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**Sale Room Announcement** The car has aminor clutch issue, vendor has agreed to have it repaired immediatley following sale at his expense.Well restored, matching numbers, overdrive box, Mk 2 with a distinct Coombs influence.Finished in Opalescent Blue with French Blue hide and looks fabulousFitted with Coombs-style arches, louvred bonnet, painted wires and S/S exhaustElectronic ignition, high torque starter, sports manifold, handling kit, poly-bushedOriginal reg number. Comprehensive history file, Heritage Certificate, numerous invoices, photographs of the rebuild and spare keysOne of the nicest Mk2s we have seen for a long timeYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedThe 2.4 saloon of 1955 had been a major step for Jaguar, marking as it did the change from a coachbuilt chassis to one of unitary construction; it was a necessary move, however, Jaguar being aware there was a strong market for a more compact saloon than the big Mk IX. Powered by a 2,482cc version of the superb twin-cam straight-six XK engine first seen in the XK120, the 2.4 offered luxury, performance and value for money. Using coil spring/wishbone front and semi-elliptic spring rear suspension, it possessed fine road manners and proved a great success, both on and off the track, particularly when the Mk1, as it subsequently became known, became available with the 3.4-litre engine in February 1957.It was in October 1959 that the Mk 2 version appeared, making a good car even better. Similar in appearance but with a much larger glass area, it boasted a wider rear track to improve roadholding together with minor front suspension changes to reduce body roll and all-round disc rather than drum brakes. Engine options included the 120bhp 2.4-litre, the 210bhp 3.4-litre and, for the first time the 220bhp 3,781cc unit of the Mk IX.Having enjoyed considerable success as a racing driver, most notably in Formula 1, John Coombs retired from racing to concentrate on running his Guildford-based Jaguar dealership. He race-prepared cars for himself and other drivers gaining particular success with Jaguar Mk 2 saloons, engineering considerably faster and more reliable cars than the standard examples.Pleasingly still sporting its original registration number, and looking absolutely delightful, '1856 RH' is finished in Opalescent Blue with French Blue Hide and sits on black-painted painted wire wheels with 3-eared spinners. It's a matching-numbers, manual box with overdrive car and has just benefitted from a total ground-up restoration to the very highest of standards. It's been professionally presented to reflect the influence that John Coombs had on the Mk 2 market back in the day and upgraded during the process to enhance the driving experience wherever possible. Coombs-style rear arches have been employed in conjunction with a louvred bonnet (note the correct amount of louvres stamped) to aesthetically lift the car, whilst mechanically the detailed engine bay, complete with a Coombs of Guildford plaque secreted away, houses electronic ignition, a high torque starter, sports manifold and a Coombs-style, Bell Stainless Steel Exhaust. The underside of the vehicle is also gleaming and fully detailed, set off by a Harvey Bailey Handling Kit and Poly-bushed suspension.Internally the Reuter reclining seats have been fully retrimmed in leather together with the door cards, new carpets and replacement headlining, as well as newly veneered woodwork and a period-style wood-rimmed steering wheel for a sportier feel.Accompanied by a comprehensive history file, its Heritage Certificate, numerous invoices, photographs of the rebuild and spare keys, this stunning Mk 2 is a testament to the craftsmen that have given this particular Jaguar a new lease of life. Now ready to be enjoyed once again, out on the open road and chatting to fellow enthusiasts about that special Coombs Jaguar look. I don't think for one minute that John Coombs, whilst popping a few louvres into the bonnet of his Mk2 to keep it a bit cooler, would have imagined that 60 years later, enthusiasts are talking about his creation in hushed tones.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: 1856 RHYear: 1962Make: JaguarModel: Mk2 3.4 Manual/OverdriveRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 160352DNEngine Capacity: 3442Engine Number: KH5825-8Body Colour: Opalescent Silver BlueInterior Colour: Blue

Very rare, embryonic Elan clothed in a bodyshell from Bourne Plastics.One of the first 200 Elans produced and an original right-hand drive carMatching numbers authenticated by Lotus Club GBChassis up restoration in 2010/2011Complete with original Works hardtop, hood and hood frameA superb example of one of the very first Lotus Elan S1sYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedIn the early 1960s, before any production Elans were built, Colin Chapman decided to outsource bodyshell production to Bourne Plastics in Netherfield Nottingham. The mainstay of their business at that time was the production of fibreglass boat hulls, but in 1962 they won a £100,000 contract to supply GRP bodies for the new Lotus Elan sports car. This was seen as a breakthrough for the company and, remarked the Nottingham Evening Post, "represented the city's re-entry into the car industry". Special tools and moulding equipment were installed at the Netherfield factory to achieve the five-part body-forming process and over the next two years, Bourne's went on to make approximately two hundred bodies before demand became too great and production was transferred in-house to Lotus Cars in 1964.Totally restored from the chassis up in 2010/ 2011, this particular S1 was actually exported to the East Coast of America in 1972 /73 before returning to the UK in need of some attention. This early Elan has now been bought back to life with a conscious nod to originality, forming part of a small Lotus collection ever since. Its condition is superb throughout and a testament to its fastidious owner. Attention to detail is paramount with vehicles of this type and this particular Elan is no exception with the underside and running gear almost as clean and as tidy as the top of this delightful Lotus and, as you might hope, the 'S Bourne & Co (Plastics) Ltd.' plaque remains in place on the bulkhead and the engine bay, boot and underside still wear their faithful grey Gelcoat, exactly as it would have left Netherfield prior to final assembly.A much sought-after 60s sports car that was produced with minimum weight in mind whilst still providing room for a 6' tall driver together with practical luggage carrying capacity, the Elan was instantly popular. Around 900 of the early Series 1 cars were produced with many being converted to race specification, and a few lost in the mists of time making this Bourne-bodied example a very rare thing indeed.Complete with a comprehensive history file, including the buff logbook, invoices from its time over the pond and later paperwork, MOTs etc.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: 420 JOKYear: 1963Make: LotusModel: Elan 1600 S1RHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 26/3208Engine Capacity: 1558Engine Number: LP648Body Colour: RedInterior Colour: Black

