Race Retro Classic Car Sale Day 1

Race Retro Classic Car Sale Day 1

Saturday, February 27, 2016  |  1:30 PM EUR (GMT)
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Race Retro Classic Car Sale Day 1

Race Retro Classic Car Sale Day 1

Saturday, February 27, 2016  |  1:30 PM EUR (GMT)
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Silverstone Auctions is proud to present a large collection of classic cars, modern sports cars and motorcycles at the 2016 Race Retro at Race Retro International Historic Motorsport Show.

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Lot # 400 (Sale Order: 1 of 43)      

Lot Running OrderSaturday10:30  201 - 264 Automobilia & Lifestyle, 301 - 348 Watches13:30  401 - 442 Cars Sunday10:30  501 - 570 Automobilia & Lifestyle, 601 - 642 Watches13:30  701 - 746 Motorcycles & Cars

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1964 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MO/D

Lot # 401 (Sale Order: 2 of 43)      

Rarely do cars given a facelift look as good as the models they are intended to replace, but with the Mk2, Jaguar put paid to that particular theory. William Lyons, whilst not a trained draughtsman, was a bit more hands-on than most men in his position when it came to the final design of his beloved Jaguars. At one point the team in the drawing office developing the later XJS, were left 'twiddling their thumbs' until Sir William was happy with the rear-end and it wasn't until Stan Keyworth managed to scrounge a Ferrari Dino 246GT and dropped it up to the Lyons family home on Gibbet Hill that the matter was resolved. The car was parked outside the bay window of the breakfast room for Sir William to stare at and 'Hey Presto' the back of the XJS came into being (have a look at a Dino and an early XJS). And so it was with the Mark 2, which was altogether a more modern and stylish car with a brighter interior and more balanced looks that most of us still admire. The 3.4 and 3.8 were the super-saloons of their day-with the 3.8 being the fastest saloon in the world at the time. The Jaguar Mk2 saloon was voted 'Car of the Year' when launched in 1959 and would form the mainstay of Jaguar's saloon production until 1967.The car presented here is an original UK Mk2, 3.8 with a manual gearbox and over-drive. It was manufactured on the 7th February 1964 and despatched on the 21st February, before being distributed by Henlys of London to Page Motors of Epsom. They prepared the car for sale to its first excited owner, a Mr. J A Thurston from Epsom Downs, and it was first registered as BPB 38B (this is all supported by a Jaguar Heritage Certificate of Authenticity).This lovely Jaguar has recently been fully resprayed in its original colour of Opalescent Silver Blue and has a grey leather interior. We are informed that structurally the car is rust-free with excellent floor pans, inner panels and under the body. The chrome work is also in very good condition for its age and everything is said to be mechanically and electrically sound. The engine shows strong oil pressure whether hot or cold, whilst the gearbox and rear axle are also working as they should with no unusual noises or vibrations. It has knock on wire wheels and still has a complete tool kit in the recess of the spare wire wheel in the boot.Our vendor has had the car serviced recently, and it has an MoT (with no advisories) until the 13th August 2016. The car has rightly been cherished by previous owners, having spent twenty years (1993-2013) in Japan, where it was thoroughly maintained and serviced annually. The fastidious owner ensured that a service record was completed, confirming that it covered just 7,522 miles over these two decades. The car was returned to these shores by our vendor who is a classic car enthusiast, and has been used sparingly since. The current indicated mileage of 82,750 cannot be completely verified, but its overall condition and performance would suggest that this may be the case. 

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1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Lot # 402 (Sale Order: 3 of 43)      

The DB7 Vantage was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, with a 6 litre V12, 48 valve engine producing 420bhp and 400 lbs/ft. of torque. The car was offered by the factory either, as a manual (with Tremec T56 6 speed) or Auto (ZF 5 Speed) transmission. The car was the first really quick DB7, after the original lacklustre straight six offered from launch was eventually dropped. Both suspension and brakes were uprated on the new Vantage and the car was extremely well received by the motoring press who appreciated the significantly increased performance and the handling improvements.Offered here, is a very early UK specification DB7 Vantage V12 Automatic supplied new in 1999. The car is supplied with a full service history from a mix of Aston Martin main dealers and recognised independent specialists such as Chiltern Aston Centre and Christian Lewis. The mileage is currently reading 73,470 miles and is supported by previous MoT Certificates and service records.More recently this example benefitted from new trailing arms and bushes and the floor pans have also been replaced, a known weak spot on the DB7 and, in addition, new front discs and pads have been fitted within the last 1,000 miles. A large number of invoices are present in the history file and the service book is stamped almost every year since 1999. This example is finished in the very rare factory colour combination of Sutherland Red with black leather seats. The car was specified from new with 18" alloy wheels, a multi-CD player, heated electric seats, Alcantara headlining, full walnut dash, x2 sets of Keys, electric mirrors, tool kit and air conditioning (currently blowing cold).Among the many stand out features of this Aston is the quality of the, fairly rare, Sutherland Red paintwork which retains a superb shine enhanced by superb panel fit. The interior also presents well with only minor wear to the driver's bolster, the engine bay is excellent and the wheels are in very good condition. Despite its slightly higher mileage, we feel this DB7 Vantage represents incredible value and offers a stunning opportunity to enter the rarefied world of Aston Martin ownership. 

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Lot # 403 (Sale Order: 4 of 43)      

First released in 1964, the Ford Mustang created a storm when it hit the streets and it still does to this day. Ford wanted to make the Mustang affordable, and therefore it needed to share much of its engineering with an existing Ford product. They decided to base the Mustang on the smallest US Ford at the time, the Falcon.The Mustang was initially offered as either a ‘notchback' coupé or convertible. It shared its front double-wishbone/coil spring and leaf spring rear suspension with the Falcon, but compared to the Falcon its cockpit sat further back on the chassis, resulting in a longer front end and shorter rear design, and both its roof and cowl were also lower in comparison. It's with those proportions and detailed with such iconic touches as the running horse in the grille, the cutaway side detailing and the rear lights divided into three sections, that the Mustang became a car people were instantly passionate about.This, all original Mustang GT 289 Fastback was built on 15th May 1965 at the Dearborn Ford factory in Michigan. It was supplied new with the more desirable A-code 4-barrel engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, disc brakes, dual exhaust, rear valance, spot lamps and rally pack. It was, and still is, finished in Wimbledon White with '65 Red Crinkly vinyl pony interior. The vehicle was imported into the UK in the late 1980s and has been enthusiast owned since. It is exact to factory specification and the car has been maintained regardless of cost and dry stored since its arrival.Described by the vendor as very original and rust-free, this genuine factory GT is not an imitation, clone, tribute or recreation. It has complete matching numbers and is a multiple show winner. In addition, the car has been documented in numerous magazine articles that included cover shots and a 6-page centre article in Classic and Sports Car. It was also featured and tested on Top Gear with photos and signatures by driver Tiff Needell.Supplied with an MoT certificate and UK V5 registration, this beautiful Mustang is an opportunity not to be missed by any muscle car fans. 

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1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S 'Silver Rose'

Lot # 404 (Sale Order: 5 of 43)      

