A hugely competitive, exceptionally handsome example of one of the last Riley Specials built by guru Keith Pointing, with a recent £7,000 mechanical rejuvenation.Riley is a name steeped in the history of legendary sporting road cars, boasting a legacy of triumphs in competition, rivalling esteemed marques like Bentley, Aston Martin, and HRG. The 12/4 was first unveiled at the 1934 Olympia Motor Show and continued the success of its predecessor, the Nine, by harnessing the power of an outstanding Percy Riley-designed twin-cam engine. The enlargement to 1.5-litres and ingenious modification resulted in a remarkable 51bhp output, granting the 12/4 a top speed exceeding 70mph – an impressive feat within its class. The model was offered with three distinctive body options: the sleek and streamlined Kestrel, the upright Falcon saloon, and the open-top Lynx, paired with a choice of a standard manual or a pre-selector gearbox.In 1936, the 12/4 was rebranded as the 1½-Litre, and its highly tuneable power unit continued in production until 1955, when the RME model met its end. This incredible 12/4 Special, a testament to Riley expertise, was crafted by the renowned specialist Keith Pointing in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Configured as a hill-climb special/VSCC competition racer, it showcases a bespoke, lightweight aluminium body, finished in a striking red hue, displaying a few character marks that add to its charm. Inside, the car's interior is remarkably pretty yet purposeful with its Jaeger instruments and metal panelling.At the heart of this racing marvel is its 1½--litre engine, featuring twin camshafts set at an innovative 45-degree angle, coupled with a crossflow head. The engine's power has been further enhanced by a Stage Two cylinder head upgrade, complemented by an ENV pre-selector gearbox that ensures seamless and quick gear changes. Having participated in numerous prestigious events across the Continent including Angoulême and Pau, this extraordinary machine has gathered an impressive collection of silverware and proudly exhibits some of its race entry stickers. Its impeccable condition and well-documented history, chronicling its journey from inception to victory make it a truly unique and cherished piece of automotive history.Always under the ownership of dedicated enthusiasts, the car has been cherished and maintained with precision with a plethora of bills for parts and invoices for work undertaken since its transformation into the hill-limb special. Most recently, completed on 18/07/23, £7,500 has been spent with Riley specialists Blue Diamond for a front-to-back mechanical rejuvenation where required to ensure the car is mechanically excellent for sale. The car's extensive history file stands as a testament to its impeccable provenance, accompanied by VSCC papers, preserving its pedigree and authenticity. The file is replete with captivating photographs capturing its transformation, press cuttings, racing and rally participation records, old MOTs and tax discs, and race reports highlighting its illustrious past. A tonneau cover and spare cylinder head are included.This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a very fast Riley, backed by the reputable Keith Pointing name and with significant recent investment, offering a chance to continue its legacy and bring home more trophies.SpecificationMake: RILEYModel: 12/4 SPORTS SPECIALYear: 1936Chassis Number: S26K3784Registration Number: MJ 9694Transmission: ManualEngine Number: SK3784 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
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A high-quality, powerful Edwardian touring car - which has been completely restored in recent years - ideal for Veteran Car Club and Vintage Sports-Car Club Light Car and Edwardian events.Although long since departed, Wolseley was one of Britain's foremost car makers throughout the Edwardian period and into the 1920s, even though it was originally founded by Irish-born Frederick York Wolseley in Sydney, Australia in 1887 to manufacture sheep-shearing equipment. Two years later a subsidiary was set up in Birmingham, England where works manager, Herbert Austin, would be responsible for the first Wolseley motor car, a three-wheeler built on Léon Bollée lines, in 1896.Early Wolseleys featured horizontal engines, but it was with the arrival of vertical-engined multi-cylinder cars in the Edwardian era that Wolseley earned its reputation for finely engineered, smooth and powerful transport. By this time, Herbert Austin had left to pursue his own career and his place was taken by John D Siddeley whose own company, taken over by Wolseley in 1904, had been making vertical-engined cars based on the French Peugeot. Siddeley forged ahead with an ever-expanding range of vertical-engined models which, for the next few years, were marketed under the 'Wolseley-Siddeley' name, reverting to plain 'Wolseley' after Siddeley's