H&H Classics - An Auction of Classic & Collector Motorcars

An Auction of Classic & Collector Motorcars Sale 206 | 22nd June 2022 | Imperial War Museum, Duxford

The Richard Colton Ferraris.

Sold by H&H in October 2015 to benefit the RNLI: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Sold for: £7,425,000* 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Sold for: £2,171,250*

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1969 Ferrari 365GT Rebodied in the style of a ‘Pontoon Fender’ Testa Rossa

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Estimate: £350,000 - £400,000* Reg No: MOI 436

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 13473

More details on pages 38-41

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

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Notes for intending purchasers Prospective purchasers are respectfully advised to read the Terms and Conditions of Sale carefully before bidding on any lot, as they form the terms of your contract with us, whether or not you are a successful bidder.

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Please be reminded that the insurance is the buyer’s responsibility from the fall of the hammer.

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Therefore, we cannot and do not take responsibility for the condition of the lot or the accuracy of its description. This is the reason for our very specific terms as to roadworthiness (Condition 19.1) and absence of warranties (Condition 12.1), which intending purchasers should read carefully.

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Bidding Increments In the case of Commission, Telephone and Online Internet bidding, the following increments will apply: Under £1,000 £1,000 - £2,000 £2,000 - £5,000 £5,000 - £10,000 £10,000 - £20,000 £20,000 - £50,000 £50,000 - £100,000 Over £100,000

At the Auctioneers discretion £100 £200/300 £500 £1,000 £2,000/3,000 £5,000 At the Auctioneers discretion

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12.5% (minimum of £150) 15% (minimum of £50) 15% (minimum of £50) 15% (minimum of £10) 15% (minimum of £5)

Commission / Telephone Bids We will make reasonable efforts to execute commission and telephone bids when instructed provided they are received by 5pm the day before the Sale. Lot(s) will be bought as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and reserves. Where more than one commission bid is submitted at the same winning amount, the commission bid submitted to the Auctioneer first will be the winning bid. We reserve the right to request a refundable deposit of approximately 10% of the intended bid amount.

Payment For immediate clearance of Lot(s) full payment must be made to H&H Classics Limited by means of Visa Debit or Credit Card, Maestro, MasterCard, Cash up to the GBP equivalent of €10,000 or Interbank Transfer by 12.00 noon the day following the sale. In any event purchasers are reminded that clearance of Lot(s) may only be effected once we have received cleared funds in our account. For Purchaser’s wishing to pay by bank transfer our bank account details are as follows: NatWest, 23 Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1XH Account Name: H&H Classics Client Account Account No: 58868984 Sort Code: 01-09-17 BIC: NWBKGB2L IBAN: GB20NWBK01091758868984 Racing Cars & Documentation Buyers are reminded that the presence of an old HVIF (FIA papers) or other documentation does not constitute a ‘promise’ on behalf of the MSA or other issuing authority that they will be re-issued on demand. A car’s application for a Historic Technical Passport will be subject to the prevailing regulation in Appendix K and can be reviewed, much the same way Veteran Cars can be re-dated, as new information comes to light.

The Issuing Authority can refuse to issue new papers. Any prospective purchaser should check the position of the Lot prior to bidding.

Veteran Car Club of Great Britain Dating Plates and Certificates When mention is made of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain Dating Plates and Certificates in this catalogue it should be borne in mind that the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain does from time to time review cars

already dated and, in some instances, where fresh evidence becomes available, alter the date. Whilst the Club makes every effort to ensure accuracy, the date shown on the Dating Plate or Dating Certificate cannot be guaranteed as correct and intending purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the date of the car.

Export Licence / Dates Export licences may be required for any lot manufactured or produced 50 years or more prior to the date of export from the U.K. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain the licence and correct documentation prior to the exportation of the lot.

Vehicle Identity and Competition History Any motor vehicle is sold as a collector’s item and not as a means of transport. Buyers are specifically warned that any vehicle sold as such may well have had parts replaced and paint renewed or be made up of parts from other vehicles the condition of which may be difficult to establish. The Auctioneer has to rely on information as to the date, condition and authenticity provided by the Seller and does not provide its own description, and does not and cannot undertake its own inspection of vehicles or other Lot and it is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the Lot conforms to the description in the catalogue. The Auctioneer cannot check or verify the authenticity of the chassis or VIN number under which a vehicle is offered, but relies on the Seller’s description.

Buyers should take particular care to verify in advance the authenticity of a vehicle that is claimed to have important racing, rallying or ‘exworks’ history as it was common in period for a competition vehicle of a single identity to have more than one chassis, body or other mechanical components. This may have happened several times, both in a vehicle’s ‘works’ career and thereafter in private owner hands. Sometimes ‘works’ vehicles were fitted with different registration plates, so that a vehicle could meet a particular event’s start date deadline. These historical factors may lead to there being in existence multiple and competing claimants to the same vehicle identity.

Removal of Lots A representative of our preferred transport provider E.M. Rogers will be present at the sale to assist with any transport requirements. All lots are held at the purchaser’s risk at the fall of the hammer and must be removed not later than 1pm on the day following the sale. Please note, if lot(s) are not removed by then the standard charges as stated in our Terms and Conditions will apply.

Auction Information Auction Venue

Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR

Schedule

Tuesday 21st June 2022 Viewing: 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday 22nd June 2022 Viewing: 9:00am onwards Auction: 1:00pm start Bidding

Bidding will be available live at the venue Online at www.HandH.co.uk | Telephone | Commission

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1976 Jaguar XJ-C 4.2 100% of Sale Proceeds to Support Ukraine

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No Reserve* Reg No: OAC 788P

Chassis No: 2J2223BW

MOT: Exempt

Entered from the private collection of Roy Hatfield who still has vivid memories of surviving the Sheffield Blitz during WW2, the entire sale proceeds for this lot (including H&H’s buyer’s premium) are being donated to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Jaguar’s original XJ Saloon (retrospectively dubbed the Series 1) and its Daimler counterparts were introduced in 1968 and were the last models to have the personal input of Jaguar’s founder, Sir William Lyons. The striking two-door pillarless Coupe derivative was first shown five years later, at the 1973 London Motor Show. Production was heavily delayed, however, and did not get fully underway until 1975. The newcomer was based on the short-wheelbase Saloon and featured suitably lengthened versions of the standard car’s doors. There were two engine options - a 4.2-litre version of the ubiquitous DOHC XK unit and the 5.3-litre V12. The smaller-engined version came with the choice of manual or automatic gearbox. The silky smooth suspension was independent all round, braking by discs at each corner, and steering by rack and pinion. A total of 10,426 Jaguar and Daimler Coupes were produced before production ceased in 1978 - 8,214 were bestowed with the 4.2-litre engine.

1 of just 2,606 Jaguar XJ-C 4.2 cars made to right-hand drive specification, chassis 2J2223BW was completed on 10th May 1976 and despatched to Henlys of Coventry that same month. The subject of extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration over the years, including conversion to four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission, the Coupe appears to have undergone a full respray in 1987 followed by a gearbox refurbishment, replacement boot panel and further paintwork some four years later. A stainless-steel exhaust has been fitted by S.N.G Barratt, while the accompanying history file also references more recent work encompassing: a thorough body / paint restoration, overhauls of the engine, overdrive and brake system, new bumper chromes and fresh battery (2021) plus new springs, dampers, tyres and rear wheel / trunnion bearings.

This decidedly handsome XJ-C is offered with its original handbook, 2 sets of keys, tool kit, a collection of invoices and old MOT certificates. Although, there are no details on file a HPi check revealed that the Jaguar had previously been an insurance ‘write off’. Given its current condition and the level of refurbishment it has received we suggested that the Coupe by submitted for assessment

by Autolign Inspections in May 2022. The Jaguar duly passed and as such has been removed from HPi’s Condition Alert Register and placed on its Condition Inspected Register instead. A wonderful classic car in its own right the XJ-C is being sold for a very worthy cause. We would like to thank Mr Hatfield for his magnanimous gesture and hope that the bidding is equally generous.

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*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

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1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: H207 LJA

Chassis No: ZAR11500006013458

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No Reserve* MOT: November 2022

Manufactured in 1991, the S4 Spider offered is understood to have been supplied new to Mallorca, remaining there until importation into the United Kingdom in 2013. Fitted with the more desirable 1962cc Twin-Cam straight-four engine allied to the five-speed manual transmission, the Alfa Romeo is finished in the attractive colour combination of ‘130 Rosso Alfa’ paintwork with complementary Tan interior upholstery and a Black hood. Having just three keepers since arriving in the UK, the S4 Spider has a highly credible recorded mileage of just 102,937 kilometres, which equates to just shy of 64,000 miles.

Purchased by the vendor in 2021 from the previous keeper (who had owned ‘H207 LFA’ from 2013), the Alfa Romeo benefitted from some £2,800 worth of improvement with Alfa Workshop in Royston which included a full check and service, four new Pirelli tyres, a replacement fuel pump, new driveshaft bearing, refreshed injectors, renewal of some of the electrics, new rear brake discs, pads and calipers, and cooling system repairs with a replacement radiator. Since then, the Spider has further received a new alternator and complete exhaust system in May 2022. Accompanied by the body-coloured hard-top, two sets of keys, workshop manual and invoices from the vendor’s ownership, ‘H207 LJA’ is also offered with a current V5C document and is due to be driven to the sale.

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1934 Rover 14 Tourer

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

Reg No: VV 3066

Chassis No: 422612

MOT: Exempt

Brainchild of the gifted Wilks brothers who did so much to cement Rover’s reputation for quality engineering, the P1 model range debuted at the 1933 London Motor Show with the initial 10hp offering soon being joined by 12hp and 14hp derivatives. The latter featured a 1577cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission and was reputedly capable of some 70mph. Underpinned by a conventional ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension and four-wheel drum brakes, the 14hp could be had with a range of saloon and coupe coachwork.

First registered in Northamptonshire as ‘VV 3066’ during July 1934, this particular example is understood to have remained within the county its entire life. Supplied new by Arthur Mulliner or so the elegant plaque affixed to its dashboard would suggest, the Rover was last taxed for road use some eighteen years ago. Rebodied as a four-seater tourer at some stage, the 14hp sports some unusual touches such as the wooden ‘dragon tail’ motifs affixed to each side. Showing no former keepers on its accompanying V5C Registration Document, this intriguing Rover has the makings of a rewarding project.

1976 Triumph TR6

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Estimate: £11,000 - £14,000* Reg No: PHH 172P

Chassis No: CF50496U

1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster From the last year of production

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Estimate: £10,000 - £14,000* MOT: Exempt

Introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the outgoing TR250 / TR5 PI models, the Triumph TR6 proved a strong seller on both sides of the Atlantic. Powered by a refined 2498cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, it was deceptively fast with contemporary road testers recording 0-60mph in 8.2 seconds and a 121mph top speed.

Presented in a striking Yellow exterior (thought to be Mimosa Yellow) with a Black interior, the car offered here was delivered new to the United States of America in 1976. To this day it retains its original left-hand drive configuration and all the DOT emissions equipment is still present and in working order.

The TR6 has benefitted from much expenditure over the last decade, including an engine overhaul, a new hood, retrimmed seats, a new exhaust, new wheels and tyres, a new fuel tank and sender and a new ignition. In recent months the car has undergone a professional repaint.

This particular example is described by the vendor as being in “very good” condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. It is presented with a large folder containing a sheaf of documentation and invoices dating back to 1977 together with both a hood cover and full tonneau cover.

Reg No: NPC 773

Chassis No: TRA1405

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in late 1948, the Triumph 2000 Roadster was based around a ladder-frame chassis (similar to the 1800) equipped with independent front suspension and still bodied in ‘Birmabright’ alloy over an ash frame.

This 1949 Triumph Roadster, a model made famous by the TV-series Bergerac, is the later 2 litre model and has had a 4-speed gearbox from a TR2 with a floor change upgrade to replace the 3-speed column change. This transforms the car and combined with a Vanguard Stage III engine upgrade gives very good performance. NPC 773 was first registered in Guildford in 1949 and stayed with its first 2 owners for 56 years.

Current mileage is showing at 73,006 and although this cannot be warranted it would seem about right for the condition of the car. During the previous owner’s custodianship, a new radiator and a Kenlowe fan were fitted. According to the vendor the car runs nice and cool and maintains very good oil pressure. The brakes have also been upgraded and the car is said to stop well and straight.

Having benefited from a repaint in the early 2000s the car has aged nicely and still presents well.

The fawn interior is also in good condition as is the woodwork in the interior. The car comes with files documenting previous ownership from new as well as recent expenditure under the current vendor’s ownership.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

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1959 Austin Healey ‘Sebring’ Sprite

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Featuring bodywork by Archers of Oldbury Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000* Reg No: 775 JTF

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: AN52216 This particular Sprite is documented to have been the 10th car built to ‘Sebring’ specification by Archers Garage. The company was located at Oldbury, near Birmingham, and following the sad death of long-time Sprite enthusiast Brian Archer in August 2008, it continued in the hands of his partner Andrew Forster.

Their work included routine servicing and restoration of mainly British sports-cars, but they were perhaps best known for the production and assembly of Sebring Sprite body sections and complete cars. Brian had wanted to re-produce John Sprintzel’s very pretty streamlined bodied Sebring Sprite for some years and was finally able to do so in the early 1990’s, utilising the original works car ‘WJB 707’ for the creation of the moulds, and from these approximately 100 tribute cars were created over the next three decades. Described by the vendor as being in “excellent condition throughout” and said to incorporate a “superb rust free body structure”, the car is powered by a well-sorted 1275cc A-series engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Previously used for various road rally and touring events, other performance upgrades include disc brakes on the front, adjustable rear shock absorbers, knock-on KN alloy Minilitestyle wheels and the sporty soundtrack is enhanced by a stainless steel exhaust system. The interior trim is described by the consignor as being “excellent, save for some small holes drilled in the dash where it had a Halda Speed Pilot once fitted”, and “very good to excellent” with regard to its mechanicals and aesthetics. The only listed faults are said to be a “few very minor chips to paintwork” and a “slightly noisy differential”. In 2018, the car was passed on to Fisher Services of Lower Sydenham for almost £5000.00 of recommissioning expenditure. This included the fitment of a 5-speed T5 gearbox, full mechanical service, new brakes to the front and rear, replacement king pins and much more. The car is said to have covered “very little, if any mileage since this work was carried out.”

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*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

1963 TVR Grantura MkIII

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1 of just c.60 MkIIIs made Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000* Reg No: BTB 329A

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 8617 The first production model TVR in a long line of TVR cars, the Grantura debuted in 1958 and went through a series of developments leading to the MkI to MkIV and 1800S models, with production ceasing in September 1967. Hand-built at the TVR factory in Blackpool with varying mechanical specifications, the Grantura was also offered in ‘kit form’. The Grantura bodyshell was made from glass-reinforced plastic and made use of a variety of proprietary components. Engines offered included Ford, a Coventry Climax unit, the engine from the MGA and, ultimately, the 1798cc BMC B-series engine.

Manufactured in 1963, this MkIII Grantura was registered new to a small car dealership based in Mill Hill, North London, on the 23rd of December that year. Fitted with the 1798cc straight-four BMC B-Series engine with the four-speed manual transmission, the TVR is finished in White with Black interior upholstery. One of just c.60 MkIIIs examples produced, it was retained by the car dealership until July 1967 when it was purchased by the first private keeper. Driven competitively on a few occasions at Lydden Hill race circuit in 1967 and 1968, a second MkIII Grantura, this time a lightweight race car, was purchased and ‘BTB 329A’ became the tow vehicle from 1970 through to 1976.

Following the purchase of a Jaguar for towing in 1976, the TVR was fitted with a Vixen rear end during the mid-1970s. Taken off the road from 1985 awaiting a restoration that never materialised, ‘BTB 329A’ was purchased by the vendor (although never registered to him) in 2014. The engine has received an overhaul, however, will require further recommissioning prior to use. With a recorded mileage, which is thought to be genuine, of 52,875 miles, the TVR is offered with some photographs of the TVR at various stages of its life, an MOT certificate from 1984 (at 50,579 miles) and a V5C. A worthy and rare Grantura project with low ownership and with an interesting history.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

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1962 Jaguar MkII 3.8 Litre

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Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000* Reg No: 556 DYX

MOT: April 2023

Chassis No: P208011DN For many, the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the MkII was introduced in October 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque’s first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the MkII was quick to dominate contemporary saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-andwishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the rangetopping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the alltime great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon occupants.

‘556 DYX’ is described by the vendor as ‘the best spec.’ a 3.8 manual overdrive, original home market car. With just 3 previous owners, with the first being a ‘long term’ ownership, this 3.8 is a matching chassis and engine numbers car and even carries its original registration number. A Jaguar Heritage Certificate accompanies the car and records that it ordered new in the strikingly pretty Opalescent Bronze with Beige interior.

It is presented in the original body and trim colours. The 1962 specification of this car included power steering and Reutter reclining seats along with an early example of a heated rear window (currently disconnected); Wire wheels with knock-offs complement the bright Bronze and chrome exterior. The leather is described as ‘good’ with wood trim in ‘nice’ condition. The odometer displays 85,500 credible miles and ‘556 DYX’ has recently been fitted with a new battery and been subject to a front suspension overhaul with new springs, Gaz shocks and Polyurethane bushes. Offered with a collection of old invoices, MOT certificates, Heritage document and V5c the vendor informs us that it drives well with good oil pressure and no overheating.

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*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

1937 MG TA

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1 of just 3,003 made Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000* Reg No: LSU 981

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: TA1734 The first of the famous MG T-series line, the TA was introduced in 1936. Larger, faster and more comfortable than its PB predecessor, the newcomer was powered by an MPJG 1292cc OHV engine that developed some 50bhp @ 4,800rpm. Allied to four-speed manual transmission, it endowed the two-seater with a nigh-on 80mph top speed. Traditionalists may have decried the adoption of a less exotic powerplant, insulating rubber engine mounts and - after a while - synchromesh on 3rd and 4th gears but the TA had accounted for 3,003 sales by the time production ceased in 1939.

According to the T-Register manufactured on the 21st of September 1937, chassis ‘TA1734’ is finished in Green with complementing Green interior upholstery and Black weather equipment (comprising hood tonneau cover, full-length tonneau cover, soft-top and side screens). Fitted with a replacement 1250cc XPAG four-cylinder engine which is understood to have been fitted by BMC, the TA was subject to a comprehensive body-off restoration during the previous (1989-2006) ownership with some accompanying restoration photographs present.

‘LSU 981’ has benefitted from further improvement work throughout the vendor’s sixteen-year ownership, with the TA benefitting from servicing; the wheel cylinders checked and a new steering wheel (with the original accompanying the car at sale) in 2018; fuel lines in 2017; new starter motor, choke cable, starter switch, speedo cable, and spark plugs in 2015 and a brake and radiator overhaul in 2014, with the majority of the work being completed by DLF Classic Cars of Suffolk.

Offered with a history file that contains many invoices from the vendor’s custodianship; previous MOTs dating back to 1996; the aforementioned restoration images; correspondence with previous owners; a reproduction instruction manual and parts catalogue and a current V5C document.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

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1963 Land Rover 88 Series IIA

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* Reg No: BHT 617A

Chassis No: 24107635A

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* MOT: Exempt

A sympathetic update of its much-loved predecessor, the Land Rover Series II was introduced in April 1958. The Series II accounted for some 62,000 sales in its first two years of production.

This interesting ‘Landie’ was, for many years, previously owned by an elderly couple who loved the vehicle’s classic shape but hankered after something easier to drive, even going to the trouble to install electric windows and power steering. So, at considerable expense, they had the key mechanicals professionally updated courtesy of the diesel engine, 5-speed gearbox, suspension, braking system, dashboard and various other fittings from a 1995 Land Rover TDi. The IIA has recently had a turbo kit fitted and work completed on the braking system and an oil service. ‘BHT 617A’ is finished in Cream over Green that’s complemented by Black interior trim. The indicated mileage currently stands at an entirely credible 125,615 miles. By the time of the Series IIA of 1961-1971, Land Rover production was at its all-time peak of over 60,000 vehicles per annum. The model is considered by many to be the most durable of all Series variants.

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2004 Maserati 4200 GT

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Reg No: MX53 TGY

Chassis No: ZAMEC38C000015885

MOT: May 2023

Just as the DB7 did for Aston Martin, at a stroke the 3200 rejuvenated the Maserati brand. Unveiled at the 2002 Detroit Show, the 177mph Maserati Coupe (a.k.a. 4200 GT) was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign. Developing 385bhp/332lbft, its 4244cc V8 engine was allied to a sixspeed transmission that could be had in conventional manual or ‘Cambiocorsa’ guises (the latter incorporating electrohydraulic assistance and F1-style steering wheel paddles).

Supplied new by Stratstone of Wilmslow this handsome right-hand drive manual example is finished in Metallic silver, trimmed with a luxurious Red leather interior and Red carpets. Riding on 18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels other cosmetic highlights include Rosso Red-coloured brake calipers and the comprehensive specification includes Maserati Stability Program (MSP) and electricallycontrolled front seats. Displaying 75,100 miles ‘MX03 TGY’ is now offered complete with its original Maserati tool kit, book pack with handbook and service book with 15 entries plus a collection of invoices and old MOT certificates. Serviced and shod with two new Pirelli P Zero tyres last year the Maserati is offered with an MOT certificate into May 2023, surely amazing value in today’s market.

1990 Bentley Mulsanne S

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: B10 DGH

Chassis No: SCBZS00A3LCH32688

1973 MG B Roadster

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* MOT: July 2022

Reg No: PRX 701M

Chassis No: GHN5317431G

MOT: Exempt

Styled in-house by Austrian born Fritz Feller, the Bentley Mulsanne had somewhat less fussy lines than its T2 predecessor. Introduced in 1980, its greater road presence masked a larger glass area.

Although, based on the Shadow/T2 floor plan, the Mulsanne offered considerable improvements.

Launched in October 1987, the Mulsanne ‘S’ benefited from firmer, more sporting suspension and a new centre console design (the latter feature donated by the Turbo R). Only in production for five years, a mere 909 standard wheelbase cars are thought to have been made.

Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan ‘Safety Fast’.

Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leafsprung ‘live’ rear axle, its 1798cc ‘B’ series four-cylinder engine was allied to a four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph, the provision of front disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering greatly aided control.

Presented in the attractive combination of Royal Blue with Parchment hide complemented by Blue piping with sheepskin over-rugs, ‘B10 DGH’ has covered just 56,491 miles in the hands of four former keepers. Clearly well maintained with the third keeper having owned the car for some 20 years, this particular example benefits from 18 stamps (mostly main dealer) shown in the service record up to 53,000 miles. Offered with its book pack, handbooks and service book and a current MOT up to 22nd July 2022, this comfortable and capable Mulsanne S rides on correct specification Avon Turbospeed tyres and more recently has benefited from a 3-stage paint correction with ceramic coating ready for its new owner. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment and transmission as ‘near excellent’, with the paintwork ‘very good’.

This home-market MG B Roadster was first registered in the United Kingdom on the 7th of August 1973, having been manufactured that year. Presented in the attractive colour combination of Teal Blue with Blue piping and walnut dash, interior upholstery, ‘PRX 701M’ is accompanied by a soft-top, hood cover and full tonneau cover all trimmed in Black and sports painted wire-wheels. Fitted with the aforementioned 1798cc straight-four engine mated to the four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, the MG was retained in the previous ownership for thirty-six years (between 1984 and 2021).

Benefitting from much improvement while in the current ownership, the MG has received servicing; replacement boot carpet; new points, condenser, distributor cap, and water pump; overhaul of the carburettors; and a new windscreen. Offered with a history file which includes an owner’s handbook, a large selection of service and parts of invoices, previous MOT certificates back to 2000, the purchase invoice from the previous owner in 1984, and a current V5C document, and is due to be driven some 100 miles to the sale.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

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1971 Volvo P1800 E

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Reg No: ONO 407K

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 184352036944 The P1800 was based on a design exercise by the Swedish-born Pelle Pettersson whilst working at Frua, and was officially unveiled at the January 1960 Brussels Motor Show. Entering production a year later, the newcomer’s sleek two-door monocoque bodyshell was equipped with independent front suspension, a coil-sprung live rear axle and disc/drum brakes. Powered by a 1,782cc OHV four-cylinder engine (complete with five-bearing crankshaft and twin SU carburettors) allied to a four-speed manual gearbox, the 2+2 seater was capable of over 100mph. The P1800 was initially manufactured by Jensen Motors in the UK, however, assembly was transferred to Sweden in April 1963 due to increasing concerns over fluctuating build quality. The original engine was replaced in 1969 by the 2-litre B20 unit. This was itself upgraded a year later with a revised camshaft and fuel injection. The resulting output was 130bhp - sufficient to power the Volvo to 62mph in 9.5 seconds and on to a shade under 120mph. This facelifted model acquired four wheel disc braking at the same time, plus a revised name to reflect the fuel injection - P1800E. For many, the Volvo is best remembered as Roger Moore’s steed in the cult TV series ‘The Saint’, which ran from 1962 until 1969.

This pretty example of the P1800 design is the E version of the marque. Finished in an iconic P1800 White, ‘ONO 407K’ still retains its striking Red upholstery. Offered from a deceased estate this Coupe has been in its previous ownership since 2002. Fitted with Minilite alloy road wheels, they are an addition commonly seen on the P1800, including in the aforementioned ATV TV series ‘The Saint’. Subjected to a previous bodywork restoration in 2006 by KD Motor Engineers of Warrington, the P1800E was the subject of repairs to the floor pan, chassis and doors and the body shell prepared and painted. Subject to a full service in September 2021 it is also accompanied by a collection of invoices (including invoices relating to the restoration) and book publications about the marque.

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2006 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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Reputed to be in excess of 700bhp Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000* Reg No: V800 SVT

MOT: April 2023

Chassis No: 1ZUHT885775204755 Produced by the SVT Special Vehicle Team (SVT) an arm of the Ford Motor Company, responsible for the development of the company’s highest-performance vehicles. SVT produced specially built Shelby badged Ford Mustangs with high performance. First registered in the UK in 2006, offered here is a rare Shelby GT500 version of the Ford Mustang from Ford’s SVT department. Offered in Metallic Red with Black racing stripes and with 29,600 recorded miles and current ownership since 2012, the specification is vast and includes electric windows and mirrors, air conditioning, power steering, cruise control, traction control, ABS braking system, twin sports clutch and Brembo Red brakes. The 5.4 litre supercharged V8 engine is mated to 6 speed manual transmission which, along with described upgrades in the history file offers supercharged assisted horsepower reputed to be in excess of 700bhp.

‘V800 SVT’ has had ‘GT800’ decals added to reflect the suggested performance ability, as mentioned in the history file. The upgrades documented include Roush Performance suspension, JLT cold air induction, Whipple throttle body and custom Matt Black Gienelle 21” alloy wheels plus a new clutch in 2011 and undersealed in 2020. The in-car entertainment is from a Shaker 500, subwoofer and amp upgrade, AM/FM stereo and CD Multichanger. Accompanying this Shelby Mustang is an original owner’s wallet along with handbooks and a well-stamped service book plus a collection of old MOT certificates. Last serviced in 2020 and said to be a ‘well’ maintained example ‘V800 SVT’ has a current MOT into April, 2023. A cherished and very relevant registration number ‘V800 SVT’ is offered with the car. A rare example on UK roads and with an evocative Ford V8 exhaust note from the Borla Stinger Twin exhaust upgrade to be enjoyed by a new owner!

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1934 Riley 9 Monaco

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* Reg No: JG 4867

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 60-23084 First registered as ‘JG 4867’ on 18th August 1934, confirmed by the Birkenhead Council-stamped buff continuation logbook, this handsome Riley was briefly resident in Manchester, Huntingdon, Yeovil and Essex before heading back north to Coventry again thereafter. The ‘Monaco’ entered its previous ownership in January 2005 and has undergone much improvement at vast expense over the past sixteen years. This included the replacement of the ash body frame (to scuttle) during August - October 2010 and a full respray of the bodywork by marque specialists Ashridge Automobiles during 2017 - 2018 at a cost of circa £13,000.

MOT certificates on file suggest that this delightful pre-war saloon has covered less than 10,000 miles since 1978 (the current odometer reading is c.31,500). Finished in gleaming Red and complemented by the car’s original Green leather upholstery, the patina throughout is wonderful, with that heady and intoxicating old car whiff of ancient leather and timber. Offered for sale with a large and comprehensive history file, factory instruction book and lots of invoices, receipts and other related maintenance/ service paperwork. An ideal VSCC starter car with the added benefit of having one of the oldest and best-respected badges on the radiator grille.

The current vendor purchased ‘JG4867’ at our Duxford auction in May 2021 for his father who had joined as an apprentice in 1943, staying with the company throughout its many changes, finally leaving in 1986. He had always wanted a Riley but spent most of his earnings on his family instead. After a service and new clutch, ‘JG’ was used during the summer to collect him from the care home where he lived and taken on short runs and lunches out whenever possible throughout the summer of 2021.

She brought joy to the 91 year old on those 5 or 6 occasions, when the weather and rules allowed. Now, sadly she will not be needed anymore, so must move on to a new owner.

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1930 Ford Model A Five Window Coupe

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: Unregistered

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: A2984361 The Model T phenomenon lasted 18 years, but by 1926 even Henry Ford had to admit that the car that ‘put the world on wheels’ had finally run out of steam. Amidst rumours that several American States were preparing to ban the Model T due to its ‘unsafe’ handoperated braking system, Henry Ford begrudgingly succumbed to pressure and authorised the development of a successor.

No follower of convention, he terminated ‘T’ production on May 26th 1927 immediately after the 15 millionth example had rolled off the line, despite having nothing to replace it. Henry himself directed the development of a new longer, lower-slung chassis; a Howard Hicks-designed 3285cc, four-cylinder engine; threespeed manual transmission and a novel electrical system. By the time the Model A made its debut on December 2nd, there was a backlog of 400,000 orders for a car that nobody had even seen!

Manufactured in 1930, chassis number A2984361 is understood to have been supplied new to America and resided there until 2022 when the Ford was imported onto the shores of the United Kingdom. Ready for registration with its first UK keeper (with import duties paid and with NOVA number) the desirable five-window Coupe model, with rear Dickey seat, is fitted with the aforementioned 3285cc four-cylinder engine with threespeed manual transmission. Finished in the attractive colour combination of finished in Grey over Black, complementary Pale Yellow wire wheels and a Light Tan cloth interior upholstery, the Ford has been the subject of a self-evident restoration. The vendor rates the bodywork, paintwork, engine and interior trim as ‘very good to excellent’ and the electrical equipment and gearbox as ‘excellent’. Offered with state title from the United States and NOVA document, the Model A is finished with period white-wall tyres, a bonnet mascot and a rear-mounted spare.

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1927 Sunbeam 16hp Coachbuilt Saloon

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Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Reg No: YU 3857

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 5968HG The 1920s witnessed Sunbeam win the French and Spanish Grand Prix, finish second at Le Mans, set numerous Land Speed Records and cause Henry Royce consternation regarding the quality and refinement of its products. Introduced in 1926, the 16hp was powered by a 2035cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 65mph (coachwork permitting), the newcomer was praised in the contemporary press for its fine handling and potent four-wheel drum brakes.

Thought to have been clothed by Carbodies, this rakishly handsome Sunbeam is notable for its pronounced V-windscreen and low roof line. Rumoured to have been supplied new to the future poet laureate John Masefield, the 16hp was first registered as ‘YU 3857’ in London on November 18th, 1927. Still resident in the Capital after WW2, the 4/5-seater boasts a history file and ownership chain which date back sixty-six years! Treated to a new crown wheel and pinion, refurbished differential, rejuvenated gearbox, reconditioned front axle and re-trimmed interior during the 1990s, the Sunbeam has covered some 18,000 miles since being entrusted to marque specialist Bill Barrott for a thorough engine overhaul in 2006-08. Repainted by The Carrosserie Company during 2010 and shod with four new tubes / tyres in 2014, the 16hp was serviced by Jim Stokes Workshops not long before entering the current ownership that same year. Bought from dealer Robin Lawton for £28,500, ‘YU 3857’ drove from Hampshire to Inverness without missing a beat. Entrusted to J.C. Engineering of Spalding in September 2020 for attention to its radiator, water pump and dynamo etc, the Sunbeam started readily and ran well during our recent photography session.

Nicely detailed throughout with a smoker’s hatch, Barker headlamp-dipping mechanism, trigger-shaped interior door handles and ‘his and hers’ vanity set recesses, this rare Vintage Saloon is worthy of close inspection.

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1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon

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Estimate: £23,000 - £27,000* Reg No: UUB 126

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: B572TN Introduced at the 1952 Earl’s Court Motor Show, the R-Type was a more spacious evolution of its MkVI predecessor. Powered by a ‘big bore’ 4566cc straight-six engine allied to either fourspeed manual or automatic transmission, the newcomer allied luxurious surroundings to 100mph plus performance.

Supplied new to J. Clarke Esq of Maltby House, Louth by D.H. & A.H. Bloomer of West St Mary’s Gate, Grimsby, Chassis No. B572TN was issued with a factory guarantee on 7th October 1953. Resident in Central London some seventeen years later, accompanying invoices show that the Bentley was treated to a partial bodywork restoration by B.R. Chant Ltd of Sturminster Newton during 1979 and sent to Paddon Bros. of Brompton Road SW7 for servicing early the following decade. Purchased by L.H. Hammond from David Barr in 1983, the R-Type underwent a second, more comprehensive bodywork renovation four years later which included new front / rear wings, inner / outer sills, two new doors and attention to its interior.

Attractively finished in Champagne Metallic over Nutmeg with Brown leather upholstery, the Bentley’s exterior remains notably smart with none of the myriad bubbling and wavy lines often seen on less fortunate R-Types. Frequently used since entering the current ownership during November 2014, the past eight years have seen `UUB 126’ benefit from work to its front anti-roll bar, gearbox mount, exhaust manifold, brake servo, starter motor, fuel pump and carburettors etc. Sourced from renowned R-Type Continental specialist Padgett Motor Engineers, the lightweight clutch and single-piece flywheel allowed the car to be manoeuvred smoothly and easily during our recent photography session and are said to be a further boon on the open road. Kept `on the button’ by its enthusiast vendor with supporting parts invoices from the likes of P&A Wood, Flying Spares and Introcar, this handsome R-Type also boasts a working sunroof and nicely patinated interior.

Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, old MOTs back to 1970, copy chassis records and history file.

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1996 MG RV8

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: N70 MGR

MOT: September 2022

Chassis No: SARRAWBMG002182 Launched at the 1992 Birmingham Motor Show, the RV8 signalled MG’s return to the open sports car market. Just as the Cobra grew out of the unprepossessing AC Ace, so the RV8 evolved from the immortal MGB Roadster (hence the car’s ‘Project Adder’ development code). Built around a thoroughly re-engineered and neatly restyled version of its predecessor’s monocoque bodyshell, it was powered by a 3948cc V8 engine that developed some 190bhp and 318Nm of torque. Said to be capable of 135mph and 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds, the adoption of telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars all round brought a notable improvement in handling. Trimmed to a high standard, its inviting interior boasted leather upholstery and rich wood veneers. With the vast majority of the limited production run (just 1,983 are thought to have been made) going to a retro hungry Japan, RV8s remain a rare sight on British roads.

A notably late example (production ended at chassis 2233) and so equipped with the preferred R380 five-speed manual gearbox, chassis 2182 was supplied new to Japan. One of just 150 RV8s to be finished in Nightfire Red, it was repatriated by Langtree Garage of Wigan during summer 2003. Purchased by the vendor whilst it was still on the high seas such was his wife’s desire to own a Nightfire Red car, the two-seater’s Japanese service history would appear to contain entries up to 37,710km (c.23,400 miles). Now showing some 12,000 miles to its replacement odometer, the MG is thus believed but not warranted to have covered some 35,000 miles from new. Cherished as part of a private MG collection for the past nineteen years, ‘N70 MGR’ remains decidedly smart. Fitted with power steering and airconditioning and worthy of close inspection, this gorgeously hued RV8 is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original book pack, UK market handbook and current MOT certificate.

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1948 MG TC

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Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000* Reg No: USJ 920

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: TC7209 Introduced in late 1945, the MG TC boasted a wider cockpit than its TB predecessor but shared a similar ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension and hydraulic drum brakes. With its dual-cowl dashboard, fold-flat windscreen, cutaway-doors, swept wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TC looked every inch the traditional sportscar. Powered by Abingdon’s renowned XPAG 1250cc OHV four-cylinder engine, it was reputedly capable of 78mph. The last MG product to ride on nineteen-inch wire wheels, the TC attracted a strong following in the USA (especially among demobbed servicemen).

According to the T-Register’s Factory Production Record database, chassis TC7209 was built on 24th November 1948 and fitted with the engine number XPAG 8081 (the same unit it pleasingly appears to retain today). Thought to have spent the first fifty years or so of its life in North America, the MG was subject to a body off, chassis up restoration by its previous keeper and UK road registered as ‘USJ 920’ on April 1st, 1999.