The 944 is a luxury sports car that was built by Porsche from 1982 to 1991 and was a step-change evolution of the preceding 924 model. The car was the brainchild of the newly appointed Peter Schutz, the CEO of the Porsche company. The bodywork was revised with wider wheel arches (similar to that of the 924 Carrera GT), with a fresh interior and upgrades to the braking and suspension systems. With a brand-new Porsche designed and developed 2.5 litre four cylinder engine, the car had greater visual presence and the performance to match, plus better handling, stopping power and more creature comforts.In 1986 Porsche launched the new 944 Turbo featuring a 220bhp, 2.5 litre four-cylinder engine which was essentially a turbocharged standard unit but with strengthened internals to cope with the increase in power.The 944 Turbo was well received and sold well, prompting Porsche to revamp the model in early 1988. The 'Turbo' had been the basis of the highly successful and entertaining F1-supporting 'Turbo Cup', similar to today's 'GT3 Super Cup'. A decision was made to uprate the power of the full-race cars, and it was decreed that the power upgrade should be passed on to the road cars culminating in the launch of the Porsche 944 Turbo S (so-called 'Silver Rose' by Porsche enthusiasts). This model had a more powerful 250bhp engine and came with the ‘M030' option consisting of Koni adjustable shocks front & rear, 16-inch Fuchs magnesium forged flat-dished alloys wheels known as the Club Sport design (similar to the Design 90 wheel) and Brembo front brakes from the Porsche 928 S4.The uprated power plant of the Turbo S became standard for the Turbo from 1989 to the end of its life.These early 1988 Turbo S cars were supplied in a distinctive ‘Silver Rose' (LM3Z) metallic paint with a complementing burgundy ‘Studio' plaid cloth. All cars featured a stylised 'Turbo' script on the wing, as a gesture to previous hyper-performance Porsches. The Turbo S cost a huge 10% more than a standard Turbo. Due to customer demands, midway through 1988 any colour from the Porsche catalogue, along with any interior option, could be specified instead of the 'Silver Rose' scheme.It is believed that only 77 ‘Silver Rose' 944s arrived in the UK (out of approximately 1200 examples world-wide). The car presented here is a genuine, limited edition 1988 ‘Silver Rose' 944 Turbo, being registered on the 1st February 1988. The chassis and engine numbers conform to the specific ranges for these special cars. It's an all original example with a good service and maintenance history, a complete Porsche book-pack and a spare key. This car has been used and enjoyed, as these well engineered machines were designed to do, covering 91,000 miles, but has had a recent recommissioning including belts, bearings, fluids & brakes. This thorough recommissioning was done by the Porsche technician who has serviced the car for the last 20 years. Cosmetically, the car's bodywork is in very good condition, but the interior could possibly benefit from some additional refreshing.The initial 'options' chosen include: green graduated tinted windscreen (567), air-conditioning (573), Bosch ABS Braking System (593), rear split seats (685), special model 944 Turbo S 1988 Pack (758), front seats - cloth/cloth/leatherette (990).The 944, the 968 and even the 928 are seeing their values rise in the wake of the '911 explosion' and the smooth and nimble 944 is now happily being recognised as a very desirable classic car. These rare limited edition examples are much sought-after by Porsche enthusiasts for good reason! This car represents a very accessible route into owning an extremely limited-run Porsche. 

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2001 Porsche 911 (996) GT3 Gen 1

Lot # 405 (Sale Order: 6 of 43)      

The Porsche 911 (996) GT3 is the spiritual successor to the original '73 Carrera RS, and was designed to be lightweight and performance focussed with scant regard to luxury and comfort items that would add to the car's weight but detract from its performance. Consequentially the sound deadening was mostly removed as were the rear seats, rear loudspeakers, sunroof and air- conditioning although the latter became a, no-cost, option. The GT3 differed from its standard sibling in having an extra 60bhp (360), larger brakes, lowered and re-tuned suspension, lighter wheels and some aerodynamic tweaks.It's also the basis of the modern day 'Carrera Cup Car' which Porsche race worldwide in their own ‘one make' series, and was produced in sufficient numbers to comply with the FIA homologation requirements necessary for the 911 to compete in the GT3 Class in International Sportscar Racing.This Generation I, 996 GT3 was sold new on 12/12/2001 to its first owner in Switzerland, where it remained until 2015. Finished in Lapis Blue with a black interior and with 96,700kms (60,000mls) indicated, this Porsche car is in absolutely superb condition and has clearly been well looked after as suggested by its service records:11/10/2002 - AMAG Porsche - 17023km 6/10/2003 - AMAG Porsche - 22974km 28/02/2005 - AMAG Porsche - 35066km 13/11/2007 - Race and sports car specialist Pluss Rolf - 46850km 13/11/2011 - Race and sports car specialist Pluss Rolf - 63680km 27/06/2012 - Roland Egli Porsche specialist - 68442km 07/06/2013 - Roland Egli Porsche specialist - 78226km 06/11/2014 - Roland Egli Porsche specialist - 86897km 15/10/2015 - Porsche Centre Salzburg - 94127kmWhilst in the UK, the car has been similarly well maintained with the fitting of new discs and pads all round, a complete clutch kit and four new, correctly rated tyres, just prior to our auction.The rear cage and Recaro seats were fitted in Switzerland and the history file contains a very detailed specification of these and the work was carried out according to fairly strict Swiss MFK requirements.As with most of the rarer 996s, prices for GT3 models have certainly been on the march in recent years and this superb example offers real value for money.  

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1989 BMW E30 M3 Johnny Cecotto

Lot # 406 (Sale Order: 7 of 43)      

The pedigree of the original E30 M3 is obvious all the way from its race-bred four cylinder motor (designed to rev past 9000 RPM in race form) and dog-leg five-speed gearbox to those wheel arch blisters, designed, not to look cool on the Kings Road, but to accept slick tyres of up to 10in in width. The E30 M3 was the first purpose built saloon produced as a racing homologation special by BMW's Motorsport division. Introduced in 1986 as a road car, it dominated Touring Car racing throughout the World taking countless championships including the prestigious German, Australian and British titles, not to mention the World Touring Car Championship in 1987 and in the process quietly becoming one of the most legendary BMWs ever.To celebrate the success of their factory driver, Johnny Cecotto, BMW produced a special edition of the M3 in 1989 for the European market. The car featured the new 2.3-litre S14 engine - capable of 215 bhp, the M3 Evolution II front and rear spoilers, an illuminated gear knob, 'M3' door sill plates and a plaque on the centre console. The car was available in 3 colours; Macao Blue Metallic, Misano Red and Nogaro Silver whilst different trim options were available for the interior. The UK market received the E30 M3 'Roberto Ravaglia' edition, which in essence was the same as the Cecotto model, save for the signature on the numbered plaque on the centre console. In total, BMW produced a combined number of 505 cars, 480 being Cecotto and 25 being Ravaglia special editions.This particular example is a 'Johnny Cecotto'  E30 M3, numbered 276 of 480 cars. It was supplied new in Gibraltar on 17th August 1989 by Bassadone Motors Ltd and was finished in Misano Red (colour code 236), featuring an Anthracite M-Technic cloth interior with contrasting Bison Black leather. Options ordered from new included; electric front windows, BMW sound system and air-conditioning. The car was first registered in the UK on 12th February 1991, and went on to have 3 owners before our vendor purchased the car on 15th January 2000 when the car had covered around 119,000km.During his attentive ownership, our vendor has had this car maintained by marque specialists, Moseley Motor Spares, for which there are many invoices in the history file. After some time, the engineer at the aforementioned specialist decided to 'go it alone' and in doing so, set up AutoTech Performance Ltd in Telford. All maintenance duties on this E30 M3 were also moved to the new garage, and so we can confirm that this car has been looked after by the same engineer for the last 16 years. The last check-up was carried out in January of this year when both rear driveshafts were replaced.Several years ago, the car was treated to a full respray, and we can confirm that even though our vendor believes in driving his pride and joy on a regular basis, the paint hasn't suffered as a result and still looks fantastic. The wheels were refurbished in April 2015 and remain in very good condition.Contained within the history file are 17 MoT certificates, the latest of which expires on 19th January 2017. A BMW Europa service book and the BMW maintenance book is also present and shows 25 service stamps. Open the boot and you will find the tool kit, warning triangle and original unopened first aid kit still in place!Being a 'sunroof delete' ordered model, this special edition M3 remains true to its motorsport roots. Supplied with a UK V5c bearing registration 'B3 ENN', a current MoT and lots of history, this usable and collectable car is now showing just over 202,000 km or 125,000 miles on the odometer, and who can blame the vendor for driving this M3 as was always intended! This 80's icon is now ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.  

