Silverstone Auctions The Salon Prive Sale 2017 2nd September 2017

The Salon Privé
Sale 2017
A NEW APPROACH IN AN AGE-OLD BUSINESS
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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford OX20 1PP
2nd September 2017

Lot 237
1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo SE ‘Flat Nose’ Cabriolet
Estimate: £190,000 - £220,000
+ buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%

Contents
Ways to Bid....................................................................................2
Welcome........................................................................................3
Watches.........................................................................................5
Classic Cars.................................................................................11
Lot List......................................................................................103
Buying Guide.............................................................................104
Key Sale Information..................................................................106
Bidder Registration Form...........................................................107
Telephone/Commission Bidder Registration Form.......................108
Contact......................................................................................111
Directions..................................................................................111
Terms and Conditions................................................................112
Venue
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford OX20 1PP
Viewing
1st September 2017 09:00 – 18:00
2nd September 2017 09:00 – 14:30
Auction
2nd September 2017
Watches 14:30
Classic Cars – Immediately after Watches
Contact
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Email: enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com
The Salon Privé Sale 2017
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Lot 251
1994 Ferrari 456 GT
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000

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Ways to Bid

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Welcome to the fabulous surroundings of historic
Blenheim Palace for our fourth auction at the
UK’s most glamorous and prestigious Concours
d’Elegance event, Salon Privé. The Salon Privé Sale
is one of the highlights of the year for us, and is a
fantastic opportunity to present for auction the finest
selection of classic and sports cars.
We aim to offer ‘best-of-breed’ classic cars and I’m
delighted to see that our team of experts has again
surpassed expectations by collecting 70 impressive
cars that truly represent the very best available
today. From rare icons of a bygone era to more
recent low-mileage supercars, the team has put
together an eclectic selection of the most famous
marques and many of the most desirable motor cars
ever made. Notably, we have a Ferrari F40 included
in the listings, which is hugely fitting 30 years after
it first appeared and 70 years since the first Ferrari
production car rolled out of Maranello.
Salon Privé offers a unique opportunity for you to
admire beautiful classic cars in an intimate and
captivating environment and we are delighted that
you are able to join us. Should you be tempted to
acquire the car of your dreams, we have a dedicated
team of experts on hand to guide you through every
step of the process. If this is your first time at one
of our sales, please do not hesitate to ask for advice
or help on any aspect – we aim to make the process
of buying one of these exquisite motor cars a
memorable and pleasurable experience.
If you have a classic car to sell and would like to
benefit from our expertise in selling cars on behalf
of our vendors, please do get in touch with us as we
are now consigning for our forthcoming sales. The
Porsche Sale is next in the calendar at Silverstone
Circuit on 21st October, and we finish off the year
with the Classic Motor Show Sale at the NEC in
Birmingham on 11th and 12th November.
I hope you have a wonderful time with us here today
at Salon Privé, and I hope to see you again at our
final sales of the year.
Happy bidding!
Nick Whale
Managing Director, Silverstone Auctions
Welcome
Lot 231
1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV
Estimate: £155,000 - £175,000

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Start: 14:30
Lots 101 – 121
Saturday 2nd September 2017
Watches

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Watches
2011 Omega Constellation Bi-Metal ‘New Model’ Diamond Bezel and
Diamond Dial. Complete with Box and Paperwork
The case is in stainless steel and gold, with diamond bezel and mother-of-pearl dial having diamond hour markers and
Omega crests. It has a battery-operated ETA quartz movement. The bracelet is stainless steel with full gold tubes throughout.
It’s in immaculate condition and is ready to enjoy. New RRP £4,840.00.
2012 Breitling Bentley Chronograph. Complete with Box and Paperwork
The watch has an automatic movement with steel back having embossed Bentley Speed Six, R-Type Continental and
Continental GT. The dial is black with luminous hands and dial batons and a date window at 4:30. The bezel rotates in both
directions with a gear driven inner slide rule. The 44mm case is stainless steel with no deep dents or scratches and is fitted
with a stainless steel bracelet that is in fantastic condition. The movement is an automatic mechanical with chronograph
feature and date function. The watch comes complete with its box and paperwork. New RRP £8,950.00.
2017 Unworn Omega Seamaster Professional Automatic ‘Ceramic New
Model’. Complete with Box and Paperwork
New and never worn, this full-size watch 42mm diameter blue characteristic Seamaster dial with date is not to be missed.
Rotating blue bezel in Ceramic. Screw-down crown and helium release. Omega’s automatic Co-Axial movement. Stainless
steel case and bracelet with foldover snap and extension piece. Case back showing Omega Seamaster design. This style
was made popular by Pierce Brosnan when he played James Bond in Golden Eye. Complete with box, outer box, instruction
booklet and all cards in a wallet. An impressive, modern Omega sports watch with original protective plastic from factory and
Omega Warranty. New RRP £2,920.00.
2015 Rolex Datejust Bi-Metal ‘New Model’. Complete with Original Box
and Paperwork
36mm Stainless steel case with 18ct yellow gold serrated bezel on a solid jubilee bracelet with gold centre links and stainless
steel outer links in exceptionally fine condition with no wear visible. The dial is white in colour with gold Roman Numerals and
date at 3 o’clock. The automatic movement is signed Rolex and has a date function, which is fully functioning. The original
Papers date the watch to 2015. New RRP £7,600.00.
C.1958 Patek Philippe 18ct Gold Manual Wind. Complete with Archive
Paperwork
The case is made from 18ct yellow gold with snap back and smooth front bezel. The dial is silver/Champagne in colour
with gold hands and straight hour markers. The movement is signed Patek cal 23-300 and is a manual wind mechanical
movement made to exacting standards that you expect from the greatest watch manufacturer. The watch is complete with
Patek archive paperwork.
Omega Aqua Terra Olympic Automatic Chronograph. Complete with Box
and Paperwork
The silver dial features polished Arabic numerals and a vintage red Omega logo crest. The five Olympic rings appear as a
counter weight of the centre seconds hand. The 44mm case is stainless steel and has a polished and brushed finish. The
bezel is a polished outside a domed sapphire crystal glass. The chronograph is powered by the Omega calibre self-winding
chronograph movement with a 44-hour power reserve. This watch is complete with box and original paperwork. The Olympic
is in fantastic condition and has been loved by its one original owner. The Aquaterra is an unusual and rare edition of the
Olympic collection not to be missed.
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,400
Estimate: £3,500 - £4,500
Estimate: £1,900 - £2,200
Estimate: £5,400 - £6,200
Estimate: £4,500 - £6,000
Estimate: £1,650 - £2,000
Lot101Lot102Lot103Lot104Lot105Lot106
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Watches
2007 Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel. Complete with Box and
Paperwork
This watch has a silver dial with black Roman Numeral hour markers and Cartier’s hidden signature on the IIV of the seven
o’clock hour marker. The stainless steel case measures approximately 32mm x 45mm and is in very good overall condition.
The bracelet is stainless steel and finished with a Cartier double folding hidden clasp. This watch comes with its original box
and papers dated 2007. New RRP £4,450.00.
1994 Rolex Daytona Bi-Metal ‘Zenith’ Cosmograph. Complete with Box
and Paperwork
The case is 40mm stainless steel with an 18ct fixed gold bezel with tachymeter. The dial is white with straight hour markers
and three sub-dials for chronograph function. The movement is made by Zenith and is their famous El Primero automatic
chronograph which is regarded as one of the finest production chronograph movements. The bracelet is oyster type steel
outer links and 18ct gold centre links with a short clasp. The watch is in very good condition and ready to wear, complete with
its original box and paperwork. The Daytona is one of the best-selling of all the Rolex range; this being a ‘Zenith’ movement
also gives it a huge collector following, and with a new RRP of £12,400.00, it’s also a great investment opportunity.
2009 Patek Philippe Aquanaut Stainless Steel. Complete with Box and
Paperwork
First released in 1997, the Aquanaut is the younger brother of Patek Philippe’s iconic Nautilus. It is the perfect meeting of
refined elegance and modern sportiness, with its rounded octogonal case and tropical rubber strap. Powered by premium
Patek Philippe engineering, the watch is built for an active lifestyle with just the right amount of luxury. The case is stainless
steel with tonneau/octagonal bezel with sapphire glass and screw back. The dial is black with block pattern,block luminous
hour markers and date at 3 o’clock. The movement is quartz making for effortless usage. The strap is Patek rubber with
stainless steel double opening clasp.
2004 Rolex Yachtmaster Stainless Steel and Platinum. Complete with
Box and Paperwork
The case is 40mm made from stainless steel with a dual rotating platinum elapsed time bezel. The bracelet is the oyster type
leading to a short flip lock clasp. The dial is silver in colour with white gold luminous hour markers and luminous hands.
This watch comes complete with its original box and paperwork from Rolex and presented in fine condition. New RRP
£8,500.00.
2006 Rolex Datejust ‘New Model’ Stainless Steel. Complete with Box
and Paperwork
36mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel and screw back fitted with a sapphire crystal glass. The dial is wite with
polished luminous white gold batons and roulette date at 3 o’clock. The bracelet is the new solid Jubilee type in stainless
steel with Rolex concealed folding clasp. The Rolex movement is mechanical automatic with date function. The watch is
complete with original box and paperwork.
C.1930 Rolex Prince 18ct ‘Bancard’ Flared Case
After it came on the market in 1928, it immediately set new standards for accuracy and ease of use for luxury watches. This
18ct yellow gold model is a ‘Bancard’ flared case in nice condition with usual signs of use. The case is correctly signed by
Rolex and English hall marked for 18ct gold. The dial is in fantastic condition having been restored to a very high standard
probably many years ago. The movement is the distinctive rectangular shape fully functioning and again correctly signed by
Rolex. A fantastic example of probably the most iconic deco wristwatch. The appropriate period ‘Deco’ watch to complement
the car and perfect for events such as Goodwood, this is one to get excited about. See website for further details.
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,200
Estimate: £7,250 - £8,500
Estimate: £5,500 - £7,500
Estimate: £4,800 - £5,800
Estimate: £3,000 - £3,500
Estimate: £7,000 - £8,000

