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Lot 30
Marie Lindell WW2 MI9 resistance leader signed RAF Escaping Society 1983 Reseau Marie Claire cover. Codename Marie Claire she headed the Resistance organisation at Lyons where she ran an Escape route out of occupied France for Allied airmen, Soldiers and refugees. In 1942 she smuggled the only two survivors of the celebrated Cockleshell Heroes Major Blondle Hasler and Marine Bill Sparks out of France to Spain following their successful raid on German Blockade running ships to Bordeaux. This Commando mission was described by Mountbatten as one of the most courageous and imaginative operations of the Seconded World War. 1943 arrested by the Gestapo at Pau railway station in November. , The Gestope were reasonably sure that they had caught the notorious Comtesse de Milleville alias Maries - Claire . After interrogation at Biarritz she attempted a escape during the journey to Paris by attempting to leap from the train. She was shot in the head and through her cheek by a guard taken to a hospital in Tours, where a German surgeon saved her life. She was frequently imprisoned and interrogated by the Gestapo. Finally in 1944 she was arrested and thrown into the notorious Nazi concentration camp for women at Ravensbruck near Berlin where as she later put it conditions were pretty dim for the general public
Lot 238
A rare Shell Petrol "The Leading Line" advertising poster from the 1930s. Features striking pictorials of five pre-war racing cars on the banked circuit of Brooklands, with lettering to each of the radiators reading "SHELL", framed and glazed, rare pre-WW2 example in very good condition, 50cmx75cm.
Lot 19
1951 HRG 1500 Four-Seater TourerAccording to Ian Dussek's definitive work `HRG, The Sportsman's Ideal', it was the return home of Antipodean WW2 flying ace F.A.O. `Tony' Gaze in 1947 and his subsequent success aboard one of the first three HRG Aerodynamic models that helped the Tolworth-based marque get a toehold in the Australian market. Gaze joined the Melbourne firm of Brown & Dureau for 1949 and persuaded his new employer to import ten Aerodynamic chassis to be bodied locally. Some purchasers opted for single-seater coachwork but Brown & Dureau are reported to have commissioned Gordon Stewart of Sydney to clothe chassis W185 as a four-seater Tourer. Looking not unlike a pre-WW2 Aston Martin or Lagonda, the resultant machine was reputedly rallied by multiple Australian Grand Prix winner Doug Whiteford and Reg Nutt before Brown & Dureau sold it to John P. Ward of Toorak on 21st February 1952. Thereafter, the HRG passed through the hands of Alexander Fraser, Archibald Johnston Jnr (who used it to contest the Moomba Tourist Trophy at Albert Park on March 26th 1955), Francis Kolbe, Alroy Car Sales, Michael Thomas, Lesley Palmer, Le Mans Motors and David Eggleton. The latter acquired chassis W185 on 7th August 1956 and kept it for over fifty years. Laid-up during the 1960s and displayed at the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania for a time, the HRG had been partially restored by the time it finally left Mr Eggleton's care in 2009. Mechanically overhauled, rewired, repainted and reupholstered by the time that previous keeper Keith Barker of Henley-on-Thames repatriated it five years ago, the four-seater was further improved during his tenure. Entrusted to Total Trim Solutions of Thatcham, the HRG gained a new hood, tonneau, hood bag and sidescreens (£5,815), while Fenn Motor Works Ltd of Reading overhauled its starter motor (£634.40). Marles Steering Boxes of Hamnish supplied a new steering wheel, steering wheel boss and steering box complete with pitman arm (£6,054) not to mention five new Avon Tourist 550 x 16 tyres (£885). The same company got the dampers working properly and machined new hubs for the rear axle (£3,270). Benefiting from attention to its radiator and water pump since entering the current ownership in August last year, `375 YUP' is pleasingly understood to still retain its factory-fitted chassis, 1500cc Singer engine, gearbox and differential. The sole HRG known to have been bodied as a four-seater when new, chassis W185 has the added advantage of period competition history. Illustrated on p.318 of Mr Dussek's marque history, it is offered for sale with original Australian Owner's Certificate (dating from 1951), UK V5C Registration Document and numerous bills / invoices. An elegant and extremely rare sportscar and seemingly the only one which allows the `Hurg' experience to be shared with more than one friend or family member!PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 24
