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Lot 971

2x Somerville and a Brooklands model in 1:43 scale all boxed as follows:A Somerville Vauxhall Velox in black and a Ford Popular in blue plus a Brooklands/Lansdowne models Zephyr Zodiac in two tone brown. 3 items in total. Superb.

Lot 1069

Dinky Toys No.30d original Vauxhall Trade box containing 4 examples in green some with age-related wear.

Lot 1070

Dinky Toys No.30d original Vauxhall Trade box, containing 4 examples, 3 brown and 1 grey, two in superb condition, some with age-related wear.

Lot 1148

9 Dinky Toys early issues group consisting of, various 25 Series Wagons including 4 open chassis issues, 25S 6 Wheel Army Wagon, 30D Vauxhall, 36A Armstrong Siddeley and 39E Chrysler - conditions range from very good to excellent

Lot 1617

50+ various loose Matchbox 1-75 series diecasts all in good to excellent condition, examples include 1958 Vauxhall Cresta, Removals Van and others

Lot 1789

3 Dinky Toys cars to include: No. 138 Hillman Imp saloon in metallic light green with red interior all card box (VNM-BE), No. 140 Morris 1100 in light blue with red interior and spun hubs, in the original all card box, chip to the leading edge of bonnet (NM-BVG) and No. 141 Vauxhall Victor estate car in lemon yellow with blue interior and spun hubs, housed in the original picture sided all-card box (M-BVNM)

Lot 1791

2 Dinky Toys No. 164 Vauxhall Cresta saloon consisting: Red/cream with correct spot box (NM-BG) and grey and green body with grey hubs housed in the original correct colour spot card box (NM-BG), both models would benefit from a clean

Lot 1910

Corgi Toys, 203, Vauxhall Velox Saloon, yellow body with silver detailing, glazing and spun hubs, in the original blue ground card box (VG-BVG)

Lot 139

Late-Georgian scrapbook of prints, predominantly late-18th century but with earlier material, to include an engraved portrait of Carlos Coloma by Paulus Pontius after Anthony van Dyck, c.1630-1645 (other examples in British Museum); Rural Beauty or Vauxhall Garden, illustrated sheet music or ballad, engraved by George Bickham Jnr, c.1740 (example in V&A); engraved portrait of Anna Maria van Schurman, 1640; Blindman's Buff, droll engraving, Laurie & Whittle, 1794; A Taste in High Life, etching & engraving after William Hogarth; Elegia Quinta, stipple engraving by Thomas Kirk after Richard Westall, J. & J. Boydell, 1797; miniature etching of Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Baron Fairfax, engraved by Thomas Worlidge, 1755 (example in BM); engraved portrait of Countess of Clarendon by Goldar after Kneller (example in NPG); Taking Water for Vauxhall, printed for Robert Sayer, 1790 (example in Yale); engraved portrait of Christopher Columbus by Bartolome Vazquez, 1791 (example in BM); engraving of putti with fish by Pieter van Avont after Wenceslaus Hollar, c.1644-1652 (example in BM); etching of family with baby by Thomas Rowlandson, 1787; Nap in the Country, etching by Rowlandson, 1785 (example in Met); The Satyr and the Peasant, etching by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, 1764 (example in Met); The Gigg with a view of Epsom Downs, engraving, Robert Sayer 1792; A Fleet Wedding, engraving by John June, 1747; various portraits including James Whitney (highwayman), Christopher Wright (Gunpowder Plot), Mary Davis (grew horns), Elizabeth Woodcock (found buried in snow), Joseph Capper (eccentric inmate at Horns pub, Kennington), Dicky Dickinson (Governor of Scarborough Spaw), Mrs [Letitia Ann] Sage ('the first female aerial traveller'), Henry Blacker ('The Irish Giant'), John Hatfield ('The Famous Seducer'), and numerous other portraits, fashion plates, stipple engravings by Bartolozzi or similar, natural history plates, and various smaller clippings, well-filled with approximately 180 pictures, plus 25 loose prints, including a stipple-engraved portrait of George Washington by Ridley, 1800, Daniel Dancer (miser), John Elwes (miser), a small mezzotint droll of a fashionable young woman by Sayer, and others. Contemporary polished calf, rebacked with the original spine laid down and a later morocco title label lettered in giltProvenance: From the collection of Stanley Austin, author of The History of Engraving, [1908], thence by descent