Drawn to the two-seater’s striking and period correct colour of Clipper Blue, the vendor journeyed to Inverness to acquire it some two years later. Joining another TC – the one the seller had bought as his first car during 1967 – as part of a small marque collection, ‘USJ 920’ benefited from his decades of experience with the model. A handwritten log attests to regular maintenance and various improvements over the past twentyone years including a replated radiator grille and uprated oil seal for the refurbished Bishop Cam steering box. Treated to new engine mounts by marque specialist Cuerden Classics last July, the two-seater started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Still highly presentable, the MG sports a Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel, St Christopher medal and full weather equipment. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1943 Ford GPW Jeep

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: NXS 976

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: GPW118325 Arguably more iconic than a Sherman Tank or P-51 Mustang, the Jeep is for many the definitive WW2 vehicle. Equipped with a torquey L-headed 2.2-litre engine driving all four wheels via a three-speed manual box and two-speed transfer case, the tough, go-anywhere four-seater did its job exceptionally well. By the end of the war, 647,870 Jeeps had been produced - 281,448 of which were manufactured by Ford.

Previously owned by H&H Chairman & Founder Simon Hope, NXS 976 was initially chosen as it is more original than many we have offered for sale but also better to drive. While this might sound like a contradiction in terms it is explained by the fact that the Ford was reconditioned by the Allison Steel Manufacturing Company of Phoenix, Arizona in July 1945. The original 1943 GPW body tub was retained but the drivetrain was updated with a developmental prototype ‘fibre drive’ engine and more advanced T.90 gearbox. The front suspension was uprated too to eradicate the infamous ‘Jeep Droop’ on the driver’s side. The original untouched data plates verify the modifications and show that Ford / Willys kept trying to enhance the Jeep right up until the final few months of WW2.

‘NXS 976’ has been inspected by John Farley, the well-known author of ‘The Standardised War-Time Jeeps’, who commented as follows: ‘It is very hard to find an untouched rebuild – allowing us to study the modifications and changes made in period . . .

Still, with its very original 1943 GPW tub, combat wheels, original seats, Sheller steering wheel, screen, hood, and wings, this Ford has two freewheeling hubs fitted to the front axle to ease fuel consumption. Offered with its original rear tyre carrier, 1943 Jerry Can, original hood bows, genuine rear seat, grill bumpers and handles, shovel and axe, original seat covers, combat rim and bar grip tyres’. Rewired by a previous custodian, the Ford has recently been serviced and fettled using parts sourced from Dallas Autos of Thatcham.

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1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV

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Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000* Reg No: YJL 56L

MOT: T.B.C

Chassis No: 2411354 Arguably one of the best-looking Alfa Romeos ever made and an icon, the Giulia Sprint GT launched in 1963. Penned by Bertone, it was equipped with all-round coil-sprung suspension. The model range was extended in 1971 to include the revised 2000 GTV. Fitted with an enlarged 1962cc ‘twin-cam’ engine developing some 131bhp, it inherited the longer wheelbase platform and allwheel disc brakes of its older 1750 GTV sibling.

Manufactured in 1972, this 2000 GTV is a desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive example, being registered on the 5th of October that year. Fitted with the 1962cc ‘twin-cam’ straight-four engine allied to the five-speed manual transmission, the Alfa Romeo is finished in the iconic colour combination of Red paintwork with Black interior upholstery. The GTV was discovered by the restorer, Adam Andrews, outside a house under a sheet following approximately a year off the road and was subsequently purchased by him for returning to the road.

Following an extensive restoration by Mr. Andrews to concours standards during the 1990s, ‘YJL 56L’ was featured in Classic Cars magazine’s March 2000 issue (copies included). With a recorded mileage of around 49,000 miles (which was believed genuine) when restored, the odometer was subsequently zeroed and some 12,124 miles have been covered since the completion (at time of consignment). The detailed restoration work included a full repaint; brake overhaul; engine tuning; new brightwork; and re-trimming of the interior with Black leather, whilst the car rides on rare Momo alloy wheels. Following its purchase by the previous owner in around 2000, a further £6,000 was spent with Benalfa on mechanicals including a head and block.

Obtained by the vendor in 2016, the 2000 has been subject to additional improvement with invoices from Alfa Workshop and Classic Alfa, and has been serviced regularly. Accompanied by a large history file containing instruction book, service book and dealer list, the previously mentioned copies of Classic Cars magazine, numerous invoices, old MOT certificates, sundry paperwork and a current V5C.

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1981 DeLorean DMC-12

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Just 10,500 recorded miles from new Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000* Reg No: SVR 508W

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: SCEDT26TXBD002457 The brainchild of ex-General Motors executive John Zachary DeLorean, the DeLorean sports car project was touted around the world before finding a home in Northern Ireland thanks to generous grants from the British Government. Designed by ex-Pontiac engineer Bill Collins, the DMC12 was extensively reworked by Lotus prior to production, emerging with the latter’s trademark steel backbone chassis and all-independent suspension, and powered by a rear-mounted Peugeot/Renault/ Volvo 2.9-litre overhead-camshaft V6 engine. The much-hyped DMC12 finally arrived in 1980 and immediately ran into quality control problems, a not altogether surprising occurrence considering the local workforce’s unfamiliarity with automobile manufacture. No doubt the company would have sorted out the glitches given time but sales never approached projected levels and DeLorean’s 1982 indictment on drugs charges - he was subsequently acquitted - brought the project to its knees.

Displaying a total of only 10,500 miles on the odometer, this left-hand drive example of one of the 20th Century’s most controversial motor cars was purchased new in July or August of 1981 and spent the following three decades in the state of Pennsylvania. It is believed the vehicle was placed into dry storage fairly early in its life as was considered an investment by the then owner. Now retrieved from across the pond and with a new custodian in the UK, where it was registered in March 2015 - the car has been used sparingly, covering c.300 miles since arrival on UK soil. Close-inspection of the underside of this DMC12 supports the modest recorded mileage and the car is said to be “time warp original and unmolested”. Offered with a V5C document (showing one former keeper) and current MOT certificate; this instantly recognisable and highly collectible rarity is described by the vendor as being in ‘excellent’ condition with regards to its bodywork , ‘very good’ condition with regard to its engine, electrical equipment and transmission, whilst he regards the interior to trim to be ‘good’.

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1955 Ford Consul MkI

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Highly original and just 54,000 miles from new Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: VKK 66

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: EOTA.195095 Introduced at the 1950 Earls Court Motor Show, Ford’s Consul and Zephyr were notable for their use of a monocoque bodyshell, MacPherson Strut independent front suspension and hydraulic drum brakes. Able to seat up to six thanks to the provision of a front bench seat and column gearchange, the Dagenham duo were powered by a new generation of ‘oversquare’ engines.

Allied to three-speed manual transmission, the Consul’s 1508cc OHV inline four endowed it with a top speed of 72mph. The vast majority of the 227,732 examples made between 1951 and 1956 were four-door saloons. However, would-be purchasers could also opt for Convertible or Estate variants built by Carbodies and Abbot respectively.

Hailing from the days before manufacturers worried about rust traps or proper anti-corrosion treatments, ‘tin worm’ has made surviving Consul MK1s a seriously rare sight on UK roads. We are open to being proved wrong, but we doubt if any of those left have led as charmed a life or survived as well as ‘VKK 66’.

Supplied new to Mrs Betty Goodwin, she used the Ford sparingly prior to giving up driving on 24th September 1997 at 42,968 miles. Bequeathed to the local garage mechanic who maintained it, the four-door saloon has changed hands just twice more. The vendor is happy to warrant the 54,000 miles recorded on the odometer as representing the total covered from new because of (a) Mrs Goodwin’s accompanying handwritten maintenance log kept from 1961-1997, (b) old MOT certificates on file dating back to 1985 and (c) the car’s remarkable state of preservation.

Treated to a new clutch, exhaust, ignition system and carpets over the last seven years, the Ford has also benefited from a brake system overhaul, refurbished steering box, sundry new suspension components and fresh front / rear windscreen rubbers. Worthy of close inspection, ‘VKK 66’ would grace any museum or marque collection. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1975 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible One of just 505 examples manufactured

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Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000* Reg No: T.B.C

Chassis No: 23111713

MOT: Exempt

Jensen’s striking replacement for the slant-eyed C-V8 first saw the light of day in 1966. It broke some of the firm’s established traditions in that the design was outsourced - to Carrozzeria Touring - and the bodies were made of steel rather than glass-reinforced plastic. Power was initially supplied by a 6276cc Chrysler V8, driving through either a four-speed manual or three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission to an LSD-equipped Salisbury rear axle. The MKII model of 1969 brought revised frontal styling and ventilated disc brakes. Introduced at the October 1971 Earl’s Court Motor Show, the Interceptor III was visually distinguished by cast headlight surrounds, GKN cast alloy wheels and a comprehensively revamped interior and was produced in four Series - G, H, J and S4. By May 1972 the engines on RHD cars had been increased in capacity to a whopping 7212cc. A total of some 6,408 Interceptors were produced between 1966 and 1976, however, just 505 of those were Convertibles.

One of 262 examples manufactured in 1975, chassis number 23111713 was supplied new to the United States of America in left-hand-drive configuration. Fitted with the aforementioned 6276cc Chrysler V8 engine allied to the three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, the Interceptor is finished in Silver Grey (one of just 64) with complementary Red leather interior upholstery, a matching Red hood cover, and a hood trimmed in Black. Remaining in the United States until 1989, the Jensen was repatriated from Florida to the UK, being subsequently purchased in the same year by the vendor. In current ownership for some thirty-three years, chassis number 23111713 has a believed genuine recorded mileage of 71,965 miles at the time of consignment, with MOTs dating back to 1989, supporting the mileage.

Used and enjoyed between 1989 and 2000, the Jensen then benefitted from a comprehensive restoration which comprised full overhauls of the engine (with renovated Thermoquad), brakes, suspension, and steering, as well as a new hood, replacement springs, and reconolising of the original interior. The vendor informs that the bodywork has never been welded and shortly after the completion of the restoration, the Interceptor won the Jensen International Weekend Concours d’Elegance (2002). Offered with a history file which includes the aforementioned MOTs dating back to 1989, a large collection of photographs of the restoration, numerous invoices, Florida State Title, original Interceptor sales literature, the Concours d’Elegance winners certificate and current V5C. A rarity on British roads, this Interceptor III Convertible is worthy of close inspection!

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.

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1958 Triumph TR3A

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: 323 LVW

Chassis No: TS36149

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* MOT: Exempt

The final iteration of the TR3, the TR3A, appeared in 1957. Recognisable by its wider front grille, exterior door handles and lockable boot handle.

Built during the week of 19th September 1958, some 60 years prior to the current ownership in 2018 this attractive TR3A was originally supplied from the factory in Powder Blue with a Black interior and a White hood. Supplied new by Eastern Automobiles Limited in Essex ‘323 LVW’ pleasingly still retains an Essex issued registration number. Attributed with factory fitted equipment that included a heater, windscreen washers, occasional rear seat and 55 x15 tyres, some might see those as ‘essentials’ for sportscar motoring in Britain. Currently, the paintwork is finished in a Light Blue, a similar shade to the original colour of Powder Blue. Both the hardtop (body colour) and soft top (Dark Brown) are present with the car. Following an extensive and complete body-off restoration, ‘323 LVW’ benefitted from a brake and suspension overhaul, high torque starter, electronic ignition, wheels refurbishment and new tyres. Inside, a complete retrim was carried out (in Dark Tan with complementing Light Blue piping), along with full weather equipment to protect your investment. A V5C and Heritage Certificate accompany, along with a collection of invoices.

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1967 MG B Roadster

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Reg No: XJH 463F

Chassis No: GHN3132167

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan ‘Safety Fast’.

Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leafsprung ‘live’ rear axle, its 1798cc ‘B’ series four-cylinder engine was allied to a four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph, the provision of front disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering greatly aided control.

This home-market MG B Roadster was manufactured in 1967 and first registered in the United Kingdom on the 11th of August the same year. Presented in the attractive colour combination of Primrose Yellow with Black interior upholstery, ‘XJH 463F’ is accompanied by a soft-top all also trimmed in Black. Fitted with the aforementioned 1798cc straight-four engine mated to the four-speed manual gearbox, the MG has been in the ownership of just three people since 1989. Benefitting from much improvement while in the current ownership, the MG has received a replacement speedometer (at 66,631 miles); carburettor overhaul and engine tuning; head gasket replacement; a new radiator; a new master cylinder; electronic ignition; front brake calipers and servicing. Offered with a history file which includes a large selection of service and parts of invoices, previous MOT certificates back to 1999, a photograph album of the restoration, and a current V5C document.

1960 Bentley S2 Saloon

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Fitted with a rare Webasto sunroof Estimate: £20,000 - £24,000* Reg No: 713 UYL

Chassis No: B203BR

1974 Range Rover ‘Two Door’ Suffix C

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* MOT: Exempt

The Bentley S-Series was built with a separate chassis and body. The suspension was independent by coil springs at the front and a live axle attached to semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by servo-assisted drums all round. Greatly improved performance arrived with the S2 in 1959, sporting a new 6.2-litre aluminium V8 unit. This was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

Power steering became standard and electrically operated windows an option.

This right-hand drive, home market S2 is finished in Light Blue over Silver. It is complemented by a nicely mellowed Grey hide interior. Under previous ownership the car was updated with aftermarket S3-style twin-headlamp front wings while a new Webasto sunroof was also fitted.

Since the vendor acquired the Bentley in February 2017, considerable work has been carried out on the car. The brake system and the engine have been rebuilt and the gearbox has been refurbished.

A thick folder of invoices totalling over £15,000 in spare parts from, amongst others, Rolls-Royce & Bentley specialists Colbrook, Ristes and Flying Spares accompanies the car, along with copies of the original build records, old registration documents and MOTs.

Reg No: GWB 201N

Chassis No: 35509979C

MOT: Exempt

The no-nonsense Land Rover was an unashamed agricultural workhorse and, though fully roadable, was never intended to cosset its occupants. From day one, there therefore lay scope for the production of a sibling that combined the ‘Landie’s’ much-vaunted off-road prowess with a greater degree of onroad chic and comfort. Spen King famously oversaw the ‘100 inch Station Wagon’ project that was finally revealed to the world as the Range Rover in 1970 - a David Bache design that created a whole new genre of go-anywhere vehicles, which remains in full bloom today.

This desirable 2 door Range Rover was manufactured in 1974. Originally Red, this particular example is now presented in an attractive white with contrasting Palomino interior, ‘GWB 201N’ was subject to an older restoration and more recently, in 2021 was retrimmed by Nationwide Trim at a cost of c. £4,500. Now showing 51,321 miles on the odometer, this vehicle comes fitted with a walnut boot chest and comes accompanied with a paper land rover wallet containing an original maintenance schedule (which the vendor is unsure belongs to the car), owners manual, small collection of Range Rover sales leaflets and brochures, optional equipment leaflet and V5 document which displays 16 former keepers. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment and interior trim as ‘very good’, with the paintwork and transmission as ‘good’.

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1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster

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Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000* Reg No: SVR 356H

MOT: April 2023

Chassis No: 1R11976 Presented here is ‘SVR 356H’, a left-hand drive export Series II E-type that had resided in the USA until 2014 before being repatriated back into the UK and has been in current ownership since 2015 with the odometer currently displaying just over 78,000 credible miles. Finished in Silver, the interior is an attractively complementing black leather with a vinyl soft-top.

Being an export model for the USA, the car has the front and rear protective chrome bumper over-riders and is offered on E-Type wire wheels with knock-off hubs which have been fitted in the current ownership. Retaining its original Stromberg-carburetted engine, the condition of this Roadster reflects a fair degree of remedial work and some restoration over the years and the engine and chassis have the correct numbers. A rear brake overhaul was carried out in 2018 with other work including a new battery and an oil change in 2021 and a new clutch back in 2014.

Its accompanying paperwork includes a collection of 1970s invoices from Pontiac Sports Car, Inc. of Michigan on behalf of one-time keeper Sherman Barton. There is also one from Complete Auto restorations, LLC of Michigan on behalf of the last American owner, Edward Anthony Wujek II. This attractive E-Type is one of 7,853 LHD S2 Roadsters produced and is now being offered complete with a collection of invoices from its residence in the USA, a collection of old MOTs, an owner’s wallet with handbook, shipping documents, routine maintenance chart, US distributor book, letter from the DVLA regarding the UK registration, current V5C and an MOT valid into April of 2023.

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1966 Ford Cortina MKI 1500 GT

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Estimate: £20,000 - £24,000* Reg No: GTA 686D

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: BA77FJ54770 A halfway house between the standard 1500cc models and the twin-cam engined Lotus Cortina, the 1500 GT was not only some thirty percent more powerful than its lesser siblings but also featured improved suspension and front disc brakes. Though the Lotus became one of Ford’s all-time great competition cars, the GT was no mean performer with examples notching up memorable wins on the track and in the forest.

First registered on May 13th 1966 by The Highland Garage in Exmouth, Devon, this now very rare two-door 1500 GT would appear to have had just two owners prior to 1989 when it passed to Mr Jamison of Mill Hill, North London. Acquired by Mr J Waudby of St Albans two years later, he kept the Ford until 2018. During this period, maintenance was carried out by Pan Autos of Harpenden (invoices on file) with the Cortina and its custodian being regular participants in local Classic Tours / Shows. The present keeper acquired the GT some four years ago as an early retirement project and has spent considerable sums with his local bodyshop, garage and specialist suppliers such as Burton on improvements and upgrades. A number of panels were replaced and the bodyshell largely bare metalled and repainted. The accompanying history file contains a wallet with photographs attesting to this work. Additionally, both the engine and gearbox have been overhauled with a new clutch and thrust bearing being fitted for good measure. The speedometer and rev counter have been refurbished and the fuel tank and sender replaced. A brake servo has been installed together with a Gaz shock absorber conversion kit, suspension lowering kit, half bumpers and 4.5-inch reverse rim steel wheels to give ‘GTA 686D’ the ever popular ‘Lotus’ look! Having brought this stunning GT back to its former glory with several sensible improvements, the vendor has now been tempted by another project and offers the fruits of his endeavour to the next fortunate custodian!

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1912 Darracq Type L12 10hp Tourer

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Current family ownership for over 100 years Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000* Reg No: T.B.C

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: L12 Alexandre Darracq made a fortune in the bicycle industry’s boom years (the late 19th Century) before turning his attention to motorised transport. After two false starts, Darracq launched his first successful internal combustion-engined automobile in 1900. That initial 6½hp single-cylinder voiturette was followed by a range of twins and fours, and the marque soon established a reputation for sporting prowess. The 10hp Darracq was powered by a four-cylinder engine with a high-tension Bosch magneto. With the French and British authorities having different horsepower ratings for a given engine size, the 10hp Darracq equates to circa 11.5hp in British R.A.C ratings.

Manufactured in 1912, the Type L12 Tourer offered was supplied new to a Richard R. Black Esq. of Peterborough, who retained the Darracq until 1917 when it was acquired by the vendor’s great grandfather. A purchase receipt dated 20th September 1917 for the sum of £180 is present in the history file, with the Darracq remaining in the current family ownership ever since. The Tourer has spent its entire 110 year existence in the Peterborough area!

Featuring a Torpedo two-seater body style with hood, screen, acetylene head lamps, oil lamps and horn all included for the £225 new purchase price,the L12 also sports beaded-edge wheels, a Stepney spare, original tool-kit and functional starting handle.

One of just three thought to survive today, the Type L12 resided in a farmyard building for a number of years in the 1960s, before benefitting from a comprehensive restoration in the 1970s, being local newspaper featured on completion. Accompanied by an RF60 ‘buff’ logbook issued on the 16th January 1925 in Soke of Peterborough; period photographs from different stages of its life; the previously mentioned 1917 purchase receipt; copies of invoices for work completed through the 1920s and copies of advertisements. Previous MOTs and copies of logbooks are further documented, and a number of spare engine parts are also offered with the car. Suited to many V.C.C and V.S.C.C events, this is an exceptionally rare survivor with magnificent history.

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1937 MG TA

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1 of 3,003 made and comprehensively restored Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000* Reg No: AAS 491

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: TA1400 The first of the famous MG T-series line, the TA was introduced in 1936. Larger, faster and more comfortable than its PB predecessor, the newcomer was powered by the MPJG 1292cc OHV engine that developed some 50bhp @ 4,800rpm. Allied to a four-speed manual transmission, it endowed the two-seater with a nigh-on 80mph top speed. Traditionalists may have decried the adoption of a less exotic powerplant, insulating rubber engine mounts and - after a while - synchromesh on 3rd and 4th gears but the TA had accounted for 3,003 sales by the time production ceased in 1939.

According to the T-Register, chassis ‘TA1400’ was manufactured on the 19th of May 1937, and was reportedly supplied new to Australia. Repatriated from Melbourne by the vendor in 2001, the TA was requiring full renovation and the next year was entrusted to Classic Restorations Ltd of Alyth, Perthshire for ‘an extensive, body-off, chassis-up restoration’ over a twelve-month period.

A matching chassis and engine numbers example, the original engine received a comprehensive overhaul by Agra Engineering, with the total cost of the renovation coming to some £40,000.

Finished in complementing and striking two-tone Dark Metallic Green with Red leather interior upholstery, the MG rides on red painted wire wheels (with matching Red grill) and is sporting a Black hood.

‘AAS 491’ appears as sharp as one might expect given the cost of its refurbishment and has resided for the subsequent twenty-one years since as part of the vendor’s private MG collection, with around 1,000 miles estimated to have been covered during this time. The handsome TA is variously rated by him as ‘excellent’ (bodywork, paintwork, interior trim), ‘very good’ (engine, electrical equipment) or ‘good’ (four-speed manual gearbox).

Offered with a large history file including much paperwork relating to the renovation, a dating letter from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT), and a current V5C document.

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1976 Triumph Stag

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Estimate: £20,000 - £24,000* Reg No: MVE 998R

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: LD42306A Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and servobacked disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a twodoor monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured allround independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semitrailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or threespeed automatic transmission all but the earliest Stags benefited from both hard- and soft-top roofs. Despite being in production for seven years during which time 25,877 cars were made, a mere 9,500 or so are thought to have survived.

Retaining its original Passport to Service, this particular example has formed part of a private collection for the last twenty years or so. Finished in the handsome combination of Tahiti Blue with Black upholstery, the vendor purchased it from a fellow company director. Although, in good order he subsequently entrusted it to marque specialist MV Classics of Southampton for £10,000 worth of gentle restoration. Sparingly used since then – the past decade has seen it cover less than 400 miles – the Triumph remains highly presentable. Passing its most recent MOT test on 31st May 2022 with only one minor defect (a deteriorated suspension dust cover), the Stag is rated by the seller as being in ‘very good’ (bodywork, paintwork, interior trim) or ‘excellent’ (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment) condition.

With its distinctive V8 woofle, crisp Michelotti styling and civilised road manners, Triumph’s flagship GT has much to recommend it.

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2005 Aston Martin DB9

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c.26,000 miles from new Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000* Reg No: YL05 YNJ

MOT: January 2023

Chassis No: SCFAC01A45GA03361 First shown by Aston Martin at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show.

Available both in coupé and a convertible body styles, the latter being known as the Volante, the DB9 was the successor of the DB7 and was the first car to be built in Aston Martin’s new factory at Gaydon in Warwickshire. The new car was considered to be such an advance on the old that Aston Martin had decided a straightforward sequential numbering would be considered inappropriate, hence why it was not titled DB8. Its bodyshell weighed 25 per cent less yet had twice the torsional rigidity, thanks to its aluminium bonnet, roof and rear wings and composite construction front wings and boot lid. The vehicle was powered by the 5.9-litre V12 used in the Vanquish, which generated 450hp, propelled the car from 0 to 60mph in 4.7 seconds and generated a top speed of 186mph.

Manufactured in 2005 and presented in the desirable Titanium Silver with Falcon Grey and Obsidian Black interior, YL05 YNJ is offered with just c.26,000 miles from new and shows 4 former keepers on the V5 document. Boasting factory options including piano Black waterfall, heated front screen, parking sensors and 19 inch 15 spoke wheels, as well as desirable Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, YL05 YNJ was recently subject to a healthcare check at HR Owen Aston Martin Cheltenham and comes accompanied with the original logbook containing 8 Aston Martin main dealer stamps, with the most recent in August 2021. The vehicle also comes accompanied with a number of receipts and invoices, as well as an MOT certificate valid until 17 January 2023.

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1969 Ferrari 365GT Rebodied in the style of a ‘Pontoon Fender’ Testa Rossa

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Featuring coachwork by Giovanni Giordanengo Estimate: £350,000 - £400,000* Reg No: MOI 436

Chassis No: 13473

MOT: Exempt

For many, the Ferrari 250 ‘Pontoon Fender’ Testa Rossa is simply one of the most beautiful and versatile road-going competition cars ever made. Boasting an enviable racing pedigree with a highly impressive three World Sportscar Titles under its belt and victories at Le Mans, Sebring and the Targa Florio. Just thirty-three 250 TRs were produced by the factory between 1957 and 1962 (approximately 22 to Pontoon Fender specification) and the first example off the line (chassis 0666TR) sold for $16,390,00 in August 2011 - ownership is necessarily a select affair! The vendor of this particular car, chassis 13473 has been fortunate enough to own dozens of Ferraris over the past four decades with highlights including a 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Competition Coupe and a unique 330 GT featuring coachwork by Vignale.

Stepping back in time to the early 1980s, which is where this fascinating story begins; the prolific Ferrari collector and wealthy Sheffield-based engineering entrepreneur Mel Farrar acquired Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 (chassis number 13473) as a complete running car, but with some corrosion issues to the steel bodywork. Commissioned in December 1969 for delivery the following March, this car is one of just 80 supplied new in RHD configuration and was purchased by a Mr Shelley, director of Shelleys Ford agents of Motherwell. Unusually ‘BRE 450J’ wasn’t however registered for road use until June of 1971, later passing through the hands of clothing giants Dorothy Perkins & Co. Subsequently sold to it to its penultimate custodian, Mr Dyke-Price of Huntingdon - the four seater Ferrari GT was showing its age by this time and new owner Mel Farrar saw it as the ideal basis for a high performance 1950s 250 TR-style Barchetta, however utilising the more powerful engine and refinement of the reliable 365 underpinnings.

Based on that of the contemporary 330GTC, the chassis of the 365 was made up of Ferrari’s familiar combination of oval and round steel tubing, and in addition to featuring independent suspension all round (for the first time on a Ferrari Grand Tourer). The car boasted Koni’s hydro-pneumatic system at the rear and further refinements included mounting the engine and drive-train in rubber bushes to insulate the car’s occupants from noise and vibration, and providing ZF power-assisted steering as standard equipment. Developing 320bhp in its 365GT incarnation, the well-proven 4.4-liter V12 engine was coupled to a substantial five-speed gearbox. The car’s blistering performance - top speed 151mph, 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds - was restrained by Girling ventilated discs all around.

Endowed with that unusual combination of fine handling and a supple ride, the 365GT was rated by Car magazine as ‘the most civilized Ferrari yet.’

Whilst visiting the workshops of his close friend Vincent Pumo in the early 1980s, Farrar spotted the complete hand-beaten aluminium bodywork for a 250TR, which had been purchased for a ‘rainy day’ a few years prior. Vincent was the late father of James Pumo - the well known Ferrari parts guru

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and founder of Eurospares Ltd. A deal was struck and the project finally began to gain momentum.

Correctly riveted and formed as per Scaglietti factory specification, the bodywork was created

by Giovanni Giordanengo - the Cuneo based ‘artigiano’ renowned for his exacting recreations of competition and road going Ferraris and Alfa Romeos. It was he who was entrusted by Alfa Romeo with creating a sanction II series of the TZ2 much like Aston Martin did with their DB4 GT Zagato.

Determined that `13473’ should not only look, but also act, the part of a 1950s sports racer, Farrar set about shortening the 365 chassis to suit the glorious open two-seater coachwork. His in-house team of technicians rebuilt the drivetrain, however, the engine wasn’t actually reinstalled until much later after acquisition by our vendor in 2008. A decision was taken by the car’s current custodian that it should be finished to ultra fast road specification, rather than ‘full race’ which would limit its usability.

Entrusted to respected motor engineer Stuart McPherson (of Ian McPherson & Son) for completion to concourse standards, a substantial six figure sum was invested in the project between 2008 – 2017, utilising parts supplied by Maranello, GTO Engineering and other top international parts suppliers.

Simon Isles and David Moroney refined the aluminium coachwork and produced a selection of bespoke components including the dashboard, fuel tank, air filter box, windscreen frame and body mounts. One of the leading UK Ferrari restoration outfits had a toolroom copy in their workshops during this period and provided McPherson with a library of photographs for reference - these proved crucial in the restoration of this eye-catching roadster. Riding on bespoke Turrino spoked wire wheels and lavishly trimmed in Blood Red leather by Futura (using hides purchased in Italy), the car is finished in gleaming Rosso Corsa - twenty-two coats of period cellulose paint to be precise!

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Upon completion, having been reregistered ‘MOI 436’ (in the style of the factory Italian ’Prova’ test plates), the car was passed on to R&D Automotive of Manchester for a final check over and setup using Beissbarth ML4000 laser alignment equipment. Described as having “A1 geometry” and “chassis modifications carried out to perfection”, the car has remained on static display ever since, save for 200-or-so test miles. It is therefore described as being in “excellent condition” and is said to be “ready for use on the road or track”. Safety is enhanced by modern specification bespoke ventilated front disk brakes and a Girling set up to the rear (with full bias adjustment). Considerably more powerful than an original 250TR, with far superior independent suspension, disc brakes and five speed transmission, the car also benefits from a wider, more spacious cockpit, making longdistance Continental touring an excellent proposition. Worthy of close inspection, this totally unique road-going racer could not be replicated at anything like the guide figure and provides champagne Ferrari ownership, for a fraction of the cost of a factory racer. Offered for sale with current UK V5C Registration Document, large quantity of receipts for work carried out, correspondence with Tony Willis of Maranello Concessionaires, photographs of the restoration and a bespoke spare wheel that neatly tucks behind the fuel tank.

Please note - Ferrari’s UK Solicitors (Cooley LLP) have made previous contact with our vendor (which is normal practice when a non-standard Ferrari is brought to the open market). It was agreed that following removal of the side decals and steering wheel badge in April 2020, a line was drawn under the matter and permission was granted to advertise the vehicle as a Ferrari 365 ‘Speciale’.

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1974 Lotus Elan +2 130/5

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Reg No: PKE 300M

Chassis No: 73111782C

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* MOT: T.B.A.

Hailed by the contemporary motoring press as dynamically superior to its two-seater sibling thanks to a longer wheelbase and wider track, the +2 version of Lotus’s legendary Elan debuted in June 1967.

True to designer Ron Hickman’s vision, its fully independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes delivered a true ‘race car for the road’ driving experience. Progressively evolved, the ultimate +2 boasted a 130bhp, 1.6 litre ‘twin cam’ engine and five-speed manual transmission. Of the 5,200 made, just 1,200 2+2-seater Elans are thought to have survived.

Rumoured to be one of six such cars finished in Renault Mid-Green Metallic without a contrasting roof for the members of the Lotus hierarchy, ‘PKE 300M’ has recently had its engine fully overhauled to ‘fast road’ specification (dyno sheet showing 145bhp on file). Further benefiting from a new exhaust, solid drive shaft conversion, replacement brakes and uprated Tony Thompson suspension all round, it is hoped that the Coupe will possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. Retrimmed using the last of the original Oatmeal material available from the factory, the interior is decidedly smart. The paintwork, as is so often the case with fibreglass-bodied cars, shows signs of microblistering but remains presentable. Offered with V5C Registration Document and sundry paperwork.

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1960 MGA 1600 Roadster

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Reg No: 9979 TJ

Chassis No: GHD92519

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in the Autumn of 1955 and continually updated, the MGA range was joined by Coupe and ‘Twin Cam’ variants in 1956 and 1958 respectively. Prompted by the latter’s performance advantage, the standard pushrod model received a capacity increase to 1588cc and front disc brakes in May 1959. Equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and rack and pinion steering as standard, the resultant ‘1600’ MkI was reputedly capable of 100mph plus.

In the current ownership since 2009, this pampered MGA 1600 Roadster has resided in a heated garage and although having covered little recent mileage is said to be “ready to go”. Imported from the USA in 1991, it is understood to have been treated to a comprehensive restoration after landing in the UK, the works even including fitment of a replacement bodyshell. Furthermore, we are advised the engine has been overhauled to 1622cc capacity. Kept in a heated garage this delightful MG is finished in Red with Black interior and comes with a new hood and tonneau. The interior is said to be “excellent” with the body, paint, engine and gearbox described as being “very good”. Perfect for some summer motoring, 9979 TJ is worthy of close inspection.

1974 MG B Roadster

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* Reg No: HLD 68N

Chassis No: GHN5 348334 G

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280

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Just 26,250 miles from new Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000*

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in the May of 1962, the monocoque MG B was a welcome progression from the bodyon-frame T-Series and MG A models that preceded it. The MkII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for standard fit. With the MkIII derivative of 1972 came a new fascia and improved heater.

This is an exceptional ‘survivor car’ having had the same owner for the last 40 years. Never restored, we are informed the mileage is a genuine c.50,500 from new and apart from minor touch-ups over the years the car retains much of its original factory Bracken paint and is said to remain in very good overall condition. Fitted with an original specification Gold Seal high compression engine it was Ziebart treated from new and has been garaged all its life in the south of England. At some point the seats were replaced with brown leather clad items as these were more comfortable. The interior has a lovely patina to it, and still has its original radio. The carpets are also original but could really do with replacing. The hood, tonneau cover and hood cover are all present as are the original tools. One of the last Cowley Chrome Bumper B’s.

Reg No: L550 JOL

Chassis No: WDB1290582F092551

MOT: October 2022

The fourth generation (R129 Series) of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic SL models was launched at the Geneva Motorshow of 1989. It was a beautifully-engineered motorcar that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features. The specification included independent suspension all round (double wishbone at the front and a five link system at the rear), adaptive damping, ventilated disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control, integral roll-over bar and front air bags. Introduced in Autumn 1993, the SL280 was powered by a 2.8 litre DOHC straight-six engine that developed some 190bhp and 199lbft of torque.

Finished in Malachite Green with a Cream leather interior, this example of a SL280 still wears its original supplying dealer plates. Always garaged, this SL has covered just 26,250 miles from new (at time of consignment) and with just 2 former keepers from new, this SL280 has been in current ownership since 2007. The current owner has stated that he has covered no more than c.5000 miles in 12 years. As should be expected with an SL the car is accompanied by both hardtop and soft-top.

Presented with a collection of old MOT certificates and invoices, the owners wallet and handbook are both present. ‘L550JOL’ holds a current MOT until the end of October 2022.

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1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII Roger Byford’s all-conquering competition BJ7 - ’32 EXT’

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Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000* Reg No: 32 EXT

Chassis No: HBJ7-21357

MOT: May 2023

When it comes to rallying royalty, the Austin Healey 3000 and success of its legendary BMC Works Rally programme is heavily documented. Already a fine road car, relentless development by the backroom boys of the BMC Competitions Department, culminated with a machine that crews referred to as the “biggest gun on the field”. If you were already a top driver, you needed a car you could win with and in the big banger sports car class, the Works Austin Healey 3000 was just that car. In the right hands, these sensational machines with their opposition crushing low down grunt, could storm Alpine passes in 2nd and 3rd gear, when the rest of the European competition were chugging around in 1st and 2nd.

The hiatus of that development is represented by the evocative long distance and rally-ready machine for sale here now. Purchased in 1981 by the well-known Austin Healey duo of husband and wife Roger and Maggi Byford, ’32 EXT’ was converted to fast road / competition specification soon after and pressed into service for club racing, rallying and timed speed events. Constantly updated and developed throughout this decade on a no-expense-spared basis; this ‘BJ7’ was ready for its first international event in 1988. Finishing a staggering seventh overall, Maggi and Roger were joined by 143 other entrants in the first ever ‘RAC ‘Classic Marathon’. Following a mishap on the Oddicombe Hillclimb during the 1992 RAC Rally, Byford set about a full and comprehensive chassis-up rebuild to ‘full works specification’. This included the construction of all aluminium panel work, side-exit exhaust, and a limited-slip differential. Fitted with a newly rebuilt engine, ’32 EXT’ was returned to the race circuit once more, competing in the Healey Drivers International race series. Recording a highly commendable sixth overall and multiple class wins, ’32 EXT’ shared the track with motor racing royalty, namely John Chatham’s ‘DD 300’ and Denis Welsh’s much-admired ‘Bulldog’. Other successes included finishes on the 1999 Lands End to John O’Groats, 1991 RAC Historic, 1990 Circuit Retro (Ireland), the infamous all-Healey race at Montlhery, 1998 Classic Marathon ‘Dash to Marrakech’, Yorkshire Rally and many, many others.