1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup- Built at Chevy's Oakland, California plant during 1951- 3.5 litre 'Stovebolt' straight-six engine allied to three-speed manual transmission- Lightly customised and eminently usableGM's Advance Design Series trucks were the company's first post-WW2 offering and billed as being 'bigger, stronger and sleeker'. Launched in 1947, they were sold with various minor changes until March 1955. This lightly customised example is finished in a notably eye-catching pale pastel shade of Turquoise and the interior is trimmed in Beige cloth. Its chassis number - 6JP114122 - relates to a 3100 model that was built at the Oakland, California plant during 1951. The Pickup bed features wooden stake sides and a wooden floor with stainless steel runners. The new front and rear bumpers are chromed steel, as per the original style, and the vehicle rides on Mohawk-shod painted steel rims adorned with large chrome hubcaps and beauty rings. This handsome and practical Pickup is powered by an original specification Stovebolt-6 214ci (3500cc), six-cylinder OHV engine allied to three-speed manual transmission and is being sold complete with brand new spare wheel and tyre. Rating the bodywork and paintwork as 'very good', the vendor considers the engine, gearbox and electrical equipment to be 'good' and the interior trim 'average'. A splendid-looking and apparently very usable truck that would make a welcome addition to any collection of Americana.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 60
2001 Daimler Majestic 4.0 LWB- Built to a bespoke specification for the personal use of Her Majesty The Queen- First road registered on 4th June 2001 and passed to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust in January 2007- Less than 1,400 miles since leaving the Royal Household and just 15,325 miles from newEvery British monarch has been chauffeured around in, and / or driven if they so wished, Daimlers since 1902 when King Edward VII granted the Coventry marque a Royal Warrant. Rolls-Royce and latterly Bentley may have become the preferred source of state limousines post-WW2 but Daimler remained happy to furnish the Royal Mews with less ostentatious conveyances that were better suited to private motoring. Built to a bespoke specification for the personal use of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, chassis F35595 was despatched from the Works on 14th March 2001 but not road registered as 'Y694 CDU' until 4th June that year. The nigh on three-month delay was necessitated by an intensive, circa 2,500-mile 'debugging' programme to ensure that the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon 'never failed to proceed'. Like HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales, Her Majesty The Queen is known to favour Dark Green hues for her 'own' cars. Thus, the Daimler was finished in British Racing Green with Catkin leather upholstery and a subtle Red coachline. A Vehicle Features Enquiry conducted on Jaguar Cars Ltd's own Service and Warranty System reveals that the five-seater was specified without a rear cigar lighter, ashtrays or blinds but with a full-size spare wheel, touring suspension and more sumptuous rouched soft grain trim. The same document lists numbers for all the car's major mechanical components and even its radio code. However, the Daimler's key number is simply recorded as 'Not Authorised'. Naturally given its intended recipient the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon also boasts a number of extras not available to the general public.As well as an aversion to cigarette / cigar smoke, Her Majesty enjoyed driving (and being driven) with the windows down just not the one nearest to her. Thus, each rear armrest contains controls for both rear windows. The standard fit CD Auto Changer may have been omitted but an examination of the boot shows its place was once supplanted by equipment for keeping The Queen in touch with her Home Office and Government. Benefiting from steel cylinder liners as opposed to Nikasil coated ones for its 3996cc alloy V8 engine (rated at 280hp / 277lbft) and five-speed automatic transmission, the five-seater was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and 149mph; a useful turn of speed should the need ever have arisen to deploy it.The controls for a full suite of security lights are hidden within