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1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster

Lot # 407 (Sale Order: 8 of 43)      

Jaguar cars launched the XK140 at the London Motor Show in October 1954 with a raft of improvements over its predecessor, the XK 120. The styling was enhanced with a revised grill and larger bumpers along with new rear lights, which now incorporated the indicators. The handling was improved by rack and pinion steering and telescopic dampers and the interior space was enlarged to allow the addition of occasional rear seats.This coupé was now a real tourer with plenty of power from the 3.4litre, twin overhead camshaft, straight-six engine, which had powered Jaguar to victory at Le Mans in '51 and '53 (as proudly displayed on the red enamel badge in the centre of the boot). Coupled with the Moss close ratio gearbox, it made the XK140 one of the fastest and most stylish modes of transport available at the time.This particular example is a 1956 left-hand drive, XK140 Roadster and was first delivered to Jaguar Cars, New York on the 14th December of that year, finished originally in Carmen Red with Black Leather. The car spent most of its life in the USA before being carefully selected and brought to the UK by our vendor in 2014.A matching numbers example, it has clearly been well maintained and much loved and unlike many cars from the United States, it has accumulated an ample history file with invoices dating back to the 1960s!Amongst these records are details of 453 UYK's substantial restoration, which took place over numerous years a short while prior to coming to the UK. This restoration was carefully and tastefully undertaken with the only substantial change to the cars originality being a colour change from its previous bright Carmen Red to the much more attractive colour of Jaguar Dark Green, and with the steel wheels also painted in this colour and enhanced by chrome Rim Embellishers and Hub Caps, this 140 has a wonderful 'period' look. The engine bay looks very, very good as does the boot interior which is complete with a set of period tools attached to the underside of the spare wheel cover. The interior looks in excellent shape with the seats appearing to have been recently restored and the black door cards, dashboard, and carpets are as you would hope. There is a small copper plaque, attached to the dashboard behind the passenger grab handle, declaring this Jaguar to have been a factory 'Replica' of the car used at Jabbeke in Belgium which achieved a speed of 141.5mph, but we cannot warrant this.Since its arrival in the UK, the car has been subject to further finishing touches and re-commissioning work to ensure it is in superb all-round condition. This included a full refurb of the front suspension and the brake system along with the fitment of a new fuel tank. The car has also benefitted from a new tonneau cover along with the previously new side screens modified to ensure a really good fit with the hood.A most admirable car presented with an excellent history file and in similarly fabulous condition. A true all round great of the Jaguar marque, equally at home as an elegant continental tourer or on twisty country lanes. 

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

Lot # 408 (Sale Order: 9 of 43)      

Now in its sixth generation, the Corvette began life in 1953 with the C1 - a model that inspired a generation of young Americans and gave the Ford empire a nine-year headache. However it was the C2, the immortal Sting Ray produced between 1963 and 1967, that really set Chevrolet's cash registers ringing and left us with the most desired and collectible Corvette to date. Designed by Larry Shinoda under the guidance of the legendary Bill Mitchell, influences on the Sting Ray's unique and unforgettable form are said to include: the E-type Jaguar, a Mako shark once caught by Mitchell, the 'Q Corvette' concept car of 1957 and the 'Mitchell Sting Ray'. By the autumn of 1959 elements of the two unique Corvettes had been built into XP-720 - the design programme that led to the production of the Sting Ray as we know it. The aims for the new car included: improved passenger accommodation, more luggage space and superior ride and handling and with this in mind a new ladder chassis was created for the car by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the most important element of which was the move away from a live axle to independent rear suspension, courtesy of lateral struts, radius rods and transverse leaf spring. The independent front suspension was much as before, as were the recirculating ball steering and there were a number of drivetrain options available including four small block V8 engines, three transmissions and six axle ratios. One major innovation was that the C2 was available in both Convertible and Fastback Coupé form. The latter initially featured a dramatic split rear window, but this led to poor rear vision and was discontinued a year into production. Detailed changes were made through the years, with the first of the big block engine options occurring in 1965 (the same year four-wheeled disc brakes became standard); the big-engined cars are notable for their pronounced power bulge on the bonnet. By 1966, the output of the optional 427ci (7-litre) engine had risen to around 425bhp and a stump pulling 460lbft of torque. By now sales volumes had climbed to 27,720 units.This particular left-hand drive example was manufactured at Chevrolet's St Louis, Missouri factory in early 1963. Originally finished in Saddle Tan metallic with Saddle leather upholstery (the same livery it sports today), the 'Vette is powered by a 340bhp, 5.4 litre 'small block' V8. Arriving in the UK in early 1989 it was first registered on 7/04/1989 and was enjoyed by five owners until being acquired by Keith Wilcox from Peterborough on 23/04/08. The Corvette had grown a little tired at that point and he decided that it was about time that it was returned to full health, so immediately commenced a full restoration. The work was carried out over a period of time and is too extensive to list here but the key points are below;At some point, the car had been painted Red but the decision was taken to return it to its original colour of Saddle Tan. This work was carried out in 2008/09 and involved a professional respray and even today the car is almost as good underneath as it is on top. The interior was re-trimmed in Saddle Tan leather which was a rare option in period and fitted with new leather seat covers, new door cards and panels, new carpets and seat belts. The engine was fully rebuilt and there are lots of invoices for the relevant parts (mostly shipped from the States) and the brakes, suspension and running gear naturally received the same sort of attention with new bushes and bearings throughout. The gearbox was overhauled and an expensive straight-through exhaust was fitted. It would appear from the invoices that over the following years the car was used lightly but any tiny mechanical problem that arose was dealt with. The engine rebuild and various other works were carried out by Corvette specialist Tom Newman from Colchester.Purchased last year by our vendor, a respected Aston Martin restorer, the Vette has continued to be fettled and detailed. He has paid careful attention to door and panel fit, the trim has been tweaked, the lovely white soft top now fits well, the very rare original wheel trims have been restored and the even rarer 'hardtop' has just been painted body colour to Aston Martin standards. This is a very special 1963 Corvette in a rare original colour with correct VIN and trim tags. It looks amazing, sounds even more amazing, and goes really well with a smooth gearchange and excellent brakes.This may not be everyone's choice of Sixties Classic and it definitely wouldn't suit a 'shrinking violet'. This is an iconic and powerful sports car that does everything that Italian exotics do but at a third of the price. Things don't fall off, you won't need a trickle charger, a cambelt change every three days, or a bloke with a B.Sc. to change the plugs, and when you 'woofle' down the High Street on a sunny afternoon, people will look at you and think California and Fonzie and “Happy Days” and they'll smile !

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1996 Ferrari F355 Spider

Lot # 409 (Sale Order: 10 of 43)      

The F355 Spider debuted in 1995, its Pininfarina-penned lines honed by 1,800 hours in the wind tunnel, resulting in a blend of aerodynamic performance and elegant style. For the first time on a Ferrari, the semi-automatic soft-top was powered electrically. Initially, the Spider was offered with a 6-speed transmission and just 2,664 of these were produced.The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generated a stunning 380 horsepower at a spine-tingling 8,250 rpm. The new electronically adjustable shock absorbers varied their stiffness within milliseconds to suit the road surface. Around Ferrari's 1.86 mile Fiorano test track, the 355 was two seconds a lap faster than the 12 cylinder 512 TR and that level of performance combined with its sensational shape made it a worldwide success story.The Ferrari 355 was a huge improvement over its predecessor in every respect and turned out to be a landmark car for the Italian marque. Considered the forerunner of all modern Ferraris, the 355 is a car that is every bit as exciting and beautiful, not to mention fast as any Ferrari should be, but it's all available in a very accessible and well-mannered package.Added to that impressive cocktail, the Spider offers the pleasures of open-air driving with much better access to the grin-inducing howl of that powerful V8 at a heady 8,250 rpm. This fabulous looking right-hand drive, manual, F355 Spider is presented in the popular Ferrari colour combination of Rosso Corsa with a Nero interior and was delivered new to its first owner in New Zealand. Having covered a mere 27,135 miles (43,671 kilometres) from new, the car is described by the vendor as in excellent condition. The Rosso paintwork retains a superb shine and the panel gaps are consistent across all panels. The black interior is presented in lovely condition and looks fresh and in addition, the engine bay is stunning and has been carefully detailed in recent months.Throughout its life, this car has been carefully maintained showing 7 stamps in the service book from, largely Ferrari, specialists. The most recent service was carried out in the last 3,500 kilometres by a Ferrari main agent.   Having covered a mere 27,135 miles, this 355 is ready for many more miles of fun with its next owner. The car will be supplied with a fresh MoT certificate before the sale, accompanying NOVA reference and Ferrari leather book pack containing service books & driver's manuals. 355s with a manual gearbox are in the minority and the most sought after by purists, and this is a wonderful example of a timeless modern classic that is considered by many to be one of Pininfarina's finest ever designs. 