departure in 1911. By now the company was among the leading British car makers, active also in such diverse fields as commercial vehicles, marine and aero-engines, and other engineering activities. Wolseleys had Royal patronage – HM Queen Alexandra had several of the marque, and they were exported in large numbers to Australia, Canada, India and New Zealand. Wolseleys were also built under licence by the Wolsit company in Italy. Operations at Crayford ceased in 1908, but the Adderley Park factory was extended several times and was one of the largest car factories in Europe.The car offered here (20331) is an example of Wolseley's 4,961cc, six-cylinder, side-valve engined 24/30hp, an up-market model produced between 1911 and 1915. It is one of a number of barn find, early Wolseleys unearthed in Canada in the early 1960s by Charles G. Neville and the whole story is recounted in Neville's book, Wolseleys in Canada 1900-1920. Chapter 15 of the book deals with the discovery of 20331, its rescue from the barn, research into its early history and the next 30 years. The car's first owner was a Dr Oscar Pelham Edgar, Head of the French Department, Victoria College, University of Toronto and it was sold some 15 years later to the Bowyers family of Erskine Avenue, also in Toronto, and this fascinating story is well-documented by Charles Neville.He was to own the car until 2008, when it was believed to have been purchased by Richard Eastmead (ex-President of the Veteran Car Club of GB - VCC) who, we understand, partially restored the Wolseley (chassis, axles, engine, gearbox and steering box etc.). The restoration was finished by the car's previous owner with much of the ash frame being restored/replaced, a new steel body formed and finished in Midnight Blue, the interior superbly trimmed in button-back Navy Blue leather and all finished with a new hood and tonneau cover. When purchased by our vendor around a year ago, the carburettor needing setting up as the car was not running cleanly, however along with a number of other small jobs this has been attended to and it now runs particularly well. It's fitted with a transmission brake which is foot-operated, aided by a hand-operated brake lever and, we understand, the car now stops as well as it goes. Our vendor has enjoyed this venerable Wolseley on local events and trips to the pub, but a change of plans means that it's now available.BF 9725 is a fine Edwardian touring car, ideal for Veteran Car Club and VSCC Light Car and Edwardian events, and very sensibly-guided considering the quality and versatility on offer.SpecificationMake: WOLSELEYModel: M6 24/30HPYear: 1913Chassis Number: 20331Registration Number: BF 9725Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 5500Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue leatherClick here for more details and images
**Please note the engine on this lot is seized.**Once the property of Lord Lilford of Northampton and featured in Lawrence Dalton's The Coachwork of Rolls Royce 1906 – 1939’, this elegant Thrupp and Maberley-bodied 25/30 Sports Saloon has just emerged from an extended period in storage. Offered without reserve. This particular Thrupp & Maberly 25/30 Sports Saloon, Chassis # GUL54 is offered fresh to market having been in present ownership for in excess of 30 years. Now in need of some care and attention, this handsome gentleman’s carriage has been in storage for almost 22-years and has not run since 2015, however the engine is free. Once the property of Lord Lilford of Northampton and featured in the book The Coachwork of Rolls Royce 1906 – 1939 by Lawrence Dalton. it's believed that the recorded mileage of just 47,852 is correct and genuine.With a specification that includes twin mounts and a division, it's quite easy to imagine the well-heeled owner being ushered into the luxury cabin space by his chauffeur before being whisked away to conduct the all-important business of the day. After an extended period of storage, there is clearly work required and we suggest your early inspection to evaluate the exciting project on offer, a project that could deliver a delightful limousine with many years of enjoyable motoring to be enjoyed reliving the halcyon days of luxury motoring.SpecificationMake: ROLLS-ROYCEModel: 25/30 SPORTS SALOONYear: 1936Chassis Number: GUL54Registration Number: LSL759Transmission: ManualOdometer Reading: 47852 MilesMake: Interior Colour: BiscuitClick here for more details and images
A 9ct gold Albert watch chain featuring a collection of miners sports medals for snooker, cricket and cards, plus a mines rescue medallion dating from 1911 to 1926, all in the name of Samuel Taylor. The medallions relate to a number of colliery sporting teams including those in Mexborough, Yorkshire Main, and Oxcroft. The chain also bears a Doncaster and District Mines Brigade Rescue medallion highlighted in enamel and engraved for Mr Taylor. Approximate gross weight 102 grams.
