2022.06.18 CLASSIC CARS - The Midsummer Auction at Dore & Rees Auction Salerooms, Frome, UK

CLASSIC CARS The Mid-Summer Auction Saturday 18 June 2022

Classic Cars Saturday 18 June 2022

2pm Lots 1-38

Head of Sale

Nick Wells nick.wells@doreandrees.com 01373 462257 / 07920 500091

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Viewing

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Catalogue

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Collection and Shipping

All cars are to be collected after the auction, up to 6pm on Saturday 18th June or between 9am and 1pm on Sunday 19th June..

Lots that cannot be collected from the auction site by 1pm on Sunday 19th June will be taken into secure storage at the buyer’s expense.

Costs are as follows: Transport - £140 + VAT Storage - £14 per day for the first 14 days, £10 + VAT per day thereafter Storage details: Rudler Car Transportation and Storage P.O. Box 11, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7SY Tel: +44 (0)1793 73 11 07

Auctioneer’s Welcome I am delighted to invite you back to Frome for our second classic car auction of 2022.

The Midsummer Auction is on Saturday 18 June from 2pm, with viewing by the historic Cheese & Grain building in the centre of town.

We try to put together an interesting catalogue, with a broad choice for all interests and budgets. On offer this time are fine luxury, sports, convertible, homologation, and supercars from the 1920s to the early 2000s, such as what is believed to be one of only three preproduction Ford Capri RS2600 development cars (Lot 12) and a fascinating Sunbeam Tiger Prototype (Lot 16). For the free-spirited we have a few fantastic period camper vans such as a completely original two-owner Bedford Dormobile, and a slice of nostalgia in a brace of period commercial vehicles.

An important feature of the sale are six motor cars from The Aldeburgh Collection, a carefully curated selection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars with excellent credentials in terms of overall condition, performance, reliability, and usability. Our vendor, John Smith, established his restoration business Tudor & Black in 2014 to provide concours-level restorations for a select client base, underpinned by a passion and enthusiasm for what he views

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as the pinnacle in engineering prowess and design. The six cars represent these criteria in spades, whilst giving us an education into the evolving design ethos of Rolls-Royce and Bentley over a 70 year period.

I hope you enjoy the catalogue, and we look forward to welcoming you on the day!

1923 Rolls-Royce Silver-Ghost Piccadilly Roadster from the Aldeburgh Collection

Viewing Friday 17 June 10am to 7pm Saturday 18 June 89am to 2pm Viewing will be held at the Cattle Market car park, next to the Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome BA11 1BE (see 1 on map)

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1961 Velocette Venom Founded by Johannes Gütgemann, who later changed his name to John Goodman, Velocette motorcycles were produced in Birmingham from 1905 until 1971.

The motorcycles were initially produced under the Veloce name, but in 1913 acquired the name Velocette for their first two-stroke design, and this was used for all subsequent models.

Famous for the quality of its products, technical innovation and fishtail silencers, the company was always successful in racing, culminating in 350cc World Championship titles in 1949 with Freddie Frith, and 1950 with Bob Foster. In 1961 Velocette proved the reliability of its motorcycles with a still-unbeaten record feat for averaging over 100mph for 24 hours by a 500cc Venom at the Montlhery track in France.

We are delighted to offer this exceptional 1961 Velocette Venom, which has been in current ownership since 2017. Showing 33,600 miles recorded, our vendor of the last five years has continued to use, maintain and preserve this wonderful machine in superb condition; we are told it rides just as well as it looks.

With its lovely chromed fuel tank and mudguards, and the correct engine cover, this superbly presented Venom represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an iconic and eminently usable classic motorcycle. £7,000 - £7,500

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Registration Number:

RHM 961

Recorded Mileage:

33,600 miles

Frame Number:

RS15217

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1961 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle The Volkswagen Beetle was produced from 1938 until 2003. With over 21 million manufactured in an aircooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive configuration, the Beetle is the longest-running and mostmanufactured car of a single design platform anywhere in the world. During the 1950s, the car was modified progressively; the obvious visual changes mostly concerned the rear windows. Towards the end of 1964, the height of the side windows and windscreen grew slightly, giving the cabin a less pinched look; this coincided with the introduction of a very slightly curved 'panoramic' windscreen. The same body appeared throughout 1966, with a 1300cc engine in place of the 1200cc engine; it was only in the 1973 model Super Beetle that it displayed an obviously curved windscreen. It has been regarded as something of a 'cult' car since its 1960's association with the hippie movement and surf culture.

This rare and highly original RHD example hails from the sunnier climes of South Africa, where it was first registered early in 1961. The Beetle made the long journey to the UK around 3 years ago, now being owned by an air-cooled enthusiast based in the South West.

Finished in red with what appears to be mostly original paintwork, the VW remains in remarkably unmolested condition. The paintwork does have minor defects in places, but our vendor prefers as such, so do we. The interior, in grey leatherette, is similarly well-preserved. A period radio is fitted, it is also pleasing to see other unusual features for this year such as a fuel gauge and rear blind. The only addition in current ownership is the fitting of period-style BRM alloy wheels (the original wheels are provided with the car).

Offered with a UK V5C, and copy of previous South African title, this is a rare survivor which can be enjoyed as is or further cosmetically improved as one wishes. £6,000 - £9,000

Registration:

299 XVE

Recorded Mileage:

77,056 miles

Chassis Number:

3939179

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1972 Lotus Elan +2S

● In previous long term ownership from 1977 - 2020 ● Previous restoration work by specialist Paul Matty ● Fitted with replacement Spyder chassis

Based upon the two-seater Elan, launched by Lotus in 1962, a classic GT style 2+2 model was developed using a stretched chassis and widened track to accommodate two small rear seats. Improvements to the interior, and the addition of front fog lights characterised the new Elan +2S of 1969. It wasn't until the much-awaited big valve head engines arrived early in 1971 that the Elan +2 really came of age, thanks to the new 126bhp output. Known as the Elan Sprint, the same engine was transplanted into the +2S to create the Elan +2S 130. This version was capable of 125mph and 0-60 in just 7.4 seconds. It wasn't just the rapid performance that boosted Lotus's image but the fact that this model was the first that Lotus chose not to supply in kit form, thus controlling manufacturing quality.

Despatched from the works on 11th July 1972, this Elan +2S was sent to dealer Mayfield Garage in Liverpool and used as a demonstrator before being retailed to its first private owner. The Lotus was originally finished in Regency Red with a Silverflake roof, the later “John Player Special” livery of black with gold roof being applied during the long-term ownership

Registration Number:

7 PPO

Recorded Mileage:

52,000 miles

Chassis Number:

72070782L

of enthusiast Mr. David Hunstone. Mr. Hunstone had acquired the Lotus from a nightclub owner in 1977, keeping it for a further 40 years or more, during which time the Lotus was extensively restored and well maintained. During his ownership and continued restoration the chassis was replaced with a Spyder replacement (number 0763), and other works undertaken, such as a suspension rebuild, drivetrain and brake overhaul, and interior retrim. The Lotus changed hands in 2020 but sadly is being sold once more due to a family bereavement.

Offered with a comprehensive history file detailing the older restoration, a UK V5C registration document and the cherished registration number ‘7 PPO’, this is a wellhistoried classic sportscar offered at a very sensible estimate. £9,000 - £13,000

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1983 Volkswagen Golf GL Cabriolet By Karmann Since its introduction in 1974, the Golf has been regarded as the proverbial precursor of the compact class. Over 35 million units have been produced in the last 45 or so years, in other words a new Golf is purchased every 40 seconds. The secret of the Golf’s success is the sum of its characteristics - versatility, functionality, reliability and quality unlike any other car of its class.

The convertible version of the Golf was presented to Volkswagen's management by coachbuilder Karmann as early as 1976, entering production in slightly modified form in 1980 and running through until the early 1990s. From stamping to final assembly the Mk1 Cabriolet was built entirely at the Karmann factory.

This smart early pre-facelift Mark I cabriolet was registered to its first owner in February of 1983, finished in Baikal Blue with a matching blue roof and a discreet light blue tweed interior. The Golf has had just six keepers in total, with just over four years in current ownership.

Aside from servicing and other minor repair works, earlier this year the Golf benefited from a replacement engine of the correct type, which has completed a nominal mileage since being installed. Offered with a history file, MoT certificate valid to the end of September, driver’s manual and spare keys, as a usable, economical and fun summer classic this cool and compact Golf really does take some beating. £5,000 - £6,000

Registration Number:

APB 744Y

Recorded Mileage:

93,700 miles

Chassis Number:

WVWZZZ15ZCKO20406

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1967 MGB GT

● Rare Californian dry-state car ● Subject to older restoration in the early 2000s

The MGB was first introduced in May 1962 as a direct replacement for the MGA. Performance was brisk with power supplied by a 1,798cc four cylinder iron block engine set within a monocoque lightweight body shell with crumple zones incorporated. October 1965 saw the introduction of the GT and was based on the already popular roadster. Designed by Pininfarina, the new GT sported a hatchback giving useful access to the rear luggage space and a rear bench seat that enabled the car to be called a 2+2. Although acceleration was slightly slower than the roadster, top speed was better by 5mph due to the increased aerodynamic efficiency.

Built in March 1967, by the time the Summer of Love was entering into full swing this little Primrose Yellow coupe was cruising the highways and byways of California. Sporting a period “UC Berkeley” window sticker, the little MG would have been a very cool choice of wheels in the college car park at the time.

The MG was repatriated into the UK in the late 1990s and into the ownership of a British sportscar enthusiast, who restored the ‘B’ and enjoyed it for some years before carefully dry storing and driving occasionally.

This early example has some nice period features such as the correct three-synchro gearbox, aluminium bonnet, webasto sunroof, sprung steering wheel and painted wire wheels. These early Mark Is display much nicer detail than later chrome or rubber bumpered cars, and are seldom seen in such sound condition.

Having spent the majority of its life in a dry state, the bodywork is free of the corrosion which affects so many British-delivered examples. Having been stored in recent times the MG will no doubt benefit from further recommissioning, but, as it is, represents a sound buy for the enthusiast. If desired the ‘B’ can be easily swapped to RHD specification should the new owner wish, or just head to the continent instead - Le Mans classic, anyone? £5,000 - £6,000

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Registration Number:

REU 178E

Recorded Mileage:

36,250 miles

Chassis Number:

G-HD3-L/121528

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1957 Bedford Dormobile Camper - Coachwork by Martin Walter ● First owner until 2013 (two owners in total) ● Completely original and unrestored ● Static museum display in current ownership

Nowadays an ever-present part of the British motoring scene, the motor home or camper van can trace its current popularity back to the Dormobile of the early 1950s. The Dormobile conversion for light commercial chassis was the work of Martin Walter Ltd of Folkestone, Kent, a long established coachbuilding firm that specialised in providing 'standard' bodies for a variety of motor manufacturers throughout the 1930s.

After WW2 the firm began offering motor caravan conversions of the Bedford Utilicon before launching the definitive Dormobile on the Bedford CA chassis in 1954. There had been similar conversions in the past but the Dormobile's elevating roof was an inspired breakthrough. The 'Dormobile' title was also applied to conversions of Austin, Standard and Vauxhall estate cars and was later adopted as the company name.

The first owner, a Mr. Bernard Tucker of Rotherhithe in South East London, visited the Bedford stand at the British Motor Show of 1957, placing an order on the same day for a new Dormobile.

His new camper was handed over on 25th January 1958, and then used for family holidays as far as Monte Carlo and back before being stored in a heated garage from the late 1970s after succumbing to a minor braking fault. The Camper was finally pulled out of storage in 2013 and sold to the next and current owner, who has displayed it as part of a larger classic car collection.

Our vendor has attended to the brakes and overhauled the carburettor, as such the camper now starts and stops well, and has been driven locally without issue.

Bills for c. £900 support this recent work. 'UUU 746' is perfect for trips to the Goodwood Revival and other historic motoring events, and is complete with the original purchase invoice, a copy of the older logbook, a number of older MoT certificates and current V5C document. £9,000 - £10,000

Registration Number:

UUU 746

Recorded Mileage:

56,500 miles

Chassis Number:

CAV89331

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1969 Austin Quarter Ton Pickup

● 2 Owners from new ● Exhaustively restored and tastefully uprated ● Invoices on file for c. £27,000 in parts/labour

Unveiled in September 1948, the Morris Minor had in fact been on the drawing board for several years before its launch shortly after the Second World War. Sir Alec Issigonis’s innovative monocoque design coupled with rack and pinion steering and small 14 inch wheels produced a well handling family car, the motoring press of the time loved it. Designed for commercial use with small businesses, closed van and open flat-bed ("pick-

Registration Number: Chassis Number: Recorded Mileage:

UAA 710H

AAUC275278 Under 100 miles since restoration

up") versions of the Minor were built from 1953 until the end of production. The van versions were popular with the General Post Office, and both van and the pickup differed from the monocoque construction of the Saloon and Traveller variants by having a separate chassis. They also featured telescopic rear dampers, stiffer rear leaf springs and lower-ratio differentials to cope with heavier loads.

The commercial versions were initially marketed as the Morris Quarter Ton Van and Pick-up. Later, as BMC's policy was to provide both Austin and Morris with complete commercial vehicle ranges, Austin-badged variants of the Minor van and pick-up were sold following the end of Austin A35 production in 1968.

These featured Austin badging and the corporate Austin 'crinkle-cut' radiator grille but were otherwise identical to the standard Minor commercials, and were sold as the Austin 6cwt and Austin 8cwt.

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This beautifully restored example was purchased when new in 1969 by a farm owner in Hampshire. The little commercial truck was pressed into typical farm use for several years, later being stored off the road until our vendor visited the farm in 2017. He promptly acquired the pickup, proceeding to undertake a hugely comprehensive restoration. The chassis and many panels were replaced, including floors, inner and outer wings and sills, front panel, valance tailgate and fuel tank. The engine was re-bored and balanced and then completely rebuilt, uprated with high compression pistons, and a Mini Cooper cylinder head with a fastroad camshaft. The rebuilt engine was reinstalled with a complete new clutch, starter motor coil, SU carburettor, fuel pump and Maniflow exhaust system. The differential has been uprated to a 3.9:1 ratio.