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Watches
Omega Unworn Bull Head Driver’s Chronograph. Complete with Box
and Paperwork
This watch is unworn and is Limited Edition number 617/669. It has a black golf ball style dial with polished hour markers
and a red chronograph seconds hand. The case is stainless steel with chronograph pushers at the 12 o’clock and rotating
inner bezel crown at 6 o’clock. The strap is black leather with red stitching. The entire watch is presented in unworn
immaculate condition. The new RRP is £6,400.00 and limited to only 669 pieces worldwide.
1989 Rolex DayDate ‘Double Quick’ 18ct Yellow Gold. Complete with
Box and Paperwork
The case is 18ct solid gold with screw back and serrated fixed bezel. The dial is Champagne in colour with gold straight hour
markers and gold hands with day display above the 12 and date at the conventional 3 o’clock position. The movement is a
Rolex signed mechanical automatic in fine working order with the desirable quick change Date and Day (Double Quick). The
new RRP is £23,050.00 and this example is in fantastic cared-for condition.
2014 Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 Jumbo Chronograph. Complete with
Box and Paperwork
This watch was bought new in 2014 and has had occasional use. Simply one of the finest timepieces to buy, it has a
complicated Patek in-house automatic, chronograph movement made to a standard that is in a league of its own with all
recording dials at 6 o’clock, complete with original box and paperwork from new. The 5980 is now discontinued and is highly
in demand more now than ever. One of the best sports chronographs produced, ready to look after for the next generation!
2006 TAG Heuer Gulf Limited Edition Monaco. Complete with Box and
Paperwork
A limited edition Gulf Monaco first series No.1243/4000 worldwide. It has 39mm stainless steel square case and acrylic
crystal. The movement is an ETA 2894-A2. It is an automatic mechanical Chronograph with two sub-dial registers and a 6
o’clock date. The dial is white with red and blue stripe. The chronograph dials are white with red detailing and the hands
chrome/red. The leather strap is original black/dark brown with cream stitching and is complete with TAG deployment
buckle. The watch is complete with original box and paperwork sold new in 2006.
2006 Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296 Automatic with Rail Dial. Complete
with Box and Paperwork
Following the ‘less is more’ school of thought from the German Bauhaus movement, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is the flagship
design for the modern era of Patek Philippe, and was the first to be created under the ownership of the Stern family. The logo
and name comes from a twelfth century Spanish Order. The case is 18ct white gold with sapphire display back. The movement
is Patek Philippe in-house calibre 324/390, automatic mechanical with date function. The dial is a silver Rail dial with blue
detailing and blued hands. The leather strap is a very dark blue signed Patek with a Patek white gold pin buckle. The watch is
complete and ready to enjoy.
2002 Cartier Panthere 18ct Yellow Gold
The case is 18ct yellow gold with 18ct gold bezel and Cartier engraved back. The bracelet is a 5-block link in solid 18ct gold
going to a double opening concealed clasp. The movement is a Cartier quartz that operates correctly. The dial is beige in
colour with black Roman Numerals and blued hands. A classic Cartier with a new RRP £16,800.00.
Estimate: £4,250 - £5,000
Estimate: £9,500 - £11,000
Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000
Estimate: £2,200 - £2,800
Estimate: £12,500 - £15,000
Estimate: £3,300 - £3,800

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Watches
C.1970 IWC Aquatimer - Extremely Rare Ref. 812
Stainless steel Automatic. Originally designed for Jacques Cousteau in the late 1960s the Aquatimer was International Watch
Company’s professional diver’s timepiece. This example is an original ‘Jacques Cousteau’ Model ref. 812. The case is made
from solid stainless steel and has a smooth bezel and screw back with submarine embossed. The dial is black with a very
clear layout of polished straight batons and luminous polished hands. The inner bezel is marked around to 60 and is rotated
by the top button that rotates the bezel in one direction and feels very precise and firm. The movement is an IWC calibre
8541 with their patented ‘peloton’ automatic work.
2009 Rolex Daytona 18ct Yellow Gold Cosmography. Complete with Box
and Paperwork
The case is 40mm 18ct yellow gold with an 18ct fixed gold bezel with tachymeter. The striking dial is crème with large Arabic
hour markers and 3 sub-dials for chronograph function in black with red detail. The Rolex calibre movement is automatic
with chronograph function, all operated by the screw down gold pushers. The strap is a deep rich brown Rolex crocodile
with deployant Rolex 18ct gold flip lock clasp. The watch is in exceptionally good condition and ready to wear, complete
with its original box and paperwork. The most iconic and distinctive watch Rolex produced. Today’s new replacement RRP
£20,200.00.
Estimate: £7,000 - £9,000
Estimate: £9,500 - £11,000
Lot119Lot120
C.1998 Ettore Bugatti Men’s Watch
C.1998 Ettore Bugatti men’s watch, Swiss-made with a quartz movement. The dial is in the shape of the famed Bugatti
radiator and is light silver in colour, with the numbers and hands in black. The tan leather strap remains unmarked and
the word ‘Bugatti’ appears on the buckle. This watch is engraved on the reverse with ‘Model Depose – Ettore Bugatti, Swiss
Made, Calandre No A00448’ and is thought to be a limited-edition watch. Dimension 23mm x 35mm. Bought by our vendor
from Salon Privé 2015, these watches were produced under license as a commemorative piece to the original Mido watches
that were reputedly given by Ettore Bugatti to his own race-winning drivers during the pre-war period. Original such watches
are now fetching huge sums of money. In unworn condition and presented in both of its original boxes, this watch is perfect
for any Bugatti connoisseur.
Estimate: £3,800 - £5,000
Lot121

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Immediately after Watches
Lots 201 – 270
Saturday 2nd September 2017
Classic Cars

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Cars
Introduced in 2002, after some five years in development, the
R230 Series SL Roadster was an engineering ‘tour de force’.
Painstakingly modelled on a state-of-the-art supercomputer that
enabled the designers to analyse every curve and line, it looked
utterly sensational with an air of barely contained aggression that
gave it huge road presence. Packed full of sophisticated electronic
driver aids that made it immensely safe but also fun to drive, it was
an instant hit with press and public alike and is widely considered
to be the best-looking Mercedes for many years. The power-operated
aluminium folding roof was particularly admired and would
disappear into the top of the boot at the press of a button in just
16 seconds, yet still leave enough room underneath for 206 litres of
luggage space. It was in 2003 that the stunning looking SL55 AMG
version was introduced. Seriously powerful and massively fast, the
5.4-litre engine gave 476BHP and a tree stump pulling 520lbs/feet
of torque! Early owners included the notoriously difficult to please
Jeremy Clarkson, who became quite vocal about his enthusiasm for
the way it drove, the way it looked and above all, the way it sounded!
Featuring the amazing ‘Panoramic Electric Glass Roof System’, it
became the sports car to own between 2003 and 2006.
This particular SL55 was registered on 9th January 2004, to
Mercedes-Benz directly and then subsequently sold to its one real
owner who was a merchant banker. It was bought for his wife who,
strangely, did not like the car and consequently it spent most of
its life being mothballed and rarely used, explaining the odometer
reading of just over 4,300 miles. LM53 OTV is finished in Diamond
Silver with a sumptuous Charcoal sports leather interior and
clearly has had little wear, still generating that lovely combination
of aromatic leather and new car feel when sitting in it for the
first time. The car comes with all of its original book pack in the
proper Mercedes presenter and is showing evidence of service
history details with a more recent full and comprehensive service
just completed at the end of April this year. This is a very special
example of Mercedes market-leading ‘Grand Tourer’ that surely is
unrepeatable at this mileage?
Note – The registration number showing will not be supplied with the
car and has been replaced by LM53 OTV.
2004 Mercedes-Benz
SL55 AMG
Lot201
Registration: LM53 OTV
Chassis Number: WDB2304742F070716
Engine Number: 1139260023144
Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000
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Cars
The Triumph TR6 was the best-selling Triumph in history when
production ended in 1976, but was later surpassed by the TR7.
More than 94,000 TR6s were built, ninety per cent of them to US
specification. The TR6 was a refined sports car and featured pile
carpets on the floors and boot, plush-looking bucket seats, a lovely
wooden dashboard and a full complement of instrumentation. In
the US, it featured the six-cylinder engine that was carried over from
the TR250, while the UK version had a more powerful fuel-injected
engine from the TR5 with Lucas mechanical fuel injection system.
It traces its lineage back to the four-cylinder Triumphs: TR4, TR4A,
TR3/TR3A and TR2. This stylish six-cylinder sports car is regarded
by some as the last true Triumph.
This Triumph TR6 is an original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive car,
first registered on 1st August 1972. Finished in red with a black
leather interior, this stunning car is the result of a total nut-and-
bolt restoration at the hands of a previous owner in 2012/13.
Every part of the car has been attended to, with either new parts
fitted or originals refinished where appropriate. The entire process
was photographically logged and these pictures, along with lots of
invoices for parts, are included in the history file. The chassis was
powder coated and Waxoyled ensuring that the underside of the car
was as good as the top and all the trim and weather equipment was
renewed.
The engine was rebuilt and the original fuel injection system was
replaced with triple 40 DCOE Weber carburettors which, when
coupled with the stainless steel exhaust system, gives the car a
throaty roar on start-up. The increased performance necessitated
that the cooling was upgraded so a Kenlowe fan was fitted, and
the suspension was uprated to cope with higher cornering speeds.
The look was finished off with a set of period correct, Minitlite
alloy wheels. Having only covered a few miles since the restoration,
the car still presents incredibly well. Our consignor, who looks at
hundreds of restored cars every year, thought it was the best TR6 he
had ever seen.
Supplied with a good history file, a UK V5C and an MOT certificate
until 4th August ‘18, this TR6 is undoubtedly one of the best
examples we have ever offered at Silverstone Auctions and we urge
you to see this beautifully restored UK-supplied car in the metal.
1972 Triumph TR6
Lot202
Registration: ORK 539L
Chassis Number: CP76589D
Engine Number: CP076633HC
Estimate: £22,000 - £25,000

