The Porsche Car Sale 2016
Saturday, October 15, 2016 | 2:00 PM EUR (BST)
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The Porsche Car Sale 2016
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The 2nd annual Porsche Sale where an array of beautiful cars will be offered at the historic Silverstone Circuit.
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1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta
Lot # 351 (Sale Order: 51 of 65)
Make: FerrariModel: F355 BerlinettaYear: 1995Registration: TBCChassis Number: ZFFPA41T0S0101647Engine - Displacement: 3495Engine Number: 38984Estimate - Range: 45000 - 50000
The Ferrari F355 is a modern classic, so beautiful, so well-engineered and so well received that it marked the beginning of the end of the old-guard 'Ferraristi' philosophy that the only "real" Ferraris were ones with 12-cylinder engines. The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta and Targa GTS burst onto the world stage in the spring of 1994. It had almost exactly the same dimensions as its predecessor the 348, yet it was virtually a new car, as its stunning coachwork indicated. Many hours of wind tunnel testing influenced the harmonious shape which incorporated an F1 style flat bottom with an air flow channel that generated enough down-force to offset any lift.The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generated a stunning 380 horsepower at a spine-tingling 8,250 rpm and the gearbox now had six speeds with a new type of synchromesh making gear changes so much smoother. New electronically adjustable shock absorbers varied their stiffness within milliseconds to suit the road surface and the result of all these developments was evident around Ferrari's 1.86 mile Fiorano test track when the 355 was two seconds a lap faster than the 12-cylinder 512 TR. Considered the forerunner of all modern Ferraris, the 355 is a car that is every bit as exciting and beautiful and not to mention fast as any Ferrari should be, but it's all available in a very accessible and well-mannered package. Dating from March 1995, this lovely left-hand drive 355 Berlinetta has the desirable manual gearbox and is finished in the very rare colour combination of Argento Silver with a Bordeaux interior. Supplied new to Oman and subsequently moved to Spain before arriving in the UK, while in the custody of the original owner. From the history file this little Ferrari obviously spent some time darting around the lanes of South Herefordshire as there are a number of invoices relating to its last owner in Ross on Wye who, judging by the invoice file was particularly fastidious, even going as far as fitting brand new seats from Ferrari. Our vendor acquired the vehicle in August of last year to add to his collection but has hardly used it, and feels that this superb 355 should really be enjoyed by a new owner. The mileage at the latest MoT on 24/3/2016 was 55,256kms compared to 54,265 the previous year and despite having covered just under 1,000 kms in a year there are invoices for almost £1,500 for care and attention. The car is accompanied by a Tan Leather Ferrari book pack and an interesting history file.355 aficionados insist that the 'one to have' is the six-speed manual with the 2.7 Motronic ignition system and the slimmer, pre-airbag, steering wheel which is exactly what we have here, and when presented in this colour combination and in this condition this car is irresistible.
1984 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Cabriolet
Lot # 352 (Sale Order: 52 of 65)
Make: PorscheYear: 1984Registration: FYU111VChassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZES151494Engine Number: 63E06034 / M93020Engine - Displacement: 3164ccEstimate - Range: 25000 - 30000
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1973 Ford Escort AVO Mexico ShellSport
Lot # 353 (Sale Order: 53 of 65)
Make: FordYear: 1973Registration: H981 POFChassis Number: BFATNJ00457Engine Number: NJ00457Engine - Displacement: 1600Estimate - Range: 30000 - 35000
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1971 Morris Mini Cooper S MK III
Lot # 354 (Sale Order: 54 of 65)
Make: PorscheModel: 924Year: 1971Registration: SVU 277WChassis Number: XAD1312155AEngine - Displacement: 1275ccEngine Number: 12H397F979Estimate - Range: 22000 - 25000
This Morris Cooper 'S' Mk III is 1 of only 792 manufactured for the British home market, and according to its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust letter, was finished on 25th January 1971. It has covered 29,000 miles in the hands of three owners and has benefited from a full and complete nut and bolt restoration by an ex-BMC mechanic, completed in 2014.The bodywork was taken back to bare metal and was professionally painted to a high standard. The car now looks splendid in its Blaze Red coachwork with a Black roof, gold wheels and spot/fog lamps. The original blue vinyl interior has been fully restored and looks superb. The 1275cc Cooper 'S' engine (12H) has been professionally rebuilt and fully lightened and balanced with a flowed and ported cylinder head, road/race camshaft, new twin 1.5" SUs, a Stage 2 manifold and a free-flow exhaust system, and now produces 80.5 bhp on unleaded fuel.The extent of the restoration cannot be understated. The entire