Lot 06

Make & Model: Vauxhall Meriva Breeze CDTIDate of Reg: AA08 RUJColour: Redcc: 1248MoT: 12-12-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 99kTransmission: MANUALSummary:

Lot 07

Make & Model: Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 DTI SWBDate of Reg: KD05 EGXColour: Whitecc: 1870MoT: 20-02-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 186kTransmission: MANUALSummary:

Lot 17D

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa Sportive CDTIDate of Reg: AV61 BOJColour: Blackcc: 1248MoT: 24-02-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 114kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Two registered keepers. Two keys (not tested) One Service stamp.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150884

Lot 25DK

Make & Model: Vauxhall Combo 1700 CDTIDate of Reg: FE09 VMDColour: Greencc: 1248MoT: 03-09-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 112kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Three registered keepers with the last keeper since May 2012. Six service records with the last service invoice from August 2021 at 110,448 milesVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150949

Lot 63D

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa SEDate of Reg: BT62 KWPColour: Blackcc: 1229MoT: 07-08-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 37kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Three service stamps. Three registered keepers with the last keeper since August 2018. Two keys (not tested)Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150954

Lot 71D

Make & Model: Vauxhall Mokka Tech Line CDTIDate of Reg: DS65 HGCColour: Silvercc: 1598MoT: 03-12-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 62kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Three registered keepers. Six service stamps with the last entry October 2021 at 61931 milesVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150882

Lot 77

Make & Model: Vauxhall Insignia SRI 158 CDTIDate of Reg: MF11 ZZNColour: Whitecc: 1956MoT: 22-11-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 106kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Two keys (not tested) Five service stampsSold with an after sales test driveVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150892

Lot 84

Make & Model: Vauxhall Insignia Design CDTIDate of Reg: SB14 GCKColour: Bluecc: 1956MoT: 21-07-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 91kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Two registered keepers with the last registered keeper since July 2017. Four service stamps.Sold with an after sales test driveVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150918

Lot 85

Make & Model: Vauxhall Antara Exclusiv CDTIDate of Reg: YP62 EHCColour: Greycc: 2231MoT: 02-01-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 87kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150926

Lot 88

Make & Model: Vauxhall Meriva SE TurboDate of Reg: DP10 LHFColour: Blackcc: 1364MoT: 31-10-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 142kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Five service stamps. Selection of invoices and old MoT certs.

Lot 91

Make & Model: Vauxhall AstravanEnvoy CDTIDate of Reg: VU05 UUSColour: Whitecc: 1686MoT: 21-05-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 158kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Two registered keepers with the last keeper since April 2011

Lot 93

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa Limited EditionDate of Reg: AF12 XCEColour: Whitecc: 1229MoT: 12-03-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 89kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Three registered keepersVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150964

Lot 298

Twelve early post war die cast Dinky toys, comprising Cooper Bristol 23G, Ferrari 23H, Maserati 23N HWM 23J, Talbot Lango 23 O, Alfa Romeo 23F, Vauxhall 23a, Mercedes Benz 23C, a streamlined Racing Car 23s and a crescent Toy die cast model of a BRM MK2- played with and an early postwar die cast Dinky toy of a taxi 36G  

Lot 365

Corgi Toys die-cast Vauxhall Velox Saloon model vehicle, 203, in box.

Lot 1866

A collection of vintage car workshop manuals for the Morris Oxford Series 10, Vauxhall F Series, Ford Corsair, Leyland Allegro and Haynes Ford Escort - NO RESERVE

Lot 140

A quantity of Various Makes. Including Tekno Denmark Ford D series flatbed with tailboard in Tuborgs livery with crates load. Dinky Oldsmobile, Streamlined bus, Delivery van, Mechanical horse with trailer, Austin 7, Aston Martin. Motor cycle & sidecar. Rolls Royce Phantom V, BRM racing car. Zebra Toys RAC patrol Motor cycle & sidecar. Copycat Models Ice cream vendor on tricycle. Pocket Toy clockwork Vauxhall saloon. Corgi Austin taxi, Lotus Elan, Mercedes-Benz Pullman, Lotus Climax F1, Heinkel. Brooklin white metal 1935 Dodge van, 1930 Ford A Tudor. Tootsie Toys copy American Coupe. G&R Wrenn Vanwall. Together with a number of other items. FC-VGC, age wear to some. (c25) £50-70