Another useful upgrade was disc brakes all round, with new master/slave cylinders and brake pipes. Cooling is improved with a new radiator, the suspension has also been uprated, a new loom has been fitted, as have new light fittings.

The Austin was finally finished in Almond Green with a replacement canvas tilt and hoops, and the interior retrimmed with new seats and carpets. Supporting this work is a huge file of invoices and additionally a detailed spreadsheet of the works completed. This truly fantastic little pick up looks fabulous and really does drive just as well. £14,000 - £16,000

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1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

● Extensive service history ● Previous long term ownership

It is hard to believe that the R107 Mercedes SL is now over fifty years old, yet in 1971 this new chapter in the history of the SL sports car began. It was the first SL with a V8 engine, it had a thoroughly modern new design, it was a self-confident motor car; sporty yet luxurious, quick yet comfortable. In many ways it was and remains the perfect convertible car. The new SL featured a number of technical innovations such as defined crumple zones, high-strength steels in the Apillars and windscreen frame with its bonded glass, padded surfaces and deformable elements to the interior. From March 1980 there was ABS braking and from January 1982 a driver’s airbag and belt tensioners.

The ultimate engine choice in Europe was to be found with the 500SL of 1980, with 240bhp available (bearing in mind a Porsche 911 offered a “mere” 204 bhp at the time). The interiors became more luxurious, the car also

Registration Number:

B202 WUU

Recorded Mileage:

116,000 miles

Chassis Number:

WDB10704624014370

became lighter with new alloy bonnets and bootlids.

Then in 1985 the range was revised again; the engines gained a little more power, the bodies better rust proofing, there was electronic ignition, a new design of wheels, also improved suspension. The 500 SL welcomed a redesigned engine with electronic ignition and Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection.

First registered on 28th August 1984, finished in Arctic White with a black/check interior, this well presented 500SL has had just five keepers from new, with the third owner for over 25 years. Looking through the

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history file we find the original Mercedes-Benz Service Book, Owner’s Manual and Service Directory from the supplying dealer Bradshaw and Webb of Chelsea. The Service Book contains an impressive 20 or so stamps, with additional service and maintenance invoices totalling approximately £9,000 (notably a new hood was fitted in 2016 at a cost of £1080). There are in addition a number of older MoT certificates to support the stated mileage of 116,000 miles. The Mercedes-Benz is said to drive well with smooth gear changes, and we are sure the factory fitted air conditioning system will also be a useful feature through the summer months.

Low mileage SLs with sensible mileages are seldom seen in the market, and we feel this well historied top of the range example is well worth closer inspection. £16,000 - £18,000

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1989 Alfa-Romeo Spider 2.0 Veloce

● RHD from new ● Excellent service history with marque specialists

Widely regarded as a design classic, the classic 105/115-series Alfa-Romeo Spider model remained in production for almost three decades. It is easy to see why, it’s just such a cracking car to drive! Rear-wheel drive underpinnings allied to a lively twin-cam engine and sophisticated specification, such as all-round disc brakes, ensured the longevity of the model.

The Spider underwent a major styling revamp in 1983 which saw the front bumper now incorporating the grille and a small soft rubber spoiler added to the boot lid, altering the exterior appearance of the car considerably. Various other minor mechanical and

Registration Number: Chassis Number: Recorded Mileage:

G258 MAT

ZAR11538006001409 132,243 km / 82,172 miles

aesthetic modifications were also made, and the 1600 car dropped the 'Junior' name. The Quadrifoglio Verde model was introduced in 1986 with many aesthetic tweaks, including side skirts, mirrors, new front and rear spoilers, hard rubber boot mounted spoilers, 15" alloys and optional removable hardtop. The standard

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mechanical format was unchanged though, a 1962cc double overhead cam, four-cylinder engine driven through a five speed manual transmission.

This very well maintained RHD Series 3 2.0 model was delivered to the UK in the summer of 1989. As all Series 3 Spiders were produced in LHD specification, UK distributor Bell & Colvill commissioned a RHD conversion which was carried by Ellisons of Hull prior to first delivery.

Since arrival in the UK the Spider has had six keepers in total, with the current owner since 2015. In that time the Alfa-Romeo has been maintained to a very good standard, with 14 services recorded. The Spider has taken numerous visits to well respected dealers and specialists such as Graypaul, Richard Banks (Alfaholics), Andrew Thoroughgood, Alfaman Services, DTR Sports Cars and Gonnella Brothers, with several parts bills from Classic Alfa and Alfaholics. In the last 2,000 or so kilometers the Spider has enjoyed various servicing works, a suspension overhaul and other repairs as required. A comprehensive and detailed summary of all maintenance and restoration is available upon request.

Finished in black with a matching black hood, leather seats and smart Nardi steering wheel, and supplied with both keys, original book pack and detailed history file, this is clearly a well loved example of this perennially popular sports car. £10,000 - £13,000

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1966 Volkwagen Type 2 Panel Van - with Camper Conversion ● Desirable Split-Screen Panel Van ● £45,000+ restoration in recent times ● Camper/day van conversion to a high standard

The VW Camper has always conjured up images of freedom and adventure, any image of the great outdoors wouldn't be complete without a 'Westy' or 'Splitty' in the picture. The Californian West Coast has moved the vision to iconic status as generations have 'lived the dream' with endless summers of beaches and surfing ... peace and love for the less inclined.

This fully restored 1966 (1967 model year) Panel Van has enjoyed a huge amount of investment to produce one of nicest vehicles of its type in the country.

Invoices totalling over £45,000 detail the works undertaken, supported by a comprehensive photo album documenting the restoration.

A Texan import from 2014, the body was stripped to a bare shell and rebuilt with new panels as required, with all work being carried out by specialist Dan Munday’s BusStop. Mechanical works include a new 1500cc

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Registration Number:

TBA

Recorded Mileage:

92,500 miles

Chassis Number:

TBA

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engine and 4-speed manual gearbox from The Engine Shop, a stainless steel exhaust system from Cool Air Volkswagen Specialists, plus a number of items from Custom & Commercial, such as a fuel tank, church key style engine lid, steering wheel, front and rear bumpers, electrical items, seals, suspension items and an underfloor belly kit.

The new interior by Vehicle Re-trim Services was completed to a high standard, with a full width rock and roll bed, yacht-grade timber floor and LED lighting. In car entertainment is courtesy of a JBL GTR Bluetooth

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amplifier with speakers to the cab and rear. The van has been serviced regularly, and is offered with a valid MoT certificate.

Finished in white with matching interior riding on chromed 15″ Empi 5-spoke alloys with Yokohama tyres, this is a truly stunning van either for collectors or for light commercial/promotional use. This uber-cool VW Split Screen Panel Van is guaranteed to attract attention wherever it goes! £34,000 - £38,000

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1973 Aston-Martin DBS V8 Saloon

● The 65th Series 2 V8 produced ● In dry storage for over 30 years ● Running and driving after recently part-recommissioning

Although always intended to house the new Tadek Marek-designed V8, the DBS first appeared with the 4.0-litre six of the concurrently produced DB6. Styled in-house by Bill Towns, the four-seater DBS employed a platform-type chassis with independent suspension all round: wishbone and coil-spring at the front, De Dion with Watts linkage at the rear. Bigger and more luxuriously appointed than the DB6, the heavier DBS disappointed some by virtue of its slightly reduced performance, but there were no complaints when the V8 arrived in 1969. With an estimated 345bhp available from its 5,340cc, fuel-injected, four-cam motor, the DBS V8 could reach 100mph in under 14 seconds, running on to a top speed of 160mph - a staggering performance in those days and one which fully justified the claim that it was the fastest production car in the world. Even in automatic transmission form the V8

Registration Number:

TYY 529L

Engine Number:

V/540/1438

Chassis Number:

Recorded Mileage:

V810565RCA 12,000 miles

could reach 100mph in around 15 seconds and better 145mph flat-out.

In 1972 the acquisition of Aston Martin by Company Developments brought with it a change of name for the V8-engined cars: out went DBS V8, in came AM V8. This new Series 2 was readily distinguishable by its restyled front that now featured two instead of four headlamps and recalled the looks of the earlier DB six-cylinder cars. Electronic ignition and air conditioning were now standard.

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The 65th Series 2 V8 produced, '10565' was delivered new on 4th August 1973, finished in a very fashionable shade at the time of Burnt Almond with a complementing Tan leather interior. The Aston remains in highly original order, with no obvious modifications and also retaining a period radio/cassette player.

Previously registered ‘2 BLW’ as of 1983, we also noticed an older service sticker for R.S.Williams on the rear screen. As we understand the previous owner lived nearby it would be logical to assume he used his local specialist for servicing work. The current recorded mileage is approximately 12,000 miles, although we as yet are unable to confirm if this is the correct mileage from new.

After a prolonged dry hibernation of around 30 years, recently the car was carefully checked over, the brakes were attended to, and it has been started and driven short distances on private roads. Offered for further recommissioning or restoration, and with its period instruction book and UK V5C, this is a fine prospect for the Aston-Martin enthusiast or professional restorer. £42,000 - £47,000

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1970 Ford Capri RS2600

● Believed to be one of three Cologne-built pre-production prototypes ● Comprehensive restoration in previous UK ownership ● History file dating back to the 1970s

The production approval for the first RS Capri, the RS2600, was received by FAVO at South Okendon in Oct 1969. By March 1970 a car had been completed in readiness for the Geneva Motor Show. The next group of 50 cars built for Homologation purposes at the Niehl Plant were all lightweight models, without fuel injection but with a long throw crankshaft to produce 2.6 litres as required for competition. They also featured glassfibre doors, sliding perspex windows, boot and bonnet made

by BBS, but no heater or carpets and fewer paint layers - all aimed to hit the 900kg target for racing.

By September 1970 the first production RS2600 rolled off the line at the Niehl Plant, only to find that on full lock the wide alloy wheels fouled the front wings,

Registration Number:

TUJ 265H

Recorded Mileage:

TBA

Chassis Number:

GAECKU-50576

resulting in the unique flared front wings on the RS2600 and RS 3100 as we know them.. The production RS2600 used a special version of the Cologne V6 built by engine specialists Weslake, featuring alloy cylinder heads, Kugelfischer fuel injection, performance suspension and a close ratio gearbox. The Scheel seats used in the production RS2600 were reclining not fixed back, these remained throughout the whole production

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although the material changed in October 1971 when the major changes took place, including the fitting of ventilated front discs, revised ratios to gearbox and rear axle, and the addition of quarter bumpers in chrome. These 1971/72 cars also ran revised suspension settings.

The RS would become a legend in its own lifetime after taking on all comers in the European Touring Car Championship, winning the title in 1971 and 1972.

These victories were particularly galling for BMW and Alfa Romeo, who were fielding cars that, on paper at least, were more technologically advanced and should have won easily. The relative rarity of the RS2600 and its blistering on track successes have led to it becoming one of the most desirable iterations of the Capri.

This well known and nicely restored example is believed to be one of only three pre-production prototypes developed by Ford in advance of the model launch in early 1970. Designated as a 2300GT according to the chassis number, earlier records indicate the car was removed from the production line, the engine bored out to 2637cc and stamped QZA as correct for an RS2600, and other RS-type modifications applied. On July 10, 1970, the Capri received its first German registration (K-MR198), which was issued to Heinz-Otto Schmitter from Cologne.

The Capri was subsequently registered in Switzerland, later finding its way to the UK where it was

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comprehensively restored by an RS enthusiast over a few years. As the engine fitted was deemed beyond repair, during the restoration a replacement 2300GT block was acquired and fitted to the car, stroked to 2.6 litres as per original. Otherwise it has been attempted to keep the car as close to original specification as possible. The Capri is supplied with a detailed file of documentation dating to the 1970s, in addition to period handbooks and a copy of the June 2015 issue of Classic Ford which features the car.

This is a fascinating car - already a very tempting proposition for the Ford enthusiast, if it could be categorically proven to be one of the three preproduction prototypes then this could well be a very important Capri indeed £33,000 - £37,000

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1974 BMW 2002 Turbo Produced for the 1973/74 season only, the legendary BMW 2002 Turbo was Europe’s first turbocharged production car. Demands for increased power for its medium-sized saloon had prompted BMW to introduce the original 2002 in 1968, and it was the fuel-injected 2002tii that provided the basis for the model’s ultimate expression – the Turbo – which was readily distinguishable by its deep front air dam, wheelarch extensions and boot-mounted spoiler. This top-of-therange model had been introduced following a successful racing programme that saw a works entered, turbocharger equipped 2002 win the 1969 European Touring Car Championship in the hands of Dieter Quester. Faced with having to compete against the Porsche 911 (subsequently banned from touring car racing) BMW opted for ‘bolt on’ horsepower courtesy of a turbocharger, the result being a hike from 210 to around 270bhp in race trim. The road version made do with ‘only’ 170bhp, which in a compact package resulted in outstanding performance; the Turbo’s top speed was 130mph, making it the fastest and most exciting medium-sized sports saloon of its day. Today this rare model (only 1,672 were made) is rightly regarded as a modern classic and much sought after.

This lovely 2002 Turbo was registered to its first Italian owner in July 1974, finished in rare and desirable optional Polaris Silver. The BMW later found its way to the Netherlands, where the engine was comprehensively rebuilt before changing hands in 2013. Now part of a prestigious UK-based collection,

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Registration Number:

BBK 939M

Recorded Mileage:

65,000 km / 41,000 miles

Chassis Number:

4290856

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the 2002 has enjoyed much further restoration work in recent years.

The bodywork, engine bay and luggage space were stripped and refinished in silver with the correct BMW Motorsport livery and iconic reversible Turbo lettering.

After painting, the body was fitted up with new rubbers, seals and mouldings, and other minor items were purchased as required. The seats were retrimmed but with the exception of new overmats, the interior is original. A set of wider 6” Campagnolo wheels are fitted to the car, a desirable upgrade which add to the overall look and feel of the car.