Oxford Diecast, Matchbox, Atlas Editions, Bburago and similar a boxed group to include Bburago 1502 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (48), Matchbox YS-38 1920 Rolls-Royce Armoured Car, Atlas Dinky 111 Triumph TR2 Sports, Oxford Diecast 76TRF001 Thompson Refueller 'BP Aviation Service' plus others similar. Conditions generally appear Good to Mint in generally Good to Mint boxes. (27)
Collection of Russ mohair teddy bear pus other plush toys including: thirteen mohair bears in a range of colours, sizes and designs, all have swing labels noting their names and limit numbers; plus five plush toys including a sports relief dog, also included a bag of teddy bear glasses, Excellent; (Qty).
Seiko Sports 5 a stainless-steel gentleman's wristwatch the cream dial with day/date aperture, sweep seconds hand and signed Seiko Automatic, with a blue rotating bezel, the visible back stamped for Seiko and marked with the calibre number 4R36, with integral bracelet, complete with box and papers dated 2017, watch number 5N0238, diameter 38mm.
Seiko Sports a stainless-steel gentleman's Diver's wristwatch the black dial with day/date aperture, sweep seconds hand and signed Seiko Automatic, Diver's 200m with a blue, black and red rotating bezel, the back stamped for Seiko, with nylon strap, complete with box and papers dated 2021, watch number 996516, diameter 45mm.
A leather cased gentleman's cufflink and shirt stud set, comprising a pair of 9ct yellow gold cufflinks, a pair of 9ct yellow gold studs, and a further stud, the box bearing plaque inscribed 'Celtic F.&A.C. Amateur Athletic Sports, June 19 1893, Second Prize 440yds, Flat Race, Won By', gold weight approx. 5.1g.
FORTY EIGHT BOXED COLLECTOR'S PLATES, dog and puppy themed, comprising eight limited edition plates in the 'Good Sports' series by Jim Lamb, eight limited edition plates in the 'A Sporting generation' by Jim Lamb, sixteen limited edition plates in the 'Childhood chums' series by Patricia Brooks, eight limited edition plates in the 'Classic Sporting Dogs' series by Bob Christie and eight plates from the 'Puppy Playtime' series by Jim lamb, all have certificates of authenticity and original boxes (48 +boxes) (Condition report: no obvious damage, boxes scuffed and stained in varying degrees)
A stunning example of a late 1960s baby Italian sports bike.With a history in bicycles, Beta began manufacturing motorcycles in 1948The name Beta comes from the initials of Bianchi, Enzo and Tosi, Arrigo who ran the company at that time.Supplied with a Dating Certificate and Confirmation of AuthenticityUK road-registered with a V5CMOT Certificate present from 2016May require some light recommissioning for road use as it has been on display for a couple yearsAppears to be complete with all the correct partsSpecificationMake: BETAModel: CAMOSCIOYear: 1968Registration Number: MUX 814FClick here for more details and images
Val Page-designed, range-topping Model E Super Sports.The new Val Page-designed machines introduced in 1925 consisted of five models, from a Model A side-valve to the range-topping 500cc OHV Super Sports Model EThe Model E was a 497cc, OHV single with a twin-port head and a 3-speed Sturmey Archer gearboxThe bikes were very successful and boosted Ariel's sales tenfold by 1927This restored example was probably assembled in 1927 and first registered in January 1928Extensive history folder containing old RF60 logbooks, old V5C, old MOTs, tax discs, numerous receipts, photographs and newspaper articlesA well known bike within the VMCC and a previous regular on the Banbury RunRestored to its current condition in the 1990s and well maintained since with the same owner since 1999Correct numbers and Banbury eligible. Supplied with a sprung pillion seat, not currently fittedUK-registered on a current V5CSpecificationMake: ARIELModel: MODEL EYear: 1928Registration Number: OX 4564Engine Number: W4376Click here for more details and images
Landmark sports tourer with a healthy dash of style and the potential to become a practical classic.Liquid-cooled, 987cc, 8-valve four, fuelled by Bosch LE-Jetronic injection and offering 99bhpThis is a one owner from new example in exceptional condition throughoutJust 4,740 miles recorded from new at the time of viewingFull specification including ABS and heated gripsComplete with a set of desirable paniers with internal bagsAccompanied by a full tool kit and workshop manualsCarefully maintained as required by our meticulous and fastidious ownerWill be presented at our Shuttleworth Sale with a fresh MOT valid until June 2024Rarely found with such low-mileage and, in this condition, a worthy addition to any serious bike collection SpecificationMake: BMWModel: K100 RSYear: 1989Registration Number: G450 WNOEngine Number: 26892021Click here for more details and images
