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Lot 291
Two platinum and diamond eternity rings,to include a platinum full eternity ring, with a row of step cut diamonds channel set to a flat section band, 3.10mm wide, with engraved sides, and a platinum full eternity ring, with a row of eight cut diamonds grain set to a flat section band with millegrain decoration, to ornate engraved sides, 5.94g (2)together with a small group of jewellery,to include a plain gold band, tested as approximately 14ct gold, an early 20th century silver and carved hardstone ring, and a pheasant pendant suspended on a fancy link chain, broken in one place, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 7.83g (4)Condition ReportEternity ring: diamonds uneven in size/cut. Inclusions visible under 10x magnification.A little dirty under the collets, would benefit from being cleaned.All items show wear commensurate with age.
Lot 104
An 18ct gold diamond cluster ring, with three step cut diamonds, to a surround of brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set to a raised white gold basket, to solid raised gently tapered shoulders and a plain D section shank, common control mark 750 London, 4.43gBuying this diamond ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportMaker's mark RG. Setting a little dirty, would benefit from a clean. Minor marks and scratches.
Lot 254
A certificated deep blue pear cut tanzanite, weighing 2.28cts, with a certificate from the Advance Gem Research Lab, SA176224167, dated 23/06/2020, together with a smaller pearcut tanzanite, of less saturated hue, also with certificate from AGR (SA176224303, 27/06/2020) giving its weight as 1.44ct, and a small group of loose gemstones, to include an octagonal step cut green tourmaline, weighing 16.58cts, an octagonal step cut kunzite weighing approximately 4.60cts, a square cushion cut morganite weighing approximately 0.80cts, and two rectangular cushion cut spinels - a light pink one weighing approximately 1.55cts, and a purple one weighing 1.05cts (7) Condition ReportThe tanzanites, spinels, kunzite and morganite are presented in boxes with clear lids, the tourmaline in clear seal top pouch.Measurements - Larger tanzanite 10.39 x 7.03 x 5.29mm Smaller tanzanite 7.08 x 6.99 x 4.44mm Tourmaline 16.21 x 13.69 x 7.95mm Kunzite 10.01 x 7.96 x 5.34mm Morganite 6.07 x 6.04 x 4.03mm Pink spinel 8.75 x 5.64 x 3.71mm Purple spinel 7.29 x 5.21 x 3.10mm Smaller pear cut tanzanite showing inclusions visible under 10x magnification, and with facet junction wear. Spinels showing inclusions typical to this type of gemstone. Light pink spinel showing internal healed fractures. Purple spinel showing inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Tourmaline showing scratch to table, and with tiny chips to facet junctions.
Lot 157
A two colour gold green beryl and diamond bombé ring, with three graduated circular step cut beryls, rub set in plain white collets, across the head. Scattered eight cut diamonds, rub set between white beads to a molten pierced scrolling head, with matching shoulders to a tapered shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 15.60mm wide, 10.81g. Finger size SBuying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportScratches and marks consistent with its age - to the mount. Gemstones bright and lively. Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification. Abrasion to the pavillions. x1 diamond surface reaching inclusion - almost appears cracked. Wear to the mount. Flat area to the shank.
Lot 39
An Edwardian octofoil shaped peridot and split pearl brooch, c.1905,with a central octagonal step cut peridot, milligrain set in yellow. A border of split pearls, milligrain set to blade edge bars, with an outer row of grain set split pearls. Pin and 'C' catch. Marked 15CT, 4.82g, together with a late Victorian oval, coral diamond and enamel star plaque brooch, the central star composed of nine cabochon coral, with rose cut diamond set points between to an outer star shaped linear border with green guilloché enamel to a plain outer hoop. Tested as approximately 15ct, 27mm x 22mm, 5.63g (2)Condition ReportWear to the facet junctions of the peridot. Pin slightly bent but secure. Split pearls all present.Some scratches to the back plate of the coral brooch. Moderate wear to the edges of the enamel section.Solder marks att he base of the C catch.Surface scratches and marks.
Lot 272
Three gold rings, comprising a 9ct gold sapphire, opal and diamond ring, with alternating oval mixed cut sapphires and oval cabochon, grain set to a kite shape border, flanked by eight cut diamonds, grain set to a scalloped border, to a bi-faceted shoulders and a plain D section shank, a gold spinel eternity ring, a central line of eight cut spinels, grain set to a plain band with an engraved lined border, Birmingham 1990, and a gold synthetic ruby and spinel eternity ring, with a central line of alternating rectangular step cut synthetic rubies and round brilliant cut spinels, grain set to a plain white border, flanked by a stepped yellow machine engraved band, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 10.69g Finger size R, O, M½Buying these gemstone rings at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportOne opal cabochon showing abrasion and area of loss to one end of stone. Gold spinel eternity ring most spinels moderately abraded, a few chips and with facet junction wear. Synthetic ruby and spinel ring spinels moderately abraded. Marks and scratches to surfaces. Minor tarnish.