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1957 Porsche 356A Coupé

Lot # 410 (Sale Order: 11 of 43)      

Porsche introduced the 356A at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1955 which thoroughly updated their 356 line-up of coupes, cabriolets and speedsters although Reutter remained the coachbuilder. Improving tyre technology enabled more effective suspension settings and higher fuel octanes allowed better performance from the 1600cc engine. Externally the 356A was only slightly different with wider tyres, a rubber strip below the doors and a curved screen marking the changes. The interior now received a flat-face dashboard, locking glove box and a radio. Other appointments included a headlight flasher, automatic interior lighting and self-cancelling indicators although a steering wheel lock and a clock remained an option.Offered here is a remarkable example of a Porsche 356A T1. It's left-hand drive, in very original condition and features some unique production features. The history file shows that it was imported from the USA in 1997 and since then it has remained part of a large private collection. Originally owned by Mr Jan Hauge of Seattle, Washington State, the car has now been fully registered in UK and an MoT certificate is supplied with the car.For the 356A purists the complete set of dash knobs in ivory are a joy to behold, even the fuel filler cap has not been converted to the cork gasket. The overall condition is very good with the appearance of a carefully used significant Porsche. The engine is strong and runs cleanly making for brisk performance through the gears. The car has just benefited from a full photographic bare metal respray in the last few months in its original colour. A Porsche Certificate of Authenticity states that the original colour was indeed 'Meissen Blau', which is the oldest racing Porsche heritage colour ever produced and the rarest of all 356 colour codes.The original engine was replaced whilst in the USA, and a desirable 1600S engine was substituted. Additional features include original 1600 S hubcaps, Blaupunkt radio, full tool kit, original interior and all aluminium trims and door furniture. In Meissen Blue, this little Porsche has to be the most striking 356 we have ever offered for sale. Inspections are more than welcome and we feel this car offers superb value and provides a unique opportunity for any Porsche collector. 

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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Lot # 411 (Sale Order: 12 of 43)      

Twenty-five years ago, the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II thrilled professionals and the general public alike when it was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. Legend has it that the limited run of 502 cars were sold pre-launch, possibly being squirrelled away by international car collectors. The bitter rivalry between BMW and Mercedes-Benz in saloon car racing throughout Europe helped hone the greatest touring cars of the era. The Evo II had to win against one of the best touring cars of all time, the E30 M3. Compromise was out of the question and the touring car, developed for Group A racing using this sports saloon as a basis, went on to acquire legendary status. Mercedes-Benz took the first three places in the DTM championship in the 1992 season with this vehicle, which was referred to succinctly as the "Evo II".The engine's output had been raised once again in comparison to the first Evolution model from the previous year, the Evo II now generating 235 horsepower. The top speed was 250 km/h, and the Evo II accelerated from a standing start to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. The body had also undergone further refinement on an aesthetic and aerodynamic level and the car's sporting pedigree was emphasised by its muscular stance. The Evo II's body kit is perhaps the most outrageous ever applied to a production car, and the fact it was a product of the ultra-conservative world of early nineties Mercedes-Benz is even more incredible. Its ostentatious fully adjustable rear spoiler was aerodynamically perfect and the front splitter would make a decent job of cutting the grass. However, despite outward appearances, the Evo II is a comfortable and tractable daily driver.This Evo II is number 262 of 502 cars ever made by Mercedes-Benz and was supplied new to Germany, where it formed part of a significant collection. It was then acquired by a gentleman in Guernsey and sold to its third owner in the UK. The vehicle was registered G191WGX in 2006. In 2007, it was exported to New Zealand and resided there until the end of last year, when it was repatriated back to the UK. The most impressive aspect of this Mercedes-Benz is the incredibly low mileage of just 2,772 kilometers or 1,723 miles.Consequently, the car is presented in superb order and has clearly been cherished throughout its life. The bodywork is finished in black and the paint retains an excellent shine across all panels. The panel fit is superb and the condition of the exterior is simply the best we have ever seen. The same goes for the black interior that seems to have little or no wear to either the leather seats, dash, door cards or headlining. The engine bay is a joy to behold and the components have been superbly detailed. Evidently, this incredible homologation special would be a welcome contender at any Concours event around the world.Supplied with its operating manual, service book, some invoices for servicing, spare key, full tool kit, and car cover, this Evo II has recently had a major service in New Zealand at a cost of nearly £3,500 and has travelled a mere 50 miles since. In addition, there is correspondence from previous owners where they describe it as simply "irreplaceable."Any fan of the legendary ‘Group A' Touring Car era needs to see this car to truly appreciate both its originality and splendid collector status. Without question, one of the lowest mileage examples one could ever find in the market today. We welcome any pre-sale inspections of this vehicle and encourage prospective buyers to contact the office for further details. 

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1974 Datsun 260Z 'Super Samuri'

Lot # 412 (Sale Order: 13 of 43)      

The Datsun 240Z, (latterly the 260Z and 280Z) was the first generation of 'Z' two-seat coupés, produced by Nissan in Japan from 1969 to 1978. Its dramatic looks owed a considerable amount to a 1960's styling concept drawn by Count Albrecht Goertz for Datsun, presumably at a time when they were considering ways to break into the European sports car market.The early cars were powered by a lusty 2.4 litre, straight six, overhead cam engine developing around 150bhp resulting in a 0-60 time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph. A five-speed manual gearbox was standard and the car featured independent suspension all round with MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman links at the rear. Rack and pinion power steering and front disc rakes meant that the 240Z was a thoroughly modern package.Continuing through the 1975-1978 model years, the 260Z coupé replaced the 240. The engine was enlarged with a longer stroke to 2.6 litres with a consequential increase in power to 165 bhp and the car was stiffened by the extension of the chassis rails and the addition of a rear roll bar.In the 70s, 240 and 260Zs were hot property everywhere, and given that the car's drivetrain was heavily based on the 510 saloon used widely in motorsport, it was only a matter of time before Zs (or the 24 ounce as they were frequently called) came under the scrutiny of those companies that like to modify the road going products of mass manufacturers. One of the most notable of these was the Samuri Motor Company, who in the early 70s, built modified 240 and 260Zs for sale as turnkey offerings.One such was Spike Anderson. Having trained at Broadspeed in the 1960s working on Minis and Anglias, he went on to set up his own business called Race Head Services and one of the first cars to benefit from his experience was a humble Datsun 1200 from which he managed to extract 105bhp! This was the first car to carry the "Samuri" name, a deliberate mis-spelling as the 'Samurai' trade name was not available. Having bought a standard 240Z in 1973, it wasn't long before the Z was taken apart and put together faster. Very much faster. A UK car magazine published a glowing review of Spike's personal car, and the next thing he knew the Samuri Motor Company was born, offering modified Zs and performance parts to the buying public. Spike and the Samuri name are also notable for the all-conquering, "Big Sam" 240Z full race car, but that is a story for another day. This original Super Samurai is one of just two 260Zs built by Spike Anderson's Samuri Conversions of Croughton. Understood to be the 10th Samuri built according to the Register it was converted to its current spec using a gas-flowed cylinder head, three 48 Dellorto Carburettors, vented discs with four-pot calipers, deep chin spoiler, a period roll hoop and competition suspension.The car was raced in the late 70s and early 1980s before being laid up for 25 years until being re-discovered in 2010, at which point it was found to be in remarkably original and basically untouched condition other then a colour change from red to black. The discovery of the original (110) Red hiding under the black enabled Spike to confirm the car's identity as genuine, and he remembered it fondly.Shortly after unearthing the car, it was fully restored from the bare shell up by the well know marque specialist Z-Farm at a cost of over £27,000. Included with the car's documentation and history is a full account of this restoration including invoices and images.Today, a genuine Super Samurai is highly sought after, and this is a wonderful opportunity to own a car so perfectly reminiscent of the seventies when men had long hair, flared trousers, and drove rorty, bright, 'look at me', Japanese sports cars. 

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1988 Ferrari 328 GTS

Lot # 413 (Sale Order: 14 of 43)      