a compartment that would otherwise have housed the front ashtray / cigarette lighter. The alternately flashing front / rear foglamps and front-mounted strobe lights are not dissimilar to the set-up on an unmarked police car but the convoy lights which nestle either side of the rear view mirror would have made Queen Elizabeth II's presence aboard the Daimler immediately apparent to members of her security team especially at times of otherwise poor visibility.An even more personal touch is the nicely engineered handbag holding tray built into the armrest between the two front seats which ensured that it was readily accessible and kept away from any inadvertent footwell kicks. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Prince Philip were both photographed driving (and being chauffeured in) 'Y694 CDU' on numerous occasions. In addition to commuting from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle, the Daimler was also used to attend polo matches and for social engagements. A letter on file from Jaguar Heritage confirms that the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon was 'used by HM The Queen for private motoring until returned to Jaguar for preservation by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, with little more than 14,000 miles 'on the clock'. Her Majesty then took delivery of a new Daimler'. The same missive also states 'She drove the car herself and it was also used as a royal relief vehicle. We gained control of the car when it was returned to Special Vehicles . . . The car was first registered on 4th June 2001 and we acquired it in January 2007'.An internal vehicle log records the Daimler as being a 'Gift from Jaguar Cars Limited' to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and that it was MOT tested on 19th September 2007 at 14,485 miles. Sold into private hands some two years later, the five-seater had obviously had any sensitive communications equipment removed but interestingly its security lights were not only left in situ but also fully functional. Although, using them on the Queen's Highway would be illegal for mere mortals.Only ever road registered to Jaguar Cars Ltd, the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and the vendor, 'Y694 CDU' has still only covered a warranted 15,325 miles from new (and so less than 1,400 after leaving the Royal Service). Invited to form part of The Cartier Style et Luxe display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 1st July 2012 due to its exceptional provenance, the Majestic 4.0 Litre Long Wheelbase Saloon was last serviced by Carrs Jaguar (apparently its seventh) a mere 20 miles ago.Given the time and trouble that went into ensuring that it was fit for Royal Service, the car's current condition should perhaps be no surprise. Kept in a temperature controlled garage as part of an impressive private collection, this truly historic Daimler is worthy of close inspection.Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, handbooks, assorted Jaguar Cars Ltd / JDHT paperwork and numerous photos. A very special motor car.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 104
1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue- 1 of just 525 Camargues made and 34,500 miles from new- Purchased by the mercurial Raymond Way on 18th June 1975 for £29,250 as a 'used' car (it was initally the Jack Barclay demonstrator)- Current family ownership for the past 20 years and 6,000 milesWhen launched in March 1975, the Camargue was the world's most expensive production car; for the price of which you could have bought five Jaguar XJ6s or 26 Minis! Styled by Paolo Martin of Pininfarina, it was the first post-WW2 Rolls-Royce not to be designed in-house. The model's sleek two-door coachwork was crafted in London by Mulliner Park Ward and power was provided by an uprated version of Rolls-Royce's 6750cc V8 engine mated to Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. Between 1975 and 1986 just 525 Rolls-Royce Camargues were produced (plus one bearing Bentley badges).Finished in Richmond Blue with Turquoise leather upholstery, chassis JRH18624 initially served as Jack Barclay Ltd's demonstrator before being bought on 18th June 1975 by the mercurial Raymond Way whose career encompassed: Brooklands racing driver; RAF pilot; proprietor of Shackleton Aviation; Lloyds underwriter; boxing and wrestling promoter; farmer; Radio Luxembourg motoring correspondent; Home Guard soldier with Tommy Trinder; fairground barker; and renowned car / motorcycle salesman. Even 'used' the Camargue cost a staggering £29,250 with £14,000 being made as an allowance against Mr Way's Phantom VI! The accompanying history file is packed with fascinating correspondence between Mr Way and Victor Barclay giving a true glimpse into a bygone era. Another letter on file dated 7th April 1997 simply states: 'This vehicle was registered in the name of the TWR Group in order to transfer the registration number '1 RW' and was not used by ourselves'. Entering the current family ownership that same year via marque specialist Colbrook, the Rolls-Royce has covered just 34,500 miles from new. One of just 65 cars to utilise twin SU carburettors, it is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' (bodywork, paintwork, interior trim) or 'excellent' (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment) condition. A notably early, low mileage Camargue with a fabulous provenance, 'YJL 621' is MOT'd until June 2018.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 12
1943 Ford GPW Jeep- Part of a private collection for the last ten years and used at various Goodwood Revival meetings- Treated to an extensive 'chassis up, body off' restoration by a previous keeper- UK road registered since 1960 and understood to be ex-British Armed ForcesArguably more iconic than a Sherman Tank or P-51 Mustang, the Jeep is for many the definitive WW2 vehicle. Equipped with a torquey L-headed 2.2-litre engine driving all four wheels via a three-speed manual box and two-speed transfer case, the tough, go anywhere four-seater did its job exceptionally well. By the end of the war, 647,870 Jeeps had been produced - 281,448 of which were manufactured by Ford. According to a brass Ministry of Supply plaque affixed to its inner wing, this particular example - chassis GPW95571 - previously bore the British military registration number '19-YH-26' and was treated to an overhaul in March 1955 (some four years before the Ministry was disbanded). Demobbed and granted the civilian number plate `XOR 633' by Hampshire County Council on 8th February 1960, photographs on file suggest that the Jeep underwent a `chassis up, body off' restoration in the past. Accompanying invoices from Jeep & Dodge Specialist Dallas Auto Parts of Newbury show that penultimate keeper M. Haynes had them overhaul the brake system, fit a new engine timing chain, carry out a total rewiring, install a new winter canvas kit and supply a new dynamo etc between 1999 and 2004. Subsequent custodian Christopher Golding of Bristol is understood to have further improved the Ford before selling it to the vendor in 2007. Part of an impressive private collection for the past decade, `XOR 633' has been used to entertain his grandchildren and as period transport at the Goodwood Revival etc. The springs have been exchanged, a transfer case oil leak cured and the engine overhauled in 2014 (reground crankshaft, re-honed bores, new pistons / rings / valves) but otherwise he has not had cause to touch the Jeep which still presents very well. Among the smarter examples we have encountered and boasting a UK history that dates back to the 1950s, it has charm aplenty!PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
Lot 475
‡HARRY BAINES (1910-1955)Melon Seller, Bombaysigned ‘Baines’ (upper right)oil on board9 ½ x 8in (24.2 x 20.3cm)Provenance: Ex Collection of Richard LannoyThe artist served in India during WW2, where he was seconded to be design studio director for the Indian Government's Exhibitions Division information department.On later visits he painted industrial subjects in India, and also painted murals for the British Pavilion at the Delhi Industrial Fair. He prepared a book with Richard Lannoy on temple sculpture titled 'The Eye of Love'.
Lot 574
WW2 US Army Enlisted mans Wool shirt. Gas flap has been cut away. Has originally applied WW2 82nd Airborne shoulder sleeve insignia and British made Staff Sgt's stripes. With 505 Parachute Inf Oval with NS Meyer Sterling Silver Jump Wings and a Sterling Silver Combat Infantrymans bar. All insignia machine sewn in place.
Lot 705
WW2 Third Reich mixed lot of items to include: single Luftwaffe Flak shoulder strap, Luftwaffe Medics shoulder strap, KM Medical Officers strap, RAD collar tab, Heer dog tag for Stamm Kp. Inf Ers Batl 191, NCO's rank chevron for white drill uniform, 1st Mai 36 and Tag der Arbeit 1934 tinnies, pair US Officers collar dogs, religious medal, KvK Medal bar,WHW badge, etc.
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