suspension was replaced and converted to rubber cones, with new Bilstein dampers front and rear, 'Adjustaride' suspension and new brakes all around. The new front and rear sub-frames have been powder coated, and the underside rust protected and painted Blaze Red. Professionally rewired with a new, period correct, wiring loom and fuse box, it's also fitted with period correct Cooper S wheel rims, new period Dunlop tyres, and 'Group Two' wheel arches with chrome trim.A huge history file complete with a photographic record of the work undertaken and all the relevant invoices is supplied with this stunning Mini. The car has covered less than 500 miles since the rebuild and has a fresh MoT Certificate valid until October 2017. There are original registration documents in the file from previous owners, along with old tax discs and a Cooper 'S' handbook. A beautiful and very collectable Mini Cooper 'S that will turn heads wherever you go.
1972 Ford Capri Broadspeed Bullit Turbo
Lot # 355 (Sale Order: 55 of 65)
Make: FordYear: 1972Registration: N214 NWUChassis Number: BBECMT26725Engine Number: MT26725Engine - Displacement: 3.1Estimate - Range: 25000 - 30000
Ralph Broad began racing in 1955 when he was in his late twenties and in 1959, purchased a very early Austin Mini and, despite the car being brand new, took it apart and applied his brilliant engineering brain to working out how to maximise the car's amazing potential in saloon car racing. Success arrived almost immediately and it wasn't long before hordes of Mini owners persuaded him to create and sell racing conversion packages.This arrangement developed into the establishment of Broadspeed Engineering Ltd and Team Broadspeed, for which Broad himself remained one of the drivers. The Broadspeed cars looked fabulous and were frequently serious competition for the works 1293cc Mini Coopers. In 1965, Broadspeed began to transition its support from BMC to Ford products after Broad was approached by Ford with an offer to begin campaigning the Ford Anglia, and later the Escort. In 1966, John Fitzpatrick won the British Saloon Car Championship in a 997cc Broadspeed Anglia and he and his team mates, Peter Proctor and Anita Taylor became household names. However, it was the Escort that put Broadspeed on the map. Broad recalls: “We won everything at the time with that Escort. We used a Watts linkage on the back end and twin trailing radius arms, basically like the old Aston Martin suspension.” But Ford wanted a car that could win BSCC races outright and fight with the Camaros at the longer circuits. At the time the series still ran a class system, so a car of any size could win the overall title. Broadspeed turned to the Capri, which was about as suitable for racing as a Volkswagen Campervan. But it had little choice if it wanted those wins – the other cars at its disposal were the Cortina, Zephyr, Zodiac and the Granada. Not the most sporting of line-ups.Broadspeed's success with the Capri is well documented elsewhere, but their expansion into engineering consultancy led to such projects as a turbocharged version of the Essex V6 engine, which appeared in the TVR M Series. With their knowledge of Capris, it seemed like a good idea to pop this engine into a Mk.1 Capri and the 'Broadspeed Bullit' was born. In addition to its new powerful engine, the Bullit benefited from Ralph Broad's experience in making these cars handle. A contemporary press release tells us “The suspension, steering and braking modifications are successfully aimed at making the ride more pleasant, yet firmly controlled, whilst the crossmember is removed, rebushed and re-installed to give 2 1/2 deg. of castor (the Ford setting is almost without castor in the interests of light steering on a nose-heavy car) and a shade of negative camber. Armstrong 'Adjustaride 22' telescopic shock absorbers are fitted at the rear. The car sits slightly lower on its haunches and a smaller diameter roll bar is fitted at the front to cut most of the car's normal understeer down to the point of astonishingly neutral handling for its 43/57% weight distribution.”YNE 125L left its Halewood birthplace on December the 1st. 1972 and was transported to Broadspeed, who were by now franchised Ford dealers. The car was duly prepared and fully converted into a Bullit before shipped to the Barcelona Motor Show as part of the Broadspeed display in April 1973. YNE was then bought by Rafael Barrios a Spanish racing driver who had previously raced for Ralph Broad, and it was at this point that the car was converted to Left Hand Drive. Having had a couple of owners after that point, the Capri finally found its way back home and was treated to a complete overhaul and re-commission before being returned to UK roads in 2008. We understand that this is the only left-hand drive Bullit and presents extremely well today with an excellent interior suggesting the mileage of 31,000 kms may well be correct although we cannot warrant this. As far as we are aware Broadspeed built 15 Turbo Bullits but only7 are known to survive and only one of these is left-hand drive, making this a true collectors car. Fast Fords, as we all know by now, are particularly sought after and one as rare as this with the caché of the Broadspeed name demands serious consideration.