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the car, whilst the mechanical fuel injection system has been set up correctly by specialist Lucas Development of Norwich. The cooling system was improved with a new radiator, and a full new exhaust system has been fitted.

The BMW is complete with current UK V5C and older Dutch registration documents, also various invoices for parts and service work. Now showing a mere 65,000kms/41,000 miles, this is a very nice example of a super rare and highly-prized model amongst BMW enthusiasts. £75,000 - £85,000

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1964 Porsche 356 C Coupe By Karmann ● Recent £40k restoration

Introduced in 1948, the Porsche Type 356 is acknowledged to be one of the world’s greatest sports cars. Over a 15-year production run, the handsome and durable 356 evolved from a streamlined little aluminium-bodied coupe powered by a VW-derived, 46bhp 1,100cc air-cooled flat four to a powerful autobahn burner with a 130bhp 2-litre 4-cam boxer Carrera engine. Over time came coupes, luxurious cabriolets and more spartan Speedsters and Roadsters, and more than 76,000 were built by the time production ceased in 1965.

By the time the 356B arrived in September 1959, Porsche’s first sports car had gained a one-piece

Registration Number:

DHJ 606B

Recorded Mileage:

113,500 miles

Chassis Number:

217299

rounded windscreen and 15-inch wheels, along with further styling revisions and a 1,600cc engine.

Outwardly very similar to the final 356B, the ultimate 356C model arrived in 1963 sporting disc brakes all round (first seen on the 2-litre Carrera 2), a new ZF steering gear and a compensating spring at the rear to calm the swing axle rear suspension. Engines options

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were the 75bhp ‘C’ and the 95bhp ‘SC’, both 1,600cc, the latter replacing the Super 90 model.

Originally finished in Signal red (6407) with Grey leatherette, this very well presented later “C” series model was produced on 20th February 1964, destined for the booming US market. The 356 was registered to its first owner on 1st May 1964, supplied by P.C. Import of Northbrook, Illinois, one of seven Porsche importers in the USA at that time. At some point the original type 616/15 motor was upgraded with a similar unit from a slightly later Porsche 912 model (type 616/36). By 2005 the car was with a Mr. Mack Foss of Ogden in Utah, who used local air-cooled specialists Bugg Craft, BC Autoworks and Der Otto Werks as and when required.

Works other than regular servicing included engine repairs, a new aluminium oil cooler, new fan and rebuilt generator, replacement shock absorber and a new clutch.

Title changed in 2010 to a Bob Wilson, of California then in late 2012 at 107,282 miles the Porsche arrived in the UK via specialist Karmann Konnection, to be sold to a collector in the North West of England.

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Maintenance was picked up by Porsche specialist Lee Mayor of Preston, who performed various mechanical jobs to the suspension, brakes, servicing and other minor repairs as required. Around 2018 the 356 moved to the South West of England where it resides to this day, maintained by leading specialists Roger Bray who performed an overhaul of the brakes, and latterly Williams Crawford of Saltash.

In current ownership the 356 has been carefully maintained by Williams Crawford and used regularly by its enthusiastic owner. Aside from regular servicing, in late 2020/21 the car enjoyed a program of further mechanical, bodywork and trim restoration, involving the replacement of a myriad of items. Additional bills for over £40,000 support this work, outlined by a detailed report in the history file

Now showing just over 113,000 miles recorded, this extremely well sorted and attractive classic 356 is supplied with detailed history file, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and UK V5C document. £70,000 - £80,000

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1972 Lancia Fulvia Sport by Zagato

● Desirable Second Series model ● In current ownership since 1987 ● Recent maintenance at a cost of £6,478

Maintaining Lancia’s unparalleled reputation for innovation in automobile design, the Fulvia saloon arrived in 1963, and two years later was followed by a 2+2 coupé on a shorter wheelbase. Though mechanically similar, the newcomer had all the visual presence its progenitor lacked. Tuned ‘HF’ versions provided increased performance, while for the style conscious there was the eye-catching Sport Zagato, characterised by one of the Milanese carrozzeria’s typically lightweight and aerodynamic bodies.

Introduced in 1965 with the 1,216cc engine, the Sport Zagato was later offered with the 1,231cc, 1,298cc and eventually the 1,584cc HF unit. A five-speed gearbox was standard equipment from 1971. Production ceased in 1972. Lighter and more nimble than the standard Fulvia, the Sport distinguished itself in competition, particularly in long distance events – Fulvia Sport Zagatos scored highly in the Sebring 12 Hours and Daytona 24 Hours (where a Sport earned a class win in 1969). Ex-works HF rally cars aside, the Sport Zagato is the most desirable and collectible of all the Fulvias and undeniably one of the most striking designs of its era.

First registered in the UK on 1st March 1972, this Series 2 model has been in current ownership for approximately 35 years. In this time a few thousand miles have been driven, and when not in use the Lancia has been dry-stored. Finished in Lancia Blue, the sporty stance of this rare Zagato model is enhanced by the removal of its front and rear bumpers, and the fitting of wider 14” Cromodora wheels on each corner.

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Registration Number:

EKA 604K

Recorded Mileage:

85,000 miles

Chassis Number:

818.651.002887

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The history file contains an earlier full inspection and subsequent work by UK specialist Omicron, with later mechanical and paintwork repairs in 2007/8 by Specialist Cars of London. In early 2020 the Fulvia was treated to much attention by local classic car specialist West End Garage of Bruton, supported by an invoice for £6,478. The work included replacement suspension arms and bushes/mountings, wheel bearings, all four tyres, brake and fuel lines, servicing of driveshafts with

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new oil seals and various minor electrical repairs. The Fulvia shows c. 85,000 miles recorded.

One of only 20 remaining on British roads, this exceptionally rare and sensibly estimated Zagatobodied Lancia offers excellent value in the current classic car market. £17,000 - £18,000

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1965 Sunbeam Tiger Prototype (AF203)

In part designed by sports car legend Carroll Shelby and racing supremo Ken Miles, the Cobra-killing Sunbeam Tiger was the real deal - a full-fat, highperformance version of the Rootes group’s popular Alpine sports car.

The Rootes Group had ambitions to move onto the global stage with their products, which, in the US at least, meant they needed bigger engines with more power to challenge the big boys. Rootes initially approached Ferrari to redesign their standard 4cylinder engine, hoping to trade on a ‘Powered by Ferrari’ moniker. Ultimately discussions with Ferrari were fruitless, however an alternative presented itself when Grand Prix driver Jack Brabham suggested a Ford V8, inspired no doubt by the success that British company AC had with the Cobra. Sunbeam asked Carroll Shelby to produce one functional prototype,

Chassis Number:

AF203

Recorded Mileage:

13,750 miles

Registration Number:

EHP 621C

which went to Great Britain for evaluation alongside one built on home turf. The Shelby-developed car was the clear winner! Development and production of the new “Tiger'' was then contracted to Jensen Motors Limited.

Rootes made two series of the Tiger, Marks I and II, with 260cu and 289cu V8 motors respectively. The Tiger was popular with the public at the time, however due to financial difficulties for the parent company the model was ultimately doomed. When Rootes were bought out

by Chrysler in 1967, the thought of producing a car with

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CLASSIC CARS, SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022 an engine supplied by a major competitor was just not palatable, and so the Tiger ceased production in 1967.

Shortly after the public launch of the Tiger at the New York Auto Show of April 1964, Management agreed to give the go-ahead to develop a Series II Tiger. The Mark II was to have a number of modifications, intended to produce a world-beating sports car, such as a larger 289cu engine, modified gearbox ratios, a wider rear track, disc brakes all round, 5 stud 14” wheels, improved cooling, ventilation, steering, braking and electrical systems, and various styling modifications.

Four ‘Alpine Ford Series 2’ development vehicles – AF 201 202, 203 and 204, were built, each receiving the complete specification upgrades planned for the launch of the MKII in 1966: ● AF201 - RHD (U.K. Specification) - No trace, considered lost. ● AF202 - RHD and fitted with a three speed automatic gearbox - Currently Restored

● AF203 - LHD (U.S. specification) and fitted with Ford’s wider ratio HEH-BN manual transmission. Restored to original spec. ● AF204 - RHD (U.K. specification) and fitted with Ford’s wider ratio HEH-BN manual transmission.

Heavily modified custom car.

The bodies supplied for all the four were period production shells, originally stamped as early Mark I, wearing Mark I trim and badges.

Our car, AF203, was completed as a Mark II in February 1965 and registered by the Factory for road use the following month. However despite positive road test feedback, dealers over in the U.S. were less concerned

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that the hike in sales price would affect the Tiger’s positioning.

Previously slotted neatly between the Healey 3000 and the Jaguar E-Type, a pricier Mark II would struggle to find its place in this important market.

The Prototypes were retained by the factory throughout 1965 and then later sold on. In the case of AF203, its last role at the factory was to be the revised Mk2 styling car, thus in the design studio along with her Mk1 waist trim she was also fitted with all the Mk2 trims and egg crate grille for management approval. Once completed she was re fitted with a Mk1 grille and sold internally to one of the Rootes Development Engineers, Ken Lunt, interestingly however the sill and wheel arch trims that were the visual hallmarks of the Mark II Tiger did not get removed prior to sale, thus as a result, AF203 is the documented as the only Sunbeam Tiger sold by Rootes to carry the trim of both series.

Ken Lunt clearly enjoyed his newly acquired Tiger, using it for everything from the school run or for towing the family caravan for holidays, through to energetic track work at the Yeovilton Autotest. After driving the Tiger for a couple of years, Lunt placed an advertisement in the May 1968 issue of Motorsport Magazine, and shortly after ownership passed to a Mr. Paul Banbury from Leicestershire. Mr. Banbury shortly afterward changed the steering set up to RHD, using correct factory parts. After a few years Mr. Banbury passed title to a Mr. John Burton who kept AF203 for a further 10 years.

When restorer Keith Hampson viewed the car in 1982 following an advertisement in the Owner’s Club newsletter, AF203 was clearly in need of attention, and so Mr. Hampson proceeded with a comprehensive restoration, returning it to its factory appearance and specification (photographs documenting this

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CLASSIC CARS, SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022 restoration can be found in the history file). Since being completed AF203 has been displayed at various classic car shows throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and has been the subject of articles in Classic & Sportscar Magazine and Restoring Classic Cars. Mr. Hampson kept his restored Tiger for around 30 years before ownership passed for the final time in early 2019. Our vendor has used the Sunbeam lightly, servicing and treating it to sundry minor items as and when required.

Accompanying the Sunbeam is a large and highly detailed history file dating back to the 1960s, containing internal test reports prepared for the management at Rootes, also period photographs, older registration documents and MoT certificates.

Additionally we find correspondence from Rootes Motors, Peugeot-Talbot (later owners of Rootes), and previous owners Ken Lunt, Paul Banbury and Keith Hampson.

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Also included are a number of notes and tables explaining the family tree of the various Rootes Works Tiger prototypes. We understand AF203 was first fitted with a very early 260cu V8 motor, one of the original pre-production small batch sent directly from Ford’s Dearborn plant for Mark I prototyping in 1964.

Interestingly a couple of the original LHD Mark AF1 prototypes still remain undiscovered, as AF203 features an early body shell and was fitted with the early motor, there is a widely-held belief that it could also be one of these missing Mark I prototypes reassigned to the Mk2 project, a tantalizing prospect and one which the Tiger Club Archivists are still working on.

With a continuous ownership history from new and supplied with a UK V5C document, AF203 represents both an important milestone in the development of the Sunbeam Tiger, and of the 1960s V8-engined sports car as we know it. £70,000 - £90,000

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1964 Alfa-Romeo Giulia (101) Spider

Designed by Pininfarina on a modified Sprint Coupe chassis that had been shortened by five inches, the Alfa Giulietta Spider was the company’s second post-war model. The little two-seat Sports Spider was introduced in mid-1955 at the insistence of New York importer Max Hoffman, who saw how well small British and German sports cars were being received in America. The Giulietta Spider offered brisk performance (almost 100 mph) from its free-revving all-alloy 1.3-litre twin-cam four mounted in a steel unibody chassis that weighed less than 900 kilos.

Sporting elegant coachwork designed and built by Pininfarina, the Spider was a huge success and continued virtually unchanged in 1.6-litre Giulia guise when the latter joined the line-up in 1962. The capacity increase from 1,300 to 1,600cc boosted maximum power of Alfa’s classic twin-cam four from 80 to 92bhp and the car’s top speed to 109mph. Reliability was likewise enhanced and the larger engine was noticeably smoother and less fussy. A five-speed gearbox was standard on the Giulia 1600 Spider, which remained in

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Registration Number:

AR00112*16146

Recorded Mileage:

TBA

Chassis Number:

AR392593

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production until 1966. Described by Cars Illustrated as ‘probably one of the most delightful small sports cars which will ever be produced,’ the Giulia Spider is certainly one of the most attractive Alfa Romeos of its day and remains highly regarded now.

This beautiful late 1600 Giulia Spider was despatched from the San Giorgio Canavese works in December 1964, headed for the booming market of the United States. First registered in Texas, the diminutive Italian sportscar resided in Ohio and then Toronto by the early 1980s. Whilst in Toronto the Spider enjoyed a comprehensive professional restoration, after which the then owner completed a further c. 2,000 miles, bringing the total mileage at the time to around 62,000.

In 1999, upon instruction from our vendor, the Alfa was inspected by UK marque specialist Chris Robinson, promptly giving the car a firm thumbs up. Our vendor

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travelled to Canada himself, promptly buying the Spider and shipping it to his home in Denmark. Over the next 20 years the Alfa was used only in the summertime and driven all over Europe with friends from the Alfa Romeo's owner's club 'Giulietta Register'. During the winter months the car has always been dry stored, and maintained where needed. The engine has received a top-end rebuild, the gearbox overhauled, the carburettors rebuilt and '123' electronic ignition fitted.

The owner moved to the UK in 2019, bringing his beloved Alfa with him.