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveA superb 1964 Mk1 998 Cooper fitted in-period with tuning parts from Downton EngineeringPolished and gas-flowed head with larger valves, a Downton manifold, twin SU H.4 carbsSuperbly restored by Ant Anstead and Mini expert Keith Calver with the emphasis on maintaining originalityEngine and running gear rebuilt by Keith Calver, AVO shock absorbers, SuperPro bushesThe car featured on the For the Love of Cars restoration show. Lots of early historyCorrectly presented in its original Almond Green and Old English White with Dunlop D1 alloysRebuilt 'Knighton' seats retaining their original covers. Les Leston wood rim wheelSimply delightful, sympathetically restored and exactly as you would hope to find a 1964 CooperIt was in December 1961 that Autocar magazine published an article entitled "Mini-Ton-Bomb" which was a rave review of a Downton converted Mini Cooper that could not only do a genuine 100mph but was easier to drive, quieter and even more frugal on fuel than the standard model. This was closely followed, in 1962, by a Downton-modified Mini Cooper competing in the Targa Florio road race in Sicily. The little Cooper, not only did remarkably well in its class but outperformed many of the larger cars on the event. It was not long before news of the work being done in the sleepy Wiltshire village of Downton made it back to the people who ran the British Motor Industry at the time and Daniel Richmond was invited to demonstrate his wares to the men at BMC. This initial meeting was a great success and shortly after, Downton Engineering began supplying BMC with modified engine components for the race and rally cars being prepared by their Competitions Department. The Richmonds, Daniel and his, commercially astute, wife Bunty even fitted a Downton tuning kit to the Mini driven by its designer Alec Issigonis. BMC was so impressed with the quality of his work and the insight into the workings of the internal combustion engine that Daniel Richmond possessed, that he was offered work as a Design Consultant, with particular emphasis on the cylinder head, the heart of any internal combustion engine.By 1968, both Downton and BMC were at the top of their game. BMC was by far the largest and most profitable car manufacturer in the UK and had topped the results sheets at the Monte Carlo Rally four years in succession using the Mini Cooper 1275S fitted with engines built by the BMC Competitions Department at Abingdon in Oxfordshire using components supplied by Downton. With, what turned out to be a stroke of genius, BMC announced with a fanfare, the introduction of a range of "Stage 1" tuning equipment that could be fitted to the BMC range of cars without violating the new car warranty, Downton, of course, being the company who supplied these kits.When 539 KYI was two years old in 1966, its then-owner, John Hughes of Ambleside, instructed local BMC Agents, R.Smith of Bowness, to modify the car using components that he had purchased from Downton Engineering. Magazines like 'Car and Car Conversions' at the time were full of adverts for Mini tuning products and the road tests of Minis fitted with off the shelf parts from Downton Engineering were particularly favourable. Using the Internet of the period, the telephone, John ordered 'Stage 1' parts for the Cooper including a gas-flowed cylinder head with larger valves, a Downton manifold, Downton-modified twin SU H.4 carburettors, a Kenlowe cast aluminium radiator bracket, Dunlop D1 alloy wheels and Knighton sports seats. These were duly fitted by his local garage and presumably, Mr Hughes enjoyed his quick little Cooper for many years.The story of 539 KYI gets lost for a few years until it was discovered in a lock-up in Ireland where it had been standing since the late 1990s. This is where Ant Anstead of Evanta Motors, known from the popular TV-programme 'For the Love of Cars' comes in. Having been made aware of the car he travelled to Ireland, was shocked to find such a fabulous original Cooper, and managed to persuade (eventually) the current owner to part with it.The car was subsequently restored by Ant and Mini expert, Keith Calver, with the emphasis on authenticity and the whole process is best explored on YouTube (For the Love of Cars, Series 1-Episode 4). The original bodyshell needed a small number of replacement panels but was in fundamentally sound condition. It has been restored to perfect as-new condition at Evanta and totally re-sprayed, inside and out, in its original Almond Green and Old English White. The engine and running gear have been rebuilt by Keith Calver, the 'dry' suspension features AVO shock absorbers and SuperPro bushes as well as Goodridge brake lines and many new components from Mini Spares.The alloy wheels are the original Dunlop D1s (now with new Dunlop tyres) and the wonderful Knighton seats have been given the minor repairs they needed but still wear their original covers. The interior also features the later addition of a period Les Leston wood-rim wheel and matching gear knob. All have been preserved during a restoration which has encompassed every single area of the car. If there is one indication of the authenticity of this restoration it's the chrome Mini Cooper badge on the boot, half of which can be seen at a funny angle in the original TV-footage and remains at that angle today.This little Cooper is not just a well-restored classic car, although it is certainly that. Scratch the surface, analyse the DNA and within there you will find clear evidence of the automotive genius of three men, Sir Alec Issigonis CBE, John Cooper CBE and Daniel Richmond. If the three engineers had met for a hypothetical pint in the early sixties, I suspect that they would have felt it a little unlikely that six decades on, we would still be admiring their collective creation. Add to this the talents and standards of Ant Anstead and Keith Calver who returned the car to life, then we have something truly special.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: CBU 569BYear: 1964Make: AustinModel: Mini Cooper by DowntonChassis Number: CA257521230Engine Capacity: 998Engine Number: 1202Body Colour: Almond Green

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveDesirable early 'Flat Floor' Roadster, just the 598th madeBuilt on the 25/09/1961 and dispatched to ArizonaMatching numbers engineRetains the early-production features including welded louvres, flat floors, and a number stamped bonnetA fabulous, very original and highly presentable Jaguar E-TypePart of a matching Roadster/Coupe pair of Cream 1961 E-TypesJust selected to be featured in the new, vastly expanded 'Original E-Type' book by Porter PressHere at Silverstone Auctions, we are delighted to offer an incredible pair of matching-number, 'time warp' survivors of the earliest E-Types, cherished in a museum together for nearly 20 years. They are for sale separately and with the E-Type's Diamond Jubilee next year, this is an appropriate time for these significant cars to become available. From a respected private collector, both these cars are, remarkably, being offered at No Reserve.In 1961, it was almost impossible to be able to actually obtain Jaguar's 'Supercar', which was so closely related to their triple Le Mans-winning D-Type racer, but with legendary comfort and practicality, offering perhaps the ultimate road car.The E-Type itself needs no introduction and it is no secret that company founder and chairman, William Lyons, desired to add a supremely elegant coupe to the original roadster in development and their combined launch literally stunned the world, at Geneva back in March 1961.For both the enthusiast and the dedicated collector, the desire to obtain the 'first of the breed' in its most original condition will always be the 'Holy Grail'. The problem with actually achieving this goal is that those first E-Types were seriously flawed. The body structure was never built with any intention to make it last and indeed many were succumbing to rust issues when just a few years old. The majority of worldwide climates did not offer the kind of conditions in which an E-Type might thrive and Jaguar themselves often cited that, with such a low purchase cost, " It was far better to simply buy the new and improved model than repairing an older model with rust issues". Consequently, there was no real desire to preserve these first models, with their cramped flat floors and dangerously poor brakes for a car capable of nearly 150 mph, which resulted in many cars suffering accident damage, some on more than one occasion.In 1961, you genuinely 'had to be a name, and a name on a list' to acquire one of these first delivery cars. As always, Jaguar's primary market was the United States and this is where almost 90% of E-Type production ended up. Even there, to source an original, first-supply suffix chassis number roadster starting '875' is incredibly difficult to find in original condition if at all - this confirming it to be a genuine 1961 built car, the ultimate vintage for any serious collector.Enter Paul Webb, a passionate collector who has specialised in dealing with E-Types since the early 1970's and recalls that in those days, he would far prefer to buy a later and more expensive Series 2, 4.2 model to sell than an early car. But Paul's passion is originality and many decades of 'wintering' in California allowed the opportunity to bring back several amazingly rust-free cars from there. He was ideally placed and in the perfect 'hunting ground' to try to find that 'Holy Grail' - a super early 1961 E-Type that retained every original panel fitted by Jaguar when delivered new, back in 1961.When collecting anything, having a matching pair is always an ideal position to strive to achieve and Paul continued to search California and neighbouring Arizona for the very best original E-Types. He could not believe his luck when, in the early 2000s, he found this 1961 Roadster finished in Cream with a Beige interior, the complete twin to his 1961 Coupé. Manufactured on 25th September 1961 - the first month an E-Type would be released to any public buyers in the UK, this car was supplied new to an R Condon in Phoenix, Arizona, as confirmed by the Jaguar Heritage build sheet, and was dispatched there on 12th October 1961. In common with his coupé, this car too retained all its original features and panels and amazingly both this car and the coupe had received just one 'outside only' refresh of colour, so the door shuts and engine bay still wore their factory-applied original paint and the bonnet still displayed its original factory stamps.Once Paul imported the roadster to join his coupé in the UK in 2004, having registered it in California first, it was decided that the dehydrated seats needed attention and once again the services of ex-Jaguar factory trimmers, respected experts Suffolk and Turley were called for. The car had previously received a new soft top and appears to have travelled just 74,414 miles from new.Our vendor first saw this matching pair back in 2004, when they were first together, but it took a further eight years before his repeated efforts to acquire them both, still as a pair, were finally rewarded with success.This lovely Cream Roadster was recently recommissioned to fully running and driving condition after decades of museum preservation, but the braking system will need some attention before returning to the roads and transporting oneself back to that late autumn of 1961 when this classic E-Type made such an impact in the US of A and began its long life in the Arizona sunshine.This is an important Jaguar that's being offered at No Reserve. We welcome enquiries from seriously interested parties and are happy to arrange appointments to view.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: NOVAYear: 1961Make: JaguarModel: E-Type Series 1 RoadsterRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 875598Engine Number: R 1853-9Body Colour: CreamInterior Colour: Beige