1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi
Lot # 356 (Sale Order: 56 of 65)
Make: FerrariModel: 308 GTSiYear: 1981Registration: K554 BJAChassis Number: ZFFHA02B000035057Engine - Displacement: 2927Engine Number: F106B00114Estimate - Range: 55000 - 65000
October 1975, saw the debut at the Paris Motor Show of the most successful shape ever to wear the Cavallino Rampante emblem, the Ferrari 308. Over 20,000 examples of all engine types and sizes were produced from 1975-1989. This new car was constructed on a traditional steel tube chassis, but its beautiful body was firstly manufactured in GRP and then after two years, Scaglietti started making GTBs in steel. The 3-litre, four-cam V8 was more or less unchanged until March 1981 when Bosch fuel injection was added in place of the 4 double-choke Webers, although the final drive was altered on these cars to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car. Both versions have their supporters, but the 308 is generally accepted as one of Ferrari's all-time greatest road cars and prices are most definitely on the rise.This right-hand drive 308 GTSi was originally delivered to Switzerland and is finished in red with a cream interior. It was first registered in the UK in 1999 and there are service records of all the work carried out on the car since then. These records show five cam belt changes since 1999 with the latest being carried out during a major service in August 2015, which was completed by Slades Garage where they also fitted a new clutch. This year the car has received further love and attention with a new oil cooler, alternator and wheel bearings fitted along with a health check by Graypaul. The seats were also repaired and tidied up at the same time and the interior now presents very nicely indeed. In early 2000, Woodbridge Classic Cars in Suffolk carried out a speedometer change when the car was showing 58,407 kms. Since then the distance covered is shown in miles with 17,300 indicated on the odometer today, meaning a total of approximately 54,000 miles has been covered by this car since 1981. Supplied with an MOT until July '17, a large history file and presented in fabulous condition throughout, you’d be wise not to miss this prancing horse.
1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Lot # 357 (Sale Order: 57 of 65)
Make: PorscheModel: PanteraYear: 1972Registration: KF02XBXChassis Number: THPNMC03544Engine Number: 38110631Engine - Displacement: 6499Estimate - Range: 60000 - 70000
De Tomaso's replacement for their successful Mangusta in 1971 was the avant-garde and stylish Pantera. Retaining the best of the ingredients from the Mangusta, including the mid- mounted 300 horse power, Ford 351 cubic inch V8 Cleveland engine, 5-speed ZF transaxle, and dramatic styling, the Pantera pioneered the company's introduction of monocoque construction into the mix.The cars sold well, with production running from 1971 through to the early 90s including various derivatives, although it is the early cars, with their purity of line, that have remained the most attractive and collectable.This beautiful, early, left-hand drive De Tomaso Pantera is thought to have spent the late 70s in Ohio, USA between a Mr. R. Sattler and latterly a Mr. K. MacDowell. In 2008 the car was imported to the UK by a Mr. H. Brogan who used it on home soil but presumably, also at a holiday home in Spain, as a copy of a Classic Car Club of Mallorca would suggest. Although the original 351ci (5.8-litre) 'Cobra Jet' V8 engine is not currently fitted, it does accompany the sale of this car. Instead, power delivery now comes from a 6.5 Litre Ford V8 which makes a thunderous noise upon start up!Finished in Dark Blue with a black leather interior and showing an unwarranted 32,492 miles on the odometer, this well-cherished car reluctantly leaves the collection of our vendor. Supercar styling, serious performance, and an incredible noise - what more could you want from an Italian classic?