Lot 333

3 Dinky Toys. Austin Somerset Saloon (161). In red with red wheels. A Vauxhall Cresta Saloon (164). In red and cream with cream wheels. Both boxed, some wear/damage. Plus an unboxed Morris Oxford Saloon (159) in dark green with mid green wheels. All with black tyres. Vehicles VGC-Mint, very minor marks only. £60-90

Lot 356

Dinky Toys Vauxhall Cresta Saloon (164), In light grey and dark green with light grey wheels with black tyres. Boxed, minor wear. Vehicle VGC minor wear. £50-70

Lot 383

A Victory Industries 1:18 scale battery operated model of a Vauxhall Velox. Moulded plastic body in blue-grey, with brown interior. Believed to be in the correct box - the colour stamp is badly faded. With paperwork. Box, minor wear/damage, repair to two split corners of lid. Vehicle GC-VGC, slight marking to bodywork etc and warping to cellophane windows unit. £50-70

Lot 253

Lansdowne Models 1:43 Scale Diecast Model Cars - Vauxhall Cresta & Vauxhall VX - Both Boxed 

Lot 91

1948 Bedford OB Plaxton Motor CoachRegistration no. EAJ 679Chassis no. OB68823Odometer reading: tbcMOT: Exempt*A classic of British bus design*Present ownership since 2006*Extensively restored 2006-2008 (engine rebuilt 2015)*Driven to the saleTo view a video of this lot please click hereRationalising its manufacturing, General Motors moved production of Chevrolet commercial vehicles to its Vauxhall car plant at Luton, from whence a redesigned range of 'Bedford' branded commercials emerged in 1931. In 1939, Bedford introduced the 'K' series which, in common with passenger cars of the time, was more curvaceously styled and featured a rounded radiator grille. The 'K' series catered for 30-40cwt payloads, while further up the scale Bedford offered the 'M' and 'O' series for loads of up to three tons and five tons respectively. Introduced at the same time, the 'OB' was the coach version of the 'O' lorry chassis. Relatively few 'OB' chassis were built prior to WW2, but the model would prove to be an outstanding success with 12,766 produced up to 1951, making it one of the most popular buses of its type ever. This Plaxton-bodied Bedford OB was purchased by the late owner in 2006. Known as 'Charlie', the coach was in a good running and driving condition but the woodwork and aluminium body required attention. There are bills on file from Bygone Bedford Bits of Poole for parts used during the restoration in 2006-2008 together with others from Vintage Military Vehicle Spares for a replacement gearbox, clutch, manifolds, etc. The engine was rebuilt in 2015 by G S Autos in Honiton, while South East Coachworks carried out extensive repairs to the ash frame and fitted new skinning. There is a photographic record on file plus bills totalling circa £25,000. The coach still presents well, and will be driven to the auction.£38,000 – 45,000Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 100/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25Body Work: 5Paint:5Glass:5Chrome/Plastics/Trim:5Wheels/Tyres:5RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20Gearbox/Clutch:5Axles:5Suspension:5Brakes:5INTERIOR TOTAL:20/20Seats:5Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets:5Headlining:5Trim:5ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10Main components:5Ancillary components:5ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20Starting:5Running:5Under Bonnet:5Mechanical components:5Car History File: 5For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 89

Matchbox, Lesney, Moko - A group of 12 Matchbox Regular Wheels, seven of which are boxed. Boxed examples include Matchbox #32 jaguar E-type in 32 Jaguar XK120 box; #57 Chevrolet Impala (metallic blue with dark blue base); #55 Ford Galaxie Police Car and similar- boxed models appear Fair - Good in Poor boxes with missing flaps to three, taping, scuffs and general age imperfections. Unboxed models include #22 Vauxhall Cresta (pale pink, gpw - with signs of touch-up); #27 Cadillac Sixty Special and similar. Unboxed models all show signs of play appearing Fair - Good overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 90

Matchbox, Lesney, Moko - A group of 12 Matchbox Regular Wheels, seven of which are boxed. Boxed examples include Matchbox ##67 Volkswagen 1600Tl; #31 Lincoln Continental; #43 Hillman Minx and similar - boxed models appear Fair - Good in Poor boxes with a couple missing flaps, scuffs and age related imperfections. Unboxed models include #22 Vauxhall Cresta (grey upper and pink lower body, no windows, spw - signs of touch up on roof); #25 VW Beetle; #75 Ford Mustang and similar. Unboxed models all show signs of play appearing Fair - Good overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 93

