undertook an annual service on the car, plus the replacement of two tyres and the fuse board - the owner's expenditure on that occasion was £2,213. As recently as this year, the Ferrari has been resprayed in its original colour of Rosso Corsa; another task that was recorded on camera as part of the car's enviable history. The Ferrari's comprehensive specification includes a Tracker 24 (for which a new owner will need to renew the subscription); a body-coloured front valance which has been in situ from new; and a Sony stereo system with 10-disc autochanger. This notably desirable Testarossa is now being offered complete with: the original owner's wallet containing handbooks and service book; original sales brochure; DVLA history check confirming all six previous keepers; original tool kit; and a large collection of invoices for work carried out, tax discs and 20 old MOT certificates, plus a current one that's valid into October of this year. The vendor has no hesitation in classing the bodywork, paintwork, mid-mounted flat-12 engine and five-speed manual gearbox as 'excellent' and the leather interior trim as 'very good'. With multi-cylinder engines on the wane, the unique wail of a 180mph Testarossa can surely only become ever more sought-after.
- A 'home market' car that pleasingly retains matching chassis and engine numbers - The subject of an extensive bodywork restoration and mechanical overhaul in recent years - Factory-fitted Tan leather upholstery, Moss 4-speed gearbox plus optional overdrive, original registration number Introduced at the 1955 Earls' Court Motor Show, the Jaguar 2.4 (retrospectively known as the MKI) was notable as the marque's first monocoque design. Powered by a 2443cc DOHC XK engine and reputedly capable of over 100mph, the luxuriously trimmed newcomer proved a deservedly strong seller. Although, a short production run - 1956-1959 - meant that its MKII successor was far more populous. Sporting the wider front grille and smaller rear wheel spats introduced in 1958, this particular example also boasts individual front seats and the twin options of (working) overdrive and a dashboard-mounted passenger grab handle. Extensively restored during the last few years, the Jaguar retains its original bodyshell albeit augmented with brand new wings, closing panels, replacement spats, new jacking points, inner / outer sills, front chassis cross member and 'crow's feet'. The bumper irons, chassis rails and rear spring carriers were re-metalled, the rear wheelarches repaired and the rear valance replaced before the whole of the underside was waxoyled. A bare metal repaint was undertaken, much re-chroming done, the dashboard re-veneered, a new steering wheel fitted and the original Tan leather upholstery cleaned. The factory-fitted engine (matching block and head numbers) was overhauled and attention paid to the water pump, carburettors, fuel pump, brakes (fronts uprated with Volvo 240/60 callipers), rear axle, Panhard Rod assembly, clutch, front wheel bearings, handbrake mechanism and rear springs. Benefiting from the fitment of new radial tyres all round, the sports saloon is described thus by the vendor: 'After restoration the car probably presented as well as it had done when new and there has been only minor wear and tear to the outside since. The interior is a joy to sit in. The Moss gearbox changes particularly nicely. The car comes with its owner's handbook and service manual, two nice period documents in their own right'.
By 1932 Morgan's three-wheeler chassis could be ordered with four types of body, namely: Super Sports, Sports Two-Seater, Sports Family and Family. The Super Sports was notable for its chromium-plated exhaust pipes that ran the length of the body. This truly splendid-looking example of the breed has been the subject of a professional restoration under the supervision of the present keeper. The overhaul of the 1100cc V-twin JAP engine included new crankshaft, conrods, pistons, barrels etc. 'GX 3164' is finished in Black and trimmed in Green and is currently felt by the vendor to have 'good' Beetleback bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and three-speed transmission. He is offering the mighty Morgan complete with history file of invoices etc, photographic record of the restoration from 'as found' condition, original weather equipment, custom-built trailer and some spares. A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic and very desirable version of Morgan's extraordinary period masterpiece.
An attractive & scarce single-sided red/white enamel control point/route marker from the 1954 Italian road race. Good condition and ideal for mounting. The 1954 Mille Miglia (officially XXI Mille Miglia), was a motor race open to Sports Cars, GT cars and Touring Cars. It was the 21st Mille Miglia and the third race of the 1954 World Sportscar Championship. The race was held on the public roads of Italy on 2 May 1954 using a route based on a round trip between Brescia and Rome, with the start and finish in Brescia. It was won by Alberto Ascari driving a Lancia D24.