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveIncredibly early Flat Floor E-Type Coupe. The 249th of just 399 left-hand drive cars built in 1961Completed in November 1961 in left-hand drive and despatched to California Retains all the important early production features including welded louvres, number stamped bonnet and Mk2-type round tin tool kitJust 49,319 miles from new and two previous long-term ownersRemarkably well preservedPart of a matching Roadster/Coupe pair of Cream 1961 E-TypesJust selected to be featured in the new, vastly expanded 'Original E-Type' book by Porter PressHere at Silverstone Auctions, we are delighted to offer an incredible pair of matching-number, 'time warp' survivors of the earliest E-Types, cherished in a museum together for nearly 20 years. They are for sale separately and with the E-Type's Diamond Jubilee next year, this is an appropriate time for these significant cars to become available. From a respected private collector, both these cars are, remarkably, being offered at No Reserve.In 1961, it was almost impossible to be able to actually obtain Jaguar's 'Supercar', which was so closely related to their triple Le Mans-winning D-Type racer, but with legendary comfort and practicality, offering perhaps the ultimate road car.The E-Type itself needs no introduction and it is no secret that company founder and chairman, William Lyons, desired to add a supremely elegant coupe to the original roadster in development and their combined launch literally stunned the world, at Geneva back in March 1961.For both the enthusiast and the dedicated collector, the desire to obtain the 'first of the breed' in its most original condition will always be the 'Holy Grail'. The problem with actually achieving this goal is that those first E-Types were seriously flawed. The body structure was never built with any intention to make it last and indeed many were succumbing to rust issues when just a few years old. The majority of worldwide climates did not offer the kind of conditions in which an E-Type might thrive and Jaguar themselves often cited that, with such a low purchase cost, " It was far better to simply buy the new and improved model than repairing an older model with rust issues". Consequently, there was no real desire to preserve these first models, with their cramped flat floors and dangerously poor brakes for a car capable of nearly 150 mph, which resulted in many cars suffering accident damage, some on more than one occasion.In 1961, you genuinely 'had to be a name, and a name on a list' to acquire one of these first delivery cars. As always, Jaguar's primary market was the United States and this is where almost 90% of E-Type production ended up. Even there, to source an original, first-supply suffix chassis number coupe starting '885' is incredibly difficult to find in original condition if at all - this confirming it to be a genuine 1961 built car, of which just 399 left-hand drive cars were completed, the ultimate vintage for any serious collector.Enter Paul Webb, a passionate collector who has specialised in dealing with E-Types since the early 1970s and recalls that in those days, he would far prefer to buy a later and more expensive Series 2, 4.2 model to sell than an early car. But Paul's passion is originality and many decades of 'wintering' in California allowed the opportunity to bring back several amazingly rust-free cars from there. He was ideally placed and in the perfect 'hunting ground' to try to find that 'Holy Grail' - a super early 1961 E-Type that retained every original panel fitted by Jaguar when delivered new, back in 1961. Paul could not believe his luck when, in the mid-1990s, he discovered 885249, just the 249th Fixed Head Coupe produced. Built on 30th November, supplied new to Abbey-Scherer Co, El Monte, California on 14th December 1961 and allegedly still with its first owner, having resided in the ultimate climate to amazingly preserve this Jaguar.The owner was a private pilot and had covered just 49,000 miles from new in the car. It had been laid-up off the road since 1985 with that Californian dated registration plate still fitted, various Dyno-strips of instructions in the engine bay etc and even still retained the original brake master cylinders with their correct 'dated' tags. Paul immediately snapped up the car. Literally everything was correct; the early 'small ellipse' nose remained undamaged and the correct, separate spot-welded louvre panel bonnet, displayed the original factory-stamped numbers, almost never seen these days. This was 'The Car' - perhaps the ultimate surviving original 1961 E-Type Coupe in existence.Paul later imported the car into the UK, to take pride of place within his own private museum, some twenty-three years ago, back in 1997. As is always the case, the cost of being in such kind, 'bodywork preserving' conditions in that the leather does not survive well and totally dries out in the heat. As it was so unsightly, Paul commissioned ex-Jaguar factory trimmers, respected experts Suffolk and Turley to retrim the seats in their original colour of Beige, creating a warm ambience in the closed cars, where dark colours are less suited. It then sat proudly on display for those lucky enough to see Paul's amazing private Jaguar collection.Our vendor first saw this car in the late '90s, but it took a further fourteen years before his repeated efforts to acquire the car, by then as a matching pair, were finally rewarded with success.The car was recently recommissioned to fully running and driving condition after decades of museum preservation, but the braking system will need some attention before returning to the roads and transporting oneself back to that late autumn of 1961 when this dramatic coupé first turned heads and began its long life basking in the Calfornia sunshine.This is an important Jaguar that's being offered at No Reserve. We welcome enquiries from seriously interested parties and are happy to arrange appointments to view.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: NOVAYear: 1961Make: JaguarModel: E-Type Series 1 FHCRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 8852249Engine Number: R 2929-9Body Colour: BeigeInterior Colour: Cream