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Cars
The West Coast Sales Manager of Rootes American Motors Inc.,
Ian Garrad, realised that the Sunbeam Alpine’s image was that of
a touring car rather than a sports car and he set about changing
its image using the Shelby Cobra as a guide. Sunbeam asked
Carroll Shelby to produce one functional prototype and this was
fabricated by Shelby employee George Boskoff and sent to England
for evaluation. The Tiger was born. After doing extensive engineering
studies, Rootes Group sub-contracted development and production
to Jensen, located in West Bromwich and eventually, production of
the Tiger reached 7,085 cars. The Shelby prototype has survived,
along with a number of other historically significant Tigers including
Lister Le Mans racers.
This Sunbeam Tiger was first registered on 9th April 1965. It
acquired its current distinctive registration in the late 1960s and is
an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive vehicle. As confirmed by
the UK Tiger Owners’ Club, the car boasts matching engine, chassis
and gearbox numbers, however, the rear axle was changed at some
point in the 1980s.
The V5C documents eight previous owners and the car formed part
of a private collection between 1989 until 2011. We understand
this Tiger underwent a restoration between 1993 and 1996 and has
covered just 2,651 miles since. The history file details significant
numbers of previous MOT certificates until 1993 at 76,659 miles.
Following the restoration the odometer was zeroed, bringing the
total mileage to a, believed genuine, 79,310 miles.
Our vendor recently acquired the car from a family member,
who delivered it covering over 300 miles without fault. Under the
bonnet, the engine is described as “oil tight and benefits from an
alternator conversion and two-barrel Holley carb.” We welcome
pre-sale inspections of this delightful pocket rocket and encourage
prospective bidders to contact the office for further details.
1965 Sunbeam Tiger
260 MkI
Lot203
Registration: 74 VYC
Chassis Number: B9471912 HRO FE
Engine Number: 3026
Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000

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Cars
Launched in 2003 as successor to the DB7, the DB9 was the
first model to be built at Aston Martin’s new factory at Gaydon,
Warwickshire where production continues today. Like its
predecessor, the DB9 was styled by Ian Callum with the finishing
touches being applied by Henrik Fisker. The aluminium chassis is
known as the ‘VH’ platform, a reference to its vertical and horizontal
adaptability. The DB9 is powered by a development of the 5.9-litre,
48-valve, V12 engine found in the DB7 Vantage, which produced
470bhp initially, an output sufficient to propel the aerodynamic
coupé to a top speed of 189mph with 60mph arriving from a
standing start in a dramatic 4.6 seconds.
First registered in May 2007 and finished in the striking combination
of Meteorite Silver with a Sandstorm interior, this stunning DB9 has
covered just over 16,000 miles from new. The vendor informs us that
the Aston has enjoyed full main dealer service history under its four
owners, with the last service completed by Aston Martin Newcastle
in April of this year.
Offered to auction with an MOT certificate valid until 26th December
2017, three keys, two alarm fobs, old MOT test certificates, its
service records and a folder of receipts, this is a superb example of
one of Aston’s most accomplished Grand Tourers.
2007 Aston Martin
DB9 Coupé
Lot204
Registration: Not Specified
Chassis Number: SCFAC01A27GA08271
Engine Number: AM04/19210
Estimate: £40,000 - £45,000

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Cars
The Alfa Romeo Duetto was publicly launched at the Geneva Motor
Show on 10th March 1966 as a replacement for the 101 series
Giulia Spider and, unusually, only a single model was ever offered
with very few optional extras and minimal changes during its
production cycle. The round-tail is also nicknamed ‘boat-tail’ and
‘Osso di Seppia’, which means cuttlefish bone. The choice for the
name of the new car was decided by a competition with ‘Duetto’
being one of more than 140,000 entries and the lucky winner was
Sig. Guidobaldi Trionfi from Brescia who got a brand new car as a
prize.
As the time for refreshing the model approached, it was intended
to replace the 1600cc engined Duetto with a two-model range - the
1300 Junior and the 1750 Spider Veloce. The 1750 Veloce was ready
for launch in January 1968, whilst the 1300 took until June 1968 to
arrive.
The Duetto was a true Italian sports car in every sense with
incredible handling and advanced mechanics combined with a very
attractive ‘cigar’ shape design penned by Pininfarina himself as his
swansong. Very few cars can claim to be counter-culture heroes,
but when Dustin Hoffman had his epiphany in 1967’s generation-
defining movie ‘The Graduate’, he not only did so in the vehicle
itself, but the ensuing drama established the film and the vehicle as
inseparable in our collective conscience.
This lovely example started its life in South Africa before coming to
England via Ireland. The car has clearly been very much cherished
throughout its life and has been subject to much restorative work
when needed to ensure it remained in fine fettle. Most notably the
engine has been fully rebuilt (full details in the history file) and its
performance was enhanced by fitting high compression pistons,
fast-road camshafts and new valves and seats. MDS electronic
ignition was also fitted to ensure that the car runs and starts with
out any ‘Italian tantrums’ and the Webers have also benefited from a
strip and complete rebuild.
Along with the engine, the gearbox was also subject to a full rebuild
with new bearings and all new synchros eliminating the infamous
2nd gear crunch commonly attributed to 105 series Alfa Romeos.
The prop shaft has also been overhauled with new joints, central
bearing, and most importantly a new front rubber doughnut mount,
a commonly overlooked but very important part of early Alfas.
The suspension and steering were not left out and benefitted from
new ball joints and bushes on the front and rear of the car and a
set of new ‘Gaz’ shock absorbers. The brakes have been refurbished
with new discs and pads and a replacement servo fitted. A recovered
dashboard and new carpets ensure that the interior lives up to the
rest of the car, and finally, the Alfa was treated to a set of attractive,
four-stud, wire wheels, which really add to the car’s classic styling.
The history file contains a number of invoices relating to all of this
work.
The Duetto is without a doubt the most attractive and most
desirable Alfa Romeo Spider built and this car, benefiting from its
subtle upgrades, is an excellent example to use and enjoy.
1968 Alfa Romeo 1750
Spider Duetto
Lot205
Registration: FND 457F
Chassis Number: AR1470070
Engine Number: AR6054813420
Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000

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The second generation of the SL series began with the 230 of
1963. Designed by Paul Bracq, its wonderfully crisp styling
clothed a monocoque chassis equipped with all-round independent
suspension, power-assisted disc/drum brakes, recirculating ball
steering and a 2306cc straight-six engine of 150bhp and
145 lb-ft of torque mated to either a four-speed manual or
automatic transmission. The car was an international hit for
Mercedes-Benz throughout the 1960s and has remained hugely
popular amongst film stars, musicians and enthusiasts ever since.
According to an official copy of the Mercedes-Benz data card, this
early 230 SL Pagoda was ordered in 1963 and first registered in
the UK on 7th April 1964. Factory specification details an exterior
colour of White Grey with a medium red interior. Additional features
included a factory hard top and optional paint protection.
The car today, has been enjoyed by nine former custodians and has
just emerged from a comprehensive body and trim restoration, all
finished to a very high standard. The exterior has been painted in
a slightly darker shade of grey with a stunning red interior, which
has been beautifully re-trimmed. All the chromework looks superb
and the shut lines and underside reflect the huge amount of recent
expenditure that has been lavished on this Pagoda.
Mechanically, the car will come to the auction freshly serviced and is
available for pre-sale inspections. Recently fitted with stainless steel
exhausts, this manual gearbox car is equipped with a 250SL head
and is supplied with a desirable hard top and its bespoke stand.
This beautiful, UK-delivered, 230 SL would make an ideal classic car
proposition and looks wonderful in any environment.
1964 Mercedes-Benz
230 SL Pagoda
Lot206
Registration: DBV 102B
Chassis Number: 11304220002648
Engine Number: TBA
Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000