1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi
Lot # 358 (Sale Order: 58 of 65)
Make: FerrariModel: 308 GTSiYear: 1981Registration: J595 GAHChassis Number: ZFFAA02A5B0036357Engine - Displacement: 2926Engine Number: F106ALEstimate - Range: 40000 - 45000
The 308GTB, launched at the Paris Motor Show in 1975, was conceived as a direct replacement for the 246 Dino and was built alongside the 308GT4. Designed by Leonardo Fioravanti, the man who styled some of the most iconic Ferraris including the Daytona, the new 308 had a rakish and attractive body which fused classic elements of Ferrari styling with a thoroughly modern design. For the first two years of production, the body of the 308 was produced in fibreglass, before the decision was reached to change to steel. It shared a similar tube frame chassis to the original Dino and 308GT4, with four-wheel double wishbone independent suspension. The Targa topped 308 GTS arrived in 1977 and was perhaps best known for its regular appearances on the television series ‘Magnum, P.I'. Although Ferrari had used fuel injection in a number of his single-seater and sports racing cars, it had been considered too complex for use with road cars, however, as time went by, the technology improved until in 1979 fuel injection was introduced on the 400GT. Perhaps the ousting of Weber artistry was inevitable not only from an engine development point of view but also to help in meeting the increased demands of the legislators in a number of export markets. Whatever the reasons, it became Ferrari policy to introduce fuel injection on all production models, and for the 308 Ferrari chose to stay with the Bosch K-Jetronic system. It was available on the US specification 308s around the middle of 1980, but not until some months later on cars destined for Europe. Along with the introduction of fuel injection, there was a switch to Marelli-Digiplex electronic ignition and the gearbox was modified. Outwardly, there was little to distinguish these cars from those that have gone before. The 'I' on the back denotes the use of injection as do the twin tailpipes either side of the silencer box, but this was not infallible as twin exhausts had also been used as a high-performance option on earlier cars. Finished in the classic colour scheme of Rosso Corsa with a Tan leather interior, this 1981 left-hand drive, 3-litre, 308GTSi has the desirable combination of fuel injection and the 'Targa' roof. It was purchased to add to a personal collection and sourced from a respectable classic car company in California. The car had been in storage and was regarded as a very sound and standard car, and having spent its days in a 'Dry State' it's in very good original condition with decent paintwork. The only thing that needed attention was the bottom of the doors and these have now been professionally repaired. Since its arrival here it has been recommissioned by Keys Motorsport at Silverstone (Ferrari specialist) and the following was done; Cambelt service and tensioners, water pump gasket, gearbox oil changed, front and rear pads changed, new battery, reconditioned steering rack, new ducting to exhaust shroud, exchange starter motor, fuel pump and new pipes. The total cost was £3,219 and the car now drives very well.The car comes with a Ferrari service pouch containing the original owners manual and new service book which has been stamped by Keys Motorsport who undertook the mechanical work. There is also a file with some recent and some older bills detailing work carried out on the car, and its original Californian Certificate of Title. As is often the case with classic cars, 30 years of hindsight has a habit of clarifying the picture and, as with other Marques, the earlier models have become the most desirable. In the case of the 308, the succeeding 328, 348 and 355 became more sophisticated and better equipped but also heavier and more complex and, in the end, it's the 308 that retains the essential purity of Fioravanti's original concept.This is a very pretty little 308, sound and eminently usable, and a great way into Ferrari ownership.