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveProbably the most original survivor to existTotally documented 59,097 miles from newFirst joined our vendor's collection in May 1994Original paintwork, woodwork and interiorStunning Black Pearl with dark green leatherFull Jack Barclay service records to 49,718 milesRare and practical manual window windersFreshly serviced and running very wellAs the sixties approached, Bentley turned to V8 power as a way of keeping up with its luxury rivals, especially in America. A radical change was on the cards in 1959 as Bentley felt their faithful straight-six engine was getting a bit 'long in the tooth' and in the search for a more modern power unit, they turned to the General Motors inspired 6,230cc all-aluminium V8. The new engine was an entirely new departure for Bentley and caused some consternation amongst traditional Bentley customers, however, in execution, their worries were short-lived, as the new power unit delivered more performance with unparalleled smoothness, setting the standard for the rest of the century and ultimately the 'S2' set the benchmark for others to follow.The extra power produced by the V8 enabled the Bentley to now exceed 110 mph, with an incredible 0-60 time of 10.9 seconds. Visually, the new model was near identical to the previous six-cylinder, but with a 120 mph speedo now fitted and a more suitable smaller steering wheel, as power steering was standardised - as was fully automatic transmission, electrically operated ride control and redesigned and more flexible heating and fresh air ventilation. Most Bentley S2s carried factory 'Standard Steel Saloon' coachwork, satisfying the company's commercial requirements, and in total 2,308 Bentley S2s slid quietly through the doors of the Crewe works.The example on offer is quite likely to be the best 'original survivor' to exist worldwide. Supplied new to a Harley Street resident and first registered on 17th June 1961, initially carrying registration number RNO 3, it first changed recorded ownership in 1968, although this might be from company ownership to the, still same, private owner, when studying the accompanying Jack Barclay service books. These alone make fascinating reading and the car certainly was very busy in its first few years. In relation to services on record, the mileage of 4,348 was recorded on 3rd January 1962, 6,771 on 5th April 1962, a 'B' type service was carried out on 11 July 1966 at 36,738 miles, a "25,000-mile service" carried out on 20 February 1968 at 45,050 miles and the final entry in the books - all by Jack Barclay - is a '5,000-mile' service on 9th July 1970 at 49,718 miles.Whatever the actual position, it's recorded that it entered the Kingham family's ownership in 1968 and it is quite possible that the registration 7000 PP was then applied. The family were to keep the car for the next twenty-six years and it was cherished and always garaged - perhaps explaining the incredible interior condition - and led a very relaxed life, possibly with the exception of the school run with the children, who affectionately christened the car "Elephant's Breath" due to its dark grey colour. It's incredible to note, that from July 1970 to May 1994, just a further 6,902 miles were added in those intervening 24 years.It was sold by the family, still in totally original condition, through Christie's Collectors' Motor Cars sale at Beaulieu Sale on 14th May 1994 - original catalogue on file - and our vendor first purchased the car immediately post-sale. Sold soon after to a close friend, on condition it would one day return, the next owner was John Nicholls, a well-known pioneer collector of the most original cars to survive and well before any Concours 'preservation class' existed. Via our vendor, John commissioned three-generation Bentley specialists, Sargeants of Goudhurst, to fully recommission the car, after some nine years in storage. This was completed on 5th September 1995, with the mileage then being just 56,620 from new. The cost of this work was just below £5,000 - over 30% of the car's, then-recent, £14,500 purchase price! Mr Nichols rarely drove the Bentley, as it was in a collection of almost 50 cars at the time, all stored in a Central London waterside warehouse. True to his word, our vendor was able to repurchase the Bentley in September 2002. A tiny mileage had been added, as confirmed by a 4th September 2003 MOT Certificate displaying a figure of 56,873 miles. Another close friend of Mr Nichols, Robert Jewers, had also fallen in love with such an original car and purchased it from our vendor for £19,750 on 25 May 2004, with the same repurchase rules applying! A new MOT was issued on 18th November 2004, with the mileage then at 57,255. Mr Jewers was the first owner to enjoy the Bentley on the roads and took the mileage up to 59,071 with the last MOT on file, dated 8 October 2013. Again, true to his word, our vendor then re-acquired 7000 PP for the collection on 5th March 2014.The accompanying history file is incredible. The original Jack Barclay service documentation books are still in their original Bentley Motors envelope, from when the car was supplied new. There are tax discs showing continued use from July 1977 to 1980, then '84-'85, then a gap to 2004, to then run continuously through to November 2013. The original service and handbooks are also present, together with the full original tool kit.Immediately prior to the sale, the Bentley was dispatched to marque experts, West Hoathly Garage, who carried out a full engine service, flushed out the cooling system and reported that the car is running and driving extremely well and that just a slight weep from the brake master cylinder and a seized parking brake cable would prevent a fresh MOT Certificate being issued, a small matter which still needs to be rectified - not surprising after six years on proud display in our vendor's collection.In summary, we feel this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire perhaps the best Standard Steel Bentley saloon to exist and in a fantastic and totally original colour combination.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: 7000 PPYear: 1961Make: BentleyModel: S2 SaloonRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: B129DVEngine Capacity: 6230Engine Number: 64DBBody Colour: Black Pearl

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveAn original left-hand-drive European example with just 2,040km (1,268 miles) from newTotally cherished by its first owner until 2013 before becoming the property of a significant European collectorABS, Air-conditioning and the optional roof aerofoil were specified from newWith its Targa-top, the Gran Turismo Spider offers unbridled access to the glorious sound of that sensational 'flat-plane' V8Original books and manuals, Ferrari tool roll, Targa-top cover and spare keys with a Crepaldi key ringPerhaps the definition of preservation and reference of originality for all 328s?This surely must be one of, if not the, very best original 328 GTS in existence and excitingly, is offered at No ReserveNB. This car has been in a private collection for some time and although the mileage is tiny, it will need a full cambelt service before any attempt is made to start itThe Ferrari 328 GTS and GTB made their worldwide debut at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show and its styling was an obvious evolution of the Ferrari 308 Series, however, Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti had softened his previous design and it still remained a popular choice with Ferrari aficionados.Under the engine cover is the same transversely-mounted, fuel-injected V8 from the Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, with an increase in displacement. By increasing both bore and stroke, the 'quattrovalvole's capacity was raised to 3,186cc which, together with a higher compression ratio, revised pistons, and an improved Marelli engine management system, lifted maximum power to 270bhp at 7,000rpm. Top speed was raised to within a whisker of 160mph (258km/h) and 60mph arrived from a standing start in 5.5 seconds. A significant difference from the 308 is the use of galvanized steel, which greatly reduces potential rust problems compared to its forebear, however, beneath the skin, the tubular steel chassis remained much as before, with all-round independent suspension by double wishbones, four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes, and aluminium-alloy wheels, though the latter were increased in size. The interior too had come in for some subtle revision and now featured improved instruments, switchgear, and heating.Taking advantage of all this development was Sig. Riccardo Nicoli, a Milanese businessman who, on the 14th January 1988, placed an order for this very 328 GTS through his local Ferrari Concessionaires 'Crepaldi Auto'. Pleasingly, both the original Order Form and Sales Invoice have been beautifully preserved, still within their original distinctive yellow Crepaldi Auto envelopes, and they show that the car was specified new with the optional air conditioning, ABS and roof-mounted aerofoil.Having negotiated a near 4 Million Lire discount, presumably to help ease the cost of his optional extras, Sig. Nicoli signed over the L104.134.800,00 balance and proudly took delivery of his gleaming Ferrari Spider on 21st June 1988 - just time for the Italian Summer. The car was clearly cherished during his 25-year ownership as over this period he covered less than 2,000km but the Ferrari was maintained within an inch of its life. Every millimetre of the Rosso bodywork was dusted and kept clean and dry and every mechanical area received the attention it required. Total devotion. In 2013, the Ferrari joined one of Europe's premier car collections and was equally cherished there. Now on offer from our vendor's private collection, the 328 today has covered just 2,039 km (1,267 miles) from new and surely must be one of the, if not the, very best original 328 GTS in existence. As you would expect, it's accompanied by its original books, the original Order Form and Sales Invoice, tool roll, Targa-top cover and spare keys on the Crepaldi key ring.We welcome any inspection of this remarkable car.NB; Whilst it has been pampered, petted and polished for the last few years, it hasn't actually gone anywhere, so common sense dictates that the car is not to be started until it's had a full service and fresh cambelts.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: UnregisteredYear: 1988Make: FerrariModel: 328 GTSRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: ZFFWA20B000077722Odometer Reading: 2039Engine Number: 13241