Always capable of a front running pace, it has over the last forty years, become one of the most well-known and admired machines both at home and overseas. More ‘Mountain Legend’ than freshly restored rally replica, it’s the nearest thing there is to a £400,000 works machine and has the allimportant contemporary history and equipment to back up such a claim for a very modest outlay. In 2019, ’32 EXT’ was entrusted to marque specialists ‘Orchard Restorations’ for a thorough rebuild and has seen little to no use since the work was carried out. Almost £30,000 was invested and included the stripping and fully rebuilding of the engine to ‘fast road / rally’ specification (200bhp on dyno sheet provided). Benefiting from some other highly-desirable competition upgrades including a rear disk conversion (all brakes renewed recently), spare wheel bulge to boot and period competition lamps to both the front and rear. Inside the cockpit, you’ll find full harnesses, race seats, roll cage, overdrive on the gear knob for 3rd and 4th and a Halda Speed Pilot.

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Behaving faultlessly on our recent photography session, the car is said to “drive superbly’, with our consignor also stating that “the gearbox and axle are quiet, with no clonks or rattles”. Offered with V5C UK registration document and an impressive history file including photographs, invoices, results lists, event entry paperwork and much more. Not currently with FIA-papers, but easily attainable, our vendors feel the car is a little on the noisy side for current rally regulations and would benefit from larger silencers if the new owner decides to proceed down that route. A straight-cut gearbox is not currently fitted, however, can accompany the car if required.

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1931 Jowett Covered Delivery Lorry

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Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000* Reg No: HD 4380

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 130445 Jowett is probably not the first name that springs to the minds of most classic vehicle buffs, yet the Yorkshire-based manufacturer produced cars and commercials from 1906 to 1954, including the decidedly futuristic Javelin. Blacksmith Wilfred Jowett sired five children, three of whom – Benjamin, William and Ruth – formed the Jowett Manufacturing Company in 1901, the early results of which included: a V-twin stationary engine for everything from a wood mill to a potato machine; the first six Scott motorcycles; and a prototype light car with tiller steering. When the latter entered production it featured Jowett’s own 815cc flat-twin engine and gearbox, which were of aluminium construction for optimum lightness. Enlarged and refined over the years, the powerplant was still in manufacture 43 years hence. The company’s factory was all but burnt to the ground in September 1930, causing it to amend its 1931 production plans in favour of commercial vehicles. A high quality brochure was published and ‘Penny-aMiler’ adopted as the advertising tag line. Four derivatives were offered including a covered lorry like this example, which is rumoured to have been used to transport beer, milk, bread and other provisions for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in its past life.

This splendidly-presented truck is believed to be the only remaining one of its kind, still to original factory specification retaining its ‘roll-up’ fabric covered load area. Beautifully finished in green over black and trimmed in black vinyl; it features a wingmounted Pratts fuel can and roof-mounted spare wheel/tyre. The Jowett is powered by the aforementioned 7hp flat-twin engine and rides on green-painted artillery wheels – it even retains its period owner’s handbooks. A totally unique opportunity to acquire a thoroughly practical promotional vehicle of immense charm, with the added bonus of its diminutive size. This means it can be stored safely from the elements inside a normal residential garage, which is highly unusual for a pre-war ‘commercial’.

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2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

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Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000* Reg No: NL15 RYF

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: SAJAC63H9FMK11068 The F-Type R is powered by a 5.0-litre V8 producing 542bhp and 680Nm of torque. The colossal power allows the Jag to sprint forward from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds before charging on to a limited top speed of 186mph – figures which put it up against some very serious ‘supercar’ rivals. Floor the throttle and there’s a deep rumble and a surge of acceleration, and the R squirms as the tyres struggle to put down all that power. It’s an intense experience, and anyone who believes a dual-clutch gearbox is the only choice for sports cars should just try the F-Type’s excellent eight-speed auto. As you’d expect, the R has been tuned to cope with that extra performance.

Finished in the striking combination of ‘Ultimate Black Metallic’ with matching Black leather upholstery, ‘NL15 RYF’ was specified to a particularly high standard when new. This included a carbonfibre exterior styling package, complemented by carbon-style central stripes to the seating. Riding on 20-inch split rim sports alloy wheels, shod with new Pirelli P-Zero premium tyres; this ‘super coupe’ is further enhanced by a tinted glass panoramic roof. Powered by the flagship 5.0 litre V8 engine allied to eightspeed automatic transmission (with F1-style paddles), this 542BHP model has covered a modest 46,800 miles from new.

The Jaguar has recently benefited from an oil and filter change and was serviced by Main Dealers Guy Salmon of Stockport during 2015, 2017 and 2018.

A rare and highly desirable modern classic, this appealing lowmileage Jaguar should offer a great contemporary investment opportunity. Described by the vendor as being in “Excellent” condition with regards to all aspects of the aesthetics and mechanicals, ‘NL15 RYF’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, two book packs, including handbook and official service history print-out, warranty cards and much more.

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1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII Phase II 1 of just 1,038 RHD examples made

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Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000* Reg No: ETM 836D

Chassis No: HBJ834472

MOT: April 2023

A significant step in terms of ‘Big Healey’ evolution and foundation block for one of the 1960s’ most charismatic rally cars, the 3000 MkI was introduced in March 1959. Powered by an enlarged 2912cc version of BMC’s C-Series straight-six engine that developed some 124bhp and 167lbft of torque, it could be had in two-seater (BN7) or 2+2 seater (BT7) configurations. Progressively improved, the 3000 metamorphosed through MkII and MkIIa guises before the arrival of the ultimate MKIII BJ8 in October 1963. Boasting a centre console, proper convertible hood, wood veneer dashboard, redesigned exhaust system and wind-up windows, the 2+2 seater BJ8 proved a comfortable and fast grand tourer. With engine output boosted to 148bhp and 165lbft of torque thanks to a new camshaft and better valve springs etc, its reputed 124mph top speed was accessed via a four-speed manual gearbox. Last of the line, the Phase Two variant benefited from redesigned rear suspension, strengthened splined hubs and larger diameter front disc brakes. Of the 17,712 MKIIIs built, just 1,038 are understood to have been to RHD, Phase Two specification.

Reportedly supplied new in Bedfordshire (hence the ‘TM’ part of its registration number), this particular example is understood to have been stored for thirteen years before undergoing an extensive, ‘bare metal’ restoration from May 2000 – June 2002. Much of the work is chronicled across two accompanying photo albums. Some twenty years on, the Austin-Healey’s current condition is a true testament to the skill of those responsible. Finished in what many consider to be the best colour combination of Ice Blue Metallic over Old English White, the 2+2-seater is trimmed in Dark Blue with a matching soft-top and Black carpets. Fitted with overdrive (an option on home market cars), it has been uprated with a competition-style unit that is activated via a flick switch on the gearlever. Other nice touches include a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel and Kenlowe fan for better cooling.

Under the bonnet, the ‘matching numbers’ straight-six engine sports a polished and engraved rocker cover with the words ‘Austin Healey’ picked out in red.

Starting readily upon inspection and running nicely, ‘ETM 836D’ has been regularly MOT tested and greased in recent years with its last oil change occurring less than 100 miles ago at an indicated 12,552 miles. The most civilised of the Big Healeys but still possessing charisma to spare, the 3000 MKIII Phase Two cars are rightly sought after with this home market, matching chassis and engine numbers machine having much to recommend it. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, restoration photo albums and assorted bills not to mention a variety of marque books.

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1965 Triumph TR4A

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Just two owners from new. Previously subject of a full photographic restoration Estimate: £16,000 - £18,000* Reg No: GBD 448C

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: CTC555740 Codenamed ‘Zest’, the TR4 was introduced in 1961 as a replacement for the TR3A. Though it was based on the chassis and drivetrain of its much-loved predecessor it cut a far more modern dash, thanks to an all new Michelotti-styled body.

Power was provided by Triumph’s proven OHV four-cylinder engine. The capacity was, however, increased to 2,138cc. Other mechanical updates included a wider track front and rear, rack and pinion steering and an all-synchromesh gearbox. The final iteration of the TR4 was the TR4A, introduced in 1965. This embodied a number of small styling changes and upgrades to the specification but, more pertinently, some 75% of TR4As were equipped with independent rear suspension (IRS).

The right-hand drive TR4A on offer is one of these desirable IRS cars. Built in 1965 and originally finished in Old English White, the car was purchased new by a Miss Ruth Carolyne-Palmer of Rotherham and remained in her possession for some 35 years.

Passing into the hands of vehicle restoration firm proprietor Michael Gillett in March of 2000, a complete body-off-chassis restoration was undertaken over a subsequent two year period.

The entire process was fully documented with more than sixty photographs captured and included within the cars substantial history file. Colour changed to Triumph’s iconic Signal Red and riding on chrome wire wheels; this TR4A has covered less than 10,000 miles since the major overhaul. Our vendor describes the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork and interior trim as “very good”, whilst the transmission is described as “average”. Remaining un-temperamental during our recent photography session, ‘GBD 448C’ is offered with full weather equipment, MOT certificates dating back to 2002, tax disks from 1977, a large quantity of invoices for new parts used during the restoration, photographs, workshop manuals and other sundry literature.

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1937 Talbot BD75 Sports Special

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Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000* Reg No: DYY780

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 2941 H&H are indebted to the Vendor for the below description: Beginning life as a 1937 Talbot BD75 Sports Saloon, this exciting Special is said to have been constructed over three years to an extremely high standard. With the original bodywork beyond economic repair, the decision was taken to reconfigure the car as a period-style two-seater. The chassis was stripped and completely rejuvenated, all dampers, springs, bearings and suspension components being either overhauled or replaced.

Framed in - and skinned with - aluminium, the lightweight coachwork was fabricated by the well-known Vintage Special bodybuilding expert, Ian Pitney.

The bulkhead and scuttle have been lowered and the radiator and cowling modified giving the car its unique look. The radiator is to high-flow specification but uses correct top and bottom tanks. All components including the transmission have been refurbished and the engine overhauled with the cylinder head receiving the attention of the previous engineer owner. An uprated carburettor is fitted for reliability and power.

A new period look rev counter is fitted when the instrument panel and instruments have been restored. ‘DYY 780’ has been completely rewired with the starter motor and dynamo being fully overhauled. It is rare to find a two-seater Talbot and this ‘no expense spared’, fully road legal example pleasingly retains its original chassis and engine. Sporting fully trimmed bespoke seats, this car presents as immaculate inside and out and would be much at home in the paddock at Silverstone.

The original buff logbook is available together with a current V5C Registration Document.

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1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé

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Estimate: £68,000 - £78,000* Reg No: 388 UYY

Chassis No: 677636

MOT: Exempt

The stunning-looking XK120 Roadster caused a sensation when launched at the 1948 London Motor Show. Capable of 120mph and more, it immediately assumed the mantle of the world’s fastest production car. The equally elegant Fixedhead Coupé version followed in 1951 with the Drophead Coupé completing the range in 1953. The key to the car’s electrifying performance was its all-new, alloy-headed DOHC 3.4-litre, straight-six engine, the basic design of which successfully powered a whole range of Jaguars until the late `80s. In order to confirm the model’s top speed potential to the press, the second XK120 built was driven flat out on the Jabbeke straight, Belgium, achieving an astonishing 136.596mph in stripped form.

All XK120s had independent Heynes designed torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating ball steering, telescopically adjustable steering column, and all-round 12inch drum brakes. The Drophead Coupé (DHC) had a padded, lined canvas top, which folded onto the rear deck behind the seats when retracted, and roll-up windows with opening quarter lights. The flat glass two-piece windscreen was set in a steel frame that was integrated with the body and painted the same colour.

Dashboards and door-caps in both the DHC and the closed coupé (FHC) were wood-veneered, whereas the open cars were leather-trimmed. All models had removable spats (“fender skirts” in America) covering the rear wheel arches, which enhanced the streamlined look. On cars fitted with the optional wire wheels (available from 1951), the spats were omitted as they gave insufficient clearance for the chromed, two-eared Rudge-Whitworth knock-off hubs. Chromium-plated wire wheels were optional from 1953.

According to the accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, this XK120 was dispatched via the company’s Los Angeles distributor Hornburg in left-hand drive Drophead Coupé configuration having been manufactured on the 8th of July 1953. Finished in Dove Grey with Tan-coloured interior trim upholstery and a Fawn hood, the XK120 is thought to have competed in a modest amount of racing in Arizona through the ‘70s. Spending the majority of its life in Arizona until being shipped to Germany in 1990, ‘388 UYY’ was placed into storage in a container awaiting the beginning of a restoration that never materialised.

Rediscovered in 2015, the previous owner commissioned a full body-off cosmetic restoration, with the refurbishment involving: a bare-metal respray; full interior retrim (including re-upholstery, dashboard and carpets); a replacement hood; replacement and re-chroming of the chrome parts; fitment of a new Guy Broad five-speed gearbox; and new wire wheels and tyres. The total expenditure on the parts alone is understood to have exceeded £24,000.

Imported into the United Kingdom in 2017, the Jaguar was purchased by the vendor (in 2018) who subsequently commissioned a comprehensive mechanical restoration by The Splined Hub (renowned

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Jaguar specialists) which exceeded over £30,000 worth of expenditure. The work comprised a full engine overhaul with a replacement cylinder head; suspension renewal; re-wiring; cooling system refurbishment; a braking system overhaul; steering column and shaft renovation; heating repairs; fettling to the door and bonnet fitment; amongst much more. The wood trim and veneering were also replaced by Chapman and Cliff.

Boasting matching chassis and engine block numbers (with the original head accompanying too), ‘388 UYY’ is offered complete with the aforementioned Heritage certificate, invoices relating to the splined hub restoration and previous work, along with a current V5C document.

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1933 Talbot AW75 Close Coupled Sports Saloon

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Bills on file for in excess of £50,000 Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000* Reg No: HY 8949

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 33947 A wealthy enthusiast and sometime patron of the Hon Brian Lewis who raced various Alfa Romeos and Bugattis for him to great effect, Noel Rees was familiar with the outstanding results that Lewis had achieved driving Roesch Talbots at Le Mans, the Tourist Trophy and on the Mille Miglia etc for fellow entrant Arthur Fox. Thus, despite his penchant for Italian exotica he took delivery of a short chassis Talbot AV105 with a Close Coupled Sports Saloon body of his own design. Making a virtue of the Talbot’s tall radiator, he specified a high belt line and comparatively short glasshouse offset by swept wings and louvres that extended from the bonnet sides through to the scuttle. The result was an undeniably handsome and purposeful machine which appeared in Talbot brochures shortly thereafter.

First registered in Bristol, ‘HY 8949’ pleasingly retains its original Noel Rees-style coachwork. Accompanying invoices date back to the 1970s and include those from marque specialists Arthur Archer and I.S. Polson but it is in more recent times that the AW75 has really been spoilt. As well as having its four-speed preselector transmission overhauled by Cecil Schumacher in 2016, the four-seater was entrusted to Vintage Bentley specialist VBE for a thorough overhaul of its 2.3-litre OHV straight-six engine during 2017. Other works included a refurbished / uprated dyno start, rewiring, brake overhaul (skimmed drums, new linings) and attention to the fuel and coolant systems. The associated bills are understood to total some £50,000. Acquired by the vendor – arguably the arch Roesch Talbot advocate – during May 2020, ‘HY 8949’ has been further fettled via Gareth Burnett of Pace Historics. Predominantly enjoyed for local trips and commuting to the golf course, it is only being offered for sale to make way for a Talbot 105 Vanden Plas Ulster Saloon. As mechanically healthy as one would expect, the AW75 has various exterior flaws.

Though, the interior remains smart following an older retrim.

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1969 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275

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Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000* Reg No: UGD 745H

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: C-A2SB/1300802-A The Mini was actually detuned before launch in 1959. The prototype’s 948cc engine made it embarrassingly rapid compared with other more expensive cars in the BMC group, and it was downgraded to 848cc and 34bhp. A collaboration between racing car builder John Cooper and the Mini’s creator Alec Issigonis, the Mini Cooper debuted in September 1961 with the ultimate 1275cc S variant arriving three years later. Famously winning the Monte Carlo Rally for the third time in 1967, that same year saw the Mini updated to MkII specification complete with redesigned radiator grille, revamped interior, larger rear windscreen and a host of other minor changes. Total MkII Cooper S production across both Austin and Morris brands amounted to just 6,300 cars.

Manufactured on the 13th of May 1969, this home-market Cooper S 1275 was dispatched via Carlaw Cars Limited of Glasgow. Fitted with a 1275cc straight-four A-series engine allied to the four-speed manual gearbox, the Cooper was finished in the attractive colour combination of Tartan Red and Black with complementing Black interior upholstery. Thought to have resided in Scotland from new until 2012, the Austin was in previous ownership from 1996 until purchased by the vendor as a full restoration project in 2012 (although only registered to the vendor in 2014).

Subject to a comprehensive restoration 2012-2021, the shell was dipped before restoration and a bare shell respray, with much of the bodywork refurbishment being completed by Huddersfield Mini Spares between 2016 and 2017. Huddersfield Mini Spares continued the rebuild with the Cooper receiving a fully reconditioned period S engine; replacement subframes; total mechanical restoration with numerous new parts provided; trim and fixtures fitment and fettling, before the restoration was completed with final fettling completed by a local classic car specialist and Minimine through 2019-2021.

The history file accompanying ‘ORE 239F’ contains photographic documentation of the restoration; some £40,000 worth of invoices of restoration expenditure; a BMIHT Heritage Certificate and a current V5C document.

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1995 Toyota Hilux 4x4

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Estimate: £13,000 - £15,000* Reg No: N791 PRP

Chassis No: JT131LNA409037149

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* MOT: June 2023

The Toyota Hilux could be configured in a variety of body styles. A re-design in 1988, introduced a longer-wheelbase option, 3,099 mm (122 in) rather than 2,616 mm (103 in) for the regular wheelbase.

Its one-piece cargo-box walls eliminated the rust-prone seams that were found in earlier models.

The Hilux received a minor facelift in 1991 (for the 1992 model year), which was a grille change incorporating the new Toyota emblem that had been recently adopted.

In current ownership since 2016, this example of the Hilux, a marque that seems like it has been made

by Toyota since ‘The Big Bang’, has 115,500 recorded miles. On record are just 3 former keepers with the last owner from 1998 to 2016. This single cab pick-up variant of the Hilux is finished in Ford Copper Bronze Metallic paint with attractively complementing Silver graphics and a bright iconic ‘Toyota’ script on the tailgate. A previous bodywork restoration involved the repaint along with new rear wings. Beyond the paintwork, ‘N791 PRP’ has been the subject to an imaginative and cohesive ‘look’. The largely ‘bolt-on’ accessories include a rear cage, lamps, running boards, polished alloys and a bed liner. It is offered with a V5C, collection of old MOTs and has recently been fitted with a new battery, cambelt and radiator.

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1937 Fiat 500 Topolino

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Reg No: DXD 867

Chassis No: 013307

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in 1936, the Fiat 500 was designed by Dante Giacosa and Antonio Fessia. Positioning its 569cc four-cylinder engine ahead of the front wheels’ axis not only allowed the newcomer to accommodate four people within a diminutive 6ft 7in wheelbase but also saw it nicknamed Topolino (Mickey Mouse in Italian). More advanced than many rivals, the Fiat featured independent front suspension, 12-volt electrics, four-speed all-synchromesh transmission and fixed roof rails with a roll-back canvas top (the latter facilitating al fresco motoring). Reputedly capable of 55mph and 45-50mpg, the 500’s UK price tag of £120 was barely more than that of an Austin Seven. A deservedly strong seller, some 112,000 were produced before the model underwent its first major revision in 1948.

Entered from a large private collection of micro and bubble cars, this delightful Topolino was supplied new to the UK in right-hand-drive, being registered on 19th March 1937. Reportedly the subject of much past restoration work, the more recent fettling has seen it completely rewired and engine refreshing. Finished in Cream over Dark Green – a colour scheme which accentuates its lines beautifully – the Fiat is due to have been recarpeted by the time of sale. Potentially Mille Miglia Storica eligible should one be ambitious enough, this delightful Topolino has charm aplenty.

1955 Triumph TR2

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: 708 UYP

Chassis No: TS7271

1976 Daimler DS 420 Limousine

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Estimate: £13,000 - £15,000* MOT: Exempt

Triumph’s TR Series began with the unveiling of a prototype at the 1952 London Motorshow. It was built around the chassis of the pre-war Flying Nine, the suspension from the Mayflower and the engine out of the Vanguard. Its two-seater body was mounted on a substantial ladder-type chassis.

Suspension was independent by coil springs at the front and a live axle and leaf springs at the rear.

The newcomer’s 1991cc four-cylinder Vanguard engine sported twin SUs and was tuned to produce 90bhp. Motor magazine’s road test of a TR2 in 1954 achieved 11.9 seconds for the 0-60mph sprint and an ultimate speed of over 107mph.

This TR2 is 1 of just 2,823 home market examples. Originally finished as a Green TR2, the Triumph still presents with a Dark Green body, a very attractive colour for a TR2 and equally smart-looking with the wire wheels and ‘knock-off’ hubs. The subject of much expenditure in the 1990s, ‘708 UYP’ has been with the current owner since 2016. Used on many classic tours and trips to Le Mans in current ownership the TR had a new water pump and new radiator in 2008 as well as a new clutch slave cylinder, new dynamo and has been treated to polyurethane suspension bushes and new steering bushes for improved longevity more recently. Potentially Mille Miglia eligible, the TR is offered with a large collection of invoices, old MOT certificates and its Green log book.

Reg No: Unregistered

Chassis No: 1M3326

MOT: Exempt

An imposing-looking executive limousine, Daimler’s DS420 served as an official state car in many countries - not least for the House of Windsor. It also found favour with numerous embassies, local authorities, funeral parlours and up-market hotels (for example, the Inter-Continental in Hong Kong alone is said to have purchased 22 DS420s over the years). It was based on a lengthened version of the Jaguar 420G platform.

Understood to have been used by the Governor of Barbados, actually on the island in Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, it is believed that this example was used by Her Majesty The Queen in 1977 for her Silver Jubilee tour visit to the island. Accompanied with NOVA registration, the DS420 had been in Florida prior to the UK. A previous owner was a DS420 enthusiast and owners club member that had 5 other show winning DS420s. It was this owner that retro-fitted a c.50k mile Jaguar XJS 4.0 litre, 6-cylinder fuel-injected engine, auto column-shift transmission, plus rack and pinion steering. Some 15 years ago, the DS420 benefited from a Grey leather interior with Blue piping. Fitted with dual air conditioning for comfort, this example is ideal for the UK, as it is a right-hand drive despite having been overseas.

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1965 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet 1 of only 78 RHD, UK-market examples

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Estimate: £150,000 - £180,000* Reg No: JWE 274C

Chassis No: 11202322007936

MOT: April 2023

Successor to the well-respected but somewhat conservative ‘pontoon’ range, the W111 Series was introduced in May 1959. Soon nicknamed ‘Fintails’ due to their overt American and Italianate styling cues, the new models were built with safety and passenger comfort as a priority. Charged with translating Paul Bracq’s elegant sketches into production reality, Karl Wilfert (body design) worked closely with fellow department heads Josef Muller (engines) and Rudi Uhlenhaut (chassis dynamics) to ensure that the W111 met chief engineer Fritz Nallinger’s stringent expectations. Built around a monocoque, it featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension and a swing axle rear (the latter being tempered by a transverse leaf spring that brought welcome extra composure under cornering). Exhaustively tested on German, Austrian and Italian roads prior to release, the ‘Fintail’ proved to be so well honed that the factory team came first, second and third in the 1960 Monte Carlo Rally.

Unveiled in April 1961, the flagship ‘Fintail’ - the 300SE - was given its own type designation of W112.

Powered by a Bosch fuel-injected M189 2996cc straight-six engine (derived from that of the legendary 300SL ‘Gullwing’), the luxurious newcomer was equipped with air suspension, four-speed automatic transmission, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, leather upholstery and burr walnut veneers as standard. Initially available in four-door Saloon guise only, Mercedes-Benz’s range topper could be had as a two-door Coupe or Convertible from March 1962 onwards. A decidedly handsome design (roof up or down), the 300SE Cabriolet enjoyed a notably pliant ride and effortless performance.

Fearsomely expensive, the rakish soft-top accounted for just 708 sales between March 1962 and December 1967 (though, a mere 78 of those were to right-hand drive, UK specification).

According to an accompanying letter from Mercedes-Benz UK’s Homologation Department, this particular example – chassis 1122322007936 – was built in March 1965 and supplied new to Great Britain. Subsequently migrating to the far car friendlier climate of Australia, the Convertible spent most of its time there in single family ownership and bore the cherished registration number ’65 MERC’.

Purchased by a friend in 2016, the four-seater was serviced annually (bills on file) until the vendor finally persuaded him to sell last year. Since returning to the UK, the 300 SE has been entrusted to renowned marque specialist Nigel Cooper for a bare metal bodywork refurbishment (£15,000) and Tim Purslow for mechanical fettling (£4,000). Passing a MOT test on 28th April 2022 with ‘no advisories’, the Mercedes-Benz currently displays a credible but unwarranted 63,000 miles to its odometer. Penned by master stylist Paul Bracq and superbly engineered, the W111/112 cars are justly sought after. With the recent, jaw-dropping world record price achieved by one of the two MercedesBenz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupes (£125,000,000), interest in the Stuttgart company’s back catalogue is at an all-time high. A rare opportunity and one not to be missed by the discerning collector.

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1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 Sovereign

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* Reg No: L161 FNB

MOT: February 2023

Chassis No: SAJJHALS3AR698810 The newcomer was initially available with a choice of two variants of the straight-six AJ6 powerplant - the 2.9-litre SOHC unit (a derivative of Jaguar’s legendary V12) or the 3.6-litre DOHC engine. By 1989, Jaguar had been bought by Ford who changed the engine offerings to a 3.2-litre DOHC, a 4.0-litre DOHC one, or the 6.0-litre Jaguar V12 (introduced December 1992 and said to offer c.310bhp and 336lbft of engine torque at 3750rpm) with the four-speed automatic ‘J-gate’ transmission. They also replaced the often unreliable digital dashboard with conventional analogue instruments. As with previous generations of the XJ6, the most opulent versions carried the Sovereign badge.

Supplied new via Mead of Bolton to Ingersoll Rand (Sales) Ltd, this rare and desirable 6.0-litre variant of the XJ40 (with reportedly fewer than 500 UK examples made) was finished new in Morocco Red Pearl metallic paintwork with Magnolia leather interior upholstery, and pleasingly still presents in this colour combination today. In current ownership since 2016, ‘L161 FNB’ has covered just c.76,500 miles from new, and is fitted with the original Jaguar security system and radio; Jaguar over mats; 16inch lattice alloys (refurbished); Jaguar brake dust protectors; air-conditioning; electric and heated seats; and tool kit.

Benefitting from much improvement while in the current ownership, the Sovereign has received overhauled airconditioning; replacement headlining; new heated front screen; drive belts; new rear brake discs and pads as well as front pads; overhauled alternator; new distributor cap and rotor arm; front engine mountings and other mountings; and an overhauled oil cooler pipe joint amongst much further improvement. Original and rare Jaguar “rubber” over mats are also present with the car.

‘L161 FNB’ is offered with a history file which includes the original bookpack with service book (illustrating eleven entries) as well as a collection of invoices, 19 MOT certificates going back to 2001, the current V5C, full tool kit, and two keys and working fobs.

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1952 Bristol 401

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1 of just 618 examples made Estimate: £12,000 - £18,000* Reg No: Unregistered (formerly ‘LUF 531’)

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 401/1026 Introduced in Autumn 1949, the 401 was characterised by its super-smooth, aerodynamic bodywork. Honed in the Bristol Aeroplane Company’s wind tunnel and built using Milanese coachbuilder Touring’s ‘Superleggera’ technique, it boasted a commendably lithe kerb weight (c.2,700lbs). Equipped with transverse-leaf independent front suspension and hydraulic drum brakes, the newcomer proved a notably fine handler taking Touring Class wins on both the Cannes and Tulip Rallies during 1951. Powered by a 1971cc OHV straight-six engine allied to a four-speed manual transmission, the elegant sports saloon promised nigh-on 100mph performance. Only in production for four years (by which time a mere 618 are thought to have been made), the model’s exclusive £3,212 13s 4d price tag was a reflection of the aircraft quality materials used in its construction.

Chassis number ‘401/1026’ was manufactured for use as a demonstration car for motor traders, George Newman and Co. Ltd. of Brighton, being dispatched to them on the 14th of January and understood to have been registered as ‘LUF 531’. Originally finished in Bottle Green and fitted with the 1971cc straightsix overhead-valve engine allied to the four-speed manual transmission, unfortunately, little more is known of the Bristol’s early history. Entered from the deceased estate of the wellrenowned Bristol aficionado, Brian May, and in his ownership from 2005, the 401 was stripped back to bare metal during Mr. Mays’s ownership and subject to much chassis restoration work before having primer applied. Now offered from his deceased estate as a restoration project, the 401 was unfortunately without an engine or gearbox when purchased by Brian, and is still offered without today. Offered with a copy of the original advice note for the car and a copy of the Car Service Record, this is a worthy restoration project with much bodywork already completed. Interested parties should note that there is no V5 document accompanying.

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1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible

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Only c.39,500 miles from new Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000* Reg No: F171 AAH

MOT: June 2023

Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DA150295 Launched in 1975, Jaguar’s XJS was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. More of a soporific grand tourer than an outand-out sports car, it was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads. To this end, it was equipped with automatic transmission as standard. Though, when fed the quoted 295bhp and 318lbft of torque developed by a post-1981 H.E. (high efficiency) 5.3 litre V12 engine, this still resulted in a claimed top speed of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds. Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long-awaited full convertible version featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and sophisticated electric hood (complete with heated glass rear window). Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its fixed head coupe siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard. Priced at some £40,000, a waiting list was quick to form.

Manufactured in 1988, the XJ-S offered was supplied new via Mann Egerton & Co. Ltd of Norwich, being delivered on the 16th of November 1988. Pleasingly still displaying its Mann Egerton rear number plate and rear window sticker, the Jaguar is fitted with the 5343cc V12 engine allied to the automatic transmission. Finished in the attractive colour combination of Alpine Green paintwork with complementary Tan leather interior upholstery and a Brown hood. Entering into current ownership in 2013, ‘F171 AAH’ has had just four former keepers and has covered a mere 39,565 miles from new (at time of consignment), across the five total owners.

The XJ-S has benefitted from a replacement brake master cylinder, front brake pads and front brake calipers in 2020 at the cost of some £1,200.

Accompanied by the owner’s handbook, the original stamped service book illustrating eight stamps (all from Jaguar main dealers), a collection of previous MOTs, invoices and tax discs, and a current V5C document.

The vendor rates the bodywork, electrical equipment, and gearbox as ‘very good’ and the paintwork, engine, and interior trim as ‘very good to excellent’. Unfortunately, the soft-top was not working during the photo session, however, this is due to be rectified in time for the sale.

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1935 Morgan Super Sports

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Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000* Reg No: CPE 309

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: D1383 An ingenious concept, HFS Morgan built his first three-wheeler in 1909. By 1933 Morgan’s three-wheeler chassis could be ordered with four types of body, namely: Super Sports, Sports Two-Seater, Sports Family and Family. The Super Sports was notable for its chromium-plated exhaust pipes that run the length of the body. The company’s inspired decision to create a modern three-wheeler having brought the early cars to the attention of a new audience.

According to the accompanying dating letter from the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club, chassis number D1383 was dispatched new to the supplying agent, H. Beart & Co. of Surrey on the 27th of February 1935. Unfortunately, little is known of the Super Sports’ early history until it was purchased by the previous family owners in the 1970s. Used by them until being placed into storage, ‘CPE 309’ is understood to have remained off the road for some fifteen years before being purchased by the vendor in c.1997 as a full restoration project, equating to the Morgan having been in the possession of just two families for the past c.50 years.

Subject to a comprehensive restoration across an approximately ten year period, the Morgan benefitted from a replacement watercooled Matchless engine (which was overhauled and re-bored with new pistons); fabricated wooden body with refurbishing of the original metal panels; braking refresh with conversion to front braking via the foot pedal and rear via the hand operations; coach painting by a Morgan specialist local to the vendor; and conversion to 12-volt and alternator, as well as a battery and oil tap cut-offs. Presented in the striking colour combination of Yellow over Grey with Black interior upholstery, ‘CPE 309’ is sporting painted wire-wheels, distinctive body-length stainlesssteel exhaust twin pipes and a split windscreen. Offered with the aforementioned Morgan Three-Wheeler Club dating letter, green RF60 buff logbook, and a current V5C document.

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1949 Allard M1 Drophead Coupe

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1 of only 499 made Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000* Reg No: MUA 735

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 81M/1000/B Introduced in 1947, the four-seater M-type Drophead Coupe was victorious across a wide range of motorsport disciplines, the recipe being large capacity V8 engines, low weight and simplistic suspension geometry. Autocar magazine noted that it was “full of life”. The Allard factory built just 499 M Types, 60 of the are still road registered worldwide. Built on the 3rd January 1949, this example is a UK supplied right-hand drive M Type Coupe.

Originally supplied by the distributor Tate of Leeds, on 7th March 1949 with the warranty in the name of a Mr P.M.G Thorpe Esquire of Yeadon. Ordered with, and still retaining Blue paint with Blue leather upholstery with Blue carpets and a Blue hood, the Ford sourced engine shows the Engine No: 7207230. With 3622cc displacement, the engine is of the iconic V8 ‘Flathead’ design married to a standard Ford three-speed column-change manual gearbox.

Professionally restored to a very high standard for the previous owner in the late 1990s / early 2000s (under the supervision of Charles Paul in 1994, Geoff Heamus in 1996/7) that work included thorough overhauls of the 3.6 litre ‘Flathead’ V8 engine, three-speed gearbox, suspension and running gear. Treated to a new ash frame as part of the bodywork refurbishment, a rebuilt suspension, new exhaust and new wheel bearings. A large quantity of photographs of the rebuild is available. All the work is described by the vendor as being completed to ‘a factory standard’. More recently, the Allard has also been the subject of refurbished brakes and as well as a new double duck hood and a windscreen. It has been maintained to a high standard by a marque enthusiast since restoration work. Due to the ‘M’ types period rallying history, including Sydney Allard driving one of the seven ‘M’ types entered for the 1949 Monte Carlo Rally, Allard M types are eligible for both FIA and FIVA papers. Accompanying the car are a copy of the factory build sheets, a collection of invoices, old MOTs, Green logbook and an Allard Owners Club data record certificate.

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2008 Honda Civic Type R GT

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No Reserve* Reg No: YE58 ZKD

MOT: December 2022

Chassis No: SHHFN23608U007083 Described as ‘the most involving and rewarding performance hatchback on the market thanks to its light weight, razor-sharp steering and perfectly balanced chassis’, the Honda Civic is fast becoming a collector vehicle. The FN2 Civic Type R arrived in the UK in 2007. Hot on the heels of the impressive ‘breadvan’ EP3 Civic Type R, the FN2 packed similar mechanicals but in a much more striking body shell.

The powertrain was very similar to that of the EP3 though, with the same 1998cc 2-litre K20 four-cylinder VTEC engine under the stubby bonnet. It produced just 1bhp more, now 198bhp, but Honda had retuned it slightly for driveability, dropping the VTEC cam change point from 6000rpm to 5400rpm. The result was a less frantic experience, but exhaust tuning also gave the FN2 a deeper, richer sound. It also felt more refined thanks to the new car’s improvements in this area. The last Naturally Aspirated Type R produced, the FN2 is surely one for the history books.

Manufactured in 2008 and presented in the incredibly rare ‘Deep Bronze Pearl’ with contrasting Type R interior, ‘YE58 ZKD’ is offered for sale having covered just 47,873 miles from new in the hands of 1 former keeper. Specified with the desirable GT pack consisting of cruise control, dual zone climate control, electric folding mirrors, cooled airbox, fog lights and automatic wipers, this particular example boasts its original bookpack containing handbooks and service book. In which, you can see 12 Honda main dealer stamps every year until its last service with Marshall Motor Group in August 2021. During this service, ‘YE58 ZKD’ benefited from a replacement condenser, clutch, exhaust silencer and more, at a cost of £2,314.64. In addition, this car comes with an impressive collection of paperwork including a large collection of invoices and receipts dating from 2014 through to 2021. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine electrical equipment, paintwork, transmission and interior trim all as ‘Very Good’.

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1973 Maserati Bora 4.7 Formerly part of Maserati UK’s Heritage Collection

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Estimate: £140,000 - £160,000* Reg No: VNP 703L

Chassis No: AM117189

MOT: June 2023

For exotic, head-turning, heart-stoppingly gorgeous Italian supercars, the early 1970s were the golden years. At that time, the automotive rule book had been thrown in the bin and thus began a plethora of designs that still look sharp today. The Lamborghini Countach, De Tomaso Pantera, Lancia Stratos and Ferrari 365 GT4 BB and all of those memorable heavily raked wedge-shaped concept cars started rolling out of dirty and chaotic southern European factories. The common link?