1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2
Lot # 359 (Sale Order: 59 of 65)
Make: JaguarYear: 1970Registration: WX53 WDPChassis Number: 1R42172Engine Number: 7R37804-9Engine - Displacement: 4220Estimate - Range: 25000 - 30000
When launched to an eager public in 1961, the new E-Type Jaguar was available in either Open Two Seater (OTS) or two seat Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) formats, the latter having a useful opening rear door giving access to the ample luggage compartment. By the mid-1960s, the high demand for the car prompted Jaguar to offer a third option, for the driver with a young family, in the form of a 2+2 coupé. By adding nine inches to the wheelbase and two inches in height, it was then possible to fit a rear seat capable of seating two adults in tolerable comfort. Of course, the rear seat was more suited to children or, as 'The Motor' put it at the time, the car could “extend Dad's youth for another seven years”. The longer wheelbase also had the added benefit of allowing Jaguar to mate a Borg-Warner automatic transmission to the 4.2-litre engine, thereby further widening the appeal of the E-type. We have pleasure in offering this attractive 1970, left-hand drive, Series II 4.2 E-type FHC. Purchased by our vendor from a reputable California Classic dealer who assured him that the car had spent all its life in California but had been put in long term storage a few years ago, and on re-emerging had been fully recommissioned over there on 24/09/2015.($2,000). When the car arrived in the UK, it was put through a specialist service and receipts are attached listing the parts replaced over and above what was needed for a new MOT. The car was then registered with DVLA. All V5 and other documents including the MOT are present and correct.This car is totally standard as per the original specification and having resided in the 'Sunshine State' the bodywork is in excellent condition, however, when it arrived in England it was evident that years of sunshine had faded the paint somewhat. It was entrusted to specialists Paintshop Pros who stripped it and finding all the panels in sound condition, carefully prepared the car and finished it in several coats of its original Old English White.As well as looking good, the mechanical aspects have not been ignored and the vendor tells us that “Engine: All serviced. Drives perfectly and has good oil pressure. The car runs very well and operates as it should. Transmission and Clutch: Very good and has no problem with selecting gear or judder from the gearbox: Electrical Equipment: All in working order”.The car comes with its Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming matching numbers and no alteration, a copy of the original State of California Title, and the original service pouch containing the operating handbook, service book and manufacturers warranty booklet. The bulky A4 file also has over 50 service and maintenance receipts since 1975 all the way to an engine rebuild in 1998 (73,410 mls) and a note from the previous owner that the mileage since the engine rebuild is 10,562 before coming to the UK with service history to back this up. Surprisingly, it retains its original wheel jack, hammer and spanner.This lovely Jaguar is kept cosy and dry as part of our vendor's private collection, but he has decided to bring it to market as, in his words “I am selling some of the collection as I do not need 6 E-Types.” which, of course, we can all understand.We welcome any inspection of this very well presented Series II.
1991 Ferrari Mondial 3.4T
Lot # 360 (Sale Order: 60 of 65)
Make: FerrariModel: MondialYear: 1991Registration: H706 FPXChassis Number: ZFFKD32B000086885Engine - Displacement: 3400Engine Number: Not specifiedEstimate - Range: 24000 - 28000
Introduced in 1989, the Ferrari Mondial 3.2 T was the 'spearhead for a new generation of V8 Ferraris' and the final version of the Mondial. The 'T' was reference to the new engine and transmission layout that now saw the engine mounted longitudinally with the gearbox transverse (forming a T), a characteristic of the Ferrari F1 312T which had just won the World Championship in 1989. This set-up would become the standard for all future mid-engined V8 Ferraris beginning with the 348 and continuing through to the 360. Servicing now became a (comparatively) easy operation and even a clutch change was simple. The Mondial T represented major advances in performance and handling and incorporated some firsts for Ferrari with power steering and ABS. The occasional rear seats now allowed it to be enjoyed by four occupants.This particular left-hand drive Mondial T was supplied new to its first owner, Monsieur Mathevet, on 15th January 1991 by Ferrari France, Charles Pozzi, in Paris. The car is finished in Rosso with a Nero Black leather interior, both of which present smartly. The service book shows the car was serviced in 1993 by the supplying dealer, when it had covered 6,478km. The car finally found its way to the warmer climes of the South of France and was owned by a good friend of our vendor, from whom he purchased the car. Before its arrival to the UK in November 2015, the car received a full service by Ferrari specialist, Juan Auto in Cannes, at which point, the odometer was reading 51,740km.Having now covered 53,013km, this car is supplied with a UK V5c and comes with its original leather bookpack containing relevant literature. At today's attractive guide price, this car represents great value and opens the door to Ferrari ownership.