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveOne of only 235 UK-supplied, right-hand drive 246 GT SpidersDelivered new by Dick Lovett Specialist Cars to its first owner in Northampton in June 1973Finished in Azzuro Dino Metallico with Beige VM 3218 hide, Beige carpets and electric windowsThis matching numbers example has only covered a documented 18,275 miles from newRecent refresh to return the car to its original colour of Blue Met DinoDocumentation with the car includes copies of the original order and invoice from Ferrari to Dick Lovett, DVLA ownership from new, MOTs and service invoices dating back to 1974. Factory manuals and bespoke JackRarely do such well-documented cars of this quality come to market and we are proud to offer this beautiful example which is now ready to begin the next chapter of its lifeThe new Dino 246GT was an absolute delight from all angles, its beauty, handling, engine note, mid-engined layout, unusually good all-round visibility and comparative affordability made it absolutely irresistible. The voluptuous bodywork, which many people regard as the prettiest ever to grace a road-going Ferrari, was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The 190bhp engine, with four overhead camshafts, was mounted transversely behind the driver and in front of the rear axle. Power to the wheels was transmitted via drop gears to the transverse 5-speed gearbox, in unit with the differential and engine sump. With rack and pinion steering and a mid-engined configuration, it was a revelation in terms of road holding and stability, nothing had been made like this before and it left its larger V12-engined siblings in its wake.This was a very modern car and a real step in Ferrari history announcing a new age for Ferrari in concept and design. Sparkling acceleration and a top speed of 145mph combined with a comfortable interior and some usable boot space meant that it was a genuine 'Grand Touring' car. Proving a great sales success, production of the Dino 246 finished in 1974 with 2,487 GTs and 1,274 GTS models.This fabulous Dino GTS was supplied new in right-hand drive by Dick Lovett Specialist Cars to a William John Blundell of Northampton on the 3rd June 1973 finished in Azzuro Dino Metallico with Beige VM 3218 hide, Beige carpets and electric windows, exactly as the car is presented today. It was first registered EAM 97L and a photocopy of the 'Green' Logbook is with the car. Within this car's super History File are copies of the original telephone order from Dick Lovett to the Factory and the Bills of Sale from Ferrari to Maranello Concessionaires (£4,902.00) and from Dick Lovett to the first owner (£5,537.36).The car was returned to Maranello Concessionaires in late 1979 for work to be carried out and there is a 4-page invoice in the file dated 29th February 1980 detailing those costs (£4,438.09). At the time, the second-hand value of a Dino was around £6,000 to put this expenditure into perspective. The speedometer head was also replaced with the original reading 15,445 miles. The MOT dated March 10th 1980 shows an odometer reading of 40 miles covered in the first few days of having the Dino back. At this point, the car had been painted Rosso and appears to have been looked after by Maranello for the next few years.The Ferrari was used lightly after its 1980 rebuild and by 20/01/1995 it had only covered 1,596 miles. The car's fourth owner, Mr Luay Allawi, instructed renowned Ferrari specialists, DK Engineering, to carry out a complete refresh in February 2001. Naturally, there are detailed invoices on file indicating that over 450 man-hours were spent on this recommission and the total expenditure was just short of £16,000. The car returned to DK in November of the same year, at 2,364 miles, for minor works and extensive detailing which included removing the engine to clean and paint the engine bay, specialist finishing of the carburettors and other ancillaries, strip and rebuild the driveshafts and supply and fit a 'Tubi-style' stainless silencer. The account, in this case, totalled £8,410.16 DK continued to look after and service the car until 2018 and there are invoices on file.This matching numbers example has recently been returned to its original Azzuro Dino Metallico and has still only covered 18,340 miles from new as fully documented in the extensive history file. As well as the aforementioned orders, bill of sale etc, the file also includes DVLA ownership from new, older MOTs from May 1977 through to 07/06/2018 at 2,465 miles, V5s, SORN details, dozens of invoices, correspondence, photos of the recommission and a condition report from GTO Engineering dated 02/08/ 2019. It still retains its original leather wallet with the original Service/Handbook and Parts Catalogue and the bespoke Dino jack.A superb, UK-supplied, rare original right-hand drive Dino GTS in a truly beautiful colour combination with genuine documented low mileage and literally just serviced by marque expert Bob Houghton.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: VBY 879LYear: 1973Make: FerrariModel: Dino 246 GTSRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 6074Odometer Reading: 18340 (2895 + 15445) kilometersEngine Capacity: 2418Engine Number: 6074Body Colour: Blue

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveThe IIA is considered by many to be the hardiest version of the 'Series' Land Rovers This is an unusually well ­preserved and original example having had just four owners from newThe chassis is original and looks to have had some professional attention in recent yearsIt still wears the correct elephant hide vinyl upholstery to its three front and two rear bench seatsFitted with a hardtop and tow bar and electricsGently-patinated from years of family life, this well-proven Series II is ready for immediate use and is offered at No ReserveThe Land Rover range was given its first comprehensive update in 1958, and the Series II was offered in both SWB (88-inch) and LWB (109-inch) forms. It was given a rounded waistline, cleverly styled by Rover's David Bache to mask the wider-track axles, curved side windows, a rounded roof and was now fitted with the well-tried 72bhp 2.25-litre petrol engine, although early SWB models retained the 2-litre petrol engine from the Series I for the first 1,500 or so vehicles. Other numerous changes included vastly superior steering, which was very welcome at the time.In 1961 the Series IIA was introduced with many minor but significant improvements which made it, perhaps, the hardiest and reliable of all the Series Land Rovers. It was also the best-selling Land Rover of all time, over 50,000 being produced each year until it was replaced by the Series III in 1971.Dating from June 1969, this particular Series IIA is an unusually well-preserved and original example having had just four owners from new. It's finished in Mid-Grey and the hardtop could well be original as it's an early type with no side-windows. According to the old-style logbook, its first owner drove the car until 1981, before selling it to another long-term owner who kept the Landie until 2009 before he, in turn, passed it on in 2011. An MOT from 1996 shows that at that point it had covered some 99,426 miles. A string of subsequent MOTs indicates that a further 5,500 miles have been added to that total.The chassis is original and looks to have had some professional attention in recent years, the front and rear bench seats are still covered in the correct 'elephant hide' vinyl upholstery and it's fitted with a heater and a tow bar. This is no Concours restoration but a well maintained, working bit of kit. To use a modern expression, it's "well-patinated" and has seen a few pairs of boots over the years but, with decent maintenance, will probably see-out most of us. A sound, well cared for IIA on offer at 'No Reserve', seems like a bit of an opportunity.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: RBL 374GYear: 1969Make: Land RoverModel: Series IIARHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 24133172D

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReservePristine, immaculate and generally spectacularly well presentedLeft-hand drive and classically finished in Guards Red Immaculate black interior with Recaro bucket seats, with triple grey leather inserts16,792 miles (27,024 km) from new and one owner (Swiss family) until 2014Serviced on the 11/06/2020 at Paragon Porsche with a fresh MOTHighly original throughout, still sporting the proper factory markings on screw heads and boltsIt still retains its original manuals and even the seldom-seen tyre pressure gauge"Less weight and more power", the formula that resulted in the most dynamic 911 since the legendary RS of 1973The 911 Carrera RS 3.6 was introduced by Porsche in 1992 and was developed specifically for the European market as a 'track-ready' lightweight version of the Carrera 2. Whilst the RS did not look substantially different from other top-end 911s, Porsche engineers utilised the simple and time-honoured motorsports philosophy of "reduce weight, add power" to produce the most dynamic 911 since the original Carrera RS in 1973. Porsche went to great lengths to lighten the 964RS by nearly 175 kilograms. Aluminium was used for the doors and bonnet, and thinner glass was used for the side and rear windows. Inside, Porsche disposed of the 911's usual luxuries, including its rear seats, power windows, electronically adjustable front seats, and front armrests. They also chose to forgo the power steering, resulting in greater steering interaction and feedback for the driver.Thanks to the use of a lightweight, single-mass, flywheel, the Carrera RS enjoyed a healthy boost in power, as well as making the 3.6-litre flat-six considerably more throttle-responsive than the standard unit in the Carrera 2. With its narrow body, and lack of a rear spoiler, the elegant and powerful type 964 is amongst the most sought-after modern non-turbocharged 911 variants.Finished in traditional Guards Red with an immaculate black leather interior with Recaro bucket seats panelled with triple grey leather inserts, this particular Carrera RS was first registered to a German family in Switzerland and remained with them before being acquired by Porsche marque expert, Thomas Schmitz, in late 2014. Shortly afterwards, in March 2015, it joined its third owner who used the 911 predominantly for continental trips, during which time we understand that it always behaved flawlessly. The car was most recently serviced on June 11th this year by UK-based specialists Paragon Porsche and issued with a fresh MOT.Being a standard 'lightweight'-specification car, it features the full suite of weight saving and performance enhancements that combine to make the 964 RS such a supreme all-rounder and in this example, these include a stripped out, track-orientated interior; a revised 260-bhp version of the air-cooled M64 3.6-litre engine; lightweight flywheel; a limited-slip differential; a track-optimised suspension with a 40-mm drop in ride height and a non-power-assisted steering set-up.That being said, the previous owner was quick to stress that this example has spent its life solely on the road and has never been raced or used on the track as evidenced by its immaculate condition, both from a mechanical and aesthetic point of view. The car remains highly original throughout, still sporting the proper factory markings on screw heads and bolts and still retains its original manuals and even the seldom-seen tyre pressure gauge.The rare and highly desirable 964 RS was the first 911 to be graced with the RS badge since the Carerra RS 2.7 and 3.0, and it wears that badge well. Original and low mileage examples in immaculate condition are becoming increasingly hard to come by, and this example stands among the very best.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 Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@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: L630 RKUYear: 1994Make: PorscheModel: 911 (964) RSRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: WP0ZZZ96ZNS491152Engine Capacity: 3600