Most were mid-engined in the endeavour to bring the race car experience to the customer out on the public roads. Post Miura, this was the legacy that saw the supercar taken to the next level. Maserati had the history on the track; Fangio, Moss and Gurney et al, however, Maserati customers were not nearly as flash with the cash for an automotive trinket. The Maserati had it where it counts, with ‘big power’ in the form of a high-revving 4.7 litre V8. US models were choked by a smog controlled 4.9 litre V8. Maserati’s first production vehicle with four-wheel independent suspension, was very obviously a supercar. But it was a different, calmer, and more refined breed of beast.

Introduced at the 1971 Geneva Salon, the Bora was Maserati’s first and - MC12 aside - only mid-engined supercar. Funded by parent Citroen, its menacing Giorgetto Giugiaro penned silhouette clothed a sophisticated steel monocoque chassis equipped with all-round double-wishbone independent suspension and the French manufacturer’s latest generation hydraulic hardware. Thus, able to boast power-assistance for its rack and pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, retractable headlights, single-plate clutch and adjustable pedal box, the Bora was a world away from its Lamborghini Miura rival in terms of refinement. Cradled by a dedicated subframe, its quad twin-choke Weber DCNF fed 4719cc DOHC V8 engine was mated to a ZF 5-speed DS-25/2 transaxle (as used by the Ford GT40).

Credited with 310bhp and 339lbft of torque, the Bora was reputedly capable of 168mph and 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. Praised by the contemporary motoring press for their verve and composure, a mere 289 4.7litre Boras are thought to have left the Trident factory (though, apparently just 27 of those were to right-hand drive specification) Back in 1973, Motor Trend’s Eric Dahlquist noted a calmer and more refined beast than others of the supercar stable; “About halfway through the first curve we realized we could have taken it half again as fast, because the Bora sticks without the twitchiness of other mid-engine cars, most of which are a hair-raising handful to control at anything near their limits.”

Finished in “Rosso Fuoco” Red with Black Connolly leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example has had an interesting history reportedly spending five years in the ownership of Maserati UK as part of their heritage collection. The car was produced in December 1972 and delivered to Citroen Cars Ltd, Slough and first registered in the UK on 20th August 1973. There is an extensive history file with the car, including details of all previous repairs, maintenance, and according to the vendor,

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a bare metal restoration. Numerous MOT certificates dating back to 1986 suggest the extremely low current mileage is genuine. This actual car featured in an episode of BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ in 2001 as part of a “History of Maserati” special and has also featured in classic car magazine articles on more than one occasion. A vehicle that is also well known in Maserati circles and has made numerous appearances at Maserati Club events. This beautiful Grand Tourer presents very well with a lovely patina to the interior. Included in the document file are the MOT certificates, a V5C, service & repair invoices, magazine articles, and other relevant documents from Maserati and the owners club. This is an opportunity to purchase an extremely rare and iconic ‘70s mid-engined Italian supercar.

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1936 SS Jaguar 2.5 Litre Saloon The oldest known surviving Jaguar in the UK

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Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000* Reg No: NPE 75

Chassis No: 10552

MOT: None

The very first model to carry the Jaguar name, the SS Jaguar 2½ Litre Sports Saloon was launched at the Mayfair Hotel, London in September 1935. Styled by William Lyons, the four-light design featured a higher belt line and lower roof line than many of its contemporaries which together with voluptuous wings and plentiful brightwork lent the newcomer a distinctly rakish air. Asked to speculate on the Jaguar’s prospective asking price, the assembled journalists came up with an average guess of £632 and were thus somewhat taken aback when Lyons revealed that he intended to market the 1936 model-year machine for just £395. The modest sum was all the more surprising given that a conversion to overhead valve gear, courtesy of consultant engineer Harry Weslake, had seen engine power jump by almost fifty percent to 102bhp. More labour intensive than their successors, the 1936 model-year 2½ Litre Saloons were coachbuilt in the traditional manner with steel bodywork over an ashframe and incorporated a host of detail differences including a bespoke windscreen design. Short lived (chassis 10001 – 11449), they also shared a high degree of commonality with the iconic SS100 sports car.

Chassis 10552 is understood to be the earliest, surviving Jaguar in the UK as well as the only known 1936 SS Jaguar 2½ Litre Saloon. Having so much in common with the SS100, too many of its siblings have been broken up for spares or modified into evocations. Although, the vendor initially had similar repurposing plans for ‘NPE 75’, he was soon persuaded of the car’s historical significance by the SS Jaguar fraternity and has done much to hopefully ensure that a new owner will continue his hard work. Boasting matching chassis, engine and body numbers not to mention its original Surrey registration number which was apparently issued on 24th March 1936, the Saloon has benefited from the following: Chassis & Suspension: Body removed, chassis stripped down and sand blasted before being hot zinc sprayed and finished with two coats of Dacrylate specialist metal paint. Springs blasted, overhauled and repainted with Dacrylate. New hardened trunnion discs fitted to spring housings and metalastic bushes replaced.

Brakes: Drums blasted, primed and repainted. Brake shoes relined. NB The drums are 13-inch units and together with the oval pedals, which are also present, were exclusive to SS100s and the 1936 saloons. The pedals have been rebushed and fitted with a new cross shaft.

Axles: Rear: Diff overhauled, axle shaft tapered, roller bearings replaced. Front: Bearings adjusted, stub axles overhauled, kingpins adjusted.

Steering & Gearbox: Steering Box stripped down and overhauled by specialist Holman Engineering Ltd. Gearbox checked and refurbished.

Engine: Professionally stripped down with all gunge removed from the block and head. Overhauled by specialist engineering firms with Gosnays doing the machining and Holman the reassembly. Line bored, new pistons and uprated with a SS Jaguar 3.5 litre crankshaft that accepts steel conrods etc.

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Bodywork: Wooden support frame repaired and remade via Framecraft using well-seasoned ash.

Door hinges rejuvenated and re-bushed by a specialist. New sunroof frame made in ash. Floors blasted and primed. The original wings which have been stripped and primed, are with the car.

Fittings: Lucas P100 headlights and Lucas 1170 sidelights restored. Dynamo and starter motor renovated. Tacho and speedo totally rebuilt. Seat frames and runners are with the car.

Surely worthy of completion to original specification, this historically significant Jaguar is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1973 Volkswagen Type 2 ‘Bay Window’ Westfalia Riviera

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Restored to an exceptional standard by a Lancaster VW main dealer Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000* Reg No: BWP 923M

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 2332133855 Introduced in 1968, the T2 generation of Volkswagen’s iconic, forward-control Type 2 which has proven versatile enough to serve as a panel van, minibus, camper van and even fire engine was immediately recognisable due to its adoption of a large single-piece windscreen. Nicknamed the ‘Bay Window’, the newcomer incorporated a revised half-shaft driveline to the rear which not only facilitated an increase in ride height but also improved handling. The T2’s lengthened wheelbase was welcomed by motor caravan builders if only because the increased interior space it yielded made conversion and customisation easier. Facelifted in 1972 for the following model year, the Volkswagen gained more visible / higher set indicators and stronger square-profile bumpers that enabled the so-called T2b to meet contemporary US passenger car safety standards (tests from which vans were technically exempt).

This exceptional T2b was sourced by Lancaster Volkswagen of Northampton and given an exhaustive, bare shell, ground up restoration in their own workshops. Finished in 2018 and subsequently used for display and promotional purposes, the fit and finish achieved meant that the Camper did not look out of place beside brand new models in the showroom.

Sympathetically uprated with a 2-litre engine for more relaxed motorway usage, ‘BWP 923M’ features a fridge, sink, hob, table, proper electrics, storage, bench seating, fold-out bed and popup roof for increased headroom (thanks to specialist supplier Van Wurks amongst others). Very sparingly used since completion, the Type 2 is said to be nigh on as good underneath as it is on top. Definitely one to consider if you are in the market for what must surely be one of the best Volkswagen Camper Vans on the market today. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and photographic record of the refurbishment.

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1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 ‘Ponton’

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Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000* Reg No: YUV 31

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 121018511258 A reference to the pontoon-inspired styling defined by the fullyintegrated fenders and rectangular footprint, the Ponton launched in 1953. The Type 190 was mainly based on the well-tried 180 model. It had a much more powerful 75hp engine, however. The superiorly steered 1.9 litre unit was originally carried over from the 190 SL, but had been tamed to a large degree.

Acquired in 2002, ‘YUV 31’ has been subject to a longstanding period of sympathetic restoration finally completed in 2016.

Initially Black and now presented in the attractive Dark Blue ‘Dunkelblau’ with a contrasting Grey striped interior, this particular example was restored with the view to retain as many parts as possible, with many trim pieces retained. A ‘best in show’ winner at Gloucester Motor Show, this particular example is now offered for a new owner to enjoy.

Much of the restoration work on ‘YUV 31’ was completed by the current owner, but certain elements outsourced, including the paintwork which was undertaken by Aston Martin approved painters ‘The Autoshop’ to the tune of £5,400. The interior, a period correct design on fire-retardant cloth was ordered specifically from Germany, with the headlining a Rolls-Royce material. Further work undertaken during the restoration included the headlights being upgraded to halogen and an alternator fitted over the existing dynamo. Gas oil adjustable dampers were also fitted for increased handling, as well as a stainless steel exhaust, but with correct Mercedes back box. ‘YUV 31’ also benefited from an engine inspection and bottom end refurbishment in 2021 for good measure.

Believed to have covered 103,691 miles, this particular example is offered with a history file including handbook, continuation book, large collection of receipts and invoices, some photographs of the restoration, 1 litre of matching paint, a spare set of front brake shoes, 2 sets of keys which do ignition, doors and boot and finally a V5C document which shows 2 former keepers.

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c.1955 Hamilton Riley Special

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Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000* Reg No: VFO 150

Chassis No: 36511051

MOT: Exempt

Britain has a proud history of special building with everything from Austin Sevens to Bentley MkVIs being given a new lease of life. The process typically involves modifying the donor vehicle’s existing chassis and fitting a lighter, more sporting body. The Hamilton Riley, however, takes things to the next level. Reputedly created by a Riley employee named Mr Hamilton, the two-seater sits atop a multi-tubular steel chassis that is thought to be bespoke. Certainly, it does not correspond to any Riley model we are aware of. If anything, the construction is more like a 1950s sports racer such as a Jaguar C-Type or Aston Martin DB3. The superstructure is made from thinner gauge steel tubing, while the body itself is fabricated from aluminium.

Stylistically, the car resembles nothing so much as a Frazer Nash Targa Florio (at the least from the front). Although the side louvre panels echo those of a Jaguar C-Type, while the blisters above the rear wheels mimic Lister practice. The independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering are seemingly Riley RM-series derived with the leaf-sprung rear axle believed to have come from an AC. Powered by a Riley Pathfinder 2.5 litre ‘twin cam’ four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission (presumed to be a Moss ‘box), the Hamilton Riley rides on 16-wire wheels shod with Michelin radial tyres and features drum brakes all-round. The bonnet is held in place with leather straps and the fuel tank accessed via a Monza-style quick release filler cap.

There is some suggestion in the accompanying paperwork that four Hamilton Rileys were completed (it would, after all, seem like an awful lot of effort to go to for a one-off). That said, we have found no trace of any siblings on the internet. The two-seater’s under bonnet ID plate quotes the chassis number of its 1946 Riley RMA donor identity and the engine number for the unit currently installed. It also lists a car number: THR001 which may well signify ‘The Hamilton Riley 001’. Pinning a precise year of manufacture on the Hamilton Riley Special has thwarted us. The Pathfinder was only introduced in 1953 and had the two-seater been completed the following decade then one might perhaps have expected it to carry disc brakes given the sophistication evident in the rest of the design.

Whatever the back story, we believe that ‘THR001’ bears the hallmarks of a professionally conceived and executed Special. Starting readily upon inspection and sounding decidedly rorty thanks to a side exit exhaust, the two-seater is able to accommodate a six-foot plus driver. The car rides better than expected because it underwent a damper set-up programme at the hands of the renowned Dutch firm Reiger Racing Suspension. Not long returned to the UK following time spent in a Continental collection, the Hamilton Riley makes an interesting comparison with the various fibreglass-bodied Jaguar C-Type Evocations we have sold in the past two years. Which would you rather have a potentially unique period machine or a modern facsimile? Offered for sale with continuation buff logbook, V5C Registration Document, Reiger Racing specification sheet and sundry documentation.

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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII

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Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: HVK 601C

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: HBJ8L27601 A significant step in terms of ‘Big Healey’ evolution and foundation block for one of the 1960s’ most charismatic rally cars, the 3000 MkI was introduced in March 1959. Powered by an enlarged 2912cc version of BMC’s C-Series straight-six engine that developed some 124bhp and 167lbft of torque, it could be had in two-seater (BN7) or 2+2 seater (BT7) configurations.

Progressively improved, the 3000 metamorphosed through MkII and MkIIa guises before the arrival of the ultimate MkIII BJ8 in October 1963. Boasting a centre console, proper convertible hood, wood veneer dashboard, redesigned exhaust system and wind-up windows, the 2+2 seater BJ8 proved a comfortable and fast ‘grand tourer’.

This elegantly handsome Austin-Healey has been in the current ownership since 2018; ‘HVK 601C’ is a matching chassis and engine numbers example of a MkII BJ8. With a build date of late June/early July 1964, this ‘Big Healey’ was despatched to Nuffield Exports Limited, Charlestown, South Carolina, USA. It was originally ordered with wire wheels, heater, adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen and overdrive. Wearing traditional ‘Big Healey’ two-tone Blue and White paintwork, this BJ8 was the subject of a restoration in Canada. It is fortunate that it is offered here with photographs of the restoration process following repatriation. Benefiting from much improvement since arrival in the UK, there has been work to ensure the longevity of future custodianship; an expenditure of £2,610, in January 2018, included replacement seat belts, battery, steering idler and to add an isolator switch; a gearbox overhaul was carried out in 2018, further increasing this car’s reliability and everyday drivability.

‘HVK 601C’ has also been the subject of mechanical fettling in 2018, by a marque specialist as well as a service that same year.

Offered with a collection of invoices, Heritage document ‘HVC 601C’ is also accompanied by the aforementioned collection of restoration photographs from the work carried out in Canada.

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1965 Land Rover Series IIA Recovery Vehicle

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Just 36,890 miles from new Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Reg No: KPU 72C

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 26107036 A sympathetic update of its much-loved predecessor, the Land Rover Series II was introduced in April 1958. The Land Rover could be ordered in either 88-inch or 109-inch wheelbase guises. Phased out of production in 1971, the Series IIA is judged by some to be the most durable Series Land Rover ever made.

Supplied new in 1965 to Redbridge & Waltham Cross area Health Authority for use in recovering ambulances and at that time presented in Green, ‘KPU 72C’ had only one driver who was meticulous with maintenance, as supported in the drivers logs within the history file. This particular example operated on trade plates until it was no longer allowed and the vehicle was first registered in 1978. ‘KPU 72C’ remained in Crown ownership until 2006 where it was purchased by its first private individual; reportedly a gentleman who worked for the Ambulance service, who owned it for a number of years. ‘KPU***C’ registration numbers were familiar to period motorsport enthusiasts on Works and Alan Mann Racing Lotus Cortinas of the era.

Purchased by its current owner in June of 2017, and still retaining the 12.5 cwt Harvey Frost crane it was specified with when new, ‘KPU 72C’ was subject to a body-off restoration in 2018 by TJC Land Rovers, Weasenham, Norfolk at a cost of c.£8,000, with the only parts replaced reportedly the front bumper, both doors, interior seats and springs, as well as some chassis welding and trims re-galvanised. The vehicle is now presented in an attractive Red with signwriting whilst also retaining a sympathetic level of patina within the cabin and is now showing just 36,890 miles on the odometer, as supported by the accompanying paperwork.

‘KPU 72C’ comes with an impressive history file containing a large collection of previous invoices, MOTs and hand-written service records, paperwork from the crane when new, the V5C document which displays just 4 former keepers and much more. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, transmission and interior trim all as ‘very good’.

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1988 Austin Rover Mini Moke

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* Reg No: E959 HFG

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: TW7XKFP3285781701 With the laudable intention of providing a lightweight scout vehicle for the British Armed Forces, BMC inadvertently created one of the Swinging Sixties most iconic vehicles, the Miniderived Moke. Lack of ground clearance made the utilitarian four-seater ineffective as a military tool, yet the civilian version carved itself a niche as a cult mass-produced ‘beach buggy’ for nations with hotter climes than Britain. Moke production began in Britain (14,500, 1964-68) before moving to Australia (26,000, 1966-81) and finally Portugal (10,000, 1980-93). Portuguese manufacture allowed the Moke to rationalise components with the then-current Mini MK4, including the fitment of disc brakes and 12-inch wheels.

Reputedly one of six Portuguese-built Mini Mokes to have been customised by Austin Rover dealer Blandy Bros of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, chassis TW7XKFP3285781701 is further understood to have been supplied new to the Casa Dromedario on Lanzarote. Still wearing the latter’s logo on its bonnet, modifications are believed to have included: a prominent rollover bar, bespoke upholstery, faux wood trims (as per ‘The Prisoner’ Moke), and 12-inch alloy wheels. Relocating to the Casa Dromedario proprietor’s native Germany in 1997 where it apparently saw service at one of his Schlosses, the four-seater still bears signage declaring ‘vor kälte schützen’ (protect from cold) and ‘schwimmweste unter ihrem sitz’ (life vest under your seat). Briefly owned by Heinz Will, whose children did not take to it, the Moke was acquired by its present registered keeper during 2001. Fitted with a reconditioned 998cc A-Series engine eighteen years later, ‘E959 HFG’ currently shows a credible but unwarranted 12,000km (c.7,500 miles). Showing signs of what is presumed to be the original factory wax coating to its engine bay and inner wheelarches etc, the Mini derivative retains a distinctly 1980s vibe. Expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale, it also comes with a V5C Registration Document, history file and full complement of weather equipment.

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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible

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Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000* Reg No: AKR 619B

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: HBJ722928 Introduced in February 1962, the 3000 MkII 2+2 ‘BJ7’ model (unofficially known as the MkIIa) offered much of the raw character found in earlier Big Healeys but with the addition of new creature comforts and several chassis design refinements.

Thus, the ‘BJ7’ pioneered luxuries such as wind-up windows and other new features. Its independent wishbone front suspension gained stiffer coil springs and it benefited from an improved, more direct steering box, and the 2912cc, straight-six engine switched to a twin carburettor set-up. With a reputed 132bhp and 170lbft of torque available performance was suitably impressive. The American magazine ‘Sports Car Illustrated’ noting with some delight that the speedometer needle could be wound beyond its final 120mph marking. To cope with such antics, Girling front discs and generous rear drums were fitted as standard. These crossover cars are much sort after for the combination of some of the best features from the earlier and later models.

Offered for sale, this home market 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII is the four-seater, or 2+2 BJ7 version of the sport convertible and is 1 of 6,113 BJ7 variants produced and only 1 of 455 RHD cars made. In 1963 the BJ7 already benefitted from a new wraparound windscreen offering greater cabin comfort, wind-up side windows, swivelling quarter lights and a ‘quick-action’ folding roof. Finished in its original Colorado Red complemented to a Black interior this matching chassis and engine number example displays a credible 67,960 miles. Believed to have been subject to a previous bodywork restoration and repaint ‘AKR 619B’ has benefited from a gearbox overhaul last year. Offered with a collection of old invoices, MOT certificates along with Heritage document and a reproduction handbook. A matching chassis, body and engine numbers example the vendor currently grades the engine and gearbox as ‘Excellent’ with the interior, paintwork plus bodywork as ‘Very Good’.

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1906 Brasier 15hp Side-Entrance Tonneau Beautifully presented

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Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000* Reg No: SV 5367

Chassis No: 140

MOT: Exempt

The Brasier marque originated in 1901 when engineer Henri Brasier left Mors to join Georges Richard, who together with his brother Max had been building cars since the late 1890s at Ivry-Port, Seine, France. The Richards had offered a Benz-like car at first, to which was added a smaller voiturette model licensed from the Belgian manufacturer, Vivinus. Previously called ‘Georges Richard’, the cars were renamed ‘Richard-Brasier’ for 1904 and plain ‘Brasier’ after 1905 following Georges Richard’s departure to found Unic. On his arrival Henri Brasier had instigated a new range of larger cars constructed along Panhard lines, consisting of four chain-driven models with two and four-cylinder engines ranging in power from 10 to 40hp. Pressed steel chassis frames were the norm by 1904, while chain drive survived on only the largest models, shaft drive having been adopted on the others. From 1906, all models had shaft drive.

It was in 1904 that Richard-Brasier gained the first of its two consecutive victories in the Gordon Bennett Cup. First run in 1900, in France, the latter took its name from founder James Gordon Bennett Jr, millionaire owner of the New York Herald newspaper and himself a keen sportsman. Contested by national teams, the races were hosted in the country of the previous year’s winner until 1905, after which the Automobile Club de France organised the first motor racing Grand Prix at Le Mans. But prior to the coming of Grand Prix, the Gordon Bennett Cup was the most prized trophy of them all.

The 1903 race had been won by the Belgian driver Camille Jenatzy driving a German Mercedes, so the 1904 event was run in Germany around a circuit in the Taunus Mountains. Victory went to the 9.9-litre 80hp Richard-Brasier of Léon Théry, who retained the Cup the following year at the Circuit d’Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand driving an 11.2-litre 90hp car. This was, arguably, the high point of Brasier’s fortunes, for the company went into decline after The Great War and was acquired by the bicycle manufacturer Chaigneau in 1926, after which it continued to produce cars under the Chaigneau-Brasier name for a few more years.

Chassis No. 140 is a very pretty example of the rare French ‘Edwardian’ Brasier. This right-hand drive example is powered by a four-cylinder engine, rated at 15hp. It carries a side-entrance tonneau body

by Auguste Védrine, whose Courbevoie-based coachworks was in business from 1899 to circa 1912.

Acquired as a complete original example in need of restoration by Stephen Langton in the 1980s (see photographs in the history file), after being imported into the UK from the USA. It was later purchased by the previous vendor. A report which is included in the sale, compiled by Gordon Cobbold in 1997, indicates that at some point the car has had a change of crankcase.

The previous vendor restored the Brasier. The mechanical work being undertaken by Neve Engineering and the coachwork restored by Malcolm Jeal. Related invoices on file total over £35,000 and the car also comes with a UK V5 registration document and a VCC dating certificate issued in 1995. The current vendor acquired the vehicle in 2016 in which time he has had the engine rebuilt to a very high standard. Used and maintained regularly by the current vendor, a collector of pre-war and Edwardian cars, this rare French ‘Edwardian’ is ready for its new custodian.

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1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: CTC 754M

Chassis No: 1442292811

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* MOT: TBC

Particularly aimed at the American market, the immortally striking Karmann Ghia was Volkswagen’s answer to creating a halo model for its unashamedly austere Beetle range. Italian sports car design combined with a slightly widened Beetle floorpan, it was produced by Karmann at Osnabrück. The Coupé was presented in 1955 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. In 1957, the Coupé was followed by an equally breath-taking Cabriolet. In 1959, there was a minor facelift, which included raising the height of the headlights, followed by the Saxomat semi-automatic transmission in 1961.

In 1971, the Karmann Ghia Type 14, which now had 50bhp, received wider chrome bumpers, larger rear lights and the instruments of the VW 411. Production of the “small” Karmann, which is now more coveted than ever before, ended in 1974.

A final year production car presented in what is believed to be a largely original White with contrasting Black interior, ‘CTC 754M’, a Japanese market car, was imported to the UK in August of 2019. Specified with a desirable manual gearbox and of course in right-hand drive configuration, this particular example shows 54,712km on the odometer and comes accompanied with an export certificate, DVLA authorisation certificate and V5C document which displays ‘0’ former keepers. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, transmission and interior trim all as ‘good’.

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1985 Range Rover ‘Camel Trophy’ tribute

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Reg No: C288 NHJ

Chassis No: SALLHAMV7BA161820

MOT: TBC

Not long after the Dakar Rally was established in the late 1970s, a rival series known as the Camel Trophy, named after Camel, the cigarette company (the main sponsor), was launched. Unlike the deserts of the Dakar Rally, the Camel Trophy navigated areas where there was tough jungle terrain.

The series ran from 1981 to 2000. Those original Camel Trophy Land Rovers were typically sold after just a year’s competition, and today are highly sought among Land Rover collectors.

A tribute to the legendary Land Rovers of its day, ‘C288 NHJ’ is of course presented in Yellow with a Beige interior and features included rock sliders, a roof rack with spare tyre, bull bar, spotlights and of course a Camel-inspired livery. In current ownership for the last two years, and mated to a desirable manual transmission, this particular example benefits from the ability to run its 3.5L V8 engine on petrol and LPG. Recently benefiting from a full service including brake fluids and replacement headlining, this Range Rover features later Holly 4 barrel type carbs. With 91,500 miles displayed on the odometer, ‘C288 NHJ’ comes accompanied with a spare set of seats and a V5C document which displays 7 former keepers. The vendor rates the condition of the interior trim as ‘very good’, with the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork and transmission as ‘good’ to ‘very good’.

1970 Oldsmobile Toronado

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: ANM 624H

Chassis No: 394870M620269

1965 Ford Mustang 289 Convertible Desirable ‘A-code’ car converted to RHD

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Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000* MOT: Exempt

In 1966 Oldsmobile brought the future to the US market, with the radically designed Toronado.

The design was bold, with flowing bodylines complementing a unit-body chassis with subframe, a torsion-bar suspension and front-wheel drive, which had not been seen in a domestic car in nearly 30 years. Bolted to the assembly was an independent front torsion-bar suspension system, tubular hydraulic shocks, an anti-roll bar and power-assisted steering. By 1970, power-assisted front discs were standard equipment used in conjunction with rear drums.

Imported into the UK in 2019, this striking 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado has been described by the vendor as being in ‘Great’ shape mechanically. All Toronados are rare and with the 1970 model year came a slightly altered design that is likely to be rarer still. The first American front-wheel drive car since Cord made one in 1936, it utilised the UPP front subframe, which after testing for 1.5 million miles, proved reliable and then used in the robust GMC motorhomes of the 1970s. Power was via a 455ci engine mated to an automatic transmission. Finished with two-tone Blue and Silver Metallic paintwork there is also a vinyl roof which appears to be in good order. With only 65,582 recorded miles displayed, the interior presents well in Black leatherette and all appears to be good and original in appearance. It is offered with a V5C document.

Reg No: JGU 45C

Chassis No: 5F08A749155

MOT: Exempt

The Mustang is a pillar of American automotive history - Lee Iacocca’s dream car that brought sporting dash and styling to the American baby-boomer generation. Its first public showing was at the New York World’s Fair on April 17th 1964, and by the end of that model year an amazing 126,538 had found homes. The following model year saw a Fastback join the existing Notchback and Convertible bodystyles, while the popular 260ci V8 was replaced with a 289ci one.

According to its quoted chassis number, 5F08A749155, this particular example was built in Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan plant during the 1965 model-year as a Convertible equipped with the optional ‘A-code’ 289ci (4.7litre) V8 engine. Making its way to the UK in 1987, the Mustang is understood to have been professionally converted to RHD thereafter. Finished in Red with Beige upholstery and Black carpets, the four-seater has recently returned from the South of France. Judged by the seller to be in ‘very good overall’ condition, the Ford has reportedly benefited from some €17,000 worth of expenditure over the last four years including a new White soft-top. Sporting a Red-rimmed steering wheel, twin exhaust system, more modern instrumentation and automatic transmission, ‘JGU 45C’ would seem ideal for an enthusiast who has always wanted a Classic Mustang with the steering wheel on the ‘correct’ side.

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1962 AC Ace 2.6

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The sixth of only twenty-six RHD examples made Estimate: £120,000 - £150,000* Reg No: Unregistered (formerly ‘400 PK’)

Chassis No: RS5012

MOT: Exempt

How you perceive this lot rather depends on whether or not you believe a car loses the right to its identity if it has major components replaced. Take for example a Jaguar E-Type that was fitted with a replacement engine in period and then comprehensively restored decades later using an aftermarket bodyshell with the suspension, brakes, steering, wiring and upholstery etc being renewed at the same time. The result is a refurbished car very little of which left Browns Lane concurrently. Does the sheer quantity of non-factory components it contains mean that it is no longer entitled to its identity? Such quandaries are one of the reasons that continuous history has been cited as the major factor when contemplating matters of identity. The proverbial woodsman is entitled to say that he has owned his axe for thirty years even if it has had ten new heads and twelve new shafts and thus bears no relation to the piece of hardware he initially bought. His continuous history with / ownership of the axe confers identity in a way that an individual component cannot. This can be compounded further when a vehicle is written off by an insurance company at a low point in its value curve (typically before it becomes truly collectible).

The vendor makes no bones about Chassis RS5012 being a woodsman’s axe. He is, however, adamant that it possesses continuous history. One of just twenty-six RHD AC Ace 2.6s made, it was despatched from the Works on November 2nd 1962 which was some months after its immediate siblings. As such, the two-seater may have been retained by the factory for development or promotional duties? Road registered as ‘400 PK’, it is understood to have been supplied new by Autocraft to Michael Crosby of Bristol. Research conducted by the seller reveals that the second owners, David and Yvonne Crow, placed a wanted advertisement in Motor Sport magazine during 1966 to which Mr Crosby not only responded but also volunteered to drive Chassis RS5012 up to their Shropshire home for a demonstration. Suitably impressed, they paid £550 for the Princess Blue roadster which was showing some 24,000 miles to its odometer. After two years of enjoyment including a trip to Scotland, they sold the AC on for a £100 profit to Tim Spooner, a laboratory technician from Sheffield.

Unfortunately, a Morris Minor Traveller ran into the back of ‘400 PK’ in 1971 as a result of which it was written off by Mr Spooner’s insurance company. Needless to say, the same level of damage would not have resulted in a write off today given the current level of Ace 2.6 values. The crippled car was then bought by Tony Luxton during 1974. An accomplished engineer whose career encompassed Triumph’s Experimental Department and later Land Rover, Mr Luxton raced a series of ACs, Jaguar E-Types, Ginettas and finally a Pilbeam single-seater. Better placed than most to repair Chassis RS5012, he soon had it up and running albeit with a Triumph 2.5-litre straight-six under the bonnet.

Cobra-cised somewhat with flared wheelarches etc, the two-seater was crashed again. Sidelined by Mr Luxton’s acquisition of a new coil-sprung Cobra chassis from AC on which his competitive efforts were refocused, the modified Ace 2.6 had various parts sold / swapped off it including some that went to the vendor’s father.

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Already in possession of a very original AC Ace 2.6 (Chassis RS5003, his fourth Ace) and having known about RS5012 for years because of his father’s friendship with Tony Luxton, the vendor jumped at the chance to acquire its remains in August 2008. Conscious that the AC Owners’ Club Register had long since consigned the car / its identity to oblivion he had Mr Luxton put the following in a signed and dated letter: ‘I confirm that I have today sold the original remains including the original chassis of the 1962 AC Ace 2.6, Chassis Number RS5012 to Mr X. I also confirm that I purchased the damaged but complete AC Ace 2.6 (Chassis Number RS5012) in 1974 from Tim J.D. Spooner in Sheffield after he crashed it in 1971. Consequently the rear end was damaged. The only missing parts were the windscreen (curved) and the gearbox which Tim had disposed of separately . . . The Ace (RS5012) was painted a pale metallic blue and the interior trim was grey when I bought it. When I had rebuilt the Ace and fitted it with a Triumph TR5 engine to race, I disposed of the surplus spares (not the car) to Brian Angliss’.

An AC Owners’ Club official during the 1970s who is on record for donating various experimental parts to Triumph specialist Canley Classics’ museum, we see no reason to doubt Mr Luxton’s word.

Furthermore, whilst we are not marque experts, the fragments of chassis we were shown that had been deemed unfit for reuse (due to corrosion or damage) certainly appeared to be from an Ace 2.6.

The vendor’s initial plan had been to turn the remains of Chassis RS5012 into a competition car built to FIA HTP specification (and thus incorporating correct-type cam and box steering). The Princess Blue machine visible in the catalogue photos is the result. With hard competitive usage in mind, it was constructed around what was effectively a brand-new chassis, albeit one which is now some years old. The traditional aluminium skin encasing it is of a particularly high standard and with superb panel fit.

The high-specification 2.6 litre engine currently installed is the work of Iain Daniels Classic Motorsport and features the following: Helix uprated clutch, baffled aluminium sump, steel-geared oil pump, balanced crankshaft / flywheel / front pulley, Kent Cams 243 camshaft, strapped main bearing caps, lightened / balanced conrods, 10.5:1 forged pistons. While, the Raymond Mays alloy cylinder head boasts a Cometic head gasket, modified rocker post, mild porting, double valve springs and triple Weber carburettors. The engine has been run-in on a “bench-rig” but otherwise has zero miles on it.

The four-speed gearbox has the benefit of overdrive. TLE Exhausts fabricated a bespoke mild steel system and IN Racing refurbished the ENV differential (complete with LSD). Bar some final trimming and set-up / debugging work the two-seater is essentially complete.

Conscious that he had various chassis parts which although not suitable for a competition car would be fine for road use, the seller fully restored a second chassis frame. He had also amassed enough parts for another 2.6. With components from Chassis RS5012 being split between the proposed competition car and the second chassis, the vendor has decided to offer everything as a single lot.

Only coming to market due to a loss of storage space following a house move, this exciting project has potential aplenty.

PLEASE NOTE: The second chassis and large cache of spares (engines, carburettors, hardtop, suspension, ENV differential, rear clip etc) can be viewed in advance by appointment but will not be on display at IWM Duxford.

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1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

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Current family ownership over 30 years Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000* Reg No: BSK 768

Chassis No: 1210408501057

MOT: Exempt

The 190SL was introduced in 1955 – the year Mercedes swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR. Indeed, the graceful, new two-door, convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the roadgoing version of the SLR – the 300SL - whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the ‘Ponton’ saloon (W121) platform, which was of monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine - an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 120bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a manual four-speed gearbox. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all around.

Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space.

Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price of £2,693 did nothing to deter purchasers.

Options included a third seat placed transversely behind the front ones which was big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963 when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the 230SL (W113), by which time 25,881 190SLs had been produced.

Completed during the 1958 model year (one of 2,722 examples manufactured that year), this particular example – chassis 1210408501057 – was Mercedes-Benz was manufactured in left-hand-drive configuration and is thought to have resided in Canada from shortly after its production. Finished in Black (DB40) with Red leather interior trim, and a Beige hood, the 190 SL is next known to have been purchased by a gentleman based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1986 and was retained in his possession until the late-1980s. Relocated to the United Kingdom in c.1990 and registered ’BSK 768’, the vendor’s late husband acquired chassis number 1210408501057 in 1990, remaining in the family ever since. Used and enjoyed for three years, and displayed as some classic car events (with event stickers present in the windscreen), the 190 SL was taken off the road in October 1993 and laid up in the garage in preparation for a full restoration which sadly never got chance to occur.

Offered for sale having been laid up for almost thirty years, the Mercedes-Benz has some pleasing original features such as the original dashboard clock, 190 SL stamped spare wheel, and all present chassis plates and body tags. With a recorded mileage of just over 92,000 miles, the Mercedes is accompanied by a history file, which contains correspondence from Mercedes-Benz, paperwork relating to the 190 SLs time in Canada, sundry paperwork, a current V5C document and a repair and tune-up guide. This is a scarce and exciting opportunity to acquire a 190SL restoration project, which is thought to be complete, and from long-term family ownership.

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1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe I of just 1,583 RHD examples

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Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000* Reg No: FNN 641C

Chassis No: 1E20318

MOT: Exempt

Among the last century’s great motoring icons, Jaguar’s E-Type has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-Type racer, the model soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own. Launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the ‘Big Cat’ proved faster and more glamorous than virtually any production rival. Certainly, few could match its reputed 150mph top speed. At a time when Ferrari’s lauded 250SWB and 250GTO made do with ‘live’ rear axles, the E-Type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard disc brakes. While rack and pinion steering enhanced the monocoque chassis’ excellent road-holding and handling; putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette. Revised in 1964, the E-Type gained a torquier 4235cc powerplant and four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox of Jaguar’s own design. Just 1,583 RHD E-Type 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes were made prior to the introduction of the so-called Series 1.5 cars in September 1967.

According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, this original right-hand drive, Chassis No: 1E20318 rolled off the production line on 12 March 1965 and was despatched on March 12, 1965, to the supplying dealer Victor Limited of Belfast, Northern Ireland. At that time the Series I offered here, was finished in Opalescent Dark Green with Suede Green interior trim. ‘FNN 641C’ continued to spend its early years in Northern Ireland before returning to England some years later. In the 1990s, when the car was restored, the car went through a colour change to the forever popular Jaguar colour of Carmen Red with Black trimmed interior, with sparing use on the road.