Lot 670
A low-mileage Defender 90 with a desirable specification, tastefully presented and benefitting from superb upgrades by Coventry-based JE Motor Works.By the late 1990s, Land Rover had begun to realise that most Range Rovers rarely saw turf, and fuel efficiency was at the forefront of the suburban driver’s mind, so development of a more refined diesel engine for the Range Rover and Discovery began in earnest. Ironically, during this time, the V8 Defender had begun to appeal to the 'lifestyle' end of the market and a number of limited-edition cars were developed and marketed by the company, proving popular for occasional use in a similar way to a classic car. Over the past decade, this has led to a new sub-market for upgraded, used Land Rovers with leather interiors and more powerful engines, and a number of small companies have sprung up to fulfil this need.J E Motor Works of Coventry are one of those companies skilled in developing bespoke products for Land Rover Defenders but they are not new arrivals in this area having built a 50-year reputation for engineering excellence when it comes to all things Land Rover. Known in the past for building unburstable competition engines for Paris-Dakar entrants, their business these days is equally well known for an extensive range of styling and performance enhancements for LR’s ubiquitous Defender.During 2016, our vendor was keen to purchase a new Defender 90, but it appears that there was a two-year waiting list at the time. One dealer that he spoke to suggested that he had a chat with JE Motor Works as they had been buying a few for stock. Happily they had exactly what he wanted in Santorini Black and, after what we imagine must have been a good afternoon going through their upgrades option list, a deal was struck and JEM commenced work on our vendor's new car. It was ready for collection on 22nd December 2016, just in time for Christmas, and the J E Motorworks invoices in the history file indicate that well in excess of £20,000 was invested with JEM, in addition to the cost of the car.A new Defender in Santorini Black was pretty cool anyway so external changes were limited to replacing the original alloys with 18'' cream-painted JE D-type alloys wrapped in Hankook tyres whilst also adding bespoke JEM side steps.The factory interior was upgraded with bespoke British craftsmanship by Ruskin Design Interiors which included heated black leather front seats enhanced by bright red stitching and Range Rover Sport headrests, extra leg-room rails, a ‘Startech’ leather steering wheel, the dash including speedo, passenger cover, grab handle and under the speedo panel re-trimmed in leather and Alcantara, and all embossed with the Ruskin logo. A black Alcantara headlining and 100% wool luxury carpets finish off a very impressive interior. From the invoice in the car’s history file, it appears this work came to just short of £4,500.The aesthetics weren’t the only thing JE Engineering worked their magic on, with a power increase to the factory 2.2-litre diesel inline-four, now producing around 195bhp (Puma Tune+ £1,069) coupled to an automatic 6-speed gear box. (£8,230). Whilst the 'JE SuperSport Suspension Pack' balanced softer springs with stiffer anti-roll bars transforming daily usability and offering an excellent ride and handling without making the rear too stiff. Underneath, the car was undersealed with professionally applied Waxoyl treatment ensuring long-term corrosion protection.The original factory specification which remains includes a heated rear windscreen, electric windows, rear privacy glass, rear step, rear Land Rover mud flaps, air conditioning and an after-market Alpine CD-player added with Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port.The history file incudes original handbooks, service history records, invoices for the upgrades from J.E. Engineering, the V5C and an advisory-free MOT valid until 21st December 2023. A rare opportunity to purchase a highly topical, good looking, low-mileage Defender, professionally upgraded by acknowledged marque experts.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER 90Year: 2015Chassis Number: SALLDWBP7GA479445Registration Number: VO65 LFPTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 150709183834DT224 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 35300 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 324
With a semi-spaceframe rear end, sequential six-speed box and a 330bhp 2.5-litre Millington engine, this must be the ultimate Mk II Escort. It was to be Colin McRae's final rally car and is on offer directly from the McRae family.The remarkable career of Colin McRae MBE has filled volumes and is too long to list here, but it did include becoming Scottish Schoolboy Motocross Champion at 13, the Scottish Rally Championship in 1988, winning the 1991 and 1992 British Rally Championship and, in 1995 he became the first British driver and the youngest person to win the World Rally Championship Drivers title, a record which stood for 27 years. Success continued with a total of 25 wins in the WRC, a third place at Le Mans in the GTS Class, a win in the Baja 500 Portalegre, stage wins on the Dakar and many other rallies worldwide.Despite the passage of time, Colin McRae is still one of the biggest names in the world of rallying, certainly the most recognised. Colin was an iconic figure at the time. 