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In a respectful nod to the most beautiful Bentley of them all, the
first Continental since 1966 used the ‘R’ suffix to evoke memories
of the R-type. The name wasn’t taken in vain, for this was also the
first individually styled Bentley since the ‘60s. Launched in 1991,
the Bentley Continental R was a large, exclusive, luxury coupé
and was the fastest, most expensive, and most powerful Bentley
in-period, and probably the most expensive production car in the
world at launch. It was substantially more streamlined than the
contemporary Bentley saloons and the stalwart 6.75-litre V8 engine
was boosted in power.
For the 1996 model year (chassis numbers between 53001 and
53514), the basic Continental R was priced at £187,354 in the
UK. During this year, some of the most significant changes since
the launch of the car were introduced, notably the inclusion of the
liquid-cooled charge cooler as standard, along with improved engine
management ensuring a better throttle response, an increase in fuel
efficiency and, digitally controlled, turbo over-boost. It also meant
an increase in power output and a change in policy by Rolls-Royce as
this was the first time performance figures were officially released
by the manufacturer, departing from a long tradition of describing
engine power as ‘adequate’ or ‘sufficient’.
Leaving the Bentley factory at Crewe in 1996, this delightful motor
car was first registered on the 20th May of that year to billionaire
businessman Chris Lazari, the first of three owners. During their
subsequent tenures, the car travelled some 54,000 miles and the
Bentley was obviously faultlessly maintained as the Champagne
Metallic coachwork gleams, the Gold-piped Magnolia leather is in
wonderful condition, as are the burr walnut dashboard and door
cappings. The history file includes the original handbook and book
packs and the service book has 11 stamps in it. All previous MOT
certificates are present, which show the mileage as accurate and
the car will be presented to auction with a fresh MOT certificate. The
Bentley has been serviced at the following intervals:
10/07/1996 Mead of Burnham Rolls-Royce & Bentley, Surrey at 889
miles
04/02/1997 Mead of Burnham Rolls-Royce & Bentley, Surrey at
4,251 miles
8,515 miles
11,830 miles
14,676 miles
20,662 miles
15/12/2000 Hadley Green Garage Rolls-Royce & Bentley,
Hertfordshire 23,595 miles
Hertfordshire at 27,514 miles
Hertfordshire at 30,252 miles
23/06/2005 Bentley Hadley Green, Hertfordshire at 42,571 miles
2011 Simon Ball Rolls-Royce & Bentley Specialist, Shropshire at
52,121 miles
2014 Cheshire Classic Cars Ltd., Cheshire at 53,454 miles
In contrast to its considerably more common successor the
Continental GT, the graceful ‘R’ is rare and has begun to stretch its
legs in the classic car market. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the
last of the line of true ‘British’ Bentleys.
1996 Bentley
Continental R
Lot207
Registration: N648 PYP
Chassis Number: SCBZB15C8TCH53164
Engine Number: 86558L410M/T1T
Estimate: £37,000 - £42,000

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The Ford Escort Mexico was introduced in November 1970 and
was named to celebrate Ford Motor Company’s victory in the World
Cup Rally. This rally started in London on 19th April 1970 and
finished some 16,000 miles later in Mexico. Originally Ford intended
to use Escorts with the Twin Cam or BDA engine, but after some
reconnaissance, it was decided that high speeds and high power
were less important than reliability and ease of servicing, and
therefore the ‘Kent’ pushrod engine was used in the Escort shell.
It seems likely that Ford already had plans to produce a high-
performance Escort to fit in the range between the 1300GT and
the Twin Cam / RS1600, but their victory in Mexico provided an
ideal platform to launch such a model. The engineers at the newly
formed A.V.O. (Advanced Vehicles Operations) quickly developed the
‘Mexico’, marrying the Type 49 body-shell as used in the Twin Cam
and RS1600 with the 1600cc Kent ‘crossflow’ engine and 2000E
gearbox. So, effectively, the Mexico was basically a re-engined Twin
Cam / RS1600.
The Mexico was AVO’s most successful and numerous of the ‘Rally
Sport Escorts,’ and it had a number of advantages on the road, in
that it had good performance, was easy to maintain, relatively easy
to insure, and above all it was great to drive, something which is still
very true today.
Presented here is a 1972 Ford Escort MkI Mexico finished in
Daytona Yellow with its correct ‘Type 49’ bodyshell and its original
engine. This stunning example was originally supplied new by
KT Dartford Ltd to its first owner, a Mr R. Offen, as shown on the
original bill of sale which is included in the history file. The original
service book shows the car has been well maintained throughout
having been stamped multiple times by main dealers. The two
previous owners of this Mexico were in the same family and hence
it remained a treasured possession for many years. Our vendor
purchased the car three years ago and set about returning it to
its best and embarked on a full nut-and-bolt Concours-standard
restoration. Fully photographed throughout the process, one can
really appreciate the standards to which our vendor has worked.
Supplied with many service invoices, its book pack and photos of
the restoration, Escort MkI Mexicos rarely come to market with all
this history, let alone in this outstanding condition.
1972 Ford Escort MkI
Mexico
Lot208
Registration: FKJ 601L
Chassis Number: BFATMC00061
Engine Number: MC00061
Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000

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1991 Ferrari Testarossa
Lot209

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Registration: 100 FTR
Chassis Number: ZFFAA17C000087963
Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000
Lot209
When Ferrari introduced the Testarossa in Paris in 1984, it was
regarded as possibly the best car they had ever built but, whilst the
design was spectacular, it was not considered to be as sensually
beautiful as numerous GT Ferraris of the past. As a complete
departure, Pininfarina had designed a modern, aerodynamic and
efficient body shape, immediately recognisable by its very distinctive
side ‘strakes’ unlike anything else seen in the post-war period. The
name ‘Testarossa’, literally Redhead, became synonymous with
Ferrari sports racing cars in the 50s and 60s and was resurrected at
the launch of this new model at the Porte de Versailles in 1984.
Housing a 4.9-litre V12 engine producing 390bhp, the car was
capable of a respectable 0-60mph time of 4.7 seconds and a
top speed of 196mph. Produced between 1984 and 1991, some
7,177 Testarossas were made in total. Once again, time showed
Pininfarina’s design to be durable, and throughout the eighties, the
distinctive ‘strakes’ were echoed in other design disciplines from
cars to kettles.
However, although the design may have seemed to be ‘of the
moment’, the Testarossa proved itself to be a well-built car, and
despite its ‘Eiger-rivaling’ list price, turned out to be Ferrari’s most
successful model ever.
Today it’s a design icon, symbolic of eighties culture, and despite
a period in the ‘boondocks’, its popularity is returning rapidly. It’s
not a surprise really since the Testarossa offers a rare package
of serious performance, practicality, and reasonable comfort and
although heavy at low speeds, its confidence-inspiring handling at
high speed becomes almost addictive.
Offered here is a UK-supplied right-hand drive 1991 Ferrari
Testarossa first registered in the UK on 16th April 1991. This
Prancing Horse is finished in Rosso with a sumptuous Grigio leather
cabin and Nero carpets throughout. Purchased by our vendor in
2014, the maintenance records that accompany the car show it has
been well-looked-after throughout its years.
In March 2017 the car was sent to well-respected Ferrari specialists
Nick Cartwright where it received a full overhaul. Work at this time
included:
• Removal of engine and gearbox and cam belt replaced
• Cam covers re-crackled
• Engine chemically cleaned
• New engine oil and filter, gearbox and differential oil.
• Rear suspension removed, cleaned, repainted where necessary
and reassembled
• Braking system checked, new brake fluid and bleed out system
• Air-conditioning recharged
• Engine bay fully cleaned and car machine polished
• New MOT test
A comprehensive invoice from the aforementioned specialist fully
details the work carried out, producing a £15,600 invoice. Supplied
with a UK V5C, an MOT certificate until 14th March 2018, its
original leather book pack and tools, this stunning Testarossa is
now showing only 26,765 miles on the odometer and is a truly
exceptional example of one of the finest supercars from the 1980s.
A must for any budding classic car collector...

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This, delightful-looking XK140 SE is one of only 839 right-hand drive
Fixed Head Coupés made for the home market. It was previously
owned by Jeremy Broad, the father of Guy Broad, renowned
XK marque specialist. According to the accompanying Heritage
Certificate, the Jaguar left the Browns Lane assembly line on June
22 1955, finished in British Racing Green teamed with a Tan interior.
The original distributor was Henlys of London and the first owner, a
Mr K. D. Mayse.
As presented today, the car features White bodywork, a Red leather
interior and rides on chromed wire wheels shod with white-walled
tyres, which are about to be replaced with conventional plain black
ones. ‘RXN 77’ has been the subject of much mechanical fettling
and the original cylinder block is now topped with a replacement
head that’s equipped with a trio of SU carburettors. The Jaguar
was previously treated to a partial restoration and interior retrim.
It is now being offered complete with a 2016 invoice for £2,000
from Retro Services of Wolston near Coventry, who serviced and
MOT tested the car whilst carrying out some minor welding and
replacing such items as the exhaust downpipes (now stainless steel),
suspension bushes, exhaust mountings, handbrake cable, front and
rear brake cylinders and hoses, and windscreen washer pump.
The car’s history file includes an up to date V5C, continuation buff
log book, a sheaf of bills and previous MOT certificates, and the
aforementioned Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. The chromed
boot rack is a nice touch that will appeal to those considering long-
distance touring. This rare car will be presented to auction with a
fresh MOT certificate.
1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixed
Head Coupé SE
Lot210
Registration: RXN 77
Chassis Number: S804248
Engine Number: G405788
Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000