Matchbox, Lesney, Moko - A collection of Seven Matchbox Regular Wheel, five of which are boxed. Boxed examples include Matchbox #33 Ford Zephyr (with signs of touch up); #55 Ford Fairlane Police Car and similar - boxed models appear Fair (Ford GT missing tyres) - Good in Poor boxes with missing flaps, scuffs and age related wear. Unboxed models include #22 Vauxhall Cresta (grey upper and pink lower body - signs of touch up) and similar. Unboxed models all show signs of play appearing Fair - Fair Plus overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 05

Make & Model: Vauxhall Astravan Envoy CDTiDate of Reg: VU05 UUSColour: Whitecc: 1686MoT: 21-05-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 158kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Two registered keepers with the latest since April 2011.

Lot 10

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa Club CDTiDate of Reg: ND08VXNColour: Bluecc: 1248MoT: 21-09-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 76KTransmission: MANUALSummary: Insurance loss Cat D recorded December 2013.This vehicle has been declared as an insurance total loss

Lot 118

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa CDTi EcoflexDate of Reg: FD64NLMColour: Whitecc: 1248MoT: 07-12-2021Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 117KTransmission: MANUALSummary: 2 registered keepers. Last registered keeper since January 2015. (2 keys not tested). 3 service stamps. Company owned and entered. Plus vat.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150761

Lot 125

Make & Model: Vauxhall Zafira ExclusivDate of Reg: LG14OOUColour: Blackcc: 1796MoT: 25-07-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 116KTransmission: MANUALSummary: 6 service stamps. 2 hand written entries.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150767

Lot 131

Make & Model: Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 DTi LWBDate of Reg: DU05ZTGColour: Whitecc: 1870MoT: 14-07-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 178KTransmission: MANUALSummary: Body type on V5 shows as Motor Caravan.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150791

Lot 135D

Make & Model: Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 113Date of Reg: KR10 YCZColour: Silvercc: 1598MoT: 11-12-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 101kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Green slip onlyThe V5C for this vehicle is missing

Lot 145D

Make & Model: Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 BT CDTIDate of Reg: GX16 HHLColour: Greycc: 1598MoT: 08-03-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 59kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Two registered keepers with the last keeper since March 2016. Plus vat.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150558

Lot 146A

Make & Model: Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 SportiveDate of Reg: WR15 YMLColour: Whitecc: 1598MoT: 23-03-2021Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: Not DisplayedTransmission: MANUALSummary: Van starts and runs, smokes intermittently. Mileage not displayed. Sold with NO VAT.The V5C for this vehicle is missing

Lot 149

Make & Model: Vauxhall Combo 1700 SE CDTiDate of Reg: YP60 ZYOColour: Whitecc: 1248MoT: 30-12-2021Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 207kTransmission: MANUALSummary: No VAT. Sold no V5The V5C for this vehicle is missing

Lot 20D

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa Design 16vDate of Reg: AK06ULWColour: Silvercc: 1364MoT: 11-03-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 54KTransmission: MANUALSummary: 1 registered owner from new. 10 main dealer service stamps from 16K March 2008 to 54K March 2021.

Lot 22D

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa Design 16VDate of Reg: KS06CVWColour: Silvercc: 1389MoT: 20-05-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 87KTransmission: AUTOSummary:

Lot 24

Make & Model: Vauxhall Vectra SXi 16VDate of Reg: FL03AZAColour: Bluecc: 2198MoT: 14-10-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 41KTransmission: MANUALSummary: 3 registered keepers. Current keeper since Oct 2003. Privately owned and entered, being offered due to giving up driving. Service book 6 stamps & selection of invoices incl Sales invoice, mileage was 683 miles at time of purchase and a cost of £11,839. 17 Mot certificates. Two keys, not tested.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150758

Lot 27ST

Make & Model: Vauxhall Corsa Ltd EditionDate of Reg: DG62HWDColour: Whitecc: 1229MoT: 28-07-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 88KTransmission: MANUALSummary: Various invoices. 6 service stamps. Recent service July 2021 @ 86,721 miles.Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150773

Lot 42ST

Make & Model: Vauxhall Astra SXi T-PortDate of Reg: AE58OTAColour: Bluecc: 1364MoT: 16-08-2022Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 112KTransmission: MANUALSummary: 3 registered keepers. Current registered keeper since October 2011.