A man wrongly imprisoned for murder breaks out of jail. He wants to clear his name, but with the police pursuing him, he's forced to take a beautiful young woman, driving a fast sports car, hostage and slip into a cross-border sports car race to try to make it to Mexico before the police get him. This original lobby card is offered in excellent condition and framed/glazed to a high standard. It features the image of an Aston Martin DB2/4 racing against a pair of Jaguar XKs. 46x36cm.
ABRAHAMS HAROLD: (1899-1978) British Athlete, Olympic Gold medallist, 1924. His feat in the Olympics 100 metres sprint was depicted in the film Chariots of Fire (1981). Three T.Ls.S., Harold M Abrahams, five pages (total), 8vo (two oblong), Kensington, London, September - November 1966, all to Mr. Rutter. Abrahams writes to his correspondent in order to make arrangements for a lecture, changing the proposed date to 2nd November, discussing the various options of trains etc., in part, 'I shall be bringing a number of coloured slides (between 75 and 100) and assume you will very kindly arrange for a lantern, screen and projectionist' (30th September 1966), 'I must get back to London the same evening as I have to leave for a professional appointment in Newark at lunch time the following day….I certainly do not want to spoil the evening in any way….If you would like to discuss this problem, ring me up…..As I live on my own there will be no answer, of course, if I am out - either shopping, working or away from London' (21st October 1966), 'There was an amusing paragraph in the Sussex Daily News from Chris Bale who years ago was Sports Editor of the Sunday Times. Curiously enough I was talking about him the very day I came down. He was not present at the lecture or would surely have come up to me!!' (13th November 1966). Each with two file holes to the left edges, not affecting the text or signatures. Generally VG, 3
Sports Autograph Albums circa 1950's with Football and Cricket interest etc, in Lord Derby, Grimsby Town, Notts County, West Indies, Burnley FC, Blackpool FC, Blackburn FC, Stoke FC, Bohemians FC, Liverpool, Sheffield Utd, Sportklub Rapid (Vienna), Everton, Huddersfield, Falkirk FC, Chelsea, Tottenham, Derby FC, Sunderland, Manchester City, etc etc (2 albums) Must be viewed, very good lot
Booklet issues from boys comics from the 1930's, contained in a box, an unusual collection, includes issues from Amalgamated Press - Defence Forces of the World nos. 1-4, The Champion Sports Wallet (complete), Fighting Planes of the World (complete in original album, etc and D C Thomson - Adventure issues x 5, Hotspur issues x 8 (including Railway Library x 4), Wizard issues x 4, Rover issues x 7 (including Thrill Book x 4), Skipper issues x 4, Coronation Library x 5 & complete set of The World's Biggest mounted in original album, a very nice lot.
Olympic Games, Stockholm, 1956 - rare Participation Medal for the Equestrian sports held at Stockholm due to the Australian quarantine regulations. Medal designed by J. Sjoesvaerd in bronze. Apparently there were only 158 participants at the Stockholm events, over 12,000 medals were made for the main Melbourne Games in 1956. This medal comes with a 50th Anniversary Plaque re the 1912 Olympic Games named to Sven Grape + a Gymnastic unmarked silver medal to S. Grape + 12 Swedish horse related unnamed bronze Plaques, a Swedish Bakelite? medal + a silver Swedish unnamed medal and a 1935 British silver Jubilee medal (18 items). Comes with some research, Maj. Sven Grape was on the Swedish Olympic Committee on the Sports division relating to the endurance test of the 3 day event. He was, with others, awarded the Medal of Merit of the Equestrian Olympic Games. Rare
Sports job lot - Olympics Equestrian very rare 1st edition book with dust jacket 1948, International Youth Tournament played in Holland at the Blauw-wit Olympic Stadium for 12-15 May 1967, Wolves collection of letters all on Wolves letter headed paper between Chief Scout Geo Noakes and one of his team Frank Johnson, Rugby interest - Micky Steele - Bodger XV v Cambridge University 25/11/1992 at Grange Road, Cambs, autographed (qty)
ASSORTED COLLECTABLES comprising a code 3 Corgi A.E.C. Routemaster 'A.E.C. Southall Golden Jubilee 1977', silver, unboxed; a Corgi 'Original Omnibus Company' model bus, boxed; and a pair of Dollond & Aitchison 'The Maxa' 8 x 26 binoculars, cased, the lid embossed 'E.C.S.C. / 'Lady Betty' Stanley Yeo, Esq. / Oct. 5th 1930'. Note: The Code 3 bus is believed to be one of just fifteen produced for members of the works Sports Committee.