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By mid-1996, Mitsubishi’s rallying success began to really reflect in
Lancer Evolution sales. The 1996 WRC season brought Mitsubishi,
together with a blisteringly quick Finn named Tommi Makinen, its
first World Rally Championship drivers’ title. The fiercely competitive
Makinen borrowed the phrase ‘maximum attack’ and used it to
devastating effect.
By 1997, rallying had captured the imagination of petrol heads all
over the world and Mitsubishi sold 6,000 Evolution IVs in the first
three days of its launch! In quick succession, the Lancer Evolution
VI came to be and in the latter-half of 1999, Mitsubishi unleashed a
special edition to celebrate its favourite son’s four consecutive WRC
drivers’ titles from 1996-1999 – the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
VI ‘Tommi Makinen Edition’ (TME). The Evolution VI was already
a technological tour de force, but the TME had a more responsive
titanium turbocharger, uprated and lowered suspension (‘tuned
to give improved initial response on tarmac surfaces’), quicker
steering, a different exhaust, a new ECU, beefed-up transfer case
internals, a redesigned front bumper for even better cooling and
authentic 17-inch WRC Enkei alloy wheels. Plus there was a special
interior, featuring embossed Recaro seats, a MOMO steering wheel
and red stitching. The performance upgrades saw the 0-60mph
sprint obliterated in 4.4 seconds and a maximum top speed of
150 mph. Power was rumoured to be over 300bhp, rather than the
276bhp ‘agreement’.
Widely regarded as the finest Lancer to wear the Evolution badge, it
was now available in five colours, with Passion Red and Canal Blue
joining Scotia White, Pyrenean Black and Satellite Silver. Only 250
TMEs (across the five colours) were officially imported into the UK,
with 100 examples going to Australia, and the rest sold domestically
in the Japanese Market. Official figures show that of the UK’s
allocation, only 50 examples were in Passion Red. According to
Mitsubishi, it was these Passion Red cars that automatically received
the renowned racing decals, known as a ‘Special Colour Package’
(SCP), meaning these cars were factory-fitted with black door
handles (so as to not break the line of the long profile decal). In the
world of Mitsubishi aficionados, the consensus is that there were
just 212 official factory SCP examples of the TME produced.
The car presented here then is very special indeed. Not only is it a
genuine Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A / SNGF2) SCP
car (i.e. one of 212), but it is also an official UK-market example.
This means it was officially imported by Mitsubishi-affiliated ‘Ralliart
UK’, hence it would have been professionally SVA’d and is supplied
with UK service books, a calibrated speedometer, an unleaded-spec
fuel restrictor, cold-climate battery and an alternator, plus it is
individually numbered on a plaque in the cabin (number 017). The
car was originally sold to its first owner through Marshall Mitsubishi
of Cambridge. It has an impressive servicing history, which
combined with MOT test data helps to verify its mileage of just
30,000. Our car-enthusiast vendor bought the car in 2010 and has
maintained/serviced it thoroughly as part of a collection.
There are quite a few ex-Japan ‘grey (personal) import’ TME cars in
the UK, in the variety of the five available colours, often with high
mileages, dubious modifications and no history. The only really
credible comparison, with this car is the TME SCP car owned by
Mitsubishi Heritage ‘Y851 GHW’, which is used by Mitsubishi in the
UK for press/marque events. ‘Y851 GHW’ is number 006 and was
first registered in the UK on the 14.06.01, whilst number 017 was
first registered on the 16.07.01. ‘Y851 GHW’ has covered almost
10,000 miles, has Tommi Makinen’s signature on its bonnet and is
supposedly insured for a three figure amount!
The Evolution VI TME as a genuine SCP car and a UK-edition has
real credibility, being both hugely capable and rare; it is no surprise
that they are rightly touted as an appreciating modern-classic, with
all the ingredients to be a shrewd investment.
2000 Mitsubishi Lancer
EvolutionVI‘TommiMakinen
edition’–UK-spec
Lot211
Registration: Y6 MAK
Chassis Number: CP9A0201431
Engine Number: 4G63BG2252
Estimate: £34,000 - £39,000

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1962 Porsche 356 B
1600 S Coupé
Lot212

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Registration: TBA
Estimate: £110,000 - £130,000
Lot212
The 356 model is acknowledged as Porsche’s first production car
and was a lightweight and nimble handling rear-engined, rear-wheel-
drive, two-door sports car available in hardtop, coupé and open
configurations. Design innovations continued during the years of
manufacture, contributing to its motorsport success and popularity.
The model was created by Ferdinand ‘Ferry’ Porsche (son of Dr. Ing.
Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the company), based on an original
design by Porsche employee Erwin Komenda, its mechanicals
(including engine, suspension, and chassis) were derived from the
Volkswagen Beetle.
Porsche re-engineered and refined the car with a focus on
performance. By the late ‘50s, many fewer parts were shared
between Volkswagen and Porsche and increasing success with its
racing and road cars brought Porsche orders for over 10,000 units in
1964, and by the time 356 production ended in 1965 approximately
76,000 had been produced. Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly
regarded collector’s car with the Super 90 and S variants amongst
the most desirable, partially due to the type’s much-enjoyed success
in rallying: the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 1000km Buenos Aires, the
Mille Miglia, the Targa Florio, the Carrera Panamericana, as well as
many other important motorsport events.
This Porsche 356B Coupé is an original UK, right-hand drive T-6 S
that was supplied new by AFN in Chiswick. It was delivered on 17th
April 1962 and was finished in Silver with a Blue leatherette interior.
In addition, it was registered with the number plate 65 EUC, which
our vendor is in the process of trying to reunite with the car.
Discovered by our vendor a couple of years ago, he immediately
realised he had found something very special indeed. Surprisingly,
all the panels, engine, and gearbox were found to be original and
he quickly set about a full ground-up restoration. The shell was
totally stripped and painted in its original colour and the interior
retrimmed in blue leatherette. Emphasis was placed on finishing the
car to original specification during the rebuild. The original engine
was totally rebuilt and has just been tuned and set up by leading
marque expert Anthony Seddon at Oulton Workshop. The original
gearbox was rebuilt and almost all mechanical components were
either rebuilt, replaced or restored. Having just been completed, this
stunning and incredibly rare 356 S is ready for the road again and a
large number of photographs document the entire process.
One of the most impressive aspects of this vehicle is its incredible
history file. The service history dates back to 1962 and a full
ownership record details every single owner. This includes letters
between private owners and Dick Lovett, who sold the car twice and
copies of the original handwritten sale ledgers confirm this.
Supplied with an original 356 radio and speakers, Porsche
Certificate of Authenticity confirming matching numbers, bills and
receipts and pictures and details of the restoration just completed,
it makes for fascinating reading.
We encourage all pre-sale inspections of this vehicle and welcome
prospective bidders to contact the office for further details. This
extremely rare 356 B S Coupé is a very collectable car indeed and is
one of just a handful that remain in the UK today.

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Rolls-Royce’s final coachbuilt models were entrusted to the
company’s in-house coachbuilder, Mulliner Park Ward. These
two-door cars were hand-built in the best traditions of British
coachbuilding, using only materials of the finest quality, including
Wilton carpeting, Connolly hides and Burr Walnut veneers, a
necessarily lengthy process that took all of 20 weeks for the
saloon and slightly longer for the more complex convertible. This
painstaking attention to detail resulted in a price some 50% higher
than the standard Silver Shadows. Nevertheless, demand for these
more glamorous alternatives to the much more numerous Silver
Shadow was strong right from the start, a state of affairs that
resulted in them being given their own model name - ‘Corniche’ - in
March 1971.
The well-tried aluminium V8 engine was adopted, displacing
6,750cc, driving through a Turbo Hydramatic 400 three-speed
automatic gearbox. For the Corniche variant, power output was
enhanced by about 10%, providing greater torque and giving the
car a top speed in the order of 118mph with sports car-beating
acceleration to match. The independent coil spring suspension
provided the smoothest of rides, complemented by a hydraulic self-
leveling system in the rear.
According to its original Warranty document, this lovely 1972
Corniche Coupé was delivered on 09/11/1972 finished in Regal Red
with a Cream roof and the interior is in Magnolia leather, piped in
red. The front seats have recently been re-Connolised to ensure that
they are looking their finest. We understand the car has been much
enjoyed and the odometer currently reads 46,625 miles, which
appears to be corroborated by the continuous (RR and marque
specialist) service and MOT test history. Speaking of which, this
car’s sparkling condition is reflected in its ownership file, which
amazingly contains, in excellent order, the aforementioned Warranty
and Service and Maintenance Schedule, the hard-backed handbook
and supplement, the operating instructions and guarantee for the
radio, sundry delivery items all in the original wallet, its full tool roll,
jack, and original first aid kit.
The vendor describes the coachwork, paintwork, interior, engine,
transmission, and electrics all as “excellent”. He goes on to say
“This Corniche must be the nicest on the market and has been kept
in immaculate condition, outside, inside, and underneath. It’s close
to Concours condition and drives almost like new.”
Lovely old car and truly representative of the quality of these great,
hand-built, Rolls-Royce motorcars.
1972 Rolls-Royce
Corniche
Lot213
Registration: KSN 264L
Chassis Number: CRH13581
Estimate: £36,000 - £40,000

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The BN6 was the final development of the Healey 100/6 two-seater
roadster before being replaced by the Healey 3000 (BT7) in 1959.
Chassis no BN6-L/3516 was built at MG’s Abingdon works between
the 30th September and 2nd October 1958 and shipped to a dealer
in San Francisco on the 13th of October.
After 32 years of enjoying life in the States and with 54,000 miles
on the odometer, this ‘Big Healey’ crossed the Atlantic once again
and joined the collection of a Channel Islands resident who is a
long-term Healey enthusiast. He decided to carry out a ‘nut-and-
bolt’ restoration with great attention to detail hoping to achieve a
Concours-winning standard.
The six-port cylinder head has been reconditioned and converted
to unleaded compatibility with new valves, valve seats, seals etc. The
block was cleaned inside and out, re-bored to +0.020 and fitted with
new pistons and rings and top end bearings. The crank shaft was within
0.0005 of original so polished only and refitted with new bearings,
thrust washers, big end bolts and main bearing nuts. The timing chain
and tensioner have been replaced and the water pump reconditioned.
All oil and waterways in the block and cylinder head were cleaned and
the core plugs renewed.
The rear axle and differential were dismantled, cleaned and assembled
using new parts where required, and the clutch and gearbox were fully
reconditioned using new parts. The steering and braking systems have
been completely overhauled and new tyres fitted.
All electrical components have either been overhauled or replaced
with new items including a complete new braided wiring harness. A
new aluminium fuel tank has been fitted along with new fuel lines
and fuel pump and the carburettors have been fully reconditioned
and set up appropriately. A complete stainless steel exhaust system
and brackets were fitted.
Whenever possible, the original exterior trim has been re-chromed
to a very high standard with new brightwork added only when
necessary. The hood and tonneau cover are new, the side screens
have been reconditioned, and the windscreen glass is new. The
interior was completely retrimmed to an extremely high standard
and features Navy Blue leather upholstery with white piping and
well-fitted carpets in Navy Blue.
Finally, after weeks of preparation, the Healey was carefully
repainted in period Ice Blue over Old English White and the tight
shut lines and depth of finish will reward any inspection. We
understand the car is as immaculate underneath as it is on top.
Since this extensive restoration to Concours standard, the car has
been driven approximately 200 miles in the Jersey sunshine and
any little rattles or niggles eradicated. It comes to auction with all
import taxes paid and is now ready to enjoy and perhaps reimagine
the excitement its first owner must have felt as the Healey burbled
up and down the hills of San Francisco nearly 60 years ago.
1958 Austin-Healey
100/6
Lot214
Registration: 623 YUD
Chassis Number: BN6-L/3516
Engine Number: 26D-U-H/70390
Estimate: £50,000 - £55,000