'Everybody took a step back when they heard Colin driving. He was just using the road as a rough guide. His style and approach were something to watch. At one time he held the record for the most rally victories. His ‘never say die’ attitude, always flat out, it really sat with people and endeared him to them'.But people often forget that he was a mechanic, too. He worked well with engineers and understood how to set a car up and its mechanical limitations. He is frequently discussed in terms of his wild, aggressive style, but if you watched him drive on tarmac at Le Mans or ASCAR at Rockingham, he was really quite smooth. He won two Safari rallies, which takes a lot of mechanical empathy and an intelligent approach as to just how much you can get away with.Here at Silverstone Auctions, we feel truly privileged to have been entrusted by the McRae family with the sale of three of Colin’s favourite cars. They are significant cars in the history of rallying and will be available to view prior to our auction on Friday, August 25th.For some time, Colin had been thinking about building a really special Mk II Ford Escort, the fastest rally Escort ever built. In Colin’s own words, 'The Mk II is the rally car of all time. When my father started rallying, these were the type of rear-wheel drive cars that were at the top level of the sport. I remember watching in the forests and they always sounded the best and looked the most spectacular – sideways. Ever since then, they have stuck in my mind'.So, in 2002, Colin made the decision to start the project and recruited Dave Plant of DJM race prep in Newark to build it. In Dave’s own words,'In late 2002 we were asked by colleague and friend Gordon Birtwistle of Proflex UK Ltd. if we could convert a Mk II Escort into independent rear suspension instead of the conventional live axle, for a rather special customer, this being the late great Colin McRae and of course, we were only too pleased to take up the challenge. The donor car was supplied to us in early 2003 and after numerous telephone conversations with Colin, the project commenced. The original specification was to be an ultra-long wheel travel, gravel rally car. With fully independent front and rear suspension to our own design and using our own aluminium uprights, finished off with a T45 roll cage to support the modifications.Colin first visited our workshop in April 2003 to see how his ‘toy’ was shaping up. He took a particular shine to our brand new, 4WD tarmac-spec KA rally car and it became apparent to him that we were a ‘one-stop shop’ and were able to bring WRC attributes to any vehicle. This led to us doing more work than was initially intended and it was decided on that day that the project was now to be a turn-key rally car designed to be as lightweight, compliant and agile as we could make it.'The full story of this unique car’s build and subsequent testing is well-documented elsewhere but the final build-spec included,A Millington ‘Diamond’ 2.5-litre, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine producing around 330bhp on electronic fuel injection and mounted as far back and as low as physically possibleCleverly designed bespoke exhaust manifoldBespoke DJM sequential gearbox and individual limited-slip differentialT45 bespoke roll-cageDetachable front wings and extremely lightweight body panelsA bespoke carbon fibre complete dashboard and unique instrumentationA single-seater-type, floor-mounted pedal box and internal master cylindersProflex canister fully adjustable dampersAlloy ‘Group A’ Escort Cosworth suspension uprights (all round)Alcon ultimate brake discs and calipersCarbon fibre gear lever and handbrake leverExtended turretsA mid-mounted internal bespoke fuel tank (effectively where the rear seats would be)With the rear axle replaced by independent suspension and weight saving throughout the car, the Escort weighed in at a healthy 930kg further enhancing the car’s remarkable handling and agility.Over the next couple of years many hundreds of miles were covered in testing and on rallies, and the car may have played a small part in rekindling a well-known partnership between Colin and Nicky Grist, who shared the car on the Scottish and the Pirelli. Lots of magazine articles about this amazing car can be found online and there are also several YouTube clips, including one of Colin tackling the famous 'Molls Gap' stage on the Killarney rally in Southern Ireland. In common with all of Colin’s famous cars, the Escort has been modelled in 1/43rd scale by Trofeu Models and Corgi as part of their Vanguard Tribute Collection.Accompanied by its 2005 RAC Logbook, ONM 804V has been prepared to the highest standards and presents superbly. It runs and drives well but is not event-ready and the safety equipment, seats, belts, extinguishers etc. are no longer current so consequently the car will need complete preparation before being run in anger. It has, however, been fitted with new front discs and pads as well as a new clutch master cylinder and new brake master cylinders and, in addition, it’s been looked over and checked by Ian Gwynne of BGM Sport in Brackley. The car is being stored by him until our sale at the Silverstone Classic on the 26th/27th August. He is a friend of the McRae family and seriously interested parties are welcome to speak directly to Ian and view the car prior to the sale if they wish.The Talbot Sunbeam Ti from the 1986 season, which we are also offering, and this remarkable Escort last used by Colin in 2007 effectively ‘bookend’ his career and make these cars so special, particularly as they are for sale for the first time and directly from the McRae family.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORT MK IIYear: 1980Chassis Number: GCATWT70680Registration Number: ONM 804VTransmission: ManualEngine Number: WT70680 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 742