Supplied with an inspection from the Alfa-Romeo Club UK (November 2020) and tonneau, and still maintained

by RM Restorations in current ownership, this is a real credit to its enthusiastic current driver. A lovely classic sportscar available just in time for the summer. £45,000 - £50,000

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1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon

● First registered to Col. Sir Frederick Lindsay Coates ● Previously resided in the UK, Sweden and North America in the same ownership ● Four private owners from new, with two in 54 years

The Mark VI was Bentley’s first post-war offering and also the first with a standard in-house design of body as opposed to being routinely shipped out to various coachbuilders at the time.

The Standard Steel Sports Saloon was the most popular variant, but of course rolling chassis were supplied to other coachbuilders, as such its successor, the R-type, also appeared in a variety of styles. The R Type was essentially the same vehicle but with a longer more commodious luggage compartment, balancing the overall visual impression of the car.

The engine grew from 4.2 to 4.6-litres in 1951 and would later expand to 4.9-litres in a very special variant, the famous aluminium-skinned R-type Continental. The R-Type as a whole offers good performance, comfort, space and style, and exceptional value for money.

This interesting 1953 example has clearly led a welltraveled life. The R-Type was first registered in November 1953, with the registration number “OI 1”, to Col. Sir Frederick Lindsay Coates, finished in Masons Black over Shell with an optional automatic gearbox. Sir Frederick served in the Royal Tank Regiment in the 2nd World War before becoming assistant Military Attache to Stockholm from 1953 to 1956, thereafter being involved in the British Joint Services Mission to Washington from 1956 to 1958. The Bentley went with its owner, to return and be once more registered in the autumn of 1958 to the Baronet’s address in Camberley, Surrey.

Registration Number:

OGK 63

Recorded Mileage:

18,000 miles

Chassis Number:

B217UL

By the early 1960s the R-Type resided with its second owner, Mr. John Oliver Ruffhead of Christchurch, Dorset. In 1973, according to handwritten notes on the back page of its handbook, the R-Type was subjected to a body-off restoration and engine rebuild. The Bentley was acquired by Dr. Duncan Empey in 1984 and was in his care for the next 34 years. During the 1990s and 2000s the R-Type was maintained by specialists The Fulham Workshop and Overton Vehicle Overhauls of Essex, with invoices on file for maintenance works, plus older MoT certificates. At some point the original colour scheme was replaced with the popular combination of Sand over Sable, which it wears today.

The coachwork appears to be in sound condition although in need of some cosmetic attention in places.

The leather interior is in preserved condition and shows a nice patina, with light cracking and discolouration to the leather here and there.

Offered with its original handbook, history file, UKV5 and with 18,000 miles recorded, this sensibly estimated example is a very worthwhile prospect for the Bentley enthusiast. £13,000 - £15,000

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1968 Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe by Mulliner, Park Ward

● Privately owned by just two families from new until 2021 ● Originally delivered on Ming Blue with complementing blue leather ● Subject to older refurbishment

With the drive towards lighter integrated unitary vehicle construction, as adopted by Rolls-Royce for its new Silver Shadow model, by the mid-1960s the choice for those seeking traditional coachbuilt bodies dwindled rapidly. Whereas in the pre-war years there would be an array of many competing coachbuilders, by the time the Shadow was launched in 1965 the choice was reduced to just James Young and H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Limited. Rolls-Royce’s final coachbuilt models, by Mulliner, Park Ward, were the stylish two-door coupé and convertible versions of the newly launched Silver Shadow saloon car. The Fixed Head version was launched in March 1966, with the convertible arriving in late 1967.

Hand-built in the finest British coachbuilding tradition with best materials such as Wilton carpeting, Connolly

Chassis Number:

CRH5027

Recorded Mileage:

65,000 miles

Registration Number:

BAN 224G

hide and burr walnut veneers, these bespoke models took around 5 months or so each to complete. As such it was little surprise that the retail price was around 50% higher than the standard Silver Shadow. Demand for these glamorous versions of the Silver Shadow was always strong, little surprise then that by early 1972 the model adopted its own moniker, ‘Corniche’, which it wore until finally ending production in 1995.

Delivered on 17th October 1968, this early Drophead Coupe was purchased by Mr. Percy Myers of Portland

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Place, London W1 via agent Mead of Maidenhead. Mr. Myers specified his new Rolls-Royce in Ming Blue with a complimenting blue leather interior, piped in red. A Radiomobile 980 radio, Dunlop tyres, Sundym glass, refrigeration, a hood bag and cover, side repeater lamps, rectangular wing mirrors and safety belts completed the selected options.

Wearing the cherished registration ‘PM 15’, Mr. Myers commuted with his Rolls-Royce between London and his home in Berkshire, using his local service agent Mead of Burnham for regular maintenance. A number of bills are on file for various maintenance and minor repairs by Mead during the 1990s. Having owned his Rolls-Royce for over 30 years, in 1999 Mr. Myers sadly passed away and his beloved motor car was bequeathed within the family to a nephew, who dry stored the Rolls-Royce for some years before passing title in 2005 to the second and final private owner. Upon acquiring the MPW, the new owner undertook some cosmetic refurbishment works, refinishing the car’s coachwork in non-metallic red, and reupholstering the interior with black leather, again piped red.

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remain in very good order, the paintwork refinishing in 2005 has held up well, and the chromework and grille are in very good order. The original Ming Blue paint is visible upon close inspection, which should assist in colour-matching should the next owner wish to return the car to its original finish. The interior presents well with some patina to the leather, and the carpets are in good order. Whilst the walnut dash is well preserved however the wooden door cappings will benefit some attention. The electric convertible roof works well, although will need attention to the headlining in places, as will one or two rubber seals. Notably there is an invoice on file (£12,024) for replacement hood, headlining and woodwork in 2005.

The Rolls-Royce is offered various bills from Mead of Burnham in the 1990s, a number of previous MoT certificates dating back to the change of ownership in 2005, a letter from the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club with a copy of the original build sheet, its original factory handbook and manuals. With a shade under 65,000 miles from new, and with potential for further improvements as and when desired, this early coachbuilt Drophead Coupe is, we feel, an excellent prospect for the Rolls-Royce enthusiast. £33,000 - £38,000

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1998 Bentley Continental 'T'

In a clear move to break free from the architecture shared by contemporary Rolls-Royce models, Bentley’s resurgence as an important brand in its own right was anchored in the new 1985 Geneva Motor Show car.

‘Project 90’ was intended to gauge opinion as to a planned move into the high-performance car market.

This concept ultimately became the Continental R, launched to unanimous praise in 1991. The new R looked every bit a Bentley, albeit one restated for the 1990s, with performance to match. The new windcheating shape reduced the 0-60mph time to 6.2 seconds and upped top speed to in excess of 150mph.

This was just the start, the Continental T, introduced in June 1996, was a short-wheelbase version of the Continental R with 400bhp, flared arches and an aggressive stance on its 18" wheels, every inch the thoroughbred Bentley sports car. The interior treatment was redolent of Bentley offerings from its 1920s

Registration Number:

R613 FGJ

Recorded Mileage:

54,900 miles

Chassis Number:

SCBZU26C2WCH67015

heyday, with an engine-turned aluminium fascia and push button starter.

The T was a brutal hand-built statement of intent, boasting a £250,000 price tag that made it the most expensive car in the world. Road & Track magazine described it as ‘totally over the top’. Continental Ts built from 1998–2003 were graced with 20 additional horsepower, raising top speed to 168 mph. In total, just 322 examples were built, with only 104 of these built to RHD specifications.

This impressive low mileage example was first registered in December 1997 for the 1998 model year,

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The ‘T’ has enjoyed a total of 14 scheduled services the first four visits were made to Jack Barclay, two with the Bentley Service Centre in London, five more at Bentley of Manchester, one with Frank Dale & Stepsons, and the last two courtesy of local specialist Harris Garages of Gwynedd. The last full service was performed in late 2021 at 54,401 miles, the current reading being approximately 54,900 miles.

This high-octane Bentley is supplied with its leather service book/manual, leather owner’s handbook, and

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with an MoT certificate valid to November 2022. The Continental T was arguably amongst the last of the ‘real’ Bentleys, and we feel confident one with a promising future in the classic car market. £77,000 - £83,000

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1929 Rolls-Royce 20hp Saloon by Park Ward

● In current ownership for over 30 years ● Subject to older restoration at a cost of c. £40,000

The Rolls-Royce Twenty built between 1922 and 1929 was Rolls-Royce's "small car" for the 1920s and was produced alongside the 40/50 Silver Ghost and the successor to the 40/50, the Phantom. It was intended to appeal to owner-drivers but many were sold to customers with chauffeurs. Instantly distinguished by its horizontal radiator shutters, the newcomer was constructed around a ladder-frame chassis with a 129inch wheelbase. Power came from a 3,127cc straightsix, OHV monobloc engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension was by semi-elliptic leaf springs all-round. Braking was initially on the rear wheels alone, while steering was by worm and nut.

Progressively updated to feature a four-speed gearbox and servo-assisted all-wheel braking, the ‘baby’ Rolls remained in production until 1929.

The body was made and fitted by a coachbuilder selected by the owner. Some of the most famous

Registration Number:

DS9299

Recorded Mileage:

c.42,000 miles

Chassis Number:

GEN-26

coachbuilders who produced bodies for Rolls Royce cars are Barker, Park Ward, Thrupp & Maberly, Mulliner and Hooper. In our case, chassis GEN-26 was sold via the works in February 1929 to London coachbuilder Park Ward, marked for “Stock”. Park Ward fitted their popular Six Light Saloon coachwork to the chassis, and then in May of the same year supplied it to an A. Middleton Esq. of St. Annes-on-the-Sea in Lancashire.

As with many Rolls-Royces of this period, GEN-26 found its way at some point to the United States, being exported from California back to the United Kingdom in 1990. The Rolls-Royce was then traded via respected

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specialist The Real Car Company to our current owner, who has owned the car ever since.

Our vendor commissioned a thorough restoration throughout the early 1990s. Coachwork restoration was entrusted to specialist Classic Coachworks & Restorations of Southend-on-Sea, whilst the engine was being rebuilt by B.J Ashpole of Bishop’s Stortford.

Many further invoices are on file for various parts and services, totalling over £40,000 in all. There’s a further bill for £1800 from 2017 for additional recommissioning works. A worthy addition is the fitting of a “J” Type Tim Payne Overdrive, which we understand functions well.

Additionally on file are a current V5C and older registration document, a number of older MoT certificates and tax discs, also copies of the original Rolls-Royce order form and build, test and maintenance cards.

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1962 Bentley S2 Saloon

As 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 Motorsinspired 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, creating a standard for the rest of the century and ultimately the 'S2' set the benchmark for others to follow.

Visually, the new model was near identical to the previous six-cylinder cars, but with a 120 mph speedo now fitted and a more suitable smaller steering wheel, as power steering was now standard. Additional advancements included fully automatic transmission, electrically operated ride-control and a redesigned and more flexible heating and fresh air ventilation system.

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.

Registration Number:

YSY 570

Recorded Mileage:

21,000 miles

Chassis Number:

B.332.DW

This truly wonderful later D-series Bentley S2 was ordered via London dealer Jack Barclay, to be despatched in November 1962 to its first owner Spiralynx (1933) of London E1, assigned with the cherished registration 1 ALO. The Bentley was specified in the current colour scheme of Sand with a Beige leather interior, and with the options of electric windows, a fitted radio, tubeless tyres, pillar-mounted combined parking and indicating lights.

In the intervening years the S2 has had just 6 registered owners, joining a larger classic car collection in recent times. The Bentley has been maintained by leading specialists P & A Wood of Essex, who in 2017 carried out a program of various maintenance and minor repair works to the tune of £9,456. Attention was given to the braking and fuel systems, the steering, electrical and ignition systems, a minor engine tappet repair and gearbox overhaul, in addition to a full service. The overall appearance of the Bentley is very impressive,

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with an extremely good standard of coachwork and paint finish, excellent chromework. The interior trim is similarly in beautiful order, with lovely soft leather, recently fitted carpets and headlining, and an excellent finish to the wood on the dashboard and door cappings.

Now showing 21,000 miles recorded, and offered with a UK V5C, original owner’s instruction book, invoices for works completed, and copies of Bentley order and build cards, this is a truly wonderful example which is highly deserving of a new home. £42,000 - £47,000

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1923 Rolls-Royce Silver-Ghost Piccadilly Roadster ● Highly original and well known example ● Several times veteran of the historic Alpine Rally

Upon its launch in 1906, the 40/50hp model, later referred to as the “Silver Ghost”, was a major leap for (at the time) the fairly new firm of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited. This was a larger, more powerful car than previous efforts; praise was heaped upon the new model for its proportions and powerful yet very quiet engine and running gear. An instant success, the 40/50 was soon adopted as the carriage of choice for the aristocratic and well-healed of Edwardian Britain.

The 40/50 was of fairly conventional design; a ladder chassis mounted with a large 7.4 litre six cylinder engine, strictly speaking two three-cylinder blocks with built-in cylinder heads and side valves. Fuelling was via a carburetor of Royce’s own design, twin ignition with single coil/distributor and a secondary magneto ensured its reliability. Lubrication was via an innovative pressurized system, with additional oil being fed directly to the cylinder walls when starting or running at high speed. From 1913, 40/50s had four-speed gearboxes and a modern torque-tube drive system. Henry Royce continually developed the Silver Ghost into a very reliable, and when fitted with a light body, fast and highly competent motor car.

With Britain struggling economically after the Great War, Messrs Rolls and Royce looked across to the United States to grow their empire. A few years prior to then, a New York holding depot was established with coachbuilders Brewster & Co., who were responsible for applying bodies to most imported Ghost chassis.

Ultimately it made sense to assemble vehicles in the

Registration Number:

DS 7752

Recorded Mileage:

39,600 miles

Chassis Number:

401HH

US, as a means to avoid import duties for American customers. So in 1919, Rolls-Royce purchased the American Wire Wheel Co. factory building in Massachusetts, and the Springfield Silver Ghosts were born.