Top-spec Wood & Pickett 'Margrave' 1275S with a Harold Radford 'Hatchback'.No London-based celebrity would be seen without a Radford or a W&P Mini in the sixtiesIn 1965, Radford introduced the Mini de Ville GT which had the option of a hatchback with a folding rear seatThis remarkable example is W&P commissioned Cooper 1275S that moved across the road to Radfords to be fitted from new with a Mini de Ville hatchbackThe history file contains original build specifications from W & P and a ticked personalisation listThe extras on this list came to £3,487.50 (in 1971 a brand new Ford Cortina was £968.00)48,372 miles, and four owners from new, the first for 27 yearsStill presenting really well, it's worth booking an appointment to view this remarkable little carSynonymous with the Mini badge, Wood & Pickett had been converting, tuning and supplying parts for Minis since the 1960s. Proprietors and founders, Bill Wood and Les Pickett mastered their craft at Hooper & Co Ltd. in London before joining forces and setting up their own company in 1947. Spotting a gap in the market, they were determined to offer Mini conversions better than that of leading rival Radford and the 'Margrave' Mini was their first offering, featuring a distinctive leather & walnut fascia panel, leather or Dralon seating and front and rear nudge bars, to which customers were invited to add from a long list of individually-priced options.The aforementioned 'Radford' was, in fact, Harold Radford, a successful South London coachbuilder, known for his work on Bentleys and Rolls-Royce, who formed a separate company creating bespoke bodywork and interior conversions for the Mini range, culminating in the celebrity-acclaimed Mini-de-Ville. In October 1965, Radford developed the Mini de Ville GT and amongst the options was the availability of a hatchback with a folding rear seat.In 1960s London, the Mini was the epitome of cool. When you are in one of the world's best rock/pop groups, and you can have anything in the world, the ultimate toy for around town was a coachbuilt Radford Mini Cooper. All four of the Beatles had one as did Mike Nesmith from the Monkees, Ginger Baker from Cream, George Best, Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland. However, in the end, W & P produced more modified Minis than Radford with customers including Elton John, Denny Laine, Mick Jagger, Paul and Linda McCartney, Hayley Mills and Twiggy.Offered here from the Anthony Hamilton Collection, a life-long Mini enthusiast, is an exceptionally rare derivative. It's an unusual car as it was ordered new from Wood and Pickett and unbelievably, considering the fierce rivalry between W&P and Radford in the early years, was specified with a Mini-de Ville hatchback by Radford. However, as we all know, time is a great healer and Radford and W&P started to work together. The brand new car was delivered to Radford for the hatchback to be fitted and trolleyed across Abbey Road, Park Royal to be finished by W&P.Possibly unique, but definitely fascinating, is the original "Personalise your Mini with Wood & Pickett Conversions" quote. It runs to six pages and 92 options and the lucky person who purchased this particular 1275 has ticked most of them in a ball-point pen. It makes really interesting reading and is part of social history when you consider that the final amount totalled £3,487.50 which, at the time, would have bought you three and a half Ford Cortinas or a couple of terrace houses in Bradford.Registered as 4 JEA, this car was enjoyed by its first owner for 27 years with three subsequent keepers. Old MOTs in the file run from 21/11/77 @ 18,193 miles through to 17/09/2012 @ 48,303 miles. The Mini was part of the remarkable James Hull Collection before joining Anthony Hamilton. The history file contains everything that is relevant to this 'groovy' Wood & Pickett Mini even down to an unused WP key fob and tax disc holder. This was almost certainly one of the last examples to leave the Abbey Road, Park Royal, Wood & Pickett premises in 1971, however, it remains in lovely condition and will be a real conversation-starter anywhere.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 Lionel Abbott on 07831 574 381 / lionel@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: TNA 316JYear: 1971Make: MorrisModel: Mini Cooper SChassis Number: XAD1241131AEngine Capacity: 1275Engine Number: 12H/397F/596Body Colour: Black

Simply stunning 735i SE Auto with only 18,608 miles on offer directly from Rock Legend, Jay Kay.Supplied by Wolverhampton Motor Services in June 1995 to Eric Roberts of Walsall finished in Reseda Green Specified with central locking, electric seats/windows, air conditioning, cruise control and window blindsRemained with its first owner until 2014. Just 18,000 miles from new. Three former keepersCylinder head rebuild and full service in 2014 at 16,434 miles. Cosseted in a private collection since 2016Ex-Concours contender and at just over 18,000 miles, it remains in remarkable conditionFull and comprehensive service history including a recent serviceOffered directly from the private collection of Jamiroquai frontman, Jay KayThe very appropriate cherished registration number B735 BMW will form part of the saleThe replacement for the 2500/2800/3.0-Series saloons arrived on the market in the middle of a downturn in sales for large cars but, despite a hostile commercial environment, the BMW 7-Series sold very well indeed, remaining in production from 1977 until 1986, and making huge gains over the earlier cars.Some would say that the E23 7-Series was polished, yet less appealing than its predecessor, and in a classic sense that's undoubtedly true - but again, it was an important car in the development of the company. It bristled with up-to-the-second technology such as a check computer, climate control, ABS, driver's airbag and fuel injection in the top models, but some of the driving immediacy of the E3 was lost thanks to ballooning dimensions. Treated to a mid-life facelift in 1983 that standardised engine management and improved efficiency and driveability, but it still lacked warmth. Despite this, the 7-Series matured into an excellent luxury saloon with these later cars, as we have here, proving to be devastating all-rounders.This remarkable car was supplied by BMW Dealer, Wolverhampton Motor Services, in June 1995 to a local Business Director, Eric Roberts of Montfort Road, Walsall finished in Reseda Green and specified with central locking, electrically operated seats and windows, air conditioning, cruise control, and window blinds. He continued to have it maintained by them for many years as shown in the original service book and it remained within the family, lightly used, until 2014 when purchased by another local family in Kidderminster. At this point, the services of Autobahn in Halesowen were engaged to carry out a full service and inspection, the result of which culminated in a cylinder head rebuild with new gaskets. According to the relevant invoice, the indicated mileage was 16,434 at this point.In 2016, it was purchased as part of a private collection and the MOT of January that year documents the mileage at still just 17,950. A BMW Car Club Concours 'Masterclass' judging sheet can also be found within the history file with an impressive score of 766 out of 890 and, ironically, the car was judged down slightly in the Bonus Points section due to its low mileage!!. Also in the file is a dealership 'point of sale' display, thought to be from 2016, which reads "B155 SHA was originally purchased in 1985 from these very premises previously trading as Wolverhampton Motor Services. Purchased as an executive directors car, it has remained in the ownership of a local family until recently when the current owner was no longer able to drive. It has covered just 17,800 miles from new and is totally original inside and out even down to the TRX tyres. It is completely rust free and has never had any paint or bodywork carried out during its 31 years."The accompanying owner's file contains the original book pack, stamped service book, a selection of invoices and MOTs, and the original sales brochures and booklets. The appropriate registration number 'B735 BMW' is generously being included as part of the sale.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 Simon Langsdale on 07496 556 325 / simon@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: B735 BMWYear: 1985Make: BMWModel: 735i SERHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WBAFH820607872797Odometer Reading: 18608 milesEngine Capacity: 3430Engine Number: 42783624Body Colour: Reseda Green