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1979 Ferrari 512BB
(Carburettor)
Lot215

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Registration: UEY 686T
Chassis Number: F102BB28443
Estimate: £250,000 - £300,000
Lot215
Having reasserted itself at the top of the ‘supercar’ hierarchy with
the first ‘Boxer’ - the 365GT/4 BB - Ferrari went one better with its
successor, the 512BB introduced in October 1976 at the Paris Auto
Show. For the new car, Ferrari abandoned its long-standing practice
of denoting a model by the capacity of an individual cylinder
and adopted the Dino-type nomenclature where ‘512’ indicates 5
litres/12 cylinders. The increase in engine size from the original
Boxer’s 4.4 litres was made not so much with increased power
in mind but to enable the 512BB to meet increasingly stringent
emissions targets without loss of performance. Displacement was
increased by enlarging both bore and stroke, while in addition the
compression ratio was raised and lubrication changed from wet to
dry sump. Quoted power remained the same (but may have been
more truthful) at 360bhp, and torque was improved to 332lb-ft at
5000rpm which, coupled with revised gear ratios, made the 512
more tractable. Styling changes were subtle, with a small chin
spoiler added to the nose, NACA ducts added in front of the rear
wheels, the rear arches made slightly bigger to accommodate larger
rear wheels, and finally, four rear tail lights replaced the six on the
365.
This very special 1979 Ferrari 512BB is one of only 101, UK-
supplied, right-hand drive cars and has recently been subject to a
no-expense-spared restoration including a complete engine rebuild
by Graypaul Ferrari. It has been enjoyed by one owner from new and
has only covered 21,000 miles. The coachwork is superb and the
Rosso over Nero paintwork is pristine. The interior with its Nero hide
is in excellent condition and the instruments and electrics, post-
restoration, all function well. The transmission and running gear
we understand are “Very good” and the Graypaul rebuilt engine is
described as being “As-new”. The Boxer is set off by an unmarked
set of traditional Cromodoras with three-eared spinners.
The 512 Berlinetta Boxer was an all-round sports and GT car,
combining blistering performance with a plush leather interior,
electric windows, and air conditioning. Not only does it remain one
of the most striking designs to carry the Prancing Horse, but it also
sits well as a very usable classic Ferrari and with those 12 carb that
could swallow a golf ball, represents the last of a rare breed: the
carbureted flat-12 Ferrari.
With just over 100 RHD 512BBs arriving in the UK and probably
less than half of that number remaining, this variant is sought after,
not just by the Ferrari purist, but also by investors in the market.
This sparkling, fully restored, one-owner example has only covered
21,000 miles and, as they say, it really doesn’t get much better than
that.

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Lamborghini Trattori was founded in 1948 and were well-known
for the production of not just tractors, but also of military and
industrial engines. The company grew quickly, developing many
specialized models and becoming one of the largest agricultural
manufacturers in Italy. Details of Sig. Lamborghini’s tractor
production are usually just a side note to the stories surrounding
the 400 GT, Miura, Countach etc. however, he was, in fact, a very
successful industrialist and the tractors that bear his name are still
in production today.
The 1R model is powered by a twin-cylinder, air-cooled diesel engine,
producing 32bhp at 1,500rpm fed through a four-speed gearbox
with high and low diff settings, and had hydraulic rear brakes.
This Lamborghini 1R Tractor is presented in truly remarkable
condition having recently had a top-to-bottom, nut-and-bolt
restoration completed by Ermes Formilan in Italy, a world-renowned
restorer of Lamborghini tractors. Largely original and correct,
the 1R comes with its original Italian registration showing it was
manufactured on 7th July 1966.
The agricultural cousin of the Miura and 400GT the 1R is a must-
have feature vehicle for any collector or enthusiast, a great example
of where it all began for the brand. Alternatively, with the PTO at the
back, it’s a very practical proposition for anyone who might want to
put it to use on a smallholding or around the farm.
At today’s guide price, we challenge anyone to find an expertly
restored 1960s Lamborghini for less than £20,000!
1966 Lamborghini 1R
Lot216
Registration: Not registered
Chassis Number: Not Specified
Engine Number: Not Specified
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000

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In accordance with their usual practice of naming their cars after
Fighting Bulls, it was fitting that this new, junior, V8 Lamborghini
was named ‘Urraco’, which freely translates as ‘little bull’. Its 2+2
configuration hinted at Lamborghini’s grand touring roots and its
distinctive styling displayed a family likeness to the delicious Miura.
The V8 engine, however, was a bit of a departure and may have been
indicative of Lamborghini’s decision to have a look at a different
market where the Porsche 911 and Ferrari Dino 246 currently
reigned supreme. The car was engineered by Paolo Stanzani and
styled by Marcello Gandini at Bertone and in 2.5-litre form, it was
first shown in 1970 pre-dating the Ferrari 308GT4 and Maserati
Merak by several years.
This very special, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 1974 Lamborghini
Urraco P250 has only covered 23,000 miles from new and is
in exceptional condition both mechanically and cosmetically.
Having been fully restored, the coachwork is excellent as is the
‘Miura Orange’ (Rosso Arancio) paintwork with Silver rear window
and ‘C-post’ detailing. The interior is distinctive and in fabulous
condition with the Chocolate Suede dashboard complementing the
Cream leather and Amber cloth seats and the Cream carpets edged
in chocolate. We understand that the engine, gearbox and running
gear all benefited from the restoration and that the electrics are
behaving themselves. The engine bay sparkles and the unmarked
alloys are dressed with a decent set of Michelin XWXs.
This beautiful example still has its original handbooks, spare
wheel and car cover. It also has an extensive history file including
numerous MOT certificates and service invoices throughout the
years. Interestingly, MBW 711N is featured in Arnstein Landsem’s
‘The Book of Lamborghini’ where, on page 33, it describes the car in
glowing terms. Only 520 of these ‘Little Bulls’ were made worldwide
with less than 10% believed to be delivered in right-hand drive. Great
investment opportunity, a truly undervalued car.
1974 Lamborghini
Urraco P250
Lot217
Registration: MBW 711N
Estimate: £85,000 - £95,000

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Cars
The rarest of all long-wheelbase Rolls-Royce from the Cloud through
to the Shadow and onward to the Spur are the sought-after ‘non-
division’ cars. Offering greater legroom, as ironically the division
takes up the four-inch extra space offered by the lengthened
wheelbase, greater driver comfort as the front seats can go further
back and, in this egalitarian age, the driver, when taking his family
and friends for a spin, feels less like a liveried chauffeur. Most
Silver Clouds went to either Mulliner Park Ward or James Young
for coachbuilding works to lengthen the wheelbase, however, a
very limited number were sent by their owners to Harold Radford
(Coachbuilding) Ltd. of Berkeley Street in Kensington.
Although all three major coachbuilders did a superb job, Radfords
differed by the amount of attention they paid to the interior. They
offered a number of desirable refinements including mirror-backed
drinks tables that folded down from the back of the front seats,
veneered panels that concealed bespoke crystal tumblers, and well-
secreted drinks cabinets. In their ‘Countryman’ series, a complex
folding rear picnic table emerged from the boot floor and with the
large boot lid fully up formed a perfect spot to place Champagne
buckets and picnic hampers. The Radford Countryman range was
not just limited to the long-wheelbase but a ‘Shooting Brake’ version
of the Cloud was also produced – and these now command several
hundred thousand pounds.
According to the copy build sheets within the history file, this car
was ordered by Mr W. H. Orr of Bristol in Masons Black over Sand,
the colours it wears today, and registered in his ownership on
the 14th March 1961. Reportedly chauffeur-driven for most of its
early life and under its second owner’s tenure the car appeared at
numerous Rolls-Royce Enthusiast Club Concours events winning two
first and two second places. Two subsequent owners were to follow
until the car’s purchase by our vendor Sir Peter Vardy, one of the
pillars of the British automotive industry and a noted philanthropist.
Sir Peter spent some £11,000 refurbishing the car’s interior that
included re-trimming the seating to factory specification in Beige
leather and attention to the Walnut door cappings.
As a much-valued member of Sir Peter’s personal collection, the
car wears the registration number ‘PMV 1’, which is not included
in the sale and retention proceedings have begun. The car will be
presented to auction with a fresh MOT certificate, an exceptionally
detailed history file, handbooks and a sheaf of receipts.
Pure understated style.
1962 Rolls-Royce Silver
Cloud II LWB by Radford
Lot218
Registration: TBC
Chassis Number: LCC80
Engine Number: CC79C
Estimate: £70,000 - £85,000