Silver Ghosts were bodied by many prestige coachbuilders, a number of them under the hallmark of Rolls-Royce Custom Coach Work. Included in this bevy of eastern craftsmanship were such companies as Biddle & Smart, Willoughby, Merrimac, and Holbrook. In order to expedite deliveries to customers, a range of “off the showroom floor” designs was prepared, to be built by the aforementioned firms. Included were the Pall Mall tourer, the Oxford seven-passenger tourer, the Piccadilly roadster, and the Mayfair and Riviera town cars. The Piccadilly Roadster was inspired by the landmark central to London city, encircling the Eros water fountain. Bodies were delivered to the Waltham Avenue works ‘in the white’, primed and ready for painting and trimming to order.

The Springfield Ghosts evolved over the years with locally sourced components such as American Bosch ignition in place of the Watford magneto, American wheels replacing Dunlops, six-volt electrics, and

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towards the end of production Left Hand Drive chassis and an American-style three-speed transmission with centre change.

Chassis 401HH rolled off the Springfield production line in mid-1923, being acquired by a Mr. Lashar on 28th September of that year as the first owner, and specified originally with a Mayfair Town Car body by Holbrook.

Mr. Lashas owned the Ghost for several years before passing ownership to a Mr. August Sauer of Great Barrington in Massachusetts. Mr. Sauer sought a more sporting body and so in March 1931 a Rolls Royce Custom Coach Works “Piccadilly Roadster” body was fitted. This body has remained on the car ever since.

Always an East Coast car, the Ghost later travelled down to Lahaska, Pennsylvania and into the ownership of WWII naval aviator Rear Admiral John K. Leydon (later to become the Chief of Naval Research for the U.S. government), then to a Dr. Clyde D. Marlow, a dentist in Macon, Georgia. By the 1970s the Rolls-

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Royce resided in the temperate climate of Florida, with a founding member and a former president of the Rolls-Royce Owner’s Club respectively, Mark Sheppard (1971) and Ed White (1978) of St. Petersburg.

During its ownership in the US the car led an active life, and was actively campaigned in events, notably when shipped to Europe to participate in the Alpine Rally in 1973. Around 1988 British enthusiast and active RREC member Terence Stone recognised the car, having seen it perform in that 1973 Alpine Rally. Mr. Stone was fortunate to drive the Ghost whilst in Florida in 1984, however it took a further four years to persuade Ed White to part with his beloved Rolls-Royce

Mr. Stone acquired the 55 year old Rolls-Royce in 1988 and brought it to the UK, treating it to a comprehensive mechanical rebuild in preparation for completing another two Alpine Rallies (the 1993 and 2003 editions), before passing to the current owner in 2010. Upon acquisition care of 401HH was passed to leading worldleading marque specialists P & A WFood of Essex.

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Chassis 401HH has additionally participated in a number of other major events such as the Lakes and Scottish Tour, the Euro Rally of Spain in 1998, the Jordan rally of 1999 (in harsh desert conditions of up to 45 degrees Celsius), the 2007 Silver Ghost Centenary Scottish Tour and the 50th Anniversary Event of the Rolls Royce Enthusiast’s Club at Kelmarsh Hall.

Prior to its entry into the Alpine Rally in 1993 we understand in a letter by the previous owner that the Ghost was subject of mechanical rebuild to the tune of £44,000 at specialist Hofmann’s of Henley. The RollsRoyce was subsequently maintained by Hofmann’s and

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Priory Vintage Company and in current ownership P & A Wood of Essex, with bills totalling approximately £80,000 in maintenance and refurbishment works over the years. In the history file are an original Instruction Book, copies of Rolls-Royce ownership records, older correspondence, articles and photographs, several invoices and a UK V5C document.

This outstandingly beautiful and well traveled motor car represents a wonderful opportunity for the Rolls-Royce enthusiast. £250,000 - £280,000

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1978 Bentley T2 Saloon

● Rare and desirable in original Mason’s Black with St. James Red leather interior ● Investment of over £80,000 in recent maintenance and repair works

Outwardly distinguishable from the Silver Shadow only by virtue of its different radiator and winged 'B' mascot, the T-Series Bentley was introduced alongside its RollsRoyce sibling in 1965. Mechanically identical, the duo represented a complete break with tradition, being the first of the Crewe factory's models to employ unitary construction. Originally of 6,230cc, the pushrod V8 engine grew to 6,750cc in 1970 and provided identical power in either application. Nevertheless, Autocar's T2 proved fastest of the Shadow family that the magazine had tested, accelerating to 60mph in under 10 seconds and achieving a maximum speed of 119mph.

Introduced in 1977 alongside the Shadow II, the T2 gained split-level air-conditioning, rack and pinion steering, revised dashboard and a chin spoiler. Bentley was seen as very much the 'junior' marque at this time its resurgence in the form of the Mulsanne Turbo was still some five years away - and sold in correspondingly limited numbers. By the time production ceased in 1980, only 568 Bentley T2s had found customers compared with over 10,500 Rolls-Royce Shadow IIs, and today this arguably more handsome car is increasingly sought after.

Registration Number:

LGH 746T

Recorded Mileage:

93,000 miles

Chassis Number:

SBH 35063

This unique Bentley T2 was produced in September of 1978, finished in the rare and discrete colour scheme of Mason’s Black with a St. James Red leather interior.

With just five registered keepers from new, from 2019 to the present day the Bentley has enjoyed a huge amount of investment in its engine, drivetrain, suspension, braking, hydraulic and electrical systems, coachwork and trim to produce the simply stunning example presented today.

The extensive history file contains invoices totalling over £80,000 in maintenance and repair works since 2019, with a further £10,000 in bills in the preceding 5-6 years. The majority of recent work has been undertaken with noted specialists such as Nigel Sandell of Isleworth, RR&B Garages of Bromsgrove, and Pride and Joy Classic Cars of Southend-on-Sea, with earlier

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maintenance courtesy of Gordon Dale of Brentford. The most recent maintenance was a minor engine rebuild by Sandells in the last few months. As a nod to modernity and convenience the T2 is fitted with a handy reversing camera and also a modern Pioneer in-car entertainment system. Unsurprisingly given its history and condition, the Bentley Driver’s Club were happy to issue our T2 with an agreed valuation of £40,000 in 2021.

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Exceedingly desirable in this colour scheme, this is without doubt the best example we have had the pleasure to consign, and one which comes very highly recommended. The Bentley is offered with a comprehensive file of invoices, current and older MoT certificates, BDC valuation and UK V5C document. £28,000 - £33,000

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1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Iii Flying Spur by Mulliner, Park Ward

● The first Silver Cloud III Flying Spur produced ● Genuine and well maintained example ● Previously owned by Mr. Sydney Samuelson, former chairman of BAFTA

Introduced in 1955, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type saloons were thoroughly modern, spacious, comfortable, quiet and powerful. In production for 10 years, the new models represented the final series-production coachbuilt cars to come from the Crewe works. Building on the legendary status of the ground-breaking R-Type Continental, Bentley soon announced a two-door S-Type, as drophead coupé by Park Ward and ‘fastback’ by H.J. Mulliner.

Thanks to aluminium coachwork, a raised compression ratio and longer final drive, these were fast cars which soon found a market with the wealthy and famous of the day.

Two years later, due to customer demand for the pace and exclusivity of the Continental combined with the practicality of four doors, H.J. Mulliner devised the stylish Continental saloon, subsequently titled ‘Flying Spur’ after the Clan Johnstone crest of Mulliner’s then managing director, Harry Talbot Johnstone.

First deliveries started in the summer of 1957. With competition from other luxury makers in the United States, in August 1959 Rolls-Royce announced a new 6.2 litre V8 engine. The new light alloy unit was 25% more powerful than the previous engine, but with the same weight the new Continentals were faster and even more refined than ever.

Registration Number:

DHJ 411B

Recorded Mileage:

32,000 miles (132,000)

Chassis Number:

SEV323

First shown at the Paris Salon in October 1962, the new Silver Cloud III included various powertrain and styling improvements over its predecessor. The weight was cut by over 100 kilograms, while the V-8 engine featured a higher 9:1 compression ratio, larger 2-inch SU carburettors, and a nitride-hardened crankshaft for improved reliability. Most obvious among many changes from the preceding models was the adoption of four-headlamp lighting and a slightly lower radiator shell. Inside there was improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers. Notable as the last mainstream RollsRoyce to employ a separate chassis, the Silver Cloud III proved immensely successful both at home and abroad, remaining in production until the autumn of 1965.

With the introduction of the Silver Cloud III chassis, for the very first time, a Rolls-Royce buyer could now choose an almost identical body style for his new car as a Bentley owner, with the fixed head and drophead

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coupes by Mulliner/Park Ward and lastly Design No 2042, the Flying Spur-type design. Just thirty five cars built in right hand drive to this design, with a further nineteen built in left hand drive between 1962 and 1965.

First registered on 20th January 1964, chassis SEV323 is understood to be the very first of the 35 RHD Silver Cloud III chassis completed by Mulliner, Park Ward.

Records show the original order to be placed with agent H.R.Owen at the of August 1963, on behalf of a Mr. George Farrow of Farnborough in Kent.

The order for a body style SC.111 4-door Saloon by H.J. Mulliner commenced on 30th September 1963.

The finished Flying Spur was delivered the following January to Mr. Farrow with the registration GF1.

Finished in Oxford Blue with a Grey leather interior, options included a rev. counter, Radio 920T, Full Refrigeration, Electric Windows to all doors, a Hirschmann electric aerial, luggage straps, tubeless tyres, and a gold plaque attasched to the “cubby hole”.

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CLASSIC CARS, SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022 The Cloud III changed hands in 1967 and into the possession of Mr. Sydney Samuelson, a British Cinematographer and later chairman of BAFTA from 1973 - 1976. Mr. Samuelson kept the Rolls-Royce for around 25 years before passing ownership in 1992 to Mr. Clifford Baker of Wimpole Street in London. After two years Mr. Baker sold his Flying Spur to a business by the name of GET Plc, who kept the car until 2002.

The next and last registered keeper, Mr. John Grayson, acquired the Rolls-Royce from marque specialists P&A Wood in May 2002. In Mr. Grayson’s ownership the Rolls-Royce was maintained initially by P&A Wood, and latterly by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Silver Chalice Motor Services of Sheffield.

Supplied with a number of invoices from the 2000s, a copy of the original build sheet and Rolls-Royce History Book, and several older MoT certificates, this is a very genuine example of a supremely stylish continentcrossing gentleman’s express. £130,000 - £160,000

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1994 Bentley Brooklands

● £37,000 in maintenance invoices since 2008 ● Low mileage example in discrete colour scheme

The Bentley Brooklands was introduced in 1992 as a replacement for the Bentley Mulsanne and Bentley Eight models. It was intended as a slightly cheaper alternative to the Bentley Turbo R featuring the same styling, and underpinnings of the Rolls-Royce 6.75 litre, V8 engine but without the more powerful model's turbocharger. The Brooklands continued Bentley's design theme which was also used on contemporary Rolls-Royce vehicles throughout the 1980's and early

Registration Number:

M635WMB

Recorded Mileage:

60,000 miles

Chassis Number:

SCBZE02C9SCH55249

1990's. The exterior design featured the classic Bentley grill as well as dual headlights with wrap-around parking lights. As with many Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles, the Brooklands also featured the trademark

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CLASSIC CARS, SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022 descending boot lid and chrome B-pillars. The interior remained relatively unchanged from previous Bentley models but with a more curvaceous design element surrounding the leather-wrapped centre console.

Finished in a supremely stylish combination of dark grey metallic with a lovely beige leather interior, this very well maintained example was delivered to its first owner in early September 1994. Servicing work in the early 2000s has been undertaken by specialist Silver Chalice Motor Services of Sheffield, latterly by Bentley main dealer Broughtons of Surrey and marque specialist Cowdray Car Centre of Colchester. Bills on file support some £37,000 in routine maintenance and other mechanical works over the last 12 or so years.

Showing approximately 60,000 miles recorded, and supplied with a thick file of invoices, previous and current MoT certificate, and with a UK V5c document, this a fine example of the class-leading chairman’s car of the 1990s. £18,000 - £22,000

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1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Firmly placed in Ferrari’s history as one of their finest big GTs, the 550 Maranello’s combination of its elegant Pininfarina lines and legendary front mounted 12cylinder engine, meant that these cars had the potential to become instant classics, following in the footsteps and sharing the DNA of its forebear, the 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’. With modern styling cues, a 5.5-litre V12 engine producing around 485bhp and a reported top speed of 199mph, the 550 Maranello was a seriously quick motor car, The six-speed gearbox combined with a slightly more even torque curve meant that power delivery was a little less frenetic, and excellent weight distribution combined with the 550’s delightful road

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Registration Number: Chassis Number:

Recorded Mileage:

P797 GPF

ZFFZR49B000108760 53,500 kilometres

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manners were all factors in the car becoming the perfect ‘European Grand Tourer’. The Ferrari 550 Maranello was the return of the front engined Ferraris and this 23 years after the 365 GTB/4 Daytona.

This early example, finished in Rosso Corsa with a Nero leather interior, was registered to its first Spanish owner in 1997 via the importer Testarossa Cars of Madrid on 4th June 1997, later finding its way into ownership in Portugal. We understand the Ferrari was serviced by the Madrid Ferrari concessionaire Carslavia from when

new until 2002, and then up to 2007 at 41,000 kilometres.

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In more recent times the 550 has formed part of a UKbased Ferrari collection, and has been used sparingly.

With a mere 53,500 kilometres recorded and supplied with its original book pack and wallet, this early example offers a wonderful opportunity to own one of Ferrari’s greatest GT cars at an eminently sensible price. £40,000 - £45,000

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1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster

● RHD, delivered new via Henlys of Manchester ● Matching numbers, original colour scheme ● In private ownership for over 25 years

There have been few better summaries of the E-Type's manifest virtues than the forgoing, penned by the inimitable John Bolster for Autosport shortly after the car's debut. Conceived and developed as an open sports car, the Jaguar E-Type debuted at the Geneva Salon in March 1961 in Coupé form. The car caused a sensation - spontaneous applause breaking out at the unveiling - with its instantly classic lines and a 150mph top speed. Even Enzo Ferrari, no less, was moved to declare that the E-Type was 'the most beautiful car in the world'.