Celebrity provenance, right-hand drive and only 18,935 miles from new.A stunning right-hand-drive example, originally delivered new to Hong KongOnly 30,748 km from new (18,935 miles) accompanied by a great history fileTop speed was within a whisker of 160mph and 60mph arrived in 5.5 secondsFormerly owned by the presenter, businessman and classic car enthusiast, Chris Evans We welcome any inspection of this special Ferrari The Ferrari 328 GTS and GTB made their worldwide debut at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show and its styling was an obvious evolution of the Ferrari 308 Series, however, Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti had softened his previous design and it still remained a popular choice with Ferrari aficionados.Under the engine cover is the same transversely-mounted, fuel-injected V8 from the Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, with an increase in displacement. By increasing both bore and stroke, the 'quattrovalvole's capacity was raised to 3,186cc which, together with a higher compression ratio, revised pistons, and an improved Marelli engine management system, lifted maximum power to 270bhp at 7,000rpm. Top speed was raised to within a whisker of 160mph (258km/h) and 60mph arrived from a standing start in 5.5 seconds. A significant difference from the 308 is the use of galvanized steel, which greatly reduces potential rust problems compared to its forebear, however, beneath the skin, the tubular steel chassis remained much as before, with all-round independent suspension by double wishbones, four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes, and aluminium-alloy wheels, though the latter were increased in size. The interior too had come in for some subtle revision and now featured improved instruments, switchgear, and heating.Supplied new through Ferrari Hong Kong in November 1987 as a new right-hand-drive car, it remained there before coming to the UK in May 2003. Every MOT since arriving is present in the comprehensive history file which accompanies this car and all the service history bills and invoices are also present, in English, to confirm the total mileage of the car at 30,748km which equates to 18,935 miles from new.Previously owned by well-known petrol head and TV presenter, Chris Evans, he used his own mechanic to last service the car in 2017 (including new cam belts) and all the work carried out is detailed in the history file. (Chris's engineer is the ex-Ferrari specialist who used to work at Hoyle-Fox Classics who had previously maintained the car on behalf of the owner prior to Chris).It's presented in immaculate condition and has clearly benefitted from thorough and professional maintenance throughout its life. This is a great opportunity to own a very useable classic 328 GTS Ferrari that has been superbly maintained and drives extremely well, traditionally finished in Rosso Corsa with Tan leather upholstery.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: E525 NWPYear: 1987Make: FerrariModel: 328 GTSRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: ZFFWA20C000074643Odometer Reading: 30748Engine Capacity: 3185Engine Number: 3022Body Colour: Rosso CorsaInterior Colour: Tan

* Seymour-Lucas (Marie, 1855-1921). Still life of flowers, oil on canvas, depicting yellow and white daisies, roses, and clematis flowers, with ferns and grasses, in a bulbous green glass vase, signed in red lower left, 26.5 x 22 cm (10.5 x 8.5 ins), framed, with old framer's label on verso 'C. Sheppard, Victoria Crescent, The Broadway, Wimbledon'Qty: (1)NOTESFrench-born artist Marie Seymour-Lucas, née Marie Cornelissen, was sent to England by her parents to study painting. She attended St. Martin's Lane Academy and then the Royal Academy where she met John Seymour-Lucas, who became her husband. After marrying she spent the rest of her life in England. She is best known for historical works, genre scenes, and domestic scenes with children.

* Hess (Reinhard, 1904-1998). Still Life with jug, glass, loaf of bread, plates of food & knife, 1948, pencil, watercolour and gouache on wove, initials and date lower left, signed and dated to verso, 52 x 65 cm (20.5 cm x 25.5 ins), framed & glazedQty: (1)

* Power, (Cyril, Edward, 1872-1951). The Mount, Bury St Edmunds, c. 1930s, watercolour on paper, titled on the reverse in pencil (thought to be in the artist's hand), thin brown paper border created before painting with brushstrokes touching margins, 54 x 36.5cm (21.25 x 14.5ins), together with Still Life of a Vase of Flowers on a Table, c. 1935, watercolour on paper, unsigned and undated, pencil title details to verso, 28.5 x 38.5cm (11.25 x 15ins), plus Vase of Flowers with Reflection, 17 May 1932, oil on thick paper, unsigned, pencil title and date to verso, and Easter Mass, Sabbato Sancto, Westminster Cathedral, 1944, corner pinholes, 39.5 x 29cm (15.5 x 11.5ins), plus Attributed to Bernard Buffet (1928-1999), Factory with chimney behind a long brick wall, watercolour on off-white thick paper mounted on card, brown and grey colours, signed and dated upper left 'Bernard Buffet 41', within double-rule pencil border, some marginal toning and creases, 10.5 x 21.5cm (4.25 x 8.5ins)Qty: (5)NOTESProvenance: Giles Power, grandson of the artist.

* Kotka (Peter, 1955- ). Rhone millésimé du Nord, oil on linen panel, trompe l'oeil still life of a bottle of wine, a half-empty wine glass, a small bunch of grapes, and a bottle opener with cork still attached, within a wood crate alcove, signed lower right, 44.7 x 34.5 ins (17.5 x 13.5 ins), framed, with artist's printed labels on versoQty: (1)

* Mulio (Javier, 1957- ). Still Life, trompe l'oeil, oil on panel, depicting a fluted stemmed glass half full of water, with 2 greengages beside and 2 droplets of water in front, indistinctly signed in red lower right and on verso, 35.9 x 25.7 cm (14 x 10 ins), framedQty: (1)NOTESSpanish artist Javier Mulio took up painting at the age of 14, having been brought up in the artistic community of Alcoy. From the age of 18 he studied under the artist and teacher Mila Gomez in his home town, and subsequently began painting professionally as well as exhibiting internationally to critical acclaim. Mulio is often called a hyper-realist, and is particularly known for his meticulously painted still life compositions of glass, fruit and liquid, typified by their simplicity and timelessness.

An early to mid 20th Century oil on board, still-life of hellebores in earthenware jug Bloomsbury group style, unsigned. Set in an ornate ivory coloured frame. 23cm x 18cm

John Codner, still life, labelled verso, oil on canvas, 39 x 50cm; together with another by S Codner, landscape, signed and dated '77, oil on board, 23.5 x 33.5cm; and a pencil sketch of a girl's face, signed S M Codner, '77, 28 x 21cm. (3)

Janos Molnar, still life, signed, oil on canvas, 40 x 50cm.