Lot 45ST

Make & Model: Vauxhall Insignia SRI 128 CDTIDate of Reg: CV61 LWTColour: Bluecc: 1956MoT: 30-10-2021Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 87kTransmission: MANUALSummary: The V5C for this vehicle is missingVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150881

Lot 71FS

Make & Model: Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv CDTiDate of Reg: VU61 XJNColour: Blackcc: 1686MoT: 05-11-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 140kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150841

Lot 76FS

Make & Model: Vauxhall Insignia SRi CDTiDate of Reg: MX63 EXRColour: Blackcc: 1956MoT: 21-02-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 100kTransmission: AUTOSummary: Vehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150846

Lot 82FS

Make & Model: Vauxhall Astra Elite CDTi S/SDate of Reg: LM14 TXHColour: Browncc: 1956MoT: 15-10-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 155kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Three registered keepers with the latest since April 2019. Five stamps of serviceVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150806

Lot 83FS

Make & Model: Vauxhall Astra EnergyDate of Reg: ND63 GZAColour: Greycc: 1398MoT: 28-11-2021Fuel Type: PETROLMileage: 113kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Two registered keepers with the latest since December 2016. Six stamps of service with the last entry in November 2020 at 98k milesVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=150807

Lot 112

Seven Danbury Mint classic car models, including the 1937 Lagonda Rapide, 1904 Wolseley, 1948 MG-TC, 1929 Brooklands Riley, 1934 Austin, 1936 Alvis, 1924 Vauxhall. 

Lot 29

Registration No: AXD 131MChassis No: 9E15DDX13287MOT: ExemptPLEASE NOTE: This lot was driven to the sale by Vendor who has advises that the engine needs a check over (could be a Fuel issue)‘Rolling Restoration’ project described as being in regular use as an everyday classic hack and in running order.Upgraded with a vinyl roof, cloth-faced seating, Rostyle wheels, etc to bring it close to GLS Spec.Other sensible modifications include Stromberg 150 carb, oil cooler, towbar with electrics and a recent full set of Goodyear tyres, etc.Interestingly the London-issued 'AXD' registrations often appeared on Vauxhall press and publicity vehicles and it is intriguing to speculate that ‘our Viva’ has history yet to be discovered!