Registration Number: Chassis Number:

Recorded Mileage:

LKA100E

1E1735

31,000 miles

One of the greatest post-war sports cars, Jaguar’s EType made immediate headlines on its launch in March 1961. Here was a sleek and beautiful 150mph car with a competition pedigree that could be bought for just over £2,000 almost half the cost of an Aston Martin or Ferrari. A direct descendant of the XK120 and

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competition C and D-Type models that so dominated fifties sports car racing, the E-Type shared its 265bhp 3.8 litre twin-cam straight-six engine with the XK150 ‘S’, mated to a Moss four-speed gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios. Beneath the William Lyons/Malcolm Sayer-styled body, available in either closed or roadster form, the steel monocoque chassis sported all-independent suspension and fourwheel disc brakes, mounted inboard at the back.

The 4.2-litre engine was introduced on the Series 1 in October 1964, in addition to a more user-friendly allsynchromesh gearbox and superior Lockheed brake servo forming part of the improved specification together with the bigger, torquier engine. Apart from '4.2' badging, the car's external appearance was unchanged, but under the skin there were numerous detail improvements, chiefly to the electrical and cooling systems, and to the seating arrangements. Top speed remained unchanged at around 150mph, the main performance gain resulting from the larger engine being improved flexibility.

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This lovely UK-delivered example rolled off the Brown’s Lane production line on 3d March, to be sold via the distributor Henlys of Manchester on 14th March 1967 to its first private owner, with the interesting registration LKA 100E. The E-Type has had just four custodians in total, the current for over 25 years. Subject to an older restoration in the early 2000s, the Jaguar has recently been serviced by specialist John Chatham cars of Bristol, who will also put a fresh MoT certificate on the vehicle prior to being offered for sale.

This original RHD and matching numbers E-Type is offered with a large history file containing a number of previous invoices and MoT certificates, in addition to a UK V5C document. Finished its original colour scheme of Dark Blue with a beige leather interior, we are pleased to offer a very genuine example of an enduring classic. £65,000 - £75,000

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1986 Porsche 928S

● Desirable series 1986.5 model ● Optional shorter ratio gearbox, wider rear track and sports seats

Porsche’s intended replacement for the 911 may not have achieved that goal, but it wasn’t for a lack of performance or technological wizardry. An alloy V8 was attached to a rear-mounted gearbox, and the galvanised body had aluminium doors and bonnet, plus body-coloured plastic bumpers – pretty radical for its time. The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year, an award that traditionally went to worthy but dull family hatchbacks. Critics immediately recognised the advances the 928 had made over the 911, and the car was universally praised as one of the greatest GT cars of all time. With the 928, Porsche created a serious long distance grand touring car that could also tackle

Registration Number:

D457 YDO

Recorded Mileage:

106,000 miles

Chassis Number:

WP0ZZZ92ZGS841665

twisting B-roads with ease, thanks to super-direct steering, 50/50 weight distribution and a clever Weissach rear axle that kept the car firmly planted on the road. Many testers found that their nerve ran out long before the 928’s grip.

If the 928 attracted any criticisms it was that it wasn’t quite quick enough. The original 4.4-litre engine

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generated 240 bhp but mated to a relatively heavy car, the performance didn’t match the 911. So Porsche introduced the 928 S fitted with a 4.7-litre version of the engine generating 310bhp. The 1986 928S featured revisions to the cylinder head and intake system, uprated suspension, larger Brembo brakes with 4piston calipers and a modified exhaust system. This later 1986 model is sometimes referred to as a 19861⁄2 or 1986.5 because of these changes.

First registered in August 1986 via main dealer Dick Lovett of Swindon, this smart 1986.5 model is finished in Garnet red metallic with a beige and brown leather interior. The specification of our car is somewhat more driver-focused with desirable optional extras such as a shorter gear ratio (33/13) for better acceleration, factory widened rear track (code 415) and front Sports Seats.

The 928S has previously been maintained over the years either by Official Porsche Centres or marque specialists, and we note has been in current ownership since 2015. Showing 106,021 miles recorded, and offered with a history file and both sets of keys, this is a genuine example of Porsche’s class-leading GT car of the 1980s. £15,000 - £17,000

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1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Double-Cab Pickup

● Rare Twin-Cab version of the venerable Type 2 ● Recently purchased and restored at a cost exceeding £40,000

The Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter van’s forward control layout endowed it with huge versatility, allowing it to be configured in a bewildering number of variants, from simple panel van through to the relatively luxurious Samba Deluxe camper. All models shared common mechanical underpinnings, with a Beetlederived flat-four air-cooled engine, later adopting the Volkswagen/Porsche developed two-litre unit. By the time production ended almost 1.5 million Transporters were on the roads, with a high survival rate due to a fanatical following and very good spares availability.

The Type 2 remained in production in Brazil until

Registration Number:

VMR 491M

Recorded Mileage:

43,000 miles

Chassis Number:

2642-126-905

increasingly stringent regulations finally killed it off in 2013.

This beautiful example, fitted with the later 2-litre Type 4 engine as fitted to the Porsche 914 model, was imported from South Africa in the last few years. The Pickup was subjected to a 12-month comprehensive

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CLASSIC CARS, SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022 restoration in current ownership, which was completed around the start of 2021. Much of the fabrication and restoration work was entrusted to respected specialist Beetlelink of Surrey, supported by bills for c. £18,000.

Our owner, an experienced classic car restorer himself, tackled the remaining mechanical rebuild and reassembly.

The schedule of restoration work in the history file runs into 150 or more rows of various parts acquired or services provided, with numerous items being purchased from specialists such as from Just Kampers and Volkswagen Heritage. New sills, wheel arches, cabin and cargo floors were let in, and both new dropsides and tailgate fitted. The engine and gearbox were rebuilt and reinstalled, the Pickup then being fitted up with numerous replacement mechanical, electrical and trim components. The cost of all of this effort was in excess of £40,000, as detailed in the truck’s history file.

This fabulous VW is finished in an attractive shade of light blue, with a tan canvas tilt and Porsche 17” Design 90 wheels, painted in Satin Black. One of the best Double-Cabs in the country, the Pickup is supplied with a history file and UK V5C. £23,000 - £26,000

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1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Unveiled in 1987, the Peter Stevens redesign of the venerable Lotus Esprit saw the mid-engined rocketship's sharp edges softened, the interior revamped and the mechanical specification improved.

Indeed, the Esprit was now a genuine supercar contender, with over 160mph available from the Special Equipment model of 1989, largely thanks to the adoption of a water to air intercooler on the 2.2-litre four. In 1993, Lotus further updated the Esprit with exterior styling by Julian Thompson. Relatively minor changes to the front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a new wheel design were nicely resolved and the Esprit's dramatic styling was suitably updated for a new decade.

This early facelifted Esprit Turbo was registered to its first owner on 21st April 1988, finished in Calypso Red with a tan leather interior. During the 1990s the Lotus was cared for by main dealer JCT600, later being maintained by marque specialists. Notably the Esprit benefitted from an engine rebuild in 2008 at 48,000 miles, and more recently has been serviced with replacement gearbox mountings, rebuilt carburettors, a

Registration Number: C5 PRT Chassis Number:

Recorded Mileage:

SCC.082910.JHD.13085

57,000 miles (see description)

stainless steel exhaust, and replacement suspension wishbones. The Lotus is fitted with later S4 five-spoke wheels and SE spoiler, both of which can be removed if required. The paintwork is in good order, bar minor stone chips to the front spoiler and side skirts, and the interior shows light signs of use which are commensurate with age. The current recorded mileage is 13,000 miles however due to a speedo-change in 2018 the correct mileage is c.57F,000 miles from new (this is recorded in the history file).

Supplied with a thick file of bills, period service and parts manuals, a UK V5C, current and older MoT certificates, and retaining the cherished registration C5 PRT, this is a sensibly-priced example of an everpopular modern supercar. £14,000 - £17,000

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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S

● Full Aston-Martin service history from new

Developed from the 1998 Project Vantage concept car, the V12 Vanquish entered production in 2001. Marking a large step in the company’s engineering, the new model featured a bonded aluminium chassis, with a body tub of extruded aluminium and carbon fibre. This extremely rigid and safe body-shell was then clothed in hand-finished, Superformed aluminium panels, housing a 460bhp version of the Aston Martin V12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox controlled by an electro-hydraulic paddle shift gear change.

Launched at the Paris Motor Show, the new Vanquish S was at the time, “the fastest production model ever to be built by Aston Martin”. The new claimed maximum speed of 200 mph was a real landmark moment, made possible with the fitting of new cylinder heads featuring fully machined inlet ports and combustion chambers to improve airflow, revised engine mapping, and new fuel injectors. The result was an increase in output of around 60 horsepower above the standard non-S model.

Registration Number:

RK55AYU

Recorded Mileage:

41,000 miles

Chassis Number:

TBA

The suspension was upgraded with stiffer springs and dampers, and shorter steering arms. Revised steering geometry provided a 20% quicker response, allowing the driver to apply more precise input and receive more accurate feedback from the chassis. The brakes were upgraded to larger six-piston calipers and the rear discs modified to improve heat dissipation.

Changes to the coachwork included a redesigned boot lid and front splitter to improve drag efficiency, balance and stability, and a revised deeper-profile front grille with six horizontal slats instead of the previous nine.

The introduction of the Vanquish S gave the model a mid-life refresh that would keep it in production until

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2007, by which time 1086 examples had rolled off the production line at Newport Pagnell.

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the 2007 model year. In the intervening years the Vanquish has only ever been maintained by Aston Martin, with no expense spared in its upkeep. A very genuine example of a true modern classic. £75,000 - 80,000

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1999 Ferrari 360 Modena F1

● Early UK delivered example ● Excellent previous service history ● Offered with all books and tools

Ferrari’s most successful model since the 308, the F355 was always going to be a tough act to follow. Its successor needed to be ground breaking and revolutionary; two words which, without doubt the 360 lived up to. Starting with a clean sheet of paper in designing the 360 Modena, the new car attracted superlatives that put even its illustrious predecessor in the shade.

Just about the only item carried over from the F355 was its glorious V8 engine, enlarged from 3.5 to 3.6 litres for the 360, producing 400bhp. In every other respect the 360 was entirely new, the most striking break with Ferrari tradition being the body’s frontal treatment; gone was the omnipresent oval grille, replaced by two separate intakes set low into the front wings. A larger car than the F355, the 360 owed its

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Registration:

V480 EGV

Recorded Mileage:

34,000 miles

Chassis Number:

ZFFYR51C000117640

CLASSIC CARS, SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022 radical new shape to the quest for increased downforce, generating four times as much as its predecessor yet achieving the impressively low Cd of 0.33.

There was further innovation beneath the skin: a lighter, stiffer aluminium space frame monocoque replacing the old tubular steel arrangement, resulting in a dry weight around 220lbs less than that of the F355. The 360’s onthe-road dynamics constituted a significant advance, its best time around Ferrari’s Fiorano test track being some three seconds faster than the F355’s.

This early RHD example was first registered via JCT 600 of Brooklands to its first UK owner on 1st November 1999. The 360 was specified in Rosso Corsa with a Crema leather interior, and the F1 semiautomatic gearbox. In the intervening years the Ferrari has been serviced a total of nine times, initially with Lancaster and Graypaul, and latterly with marque specialists. Last serviced at the current mileage in 2011, since then the car has been stored off the road, and is now due a full service and new MoT certificate.

The Ferrari is supplied with its original Ferrari book pack and wallet, stamped service book, a number of service and parts invoices, and UK V5C document. Now coming of age in the classic car market, this represents an excellent proposition for those attracted by 360 Modena ownership. £44,000 - £46,000

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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

● Californian car in very good order ● Recent refurbishment works at a cost of c. £20,000 ● Supplied with original Pagoda roof

‘Some cars don’t change, they just get better. The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, latest version of a line that began as the 230 SL in 1963, is the same as ever, just better,’ concluded Road & Track after testing a 280 SL in 1968. ‘For those who value engineering finesse and high quality construction, it’s alone in the field,’ enthused the highly respected American motoring magazine, while its manufacturer considered the 280 SL, ‘a Grand Tourer in the traditional sense’ and ‘a unique combination of sports car performance and saloon car comfort (a Mercedes-Benz saloon naturally).’

These attributes help explain the 280 SL’s phenomenal success, particularly in the all-important North American market where the optional automatic transmission was considered an essential feature by the majority of customers. The fact that it looked like ‘sex on wheels’ helped enormously too, of course. The

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Registration Number:

PFJ 303G

Recorded Mileage:

93,000 miles

Chassis Number:

TBA

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280 SL’s essential user friendliness broadened its appeal beyond the traditional sports car-enthusiast market; many celebrities and film stars owned 280SLs. The last of a popular and extremely successful line begun with the 230 SL of 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in 1967 powered by a new 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine that produced 180bhp, 20 horsepower more than the preceding 250 SL’s. The 280 SL’s 120mph top speed was no greater but it was significantly quicker off the mark, its 0-60mph time of 10 seconds being a whole second better than its predecessor’s. Christened ‘Pagoda’ after their distinctive cabin shape with its generous glass area, these SL models were amongst the best-loved sportstourers of their day and remain highly sought after by collectors.

This original example was first delivered directly to the United States in 1971, finished in Horizon Blue with matching blue seats, carpets and navy mohair hood.

Upon purchase by our vendor in early 2021, the SL was imported into the UK and subjected to a program of recommissioning and cosmetic refurbishment.