Between 2004 and 2015, the then custodian of ‘FNN 641C’, engaged in having work on the car to bring up to his standards, and that expenditure was c.£21,000. The bodywork and outside finish of the car was described as having been brought up to a high standard. Registering a credible mileage of 91,500 miles, more recently the 4.2 Coupe has formed part of a small private collection. The Jaguar has recently been professionally recommissioned and fully retrimmed by Aldridge Trimmers of Wolverhampton. Immediately recognisable to the gasps and finger pointing of 8 to 80 year olds, the E-Type is the epitome of a British classic sports car with a status as firm as the Union Flag.

Coupés continue to generate an increasingly cherished following, especially if the E-Type in question is Carman Red with the Black interior, as desirable and in tune with its Series I image, as any Black Ford Model T or Red Ferrari. Presenting as a fine example of the marque, ‘FNN641C’ is offered with a presentation folder which includes a collection of invoices, old MOT certificates, Heritage document and V5C. Also included in the sale are original brochures, spare parts catalogue, service handbook and tool kit.

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1967 MG B Roadster

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Estimate: £15,000 - £17,000* Reg No: JVC 750E

Chassis No: GHN3123574

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* MOT: T.B.A

Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan ‘Safety Fast’.

Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leafsprung ‘live’ rear axle, its 1798cc ‘B’ series four-cylinder engine was allied to a four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph, the provision of front disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering greatly aided control.

This is a home market right-hand drive MGB Roadster that has been in the custodianship of the current owner since 2017, following previous long-term ownership. In the 1990s, ‘JVC 750E’ was the subject of an extensive restoration by Halls Garage, who also looked after the car for the long-term owner. A Fast Road specification power plant has overdrive and includes the relevant manifold, cam and exhaust system with a new distributor offering electronic ignition. The Fast Road engine was set up on a rolling road in June 2020. An unleaded fuel-appropriate cylinder head has been fitted for longevity. In 2018, a new clutch was fitted. A recent set of wire wheels add the period ‘looks’ whilst a new Double Duck hood keeps the drips away more effectively. ‘JVC 750E’ is offered with handbook, a large collection of invoices, old MOTs dating back to 1991, Heritage Certificate and V5C.

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1957 Beardmore Mk7 Taxicab

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Reg No: ULM 561

Chassis No: BM7/155

MOT: Exempt

Beardmore Motors produced a range of machinery, including ships, locomotives, Sopwith Camels, motorcycles and some fine motorcars. Today they are best remembered for their iconic London Taxicabs, which were considered the “Rolls Royce of Taxis”. The Mk7 was the final and most advanced incarnation of the Beardmore taxi. It had a reliable Ford Consul drive-train and an aluminium body by distinguished coachbuilder Windovers. The bumpers were of fibreglass for durability and the design of the machine ensured reliability and easy serviceability. The custom for the period was that after five years of service the Beardmore was fully rebuilt from the ground up and after ten years it was retired, with there being only approximately 700 Beardmore Mk7s that serviced the roads of London.

Finished in Black and Blue with Brown interior this diesel Beardmore is being offered from a collection of promotional vehicles and has lately spent time in storage. The vendor informs us it is in “very good” condition as regards its bodywork, paint, engine, transmission and interior, although due to the recent period of inactivity an amount of recommissioning will need to be carried out before use. First registered on 8 August 1957, this interesting taxi offers a new owner plenty of scope for enjoyment once it has been returned to the road.

1954 Sunbeam Alpine MkIII Roadster

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No Reserve* Reg No: Unregistered

2006 Land Rover Defender TD5 XS

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* Chassis No: EF 1472

MOT: None

Though developed from the Sunbeam-Talbot 90, the Alpine was the first Rootes Group product to wear just the Sunbeam badge. Inspired by Bournemouth dealer George Hartwell, the design was finalised by Raymond Loewy. The newcomer found fame at the hands of Works drivers Stirling Moss and Sheila Van Damm and starred in ‘To Catch A Thief’ with Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. The Alpine bodies were hand-made by Mulliners Ltd of Birmingham and the cars powered by a mildly-tuned version of the 2267cc four-cylinder engine from the Sunbeam-Talbot 90, which gave around 80bhp at 4200rpm. The Alpine was manufactured from 1953 to 1955, during which time some 1,282 MkIs and 300 MkIIIs were produced (there was no MkII version), of which relatively few remain - possibly no more than 200.

Originally finished in Ivory with Bright Red upholstery, this left-hand drive example spent most of its life in America before being imported into the EU. Taken off the road in the 1970s, it has been awaiting restoration ever since (though, the front floors look to have been replaced). The seller believes that the 21,000 miles shown by the odometer could well represent the total covered from new given the car’s lengthy inactivity. Thought to be essentially complete apart from missing top bows, the Alpine is said to pleasingly retain its factory-fitted engine and transmission.

Reg No: HV06 SOE

Chassis No: SALLDVB576A715285

MOT: January 2023

The “XS” 4x4 was introduced in 2002 as a top-specification. These models came with many “luxury” features.

Manufactured in 2006 and presented in the appealing ‘Cannes Blue’ with contrasting Black half leather interior, ‘HV06 SOE’ features the desirable aforementioned ‘XS’ specification and boasts 4 fold-up rear seats, a snorkel, tow bar, rear step, mud flaps and more. Offered with 150,428 miles on the odometer and an MOT valid until 19 March 2023, this particular example benefits from its original bookpack including a service portfolio containing 13 service stamps, with the most recent in October 2021 at 148,710 miles, as well as its handbook. Also included is a small collection of previous invoices and MOTs, as well as the V5C document which displays six former keepers, with the two previous in the same family.

‘HV06 SOE’ was purchased by its current custodian in April 2022 for the sum of £16,750 as a birthday present. Unfortunately, the vendor discovered shortly after that it had been declared a category C insurance loss in January of 2015 however ‘HV06 SOE’ will be Autolign inspected prior to the sale and the report will be present with the vehicle. Although described as a ‘good car’, it is a reminder of the situation and thus they have decided to sell it. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, transmission and interior trim as ‘good’ with the paintwork ‘average to good’.

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1958 AC Aceca Bristol 1 of just 88 Bristol-powered Acecas made in right-hand drive

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Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000* Reg No: 180 GPJ

Chassis No: BE681

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in 1954, the AC Aceca fastback was conceived as a more refined alternative to the company’s seminal Ace roadster. Developed by Alan Turner and Desmond Stratton, the new model augmented its open-topped sibling’s ladder-frame chassis with an elegant square-tube superstructure. Boasting a generous glasshouse, sensuous roofline and practical side-hinged rear hatchback, the Aceca’s Grand Touring credentials were more than skin deep as proven by its allround independent transverse-leaf suspension and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

The Aceca was expensive at £1215 (with a Jaguar XK140 was in comparison a bargain at £1140) but undercut more exotic coupes such as the Aston Martin DB2/4 at £1925 or the Bristol 404 at £2350.

Initially powered by the John Weller designed 1991cc OHC straight-six which had been a staple part of AC production since 1919, the arrival of an alternative 1971cc Bristol engine in February 1956 gave performance more akin to that of the contemporary DB2/4 Aston Martin. The venerable twolitre straight six AC engine used in the first incarnation, while smooth and tractable, did not allow the potential of the chassis to be fully exploited; this was remedied with the option of a similarly configured Bristol engine. The 100D2 version with a 9:1 compression ratio produces 128 BHP at 5750rpm, sufficient for a top speed in excess of 125 mph and is generally considered to be the most desirable variant.

One of just 88 right-hand drive Aceca-Bristols manufactured, ‘180 GPJ’ is one of the 48 that left the factory with a 100D2 engine. Delivered new on the 18th of September 1958 via Anthony Crook Motors to the first owner in Lincolnshire, as confirmed by a letter from AC Cars Ltd, this matching chassis and engine numbers Aceca was originally finished in Imperial Crimson with light Grey leather trim.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known of the early history but the car resurfaced in the early 1980’s and with support from the AC Owners Club, the original registration number ‘180 GPJ’ was reissued on a non-transferable basis. Provided comprehensive engine work (completed by TT Workshops) and both frame and suspension refurbishment by Rod Jolley Coachbuilding upon resurfacing. Following a change of ownership, the car was reassembled by an enthusiastic amateur working to a budget and returned to the road in 2005.

It reportedly drove well, meriting further extensive, body-off, professional restoration and a repaint in Red, in line with the original colour scheme. In its current incarnation, the car retains its original engine and gearbox (the drivetrain having been uprated with the addition of a J-type overdrive), is fitted with front disc brakes (non-servo as original), has a period-style Webasto sunroof and inertia reel seat belts. Following restoration, the car has been recommissioned to the point of driveability but minor works are still outstanding including interior trim (carpets, door seals), fine-tuning of tracking, carburettor set-up, and plumbing of the heater (box with refurbished matrix already in place). A partial tool kit in a replica wooden tool tray, copper and hide mallet, spinner tool, and scissor jack are included in the sale.

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Records accompanying the Aceca include a substantial history file with photos going back across the tenure of previous owners; a comprehensive spreadsheet detailing all work carried out during the most recent restoration; invoices for work carried out; a photocopy of the Bristol 2-Litre Engine workshop manual; a reprint of the owner’s handbook; MOT certificates for the period 2005-2010; and a current V5C, which will require an amendment to reflect the current colour scheme. During his ownership, the vendor (a long-standing AC and Bristol enthusiast) has invested some £135,000 into the Aceca during his twelve-year ownership.

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1931 Alvis 12/60 TK Beetleback Tourer Coachwork by Carbodies

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Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000* Reg No: VC 8422

Chassis No: 13721

MOT: Exempt

For many Alvis enthusiasts there are two four-cylinder pre-WW2 models which really stand out, the 12/50 SD ‘Ducksback’ and the 12/60 TK ‘Beetleback’. So-called because of the shape of its distinctively tapered rear, the latter was the sportiest iteration of the 12/60 TK and TL line of which 229 examples were made during 1931-1932 (the majority being saloons or four-seater tourers). Famously robust, the 12/60 TK was based around a ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Powered by a twin carburettor-fed 1645cc OHV engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 75mph and 30mpg.

Genuinely fun to drive and more agile than many period rivals, the forty-three Beetlebacks known to have survived are rightly prized by collectors.

According to its accompanying copy build record, car number 13721 was fitted with ‘Beetleback’ Sports Tourer coachwork by Carbodies and despatched from the factory on 25th May 1931. Although initially Coventry-registered as ‘VC 8422’, the 12/60’s first owner is noted as Mr James Wallace MacFarlane of Glasgow who is thought to have been awarded the Military Cross and two Bars whilst serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War One. Still resident in Scotland when purchased by Mr E. McCosh of Culter Allers, Biggar in April 1953, the Alvis is understood to have been treated to a thorough bodywork renovation and to have seen occasional competition usage (albeit the McCosh family were better known for campaigning Bentleys). To this end, he apparently entrusted the ‘Beetleback’ to renowned Glasgow engineer Herbert Niven for a hydraulic brake conversion as well as having the throttle pedal repositioned (from centre to right). Laid-up following a heavy frontal impact during the mid-1960s, the 12/60 was inspected by fellow Alvis Owners’ Club member and Lanarkshire resident Mr Frank Wetherell in 1969 but deemed to be beyond economic repair. Learning from Niven that ‘VC 8422’ had been mechanically sorted save for the need for a new radiator, Wetherell became its new custodian during May 1972.

Not happy with the car’s mechanical and cosmetic condition, he embarked upon a decade long refurbishment which was completed in 1990. As part of the works, the 20-inch wire wheels were converted to ‘jelly mould’ hubs and the correct-type replacement engine uprated with an alternator and full-flow oil filter. More comfortable seats were fitted up front and the single dickey seat to the rear re-upholstered to match. Sold to Mr Roger Cowell not long after completion, the ‘Beetleback’ subsequent passed to Mr M. Baker who entrusted it to Jonathan Wood Vintage & Thoroughbred Restorations Ltd for almost £9,000 worth of fettling during 2009-2010 with attention being paid to the windscreen, radiator, steering, wiring, carburettors and hydraulic brakes. An invoice on file from MWS for £2,191.12 indicates that the wire wheels were refurbished too. Forming part of a private collection since 2016, ‘VC 8422’ has enjoyed numerous runs to Dorset and Norfolk from its Hertfordshire base.

Fitted with a Kenlowe electric fan so as to better cope with heavy traffic, the Alvis started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. The chassis number quoted on the copy build record

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is still visible to a front dumb iron and the original Alvis ID plate and Carbodies plate are affixed to the bulkhead. Predominantly looked after by Classic Performance Engineering of Bicester over the past six years, this delightful Post Vintage Thoroughbred is offered for sale with history file.

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1960 MG A 1500 Roadster

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: YLT 38

Chassis No:HDT2359439

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* MOT: Exempt

The Syd Enever-designed MGA was a breath of fresh air for the Abingdon marque. Launched at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, it featured a separate chassis penned by Roy Brocklehurst and was powered by the 1489cc straight-four BMC B Series engine.

Offered here is an original right-hand drive example of the MG A. Built at Abingdon during the week of 21st November 1958 and despatched to the distributor on 24th November 1958 with the following specification: MPH speedometer, ‘disc wheels’, Blue tonneau cover and adjustable steering column.

Present with the car is a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate which shows the car was originally finished in Ash Green with a Grey interior and Blue soft top. Today, the car wears Glacier Blue paintwork following restoration work which included bodywork and a repaint. The interior of ‘YLT 38’ has been retrimmed in Black with a Light Blue piping and benefitted from a new soft top in Grey, supplied by Prestige Autotrim. The history file contains many photographs showing the level of the restoration work completed upon ‘YLT 38’ plus many receipts and historical documentation, amongst the many invoices are those for parts from Moss Motors Ltd, and MGOC Spares Ltd.

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1925 Ford Model TT Truck

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Reg No: Unregistered

Chassis No: 114111970

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in 1917, the Ford Model TT remained in production for a decade. Rated at 1-ton, for load carrying purposes, the newcomer utilised a longer, heavier gauge chassis than its Model T passenger car sibling but the same torquey 2.9-litre four-cylinder engine and epicyclic transmission.

The commercial variant also featured a stronger worm drive and crown wheel back axle and heavierduty suspension. Initially available in chassis-only guise, the Model TT could be had with a factory body from 1924 onwards. A formidable workhorse that proved its worth in all corners of the globe, the indomitable Ford has been credited with inspiring America’s love for the pick-up truck.

Manufactured in 1925, Chassis No: 114111970 rolled off the production line in March of that year.

Unfortunately, little is known of the Ford’s history, other than it was discovered in the mid-western American state of Iowa in 2022 and subsequently imported into the United Kingdom. Subject to a selfevident older restoration, the Model TT is fitted with an additional ‘drop-down’ manual transmission and is presented in Green and Black coachwork. Fitted with a wooden bed and enclosed cab with a front bench seat, the Ford is now ready for registration with its first UK keeper (with import duties paid and accompanying NOVA number). The vendor rates Model T as having a ‘very good’ gearbox; a ‘good to very good’ engine; ‘good’ bodywork and electrical equipment and ‘average’ paintwork and interior trim.

1986 Ford Capri 2.0 Laser

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: C252 DYY

Chassis No: WF0CXXGAECGT38648

1987 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe Pick-Up

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* MOT: May 2023

Reg No: Unregistered

Chassis No: 1GCEP14H1HJ109631

MOT: May 2023

Introduced in November 1984, the special edition Capri Laser featured a six-gauge dashboard, tinted glass, 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.

Available with a choice of 1.6-litre or 2-litre SOHC four-cylinder engines allied to either five-speed manual or automatic transmission, the larger capacity variant was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 9.6 seconds and 113mph. The very last Capri Laser rolled off the production line at Ford’s Cologne, West Germany plant during November 1986.

Arguably the definitive iteration of Chevrolet’s iconic C/K truck series, the third generation was also the longest lived (remaining in production from 1972-1991). Christened the ‘Rounded Line’ by Chevrolet due to the computer and wind tunnel work which had gone into its design, the newcomer was more intuitively known to the press and public alike as the ‘Square Body’. Available with a range of different wheelbases, load capacities and cab configurations not to mention the option of two- or four-wheel drive, the third generation C/K series became increasingly civilised over time as its maker realised that many were being bought in preference to a conventional passenger car.

Finished in its original colour of Lacquer Red with Truro Grey cloth upholstery, ‘C252 DYY’ is believed but not warranted to have covered only 80,000 miles from new (an average of 2,222 per annum).

Showing just four former keepers on HPi, the Ford pleasingly retains the tax disc holder, rear window sticker and number plates fitted by its supplying dealer, Gordons of Dulwich. The rear parcel shelf has not been cut into and the boot floor, spare wheel well, MacPherson strut towers and A- and B-Posts all look far sounder than many Capris we have encountered. Dry stored for the last few years, this well preserved 2-litre Laser possesses a fresh, ‘no advisories’ MOT certificate valid until 31st May 2023.

Reportedly supplied new to J.P. Mitchell of the University of California’s Department of Vegetable Crops, this particular example was specified with a 5.7 litre V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes. A rear-wheel drive, half-ton capacity, C10 Custom Deluxe model, the Chevy is understood to have remained in Mitchell’s care until being imported to the UK and NOVA declared. As well preserved as decades in the Californian sun would suggest, the Pick-Up has been liveried to act as a tow vehicle for the vendor’s ex-James Hunt Tour of Britain Chevrolet Camaro Z28.

Exuding cool and patina in equal measure, it possesses a MOT certificate valid until May 2023.

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1969 Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible

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Quite possibly the best example extant Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Reg No: LKX 769H

MOT: May 2023

Chassis No: GE51395 CV Notable as the last iteration of the Triumph Herald, the 13/60 was launched in October 1967. Some twenty-five percent more powerful than its 1200 predecessor, the newcomer was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 17.7 seconds and 84mph. Available in Saloon, Estate or Convertible guises, the 13/60 featured allround independent suspension, disc/drum brakes and rack and pinion steering plus revised frontal styling, a new dashboard and more comfortable seating. Phased out in May 1971, just 16,091 Convertibles were made with survivors being comparatively few and far between.

According to its accompanying original hire purchase agreement this truly remarkable Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible was purchased new by Wilfred Wild of Guildford, Surrey on August 2nd 1969. Aged 53 at the time Mr Wild kept the four-seater for thirty-one years with his successor, Mrs Phyllis Blakes, retaining possession until 2018. Thereafter, ‘LKX 769H’ passed to Arnold Wragg who treated it to an outstanding, body off, chassis up restoration. Photographically documented, the lengths that Mr Wragg – a former body shop proprietor - went to are highly commendable but would have made no commercial sense. The result is simply the best Triumph Herald we have encountered.

In fine fettle before its meticulous refurbishment, the 13/60 Convertible now looks far newer than even the 46,400 warranted miles shown on its odometer would suggest. To standard specification throughout except for its upgraded wood veneers, the four-seater started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Despite being almost too good to use, the Herald is expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. A practical four-seater Classic and a true testament to Mr Wragg’s skills, this amazing Triumph is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original handbook, tailored indoor cover, die-cast model, Servicing Schedules booklet, old MOT certificates back to 1993 at 42,745 miles and numerous bills / invoices.

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1923 Ford Model T Landaulette

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Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000* Reg No: SV 7937

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 7409337 Launched in 1908, the ‘T’ featured a compact 2890cc, side-valve, fourcylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head.

With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world’s first mass-made car.

One of the British manufactured examples, produced in the Manchester Trafford Park Ford factory, Chassis No: 7409337 rolled off the production line in June 1923. Supplied to coachbuilders Heath & Wiltshire Ltd. of Farnham, the Model T was equipped with, the now rare and desirable, Landaulette body style. The Ford’s history is subsequently unknown until 1964 when it was purchased by Coombs Service Station (a main Ford dealer during the 1960s), being retained by them for fourteen years.

Acquired then by a former President of the Ford Model T Register in 1978, the vendor then obtained ‘SV 7937’ in 2003, equating to just three owners across the last 58-year period.

Used on the road for around three years by the vendor, the Ford was then taken off the road and supplied with a comprehensive restoration, with extensive frame and bodywork repairs, repainting, an interior retrim to original specification, overhauled wheels, a new radiator core, re-wiring and uprated Rocky Mountain brakes. Fitted with the 2890cc side-valve four-cylinder engine producing some 20hp, the ‘T’ is now presented in Black with the seats trimmed through the driver’s cabin in Black, with the rear trimmed luxuriously in Cream cloth. Some ingenious but discrete upgrades were incorporated too, with electric power added to the driver/ rear passenger divide; driver’s compartment operated fuel cut-off and battery isolator switches; electric starter motor, built-in indicators, an under-dash cigarette light/power socket; and additional under-seat storage (front and rear).

Offered with a reproduction handbook, the RF60 duplicate logbook, previous test certificates with the oldest being a 1964 Ministry of Transport Test Certificate, a digital photograph selection of some of the restoration work completed and a current V5C. A desirable British manufactured example with appealing coachwork and worthy of close inspection.

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1971 Jensen FF II

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One of only 107 FF IIs made Estimate: £50,000 - £55,000* Reg No: VMA 384J

Chassis No: 127286

MOT: Exempt

The Jensen FF is a four-wheel-drive grand tourer produced between 1966 and 1971. It was the first production car equipped with four-wheel drive for road rather than terrain use, preceding the renowned and successful Audi Quattro and Subaru’s of many years later, and featured an anti-lock braking system, the Dunlop Maxaret mechanical system, used hitherto only on aircraft, trucks, and racing cars. The letters FF stand for Ferguson Formula after Ferguson Research Limited who invented the car’s system. Similar-looking to the rear-wheel-drive Jensen Interceptor but five inches longer and mechanically very different, it is distinguishable from the Interceptor by a few styling cues; the most obvious being the twin (rather than single) diagonal gill-like air vents on the front wing just rear of the wheel-arches.

This Jensen FF (Ferguson Formula) is one of just 327 produced and only one of 107 of the FF II model manufactured. The odometer displays 110,700 credible miles, and with current ownership since 1996 it has had just 6 former keepers. In current ownership for 26 years it has been continuously taxed and MOT’d. After becoming MOT exempt in 2018 the owner decided to continue testing. It possesses a current MOT. Thankfully, this FF has survived many decades of regular use.

Finished in Flag Red, the exterior is complemented by a Black leather interior. Its appearance has a nice original patina to it and is in very good condition. The rear footwell carpets appear original, but those in the front and the boot were replaced by the current owner (there are spares for the two front footwell pieces in the boot, included in the sale). Said to be maintained fully and carefully by the present owner with comprehensive records ‘VMA 384J’ was restored to a high standard by previous owners in the 1980s and maintained similarly since, the FF has had further work carried out as required; such as bodywork and a gearbox overhaul. Sills and chassis tubes were part of a 2004 restoration. Significant upgrades have been installed by the present owner for practical reasons, given long-distance and continental travel needs. They include a more effective modified cooling system; 6.5 inch Mk3 alloy wheels with wider tyres instead of the original steel Rostyles; upgraded brake pads; a deeper commercial gearbox sump; an independent gearbox oil cooler; an additional thermostatically controlled engine oil cooler; a Mk3 spin-off oil cooler; a modern fast wind starter; and a low-level frontal air scoop to improve radiator air flow.

The car has won or been placed at many classic car and Jensen Owners Club concours events and shows including two appearances at the NEC and Techno Classica, Essen. At Tatton Park, Cheshire, the FF II won the 1st prize as the Best Classic Sports Car (the shield goes with the car). ‘VMA384J’ has also been featured on the cover or inside several magazines (included). Of note, with the car, are special clips to hold the bonnet open when very hot and two rare original jacking point covers; a rubber carpet protector; correct Black air box; and a jacking kit in a sleeve. Records accompanying the FF include substantial history files with photos going back across the tenure of previous owners; service history; list of parts purchased; monthly mileage and running costs; MOT certificates back

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to 1977; invoices for work carried out; list of shows and events with photographs; and magazine features. The car has a well-thumbed Jensen FF II handbook, a Jensen Heritage Certificate as well as the Green log book, and a V5C.

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1932 Sunbeam 20hp (23.8) Six-Light Saloon

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Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Reg No: JW 1770

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 17205/ Revised for 1931, the Sunbeam 20hp gained a larger 3317cc OHV straight-six (rated at 23.8hp), stronger chassis, Zenith carburettor, ‘silent third’ gearbox and vacuum servo brakes. A mere 752 examples are thought to have been made.

Bodied in-house as a Six-Light Saloon, chassis 7205P was first registered to the Sunbeam Motor Car Co Ltd on 6th June 1932 (complete with the Wolverhampton number plate ‘JW 1770’).

Finished in Black with Red leather upholstery, the 4/5-seater is understood to have served as a motor show exhibit, factory demonstrator and VIP transport. Its accompanying buff logbook suggests that the Sunbeam was subsequently sold into the hackney carriage trade before being reclassified for private usage in November 1957. The Saloon’s owner at the time, Albert Reed of Stafford, was succeeded by James Middleton and Antony Divey. Mr Divey is understood to have purchased ‘JW 1770’ from the renowned dealer and historian David ‘Bunty’ Scott-Moncrieff during June 1964. Relocating from Stafford to Norfolk where he worked for Lotus and later designed the Triking, his seventeenyear custodianship was eclipsed by that of Louise Mayhew who kept the 20hp from 1981-2007. Treated to a thorough engine overhaul by Thomas Sedgwick Engineers Ltd of Attleborough in 1983, the past fifteen years have seen the Sunbeam benefit from overhauls of its cylinder head, starter motor and dynamo plus the fitment of a stainless-steel exhaust and Kenlowe fan. Purchased by the seller from previous keeper Bob Gathercole for £32,000 on 27th August 2016, the Saloon relocated to the Scottish Highlands.

After an irksome journey north, ‘JW 1770’ was entrusted to Richard B. Watson of Forres, a specialist in Rolls-Royce, Bentley and HRG cars, who spent 219.5 hours attending to the ignition, fuel, coolant and braking systems (total cost £8,895.22 including parts). Further enhanced with a bespoke exhaust manifold incorporating flexijoints, the 20hp started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. A charming Post-Vintage Thoroughbred Saloon, ‘JW 1770’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1968 Reliant Scimitar GT SE4A

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Estimate: £13,000 - £15,000* Reg No: ORE 239F

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 677636 The Reliant Scimitar series was manufactured between 1964 and 1986, Reliant’s first Scimitar being a coupé based upon the styling of a Daimler SP250 prototype (renamed the SX250) and the chassis of a Reliant Sabre. First displayed in 1964, the initial SE4 was powered by a 2.6-litre Ford straight-six from the Ford Zephyr/ Zodiac and to keep costs down, many components in addition to the engine were off-the-shelf items - a point emphasised for buyers of early examples in which unfolding the sun visor could involve knocking the driver’s mirror out of adjustment! The engine was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with optional Laycock overdrive. The introduction of the SE4A/B saw utilisation of V6 power, with a 3-litre Ford Essex unit fitted.

This SE4A is, interestingly, one of the Reliant press cars and was featured in factory marketing activities. Fitted with an SC marked 3.0-litre V6 Essex engine allied to a five-speed Ford Type 9 manual gearbox. With known ownership history dating back to 1975, this Scimitar entered into current ownership in 2014 as a project. Subject to a comprehensive restoration between 2019 and 2021, the body was removed from the Scimitar with chassis blasted and powder coated. The later engine is built to fast road specification which among other improvements, included JW Developments cylinder heads, Weber carburettor; Piper 285 Cam; Ric Wood timing gear and matched crankshaft gear; amongst further improvements. Disc brakes were fitted all-round, with other notable improvements being a suspension overhaul, powerassisted steering and Minilite wheels. The fibre-glass body was comprehensively restored in Iris Blue along with a renewed Black vinyl interior.

‘ORE 239F’ is now worthy of close inspection and is offered with a history file that contains the aforementioned adverts featuring the car and copies of logbooks, a workshop manual, a vast collection of invoices from the vendor’s ownership, an original Reliant service bulletin, a rolling road report showing maximum power of 209.8bhp at 6500rpm and torque of 190.8lbft at approximately 5000rpm, along with a current V5C document.

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1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Fixed Head Cabriolet Coachwork by Hooper

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Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000* Reg No: H 8055

Chassis No: GUK 20

MOT: Exempt

Taking delivery on 14th June 1926, the renowned London coachbuilder Hooper & Co proceeded to clothe chassis GUK20 as a Fixed Head Cabriolet. Although many observers would have termed it a Sedanca de Ville, the resultant four-door body (number 6586) was undeniably elegant and well proportioned. Supplied new to Ralph Hawkes of the leading music publishing firm Hawkes & Son, the Rolls-Royce was acquired by its second owner Prince John Bryant Digby de Mahe in 1937. An officer in the British Navy who had married into the Guinness dynasty, de Mahe chose to relocate to Kenya after World War II taking the 20hp with him. Used to commute between his horse stud in the Highlands and Nairobi as well as for boarding school runs, the Fixed Head Cabriolet proved surprisingly adept on unmade roads. Eventually replaced with something more practical, GUK20 changed hands a few times before acquired by Peter Strong and Guy d’Olier of Kitali during 1962 who set about undoing much of the wear and tear.

Bought by Peter Stearn thereafter, the Rolls-Royce was much enjoyed as part of the burgeoning African old car scene. Indeed, the car still carries plaques for the 1962 Nile Centenary Run and the 1963 Nairobi-Nakuru Rally. Tracked down by inveterate automotive super-sleuth Colin Crabbe in 1970, the 20hp was duly repatriated and sold to the vendors (good friends of his) the following year for the princely sum of £925. Very much part of the family for the past fifty-one years, the first entry in the Fixed Head Cabriolet’s running log reads: “7/8/71, on-road, with children, round Belgravia and to the Park (to feed the ducks) – six gallons, £2.30”, while a later one notes: “running well at 50mph, but the handling getting a little delicate at speed”. Subsequently entrusted to Crabbe’s Antique Automobiles for a new roof covering and retrimmed interior, the Rolls-Royce was also checked over mechanically and found to need nothing beyond new tyres! In pre-DVLA days, the London Vehicle Licensing Office proved most obliging by adding the 20hp’s existing Nairobi registration number ‘H 8055’ to its system (the H-series having also been an early London issue).

Never allowed to deteriorate to the point of requiring total restoration, GUK 20 is even thought to retain much of its original Yellow paintwork. That said, the following works have been carried out over time if only to ensure the car could participate in the vendors’ annual Boxing Day picnic (regardless of weather): Chassis and running gear overhauled – John Foy, Royston: wire wheels refurbished – MWS; electrics refreshed and rewired in conduits – Palace House workshop; windscreen and related items re-nickel-plated – Hoddesdon Platers; engine and ancillaries full bench overhaul – Arthur Archer; gearbox full bench refurbishment – PH workshop; wings repaired/repainted and running boards remade – PH workshop. Very much an oily rag car, ‘H 8055’ has not had much active use in recent years. Starting readily and running well during our recent photography session, the Rolls-Royce is awash with delightful details such as an elaborate curved division, period Bosch windscreen wiper motor, single fold-out rear jump seat, multi-piece windscreen, scuttle vents and triple door hinges (the central rears stamped with the body number: 6586).

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Invited to participate in HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations at Windsor Castle (2002) and the Centenary of Rolls-Royce festivities at Goodwood (2004), the 20hp has otherwise been enjoyed for family events and touring. A much-loved member of the vendors’ household since 1971, GUK20 is only reluctantly being offered for sale due to its owners’ lack of storage. Accompanied by a large history file, partial set of undertrays, new old stock tyres (x2) and assorted literature.

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1983 Audi Quattro 10V

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Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: A717 BWV

Chassis No: WAUZZZ852DA902121

MOT: March 2023

Audi’s Quattro is a legend that re-wrote the form book of international rallying, as well as causing rival manufacturers to rethink their offerings to members of the public desiring road cars of above average traction. It was, quite literally, a trailblazer. The story began with Audi chassis engineer Jörg Bensinger, who spent a Finnish winter testing the Volkswagen Type 183 Iltis, a four-wheel drive West German military vehicle previously developed by VAG, and found it could outperform all other machines on snow, whatever their type or power output. He put the idea of a four-wheel drive version of the Audi 80 Coupe to the company’s hierarchy and, well, you know the rest. The resulting model was launched to great excitement at the 1980 Geneva Salon and then released to European customers later the same year. It was initially powered by a 2144cc in-line, five-cylinder, 10-valve SOHC unit with turbocharger and intercooler. This was the first time the mass car market had been introduced to the intoxicating combination of turbo power and four-wheel drive, and the results were electric. Motor magazine rocketed their test car to 30mph in a dismissive 1.8 seconds and to 60mph in 6.5 seconds, causing them to comment ‘…such acceleration can hardly be bettered by any other four-seater in current production’, and that was irrespective of engine size.

With such a devastating weapon at its disposal, Audi wasted no time in taking on the rallying establishment. The results came thick and fast, with victory for versions of the model in the 1982 and 1984 Manufacturers’ Championship and in the Drivers’ one for Hannu Mikkola in 1983 and Stig Blomqvist in 1984. It was also in a Quattro that the French female driver ace Michelle Mouton became the first woman ever to win a World Championship rally, and was very unlucky not to enjoy outright victory in the 1982 Championship. During its production cycle, what enthusiasts now refer to as the ‘Ur’ (original) Quattro enjoyed two engine upgrades and continuous development, but the basic concept never changed and even the outward appearance altered very little. Boasting its own dedicated assembly line and crew, some 11,452 examples are understood to have been completed between 1980 and 1991. Enthusiasts will never totally agree on a list of cars that changed the world, but few would deny Audi’s ‘Ur’ Quattro a place.

Owned since 1985 by the vendor’s brother-in-law then purchased by the vendor in 1999, ‘A717 BWV’ covered just 94,000 miles before being taken off the road in 2005 and dry stored. During 2020/2021 the vehicle underwent a professional, extensive but sympathetic restoration by Allard Sports Cars.

The engine has been fully rebuilt with new cylinder liners, piston rings, main and big-end bearings, new oil pump, water pump, all new gaskets and belts. The cylinder head has been refaced, a new camshaft fitted with the cam followers re-shimmed. The transmission has been reconditioned also.

The entire bodyshell has been stripped, repaired, paint prepared and repainted in original Alpine White, including full reconditioning of the underside. All vehicle components have been reconditioned, tested and refitted. The suspension has been overhauled and reinstalled with new bushes. All brakes checked and reconditioned where required including new brake pads.

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The wheels have been reconditioned and shod with four new tyres. The vehicle has also had all new fuel and brake lines and a new battery. Very rarely does the opportunity arise to purchase such a sort after vehicle with all the hard work and expense already dealt with, this legendary 80’s icon is in excellent condition and ready for everyday use.

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1960 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8 Litre Drophead Coupe 1 of just 69 RHD examples made

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Estimate: £170,000 - £190,000* Reg No: 150 PPJ

Chassis No: T827585DN

MOT: Exempt

The 1950s saw Jaguar win the world’s greatest endurance race - the Le Mans 24-hours - more times (five) than any other manufacturer. A blend of existing and new technology, the XK150 was the Coventry firm’s last model to feature a separate chassis but its first to be available with fourwheel disc brakes. Unveiled in 1959, the range-topping 3.8 litre ‘S’ could be had in Roadster, Fixed Head Coupe or Drophead Coupe guises (the latter being the most expensive). With a quoted 265bhp and 260lbft of torque on tap thanks to its straight-port cylinder head and triple SU carburettors, Jaguar’s flagship sportscar could only be had with four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission.

Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds and 141mph, its performance was on a par with rival Aston Martin, Maserati and Ferrari offerings. Decidedly rare, total right-hand drive XK150 ‘S’ 3.8 litre Drophead Coupe production amounted to just 69 cars.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis T827585DN was supplied new by Boon & Porter of London SW13 to Fomento (Sterling Area) Ltd; a company which did much to popularise the ballpoint pen. Issued with the highly appropriate number plate ‘150 PPJ’ and further boasting the more desirable transmission tunnel actuated overdrive, the Jaguar was reregistered to its first owner’s Oxfordshire home, Duns Tew Manor, in July 1964. Fitted with a correcttype, replacement 3.8 litre ‘S’ engine the following January (number VAS 1159-9 which is understood to have originated in one of the sixty-eight sister cars – chassis T827551DN), the Jaguar was bought by second keeper, Major John H. Alexander of the 50 Field Squadron Royal Engineers during December 1965. A meticulous individual, the Major documented his two-decade long ownership in three Army Books. The first mileage noted for MMA (Motor Mileage Allowance) purposes is 8,748, while other early entries include a Dinitrol rustproofing treatment, brake system overhaul by Rob Walker Ltd and the installation of a winter thermostat. The second 3.8 litre ‘S’ engine seized on June 6th 1969 at 34,860 miles with the XK150 being recovered to main dealer Rossleigh of Glasgow for appraisal. The actual repairs were carried out by the Cumberland Garage of Edinburgh but proved unsatisfactory.