The Ferrari 328 GTS and GTB had their worldwide debut at the 1985 Frankfurt motor show. Its styling is an obvious evolution of the Ferrari 308 series, with Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti softening his previous design so that it remained a popular choice with the Ferrari aficionados. While some prefer the purer lines of the original car, there's no denying that the 328's more grown up drive and more advanced mechanicals moved the game on considerably. As with the 308, there were two body styles available from the factory, the GTB coupe and the targa-roofed GTS. Becoming instantly popular, Ferrari went on to produce 7,400 variants worldwide during the production run which finished late in 1989.Under the engine cover is the same transversely-mounted, fuel-injected V8 engine from the Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, with an increase in displacement to 3.2 litres. Performance, handling and road holding are a big step on from its predecessor, although it retains all the benefits of the Ferrari 308's independent suspension and five-speed manual gearbox. Now regarded as a true design classic, this ultimate 270 bhp sportscar of the day reached 0 - 60 in 5.5 seconds and went to a top speed of 166mph. Another significant difference over the Ferrari 308 is the use of galvanized steel, which greatly reduces potential rust problems compared to its forebear. The early models of the 328 have an edge as far as collectability goes, thanks to several unique interior details, as well as the elegant concave wheel design.Delivered new to Switzerland and first registered 01/02/1988, this striking Ferrari 328GTS is finished in rare Bianco with blue leather and comes Complete with leather service booklet, tools, Jack, Targa roof-bag and even the genuine Ferrari torch.As the values of these cars are so closely linked to their condition and mileage, this car represents and great example. Presented with a full service history the book has been stamped as per the factory mileage recommendations every 10,000 Kms.Between 1996 and 2015 the car was seldom used covering just over 10,000kms in this time. However we understand from the previous owner that the car was maintained and cared for regularly.Detailed below are the service records for the car:01/06/1988 - 1,000km - Sportvagnsservice, Sweden12/07/1990 - 10,330km - service at Walter Hasler AG Ferrari 06/01/1009 - 16,863km - Sales invoice from Walter Hasler AG Ferrari CHF 120,000,13/10/1992 - 19,930km - Walter Hasler AG Ferrari 26/03/1994 - 31,172km - Spica AG14/06/1996 - 40,031km - Walter Hasler AG Ferrari (cambelt service)18/03/2015 - 51,119km - Pluss Rolf Renn and Sportcars (Cambelt, tensioners, brake fluid, air filter, oil&filter)10/09/2015 - 52854km - UK MOT, nothing advisedNow showing just 53,000kms (32,000mls) the car is presented in fantastic all round condition and benefits from a recent belt, tensioners and air-con service.A great car in a very stylish colour, sure to tastefully stand out from the crowd of Red Ferraris we're so used to seeing. Today the 328 is a great car, both for the first time Ferrari buyer as well as the seasoned enthusiast looking to add an appreciating classic to their collection, surely worthy of serious consideration. 

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1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S

Lot # 414 (Sale Order: 15 of 43)      

Designing a successor to the delicious Lamborghini Miura was something of a challenge for Marcello Gandini, however with the arrival of the 'Countach' in 1971, he demonstrated to the world that his ability to create automotive drama was alive and well.In fact, the word 'Countach' is Piedmontese slang for something that visually shocks, and has no direct translation but 'Wow' is probably the most polite.The first Countach appeared at the Geneva Show in 1971-the same year that 'Hot Pants' appeared on our city streets - with a similar ability to distract. Big, bright and brash like the rest of the 70s, the Countach was to remain in production, through various iterations for 15 years. With hindsight, it's clear that the car's 'flying wedge' design, sloping snout that appeared to descend directly from the windscreen and innovative 'scissor doors' became a template for every 'supercar' that followed. The original, beautifully clean profile was gradually bedecked with 'wings and things' as fashions changed over the years and frequent small mechanical changes were often the result of customer input in their capacity as 'unwitting development engineers'.In 1977, the first major update of the Countach, the LP400S, was prompted by the arrival of Pirelli's P7 tyre which, when mounted on cast alloy Campagnolo Bravo rims (15x8.5" and 15x12") dramatically improved the car's dynamics. The surrounding bodywork, arches and spoilers all grew in size and drama. With the new wheels came larger (11") discs and shock absorbers, and the suspension geometry was redesigned to suit. Power and torque from the 3,929cc, V12 were increased (370 bhp/ 9,500 rpm and 267lbft/ 5,500 rpm) and a rear wing, which was about the size of Wales was a $5,000 optional extra. It's not a secret that the wing added weight and drag and did nothing for downforce but, hey, if you've got it-flaunt it.The Series Three LP400S (Chassis nos. 1121312 to 1121468) was the final development before the later LP500S, the 5000 Quattrovalvole and the 25th Anniversary cars. The cockpit was a little more spacious and the ride height was raised a tad, however the neater (pre-US regs) front and rear bumpers and the classic 'telephone dial' wheels were retained.Chassis "1121320", for sale here is a right-hand drive, LP400S-Srs.III which, we believe, was built in late 1981. Its first UK owner was Tim Dutton Wooley (of Dutton Cars fame) who acquired the car on 21/09/82 at which point it was finished in Gold and sported the optional wing. The car was sold on 08/04/87 to Steve Ashton who had the wing removed and the car fully resprayed in Dark Blue in April '89. He was obviously an enthusiast and this car features heavily with lots of references and photos in Chris Bennett's book "Lamborghini Countach" published in 1993.A later owner was Colin Howard who re-instated the big wing and had the car professionally painted (May '98) in Lamborghini Pearl Yellow as it remains today. Although this Countach has had a number of owners (including dealers), this needn't ring alarm bells as it's accompanied by one of the most comprehensive history files we have ever seen. Nearly all of the MoTs are present, allowing for periods when it was SORN'd, and there are dozens and dozens of invoices relating to work carried out over the years. This is all far too extensive to list, however any interested parties are welcome to view the history of this car's interesting life at our office.Our vendor has owned GJK 854X since June 2007 and it's only been used lightly for the last few years. The current indicated mileage is 61,155 km (38,221miles) and according to the MoTs, it has only covered 2,880km (1,800 miles) in his ownership.The car presents well in "brighter than a Summer's day Yellow" with black detailing and the classic 70's air-conditioned interior is in excellent Oatmeal Leather with a Black Suede dash top. Having been painted a number of years ago and with its proximity to the ground there are inevitably one or two chips and little scuffs and whilst the car is eminently usable, a new owner may choose to freshen up the paintwork.The engine bay and baggage compartments are tidy but could do with a little detailing.This lovely Lambo is accompanied by its V5C, an MoT until 10/06/2016 with no advisories, Drivers Handbook, the aforementioned books by Chris Bennett and David Hodges, a road test by Roberto Giordanelli and acres of service and maintenance history.Obviously a car of this nature is not an impulse purchase and we are happy to help you with any queries. This is a fabulous piece of 1970's Road Art and is worthy of consideration, particularly as a low-mileage 1981, LP400S-Series III has recently changed hands in the International market for a substantial sum, and other LP400S' appear to be changing hands for figures well in excess of our guide price here.It may be time to grow those Gerry Marshall sideburns and dig out those platform shoes, 15-inch Flares and Kipper Ties?

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1991 Porsche 964 Turbo

Lot # 415 (Sale Order: 16 of 43)      

964' is Porsche's internal designation for the version of their 911 manufactured and sold between 1989 and 1994. Designed by Benjamin Dimson in 1986, it featured significant styling revisions over previous 911 models; most prominently in the way that the bumpers, spoilers and wheel arches blended cohesively into the bodywork. It was the first iteration of the 911 to be offered with Porsche's 'Tiptronic' automatic transmission and all wheel drive as options. Porsche chose to re-use the 3.3-litre, turbocharged engine from the 930 with several minor revisions that made the engine smoother, less prone to turbo lag, and more powerful with a total output of 320bhp at 5,750rpm. The sleek silhouette of the 964 was indicative of Porsche's new design philosophy, and is regarded in hindsight, as one of the prettiest 911s ever built and certainly, in period, was one of the most powerful.‘H939 AGF' Vin no.: WPOZZZ96ZMS471929,  Engine No.:61MO2963  has a very interesting history and is a lovely example of the iconic and dramatic looking 964 Turbo. Delivered new in 1991 to an owner in Stuggart with a manual gearbox and in left-hand drive form, the car was later imported back into the UK in July 1997 when it was professionally converted to right-hand drive using genuine Porsche parts throughout. The current vendor, whose family run the UK's largest dedicated car museum with over 400 exhibits, then acquired the car in July 2001 being just the second owner after import. Used sporadically after that, the car has since resided in the museum since 2006, being started and moved occasionally. The ever changing priorities at the museum and the requirement for more space have dictated that the Porsche finds a new home, and with this in mind, the engineering team have set about preparing the car for our Race Retro sale.All those items that may suffer from lack of use; wiper blades, fuel pumps, brake booster pump, and the battery have been replaced with new Porsche parts. The exhaust was removed and overhauled and refitted with new exhaust manifold studs.The brakes have been overhauled with new discs and pads all round, again using genuine Porsche parts and the wheels have been refurbed and shod with a shiny new set of Pirelli P Zero tyres.The paintwork has been refreshed in areas infamous for stone chips on this model and any cracked light lenses replaced. All of this extensive work is valued at over £14,000 and has resulted in the car sitting nicely on its toes, and with a fresh MoT, is ready to go.H939AGF presents well in black, and with the black leather interior and only 60,000 miles on the odometer, this is a very approachable, well rested, dramatic late-eighties Porsche 911 Turbo. Sold with its original black leather Porsche embossed folder containing the original handbook and paperwork, and an extensive file of maintenance invoices, SORN and MoT certificates. We are happy to offer this very usable example of the ever popular and collectable 964 Turbo, which at this competitive guide price certainly looks like a promising proposition. 