Lot 65

Registration No: NUV 944 Chassis No: LML/50/393 MOT: Oct 2022“It would appear that every so often the gods pass over some Works or another and with an inclination of the head inspire the production of a car with outstanding virtues. The Aston Martin DB2 stands worthy in the pedigree of real motor cars stretching back through the 4½ Litre Bentley to the 30/98 Vauxhall” (Lawrence Pomeroy, The Motor, October 1950)According to its accompanying copy factory records, chassis LML/50/393 was originally finished in Black with Red upholstery. Notable for being among the last twenty of just 411 DB2 cars made, its specification included the more powerful ‘Vantage’ specification 2.6 litre DOHC straight-six engine (number VB6E/50/1221). Bearing the London registration number ‘NUV 944’, the two-seater was supplied new via Aston Martin concessionaire Brooklands of Bond Street to Ian Scott Duffus Esq of Old Place Farm, Mayfield Sussex. A successful businessman, Mr Duffus is believed to have been a scion of the Scottish shipping dynasty and to have garnered a degree of media coverage for building a private funicular railway to access his subsequent clifftop home in Devon. Returning to the factory for routine maintenance until November 1957, the DB2 relocated to the Midlands passing through the hands of Philip Scofield Esq., M.J.A. Hill Esq. and Queen’s Park Garage Ltd of Harborne before being acquired by William Ward Esq in February 1964. Taxation stamps in the continuation buff logbook on file indicate that Mr Ward took the Aston Martin off the road during 1965. Dormant for the next twenty years, ‘NUV 944’ was then sold to Keith Sampson who embarked upon a meticulous body off, chassis up mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Completed by February 23rd 1995 when the car passed its first recorded MOT test with ten miles on the clock, the work was documented via a photo album and handwritten log with the body accounting for some 560 hours alone. A luminary of the Sunbeam Tiger Owners’ Club and proprietor of the Sunbeam Spares Company, Mr Hampson was no stranger to classic cars. With plenty of other machinery to choose from, he covered a mere 1,700 miles or so behind the wheel of ‘NUV 944’ during his twenty-three years’ tenure. Thereafter, it passed to renowned Aston Martin collector Anthony Moody who added a further 600 or so miles to the odometer up until 2012 when he asked Philp Jones of Byron International to broker a sale on his behalf. Drawn to the Byron International advertisement which described it thus: ‘LML/50/393 is believed to be one of the finest examples available. The combination of its condition after several thousand hours of restoration work, a well-documented history of long-term careful ownership, and very desirable specification make it a highly sought-after acquisition for any serious collector or enthusiast’, the vendor commissioned a pre-purchase report from Chris Adams of the respected Feltham Aston Martin specialist Four Ashes Garage. Mr Adams’ conclusions were as follows: ‘This car has been superbly restored . . . it was restored by non-AM specialists when information was difficult to find . . . It is hard to fault the basic restoration, a body off full restoration before this became commonplace with body, paint and trim almost concours level. The engine problems are easy to fix but will cost a lot of money, caused by lack of basic product knowledge’. Intending to use the DB2 for historic rallying and trials, the seller negotiated a modest discount and despatched it to Four Ashes for a thorough engine reworking plus attention to the brakes, steering, suspension, gearbox, wiring and rear axle. As well as having various new internals fitted and being converted to run on unleaded fuel, the 2.6 litre DOHC straight-six benefited from Four Ashes’ expertise with regards to compression ratios, camshaft timing, ignition timing etc. The result according to a dyno sheet from Mass Racing was an impressive 169bhp and 163.8lbft of torque (an impressive thirty-five percent increase in power over a standard ‘Vantage’ unit and more than Jaguar initially quoted for its contemporaneous 3.4 litre XK engine). The gearbox was overhauled with new synchromesh cones and bearings. The steering was rejuvenated too and upgraded with variable electric power assistance. A rear damper conversion was complemented by a heavy-duty front anti-roll bar, reconditioned front dampers and lower / stiffer springs all round. The rear axle gained a Quaife partial locking differential, the flywheel was lightened / balanced and a new clutch installed. The electrics were converted to negative earth with other concessions to modernity encompassing an uprated alloy radiator, Kenlowe fan, stainless steel exhaust and K&N air filters. Completed in time to participate in the June 2013 Three Castles Rally, the ‘breathed on’ DB2 duly won its class and was subsequently invited to appear on the Aston Martin Owners’ Club stand at that year’s NEC Classic Car Show. ‘NUV 944’ also contested the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Three Castle Rallies as well as taking class honours on the 2016 Scottish Malts Rally. The two-seater was granted a FIVA Identity Card in 2017 as the vendor toyed with the idea of contesting the Mille Miglia Storica. In the end his other motoring commitments (mainly Maserati) put pay to such plans. Nonetheless, he continued spending money on the DB2 switching its upkeep to Aston Engineering of Derby. In addition to routine servicing, the latter overhauled the brakes in 2019 and fettled the gearbox during 2020. The seller tells us that he has spent over £100,000 improving and maintaining ‘NUV 944’ and it certainly comes with an impressive history file. Advertised for sale at £259,995 two years ago, the Aston Martin was reviewed and road tested by Classic Cars magazine’s Paul Hardiman who commented as follows: ‘This is an older restoration, but the workmanship is lasting so well it’s hard to tell ... It starts easily, goes well, and as you’d hope at this money, is a fully sorted car that’s very pleasant to drive. DBs of this vintage can be crude old things, but this is about as good as they get ... When tired DB2/4s can be bought at auction for not much more than £100k, this might look pricey at first glance, but it is the earlier, rarer, more elegant (and Mille Miglia eligible) model that couldn’t be replicated to this near-perfect standard for the price’. We believe the modifications have been sympathetically carried out and greatly enhance the driving experience and usability. However, they are all reversible should a new owner so wish. The engine timing cover is clearly stamped with the number ‘VB6E/50/1221’ and the unit started readily and sounded well during our recent photography session. The odometer displays 13,500 miles (11,000 or so accrued by the vendor). Put simply, this is a good car from a good home and worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with large history file and ‘no advisories’ MOT certificate valid until October 2022.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

Lot 387

Three Vintage Corgi toys unboxed “203” Vauxhall Velox models, including full cream body, lemon body with red roof and full red body, all are in very good original condition, has slight rust to bottoms, (3 items)

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