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Unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, the Ian Callum-designed
Vanquish was an instant sales success and the fact that it was
James Bond’s transport of choice only added to the appeal.
Featuring a 6.0-litre V12 generating nearly 450bhp mated to a six-
speed paddle shift gearbox, the car sat proudly at the top of Aston’s
range throughout its seven years of production. Aston Martin’s
position as the ultimate makers of British sports cars continues,
bolstered by the muscular Vanquish, and when sprinkled with a
little magic from the James Bond ‘Die Another Day’ connection, the
image was complete.
This left hand-drive 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish is a ‘special order’
car, delivered new to the Hollywood Film director, Brett Ratner,
perhaps most famous for directing the legendary ‘Rush Hour’
movies featuring Jackie Chan. Brett’s name appears on the silver sill
plates in this car as ‘V12 Vanquish Handbuilt in England for Brett
Ratner’. In addition to this special provenance, this Vanquish has a
unique specification and looks particularly ‘Hollywood’ in discreet
Black with a factory black leather interior, factory chrome wheels,
and black calipers.
Our vendor recently imported this car and sent it to renowned Aston
specialists, Nicholas Mee. He spent £3,000 with them including the
purchase and fitting of new fuel pumps on 27/04/2017 and they
reportedly gave the car a clear health check along with commenting
on its remarkable condition, perhaps because it’s resided in a dry
climate for most of its life. The car benefitted from an Aston Martin
‘Extended Warranty’ until 2014 meaning that the car was routinely
serviced and any faults repaired by Aston specialists in LA. These
details are in the car’s comprehensive history file along with other
service and maintenance invoices and the ‘Silver book pack’.
Now UK-registered and showing just over 20,000 miles, this striking
and unique Vanquish will ensure that you stand out from the crowd
in an appreciating modern classic.
2003 Aston Martin
Vanquish
Lot219
Registration: LA52 YCH
Chassis Number: SCFAC233X3B500612
Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000

Cars
1997 Porsche 911 (993)
Turbo X50
Lot220

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Cars
Registration: R435 GGK
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZVS370998
Engine Number: 61V02388
Estimate: £150,000 - £170,000
Lot220
The 993 Turbo, introduced in mid-1995, retained a tight hold on the
torch of the most powerful 911 variant whilst continuing the general
development and improvements to the breed as a whole. Amongst
the new features on the 993 Turbo was an electronically controlled,
viscous coupling, all-wheel drive system, something Porsche had
not offered on a turbocharged model since the 959 and a system
that greatly improved the drive ability of the Turbo. Under the
engine lid, now topped with a sculpted spoiler tail with downturned
edges, resided the 3.6-litre, flat-six force fed by twin K16 turbos.
Combined with bigger brakes, fatter tyres, a wide body and lower
stance, the 993 Turbo was one of the fastest cars on the planet.
With all four wheels helping to evenly distribute great handfuls
of power, 0-60mph was dispatched in a staggering 3.7 seconds,
100mph whistled by in a further 5.7 seconds, and the linear forward
thrust continued until the speedometer needle had said goodbye to
180mph and you were on conversational terms with the horizon.
This UK-supplied, 993 Turbo has covered just over 28,000 miles with
its five previous owners and was fitted from new with the desirable
X50 engine upgrade, which is reported to produce around 480bhp.
It’s also fitted with sports seats with painted backs, sports ‘Turbo
S’ suspension, top tinted windscreen, sunroof, sports exhaust, extra
racing steering wheel and the carbon interior package.
There is lots of service history from Porsche main dealers and the
history file includes invoices dating back to 1998 along with some
older MOT test certificates. This superbly presented, very
well-equipped, X50 993 Turbo is a wonderful example of the last of
the classic, air-cooled 911s and would reward any inspection.

Cars
1934 Derby Bentley DH
Coupé by Park Ward
Lot221

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Cars
Registration: AHY 404
Chassis Number: B-33-BL
Engine Number: A7BA
Estimate: £110,000 - £130,000
Lot221
Launched at Ascot in August 1933, the first of the ‘Derby Bentleys’,
as they would come to be known, continued the marque’s sporting
associations but in a manner even more refined than before. Even
W.O. Bentley himself acknowledged that the 3.5-litre model was the
finest ever to bear his name. Based on the contemporary Rolls-Royce
20/25hp, the 3.5-litre Bentley was slightly shorter in the wheelbase
and employed a tuned (115bhp) twin-SU-carburettor version of the
former’s overhead-valve six. Add to this already remarkable package
an all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox and servo assisted brakes,
and the result was a vehicle offering the driver effortless sports car
performance in almost absolute silence. ‘The Silent Sports Car’,
as it was swiftly dubbed, had few peers as a tireless long-distance
tourer, combining as it did traditional Rolls-Royce refinement with
Bentley performance and handling.
The Derby Bentley was, of course, an exclusively coach-built
automobile and as befitted its sporting nature, was almost always
fitted with owner-driver Saloon or Drophead Coupé coachwork, the
‘standard’ designs being the work of Park Ward. Founded in 1919,
Park Ward had forged its, not inconsiderable, reputation bodying
Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and other quality makes, and in 1933
received the ultimate ‘vote of confidence’ when Rolls-Royce bought
a minority stake in the Willesden-based coachbuilder, taking full
control six years later.
Silverstone Auctions are delighted to be offering this 1934 Park
Ward Derby Bentley 3.5-litre Drophead Coupé here at Salon
Privé. This aristocratic sporting Bentley is from long-term English
ownership and, appropriately enough, was supplied new to Sir G.
Stanley White who was joint-founder, with his father and uncle,
of what became the Bristol Aeroplane Company. He served as its
Managing Director from 1911 to 1954 (Boxkite to Type 188) and
was in overall control of the Bristol Aeroplane Company when its Car
Division was formed. The car’s second owner was celebrated pianist
and society beauty Lady Beecham, wife of Sir Thomas Beecham,
well-known conductor and impresario, so it’s no wonder that this car
looks completely at home in the grounds of Blenheim Palace.
Six years ago, the Park Ward Derby Bentley was purchased by a
Spanish collector and exported to Spain, but it appears to have
been scarcely used during his tenure. Having agreed to sell the car
recently it was collected in Madrid and transported back to the
UK. A long test drive in the heat of the Spanish Plains was carried
out, and according to our vendor “the Bentley never once got hot
and drove beautifully with a smooth, silent, powerful engine. The
temperature stayed between 50 and 60 degrees and the oil pressure
was excellent”. We also understand that “The Park Ward Derby
Bentley starts instantly and pulls strongly in all gears with 60mph
cruising being effortless”.
AHY 404 is finished in a period ‘Oxford and Cambridge’ Blue two-
tone combination and the paintwork appears in good condition.
The dark blue ‘double duck’ soft roof, complete with matching hood
bag, looks excellent and all the brightwork looks fresh. The interior
is absolutely period with gently patinated Cream leather extending
to the door cards and the carpets are in Oxford Blue. The Walnut
dashboard and door cappings have all been removed and refinished.
During its restoration, it’s obvious that no expense has been spared
returning this rakish ‘Derby’ to the way it would have looked sat on a
gravel drive outside an English country house during the ‘30s.
The car is accompanied by its original buff logbook, factory build
records, handwritten correspondence from previous owners, a
complete set of MOT certificates showing the Bentley (from 1978)
to have covered less than 1,000 miles per year during the last three
decades. There are also some post restoration RREC bulletins/
magazines with pictures of AHY 404 being shown, and winning ‘Best
in Class’ prior to its sojourn in Spain.
A classic Derby Bentley by a renowned coachbuilder in lovely
restored condition and ready to be enjoyed.

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Cars
The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the
original 911 that first appeared in 1963. These final cars (before
being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible
and usable of Butzi Porsche’s original design. Launched in 1984,
and reviving the ‘Carrera’ name for the first time since 1977, these
were the ultimate ‘80s sports cars.
The all-alloy, flat-6 engine, which had been fuel injected since 1971,
received a final stretch to 3,164cc, giving a torque-rich 231bhp,
enough to propel the lithe and slippery coupé to over 150mph, with
0-60mph coming up in 5.6 seconds. Cars built from September
1986 onwards were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag
gearbox, but all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which
together with Porsche’s legendary build quality, ensure that these
classics are long lasting.
This lovely 1989 3.2 Carrera Sport G50 Coupé was delivered to the
Merlin Porsche Centre in Chesterfield for the personal use of Merlin
Chatsword, a Director of the company, and was first registered
on 02/03/1989. Classically finished in Guards Red, this car was
towards the end of production and, as such, was supplied with the
desirable G50 gearbox and the factory-fitted wider rear wheels,
which really enhance the car’s appearance. The Porsche Certificate
of Authenticity confirms the matching numbers and the fact that the
option box had been well-ticked including recoil bumpers, Blaupunkt
Toronto radio cassette, rear seatbelts, black leather sports seats
with electric height adjustment, rear wiper with spoiler, sport shock
absorbers, high fidelity package including 8-speaker system with
amplifier, amplifier system, top tinted windscreen, sun roof, and the
luggage compartment trimmed in Black Velour carpet.
This 911 has patently been enjoyed by its four owners as the
odometer is now reading 189,514, which sounds quite a lot until you
consider that the car had a full engine and gearbox rebuild by Parr
Porsche (£9,000) at 147,444 miles and recently (July 2016) was
treated to a full, glass-out respray that included new kidney bowls,
seals and many new parts from Porsche at a cost of over £15,000.
The car has remained in dry storage since its respray.
It’s just had a major service and a fresh MOT test, the details of
which are now in the large history file that also contains 27 years
of MOT test certificates, invoices for work carried out, and a
comprehensive service history comprising 18 stamps from Merlin,
Stratstone, and Parr Porsche.
As can be seen from the photographs, this sparkling Carrera has
been totally rejuvenated and having been mechanically refreshed
relatively recently it is “fantastic to drive” according to its owner.
There is a growing fan club for these late ‘80s, G50 gearbox cars
as they are comparatively simple, eminently usable, and reasonably
bomb-proof. This is one of the best we have seen and would make
an excellent entry into the world of Porsche ownership.
1989 Porsche 911 3.2
Carrera Sport
Lot222
Registration: F89 FWE
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZKS102416
Engine Number: 63K02509
Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000