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2002 Gardner Douglas MkIII. 'Cobra Re-creation'

Lot # 416 (Sale Order: 17 of 43)      

The distinctive GD Mk3, although inspired by one of the most widely recognised and féted American sports car of the sixties, should not be confused with the many attempts over the last few years to replicate the legendary Cobra. Whilst it is natural to want to reproduce the Shelby Cobra's achingly beautiful looks, to build a car using a chassis and suspension designed in the fifties and expect it to ride and handle like a modern car makes no sense. With a sound engineering background, Andrew Burrows and his team at Gardner Douglas set out to create an uncompromisingly modern sports car, designed and built with innovative engineering solutions, meeting all the current safety regulations and delivering modern levels of performance, whilst clothed in a curvaceous body shell that echoed the historic Cobra. The resultant design featured a fully triangulated backbone chassis supporting a one piece, semi-monocoque, double skinned GRP body, on no less than 14 rubberised mounting bushes. This mounting arrangement provides the car's occupants with a much greater degree of comfort and has the unique advantage of allowing the body and chassis to be separated in under two hours enabling a close inspection of the latter.This particular Mk3 was initially built privately by the first owner, but finished off by the factory and registered in 2002 as a Gardner Douglas. The car looks fabulous in gleaming Bright Red with Magnolia and Red-Piped hide sitting on sparkling 17 inch Image wheels. The dashboard is well laid out and covered in Magnolia hide as are the padded headrests attached to the twin chrome-plated roll hoops. The car is powered by a 350 (5.7L) Small Block Chevy V8, with high-lift cams and a Holly 4-barrel carb, and the power is transmitted to the road through a Tremec 5-speed gearbox. The engine bay is very well detailed and enhanced by chromium Edelbrok rocker-box covers, a chrome Edelbrok air filter and a Stainless Steel exhaust.With only 10,700 miles covered from new, a fresh MoT, V5C and having been looked after by only two fastidious owners, YO02KPL drives and handles as you would hope, looks 'a million dollars', is mind-focussingly quick and a wonderful example of modern British engineering.

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2010 Lamborghini Murcielago 670-SV

Lot # 417 (Sale Order: 18 of 43)      

"The Murciélago embodies the pure, unadulterated values of our brand. It is truly extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian." - the words of Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, in a speech in 2010 outlining the company's future plans and celebrating the end of production of the Murciélago.The car may have been 'unmistakably Italian' but its name is unmistakably Spanish (Castillian for Bat), and is a continuation of Lamborghini's tradition of naming its cars after legendary figures from the world of bullfighting, 'Murciélago' being the name of a particularly brave animal, who, in 1879, refused to succumb during a long and bloody encounter and displayed such spirit and passion that his life was spared.Introduced in 2001, and in production through a couple of variants until 2010, the Murciélago is an all-wheel drive, mid-engined, supercar that sits less than four feet tall and sports dramatic 'scissor doors'. The power output of the early cars was around 570bhp, delivered through a six-speed manual gearbox with an integral differential driving the rear wheels and a viscous coupling centre differential providing power to the front. The very low-drag bodywork is constructed from carbon-fibre, steel and aluminium and the suspension is conventional independent double wishbone.The ultimate development of the Murciélago appeared at the 2009 Geneva Show in the form of the LP 670-4 Super Veloce, and was the spiritual successor to the raw and outrageous Diablo SV of 1995. Considerably lighter (200lb.) than its predecessor and with 663bhp available at 8,000 rpm the 670 redefines the 'super' in supercar with performance quite a long way the other side of impressive. 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and 0-120 in 7.4 with 15" carbon-ceramic discs and pin-sharp steering result in one very-focussed motor car. The original production plan of the ultimate Murciélago was limited to 350 cars however, only 186 LP 670-4s were produced before the factory had to make room for the new Aventador production line making these cars extremely limited.KT59XSF was ordered on 17/09/2009 and delivered to London Lamborghini in early February 2010, finished in Gloss Black (Nero Aldebaran) with the interior in Black Alcantara/Carbon Fibre with Yellow stitching.Not many boxes on the option list were left unticked, and the original specification includes a rear-view camera, interior carbon package, floor mats, NavTrak Pro, multimedia system and yellow brake calipers. The purchaser chose the more subtle rear wing given its ability to make the car seem wider when viewed from the rear however the larger wing can be easily retrofitted. The new vehicle invoice (a copy is with the car) confirms that the final bill for this exciting Lamborghini was £288,042.53.Naturally, there are invoices supporting the car's service records and these indicate that prior to our vendor's purchase in November 2013, first and second services were carried out by Lamborghini London on 26/8/10 (1,500 miles) and 26/3/12 (11,843). Subsequently, the care of this serious motor car has been entrusted to Lamborghini Pangbourne, who most recently (15/12/2015) played host to the car for a couple of days when it was subject to its customary fifth year 'Minimum Standard Check' and received a full oil service at 18,629 miles. The only additional work required was to replace a broken Sunglasses Holder which was done FOC. In August of 2014, a coat of Topaz Armour was applied to the front end. With every invoice from new available for scrutiny, it's obvious that this Lamborghini has been superbly reliable.The lack of external visibility in cars not equipped with rear-view cameras (parallel parking 'Balboni-style' whilst sat on the sill requires a bit of practice) often results in minor indiscretions, but our vendor assures us that this car has suffered no historical dings or scrapes.This is a two-owner, right-hand drive, UK supplied LP670-4 with less than 19,000 miles and in fabulous condition. If you are in the market for the best Murciélago you can find, then you really need to consider this exceptional vehicle.  

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1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth LUX

Lot # 418 (Sale Order: 19 of 43)      

The Ford Escort RS Cosworth proved that it was possible to follow its legendary 1980's Sierra namesake. Just like the Lancia Integrale and Subaru Impreza, this was a Group A rally car for the road - pure and simple. It was actually underpinned by a shortened version of the Sierra Cosworth RS Cosworth's platform and powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged longitudinally mounted Cosworth-developed engine driving all four wheels. The car was designed and engineered in Boreham, was styled by noted designer Stephen Harper, and ended up being assembled by Karmann in Germany. The potential of the Escort was seen in its first event, the 1993 Monte Carlo Rally, where Delecour and Biasion came second and third respectively. The Escort continued to be very competitive throughout the '93 and '94 season but it was a 'one off' guest drive by Tommi Makinen that provided the win on the 1994 1000 Lakes Rally. Importantly, and true to Ford's grass roots philosophy, the Escort Cosworth provided a platform for National Rallying and Club enthusiasts throughout the world to enjoy 'off the shelf' competitive support.At its retail launch in 1994, two models were available, the 'Club-spec' standard car at £21,380 and the more optioned 'Lux' version. Power was up slightly from the Sierra RS Cosworth, at 227bhp, and performance consequently improved. The first 2,500 cars up to May 1994 suffered from turbo lag, but the next 4,500 were improved thanks to their smaller Garrett T25 Turbo. In 1995, the RS Cosworth was treated to a mild facelift where it received a new honeycomb grille, restyled bumpers, a more attractive fascia and revised alloy wheels. The car continued until early 1996, when emissions regulations forced it out of production. Like pretty much every RS Ford, it was a classic from the moment it was built.This outstanding Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux is in excellent condition having covered a mere 5,300 miles, and has clearly lived a very cossetted life. Finished in Imperial Blue with contrasting Raven Black Recaro Leather Interior, this particular car is a Lux specification including 16" 5-spoke RS alloy wheels, electric sunroof, electric windows, heated windscreen and leather steering wheel.It is presented with a lovely history file including a stamped service book showing stamps at:1,500miles - 2/10/95,5,032miles - 7/6/96,5,175miles - 6/6/03.The car has every MoT and historic V5s present, original book pack, handover documents, and original owner's manuals and wallet. What appears to be a very original car and with Fast Ford prices seemingly rising equally as fast as the cars themselves this example is the perfect addition to any collection.