1988 Ferrari Testarossa
Lot # 361 (Sale Order: 61 of 65)
Make: FerrariModel: TestarossaYear: 1988Registration: F267 UMPChassis Number: ZFFAA17B000078923Engine Number: F113BEngine - Displacement: 4942ccEstimate - Range: 75000 - 85000
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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Lot # 362 (Sale Order: 62 of 65)
Make: Mercedes-BenzModel: 280SEYear: 1969Registration: H957NEYChassis Number: 1.08018E+14Engine - Displacement: 2748Engine Number: 8022019485Estimate - Range: 15000 - 18000
Beginning in 1968, Mercedes-Benz marketed their model range as 'New Generation Models', giving their ID plates the designation '/8' (1968 launch year). Because they were the only truly new cars of the so-called 'New Generation' and because of the '/8' or 'slash eight' designation, W114 and W115 models ultimately received the German nickname Strich Acht, loosely translated into English as ' stroke eight'.However, the existing W108 was still in production (until September 1972) and the remaining 280S and 280SE models were upgraded with the 2778 cc M130 engine. Naturally, performance was improved, and the 280S, fitted with two downdraught carburettors producing 140 hp, was capable of 185 km/h, whilst 0-100 (kph) was achieved in 12.5 seconds.TOR 421G is a right-hand drive 280SE presented in classic seventies Beige, a hue that has always split opinion, but in the case of this lovely Mercedes, looks perfect. It has a complementing, sumptuous and inviting deep Red leather interior which is in remarkable condition paying testament to the quality of the materials used by Mercedes. This gem of a W108 was shipped over to Australia, where it remained up until 1999 and was clearly pampered and garaged during this period, before returning to the UK in 2013. Upon its arrival, the engine was treated to a top end rebuild and some light re-commissioning, however, the body was found to be structurally sound with the paint still showing a good lustre, so it was simply polished. The car was MOT'd in April of this year and is said to drive as well as it looks, showing good oil pressure and getting to temperature in the correct time, and with just 45,000 miles indicated (unwarranted) this delightful Mercedes appears to be in 'the first flush of youth'. The 50's style column change takes you back to a different era, but it's smooth to operate and creates a generous space between the front seats. The car has recently benefited from a new set of tyres and a full exhaust system and having been upgraded at some point to four-wheel disc brakes, and with light power steering, this late sixties classic is very comfortable in modern traffic. Nothing to do except simply enjoy it!
1969 Porsche 912 Targa
Lot # 363 (Sale Order: 63 of 65)
Make: PorscheYear: 1969Registration: D12 AGMChassis Number: 12P789188Engine - Displacement: 1600Estimate - Range: 20000 - 24000
Manufactured from July 1964, the Porsche 911 marked the end of the much loved 356, however, it was July 1965 before the 911 finally made it to the U.S. and American Porsche buyers immediately noticed the differences from its predecessor. In addition to being more modern and more powerful, it was also considerably more expensive: nearly $2,000 more than the comparable 356 model. In Europe too, this was becoming a problem and by April 1965 a 'transitional model' entered production. Essentially a 911 with a 356-type flat four, the new car, designated '912', was not only less expensive, selling at near-356 prices, but enjoyed more even weight distribution and better economy. Most manufacturers struggle with torsional rigidity when trying to convert their coupés into convertibles (the other way around is often easier), and Porsche was no exception in the early sixties when trying to let the breeze into their new 901 (later 911). The solution was to build the car with a roll-hoop as part of the chassis and when this was streamlined and cosmetically enhanced it worked well, and the result was an attractive 'half-convertible' that was stiff and handled predictably. At a marketing meeting to decide a name for this new concept, Cologne dealer Walter Franz threw "Targa" into the hat conjuring up images of their success with an open-top car in the hard-fought Targa Florio under a glorious Sicilian Sun. Whilst considering this possibility, someone pointed out to Harald Wagner, the marketing director that "targa" was actually Italian for "shield" and signified strength and safety, which obviously appealed to the Teutonic sense of responsibility, and so the name was adopted and is still in use today. This is a great example of the rare 912 Targa which has recently been imported into the UK from, we believe, California. It's left-hand drive, finished in Guards Red with a black interior, and sits on period correct, five-blade Fuchs alloys. The odometer is indicating 68,365 miles but naturally, that can't be warranted as there is very little history with the car.The vendor informs us that he believes the interior of this car is original and in reasonable condition for its age, however, like the rest of the car a little tidying and a few hours of detailing would make all the difference. Presented to auction with a valid MOT until September 2017 and a NOVA this little red Targa has been very sensibly guided which, we imagine, will attract a lot of interest.