One of only 86 3.4S FHCs built and benefitting from light upgrades to suit modern road-driving.Launched in 1957, the Jaguar XK150 was the most radical step forward in the XK range since the launch of the revolutionary XK120. The XK150 was vastly different in both style and performance from the XK140 it replaced and was a much bigger step forward than had been taken from the 120 to the 140. The most striking external change was the straighter wing line, widened bonnet and single wrap-around windscreen, which replaced the, now dated, two-piece split screen. This gave the XK150 an altogether more modern look. More generous interior space was also achieved by putting the doors on a diet and the wooden interior was lost in favour of leather-clad dashboard and door caps.At 190bhp, the 3.4-litre engine's maximum power output was identical to that of the XK140, so performance was little changed, but ‘Special Equipment' and 'S' versions offered 210bhp and 250bhp respectively, the latter delivering an astonishing 0-60mph time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 136mph. This improvement in performance resulted from the adoption of a Weslake-developed, straight-port cylinder head, high-compression pistons, triple two-inch SU carburettors and twin electric fuel pumps. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, whilst a Thornton Power-Lok limited-slip differential was available for the 150S. Steel wheels remained the standard fitting, although XK150s so equipped are a great rarity, as most were sold in SE (Special Equipment) form with centre-lock wire wheels. This Jaguar XK150 3.4 S is an original, UK, right-hand drive car and was dispatched in May 1959 to H.L. Abbott Motors Ltd of Essex and still displays the dealer’s plate in the engine bay. The car comes with solid history file including the original logbook, a record of previous owners and a selection of detailed letters from previous owners dating back as far as 1969. The car's original owner was Davey & Armitage Ltd. The car was then sold to a Francis Gibson of East Dean Sussex and subsequently, in 1965 it was bought by Fernando Semprini, a very successful English pianist, composer and conductor. From there, the car changed hands a few more times within the UK, with the history file showing its movements until the early 1970s.At some point, the Jaguar was exported to Denmark and its believed to have been restored out there. Little is known of the car’s history during this period, however, it resurfaced in the UK in restored condition in 2006 having had the colour changed from Cotswold Blue to Red. Fortunately, the car still appears to retain its original engine and gearbox etc and was nicely restored.In 2010, the XK was purchased by its current owner, returned to the UK and re-registered. Since then, no expense has been spared in caring for this venerable Jaguar and there are many receipts detailing recent expenditure. Since its return, besides regular maintenance, the car has benefited from a respray and a full engine rebuild. It has also been lightly upgraded to improve reliability including a 'dynator' (alternator which looks like the original dynamo), electronic ignition and an electric cooling fan.This is a beautifully-presented car with near-faultless paintwork and excellent chrome. The interior shows some signs of age since its restoration which gives the car a charming, lived-in feel whilst still looking very smart. To drive this XK150 is a joy. The gearbox is smooth and the overdrive engages swiftly. The ride and handling are just as you would wish for an XK to behave and the whole driving experience inspires confidence.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XK150Year: 1959Chassis Number: T824867DNRegistration Number: 384 YUBTransmission: ManualEngine Number: VS1963-9Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Lot 325