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Mechanical works included attention to the braking, suspension, and fuel systems. Whilst still in good order, the paintwork was completely repainted in its original shade of Horizon Blue, and much of the chromework was professionally refinished. There was a minor amount of corrosion within the boot floor area, as such a replacement floor panel was ordered and fitted. The SL was returned to European specification, with the fitment of the correct headlights, and removal of US side marker lights. Much of the interior trim, and also convertible roof, remain as per original. Finally the period Becker Mexico was converted to work with Bluetooth. Bills totalling c. £20,000 support the recent works completed.

The result of all this attention is a very nicely refurbished classic Mercedes-Benz which performs on the road as well as it looks, and really needs nothing more than to be driven and enjoyed. The SL shows 93,000 miles recorded, and is complete with its original Pagoda hardtop and UK V5C. £80,000 - £90,000

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1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.2

● In current ownership for c. 25 years ● Supplied with all books and tools ● Recent specialist cambelt service

The Mondial saw Ferrari return to Pininfarina as its choice of styling house, and it was sold as a mid-sized Coupé and, eventually, a Cabriolet. Conceived as a ‘more usable’ model, offering the practicality of four seats with the performance of a mid-range Ferrari, it was aimed at attracting a slightly wider audience than their traditionally more focused two-seaters. The car’s body was not built as a monocoque in the same way as a conventional car but instead, the steel outer body was produced by the famous Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Scaglietti, just down the road in nearby Modena and clothed a lightweight steel box-section space frame.

Like the new Ferrari 328, the Mondial's engine grew to 3.2 litres in 1985, with power now at 266bhp. The Mondial 3.2 was first presented at the 1985 Frankfurt Auto Show in September that year. The new model was restyled with and body-coloured bumpers, more integrated indicators and driving lamps, and new alloy wheels with a more rounded face. The 3.2 also boasted

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Registration:

E943 WAH

Recorded Mileage:

65,000 miles

Chassis Number:

ZFFWD21C0000075556

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a major interior update, with a more ergonomic layout and a more rounded instrument binnacle. Later cars, from 1987 onwards, also sported ABS brakes. The 1988 Mondial 3.2 would be the final model year that retained the relatively low maintenance costs of the 308/328 drivetrain, allowing major service items like timing belt and clutch replacement performed with the engine/transmission package still in the car.

This later 3.2 Mondial was first registered to main dealer Dick Lovett of Swindon on 1st May 1988, finished in the traditional Ferrari livery of Rosso Corsa with a tan leather interior. The current owner, a long-standing Ferrari Owner’s Club member (and regional treasurer), acquired the Mondial in September 1997, and has since religiously kept to a mileage of under 2,000 miles per year. The Ferrari has been serviced regularly with any

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additional items attended to as and when required. In 2015 replacement exhaust manifolds were fitted, and in 2016 all brake calipers were overhauled and replated to the original Nickel finish. A file of invoices supports the works completed, including the most recent cambelt service in September 2021.

We understand the owner, upon reaching a landmark 90th birthday, has finally conceded it may be time to hang up his driving gloves, hence the Mondial coming to the market. With a shade over 65,000 miles recorded, and complete with Ferrari book pack, tool roll/jack kit and MoT certificate through to March 2023, this represents a very tempting proposition for the Ferrari enthusiast. £20,000 - £24,000

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1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia was produced between 1955 and 1974, with some 360,000 coupes and over 80,000 cabriolets made. What is certain is that it was the most beautiful car ever produced by the BeetleMeisters, what is unclear is exactly how the car was designed and conceived. Certainly the initial idea was sparked by Dr Wilhelm Karmann, who was building the Beetle cabriolet, suggested to Ghia that a beetlebased sports car could be made and presented to VW for their approval.

Several people claim a stake in the cars concept, in addition to the obvious triumvirate of VW in Wolfsburg, Karmann in Osnabruck and Ghia in Turin. What is

Registration:

ERL 933K

Recorded Mileage:

58,000 miles

Chassis Number:

1422493758

assured however, is that this elegant design, considered by many to be way ahead of its time, holds a firm place in automotive design classics and the hearts and minds of many enthusiasts and collectors around the world.

First registered in August 1972 to a Bob Habermacher of St. Antonio in Texas, Mr. Habermacher kept the little

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Willow Green Coupe for over 20 years before trading it in the 1990s to the second owner. The Karmann had one further owner in US before arriving in the UK in 2015. The current keeper (since 2016) has been fastidious in his upkeep, using marquee specialists to maintain the car correctly, and undertaking any work as and when required. In recent years, and in addition to much previous maintenance, the Karmann has been serviced as and when required, with work to the brakes, clutch, steering, fuel delivery, (original dealer-fitted) air-

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conditioning, wheel refurbishment and any other minor cosmetic items.

Now showing 58,000 miles from new, and offered with two keys, original service book/manual, original dealer/customer ID card, various literature, US license plate and large folder of invoices, this is a wonderfully original Ghia in a period-perfect colour scheme. £15,000 - £17,000

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1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper by Danbury

Known officially as the Volkswagen Type 2 and depending on body type, either as a Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, this VW was also known informally as the Bus in the US and Camper in the UK. Introduced in 1950 as Volkswagen’s second car model, it was derived from their first, the Beetle, which was designated the Type 1.

This second-generation Type 2 lost its distinctive split front windscreen and was slightly larger and considerably heavier than its predecessor. Its common nickname is ‘Bay-window’ or Bay for short.

The new model also did away with the swing axle rear suspension and transfer boxes previously used to raise ride height. Instead, half-shafts were fitted with constant velocity joints. The updated Bus transaxle is usually sought after by off-road racers using air-cooled Volkswagen components. Brazil contained the last factory in the world that produced the T2. Production in Brazil ceased on 31st December 2013 due to the introduction of more stringent safety regulations, thus marking the end of an era with the rear-engine Volkswagens which first originated in 1935 This very smart Camper has been enjoyed in current ownership now for over 10 years. The Camper enjoyed

Registration Number:

GRK 748N

Recorded Mileage:

82,500 miles

Chassis Number:

TBA

a restoration and conversion in 1997 by marque specialists Danbury, with further works by the current owner. In 2011 the engine was rebuilt with new barrel and pistons, and an overhauled cylinder head. More recently the VW’s bodywork was refinished in a factorycorrect shade of Pigeon Blue, and still presents very well Further features include the fitting of a sink cabinet, electric hook up with leisure battery, attachable awning, a new Sony Bluetooth stereo, an elevating roof with two pull out hammocks, and a separate “rock & roll” bed, and replacement cushions.

Serviced annually and always garaged throughout in current ownership, and offered with four new tyres and a new UK MoT certificate, this a well cared-for camper which is ready to take its next owner on many new adventures. £12,000 - £13,000

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2007 BMW Z4 3.0SI Coupe

The BMW Z4 arrived in 2002 to replace the BMW Z3, at first only available as a roadster, however in 2006 a coupe version joined the range. The Z4’s was longer and wider than its predecessor, the suspension and steering also stiffer. The Coupe, released in 2006, had a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox, with shift paddles mounted on the steering column. The Z4 was offered with petrol engines only, in a variety of sizes and power outputs. Still a fresh design some 15 or so years on, the Z4 is a stylish, capable and exciting companion for those who love to drive.

First registered in August 2007, this well specified Z4 3.0si coupe is finished in Midnight Blue with a Magnolia leather interior, and optioned with a 6-speed manual gearbox, M-Sport seats, steering wheel and 18” splitrim BBS alloys.

Now showing a shade over 90,000 miles from new, the BMW has been serviced regularly and maintained to a good standard, with only a few hundred miles since the last service. Notable recent work includes replacement wishbones and shock absorbers, new Pirelli P-Zero tyres, brake discs/pads, and refurbished alloy wheels in Ï2018.

Offered with a fully stamped service book and file of bills, this standard and unmodified Z4 Coupe is a wonderfully usable modern performance car which can be enjoyed daily or just as and when it suits. £7,500 - £8,000

Registration Number:

GU57 GDZ

Recorded Mileage:

90,500 miles

Chassis Number:

WBADU52010LF68675

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1976 Mercury Capri 2.8

Although it was mechanically similar to the Mark I, the Capri II had a revised, larger body and a more modern dashboard and a smaller steering wheel.

The Mercury Capri was sourced as a captive import from Ford of Europe. From 1979 to 1986, the Capri became part of the Mercury model line as a pony car. In North America, the Capri was marketed without a direct Ford-brand counterpart for its first and third generations, although sold elsewhere under the Ford brand.

After the 1974 redesign of the Ford Capri, LincolnMercury commenced American sales of the Capri Mk II in 1975 as an early 1976 model. Skipping the 1975 model year entirely, Lincoln-Mercury renamed the Capri to the Capri II, again omitting any formal divisional identification from the vehicle. While sharing similar styling to its predecessor, the Capri II adopted a hatchback roofline. As with the 1970–1974 Capri, to adapt to the American market, the Capri II was fitted with quad sealed-beam headlamps, grille-mounted turn signals, 5-mph bumpers, and body-color side-view mirrors. Again maintaining powertrain commonality with the Ford Pinto, Ford Mustang II and Mercury Bobcat, the Capri II was fitted with the 2.3L OHC engine, offering a 2.8L V6 as an option.

Registration Number:

PFE 548P

Recorded Mileage:

39,750 miles

Chassis Number:

GAECPA29357

Maintained by its previous owner in Washington State for over 30 years, in around the year 2000 the Capri enjoyed a full repaint to a good standard, which it wears to this day.

The Capri has more recently benefited from a number of minor improvements such as a conversion to UK bumpers and lights (the originals are available), replacement vinyl roof, window rubbers, carpet set, and a stainless steel exhaust system (fitted in May 2021).

The history file shows extensive older history from the US in addition to recent work.

Understood to drive well and showing no signs of rust or associated repairs in its 46 year history, this is a rare survivor which will make a very interesting classic to own and show. £12,000 - £15,000

This rare original example was produced in Cologne, Germany and exported to the US for first registration early in 1976. This was a well-specified car with a number of options ticked, such as the larger 2.8 litre V6 motor, automatic gearbox, air conditioning, power steering, a vinyl roof with sunroof, and rear wash/wipe.

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1968 Austin A60 Half Ton Van

Sold in the A40, A50, A55, and finally A60 guises, the Austin Cambridge ran from late 1954 until 1969, and until 1971 in commercial form. Replacing the earlier A40 Somerset, the Cambridge was an entirely new concept, based on (at the time) cutting edge unibody construction methods.

Initially the Austin Cambridge was only offered with a four-door saloon body - a two-door was mooted at one point and reached pre-production stage, but ultimately never made it into production. Independent suspension was provided at the front by coil springs and wishbones. A live axle with anti-roll bar was retained at the rear, with drive to the wheels by means of a fourspeed gear box controlled with a column-mounted lever.

The Half-Ton Van was offered from 1956 until 1971, initially with a 50bhp 1.5-litre B-Series engine, later upgraded to the 61bhp 1.6-litre unit first used in the sporty MGA Roadster. With a four-speed floor change gearbox, this was a spritely van for its day, with a top speed of over 70mph and respectable 30mpg econoÏmy.

Registration Number:

GEZ 1007

Recorded Mileage:

68,000 miles

Chassis Number:

AHV6235047A

dents or damage to the loading area or inner wheel arches. The Maroon over Cream bodywork is well preserved, with just a little paint fade to be seen on the bonnet and front wings. The driver’s compartment in particular is smart; the seats, door panels and carpets all present well. The van drives well, aided by recently overhauled brakes and a new clutch.

With we understand just 4 owners from new, and showing in the region of 68,000 miles recorded, this is a charming classic which is equally at home in regular daily service or could be saved for shows or summer classic commercial runs. £8,000 - £9,000

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1986 Ford Capri 2.0 Laser

● 35,400 miles from new with two private owners ● Highly original example with all relevant period dealer documentation

From November 1984 onwards, the Capri was sold in the UK exclusively, with only right hand drive cars being built from that date. Ford were naturally keen to sell their remaining stock, so the normally-aspirated 1.6 and 2.0-litre variants were rebranded with a new trim level, "Laser", which featured a six-gauge dashboard, tinted glass, a tailgate-mounted spoiler, leather-trimmed gear lever/steering wheel, body-coloured grille/door mirrors, RS alloys, unique graphics, black-painted bumpers and Truro cloth upholstery.

Finished in Black with a grey interior, this amazing survivor has had just three owners from new, with two in 38 years. A 2.0 litre Laser model, supplied on 3rd September 1986 by Ford main dealer Douglas Seaton of Yeovil, the Capri was initially registered to the company of K.D. Scott and Partners of Reading, who only one month later passed title to a Mr. and Mrs. Collins of Yeovil. The Collins family kept the Capri for a further 18 years before ownership changed to our current vendor in 2004, at 35,000 miles.

Our vendor, upon viewing such an original and unmolested example, quickly paid the full asking price and took it home, placing the Capri in dry storage until

Registration Number:

D913 LYC

Recorded Mileage:

35,000 miles

Chassis Number:

WFOXXGAECGS19855

now. The Ford is completely original and unmodified, even down to the period correct radio-cassette player.

We understand the car has never been restored, and is believed to wear its original coat of factory black paintwork.

Included are the original owner’s manual, dealer supplements and warranty document, older registration document from the second owner, a stamped service book to confirm the mileage, and service recipes from the period 1993 to 2004. All in all this is a unique opportunity for the Ford enthusiast, and one not to be missed. £9,000 - £12,000

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1999 BMW Z3 2.0 Roadster

Launched in 1995 as a follow‑up to BMW's quirky Z1 roadster, the compact Z3 was a major success for the German company, adding a small, fun open top sports car to its range. Initially only available with a 1.9‑litre four‑cylinder engine, more potent six‑cylinder versions soon followed. Officially debuting at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 1996, many got a sneak preview in the 1995 James Bond movie GoldenEye, in which 007 briefly drove a blue Z3 in Cuba. The Z3 was facelifted in 1999, with exterior design changes such as chrome ring headlights, Lshaped taillights, a 64mm wider rear axle track, integrated third brake light, chrome exhaust tips, and new wheel designs. The interior was treated to redesigned centre console buttons, a new three-spoke steering wheel, a new electronic stability control system, a three-layer insulation convertible roof with headlining, and dual-stage side airbags. Production ended on June 28, 2002, with the Z3 line replaced by the E85 Z4.

