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Lot 628
A beautifully restored, home-market Sprint FHC in Pistachio and Cirrus White.Home market, right-hand drive Elan Sprint Coupe, indicating just 53,000 milesBeautifully presented in the desirable Sprint livery of Pistachio over Cirrus WhiteReplacement chassis in 1997 then subject to an extensive restoration between 2001-2003Offered with a large history folder documenting the life of this remarkable exampleA fabulous little Lotus. Elan by name and Elan by natureWhen Colin Chapman was drawing up plans to replace the slightly troublesome Elite, he was intent on sticking to the glass fibre monocoque principle and using a Ford-based twin cam 1000cc engine. However, serendipity got in the way and a steel backbone chassis, designed for testing the prototypes - mainly because the mechanical parts needed to be attached to something for testing - had proved such a successful and cost-effective solution that it was adopted for production. Meanwhile, other larger variants of the Ford Kent block, up from 997cc to 1340cc, became available and Chapman was eager to exploit the potential for extra performance. So, by the time the 1962 Type 26 Elan Roadster took to the roads, it had moved up a class.The glassfibre-bodied Elan may only have been available initially as a Roadster Kit but its specification was very advanced and adhered to Chapman's “just add lightness” engineering philosophy. Power came from Harry Mundy's Ford-based Lotus 1558cc DOHC engine, it was fitted with disc brakes all round, and the independent suspension was set up to optimise ride quality and handling finesse, qualities for which this little car is still admired. It soon sired other derivatives including the Type 26R racer, the Type 36 fixed-head coupe, the Type 45 drop-head coupe, and the Type 50 Elan +2 of 1967.The 1971 Elan Sprint was essentially based on the Series 4 Elan bodyshell and was primarily designed to rekindle demand and improve the performance of the nine-year-old sports car. Conceived by Lotus Sales Director, Graham Arnold, the Sprint's most notable feature was the horizontally-split two-tone paintwork echoing the livery of the Gold Leaf Team Lotus Formula One cars. Meanwhile providing the 'go to match the show' a new big-valve cylinder head with high-lift cams and a raised compression ratio, the work of Engineering Director Tony Rudd, provided a 25% increase in power to 126bhp. The drivetrain was suitably toughened and braced, and the front callipers were redesigned to cope with the increased performance.The car presented here is a genuine home-market FHC Sprint model that was first registered in 1972 and is particularly striking in the more rarely seen Sprint livery of Pistachio Green over Cirrus White. We are advised that the car was fitted with a new chassis in circa 1997 and that between 2001-2003 it underwent extensive restoration. The latter involved a complete strip-down and re-spray, an engine rebuild (believed to have been done by marque specialist 'Nick Stagg Engineering'), conversion to unleaded compatibility, an overhaul of the steering, suspension and brakes, a new interior, and the fitting of a host of new parts (see image attached for details).An interesting history file accompanies the little coupe and includes a record of all journeys from 1979 at 23,377 miles through to December 1985 at 47,133 miles, showing just how cherished this car has been. In the years that followed, it appears that it was only lightly used after being restored, as by 2007 the mileage indicated was still just 48,000 (approximately) and to date is only 52,525. There is an invoice for a recent service at 52,498 miles, MOT Certificates from 2006 to 2018, plus numerous invoices for work/maintenance/parts (from 2002 up to 2018, totalling almost £15,000) from specialists 'Christopher Neil Lotus', 'Paul Matty Sports Cars', and 'QED Motorsport Ltd'. Furthermore, there are specific invoices from 2008 that might indicate further restoration, plus £3,131 spent with Paul Matty in 2012 for various maintenance items.There is no doubt that NHN 620K has received more than its share of care and attention and continues to look crisp and fresh. We understand that it's as agile and eager as a 'Sprint' should be and imagine that Mr Chapman, whose signature is etched into the steering wheel, would be proud that his inspired creation is as desirable now as the day it rolled out of Hethel all those years ago. SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELAN SPRINTYear: 1972Chassis Number: 7110260379ERegistration Number: NHN 620KEngine Number: N25297Make: Click here for more details and images
Lot 273
*MUSIC SHOP STOCK - large mixed quantity of instrument strings and accessories including flute and clarinet stands, violin tuner, pitch pipe sets, clarinet reeds, earphones, hundreds of plectrums and plectrum holders, guitar and ukulele straps, Stagg string winders, guitar polish, valve oil, ETC, ETC along with a modern clarinet case N.B. This lot is subject to VAT on the hammer price
Lot 358
R SPENCER & CO; a Victorian hallmarked silver Masonic pendant, inscribed 'Wor Marjorie J. Stagg W.M of Iconic Lodge No.5, 1964-5', together with a hallmarked silver nurse's belt buckle, and assorted hallmarked silver 800 grade and white metal souvenir spoon, approx weight 10.76ozt/334g.Additional InformationThe spoons are in mixed condition, a number of examples are heavily worn, tarnished and misshapen, the belt buckle would require a good clean, it is slightly warped, general wear and knocks throughout.
Lot 140
A BOX OF ASSORTED SILVER ITEMS, to include a pair of plain polished dwarf candlesticks, on round stepped weighted bases, each hallmarked 'John Bernard Stagg' Birmingham 1920, a silver engine turned design napkin ring, hallmarked 'John Rose' Birmingham 1920, approximate weight 15.2 grams, a small silver lidded glass jar, bead detailed rim to the lid, hallmarked 'Levi & Salaman' Birmingham 1918, approximate gross weight of lid 7.0 grams, a loose round silver lid gilt interior, hallmarked 'WC' London 1900, approximate weight 10.7 grams, a silver handled button hook, a knife sharpener and carving fork with silver collars, together with a silver mounted wooden picture frame
Lot 74
An unusual lot comprising: A Hudson's Patent Acme Thunderer whistle stamped for the North London Railway and to the other side for Engineer 5 - this is accompanied by a copy of the death certificate for Albert Stagg who died from meningitis and pneumonia aged 39 who is believed to have been Engineer 5, together with a copy of the burial grave information for Albert Stagg at Woodgrange Park Cemetery in Forest Gate
Lot 201
Dobro style 25 square neck resonator guitar, made in USA, circa 1936, serial no A8xx5, currently set up for left handed play; Finish: sunburst, various dings and wear including lacquer checking, all consistent for age; Fretboard: ebonised; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Case: Stagg hard case; Other: slight bow to neck; Weight: 2.38kg; Overall Condition: good *Currently set up for left-handed play but easily converted back for right-handed
Lot 47
Danelectro Dano 56 electric guitar, made in Korea, ser. no. 0xxxx1; Finish: light blue, blemish to the back and some finish discolouration; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Electrics: working; Hardware: generally good, two later strap buttons fitted to the end of the body with the original central hole redundant; Case: Stagg hard case; Weight: 3.14kg; Overall condition: good
Lot 77
1976 Guild D25M acoustic guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 1xxxx2; Back and sides: mahogany, significant wear including buckle rash, various other marks and dings; Top: brown finish spruce, a few minor hairlines to the very treble edge, wear between the sound hole and bridge which appears to have had amateur attention, various blemishes and other marks; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: visible wear throughout, although plenty of life left; Hardware: replaced bridge pins; Electrics: later fitted Fishman electrics installed and wired through the end pin; Weight: 2.46kg; Case: Stagg hard case; Overall condition: fair
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