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1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT

Lot # 419 (Sale Order: 20 of 43)      

Porsche had ambitions to enter the Group 4 Sports Car Class for Le Mans in 1980, and based their car on their successful 924 mainstream model. Naturally, in order to withstand the rigours of 24 hours around Le Sarthe, the full race cars would have to be substantially different from their 'shopping' siblings. Firstly however, Porsche had to comply with the FIA Homologation Regulations dealing with the construction and quantities produced of a relevant road-car on which the 'racer' was to be based.The result was the 924 Carrera GT (labelled 937 and 938-rhd) and all non-essential elements were removed from the car in an effort to reduce weight. Standard specification included a close ratio, dog-leg, 5 speed gearbox, LSD, Bilstein shock absorbers, polyurethane front and rear flared guards, a polyurethane front spoiler, and a bonnet mounted air scoop for the intercooler. With a 2-litre turbo-charged engine producing 210 bhp, it will reach a top speed of 150 mph and hits 60 mph in an impressive 6.5 seconds. According to its Porsche "Certificate of Authenticity", NOD 582W rolled off the line on 9th December 1980 and was a 1981 model, 924 Carrera GT finished in Black (A1/A1) with a Black leatherette interior and Black/ Red Pinstripe seats. It's recorded as having been optioned with: Limited Slip Diff, Heated/Electric Door Mirrors, Headlamp Washers, Forges Alloy Wheels, Rear Wiper, Leather Four-Spoke Steering Wheel, Electric Windows, Aerial and Speakers, Sun Roof and Sport Shock Absorbers. Up until now this rare Porsche has been enjoyed by nine owners, a figure that may seem a touch on the high side until you sit down and have a look at the car's history file and realise that, very very unusually, they all seem to have kept detailed records of the car's welfare whilst in their hands. For example, owner number four was John Minett who acquired the car on 22/6/84 and had it serviced on 29/6/84 (mileage 30,872), on 30/1184 (40,379), 19/9/85 (58,891) and again on 8/9/86 (77,896).Later the car was extensively serviced with new disc brakes, a complete engine rebuild and an almost complete mechanical overhaul, the work being carried out by the respected team at Wood & Pickett. This rebuild was completed on 6/6/89 and during the course of this work the speedometer was replaced (they were known to fail). It has not been possible to establish the exact mileage at this point but the 29,000 odd miles that have been covered since can be corroborated.And so it continues, with the next three owners (until 2013) faithfully servicing the car and keeping exact records of any additional work carried out and, naturally, all the MoTs. The car was used lightly from 2004 until 2007 (950 miles in total) and was, in fact, placed on SORN from 1/01/2008 until 2013. On 11/02/2013, the vehicle was sold to Roy Smith. Roy is an established author of books about classic cars and an acknowledged expert on the 924 Carrera, and a copy of his tome on these cars, "Porsche; The 924 Carrera- Evolution to Excellence" will accompany the car. It's fair to assume that a man of his standing in the 924 world would require his car to be spot-on. In common with previous owners, Roy has given the car whatever attention it required (including many electrical parts, new clutch master cylinder, exchange alternator and some 'smart repairs ' to the paintwork.) It has had a cam-belt, oil change and a full service less than 1,500 miles ago. Roy Smith sold the car to our current vendor in August 2015.The current mileage is just over 29,000 indicated, which equates to around 110,000 in 35 years. This is a car that has been used and loved by a number of dedicated owners and, although never restored, is in very good overall condition outside, inside and mechanically.The car is accompanied by its V5, Porsche CoA, fully stamped service records, Drivers Manual, MoTs and lots of information and invoices from every owner. Remarkable.These are rare cars. Just 406 were ever made, 75 for the UK market (only 20 in Black) and these delightful driver's cars are seemingly undervalued given their desirable status as the ultimate 924. NOD 582W is a sound, original example of these focussed road-racers and has provenance with a capital P.

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1962 Jaguar D-Type Longnose by Lynx

Lot # 420 (Sale Order: 21 of 43)      

The triple, Le Mans winning Jaguar D-type will need little introduction. Following on from the C-type's victories in 1951 and 1953, the D-type, with its then state of the art chassis encompassing a central monocoque section, improved rear suspension and a more powerful XK engine, handsomely won the Vingt Quatre Heures du Mans in 1955, 1956 and 1957. Among the most desirable of collectors' cars worldwide, today even the 'customer" cars', let alone the works cars, will cost millions, if you can even find one. Therefore the opportunity to acquire a genuine sixties Jaguar two seater that has been fully restored, re-engineered and re-clothed in effectively a 'tool-room' copy of D-Type by quality craftsmen, requires serious consideration.Highly respected Lynx Motor Cars was founded in 1968, and quickly made its name restoring and maintaining original C-Types, D-Types and E-Types of the period. Their decision to recreate D-Types and XKSS versions based on Series II E-Type engines and running gear was a logical one, based entirely on their experience with the original cars. Since then over 430 cars have passed through their workshops, either as re-creation projects or original cars being restored or maintained.This particular car is Chassis 11 (Eleven) and originates from 1979. The 'source' car was a 1962, 3.8 E-Type, and shortly after its completion by Lynx it was painted in British Racing Green and shipped to its new owner in the US, where it enjoyed the next ten years in the California sunshine. On its return to the UK in November 1989, it became the property of David Wooley who owned the car until June 1993 when it was marketed by Brabazon in Kensington with an advertised mileage of 4,000. Soon after, a new home was found in Germany in the care of a Mr Crone who owned a VW/Audi dealership of the same name. A German TUV was obtained with the assistance of Lynx, and the relevant paperwork for this is in the file.The car remained with Mr. Crone until it was once again returned to these shores and sold by Hunter Classics of Maidstone to Henry Pearman, MD of world renowned Jaguar specialists Eagle Racing Ltd., with the odometer reading 8,378. The contents of the history file confirm that Eagle carried out a mild restoration including a full re-spray to Ecurie Ecosse Blue with new Ox Blood leather. The engine was rebuilt at the same time and this work included an upgrade to a 4.2 block (tbc), new pistons and liners, unleaded big-valve head with Cosworth Valve springs, lightened and balanced crank and flywheel, baffled sump, and a stainless steel six-branch exhaust manifold and system.In February 2000, Henry Pearman sold Chassis 11 to Charles Bowman in Edinburgh and it appears the mileage was 8,710 at this time, so the rebuilt engine would hardly have been run in! He used the car very carefully avoiding rain and salty roads and popped it back into its 'Carcoon' at the end of each trip. A SORN was put in place in May of '06 but even then the car was regularly started and exercised round his private estate. When the time came, and with only 9,227 miles covered in total, this lovely blue Jaguar was off on its travels again, this time back to America and the ministrations of a specialist Mercedes-Benz restorer and collector of exotica, Rudi and Company.Our Vendor purchased the car directly from Rudi in early 2015 and used the car in various Road Rallies and it has only recently been serviced with attention to the brakes and the fitting of a Kenlowe fan. The odometer currently reads 10,357. It's now only offered for sale to help fund the purchase of a particularly important pre-war car that has unexpectedly come to market.Nothing else needs to be said. Just look at it and dream!Important note: The car is available Tax Free if sold outside the EU, or if sold within the EU, 5% Purchase Tax will become due. The registration number 'OUN 4' has now been transferred to another vehicle. 

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1982 Lamborghini Jalpa

Lot # 421 (Sale Order: 22 of 43)      