With six wins out of six, Colin McRae and Derek Ringer won the 1992 RACMSA British Rally Championship in J314 PWL. Accurately returned to its period best by the McRae family and offered directly from them. A once in a lifetime opportunity.The remarkable career of Colin McRae MBE has filled volumes and is too long to list here, but it did include becoming Scottish Schoolboy Motocross Champion at 13, the Scottish Rally Championship in 1988, winning the 1991 and 1992 British Rally Championship and, in 1995 he became the first British driver and the youngest person to win the World Rally Championship Drivers title, a record which stood for 27 years. Success continued with a total of 25 wins in the WRC, a third place at Le Mans in the GTS Class, a win in the Baja 500 Portalegre, stage wins on the Dakar and many other rallies worldwide.Despite the passage of time, Colin McRae is still one of the biggest names in the world of rallying certainly the most recognised. Colin was an iconic figure at the time. 'Everybody took a step back when they heard Colin driving. He was just using the road as a rough guide. His style and approach were something to watch. At one time he held the record for the most rally victories. His ‘never say die’ attitude, always flat out, it really sat with people and endeared him to them'.But people often forget that he was a mechanic, too. He worked well with engineers and understood how to set a car up and its mechanical limitations. He is frequently discussed in terms of his wild, aggressive style, but if you watched him drive on tarmac at Le Mans or ASCAR at Rockingham, he was really quite smooth. He won two Safari rallies, which takes a lot of mechanical empathy and an intelligent approach as to just how much you can get away with.Here at Silverstone Auctions, we feel truly privileged to have been entrusted by the McRae family with the sale of three of Colin’s favourite cars. They are significant cars in the history of rallying and will be available to view prior to our auction on Friday, August 25th.In 1991, Colin turned professional and was signed by Prodrive principal, David Richards CBE, to join his Subaru team in the British Rally Championship. 1991 was to prove a bit of a learning curve, but a combination of his youthful exuberance and exceptional talent enabled him to add his name to the title his father had won five times in this, his first full season as a Works driver.For the 1992 British Rally Championship, a fresh Legacy RS, J314 PWL, was built by the factory Prodrive team to full International ‘Group A’ regulations with a Works 2-litre turbo boxer engine (with charge cooler) developing some 350bhp fed through a 6-speed Prodrive manual dog gearbox and the Prodrive four-wheel drive system, once again generously supported by Rothmans and endowed with that iconic blue and white Rothmans livery, known to motorsport enthusiasts the world over.The 1992 RACMSA British Rally Championship was the 35th year of the British domestic championship and Colin and Derek Ringer in J314 PWL dominated the whole season with wins at the Vauxhall Sport International, the Pirelli International, the Perth International, the Elbow Ulster, the Manx in September and finally the Elonex International in late October. The Elonex was a particularly tough event running through the night and despite the fact that they were assured of the Championship even if they finished second, Colin was determined to win and complete a set of six. Starting the final stage at Weston Park, one second down on Tommi Makinen in the Nissan, he managed to take three seconds out of him in just under 2.5km. Having won all six rallies in J314 PWL, Colin was the first-ever driver to achieve a clean sweep of wins.This legendary rally car was restored around 15-years ago and has had very little use since. In terms of the restoration, the emphasis was on recreating the car as it looked during the all-conquering 1992 season and this was achieved with incredible attention to detail. The car is simply breathtaking in its presentation and is finished, of course, in its evocative original Rothmans livery. It’s fully complete and runs well but is not event-prepared and the safety equipment, seats and belts etc. are no longer current. The car has been looked over and checked by Ian Gwynne of BGM Sport in Brackley and is being stored by him until our sale at the Silverstone Classic on the 26th/27th of August. He is a friend of the McRae family and seriously interested parties are welcome to speak directly to Ian and view the car prior to the sale if they wish.This is very special, Colin’s 1992 British Championship-winning car and a personal favourite being offered to market for the first time directly from the McRae family, a unique opportunity.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: LEGACY RSYear: 1992Chassis Number: BC5-026713Registration Number: J314 PWLTransmission: ManualEngine Number: EJ2092PD02Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 673
The one-and-only specially-commissioned genuine Corvette-engined Overfinch '570E' 110 Pick-Up; amazing provenance, magazine-featured and coming from enthusiast-ownership.The Land Rover 90/110 of 1987 was a basic machine, functional but pretty mundane; powered by a choice of a 2.5-litre petrol engine, a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine and a 3.5-litre petrol V8 engine. The latter endowed the Land Rover with decent performance by Land Rover standards, with Motor magazine recording a 0-60mph time of 14.7 seconds and a top speed of 90 mph.For the 90/110s more expensive and luxurious cousin, the Range Rover, performance specialists, Overfinch, who were then based in Hampshire, had been making a name for themselves by fitting them out with 5.7-litre Chevrolet small-block V8 engines, and for adding appropriate suspension, steering and braking improvements – obviously for customers with sufficiently large enough wallets, which often went