Tidy BSA A65L Lighning being offered at No Reserve.Designed as an all-round sports machine, the Lightning was built between 1965 and 1972Aimed mainly at the US-market with a top speed of 108mphA tidy example in good running and cosmetic order, imported from France and now UK-registeredFitted with a steel fuel tank and showing 9,136km, it retains many original parts including the Matador switch gear and TLS front brakeA good, useable example with some room for further developmentBeing offered with a UK V5CSpecificationMake: BSAModel: A65L LIGHNINGYear: 1964Registration Number: CCN 907BEngine Number: 65165Click here for more details and images
A well-presented older restoration of a T100A, still wearing its 'Bathtub' bodywork.1960 saw the introduction of the T100A which replaced the successful pre-unit T100Uprated 9:1 Pistons and a sports camshaft now offered 32bhp at 7,000rpmAn older restoration, this 1960 'Bathtub' version is presented in good overall conditionThe 'Bathtub' styling was not universally popular, with most owners stripping it off at some point. It's now rare to see original 'Bathtub' bodyworkCorrectly finished in 1960 colours; Gloss Black over Ivory White with a black frameIn running order and UK-registered from newComplete with current UK V5C SpecificationMake: TRIUMPHModel: T100 TIGERYear: 1960Registration Number: 758 UXDEngine Number: H14586Click here for more details and images
All correct, Puch Grand Prix Supreme displaying a remarkable 209 miles.More known for the popular Puch Maxi moped from the 1970s and 1980s and small cars than sports mopedsThe Grand Prix was a very expensive 49cc learner-legal moped that was quicker than the competition in the mid 1970sThis mostly original and unrestored example is showing an incredidble 209 miles onlyStill fitted with its original Semperit tyresMatching numbers and in running orderUK-registered from new with only two previous ownersVery collectable in this conditionUK-registered on a V5CSpecificationMake: PUCHModel: GRAND PRIX SUPREMEYear: 1976Registration Number: PLH 267REngine Number: 2013850Click here for more details and images
Shooting interest: Hutchinson, Horace G. (ed.), Shooting, vol. I, pub. Country Life, London, 1903; Parker, Eric, Shooting Days, pub. John Murray, London, 1918; Burrard, Major Sir Gerald, The Modern Shotgun, vols. I-III, pub. Ashford Press, Southampton, 1985; 24 other books on guns and shooting sports, and a Debrett's Country Sportsman's Diary, 1988. (30)
George I Irish 1/2d, 1723, a.f.; Victoria Jersey 1/26 shilling, 1841, v.f., (slight edge defects); £5s, 1996, 2000, Midland Bank 1997, in folder, Isle of Man, 1995; MDM crown, 1995, unc., in folder; £2s, 1986; Typhoo £1, 1983, in blister pack, unc.; crowns, 1953, 1960, polished dies; 9 later crowns, German East Africa Rupee, 1913, g.v.f., (surface marks); other coins, Tom Webster's Annual, 1925; 2 Acton & Co., Aldershot, Catalogues of Winter Sports and Games, c.1920s?; 2 Standard Fireworks Window Show Bills, etc., in wrapper; other magazines and ephemera. (a lot)
Shooting interest: Crossman, E. J., Book of the Springfield, pub. Wolfe, Prescott, Arizona, 1989; Baker, Clyde, Modern Gunsmithing, 2nd edition, pub. Small-Arms Technical Publishing Company, Plantersville, South Carolina, 1933; Beaven, T. P., A Sportsman's Fireside Memories, ill. Thompson, Algernon, pub. Heath Cranton Ltd., London, 1940, 22 other books on guns and shooting sports, 6 British Deer Society publications, and other booklets. (a lot)
Henri Merke and Joseph R Hamble After Samuel Howitt and Captain Thomas Williamson - Three Indian hunting prints from" Oriental Field Sports" comprising " Smoking Wolves from their Earths", " Hunting an Old Buffalo" and " Death of a Bear", each 12.25ins x 17.5ins, published by Thomas Mclean, January 1818 and 1819, framed and glazed, and one other print after Hogarth -"The Rajah of Cutch with his Vassalls", 8.25ins x 10.75ins, framed and glazed
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