Thus, the second of the three Army Books tells us that ‘150 PPJ’ had its engine and gearbox factory reconditioned in 1969 at an indicated 37,473 miles. The removal and reinstallation being carried out by marque specialist F.P. Motor Engineering Ltd of Goldhawk Road, London.

Relocating to West Germany in March 1971, the Drophead Coupe was treated to a thorough bodywork restoration by Vincent Coachworks of Christchurch eight months after returning to the UK during December 1972. Run-up on a regular basis even when off the road, the last of Major Armstrong’s entries is at 50,306 recorded miles on 23rd October 1984. Bought by marque enthusiast and collector Tom King that same day, it was he who had the XK150 repainted Red and uprated with E-Type wire wheels before selling it to renowned restorer / dealer Nigel Dawes. Joining Cheshire businessman Michael Sutton’s collection in 1989, the Jaguar had only added a further 10,000 or so miles to its odometer by the time it entered the current ownership during 2005.

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Maintained by marque specialists Ivydene for both Mr Sutton and the vendor with various complimentary handwritten reports on file, other companies to have worked on the XK150 include: M.R. Murfitt Motor Engineers of Stoke-on-Trent (engine overhaul 2009), KRJ Trimmers (2011), Guy Broad (power steering conversion, new clutch, 2017) and Aldridge Trimming Ltd (2018). Entrusted to SJB Classic Cars of Tarporley since 2020, ‘150 PPJ’ has benefited from new engine mounts, replacement carburettor gaskets and an uprated hi-torque starter motor.

Assessed by Graham Searle - the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Ltd’s Official Insurance Valuer – in February 2020, his associated letter states that: ‘The car is in excellent condition and maintained to the highest standards. It is the very rare S specification model and as such probably the most desirable of all the XKs. It benefits from a new interior by the leading specialists and is now one f the very best examples of this model. Therefore, in my opinion, it should be insured for £225,000’.

Currently displaying a highly credible 73,000 miles, this undeniably rare and stylish Jaguar XK150 ‘S’ 3.8 Litre Drophead Coupe is offered for sale with original buff logbook, V5C Registration Document and large history file. A worthy addition to any marque collection.

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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Subject to a bare metal restoration 9,000 miles ago

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Estimate: £120,000 - £140,000* Reg No: 879 UYO

Chassis No: 12104010019122

MOT: May 2023

Unveiled in prototype form at the 1954 New York Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was a ground-breaking design. Far more civilised than many contemporary sports cars, its ethos foreshadowed that of the ‘personal luxury cars’ which dominated the American market the following decade. Featuring a monocoque bodyshell, wind-up windows, snug fitting soft-top and all-round independent suspension years before the likes of Jaguar, Austin-Healey, MG and Triumph caught up, the newcomer was powered by a 1.9 litre SOHC four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed, all synchromesh manual transmission which endowed it with a 107mph top speed. The 190 SL’s rear suspension might have been derived from that of Mercedes-Benz’s all conquering W196 Grand Prix cars but it was the Convertible’s styling which really grabbed buyers’ attention. Second fiddle to the 300 SL (W198) Roadster or not, the 190 SL (W121) was still bewitchingly pretty. Only in production from 1955 – 1963 during which time some 25,881 examples were made, the model’s popularity has been perpetuated by appearances in hundreds of films, advertisements, pop videos and even the pages of Playboy magazine. A true 1950s icon, its appeal remains strong today.

Finished in the stunning combination of Ivory with Red leather upholstery, this particular example was supplied new to Switzerland. Subsequently migrating to America, it ended up in Wisconsin and was imported to the UK by B. Gaskins during 1994. Seemingly not a man to do things by halves, Mr Gaskins commissioned an extensive, chassis up restoration by marque specialist Adams Automotive Engineering of Easton with numerous genuine Mercedes-Benz parts being sourced from Robinsons Autostar Garage Ltd and Majestic Garage Ltd (both main dealers). As well as having new panels grafted into its bodywork as necessary and being repainted, the two-seater received a thorough mechanical overhaul of its engine, gearbox, rear axle, suspension, steering and brakes. Rewired, retrimmed and with its brightwork smartened, the 190SL returned to the road in 1996. A testament to the skills of Adams Automotive Engineering, we doubt that most onlookers would credit that some twentysix years and 9,000 miles have elapsed since the refurbishment was completed. Part of a private collection before joining the vendor’s own during 2017, ‘879 UYO’ is variously rated by him as being in ‘very good’ (bodywork, paintwork) or ‘excellent’ (engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim) condition. Aside from a performance carburettor upgrade carried out by marque specialist Hilton & Moss in 2019, the two-seater is understood to be to standard specification throughout. Worthy of close inspection, this gorgeous 190 SL passed its most recent MOT test on 31st May 2022 with ‘no advisories’. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and numerous bills / photographs chronicling the restoration.

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1990 Bitter SC Cabriolet Among the very last made and subject to a £100,000 ‘restomod’ programme

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Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000* Reg No: H108 LJO

Chassis No: 5290603

MOT: June 2023

A former international-level, Tour de France cyclist turned professional driver who campaigned everything from a NSU Prinz to a Porsche 906 via a Ferrari 250GT, Erich Bitter ended his racing career with Works outings for both Abarth and Opel. Maintaining close links with the latter he became an agent for Abarth and Intermeccanica before striking out as a manufacturer in his own right. The resultant Bitter CD and SC models were underpinned by Opel / GM running gear but boasted their own individual style. The SC had a distinctive wedge profile which echoed that of more exotic designs such as the Ferrari 400/412 and William Towns-penned Aston Martin Lagonda. Sources differ but approximately 450 SCs were made before production ceased in early 1986 (420 Coupes, 25 Cabriolets and 5 four-door Saloons). Forced into administration by a dishonest distributor, Erich Bitter nonetheless kept a cache of parts at his Schwelm facility which he subsequently used to complete extra cars to special order.

Chassis 0603 is understood to be one of these special order cars and was commissioned by a Mr Pawlac who befriended Mr Bitter and saw the fortunes of his East Berlin bakery business rise dramatically following the collapse of the Berlin Wall during 1989. Completed the following year, the SC Cabriolet was retained by the Pawlac family until 2005 covering some 149,163km in the process.

Sold to its only UK (and second) keeper thereafter, the Bitter was enjoyed at his Spanish holiday home but suffered a catastrophic engine failure whilst en route to Madrid airport. Recovered to Automonza’s Watchet premises – arguably one of the UK’s leading authorities on Opel Senators, Monzas, Bitters and Lotus Carltons – where Derek Hunt had already impressed the SC Cabriolet’s owner by converting another one his cars, a 1985 Opel Monza, to 24-valve power, a plan was soon devised to put the four-seater droptop through an ambitious ‘Restomod’ programme. In all the work took almost ten years and £100,000 to complete!

Sourced from Paul Spinks of Wortec, Goodwood a 6-litre LS2 V8 engine and six-speed Tremec manual transmission promised to transform the Bitter’s performance. Conscious that the two-door monocoque bodyshell was going to be asked to handle nigh on twice the power of its original 3.9 litre straight-six, modifications were made to the sills and a hefty rollover bar with links to the front windscreen installed so as to successfully boost torsional rigidity. The LSD-equipped, 3.45:1 rear differential gained an enlarged oil capacity and heavier duty mounts, while Spax adjustable shock absorbers were added all round (those at the rear using assister springs). The ATE braking system was adapted from a BMW 7-series and the sharper power steering rack originated in a Pontiac GTO / Holden Monaro. A bespoke, mandril-formed stainless steel exhaust system was made and the cooling system significantly upgraded. The interior was treated to new Dark Blue carpets and Drift digital instrumentation but is otherwise much as ‘SALT’ of Turin originally supplied it.

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Riding on 19-inch alloy wheels and painted in Nautic Blue metallic with a matching soft-top, this unique Bitter SC V8 Cabriolet has covered a mere 3,900 miles since completion. Starting readily upon inspection and sounding decidedly purposeful, a dyno test carried out in September 2018 showed outputs of 356.17bhp and 369.74 lbft of torque at the rear wheels (suggesting over 400bhp / 400lbft is being generated at the flywheel). Undeniably rapid but civilised too, one cannot help but feel that Erich Bitter would approve of this extravagant ‘restomod’. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file including numerous invoices and photographs not only of the restoration but also the initial build.

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1964 Austin Mini Moke ‘Live and Let Die’ Tribute

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: PTU 281B

Chassis No: AAPV0120500441561

An original RHD Saloon

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Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000* MOT: Exempt

The Mini Moke is famed for its versatility and classic design. Built in the UK between 1964 and 1968, it was originally conceived as a lightweight military vehicle, using parts from the minivan. As the Mini became more successful, the Moke developed somewhat of a cult status becoming somewhat of a low maintenance recreational car. Popular as a ‘Beach Buggy’ in island destinations such as the Seychelles and Barbados, these great little vehicles were once also used as the official transport for the local police in Macau.

Presented in White with Blue and White roof and matching Blue and White interior, this particular example was created as a tribute to the vehicle used in the James Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’ (1973).

Having been subject to an older restoration, ‘PTY 281B’ is a South African import and has been in current ownership since 2016. Offered with a V5C document showing 1 former keeper but no other paperwork, the vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork and transmission as ‘Good’, with the interior trim ‘Average’.

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1952 Hotchkiss Anjou 1350

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Reg No: KXS 958

Chassis No: 2237

MOT: Exempt

The Hotchkiss Anjou was a luxury car offered between 1950 and 1954 by the French automaker Hotchkiss.

The car offered for sale was originally delivered in France fitted, as was customary with all Hotchkiss, with a right-hand-drive steering configuration, a feature it retains to this day. It is believed the car remained in France throughout the early part of its existence until sold to a Belgian collector in late 2000. The current vendor acquired the car in 2019 and imported it into the UK from Belgium, before it underwent a restoration in the 1990’s, which has now acquired a nicely mellowed patination. The interior is finished in lovely shade of Beige / Light Tan hide. In the current vendor’s ownership the car has been sympathetically maintained and improved by classic car specialists. The engine runs very smoothly and the gearbox changes gears effortlessly.

The vehicle comes with paperwork documenting ownership by a Mr Begue in Tours, France throughout the 1990’s and by a Mr VandenPlas close to Brussels, Belgium between 2000 and 2019. A folder containing invoices for work carried out and a collection of original Hotchkiss Anjou brochures and magazine articles also accompanies the car.

1935 Austin 12/4 Ascot Saloon

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No Reserve* Reg No: AV 7858

1914 Ford Model T Roadster

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Chassis No: H26811

MOT: Exempt

Introduced in 1934, the revamped Austin 12/4 range was distinguished by new more flowing wings, a sculpted radiator cowl and vents (in place of louvers) on its bonnet sides. Underpinned by a sturdy ladder frame chassis equipped with semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes, it was available in a variety of open and closed guises. Powered by a torquey 1535cc fourcylinder sidevalve engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, most 12/4s were capable of a reputed 65mph. A handsome six-light saloon design, the ‘Ascot’ De Luxe was priced at £204 (some sixteen pounds more than its ‘Open Road’ tourer sibling).

Finished in Blue over Black with Blue upholstery and a sliding sunroof, this particular example has self-evidently been the subject of much past restoration work including an interior re-trim. Forming part of a small private collection since 2013, the previous keeper was confident enough in the Austin’s capabilities to drive it from Inverness to Hertfordshire in order to secure the transaction. Sparingly used over the last nine years, the 12/4 nevertheless started readily and ran notably sweetly during our recent photography session. A charming and affordable entry to pre-WW2 motoring, ‘AV 7858’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document.

Reg No: Unregistered

Chassis No: 6002631

MOT: Exempt

Launched in 1908, the T’s chassis and mechanical components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel. The Ford also featured a compact 2890cc, side-valve, fourcylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox assembly, it developed some 23hp at a leisurely 1,600rpm and 80lbft of torque. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending upon bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels. With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world’s first mass-made car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobiles manufactured in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume of Model Ts rolling off the production line that motorised America, it was the inherent quality of the design.

A desirable ‘brass radiator’ example, chassis number 6002631 rolled off the production line in October 1914. Unfortunately, little is known of the Ford’s history, other than at some stage it was rebodied to the current two-seater Roadster configuration. With a wooden body and Black coachwork, the interior and hood are also trimmed in Black. Discovered in the mid-western American state of Iowa in 2022, the model was subsequently imported into the United Kingdom and is now ready for registration with its first UK keeper (with import duties paid and accompanying NOVA number).

Said by the vendor to be running but requiring further recommissioning, is there a better way to go Edwardian motoring than the ‘brass-rad’ Model T?

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1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Lonsdale Limousine

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Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000* Reg No: BF 5185

Chassis No: S270FP

MOT: Exempt

Just over 100 years ago, on January 17, 1921, a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost rolled off an assembly line, but it wasn’t in Derby, England, instead, that car and 2,945 that followed were assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. After World War I, Charles Stewart Rolls’ partner Charles Johnson (Henry Royce lived until 1933, but was in ill-health after 1912), saw that the US market was in better condition than the British economy and saw assembly in the US to avoid duties that made the cars even more expensive for American customers. So, in 1919, Rolls-Royce purchased the American Wire Wheel Co. factory building in Springfield, Massachusetts to build cars in America, making the Springfield cars the most expensive of American-made vehicles.

The first 25 cars were produced entirely from imported parts, but afterward, the coachwork for the Springfield-built cars was produced in the US. Rolls opened its own body-building workshop in 1923.

By 1925 Rolls- Royce America Inc. was expanding and gaining bargaining power against Brewster.

Executives from Rolls-Royce of America and Brewster met and decided on the purchase of Brewster & Co. and their debt. Brewster & Co. (Coachbuilders since 1810) became part of Rolls Royce Motors (USA) in 1926. Their work as a coachbuilder was also popular with Rolls’ customers. From that start in 1921, and until the Springfield workshop closed in 1931 because of the Depression, 2,946 RollsRoyce vehicles were assembled in New England. Among them were 1,703 Silver Ghosts, which joined the ‘Springfield Phantom’ in 1925.

Now wearing the UK registration number ‘BF 5185’, this Brewster Formal Lonsdale Limousine was delivered new to H. Goldman in New York City on the 5th of December 1928, the day after the launch of the Goldman Sachs Trading Corp. As a result of the stock market crash in 1929, the fund failed, hurting the firm’s reputation for several years afterward. H. Goldman’s private address was 998 Fifth Avenue, New York - typical tenants of this apartment building included the Guggenheims and Levi Morton (Vice President of the USA) just to name a couple.

‘BF 5185’ is a good example of a Springfield-built Phantom I. It has resided in the UK since its import into the UK from the USA in 1990. The dramatically styled Stateside limousine saw little to no use before but 2009. From the 1960s (in the USA) into the 1990s, various amounts of restoration work had been carried out, including, in the early 1990s (a couple of years after import into the UK), a full re-paint and interior re-trim, done to a good standard, and the chassis and underside cleaned and painted. The New England-built Rolls Royce is offered with a presentation photograph album of the restoration thought to have been carried out in the early 1990s. Documents from The Real Car Company Limited in 2009 suggest they carried out mechanical recommissioning in 2009 and the Phantom was also subject to new tyres in 2009 and re-chroming in 2011.

In current ownership, it has been looked after and repaired by Ben Smith Engineering Services. From the history file, it appears that the ‘one shot’ chassis/suspension lubrication system has been set up

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and a full service has been carried out in the vendor’s ownership. The limousine carries the following numbers: Rolls Royce Works No: 2270; Chassis No: S270FP; Engine No: 22707, Brewster & Co. Body No: B5382. American documents are present as part of the history file. There is a collection of old MOTs and invoices. Up close, this Rolls is impressive, the doors are substantial, close with a lovely ‘thunk’, and the whole car feels and presents as a solid and correct example of a Rolls-Royce rare to these shores.

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1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Reg No: Unregistered

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 6JP114122 General Motors’ Advance Design Series of trucks, represented the company’s first post-war reshape and claimed to be ‘bigger, stronger and sleeker’ than the AK model they replaced. The newcomers quickly acquired a loyal following and were produced with only minor amendments from 1947 to 1955, during which period the Chevrolet brand topped the American truck sales charts. The basic intent was to provide more room and comfort for occupants. These pick-ups had a bench seat accommodating three people instead of the old separate seats and for the first time, the seat was adjustable for additional legroom. The cab, described as a ‘Unisteel Battleship’ construction, was larger in every direction. New extra-wide doors swung open on concealed hinges and extended down to cover the sills. The window area grew considerably via a wider windscreen, side windows and backlight, a vast improvement all-round compared to the previous models.

This lightly customised example is finished in a notably eyecatching Pale pastel shade of Turquoise and the interior is trimmed in Beige cloth. Its chassis number - 6JP114122 – designates it as a 3100 model that was built at the Oakland, California plant during September 1951. The Pickup bed features wooden staked sides and a wooden floor with chrome runners, with new front and rear bumpers in chromed steel, as per the original style. The 3100 Chevy rides on Mohawk-shod painted steel rims adorned with large chrome hubcaps and beauty rings.

This handsome and practical Pickup is powered by an original specification Stovebolt straight-six 214ci (3500cc), overheadvalve engine allied to the three-speed manual transmission and is being sold complete with brand new spare wheel and tyre. Rating the bodywork and paintwork as ‘very good’, the vendor considers the engine, gearbox and electrical equipment to be ‘good’ and the interior trim ‘average’. A splendid-looking and apparently very usable truck that would make a welcome addition to any collection of Americana.

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1968 Morris Mini MKI Super De Luxe

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Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000* Reg No: KJL 586G

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: MA254493847M Launched in the summer of 1959 as Sir Alec Issigonis’s sideswipe at the Bubble Car which had swept through Europe in the late 1950s, the Mini was truly a revolutionary car. Packing a remarkable amount of interior space into its 10ft length by placing its ‘A’ series engine sideways from ‘east to west’ in the engine bay, the practicalities which had dominated its design concept seemed almost accidentally to produce a small car which on its rubber-cone suspension and 10-inch wheels was remarkable fun to drive. Launched in BMC tradition as both an Austin (the Seven, or ‘Se7en’ in contemporary advertising) and a Morris (Mini-Minor) it was the ‘Mini’ name that stuck in the long term. Although had original marketing plans to call the Austin version the ‘Newmarket’ succeeded then this could perhaps have been very different! Sales were initially sluggish but the Mini’s rapid acceptance amongst the elite as ‘the’ car to be seen in soon saw this overcome and by 1963 it had dislodged the Ford Anglia to become the best selling car in the UK. Manufactured in 1967 and presented in the attractive combination of Almond Green with matching Porcelain Green interior, this Morris Mini Super De Luxe has been in current ownership since 2013. Over these 9 years, it has seen little more than 300 miles use and currently displays just 36,876 miles on the odometer.

Offered for sale with 2 folders worth of previous history including dating certificate, the V5C also included displays just 4 former keepers. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, transmission and interior trim all as ‘very good’.

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1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 Appeared in BBC’s ‘Last of the Summer Wine’

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Estimate: £16,000 - £18,000* Reg No: CXE 604J

Chassis No: GE73285C

MOT: TBC

Notable as the last iteration of the Triumph Herald, the 13/60 was launched in October 1967. Some twenty-five percent more powerful than its 1200 predecessor, the newcomer was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 17.7 seconds and 84mph. Available in Saloon, Estate or Convertible guises, the 13/60 featured all-round independent suspension, disc/drum brakes and rack and pinion steering plus revised frontal styling, a new dashboard and more comfortable seating. Phased out in May 1971, just 16,091 Convertibles were made with survivors being comparatively few and far between.

This Red 1970 Herald 13/60 Convertible on offer will be immediately familiar to the many fans of ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ - the world’s longest running sit-com that was screened by the BBC from 1973 to 2010. The Triumph belonged to the character of ‘Edie Pegden’ (performed by the inimitable Dame Thora Hird); the wife of ‘Wesley’ and mother of ‘Glenda’. In the storyline it’s fair to say that ‘Edie’ was not a natural driver, taking three attempts to pass her driving test and still struggling with the controls thereafter; blaming ‘Wesley’ for ‘moving things around’ whenever the long-suffering Herald got the better of her. ‘Edie’ and the car were written out of the series following Thora Hird’s death in 2003, but the car certainly lived on.

Born in Morecambe, Lancashire, Thora Hird’s career spanned eight decades. She was widelyregarded as one of Britain’s finest character actresses. She made over 100 films as well as starring in a host of TV comedies and, as a straight actress, excelled in the works of playwright Alan Bennett for which she won a BAFTA TV Award for her role in the TV play ‘A Creamcracker Under the Settee’.

Hird was usually cast as the all-seeing boarding house landlady, a gossiping neighbour or a sharp tongued mother-in-law At the height of her career she appeared alongside Sir Laurence Olivier in The Entertainer (1960).

After being used in the show over a period spanning several years, this famous vehicle is now offered for sale having been fully restored, boasting a well-finished Red paintwork with contrasting Black interior, this Herald retains the registration it wore during its time spanning several years in the series ‘CXE 604J’ and now displays 94,080 miles on the odometer. Accompanied with a die-cast model of itself also wearing the number plate and a framed set of photographs from the series, this particular example also boasts framed confirmation from both the owner of the vehicle who supplied it for the series and also from the retired Head Production buyer from the BBC. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, paintwork and interior trim as ‘very good’, with the electrical equipment and transmission as ‘good’.

A vehicle which has been a part of British ‘pop culture’, presented in condition truly worth seeing, this surely presents a fantastic opportunity for any discerning collector or enthusiast.

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1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Roadster Recently emerged from a full restoration

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Estimate: £160,000 - £180,000* Reg No: T.B.A

Chassis No: 876632

MOT: Exempt

Famously launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore on its debut and has become one of the most iconic designs in automotive history. With its stunning looks, outrageous performance and accessible price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring.

While early competition success in the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori among others helped cement its reputation on the racetrack, the list of celebrity owners ensured its cult status on the roads.

Built as a monocoque with an engine cradling front sub-frame a la D-Type, the model’s combination of all-round independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave excellent road-holding and handling capabilities. Fed by triple SU HD8 carburettors and topped with a ‘straight port’ DOHC cylinder head, its 3781cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 265bhp and 260lbft. Allied to a four-speed Moss gearbox, the free-revving unit reputedly enabled the E-Type to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and onto 150mph – figures the press cars certainly managed even if the standard ones couldn’t quite! Seemingly borrowed from a light aircraft, the wonderful turned aluminium centre console that adorned its cockpit was complemented by scalloped ‘Dunlopillo’ seats and a wood-rim steering wheel. Achingly beautiful yet viciously quick, the sublime E-Type remains for many the ultimate production Jaguar.

Dating from the first ten months of production, chassis 876632 was completed on 25th January 1962 and despatched to Jaguar Cars of New York, USA, hence its left-hand drive configuration. Reportedly possessing matching chassis, body, engine block, gearbox and back axle numbers, the E-Type is further understood to retain a variety of very early build features such as the initial-style dashtop / vents, different profile chrome trim strips to the door tops, earlier-type butler lights for the rear license plate and bigger diameter drive shafts.

Not long emerged from an extensive, ground up, bare metal restoration by a UK marque specialist, the Roadster has been refinished in its original colours of Carmen Red with Red leather upholstery. Over 200 accompanying photographs document the extent of the mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment with the results said to speak for themselves. Entrusted to Tom Hampton of Hampton Coach Trimming Ltd, Staffs, the gorgeous interior is offset by a Black soft-top and matching tonneau cover. Riding on new wire wheels shod with fresh tyres, the two-seater also benefits from an uprated Powerlite starter motor. Worthy of close inspection, this stunning E-Type would surely grace any marque collection.

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1955 Bristol 405 1 of just 265 examples manufactured

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Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000* Reg No: OBC 42

Chassis No: 405/4102

MOT: Exempt

Having made a major contribution to both world wars, the Bristol Aeroplane Company ended 1945 with a surplus of skilled labour and, to redeploy this resource, created a luxury car division. Under the war reparation scheme, rights were acquired regarding pre-war BMWs and their powerplants. The company was, therefore, able to produce its first vehicle - the 400 Saloon - in the autumn of 1946.

The chassis was based on that of the BMW 326, its graceful body inspired by the 327, and the engine a mildly modified version of the 328 unit. Introduced in 1954, the 405 Saloon was Bristol’s first and, so far, only four-door offering. Effectively a long-wheelbase version of the outgoing 404, it was also the first of the marque to feature an opening boot lid. The newcomer was powered by the 100B2 version of the company’s 1971cc OHV straight-six engine. It developed some 110bhp and drove through a four-speed manual gearbox plus Laycock de Normanville overdrive. The suspension was independent at the front by a transverse leaf spring and by solid axle and torsion bars at the rear.

Braking was by drums all round (front discs were optional) and steering by rack and pinion. Total 405 production comprised 265 Saloons and 43 Drophead Coupes. The model was replaced by the 406 in 1958.

Manufactured in 1955, the 405 offered left the Filton factory to be dispatched via Parrs of Leicester, being first registered on the 7th of November that year. Exhibiting matching chassis and engine block numbers, the 1971cc straight-six overhead-valve engine block (one of the desirable sevencore examples) is accompanying but not fitted. Originally finished in Chinese Ivory with Medium Blue leather interior upholstery and specified from the factory with Michelin X tyres, a heater unit, a windscreen washer, and with fog, spot and map reading lamps, ‘OBC 42’ is known to have been in the possession of a B. B. Mills Ltd. – Napier Garage of Hazel Grove, Cheshire before passing to a J. H. Chapman Esq. of London, W.C.2 by the late 1950s. By April 1974, chassis number 405/4102 was in the ownership of Baron Waldegrave of North Hill (at the time titled The Hon. William Waldegrave), a British Conservative politician who has since served as a Cabinet minister (from 1990 until 1997), and since 1999 has been a life peer in the House of Lords.

Purchased in 1988 by The Hon. Sebastian Guinness, a member of the Guinness family, famous for its accomplishments in brewing, banking, politics, and religious ministry. Residing in New York, the accompanying correspondence between Brian May and Mr. Guinness enlightens us that he wanted to convert the 405 to left-hand-drive configuration and ship it out to the United States, as well as upgrades to engine and brakes. However, across a period of three years (from Brian receiving the car in 2000, through to 2003), Mr. Guinness did not commit to the work beginning. With unpaid storage costs owed, the Bristol was bequeathed to Mr. May in December 2003. The engine was removed for overhaul and the bodywork was subject to restoration work and repainting. The restoration subsequently stalled, and the 405 has been in storage for a number of years awaiting completion.

Accompanied by the aforementioned correspondence between Brian May and Sebastian Guinness

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(including some amusing viewpoints/comments from Mr. Guinness on Florida’s senior citizens), a copy of the Car Service Record Card’ and ‘Advice of Despatch’ sheet. Offered now as a worthy and rare 405 project in partially restored condition, with much of the hard work already completed, and with an interesting history. Please Note: The engine block is included in the sale but does require collection from Solihull after the auction.

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1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

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A rare UK-delivered RHD car Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000* Reg No: DEY 355C

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 113-04222010780 Successor to both the exotic race-bred 300SL ‘Gullwing’ Coupe and its humbler 190SL sibling, the W113 series SL proved more comfortable than the former and faster than the latter (a point emphasised by Eugen Bohringer’s 1963 Liege-Sofia-Liege rally victory). First of the line, the 230SL was introduced at the March 1963 Geneva Salon. Penned by Paul Bracq, its wonderfully crisp styling clothed a monocoque chassis equipped with independent coil-sprung suspension and front disc brakes. Powered by a 2.3-litre straight-six engine mated to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission, the model was credited with 150bhp and 159lbft of torque. Reputedly capable of 124mph, it was praised by the contemporary motoring press for its performance, roadholding and refinement. Of the 48,912 W113 Series cars made between 1963 and 1971, 19,831 were 230 SLs. This UK-specification 230 SL was delivered new in August 1965, equipped with an automatic transmission. Finished in a Cream White with a Brown hood and a Brown and Beige interior, complemented by a Brown hardtop, this rare right-hand drive car is described by the vendor as being in very good condition mechanically and good to very good cosmetically. Benefitting from a repaint and retrim in the 1990s, and much documented expenditure since, the car presents very well.

Currently showing 14,659 miles which cannot be warranted, old MOT’s dating all the way back to April 1987, recording 6,990 miles at that date, seem to indicate that the car was used very sparingly throughout its later life. This 230SL comes with a sheaf of MOT’s and invoices dating back to 1987.

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1934 MG PA Open Tourer

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Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000* Reg No: FM 8907

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: PA1260 The P Type MG Midget was launched in March 1934 as a replacement for the J2 and was claimed to have 100 new and improved features. It was powered by an all-new SOHC engine of 847cc, the standard output of which was 36bhp, which was sufficient to power the lightweight two-seater to 60mph in 32.3 seconds and on to a very creditable top speed of 76mph. The four-speed non-synchromesh gearbox had been strengthened and improved to cope with this new level of power and the brake drums increased in size from eight to 12 inches in diameter for the same reason. The front suspension included Hartford friction dampers while the rear featured transversally mounted hydraulic units, and the newcomer rode on centre-lock wire wheels. A total of 1973 MG PAs are said to have left the Abingdon plant before the model was supplanted by the incoming PB. The cost new was £222 This particular car presented in an attractive two-tone Green with Red interior, is a very original example and is listed on the MG Car Club’s “Triple M Register”. The history file is extensive and includes records of ownership and service/maintenance work carried out as far back as its first owner Mr L A Carrigher. The MG Car Club has confirmed that the vehicle correctly corresponds to the original factory records. Within the documentation there are the original Buff and Green logbooks along with the current V5C and also a plethora of service and repair invoices showing how well the vehicle has been maintained. Exported to Jersey in 1993, the PA was repatriated in 2015 by the current owner, who had its original “FM 8907” registration number reinstated.

This lovely example is a true testament to the owners who have invested considerable time and money in restoration, servicing and repair in order to keep this classic in good working condition.

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1977 McBurnie Daytona Roadster

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Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000* Reg No: UAL 604R

MOT: March 2023

Chassis No: 1Z37L7S436658 Up until the company’s closure in 2012, California based McBurnie Coachcraft had been prolific producers of a variety of evocations before copyright issues and a suspicious factory fire in 1989 resulted in significant issues for production. Known for the quality of his products, Tom McBurnie would go on to produce other models under the moniker Thunder Ranch before selling up in 2012. The ‘Daytona’ was perhaps their most famous product as the first car produced had been widely featured in the hit 1980s television series Miami Vice driven by Don Johnson’s character Sonny Crockett. Most examples were based on a C3 Corvette, with accurate glass fibre bodywork created from moulds taken from an original car. C3 based cars were powered

by Chevrolet’s 5.7-litre V8 allied to automatic transmission. It is believed some 79 examples out of an intended 100 were built (costing some £50,000 each) before legal proceedings halted production.

The LHD example offered here has only recently been finally completed and has covered just 48 miles since conversion.

Acquired in the USA by the vendor, it was subsequently imported to the UK and registered VAL 604R. The vendor advises the works have been finished to a very good standard as can be seen in the photographs. Boasting a Tan leather interior with a Black soft top and tonneau, the car’s Black coachwork is nicely complemented by a set of chrome wire-spoke wheels.

Sure to turn heads wherever it goes, this iconic convertible is accompanied by a current MOT to March 2023.

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1996 Aston Martin DB7

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: E14 MOR

MOT: August 2022

Chassis No: SCFAA1119SK100587 Although Victor Gauntlett had long mooted the idea, it took Ford money and TWR Group know-how for a new ‘small’ Aston Martin to become a reality. Introduced at the March 1993 Geneva Salon, the DB7 went through some thirty prototypes and was subject to more development than any other Aston marque to date. The DB7’s 3239cc DOHC straight-six engine developed 335bhp and 360lbft of torque allied to five-speed manual transmission as standard, with a sprint from 0-60mph taking 5.8 seconds and reach 161mph. Styled by Ian Callum, the DB7 has long been regarded as a modern masterpiece. Priced at circa £80,000 the six-cylinder coupe remained current until 1999 by which time some 1,578 had been sold.

Manufactured in 1996, this UK, was first registered on the 13th of April that year. Fitted with the 3239cc straight-six engine allied to the four-speed automatic transmission, the Aston Martin is finished in the striking colour combination of Maroon paintwork with complementary Cream and Maroon leather interior upholstery. Having just five keepers from new, ‘E14 MOR’ was purchased by the vendor in 2006 from the well-renowned Chiltern Aston Martin Centre and has covered a mere 67,282 miles from new (at time of consignment).

Offered with the combined owner’s handbook and service book which displays 29 stamps (including the pre-delivery inspection) with many of them supplied by main dealers with Lancaster Sevenoaks, H.W.M, Stratstone and JCT600 Aston Martin entries all present, as well as specialists, Chiltern Aston Martin Centre.

Most recently serviced in August 2021 (at 66,778 miles) by Chiltern Aston, the DB7 also benefited from new boot struts, air-conditioning re-gassing and front anti-roll bar drop links and bushes along with further improvement to the cost of some £2,300. New tyres were fitted in 2021. ‘E14 MOR’ is accompanied by several previous invoices relating to work completed and servicing, as well as a selection of MOT certificates, and a current V5C.

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1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe

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Current ownership since 1975 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000* Reg No: FTW 126H

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 1R20437 Triumphantly unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore thanks to its supercar performance, stunning looks and modest price tag. Early racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement the newcomer’s reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine cradling front sub-frame, the E-Type’s combination of all round independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack-and-pinion steering resulted in excellent road-holding and handling capabilities. The indomitable straight-six XK twincam engine supplied abundant power. A continual programme of E-Type development that saw the model metamorphose through three Series. Introduced in 1968, the Series II cars were distinguishable by their revised bumper and light arrangements.

Less noticeable was the increased size of the front air intake that in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the Series II better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4235cc engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds.

With current ownership since 1975, this is 1 of just 1,070 righthand drive examples made. The Series II Fixed Head Coupe displays a credible 77,600 miles and has had just 6 former keepers. ‘FTW126H’ was subject to an extensive bodywork restoration and repaint in 2018 by F.M Sportscars of Warrington, Cheshire, in its Signal Red. Inside you will find it very original in appearance, albeit replenished with new carpet. Previous work includes upgrades for use with unleaded petrol. Cosmetically much of the brightwork has been the subject of re-chroming and the Coupe also benefits from new wheels plus tyres and is a matching chassis and engine number car. During 1980, the Jaguar was taken off the road (there is a tax disc showing the 1980 date). Presented with its original Green logbook, there is a collection of invoices accompanying for the restoration.

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1911 Ford Model T Torpedo

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Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Reg No: SV 5125

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 61151 The world has long since run out of new things to say about the Model T (affectionately known as the ‘Tin Lizzie’). The statistics are staggering: it was the first car to be mass-produced and the first to be manufactured in several countries simultaneously.

Ford restyled the Model T for 1911, giving it a new radiator, fenders and wheels. Its body now used steel panels over a wood framework, as opposed to earlier all wood construction. Some body styles, like the Coupé, were phased out, but two new ones were offered, the Torpedo Runabout and the Open Runabout.

These two differed from the others by having curved fenders, a longer hood, lower seating, and around a 16-gallon fuel tank on the rear deck. The Torpedo Runabout had doors, while the Open Runabout did not. The late Les Henry, a renowned Model T historian, wrote that these Runabouts had undoubtedly the best performance and greatest speed of all Model T Fords ever produced.

Manufactured in 1911, little is known about this desirable and racy Torpedo model’s early life, although it is understood to have resided in Canada prior to its importation into the United Kingdom in the early 1990s. Fitted with the 2890cc side-valve four-cylinder engine producing some 20hp, ‘SV 5125’ is finished in Grey with Black leather interior upholstery and is accompanied by the full weather equipment (hood, side screens and hood bag) also in Black. Subject to a restoration by the well-renowned Model T specialists, the Tuckett Brothers, ‘SV 5125’ was purchased by the vendor in 1995, shortly after the completion of the said restoration. Subject to some further recommissioning by the Tuckett Brothers in 2012 which comprised a replacement carburettor, overhauled coil box; recommissioned back axle; new exhaust values and steering fettling. Offered with a history file that contains several older invoices; previous MOTs and tax discs dating back to the mid-1990s and a current V5C document.

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1981 Range Rover ‘Two Door’

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: OOV 107X

Chassis No: SALLABV1AA11582

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Just 54,500 miles from new Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000*

MOT: April 2023

The no-nonsense Land Rover was an unashamed agricultural workhorse and, though fully roadable, was never intended to cosset its occupants. From day one, there, therefore, lay scope for the production of a sibling that combined the Landie’s much-vaunted off-road prowess with a greater degree of on-road chic and comfort.