hand-in-hand with Range Rover ownership – but not always.In 1988, step-forward a Hastings-based customer who had some very specific requirements for his Land Rover; he initially bought a new V8 110 Pick-Up, but had it immediately upgraded by JE Engineering of Coventry, who fitted it with a 4.2-litre 250bhp JE ‘Dakar’ engine, but this soon became ‘not enough’. So, he approached Overfinch to obtain a quotation for the supply and fitting of a ‘570S’ conversion – giving 280bhp at 5,000rpm and 320lb/ft of torque at 2,500rpm. The 570S conversion was of course originally designed for Range Rovers, and Overfinch had never tackled a 110 before. Our 110 owner went for it - engine, suspension, brakes and wheels/tyres (and later the gearbox – to a GM700 automatic unit) were all upgraded, costing circa £12,000 plus VAT, the cost of the 110 a year or so earlier! In a photo attached you can see the 110 being prepared in the Overfinch workshops.Overfinch baptised the finished vehicle '570E' (‘E’ in homage to the E-Type sportscar, of similar performance), and provided it with a discreet tailgate decal to that effect. Tested by Autocar & Motor magazine in 1989, it achieved an eight second 0-60mph time, matched by a standing-quarter time of 16.0 seconds!The mighty 570E continued to surprise and delight throughout the 1990s and 2000s, before falling on harder times, eventually being fully recommissioned in 2000 by the then-owner, before becoming the property of our vendor, the owner of a very well-respected business specialising in the restoration and maintenance of classic Land Rover/Range Rover. He was naturally intrigued by the 570E, as it was quite ‘legendary’ in his world, having owned all sorts of rare and more out-there examples of the marque. He has loved looking after the 570E, driving it and being its custodian for a good few years. It has wanted for nothing in its time with him, and is ready for new adventures. It does have some patina, it’s a Land Rover after all, but is mechanically and structurally very sound.To quote Land Rover Enthusiast magazine - the full article documenting the 570E story is attached in photos - of June 2001, 'There was only ever one genuine Overfinch 570E. 'E273 WKP' is on chassis number SALLDHAV7BA-299150 and it was registered on February 12th, 1988'.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: 110 OVERFINCH 570E PICK-UPYear: 1988Chassis Number: SALLDHAV7BA299150Registration Number: E273 WKPTransmission: Auto Engine Number: MO8249VP Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 323
Superbly presented as it was in period, this Talbot Sunbeam Ti was Colin McRae's first rally car, and where it all began. For sale for the very first time and offered directly from the McRae family, a unique opportunity.The remarkable career of Colin McRae MBE has filled volumes and is too long to list here, but it did include becoming Scottish Schoolboy Motocross Champion at 13, the Scottish Rally Championship in 1988, winning the 1991 and 1992 British Rally Championship and, in 1995 he became the first British driver and the youngest person to win the World Rally Championship Drivers title, a record which stood for 27 years. Success continued with a total of 25 wins in the WRC, a third place at Le Mans in the GTS Class, a win in the Baja 500 Portalegre, stage wins on the Dakar and many other rallies worldwide.Despite the passage of time, Colin McRae is still one of the biggest names in the world of rallying certainly the most recognised. Colin was an iconic figure at the time. 'Everybody took a step back when they heard Colin driving. He was just using the road as a rough guide. His style and approach were something to watch. At one time he held the record for the most rally victories. His ‘never say die’ attitude, always flat out, it really sat with people and endeared him to them'.But people often forget that he was a mechanic, too. He worked well with engineers and understood how to set a car up and its mechanical limitations. He is frequently discussed in terms of his wild, aggressive style, but if you watched him drive on tarmac at Le Mans or ASCAR at Rockingham, he was really quite smooth. He won two Safari rallies, which takes a lot of mechanical empathy and an intelligent approach as to just how much you can get away with.Here at Silverstone Auctions we feel truly privileged to have been entrusted by the McRae family with the sale of three of Colin’s favourite cars. They are significant cars in the history of rallying and will be available to view prior to our auction on Friday 25th August.Colin competed in his first rally, the 1985 Kames Stages, in a borrowed Hillman Avenger, and despite dropping off the side of the road, finished 14th overall and first in class in his first event. He was eager to go rallying regularly so sold his autotest Mini and paid £850 for the Talbot Sunbeam Ti, YSG 980S, on offer here. The car’s first event, the Galloway Hills Rally in December 1985, ended in a tree, so that winter was spent repairing the bodyshell, fitting a new engine and generally preparing the car ready for an assault on the 1986 ‘Group A’ Scottish Rally Championship. The first round of the Championship was the Snowman Rally, co-driven by Ian Grindrod and subsequently with co-driver Nick Jack, Colin