1973 Porsche 911 'E' Targa
Lot # 364 (Sale Order: 64 of 65)
Make: PorscheYear: 1969Registration: TBAChassis Number: 9113216210Engine - Displacement: 3797Engine Number: 6139457Estimate - Range: 0 - 0
The line-up for the 1972-73 Porsche 911 range consisted of the entry level 'T', the mid-range 'E' and the top specification 'S'. All were fitted with the new 2,341cc engine in various levels of tune. Both the 911E and the 911S had mechanical fuel injection (MFi) giving 165bhp and 190bhp respectively. The transmission was also redesigned to handle the extra power, the dog-leg first gear was dropped and this new gearbox was designated, internally, the 915. For the 1972 models, Porsche moved the engine oil tank forward to sit in front of the rear wheel line, as part of a number of small changes all designed to improve the front/rear weight distribution and reduce the notorious 'pendulum effect'. This 1973, left-hand drive, 911E Targa was imported by the current owner in 2013 from the sunny state of Florida, USA. He intended to restore the car himself, however, too many projects and not enough time have meant the car has remained untouched. Not much is known of its early life in America but there is a letter from HMRC showing all taxes and duties have been paid. In addition, there is a Florida Certificate of Title supplied with the car. Offered without reserve and sold strictly as seen, the car needs a complete restoration. The front and rear wings, boot lid, doors and replacement bonnet are all included. In addition, the car comes with a genuine 911 T 2.4 litre engine from 1973, but this is obviously not the original unit. An ideal project for the keen restorer, we would strongly advise pre-sale viewings to establish an accurate evaluation of this 911 E. Prospective bidders are welcome to contact the office for further details. ;
2009 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera Convertible 4S PDK
Lot # 365 (Sale Order: 65 of 65)
Make: PorscheYear: 2009Registration: SG59XFTChassis Number: WPOZZZ99ZAS745892Engine Number: A03613Estimate - Range: 45500 - 47500
The Porsche 911(997) Carrera 4S just oozes capability. It's not a car that needs to shout about its abilities, instead providing the well-informed driver with a purposeful, no-nonsense and pragmatic approach to tackling wet roads. When the heavens open, you have a dark and unfamiliar journey ahead of you, and you need all the help you can get, there aren't many sports cars that can get anywhere near a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S with its 385bhp on tap, a top speed of just under 180 mph and Porsches Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) a.k.a dual clutch transmission. The double clutch transmission combined the best features of a manual gearbox with those of an automatic, honed on the race track it shifted through seven speeds electro-hydraulically in a seamless fashion and became a massive hit globally. ; We are informed by the vendor that SG59 XFT, when supplied new, cost a substantial £89,700 including £7,900 for a ;significant proportion of the Options List. We understand that the car fires at the first turn of the key and settles to a smooth idle, with all gauges showing nominal readings, the brakes are effective and bite when prompted, and all suspension bushes and springs are squeak and rattle free. This lovely Porsche has undoubtedly lived a cosseted existence. Mechanically this car appears equally healthy and there is no other mechanical device that can quite match the distinctive howl of one of these engines on full song. Externally the Basalt Black bodywork is beautifully straight, the gloss of its paintwork is deep, and the shut lines and gaps are reassuringly symmetrical and narrow. Likewise, the black interior is a superb place to be and is complimented by a superb black power hood mechanism that is reported to work perfectly. We are informed by the vendor that the car is freshly MOT'd, has an excellent service history and is accompanied by the supplying dealer's hand pack complete with all original paperwork and booklets. ;The odometer shows just 28,856 miles. These modern 911s are so much more than a means of transport, each drive is an event in itself. ; ; ; ;