Purchased in November of 1995 by its current owner, and in need of restoration, this particular example was used for a year before being stripped and a number of panels replaced before being subject to a number of works over a period of c.15 years. Of these, included was a 2000 TDi engine and gearbox conversion. ‘OOV 107X’ also benefited from uprated springs and dampers, stainless steel exhaust system and partial Vogue interior with electric windows and finally, c.10 years ago, the vehicle was painted in an attractive shade of Metallic Blue, with the underside Waxoyled and treated with MIO-Guard (Micaceous Iron Oxide) paint, which is used to treat oil rigs. Now requiring some finishing touches including door cards and headlining, ‘OOV 107X’ displays 77,016 miles on the odometer and is offered with an MOT valid until 06 April 2023. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork as ‘very good’, the engine, electrical equipment, paintwork and transmission as ‘good’, with the interior trim ‘average’.

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1987 Bentley Turbo R

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Reg No: E500 OVN

Chassis No: SCBZS0TA8JCH22263

MOT: May 2023

Launched at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show, Bentley’s Turbo R was based on the chassis of the Mulsanne and powered by a modified version of the engine from the Mulsanne Turbo. However, the newcomer proved to be rather more than the sum of its parts, causing the respected American magazine Motor Trend to describe it as `the first Bentley in decades deserving of the famous name’.

The model was available with short or long wheelbases with 4,653 short and 1,211 long-wheelbase produced between 1985 and 1997.

Manufactured in 1987, this Turbo R was supplied new via Appleyard Ripon of Leeds, being delivered new on the 18th of September that year. Fitted with the 6750cc turbo-charged Bentley V8 engine allied to the automatic transmission, the Turbo is finished in Vermillion Red with a complementing Magnolia Cream leather interior upholstery and Red carpets and dashboard leather. ‘E500 OVN’ has covered just 54,498 miles from new (at the time of consignment) and has had a mere three former keepers, with the Turbo R residing in long-term second ownership (understood to have been for over thirty years). Offered with a history file which includes the book pack containing the stamped service book which illustrates stamps only from Rolls-Royce and Bentley main dealer entries, MOT history, a current MOT until May 2023 (with no advisories) and a current V5C. Rated as ‘very good’ by the vendor in regards to bodywork, paintwork, engine, electrical equipment and gearbox, the interior trim is rated as ‘excellent’.

1957 Austin FX3 Taxicab

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* Reg No: USY 335

Chassis No: FX3D234345

1926 Austin Twenty Limousine

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* MOT: Exempt

Previously sold by us in 2014, ‘USY 335’ had at the time been stored for 20 years before being subjected to an extensive two-year restoration. This comprised: a bare metal respray; renewal of the interior trim including seats, headlining and carpets; a complete overhaul of the suspension, braking system, the fitment of five new tyres and a full service of the engine. The owner at the time had even managed to source and refit the cab’s original type meter. Having spent some time recently in storage following use as a promotional vehicle, the vendor now regards the bodywork, black paintwork, black interior trim, 2.2-litre diesel powerplant and four-speed manual transmission as all being in “very good” condition although he notes an amount of recommissioning will be required before it returns to the road. A delightful item of British history with luggage that can equally well serve as personal transport with a difference or a vehicle for special hire.

Although 12,435 Austin FX3s and FL1s (the Hire Car derivative) were manufactured between 1949 and 1958, few are ever now seen on the road - the remaining examples being largely the preserve of collectors for use in films of the period etc.

Reg No: DP 7657

Chassis No: 12927

MOT: Exempt

The Austin Twenty is a large car introduced by Austin after the end of the First World War, in April 1919 and continued in production until 1930. Clothed in a body by Chelsea Coach Works of London, ‘DP 7657’ was first registered in Reading and used as a mourning carriage for a funeral director firm.

The next owner was a school teacher and the following custodian ‘took it to Oxford University’ where it was said to be known as ‘The Hearse’. Sold via ‘Old Motor’ magazine in September, 1963, ‘DP7 657’ was bought by a Chessington gentleman who ran the vehicle often pulling a vintage caravan on holidays. It went into the ownership of another 4 or 5 other keepers after the 1990s.

The Limousine has been in the current ownership since 2006, following which refurbishment work has continued to be done over the years, with refurbished wheels and new tyres in 2007, the Autovac fuel delivery system was overhauled in 2011, the fuel tank overhauled in 2012 and a new battery in 2020.

Offered with a collection of invoices and period photographs, an original owners handbook, spare parts list, a quantity of tools, collection of invoices and old MOTs. ‘DP7 657’ was last run a year and a half ago.

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1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Litre Fixed Head Coupe 1 of just 86 right-hand drive examples

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Estimate: £80,000 - £100,000* Reg No: YDA 779

Chassis No: T824842DN

MOT: Exempt

The final iteration of the XK sportscar line and the last Jaguar to carry a separate chassis, the XK150 was introduced in May 1957. While its use of independent torsion-bar front suspension, a ‘live’ leafsprung rear axle and rack-and-pinion steering mirrored the practice of its XK140 predecessor, the new model benefited from the option of all-round Dunlop disc brakes (though, in practice very few – if any - cars were delivered with drum brakes). Stylistically, the newcomer was brought up-to-date with less ostentatious curves and a larger, wrap-around single piece windscreen. With the E-type still very much under development, Jaguar was keen to sustain the sporting reputation that a remarkable five Le Mans victories (1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957) had earned it.

Initially powered by a 3442cc derivative of the marque’s race-proven DOHC straight-six engine, the XK150 could be specified with an enlarged 3781cc unit from late 1959 onwards. Available in Standard, Special Equipment or ‘S’ tune, the latter high-performance package comprised a Harry Weslakemodified cylinder head, more aggressive camshaft profiling, high compression pistons and triple SU carburettors. Like its lesser siblings, the XK150 ‘S’ could be had in Fixed-Head Coupe, Open Two-Seater (Roadster) or Drophead Coupe guises. With a claimed 250hp on tap, the ‘S’ 3.4 Litre cars were reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds and 132mph (while, the ‘S’ 3.8 litre versions could apparently top 140mph). Among the rarest of all XK variants, total right-hand drive XK150 ‘S’ 3.4 Fixed Head Coupe production is thought to have amounted to just 86 cars. Unsurprisingly, survivors are highly prized by collectors.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis T824842DN was built on April 3rd 1959 and supplied new via Charles Attwood of Wolverhampton to W.E. BrettellVaughan of Brierley Hill. First registered as ‘YDA 779’ that same month, the XK150 S passed through the hands of dealers Richard Proctor and Jeremy Wade during the 1970s before being bought by A. Cuthbert who joined the Jaguar Drivers’ Club at the decade’s end. Belonging to Mr Cuthbert for some thirty years during which time it underwent a colour change and was upgraded with a larger 3.8 litre engine block, the Fixed Head Coupe was acquired by C. Lewis in November 2009.

Mr Lewis subjected the Fixed Head Coupe to an extensive nine-month restoration that reportedly encompassed the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim and sundry mechanical fettling. Sold by Eclectic Cars to H.L. Penny of Pretoria during 2011, the vendor repatriated ‘YDA 779’ five years later. Treated to a photographically documented engine overhaul whilst in South Africa, the Jaguar has since been entrusted to marque specialists K.J.C. Bell and Twyford Moors. The former attended to the carburettors, exhaust and speedometer etc (£1,773), while the later fitted a refurbished steering rack with EZ power assistance, renewed the front / rear hubs and seals, sorted various wiring issues and set-up the suspension etc (£13,698.92).

Drawn to ‘YDA 779’ because his mother used to have a similar Jaguar XK150 S Fixed Head Coupe in period which she planned to campaign until a motorcycle practicing starts inadvertently rammed

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it at a race meeting, the vendor is only selling the car to help fund a laudable business venture.

Starting readily upon inspection and running well during our recent photography session, the power assisted steering and smooth clutch made manoeuvring easy. The original engine number (VS19419) appears visible to the cylinder head albeit we could not see one on the block. Variously rated by the seller as ‘very good’ (electrical equipment, four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission) or ‘excellent’ (engine, bodywork, paintwork, interior trim), this handsome and decidedly rare Big Cat is accompanied by a UK V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1965 Excalibur SS Series I Built for actor Tony Curtis

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Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: KSK 693

Chassis No: 1006

MOT: Exempt

The Excalibur SS belongs to a select group of ‘Neo Classic’ designs alongside the Stutz Blackhawk and Zimmer Golden Spirit. They recaptured the values of the 1930s, but with more modern performance, reliability and luxury. Created as an expensive toy at a time, 50 years ago, when people were also complaining that all cars looked the same, the ‘Neo Classics’ were self-consciously over the top and the perfect complement to a fantasy lifestyle many could only dream about. Car hedonism if you will.

As a consultant to Studebaker and a renowned industrial designer, Brooks Stevens was asked to pen a ‘show car’ for the 1964 New York Auto Show. His idea was essentially a love letter to the design of the 1927 Mercedes-Benz SS but built with Studebaker components. In those days, Studebaker imported Mercedes, so Brooks tied the Mercedes design to a Studebaker Daytona chassis and called it the ‘Mercebaker’. The prototype was built in just eight weeks, ready three nights before the Show at the New York Coliseum. Stevens set up his own company, SS Automobiles, with his sons William and David to build the car away from a floundering Studebaker brand. Since 1964, over 3,500 vehicles have been produced.

Originally, the Series I Excalibur was an impressive performer, with its 0-60mph time of around six seconds and a top speed said to be more than 130mph from the Corvette sourced 327ci small-block Chevrolet V8. Only after the first 11 cars were built were smaller doors added for both driver and passenger. Unlike later iterations, the Series I had working side exhausts. Doorless, early examples of the Excalibur Series I are among the rarest and most coveted of the company’s back catalogue.

By 2003 the rights for everything Excalibur had passed to Wisconsin-based Excalibur Automotive Corporation, a small operation that exists to keep as many models as possible on the road.

The sixth production Series I SS Roadster built, Chassis No. 1006, was bought new by acting legend Tony Curtis c.late 1964 / early 1965. After a brief time in his possession, the car was purchased directly by philanthropist Mr Donald S. Gilmore, an acquaintance of Walt Disney, on 16th February 1965 for display at his Gilmore Classic Car Museum, Michigan, where it remained until 2006. The car was put up for auction by the museum that year with a mileage then of some 6,252 miles. In 2007 the car was for sale with the Motorcar Gallery of Fort Lauderdale, Florida where it caught the eye of the vendor who personally imported the car into the UK, registered as “KSK 693” on the 1st March 2008.

Included with the car are the transfer/tax declaration document from Tony Curtis to Mr Gilmore noting Tony Curtis’ then home address at 1178 Loma Linda Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 and even a photo of him with the car on the Warner Bros. Studio backlot during a publicity shoot for The Great Race (1965).

The low mileage is highly credible due to the fact that from a month or so old it was in the Gilmore collection and on display in the museum until 2006. In the current ownership the Excalibur has been well-maintained for the road, including; a brake master cylinder, water pump, new plugs, oil filter,

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oil change, electronic ignition at 6212 (2008); brake overhaul (2009); recommissioning work (2014).

Its history file includes the aforementioned provenance records and a collection of old MOTs. Classic & Sportscar Magazine featured this very car in April 2015, a copy of which is on file.

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1926 Standard 12/24 Park Lane Saloon The only known survivor of its type

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* Reg No: RA 402

Chassis No: 60685

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* MOT: Exempt

Reportedly retained by its first owner - Herbert Holmsted - from 26th August 1926 until his death some fifty years later, this believed-unique Park Lane Saloon then passed to Garth Brocklehurst before being caught-up in a barn fire during the 1980s. Bought by Thomas Gardham thereafter, he embarked upon a major, ‘body off’ refurbishment with much of the mechanical work being entrusted to renowned Veteran and Vintage car restorers, The Cooke Group. The six-light saloon coachwork was repainted in Blue over Black and the interior re-trimmed with correct-type ‘deep button’ leather upholstery, while much of the exterior brightwork was re-plated and the wiring renewed.

Well looked after by its subsequent keepers, the Standard is described by the vendor as ‘a lovely example of a vintage car in superb overall condition with all its period features preserved’. Subtly uprated with flashing indicators (incorporating LED bulbs), the Park Lane Saloon boasts a host of authentic features including a Whittle fanbelt, Lucas windscreen wiper, Pratts petrol can, St Christopher dash plaque and Clearhooters electric horn. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, continuation buff logbook, driver’s handbook, parts book, numerous invoices and various photographic prints illustrating the ‘body off’ restoration.

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1959 BMW Isetta 300

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Reg No: VCJ 147

Chassis No: A320218

MOT: Exempt

One of the more successful designs of the micro-car era was the BMW Isetta. By 1959 they were powered by a 297cc engine was reckoned capable of 65mph and 55mpg. Approximately 162,000 Isettas had been made by the time production ceased in 1962. This ‘big’ Isetta 300 The most memorable aspect of the design was the steering wheel and dashboard were attached to and moved with the opening fridge-like door to facilitate entry. From 1957, the two-seater Isetta incorporated sliding side windows for better ventilation.

This pretty and iconic Isetta micro-car was built in 1959 and has been in current ownership for the last 10 years and has been recommissioned last year with attention paid to the brakes and an overhaul of the carburetor. Described as being in ‘good overall condition’ and always garaged when not in use it is accompanied by a collection of old MOTs and original owner’s handbook. ‘VCJ147’ was previously part of The Patrick Collection motor museum.

2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500

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No Reserve* Reg No: EN02 XOG

1998 Bentley Arnage Green Label

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Chassis No: WDB2093752F015161

MOT: December 2022

Introduced at the 2002 Geneva Salon, the second generation of Mercedes-Benz’s CLK-Class Coupe and Convertible was dynamically superior to its predecessor. Second only to the range-topping CLK 55 AMG, the CLK 500 was powered by a 5-litre V8 engine (302bhp/339lbft) allied to five-speed automatic transmission and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds and 155mph (limited).

Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with Anthracite leather upholstery and delivered on July 1st 2002, this particular example’s impressive specification included: COMAND, speed-sensitive power steering, Avantgarde trim, Parktronic, sports suspension, Bi-Xenon headlights and 18-inch AMG alloy wheels.

Predominantly main dealer serviced until entering the current ownership in 2012, the Mercedes-Benz presents well with none of the wheel arch and door bottom bubbling that can afflict these cars. The CLK 500’s MOT history is similarly reassuring with any failures being due to easily rectified faults and no mention of any structural issues. Starting readily upon inspection, the four-seater shows a ‘SRS’ warning light to the dashboard (thought to be a side airbag sensor issue) but is otherwise presents far better than its 137,000-mile odometer reading would perhaps suggest. Thought to be one of less than 100 such 2002 cars left on UK roads, ‘EN02 XOG’ is a tempting proposition. Offered for sale with UK V5C Registration Document, book pack and MOT certificate valid until December 2022.

Reg No: MIJ 116

Chassis No: SCBLB51E8XCH01253

MOT: June 2023

The Bentley Arnage was launched in 1998 with a 4398 cc V8 BMW engine. The model was provided with a Green Label but wasn’t called Arnage Green label. In the middle of 1998 Bentley became the property of Volkswagen and the comeback of the 6750cc V8 was planned. From model year 2000 on the Arnage was powered with this 6750cc V8 engine again. This model with the 6750cc V8 was called Arnage Red label. The BMW engine stayed available alongside the 6750cc V8 and the model year 2000 version with the 4398cc V8 BMW engine was called the Arnage Green label.

With a displayed reading of just 53,800 miles and just 4 former keepers, this Arnage has been in its current ownership since 2011. Making progress with the smooth 4.4 litre V8, inside, occupants will waft along within a sumptuous Tan leather upholstery with Black interior trimming. Carpets are a complementing Black with a dashboard that has been refinished. Once maintained by Colbrook, this Green Label Arnage has benefited from a reconditioned ECU and four new tyres very recently. Last serviced in 2013 by the aforementioned Colbrook, at 52,821 miles ‘MIJ 116’ is accompanied by a collection of invoices and old MOT certificates along with the handbook and 3 sets of keys. The Green Label is expected to be bestowed with a fresh MOT at the time of the sale.

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1927 Chevrolet Sports Special

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Body hand-crafted by Clive Smart (Shapecraft Ltd) Estimate: £38,000 - £45,000* Reg No: UM 6315

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: LM15580 This unique hand-built special was manufactured over a period of 7 years from 2013 to 2020. ‘UM 6135’ is based on a 1927 Chevrolet Saloon. The story, as it goes, is that the donor vehicle was purchased and unfortunately the body was damaged in transit. Purchased shortly afterward by the vendor and built specifically with VSCC eligibility in mind, this particular example therefore retains its original chassis, engine and gearbox. Built largely by Steve Cato Classic Restorations of Kings Lynn, what makes this special rather, well, special, is that the body was handcrafted by renowned coachbuilder Clive Smart (Shapecraft Ltd). Although requiring little introduction, it is worth noting that Clive has been responsible for the bodywork on a number of the world’s rarest and most valuable Ferraris and cars from Aston Martin, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Maserati and more.

With its 3.2L Straight 6 OHV ‘Stove Bolt’ engine, ‘UM 6135’ is also rather interesting with it being an original right-hand drive car, imported and registered in the UK in 1927. Now registered as a ‘Chevrolet Special’ on the V5C document which displays ‘0’ former keepers, this vehicle also comes accompanied with its original owners manual and a copy of registration logbook. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork and interior trim as ‘very good’, the electrical equipment and transmission as ‘good’ to ‘very good’ and the engine as ‘good’.

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2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S

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Desirable Gen 2 market launch vehicle Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: RA08 EPJ

MOT: T.B.A

Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99Z9S710238 For many the ultimate ‘modern classic’, when it comes to Porsche’s iconic 911 sportscar, is the ‘Gen 2’ version of the 997-series which is why certain models are now trading for significantly more than their original list price! Announced on the Porsche website in early June 2008, the newcomer boasted revised DFI (direct fuel injection) engines that were stronger and more powerful than their predecessors plus recalibrated suspension, subtle styling tweaks and the option of Porsche’s dualclutch PDK transmission. Significantly smaller and lighter than its 991and 992-series successors, the 997.2 also did without their feel-sapping electric power steering. A true driver’s car, especially in Coupe guise, the rear-wheel drive Carrera 2S was reputedly capable of 0-100km/h (062.5mph) in 4.7 seconds and 188mph.

First UK registered on 30th June 2008, this particular 997.2 is notable as a ‘market launch vehicle’. One of a number of such cars despatched to the UK dealer network, it was finished in the classic combination of Guards Red with Black leather upholstery and intended to generate orders for the revamped 911 as well as showcase the wide range of available options.

Boasting a driver orientated specification not dissimilar to that of the hallowed Sport Classic and GTS derivatives, ‘RA08 EPJ’ features the larger, normally aspirated 3.8 litre S engine (380bhp/310lbft), six-speed manual transmission, PASM sports chassis (-20mm) with LSD, carbon pack, ceramic brakes, xenon and dynamic cornering lights and sports bucket seats etc. Being offered from a private Porsche collection with c.32,800 miles displayed, ‘RA08 EPJ’ has had 4 previous owners and is accompanied by a collection of invoices, Porsche bookpack, handbook, plus service book and will possess a fresh MOT by the time of sale.

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1937 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe Extensively restored with around 1,500 miles covered since

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Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000* Reg No: AAJ 654

Chassis No: SA1833

MOT: Exempt

As a result of MG’s sale to Morris Motors in 1935, rationalisation was the company’s priority during 1935, and all new models shared as many parts as possible with other members of the burgeoning Nuffield Organisation. Launched at the 1935 Motor Show, the SA represented a new departure for MG. The first all-new model to be introduced since the company’s acquisition by Morris Motors, it was considerably larger than any previous MG and caused a certain amount of consternation amongst enthusiasts who feared an abandonment of virtues embodied by the marque’s nimble sports cars.

They need not have worried, for although based on the Wolseley Super Six and aimed at the luxury car market, the SA received sufficient input from MG founder and designer Cecil Kimber to transform it into a car worthy of the famous octagon badge.

Originally of 2,026cc, the overhead-valve Wolseley six had been enlarged to 2,288cc by the time SA production commenced and was further stretched to 2322cc in 1937. With 75bhp propelling a car weighing around 1½ tons, acceleration was necessarily leisurely; nevertheless, the SA could cruise comfortably at 60-70mph and had a genuine top speed approaching 85mph. Only available as a four-door Saloon at launch, but subsequently offered a Tickford-bodied Drophead Coupé and Charlesworth-bodied Open Tourer completed the range. By the time production ceased in 1939, 2,738 SAs of all types had left the factory.

Despatched from the MG factory bound for Salmons Tickford on the 18th of May 1937 as a rolling chassis, ‘AAJ 654’ was supplied with the Tickford Drophead Coupé coachwork, being registered new on the 9th of July 1937 in Scarborough. Fitted with the 2.3-litre straight-six engine allied to the fourspeed manual transmission, chassis number ‘SA1833’ is finished in the attractive colour combination of two-tone Light and Dark Green with a complementing Cream leather interior upholstery and a hood trimmed in Black. A matching chassis and engine numbers example, the SA comes complete with notable features including the long-range fuel tank, trafficators (with flashing indicators additionally for safety), twin trumpet horns and a desirable steel spare-wheel cover.

Subject to an extremely comprehensive restoration with original specification in mind during 2012

by SVW Services (MG SA, VA and WA specialists), the MG entered into current ownership the year after (2013). The speedometer was zeroed upon the conclusion of the restoration and now showing just 1,540 post-restoration miles, the MG is unsurprisingly rated by the vendor as being ‘very good’ and ‘excellent’ condition throughout. Most recently benefitting from a full service which has been provided by marque specialists Chisbon Restorations, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a very well presented MG SA Tickford drophead coupé.

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1967 Ford Mustang 390 GT Fastback The best 390 GT we have ever offered

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Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000* Reg No: YTA 488E

Chassis No: 7T02S286251

MOT: Exempt

Ford’s immortal first generation Mustang had its inaugural public viewing at the New York World’s Fair of April 1964. It was the first of the so-called `pony’ cars that subsequently included the Chevy Camaro, AMC Javelin and revamped Chrysler Barracuda. It also inspired such Coupes from elsewhere in the world as the Ford Capri and Toyota Celica. It was styled in house under the direction of Joe Oros and utilised as many components as possible from the existing Falcon and Fairlane models, in order to minimise cost - the ticket price was a remarkable $2,368. Soon available in Coupe, Convertible and Fastback guise, the fast Ford could be bought with a range of straight-six and V8 engines. Original sales forecasts projected less than 100,000 units for the first year, but that mark was surpassed within the first three months and no less than a million were built in the first year and a half.

For 1967, the Mustang body was redesigned and different from the previous 2 years. The car got longer, and heavier and wider. By widening and redesigning the front suspension, the car acquired a much smoother ride. Braking was also improved and safer because Ford utilized a dual hydraulic system. Optional front disc brakes were also available with power assist. However, the Mustang kept the same wheelbase of 108 inches. The grille opening was made larger to give the Mustang a meaner look as the rear taillight panel was concave. The Fastback now reached all the way to the rear of the trunk, and on all three models you could find simulated panel scoops on the rear quarters.

The GT Equipment Group included the grille mounted fog lamps, power front disc brakes, dual exhausts with chrome quad outlets and more. A new engine was made available, the first Mustang big block, the 390 cubic inch V8. This engine added a significant performance increase if you could keep the rear wheels from burning off. The hood was available with two recessed louvres. Inside the louvres were turn signal indicator lights visible to the driver. On the sides of the car, just behind the front doors in the rear quarter panels were simulated side air intakes. This differed from the smooth indents and chrome pieces found on earlier versions and was an easy way to tell a 1967 Mustang from the rest of the crowd.

The ultimate Mustang of its day, this example, chassis number ‘7T02S286251’ was supplied new via Berry Motors Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey, remaining in the US until being imported to the UK in 2014 by the restorer. We understand the comprehensive restoration this example has been treated to accounted for some 4,000 man hours, with apparently £25,000 invested in the paintwork alone.

According to the accompanying Marti report, this fast Ford was built at the company’s Metuchen plant on the 13th of July 1967, where it was sprayed in Burnt Amber and equipped with the standard Black bucket seats. A big block, big carburettor ‘S’ code 390ci engine was linked to a four-speed manual transmission driving through a 3.25:1 limited-slip differential, and the specification additionally included: the desirable GT Equipment Group performance package; F70-14 wide oval tyres with White sidewalls; Am radio; and the exterior Décor Group option.

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It is now being made available, complete with the aforementioned Marti report plus a photograph album of the restoration; an extensive collection of invoices (including numerous from Mustangs Unlimited); a selection of MOT certificates; previous MOT certificates; paperwork relating to the shipping and a copy of the American car magazine in which it was featured. Without doubt, ‘YTA 488E’ represents a very exciting and rare opportunity for Mustang aficionados everywhere.

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1938 Alvis 4.3 Litre Drophead Coupe

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Estimate: £120,000 - £140,000* Reg No: EXK 80

Chassis No: 14298

MOT: Exempt

With the 4.3-litre, introduced by Alvis in August 1936 at the same time as the SB Speed 25, the developmental line that began with the first Speed 20 back in 1932 reached its pinnacle. From that earlier year, this succession of sports / touring chassis had steadily established a peerless reputation.

Of 198 examples of the ‘4.3’ that left the Coventry factory before wartime conditions stopped private car production, this is the only chassis ever fitted with this pattern of striking 4-door fully-opening drophead coupé bodywork by Abbey Coachworks.

The 6-cylinder OHV engine (92 x 110mm, 4387cc) has a seven-bearing crankshaft and triple SU carburettors. With a 6.25:1 compression ratio, maximum power output was quoted as 137bhp. Period road tests record that the 4.3 Alvis was the first standard British saloon car accepted to be capable of achieving the magic 100mph. A single plate clutch takes the drive to the all-synchromesh 4-speed centre change gearbox, a unit that is generally accepted as the best gearbox ever made before WWII. Independent front suspension of the transverse leaf spring design was a feature of the finely engineered and top quality chassis. The braking system was vacuum servo-assisted. The dashboard contains the fullest array of instrumentation, and Lucas P100 headlights add to the already impressive frontal appearance of the car.

The first owner of this imposing car was A Erwin Goldschmidt (1917 - 1970), then of Oxford, and it seems that it returned with him to New York, USA. From 1960, Alvis Owners Club records list just 4 owners here in the UK, including the current one, who purchased the car in 2001 and has carried out and commissioned a great deal of work to lift the car up to its present mechanical and body condition.

Alvis factory records show that this chassis was delivered to London Alvis agents, Messrs Oxborrow & Fuller Ltd in February of 1937. Messrs Abbey Coachworks of Acton, London NW10 were selected to clothe Chassis No: 14298, and it must have been rare indeed that luxury and panache were so happily married. It was 12 months later that the car was complete, available for sale and first registered (in London) as ‘EXK 80’. In 1930, Abbey Coachworks Ltd rose from Compton Sons & Terry, whose origins in the North London coachbuilding firms’ melting pot were linked back to Jarvis, and to Compton & Hermon. Abbey would, in 1937, take over Martin Walter Ltd of Folkestone. Martin Walter’s ‘Wingham’ style of fully-opening cabriolet, clearly influenced the type of bodywork made for this particular Alvis chassis. Abbey’s build quality was epitomised and akin to the amount of many remarkable and original features. The glass pane of each rear door window (metal-framed), is in two parts that slightly overlap. The forward piece falls vertically, as normal, whilst the rear moves downwards at 45° to clear the intrusion necessary to accommodate the rear wheel arch.

Present with the Alvis is a large file of invoices detailing work carried out and expenditure over the past dozen years. In short, this 4.3-litre Alvis is a prime example of the leading chassis and coachwork designs of the glamorous immediate pre-war epoch.

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2001 Jaguar XKR Coupe

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: Y106 BWN

Chassis No: SAJAC41N01PA19285

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1 of just 252 examples Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000*

MOT: May 2023

The sleek-looking Jaguar XK8 first broke cover at the 1996 Geneva Salon as a replacement for the ageing XJS. Designed in-house by Geoff Lawson, Jaguar also offered a supercharged version, the mighty XKR. Like the XK8, this 370bhp monster was available in closed or open guise and could hit 60mph in a whisker over five seconds and power quickly to the electronically-limited top speed of 155mph.

Manufactured in 2001, this XKR Coupe was first UK registered on the 5th of March that year. Fitted with the 3996cc Jaguar DOHC V8 engine allied to the five-speed ZF automatic transmission, ‘Y106 BWN’ is finished in Dark Blue Metallic with a complementing Black leather interior upholstery. Having covered just 68,125 miles from new (at the time of consignment), the Jaguar has had been in current ownership since 2019 with seven former keepers. Benefitting from much recent improvement, a full professional repaint was provided in 2018 (reportedly due to just a few minor blemishes), a new headlining was fitted two years ago and recently it was shod with new tyres. Rated by the vendor as having a ‘good’ interior; being ‘very good’ in regards to bodywork, paintwork, engine, electrical equipment and gearbox; the paintwork is rated as ‘excellent’. Offered with MOT history, an MOT certificate until May 2023 and a current V5C document.

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1997 Bentley Turbo RT

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Reg No: R52 XFJ

Chassis No: SCBZP23C0WCH66263

MOT: December 2022

Introduced for the 1995 model year, the ‘new’ Bentley Turbo R was little changed outwardly, however, its turbocharged 6750cc V8 engine employed a more sophisticated Zytek EMS3 management system. Developing 385bhp and 553lbft of torque, the unit was somewhat tamed by the adoption of ETAS (Electronic Traction Assistance System) from 1996. Available from autumn 1997 onwards, the 1998 model-year RT borrowed various mechanical features from its Continental T sibling and could thus boast 400bhp and a maximum torque of 590 lb-ft. Visually distinguished by a mesh grille and mesh inserts to its colour-coded bumpers, the turbocharged Bentley could accelerate from 0-60mph in six seconds and attain 155mph flat out. The RT models were fitted with an active ride suspension system, ‘easy-entry’ tilt steering wheel, and galvanised zinc coating to the underside. Only 252 RT’s were produced between 1997 & 1998.

With just 2 owners and 94,500 miles from new, this Bentley RT benefits from a large collection of invoices and a wealth of old MOTs paperwork. Over the years this RT has been maintained by Specialist Cars of Exeter. Amongst the work carried out, in November 2020 the RT was provided with an oil change. Within the history file, there is even some original order correspondence and it is accompanied by its original service book with an impressive 24 entries along with the Bentley handbook.

1966 MG B GT

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* Reg No: YHR 897E

Chassis No: GHD3109410

2015 Maserati Ghibli S V6

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* MOT: Exempt

Introduced in May of 1962, the monocoque MG B was a welcome progression from the body-onframe T-Series and MG A models that preceded it. The more modern construction resulted in weight savings (the car turned the scales at 2028lb), reduced manufacturing costs, and notably tauter handling. Initially, the B was only available in Roadster form - the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative, with 2+2 seating, not being offered until October 1965. At launch, the model was powered by a three-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine that produced 95bhp at 5,400rpm.

However, this unit was replaced by a five-bearing unit two years into production. The MkII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125,282 are said to have been produced.

‘YHR 897E’ was built for export in November 1966 and despatched from the factory on the 2nd December 1966, landing in South Africa in the early days of 1967. It had been ordered in Old English White with wire wheels, MPH speedometer, cigar lighter and overdrive. Currently the car displays 94,200 recorded and credible miles on the odometer. Evidently subject to a previous repaint at some time in its life, this B GT is offered with a Heritage Certificate and a V5C registration document and is described by the vendor as a ‘very good’ example.

Reg No: DJ11 RAN

Chassis No: ZAMRS57C001169862

MOT: April 2023

The third generation of the Ghibli (Tipo M157) was unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. There is no doubt that the Maserati Ghibli is a good-looking car; the long bonnet, the famous grille and nice upwards turning headlights. All of these touches help create a very subtle yet aggressive-looking saloon. The Ghibli is available in 3 variants; the base model, the diesel and lastly the S variant. The Ghibli S is the sportiest of the range. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models.

Being sold at auction by order of a high court writ of control ‘DJ11RAN’ is presented in White with Red leather. Displaying 45,974 miles and showing just 2 former keepers on HPI the Maserati has recently been the subject of extensive engine work by a main agent which began with a report of a tapping noise whilst driving. Once investigated ‘DJ11RAN’ required a new engine block at 45,965 miles in March 2021 with main Ferrari/Maserati agents carrying out the work. Prior to the replacement engine, there are service stamps up to 37,369 miles and the S is offered with a copy of the invoice for the forementioned work. A new V5C will have to be applied for by the successful purchaser.

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1933 Talbot 65/75 Tourer

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Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000* Reg No: AGC 99

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 32588 Beginning life as an AX65 Saloon, this Roesch Talbot Special was re-registered with the DVLA as ‘AGC 99’ in the early 80s, and fitted with its present fabric-covered Tourer coachwork being modelled on an illustration in Anthony Blight’s acclaimed reference work ‘The Invincible Talbot’ (plate 48). During the 1980s/1990s, the four-seater had its front axle entrusted to Arthur Archer for refurbishment while Bill Barrott attended to its wiring, brakes, steering, suspension and weather gear. Ian Polson rejuvenated its four-speed pre-selector transmission (AV215) and built up a single overhauled unit from two BD75 engines. As well as rewhite metalled bearings, the 2.3 straight-six received a reground crankshaft and camshaft, new valves and replacement exhaust system. Its water pump, oil pump, radiator, Zenith carburettor, dynamo, starter motor, rev counter gear and manifolds were also overhauled. Arthur Archer assembled a strengthened AM75 rear axle complete with new 4.31 crown wheel and pinion.

Sporting a 90 lamp bar, Black leather upholstery, Double Duck hood / tonneau, 105 Fox & Nicholl Team Car-style wings / brackets, Lucas P100 headlamps and fresh MOT, the current vendor decided to bring ‘AGC 99’ up concours standard.

Therefore, the engine was overhauled, rebored and new pistons were fitted. While the engine was out, the opportunity was taken to prepare and refinish the chassis in a deep Gloss Black.

Once reassembled and refinished, the engine was refitted to the chassis after which the rebuilt carburettor and distributor were fitted. The body panels were prepared and primed with an epoxy primer before being refinished in Aston Martin British Racing Green, while the wings were refinished in a deep Black.

After reassembly, the badges and adornments were carefully refurbished before being refitted. The vendor describes the car as being in near concours condition in every respect.

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1960 Bristol 406

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1 of just 174 examples manufactured Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Reg No: 3632 UG

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 406/5343 At the end of WW2, the Bristol Aeroplane Company found themselves with a surplus of skilled labour. As a result, the Filton-based business decided to diversify into the prestige car market and, benefitting from the reparations benefit of pre-War BMW designs, were able to quickly develop their own car; in the autumn of 1946, the Bristol Car Division unveiled the 400 saloons powered by a Filton-built, mildly modified version of the BMW 328 engine. The 406 introduced in 1957 was the last of the Filton-engined Bristols, its OHV straight-six pushrod engine enlarged to 2216cc (110 Series) to compete with the more modern powerpacks offered by Bristol’s competition.

One of just 174 examples of the 406 manufactured, this 1960 example was dispatched from the Filton factory on the 1st of June that year, ‘3632 UG’ was supplied new to Bolton of Leeds Ltd. Specified from the factory with a heater unit, windscreen washer, cigar lighter and both fog and spot lamps, the 406 was fitted new with the 2216cc straight-six engine with four-speed manual transmission and overdrive. While not fitted with the original engine now, a correct type 100-series unit is fitted. Originally finished in Silver Grey with Lovat leather interior upholstery, the Bristol is presented today in Turquoise, still with Lovat interior, and has a recorded and credible mileage of 54,486 miles.

Understood to have then been subsequently sold by Bolton of Leeds Ltd. to its first and sole private keeper, the 406 was retained by the said individual until early 2008. Entering the ownership of a motor trader who harvested the original engine for mating to a BMW 328, chassis ‘406/5343’ was then obtained

by Brian May, the well-renowned Bristol aficionado, during the same year (2008). Now offered from his deceased estate as a running and driving example, although requiring some further recommissioning work, the 406 is thought to be a highly original example and is offered with a large selection of previous MOTs and invoices and V5C document.

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 320

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Only c.28,000 miles from new Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Reg No: Y639 SBC

MOT: March 2023

Chassis No: WDB1290642F201634 The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL roadsters were produced from 1989 through 2002. It replaced the R107 in 1989 and was, in turn, replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year. All these particular models came standard with an aluminium detachable hardtop that was fitted by lowering the automated the canvas roof down and manually attaching the hardtop. Designed in 1984, the R129 featured many innovative details for the time, for instance electronically controlled damping (Adaptive Damping System ADS, optional) and a hidden, automatically extending roll-over bar for safety. With electric action for the windows, mirrors, seats and hydraulic convertible top, they were luxury features that paved the way toward the more innovative roof design we see today.

When introduced in 1993, the SL320 variant featured a DOHC in-line six-cylinder petrol engine of 220bhp and was continued through to 2002.