entered a further seven rallies, finished six, came 18th in the Championship and was awarded a Jaggy Bunnett Flying Brick for being the year’s ‘hardest trier’.With hindsight, YSG 980S can be regarded as the car that started Colin’s career and its importance is illustrated by the fact that it was modelled by Corgi as part of the 'Colin McRae Tribute Collection' and as a slot car by Scalextric-Passion.During the early 2000s, this legendary rally car was carefully restored and rebuilt in to a new shell by Barry Lochhead, McRae family mechanic, who built the car originally with Colin, and who ensured that every detail of the rebuild was correct, enabling YSG to retain its original 'Group A' identity. Colin was keen to replicate YSG as it looked, and felt during that first full season in 1986 and the remarkable level of accuracy and attention to detail can be seen in our images. It’s fully complete and runs well but is not event-prepared and the safety equipment, seats, belts, extinguishers etc. are no longer current so consequently the car will need complete preparation before any events are entered. It has been looked over and checked by Ian Gwynne of BGM Sport in Brackley and is being stored by him until our sale at the Silverstone Classic on the 26th/27th of August. He is a friend of the McRae family and seriously interested parties are welcome to speak directly to Ian and view the car prior to the sale if they wish.This delightful Talbot Sunbeam Ti is the first rally car that Colin owned, a special favourite and one that he would probably have kept forever. The legend began here.For sale for the very first time and offered directly from the McRae family, a unique opportunity.SpecificationMake: TALBOTModel: SUNBEAMYear: 1977Chassis Number: R4DCT8L101149Registration Number: YSG 980STransmission: ManualEngine Number: RH841106974S5A Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 612
One of 500 UK-delivered, meticulously restored and outstandingly presented City Pack 3.0CSLs with a £100,000 restoration behind it and period-correct upgrades.Visually indistinguishable from its more commonplace counterparts, the CS and CSi, the 3.0 CSL (Coupé Sport Leicht) showcased creativity in the realm of homologation. As we all know, success in motorsport sells cars, and the marketing department's demands prompted BMW engineers to develop a limited-production 'homologation special,' to meet the constrictive framework of the ‘Group 2’ racing class regulations at the time. They achieved this by stripping away unnecessary trim, using thinner steel for the main bodyshell, using aluminium alloy for the doors, bonnet, and boot lid, and even opting for Perspex for the side windows. This clever approach resulted in a significant weight reduction of 300lbs (136kgs) - truly living up to its name, 'Leicht,' meaning light in German.From a mechanical standpoint, these cars were nearly identical to the fuel-injected CSi which meant 200bhp and a top speed of over 140mph. However, to compete in the over-3-litre class, the engineers slightly increased the engine displacement to 3,003cc. With all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front and semi-trailing arm rear), disc brakes, and responsive steering, the CSL displayed impeccable balance and driving dynamics. When new, it carried a hefty price tag, surpassing that of a Porsche 911 2.7 RS by several hundred pounds. Now, the CSLs from the 1970s are the most sought-after BMWs, owing to their fabulous competition history including winning the European Touring Car Championship every year between 1973-1979 with the exception of 1974.We understand that a mere 1,039 CSLs were ever produced, out of which 500 came in right-hand drive for BMW UK. Interestingly, virtually all UK cars were fitted with the “City Package,” technically an optional extra, that included a front bumper, electric windows, power steering, a heated rear screen, boot lock, a tool kit, and sound deadening. This upgrade undoubtedly enhanced the car's civility, but it naturally offset some of the initial weight savings. The particular car in question is one of those 500 right-hand drive models and has been privy to a meticulous and impressive restoration.The car we’re offering is a truly incredible example with an interesting story. Currently owned by its 5th keeper from new, with its 3rd custodian owning the car for 26 years, keeping it in a heated garage but having it laid up in said garage since 1999 until being sold in rolling project form at auction in 2014. A well-known amateur racing driver purchased the car but unfortunately passed away before any significant work was done so it was re-sold in 2015 in running and driving project form to the current owner who set about bringing it up to rude health, investing over £100,000 in the process, with a plethora of bills and invoices on file for parts, labour and maintenance.The majority of the restoration was undertaken by Paul Baker Restorations to an incredible standard. As part of the work undertaken, the car was taken down to the bare shell including removal of old paint and rust with photos documenting these processes. It was repainted in Polaris Metallic Silver and adorned with high-quality BMW Motorsport (Martini) side-stripes. The bodywork restoration was done