MIXED, complete (14), inc. ITC, Notabilities, Famous Monuments (metal); Peter Jackson Coastwise, Lea Famous Views (both large), Lloyd Tricks & Puzzles, Old English Inns; Ardath, Famous Scots, Proverbs 1st; Boguslavsky Sports 2nd, Anstie Racing Series 1st, Mills etc., in modern album, about G to EX, 420*
Matchbox The Dinky Collection including: DY-902 Classic Sports Cars set series I, DY-903 Classic British Sports Cars set series 2,DY-S10 Mercedes Omnibus, DY-S17 Truimph Dolomite,DY-5B Ford V8 Pilot,DY-6C VW, DY-17B Cadillac,DY-18 Jaguar E Type,DY-20 Triumph TR4A, DY-21 Mini Cooper S,DY-22 Citroen 15CV,DY-23 Chevrolet Corvette, DY-29 Buick and DY-32 Citroen 2CV, all in mint condition, with good to near mint boxes (14 items)
Corgi Classic Models including British Sports Cars Collection, TR3A, Austin Healy open Top, MGA soft top, MGA open top, Jaguar XK120 soft top, Jaguar XK120 open top, TR3A open top, Austin Healey 300, with wooden plinth, 97690 Ferrari 1962 Tourist Trophy set, D53/1 Four Rally cars,D708 Ford Cortina Police, 96360 Porsche open top, 96741 Morris MinorD739 Ferrari 250 GTO, and D741/1 Porsche all in mint boxed condition (15 items)
Scottish Police History - Sport - an Edwardian silver and rose gold medal, Lanarkshire Constabulary Sports, Divisional Tug of War 2nd Prize, won by A.B.M.D, (Alex B McDonald?)the medal Birmingham 1902; another, Birmingham 1897; a photograph of the Hamilton Division Tug-Of-War Team c.1902; other photographs
A vintage viewfinder with a quantity of Cavenders Ltd, 'Peeps into Many Lands', second series of real photograph cards featuring Japan, India, America and other lands, a box of postcards to include topographical and Canadian sports series and an album of photographic postcards and Tucks postcards to include topographical scenes, also greetings cards etc (4).
Dinky Toys Gift Set 149 Sports Cars. Comprising 5 competition finish examples - MG Midget in white with maroon interior and red wheels, RN28. Austin Healey in orange with mid blue interior and wheels, RN21. Sunbeam Alpine in cerise with light grey interior, cream wheels, RN34. Aston Martin in green with red interior and wheels, RN22 and a Triumph TR2 in pink with mid blue interior and wheels, RN29. In original display box with insert, lid some wear/damage. Vehicles VGC a few minor chips only. Plate 8
A rare Dinky Toys export set No3 ‘Private Automobiles’. Comprising 5 cars - Rover 36d in mid blue with closed black chassis. Vauxhall 30d in dark brown with closed black chassis. Bentley 36b in leaf green with black closed chassis. Frazer-Nash BMW Sports 38a in mid blue with grey seats, open steering wheel and screen. Also a Lagonda Sports Coupe 38c in light grey with grey interior, open steering wheel and screen. All with black ridged wheels and black tyres. Boxed, minor wear/marking to lid, with insert - minor tear. Vehicles VGC-Mint a few very minor chips only. Plate 8
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