NO RESERVE Carlyle (Thomas) The French Revolution, 3 vol., plates, bookplate to pastedown, very light foxing, contemporary half morocco, spines gilt, a little soiled, extremities bumped, 1902 § Archer (Thomas) Queen Victoria: Her Life and Reign, 4 vol., plates, original decorative cloth, gilt, g.e., lightly rubbed, vol.3 spine soiled, 1901 § Queen Victoria. More Leaves from the Journal of a Life in the Highlands, plates, bookplate to paste down, original pictorial cloth, gilt, lightly soiled but still a bright copy; and a large quantity of others, English history, monarchy, v.s. (lge qty)

A framed and glazed oil on canvas still life of fruit, 38 x 49cm

Henry John Dykman oil on panel still life of white flowers in a vase by a string of pearls, signed bottom right, 60.5 x 76cm

Reekie framed oil on canvas still life, signed bottom right, 50.5 x 70.5cm

Clariss three framed oils on panel still life of flowers, all signed bottom right, 25 x 19.5cm

P. Pralke two framed oils on panel still life of flowers, both signed bottom right, 27.5 x 21.5cm

Willem Cruikshank 1848-1922 framed and glazed watercolour still life of flowers in a vase, signed bottom right, 20 x 15cm

* Embroidered pictures. A pair of Quaker samplers by Martha Harrison, early 18th century, worked in coloured silks on a black wool ground, in a variety of stitches, including cross stitch, tent stitch, and Algerian eye stitch, one depicting flowers and animals (a hare, a horned cow, 3 dogs), and the other depicting a pyramidal fruit tree surrounded by other stylised trees and flowers, and 4 birds, each approximately 18.5 x 13 cm (7.25 x 5 ins), matching frames, first item with paper label on verso inscribed in brown ink: 'Given to E. Ward's mother by a Quaker Martha Harrison, A O SIMS from Eliza Ward about the 8th October 1902, they are about 200 years old', together with 2 other embroidery pictures: a 19th century floral picture in petit point using silks, 15 x 13 cm (6 x 5 ins), framed and glazed; and an early 20th century still life picture of a lobster, dead fowl, and fruit, in gros point using wool, 18 x 26 cm (7 x 10.25 ins), framed and glazedQty: (4)

A. H.: a gilt framed watercolour still life with bowl of flowers - signed

A watercolour still life with flowers - signed with initials AM - sold with a 19th Century watercolour, depicting a coastal scene with figures on rocks and sailing vessel beyond

LLADRÓ; a collection of five figurines to include geisha girls, height of largest 30cm, together with a bowl and cover, enclosing still life urn with flowers, height 13cm and a further bowl (7).Additional InformationThe first finger of the girl holding a bird has been broken off, the boy holding a basket of flowers has a chip to the foot rim, one of the girls with tiny chipping to relief floral decoration, the second girl with flowers missing from her headdress, girl with parasol looks to have had the parasol handle broken off and reglued.

STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMELS; four enamelled pill boxes and covers including The Wondrous Architecture of the World, still life with a cockatoo, also three Halcyon Days enamel trinket boxes, etc (8).Additional InformationExample with chip has internal stress crack to the inside of the cover. Architecture example with chip to the base. Each with minimal wear. Postage for this lot would be a small box.

An 18th century tin glazed Delft charger, painted in underglaze blue with landscape scene, diameter 30.5cm, together with a later example, painted with still life scene, diameter 30cm (2).Additional InformationEach with glaze chipping to the edges and undersides, otherwise good.

CHARLES ARCHER (1855-1931); oil on canvas, still life with fruit, signed lower right with applied plaque beneath, with Richard Keene of Derby and George Rowney & Co London stamped verso, in moulded gilt Gesso frame, frame 46 x 56cm, image 35 x 44.5cm.Additional InformationPicture would benefit from a clean, a very minor area of paint loss central lower left side, some more wear to corners and edges of canvas. Frame with some splits and chips.

CHARLES ARCHER (1855-1931); oil on canvas, still life with fruit and nuts, signed and dated 1920/26 lower right, 24 x 29cm, in moulded gilt frame.Additional InformationThe picture would benefit from a clean, general wear to the frame.

JOSE MANUEL REYES (Spanish, born 1963); pair of oils on board, still life, comprising lemons and grapes, each signed lower right, 44.5 x 37cm, framed (2). (D)Additional InformationSize including frame 58 x 50.5cm, general wear throughout, but both in good condition. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org

E HAINE?; watercolour, fisherman on bridge, indistinctly signed lower left, 46 x 31cm, and a mixed media by J Hewitt depicting still life, signed and dated 1921 lower right, 29 x 15.5cm, both framed (2).Additional InformationGeneral wear to the frames on each, images are both strong. 

BOHUSLAV BARLOW (born 1947); acrylic on board, 'Still Life in Leaf', signed and dated 2000 lower right, framed, 60 x 50cm. (D)Additional InformationFrames is heavily worn with chips and scratches throughout. Frame measures 70x80cm. The main image is generally good with the odd scratch and mark. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org

MARGARET HUGHLOCK; collage, 'Still Life', signed lower left, 60 x 59cm, framed. (D)Additional InformationGeneral wear throughout, especially around the frame, the odd mark. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org

A pair of reproduction Sheraton Revival twin handled table lamps, both with oval panels featuring still life decoration of fruit, height 49cm (2).Additional InformationGeneral wear, minor chipping to the metal, light scratches throughout.

Anthea LIBBY Still Life - Teapot, Jams, StrawberriesFramed. 51cm x 39cm

A pair of woodland watercolours, a vase of flowers still life watercolour, together with various pictures and prints.

Bernard BUFFET (1928-1999)Blue Flowers in a Vase, still lifePrint 54 x 44cm

Still life with roses in an oval ornate gilt picture frame with marbled glass panels, dimensions of frame 74 x 83cm.

Pictures to include Vahance - A still life in vibrant colours, oil on canvas, a portrait, a street scene and a pond scene

•AR Stuart Somerville (1908-1983), Still Life Study of Mixed Flowers on Marble Ledge, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 60 x 50cm

Catherine Mary Wood (1860-1939), Still Life study, oil on board, signed and dated 1915 lower right, 24 x 31cm. Provenance: Walker's Galleries Ltd, 118 New Bond St, London

Four albums of Postcards, approx 435 cards, comprising 3 albums of approx 235 loose postcards in pockets - topo, holiday, WW1- Verdun, Naval ships, single and group sailor and soldier portraits, parades etc, churches , still life, silks, and approx 200 'stuck in' postcards of naval ships, personal, WW1, and topo Barbados, Trinidad, Bermuda, Gib, IOM, Edinburgh etc

Seven assorted oil paintings comprising a still life study by Paksy, a church at night signed 'Barnden', a winter street scene with snow by Sheila Ball and river study with boats by M. Reddyhoff etc. largest measures 70 x 50cm

A Still life of a bunch of grapes, a pear and an apple signed with a monogram lower left 'WH 1871' oil on panel 15 x 20 cmFootnote: Provenance: William Thuillier, 180 New Bond St, London W1Y

A Still life of roses in a vase signed lower left 'Owen Bowen' oil on canvas 40 x 45 cmCondition report: Indistinctly dated next to the signature, perhaps '32 (?)

George Clare (British, 1835-1890)Still life with Plums, Apples and Raspberriesindistinctly signed (lower right) oil on canvas 45.6 x 61cm (17 15/16 x 24in).Footnotes:Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, Important 19th Century European Paintings, Drawings and Watercolours, 28 October 1986, lot 292This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Jürgen WITTDORF (1932-2018)"Hechtstillleben"Zeichnung- Aquarell auf dünnem Karton, 50 cm x 73,5 cm,rechts unten signiert und datiert 88Jürgen WITTDORF (1932-2018)"Pike still life"drawing - watercolor on thin cardboard, 50 cm x 73.5 cm,signed and dated 88 on the lower right

English School, 19th century, watercolour - still life of fruit on a marble ledge, in glazed frame, 25cm x 35cm

Charles Clifford Turner - charming unframed oil on board depicting a continental harbour scene together with similar unframed oil on board landscapes and two still life studies

J. Giles early 20th century oil on canvas still life

Victorian Oil on board- still life study dated 1897, together with two other oil on canvas still life studies and two others (5)