meticulously with modern materials, resulting in an excellent condition. While we don’t know why, but presumably because both the cars and parts were so cheap at the time, and with no indicators of any foul play at hand, the car was re-shelled in the late-1980s, using a CSA shell but retaining its lightweight alloy bonnet, doors, and boot lid, the main characteristic of the CSL. The previous owner made it clear that the car has been re-shelled by omitting certain markings. Completing the pleasing external aesthetic, the car was fitted with new replica Alpina 16” wheels with Michelin tires. The old 14” wheels were retained and will come with the car.Mechanically the engine was upgraded to a reconditioned CSL engine with 3.3-litres displacement, a big step up from the original 3.0-litre. It was a genuine BMW factory reconditioned unit as it is coded 33 indicating 3.3 litres (BMW rounded up the displacement), E indicates “Petrol Injection” and “D” indicates D-Jetronic. 1096 is the serial number and “A” indicates remanufactured. By good fortune, this upgrade will compensate for the slightly heavier shell because it increases the mid-range engine torque by 23ft/lbs. The cylinder head and bores were serviced, and various components were replaced or tested, and a gas-flowed stainless-steel exhaust was installed.All suspension parts were restored, and new suspension bushes were fitted, front wishbones were replaced, brake servos were changed, and brake components were overhauled as well as installing thicker anti-roll bars and replacing the power steering pump.Inside the car the interior wood was re-veneered, the panels were restored and reused, the Scheel seats were recovered, a new period correct carpet set was installed but the original roof lining was retained.It almost goes without saying that the car is exceptional in its appearance and condition. Its overall quality, finish, and presence on the road make it highly desirable to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Since completion, it's been used and enjoyed for both short trips and long, including a drive out to Le Mans 24hr where it behaved beautifully, as expected. As can happen with significant restorations the car now feels too precious to our Devon based vendor to warrant regular use tight and twisty West Country roads knowing the cost of even a minor 'tap'.This is a stunningly restored BMW CSL with a rich ownership history, outstanding looks and incredible workmanship. Whilst the re-shelling and engine upgrade impact its originality, to even the most well-trained eye one would be strained to know this without prior knowledge. With performance, heritage, history, restoration, rarity and stunning looks all in its favour, this may be one of the best CSLs to broach the market in recent years, and very attractively priced.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: 3.0 CSLYear: 1973Chassis Number: 2285486Registration Number: WAL 857MTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 330ED 1096ADrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black ClothClick here for more details and images
Lot 60
A very well made scratchbuilt model of a Tethered Hydroplane engine, circa 1930s and titled Snipe, originally built by Charles Booth and later restored by Peter Hill of the Retro Racing Club, wooden stained hull with RAF Roundel to bow, single propeller powered via a 30cc overhead camshaft four stroke motor that Charless Booth built. Conventional style single step boat and history suggests this was built in 1933. The model is supplied with a collection of plans and blueprints together with a detailed history of the model supplied by the vendor, length 100cm
Lot 251
2x Piko G scale 45mm DB green second-class coaches. This model can either be a four or six-wheeled coach, with W irons and leaf springs connected, wheels are disconnected and in the box. Model features an articulated chassis, step detail, detailed interior and brake gear. Both models and boxes are in excellent condition.
Lot 1997
A Britains No. 1641 mechanical transport and Air Force equipment underslung lorry with driver comprising of dark green hand painted square nosed ten wheel tractor with step frame, together with an 8 wheel matching trailer, sold with a No. 1749 balloon barrage section, comprising of dark green painted winch, with twine and 10" silver latex rubber barrage balloon (barrage balloon has been restored), altogether sold in the original all-card box with two packing pieces
Lot 4125
Corgi (Hauliers Of Renown) a boxed pair of 1:50 scale Truck/Trailer models comprising of CC13718 Scania R Series Topline Skeletal Trailer & Container "Johnsons" & CC13910 Foden Alpha Step Frame Curtainside "William Armstrong/Gretna F.C." Both appear to be Excellent although not checked for completeness in Good outer boxes and Good outer Slip Sleeves. (2)
Lot 4127
Corgi (Hauliers Of Renown) a boxed pair of 1:50 scale Truck/Trailer models comprising of CC13910 Foden Alpha Step Frame Curtainside "William Armstrong/Gretna F.C." & CC13811 Mercedes-Benz Actros Step Frame Curtainside "D Curran". Both appear to be Excellent although not checked for completeness in Good outer boxes and Good outer Slip Sleeves where applicable. (2)
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