This late model SL 320 was manufactured in 2001 and supplied new to the United Kingdom, being registered on the 20th of June. Fitted with the aforementioned 3199cc V6 engine allied to the five-speed automatic transmission, the R129 is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with Orion Grey leather interior upholstery, a hood trimmed in Black, and a bodycoloured hard-top. Specified from new with climate control (including air-conditioning), cruise control, electric and heated memory seats, electric folding mirrors, and electric steering column adjust amongst others. Having covered just 28,648 miles from new (at the time of consignment), the SL 320 has had only three former keepers, with the first being registered as a demonstrator to the supplying dealership, Evans Mercedes of Leicester.

Benefitting from some £2,800 worth of expenditure in 2020 including a major service, front brake discs and pads, new lower wing covers and front-wheel bearings adjustment. Offered with a history file which includes the original book pack in the Mercedes-Benz wallet, including the stamped service book, a large selection of invoices, past MOT certificates, some of the previous logbooks, a current V5C document and two keys.

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1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 2+2 Coupe

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1 of just 374 home market examples Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000* Reg No: WGC 136F

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 1E51267B Unofficially referred to as the ‘Series 1.5’ E-Type, the late 1967 iteration was arguably the most desirable version of the famous E-Type. With increased 4.2 litre power and usability, it retained the same outward appearance as the earlier cars.

Chassis number ‘1E51267B’ was manufactured in 1968 and was supplied new to the home market, being first registered on the 17th of June 1968. Finished in iconic British Racing Green paintwork with complementary Black leather interior upholstery, the E-Type features a Series 2 steering column lock (which is thought to have never been connected) and the Series 1 dashboard. Displaying a recorded mileage of 19,608 miles, which is thought 119,608 miles, the Jaguar has covered less than 2,000 miles across the last fifteen years. Purchased by the previous owner from a deceased estate in March 2012, the Jaguar was minus an engine and gearbox, with the original engine and automatic transmission thought to have been sold in favour of fitting a more modern engine and manual transmission.

A Jaguar 420 engine and four-speed manual gearbox were acquired subsequently and fitted; the former being re-stamped with the original’s number.

Fitted with wider wheels/tyres, XJ6 rear brakes and a stainless steel exhaust, parts renewed during the restoration included the clutch; six-branch manifold; main and big-end bearings; timing chains; piston rings; brake, servo and clutch seals; brake pipes; disc pads, carpets, etc. Total expenditure since 2012 amounts to some £7,000, without labour, and the total expense since 1992 amounting to over £20,000. There is a full photographic record on file of work carried out since 2012 together with a Heritage Certificate, DVLA ownership records, a collection of previous MOT certificates and a couple of old tax discs. Further supplied with a handbook in the Jaguar folder; tool roll – mostly complete with tools; and a new Thor mallet. Entering current ownership in 2015, and described by the vendor as in ‘good’ condition, ‘WGC 136F’ is offered with a current V5C document.

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1981 Frazer-Tickford Metro

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: YLB 632X

MOT: October 2022

Chassis No: SAXXBHND1AD448738 The Frazer-Tickford Metro was a product of an in-house project

by Aston Martin, built by Tickford during its stint under David Brown’s Aston. Using an Austin Metro as the base vehicle, the British luxury brand breathed upon a number of modifications including an uprated engine performance-tuned by Aston Martin with a Weber twin-choke carburettor, a hotter camshaft and bigger valves with a gas-flowed cylinder head, producing 80bhp.

In addition, the Tickford Metro would see an uprated suspension, wider wheels, a full leather interior with widened seats, electric windows, a full body kit and more. Only 26 of these special vehicles were manufactured, with just 13 understood to have survived by the Tickford Club.

Suspected to be the only Tickford Metro to be delivered new to the Channel Islands, ‘YLB 632X’, or Number 16, was manufactured in 1981 and registered in 1983. In current ownership for the last 11 years and known to the current owner for 21 years prior, this Tickford Metro is presented in a Silver Leaf to Grey paint scheme with complementing Grey leather interior with Red piping, and is showing just 27,743 miles on the odometer. Additional specification includes Alcantara headlining; Wilton carpets; extensive sound-deadening; rare Uher stack stereo and graphic equalizer.

Recently subject to works including replacement alternator, starter motor, distributor, water pump, plugs and leads, re-cored radiator and new tyres, ‘YLB 632X’ comes with an impressive history file containing nearly every MOT since 1988, a large collection of invoices since its current ownership, owner’s manual and Haynes manual, 2 sets of keys and the current V5C document which displays 4 former keepers. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine and transmission as ‘Very Good’, with the electrical equipment, paintwork and interior trim as ‘Good’. Please note the oil pressure gauge is currently not working and will require attention.

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*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 12.5% plus VAT

1935 Austin 12/4 Heavy Landaulette Taxicab Rare survivor

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Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000* Reg No: 457 XUD

Chassis No: 79725

1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside

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No Reserve* MOT: Exempt

Prompted to enter the London taxicab market in 1929 by a generous order from dealers Mann and Overton, Austin soon upset the status quo. Based on the redoubtable 12/4 chassis, the Longbridge manufacturer’s ‘High Lot’ model was cheaper, easier to maintain and more reliable than its Morris Commercial and Beardmore opposition. Updated in 1934 as the ‘Low Loader’ or ‘LL’, the Austin boasted ample luggage space next to the driver and four seats to the rear compartment (including ‘jump seats’). Some five pounds more expensive than the standard Vincent body, the optional Jones Brothers Landaulette coachwork, with its retractable rear roof, allowed passengers to make the most of any clement weather. Famously durable, the 12/4’s 1861cc sidevalve four-cylinder engine was allied to an equally stoical four-speed manual gearbox, both of which promised years of faithful service.

Finished in Red over Black with Black (front) / Beige (rear) upholstery, this example is described by the vendor as being in “very good” overall condition. Understood to have cost a previous owner somewhere in the region of £17,000, the Austin rides on correct-type artillery wheels. A very rare taxi with luggage, that looks to have undergone past restoration work, 457 XUD has formed part of a promotional vehicle collection in recent times and is understood to require an amount of recommissioning before use.

Reg No: OGU 502D

Chassis No: C15462116626

MOT: Exempt

The C/K series was a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors from 1960 to 2002. Through its entire production, the model line competed directly against the Ford F-Series and the Dodge D series (later the Dodge Ram pickup). Launched in 1959, the 1960 model year introduced a new body style of a light pick-up truck that featured many firsts. Most important of these were a drop-centre ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. The cab was modified for 1964, with the elimination of the “wraparound” windshield and a new front grille design, along with various interior changes, while retaining the original design on the body.

Purchased through H&H Classics at the same venue it is offered today, this Chevrolet C10 Fleetside is presented in an appealing White over Blue and trimmed in a complementary-coloured mix of cloth and leatherette. ‘OGU 502D’ is powered by a 350cui V8 engine topped by a Rochester 4-barrel carburettor and drives through a three-speed automatic transmission. Restored in the US in c.2008 by a previous keeper, a retired panel beater, the comprehensive programme of improvement included a complete repaint, re-trim and new oak panelling for the load deck. Since 2016, the vehicle has been registered in the UK and has benefited from the wheels being refinished in an appealing White, a metal surround fitted for advertising, as well as bike mounts on the flatbed. ‘OGU 502D’ comes accompanied with a collection of invoices and the V5C document which displays zero previous keepers. The vendor rates the condition of the paintwork as ‘good’, with the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, transmission and interior trim all as ‘very good’.

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Available in our NMM Auction 1976 Kawasaki KH 500 “KH Five” Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000*

An Auction of Classic & Collector Motorcycles 20th July 2022 | National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull HandH.co.uk | sales@HandH.co.uk | +44 (0)1925 210035 *All hammer prices are subject to the following Buyer’s Premium | Motorcycles 15% plus VAT

Terms & Conditions of Auction Sale These conditions apply to all sales held by H&H Classics Limited in England and Wales to the exclusion of all other Terms and Conditions and no alteration or modification to these Conditions will be binding on H&H Classics Limited unless accepted in writing by them.

Your attention is specifically drawn to the “Notes for Intending Purchasers” published in the front of the catalogue.

DEFINITIONS In these Terms and Conditions the following words and expressions shall unless the context otherwise requires have the following meanings: Auctioneer means H&H Classics Limited whose Registered Office is at 8 Eastway, Sale, Cheshire UK M33 4DX; company number 02852199 and Auctioneer means its representative who actually conducts the sale.

Bidders Registration Form means the form to be completed by each bidder pursuant to Condition 12.5.

The Buyer is the only person whose bid is accepted by the Auctioneer to conclude the contract for the purchase of a Lot. Buyer’s Commission shall have the meaning given in Condition 14.

Catalogue includes any advertisement, brochure, estimate, price list and other publication generated or published by or on behalf of the Auctioneer in relation to a sale.

Contract means the contract formed pursuant to these Conditions between any of the Seller, the Buyer and the Auctioneer.

Entry Form means the form to be completed by the Seller as to each separate Lot pursuant to Condition 1.1.

Estimated Value means the value given by the Seller in the Entry Form as the Estimated Value of the vehicle and if more than one value is given, the higher of those values.

Storage - £5 per day for the first fourteen days or part thereof and £12 per week or part thereof thereafter (subject to change without notice).

Bicycles Uplift - £20 Storage - £3 per day for the first fourteen days or part thereof and £8 per week of part thereof thereafter (subject to change without notice).

Automobilia/Motobilia Charges for these items are determined by size and weight: ‘A’ - the standard charge and will not be marked in the sales catalogue £8 uplift and £1 per day storage (subject to change without notice).

‘B’ - larger items and marked * in the sales catalogue - £20 uplift, £2 per day storage (subject to change without notice).

‘C’ - the largest items marked ** in the sales catalogue - £50 uplift, £5 per day storage (subject to change without notice).

‘R’ - items needing to be ‘Referred’ for individual quotations marked ‘R’ in the sales catalogue (subject to change without notice).

Hammer Price means the price in £ sterling at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer to the Buyer at the fall of the hammer.

Lot means any item or items consigned with a view to its or their sale at auction.

Premises means the place at which the Auctioneer are conducting that particular sale.

Reserve means the minimum Hammer Price (if any) agreed between the Auctioneer and the Seller at which the Lot may be sold.

The Sale means the auction sale in respect of which the Lot is consigned for sale.

Sale Proceeds means the net amount payable by the Auctioneer to the Seller being the Hammer Price less the sum of the commission, the expenses, the entry fee (if not already paid) and the VAT chargeable on any of them.

Motorcycles 15% to the Buyer, 10% to the Seller (minimum £50 to both parties) Entry Fee - £50 for a Standard Catalogue entry £100 for a Premium Catalogue entry £150 for a Deluxe Catalogue entry Registration Numbers 15% to the Buyer, 15% to the Seller (minimum £50 to both parties) Entry fee - £50 Bicycles 15% to the Buyer (minimum of £10) Seller’s charges available on application Automobilia/Motobilia 15% to the Buyer (minimum of £5) Seller’s charges available on application Total Amount Due means the Hammer Price in respect of the Lot sold plus the Buyer’s commission and additional charges and expenses due from a defaulting Buyer under these Conditions plus VAT chargeable on any of them expressed in £ sterling.

Payment can be made by bank transfer using our bank account details as follows: Nat West, 23 Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1XH Account Name: H&H Classics Client Account Account No: 58868984 Sort Code: 01-09-17 BIC: NWBKGB2L IBAN: GB20NWBK01091758868984 Usual Charges means the total of the Commissions, Entry Fees and any other reasonable costs and expenses plus VAT payable thereon.

VAT means UK Value Added Tax at the prevailing rate from time to time.

Vehicles includes, where appropriate, incomplete vehicles.

Expenses in relation to a Lot means the Auctioneer’s charges and expenses for illustrations, special advertising, packing, freight, transport, storage and any other charges and expenses of that Lot (other than the commission) plus VAT on any of them.

The charges for uplifting an item, either sold or unsold, into storage, with charges, are as follows: Motor Cars Uplift - From £175 Storage - £10 per day for the first fourteen days or part thereof and £30 per week or part thereof thereafter (subject to change without notice).

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Seller means the person who offers the Lot for sale whether or not he is the true owner.

Seller’s Commission means commission payable by the Seller pursuant to Condition 6.

Stated rates means the usual rates of Commission, Entry Fees and any other charges for the time being plus the VAT chargeable on any of them.

The current rates are as follows: Motor Cars 12.5% to the Buyer, 5% to the Seller (minimum £150 to both parties) Entry Fee - £100 for a Standard Catalogue entry £200 for a Premium Catalogue entry £400 for a Deluxe Catalogue entry

CONDITIONS MAINLY CONCERNING SELLERS AND CONSIGNORS 1.1 An Entry Form in respect of each Lot must be completed fully and accurately, with an honest description of the Lot, signed and dated by the Seller and accompanied by the Entry Fee, when the Lot is entered.

The Auctioneer may at any time ratify an incomplete form.

1.2 Any documentation pertaining to the Lot must be sent with the Entry Form to the Auctioneer’s office, or in any event delivered with the Lot to the Premises. The Contract between the Seller and the Auctioneer will be formed when the Auctioneer receives a signed Entry Form for the Lot, whether by hand, post, fax, email or by any other means, and whether or not the Entry Fee for that Lot has been paid, and whether or not the Form has been signed by the Auctioneer.

1.3 All relevant matters pertaining to the Lot such as a financial encumbrance, serious accident damage or other factors affecting value which are known to the Seller must be stated on the Entry Form. If a sale is lost because of the failure of the Seller to disclose to the Auctioneer all information which may reasonably be expected to affect the provenance, title, value or any other aspect of the Lot, the Auctioneer will charge and the Seller must pay the stated rates (both to Seller and Buyer) plus VAT. 1.4 If the Seller wishes to retain the registration number of a Lot, it is the Seller’s responsibility to notify the Auctioneer in writing on the Entry Form. It is the Seller’s responsibility to take all necessary steps to ensure that the current registration number is retained and a new number allocated prior to the Lot being sold. If the Seller does not do so, the Auctioneer shall not be responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever and howsoever arising out of the Seller’s loss of the right to the registration number following the sale of the Lot. 2.1 The Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion whether or not to accept any Lot for sale and shall be entitled to select the auction place, date, catalogue placement and photographs for the Lot. 2.2 The Seller gives the Auctioneer full and absolute right to photograph and illustrate any Lot placed in its hands for sale, and to use such photographs and illustrations as are provided by the Seller at any time at its absolute discretion (whether or not in connection with the Sale), with indemnity against copyright infringement.

2.3 The Seller is wholly responsible for the factual accuracy of, and for any judgments or opinions expressed in, the catalogue description of each Lot entered by him, and for any error, misstatement or omission of information in that description. Whether the description has been prepared by the Auctioneer or the Seller, a copy of the typed text will be provided to the Seller within a reasonable time prior to the Auction, and unless the Seller reacts with comments or changes prior to the Auction, the Auctioneer may treat that description as accepted by the Seller.

3.1 The Seller warrants to the Auctioneer and to the Buyer either that he is the true owner of the Lot or that he is duly authorised to sell the Lot by the true owner, and is able to transfer or procure transfer of good and marketable title to the Lot free from a third party claims or encumbrances.

3.2 In the event of an unsettled hire purchase, finance agreement or any other charge or lien affecting the Lot, the Auctioneer reserves the right to settle the amount due of such charges not exceeding the Sale Proceeds and if the Sale Proceeds are less than the charges outstanding the Seller will be responsible for the settlement of the balance forthwith. There will be a charge of £75 plus VAT for this service.

3.3 Each Lot, in the condition as described on the Entry Form, and with all keys, spare or extra items and documents shall be delivered to the Premises at the expense of the Seller. The Seller of a Lot not held by the Auctioneer at the Premises or under its control warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer that the Lot will be

made available and in a deliverable state at the time stated by the Auctioneer.

3.4 The Seller shall indemnify both the Auctioneer, its Employees and Agents, and the Buyer separately, against all payments, costs, expenses, demands, or any loss or damage whatsoever and wheresoever incurred or suffered by any of them in respect of any breach of these Conditions on the part of the Seller.

4.1 The Seller shall be entitled, prior to the sale to place a Reserve on any Lot, this being the minimum Hammer Price at which the Auctioneer is authorised to sell that Lot and to make its usual charges. A Reserve once placed by the Seller shall not be changed without the consent of the Auctioneer.

4.2 The Auctioneer may, at its option, sell the Lot at a Hammer Price below the Reserve but in any such case the Sale Proceeds to which the Seller is entitled shall be the same as if the sale had been at Reserve.

4.3 Where no Reserve has been placed on the Lot the Auctioneer shall in no way be liable should the Lot be purchased for a price below the lowest estimated selling price. In any event, any written or oral estimate of likely selling price given by the Auctioneer is an expression of opinion only and may not be relied upon by the Seller nor give rise to any claim.

4.4 If a Reserve is placed by the Seller in a currency other than Pounds Sterling, such a Reserve shall be calculated and converted into Sterling at the spot rate of exchange quoted to the Auctioneer by the National Westminster Bank Plc at close of business on the last banking day prior to the date of the Sale. The certificate in writing of the Auctioneer as to such rate shall be conclusive.

4.5 Where a Reserve has been placed, only the Auctioneer may bid on that Lot on behalf of the Seller. Should the Seller buy in his own Lot, the Seller must pay to the Auctioneer its stated rates (both Seller and Buyer) before the Lot is removed.

5.1 The Seller may by notice to the Auctioneer withdraw the Lot from the Auction. If the Seller does so he shall be liable to pay the Auctioneer the stated rate of the Seller’s and Buyer’s commission calculated on the estimated value of the Lot that the Auctioneer would have received had the Lot been sold for the estimated value. For the purposes of this clause the estimated value shall be the higher of:(a) the Seller’s estimate of value as previously notified to the Auctioneer or if more than one figure the highest figure or if none; (b) the value estimated in the catalogue or if more than one figure is given the highest figure, or if none, (c) the Auctioneer’s reasonable estimate of its value; (d) plus VAT on such fee in either case and expenses;

5.2 In the event that the Seller withdraws the Lot from the Auction the Seller shall arrange for the collection/removal of the Lot at his own expense within 2 working days after the date of withdrawal provided that the Seller may not collect the Lot unless or until any withdrawal fee payable under Conditions 5.1 shall have been paid in full and any storage charges have been met by the Seller.

6. The Seller authorises the Auctioneer to deduct from the Hammer Price commission at the Stated Rate subject to the relevant minimum commission for each Lot, plus Expenses and VAT on both. The Seller acknowledges the Auctioneer’s right to charge and retain the Buyer’s Premium also in accordance with Condition 14.

7. The Seller of a Lot which is a road going means of transport warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer that, as at the date of the Sale, either: (a) the Lot will be VAT paid in the EU and registered in the UK, will be lawfully usable on the public road, complying with the provisions of current Road Traffic Legislation and all relevant regulations made thereunder and any statutory modifications thereof, and there is or will be in force an MOT Certificate required in relation to such use; or (alternatively) (b) the Seller has notified the Auctioneer that the Lot does not or will not meet these requirements, and cannot legally be used on the road.

8. The Seller hereby agrees to indemnify the Auctioneer, its Agents and Employees against any and all claims, liability or damage and all related costs and expenses arising out of the proper execution by the Auctioneer of their obligations to the Seller under these Conditions, and in particular against any liability or claim which may be incurred by the Auctioneer as a result of any defect in the Lot, whether proving dangerous to human life or health or otherwise giving rise to a claim against the Auctioneer, or as a result of any default by the Seller or any breach of any of the warranties or undertakings herein by the Seller.

9.1 Where any Lot fails to sell, the Auctioneer shall notify the Seller accordingly. The Seller shall make arrangements either for the Auctioneer to re-offer that Lot for sale, or forthwith to collect the Lot and to pay the Expenses. If such arrangements are not made: (a) by 1pm on the day following the date of the Sale, the Seller shall be responsible for the costs of any removal, storage and other expenses related to that Lot; (b) within 3 months after formal notification by the Auctioneer to the Seller, the Auctioneer shall have the right (pursuant to the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 or any legislation that re-enacts or replaces it) to sell the Lot by private treaty or at public auction without reserve and to deduct from the Hammer Price or price received any sum owing to the Auctioneer including (without limitation) removal, storage and insurance expenses, the Expenses of both auctions, Commission at the Stated Rate on the sale and all other reasonable expenses, before remitting the balance to the Seller; or if he cannot be traced,

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placing it in a bank account in the name of the Auctioneer on behalf of the Seller.

9.2 If the Seller later sells the Lot as a result of its exposure at the auction the Auctioneer will be entitled to their normal commission. In any event the Auctioneer will be entitled to try and effect a sale as the Seller’s agent within 14 days after the date of the auction (that time limit does not apply to a sale by the Seller). If the Auctioneer does so sell the Lot, they will also be entitled to their normal commission.

10.1 Where a Lot is sold, the Auctioneer shall initiate payment, by bank transfer, of the Sale Proceeds to the Seller 14 days after the Auctioneers have received in cleared funds the Total Amount Due from the Buyer.

Should no bank details be provided by the seller, the Auctioneer will effect payment by sending its cheque, drawn in favour of the Seller, 14 days after receipt of cleared funds, by first class mail at the Seller’s risk.

10.2 If before the Total Amount Due is paid by the Buyer (whether or not because the Auctioneer has given credit terms to the Buyer) the Auctioneer pays to the Seller an amount equal to the net Sale Proceeds, title in the Lot shall pass from the Seller to the Auctioneer.

10.3 In the case of overseas Sellers, the Sale Proceeds will be paid to the Seller either in Sterling or in such other currency available to the Auctioneer as may have been agreed in writing between the Seller and the Auctioneer before the date of the Sale. The Auctioneer shall calculate the rate of exchange for the Sale Proceeds by reference to the spot rate of exchange quoted by the National Westminster Bank Plc at close of business on the date of the Sale, whichever is more favourable to the auctioneer.

10.4 If the Auctioneer receives notice of any dispute related to a sold Lot before the Sale Proceeds have been remitted to the Seller, the Auctioneer may withhold payment from the Seller until it thinks fit or until the Dispute is resolved, whichever is earlier.

10.5 The Auctioneer retains the right to withhold partial or total payment for any Lot if items committed to the Sale by the Seller and sold as part of the Lot, including any relevant documents, have not been delivered by the Seller.

10.6 The Seller shall maintain their insurance of the Lot until they are in receipt of the Sale Proceeds 11.1 If the Buyer fails to pay the Auctioneer the total Amount due within 21 days after the Sale, the Auctioneer will notify the Seller and take the Seller’s instructions as to the appropriate course of action. So far as in the Auctioneer’s opinion it is practicable, the Auctioneer will at the Seller’s expense assist the Seller to recover the Total Amount Due from the Buyer, but the Auctioneer shall be under no obligation to institute proceedings in its own name.

11.2 If circumstances outside the Auctioneer’s control do not permit the Auctioneer to take instructions from the Seller, the Seller hereby authorises the Auctioneer, at the Seller’s expense, to agree special terms for payment of the total Amount Due; to remove, store and insure the Lot sold; to settle claims made against the Buyer or the Seller on such terms as the Auctioneer shall in its absolute discretion think fit; to take

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such steps as are necessary to collect the monies due by the Buyer to the Seller; and if necessary to rescind the sale and refund money to the Buyer.

CONDITIONS MAINLY CONCERNING THE BUYER 12.1 Any motor vehicle is sold as a collector’s item and not as a means of transport. Buyers are specifically warned that any vehicle sold as such may well have had parts replaced and paint renewed or be made up of parts from other vehicles the condition of which may be difficult to establish. The Auctioneer has to rely on information as to the date, condition and authenticity provided by the Seller and does not provide its own description, and does not and cannot undertake its own inspection of vehicles or other Lot and it is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the Lot conforms to the description in the catalogue. The Auctioneer cannot check or verify the authenticity of the chassis or VIN number under which a vehicle is offered, but relies on the Seller’s description.

Buyers should take particular care to verify in advance the authenticity of a vehicle that is claimed to have important racing, rallying or ‘exworks’ history as it was common in period for a competition vehicle of a single identity to have more than one chassis, body or other mechanical components. This may have happened several times, both in a vehicle’s ‘works’ career and thereafter in private owner hands. Sometimes ‘works’ vehicles were fitted with different registration plates, so that a vehicle could meet a particular event’s start date deadline. These historical factors may lead to there being in existence multiple and competing claimants to the same vehicle identity.

12.2 The Buyer shall be the person making the highest bid at or over Reserve (if any) that is accepted by the Auctioneer, and the Contract shall be concluded at the fall of the hammer. The Auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to settle any dispute related to bidding at the Sale. All sales are deemed not to be sales in the course of a business, unless notified to the contrary.

12.3 Every bidder shall be deemed to act as a principal unless the Auctioneer has, prior to the auction date, acknowledged (either by acceptance of the Bidder’s Registration Form which discloses the true principal, or otherwise in writing) that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of a disclosed principal.

12.4 The Auctioneer may in its absolute discretion refuse to accept any bid, advance the bidding as it may decide, withdraw or divide any Lot, combine any two or more Lots, and in the case of dispute may put up any Lot for auction again.

13.1 Where a Lot is illustrated by a photograph, in the case of a vehicle with a registration number visible, that number will not be transferred with the vehicle to the Buyer unless the registration particulars appear in the written part of the description and the transfer has been authorised by the Seller. If the vehicle is sold to the Buyer before the formalities of the allocation of a different registration number to that vehicle are completed with the DVLA, the Buyer accepts that he will take all steps necessary to co-operate with either the Seller or the Auctioneer to have the number re-transferred to the Seller or as may be, and will take no steps to register the vehicle with the number in his name.

13.2 Whilst the interests of prospective Buyers are best served by personal attendance at the Sale, the Auctioneers will if so instructed execute bids on their behalf. Neither the Auctioneer nor its Employees or Agents will be responsible for any error or default in doing so or in failing altogether to do so. Where the Auctioneer executes bids on behalf of an absent bidder, each Lot will be bought as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and any relevant Reserve.

14. The Buyer shall pay to the Auctioneer in respect of each Lot the Buyer’s Commission calculated on the Hammer Price at the stated rates as set out above.

15. Where a Lot is described in the Catalogue or announced at the time of Sale as being subject to VAT on import, VAT will be payable in addition to the Hammer Price (which VAT may or may not be refundable by HM Customs & Excise on proof of export).

16.1 Upon the sale of a Lot, the Buyer shall: 16.2 Unless he has already done so, complete a Bidder’s Registration Form as in Condition 12.5 above; 16.3 Pay to the Auctioneer the total amount due, at latest by midday on the day after the Sale, notwithstanding that where the Buyer wishes to export the Lot, an export licence may be required which must be obtained by the Buyer at his own cost; 16.4 Accept that any payments received by the Auctioneer from a Buyer may be applied by the Auctioneer towards any sums owing from that Buyer to the Auctioneer on any account whatsoever, without regard to any directions of the Buyer or his agent, whether express or implied.

17.1 Until the total amount due has been received by the Auctioneer: (a) title in a Lot shall not pass to the Buyer but the risk shall;

12.5 A prospective bidder should register his intention to bid for a Lot by completing fully and signing a Bidder’s Registration Form prior to executing his bid. If this has not been completed before the fall of the hammer, the Buyer shall forthwith complete the Bidder’s Registration Form. The Bidder shall also provide photographic identification. Failure to do so shall not invalidate the sale, unless the Auctioneer, in its absolute discretion, so decides.

12.6 Any bid which fails to reach the Reserve may be submitted by the Auctioneer to the Seller and if the Seller accepts that bid, the Lot will be deemed to have been sold to the Buyer at the sum bid at the fall of the hammer and the normal Terms and Conditions will apply to that sale.

(b) no Lot may be taken away by or on behalf of the Buyer.

17.2 The Buyer shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges and any other Expenses on any Lot not paid for and taken away from the by 1pm on the day following the day of the sale.

17.3 If the Lot remains under the vendor’s control for any reason, either at their property or a third-party one, then the Buyer must remove it within ten days of the sale. Failure to do so will result in the Lot being uplifted to secure storage at the Buyer’s expense.

18.1 If a Buyer fails either to pay for or to take away any Lot, the Auctioneer may without further notice to the Buyer, at its discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies, as may be relevant, in relation to any and all remedies for non-payment that the Auctioneer may choose to exercise. The Buyer will pay to the Auctioneer all legal and other costs borne by it on a full indemnity basis.

18.2 To charge interest at a rate not exceeding 3% per month over Natwest Bank’s base rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date and time referred to in condition 16.3 for the first two months. After that period of time to charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.75% per month over Natwest Bank’s base rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date and time referred to in condition 16.3.

18.3 To issue proceedings against the Buyer for payment of the total amount due and/or for damages for breach of contract. If the Seller decides to sell the Lot elsewhere, the Auctioneer may proceed against the Buyer for the Commission which it would have earned both from the Seller and the Buyer together with VAT on both had the Buyer paid for the Lot in accordance with these Conditions.

18.4 To rescind the sale of that or any other Lots sold to the same Buyer at this or any other Sale, in respect of which title has not passed.

18.5 To resell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public or private sale, such that any deficiency in the total amount due resulting from such resale (after giving credit for any payment) together with the full costs incurred in connection with the Lots shall be paid to the Auctioneer by the Buyer; any surplus in excess of the Sale Proceeds of that resale shall belong to the Seller.

18.6 To store the Lot at the sole expense of the Buyer and to release the Lot only after payment in full of the total amount due, together with the accrued cost of the removal, storage and insurance and all other expenses incurred in connection with the Lot. 18.7 To retain that or any other Lot sold to the Buyer at the same or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of the total amount due.

18.8 To apply by way of set-off any Sale Proceeds of any Lot then due or at any time thereafter becoming due to the Buyer towards settlement of the total amount due and expenses and the Auctioneer shall be entitled to a lien on any property of the Buyer which is in the Auctioneer’s possession for any purpose.

18.9 To reject or ignore any bids made by or on behalf of the defaulting Buyer at any future sales or insist upon a cash deposit before accepting any bids in future.

any indirect or consequential loss whatsoever, and the maximum liability of the Auctioneer together with its Employees and Agents, in the event of any claim against them arising from the sale of any Lot shall be limited to the Hammer Price plus Buyer’s Premium in respect of that Lot. GENERAL CONDITIONS 20. The Auctioneer in all respects acts and will be treated as agent for the Seller (except where the Auctioneer is expressly stated to be selling as principal), and is not responsible for any default by the Seller or the Buyer to the other party.

21. The Auctioneer will not accept any liability for damage sustained to a Lot that is attributable to members of the public or non-Auctioneer operatives during the Sale or any removable items left within lots during the same period. Any claims for damage and / or lost items must be submitted to the Auctioneer in writing no later than 3 working days after the date of the Sale and include a valid quote for repair or replacement and digital photographs where applicable.

22. The Auctioneer shall be under no liability for any injury, damage or loss sustained by any person while on the Auctioneers premises (including any premises where a sale may be conducted or where a Lot, or a part of a Lot, may be on view from time to time) except for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Auctioneers or its employees and agents in the course of their duties to the Auctioneers.

23. The Auctioneer shall have the right, at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason, to refuse any person admission to its Premises or attendance at any of its Sales, or to view any Lot. 24. The Auctioneer shall keep and use any data relating to the Buyer and the Seller in accordance with the provisions of all relevant data protection legislation. The Buyer and the Seller consent to such data being kept and used for appropriate purposes, including informing the Buyer and the Seller of any offers or other matters of interest from time to time.

25. The copyright in all written matter and illustrations relating to Lots shall remain at all times the absolute property of the Auctioneer, and any person wishing to use such materials, or any part of them, shall require the prior written consent of the Auctioneer.

26. If any Condition or part of a condition in these Terms shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remaining Conditions will not thereby be affected.

27. These Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. All transactions to which these Conditions apply and all matters connected therewith shall also be governed by English Law. Each of the Auctioneer, the Seller, the Buyer and any bidder hereby submits to non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

19.1 All Lots are offered as seen with all faults and defects without any guarantee or warranty attaching thereto as to condition, roadworthiness or otherwise and with all faults and defects whether apparent upon examination or not.

19.2 In any event, neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer shall be liable for

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Motorcars in today’s auction Lot No.

Lot No.

Lot No.

76 83 23 2 60 84 129 112 36 95 101 139 117 42 70 67 45 6 50 99 69 118

1962 AC Ace 2.6 1958 AC Aceca Bristol 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 1949 Allard M1 Drophead Coupe 1931 Alvis 12/60 TK Beetleback Tourer 1938 Alvis 4.3 Litre Drophead Coupe 1996 Aston Martin DB7 2005 Aston Martin DB9 1983 Audi Quattro 10V 1935 Austin 12/4 Ascot Saloon 1935 Austin 12/4 Heavy Landaulette Taxicab 1957 Austin FX3 Taxicab 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII Phase II 1959 Austin Healey ‘Sebring’ Sprite 1969 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275 1964 Austin Mini Moke ‘Live and Let Die’ Tribute 1988 Austin Rover Mini Moke 1926 Austin Twenty Limousine

25 32 22 17 90 102 114 86 75 128 15 138

136 85 39 132 28 79 13 40 110 20 127 9 34 21 59 105

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 1960 MG A 1500 Roadster 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster 1966 MG B GT 1967 MG B Roadster 1967 MG B Roadster 1973 MG B Roadster 1974 MG B Roadster 1934 MG PA Open Tourer 1996 MG RV8 1937 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe 1937 MG TA 1937 MG TA 1948 MG TC 1935 Morgan Super Sports 1968 Morris Mini MKI Super De Luxe

74

1970 Oldsmobile Toronado

80 124 12 19 29 116 131 98 122 71 57 108 135

1957 Beardmore Mk7 Taxicab 1998 Bentley Arnage Green Label 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 1960 Bentley S2 Saloon 1987 Bentley Turbo R 1997 Bentley Turbo RT 1990 Bitter SC Cabriolet 1959 BMW Isetta 300 1906 Brasier 15hp Side-Entrance Tonneau 1952 Bristol 401 1955 Bristol 405 1960 Bristol 406

104 140 88 125

1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside 1987 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe Pick-Up 1927 Chevrolet Sports Special

54 33 24

1976 Daimler DS 420 Limousine 1912 Darracq Type L12 10hp Tourer 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

120 1965 Excalibur SS Series I 37 52 87

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1969 Ferrari 365GT Rebodied in the style of a ‘Pontoon Fender’ Testa Rossa 1937 Fiat 500 Topolino 1986 Ford Capri 2.0 Laser

1955 Ford Consul MkI 1966 Ford Cortina MKI 1500 GT 1943 Ford GPW Jeep 1930 Ford Model A Five Window Coupe 1923 Ford Model T Landaulette 1914 Ford Model T Roadster 1911 Ford Model T Torpedo 1925 Ford Model TT Truck 1965 Ford Mustang 289 Convertible 1967 Ford Mustang 390 GT Fastback 2006 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 1981 Frazer-Tickford Metro

66 c.1955 Hamilton Riley Special 61 2008 Honda Civic Type R GT 100 1952 Hotchkiss Anjou 1350 63 107 78 113 31 137 44 8 1 56 58 48 119 96 130 91 26 43

1936 SS Jaguar 2.5 Litre Saloon 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Roadster 1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe 1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe 1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 2+2 Coupe 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe 1962 Jaguar MkII 3.8 Litre 1976 Jaguar XJ-C 4.2 1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 Sovereign 1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé 1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Litre Fixed Head Coupe 1960 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8 Litre Drophead Coupe 2001 Jaguar XKR Coupe 1971 Jensen FF II 1975 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible 1931 Jowett Covered Delivery Lorry

82 10 68 38

2006 Land Rover Defender TD5 XS 1963 Land Rover 88 Series IIA 1965 Land Rover Series IIA Recovery Vehicle 1974 Lotus Elan +2 130/5

11 62 133 111 65 77 97 109 55 123 41

2004 Maserati 4200 GT 1973 Maserati Bora 4.7 2015 Maserati Ghibli S V6 1977 McBurnie Daytona Roadster 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 ‘Ponton’ 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280

126 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S 73 30 115 93 16 94 103 3

1985 Range Rover ‘Camel Trophy’ tribute 1974 Range Rover ‘Two Door’ Suffix C 1981 Range Rover ‘Two Door’ 1968 Reliant Scimitar GT SE4A 1934 Riley 9 Monaco 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Fixed Head Cabriolet 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Lonsdale Limousine 1934 Rover 14 Tourer

121 18 92 81

1926 Standard 12/24 Park Lane Saloon 1927 Sunbeam 16hp Coachbuilt Saloon 1932 Sunbeam 20hp (23.8) Six-Light Saloon 1954 Sunbeam Alpine MkIII Roadster

134 49 47 51 5 89 106 35 53 27 46 4 7

1933 Talbot 65/75 Tourer 1933 Talbot AW75 Close Coupled Sports Saloon 1937 Talbot BD75 Sports Special 1995 Toyota Hilux 4x4 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster 1969 Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 1976 Triumph Stag 1955 Triumph TR2 1958 Triumph TR3A 1965 Triumph TR4A 1976 Triumph TR6 1963 TVR Grantura MkIII

72 64 14

1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 ‘Bay Window’ Westfalia Riviera 1971 Volvo P1800 E

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