Produced between 1982 and 1990 the Lamborghini Jalpa was the' junior' Lamborghini of the 1980s, and was designed to rejoin the battle with Ferrari's similarly sized 308 series. Major changes involved the quad-cam V8 engine with a capacity increase to 3.5 litres, and somewhat more aggressive styling, mainly in the side treatment of the body, which was again conceived and executed by Bertone. Maximum power was 255bhp at 7000rpm, good enough to give the aerodynamic Jalpa a top speed of around 155mph. Production was both limited and sporadic, with a mere 410 examples manufactured over eight years.A single Jalpa prototype was constructed based on Silhouette 40058. Shown at Geneva in 1981, that became CLA12001. Subsequently there were two pre-production cars, CLA12002 which was destroyed by fire in 2003, and CLA12003 which was offered as a raffle prize by Loews Hotel at Monaco 1982 and is now in Canada. Production cars commenced with CLA12010. The first five had some individual features, the most obvious being the use of instruments from the 'Uracco'. All early production cars, those with Urraco tail lights, have a matching body no and VIN, ie. the last two digits of the VIN always matches the body number. Later cars, those with the later Jalpa tail lights, had a separate body number stamped on the left rear suspension turret, allowing VINs to be allocated independently of the body number.This LHD car is earlier than the VIN might suggest. CLA12067 has body 14, ie. the 5th production body, and the engine number is 008. It has Urraco instruments and a single exterior mirror was previously fitted to the front wing. Although CLA12067 is stamped on a plate on the right rear strut tower, underneath this plate, CLA12014 is stamped directly on the strut tower itself as per factory specification, demonstrating that this car was renumbered at the factory. Images of this are depicted in the cars history file.The records show that CLA12014 in Nero/Rosso was completed on 25/09/82 but there are no consignment details. This is typical of an entry where a car was retained by the factory. Consignment details for CLA12067 are recorded as 10/05/83 to Emilian Auto Bologna. Intriguingly the CLA year code was retained even though the DLA series was introduced at the start of 1983 with DLA12017. The other four trial production cars were all consigned during 1982 but CLA12014/67 was retained by the factory for eight months. It is strongly believed that the car was used by Patrick Mimran (The Swiss Playboy owner of the Lamborghini factory at the time) or his immediate family.A year later ELA12014 was allocated to a new Argento/ Rosso car with body 118 consigned on 24/05/84 to Patrick Mimran. The VIN had been re-allocated but with an ELA prefix year code of course as the car was built in 1984. But why had it not been used previously? And why was it used on a car consigned to Mimran? It is strongly believed that Mimran used both cars and the VIN was kept for him.The car then moved from Italy to Germany and was imported to California in 1985, by a fastidious gentleman who kept precise records on the cars entry into the USA and subsequently was owned by a very competent Lamborghini enthusiast who kept many bills and receipts for work carried out on the car.Imported into the UK in 2015, the car has been in the ownership of a Lamborghini aficionado, who since importing it, has had the paintwork professionally freshened, the wheels refurbished and it has only just been serviced. Thanks to the previous owner the car has been well maintained and with the recent detailed attention to the cosmetics, this sparkling little black Lamborghini now looks its best. The powerful 3.5 litre V8 has the added benefit of a thunderous stainless steel exhaust system for an added smile factor whilst enjoying open top motoring.Accompanied by an excellent history file, this Jalpa is worthy of serious consideration for any shrewd collector. When we consider the steep rate of incline in the 70's/80's Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin market in recent years, 2016 must surely be the year of the Bull. 

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1987 Ford Capri 280 'Brooklands'

Lot # 422 (Sale Order: 23 of 43)      

The Capri 280 'Brooklands' was the run-out model of the legendary Ford coupé and featured a limited slip differential, full leather Recaro interior and 15 inch versions of the seven spoke 13 inch wheels fitted to the superseded Capri Injection Special. Ford originally intended to make 500 turbo-charged vehicles (by Turbo Technics) complete with gold alloy wheels but a change of production planning meant a name change to Capri 280 (commonly known as Brooklands), as the cars were simply the last models ran down the production line. A total of 1,038 Capri 280s were built.The word 'unique' is often used incorrectly, but in the case of this Capri it's totally appropriate. It is not only the ultimate evolution of one of the UK's all-time favourite sports cars,but D909XAP has covered an unbelievable 936 miles from new. This 280 'Brooklands' was sold new to a Mr T. Carey by Ford main dealer J. Hollingsworths of Hastings. It was always Mr Carey's intention to keep the car as a completely original and preserved example from day one. Consequently, the car was used most sparingly and was kept in a strictly temperature controlled environment.In 2011, the car was sold to its second registered keeper who recognised the significance of this 280 and also kept the car in a preserved state, only starting it up on occasion. The car's condition today is a joy to behold and must be seen to be fully appreciated.The Brooklands green bodywork is in stunning condition. The Capris architecture would easily show any inconsistencies, but panel gaps are even, shut lines are narrow and overall fit is truly amazing. Bonnet, doors and tailgate all open without creeks or sagging. Internally the full grey leather Recaro interior is in excellent condition throughout, retaining its suppleness and colour, the stitching and seams are even and tightly bound.Turn the ignition key and the Cologne V6 bursts into life and quickly settles into a gentle burble and on the move there's ample performance with a smooth power delivery throughout the rev range. Naturally, the car is completely standard and just as it left the factory.Supplied with accompanying book pack, spare key, manuals, service book, original bill of sale and even a feature in Classic Ford Magazine from 2002, this car boasts a very privileged history and must be the lowest mileage 280 'Brooklands' in existence today.  

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2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Lot # 423 (Sale Order: 24 of 43)      

Synonymous with Porsche's endurance racing programme and Le Mans in particular, where they have triumphed some 17 times, the design of the Porsche Carrera GT is firmly rooted in its motorsport lineage. After success in 1998 at the famous 24-hour race, a team of engineers started work on a new mid-engined V-10 model utilising advanced technologies and materials. However, the project was soon put on hold as the company decided to focus its energies in a different direction with the introduction of a new SUV and the development of the Porsche Cayenne. Fortunately, the Carrera GT project was kept alive, and a prototype was shown at the 2000 Paris Auto Show. Response to the car was enthusiastic prompting Porsche to commit to a limited production run of 1,500 cars. By the end of production in 2006, only 1,270 cars were built, making it rarer still.With its 5.7 litre, dry sump V-10 engine (producing around 612 brake horsepower) sitting low in the carbon-fibre chassis, the Carrera GT weighed in at 1,380kg and was capable of 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph. Open the driver's door and you are immediately aware that this is a totally focussed, seriously fast Porsche with the sense of function only just lightened by the Beechwood gear knob - a nod to the famous Porsche 917 and its racing past.We are pleased to offer this stunning Carrera GT finished in GT Silver Metallic with a black leather interior. Delivered new on 15th April 2004 by main dealer Champion Porsche of Pompano Beach, Florida, this example left the factory with a superb specification which included; air-conditioning, CD player with Bose HiFi, Porsche Online Pro Satellite Navigation, adjustable steering column, electric windows, buckets seats, and carbon ceramic brakes with yellow calipers. For the gentleman about town, this car comes supplied with a luggage set including a leather suit carrier, a leather briefcase bag and a leather day bag.After two further owners in the United States, the car was imported to the UK in 2009 by a collector in Gloucester who kept the car for a while, before it was purchased by businessman and F1 team principal, Gerard Lopez. Our vendor took ownership of this exquisite supercar in September 2013 when it had covered a mere 12,737 miles, and immediately sent the car for a full service at Porsche Reading at a cost of £8,305. In 2014, the car was sent to RUF Porsche in Germany and was fitted with a suspension raising system at the cost of an eye-watering 11,900 Euros - a fantastic addition to the car when negotiating some UK roads with the ubiquitous 'sleeping policeman'! The last full service was carried out in November 2015 at Porsche Reading, when the recorded mileage was 18,018. During his tenure, our fastidious vendor has had the front bumper repainted and new body film applied.Supplied with a UK V5c and wearing the apt registration BO53 CGT, this Carrera GT is currently MoT'd until November this year. With its Italian counterpart, the Ferrari 'Enzo' fetching premium prices, the Carrera GT is a car to be taken seriously, and this wonderful example from a private collector is one not to be missed.  

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1975 Lamborghini Urraco P300

Lot # 424 (Sale Order: 25 of 43)      

In accordance with their 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 suggested its ties to the Miura. A V8 engine meanwhile, was a bit of a departure and may have been indicative of Lamborghini's decision to have a look at different markets. The most developed Urraco was the P300, of which approximately 190 were made from 1975 to 1979. The P300's engine had a larger stroke than other models, upping displacement to 2,996cc and providing 265bhp at 7,800rpm.This particular Urraco P300, is one of the very rare and desirable 3 litre models with chain driven quad cams. Despite the Federal specification (side markers and rear impact bumper) the car is the unrestricted full 3 litre version.It was first delivered in LHD configuration to Canada in 1975, where it remained until being purchased in 1992 by a collector who kept it for a further 22 years. In 1981 it's documented as being totally restored in Canada, however despite this the car has seen little use throughout its life. When bought by the previous owner in 1992 the car had covered just 20,000 miles and was little used since purchase. The current indicated mileage is just 23,000.On arrival in the UK in 2014, the car was found to be in very good condition but was in need of an all round recommission and a bit of a tidy. The brakes were stripped, cleaned, the calipers rebuilt and reassembled with new pads, and the steering rack and components were also refurbished. The carburettor was stripped and rebuilt and everything was carefully set up to run well and after a full service the cars overall performance returned to its original level. Inside the dashboard had become faded and it was rejuvenated by being recovered in new mouse hair material. More recently it has been professionally repainted in its original colour of 'Argento Luna' Silver and it now presents exceptionally well with the contrasting black leather interior.A stunning example, this little Lamborghini is true testament to previous owners care. The Urraco is a rare model that's a bit more approachable than its larger siblings and has recently caught the eye of modern collectors. 

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