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Cars
1954 Mercedes-Benz
300 Adenauer Cabriolet
Lot223

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Cars
Registration: OXP 2
Chassis Number: 186 014
Estimate: £325,000 - £375,000
Lot223
More expensive than the 300SL sports car and almost double the
price of the contemporary top-of-the-range Cadillac, the Mercedes-
Benz 300b was one of the world’s most exclusive automobiles. It is
also historically significant as one of Mercedes-Benz’s first all-new
designs of the post-war era, debuting at the Frankfurt Auto Show in
1951. The 300’s arrival re-established Mercedes-Benz in the front
rank of prestige car manufacturers, marking as it did a return to the
marque’s tradition of building high-performance luxury automobiles
of the finest quality.
Initially developing 115bhp, the 3-litre, overhead-camshaft, six-
cylinder engine - used in fuel-injected form in the 300SL sports car
- was boosted in power for the succeeding 300b and 300c models,
finally gaining fuel injection in the restyled 300d of 1957.
This absolutely fabulous 300b Cabriolet D was built in late 1953 and
its build sheet shows that it was right-hand drive, finished in Gloss
Black with a Red leather interior, and was to be delivered to London.
There may seem nothing remarkable about that until you consider
that it was only nine years since the end of the war, the embargo
on German cars had only just been lifted, and at 24,700 DM it was
probably the most expensive car in the world at the time. It must
have taken a certain disregard for sensibilities to drive a plutocratic
German Cabriolet around the war-ravaged streets of London, which
is probably why during 1953/54 only seven Mercedes-Benz vehicles
were built in right-hand drive.
The story moves forward to 2013 when our vendor agreed to
purchase OXP 2 in a stripped down state from a restoration
company in the Midlands who were ostensibly restoring the car.
However, over the following 12 months, very little appeared to
be done and the standards weren’t right, but the bills remained
substantial. Our vendor took the decision to remove the car to his
own premises and start from scratch, stripping the car to the bare
bones again.
He identified that various parts were missing, and luckily, found
the man who had sold it to the restoration company and who
had stripped it in the first place, having bought it complete.
Fortunately, he still had the missing items and our vendor managed
to reacquaint them with the rest of the Mercedes. The next hurdle
was to assess the physical state of the car and the only real area
of concern was the floor, which had rusted out and would need
substantial amounts of new metal. His preferred solution was to
look for a sound donor car and a 300 Saloon was located in Poland
(having previously belonged to Baron von Houstenberg). The car was
inspected, purchased, trailered back to the UK and the floor pans
united with OXP 2.
The rest of the restoration was fairly conventional. All the body parts
from both cars were dipped stripping them to bare metal, and the
chassis was sandblasted and powder coated along with all other
painted chassis and suspension parts. All nuts, bolts and washers
were galvanised and restored and, where new parts were required,
they were supplied by Neimöller in Germany. The engine and
gearbox were totally stripped and rebuilt, as were the brakes, and a
new radiator core was formed so as to retain the original cowl.
The ethos of using the original parts applied throughout the whole
of this restoration and the complete interior, all the glass and all the
chrome date from 1953, although returned to shining health. There
are some marks on the rear bumper and the number plate plinth
where originality was preferred over a non-genuine new item. The
headlights and spotlights are original Bosch and the renovation of
these alone cost over £5,000.
The fabulous, lake-deep, gloss black finish was a labour of love and
took over six months. The roof cover and lining are newly made from
original materials and were located by a Mercedes specialist in the
States.
All in all, it has taken almost four years for our vendor to feel that
he is at last finished and he daren’t even think about the vast cost
and thousands of man hours involved. This is an important car.
The moment it rolled off the ship in 1954 marked the beginning of
the end of many years of hostility and the start of sixty years of
a growing relationship between two great industrial nations. It is
difficult to look out of your window now and not see a sleek example
of German style and advanced Teutonic automotive engineering
and this dramatic Mercedes Cabriolet, with its film star looks and
advanced technology, was one of the handful of cars that took that
first step.

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Cars
The Series II Jaguar E-Types that were produced from 1969 to
1971 can be identified by their open headlights, no longer with
glass covers, a wrap-around rear bumper with the tail lights now
underneath, and the front indicators were larger and similarly
repositioned below the slightly heavier front bumpers. The cooling
was much improved, helped by the enlarged ‘mouth’ and Series II
cars also feature twin electric fans and uprated brakes. The engine is
easily identified visually by the change from smoothly polished cam
covers to a ribbed appearance.
This striking Series II Fixed Head Coupé is an original RHD example
built on the 3rd August 1970. Delivered new in Jaguar Light Blue
with a contrasting Dark Blue leather interior, the car still retains this
attractive colour combination to this day and is essentially original
throughout, including its 4.2-litre engine.
Having been dispatched from the factory on the 1st November 1970
and delivered to Charles of Pirbright Ltd. this Series II would remain
showroom-bound for a further five months before finding its first
owner on 7th April 1971 as we can see from the original purchase
invoice. In fact, it may well have been the last Series II FHC to be
sold as by then, the new Series III had taken centre stage.
The car has clearly lived a very cosseted life from early on, as
during its first year on the road, its owner commissioned additional
rust-proofing of exposed surfaces and body ‘tub’ voids including
door voids using propriety cavity wax injection provided by Messrs
ZIEBART. As a result of this treatment and its low number of
owners, who presumably were equally fastidious, the condition of
this E-Type, inside, outside and underneath is simply amazing.
We understand that it has never undergone a full restoration only
routine repairs, ongoing maintenance, and replacement parts when
necessary.
Purchased by our vendor in 2009, he has continued to care for the
car and enjoyed it over many miles. When initially purchased he
treated the car to a full cylinder head rebuild in March 2009, and
has continued its upkeep to the present day. Currently showing
54,408 miles the car comes complete with a rather impressive
history compiled in no less than three files documenting its life from
new. Included in these files are not only lots of invoices for work
carried out but also its rare and original owner’s book pack along
with a very detailed maintenance diary kept by the original owner.
The Series II is often regarded as the most rewarding ‘driver’s’
E-Type and this lovely Coupé ticks all the boxes for E-Type
ownership presented in wonderful condition throughout and with an
outstanding history. A lovely, lovely, E-Type to be used and enjoyed.
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series
II Fixed Head Coupé
Lot224
Registration: MWV 352J
Chassis Number: 1R20993
Engine Number: 7R13616-9
Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000

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Cars
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was produced from 1965 to 1980
and, aside from a more modern appearance and construction, the
Shadow introduced many new features such as disc rather than
drum brakes, and independent rear suspension, rather than the
outdated live axle design of previous cars. It was also the first
Rolls-Royce to use a monocoque chassis, in response to concerns
that the company was falling behind in automotive innovation. The
Silver Shadow I was produced from 1965 to 1976, and following in
the manufacturer’s tradition of building luxury vehicles with large
power plants, the Shadow featured a 189hp, 6.75-litre V8 coupled
to a General Motors-sourced ‘Turbo Hydramatic 400’ transmission
delivering an efficient gear change and a smooth ride.
This striking Silver Shadow I is offered directly from the stable of Jay
Kay of Jamiroquai and not only boasts rock star ownership but also
future rock star status in its own right, featuring in a forthcoming
music video due to be released later this year.
The car is a particularly fine example having lived a largely sheltered
life enjoyed by only three previous keepers, according to the V5C,
and with the odometer indicating just 39,631 miles. The Shadow
owes much of its preservation to its second owner who cherished
it from 1981 until 2008 and used it only occasionally until early
2008, when it was sold by his daughter along with a letter stating
the indicated mileage of 24,197 in March 2008 was genuine and
correct.
There is a good history file, which includes many invoices since 2008
but also includes the car’s original book pack and service book,
which shows the following stamps:
21/10 – 3200mls
04/01/1977 – 6253mls
26/02/1978 – 12,314mls
05/07/1979 – 15,934mls
11/06/1980 – 17,470mls
01/10/2004 – 24,685mls
08/02/2008 – 24,887mls
29/03/2011 – 33,369mls
16/04/2014 – 37,050mls
Originally finished in Regency Bronze, the paintwork was becoming
tired and Jay Kay had the car professionally, bare-metal repainted
and refurbished under the watchful eye of marque specialists
Graeme Hunt at a cost of £22,567 in June 2015. It now sports a
deep coat of Rolls-Royce Black Emerald Metallic, a really head-
turning colour particularly when the sun shines.
It’s rare to find a Silver Shadow with such sensible mileage and
in this condition, and at today’s guide price, it would be ‘Virtual
Insanity’ not to consider this car.
1976 Rolls-Royce Silver
Shadow I
Lot225
Registration: RGN 909P
Chassis Number: SRH24882
Estimate: £33,000 - £38,000

Cars
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Lot226

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