This attractive facelifted Z3 was delivered to its first owner in September 1999, finished in Topaz Blue with a black leather interior. This Z3 is powered by BMW’s smooth 2.0 straight six engine, with a handy 150bhp driven through its switchable sports automatic gearbox.

The BMW has had just four owners; opening the BMW service book we find a total of nine service stamps.

Locally owned in the last 10 years or so, the car will

Registration Number:

V103 DPH

Recorded Mileage:

104,000 miles

Chassis Number:

WBACL32070LG84806

have a minor service prior to being offered for sale, and is complete with a UK V5 and MoT certificate valid to March 2023, and an invoice for a replacement convertible roof in 2014. All in all a fun modern classic which can be enjoyed all year round. £2,300 - £2,700

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We may bid on Lots on behalf of the Seller up to one bid below the Reserve.

We may refuse to accept any bid if it is reasonable for us to do so.

Bidding increments will be at our sole discretion (and in line with standard auction practice).

The Bidder placing the highest bid for a Lot accepted by the Auctioneer will be the Buyer at the Hammer Price. Any dispute about a bid will be settled at our discretion. We may reoffer the Lot during the auction or may settle the dispute in another way. We will act reasonably when deciding how to settle the dispute.

17. Anti-Money Laundering Regulation a. We are obliged to comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations which apply to individuals and businesses who deal in the sales, purchases and storage of works of art with a value of €10,000 (or equivalent) or more. b. Buyers may be requested to provide photographic ID and proof of address documentation in advance of the Auction in which they are bidding in order to meet the requirements of the regulations.

18. The Purchase price a. As Buyer, you will pay: i. The Hammer Price; ii. Buyer’s Premium of 12% of the Hammer Price iii. Any artists resale right royalty payable on the sale of the Lot iv. Any VAT due11 19. VAT a. You are responsible for the payment of any VAT applicable on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium due for a Lot. b. We will charge VAT at the current rate at the date of the auction.

10. Artist’s Resale Right a. From mid February 2006, living artists are entitled by law to receive a resale royalty each time their work is resold by or to and art market professional. From January 2012, the Right has been extended to include sales of works by artists who have died within the last 70 years (following the existing term of copyright).

Royalties will be payable to the families and the beneficiaries of these artists. b. An artwork must be resold for more than 1000 euros Hammer Price (or equivalent) to qualify for the right. The rates applicable are calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price and are set out on a sliding scale from 4% to 0.25%. The charge is exclusive of VAT. We reserve the right to pass all the cost to the Buyer of the qualifying artwork.

11. The contract between you and the Seller a. The contract for the purchase of the Lot between you and the Seller will be formed when the hammer falls accepting the highest bid for the Lot at the auction.

b. You may directly enforce any terms in the Terms and Conditions of Sale - SELLER against a Seller to the extent that you suffer damages and/or loss as a result of the Seller’s breach of the Terms and Conditions - SELLER. c. If you breach these Terms and Conditions – BUYER, you may be responsible for damages and/or losses suffered by a Seller or us. If we are contacted by a Seller who wishes to bring a claim against you, we may in our discretion provide the Seller with information or assistance in relation to that claim. d. We normally act as an agent only and will not have any responsibility for default by you or the Seller (unless we are the Seller of the Lot) e. In addition to any other rights we may have to cancel a contract for sale under these Terms and Conditions – BUYER, in the event: i. You are in breach of your warranties in clause 3; or ii. We have not completed our enquiries pursuant to the Money Laundering Regulations and related legislation to our satisfaction; or iii. We have reason to believe that the transaction might be unlawful for any reason, or that the sale might put us under any civil or criminal liability, we may delay the completion of the sale, delay a release of a Lot or cancel the sale of a Lot.

12. Payment a. Immediately following your successful bid on a Lot you will: i. Pay to us the Total Amount Due by one of the following methods: 1. BACS 2. Debit Card 3. Credit card – up to a limit of £500 if a distance payment 4. Cash – up to a limit of £8000 in person

13. Title and Collection of Lots a. While you are bound by the contract for the purchase of the Lot from the fall of hammer on your successful bid, ownership in the Lot will not pass to you until you have paid us in full the Total Amount Due in cleared funds for that Lot; b. You may not claim or collect your Lot until you have paid for it and ownership has passed to you. c. You will (at your own expense) collect any Lots that you have purchased and paid for either: i. Not later than 5 working days following the day of the auction II. Not later than 5 working days following the date that we have received payment of the Total Amount Due in cleared funds, if later.

14. Storage of Lots a. If you do not collect the Lot within the time period set out in above, you will be responsible for any reasonable removal, storage and insurance charges in relation to the Lot. b. The risk of loss or damage to the Lot will pass to you when you (or your agents) take physical possession of the Lot. c. If you do not collect the lot that you have paid for within 90 days after the auction we may sell the Lot. We will pay the proceeds of any such sale to you, we will deduct any storage charges or other sums that we have incurred in the storage and sale of the Lot. We reserve the right to charge you a selling commission at our standard rates on any such resale of the Lot.

CONDITIONS OF SALE 15. Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases a. Please do not bid on a lot if you do not intend to buy it. If your bid is successful, these Terms and Conditions of Sale - BUYER will apply to you.

This means that you will have to carry out your obligations set out in these Terms and Conditions of Sale - BUYER. If you do not comply with these Terms and Conditions of Sale BUYER, we may (acting on behalf of the Seller and ourselves) pursue one or more of the following measures: i. Take action against you for damages for breach of contract ii. Reverse the sale of the Lot to you and/or any other Lots sold by us to you; iii. esell the Lot by auction or private treaty (in which case you will have to pay any difference between the price you should have paid for the Lot and the price we sell it for as well as the charges outlined in Clause 8. Please note that if we sell the Lot for a higher amount than your winning bid, the extra money will belong to the Seller; iv. Remove, store and insure the Lot at your expense; v. f you do not pay within 5 days of your successful bid, we may charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.5% per month on the Total Amount Due; vi. Keep that Lot or any other Lot sold to you until you pay the Total Amount Due vii. Reject or ignore bids from you or your agent at future auctions or impost conditions before we accept bids from you; and / or viii. If we sell any Lots for you, use the money made on these Lots to repay any amount you owe us. b. We will act reasonably when exercising our rights under clause 7. We will contact you before exercising these rights and try to work with you to correct any non-compliance by you with these Terms and Conditions.

16. Forgeries a. A sale shall be cancelled and the Buyer shall be entitled to a refund of both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium if a Lot bought by the Buyer through our Auction is shown to our satisfaction and within 14 days of the Auction to be a forgery.

17. Data Protection a. We will hold and process any personal data in relation to you in accordance with our current privacy policy, a copy of which is available on our website.

18. Liability a. Save as set out in these Terms and Conditions, we exclude to the fullest extent permitted by law all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statue, common law or otherwise. b. Nothing in these Terms shall operate to exclude or limit the liability of a party in respect of death or personal injury resulting from that party’s own negligence, for fraud or for any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

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c. No party to these Terms shall be liable to any other contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise for any indirect or consequential losses, or for any loss of profits, loss of good will, loss of revenue, loss of business or loss of anticipated savings. d. Subject to Clauses 10.b and 10.c, our liability to you shall not exceed £5,000, unless your claim relates to an item sold through an Auction in which case our liability to you shall not exceed the greater of £15,000 or the Hammer Price for the relevant Lot. e. We will not be responsible or liable for errors and omissions to execute bids, caused by a loss of internet connection, a breakdown or interruption of the on-line bidding system, or a breakdown or failure of any internet connection, computer or IT system.

19. General a. No party shall have any liability in respect of any delay in performance or non-performance of its obligations under these Terms (other than an obligation to pay) owing to Force Majeure. If a party is affected by Force Majeure it shall notify the other parties as soon as reasonably possible, in any event within 5 days, and shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the effect of the Force Majeure. Subject to Clause 4.b, risk in the Lot remains with you at all times until risk passes to the Buyer. You will indemnify us and our employees and agents, and the Buyer (where applicable) against all losses, damages, claims, costs and expenses suffered or incurred as a result of any claim in respect of the Lot or proceeds of the sale of the Lot. b. Every person on our premises shall be deemed to be there at their own risk and, subject to clause 9.b, shall have no claim against us in respect of accident or loss, however caused. c. hese Terms are governed by in interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales or the laws of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there). If you choose to bring proceedings in conjunction with these Terms you must do so in the courts of England and Wales, unless you live in Scotland, in which case you can choose to bring proceedings there, or in Northern Ireland, in which case you can choose to bring proceedings there. d. Any or all part of any term of these Terms that is found to be unfair or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction will be treated as deleted and the remainder of the Terms will continue to govern each of our respective obligations. e. ny notice from you to us must be sent in writing to us at our address detailed on our website. f. f you elect to collect the Lot from us you will bear all associated cost, expenses and duties.)

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1. Our Status a. You appoint us to act as agent to sell the Lots on your behalf by auction. b. You will pay us the Sellers Commission together with VAT at the prevailing rate. c. We will not include any Lots in an auction until they have been received by us. d. We will pay the Hammer Price, with Seller’s Commission, Loss and Damage Warranty and any other charges incurred deducted and applicable VAT applied at the prevailing rate, to you at 28 working days following the Auction in which the Lots are sold, or if later, 7 days after payment by the Buyer.

2. The Reserve a. We will agree with you the Reserve, which may be higher than the starting bid. b. We shall not publicise the Reserve. c. We may bid on your Lot up to an amount equal to the Reserve. You may not bid on your Lot under any circumstances, nor maySyou permit any person to bid on your lot on your behalf.

3. Seller’s obligations and undertakings a. You warrant to us and to the Buyer that: i. you are the sole owner of the Lot and that you have full right, title and authority to sell the Lot; ii. you have no reason to believe that it is a Forgery; iii. all Lots sold by you are sold to the Buyer with full title guarantee and free from all encumbrances; iv. you have provided to us all of the relevant information and documents in your possession or control concerning the Lot, including information about its authenticity, history, condition, prior ownership and all such information is complete to the best of your knowledge; v. if the Lot has been removed from a country outside the UK, all duties and taxes on the import of the Lot have been paid, all export and import declarations have been properly made; vi. you will pay any and all duties and taxes that may be due in connection with the sale of the Lot; vii. you have given us notice of any alterations to the Lot of which you are aware; viii. you may not withdraw a Lot from an Auction without our consent. b. If you withdraw a Lot from an Auction without our consent, you will pay to us 15% of the Lot’s estimate and any related costs within 14 days of such withdrawal. c. If the Buyer of your Lot decides to exercise their right to cancel, you agree that we shall be entitled to account directly to the Buyer for any applicable refund and we shall account to you for any sums retained on account of the Lot being damaged or tampered with by the Buyer. d. You will indemnify us and the Buyer in full on demand against all claims, costs or expenses incurred by us or the Buyer as a result of any breach by you of any of the obligations in this clause.

4. Loss and Damage Warranty a. All Lots held with us are covered by insurance against risk of fire, burglary, water damage and accidental damage except to glass. For this we will charge you 1.5% plus applicable VAT of the Hammer Price for the Lot or the value the Lot would have achieved as assessed by the Auctioneer. b. Subject to this, risk in the Lot remains with you at all times until risk passes to the Buyer. You will indemnify us and our employees and agents, and the Buyer (where appliable) against all loss damage claims costs and expenses suffered or incurred as a result of any claim in respect of the Lot or the proceeds of the sale of the Lot.

5. Anti-Money Laundering Regulations a. We are obliged to comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations which apply to individuals and businesses who deal in the sales, purchases and storage of works of art with a value of €10,000 or more b. Sellers may be requested to provide photographic ID and proof of address documentation in advance of the Auction in which their Lot is to be offered in order to meet the requirements of the regulations.

6. Images and Illustration a. We will take (or authorise others to take) photographs, video and/or produce images of the Lot and will own all intellectual property rights in any such images and may use them for any purpose, and you warrant that there is no restriction on our ability to do so.

7. Unsold Lots a. If at the end of the Auction, your lot is unsold (other than because it was withdrawn) the Lot will be available for After Sale offers. b. Registered Bidders may contact us and offer to purchase a Lot after the Auction. If the bid meets or exceeds the Reserve, we may authorise the sale of your Lot without contacting you and the sale will be completed as if the Lot had been sold during the Auction. If the bid is less than the Reserve, we will contact you. If you accept the bid and wish to proceed, the sale will be completed as if the Lot had been sold during the Auction. c. You may contact us at any time after the Auction to remove your Lot from the After Sale process. d. Subject to agreement with us, your unsold Lot can be re-offered at a future Auction at a revised Estimate and Reserve or can be collected by you, you are responsible for collection and transportation arrangements and costs.

8. Withdrawn Lots a. If we withdraw a Lot from Auction, we will notify you and you will collect the Lot from us within 30 days of our notification. b.You are responsible for collection and transportation arrangements and costs.

9. Forgeries A. A sale shall be cancelled and the Buyer shall be entitled to a refund of both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium if a Lot bought by the Buyer through our Auction is shown to our satisfaction and within 14 days of the Auction to be a Forgery. b. If this is the case, you shall refund to us on demand, the total amount paid to you in relation to the lot plus any costs incurred by us or by the Buyer.

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The Curious and The Collectable Upcoming auction

Inviting entries now

Enquiries: Marc Allum

enquiries@doreandrees.com 07553 751751

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Select Interiors 29 June at 10.30am Enquiries: Guy Tayler guy.tayler@doreandrees.com 01373 462 257

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Fine Asian Art Next auction: November 2022

Entries invited Enquiries: Lee Young lee.young@doreandrees.com 01373 462 257 / 07825 426555

FINE BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ SNUFF BOTTLE

DAOGUANG FOUR CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD Provenance: Part of a Private collection acquired in Shanghai or Hong Kong from the 1930s onwards

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